Opening of Congress Focuses on Defense Bills
Washington reopens as the House and Senate begin with organizational actions and numerous defense oriented measures. Leaders pledge a working Congress while a crowd gathers for the 64th session, amid receptions and a large suffrage procession signaling urging reform.
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Washington, D. Gress
House
Senate
Wilson
Congress
Essault
Galler
Clarke
Kansas
Leimaore
Marshall
Pin
Manny
Janes M. Baker
P Ai
Elerkts
Cannon
Hill
Longworth
Melhinley
Padent’s
Isig
Amusement Question Discussed by Ministers Alliance
Ministers held a spirited discussion on the amusement question based on a Kansas City social survey report. The meeting followed by a delivery to Rev. C G Brown and included a vote of thanks to local newspapers for coverage.
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C. ¢. Brown
Kansas City
Lawrence i
Wajla
Ius ¢Ain
Greek premier urges liberal abstention in elections
Paris December 6 report says Eliphtherios Venizelos, premier of Greece, issued a manifesto addressed to the Liberal Party urging abstention from voting in the forthcoming elections. The call emphasizes nonparticipation as a political stance amid the crisis.
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Polis
Paris
Eliphtherios Venidoles
Greece
Liberal Party
Douglas County to Host State Inspector in January Visit
County Superintendent C R Hawley secured a first round of school checks and now plans another with State Inspector Shoemaker in January. The aim is to compare local schools with rural districts and glean improvements for higher efficiency. Hawley has completed this year’s required visit and will repeat to gain pointers.
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C. R. Hawley
Douglas County
Hawley
Shoemaker
Douglas Counnty
Ala Hawley
France Will Demand Territory Restored In Peace Talks
Paris reports Albert Thomas, secretary of war, says France will not make peace until Alsace Lorraine is restored to France and German imperialism is eliminated. He asserts Belgium and Serbia must regain homes in security and independence, and cautions peace only with guaranteed European balance. The stance reflects a hardline cabinet position driving the war aims.
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Paris
France
Alsace
Loraaine
Belgium
Albert “Thomas
Wrdter
War
Yesterdy W
Thomas
Pace
Lorraine
Bellum
Serbia
Mobilizing the Youngsters Pet a. Dec. 6 Imperial Ukase
An obscure imperial decree appears to mandate enrollment for a youthful group. The fragmentary text references December 6 and a nationwide mobilization, with unclear agency name and scope due to damaged OCR.
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Imperial
Ukase
Protest Filed Over Ship Seizure in London
Washington based diplomat declared a formal protest to the prize court at London regarding the seizure of an American ship. He stated the action was taken by the legation and protested the handling by the prize procedures.
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Washington
Ambsadorie
London
State Departiment
Lieo
Wrecgu
Denial of German Agent Plots in Mexico Reported
The German ambassador in Washington denied reports that Berlin agents had attempted to incubate a counter revolution in Mexico. The Dec events and Count von Bernstorff emphasized that Germany did not sponsor such plots and rejected the claims as unfounded.
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Washington
Dec
von Bernstorff
Germany
Rail orders placed with Sealand Manns and rail lines
The item notes that Sealand Manns received additional orders from United States bureau of sand Chicago Mil l Paul railway along with recently received orders covering the entire Kansas City division of the Milwaukee railroad and related stations.
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Sealand Manns
Salty Two
Dargile
United States Bureau of
Sand
Chicago, Mill Paul Railway Company
Itl
Kansas City, Division
Milwaukee Railroad
Fire Fatality In Connecticut Street Home Blast
A gasoline stove explosion sparked a fierce fire at 830 Connecticut Street yesterday afternoon. Mrs. H C Woods was rescued badly burned and is in critical condition at Social Service Hospital. Their adopted child, found dead in the north room near a doll carriage, was identified as a victim of the blaze. The husband was away and attempts to save his wife and child were unsuccessful.
