Germany's Reparations Proposals Draw Mixed Early Reactions
Washington reports indicate Secretary Hughes awaits allied views on Berlin's reparations offer. Paris circles declare Germany's terms at least 100 billion marks below the allies’ January standard, seeking removal of penalties and lever to future payments. London requests Berlin clarification on yearwise payment schedule as Reichstag vote looms. Berlin hints at possible Ruhr occupation after May 1 pending decision.
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Hughes
Berlin
United States
Paris
Germany
Supreme Allied Council
London
Associated Press
Reichstag
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Harling
Brian
Ruhr
Many Seek Job as State Oil Inspector in Topeka
Topeka Kansas April 27 The state oil inspector post draws six declared candidates to replace H H Motter who is linked to a federal revenue post Others named include Ben Carlson Charles R Bollinger Clarence W Miller George W Smith Ben S Baulen M W Withey A Q Miller and Guy T Swallow with others mentioned in connection with the vacancy.
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Topeka
Kan
H. H. Motter
Estate Republican Committee
Internal Revenue Collector
Ben Carlson
McPherson County Republican Central Committee
Charles R. Bollinger
Iola
Clarence W. Miller
Arkansas City
George W. Smith
Marysville
Ben S. Baulen
Fredonia
M. W. Withey
Abilene
A. Q. Miller
Bellville Telescope
Guy T. Swallow
Degree work by Rebekah lodge at Topeka convention
A team from the Lawrence Rebekah lodge performed the Rebekah degree work at the Odd Fellows convention in Topeka yesterday.
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Lawrence Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Topeka
Memorial Day Graves Fund Drive Under Legion Oversight
Lawrence residents may donate to the Eli Dorsey post American Legion fund to decorate overseas graves on Memorial Day. Donors may specify a grave with a description, and the money must be forwarded by Saturday as announced by Commander C. B. Holmes.
Rail unions claim billions in possible savings from modernization
Chicago April 27 The railroad labor unions arguing wage cuts before the labor board sharpened their charge of waste and inefficiency in railroad management. A supplemental exhibit contends that modern maintenance and operation could save about 1.2765 billion dollars, with six million dollars in annual operating expenses cited by large railroads. The exhibit blames management for failures to adopt better methods, arguing the system cannot fund needed improvements while delivering adequate service.
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Railroad Labor Board
Repor
Dolla Ig Speiels
Tates
Rairoads
Harding nominates new I C C members and central bank board
President Harding names Lewis of Indianapolis chairman of the Indiana public service commission and Spokane lawyer J B Campbell and Ray S Burt to the Interstate Commerce Commission. John J Mitchell of St Paul is nominated to the Central Reserve Bank board.
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Washington
Lewis
Indianapells
Indiana Public Service Commission
J. B. Campbell
Spokane
Wash
Ray S. Burt
Harding
Interstate Commerce Commission
John J. Mitchell
St. Paul
Central Reserve Bank Board
Clearfield Farmer Carl Moldenhauer Found Dead in Barn
Sheriff reports Carl Moldenhauer a Clearfield area farmer hanged himself in his barn this morning after family found him at about 11 o clock. Coroner Dr Carl Phillips, reached by telephone, said Moldenhauer had been at work at 9 am and that no further official investigation was deemed necessary.
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Will Johns
Carl Meldenhauer
Ciewr‘Field
Suide
Johns
Carl Phillips
Mulden Rauer
Dy. Phillips
Moldenhauer
Stadium Committee Plans Dinner Meeting for Big U Project
The executive committee of the stadium union million dollar fund will meet at First Presbyterian Church tomorrow for dinner and a conference to discuss steps toward early construction. Dr. W. J. Baumgartner chairs the panel and Kansas City members J. C. Nichols Thornton Cooke Frank G. Crowell R. D. Delano and Charles Woodbury join. Mrs Gilbert R. Smith and her Houston visitors are guests of her parents.
