Near East talks drift toward collapse amid Turkish European tension
At Lausanne on December 5, delegates warned that the Near East conference could break down, sparking renewed Southeast European conflict. Russia backed Turkish autonomy, while a drastic League of Nations option for a warlike crusade was floated. The Holy See pressed for swift protection of Constantinople Christians, as officials urged decisive action.
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Russia
Europe
Turkey
League of Nations
All Nations
Holy See
Constantinople
Seven Keys to Baldpate cast in local Legion play
The American Legion presents Seven Keys to Baldpate at Lowersonk theatre next Saturday with tickets selling via Legion members and a preaddressed return envelope. Rehearsals progress well. the amateur cast includes Z G Wear a University student who recently acted with John Barrymore in New York and led in Adam and Eva with the KU dramatic club.
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American Legion
Baldpate
Lowersonk
von Legion
Bewersock
Lawrence Andiracesach
Z. G. Wear
KK. U. Dramatic Club
John Bland
Mr. Wear
New York
John Barrymore
Adam and
Eva
K. U. Dramatic Club
Pioneer in New Field at University Book Store Window
University Book Store features Elsie Dershem's Outline of American State Literature a pioneering text of interest to American literature students. The volume draws favorable notices and invites inquiry despite early critical scrutiny. Dr Keith and Dr E R Keith sustained minor injuries when their car rolled over near Zarab on a soft fill bridge.
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University
Dr. Keith
C. W. Carman
Dr. E.R. Keith
Kansas City
Zarab
Dreith
Mr. Carman
Korean Forecast Reads About Temperature Changes
A garbled weather note describes a fair night and a likely Wednesday with notable temperature changes. It mentions yesterday’s high and low readings and indicates varying today and minimum temperatures though specifics are unclear.
President Harding Delays State of the Union Message
Washington reports that President Harding forgoes delivering the annual state of the union on schedule delaying the customary message to Congress. White House officials say no date is set, but he hopes to present the address before week’s end as public business pressures delay the routine.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
State of the Union
White House
Senate
House
Hammer Slayer Clara Phillips Escapes from Jail
Clara Phillips, serving ten years to life for the hammer murder of Alberta Meadows, escapes the Los Angeles county jail by sawing bars and climbing out a window with help suspected from fellow inmates. Authorities spread a wide manhunt across Southern California and toward the border, suspecting possible sea or vehicle escape routes.
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Los Angeles
Clara’ Phillips
Alberta Meadows
Hythe
Phillip
W. J. Traeger
California
Mexico
Long Beach
Cal
Clara Phillips
Los Angeles County
Reorganization Plan Approved for Missouri Kansas & Texas
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the reorganization of the Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad, now M E and T, with new capitalization of 196.8 million dollars and one million common shares. The old system showed 243.2 million in capitalization and 7.183 million annual fixed charges. The reorganization aims to reduce debt and interest by about 46.9 million and 1.7 million respectively, with ample exchange of securities to finance the plan. Assessments of 25 dollars per old common share and 20 dollars per preferred share are expected to raise about 28.42 million in cash. Senior notes indicate the reorganized line will operate under improved financials.
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Washington
Associated Press
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
M. E. & T. Railroad
New “Memorial High School
New L. H. S
Daughters of the American Revolution
Kansas farmers urged to partner with merchants for prosperity
W M Jardine president of Kansas State Agricultural College told the Chamber of Commerce that Kansas must unite farmers and businessmen under a farm program to revive prosperity. He cited high land values, excessive wheat, and urged more hogs and corn, plus stronger marketing and advertising to elevate farm earnings. He warned a state-wide failure if farming falters and praised California style producer organization. Noël Scott announced December 18 sales day and Christmas lighting plans on Massachusetts Street.
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W. M. Jardine
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Jardine
President Jardine
Lawrence
California
Claude Scott
Massachusetts Street
Christman
Poincare's Plan Deferred for Brussels Conference
Paris reports Premier Poincare will not present a full reparations settlement at the London conference but will wait for Brussels. The January 4 meeting date is suggested as the next step with Poincare ready to outline France's compulsory measures if Germany defaults next January. He will also outline action plans in the Ruhr and Rhine regions.
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Paris
Associated Press
Poincare
London
Brussels
M. Poincare
France
Germany
Ruhr
Rhinend
State Grange Annual Meeting Set for Leavenworth
The Kansas State Grange plans its annual meeting in Leavenworth next week with attendance expected from Douglas and neighboring counties.
