Harding to take up strike crisis at joint session
President Harding will present the government's position on the railroad strike to Congress in a joint session. Reports from across cities note disruptions and partial resolves as railroads and unions negotiate, with several lines resuming service and arrests reported after a clash at Kansas City shops.
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Harding
Washington
Associated ‘Press
Congress
Senator Lodge
Senate
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Gallup
New Mexico
Santas Fe
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Ite
Topeka and Lawrence Plan Big Picnic August 22
A joint Topeka and Lawrence Chamber of Commerce meeting in Topeka outlined plans for a public picnic on August 22 to celebrate the opening of the Lawrence Topeka highway. Representatives T J Sweeney F C Allen W J Drescher and W C Simons discussed regional interest and expected turnout from southern county areas.
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Topeka
Lawrence Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
T. J. Sweeney
F. C. Allen
W. J. Drescher
W. C. Simons
Troops in Horton Topeka augment Rock Island shops reopening
Cavalrymen from Herington arrived in Horton under Adjutant General Chas. J. Martin. Rock Island shops in Horton, idle since July 1 due to a strike, reopened with about 200 workers, most dispatched from other railroad points.
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Horton
Topeka
National Guard
Herington
Chas. J. Martin
St Ite
Rock Island
Wreck on Frisco Kills a Fireman
Horine Missouri August 16 An Associated Press report says a head on collision between Frisco passenger trains 801 and 305 killed a fireman and seriously injured an engineer. Several passengers were shaken up. Misconstruction of orders was cited as a probable cause at the Horine junction south of Sulphur Springs near the Missouri Pacific line.
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Horine
Associated Press
Frisco
Memphis
Tennessee
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Sulphur Springs
Missouri Acific
Horton Shops Faces Martial Law Tension in Topeka
Opened and tense reports from Topeka and Horton describe martial law not declared yet as state troops back local peace officers to keep order. Striking shopmen confront railroad workers and seven men accused of forcing Goodknights into a car. five shopmen are arrested. Dodge City enlists 100 deputy sheriffs and guards from Peabody to maintain calm and support the local force.
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Topeka
Horton
Lerve Town
Brown County
Hiawatha
Dodge City
Simons
Peabody N National Guard Company
AGGIE PROF TO CORNELL LECTURE AT STATE COLLEGE
W J Grimes professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State Agricultural College will lecture at Cornell University on August 14 and 15 The invitation honors his KSAC work and his Wisconsin PhD progress The project will resume at KSAC September 1 with remaining PhD work on factors that influence farm choice and related Kansas research references.
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Manhattan
Kan
W. J. Grimes
Kansas State Agricultural College
Cornell University
Grimes
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Kansas
Oae
Return to Mines in Seven States
Pittsburg Kansas reports a first resumption of coal production after a 20 week dispute. 200 miners return to work tomorrow as district 14 leaders announce contrasts with two Kansas mines under the Cleveland agreement.
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States
Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas District
George N. Peck
District 14
Southwestern Association
Mine Workers Leaders Seek Conference With Operators
United Mine Workers of America in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma report telegrams from officials seeking a conference. Taylor plans to meet next Tuesday in Kansas City and will state operators refuse to be bound by any Cleveland agreement. Johnson says the Oklahoma signer of the Cleveland agreement was not in the Southwestern association. Hoover requests a stand on conference terms, with a regional ware scale to be discussed August 22. Lewis proclaims miners’ victory in the 650000-strong strike amid tough conditions and political pressure.
