Railway Men and Transport Workers End Walkout
London reports a split in the triple alliance as railwaymen and transport workers cancel their sympathy strike planned for tonight after miners refuse to reopen negotiations. A miners conference was called to decide next steps while Lloyd George announced the miners would not restart talks.
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London
Associated Preas
Triple Alliance
Great Britain
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Frank Hodges
Miners’ Federation
Associated
J. H. Thomas
Associated Press
Russian frontier closes to immigration from America
Liverpool April 14 Russian bolshevist authorities close the Russia frontier to immigration from America. Immigrants will be accepted only from steamers already en route. Libau soviet council notifies that arrivals after April 20 will not be admitted to Russia.
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Liverpool
America
Libau
Russia
Soviet Council
Authors Prize Awarded in Topeka Kansas Contest
The $100 prize in the Kansas authors club short story contest went to Mr. and Mrs. Halderman Julius of Girard. Six entrants were listed from Concordia McPherson Kansas City Salina Lawrence and Lawrence. Also noted were sheet iron price reductions announced by the American Sheet and Tin Plate company in New York.
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Topeka
Kansas Author’s Club
Halderman Julius
Girard
Kansas
George P. Moorehouse
Lyle Took
Concordia
Alice Lee Hall
McPherson
Agnes M. Brownell
Emma Upton Vaughn
Kansas City
Kans
Caroline Litowich
Salina
Florence Snow
Lawrence
New York
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
United States Steel Corporation
Plumbing work without permit leads to fine in police court
C Coleman was fined $50 this morning in police court on a charge of performing plumbing work without a required permit. He was paroled on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C. Coleman
Weather outlook brings rain and possible snow
Forecast calls for rain tonight and Saturday with snow likely in the west portion. Cooler conditions continue into Saturday with temperatures near freezing in the southern portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrest
From Enemy Alien to Citizen for Minotto
Count Giacomo Minotto, son-in-law of Louis Swift of the Swift Packing Company, formerly labeled an enemy alien and alleged propagandist during the war, is granted U.S. citizenship papers by Judge George Ter in the U.S. District Court today.
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Chicago
Giacomo Minotto
Louis Swift
Swift’ Packing Company
Ele Renas
George Ter
U. S. Distret
Johnson Opposes Colombian Treaty Sparks Rift in California
California Senator Johnson clashes with a progressive coalition over the Colombian treaty. The dispute centers on foreign policy alignment and party priorities as lawmakers weigh the agreement.
Senators Shift on Colombian Treaty Ratification
Washington reports Republican progressives led by Senator Johnson of California renewed their attack on the Colombian treaty while administration leaders predicted ratification when the vote occurs next Wednesday. Johnson questioned the abrupt party shift since 1917 and urged reallocating the $25,000,000 payment to farmers soldiers and relief for the unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
California
Harding
Theodore Roosevelt
Fifty sixth annual state Sunday School convention set for Hutchinson
The fifty six annual state Sunday School convention meets in Hutchinson May 3 to 5 with delegates from across the state. Prominent speakers include George Pratt Knox R A Waite Mary Mulfy Morehouse G Franklin Ream Jesse M Bader Edmund J Kulp G E Dowis and D W Kurtz. A pageant titled From Bethlehem to Tokyo will open the event.
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Topeka
Kan
Hutchinson
George Pratt Knox
International Sunday School Association
R. A. Waite
Mary Mulfly Morehouse
Chicago
G. Franklin Ream
Kansas City
Jesse M. Bader
St. Louis
Edmund J. Kulp
G. E. Dowis
Blackwell
Oklahoma
D. W. Kurtz
McPherson College
Tokyo
Bethlehem
Wellington plan of home building touted by Tom Harley
Tom Harley described the Wellington plan of home building in a Kiwanis talk. He said the state law enables creation of organizations for such housing efforts, shifting from prior partnership structures to a formal nonprofit style.
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Tom Harley
Yesteray
Wellington
Harley
Lawrence resident G W E Griffith Hurt in Auto Train Collision
G W E Griffith an 87 year old Lawrence resident long known in the city is reported seriously injured in Los Angeles California after the automobile he was driving was struck by a train He sustained a hip fracture severe lacerations and a brain concussion and received emergency treatment at a receiving hospital.