Sandzen lecture opens K U art exhibit drawing crowds
An overflow audience filled the administration building as Birger Sandzen spoke informally about his work during the opening of a large painting exhibition at Kansas University. Galleries will be open daily afternoon hours with extended Sunday viewing.
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Birger Sandzen
K. U
Sandzen
Sandgen
Galeries
Civil case docket two court actions review morning sessions
The court continued trial on the Service Motor Truck Co. versus F. R. Oliphant replevin of a truck once owned by Oliphant. Other trials today include Emma D. Barker versus F. B. Dodds over property sale and money claims, Frank Hardesty versus Leif Nearguard, and Nancy Shaw versus Brotherhood Accident Co. Trials scheduled for tomorrow include several bankruptcy and bank cases.
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Service Motor Truck Co
F. R. Oliphant
Oliphant
Lucas Clark, Co
Emma D. Barker
F. B. Dodds
A. R. Kagi
Frank Hardesty
Leif Nearguard
Hardesty
Mareen Cae
Nearguard
Eydeeke Wen
George Bryant
Eudaly Brothers
Nancy Shaw
The
Brotherhood Accident Co
Albert G. Shaw
Shaw
Aimee R. Perkins
Citizens ‘State Bank
Citizens State Bank
Byron N. Roberts
A. D. Harmon
F. M. Perking
O. E. Powell
C. E. Sheldon
Kane Parole Denied by Judge in Liquor Case
Harry Kane’s parole request for a $500 fine and 150 days in county jail was denied by Judge Hugh Means. An appeal was filed with the state supreme court by his attorneys E. T. Riling and GC A. Smith.
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Harry Kane
Hugh Means
State Supreme Court
E. T. Riling
GC. A. Smith
Mr. Kane
Bishop Wise to Visit Trinity Church in Lawrence
Bishop Wise will visit Trinity church next Sunday morning December 10, drawing many Lawrence friends. He will be hosted by the Sigma Nu fraternity at the church in what organizers call a cordial outreach event.
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Bishop Wise
Lawrence
Edwards
Trinity Church
Sigma Nu Yrat
Chinese Bandits Seize Shantung Port of Tsingtao
Reports from Tientsin say Chinese bandits have seized Tsingtao Shantung and Kiaochow port during a turmoil ending 24 years of foreign rule. Refugees flood trains as Chinese police face defeat while bandits demand a 100000 dollar ransom and seek to appoint their chief as governor.
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Tientsin
China
Associated Press
Tsingtao
Shantung
Kiaochow
Germany
Japan
Peking
Tsigatao
County Clubs to Meet at University Convocations
County clubs at the University of Kansas plan convocation meetings next Friday with new officers elected including president vice president and secretary. Clubs will decide activities to promote KU spirit during holidays and many plan chapel programs at high schools banquets parties and dances. Four page folders with KU songs and campus facts will be distributed to club presidents for Christmas vacation distribution.
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K. U. Spirit
University of Kansas
Tax Exemption Plea for Kansas Cooperatives Reaches Blair
Washington December 4 Senate Curtis Capper and Representative Strong with John Tromble head of the Farmers Union of Kansas and others argued to Commissioner Blair that internal revenue taxes on farmers cooperative organizations in Kansas should be exempt. They cited prior rulings exempting non profit cooperatives and claimed a misunderstanding led to attempted taxation. Blair was expected to decide late today as to whether such associations are improperly taxed.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue
Kansas
Motter
Aasacia Irs
Treasary
George Reade
Yedra
Blair
Postmaster Nomination for Tola Kansas
Dec 5 President Harding nominates Charles C Bollinger for postmaster at Tola Kansas. Train from Interurban Station at 1 p m to Ottawa bound line.
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Namea
Tola
Washington
Charles C. Bollinger
Harding
Kansas
Knight
Ottawa
Thrift plan draws more banks into Lawrence schools
Lawrence schools move to widen the thrift program as banks join the depository list. The board accepted a company offer to send a representative to address concerns about participation and selling pressure. One thousand two hundred one students, about 61 percent of enrollees, currently use the program.
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Lawrence
Ax Depositories
Tiger Sees President at White House in New Visit
Georges Clemenceau arrived at the White House and was ushered into the executive office where President Harding greeted the French premier. He wore a tube high hat and was accompanied by Ambassador Jusserand. A small crowd applauded as Clemenceau entered. He plans to visit former President Wilson tomorrow.
