Reparations Debate In Washington Cabinet Meeting
President Harding and his cabinet discussed European reparations amid threats of a rift between Britain and France. Officials signaled no final policy, while considering information gathering and potential German loan options. Ambassador Harvey was recalled to consult in London and may visit Washington with the British debt delegation.
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Washington
Associated Press
Great
Britain
France
Harding
Stanley Baldwin
United States
Harvey
America
London
Great Britain
Otto Wiedlefdt
Hughes
Germany
State Department
France Premier Poincare cites improving general situation
Premier Poincare told the chamber that the general situation in France had recently grown better and expressed surprise at fear and anxiety he found on returning from the London conference. He said he had faithfully followed the government program since taking office.
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France
Poincare
Chamber
London
MM. Poincare
Brugsels
Parliament Prorogued Until February Amid Unemployment Debates
London reports Parliament was prorogued to February 18 despite a Labour left challenge led by George Lansbury. King George spoke on European rehabilitation and economic stability, pledging government efforts to ease unemployment and hoping Lausanne talks will address Near East peace concerns.
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London
Associated Press
Labor
House of Commons
George Lansbury
Die Hards
George
Europe
Buat
Civil suits accuse Small Sterling and Russell of improper state returns
Springfield, Dec. 14. Judge Norman Jones denies demurrers to the attorney general’s bill charging Governor Small Lieutenant Governor Sterling and State Auditor Andrew Russell with improper returns of interest during their terms as state treasurer. Trial ordered as the bill alleges profits from public funds were not fully accounted.
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Springfield, Jr
Brundage
Small
Sterling
Andrew Russell
Norman Jones
Jones
Wichita meeting climate of state chamber delegates discussed
Mayor George Kreeck Van Bruner and Claude Scott attended an executive Chamber of Commerce meeting of state delegates in Wichita. The luncheon will feature reports from delegates on Wichita discussions. Claude Scott presides over the state secretaries and returns to Wellington Saturday then Lawrence Monday. At Emporia State Normal School students spend 27 cents per meal. 1.7 million meals served since 1917, about 700 daily.
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George Kreeck
van Bruner
Claude Scott
Wichita
Wellington
Lawrence
Emporia
State Normal School
C. H. Hill
Hill
Peace Officers Attend State Meeting in Topeka
Topeka sheriffs and county attorney A. B. Mitchell attended the annual meeting of peace officers at the state house in Topeka today. All county sheriffs of the state were expected to attend the gathering.
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Topeka
Will Johns
A. B. Mitchell
State
Expected cold snap fails to arrive in Kansas
An expected cold snap did not occur in Kansas as temperatures rose to near 10 above zero overnight and reached 32 in Wichita. No significant snow fell statewide, with precipitation limited to freezing mist and sleet. western Kansas reported only traces of snow.
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Y'S
Kansas
Wichita
Renew the Search for Mrs Phillips
Cincinnati reports renewed pursuit of Mrs Clara Phillips the Los Angeles hammer murderess who escaped from jail. An abandoned auto with Walter Phillips address and a 1921 license, a trowel and blood stained ham mer were found, prompting a city wide hunt. A $250 reward was offered by Sheriff Treazor for her recapture in Los Angeles.
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Cincinnati
Clara Phillips
Los Angeles
Walter Phillips
Wall Street
Cal
South Kohler Street
Lincoln Park
Phillips
Sherriff William I, Treazor
Rankin Heads Kansas Association of Ice Makers
R. C. Rankin of Lawrence was elected president at the Kansas Association of Ice Makers annual convention in Wichita. Howard Burns Caney, Harry Sharp Topeka, C. A. Meade Salina, George A. Scanjin Pratt, and G. T. Lawrence Topeka were named officers and directors. The group approved a plan to improve Kansas ice supply by delivering ice to small towns by truck or rail and by building storage houses to stock ice.
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R. C. Rankin
Lawrence
Kansas. Association of Ice Makers
Wichita
Howard Burns
Caney
Harry Sharp
Topeka
C. A. Meade
Salina
George A. Scan- Jin
Pratt
G. T. Lawrence
Kansas
University Christmas Tree Ceremony Raises Funds
Amid a cold north wind, thousands of students gathered around a decorated Blake Hall tree for a candle lighting and carol service led by Dean H. L. Butler. Chancellor E. H. Lindley spoke as the Three Wise Men presented KU’s gift to the Friendship Fund, raising about 1,000 for student relief in Russia and the Near East and for KU’s loan fund.
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Loumbpennie
Blakehall
Gaaward Christian
H. L. Butler
E. H. Lindley
Wise Men
Friendship Fund
Dr. Lindley
Russia
Near East
K. U
No Fund Shortage Denied By Missouri Legion Officer
St Louis December 15 E Wood Tebbe Missouri department finance officer of the American Legion denied rumors that his report would charge a shortage in the department accounts He said there was no shortage and no penny was sherrw The state executive committee met to plan for next year noting a deficit around 8000 resulting from a 4000 deficit inherited from the previous administration The delay in sending thirty five delegates to the national convention in New Orleans was cited as a factor
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St. Luis
Associated Press
E. Wood Tebbe
American Legion
Missouri Department of the
National Convention of the Legion
New Origa
Christmas committee seeks $500 cash and clothing donations
City hall announced the mayor's Christmas committee needs at least $500 in cash and serviceable clothing for adults and children to ensure a successful observance. H B Ober pledged a clothing supply, and the committee plans dinners, candy and toys like in prior years.
