Coal Commission Report Approved Seeks Wage Increases
President Wilson approved the Anthracite coal commission majority report raising contract miners wages by 2 percent and company men by 17 percent. The findings set a minimum 52 1/2 cents per hour for lower paid workers. Wilson struck out retroactive payment terms and said the award does not justify a coal price increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Anthracite Coal Commission
Convision
Coar
Settlement in Douglas County damage suit end of May term
Settlement was reached in the Douglas county district court this afternoon in the damage suit of Mrs G. C. Loxton for injuries in a parade on Massachusetts street. The case against Kansas Electric Utilities Co. settled for 2000 dollars and was approved as a court order. The incident involved Reed Logan being dragged by a car and led to conflicting reports. the case did not go to trial. After two cases, the May term of the Douglas county district court adjourned by Judge C. A. Smart.
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Doulas
G. CG. Loxton
Massachusetts Street
George Reed Logan
Kansas Electric Utilities Company
Reed Logan
Douglas County District Court
C. Asmart
Returned money after hold up in two chapters
KH Weimer of 905 Connecticut Street told Chief James Monroe about a robbery Saturday night near Ninth Street where a black dressed woman and a man in a dark clothing relieved him of a pocketbook with two checks worth 29 and 26 dollars. He recovered his pocketbook later from a woman who asked if he had lost it.
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KH. Weimer
Connecticut Street
James Monroe
Weimer
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Ninth Street
Hin
Monroe
Cl Monroe
New Faculty Member Appointed Education Professor at Kansas
Francis Paul O'Brien of New Britain Connecticut has been appointed professor of education in charge of the bureau at the University of Kansas. He holds a Lafayette BA and Columbia AM and PhD and is Phi Beta Kappa. He has taught in New Jersey and Connecticut. Terence MacSweeney Lord Mayor of Cork is near death in Brixton jail with brothers allowed to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis ‘Paul O'Brien
New Britain
MacSweeney
Kansas Weather Forecast Update
Weather report states generally fair conditions with cooler readings tonight in the northwest region. It notes yesterday and today temperature ranges, rainfall figures, and forecasts of calmer conditions ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Por- Fion
Local Polish Front Actions and Negotiations Reported
Paris reports local actions on the Polish front with regrouping by Polish commanders after the Trapitz advance. A Bolshevik wireless protest to Moscow is cited, while Soviet forces launch counter moves east of Brest Litovsk and near Lembre Grubeshoff. Riga is named for future peace talks, with no word on Latvian permission.
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Paris
Poland
Trapitz
Warsaw
P Chieft
Moscow
London
Brest-Litovsk
Lieve
Lembre
Viloes
Grubeshoff
A. Pj
Althouch -Riga
Latvia
Riga
Douglas county to form stock judging team for Kansas free fair
R O Smith county farm agent organizes Douglas county stock judging team for the Kansas free fair in Topeka on September 14. He will hold county demonstrations to recruit participants and select finalists from corn club members. The state fair winner goes to Sioux City then Chicago and possibly Atlanta and England.
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R. O. Smith
Jis
Douglas County
Topeka
Smith
Lester Kalb
Black Jack
Lttle
Sioux City
Chicago
Atlanta
England
Douglas Country
Brooklyn Strike Shuts Down Transit System Forces Walk to Work
In New York on August 30, more than a million Brooklyn residents lost service as Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company workers struck, halting subways, elevated trains, and trolleys. Commuters faced crowded streets and many thousands walking to work after early Sunday morning action following a vote to strike.
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News York
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Court Session Postponed In Douglas County Court
The Douglas County District Court adjourned from this morning to 1:30 p m due to Mrs Smart’s serious illness Judge Smart postponed the session The hog grazing case against George Carter will be tried in police court tomorrow morning before Judge C C Stewart Carter was arrested charged with letting thirteen hogs graze on a neighbor s lawn Rains raised the Kaw River levels in the western watershed with a Sunday foot rise while large parts of the plains west of the bridge remain above water.