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Pennsylvania
Broeport
Pittsburgh Coal ‘Producers Association
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Kansas City
Mwinois
Chicago
Indiana Operators Association
Terre Haute
Ferce
Connellsville
Southwest
Cleveland
Kansas, Missouri
Oklahoma-Arkansas
Harry N. Taylor
Southwestern Operaors Association
Associated Press
Arch Helm
George Peck
John Wilkinsoh
United Mine Workers of America
Taylor
W. J. A. Johnson
Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association
Arbitration Demand Highlights Chicago Conference Plan
St Louis August 14 Demand for an arbitration clause in any agreement reached will be made at the Chicago conference next Friday of Illinois coal operators and miners W Kavanaugh president of the coal operators association of the fifth and ninth district line announced today If we cannot arrange to settle future disputes by arbitration we probably will be faced with the same situation next year Mr Kavanaugh added
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St. Louis
Chicago
Linois
W. K. Kavanaugh
Coal Operators Association
Fifth and Ninth District
Mr. Kavanaugh
Pittsburgh Coal Producers Refuse Meeting Over Wage Pact
Pittsburgh August 16 The Pittsburgh Coal Producers association refused to meet with United Mine Workers District No 5 officials to negotiate a wage agreement aligned with the basic Cleveland convention. The rejection came in response to an invitation from District President P T Fagan.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Producers Association
United Mine Workers
Cleveland
P. T. Fagan
Postpone Coal Meeting Delays Mediation Effort
Philadelphia August 16 A conference of anthracite miners and operators postponed from today to tomorrow at the request of John J Lewis USM president. Officials in close touch with operators say the delay aims to secure a lasting settlement at the Cleveland bituminous conference while noting the meeting will be held in the offices of Warviner head of Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company rather than on neutral ground.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
John L. Lewis
Philadelphia
Harding
John J. Lewis
USM
W. A. Ht
SOM
Col Fitzpatrick Meets Lawrence Friends After Rail Strike
Col Fred R. Fitzpatrick United States marshal for Kansas and Mrs Fitzpatrick visited Lawrence locals at night. He has directed deputies on receivership roads like the Katy and the Orient since the rail strike began. He said the government protects no other rails unless local and state authorities cannot handle the situation. Governor Allen acted promptly where needed.
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Fred R. Fitzpatrick
United States
Kansas
Fitzpatrick
Topeka
Lawrence
U. S
Katy
Orient
Col. Fitzpatrick
Allen
Elks to Stage Rodeo in Pittsburg Kansas
Pittsburg residents gear up for an Elks rodeo set for Thursday through Saturday with three carloads of horses buffaloes and Texas longhorns arriving. Cowboys and Indians are already on site as the event prepares to begin.
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Elks
Pittsburg
Kan
Poultry Demonstration at Oscar Lothalz Farm
A poultry culling demonstration conducted by county farm agent R O Smith will be held at the Oscar Lothalz farm one mile east of Eudora Friday afternoon.
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R. 0. Smith
Agenit
Oscar Lothalz
Eudora
Bryde Family Visits Across Kansas Planned Trip
Mrs. Julig A Bryde leaves Thursday for Auguste Kansas to visit her son John Bryde and then goes to Wichita to see another son Philp Bryde Miss Ethel Lindner spent yesterday in Topeka.
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Julig A. Bryde
Auguste
Kansas
John Bryde
Wichita
Philp, Bryde
Ethel. Lindner
Topeka
Start Flight to Amazon New York Debuts Long Route
Aug 16 report on the air cruiser Sampain Correia commanded by Lt Walter Hinton lifting from the Hudson for Rockaway as the first leg of an 8500 mile flight to the Amazon. After fuel at Rockaway the craft proceeds to Manteo on Honiong Island, North Carolina.
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Amazon New York
Sampain Correia
Walter Hinton
Hudson River
Rockaway
Amazon
Manteo
Honiong Island
North Curolla
Illinois Miners Hope to Dig Coal After Idle Strike
Sixty thousand southern Illinois coal miners rally to prepare pits for reopening on short notice as Illinois operators and miners plan deal in Chicago. Many favor a national agreement over separate pacts, while others seek funds and end to four months of idleness. Renewal of mine maintenance signals expected resumption of work.
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Benton
Associated Press
Illinois
Chicago
Cleveland
Coal Bel
Lewis
Frank Farmington
Illinois Miners Union
Farrington
Court probes Kansas railroad strike witnesses listed
Topeka Aug 26 The Kansas court of industrial relations prepared a witness list for its investigation of the railroad strike. It will include railroad and union officials and shop employees chosen to examine conditions at Kansas shop centers, especially where state militia and guards are stationed.