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Hall
Kreeck
H. B. Ober
Kiwanis Discusses More Clinics for Nervous Cases
The Kiwanis club voiced support for making nervous-case clinics a permanent feature after the Lawrence project. Mayor Kreeck urged ongoing clinics and the club agreed to cover initial expenses. A committee will consult Dr Karl Menninger on his return visit to Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Kiwanis Club
Kreeck
Karl Menninger
Icy pavement causes collision of truck and street car
A five ton Pierce Arrow truck driven by L Cearfoss crashed into a Haskell street car at Massachusetts and Twenty Third streets at 3 oclock. Cearfoss suffered thumb sprains while C E Perryman endured a badly cut nose and other cuts from windshield glass. Passengers and the motorman were uninjured as the truck skidded on glassy pavement and struck the car.
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L Cearfoss
Haskell
Eclock
Massachusetts
Twenty-Third
C. E. Perryman
Cearfoss
I. Cearfoss
Dearfoss
Court House
Massachusetts Street
Twenty-Third Street
Land Sale Ad Sparks Cash Buyer Interest for Modern Home
A concise parcel notice notes cash buyer interest for a modern home property. The short ad highlights land sale terms and a fast closing appeal, signaling strong demand in a local market.
Lady Astor Sparks Stormy Conference Scene
London December 15. At a nat ional unionist association meeting before Prime Minister Lloyd George arrived Lady Astor sparked a stormy scene with a speech that drew sharp ire and was booed by several delegates who shouted Go back to America.
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London
Astor
Natual Unionist Association
Roun
Law
America
Proposition on Hotel Project Prompts Investor Support
George W. Kirchhoff of Poehler Mercantile urges backing a city hotel, preferably on the Eldridge site, arguing a definite proposition exists and success hinges on broad subscriber turnout. He favors experienced management, cites Hutson, and calls for investor confidence to ensure a profitable venture.
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George W. Kirchhoff
Poehler Mercantile Company
Eldridge
Hutson
County farm gifts and air races at Selfridge Field
County clerk George Brune invites Lawrence residents to donate to county poor farm inmates noting some residents are feeble minded. Air races at Selfridge Field report 137 planes flew 292 372 miles without injury to any pilot with air mail planes averaging 1000 miles each.
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George Brune
Lawrence
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Dee
Selfridge Field
T. W. Blackburn
Bandits free foreigners in Henan as$2500 paid per head
Japanese consul reports brigand army in Henan province released all captives except a French engineer. Chinese sources say outlaws received 2500 dollars for each foreigner, easing push for international commission to Hong Kong.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Hankow
China
Henan
Honan
Holidays Trip Planned for Esterly Family and Companions
Mrs. C E Esterly travels to Ohio for holidays with cousin Misa Maude Merrill and Miss Effa Falter. They will leave from Joe Townes town aboard a route to Ohio and spend Christmas season with Mrs.
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Ohio
C. E. Esterly
Misa Maude Merrill
Effa Falter
Joe Tounes
Idays
Keller Fails to Appear Before House Judiciary Panel
Representative Keller of Minnesota did not show up for the House Judiciary Committee hearing on the impeachment charge against Attorney General Daugherty. A letter from Jackson H. Ralston requesting a postponement to tomorrow was read. The committee granted a delay to 10:30 a m tomorrow after some members urged action for contempt or postponement based on counsel advice.
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Washington
Keller
Minnesota
House Judiciary Committee
Daugherty
James A. Waley
Boston
Volstead
Jackson H. Ralston
Ralston
Volatendo
Representative Graham
House
Graham
Vahey
Vacation Begins as Lawrence Schools Close for Christmas
Schools in Lawrence mark the final session before the Christmas vacation. Teachers handed out remembrances to pupils as the break starts this evening. The superintendent’s office will close tomorrow at noon and stay shut through the holiday.
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Lawrence
Kansas Day speaker to address Topeka dinner
Congressman Nicholas Longworth will be the chief speaker at the Kansas Day club dinner in Topeka on January 29. Wilbur Hawk, Republican state chairman, reports Longworth accepted the invitation. J N Tincher and John O Evans aid in organizing. Longworth, from Cincinnati, has led in the House and is eyed as a future Republican leader.
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Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Topeka
Wilbur Hawk
Longworth
Hawk
J. N. Tincher
John O. Evans
Mitchell
Cincinnati
Ohio
House
Alice Lee Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Oversubscribed Treasury Offering Boosts Disbursement
Washington reports the recently announced combined offering of treasury notes and certificates was oversubscribed as the treasury began disbursement of a large sum in redemption of victory. Notes and cancellation of maturing indebtedness on certain interest payments proceed.
