Martial law proclaimed in Ireland as arms surrender urged
Premier Lloyd George announced martial law to apply in southwest Ireland including Cork Limerick Tipperary and Kerry with strict penalties for unauthorized possession of uniforms or arms. A safe conduct policy was offered to Sinn Fein members for government talks while aims to curb terror and restore peace. A separate note mentions a Christmas program by the Y W C A at the university with gift distribution to Lawrence children.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Dublin Castle
Cork
Limerick
Tipperary
Kerry
London
Ireland
Lingl George
House of Commons
Trish
Sinn Fein
House of
Prem
Lishie
Lloyd George
Galway
Linkd George
Lewsen
Martiel
T. George
Hich
Irglani
United Kingdom
Government anti trust suit expansion urged by FTC
The federal trade commission in its annual report to the Senate calls for re opening the government's anti trust suit against the International Harvest Company and for judicial proceedings against groups tied to farm implements. It cites a 12 percent rise in farm implement prices blamed on price fixing or collusion among manufacturers and dealers. The associations named include the National Implement and Vehicle Southern Assort Manufacturers, the Carriage Builders National Association, the National Federation of Implement and Vehicle Dealers and the Eastern Federation of Farm Implement Dealers.
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Washington
International Harvest Company
Federal Trade Commission Jin
Senate
Marshall
Ahd
Ional Implement and
Vesper Service at the Episcopal Church
Public invited to a musical vesper Sunday afternoon at the Episcopal Church. Program includes soprano solos by Mrs Rankin and Miss Burkhalter, cello solo Nidrei Brack by Mr Wm Dalton, baritone Mr Fred Lemon, and selections by Edna Hazeltine and others, with hymns and instrumental pieces.
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Felecopal
Kiet
Tiyine
Brack
Wm. Dalton
Rogers
Orgety
Harker
My Wren
Fred Lemon
Hima Haseltine
Authro
Sevetae
Have Rare Coins by Doe
Wichita coin hobbyist cataloged discoveries in a large collection of over 6,000 coins. The collection features pieces dating from around 390 BC to modern times, including an Egyptian antiquity bearing a ruler’s likeness.
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Doe
Wichita
R.hobbs
Rhutt High School
Forefather's Day Observance and New England Supper Planned
One week from now New Englanders will mark the three hundredth anniversary of the Pilgrim landing with a Plymouth Parish House supper and program. Applications have poured in for the supper and for one year’s dues. Any New England birth or ancestry native may contact Warren Wood or W. C. Simons to join. Dec. 10 Hodges Illness Update: former Kansas governor Geo. H. Hodges remains in a semi conscious state at home with little hope for recovery. Greece to Invite Constantine: Athens government plans to invite former King Constantine to return to Greece. invitation to be telegraphed once decided.
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Oy Lawrence
New England
Plymouth
Warren Wood
W. C. Simons
Hodges
Geo. H. Hodges
Kansas
Greece
Constantine
Paris
Athens
Campaign meeting to organize Farm Bureau drive in Douglas County
A Monday 10 am court house Lawrence gathering will launch county wide Farm Bureau canvass led by Jack Ryan and R O Smith. Local signers from Wakara su and Palmyra join Belvoir Pleasant Grove and others as Smith and Ryan plan statewide and national support to recruit new members for the Farm Bureau effort.
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Douglas County
Court House
Lawrence
Smith
J. M. Cummings
Belvoir
J. J. Blakely
Pleasant Grove
Farm Bureau
I. O. Habard
Wakarusa
M. 2. Duncan
Mpton
J. W. Junkins
Waka
C. C. Gerstenberger. W. W W.’nbercer, G. G. Gerstenbergbudora
H. A. Sibley
Wakarugu
Chris Sehaake
G. F. Brown
H. A. Stew
Wm. Boyman
J. F. Burk
Lecampton
C. M. Albright
Marion
John Black
Palmyra
Chas
Kalb
Jack Ryan
State Farm Bureau
State
National Organi
I. O
CROWN NEW CORN KING AT INTERNATIONAL SHOW
Troyer of La Fontaine Indiana crowned corn king at the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago. Distribution of 210,060 in drums noted by the Chicago board. Troyer won the top prize with a 10 ear sample of county white corn from a 17 acre field yielding 109 bushels per acre. Deep plowing thorough cultivation and free use of the...
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Chicago
I. Troyer
la Fontaine
Chicago Board of Troyer
Joh County
Large sums to carriers advance to railroads tied to act
Washington reports over 312 million dollars advanced to railroads under the transportation act. Secretary Houston announced the figures show advances from late March to early November. The carriers seek a mandamus to compel the treasurer to provide about 400 million more.
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Washington
Congress
Houston
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Oklahoma Club Plans Campaign For Kansas University
At a meeting last night the Oklahoma Club decided to bring Oklahoma athletes and other students to the University of Kansas. During the Christmas holidays each member will campaign across Oklahoma to recruit high school students for Kansas. Dewey Dailey, an Indian, was taken into custody last night after prowler complaints. He was found near the reported area and turned over to Haskell Institute officials. he is a student there.
