Fort to Fort hard surface road bids opened May 18
The board of county commissioners at the courthouse opened bids for west side Fort to Fort hard surface road work including earthwork and a 15 foot Portland cement concrete pavement with five foot earth shoulders. Sections D and E combined total 18, - wait. 4,735 feet for D, 19,235 feet for E, and 29,185 feet for F. Bids due May 18 at 11 o'clock and publicly opened.
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Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Fort
Lawrence
Fight of Colombian Pact
Washington reports vigorous opposition to ratification voiced by Senator Norris of Nebraska who called Republican supporters rubber stamps of the White House and warned that paying 25 million dollars to secure Colombian goodwill could lead to similar payments to other nations. Senator Kenyon of Iowa called the treaty blackmail and said the public would understand it.
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Washington
Norris
Nebraska
White House
Panama Canal
United States
Kenyon
Iowa
Tyrol to Vote on Joining Germany
Tyrolese began their pilgrimage to participate in the plebiscite next month to express sentiment on fusion with Germany. Eligible voters prepare to leave their homes across the Austrian Republic as Tyrol Governor Schaffl urges, saying the province must lead to save Austria as it did in 1809.
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Vienna
Germany
Austrian Republic
Schaffl
Tyrol
Austria
Napoleon
Stockholm
League of Nations
Aland Islands
Geneva
Dagens Nyheter
Sweden
Finland
Weather Update Reads Flat With Vague Times
The weather data provides 7 p m yesterday 7 a m today and 2 p m today readings. It lists maximum yesterday and minimum today but omits actual numeric values.
More Frenchmen Are Fit
Paris reports the military class of 1921 called in April has yielded 210000 men, over 41 percent of 20 year olds subject to service. Newspapers credit less alcohol, more sports, and better farm living conditions for the rise in effectives.
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Paris
France
British miners seek wage board amid coal strike
British miners demand a national wage board and wage pool, backed by district committees across the country. The miners federation said Prime Minister Lloyd George’s Commons address halted any settlement progress, while mine owners in London announced new proposals to end the strike ahead of Friday talks. A coal shortage grows acute in London and other cities as negotiations loom.
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London
Anl
Daily Herald
Organ of
Labor
Great Britain
Miners’ Federation
Lloyd George
House of Commons
England
Fifth University concert features De Gogorza recital
Emile De Gogorza, baritone, and Miss Helen Winstow at the piano headline the fifth concert in Robinson gymnasium. The 8:20 p.m. program, announced by Dean Harold L. Butler, includes Handel, Old English pieces, Rachmaninoff, Alvaréz numbers, Massenet arias, Homer Requiem, Cyril Scott songs, and Elgar Pipes of Pan, showcasing a diverse mix from classical to Mexican folk works.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Emile de Gogorza
Helen Winstow
Harold L. Butler
University School of Fine Arts
Handel
Birch
A. Gretchaninoff
Cyril Scott
E. Elgar
Auto Owners Must Know Factory Model for License
County Treasurer W. H. McKone starts gathering data for a new automobile license tax to be effective July 1. Applicants must provide the factory model, engine number, make, car number, year model, weight and horsepower. A weight list is being compiled to determine the tax due.
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W. H. McKone
McKone
Secretary of State
Architectural Exhibit for Engineers Week at KU
The architectural department at the University of Kansas will host an all week architectural exhibit in celebration of Engineers Week. Announcement was made this afternoon by Goldwin Goldsmith.
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University of Kansas
Architectural Department
Goldwin Goldsmith
Engineer Parade Attracts Crowds At Annual Event
The annual Engineer Parade drew sizeable crowds as students from the engineering school staged a stunt-filled display. Spectators watched creative builds and demonstrations highlighting engineering feats and practical applications.
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Engening School
Engineers Day Parade at Kansas University Draws Big crowds
The Engineers Day parade at the University of Kansas grew into a major campus spectacle as faculty and students showcased floats tied to engineering work. Chancellor Lindsey and General William M. Black led the carriage with the college band, while sidewalk crowds and business streets décor reflected rising local enthusiasm.
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University of Kansas
Lindsey
William M. Black
Convocation Features Engineer Black Addresses Duties of Citizens
A convocation at Robinson Gymnasium featured Major General Black, a renowned engineer, urging Americanism and citizen responsibility while noting engineering history and global service. Kansas bankers headlined by Frank H. Foster predicted the ongoing economic downturn’s impact within a year. A Buick car stolen from F. E. Burke was found in Topeka, with an insurance representative organizing its return.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Black
United States
Caribbean Sea
Hevane
Cuba
Ifmne
Maine
France
America
Foster
Kansas City
Kan
Frank H. Foster
Kansas Bank
Kansas State Bankers Association
Tolly
Kansas
Topeka
F. E. Burke
C. M. Fisher
Topekatalay
Men Seek Work At Salvation Army Shelter
Eleven men asked at Salvation Army headquarters for help in the last days. They sought employment and food. Work has been found for three. The Army shelter offers beds for a nominal price and free when needed.
