Mine union officials vote to end strike and return to work
Indianapolis reports the United Mine Workers general committee accepted President Wilson's plan for ending the strike of 100000 bituminous coal miners. The agreement provides immediate return to work with a 1d per cent pay increase and a three member commission to study potential further raises within sixty days.
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Idaho
Smoking Etiquette in Japan Women and Men Compared
A note on cultural smoking habits in Japan describes that many women smoke, often using longer stemmed pipes. When a woman wishes to show favor to a gentleman she lights her pipe, takes a puff, then passes it to him to share the smoke.
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Japan
Kansas University faculty man wins French prize
Dr. Solomon Lefschetz of the Kansas University mathematics faculty was announced as winner of the Bordini prize from the French Academy of Science. The three thousand franc award may lead to his promotion to associate professor and assignment to research, with a petition before the state board of administration. Lefschetz, the first American citizen honored with the Bordini prize, was educated in France and at Clarke University after an earlier accident deprived him of his hands. He taught at the University of Nebraska before joining Kansas University.
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K. U
French Academy of Science
State University
State Board of Administration
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Lefschetz
France
Clarke University
University of Nebraska
Kansas University
Painleve, Hardward
Humbert
Sproul Urges Republicans to Clean Up Government Mess
Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania at the Republican National Committee meeting attacked the administration's Mexican policy and said the party is confident about the coming presidential campaign. He outlined goals on capital and labor, economy, administration management, a firm stance on Mexico, Americanism and constitutional government, and railroad problem solutions. He urged cooperation on peace while preserving the republic's rights.
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Washington
Sproul
Pennsylvania
Tolay
Republican National Committee
Tabor
University Departments Receive Research Work Questionnaires
Department heads issue survey questionnaires to determine the exact amount of research work in each department at the university. The collected data will be used to allocate the research funds among departments.
Newberry Indictments Reach Detroit Elite
Detroit reports indictments for conspiracy tied to U S Senator Truman Newberry's campaign. Key figures include Allan A. Templeton president of the Detroit Board of Commerce and campaign manager, Paul H. King bankruptcy referee, Charles A. Floyd secretary, and Frank Blair banker leader of Union Trust Company. Indictments extend into Detroit's exclusive Grosse Pointe circle.
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Charles A. Floyd
Detroit
Mich
U.S
Truman
Newberry
Michigan
Grosse Pointe
Navg
Roosevelt
Allan A. Templeton
Detroit Board of Commerce
Paul H. King
Grand Rapids
Frank Blair
Union, Trust Company
New Program Adopted by Superintendent of c s
The state capital hosts an early January gathering with speaker J Smart of the university among others. The program, by County Superintendent O J Lane, covers teacher shortages, flag laws, school conventions, health drives, library content, travel expenses, and qualifications for county superintendents. Votes on chamber bylaw changes reveal 105 in favor, 25 against, with 17 un signed ballots weighty for sentiment. The plan splits the board into business and professional classes and rows through selection by lot and staggered terms. In New York, a national vote among colleges will seek academic sentiment on the peace treaty, with January 13 polling planned by Yale Harvard Princeton and Columbia editors.
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New York
Dec. W
United States
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Columbia
Lawsuits Filed Against Valentine Oil and Gas Co
Two district court suits seek money from Valentine Oil and Gas Co. August Lawreng, near Baldwin, claims $425 for gas used from a producing well under a lease promising $200 yearly for gas in usable quantities. John Sturm, also near Baldwin, seeks $215.66 for gas sold by the company.
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Valentine Oil &Gas Company
August Lawreng
Baldwin
John Sturm
Want Treaty Ratified in San Francisco telegraphed appeal
Nearly forty California Republicans have telegraphed Will Hays urging Republican senators to ratify the peace treaty immediately without reservations or amendments requiring re submission. The article notes a historical point that fifty years ago women preachers were more numerous than today in the United States.
