Concessions in South America Under Court Review
The Mitchell court martial heard Major George Strong testify that exclusive concessions for all operations in South America had been granted, with notes that earlier claims tied to Central America were not exclusive to Colombia. The proceedings also covered a proposed United States aid mail service in Central America and debates over parachute provisions for National Guard air units.
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South America
Mitchell
George. Strong
America
Strong
Columbis
Guatemala
Sion
R. Tield
Enunzel
Cole
Maj
Army
Jugs Mwenace
Mamime Canal
Sirenr Sail
Wal Yeport
War Department
Staff Department
United States
Iiva
Departments
Nvndh
Post Office
Enim
Giard
Th. W. Mackie
Houston
Texas
National Guard
Durkmen
Berlin War Office
Propose Rate Hike Faces Fall River Merchants
A proposed increase in freight rates from New England to the West is on the January docket of the General Classification Committee, a railroad body. The Fall River Cotton Manufacturers Association says it will oppose the plan, which could raise costs for textiles and other products. No hearing date yet. decision possible appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Also, a Topeka man named Jess Hill, wanted for a bad check writing charge, is sought by Topeka police after a sheriff’s notice. He is described as 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, sandy hair, about 40, last known toward Lawrence.
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Fall River
Mass
New England
West
Cotton Manufacturers Association
Manchester
N. H
Interstate Commerce Corhmi
Topeka
Sheriffs Office
Jess Hill
Hill
Toneka
Lawrence
Injured Farmer Hibner Hurt in Loft Fall
George Hibner of Pleasant Grove fell from the barn loft Wednesday and was seriously hurt. Doctors Suther and Jones operated yesterday morning. A nurse at Memorial hospital said his condition has not changed at present.
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George Hibner
Pleasant Grove
Suther
Jones
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Hibner
Kansas Forecast Notes Sparse Weather Details
The forecast notes generally fair conditions for tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Regions listed include Kansas City, Emporia, Hutchinson, Salina, Coffeyville, Pittsburg, Arkansas City, Wichita, Ottawa and Topeka. No significant periods or timings are clearly legible beyond a morning time reference.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Emporia
Hutchinson
Sasha
Cofferville
Pittsburg
Arkansas City
Wichita
Ottawa
Topeka
Fraternity Rule Impacts Lawrence High Basketball Team
Lawrence High School faces possible cuts to its basketball squad after the Kansas State High School Athletic Association barred members of high school fraternities or secret organizations from interscholastic competition. Principal J. R. Barnes announced the ruling, effective June 1, 1925, and said the school must verify eligibility of current players.
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Kansas State High School Athletic Association
Lawrence High School
J. R. Barnes
Barnes
Lawrence
Oklahoma
Missouri
Nebraska
Farm Crop Held and Market Prospects Across States
Kansas wheat and corn storage dominate farm reports with most grain still on farms. Some oats and corn fed. prices and warehouse rules influence feeding and marketing decisions. Oklahoma and Minnesota figures show shifting profits and restrictions tied to interscholastic athletics policy enforced by local schools.
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Chicago
Sas
Kansas
Nebraska Agricultural Department
Inna
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Topeka chosen for 1926 state grange convention city
El Dorado says Kensgs state grange convention closed at midnight. Topeka was selected as the 1920 convention city. No fixed date for next year. Romig of Independence reelected to the executive committee. Officers not elected. Grange urged federal aid for road construction and opposed a special legislative session to resolve the road tangle. H. W. Behrens of Lyndon elected chairman of the needed committee. Social Service League board to meet Monday at 10 in mayor’s office.
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State Grange
Capital City
el Dorado
A. P.J— Gn
Kensgs State Grange Convention
Topeka
Romig
Independence
Civilian Aviation Bill Moves From Senate Committee
The new congress takes first real step toward civilian aviation. Senator Bingham of Connecticut introduces a bill to encourage civilian aviation, reported today by the Senate Commerce Committee as part of President Coolidge’s air board recommendations.
