Drastic Fuel Closing Order Hits Towns
Mayor Kreeck received a drastic order from the National Fuel Administration via the National Railway Administrator halting coal deliveries to towns failing to comply. The order requires churches schools theaters and barber shops to close and threatens railroads with coal shipments if towns resist. The University of Kansas and local institutions face supply uncertainty while ministers and officials seek interpretation in Kansas City. A new closing order for Lawrence is anticipated Monday potentially stricter than the current one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Breeck
National Fuel Administration
National Railway Administrator
Kreeck
Kansas City
Ministerial Alliance
University of Kansas
Fuel Administration
Lawrence
Ene
Lawrigee
Lafrrente
Lawri
Myor Kreeck
Kandid City
Work in the Rain Volunteers Carry On at Mines
In Hittsburg Kansas heavy rain hampered coal operations as volunteers toiled at strip pits. University of Kansas and Washburn students labored at Carbon No 2 and Carbon No 1 pits while Agricultural College students worked at Superior No 1. At Fleming pit workers filled and waited for repairs on the tipple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hittsburg
Kan
University, of Kansas
Washburn
Agricultural College
Fleming Pit
Attendance Up At Dodgins County Schools In Cold Weather
In Dodgins County two districts report perfect attendance for the first time in years as cold weather spurs students to attend. Districts 73 and 5 are named as achieving this milestone despite prior attendance obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodglns County
Rail passenger trains cut by five roads for Kansas City area
Kansas City status announces drastic cuts in passenger service with several Rock Island through Lawrence trains discontinued at 12 01 a m December 8th. Additional reductions on Union Pacific and Santa Fe planned but not yet specified. Local railroad officials await Topeka meeting to decide further trains.
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Kansas City
Lawrence
Rock Island Road
Rock Island
McFarland
Reno
Ft. Worth
Oklahoma
Southern
Herington
Liberal
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Topeka
Naval Victory Buttons Issued to Veterans Nationwide
The navy announces bronze Victory buttons for all who served in the regular or Reserve Navy during the war. Distribution starts immediately at recruiting stations for those discharged or on active duty, with a supplementary bureau of navigation effort in Washington. Silver buttons will go to wounded veterans. The Victory button accompanies the Victory Medal and distribution will begin soon.
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Washington
Navy
Department
Bureau of Navigation
Nursing Drive To Start December 15
The Public Health Nursing Association and Memorial Hospital trustees plan a December 15 membership drive led by J. M. Sanderson. They aim for 3000 memberships at two dollars each, calling it a worthwhile Christmas offering amid strong community health support in Lawrence. Next week a full report will detail both the Nursing Association and Hospital efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Public Health Nursing Association
Memorial Hospital
Warren Henley
Nursing Association
J. M. Sanderson
Lawrence
Fifty Cent Haircuts Move If Union Shops Agree
Topeka reports a new price move as fifty cent haircuts and twenty five cent shaves will start next Monday. Union shop proprietors cite increased wages for their reason. The change marks a twenty five percent rise in prices as shops adjust to higher labor costs.
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Topeka
National Rail Service Cut as Fuel Shortage Deepens
Chicago reports a countrywide reduction in passenger train service to save fuel amid a coal miner strike entering its sixth week. 6 hour workdays spread from Chicago to the central region with extended curtailments elsewhere as production resumes only in isolated cases hjelpe or workers.
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Chicago
Eastern and Southern
Fuct
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Nebraska
Montana
Wood crews depart town for Nine Mile Ranch work
Three trucks loaded with saws and axes left to supply wood for the Y M C A at Nine Mile Ranch near Reno. Twenty one high school boys volunteered while P F Adams's truck followed with the cook and dinner. Mr Cox donated the timber for the project as Y M C A gatherings fill the city evenings.
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C. W. Smith Ford
Nine Mile Ranch
Reno
P. F. Adams
Cox
Woodyard Ready Early Next Week For City Fuel
City wood yard at 1000 Massachusetts street set up with a large woodsaw to process poles into wood for domestic use. Only a small amount saved so far, and wood is not arriving in bulk. Commissioner W. W. Cleland in charge says wood will be distributed carefully to ensure fair shares, prioritizing those in greatest need. A list shows local volunteers chopping wood for YMCA. Lesslie Staub and Leo Piper assigned to photography and K P duty.
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City Wood Yard
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
W. W. Cleland
Cleland
YM. C. A
Lawrence BR
Eaustace
Earl Keplinger
Carl Antrim
Ralph Tewin
Armin Woestemeyer
Don Higgins
Ralph Pike
Harold Dunn
Earl Fearing
Frank Siler
George Siler
Frank Dunkley
Charley Benning
Waldo Bowman
Paul Endacott
Phillip Sterling
Robert Sterling
Ted
Quaint Letters From Wolverhampton Pupils Aid Lawrence Schools
Lawrence City schools received many letters from pupils in English schools abroad. The letters, from Wolverhampton, show English speaking pupils in France Italy and Ceylon. They boost English composition and geography while raising curiosity about local life and schooling.
