Hope for Relief Early Next Week Amid Fuel Shortage
Partial relaxation of fuel restrictions and hopes for resumed production and passenger service lifted spirits in Chicago. Mines face worker dissatisfaction with terms of Wilson proposal, while cold weather and fuel scarcity worsen conditions across the nation. Justice Department actions on coal prices loom as government control ends.
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Wilson
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Plains
Central
South
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
Nebraska
Montana
Wyoming
Dakotas
Colorado
Iowa
Minnesota
Department of Justice
Governor Allen Leaves Pittsburg Kansas
Governor Henry J. Allen closed his temporary office in Pittsburg and left for Topeka after signing a coal strike settlement. He praised the end of the two week stoppage by volunteers and miners and spoke of potential legislation to align miners and operators. The regular union crew returned to work at a steam shovel pit.
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Pittsburg
Kansas
Henry J. Allen
Topeka
Fraley
Atlen Rost
United States
Red Emma to Go to Soviet Russia Descent on Berkman
In New York on December 13, Erma Geldman announced through her attorney that she had shortened her loyal field to stay with Alexandr Berkman and about eighty radicals, aiming to avoid deportation to Soviet Russia.
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New York
Alexandr Berkman
Erma Geldman
Supreme Court
Soviet Russia
Berkman
Troops Withdrawn From Kansas Coal Operations
The receivers led by Henry J. Alien announced this morning that the 600 United States troops stationed for the coal mining operation were no longer needed. It is expected federal troops will relieve Huts borg late Monday or Tuesday morning.
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Henry J. Alien
Crh T. Lewis
United States
Kansas
Miners Ship Eleven Coal Cars in Record Ceal Day
Miners loaded and shired nine cars from the Caybon strip pits, totaling eleven coal cars for K.UL and setting a new high mark among local university and college teams. The Aggies and Washburn teams increased output with several cars, while the Carbon New Tomins production continued at near pace with Taker close behind.
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Ceal
Pitt
Doe
Caybon
1K. U
K.ul
Agetes
Superion
Ation
Meushintonrimes
Washburn
Coal Portrindustries Embraces Expanded Fuel Supply
Government order broadens coal supply to industries beyond five favored classes. Companies must still apply to their supplying railroads for chert fuel. the central command lists eligible sectors and outlines how deliveries will be allocated.
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Washington, Meeia
TRAEXS BACK MONDAY IN SOUTHWEST TRAIN SERVICE RETURN
Passen ger train service in the Southwest region will be returned to normal at midnight Sunday, according to DB Bush regional director. The move follows authoriza tion from Director General Hines to restore normal service as coal supplies permit, with Mr Wash predicting the district’s fuel situation should be virtually normal by Monday.
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St. Louis
Passener
FL Bush
Hines
Wash
Mail Early Urged by Seewir Postmaster in Lawrence
Lawrence postmaster Seewir appeals to local business leaders to speed mail handling amid 17 000 to 20 000 daily pieces. Introduces rule to deliver letters to directors for immediate posting, aiming to ease peak 4 to 7 pm backlog and reduce missed trains.
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Lawrence
Seewir
Averal
Sevwir
Mary Gills
Christmas Baskets Distribution By Salvation Army
Salvation Army will distribute Christmas baskets as usual to the city's worthy poor. Donations to fill baskets are welcomed. Capt. Couch will receive calls at home from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at phone number 688.
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Salvation Army
Couch
L A. mm
Main Cleaning Delayed by Cold Weather Schedule
Water mains cleaning has been delayed due to freezing conditions. Crews continue work as weather allows and aim to resume followable progress while maintaining safety and efficiency.
Journalism department announced at Wesleyan College
Salina Kansas December 13. Kansas Wesleyan college will install a department of journalism next year. Mayor George L. Kreeck suffered a return of a sore throat and stayed near his office. Mrs. Stella McHenry was a Kansas City passenger this morning.
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Salina
Kan
Kansas Wesleyan College
George L. Kreeck
Stella McHenry
Kansas City
Americans Seized by Bandits in Mexican Territory
Reported capture of two American men by bandits in Chihuahua region near the Mexican border. Ransom demanded at three thousand dollars for each hostage, with an American ranger and a manager named for J. A. Dobie Fench cited among those held. Early details unclear.
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Pan
Ro Ranger
Rte
Dobie Fench
Vilchianeulf
Chihuahun
UAC WINTFE DRIVES ACI bigs souTH Chistes Mer 1
In a unclear report from Michigan, a veteran team seems to drive a decisive win in a hard fought game. The piece notes the naturalistic setting and references multiple individuals including Juha Burs and Diodenil, with mentions of Gis and Vichigan.
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UAC
Wintfe
Chistes
Mer
Michigan
Capper Attacks Profiteers Amid War Financing Debate
Senator Capper denounced profiteers during a speech urging Congress and the president to curb excess profits. He warned the wrath of the people if government actions remain unaddressed, targeting coal operators shoe manufacturers packers and others he said have profited at the public expense.