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Topeka
Kansas ‘Court of Industrial Relations
Kansas
Het
New Farm Agent Seek'd In Douglas For Kansas County
Seek a new farm agent Karl Knaus, leader of county farm agent program in Kansas, to propose earliest possible date to present candidates to the board. In Douglas, an effort to name a successor to resigning R O Smith aims to start soon so he can learn the duties before departure. Also notes on ear cutting myths in rural England, Tom Clack art talent with stumps, and Dublin cemetery gravediggers ending a wage strike after a January start.
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Karl Knaus
Kansas
Douglas
Farm Bureau
R. O. Smith
Tom Clack
London County Council
Dublin
Peairs Reviews Haskell Growth At Rotary Luncheon
Haskell Institute's 40th anniversary plans were outlined by H. B. Peairs at the Lawrence Rotary Club. Founded in 1884 and named for Dudley C Haskell, the school expects 2000 students but faces facility limits. Attendance included Rotarians and visiting clubs as Mt Peaks described the program balancing industrial and academic work with two years of business training.
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H. B. Peairs
Indian Education
United States
Haskell Institute
Lawrence Rotary Club
Wiedemann Grill
Dudley C Haskell
Congo
Mc. Deaks
Thera
Mt. Peaks
Housebreaking Attempt Reported at Vernont Street
Dp. Conner reports an attempted break in at 1447 Vernont Street last night. Mrs. Conner heard a porch noise around 2 am and found the back porch switch pulled, cutting lights. The front door was chipped around the lock and a pocketbook with money and a gold watch were stolen from a trouser pack near the bed last week.
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Conner
Vernont Street
Golden Eagle Chub Hosts Moonlight Supper Meeting
Mr and Mrs Allie Taylor entertained the Golden Maple club at their farm on Tuesday with a moonlight supper and lanterns lighting the lawn. A three course meal followed as Mrs Nellie Baker of Great Bend Kansas presided over the meeting. The next gathering is set for William Taylor's home.
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Golden Eagle
Allie Taylor
Golden Maple Club
Wiliam Taylor
Farm Bureau Leaders Plan Co operation Visit
I D Harris president of the Douglas County farm bureau and R Q O Smith county agent went to Kansas City this morning to attend a meeting of bureau presidents and county agents from eastern Kansas and western Missouri. They aim to devise plans for closer cooperation in livestock improvement work.
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Farm Bureau
I. D. Harris
Douglas County Farm Bureau
R. Q O. Smith
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Army Examination Offered for Second Lieutenants
An Army examination to select new second lieutenants will be held October 23 at Leavenworth. The notice notes an ambitious young man may travel on foot for the chance to see a bit of the world. Local traces include Miss Mary Brinkman of America visiting the area and Miss Mary Johnson of Topeka visiting Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gapen. A Superior Chevrolet ad closes the clipping.
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Leavenwo
Mary Johnson
Topeka
Herbert Gapen
Liquor Purchases on Ships Questioned in House
Resolutions urging the United States Shipping Board to disclose where and how much liquor it bought for sale on American ships since prohibition began were introduced today by Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts and Representative Brennan of Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Shipping Board
House
Gallivan
Democrat
Mass
Brennan
Michigan
Lawrence school board purchases coal for fuel stock
The Lawrence board has begun securing coal, purchasing 45 tons yesterday and storing it in school bins. They plan to buy 100 tons now, with about 500 tons needed in addition to on hand. Dealers showed interest in bidding for the remainder, as officials note the fuel outlook has improved since early this week.
