Trained in Germany One of 300 German Cadets Alleged Spy Leader
New York December 8 Hane Willets alias Captain John Williams former captain of Company 4 48th States Infantry was held on Castle William Governors Island after confessing to police detectives that he was a German spy. He claimed he was among 300 cadets trained in Germany to lead American units to danger and slaughter in France though he did not serve there. The deserter allegedly absconded with $6000 from company funds.
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Hane Willets
John Williams
Lander
48Th States Infantry
Castle William
Governors Island
Wilets
Lenmany
United States Army
France
Willet
Frane
Six Churches to Take Turns in HI Y Supper Plan
Six city churches will alternate preparing the HI Y supper served before weekly meetings. Baptist ladies provided last night’s meal. Suppers are cooked in civic kitchens and carried to the Y M C A building by the boys for the assembly.
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Salvation Army Christmas kettles to appear on street Saturday
Announcement states Salvation Army kettles will be seen on the street this Saturday and that the local effort will run independently of other groups. Plans include baskets for the needy, a Christmas tree for poor children, and Salvation Army entertainment as usual. The Christian Church Brotherhood meeting featured two numbers by the Ochino quartet and selections by a Filipino orchestra. A men and boys night is set for Thursday at First Christian church, inviting local boys aged 10 to 17 not in Sunday school.
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Salvation Army
Hurlburt
Salvation . Army
Christian Church Brother
Chr
First Christian Church
Saturday Night Club Hears Leiden University Founding Paper
The Satur day Night Club met at the new home of Prof. A. S. Olin, south of the University. An excellent paper discussed the founding of the University of Leiden and its evident influence on the educational system America adopted from colonial origins.
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A. 5. Olin
University of
Leiden
America
Church meeting announced at Ellington home
A neighborhood Christian church meeting was announced to be held at the home of Mr and Mrs W F Ellington this evening Their home is 839 Mississippi Street.
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W. F. Ellington
Mississippi Street
Rat Snap guaranteed to kill rats and mice
RAT SNAP promises money back if it fails to kill rats and mice. It comes in cake form with no mixing and is claimed to leave no lingering smell. Available in three sizes 35c 1.25 and sold by Green Bros Hardware Co Round Corner Drug Co with a guarantee.
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Green Bros. Hardware Co
Round Corner Drug Co
New York PTA Meeting Hosts Rev Evan A Edwards
An enthusiastic audience heard Rev Evan A Edwards speak at Trinity Episcopal Church during a New York Parent-Teachers Association session held yesterday afternoon. He will address a junior high school PTA gathering tomorrow.
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New York
Parent-Teachers Association
Evan A. Edwards
Trinity Episcopal Church
Edwards
Tom Row
McMurray Praises Blue Bird Pit Picture at Fraser Hall
Prof McMurray at Fraser Hall hails Blue Bird as an excellent picture. Shows Friday and Saturday admission 25 cents with emphasis on its quality and screen appeal.
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Prof. McMurray
Fraser Hall
South eastern Golf Association forms in Parsons Kansas
Parsons Kansas December 8 The South eastern Golf Association including Chanute Topeka Parsons Independence and Pittsburg was formed to promote golf with plans for an annual tournament and inter city events. Bruce Kirball Parsons was elected president H B Scott Chanute first vice president Mel Steele Parsons secretary treasurer and a tournament committee was named with members Reynolds Chan and others.
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Parsons
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Southeastern Golf Association
Chanute
Toja
Independence
Pittsburg
Kansas Cities
Bruce Kirball
H. B. Scott
Mel Steele
Reynolds
Chan
Fred Brinker-heff
Geo. Fox
Passens
Jack Hoskins
Tola
Kansas State Checker Tourney Set in Wichita
Local checkers fans look toward the fifteenth annual Kansas state checker tournament to be held in Wichita from January 3 to 5. Inter Wichita backs a $75 prize fund for winners as the American Checker Monthly from Wichita reports.
