Resolution authorizing use of army in interstate security
A joint resolution introduced by Representative Blanton of Texas declares a state of anarchy exists and authorizes the president to employ all military and naval forces to protect interstate mails and traffic, stop interference, and safeguard citizens' property rights. The House set a joint session to hear President Wilson on measures to reduce the high cost of living.
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Washington
United States
Blanton
Texas
House
Congress
Wilson
Mass Meeting Calls Big Douglas County Colored Veteran Celebration
A mass meeting is set for Sunday at St. Luke's A M E Church to organize a Labor Day event at Woodland Park for Douglas County colored veterans. W C Brown, secretary of the Douglas County Negro Patriotic association, urges all negro churches and organizations to send committees to unite efforts for the celebration planned by Dr Fred Harvey. About 75 World War veterans are in Lawrence and Douglas counties, to be honored at what organizers say will be the county’s grandest colored celebration.
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Douglas County
Woodland Park
W. C. Brown
Negro Patriotic Association
St.Take's A. M. E
Ninth and
New York Streets
Fred Harvey
Inf
Ren Neer
Lawrence
Kellogg open to ratifying league covenant with reservations
Washington August 8 Senator Kellogg republican of Minnesota voiced willingness to try the league of nations covenant. He argued it could be ratified with interpretative reservations without submitting to other nations. Kellogg also warned it might not permanently prevent war and advised reservations on the Monroe doctrine domestic questions and Congress war powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Kellog
Minnesota
Senate
League
May See It Again Movie Showings Spark Publicity Trail
The article notes moving picture views of the Willard Sempsey fight in Lawrence. A Lawrence man reportedly possesses several scenes showing local advertisers spreading one dollar bills to advertise Toledo’s event. Local showing status remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tildy & Co
Willard-Sempsey
Lawrence
Toledo
Imap
Grain Corporation to Control Flour Prices and Strikes
Washington August 8 Director General Hines awaits unions returning to work before settling wage dispute per Wilson guidance. Telegraph system used to pressure 600 local chairmen to end strike as cost of living and wages in other industries shape future railway pay. New York August 8 details of US Grain Corp plan to sell flour at 10 a barrel with price caps for wholesalers and retailers and a 1.25 ceiling over wholesale.
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U. S
Washington
Hines
Wilson
Railroad Administration
Kansas City
Federated
New York
United States Grain Corporation
Julius H. Barnes
United States Wheat
Illinois and
Indiana Line
Mississippi
Cairo
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Coast
Grain Corporation
Baltimore
Leaders Tie as Hartig and Peterson Lead Summer Tourney
Martiz and Peterson sevenback teams tie atop the Elks summer tournament after Hartig goes three for four against Gracber. Hartig totals ten wins two losses, matching Peterson in a three week span. Last night scores: Graeber 241 242 244 228 Hartig 284 251 267 269. Allen and Francisco face off tonight to decide the third week’s end.
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Martiz
Peterson Sevenback
Elks
Gracber
Hartig
Elks Alleys
Peterson
Graeber
Allen
Francisco
Lieutenant and Mrs Ellis Return by Auto from War
Lieutenant and Mrs Otto Ellis are returning from the war by automobile. Mrs Ellis joined him in New York after his France service and they bought a car to tour the east. Judge Lindsey learned they had reached Toledo on the homeward journey, the first notice of the auto trip.
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Otto Ellis
Four Evangelical Bishops Set for Woodland Park Sessions
Four bishops of the Evangelical Association will attend the Evans tent convention sessions at Woodland Park starting August 19. Bishops Breyfose, Spreng, Heinmiller, and Seager, each heading a district, bring decades of episcopal service and editorial experience. The gathering marks the annual encampment with leaders from Reading, Naperville, Cleveland, and Naperville Illinois, and Northwestern College presidency noted.
