Revolt Gains Ground Across Western Mexico Coast
Reports from Nogales to Mazatlan indicate a widening revolutionary movement on Mexico's west coast. Mazatlan’s 27th regiment disarmed the 17th without bloodshed, while De la Huerta claims government control via telegram. General Sanchez’s Vera Cruz forces advance toward Mexico City with machine guns and thousands of supporters.
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Nogales
Aviz
Mexico
Mazatlan
Sinaloa
Receca Flores
San Antonio
Tex
State of Vera Cruz
Guadalupe Sanchez
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Sanchez
Alhibes
Subiteco
Send Trees to Homes Gift Program Warned by Merchants Bureau
The street decoration committee of the Merchants Bureau urges Massachusetts street merchants to give small evergreen trees to worthy families before Christmas. Trees remain merchant property and will be removed after the holiday to be watered and used for disposal. Another committee may later identify merchants without arrangements, ensuring the firs are delivered to appreciative homes on Christmas morning.
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Merchants Bureau
Massachusetts Street
Weather Update Remnant Data From Yesterday
Fragmentary weather notes show 7 p m yesterday 7 a m today and today 7 p m readings with max and min values and rainfall not clearly listed. No complete figures available.
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Paskolo
Third prison escape scheme exposed at Lansing Penitentiary
State officials probing conditions at Lansing State Penitentiary report a planned third escape by convicts. A prisoner testified that he and others planned to steal guards clothing after donning uniforms, with civilian clothes kept in the brick plant office. Guards’ discontent and prior lax dress codes prompted tightened discipline under Warden Anderson. Witnesses cited drafts of tunnels and a tunnel leading to the new power plant, triggering extensive searches for exits.
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Topeka
Kan
Lansing
Toneka State Journal Today
A. B.carney
Mack Cretcher
State Journal
Convret
Anderson
Carney
Bob Hindspeth
Teil
Klan Murder Trial Opens in Atlanta
Philip F. Fox former Klan publicity director goes on trial in Atlanta for murder in the death of William Coburn as jury selection begins. Three jurors chosen from six veniremen. trial expected to start late today with no Klan issue injected into voir dire.
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Atlanta
Philip F. Fox
Ku Klux Klan
William §. Coburn
Simmons
Klan
Ku Klux. Klan
Illinois Chamber to hear Dean Thompson on January 2
The University of Isnais dean of commerce Dr Charles M Thompson was invited by Chamber of Commerce secretary C L Scott to deliver an address at the annual installation on January 2. A banquet will serve about 260 guests and other speakers will appear on the program. Trempsen, Illinois tax commissioner, is expected to attend as a noted economist.
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Charles M. Thompson
School of Commerce
University of Isnais
C. L. Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Tian Trempsen
Thinois
Three Freeze to Death in New Mexico
In Clovis New Mexico a brutal snowstorm claimed three lives two young boys and a Black man whose identity is undisclosed The Centrell children sons of rancher Joe Centrell were found frozen to death inside a schoolhouse where they sought refuge while two sheepmen remain missing after search efforts stalled in the blizzard
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New Mexico
Clovis
N.M
Joe Centrell
Friona
Tex
Centrell
Dleath
Escaped Kansas prisoners captured near Lansing
Walter Geary alias Hard Boiled Shorty and John Stitzel, two of four convicts who escaped from Kansas Penitentiary, were captured near Lansing. Geary was nabbed on Geisler Farm southeast of Lansing after a mud-soaked pursuit. Stitzel, said to lead the gang, was returned to the prison after inquiry about the missing pistol. A hunter named Adam Ochs caught another escapee asleep in a hay barn as guards widened the manhunt with reports of three escapees sighted on the Geisler Farm.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Walter Geary
Shorty
John Stitzel
Kansas Penitentiary
Lansing
Geary
Geisler
R. H. Hudspeth
Stitzel
Hed
John Stitzer
Adam Ochs
Imisay Barn
Cleveland Chosen for 1924 Republican Convention City
Washington December 12 Cleveland was formally chosen as the Republican convention city for 1924. The committee fixed June 10 as the convention date and approved nearly 1,100 delegates, restoring southern representation while boosting northern power with three additional at large delegates for states carried by Harding in 1920.
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Washington
Cleveland
Ohio City
Coolidge
Republican National Committee
San Francisco
Des Moines
Crocker
California
Harding
PLAN CHRISTMAS TREE OBSERVED AT UNIVERSITY TRADITION
On Thursday night December 20 the campus Christmas tree ceremony will be observed by the student body. Harold Burt says a program is planned near Blakehall as the student friendship fund seeks contributions starting December 17. Donors get a red and blue Christmas candle.
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Blakehall
Harold Burt
K.U
Student Friendship Fund
Two Kansas fugitives captured near Texarkana
Benny Casey and a companion identified as Charles O Harald were held in a Texarkana county jail awaiting Kansas prison warden A V Anderson. Texas police captured them after a running gun battle and a pursuit that followed a Bloomburg Texas store robbery. Casey had prior Bowie county and Kansas sentences for robbery and escaped custody. O Harald claimed Lansing fugitive status with a ten year term for robbery.
