Resolution Seeks End to War Status and Versailles Rights
Senator Knox introduces a resolution mirroring a prior vetoed measure to end the war with Germany and Austria. It would preserve American rights under the Versailles treaty, hold German wartime property until a treaty is made, and extend most favored nation treatment to those owing allegiance to the U S.
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Washington
Knox
Pennsylvania
Senate
Germany
Congress
Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
U. S
Treaty of Versailles
Lloyd George Warns of Growing Gravity in Europe Crisis
London April 13 Prime Minister Lloyd George, addressing the house of commons, says the triple alliance strike announcement creates a situation of great and increasing gravity. He adds the government is taking all possible steps to meet the emergency and hopes wiser counsels will prevail.
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London
Associated Press
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Funeral Plans Made for Former Empress Augusta Victoria
Doorn April 13 The body of former Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany who died here will lie in state until Sunday evening or Monday morning The original plan was to move it to Potsdam for burial Funeral services will be held here Sunday morning with burial in Potsdam Tuesday next announced today
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Doorn
Holland
Augusta Victoria
Germany
Doorn Cade
Doorn Tolay
Pottsdam
Proposal to unite wheat farmers in compulsory pool
Wichita Kansas April 15. A compulsory wheat pool within the national wheat growers association is under discussion by the executive committee. The plan stalled in Chicago last week and now Kansas Oklahoma and Texas farmers move to act as a single unit. Kansas will meet at Hutchinson April 15 and Enid hosts the pugmonre meeting April.
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Wichita
Kans
National Wheat Growers Association
Chicago
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Fongsler
Hutchison
Enid
Santa Fe railroad cuts 20 percent pay for subordinate staff
Chicago reports notices mailed for a 20 percent pay reduction across Santa Fe railroad subordinate officials and employes other than common labor. The proposal takes effect May 12 with April 25 to May 7 meetings planned at the general manager's office in Topeka Kansas.
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Chicago
Santa Fe
altTeepf
Topeka
Kansas
Appeal in Teachers Strike Reaches Gov Allen Telegram
Topeka April 13 Gov H J Allen received a telegram from Joe Simms Medicine Lodge Barber county reporting teachers all struck and asking if the industrial court applies. The governor answered that the court of industrial relations has jurisdiction over food fuel clothing and transportation the four essential industries.
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Topeka
H. J. Allen
Joe Simms
Medicine Lodge
Barber County
Court of Industrial Relations
Rotary Delegation Reports on District Convention
Wichita echoes as members of the delegation relay notes from the district convention. The report highlights key discussions and outcomes impacting local Rotary clubs.
First Steps Toward Election of Local Rotary Directors
A new board was nominated as twelve of twenty four candidates will be chosen at the next meeting. The Wichita conference featured Rotary lunches with delegates and speakers including Fred J. Kelly and others. guests included former Spokane mayor Fassett and Judge Lindley. A Federation of Women’s Clubs committee highlighted a benefit play The Importance of Being.
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Wichita
Rotary
Lawrence
Gees
Fred J. Kelly
Raat Klooz
Harold Constant
Paul Dinsmoor
F.C. . Allen
Harold Burdick
Robert Rowlands
J. Frank Jones
Fassett
Spokane
Rotary Club
C. E. Lindley
Merritt Anderson
Cincinnati
Federation of Women’s Clubs
High School Glee Clubs Stage Benefit Concert
The high school glee clubs and orchestra announce a benefit concert at Rowersock Theatre on Monday night April 16 to boost the piano fund now $355 plus a separate $40 music fund. The girls’ club presents a Japanese tea garden scene while the boys’ club features a camping tableau.
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Rowersock Theatre
Topeka Press Club Guests Include State Officials
Sigma Delta Chi hosts about thirty Topeka Press Club members at a dinner and smoker at the Hi House. Attendees include leaders from Shawnee Chief Merchants Journal State Teachers Association State Chamber of Commerce State Journal and other newspapers. Washington note mentions a presidential delegation and a Russian case. Also Adah Chapter O K S to meet for a funeral service procession tomorrow at 2 30 p m.
