Kansas City Alumni Raise 210000 for Stadium Union Fund
Kansas City alumni completed a drive for the stadium union fund with 210000 in contributions, bringing total gifts across three campaigns to about 550000. The first pledge payments are due May 1, with many donors planning larger initial payments to keep construction on schedule. The Uncle Jimmy memorial received 10000, leaving 209000 for stadium union aims.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Iay
Stadium-Union Fund
Baltimore
K. U. Band
Frank Crowell
J. (. Nichols
Stadium-Union
University
Robbers Hit Jewelry Store In Downtown Chicago
In Chicago on April 22 two bandits robbed J J Rein gold and LeRoy Present of jewels valued at 235000 dollars. Leo Reingold brother of the proprietor was detained by police though connection is not clear. Present said two uncut diamond wallets worth 260000 were taken and Rein gold's loss total 35000, all covered by insurance. Reingold claimed no advance orders and denied involvement.
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Chicago
J. J. Reingold
LeRoy Resent
Rochester
N. Y
Leo Reingold
Reingold
Present
Reingol
Abenl Fe
Lawrence
Tawrenee
Ropedo Mie
St.Gue
Ipese
Mattice
Red Cross luncheon for Baldwin branch members noted
The Baldwin Branch of the Douglas County Red Cross will host a luncheon at 12 30 Wednesday at Mrs Charles Beeks home. Beeks chairs the Baldwin branch. After lunch the county board will convene a downtown business meeting.
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Baldwin
Douglas County
the Red Gros
County
Boa
Charles Beeks
Dalmatian Islands Occupied Amid Italian Withdrawals
A dispatch from Spalato reports Jugo Slavic forces have occupied Lesina and Lissa off the Dalmatian coast as Italians withdraw from the islands. The move follows ongoing military changes in the Adriatic region near Vienna in April.
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Vienna
Lesina
Lissa
Dalmatian
Spalato
University convocation calls 104 workers to summer industrial program
Chancellor Lindley issued a call at a university convocation for 104 men who signed cards for summer industrial work in twenty major U.S. cities. Plans and regulations will be discussed at a 2:30 meeting at the University Y M C A. Workers will be coordinated through the university Y M C A. The cards were signed during the Edily campaign.
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K. U
Lindley
United States
Y.M.C. A
250 Barrel Well Near Baldwin Shatters Expectations
A new 250 barrel oil well is online near Baldwin on the Cole and Lorenzen lease at the Broers farm in section 24 14 20, three and three quarters miles southeast of Baldwin. The well shot Wednesday afternoon produced a strong gas and oil show, initially estimated at at least 250 barrels, with potential to rise to 100 barrels daily after pumping stabilizes. The discovery lies in a 57 foot oil sand interval within the Baldwin field, and No 2 Rivers farm well is the second near the Sauer gas area.
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Neighbhood
Cole and Lorenzen
Joplin
Broers
Derick
Baldwin Field
Paola
Iro
Lieure Srayes
Two White Men and a Black Man Hanged in Louisiana
In North Louisiana two white men Earl R. Holmes of Burton Rolf and John K R Parker of Logansport were hanged at an early hour in Mansfield for murder of Wilmer Roberts a service car driver. Gus Bracy a Black man was hanged at Leesville at one o clock for attacking a white woman.
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Steevenert
Louisiana
Earl R. Holmes
Burton
Rolf
John KR. Parker
Logansport
Mansfield
Marter
Wilmer Roberts
Gus Bracy
Leesville
Miss Mildred Lamb Named Deputy County Treasurer
Announcement by county treasurer W. H. McRone says Oscar J. Nuffer resigns as deputy treasurer and Mildred Lamb, resident of 1704 Tennessee street, is appointed to fill the vacancy effective May 1. Lamb has served in the treasurer’s office since last September and brings prior county work experience.
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W. H. McRone
Oscar J. Nuffer
Mildred Lamb
Naffler
Naffer
Sutite
Farmers State Savings Bank
Horford
Guests at Chamber of Commerce meeting mix of officials
At a Chamber of Commerce special meeting, attendees included F. H. Sinning of Florida Ala, Curtis of Empire Oil, C. T Rasster, Wm Evans and B. J. Shot of Kansas City, and Assistant Superintendent Long of Atchison public schools, among others.
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C. of C
Beses
Whiting Williams
Chamber of Commerce
Noen Tedar
F. H. Sinning
Talarada, Ala
Mr. Curtis
Empire Oil Company
C. T Rasster
Wm Evans
B. J. Shot
Kansas City
Long
Atchison Public Schools
Senators urge appointment of Mercer to interstate commerce post
Senators Capper and Curtis of Kansas urged President Harding to appoint Joseph Mercer of the Kansas livestock bureau and the national live stock association to a position on the interstate commerce commission. The call came in Washington on April 22.