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Oklahoma Club
Oklahoma
University of Kansas
Dewey Dailey
Dailey
Haskell" Institute
Indian School
City to own bloodhounds for fast crime tracing
Mayor Geo. Claiborne announces Lawrence will purchase bloodhounds from a Kansas concern to aid rapid tracing of trails. Negotiations near completion, dogs to join city force and be deployed to scenes promptly, even when used with Kansas City units, to reduce delays in investigations.
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Lawrence
Kanbrace
Geo.sas Clito
L. Kreeck
Kansas City, Kansas
Cty
Traf
Fic
Blondhownds
Craig Kennedy New Legion Favors Plan Kiwanis Club Lead
Craig Kennedy to head the Lawrence Kiwanis club for the next year after election at the weekly meeting. Dick Williams elected vice president. several others chosen to the board. Club backs city hospital furniture plans and supports Mayor’s Christmas observance. A committee will study road improvements and seek county action on dirt road repairs. Legion members push road funds careful to avoid overtaxing county.
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Craig Kennedy
NEW Legion
Kiwanis Club
Craig Kennedy Willead
Lawrence Kiwanis Club
Dick Williams
Ex Arnold
Paul Friend
C. B. Holoes
C. J. Radcliffe
J. C. Stevenson
Rock” Stubbs
C. H. Tucker
Forther
B. Exlwin Lang
New
City Hospital
Leng
CH. Tuckee
LC. Stevenson
Ed Schmidt
Joplin
Eli Dersey Pasto
American Legion
Hiprhettey Ming
Douglas County
Chamberee Simmeree
Rotary Club
fArerieen Lemon
Legion
C. B. Holmes
W. S. Metcalf
Jane Me
G. Clarke
Aegian
Fand
Clara Smith Surrenders Sought in Ardmore Case
Dec 10 Fort Worth reports Clara Smith, wanted in Ardmore Oklahoma for the fatal shooting of Jake L. Hannon, may not be arrestable today due to lack of local warrants. Her family notes she left El Paso for Juarez. Attorneys McLean and Scott Jacol discuss possible voluntary surrender as Oklahoma officers may arrive.
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Clara Smith
Ardmore
Okla
Jake Be. Hamon
Fort Worth
Miss Smith
el Pasa
Juarez
Oklo
Jake L. Hannon
Carl Stits
Oklahoma
Tie
Melace
McLean
Scott Jacol
Smith
Nobel Prizes Presented to Bourgeois and Wilson
Nobel Prizes for 1919 and 1920 were presented here today to Leon Bourgeois of France and Woodrow Wilson, U S president. A brief message from President Wilson was read, delivered by Albert G. Schmedeman, the American minister to Norway, at the ceremony.
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Leon Bourgeois
France
Woodrow Wilson
United State
Milie
Albert G. Schmedeman
Sovway
Cereus
Debate Opens on Immigration Bill in House
Representative Knutson of Minnesota opened debate on the Johnson bill to impose a two year restriction on immigration. He charged foreign governments finance radical movements and urged deportation, claiming Spain is in anarchy and would dump migrants on the United States. He estimated 10 to 15 million Europeans could migrate if tonnage were available.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Knutson
Minnesota
House
Spain
Knuston
United Staes
America
Tax Collections by County Treasurer Kane Rise in Late Year
Tax collections at the office of W. O. Kane, county treasurer, totaled 7338.60 yesterday. Collections grow heavier daily as the December 20 deadline nears, the last day to pay first half taxes without penalty under the law.
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W. O. Kane
Navy Needs Officer Personnel To Reach Full Strength
Washington reports the navy must augment officer personnel to full strength on a permanent basis with minimal delay. Rear Admiral Thomas Washington cites a shortage expected to reach seven per cent of the academy output in May and warns many temporary appointments will lapse if not addressed. The plan seeks 500,000,000 to administer service and retain a robust reserve force of about 28,000 officers and 205,000 enlisted men, noting many already serve capably in war-time duties.
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Washington
Navy
Thomas Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Daniels
Naval Academy
Torpar Almirey
Mrs Meyers Appeals Disturbing the Peace Case
Mrs Meyers was fined 19 in Police court this morning on a charge of disturbing the peace. She appealed the case to district court. Mrs Meyers was arrested on a complaint sworn by Genevieve Hughes.
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Mrs. Meyers
Tulu Meyers
Genevieve Hughes
Reward Offered in Pleasant Grove Car Damage Incident
Del Deay offers 100 to identify the person who damaged Marvin Herrs car in Pleasant Grove. Sheriff Woodward and Deputy Walling continue investigations with Deay family cooperation. County Attorney J B Wilson and Herr family met but no complaints or warrants have been filed. The case has stirred local interest as deputies, a bloodhound search, and speculation proceed.