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Douglas County
George Carter
C. C. Stewart
Carter
Kaw
Heavy Morning Shower Briefly Spreads Thunder and Lightning
An unexpected rainfall occurred between 12 and 1 o'clock this morning with thunder and vivid lightning. The shower was brief but intense, delivering heavy rain for a short period.
Troops Return From Fort Riley Camp Praised
About 160 men from Lawrence represent Company B Fourth Kansas Infantry and the Machine Gun Company return from Fort Riley after a highly successful encampment. The train load included four freight cars and two passenger cars. The men impressed with discipline and baggage handling. The article notes high inspection scores and mentions a revised camp parade for Governor Allen canceled due to rain. Meals and training details are described, including a festive mess and live-fire exercises.
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Lawrence
Fourth
Kansas Infantry
Fort Riley
Kansas National Triad
Union Pacific
Commaniy
Cook Martin
Mechanic Gully
Kansas
B” Company
Pipey
Governor Allen
Loughboys
Governor
Reorganization Meeting Sets Course for Pittsburgh Youngstown Firm
Dr A K Burreys, representative of the Pittsburgh Youngstown OH Cas company in Lawrence, will depart for the east tonight for a company meeting where reorganization and officer elections will be held. He plans to return within a week. The drilling rig and dining crew tasks move forward as work begins on a new well south of the first well on holdings northeast of Lawrence.
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A. EK. Burreys
Pittsburgh-Youngstown OH & Cas Company
Lawrence
Gridley
Kent Staton
Pruit Crittenden Dead Brother in Law of Salina Resident
A letter from J L Brady of the Salina Union reports the death of Pruitt Crittenden, brother in law to Mrs. J L Brady. He had been ill in Arkansas and died a couple of weeks ago after six weeks with the Brady family. The Brady daughter Betty Lee is also mentioned. Registrar's Office Busy at University of Kansas with rush before term and daily inquiries. Registrar Mr Foster is away on western tip.
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J. L. Brady
Salina
University of Kansas
Foster
Chicago
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Hays
Cox
Reputean
Accpies
Hachel
Kerven
State Bank Commissioner Calls for Bank Statement
State Bank Commissioner Walter E. Wilson issued a call for a financial statement of state banks due August 23. The notice directs banks to file the required documents with the agency for regulatory review.
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Topeka
Walter E. Wilson
Belfast riots described as worst in city history
Belfast reports cite four deaths and widespread destruction as troops fire to clear streets in the unionist quarter. Rioting resurges with attacks on shipyard workers and shops, while fires tally rises to 113 since Wednesday.
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Belfast
Grace Orr
Sinn Fenners
York Street
Edwards Row
Lightning Strikes Bailey Home Causing Roof Fire
A fire at Dr. E. H. S. Dailey's residence on Eleventh and Ohio Streets shortly after 1 am burned a large hole in the roof. Furniture in the attic was damaged, chemicals helped extinguish the flames, and tarpaulin covered the roof. Loss is estimated at about 150 dollars, with repairs under TR. M. Morrison Insurance guidance while Prof. and Mrs. Bailey are away.
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E. H. S. Dailey
Eleventh
Ohio
Mrs. Bailey
TR. M. Morrison Insurance Agency
Open House for KU Students by Mrs. Russell
Mrs. Russell widow of Edward Russell known as the Mother of Kansas University will open her home at 545 Louisiana Street to KU students for rooms this year to aid housing. Mayor George Kreeck announced this morning. Her husband chaired the KU site selection vote when Lawrence won over Topeka.
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S. Tona TB. Russell
Kansas University
Louisiana Street
George Kreeck
Russell
Edward Russell
Uniy
Kansas
Chancelor Lindley
Lawrence
Spalding
Night of mob violence near Oklahoma City jail ends in tragedy
A badly worded telegraph reports a mob of about thirty one men took a prisoner from a jail, later found hanged from a tree near Council Grove eight miles west of Oklahoma City. Meanwhile in Chandler a suspect arrested Saturday is held for shooting two officers during a raid on an alleged moonshine site near Arcadia, twenty three miles northeast.
