Henderson Martin Made Chairman at Wichita Democratic Convention
Wichita April 22 Henderson S Martin of Lawrence was named permanent chairman as Democrats opened a spirited convention to choose four delegates at large to the national convention. Barney Sheridan Paola led as temporary chair with debate over the industrial court and military training laws.
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Wichita
Kansas
Barney Sheridan
Vaca
Henderson S. Martin
Lawrence
Jouett Shouse
Kinsley
United States
George H. Hodges
Olathe
E. E. Murphy
Leavenworth
Anna B. Morrish
Oberlin
Caroline Drennan
Arkansas City
Miles Mulroy
Hays
Guy Helgering
Marysville
W. E. Freeman
State Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Barney J. Sheridan
Paola
Alexander Howat
Kansas Forecast Shows Fair Weather Tonight and Friday
The forecast indicates fair conditions in Kansas tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Frost is expected tonight, requiring frost protection in vulnerable areas. The outlook emphasizes stable mild temperatures and dry conditions across the state.
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Kansas
Spanish Flour Shortage Sparks Government Requisition
Spanish capital Madrid reports a flour shortage causing bakers to quit profitable baking as prices soar. Government decides to requisition all flour mills, operate them, and distribute flour to curb suspected miller profits. Rail traffic improves across the Midwest and Pacific coast, with livestock movement higher than last year. In Tokio, Japanese forces crush Bolshevik troops in a significant defeat.
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Spain
Middle West
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Chicago
FAVORS FORMATION OF AMERICAN LEAGUE
Dr Baltaxae Brum of Uni guay proposed an American League uniting Western Hemisphere nations for equality and joint action against European threats. He urged Montevideo students that a Monroe doctrine style declaration be adopted by all American states, to cooperate against European power and arbitrate inter American disputes.
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Baltaxae Brum
Uniguay
University of Montevales
Bream
United States
Tie
Iveju- Lee
League of Nations
American League
Wheat Growers to Boycott Striking Workers
Kansas City April 22 More than 1 000 delegates representing state wheat growers nationwide registered for the National Wheat Growers Association annual convention. The organization pledged an emphatic stand against strikers saying production cuts in a strike should halt all food to strikers until they return to work.
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United States
National Wheat Growers’ Association
Wheat Growers Association
Indiana youth murder confession twists in gunknife case
William Ray a 16 year old negro confessed to stabbing Martha Huff a 14 year old girl in the neck with a pocket knife, denying assault but admitting the murder, according to police in Indiana.
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Kiwanis Fox Hunt Tonight To Boost Membership
Kiwanis club hosts a fox hunt at Captain Creek northeast of Eudora after a Rotary Kiwanis contest for Lawrence chamber of commerce recruits. Winners of the membership drive join the hunt with hunting dogs at 7 30 PM followed by a planned feed to reduce fox population.
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Americanization Day Plans Outline for May Observance
Plans announced to observe American Day on Wednesday May 3 at the local community center. Event aims to promote civic participation and national unity with activities for families and students.
Parade Plans for May 3 Ameri canization Day Observance
Veterans of Grand Army will head the afternoon parade on May 3 with Col Study Garrett and Mayor Kreeck leading. University band and G A R post march, uniformed veterans, 150 Boy Scouts, Salvation Army, Fraternal Aid, school children with flags, Haskell bands, floats from clubs and R O T C, Fire Department and KU groups will follow. Colonel Garrett to speak at South Park after marching from Seventh and Massachusetts. Morning cemetery cleanup by American Legion at Mt Oread.
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Germany not invited to conference meet
Paris April report states Premiers N and Lloyd George proposed inviting Germany to the conference. Premier Millerand persuaded Italian and British leaders that this was a mistake, and it was decided that the German question would be discussed only in the supreme council.
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Urges Wheat Planting In Faces Of Poor Winter Crop
Washington reports from spring wheat regions urge farmers to revise planting plans to increase production due to poor winter crop conditions and sustained world demand. The Agriculture Department called for acreage adjustments to meet needs and support market demand.
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Department of Agriculture
Carpentier to Make American Ring Debut May 2
Georges Carpentier the European heavyweight boxing champion will make his first appearance in America May 2. He is to box four exhibition rounds here against sparring partners in a showcase before a larger event.
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New York
Georgfes Carpentier
America
Survey on Student Housing May Not Be Made
Professor Walter Smith of the University sociology department heads a proposed housing survey for Lawrence to address next fall's room shortage. He warns the effort may fail without a civic appeal by the mayor and Chamber of Commerce to mobilize residents to open homes. The survey would largely list available rooms and begins next week if city leaders act.
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Lawrence
Walter Smith
Sociology Department
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Department of Sociology
Greek runner to represent Greece at Antwerp Olympics
Boston April 22 Peter Thiroul dias born in Greece won the American marathon road race here Monday and will run in Antwerp. If incomplete American citizenship prevents U S representation he will carry Greek colors. Mrs C W McKeen visits relatives in Clay Center. See 133 Agency for insurance.
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Peter Thirouldias
Greece
Antwerp
United States
Tax Stock Exchange to Raise the Bonus
Washington April 22 Republicans on the house ways and means committee tentatively agreed a tax on all stock exchange transactions equal to the broker's commission as part of new levies to fund the soldier bonus legislation. They also adopted a one percent levy on final sales to consumers a tax on income likely over five thousand dollars and about a fifteen percent hike on tobacco and cigars.
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Stock Exchange
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Ways and Means Committee
Sugar Bowl The Vanishing Act Today
Sugar bowls are discussed as antiques or collectibles as sugar vanishes from tables in Lawrence restaurants. Heloise serves coffee sugared for some patrons while proprietors cite cost. Retail sugar runs 30 cents a pound with expectations it may rise to 40 cents. A local wholesaler notes Texas potato crop contracts at $52 per bushel before delivery.