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Salvation Army
Commissioner I. C. Stevens on Fire Insurance Rates
City commissioner I C Stevens traveled to Topeka to confer with the state superintendent of insurance and several insurance men about fire insurance rates for Lawrence.
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I. C. Stevenson
Topeka
Lawrence
Missouri Patronage Row Reaches White House in April Visit
A Missouri Republican delegation traveled to Washington to urge President Harding to favor the state committee over Jake Babler of St Louis for Missouri appointments. Resolutions backing the state convention’s action were presented to Mr Harding.
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Missouri
Washington
Congress
White House
Harding
Republican State Committee
Jake Babler
St. Louis
Japan's Mandate Stand Faces American Note
Tokio dispatch reports the cabinet decided there is no reason to alter Japan's Yap mandate policy despite the latest American note. The government plans an extraordinary diplomatic advisory council meeting. officials refrain from comment on the correspondence while hoping for private understanding between Tokyo and Washington.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Cabinet
Y Terday
Japan
Priday
Triplomaiie Advisory Couigil
Foreign Office
Germany
Duptm
Allied Supreme Couner
Wonuucutalers
Ottawa Officer Shot in Train Theft Fight
Ottawa April 20. Lee Bowler, a Special officer, was seriously wounded in a confrontation with ten men aboard a Santa Fe train during a theft attempt. One assailant, Sheridan Wilkans, was wounded and captured. The other shooter fled with companions from Leavenworth.
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Ottawa
Lee Bowler
Santa Fe
Sheridan Wilkans
Bowler
Williams
Leavenworth
Farmers to Take Freight Fight to President Harding
Farmers from across the CLS gather under the National Farmers Union to press for freight rate cuts. They advocate lower rates as essential to marketing crops and lowering prices, arguing a buyers strike without relief and urging the president to act after talks with interstate commerce officials.
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Harding
Washington
CLS
National Farmers Union
Pregnent Harding
Inter-State Commerce
Davis
Camminssian
McChorff
Storn
Commission
McChord
Dhesn
Reicht
Rotary Community Meet At Lone Star Luncheon
Lawrence Rotary gathered at Lone Star for a weekly luncheon with directors elected for the year. Visitors from Lone Star and several cities spoke as the educational committee chaired today and plans emerged for future community meetings in the spring, summer, and fall.
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Lone Star
Lawrence Rotary
Mmany
J. W. Garbutt
W. H. Ulrich
W. M. Black
Fred Trigg
Kansas City Star
Robertutledge
Santa Fe
E. W. Metealt
St. Louis
W. 5S. Metealt
Dean P. FP. Walker
L. N. Flirt
Ke IL Short
Salina
Charles A. Haskins
Kansas City
PB. A. Williamson
NEW WATER SYSTEM FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY GOLF CLUB
Lawrence County plans a new water system tied to the club house mains and city supply. Preparations for construction are in hand with costs deemed substantial, and club members have pledged most of the funds needed for the work.
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Lawrence County Club
Connert
Lawrence
Ins Wiphis
Ike Erty Mimins
Study Jap Question In Congress Asked By Western States
Senators and representatives from eleven states including California Oregon Washington Japan Nevada Arizona New Mexico Texas Oklahoma and Colorado seek a common ground to address Japanese immigration. Republican Benatardo Has a Senate leadership role and will appoint an executive committee with one representative from each state.
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Ayal
Aml
Aiea
Benatardohasa Republican
California
Orcgon
Washington
Jatua
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Tesas
Oklahoma
Congress backs federal aid for road building plan
Greensbars, BC April 2 Congress was held to discuss solutions and a national fund for war loan repayments. The United States good roads association adopted a plan to confer federal aid for state highway construction and proposed a five year road building program with a $1,200,000 nonannual appropriation.
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Greensbars
B.C
United States Good Roads Association
Germans urged to work French mines postwar
Louis Loucheur told the chamber that restored German aid could boost Northern France coal production. He cited 140 mines damaged along with 2800 kilometres of tunnels and galleries ruined, predicting full restoration would take ten years. A Legion Rooms smoker marked by the Federal Board of the University noted vocational men’ s first gathering this year.
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Louis Loucheur
Chamber of Deputies
Germiany
France
M. Loucheur
Legion Rooms
Federsl
American Legion
Olney Son to Teach in Abilene Kansas Schools
F H Olney the Lawrence high school principal learned last night that Avery Olney his son has accepted a teaching position in Abilene Kansas schools. Welch and Welch chiropractors.
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Abilene
F. H. Olney
Lawrence High School
Avery Olney
Kansas
Halviete
Salt of Quincy School
Bernhard
Ries
Miri
Lawrence School
Ini
Markham Speaker at Commencement Details Unveiled
Edwin Markham will deliver the commencement address at the University. Rev Charles F Akell of Kansas City will give the baccalaureate sermon. Committees and numerous volunteers manage arrangements with many names listed for roles in ceremonies and alumni events.