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Bishops OF Evangelical Association
Woodland Park
Nesday
August Wri
CL Breyfose
Reading
Puy
Sod. Spreng
Naperville
Isinis
Evangelical Messenger
G. Heinmiller
Clevelard
Ohio
Wey
L. H. Seager
Minois
Northwestern College
Sears
Ctucal Association
Wheat Price Repeal Debated in Senate Turbulent Session
A Senate committee debate focused on the wheat guarantees law with critics claiming administration failures and seeking means to curb prices. Senators named Briscoe and Noord argued the wheat guarantee has not been carried out, while others pressed Roosevelt era powers and potential emergency measures. Separate reports noted a fire near Lawton station destroying a load of wheat and a garage theft of $200 in inner tubes, with victims and suspects described along with a distant rail wreck escape.
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Washington
Sen. Survicultual Committee
Cam
Braska
Eenater Noord
Coonan
Bos
Spa Praevantes
Euro
Suppy
Devine
United States Grain Corporation
Hinister
Vi Wilson
Congress
Clemenceau Urged to Visit United States for League Assembly
Paris reports urge Georges Clemenceau to attend the first League of Nations assembly in Washington this fall. American sources quote Marcel Hutin and M. Huttig saying Clemenceau could travel if France needs him, while some favor delaying until a clear program is ready.
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Nations League
Thin Fall
Paris
Tiosaier Clemenceau
League of Tations
Washington
Pocern
Marcel Hutin
Hebo de 1
M. Huttig
Ehutt
Weluying Cheng
Training orders set for Fourth Regiment units in KanSutional area
GEC TURIA GCEDIRS directs training for Teva companies of the Fourth Regiment. Dimsmesr warns two companies will join the annual expedition by speed army. Linwrenen soldiers test propagandized Augeret 1. Company Vat fsa already aboard. After rowing, teams will pick up Company Hat Topeka and Company oA of Atchison. Orders place Company B in Woodland Park the night before August 7 for an early start to the expedition.
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Teva
Dinsmesr
Tenm
Company Hat Topeka
Company Oa
Atchison, Qordere
Company B
Woodland Park
Thrilling Snow Loop Display by Army Recruiting Party
Tievt Nekemheimer of the army recruiting party delivered a daring aerial show in Lawrence with loops and spins, drawing cheers from a large crowd. Col. Fred Lemmon and Col. J L Teatross joined Lieut. Meisenheimer, who performed the stunts, and later spoke at the South Park camp about war experiences.
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Tievt
Nekemheimer
Lawrence
Innsas
Fred Lemmon
Col
J. L. Teatross
Lieut. Meisenheimer
South Paix
Col. Lemmon
Col. Peatrass
Arch Duke Trousers Stolen by Foes Amid Election Delays
Fragmentary report describes theft of Arch Duke trousers amid political maneuvering. Mentions Peelares Te MIE, Hungary, and delays until elections. References to Gordon, colonel Romannili, and Triad allied representatives, with hints of borrowing funds and barrow in othere.
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I i
Tl Gordon
Bovelenene
Romannili
Barrow
Aden
Topeka Couples Tie Knot As Licensees Amass
In Lawrence yesterday a fluid wedding scene emerged as local licenses issued for multiple marriages. Willard Sims, Brackyort, and Billg figures appeared, with Judge Bermett pressed into service to perform ceremonies. The mother of the bride from Topeka joined the party, while licenses were also issued for Thigg and Evelyn Hydlen of Lawrence and Anna Marie Khimet of Tonganosw, signaling a busy marriage day across districts.
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Lawrie
Topeka
Willard Sims
Dude ‘Lindsay
Brackyort
Billg
Cotman
Willard Smith Amu
Marrigme Feenses
Yeaterday
Stort Thigg
Evelyn Hyrdlen
Lawrence
Unt Dol
Meeting at Woodland Park by horticultural society
The Douglas County Horticultural Society will meet at Woodland Park tomorrow afternoon to discuss plans for a field display and collaborative efforts with local horticulturists. Speakers will cover developments and a session on profiteers will follow.
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Douglas County Horticultural Society
Woodland Park
Douglas County
Carnival Racing Card to Feature Feature Events and Prizes
Officials plan a major carnival program with many feature races and large purses for the county fair. Cattle judging and horse events pace the schedule with unique prizes and new attractions, while the Red Cross staffs rest rooms and first aid.