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Lawrence
G. W. E. Griffith
Los Angeles
Calif
Missouri man gets life term for drug store robbery
Kansas City April 5 James H Asher was convicted of taking part in a drug store robbery that netted less than 70 dollars and sentenced to life in Missouri state penitentiary under the habitual criminal statute. Asher had been pardoned four years ago after serving five years of a life sentence in connection with the death of Al Hatch US Sass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
James H. Asher
Asher
Missouri
al Hatch
Bank Cashier Shot During Robbery Near Chicago
A Chicago area bank cashier was shot as six bandits attempted a robbery at a local bank. The robbery failed and authorities launched an investigation into the incident and suspects.
Bank Bandits Hit Cicero Bank Vault In Cash Heist
S B Witowski cashier of the State Bank of Cicero in a Chicago suburb shot at a six man gang. One bandit killed, two wounded, two captured. driver escaped. Robbers opened vault and took 40000 dollars before a volley of gunfire paused the escape. Cicero police pursued and wounded suspect captured after a two block chase.
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Chicago
S. B. Witowski
State Bank of
Cicero
Twico
Witewski
Witowski
Ttime
Decoration of Graves for Memorial Day Overseas
Funds are being raised to decorate the graves of American soldiers in France Italy Germany Belgium England and Russia on Memorial Day. Send checks to the National Treasurer American Legion to Theodore Charlton finance officer of the local post. Include a note with the grave description and location for decoration.
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France
Italy
Germany
Belgium
England
Russia
Fanil
American Legion
Theodore Charlton
Talk Farm Loan Act Conference in Washington
A major conference in Washington is planned to review the federal farm loan act. Mayor George L. Kreeck will represent Kansas with one delegate per state and meet the loan board for a three day session starting April 20. Mayor and Mrs. Kreeck depart for Washington tomorrow. Mrs. Kreeck will attend the Letty Washington chapter of the D A R as a delegate to the national convention in Washington next week.
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Washington
George L. Kreeck
Kansas
Kreeck Cave
Weington
Kreeck
Letty Washinton
The
D. A. Tt
Kansans Named to World Conference Delegation
Governor Allen announced the official Kansas delegation to the world conference in Honolulu next October. Delegates include Fret W. Brinkerhof of Pittsburg, Hugh Powell of Coffeyville, Gomer Davis of Concordia, Will Townley of Great Bend, Fay N. Seaton of Manhattan, Burns Hegler of Eldorado, and George W. Marble of Fort Scott.
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Columbia
Kansas
Allen
of the World
Honolulu
Congress
W. Brinkerhof
Pittsburg
Hugh Powell
Coffeyville
Gomer Davis
Concordia
Will Townley
Great
Bend
Manhattan
Burns Hegler
Eldorado
George W. Marble
Fort Scott
Objections Filed Over Coursing Meet Near Neria
A group of town women arranged a 2 pm conference with County Attorney Baldwin Mitchell to protest a coursing meet proposed near Neria on Sunday. Promoters had confirmed no law forbids the sport, though protests followed the hounds and racing rabbits announcement.
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Baldwin Mitchell
Neria
Chancellor Lindley to Address Bankers in Kansas City
Chancellor E. H. Lindley of the University will speak before the Kansas State Bankers association at Kansas City on April 21 on The Bankers’ future prospects and the role of higher education in financial affairs.
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E. H. Lindley
University
Kansas State Bankers’ Association
Kansas City
Howat Followers Plan Refusal to Recognize State Mine Inspection
In Pittsburg Kansas on April 14 a movement grows among local unions of the United Mine Workers to refuse recognition of the state mine inspector. Promoters, aided by district president Alex Howat, argue the inspection department is under the industrial relations court, which the union opposes. Resolutions urge members to deny any acknowledgment of the inspector or deputy.