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REV. C. F. Aeed
Kansas City
K. Ubz
Edwin Markhal
EB. H. Lindley
Charles F. Akell
I Wational
Michel B. Kelly
J.J. Wheeter
Ac. Hill Inauguration
A. Kell Blackmill
Weie Bens Tint
LFE
J. Rolly Wyth G. Ingekan
A. Jarstions
P. Browne
Ffzabeth Mexuiay Rosemary
Smithmeyver
M Edna Dart
Paul Hace
Pie Bovis
Josephine Shafer
T. J. Sweever
J. J. Gaitler
Descoin Reves
Resignations Shake Quincy School Teaching Roles
Unclear OCR text reports several staff resignations at Quincy school affecting the teaching lineup. Names and precise positions are obscured, but mentions resignations and changes spanning multiple years and departments at local institutions.
Proposal to Move German Gold to Occupied Areas Rejected
German Reichsbank President Havemstein and financial writers reject a reparations proposal to transfer the core gold reserve to the occupied zone. They warn such removal would destabilize currency at home and abroad and trigger soaring prices. The idea is dismissed as impossible and unworkable by German officials.
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Helm Anei
Asociation Press
Haverstein
Reichsbank
Bertin
Havennstein
Germany
Havemstein
Still At Work On Santa Fe Project In Douglas County
Residents in southern Douglas County press forward with plans to begin paving the Old Santa Fe Trail highway. Meetings at Baldwin, Willow Springs and Marion discuss starting the project while state and federal funding remains in limbo. A Topeka visit to Gov. Allen sought action to avert withdrawal of federal aid, with the county board to be advised on next steps.
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Douglas County
Baldwin
Willow Springs
Marion
Counioners Ty
Etter
Haar
Allen
Highway Commission
Topeka
Allea
State Highway Commission
Board of County
Ace
Julius Smith
Robt
Steele
Highwae
Renul
May Have Woman Jury in Zeidey Murder Case
A garbled report suggests a woman jury may be possible in the murder case of Herbert Zeidey. Elements mention Cora Esabeile Orthwein and references to Louis, a former manager of a baseball club, and a car accident. The text is fragmented and difficult to interpret.
American Soldier Honored in Brest Memorial Ceremony
A 2800 February ceremony resumes at Brest honoring American dead. Marines and troops attended as veterans saluted the fallen, while a U S commander addressed the crowd and paid tribute to the servicemen in a solemn remembrance event.
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Resi Phe Geran
City YMCA talk on student relations by Warren Bhuigett
Warren Bhuigett spoke before the city association building about relations involving students at the University Y C A. He emphasized improving student conduct and addressing educational needs within the association.
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Warren Bhuigett
University Y. C. A
City Association
Shoul
Junior High Pupils to Stage Pageant in South Park May 13
Junior high and grade pupils will join a pantomim installment titled Awaken ing to be staged on McCook field Friday May 13. Miss Doris Giebrich and Blanche R. Smith head the planning with assistants guiding health story scenes and costumes.
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South Park
McCook Field
Doris Giebrich
Blanche R. Smith
Lin
Lone Star Helps Five Trucks Brought MNE Neighborhood Offer
Five trucks deployed by Lone Star assist the MNE Neighborhood with a local offer today. Officials say the outreach aims to provide services to residents and showcase available resources in the area.
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Mne
Lone Star neighborhood donates grain for Near East relief
The Lone Star neighborhood contributed to the Near East relief fund by delivering 140 bushels of grain to Underwood mills. Five trucks carried about 20 bushels of wheat and 120 bushels of corn, unloaded and tagged for the fund. Led by J. W. Person and others, the effort followed a Monday night meeting amid storm postponements, reflecting strong local support to help starving people.
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Lone Star
Né East
Hank
Lawrence
Underwood Mills
Near East Relief Fund
J. W. Person
Elmer Metsker
Flory
Henry Metsker
M. Flory
Loi Star
Jim Anderson
Near East
British Leaders Confer Over Unanimity With France
British and French governments stress unity as Premier Lloyd George and French Premier Briand meet in Hythe England. The flag over the Rubi district signals joint commitment amid wartime cooperation.
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Apuif
Hythe
England
Briard
Lloyds George
Tg Teaks
Former Dean's Son Killed in France
A Rochester Law resident recalls Vernon Kellogg Penny son of Mr and Mrs George Bartlow Penny. Penny, private first class, died in 1918 near Woop Twenty-seventh Division while serving in France. Funeral services followed with military honors and a veteran escort. Reports note his family and local ties and reference a broader wartime remembrance.
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Orgee Barlow Benny
Lawrence
Rochester
Vernon Kellogg Penny
Sontaing
France
Vernon Kellogg
Pennys
Woop
Lallow
Istery
Paerytowns
George Bartlow
Tarrytown
Kelly Post
American Legion
Roller
Carl Park Penny
New York
James Bishop ‘Thomas
Church of the Ascension
Homer
Reus
Poe
Teany Lawrence
Kws
Armerie
Frases
Tie
Abs Cartmouitt Collese
Tsi UW
Protestant Episcopal Church
Fie
Verran
Kefloger
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