Peace Commission Costs Revealed by Wilson to Congress
President Wilson submitted to the Senate a special message detailing the American Peace Commission's expenses abroad. Reported total expenditures reached 1,851,191.09 dollars from December 1, 1418 to December 3, 120. The outlay was adjusted to exclude non war related items, with Houston noting a broader figure of 24,010,060,000.
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Houston
Washington
Dev
American Peace Commission
Senate
Wilson
Amer
Seek Bond for King in Prison Appeal
Relatives led by his wife attempt to raise funds to post a 000 bond for Rufe King awaiting appeal to the supreme court. King was sentenced to imprisonment in a church at London last year after a denial to grant a new trial. remanded to jail as the county penitentiary process continues. Attorney expects the appeal to be filed. King was convicted of a crime described as a psig agi at Maple Hill.
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Topeka
Dec
Rufe King
Ari
King
Lyndon
Bttorney
Psig Agi
Denver
Maple Hill
Smith to face charges in St Louis over Amex bond theft
Spokane writer reports Arthur Bennett Smith in custody awaiting departure to St Louis to answer theft charges involving 15000 dollars in American Express bonds. He claims to have spent all proceeds from the sale and says he disclosed where the securities were sold and that they were recovered.
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Spokane
Washington
Arthur Bennett Smith
St. Louis
American Express Company
Smith
Sharlow concert at K U Tuesday
Myrid Sharlow prima donna of the Chicago Opera Co performs the fourth number of the university Concert Course. Once with the Boston Opera, she joined Chicago Opera Co after a dispute. Despite limited fame this season, she delivers a fresh soprano voice in a promising program, with $1.25 tickets near selling out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrid Sharlow
Tyric
Dean Butler
Revision of tariff to top new congress agenda
The tariff revision will be among first actions sought by the incoming administration. President-elect Harding is expected to call a special session after inauguration. Chairman Fordrey of the House Ways and Means Committee announced this after a conference of representatives to map a legislative program. Methodist Church Meeting Tonight
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Washington
Congress
Harding
Fordrey
House
Ways and Imecans Committee
Weather Forecast for Eastern Kansas
Generally fair tonight and tomorrow with a slight warming trend in eastern Kansas. Temperatures around 7 p.m. yesterday noted as reference. today’s readings show gradual warmth continuing.
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Torrow
Kansas
Wilson Completes Armenia Boundary Proposals for League
President Wilson has completed recommendations on Armvenia boundaries and sent them to the League of Nations in Geneva. The State Department notes the proposals were formulated at the request of principal Allied powers and not made public, with no direct bearing on mediation efforts in Armenia.
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Wilson
Washington
Dec
Armvenia
League of Nations
Geneva
State Department
Allie Powers
Ashu
Armenia
Four Billion Levy Proposed by Secretary Proposal
A revised tax plan seeks a four billion annual levy with a two percent increase on incomes and a broad set of new taxes to raise about 200 million dollars. It includes corporate profits surtax, higher personal rates, soda taxes, gasoline, cigarettes, tobacco, candy, jewelry, perfumes, and motion pictures. Repeal of the soda fountain tax is urged to ease administration and curb evasion. There is also mention of Wichita population figures and a bill to redirect Reserve earnings to farmers.
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Worelington
Bee
Houston
Nicki ii
Yviell
Yielet
Shriners Meeting Held in Leavenworth Largest Ever
A Leavenworth gathering of Shriners drew the largest crowd yet, marking a record turnout. Local officials reported strong participation from regional temples and dignitaries, highlighting the event's significance for the fraternal order.
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Shriners Meeting
Lawrence Delegation Crowned Leaders at Leavenworth Shrine Meet
Lawrence Shrine club sent 125 members to Leavenworth for the Abdallah meeting with a special train from Emporia and Ottawa. The Kansas City crowd backed by Topeka supporters faced a Leavenworth majority of 400 to 10 in elections for officers and Imperial Council representatives. Lawrence was praised for its activity and influence in Abdallah Shrine events.