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Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Bingham
Senate Commerce
Break Train Windows Near Peking in Decisive Clash
Eighteen American passengers aboard the International train bound for Tientsin faced gunfire as Chinese troops four miles south of Yangtsan fired on the carriages, shattering windows while guards and civilians fled. The incident followed fears of enemy ruse using foreign flags amid General Feng Yu-Hsiang’s armored force. the train steamed back to Yangtsan and passengers traveled by motor to Tientsin. Earlier, General Li Ching-Ling’s forces defeated a Kuminchun advance near Machang in a daylong battle, with rail lines cut and roads destroyed.
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Peking
A.P
Tientsin
Calhoun
Tiffany Blake
Blake
Chicago
Yangtsan
Feng Yu- Hsiang
China
Li Ching- Ling
Chili Province
Kuminchun
Feng Yu-Hsing
Machang
Peking Ti
Junior high PTA meets. library, council notes and co operation
The Junior high School Parent Teachers Association met to hear a program with solos by students and remarks on physical education. Ida Lyons discussed library needs while Mrs. Scott recounted a Toneka Council visit. The council extended cooperation in the pre school movement and affiliation with state and national PT organizations was discussed. A marriage license was issued for William Lee and Dennie McClaire of Lawrence.
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Parent- Teachers Association
Mipet
Choenlin
LeRoy Helt
Marjory Ericeson
James Akright
Ida Lyons
Scott
Toneka
Parent-Teachers Council
Universitl Women's Club
Hamilton
Nationong
William Lee
Dennie McClaire
Lawrence
Louis Menger
G. N. Jackson
Kansas Anti-Saloon League turmoil fuels probe calls
Kansas attorney general Griffith acknowledged gratitude for league backing amid accusations by deposed Kansas branch head Schaibly that Griffith Hopkins and Crabbe were funded by league funds. Governor Paulen dismissed personal concerns, while McClelland to lead Kansas League as Schaibly departs amid ongoing probe and future trustees vote.
League officialbacked by chairman denies rift in Kansas group
Testerman of Lawrence, headquart ers of the Kansas Anti Saloon League, says relations with Attorney General Griffith and Justice Hopkins remain regular. He blames the deposed superintendent for the trouble, noting Dr Schsibly did not resign but was removed as acting superintendent.
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F. MM. Testerman
Lawrence
Kansas Anti-Saloon League
Griffith
Richard Hopkins
Anti- Saloon League
Testerman
League
Schsibly
Teddy Bear Wedding Scene Sparks Christmas Trend
New York reports that teddy bears retain their appeal despite style changes. A store offers a Christmastime Teddy set valued at $3,509 depicting a wedding scene with a bride and groom, a minister, guests, and a cameraman filming the moment.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Camerman
YMCA Work in Lawrence Is Focus of Dinner
About fifty men accepted Chancellor Lindley’s invitation to a dinner at the Chamber of Commerce to learn of the Kansas Y M C A work. Speakers described high school junior college and university outreach, three student groups, and the need for more funds to expand camps and conferences for Lawrence youth.
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Lindley
Chamter
Commerce
Th. V. FE Worthy
Il and
Boys Work
Harald Colvin
Frank J. Wests
Frank J. Wests State Staty. A. S. Mahvideff
Haskell
Arebs
Association of Railroad Employed
Pioneers
Colvin
Kansas
K. U
West
YMGA
Lawrence
Haskell Institute
Engineers Bold Banquet at University of Kansas
The eleventh annual dinner of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers was held at the Congregational church. Students, faculty, and guests attended. Decorations featured a telephone theme with a director y formed display. Speakers included D. Selig, W. B. Kreitel, W. L. Twiner, R. Reddington, Prof. G. C. Shaad, and Chancellor J. H. Lindley.
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American Institute of Electrics al Engineers
Congregational Church
Electrical Engineering
University of Kansas
D. Selig
W. EB. Kreihtel
W. L. Twiner
R. Reddington
G. C. Shaad
J. H Lindley
Constant Named as Commissioner
John Lawrence Constant was named public utilities commissioner of Lawrence to serve the remainder of W. W. Cleland's term after his death. Constant, lifelong Lawrence resident and son of a contracting family, took the oath and assumed duties amid remarks about the contest and upcoming spring city election.