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Mercer
Washington
Joseph Mercer
Kansas Livestock Bureau
National Livestock Association
Commercce Commission
Harding
Capper and Curtis
Kansas
Premiers Will Meet As German Stand Outlined
Washington reports United States urges resumption of reparations talks with Germany. Hughes says Washington desires negotiations but declines mediating. Briand and Lloyd George face possible US-backed prompt to act at Hythe conference. Germany presses for altered security and Ruhr plans amid shipping revaluation. Dr. Simons to address Reichstag on allied demands. Paris notes US stance viewed as invitation to resume talks with Berlin.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Hughes
Ferlin
Harding
White House
London
Berlin
Hythe
Briand
France
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Paris
Lloyd Gearne
M. Briand
U.S
Relly
Bertin
Rukr
Ruhr
Reichsbank
Cologne
Coblenz
Entente
Walter Simons
Reichstag
Associated Press
Jusserand
Bridge at Belvoir Near Completion For July Opening
County Engineer B. L. Wolfe reported this morning abutments on the Belvoir bridge are about completed and at the current pace the bridge should be ready for travel by July 1. He also inspected road and bridge work at Pleasant Grove High Prairie Baldwin Worden Globe and Clinton.
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B. L. Wolfe
Belvoir
Mr. Wolfe
Pleasant Grove
High Prairie
Baldwin
Worden
Globe
Clinston
Naval appropriation bill seeks major navy cut
Washington April 22 The naval appropriation bill carrying 395000000 and providing for a reduction in the navy enlisted personnel from 143000 to 100000 was reported today by the house appropriations committee. It is expected to be taken up in the house today.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
House
Search for J W W Head Sparks Nationwide Inquiry
Federal officials announce an exhaustive inquiry across U S cities after reports that J W W Haywood faced a 20 year prison term and fled to Russia. Other officials deny flight, saying Haywood may be in the country hiding as rumors of a May Day demonstration circulate amid labor unrest. May Chene notes bonds would be forfeited if he is declared a fugitive.
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Licals
Die Bil
Haywood
Russia
Alteged
United States
Charles F. Clay
Soch
Thay Ales
Uistantossy
Lewlers
Hasool
Taseia
Haswool
Russie Revolution
Len
Missionary Work Move Honoring Mr Smith at Plymouth
A Plymouth Congregational event Friday evening will honor Rev. Mr Smith for his year of service in Liawrenne and his readiness to assist the community. The program features a talk by Mr Smith, readings by Florence Batley, a sermon by Erwin Smith, and selections by the Vilinian Orchestra. Admission is ten cents.
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Haven
Ah Kesith
Snl
Orient
Tymouth
Liawrenee
Smith
Conerth
Tey
British miners meet with government leaders on car crisis
April 22 08 Lerlon reports a discussion between British savers and leaders of Themien feit ein ainn of Greeny imert Prime Minister George Lloyd George to discuss the car crisis. The conference adjourned until tomorrow with full consent and a brief session. The miners executive committee member remained up to date.
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Lerlon
Themien Feiteinainn
Greeny Imert
Towa George
Lloyd George
George
School Heads Meet to Discuss Teacher Supply
Kansas superintendents from a dozen cities gathered in Lawrence for a Chamber of Commerce hosted conference on next year’s teacher needs. The informal morning session, arranged by Prof. W. H. Johnson, included luncheon with Whiting Williams and attendees such as Wm. S. Herner Salina C F B St John Arkansas City James W Govans Winfield Lunseford Marion Lunseford, and leaders from Topeka Atchison Leavenworth and Manhattan Agricultural College.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Hett
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Johnson
University of Kansas
Whiting Williams
Wm. S. Herner
Salina
C. FB
St. John
Arkansas City
James W.govans
Winfield
C. FE. Lunseford
Marion
Kansas State Teachers’ Association
Frank Pinet
Topeka
Harry P. Study
Atchison
Lea Bright
Leavenworth
John F. Hughes
Cha‘fnute
Dean E. L. Holton
Ee School
Acoreangastricultural College
Manhattan
Lawrence to adopt lower insurance class after Topeka conference
A Topeka conference led to a plan to lower Lawrence's insurance rating from class 3y to class 2. The city will remove aging infrastructure, moving a 3 million gallon pump to a new plant, and meet standard flow and daily capacity requirements. Officials discussed repealing the 4 percent occupation tax and offsetting rates with the new rating, aiming for effect by July 1.
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Staite Insurance
Frank Travis
Hodes
Fire Inspection Bureau
Lawrence
Simatles
Ratine Bureau
Avater
Greeks Preparing for New Offensive in Asia Minor
Athens reports Greece recovered from recent setbacks with Turks and plans a forthcoming offensive. Reinforcements, equipment, and strengthened high command support aggressive moves toward Tshak and Kutahia and the Eki-Sher region as operations near.