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Lawrence Shrine Club
Abdathih
Leavenworth
Triain
Linvrenne
Lervenw
Hell Lawrence
Emporia
Ottawa
Kansas City
Kansas
Topeka
Asa ‘T. Pare
Orential Praide
Lafe Jones
Recover
Charles K. Meenworth
O. R. Taylor
Inyperbu Council
JT. A. Steinmeyer
T. Whinner
Oskalonss
John MeTobneen
Lawrence
Fred
Hunrods
Federation Board in Session at University Meeting
The Executive Board of the State Federation of Women's Clubs meets on campus to discuss the dormitory issue, with tours of the university facilities, a luncheon at Fraser Hall rest room hosted by the Women's Faculty Club, and an address by Chancellor Lindley. An informal reception is planned at the chancellor's home as sessions continue.
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State Federation of Women's Clubs
Fraser
Lindley
Fraser Hall
Sunday Games Admission Tubes In Texas Barred
A Texas court of criminal appeals ruled today that Sunday motion picture shows and Sunday baseball games with admission fees are illegal in the state. The decision reinforces quiet Sunday restrictions affecting entertainment and sport venues statewide.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Marvin Herr Auto Wrecked With Axe Sparks Town Conversation
An incident last night in Pleasant Grove involved Marvin Herr and an axe, drawing wide local attention. Authorities report property damage and an investigation underway as residents discuss motives and safety. No injuries reported at this time.
Bloodhounds Sought After Car Theft Incidents In Pleasant Grove
Sheriff J R Westhield and Marvin Herr in Pleasant Grove reported a damaged Overland car with its radiator and upholstery torn as burglars struck early morning. Villagers gathered as bloodhounds were called for a pursuit, with details of the break in and subsequent accusations linked to Marvin Herr and Walter Dewey.
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J. R. Westhvield
Marvin Here
Pleasant Grove
Aidan
Rotarians Discuss Health Measures at Meeting
The Lawrence club met at noon to hear a report on state health board aims and disease prevention. Dr As addressed the group on health education and measures for community health, urging dental exams and medical checkups for Rotarians and families. Walter Wieman and Louis Quigley spoke on disease control and the station of the discussion led by R C Rankin. A committee was appointed to distribute health literature and plan a local survey of premises for immediate health hazards.
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Lawre Vary
D. Ane
Walter Wieman
Warison
Sty
Lawrence
Louis Quigley
Phoe
Cig
R. C. Rankin
State Board of Health
Frank Banks
Rotary Club
C. Maniey
Miss Anna Sterling Visits Relatives in Lawrence
Miss Anna Sterling of Dillon Kansas travels to Lawrence to visit relatives and spend time with family members in the area. The trip highlights a family connection between Dillon and Lawrence as residents share local ties and hospitality during the visit.
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Anna Sterling
Dillon
Kansas
Lawrence
Secrets of Hamon Family Revelations and Disputes
An interview narrative recounts Frank Harmon and Ruth Wall Flinen's claims about a marriage arrangement tied to Jake L. Harmon’s death. It details alleged payoffs, separations, and a controversial union motive connected to Frank Harmon’s financial and personal motives, with references to Weatherford and Texas dates. The tale includes accusations of divorce, staged relationships, and violent threats amid a murky family saga.
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Nprisen
Tee
Sam
Ogath
Ruth Wall Flinen
Heamen
Bushy
Charith Games
Jake L. Hamen
Nepublican National
Examinea
Symi
Hice
Myre
Tarn
Clara Bae
Hand
Bi J. Llamo
Joos Hie
Chieseu
Conflict Over Woman Clara Smith Surrenders Plea in Texas
Fort Worth reports a high tension dispute over Clara Smith with a proposed surrender to Ardmore for possible confinement tied to the fatal shooting of Jake TL. Attorneys for Smith reportedly seek a speedy trial if needed and claim the woman is in a Mexican village nearby, while her father says he has no knowledge of her whereabouts or any counsel.