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John Lawrence
Tommy Constant
Lawrence
W. W. Cleland
Constant
Civi
Universas
Fevor
Frank Oner
Finate
B Holmes
Ar. Constant
Hiw
Commission
Cleland
Dempsey Wills Bout Planned Likely for July
Kansas City dispatch reports attorney Ray Cannon said the proposed Dempsey versus Wills championship bout will probably occur near Chicago in July. A Los Angeles conference with Dempsey Fitzsimmons and a Chicago syndicate representative is planned next week to finalize terms.
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Kansas City
Dec
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Negra
Chicago
Ray Cannon
Dem
Associated Press
Dannon
Los Angeles
Dempsey
Fitzsimmeons
Cannon
Old Santa Coming to Lawrence Tonight
Old Santa is due in Lawrence tonight and again tomorrow afternoon after visiting Kanity. Reports say the jovial figure will arrive around mid evening and spend the afternoon in town, bringing cheer to local children.
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Santa Labs
Kanity
Causas
Lawrence
Journal-World
Santa Ia
Christmas efforts in Lawrence Salvation Army drive
The Salvation Army plans Christmas baskets for about forty needy Lawrence families and a Christmas tree with toys for local children on December 28. A telephone solicitation plan seeks donor pledges by tomorrow night, with volunteers listing gifts. A poultry show at the Roener building December 14 to 19 features five silver Dorking fowls, while rescue work continues at the Overton Mine No 2 in Birmingham with 143 bodies recovered to date and five believed remaining. Professor Lloyd Henbest will address the Student Forum at the Unitarian church Sunday at 11:00.
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Salvation Army
Lawrence
Christine
Roener
S. J. Dickenson
Connecticut Street
England
Turkey
R. H W. Sturnes
Lees Sumibit Mo
Branch
Birmingham
Ala
Overton
Lloyd Henbest
Unitarian Church
Many Attend Concert at University of Kansas Band
About 100 persons attended the nineteenth annual fall band concert at Robison gym last night. The KU band, 100 musicians strong, presented a program including Map Metlanics’s cornet solo and Hi Lo Alford’s Sunshine and Smiles The Wedding of Helenie and Katharina. A citizens’ delegation urged paving 19th Street from Barker to Haskell. the city commission will confer with county officials. Advertising manager Roland DeWatteville spoke at Alpha Delta Sigma on Advertising Copy and its Preparation.
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University of Kansas
Robison Gymnasium
Larfitin
WW. C
Map” Metlanics
Héinie
Katherina
Hi Lo Alford
Ninteenth
Barker Avenue
Haskell Avenue
Roland DeWatteville
The
Journal- World
Alpha Delta Sigma
DeWatteville
Christmas Fund Plan At University Seeks World Peace Support
Malcom Welly leads a Christmas drive at the University to establish a fund for a foreign student. Events include vespers, an all-university convocation by Dr Charles Currey, candle sales for donations, and two basketball games in Robinson Gym to benefit the fund.
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Ingha
Simvien
Aludente Amd
Ansevisu
Une
World Court
Jeanue
Nations
Awas
KOC
Malcom Welly
K.ul
Fraser
Chas. Currey
New York
Asanother
Robinson Gymnagium
Allstar
Tustin Ackerman
Mars
Aidmit
Christm
Builders Hope to Finish Hotel by Mid January
A mid January completion target is set for the new bridge and hotel project as B A Green, superintendent, notes progress on wiring, plumbing fixtures arrived and installed on two top floors. Delays from plaster drying were resolved and final fittings proceed with plans for opening the hotel in January.
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B.A. Green
Green
Christ
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Paulent
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Mooney
John G. Sehaibly
Vasterday
Richard J. Hopkins
Supreme Court
Attourney
Teaue
Crabbe
Wyoming
Anti Saloon Teague of America
Joseph A. McClelland
McCleljland
Svhaibly
Kansis
Kansas League
Hanoi
McClelland
Sehaibly
Osborne
Schaibly
Maywood Methodise Episcopal Church
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Massachusetts Street
New City
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Smart
John Lawrence Constant
Wlw
Mr. Holmes
Jelly
Santa
Wills
Lawrence Poultryman
Atwater Kent Radio
Hanna
University of Kaheas
Nmas
Nider
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Lansing
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Ajit
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Teague of Nations
Signor
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Othher
Exstly
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