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Sigma Delta Chi
Topeka
N. A. Turner
Jake Richter
State Board of Agriculture
Alfred G. Hill
K. U. Alumni Association
Joe Nickel
Daily Capital
G. E. Hobbs
Art Carruth
State Journal
R. E Lewis
Vernon E. Bundy
H. C. Sticher
Osage City Free Press
E. W. Swan
Associated Press
W. E.glugston
United Press
Cecil Howes
Kansas City Star
L. R. Booth
Capper Publications
Charles Trapp
Pink Rag
Milton Tabor
Topeka Retailers
J. Frank Jarrell
Santa Fe
Carl Bolmer
Topeka State Journal
Adah
Masonic Temple
Brother Perry
Britain's triple alliance calls walkout over mining dispute
London reports that the national miners federation unions totaling about 800,000 members join with 60,000 railwaymen and roughly 300,000 transport workers in a plan to strike at 10 pm Friday. If enacted, up to four million workers could be idle across England. The move follows failed talks with mine owners and the government and sees broader labor groups weighing joining the action.
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London
Associated Press
Great Britain
Triple Alliance of Labor
Celock
National Miners Federation
Triple Alliance
National Union of Railwaymen
National Fedration of Transport Workers
Alliance
England
J. H. Thomas
Railroad Men‘s Union
Firther
Daily Mail
Electrical Trades Union
London Times
The
Morning Post
Daily Herald
Organ of Labor
Lloyd George
Arthur Henderson
John R. Clynes
House of Comm
Minig
Evening Standard
Johnson in hospital after self-inflicted wound
Mrs. Johnson says the family knew her whereabouts and she had not run away. Clarence Johnson’s condition remained unchanged at Lawrence Memorial hospital after he shot himself in the head. She arrived from Perry and denied her husband’s claim naming a man she had fled with, urging clarity of the police statements.
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Mrs. Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Johnson
Perry
Check Forged Payments Reported by Police
Police report two checks drawn yesterday proved worthless. A £16 check by James Miller was cashed at Fel Klein’s hardware store and a $20 check at Duar Grocery. Officers were alerted and asked to watch cars leaving toward town.
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James Miller
Fel Klein
Hammers
Duar
CAL Jones Mae
Ka Ci
Tluwrczice
Must Return to Prison in Leclerc Murder Case
Oral Ray must return to prison for the killing of Clarence Leclerc, a motor car salesman, after a district court jury found his claim of forced confession without foundation. Ray, sent on March 2, was held three days after his arrest at Pratt, and now faces five years behind bars.
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Wichita
Ray
Penitenitars
Clarence Leclerc
Fife
Pratt
Harding discusses amnesty for wartime espionage act prisoners
President Harding met a delegation seeking general amnesty for Eugene V. Debs and all others convicted under the wartime espionage act. He indicated he would consider action toward clemency once a state of peace is declared.
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Washington
Harding
Eugene V. Debs
Roads to life success by Fassett at Robinson Gymnasium
Former Spokane official Fassett outlined four paths to success at a Robinson Gymnasium convocation. He urged honest thinking, teamwork rooted in kindness, thrift, and leadership. He cited a law of averages challenge and noted his public service record including Spokane’s pure water measure.
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Spokne
Wshington
Robinson Gymnasium
Fauset
Fasset
Mr. Fassett
Spokane
Lindley Night At Quenemo Plans Father and Son Banquet
The Federated Church of Quenemo Kansas hosts Lindley Night at a high school banquet tomorrow at 7 o'clock. Chancellor F H Lindley of the University of Kansas scheduled to speak. A prize of 1 will be awarded to the Quenemo high school with the largest attendance.