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Fort Worth
Hee
Chea Smith
Ardmore
Shesling
Jake TL
Hoon
Noversber
Waly
J. Smith
Wowan
Clara Smith
Juarez
el- Paso
J L. Smith
Lara Smith
el Paseo
Mexico
Ardmore case shifts to murder charge against Clara Smith Haemon
Clara Smith Haemon formerly Clara Barton Smith faces a murder charge in Ardmore Oklahoma as authorities say new reports justify the change. Jake L. Hannon, a Republican national committeeman and oil magnate, was shot and killed prompting the indictment procedure and revealing a complex divorce background.
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Ardmore
Okla
Dec
Fugitives Bandit Case Tied to Missing Smith
El Paso Texas and Ardmore Oklahoma detectives pursued Clara Smith linked to the death of Jake Hamon. A confidential telegram led Sheriff Orndorff to locate three Smith informants who reported no reward for capture. The sheriff said he would not continue the case.
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el Paso
Dee
Clara Sith
Jake TE
Hamon
Ari Okla
M Smith
Juny
Orndorff
3 Smith
Garrett
Antmure
Sheriff Says Clara Hamon Biding Near El Paso
El Paso sheriff Seth B Omilorff said residents were aiding Clara Smith Hamon who is in daurez do near the city. No warrant or extradition papers exist to arrest her. Police chief confirmed Hamon hiding in hide but not jailed. Fort Worth reports L Smith father of Hamon, wanted in Ardmore death, has been in El Paso for two months. Sam Ayers Walter Scott and McLean said Smith conferred with them yesterday.
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el Paso
Seth B. Omilorff
Clara Smith Hamon
Daurez
Juarez
Smith
Fort Worth
Texas
L. Smith
Clara
Jake L. Hannon
Ardmore
Ben
Sam Ayers
Walter Scott
McLean
Lack of Interest Stalls University Advisory Assembly
The advisory assembly of the University student government fails due to low participation. Only twenty-one members attended, short of the twenty-seven needed for a quorum, prompting plans to boost interest or risk abolition per press secretary Jeva Tracy.
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Tracy
Brotherhood Heid Meeting at Trinity Club
The Trinity Brotherhood Club, now one year old, met at the parish house last night and heard Prof. H. B. Chubb of the University of Kansas discuss "The New Governments of Europe?" Action on several suggestions from Mr. Edwards was taken, aimed at constructive work.
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Trinity Brotherhood Club
H. B. Chubb
University of Kansas
Europe
Edwards
Sorority Wins Chart in Stadium Union Drive
The Journal-World credited Chi Omega sorority with first place in the organization contest for best average contribution in the stadium union drive at the university. A correction later noted Alpha Chi Omega was actually first with a $10 average.
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Journal-World
Chi Omega
Stadium Union
Uni
Alpha Chi Omegh
Acacia Lodge to Confer Second Degree on Six Members
Acacia Lodge No. 9 will meet at the Masonic temple tonight to confer the second degree on Jack Boen Watkins A. Broyles Earl H. Marshall Carl Metter Fred Shmmons and August L. Selig Jr.
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Acacia Lodge
Masonic Temple
Jack Boen
Watkins A. Broyles
Earl H. Marshall
Carl Metter
Fred
Shmmons
August L. Selig
Constantine Plans Return of Ex King to Greece
A decem ber report notes Athens plans to have ex King Constantine return to Greece this week. Government signals a wait and see stance, leaving the throne decision to the ex king himself despite an apparent abandonment of earlier plans.
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Constantine
Athens
Greece
Petition Drives for North Lawrence Viaduct Favoring East Route
Residents of Grant town s petition Union Pacific Road and City Officials urging a viaduct from Bridge and Elsa to Third and Perry in North Lawrence. Signers include owners and drivers benefiting from grade crossing elimination. opposition favors an eastward shift increasing travel distance. A meeting at Fred Laptad's home finalized the petitions with local organizers.
