Government waste probes and Camp Funston losses loom large
A series of items examines government waste and the Camp Funston loss estimated at about four and a half million dollars. Reports from Lawrence recall contractor concerns about idle work and nationwide efforts to recover funds. International notes describe Ireland’s shifting mood and potential peace plans as German and French troop movements unfold in Europe.
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Camp Funston’ S
Camp Funston
Lawrence
England and France Clash Over League of Nations Talks
Yesterday's dispatches outline friction between England and France as Premier Millerand balks at discussing the issue with Britain at the San Remo supreme council. The dispute tests the league ideal of mediating national differences in noncrisis situations.
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Forvid Koad
England
France
Tremier Millerand
Supreme Council
San Remo
League of Nations
Officials Bulletin Sale Reported In Creel Allegations
The charge notes George Creel disposed of the Official Bulletin at a loss to the government, implying broad demand for the publication and suggesting controversy over its fate.
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George Creel
Vorrybody
Howat Triumph Sparks dispute over law and jail
Alexander Howat left Crawford county jail to address miners amid claims the sheriff facilitated a demonstration in his favor. The scene followed a judge Curran order requiring Howat to testify before the state industrial court, raising questions about the clash between local power and state authority.
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Howat
Alexander Howat
Crawford County
Curran
Hewat
Akansas
Douglas county farmers resist production reduction plea
Interest in the Douglas county tractor demonstration tomorrow suggests farmers prefer maximizing output. Like farm workers elsewhere they seek to get all that their land will yield, viewing continuing production as in their interest and a key difference from workers in other occupations.
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Douglas County
Government proposes suits to recover wartime losses
The government plans four institute suits to recoup costs claimed as losses during the war. The suits focus on recoveries tied to cantonments built under cost-plus-per-cent terms, aiming to reclaim funds deemed unnecessary expenses.
History lessons for secessionists in Mexico
Mexican states exploring secession might find value in United States history. Any work toward secession would be reversed later, undoing what is done now.
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United States
Editorial Comment The Untutored Stenog
The piece references Dr Will Lur Mason and his role on the State Board of Administration with remarks on his public appearances at the State Normal School and a telephone incident in Idla. A Fort Scott butcher shifts pork tenderloin prices from 70 to 80 cents per pound, then back to 65 cents, selling quickly as demand grows, with new buyers noting previously unavailable savings. Scott Tribune.
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Will Lur Mason
Ola
State Board of Administration
State Normal School
State Normal
Doctor Son
Fort Scott
Packer
Scott “Tribune
Today’s anniversaries brief highlights from history
Entries note Lord North born in 1735 and dying 1792, James Harper born 1795 in Newton MA, and others. Also first U S flag raised over the House in 1818, Metropolitan Museum of Art charter granted 1870, and Utah constitutional convention adopting woman suffrage in 1293.
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Lord North
Great Britain
Dieel
James Harper
New York
Fim
Newton
N. Me
New York City
United States
House of Representatives
Washington
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Utah
Birth anniversaries of notable figures mark today
Today marks birthdays of Rt. Rev Herman J Alerding Catholic bishop of Fort Wayne born in Westphalia Germany 75 years ago. Major General Henry T Allen commander in occupied Germany born Sharpsburg Kentucky 61 years ago. Lucius E Johnson head of Norfolk and Western born Aurora Illinois 7 years ago. John W Davis US ambassador to Great Britain born Clarksburg West Virginia 47 years ago. John Hays Hammond Jr inventor of the rank heglopatien ice torpedo born San Francisco 32 years ago.
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Herman J. Alerding
Fort Wayne
Ind
Westphalia
Germany
Henry T. ‘Allen
Sharpsburg
Lucius E. Johnson
Norfolk and Western Railway
Aurora
Ill
John W.davis
United States
Great Britain
Clarksburg
W. Va
John Hays Hammond, Jr
San Francisco
Kansas Crop Improvement group writes on seed inspection plans
The Kansas Crop Improvement association met in Manhattan to review progress and plan inspections for Kanred seed across the state and neighboring regions. Directors authorized inspections of Kanred fields, Blackhall and Kansas Orange sorghum, with details to be decided at future meetings.