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Quenemo
Federated Church
Kansas
F. H. Lindley
University of Kans
Quenemy
X of
Quenemny
Topeka Meeting Aimed at Uniting Radical Farmers Into Labor Party
Report of a Topeka gathering where radicals discussed uniting farmers and workers into a farm labor party. Speakers urged solidarity and outlined steps, with several local activists presenting short talks and plans for future organization activities.
European Press Offers Mixed Reactions to Harding Message
European papers in Paris and elsewhere discuss President Harding’s speech. Commentators note the treaty of Versailles and League of Nations, with cautious optimism about peace directives but concerns over covenant separation and potential German reparations.
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Versaille
Phe Preyeam Uy
Leo
Germany
Shallington
Swith
Heller Taya Raids and Bus Strike Report
A garbled text describes disruptions linked to a Bus strike affecting Ramses and a Friday event. Mentions vigilant patterns and a week of activity with uncertain dates and locations. Strong entities are unclear due to broken OCR.
University gymnasts stage exhibition in new basketball rules
University gymnasts held an exhibition in the physical education department drawing nearly four hundred students. The program featured a basketball game with original Dr. James Nai Smith rules and a second half played under the updated version.
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K. UL. Girenasts
James Naismith
Mass Y. Mlc
Church District Convention Opens in Northeast Kansas
Opening session of the first annual Church of Christ district convention in northeast Kansas begins this evening at 7 o clock at the First Christian Church. Readings, addresses, and program items feature local pastors and officials from Leavenworth to Miami counties.
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Charches of Christ
Northeast
Kansas
Tocatus
Lechan
Grown
Nemaha
Dattomie
Dicksen
Ate Wavonwerth
Shawnee
Douglas
Jehison
Lyon
Franklin
Miami
Laige Sarvies
Gra Ester
Lawrence
Geirers
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Cadereritings
Tapoha
Cermney
Ardshiy
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Rayeitale
Movement toward disarmament gains limited support
In Washington on April 18 Senator Kelloy warned that ratifying the pact would stain Theodore Roosevelt’s name and fame, admit past wrongs to Colombia, and acknowledge U.S. violations and a willingness to make reparations amid efforts toward disarmament and new alliances with Britain and Jana.
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Ren Wean
Lisa
Great Britain
Jana
Washington
Kelloy
Minnesota
Senate Today
Theotore Roosevelt
United States
Columbia
Ak Et
Federal Aid Cutoff Prompts Board To Hear Santa Fe Road
Baldwin residents press for immediate Old Santa Fe Trail highway work via moral suasion to county commissioners. A Topeka trip with officials and local leaders aims to secure federal aid due April 16. If funds fail, mandamus action may be considered. board cites high materials costs delaying start.
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Palmyra Township
Board of County Commissioners
Thorne
Bald
Topeka
Highway Commission
Floyd Kalb
Carel Mathias
Julius Smith
Tire Nation
Lawrence
Visine
Santa Fe Strait
Arac
Board of Couny Comm
Asave
Cource
Ed. Kretsinger
Mus
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Local Officials Rally for Education Efforts
Skinner of St Louis spoke at a wartime service reunion and urged union leaders and students to support education initiatives at the western university campus. Chancellor H Lindley addressed attendees, praising dedication and leadership in rebuilding after the war.
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Skinner
St. Louis
Tonite Uy Ser
H. Lindley
Itn West Univietratiena Lacih
Foil
Lisnney Tole
Vie
Vesces
Last concert of the University Men s Glee Club at Fraser
The University Men s Glee Club offers its final Fraser concert tonight with a program of eleven numbers. Tickets are 15 velock, and advance sales remain available through club members or at the door.
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University Men's Glee Club
Fraser
Rider
County
Fowit
Funeral notices for ex imperial figures held in Ponrn and Potzdam
Funeral services are announced for prominent ex leaders with viewings in Paris in April. The ceremonies will be held at Ponrn on Sunday and at Potzdam next Tuesday, with relatives and mourners invited to attend.
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Paris
Flypress
Angela Vict
Thoris Javed
Ponrn
Potzdam
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