Allies press Germany to observe Versailles pact
The inter allied supreme council began talks near San Remo with plans for a joint declaration to Germany. Lloyd George backs stopping food and materials, Miller argues economic pressure lacks bite, and force remains the only effective warning. Nitti sides toward Lloyd George as debate continues.
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San Remo
Associated Press
Inter-Allied Supreme Council
Yilia
Germany
Lloyd George
Millerand
Nitti
Bodies of six American soldiers found near Verdun
American relief workers discovered six American soldiers killed on the Verdun battlefield and buried by shell bursts. Religious ceremonies were held, the site marked for exhumation by the graves registration service and later military burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Verdun
Miners May Return to Pittsburg Mines Tomorrow
Expect mines to open in Pittsburg Kansas as idle coal miners near a restart following union meetings. District officials and locals held conferences at union headquarters with plans for a morning return, though no formal statement was issued. In Columbus Ohio railroad yardsmen near ending their strike as leaders meet to discuss return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kas
Kansas
Union
Columbus
Ohio
Brotherhood of Railroad
Peter Trivoulidas Wins American Marathon at Boston
Peter Trivoulidas of New York, born in Greece, won the twenty five mile American Marathon road race in two hours twenty nine minutes. Miss Marie Winger has returned from Tulsa Oklahoma after a week visiting.
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Boston
Peter Trivoulidas
New York
Greece
Marie ‘Winger
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Weather data snapshot from a past edition
Readable weather fragment shows the 7 p m yesterday reading, today’s morning figures, 2 p m today data, plus yesterday’s maximum and today’s minimum and rainfall total. Specific values are garbled in the OCR.
Waterways urged to rise as rail limits bite in St Louis
At a Mississippi Valley Waterways association meeting in St Louis speakers urged expansion of inland water transport to compete with strained rail capacity. James E. Smith warned America lags Europe 50 years, while Brigadier General F T Hines called water transport a necessary ally to solve the transportation problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
Inland Waterways Transportation
Mississippi Valley Waterways Association
James E. Smith
Association
America
Europe
F. T. Hines
Transportation Division
War Department
Language Teachers Hold Session In Topeka
The Kansas Modern Language Association, presided by Prof Eugenie Galleo of the University of Kansas, will meet at Academic High School in Topeka next Saturday. The group formed October 18, 1919 and will feature round table discussions, a general session, and lectures by Prof David L Patterson and Prof Elmer F Engel.
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Kansas i Modern Language Association
Eugenie Galleo
University of Kansas
Topeka
Gallop
David L. Patterson
Patterson
South America
Elmer F. Engel
University
Kansas
Kate L. Riggs
Lawrence High School
Fac Sity
D A R In Session In Washington On Patriotic Campaigns
The twenty ninth continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution opened in Washington with Americanization and patriotic education as chief topics. Delegates from Connecticut predicted Mrs George Maynard Minor would be elected presiding general by acclamation to succeed Mrs George Thatcher Guernsey. A separate notice announces a Sheep Growers Association meeting at the courthouse Friday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Continental Congress
Connecticut
George Maynard Minor
George Thatcher Guernsey
Unclear War-Era Official Noted for Duties and Pass Ceremony
A brief fragment recalls a man with important government duties during the war who had the privilege of handing Count Vou Bernstorff his pass, highlighting his role and ceremonial moment.
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Vou Bernstorff
Lawrence High seniors favor simple graduation gowns
Lawrence High School seniors advocate simple commencement dress after a Mothers' Council letter urged a plain outfit. Dean Miss Kate Riggs noted no price was fixed, and girls said any expensive gown would not reflect senior sentiment.