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Washington
Treasury
Moonshine Gang Leader Killed in Kentucky Battle
Agent Sam Collins reports Len Ballard leader of the Manif county moonshine gang was killed in an early morning clash with 20 prohibition agents. Prohibition agent Guy Cole died in the battle and Chas Ballard was wounded.
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Page
Fellon
Sam Collins
Len Ballard
Manif County
Guy Cole
Chas. Ballard
Hog Management Plan Demonstrated Across Douglas County Farms
Prof C G Elling from Kansas State College visited farms near Lawrence Vinland and Eu dora to introduce a systematic hog management plan. The program focuses on sow breeding for spring, winter rationing of alfalfa hay and corn, and fever worm prevention at farrowing. Demonstrations will show results to county farmers with Jesser Elling returning in two months to review progress.
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C. G. Elling
State Agricultural College At
Manhattan
H. C. Colgrazier
Elling
C. B. Hosford
H. C. Colytazier
C. S. Rarick
Lawrence
Rarick
Seth Fenton
Vinland
H. C
Olglazier
Fenton
Poland
Roy Martin
Eudora
Martin
Jesser Elling
Douglas County
College of Agriculture At
Chancellor Lindley Launches California Speaking Tour
Chancellor E H Lindley leaves for a week in California to address teachers associations in Long Beach Pasadena Santa Barbara Centina and university alumni dinners in Los Angeles He speaks at city clubs Schoolmasters club and University club and ends with an address to KU alumni in Los Angeles.
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E. H. Lindley
California
Lindleys
Sarn Diego
University of Kansas
Los Angeles City Club
C. A. Dykstra
Department of Political Science
Schoolmasters Club of
Los Angeles
University Club of
Tragedy at Rail Crossing Near Kinsley Kansas
Kinsley Kansas December 15 Ed Lockwood and a tenant named Wells were instantly killed when their car collided with a Wichita and Northwestern train at a crossroad one mile south of Kinsley. A bank robbery occurred in Caddo Oklahoma the same day as five men held up the Caddo state bank, locked workers in the vault, and fled in a car with liberty bonds.
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Kinsley
Kans
Ed Lockwood
Wells
Lockwood
Wichita and Northwestern
Caddo Bank
Caddo
Okla
Caddo State Bank
Norris farm bill reported favorably by Senate panel
The Norris Norris farm bill proposes a permanent government corporation to finance sale of agricultural products. It envisions a three member board appointed by the President and authority to issue up to 500 million dollars in tax exempt bonds. The government would subscribe 100 million dollars and could operate ships elevators and related activities.
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Washington
Norris
Netraske
Senate Agricultural Committee
Senate
Administration
Eugenie
Meyer
War Finance Corporation
Chamber of Commerce directors ballots mailed to members
The Chamber of Commerce sends rosters to about twenty-one members for director selections. Each member selects a director from seven candidates and returns ballots within ten days.
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Chamber of Commerce
Commerce
Bus Victims Better After Kansas City Collision
Four University girls injured when a White Star line bus skidded on a curve near eight o clock yesterday are recovering well. Three are to leave hospital in Topeka tonight, with minor injuries including a broken arm and sprained backs. Selma Gottlieb was unhurt.
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Topeka
Fort-To-Fort
White Star Line
Lawrence
Dale Stowe
Peka
Kansas ‘State Medical Laboratory
Astociaten
Helen Converse
Attoona
Mini Converse
Stormont Hospital
Leona Baumgartner
W. J. Baumgartner
Mary Ewing
Olathe
Zee
Ann Suderman
Newton
Selma Gottleib
Supplies arrive for Near East relief efforts in Kavalla
Supplies totaling about a thousand tons have been unloaded at Kavalla to aid refugees through Near East Relief and American Red Cross shipments from the United States. R. M. Davidson of Ashland Kentucky led the loading as local representative, while a committee of American tobacco men in Philadelphia directed the effort amid ongoing relief work.
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Red Cross
United States
R. M. Davidson
Ashland
Kentucky
Kavalla
Wren
Fragmented OCR Title
Fragmentary text from a Philadelphia page mentions Harry McKe and a bank context with unclear details and dates. The readable items include names like McKe and Darby with partial phrases suggesting legal or financial actions but lack coherent structure.
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Rankin Heads
ICE Men
Iece Association
Missouri Legion
Romots
Mayor's
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Ed Anderson
Journal-World
Anderson
Katy
Altus
Wichita Falls and Northwestern Railroad
J. and W
Lady Astor
County Farm
Nogales
Col
Francis C. Marshall
C. L. Webber
Camp Stephen
D. Little Fréen
House Rules Committee
State Republican Club
Jefferson City
Shartel
Ie Dail
Battle Moonshiners
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K. U. Head
Million Dollar Corporation
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Salonixi
Phledetptia
Harry McKe Men
Erate
Bank of
Darby
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