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del Deay
J. R. Woodward
Woodwant
Walling
Pleasant Grove
Marvin Herr
Suvbady Dan
Deay
Ule
Teay
Walter Deay
Howard Deay
Horr Farm
Woodward
Ethel Herr
Herr
Lawrence
J. B. Wilson
Wilson
the Herry
Elected Officers for First Methodist Sunday School 1920
The First Methodist Episcopal Sunday school board elected officers on December 8 1920 for the coming year. i S Weatherby superintendent Fulline assistant superintendent Edwin Price superintendent University department Miss Longanecker superintendent Intermediate department Mrs Maffet superintendent Junior department Mrs Stever superintendent Primary department Mrs Weatherby superintendent Cradle Roll department Mrs McFarland treasurer Miss Elsey secretary
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First Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Board
Weatherby
Fulline
Edwin Price
Longanecker
Maffet
Stever
McFarland
Elsey
Gates Defends Board of Trade Against Price Claims
Kansas City dispatch reports Leslie Gates of the Chicago Board of Trade told Congress the board is a meeting place for traders in the open market and does not set or influence private prices. He urged against price fixing or restricting individual business contracts. Separately, New York officials began a nationwide hunt for Henry Ford as a government witness in the Rumely case, linking Ford to War era German ownership allegations.
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Kansas City
Leslie Gates
Chicago Board of Trade
Congress
Board Ofrade
Board of Rade
Henry Ford
New York
Federal District Attorney
Detroit
Edward A. Rumely
New York Evening Mail
Engineer lecture on the trend of modern industry
Dean P. F. Walker of the school of engineering delivered the third lecture in a series this afternoon in Marvin Hall lecture room. The talk titled the Trend of Modern Industry covered current industrial shifts and implications for engineers.
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P. F. Walker
School of Engineering
Marvin Hall
Dean Walkers
Hanged on Birthday Day in County Jail
The article reports that Dee, a former choir boy, was hanged in the county jail today on his birthday. He becomes the second member of the Elia gang to die by gallows in the county jail, with Sam Cardinella, the leader, also under a death sentence.
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Chicago
Dee
Icholas Viana
Secon
Elia Gang
Sam Cardinella
Demand for Safer Garages Gathers Support in New York
Kansas fire marshal L T Hussey urged nationwide fire safety legislation during the Fire Marshal Association of North America meeting. He called for fire proof garages with proper floors and conduit wiring, plus licensing for electricians, to curb oil and gasoline hazards in urban business districts.
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New York
L. T. Hussey
Kansas
Fire Marshal Association of North America
Bussey
Hussey
Three Ex-Convicts Lynched After Jail Raid in Santa Rosa
In Santa Rosa California on December 10 a mob of 50 to 100 men overpowered jail guards, removed three ex-convicts George Boyd Terence Fitts and Charles Valento and hanged them from an oak tree in a cemetery within minutes. Sheriff Petray and detectives Miles Jackson and Lester Dorman were killed in the chaos. Coroner Frank H Phillips ordered body removal to the morgue as crowds gathered at the scene.
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Santa Rosa
California
George Boyd
Terence Fitts
Charles Valento
James A. Petray
Sonoma County
Miles Jackson
Lester M. Dor
Boyd
Fitts
Valento
John Bowes
Petray
Boves
Dorothy Quinlan
San Francisco
Frank H. Phillips
Petaluma
Frank Welty
Week End Concerts by Butler and Emley-Elliott Tour State
Dean and Mrs. H L Butler with pianist Mrs Pearl Emley-Elliott planned three concerts this week. The opener was in Solomon last night, Abi lene tonight, and Green tomorrow night. Charles P Mueller of Wichita, a florist and Rotary member, visited locals yesterday and spoke on Wichita hosting 4000 guests at the April Rotary event. Mueller grew up in Lawrence.
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Dean
H. L. Butler
Pearl Emley-Elliott
Solomon
Abilene
Green
Charles P. Mueller
Wichita
Mr. Mueller
Rotary Club
Lawrence
Repeal of War Time Laws Set for Debate Next Week
Washington officials report that the house will take up repeal of war time laws once the immigration bill is disposed of. Republican leaders announced plans to begin debate on the repeal proposal at the start of next week.
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Washington
House
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Commons
East Per-Son
San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Coluteca
Honduras
Chinlandigo
Corinto
International Harvester
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Welsh & Welch
Chiropractors
County Farm Bureau
Biz
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Club
Christmix
Sill Sen
Sleyer
Hamon
Fort Worth, Texas
Woodrow Wu
Naval Reserve Force
FLBR
Davis
Agency
Pleasant’ Grove
Methodist Sunday School Board
Gates
Board OF Trade
Warren
Kansas State Board of Health
Santa Fe
Fire Marshall Association
Kansas State
Vanyi Place
Hays City
Standard Oil Company
Lichting
Chara
Glee Club
Fraser Hall
F. FB. Kendrie
Ion Ton
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