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Aiv
Meres
Addon
Fair Association
Chris Sehanke
Chernival
Wotien
Roe
Staterncultural Cobleyre
Sirigis
Red Cross Society
Douglas County
National rail strike toll and wheat embargo disrupts shipments
Reports indicate a nationwide strike by transportation workers impacts rail freight. Milwau kee roads report embargoes on wheat and related goods entering several cities. Officials warn of mounting delays as carload volumes shrink and railroad crews remain idle.
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Milwaukee
Ee Bt
Dalits & Cei
Colonel Klemm Inspects Roadbed In Lawrence
Col K D Klemm of the Raw Valley Interurban visited Lawrence today to inspect the roadbed and right of way. He noted weed problems due to a shortage of labor this summer, hindering maintenance. he also mentioned plans to undertake large tasks later.
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Col
K. D. Klemm
Raw Valley
Lawrence
Klemm
Ober expands with athletic goods department
Ober announces a new athletic goods department after enlarging and remodeling the building. Spalding will supply and be the exclusive representative in the city, occupying the front area on the second floor.
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Ober
Department of ‘Athletic Goods
Spalding
Ine
Auto tag found and returned to county treasurer
A found license tag was turned in to the county treasurer’s office. The treasurer said the owner can claim the tag by presenting identifying details and the device notes that the tag was recovered after a period of confusion and weather-related disturbance.
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County Treasurer’s Office
Suit Filed Over Ford Car Seeks 400 Dollars Damages
Ernest Dietz filed in district court a suit for 400 dollars claiming the defendant took his Ford and used it personally. He also seeks 300 dollars exemplary damages. In other notes a Mrs. Davis Peters sent letters for Meeker Colorado, where she will spend the remainder of the term.
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Ernest Dietz
Ford
Davis Peters
Ys Sens
Meeker
Colorado
Ter
Lawrence to become home of IPIPE Organ Plant
The Reuter-Schwits Organ company moves its factory and head quarters from Trenton to Lawrence Kansas after approval at a recent meeting. The remodel will create a three story building with one floor, electric crane, and ample space for assembling church organs. The Lawrence plant will employ 25 to 30 skilled builders and will serve western customers with offices in St. Louis Detroit Chicago and Sidney Nebraska.
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Schreviors
Reuter-Sch
Illinois
Kansas
Lawrence
St. Louis
Detroit
Chicago
Sidney
Nebraska
Schwarz
Mississippi River
Alrein
Masonic Temple
Kansas In
Grace M. KE
Winfeld
Ahi- Torte
Hi . Hare
Lintaborg
Olathe
Reward the Warriors Red Men honor veterans buttons
Gold buttons with insignia and a red star are being distributed today to Lawrence young men of the Improved Order of Red Men who served in the war. The Grand Council presents five to Wakarusa Tribe No. 87 veterans as part of a plan to compile a complete military history of all members who wore a uniform.
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Lawrence Young Men
Order of Red Men
Grand Council
Order
Supreme Council
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Kelley
Skofstad
Dispatches
Gwan He Haint
Lieut
Mrs
Breyfogel
Bishop S. P
Spreng
Lh, Seager
Bishop G. Heinmiller
Senate Agricultural Committee
Nicholas Paranto
Lawson Station
Russel
Fourth Street
A. R. Xoller
Tampa
Fla
Boener, Bros
Rocky Island
Clemenceau
Lawrence Guard
Port Riley
Peelares
Hungary
Phat Fe
Menie
Voil
Arcept
Tocera Cot
Les
PLA. O
Fraternal Aid Union
Woodland Park Yester
War Camp Community Service
Vic
Chicats Shepmen
August Dietz
Ipipe Organ Plant
Dre
Reuter-Scharz
Makevina
BION
Newcern Will
Fawrence
Trenton
Red van Ladre
District Court
Carl J. Hunzicker
James H. Lane
Grace E. . Baldwin
Samuel S. Snyder
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