Mosul Becomes British Mandate Contested By Turkey
League of Nations council announces Britain to govern Mosul under a 20 year mandate with a potential 1 year extension if treaty terms are met Turkey opposes the decision arguing Mosul remains Turkish sovereign Angora advocates mutual security pacts while asserting Britain cannot secure Mosul without Turkish consent The council notes no partition and keeps the Brussels line as final pending six month operative period
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League of Nations Council
Great Britain
Mosul
Mesopotamia
Fornes
Mosul Taj
Trak
Brussels
Turkey
Amery
Council
Irak
Saciuloia
Italy
Austen Chamberlain
Britain
Angora
Mogal
Crue
Cotinued
Ange
National Assembly
Syria
Damascus
League of Nations’ Commission of Investigation
Irit
League
Hold Farmer in Fatal Shooting near Buck lino
Ford county authorities hold Louis Manning a 44 year old farmer four miles west of Buck lino for the killing of D. A. Morrow a neighboring farmer late yesterday. Investigators say Manning fired a shotgun in self defense during a confrontation.
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Ran. Nee. JR
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Kansas Forecast Mixed Tonight Through Thursday
A Kansas forecast shows no decided change in temperature with clear, frozen roads in some areas and clear, good roads in others. Emporia Wichita Ottawa Topeka Arkansas City report snow or cloudy conditions with some road ice. Salina cloudy with frozen roads. Coffeyville and Hutchinson show cloudy or rough conditions.
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Kansas
Emporia
Wichita
Ottawa
Topeka
Arkansas City
Salina
Coffeyville
Hutchinson
Court martial proceeds in Mitchell case over war policy
Washington December 16 Prosecution and defense rested in the court martial of Colonel William Mitchell prompted by his criticisms of the war and navy departments. A letter from Secretary of War Weeks to President Coolidge was shown, calling Mitchell lawless and unfit for high administrative post, though noting his gallant wartime record.
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Washington
Willian Mitchell
War and
Navy Departments
Der
A. P.J
John W
Mitchell
Coolidge
Army Air Service
Dennis E. Nolan
Air Office
War Department
Texas
Weeks
A.P
Alexander P. Moore
Pittsburgh
Spain
United States
Moore
Madrid
IXPS TO GUARD MUKDEN Dec 36
Government spokesmen report troops moved from Korea to Mukden Manchuria with more to depart, six mile neutrality around the capital, consuls met in Mukden urging protection for foreigners, Japan to maintain neutrality in Chinese fighting.
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Korea
Mukden
Manchurian
MulMen
Japan
Tea from Boston Tea Party served at Chicago exhibit
Chicago dispatch reports tea from the Boston Tea Party brought in 1845 by David Kennison will be served at the Loom Exhibit of the Women's Auxiliary of the Chicago Historical Society. The authenticity has been checked by the society. Kennison is buried in Lincoln Park, where part of the area was once a cemetery.
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Chicago
Boston
David Kennison
Women's Auxiliary
Chicago Historical Society
The
Historical Society
Kennison
Lincoln Park
Small Loses Appeal Over State Funds Accounting
Illinois Governor Len Small lost his appeal in the state supreme court and must account for about 1.9 million dollars allegedly withheld during his tenure as state treasurer. He was previously acquitted of embezzlement and conspiracy in 1922 and sent back to Sangamon County circuit court for definite accounting in chancery. The decision finds him guilty of depositing state moneys in the Park Bank of the late Senator Edward C Curtin and son, earning 2 percent and later sharing profits from re loans at 6 and 8 percent.
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Springfield
Itt
Len Small
Illinois
State Supreme Court
Lakes County
Sangamon County
Isson
Trant Park Bank
Edward C. Curtin and Son
Tipping is a Crime in Soviet Russia
Moscow reports that tipping is punishable as bribery in the Soviet Union. American visitors are mystified as Bolsheviks ban gratuities and even the appearance of waiters. Officials insist workers wear blue coats with army collars and no ties to promote equality.
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Moscow
Soviet Russia
Handsome lifeguards in Berlin must swim now
Berlin authorities end lifeguard assignments for guards who cannot swim citing drownings at outdoor pools. The city will replace non swimming guards with swimmers to ensure rescue capability and safety for bathers amid concerns over women in bathing wear and guard stiffness in water. Also notes Lawson Store sale to Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and other brief items including a coroner’s inquest for Edith Doty, a bank robbery in Washington Arkansas, Navy captaincy for Wickhorst, Illinois jury rules, and a Christmas morning service custom.
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Berlin
Christmas Plans End Thursday at University of Kansas
An extensive Christmas week program at the University of Kansas climaxes Thursday evening with a Fraser hall opening address by registrar George O. Foster on KK. LU Christmas traditions, a Christmas mystery play directed by Prof. Allen, and performances by the men and women glee clubs. A Christmas tree at Blake hall will feature carols, followed by campus serenades to homes with Yuletide candles. Station RPED will broadcast the event. Two basketball games at Robinson gym conclude the evening, with proceeds supporting a foreign student scholarship.
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University of Kansas
Fraser Hall
George O. Foster
Blakehall
Lawrence
RPED
Robinson Gymnasium
Tustin Ackerman
K. UW. Quintette
University of Kanass
Ralph T. O'Neil
Kansas Department of the American Legion
Eli Ferrell
Tax Bill Debated as Insurgents Face Committee Lists
Washington, Der. 16. The house moved the tax reduction bill aside amid a debate on Republican tactics in setting insurgents at the bottom of committee lists. Representative Garrett charged the majority with punishing insurgents for backing Lincoln principles, while Rep Tilden of Connecticut argued the majority organized the house to direct its work. Rep Tincher of Kansas said the discharge rule was justified if Democrats used it to force a tariff.