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Heloise
Holland may get mandate over Constantinople and Armenia
Brussels reports that the supreme allied council may offer Holland the mandate to administer Constantinople and Armenia in exchange for Belgium gaining control of the Scheldt river. Major Delannoy made the remarks before the Belgian chamber of deputies. Also noted are campus trips for top pharmacy students and a series of marriage licenses issued by the probate judge. A mob-identification case from Pittsburg, Kansas, reports Albert Evans, an ex convict, as the identified victim.
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Supreme Allied Council
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Belgian Chamber of Deputies
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Mulberry
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Brilliant end to K U music course in Lawrence
Two splendid Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra concerts closed University of Kansas course in Lawrence. Emil Oberhoffer led four guest soloists to acclaim, especially Emma Noe soprano. Beethoven sixth performed in afternoon due to program switch, both programs end with Wagner pieces. Dean H S Butler credited with course success and ticket sales show strong support. Future policy: maintain high standard for the concert course.
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Minneapolis Orchestra
Emil Oberhofer
Lawrence
West
Emma Noe
Dean H. S. Butler
School of Fine Arts
Potatoes and Prices Lead April City Briefs
Indictments against produce dealers over 27 to 30 percent profits on potatoes expected after grand jury evidence. Retail potato sales quoted at 3 a peck in parts of Chicago. Also observe Daddy Sayre Day at University of Kansas School of Pharmacy with field events and inter class baseball, plus a banquet for students and alumni. W G Darby visits Lawrence. Drs Utt of Ottawa University attend concert. Dre Welch and Welch noted.
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School of Pharmacy
University
Kansas City
Sayre
Spencer
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Daddy Sayre
Troops to Montana to quell mine riots
San Francisco reports that Lieut General Liggett announced troops would be sent to Butte Montana at Governor Stewarts request after recent mine disturbances. In a clash near a mine fourteen men were shot two critically wounded as deputies and pickets fought with strikers demanding seven dollars for a six hour day and the release of political prisoners. A sheriff said shots came from a boarding hall window while police deny firing.
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Provernor Stewart
Montana
Senby
Butte
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Army- Sutte
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Freeing Deay Fails Over Sheriff Custody Technicality
Habeas corpus petitions to free Walter Deay, accused of attempted poisoning, were dismissed by Judge C Y Lindley. The county attorney argued Deay was not in sheriff custody, since bondsmen guaranteed May term appearance and the sheriff had not received proper surrender paperwork. The judge ruled the sheriff lacked authority to waive the statute, keeping the case intact for the district court in May.
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Strikers Vote to Remain Out in Jersey City
About 5,000 railroad workers meeting in Jersey City reportedly voted to stay off the job and urge action from other lines. Edward McHugh, head of the strikers' executive committee, confirmed the decision to remain out if needed until a labor board ruling is issued.
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Jersey City
Edward McHugh
Basdd
Baptist Church Supper Launches Interchurch World Movement
The First Baptist church to inaugurate the Interchurch World Movement with a tomorrow 6 30 supper for members and congregation followed by music readings and brief speeches. The formal campaign opens next Sunday.
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Interchurch World Movement
First Baptist Church
New World Movement
Death of Delta Utah man reaches Lawrence family
News from Lawrence confirms the death of BK. W. Ise of Delta Utah. He was the son of Mrs. R. C. Ise of 1124 Mississippi Street and brother of Prof. John Ise at the University faculty. Charles Ise of Coffeyville traveled to Lawrence with his mother and brother after learning of the death. FR. W. Ise reportedly was shot, with family believing hunting trip cause. Body en route to Lawrence accompanied by Hulda Ise and Herman Ise.
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R. C. Ise
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Coffeyville
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Herman Ise
Bridge bid opening for Eudora repair set by counties
Douglas and Leavenworth county commissioners will meet tomorrow to open bids for repairing the Eudora bridge. John L Constant has recovered from tonsil surgery and is able to be on the street again.
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Eudora Bridge
John L. Constant
Delegation Complete for Sixth Kansas GOP Convention
Topeka April 22 The Sixth district Republican convention at Beloit yesterday closed the Republican selection of delegates to the national convention. Delegates-at-large include W Mulvane Topeka and W D Ditley. District delegates list names Frank Pomeroy Holton Frank Roberts Osceola and others from multiple cities.
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Salina
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Mutter
Clathe
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Holton
Frank Roberts
Oskaloosa
W. L. Wood
Frank S. Sponable
Paola
Wilber FP. Allen
Chanute
Charles L. Hunt
Arkansas City
W. A. White
Emporia
St. George
Col. F. 5. Fitzpatrick
J. B. Lower
Washington
E. E. Mullaney
Hill City
A W. Swayze
Ellsworth
Morgan
Hutchingon
Thad C. Carver
Pratt
Fighth
James A. Stewart
Wichita
George W. Kanavel
Sedgwick
Sharp Market Breaks Chicago April 22
Sharp declines hit the corn market with May deliveries tumbling up to six cents per bushel since last night amid renewed weakness in New York stocks. Carpenter tools stolen from A L Wellsby who works for Nan Monroe at Nine Moe Creek, police report notes potential disposal locally. Insurance claim filed for total loss on a car burned at Liberty Garage Building. Mrs. Gertie K. Johnson travels to Wichita as a Democratic state convention delegate.
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Nan Monroe
Moe Creek
James Monroe
Wellsby
Gertie K. Johnson
Wichita
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