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Kansas Crop Improvement Association
Manhattan
Kans
In! S
Kansas State Agricultural College
Department of Agronomy
Kansas State
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Montana
Atlantic
Pacific
Pri
Blackhall Kathr
Kansa
Wecharezd
No traces of fly reported in Douglas County
Entomologist E G Keils reports no trace of the Messian fly in Douglas County on Friday. Farmers are warned to watch for chinch bugs in wheat and report increases to county farm agent TR Smith. most valley fruit killed by recent cold, hillside orchards remain alive.
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Douglas County
E. G. Keils
Kelly
TR. O. Smith
Assured Income for Chicago Doctor Under Prohibition
Captain Howard states that if national prohibition remains in force a struggling young physician who built a practice on a seamy journev now faces an assured income from 2100 to 400 a month. Illinois enforcement officer Hovnant notes doctors face limits on government prescription blanks and may charge 1 to 5 dollars per blank.
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Chicago
Hubert Hovnant
Howard
Multiple events mark national and local observances today
Alabama honors Jeffersons Birthday while Fort Wayne bishop Herman J. Alerding turns ix years old. Baltimore to host a public reception for General Pershing. Presidential preference primaries focus politicians in Illinois. American Cotton Association convention opens in Montgomery today through Friday. Washington expected to see a socialist demonstration on Debs anniversary. Cleveland hosts national Young Womens Christian Association convention all week.
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Alabama
Jeerson
Herman J. Alerding
Fort Wayne
General Persching
Baltimore
Ilinois
Montgomery
Ala
Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Cleveland
Young Women's Christian Association
Tabloid miscellany and ads from a bygone issue
One year ago today Eugene V obshewan sero ng and a ten year sentence for espionage are noted alongside a Paris unveiling of Jefferson residence tablet. A rattling mix of notices includes a deaf couple’s door bell substitute, Beers on railway debate in Transvaal, RAT-SNAP rat killer ad, Judas effigy burning at Easter, Red Star Oil store demo, and local classifieds with utilities and orders.
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Eugene V.obshewan Serong
University of Virginia
Paris
Thomas Jefferson
Judas
Iscariot
Red Star
Detroit
Cutter & Smith Bross
Bonus talk by F. W. Stanbrough at Legion Hall
Washington staffer of Stars and Stripes, F. W. Stanbrough, will address ex service men at the Legion hall tonight at 7:30. The hall is over Merchants National Bank at Massachusetts and Highth streets. He will discuss the refer endum vote backed by the Stars and Stripes as part of the paper's campaign for the bonus.
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F. W. Stanbrough
Washington
The
Stars and Stripes
Lawrence
Legion Hall
Merchants National Bank
Massachusetts
Highth Streets
Stanbrough
A. E. Ki
Paris
America
Water main cleaner breaks on four inch valve crash
City water plant superintendent Tere A. Quigley said the main cleaning apparatus broke yesterday at noon after striking a four inch valve located at Thirteenth and New York streets. He noted many improper items found in the mains as a cause.
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Tere A. Quigley
City Water Plant
Thirteenth
New York Streets
Arrests After Concealed Weapons and Trespass Incident
Police arrested Sosa Rebeles and Penosa, all described as Mexicans. Sosa and Rebeles received ten day jail sentences in police court while Penosa paid a ten dollar fifty cent fine for railroad trespassing.
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Sosa
Alfredo Rebeles
Alopa Penosa
Rebeles
Penosa
Population Rise in St. Louis Reaches 773000
St. Louis reports a population of 773000, up 85971 from prior counts, reflecting a 12.5 percent increase. Local officials note sustained growth across districts and sectors.
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St. Louis
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John Steele
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Annandale
N. J
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Round Corner Drug Store
M. W. Callahan
McNish
Everett True
Tai
Tale
Yves
Thirteenth Street
Census Bureau Today
Sport
Mallory
Peckham’s
GEO. Innes Dry Goods CO
A Kansas Corporation
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Tyeerze Innes
Walter I. Innes
Wichita
Earle W. Evans
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