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Howat
Pittsburg Kans
Kansas
Unite Mine Workers of America
Alex Howat
Kansas Mine Inspection Department
Court of Industrial Relations
Miners’ Union
Eo Y
Gopel
Steyr
Ant Trict Seetemiry
Uiulor
Imo
Beau Salas
Prother Tattle
Double Execution in Chicago After Prayers and Prisons
Sam Cardinella Joseph Costanzo and Salvatore Ferarra were hanged together in Chicago after Lopez was reprieved. Cardinella directed twenty murders and numerous robberies from a poor room. Costanza and Ferrera were convicted of the Varchetta murder during a failed robbery. The execution was delayed twenty minutes as Cardinella collapsed at the gallows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sam Cardinofiz
Joseph Costanzo
Salvatore Ferarra
Cardinella
Antonio Lopez
Governor Small
O'Ctock
Carflinelhi
Andrew Boman
Althoczth
Bowman
Santo Orlando
Nick Viang
Costanza Ad Fererra
Lopez
Antonio Varchetta
Fererra
Ant Weote Puede
Costanza
Harnyarl Ge
Gallo
Vardinella
Canlinolia
Cacain
Howat Invited to Speak at University Forum on Industrial Court
Howat of the 2 Coal Miners union is asked to address students and townspeople at noon at Y.M.C.A. hall. Tuncheoy and Ware ren Blontrett coordinate the event. If Howat attends, Judge Huggins of Kimperia may be invited to speak on the opposite side after the Howat talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xander Heawat
2 Coal Miners Union
Yay Tuncheoy
University
Arcing
Wareren Blontrett
Howat
Judge Huggins
Kimperia
Industrial Court
Qu Ste
American War Dead Ships Home From France
Paris April 14. Twenty thousand American bodies who fell in France have been shipped home or are under return for burial in their native country. With 102 officers of an American army and more than 2,000 personnel working in France, the Graves Registration Service is near a passward 4,000 bodies a month. The task of sending back the 62,300 bodies designated for interment in America will be completed by the end of next October.
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Paris
Reformatory Escape News Ties Boy to Local Robberies
A boy who helped in a robbery spree at the Cher store and Green store identified himself to police as Willie Sages. He is described as a runaway from the state reformatory at Topeka, and an official from the reformatory will travel to Lawrence this evening for Suggs.
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Helr
Cne
Cher
Green
Willie Sages
State Reformatory
Woman banker speaks to university optics department
Mass Ralph Beebe head of the women’s department of the Cammeres Trust Company of We ity spoke to the men and women of the University optics department about business opportunities. He stressed choosing specific training to prepare for it.
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Mass
Ralph Beebe
Cammeres ‘Trust Company
We Ity
Beche
Medics to Banquet Amid Advertising Study at University
A university advertising study week in Kansas City gathers students from Nebraska Oklahoma and other states to attend the Missouri City Advertising Show. The Baker basketball game was postponed due to rain and will be played Monday after a call between Dr. Alles and Baker’s coach Liston.
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Ate Vertisini University
Kansas City
Riusits
Coatesileale
Cire Hy
Tyem Smi
Nebrandi Oklahow
Uaker
Baker
Fcc. Alles
Liston
To Be Minister to Rumania Nomination
Washington April 11 Peter Augustus Jay of Rhode Island now minister to Salvador was nominated by President McKinley to be minister to Romania.
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Rumania
Washington
Peter Augustus Jay
Rhode Islami
Salvador
Hanling
Raimuania
Metcalf Attends State Military Board Meeting at Topeka
General W. S. Metcalf attended a meeting of the state military board in Topeka yesterday. Welch and Welch, chiropractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Metcalf
State Military, Board
Topeka
Lawrence minister chosen district Christian church president
Rev. M. Lee Sorey of the First Christian church of Lawrence was elected president of the Northeast Kansas District Christian Church Association. Officers include vice president D. Henderson of Kansas City Kansas and secretary Alva Ingscale of Kansas City Missouri.
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M. Lee Sorey
First Christian Church of
Lawrence
Suxsion i Lawren
D. KH. Henderson
Kanas City
Kansas
Alva Iugscale
Kansas City
Bel Stover
W.ooh, Scrivuer
Otathe
T. A. Hubbel
Watha
Hodgins
Ralph Mieteher
Ate
Charles “Ferhtmeyer
Shawnee
Topeka
France
Property suit seeks return of household items valued at 719 dollars
The clerk of the district court files a suit by Elisabeth Pulley against Teposiatsmlued claiming ownership of household goods including a sewing machine, cedar chest, curtains, clothing, toys, and baby items worth 719 dollars and demanding possession. Damages of 50 dollars for detention are also requested.