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Wachineten
Deebauer
Federal Antestatent
Vanper Fan
Conerass
Tfme
Europe
Hale
Capper
Ministerial Atl Meeting at University YM
Lawrence Mann will meet at the University YM at 8 o'clock with Rev. J K Young as chief speaker. The subject is The Family Altar.
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Lawrence Mance
University
J. KK. Young
United States at League Conference Meeting
American ambassador and officials visited during the conference as Wilson’s western allies urged the United States to join and support the league. The discussion centered on international cooperation and naval policy with broad support from allied nations.
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Italy
Seth Darter
Paul
Aaletur
Aitica
Hitb Afmos
Duwntin
Wilson
United States
Renee
Annual Meeting of School Boards in Dousthie County
The annual meeting opened with morning sessions led by the council, featuring discussions on various topics. A banquet was served at noon in the Me rcist church basement, followed by a program of talks and musical items in the afternoon.
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Dousthie
Wrenn
Boy Scout Campaign Seeks 2500 in University Drive
Campaign notes show Boy Scout fund drives reaching 2500 as work continues at Maskell and nearby areas. Organizers expect more donations next week to push totals toward 8200 while pledges and costs for handouts and materials are outlined. The effort involves university ties and local supporters aiming to sustain the project through ongoing weeks.
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Maskell
Seetun
Fuaders
Sea Mask
Uni
Mayor's Christmas Meeting Aims to Mobilize Chamber Group
Bulletin shows the Chamber of Commerce intends a December meeting to mobilize workers and gather equipment. Members are asked to bring banners files and tools. Also noted: University of Indiana student scholastic contest awarding twenty five dollars to top entry and fifteen to second. A small chimney fire on Indiana Avenue caused minor damage, fire trucks stopping spread. Ad closing promotes 132 Agency insurance.
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Ater University
Women’s
Lanient Government Association
Howe
Prise
President Wilson Reemerges to Walk with Cane
Washington December 13 President Wilson is now allowed to walk about his room and the adjoining hall for a short time daily his physician Rear Admiral Cary T Grayson announced He dresses himself and, with the aid of two canes, walks unattended.
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Washington
Sabotage Trial Involving I W W Alleged Members
Testimony in a Kansas City federal court trial of 32 alleged I W W members described an informant, a chemist named Elbert Coutts from Freano California, who testified about making explosive sleeves called kitties and a laboratory dubbed an ark. The defense objected to pre 1917 actions, and Coutts said he quit after I W W pleaded him. He is 24 years old.
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Kansas
Fedoral
Elbert Coutts
Freano
Calif
Coutts
LW. W
Tie
San Jenauin
Dffense
Willard in Court on Profit Schemes Charge
Willard a former heavyweight champion faces a preliminary hearing in Kansas City on a charge of profit schemes tied to a sale of property from his farm near Topeka. The case proceeds before U S District Judge Chittin with two Lawrence and Osage City attorneys present, no plea entered.
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Kransss City
Pee. Willard
S sLigMen
O.Q. Chitin
Cohomah
Issa City
Kane
al- Torra
Topeka
Jan
United States
Kansas
Tie Brough
Edwar’ 'T. Biling
Lawrence
Albert UO
Dusifee
Osage City
Kans
Cars to Run Half Time Tonight as City Cuts Light
Mayor Kreck orders reduced streetcar service this evening to keep business open until 9 o'clock. Light supply will be halved and powered by minimal coal use to support essential operations and street lighting. City officials urge merchants to cooperate while a Massachusetts-styled evening lighted business scene is expected to spur trade despite high costs. Trucks for wood delivery failed to arrive as officials said federal assignment delays push availability to Tuesday.
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Kreck
Remai
Massachusetts
County Fair Price Set by City Ordinance
Douglas county officials report the county fair committee fixed a maximum wood price of $14 per cord to curb alleged gouging. Chairman F. E. Burke notes buyers and sellers must have wood measured by a city licensed measurer and a certificate of delivery, with fines up to fifty dollars for violations.
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Douglas County
F. E. Burke
Cetmty Committee
Leivenes
A German Reply To Entente Notes Sparks Christmas Timeline
Berlin signals caution as Echo de Paris reports Germany’s stance on the pro peace protocol. Allies may send a new note, but Berlin expects the protocol to be the focal point around Christmas.
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Taris
Echo de Paris
Berlin
One Service Sunday Restriction Impacts Local Churches
A fragmented report notes that all Lawrence churches will hold only one service per day with limited meetings and evening services. Miss Helen Walters and Simmonds are mentioned in connection with city religious activities.
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All Theorp
Helen Walters A - Simmonds
Weather notes from Topeka report rising temperatures
Topeka dispatch dated December 18 records rising temperatures in the northwest of the state with snow and chilly conditions noted yesterday. The report mentions near freezing highs and light snowfall affecting travel.
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Tte
Tiene
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