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San Francisco
cDc
California
United States
Post Office urges early mailing for Christmas parcels
The Post Office Department stresses sending parcels early to ensure delivery. Patrons should pay postage, address clearly, include sender name, and avoid sealing parcels to prevent letter-rate charges. Increased staffing and cooperation with postal advisors aim to reduce holiday congestion.
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Postimaster Co C.seey Ir
Lawrence
Chrissmas Pareels
Post Ofice
No Set Up In Closing Schedule For Fuel War
City endures cold with no closing setup as fuel runs low. Mayor George L. Kreeck outlines efforts to secure supplies while strict savings continue. City wood yard under W W Cleland distributes pole wood, limiting purchases to one fourth of a cord to prevent hoarding amid near zero temperatures.
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Kreeck
Mayor Kreeck
Wood Yard
Lawrence
City Wood Yard
W. W. Cieland
City Yawl
Cleland
Military Equipment Lends to University by Federal Government
Federal government lends 175000 dollars worth of military gear to the university for use in military classes and reserve officer training. Equipment to arrive soon includes no submarine mine, but 155 millimeter howitzer, radio gear, and other items. Ownership remains with the federal government while the university gains indefinite use.
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State Board of Administration
Topeka
The Scout Oath and Motto Summary
The Scout Oath commits to duty to God and country, helping others at all times, and staying physically strong mentally awake and morally straight. The Motto urges readiness to act with preparedness and resolve.
F A U opens own coal mine to fuel Lawrence offices
The Fraternal Aid Union opens a coal mine near Quenemo, operated by A W Logan and Dr W A Young, to heat its Lawrence offices. About sixteen miners, paid 4.50 a ton, produce up to 1.5 tons daily from a 22 inch vein two miles east and a mile south of Quenemo. Three tons are already en route to Lawrence to stock the coal cellar.
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Fraternal Aid Union
Lawrence
Quenemo
A. W. Logan
W. A. Young
F. A. UL
Dr. Young
Logan
First Distinguished Service Cross to be awarded at KU Friday
Lloyd Richmond a freshman pre med student from Kansas City Kansas will receive the Distinguished Service Cross at an all University convocation in Robinson Gym Friday Captain Meyers of Kansas City will present the award Richmond earned the DSC for bravery in the Argonne Forest where he volunteered to aid a scouting party and narrowly escaped death when a hut was blown apart He belonged to the Thirty Fifth Division
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Lawrence
Lloyd Richmond
University
Kansas City
Kans
Robinson Gymnasium
Meyers
Richmond
Argonne Forest
NO CALL FOR MINERS INDICTS VOLUNTEER FLOWS FOR COAL FIELDS
No Call For Miners More volunteers arriving in Pittsburg coal fields than can be absorbed. University recruits may be released within a week or ten days per Dr James Naismith head of the University recruiting office. Registered bonds Waterworks improvement 20000 to fund cleaning of mains for five years at five percent. Lawrence Nursing Association movement for a city hospital endorsed by unanimous vote in the Chamber of Commerce R C Rankin outlined plan. Chamber members present took readership in Nursing Association.
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Chamber of Commerce
Leruatter
Pittsburg
University
James Naismith
George Brune
Lawrences Nursing Association
R. C. Rankin
Nursing Association
Campaign to extend Boy Scout program in city
The executive board Scout Council of Lawrence launched a campaign to greatly extend Boy Scout activities in the city. An appeal will seek support from every business organization with soliciting committees formed among various groups. The drive emphasizes the mental purposes of the movement and aims to promote cooperation with other agencies to build boys’ abilities in scoutcraft and character through the Scout Oath and Law.
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Scout Council of
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Rotary Club
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Movement
Jment
Rural High May Not Signers on Pegs At Lecompton
In Lecompton the ten day petition drive to establish a high school district stalls as officials require forty percent of residents in the proposed district to sign before an election. The plan envisions a district near Lecompton with a new high school within town limits.
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Lecompton
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