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Striet Court
Tits Ligabeth
Charles T Douglas County
Roy
Anltier
Child Tarvels seal W. TL. McVer nay burial
The son of Mr and Mrs lied to home at 647 North 7 rect was buried Thursday afternoon at 2 30 from the home and interment followed at Maple Grove cemetery. See 133 Agency for Insurance.
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Fant
Tarvels Seal
W. TL. McVernay
Aid
North
Maple Grove Cemetery
Blizzard Strikes Denver Area with 42 mph Gale
Denver and surrounding districts endure one of the winter's worst blizzards as a 42 mile per hour gale rages at 11 am and forecasts promise more snow and colder temperatures according to the weather forecaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Celo
Warrant Issued on Bigamy Charge in NY Broker Case
A New York stock broker faced a bigamy accusation after his two families reportedly separated. Authorities issued a warrant as the investigation progresses, with details limited to the charge and ongoing inquiries into his marital status and financial affairs.
Wives to Court over bigamy case in Greenwich affair
Herbert Thornton Andrews a New York stock broker faces a warrant for bigamy and perjury after marrying Esther Andrews in Greenwich, Connecticut while allegedly already married to Mand Andrews. Miss Alice J. O Neill performed the ceremony. Andrews claims to be single. Both wives pursue divorce actions in separate courts.
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Greenwich
Conn
Herbert Thornton
Amirews
New York
Jersey
James FV. Walsh
Green
Walsh
Andrews
Hebher
Alice J. O'Neill
Apikews
Herbst Thornton
York
Beth
Mand Andrews
Esther Andrews
Andrew Eer
Creenwich
Vouneo
Lazarvesei
Mars
Mada Aterews
Other Andrews
Drews
Midland Sunday School Officers Plan Fall Activities
Local Midland Sunday school officers hold a meeting outlining upcoming events. They discuss a piano recital and literary programs, with participation by community groups and a planned exhibit at county fairs this fall.
Mrs Kennard Recovers From Kansas City Hospital Stay
Mrs J D Kennard returned home to Lawrence after recovering from an operation at the Christian Church hospital in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
J. D. Kennard
the Christian Church Hospital
Lawrence
County to Advertise Bids for Fort to Fort Road Surfacing
Douglas county commissioners plan to advertise bids for slab paving on the Fort to Fort road west of Lawrence. The move follows a visit with the state highway engineer and highway commission to align on road work. The project aims to improve hard surface travel from Lawrence westward, with portions to be completed soon and bids opened for the work.
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Board of County Commissioners
Belst the Cour
Lees Temors
Fort Io Fort
Lawrences
Topeka Yestering
Tuke
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Board of County
Progran
Douglas County
Eadvertisise
Fort
Lawrence ' i
Lawrence
County Board
Suelway
Unclear OCR fragment hints at postponed court action
Fragmentary text shows a legal proceeding mention with a judge and Monday postponement. Names such as De Albricht, a chiropractor, appear among disjointed phrases. The garbled material lacks coherent facts or dates to form a fuller notice.
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W. E. Griffith
IBANK
Talk Farm Loan Act
Memorial Legion
Tos
Law
Legion
National
En Verrei
Mersey Pot
Oar
Liberty Memory
Hell Dust Hight
Legion Hall
Reasun
Teeesst
Une
Aida Committee
Isak
Lawrence Wis
Sta
Willie Su
Will
Kansas City Moumni
Welch & Welch, Chiropractors
E. T. McFarland
Are Hetaine
To Research Council
Agency
Frei
Midland Sunday School
Dunilay
Bundy
Panieis
Avery
Steven
Cloete
Jaylack
Serbia
Pam Uaal Trune
Ko Sfossnes
Gwe
Bot
Nansue
Chile
Bes Springs
OL Stith
Equity Farm Tert
Ym TV
Marvish
Huts Lester Creey the
Ruano
Stete Aygricultard Goles
Ty Vigg
Ted Tui
Dedeios County
Fale DL
He Meneses
Prehifuge
lHeen
Artiari
Ponalis
Kriie
Veladeine
Popeka
Chicagos
Aveil
Anitt
Vipaved
cSreteh
Lawrenes
Henat
Cate
Veeke
Raul Ssettlesment
Evdarit Sehoils
Miller
de Albricht
Chiropractor
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