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Gawd Hambryneers
Tolay
Council Grove
Oklahoma City
Chandler
Arcadia
Here
Rural Carrier Retires at Berryton Kansas Aus 36
L C Waters a thirty year old rural mail carrier at Berryton has retired after seventeen years in the postal service. Waters served in the Civil War and draws a government pension likely to qualify for a post office department pension as well. Endeace Rural Teachers Report Three new rural school district teachers hired by County Superintendent O J Lane. Bertha Wogahn Twin Mound district 32 Rose Polka Barber district 82 Clara Parel Yarnold district 40
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Topeka
Kans
Aus
L. C. Waters
Berryton
Postal Service
Waters
Post Office Department
Endeace
O. J. Lane
Bertha Wogahn
Twin Mound
Rose Pol- Ka
Barber
Clara Parel
Yarnold
Paris Film Star Susanne Grandes Dies in Auto Crash
Paris reports film star and new director Susanne Grandes was killed in a car accident near Provins, Aug 30. The tragedy ends her rising career in cinema and directing work.
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Paris
Susanne Grandes
Provins
Harding to Hear Senator in October on Western Tour
An announcement says Senator Harding will likely visit western states in October with stops planned in Ohio and Marion. Party managers, aiming for concentrated speaking appearances, emphasize controlled speaker lineups and avoid broad nationwide stops.
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Mayion
Ohio
Kansas City
St. Louis
Harding
Pacific
Coa
Manaager
Marion
Mayor Kreeck Hosts Kids Picnic at Woodland Park
Mayor Kreeck’s annual event invites children under 16 to Woodland Park on Friday afternoon September 3. Activities include watermelons games and contests starting at 1 PM and continuing through the afternoon.
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Kreeck
Woodland Park
City Sends Out Last Notices On Poll Tax
City officials issue final notices on poll tax with letters to residents who owe payment. Those who do not respond by calling city hall and depositing the required amount may have the matter heard by Police Judge Stewart under the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lette Stevenson
Stewart
CL Bien
Steam Leak Sparks Panic at Lawrence Laundry
Escaping steam from a broken boiler hose in the Lawrence steam laundry boiler room caused a commotion between 12 and 1 o'clock today. Workers fled to the street as steam filled the room and no injuries or major damage were reported.
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Lawrence Steam Laundry
Horticultural Society Plans Friday Basket Meeting
A special meeting of the county horticultural society will be held Friday September 3 at the home of B. P. F. Smith 125 East Nineteenth Street. The gathering honors A. H. Greiza a veteran on service in Snoof Douglas County. Miss Hazel Wilson departs tomorrow to Muskogee to teach this winter. See 133 Agency for Insurance.
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Hazel Wilson
Muskogee
Renewed Push for Lawrence Housing Campaign
City efforts to house KU students for fall escalate with Mayor Kreck’s pledge. Chamber Rotary Kiwanis luncheon hears plans for a house to house canvass and cooperative housing fund. Professors Lindley calls for campus cooperation, while committees organize pair work and territorial assignments to locate rooms and guide families.
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Kreeck
Hugh Blair
Mr. Blair
W. E. Spalding
T. J. Sweeney
Ed Klein
W. E B. Spalding
J. R. Holmes
Otis Perkins
Otto Fischer
Harry Dick
FC. Allen
J. Frank Jones
Lightning death of Roy Ford shocks Lawrence area
Roy Ford 29 was struck by lightning and killed while driving a hay load near Mud Creek bridge. His father witnessed the strike as storms hit Saturday evening. Ford is survived by his wife and parents with funeral set for Tuesday at 2 30 pm from the family home four miles northeast of Lawrence. Reverend Arthur Braden to officiate. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Roy Ford
Ford
Mud Creek
Reinisch
John R. Henry
Lawrence
Arthur Braden
Oak Hill Cemetery
Thirty Fifth Division Reunion Prep Draws Large Topeka Crowd
Topeka prepares for Sept. 26 three day Thirty Fifth division reunion drawing thousands of veterans and family members. Special trains from Kansas and Missouri planned. fund aims for 10,000 to cover entertainment. Maj. Gen. William M. Wright and Govs Alle and Gardner among speakers. Former Haskell players star in Mayetta Indian team games. local notes include fines for jay driving and weather impacts on plowing.