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Lawrence High School
Mothers’ Council
Kate Riggs
Grade Teachers Elect Officers for Next Year
The Grade Teachers' Club elected officers on Thursday April 15. Officers include President M. Alice Dicker and vice presidents Minnie Dinglestedt and Carrie Stevens, recording secretary Inez Bernhard, corresponding secretary Ursula Ash, treasurer Katherine Glendinning, auditor Genevieve West. Junior high teachers withdraw, leaving twelve members returning to Lawrence. Miss Neiswender's domestic science class served luncheon to forty members at the Manual Training building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Alice Dicker
Minnie Dinglestedt
Carrie Stevens
Inez Bernhard
Ursula Ash
Katherine Glendinning
Genevieve West
Lawrence
Neiswender
Mrs Sarah McKissack Pleads Guilty to Disturbance Charge
In police court this morning Mra Sarah McKissack pleaded guilty to disturbance of the peace. She was fined one dollar and costs totaling 6.50, which she paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McKissack
Trial Set Tomorrow for Ollie Jones in Police Court
Ollie Jones pleaded not guilty in police court this morning to drunk and disturbing the peace. His trial was set for tomorrow at o'clock. A marriage license was issued to Howard L. Short and Beth L. Lanan of Topeka by C. E. Lindley Saturday afternoon. Murray Hill and his mother from Cleveland, Ohio, are guests at 1540 New Hampshire street with C. A. Hill. Murray Hill works for a large Cleveland commercial concern. See 133 Agency for insurance.
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Ollie Jones
C. E. Lindley
Howard L. Short
Beth L. Lanan
Topeka
Murray Hill
Cleveland, O
C. A. Hill
New Hampshire Street
Cleveland
Mass meeting called on caps and gowns dispute
The University senior committee, after meeting with Chancellor Frank Strong, will hold a Fraser hall chapel gathering at 12:20 to discuss caps and gowns pricing. The gown supplier rejects a $4 price and says it will not participate. the contract terms are under review.
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Frank Strong
Strong
Fraser Hall
Cap and Gown Company
Cap Ail Gown Committee
Large crowd at R O T C Smoker in Robinson gym
A large crowd attended the R O T C mixer in Robinson gymnasium Saturday night and voted for another similar event next month. Brown captured the University featherweight title with two falls over Stauffer. Hockett defeated Gilbert in welterweight, L D Smith beat Ely in middleweight, and Clough beat Lynne in heavyweight. Wedimer won 160 pounds, McMurray defeated Stephenson in bantam, Rhinehary beat Lamb in light weight, Martin beat Bosworth in welterweight, and L D Smith defeated Husted in middleweight.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Brown
Stauffer
Hockett
Gilbert
L. D. Smith
Ely
Clough
Lynne
Wedimer
University
McMurray
Stephenson
Rhinehary
Lamb
Martin
Bosworth
L. D. ‘Smith
Husted
Sonora Forces Defecting Government Moves Troops
Officials of Sonora state continue to marshal men and munitions to oppose any invasion by federal forces. Sonora troops push south through Sinaloa toward Mazatlan, the principal seaport, as tensions rise along the border.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
Mex
Carranza
Sinaloa
Mazatlan
Railroad Labor Board Rejects Noncompliant Complaints
The Railroad Labor Board said it will not consider complaints from railroad workers who do not comply with the Transportation Act or efforts to avoid disruption. Spokesmen from striking groups in New York New Jersey New England and the Midwest sought an audience but were denied. Chairman Barton noted written complaints must be filed with proof the board is authorized to hear the dispute.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
New York
New Jersey
New England
Middle West
Wer
Barton
Pictures on Exhibition at University of Kansas
The art department has permission to exhibit J Franers Sunset from the Brooklyn museum and 2 Wyant Sunset from the Lewis and Clark exposition. Both works have been loaned by the Findlay art gallery of Kansas City and will be shown at the University for a few days.
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Varsity of Kansas
J. Franers ‘Murphy
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn
Findlay Art Gallery of
Kansas City
University
Moss Returns to Post as District Court Clerk
Charles E. Moss resumes duties as clerk of the district court after a several week absence due to serious illness. He returns to work this morning and resumes his regular responsibilities.
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Charles E. Moss
Moss
County drive to raise funds for Inter-Church World Movement
Lawrence Protestant churches unite for an eight day county campaign begin Sunday to fund the Inter Church World movement. W. C. Simons chairs the drive with church chairs, cabinets, and volunteer canvassers. Quotas include First Baptist 35000, Christian 6000, First Methodist 37000, United Brethren 1700, Centenary M E 8470, Friends church 10000. Evangelical unknown.