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Lawrence Board By Education
Wee wly Band Concert in Central Park Tomorrow Evening
Walter Tugdon director of the Fraternal Aid Union band announces tomorrow night in Central Park a program including March Semper Fuelis Sonia Waltz Day Dreams Lampe Overture Adonis St Clair One Step Ole Virginny Tamieenik Serenade Love In Iolenceess Macbeth Selection Take It From Me Anderson Fox Trot Stumbling Confrey Media Overture Sounds From the Sunny South Iseman March Independentia Hall
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Walter Tugdon
Fraternal Aid Union
Central Park
Semper Fuelis
Sonia
Lampe
Adonis—St. Clair
Ole Virginny
Tamieenik
Macbeth
Anderson
Fox Trot
Stumbling—Confrey
Sunny South
Iseman
Independentia—Hall
Legion Post Meeting On State Bonus Campaign Tonight
A meeting of the Eli Ferrell Dorsey post of the American Legion will discuss the campaign for the state bonus bill. Past commander Guy Pettit says the session is of great importance and will begin at 8 o'clock in the post hall.
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Eli Ferrell ‘Dorsey
American Legion
Guy Pettit
Stock Judging Visit Highlights Cydericulture at University
A University stock judging class under Prof PLB Rawson visited multiple farms near Lawrence in the past week. They toured Paul Laptad’s farm to judge cattle, plan a visit to Bailes farm south of town to judge Holstory cattle, and earlier toured Kaw Valley Creamery to learn about creamery operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Univer
Campaign to Fight Tuberculosis In Douglas County
The article notes an anti tuberculosis campaign to begin in Douglas County in September led by county farm agent R O Smith. Livestock official L L Cal of Kansas City will attend meetings to support the drive and a film Gat of the Shadows will be shown at county meetings. Also mentions a Methodist camp meeting in Lawrence August 17 to 27 and a Mississippi primary with Stevens 42480 and Vardaman 52108 among unofficial results.
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T. B
Douglas County
R. O. Smith
It. L. Cal
Livestock Exchange
Kansas City
New Orleans
Mississippi
Yestonlays
Qorleans
Stevens
Vardaman
Kearney
Enrollment Intent Among Wichita High School Graduates
A canvass of last spring graduates from Wichita high schools shows 25 percent intend to enroll in Kansas University. Of the SAR, 228 planned to attend some college or university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kansas University
Rooms for Teachers In Lawrence School System Return
In anticipation of non resident teachers returning to Lawrence schools, numerous house holders have listed rooms with the board of education. The article also requests a count of new Chevrolets mentioned in the period.
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Lawrence
Board of Education
Denver Lawyer Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life
Willing L. Palm a Lawrence native and Denver attorney of 35 years shot his wife in their Denver apartment, then killed himself. The couple’s bodies were found after police were alerted. Palm left a note for his sister and a niece survived by a Denver sister. Palm helped spur Denver’s public library with Carnegie funding efforts.
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Willing L. Palm
Lawrence
Denver
Thirtieth Street
Palm
William L. Palm
A. Palm
Wilder & Palm
West Lawrence
Olson Brothers
University Law
FL Greenwood
Lake Mills
Wrs
Pablo
Lear Bertha
Will
Rex Yeager
Talmo
B. F. Webster
Palo
Greenwood
Betty Reave
Wis
Vinland Chautauqua Set for August Activities
Vinland Chautauqua runs from August 22 to 26 with a strong communal backing led by a publicity committee head Scott Hansen. The event features lectures and entertainments including a noted magician, Hollywood players, Maids of Dundee, Kenilworth players, and Collins family orchestra, amid various amusements. Also notes PL Dodds and family returning from a seven week Yellowstone camping trip by automobile, crossing the continental divide eight times and sleeping outdoors most nights.
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Vinland Chautaqua
Vinland
Chautauqua
Scott Hansen
V Entertainment
Hollywood Players
Maids of Dundee
Kenilworth Players
Collins Family Orchestra
Yellowstone IF
Dodds
Yellowstone Park
Salt Lake City
City School Staff Fills Most Teaching Posts in Lawrence
One hundred and three of the 104 Lawrence school system teachers have signed contracts. A position has been offered to the 104th teacher. a telegram responding to an application was sent last night. The National Negro Business League, founded over 21 years ago by Booker T. Washington, meets in its annual session today in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Wichita
Kans
Kansas City
Mexico
Orient
Orval Chalk
Lawrence Vehool
National Negro Business League
Booker Ty Washington
Norfolk
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L. B. Pollom
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Pal
Carnegie
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