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Topeka
Kan
Thirty-Fifth Division
Kansas
Missouri
Yeunion
W. P. McLean
Lean
Comeroy
France
Joy
General Pershing
Prince of Wales
St. Louis
State House
William M. Wright
Ghamp Clark
Alle
Gardner
Mourray
Haskell
Mayetta
Mzhideno
Wilmette
Third Annual Orchard Tour Spearheaded by Kansas State Experts
Traveling horticulturists from the Arkansas State Agricultural College will launch a Kansas orchard tour tomorrow under E G Kelly in Topeka. The group will visit Lawrence and several Douglas County orchards, including Smith and Garrett properties, with stops at Eldridge Hotel to start, and Secrest’s orchard highlighted as a home garden example. County agent R O Smith urges interested growers to join, promising practical guidance on orchard management and spraying practices.
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Akansas State Agricultural College
Topeka
Tomor
E. G. Kelly
Kelly
Kansas
Ferry
Lawrence
W. H. Smith, Jr
Douglas County
Eldridge
Otel
Earl Cowles
W. H. Garrett
J. H. Martin
C. A. Secrest
Cowles
Garrett
Martin
Kansas State Agricultural College
R. O. Smith
Dougly County
Towers
Cox Prepares for Trip Enroute With Gov Cox
Governor Cox travels from New York toward Columbus for a Columbus state fair address and a series of stops. He plans to address agricultural associations, begin a Pacific coast swing, and end the campaign in St Louis on October 3.
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Cox
New York
Democ
Columbus
St. Louis
Middle West
South
Southwest
Haritag
League Nationa
G Cox
Police Court Fines For Traffic Violations And Miscellany
Violations of city traffic laws led to fines in police court with DeWatteville and Brown each fined ten dollars for speeding. Neilson, Ramey, Justice, and Fowler fined two dollars for jay driving. Hutton, arrested for toads ling, found under sixteen and released. Also notes on Kansas appeals from Bolivia Topeka Governor Allen forwarding inquiry about Lt. Donald Hudson. Wetzel had a rough night but plans return to work soon. Lawrence M. Green returned to Kansas City after two weeks in Lawrence. Welch & Welch Chiropractors noted.
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Q. DeWatteville
D. B. Brown
L. C. Neilson
S. Ramey
A. Justice
C. Fowler
Jay
Paul Hutton
Kansan
Bolivia
Topeka
Henry J-Allen
See Y
Donald Hudson
Bou Eee
el. Allen
Bolivian Air Service
Lawrence M. Green
Kansas City
Lawrence
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Street Railway Company
H. Weimer
Chief of Police
F. P.o'brien
Will He
Senate
Committee OF Funds
Sinn Feinerson Shipyardy
Bailey
K. U
Man
Chinde Chandler
Oklahoma
Agency
Chamber of Commerce
George L. Kreeck
E. H. Linley
Alberta Corbin
Citijans
Seriout
Chamber of Commercce
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Welock
Krecck
Lindley
Fegislature
Art “Werver
Glenn Charlton
Skinner
Lewisgail
Dr. Albright
Chiropractor
Melvin Dewers
Dewers
157Th Infantry
Charles F. Stillwell
John Shaw
Palmer Tire Co
Tour
Orchard Experts of
Agricultural College
West
Welch & Welch
Chiropractors
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