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Lawrence
W. C. Simons
First Baptist
Christian
First Methodist
United Brethren
Centenary M. E
Congregational
Next Friends Church
Douglas County
Kansas City
Evangelical Church
Methodists
Fumigation at City Jail Prompts Temporary Move to County Custody
Chief James Monroe supervised fumigation of the city jail using sulphur and an old tuberculosis patient was allowed to sleep there briefly. Prisoners will be kept at the county jail until work is finished. Also noted are plans to boost foreign affairs interest with Dean L. E. Sayre heading a new committee and upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Monroe
Monroe
L. E. Sayre
School of Pharmacy
University
University Drops Plan for New Power Plant
University officials led by John Shea announce abandonment of a proposed power plant after state lawmakers allocated 150000 dollars. Escalating building material costs and a previous request of 250000 dollars drove the decision. Shea notes the 150000 will remain untouched until the legislature provides more funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shea
Shea
Glee Club on Tour Heads Through Topeka and Marion
The University Men’s Glee Club plans a central and western state tour with a first concert at Topeka High School this morning and a Marion performance this evening. Concerts will follow in Herington Council Grove and Junction City. An entirely new program is prepared under Prof. Kendrie. Soloist William Scott from Ottawa will appear on the tour and on all future trips.
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The
University Men’s Glee Club
Topeka High School
Marion
Herington
Council Grove
Junction City
William Scott
Ottawa
Kendre
Glee Club
Kendrie
Journalism Professors Visit Kansas City With Students
Prof. Leon N. Flint head of the university journalism department led several advanced advertising class students on a Kansas City trip to tour newspaper offices engraving plants and advertising agencies. They will attend a noon luncheon at the Muehlbach hotel and five students will give short talks.
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Leon N. Flint
The
University
Kansas City
Muehlbach Hotel
Summer Camp Lecture Set at City Y M C A
An illustrated talk on Camp Wood at Elmdale will be offered at the Hi Y meeting of the City Y M C A tomorrow night per an announcement by Secretary Howard Boltz. The camp opens May 27 with Lawrence planning to send two tents or fourteen high boys plus two leaders.
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Camp Wood
Elmdale
City
Howard Boltz
Lawrence
School PTA Posts Buckner Talk After Survey Plan
No HT Association meeting before May 6. Dr. Chester A Buckner will discuss next year’s school survey. May 6 marks the last meeting of the year. About thirty Lawrence Rotary members left for Joplin Missouri by special Pullman to attend a two day district convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Chester A. Buckner
Lawrence
Envoy to Sweden Nominates Stovall as Minister to Switzerland
Gary Hampson of Texas, previously diplomatic agent and consul general at Cairo, Egypt, is nominated by President Wilson to succeed Pleasant A. Stovall of Savannah as minister to Switzerland. The resignation of Stovall is noted.
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Hampson Gary
Texas
Cairo
Egypt
Wilson
Pleasant A. Stovall
Bavannah
Switzerland
Overall and Old Clothes Club Movement Gains Ground
Chancellor Frank Strong at the University of Kansas heads petitions to form an overall and old clothes club with students and faculty signing quickly. The drive, aimed at cutting clothing costs, sees boosters and critics, including a Kansas dealer predicting price rises for overalls as demand expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Frank Strong
Lawrence High School
Old Clothes Club
F. H. Olney
Abe Wolfson
Mr. Wolfson
High School Seniors Receive "L" Scholarship Award
Twelve seniors earned the "L" scholarship for high grade work throughout their course. Recipients include Dorothy Higgins Phyllis Reynolds Hope Setig Cle ta Johnson Ruth Cady Aileen Thomas Muriel Senor Charlotte Himoe Jean Linsdale Janet Sim ons and Stanley Learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Higgins
Phyllis Reynolds
Hope Setig
Cleta Johnson
Ruth Cady
Aileen Thomas
Muriel Senor
Charlotte Himoe
Jean Linsdale
Janet Simons
Stanley Learned
Fire Damaged Catholic Church Due to Defective Wiring
A fire at 12 59 yesterday afternoon caused 6500 in damages to the Catholic church and contents. Chief Reinisch cites 3500 to the building and 5000 to contents with 30 damage after firemen arrived. Father Fitzgerald says the fire gained headway before discovery and alarm delay was two to three minutes. Insurance by 133 Agency covered the loss. Mrs J H Sutton of Lincoln visits Dr Albright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reinisch
Fitzgerald
Reinisch
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