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Washington
Georges Clemenceau
Harding
White House
Cay
France
America
Oue Jusserand
Clemenceau
Plana
Wilson
Council of the “Big Five
Versailles
Ford Roadster and Poehler Truck Crash at Eighth and New Hampshire
A Ford roadster and a Poehler truck collided at Eighth and New Hampshire this afternoon. No injuries were reported though the Ford’s radiator was aged, a fender demolished and a wheel broken. In Pittsburg Kansas a 75-year-old man, Joshua W. Wallace, was killed at a railroad crossing when a Missouri Pacific passenger train struck his wagon this morning.
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Poehler
Eighth
New Hampshire
Pittsburg
Kan
Joshuah W. Wallace
Missouri Pacific
Wallace
Direct election of president proposed by progressive bloc
In Washington on December 5 the new progressive bloc won a key early victory by securing a favorable Senate Agricultural Committee report on a resolution to amend the Constitution for direct presidential and vice presidential election. The measure would move inauguration to the third Monday in January and start terms the first Monday after the biennial elections. Congress would begin each year on the first Monday in January.
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Wash
Progressive Bloc
Congress
Senate Agricultural Committee
Senate
House
Division D Leads Campaign Organization For Lawrence Hotel
Division D becomes first to complete its 40 member setup for the citizens hotel campaign under Dr. Eugene P. Sisson. Walter Varnum reports the final names signed by noon as teams plan to reach 100 percent by tonight. The group will oversee common stock sales to fund Lawrence's new hotel and meet at the Chamber of Commerce to learn stock selling.
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Citizens Hotel Campaign Committee
Eugene P. Sisson
Walter Varnum
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Sisson
Lauren A. Hunter
Team 3
Dr. A. J. Anderson
Geo. F. Wetzel
R. M. Reeves
L. L. Riling
H. T. Randle
L. €. Stockley
Geo. J. Kirchhoff
N. Ggehring
John Seligs
Mark Mohler
Tenga
Edw
F. Arndt
A. E. Williams
W. T. March
A. B. Weaver
Herbert Hungerford
Alfred G. Hill
Frank Whipple
Russel Fitzpatrick
W.E. Kennard
S. J. Hunter
J. R
Greenlees
Irish Free State Set Up As Dominion With Healy Named Governor General
London announces Thomas Healy as first governor general of the Irish Free State. King George approves the legislation making the Free State a dominion and the government transfers to a provisional administration. The constitution to follow tomorrow marks the treaty’s fulfillment with no ceremony. Also, Lawrence Shriners plan to attend Abdallah Temple election in Leavenworth, with a 4:25 PM departure and 10 PM return, fare $2.48.
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London
Associated Press
Thomas Healy
Irish Free State
George
Abdallah
Lawrence Shriners
Leavenworth
Abdallah Temple
Union Pacific
Lawrence
Injured Rider Found Near Ottawa After Motorcycle Crash
A motorcyclist is found unconscious in the road near Ottawa as Mildred and Grace Green prepare to leave for Lawrence. The women summon help and the injured man is transported to Ottawa for treatment. Dr. Albright, chiropractor, is noted in the report.
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Mildred
Grace Green
Ottawa
Lawrence
Coal Dealers Withdraw Petition Over City Licenses
Leading coal dealers told the city commission they would withdraw a proposed $50 license for retail coal after noting interstate orders and itinerant suppliers would not be stopped by such an ordinance. The effort to curb itinerant trade was dropped pending a more effective plan. The meeting also covered campus traffic access, bids for fire hose, and November city department reports.
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City Commission
Wan
Icles
Lawrence
Kansas
Tayor
Tom
Sherwood
Sixteenth
Jana
Univers
Sioners
Paties
December Drama Meet at Lawrence Drama League
The Lawrence Drama League plans a December meeting featuring The Glittering Gate by Dunsany and Where Byt in America with Oscar Mi Wolff. The event will be at the Bute Theatre on a Friday with details pending. Membership remains open to students and townspeople interested in drama.
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Dunsany
Byt
America
Oscar Mi Wolff
Lawrence Drama League
Bute Theatre
Maier
Patti- 50N
Cmneien
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Kane
Fish School
Leland Rrows
England
Ireland
Will Huberts’ Russell
Alma Sprong
William Kampschroder
Alice van Meenstel
Glen Keifer
Gyneth Stugard
Manhattan Older Boys
Roland Brown
Gray Batelier
Dwight Olinger
Hal Marker
Thomas McFarland
Ellwood Shultz
Afonzo Sluss
Eugene Keifer
Sidney Emmett
Donald Lewis
Clarence Speer
Eall
Form Cooperative Societies
New Hall
Dr. Albright
Chiropractor
Hill
South K. U
Dunseny
Wolff
William McKons
Tate
Tod
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