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Lawrence City
Schoors
Wolverhampton
France
Italy
Ceylon
Lawrence
Real Coal Shortage Delays Delivery to Kappa Sorority
Icy streets prevented coal delivery to the Kappa Kappa Gamma house at the university. The supplier had coal for the order and a dealer ready to deliver, but a slippery road blocked wagon access. The sorority waited for a later delivery as crews cleared the ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
University
Sorority House
Kappa House
Supreme Council demands German signing of peace protocol
Paris December 6 the Supreme Council issues a firm note demanding Germany sign the peace protocol or face military measures. Allies expect joint action with American forces if needed, while armistice remains in force. The note stresses immediate release of German prisoners and sets aside fleet questions for later notes.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Germany
Scapa Flow
Guardsmen Need Knitted Helmets for Pittsburg Camp
Lawrence Guardsmen write home about winter service at Camp Business College in Pittsburg. Guardsmen note soldiers’ cold air reactions and urge Red Cross produced helmets to be shared with the Pittsburg camp and current troops.
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Aiwrence
Camp Business College
Pittsburg
Red Cross
Knights of Pythias elect new officers at meeting
At a Knights of Pythias gathering last night officers were elected George C. Wetzel as Chancellor Commander William Arps as Vice Commander J F Brock as Prelate P H Pierce as Master of Work A M Potter as Keeper of Records and Seals J C Lovejoy as Master of Finance
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Knights of Pythias
George C. Wetzel
William Arps
J. F. Brock
P. H. Pierce
A. M. Potter
J. C. Lovejoy
Detachment to Join Other Units after Failed Recruitment
The Adjutant General of the state halted efforts to raise a 75 man company from coal field service. A detachment of volunteers who already served overseas will be sent to Pittsburg to join others from three towns in a single command. Lieut S G Hunt will lead the detachment Monday morning and Major Clarke coordinates with Adjt General Martin on equipment for twenty men.
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Pittsburg
Adjutant General of
S. G. Hunt
Clarke
Adjt
C. S. Martin
Albert H. Krause
Martin
Krause
National Guard
Government moves to prosecute western oil profiteers
Attorney General Primer ordered federal agents to act against western oil producers accused of profiteering amid a fuel shortage. The action follows a complaint by Senator Capper of Kansas demanding prosecutions for price hikes on oil.
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Washington
Primer
Senator Capper
Kansas
West
Watch for fakes and deserter arrest in early 20th century scams
Recruiting officials warn against skin games where men in uniform pose as ex service members to sell government assets. In Fort Scott a sergeant arrested a deserter after he flagged a consignment of Dodge cars. Separately, Carranza supporters faced gunfire during a public address in Pachica, Hidalgo. Government seized 5.3 million pounds of sugar from Utah Idaho Sugar Co. holdings in Yakima and Toppenish, Washington.
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Edward B. Breward
Lawrence
Io Watch
Dailey
Dodge
Fort Scott
Kansas
Frank J. Keenan
Frank J. Keenan, Recruiting Service
Spokane
Wash
Yakima
Toppenish
Utah-Idaho Sugar Co
United States
E. E. Cushman
Tacoma
New Fair Price Head Appointed in Bougles County
Burk E S E Burke was yesterday appointed head of the Fair Price essential for Bougles county. The appointment designates him to lead the essential fair price program.
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S. E., Burke
Ead
Bougles “ County
Coal mines to close if unpaid coal not purchased
Washington reports the American Wholesale Coal Association says all bituminous mines now operating must close within two weeks unless the railroad administration pays for coal it confiscated or diverted. Output reaches 400000 tons weekly as the nation faces a coal shortage with no price increase allowed under the Lever Act.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
American Wholesale Coal Association
Garfield
Cox
Ohio
Dr. Garfeld
Survey of Lecompton Social Conditions By University
A social survey of Lecompton conducted by Professor Walter Smith of the University of Prad ay morning and early afternoon surveyed churches stores schools and houses water supply drainage and local entertainment. This first survey in Douglas county aims to aid county work coordinated by the M C A under manager C E Henry.
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Walter Smith
University
Smith
Douglad
C. E. Henry
Kana miners leaders to be arrested in contempt case
Alexander Howat president of the Kana miners Thomas Harvey secretary treasurer and George L Beck international board member planned to travel to Indianapolis to be arrested by a United States marshal on a federal contempt charge filed in court.
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Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Alexander Howat
Kana
Thomas Harvey
George L. Beck
United States
Seats Go Fast for the Sousa Concert
Large advance for the Sousa concert seats prompts Chamber of Commerce to justify not canvassing. Butler of the school of fine art secures funding for National Goal families in need, with remaining seats still on sale and each sale boosting relief funds.
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Chamber of Cxmerce
Fifi
Butler
School of Fine Art
National Goal
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National Fuel Administrator
Lawrence Fihe
New Memorial Hospital
H. J. Waters
R. Hooker
Martin H. Glynn
Herbert Hoover
W. O. Thompson
Oscar Straus
J. W. Wickersham
H. W. Robinson
F. W. Taussig
Owen D. Young
Julius Rosenwald
Round Table
Conter Stuart
S.W. McCall
T. W. Gregory
Stanley King
William W. Wilson
Don
Carlos
Ron Carlos
Woodyard
New City
America
Poerces
Capper
Obregon
Mexico
Carranzas
Pachica
Hidalgo
R. R
Biels
Lecompton
YM. C
Howat
Sousa
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