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Knsas
Wichita
Ith Inter Wichita
American Checker Monthly
Harvard Ts Doubtful On Possible Game With Kansas
Harvard University replied to Dr. Forrest C. Allen that a game with Kansas would probably be impossible as their schedule was practically complete. The telegram conveyed Harvard’s doubt about the matchup and cited timing as the main obstacle.
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Harvard
Forrest C. Allen
Kansas
Indiana Kansas clash in doubt as Harvard offer stirs
Indiana scheduled a game with Harvard without a two game contract. Big Ten officials oppose meeting an eastern team without a return game, risking cancellation and possible substitution by Kansas. Notre Dame said no to Kansas, Centre College未 reply, Allen aims for Rutgers or Penn State if needed.
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Harvard
Cdach Stiehm
Hoosier
Big Ten
Centre College
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Centre
Kansas
Rutgers
Tufts
Penn State
Washington State
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Wins Relay in Inter-Organization Meet
Sigma Alpha Epsilon won the relay yesterday in the inter organization track meet. The team posted a remarkably good time and finished within 500 points of the second place team, with Kappa Sigma Delta Upsilon and Phi Psi close behind by about 200 points.
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Kappa Sigma
Delta Upsilon
Phi Psi
Acacia Leads in Relay Standings Amid Meet Finish
The broad jump event closes the meet as Acacia extends her lead over Kappa Sigma after Kappa Sigma faltered in the relay. Acacia holds undisputed first place as standings finalize.
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Sigma
Alpha” Epsilon
Acacia
Kappa Sigma
Atacia
Fort Scott and Kingman Eye Possible State Final
A telegram to Dr. F C Allen reports Fort Scott and Kingman high schools may meet for the state championship on McCook field. Fort Scott coach Peters says the teams are willing to play but post season rules require permission from Will French of the state association. A meeting is expected soon to decide eligibility and a New Year’s Day game could be permitted if approved.
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Kingman High School
McCook Field
F.C. Allen
Kingman
Southeastern Kansas
Peters
Will French
Allen
The
Athletic Association
Gob Thaahaa
Community notes from Lawrence half scattered edition
A Lawrence gathering heard the Cosmos Club donate 5 to the new Lawrence memorial hospital. Post offices warn Christmas mail should start by December 15 for distant points. Weather forecast expects no cold spell. the fair remains in doubt. A winter indoor golf school may be dropped due to club prospects. Ford dealers learn trade boundaries are removed, allowing sales anywhere. S. D. Bishop presides over the local bar association’s winter meetings. December marriage licenses are few but expected to rise toward Christmas. Prairie Grove anniversary noted with survivor remarks. Improvements near the bridge and Social Service hall change the area’s look. Rotary health program discussed as a model for Kansas clubs by Dr. S. J. Crambina. Boy Scout council meeting will hear Rev. M. Lee Sorey’s report from Omaha district conference. Henry Durst arrives to run a Fair sale beginning Saturday. C. R. Hunt’s Eudora project draws first time information for workers.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Chancellor H. Lindley and Idaho farm bureau
Fragmentary OCR text references University of Kansas Chancellor H. Lindley and a period in Idaho with the farm bureau. The readable items are incomplete and lack a coherent event or date.
Real Estate Transfers Filed In City Area
Quit claim deeds show Earl H Mare and others transferring 58 acres split across parcels with N W quarter of 18 1499 TP and more. Louise D Wiedemann and Louise A Wiedemann transfer to E E Meaferty for 4500 dollars covering 50 feet of lot 2 block 17 in Babcock Enlarged Addition City for Lawrence. Emily S Simmons and W C McConnell transfer for 15000 dollars covering lot 44 and south 41 feet of lot 42 in New Hampshire.
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Earl H. Mareshall
A. Service
N. W
Louise D. Wiedemann
Louise A. Wiedemann
E.E. MeaAferty
Babcock
Lawrence
Emily S. Simmons
W. C. McConnell
New Hampshire
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