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Texarkana
Tex
Benny Casey
Kansas State Penitentiary
Lansing
Charles O’harnald
A. V. Anderson
Kansas
Texas
Casey
O'Harald
O'Hareld
Barney Butler
Rains Spread Across Kansas From Several Cities
Rain fell across multiple Kansas towns with totals ranging from about a half inch to over two inches. Dirt roads became impassable in several counties as streams flooded. officials note continuing precipitation and lingering travel hazards. Santa letters show local children sending wishes to Santa Claus at Fort Scott post office.
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Coffeyville
Hutchinson
Kansas
Parsons
Winfield
Emporia
Pittsburg
Shegan
Santa Claus
Ft. Scott
Fort Scott
Tribe
Cleveland to Manage Topeka in Western Association
Barney Cleveland will manage the Topeka club in the Western Association next year after a two year stint with Sapulpa Southwestern League. Signed by Dale Gear, Topeka secretary, Cleveland has a pennant-winning record from Sapulpa in 1922 split season. Decorations on Massachusetts street aim to boost Christmas shopping amid hopes for colder weather to boost receipts.
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Cleveland
Topeka Topeka
Kan
Barney Cleveland
Sapulpa
Topeka
Western Association
Chicago
Dale Gear
Labor Party Ready to Rule England
The Labor Party executive board announced it would, if invited to form a government, immediately accept full responsibility without entering any coalition. London reported on December 12.
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England
London
Associated Press
Labor Party
Labor
Statewide Wheat Pool Plan Advances in Topeka
In Topeka Kansas on December 12 a preliminary push toward forming the state's largest wheat pool of 44,000,000 bushels next year moved forward. An executive committee will be chosen to pledge acreage and guide the contract form to be signed. Governor Davis was slated to speak urging cooperation in wheat marketing with Senator Capper represented by proxy. Aaron Shapiro, a California cooperative expert, was due to arrive. Early arrivals included Lambertson, Tromble, Pomeroy, Snyder, Lansdon, Fishman, Frizell, and Chapel. Consolidation of the Kansas Farmers' Union and the Kansas Wheat Growers' Association was anticipated.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
J. M. Davis
Arthur Capper
Aaron Shapiro
California
Chicago
W. P B. Lambertson
Fairview
John Tromble
Beloit
F. C. Pomeroy
Holton
Ralph Snyder
Manhattan
W. C. Lansdon
Salina
Simon Fishman
Tribune
B. E
Coffeyville Gas Rate Hearing Is Sought Earlier
A petition filed in Topeka requests advancing the Coffeyville Gas and Fuel rate hearing from April to February or earlier. The company says the recent 60 cents per thousand cubic feet rate loses money on its investment and seeks 65 cents per 1000 cubic feet plus a 75 cent service charge. The Attorney General’s department plans to oppose the move.
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Topeka
Kan
Coffeyville Gas and Fuel Company
Public Utilities Commission
Coffeyville Company
Attorney General's Department
Voting deadlock on I C C chair ballots report
Washington December reports a deadlock on the first ballot for chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee with Cummins, Smith, and LaFollette receiving 40, 40, and three votes respectively. On the second ballot Smith led with 41, Cummins 39, LaFollette two. Bruce continued backing Cummins, Ladd joined Smith’s bloc, Howell Norris voted LaFollette. Third ballot: Smith 41, Cummins 40, LaFollette 2. adjournment set until noon Saturday, resuming Monday. Willie Spears held for investigation after police found him with a car tag not matching his vehicle and a loaded pistol. Parsons reports mayor’s order for 1,000 pies for municipal Christmas celebration with pie fees for donors.
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Washington
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Rep
Iowa
Smith
Dem
South Carolina
JaFollette
Brookhart
Frazier
North Dakota
Shipsted
Johnson
Farmer-Labor
Minnesota
Bruce
Maryland
Howell
Norris
Nebraska
Ladd
Ile Ladd
Willie Spears
Kansas City
Spears
Fair Board and Chamber Form Joint Nomination Committee
A joint committee from the Douglas county fair board and the Chamber of Commerce will nominate candidates for the county fair board of directors. The group will reconvene next Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce building. Chris Schaake authorized interviewing Lawrence bankers to share fair board debts temporarily. Fred Laptad will attend the state board of agriculture meeting January 9 to 11. L. M. Walters is alternate. J. C. Mohler will speak before the Chamber of Commerce and attend the fair board meeting afterward.
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Douglas County Fair Board
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Fair Board
Chamber of Commerce
Chris Schaake
County Fair Board
Lawrence
Lawrence Clearing House
Fair Board Association
Fred Laptad
State Board of Agriculture
L. M. Walters
J. C. Mohler
KU Clubs Organize County Chapters for Christmas Plans
University of Kansas students from various counties formed county clubs this morning electing officers and planning Christmas holidays in their home communities. Most counties intend to hold convocations at home high schools to promote college education and the University. Proposals to place a Jay Hawker year back in accredited high schools were discussed, with many counties planning parties or dances for high school students.