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Athens
Associated Press
Greece
Setbeck
Asia Minor
Mve
Tshak
Kutaia
Eki-Shehr
Fragmented 19th century notes on resignations and church events
A garbled report lists political resignations and church engagements from Topeka April with references to Tipi Sasier Iskalovea and Gov. He jun, plus upcoming vesper services at Plymout h Congregational church where Miss Irene Peabody is to sing A Voice in the Wilderness. The item also mentions Sleepers released from jail and a talk on The Revelation that rewarded.
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Topeka
Tipi Sasier
Iskalovea
Nanaus White
Miss Peabody
Plynoully
Irene Peabody
Mr. Funden
To Restrict Immigration Passes in House Vote
Washington April 22 the immigration restriction bill passed the house by a large margin. The house rejected an amendment that would have allowed political refugees from foreign countries to be admitted.
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Washington
House
De Gogorza Gave Splendid Concert
Opera lovers hailed a splendid concert by renowned Spanish baritone de Gogorza. The performance drew a large audience and showcased a varied program highlighting lyric vocalism and virtuosity.
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DE Gogorza
Remarkable Artist Tuet Nivit Impresses Audience Across Eras
A fragmented reminiscence notes the warmth of characters and style of Tene His work. It mentions L300 transfers and references to spans of time, with hints of performances and poetic lines. The piece lauds a long career, praising his artistry and enduring presence in the cultural scene.
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Tene
Goveersan
Bea
Nediance
Eloquent Witness's Appeal Faces Fine and Jail Time
Max Bloom was fined 100 dollars and costs and given a thirty day jail sentence after a morning police court trial. He announced an appeal. Bloom testified with a flourish denying guilt and claiming he was framed in a murky case. The hearing referenced a series of unclear aliased names and items, including a pub, a crow, and a local sports club, amidst a jumble of garbled testimony.
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Max Bloom
Bloom
Tie
Linn
Jawerinn
Unclear Early Conference On Fronts Federation Summit
In Lowinn on April 22 a press dispatch reports Prime Minister and leaders of the federation met to discuss the Fenni situation. The meeting aimed to gauge progress and potential changes, with talks continuing into the week and plans for further discussions likely next month.
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Lowinn
Dloss Ceerge i Costners
Hem 2
Hia Tevneon
Fennl
Moray
Wall Street Death Wagon Driver Suspect Identified
New York officials say they cannot yet identify the driver of the bomb wagon in the September Wall Street incident. Three witnesses identified a photo of a man seen driving the vehicle, with continued questioning as investigators seek to confirm the suspect, amid arrests and a habeas corpus case.
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Wall Street
Feventes
York
Department of
Nstive
Tito Lic
Department
Wyever
New York
Wr Scrantor
Penm
William J. Flenn
Department of Justice
Flynn
Washington
Anh
Financial
Flyn
Sioner
W. E
Eruiim Selecci Servier
Ware
Atwuney Stepmice
Rae Wwrit
Habeas Corpus
Italy
America
Serantap, Igi
Vt Vue Ga Oon
Aw Federal Cen Ue Foray
Williams Explains Labor Capital Rift At Kansas Event
Former Director of a steel plant spoke at a Kansas gathering on the labor capital divide. Whiting Williams outlined four strife causes irregular employment poor living conditions misunderstanding and lack of advancement. He urged stable jobs as the key to labor peace, noting the worker’s self respect rests on job quality. He spoke at a Chamber of Commerce noonday session and at a Kansas University convocation.
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Great Britain
Whiting Williams
Tabor
University of Kansas
Avery
Williams
A Werksmanin
United
Lawrence
Capetal
Tnbor
Meri
Ifick
Meyer
Ienes
Mr. Williams
Chaveelkir
Chamber of Commerce
Fung
Bolshevist Link Claimed Between Ireland’s Inn Fest and Russia
Leiden April 22. Dennis Henry Ireland attorney general said evidence of a connection between the Bolshevik government of Russia and the Inn Fest movement in Ireland has been found. He told House of Commons questioner Sir William Davie that he hopes to present the evidence before the House within a few days.
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Leiden
Russia
Ireland
Dennis Henry
William H. Davie
Hose of Commons
Henry
Kansas Winter Wheat Shorter in Acreage and Condition
Kansas farmers report 9,235,768 acres of winter wheat with an April 16 condition at 88.6 percent, in the state board of agriculture first crop report. Planted fall acreage 9,892,441, down 63 percent from the previous year with 658,673 abandoned. Overall field crops 6 to 7 percent below last year. corn acreage lagging similarly as planting begins.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
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