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W. 3. Baumgartner
Kansas City
J. C. Nichols
Thornton Cooke
Frank G. Crowell
R. D. Delano
Charles Woodbury
Howat Led Radicals Urging Wage Reform In Coal Talks
Atlantic City April 27 Kansas labor was excoriated by H Watkins president of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke company in a chamber of commerce address. He criticized radicals in organized labor led by Alexander Howat and urged both sides to accept wage contract concessions before coal prices can fall.
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N. J
Kansas
H. Watkins
Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company
United States Chamber of Commerce
Watkins
Alexander Howat
United Mine Workers
Hopewell Meeting Drops Support for Road Boost
EB S Houston reports to the Journal-Word that farmers in the Old Santa Fe Trail hard surface road district are not enthusiastic about the plan. He notes Hopewell turnout was largely tents and that Baldwin area residents excluded outside district farmers from Baldwin meetings.
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EB. S. Houston
Journal-Word
Houston
Hopewell
Sigma Xi Annual Banquet and Initiation Highlights
The Sigma Xi annual banquet at the Congregational parish house featured the initiation of fourteen new members from various faculties and departments. Speakers included Prof. G C Shand and Chancellor E H Lindley, with performances by the Sigma Xi orchestra and a segment of brief academic talks. The group sent best wishes to Dr. E Miller on his eighty eighth birthday. A note on leather making from rabbit skins by an Australian inventor closes the report.
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Pseveholo
Harold W. Ande
Warren M. Mism
D T. Means
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Harry Roswell Wahl
Rosedale
Monta B. Wits
G. C. Shand
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Hunter
Dinsmore Alter
Ww. S. Hunter
C. M. Young
University and Research
E. H. Lindley
Sigma Xi Orchestra
Publishing Costs Remain High in Newsprint Market
R Williams president of the American Newspapers Publishers association warned at the 34th convention that newspaper rates must not fall and urged cooperation with government to restore peace and normal business. He linked high production costs and wartime taxes to the industry’s troubles and called for action to curb spiraling newsprint prices.
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New York
R. Williams
Fs Association
Car theft suspects linked to Lawrence recovery
Kansas officers recovered a stolen Butler roadster in Lawrence. Joe Green and Forest Yoakum, held on complicity charges, were arrested. driver fled but later identified. The owner retrieved the car in Kansas City and returned it to Kansas City with a $50 reward.
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Lawrence
Joe Green
Kansas City
Hurdlet Phillips
Green
Yoakum
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Oman
Ted
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Lawrence Bomel
Interstate Commerce Commission Dismisses Mountain Route Complaint
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled against a complaint about 2h April rates from Rocky Mountain origin points to intermountain territory. It found the rates not unreasonable or prejudicial and dismissed the shipping concerns between eastern routes and Pacific coast connections.
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Origie
Rocky Mountains
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Pacific Coast
PARENT TEACHERS MEET AND SCHOOL PROGRAM
The New York Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 3:30. The program includes Flag salute, Song by New York school pupils, Lectors, readings, talks, and campfire girls. Social hour and a note on dividend changes follow in Philadelphia.
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Sone Pyiew the Beautiful
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Serioul
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Michel Gib
Harding to Review Atlantic Fleet on Mayflower Voyage
President Harding planned a late departure from Washington on the yacht Mayflower to Old Point Comfort for an early review of the Atlantic fleet. He would return to Washington Friday morning.
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Harding
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Rite Re Resumed After Fractured Ceremony Night
The annual rite reunion resumes after a disrupted start with ceremonies postponed due to wind and rain. Tonight at the same venue a full program returns, featuring musical performances by local musicians and a procession of speakers and participants.
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Gia Coeatly
Alt. Ehuk
Caret
Burdick
Reyne
A. Os
Musicians Enter Contests At Spring Festival
Pittsburg Pitt and Kansashi radiocalicts competed in a singing contest during the spring feature training event held at 1 50 this afternoon. Judges included Harewit Brosee conductor of the Kmdsborg a Evelen Huntley Tamorrow the col orginiietionn.
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Pittsburg
Pitt
Bank Clerk Faces Jury Over Record Robbery Theft
William Dalton a 16 year old bank clerk who allegedly walked out of the Northern Trust Co with 772000 in liberty bonds went before Judge Charles A MacDonald for a jury trial. The report notes government action concerning action on a forfeiting bond and references cables from Haywood and Cha F Clys district.