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Washington
Der
House
Garrett
Abraham Lincoln
Tilden
Connecticut
Reed
Tincher
Kansas
Mel Dunham to make professional debut in Boston
Fiddler Mel Dunham famed for 72 years of amateur status will debut professionally in Boston next Monday after arriving with Gram Dunham the partner on their golden anniversary honeymoon. He signed a contract with Keith-Albee last night and will perform soon in the city. Earthquakes shook the Adriatic coast causing damage Belgrade reports say. James E Quinn of Ft. Riley was arrested for passing worthless checks and jailed.
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Boston
Melihe Dunham
Fiddier
New York
Gram
James BE. Quinn
Ft. Riley
Robbery Posing as Film Crew Hits Brooklyn Club
In New York Dee 14 A P report describes a daring robbery at a Brooklyn Republican Club where four men posing as actors in a film thriller held up a dozen members and stole 330 dollars in cash and jewelry. The events masqueraded as a movie scene until officers connected the acting with the crime. The band fled in a car after seizing the camera.
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New York
Dee
Nittaly Republican Club
Brooklyn
Nominees in Chamber of Commerce primary canvass today
The canvassing committee opened and counted ballots for a Chamber of Commerce primary. Fourteen nominees were named to appear on the final ballot for seven board seats, with mailout of ballots to members set for tomorrow and a 6 pm Tuesday deadline.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
A. J. Anderson
Rd ‘Ty Arnold
O. K. Yearig
B. C. H. Hobart
Creorze J. Kirchhoff
Kr. Winn Newmark
W. Pollons
Charles A. Richard
J. M. Sanderson
J. T. Skinner
John G. Stuts
F. Walker
L. DI. Welch
Seatt Xee
Tamper With Reports in Chicago and Aggies Sign With Missouri
A Chicago report notes charges that politicians and relatives of government officers had speculated on wheat crop reports. Saunders of Armour Grain challenges Argentina crop yield data and declines to amplify his trade statement saying it was not original for publication. In Manhattan Kansas, the Kansas Aggies Athlet Board announces a four year football contract with the University of Missouri starting 1927.
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Chicago
Saunders
Armour Grain Company
Argeniina
Aggies
Missouri
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas Aggies Athlet Board
University of i
Farmers Petition for Road Refund in Douglas County
Douglas County Kansas farmers appeared before the county commissioners seeking full reimbursement of all assessments paid for the Fort to Fort highway construction. About 1501 signers urged refunds across all land, first and second benefit districts, but officials warned limited funds may prevent any payment. The petition cites Kansas law from 1825 and requests early reimbursement for present and future assessments.
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Fort-E-Fort
Douglas
Cenioner Kretsinger
Butthey
Board of County Commissioners of
Douglas County
Kan- Sas
Kansas
Bootlegger on Stand in Remus Case Insanity of Testimony
Federal court delays husband testifying against wife Imogene Keans amid conspiracy charges linked to George Remus. Remus outlines bootlegging network at St Louis involving 36 009 gallons later sold for 15 million dollars as authorities pursue details in ongoing probe.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Imogene Keans
George Remus
Cincinnati
Remus
Alleger
St. Louis
WCTU Looks Into Kansas Anti Saloon League
Topeka Kan December 46 The Shawnee county women's Christian Temperance Union adopted a resolution urging state leaders to help uncover truth about the Kansas Anti-Saloon League. The resolution says affairs of the league present the most serious problem facing law enforcement.
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Topeka
Kan
A.T
Shawnee
Doumer Named Finance Minister In Briand Cabinet
Paris reports Senator Paul Doumer was appointed finance minister after talks with Premier Briand. Doumer favors simple measures and higher direct taxation, opposes complex schemes, and seeks rapid debt reduction while avoiding a capital levy. Delays in coalition support followed his nomination.
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Paris
M. Doumer
Dornier
Briand
Doumer
Loucheur
M. Poumer
M. Briand
Petitions seek road openings and closures in several townships
Four road petitions from Danglas signers ask for two new roads near sects 12 18 and Clinton township and for a road closure. Petitions set view dates January 1 6 and 13 with a final December Commission meeting. Also notes George W Hill elected president of American Tobacco Company and Junius Parker named chairman.
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Petitia
Danglas Coy
Todut
Durin
Nineteenth Strest
Louisiana
Elmer Brown
Clinton Township
Arner
Tow 12
Township
Ronge
Cnrmer
Marion
Poultry Judging at Valley Show Highlights Local Teams
Shawnee Mission, Lawrence, and Topeka schools competed in a poultry judging contest at the Valley Show held in the Boener Building. E C Branch spoke on judging standards and the Standard of Perfection. Winners earned a large silver cup, with certificates for top teams from the American Poultry Association, as 76 White Leghorns and many other breeds were displayed.
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Hich
Hak Valley
Boener
Shawnee Mission
Ralph Walters
Wane the
Sharer
Lawrence
Francis’ Sommers
Clyde Husted
Tloyd Menick
Vinland
Kednal Sturdy
Roberta Thns
Katherine Kelley
Otsawa
Wallace’ Smith
Paul van Horn
Mar
Branch
American Poultry Association
R. H
William R. Essick
Lawreace High School
Rupf
Ottawa
FLW
Ramsey
Topeka
Pullete
Young Pen
C. B. Carson
Ror
Kenneth
Covkere
Bowman
Rufus Dodson
Lawfrence Boy
Corman
Culver
Fred Laptad
Hi. Carron
Tspeka
Orpington
B. M. Shop
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