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Woods
Red
Holland
Mr. Woods
Mrs. Woods
Reinisch
Social Service Hospital
Mays
Ford
Abs. Woods
Kansas
Topeka
L. He Menger
Mutiny at Shang? Rebels fire on cruiser Chao-Ho
Reported uprisings unfold as forty men seize the cruiser Chao-Ho, later abandoned after shelling and arson. A land assault on a harbor arsenal and a sub-police station bombing injures one officer and wounds three.
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Chag-Ho
Visitors hear Indianapolis church workers preach in Lawrence
To Hear Dr Elderkin Dr Moses T Runnels and his son Dr O 5 Runnels for Indianapolis Ind were Lawrence Visitors yesterday They are prominent church workers at Indianapolis and said they see come to Lawrence to hear Dr XII 8 Elderkin preach.
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Elderkin
Moses T.runnels
Runnels
Indianapolis
Ind
Lawrence
Xii
Kansas Weather Report Oriented Amid Cold Night
A Kansas weather note reports colder tonight with a brief forecast update. The fragment mentions a cold spell and is dated as a local be today style, with no additional details available.
Exams Before Christmas for Rural Schools
Questions for rural school pupils are being prepared contrary to supervision rules. Examinations will occur on December 16 and 17. Mr Hawley is compiling the questions and will mail them to teachers within a day or two.
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Sheeding
Seit Tonns
M Hawlby
Nestions Hd S
Twa
County Teachers to Meet for Illustrated Lecture
The Douglas County Teachers association will hold its regular meeting December 18 in the court house association rooms. Rev. C. C. Brown of the First Baptist Church will deliver an illustrated lecture as the feature. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected at this December session.
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C. C. Brown
Douglas County Teachers Association
Court House
Brown
First’ Baptist
Clinton School Reopens After Diphtheria Fumigation
Clinton school, closed for a week due to diphtheria, will reopen this week after thorough fumigation. County Superintendent Rawley said no new cases have been reported and officials believe the risk of spread is now minimal.
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Clinton
Rawley
Robbery Charge Bound Over In Local Court
Wollenzieln was bound over to the circuit court on a robbery charge after a preliminary hearing Saturday afternoon before Justice Clark. He was released on bail following the proceeding.
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Wollenzielin
Adolph
Wollenzieln
Clark
Tater
Paying bonds plan on alley work by Lawrence city
The Lawrence city commission will hold its regular weekly meeting tomorrow to handle routine business. They are likely to pass an ordinance authorizing the issue of bonds to pay for alley repairs this fall.
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Lawrence
Sioners
Commis
Merchants Luncheon Promises Topics For Members
Merchants association holds regular weekly luncheon tomorrow in association rooms. General Metcalf will visit Lawrence this evening. Burton C Mitchell, Twentieth Kansas veteran and former regular army officer, arrives as inspecting officer for marches. University company of Kansas National Guard to be inspected tomorrow evening at the university gymnasium.
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National Guard
Metcalf
The
Kansas National
Univerasium
Manhattan
Exenity
Will Meet At Topeka Good Citizenship League
A Topeka meeting of the Good Citizenship League aims to outline plans and organize work for the coming year. The group invites interested citizens to attend as they discuss purposes and goals of the league.
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Whangris
Pomore
Soll
Woman sought as key witness in Simpson case
State authorities issued a warrant charging Simpson with assault with intent to kill. A woman described as a possible pivotal witness, present during the shooting, fled town after the incident and is being sought to be subpoenaed. Police say she warned that she would have killed Moore if not for her intervention.
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Simpson
Ninth
New Jersey
Tess” Pial
Frank Nin
Sivupson
Moore
Cers
Avas
Gathor Bhd
Change in School Hours Petition To Board
A petition will be presented to the board of education at its monthly meeting tonight asking that school hours in grade schools be changed. The proposed schedule would begin in the afternoon earlier and end at 2 o'clock instead of 4, reducing afternoon time to two hours and fifteen minutes. The petition circulators will recommend adoption of the new schedule as soon as possible and anticipate changes with the new school arrangement.
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Board of Education
Elks Memorial Service Recalls Late Members in Kansas City
A memorial service for Elk members was held in the afternoon with Rev Bard of Kansas City delivering remarks on fidelity and brotherly love. B Brownell, an Elks order devotee who died last year, was remembered by R A Edwards. Music by Prof W B Dalton, Miss Anya Sweehey, and the University quartet accompanied a piano selection.