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William Dalton
Northern Trust Co
Charles A. MacDonald
Superior Court
Statu Ineigtedd
Haywood
Hytieved
Russia
Haywool
F. Clys
Special committee backs park already owned by district
A special committee recommends acquiring a park property that the district already owns. The move would use existing assets to provide school access or recreation space without new purchases.
Lawrence Board Faces High School Site Vote Next Meeting
A special committee report recommends locating the new Lawrence high school on a block east of Massachusetts Street between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets. The proposal uses land already held by the district and weighs city park and public ownership considerations in a plan to transfer property for the school.
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George C. Foster Named New Head of Rotary
George C. Foster is announced as the new head of Rotary at a New York ceremony. The April 15 banquet honored the University of Indiana and its leaders with pledges of allegiance and appreciation to Chancellor Lind and the faculty.
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New York
New York City
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Jhem
Stormswept Mississippi Town in Ruin After Disaster
Hathiesburg April 27 report says the town was virtually wrecked by a store disaster. Eight dead with unverified additions may occur, thirty-two injured, and death toll could rise. Troops arrived from Jackson, a train with tents and doctors left for the scene, the seriously hurt evacuated to hospital at Dh'o.
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Atches Talay
Ey Re
Jackson
D’ho
Beer pours as crowds protest New York city seizure
Police reserves were needed to hold back crowds on East 123d Street as six hundred gallons of red beer seized to enforce a new state dry law were poured into a sewer. Men and women with pitchers and basins pressed forward but were repelled.
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New York
East 123d
United States Chamber of Commerce Opens Ninth Convention
Atlantic City N J April 27 delegates attend the opening session discussing revision of tariff laws foreign trade immigrant housing and remedial measures. Joseph H Defrees calls for cooperation of sincere Americans to restore social and industrial normalcy amid strikes and lockouts. John McFarland outlines proposed credits to foreign buyers and extended facilities to support trade while urging impartial tribunals to ease labor disputes.
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N. J
Cisenesson
United States
Manle
John McFarh
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Ge Organizition
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Ituatin
Hunter in Charge of Stains Event Arrangements
Woster named rehaman of the committee in charge of arrangements for the Stains day celebration. Dr Alten will remain on the committee and Professorunter called a meeting of the general Stadium holiday committee for Thursday afternoon at the Alumat offices.
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Woster
Rehaman
Allen
Del
Alten
Unter
Callel
Gui O'Clock
Car Crashes Through Store Window in Central Street Incident
Dr. A Gifford lost control of his new car and crashed into the curved plate glass window of a downtown store. Open bends in a fender caused minor damage and no serious injuries were reported. Dr. Albright, a local chiropractor, was aboard.
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Dr. A. Gifford
Local Irish Relief Funds Drive Initiated in Lawrence
A community movement in Lawrence raises funds for suffering Irish women and children. The Friends Unit, led by T. J. Sweeney with John Shea and T. M. Corcoran, urges donations at banks to support the American Committee for Relief in Ireland. No political aim, only aid to feed and clothe those in need amid destruction and disruption in Ireland.
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Irelands
Lawrence
T. J. Sweeney
John Shea
T. M. Corcoran
American Committee For Relief
Ireland
Chiktres
Ameri Foi
Eurone
Iil
Charles France
France
Lawrence Journal readers seek clarity amid wartime subscription shifts
The Lawrence Journal reports on wartime and postwar news demand, noting many households and families remained loyal readers while some subscribers shifted, and comparing monthly paid circulation from April 1920 onward. It discusses local press reach, soldier readership, and broader county trends.
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Tucker
Iker
Lawrence
Avril
Japanese Hope to Iron Out Troubles on Gen Weed Visit
Japanese officials and observers anticipate a candid, high level meeting with General Weed during his soon to occur Asia tour. The discussion aims to ease tensions after his Philippines trip and set a constructive path for broader regional ties.
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Gen. Weed
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