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University of Kansas
Jay Hawker University
Sullivan Hearing Friday On Murder Charge
The preliminary hearing for Kenneth Sullivan charged with the murder of Roy McNutt will be held Friday morning at 10 oclock in the courthouse before R C G Manley. Sullivan and Albert Gentry are charged in the same murder case occurring in the alley east of the Old Peoples Home. Gentry has been bound over to district court for trial and is held in the county jail. Sullivan was brought to Lawrence from California. A county reward up to 500 for arrest and conviction remains unpaid.
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Kenneth Sullivan
Roy McNutt
Colpred
R. C G. Manley
Sullivan
Albert Gentry
Regio
Gentry
Lawrence
California
Coldest Night Sweeps Goodland and Roswell
Goodland Kansas recorded 16 above zero the coldest in the state while Roswell New Mexico fell to eight above freezing as winter weather spread. Forecaster S D Flora warned of lower temperatures tonight and colder conditions across the region with Canada warmer by 10 to 20 degrees.
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Topeka
Kan
Deer
Goodland Kansas
S. D. Flora
Roswell
N. M
United States
Canada
Flora
Butler county Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting in Eldorage
Eldorage Kansas December 12 The Butler county Farm Bureau plans its annual meeting with county farm agent Charles E F Casse noting strong interest If weather permits the session should be among the largest in county agricultural history Henry Waters editor of the Kansas City Star will be one of the principal speakers.
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Eldorage
Kan
Butler County Farm Bureau
Charles EF. Casse
Casse
Henry
Waters
Kansas City Star
Americans Should Be Well Satisfied Speech in Winfield
Henry J. Allen former governor of Kansas told southwestern college students in Winfield last night that those unhappy with U S government should visit Europe to see conditions firsthand He described Russia and Turkey in detail and argued that U S mandate over Turkey could have alleviated much of the distress there.
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Winfield
United States
Europe
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Southwestern College
Allen
Russia
Turkey
Dawes Possible On U S Reparations Committees
Paris and Washington report that Colonel James Logan notified officials that the United States favors American experts joining two committees to probe Germany’s finances. Charles Dawes, former budget director, is linked as a likely member. Coolidge’s policy move is praised by London papers as aiding European financial stability amid postwar chaos.
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Paris
Associated Press
James A. Logan
America
Louis Barthou
United States
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
White House
Coolidge
London
Germany
Chroncle
Deported "Prince" Ferguson Nabbed After Wichita Prince Alias
Harry Ferguson once posing as Prince Michael Alexan drovitch Obelenski Dmitri was arrested in New York and faces deportation. He toured Wichita last summer as a sabered noble, later revealed as Hillsboro Illinois native Ferguson who fled to New York and England before returning. County commissioners met at the courthouse to address routing matters.
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Wichita
Kan
Harry Ferguson
Michael Alexandrovitch Obelenski
Dmitri
Alexander the Third
Russia
Nicholas
New York
Perguson
Union Depot
Kansas City
Prince
Prince Dmitri
Hillsboro
Ilinois
Ferguson
Atlantic
England
Court House
Primary Ballots Counted For Chamber of Commerce Board
The Chamber of Commerce election board counted 247 votes in the primary. Fourteen top nominees advance to a final vote to choose seven directors. Final ballots go out Friday. return by next Tuesday. results announced December 18.
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Chamber of Commerce Election Board
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Bussing
Walter Varnum
Bert Dale
T. W. Smith
W. R. Green
W. L. Newman
C. C. Carl
Otto Fischer
Norval Smith
F. H. Church
T. J. Sweeney, Sr
R. C. Rankin
W.C. Simons
H. L. Chambers
Chambers
Paul Dinsmoor
Chamber of Commerce
Will Entertain Friends at Legion Hall Tomorrow Night
Eli Dorsey post of American Legion hosts former soldiers of Lawrence and families at Legion headquarters over People's State Bank tonight. University Men's Glee club performs with Dan McGrew violin solo and readings by a university public speaking member conclude the program. A separate report notes Ed Klein says a forger in Topeka signed Klein Luggage Company to checks on Lawrence National Bank with a $218 and a $19.01 check reported at Pelletier's.
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Eli Dorsey
American Legion
Lawrence
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
People's State Bank
University Men's Glee Club
Dan McGrew
University
Topeka
Ed Klein
Klein Luggage Company
Lawrence National Bank
Klein
Pelletier’s
Veteran Kansas banker C W Babcock dies at 84
Atchison Kansas reports banker C W Babcock of Nortonville died at his home last night at age 84. He had served as a banker since the 1870s. The death ends a long career in northern Kansas finance.
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Kansas
Atchison, Kan
C. W. Babcock
Nortonville
Kan
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Walter Pine
F.C. Allen
Guy Keeler
O. K. Fearing
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Ralph Dicker
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Patsy” Clark
Chamber of Commerce Directorate
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W. H. “Pendleton
Geo. R. Schultz
A. D. Weaver
JH. Cohn
Irving Hill
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John R. Dyer
W. G. Hutson
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Frei Luptad
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Lea Smith
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S. S. Baty
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