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Grant
Bridge
Elsa
Lhird
Perry
North
Lawrence
Chion Vadifradread
Lawve
Willian Jeffers
Msinager
Ation
N Bears
Sigshe City
Fred Laptad
Iwant Township
North Rence
Former Pastor O C Brown Visits Lawrence Brief Call
Rev O C Brown former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lawrence stopped in town this morning on a layover to Topeka where he planned several ads this week. He now works in the editorial department of a Baptist publishing house in Philadelphia and spoke of President Harding and Taft.
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O. C. Brown
First Baptist Church
This
Lawrence
Topeka
Brown
Baptist Publishing House
Philadelphia
Lawrence Church
Present Hours Kept At Senate Meet For Convocations
The senate voted to retain the present class hours system and reject a proposal for special hours. A cabinet committee favored a 3 am to 1 am schedule with fewer class periods, but the senate preferred the current convocation day hours. Students working through the university protested, as earlier class times would hinder work schedules. In Santo Domingo relaxation of naval administration was decided by the American government with an extension of local government contracts under preparation at the State Department.
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Senate
Chancellors Cabinet
Univers
Santo Domingo
Washington
Naval
State Department
Purchased Peerless Garage
The Peerless garage changed hands as Allen Curtis sold his interests to Gus Bucheim who will continue the business.
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Peerless Garage
Allen Curtis
Gus Bucheim
Farm bureaus county rare relation note misread
Fragmentary OCR reads like a short local item about farm bureaus in a county with unclear details. Readable bits suggest a notice or brief about a county agricultural group, but key names, dates, and actions are missing or garbled.
Farm Bureau membership drive targets county farmers
Douglas county to host a joint campaign with the Kansas State Farm Bureau aiming to enroll about 1,000 of its roughly 2,000 farmers. Labette County leads with 1,179 members as the drive expands to cover multiple counties. Irish Jack Ryan, an acclaimed canvasser, previously netted 122 of 128 farmers in his township and now directs statewide organization efforts from Jackson County.
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Douglas County
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Kansas State Farm Bureau
Douglas County Bureau
J. M. Ryan
State Farm Bureau
Kansas Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Oh County
Wich
Labette County
Jack Ryan
Kansas
Ryan
Kansas Grange. A
Jackson County
Holtan
Farm Bureau Meetings Outline Membership Drive Plans
County farm agent R O Smith to speak at Pleasant Grove school house Thursday night on farm bureau goals for local state and national campaigns. Saturday night two meetings with Farmers Union at Brubaker school house aim to explain farm bureau plans. Eudora meeting last night drew about 200 residents with an oyster supper and school program as Smith and Peterson spoke on the drive.
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R. O. Smith
Pleasant Grove
State Farm Bureau
National Farm Bureau
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Farmers’ Union
Brubaker
Globe
Farm Bureau
Eudora
Smith
Peterson
Taft to Speak in Lyons on Our Place Among Nations
William J Taft former president of the United States is to deliver an address in Lyons Kansas on Our Place Among Nations His first Rice county appearance attracts attention amid concerns about US international relations and responsibilities. Also reports say a turbine at the Bowersock power plant caused a temporary outage in Lawrence with power partly restored by borrowing from the street railway and rerouting white way lights by about 9 p.m.
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Bowersock
Lawrence
Tax collections rise at county treasurer office
Yesterdays total reached 13079.21, several thousand beyond a single day since tax rolls opened. As tax payment deadlines loom, taxpayers crowd the county treasurer W H McKone’s office in Columbus. C O Cox offers cooperation as Gov. Cox wires President elect Harding.
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W. H. McKone
C—O
Cox
Columbus
Dec
Cor
Wired
Harding
Frank B. Willis
Senate
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