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UPC
Bard
Kansas City
Endrina
B. Brownell
R .A. Edwards
W. B
Hold Debate Downtown Kansas Nebraska Event Planned
Citizens of Lawrence show great interest in a December debate between Kansas and Nebraska, to be held December 10 at the Bowersock Theater downtown. Organizers state both sides will be thoroughly presented, inviting attendance by concerned residents.
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Lawrence
Bowersock
Widow of Kansas poet Ware Dies in City Home
The Kansas City widow of poet Eugene F Ware known as Ironquill died at her daughter's home in Kansas City Kan. She had been ill and wrote extensively on Shakespeare and other English authors, leaving a legacy tied to her late husband’s literary circle.
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Ironquill
Kansas City
Planned Institute Meeting Sets December Institute Week
The Carina Institute held a regular meeting Saturday in Merchants Association rooms. The group set December as the annual institute period with a committee of Mrs. Kace Stevens, William Brown, Bert Da to run the event. Manh annotation winners in corn growing and apron and bread contests will earn a trip to Manhattan during institute weeks December 27 to January 1. The institute members accepted a dinner invitation from the Merchants Association for December 14. Harvey was named by the institute.
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Carina Institute
Merchants Association
Dekember
Kace
Stevens
William’ Brown
Bert da
Manhattan
Institute
The
I&d Harvey
Municipal Christmas Tree Plan Approved by City Committee
A city committee appointed by Mayor W.J. Finneis will organize a municipal Christmas tree event at the training building tonight. Mayor Francisco visited by a delegation that endorsed the plan. The committee, including J.T. Sweeney and W. Barteldes, will oversee the program with a choral group, First Reindeer band, and townwide participation. The Ministerial Alliance approved the plan and Rev. A Edwards will consult with city authorities.
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W.J. Finneis
Afyantise Jwis
Ico
Francisco
TJ. Sweeney
W. Barteldes
Skilton
Bert
Meorge Krécek
T. Siein
Arthur
P2 Smith
Lawvelles
Ministerial Alliance
A. Edwards
Lansing Tiger Captain Elected Despite Injuries at Missouri
Columbia Mo. Harry Lansing of Lansing was elected captain of the University of Missouri 1916 football team. The 23 year old junior began his second year as center but was kept out of games by injuries since the season opened. His selection surprised students as injuries limited his play last season and prevented earning a letter.
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Columbia
Harry
Lansing
University of Missouri
Univ
City Officials to Enforce Streets Spitting Ordinance
Mayor W J Francisco announced strict enforcement of a city ordinance against spitting on sidewalks to protect public health. Officers will take notice and act on violations as they patrol Clinton Kansas. A resident returning from Seneca visited friends over the weekend.
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W. J. Francisco
Lawrence Hearing Set On Utilities Board Case
Preliminary proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission in Lawrence will determine whether to issue an order compelling the Neck Island to take on and discharge. Ralph Spotts and A. Tur attorney will present the case. If approved, a second hearing in Lawrence will assess demand and options while townspeople are invited to attend.
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Public Utilities Commission
Neck Island
Tai
Walt Te Ela Bok
Ralph ‘Sports
Lawrence
A: Tur
Oly the
Fis
Nion Pacific
Rock Island
Spotts
Utilities Board
Brown
Kansas
Germany asks reasons for recalls of attaches
Washington reports Count von Bernstorff presented a note to the state department requesting reasons for the withdrawal of Captain Ed and Stain von Tape and stating Germany would seek safe conducts for the attaches. The German government contends attaches are persona non grata and need not be given reasons. Officials say the United States may require their departure if Germany does not seek safety assurances. department not bound to replace them.
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Washington, D. C
Count von Bernstorff
Tie
State
Department
5 Ed
Stain von Tape
United States
Attac
United State
Gertmany
State Department
Archibald
Unitedd States
Germany
Mexico
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H. A. Edwards
South Park
TIGER
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Imal
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H.C. Castor
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