Negro Prisoner Spirited From Independence To Pittsburg
At Independence on Dec 18 two state guards companies arrived before dawn to take charge of the town. Noble Green, accused in the murder of R R Wharton, was spirited away from the city jail and rushed out in an automobile. Four other negro suspects were released. a murder charge remains against Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittbuk
Nobie Green
R. R. Wharton
Independence Grocer
Crawford County
Pittsburg
Court House
Independence
Haverence
Noble Green
Green
Lawrence
Michigan Drive Aims to Fund University Pool
Ann Arbor December 20 40 000 alumni will be asked to contribute as the largest committee of Michigan men plans to raise 50090 during Christmas vacation to finish a pool in the Michigan Union. Members will visit alumni in home cities during the break and return in January with funds to add swimming as a competitive sport at Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Michigan Union
Michigan
Temperance Speaker Miss Agnes Slack to Address Church
Miss Agnes Slack noted English temperance worker will speak at the Christian church tomorrow morning detailing the temperance move abroad. She serves as honorary secretary of the World's Woman's WCTU and the British Women's Temperance Society and currently tours Canada and the United States. The fragment also notes Miss Catherine Stubbs departing for holidays in Fort Worth, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Slack
Christian Church
Catherine Stubbs
Fort Worth
Texas
Weather Forecast for Kansas Ends in Cloudy, Unsettled Conditions
Cloudy and unsettled weather expected across Kansas with little temperature change. Evening and overnight periods show modest cooling as a nameless forecast lists high and low ranges from yesterday and today, indicating mild winds and possible showers without significant swings in temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Decrease in Food Prices Reported for November
The department of labor bureau of statistics reports a further 2.5 percent drop in retail food prices in November from October. Decreases occurred in all 51 cities tabulated, with Memphis showing the largest fall at 5 percent and Kansas City at 3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics
Memphis
Kansas City
Tax Paying Time Extended Ten Days
Tax payment period extended by ten days to avoid penalties. Payments must be received before year end to prevent late charges.
Treasurer Rush Breaks Tax Day Records in Douglas County
County Treasurer W H McKone announced a time extension for first half taxes due with added penalties. Payments through December 6 without the penalty will be accepted. after that penalties apply. The day set a record, with office staff working past midnight to process a surge of counter payments and balance the books. A second record day was anticipated as rush continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McKone
Treasuuer
Authrity
Boans
Arél
Brent
Douglas
McKone
Oak Carn
Reoote
Uneir Tum
Cat Gibete
Reparations plan debated at Brussels conference
German and Allied delegates at the second financial conference discussed methods to fund reparations with goods and materials. The proposed German plan envisaged a supervisory body to arrange funding and direct orders from manufacturers using a reparations fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Associated Press
Tepeleni Shaken by Two Earthquakes in Albania
Reports from Brindisi say Tepeleni village, 32 miles southeast of Avlona, was destroyed by twin earthquakes causing at least 22 deaths. Communications with Avlona were disrupted, hindering full details though a larger quake damaged about 40 square miles and left many villages in ruins. In other news Willie Carson was charged with statutory assault, arraigned before Judge Jol Clark with a $500 bond, while Ezra W. Palmer, 1894 University of Denver alumnus and noted Christian Science lecturer, visited K D and was to address Leavenworth inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Tepeleni
Avlona
Brindisi
Tepelini
Willie Carson
Sheriff's Office
Reta White
Carson
Jol Clark
K. D
Ezra W. Palmer
Palmer
Denver
W. E. Palmer
Barker Avenue
Mr. Palmer
Federal
Leavenworth
Overton Case Continued in Police Court
The case against J. L. Overton for letting a vicious dog run at large was continued this morning in police court due to the absence of Judge C. Stewart, with the National Guard of Independence. Paul Walton of Algona, Iowa, is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Walton
Algona, Iowa
Mrs
John Walton
Peairs Sought as Indian Service Commissioner
Friends of Indians rally at Topeka to urge H B Peairs for commissioner of Indian affairs under Harding. They praise his 34 years in service at Haskell Institute, noting his deep knowledge of Indian needs and the broad support of Kansas officials and national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
H. B. Peakrs
Haskell Institute
Harding
Lawrence
Othe
Mr. Peaks
Indian Service
Peakrs
United States
Perris
Friends of the
Peaks
Kansas
Has‘kell
TACKLE TAX SYSTEM proposes changes in Kansas tax policy
Arthur Stanley, Kansas City attorney and new legislator, urges reattempting tax reform in Topeka. He favored the defeated constitutional amendment classifying property for taxation, seeks shorter mortgage foreclosure redemption, reduced interest on real estate loans, fewer state boards, centralized responsibility, and cash-basis operation for all public departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Aruthr Stanler
Kansas City
Samuel Howe
State Tax Commission
Stanley
Children Need Homes Appeal for Four Young Orphans
Rev. M. Lee Sorey urged securing homes for four children needing removal from current surroundings. A 6 year old boy, a 5 year old girl, a 4 year old girl, and a 2 year old boy are described as bright and healthy, with arrangements possible for permanent placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. M. Lee Sorey
M. Lee Sorey
Lords and Commons Reach Agreement on Irish Home Rule Bill
London December 18 The amended Irish Home Rule Bill moved from the Lords to the Commons after the upper house accepted the government’s framework for the Inn council The Lords also agreed to most amendments by the Commons changing only limits on electing the Irish council and the lord lieutenant’s nomination of the council president The agreement signals speedy passage of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lords and Commons
London
House of Commons
Inn Council
House of Lords
Commons
League Assembly Debates Mandates Policy at Geneva
The League of Nations assembly adjourned in Geneva after a day of spirited debate over mandates and council authority. Lord Robert Cecil and C J Doherty led criticism of limited assembly access to mandate details, while A J Balfour defended the council’s role. A separate Los Angeles report confirms Lt. Pat O'Brien, aviator and former Royal Flying Corps officer, died by suicide in a day town hotel after failing to reconcile with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Associated Press
Assembly
League of Nations
A. J. Balfour
Council of the
Council
Assembly of the League
Lord Robert Cecil
Lord Roberts
C.J. Doherty
Canada
Mr. Balfour
Los Angeles
Pat O’brien
Royal Flying Corps
O’brien
O'Brien
Oakland
Parcel post expands city deliveries in St Paul
Seven St Paul stores including the citys largest department store now use parcel post for city deliveries and have discontinued separate delivery systems. Since March the plan, expanded to most merchants, reduces delivery costs from twelve to eighteen cents to six to nine cents per package and lowers courier and horse handling needs. Postmaster Ott N L Raths says the postal service adds seven trucks and thirty men to manage about 7000 daily packages, improving safety and reducing complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mine
United States
Iis
Post Office Department
Ott NL Raths
More Men Training Under Veterans Education Plan
Washington December 18 The number of ex service men entering training during the past fiscal year has risen from 3606 to 46800 as announced today by R T Fisher chief of the rehabilitation division of the federal board for vocational education In the boards fourth annual report to Congress He said about 1700 schools and colleges nationwide offer training in board approved courses As of December 1 records showed 66000 men approved for training with maintenance pay and 5100 without aid
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Der
R. T. Fisher
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Congress
Reed Talks With President Elect
Marion Ohio December reports say President elect Harding held conferences on cabinet choices and wartime peace plans. Senator Reed of Missouri advised against the war referendum and warned Versailles League participation would betray the American people. Dr Murray Butler urged reservations on ratification. Mrs Reading and Miss Reading visited relatives before returning to Allentown Pa. Let Schultz the Tailor offers incentives to order a new suit now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Rees
Missouri
Wilson
Senate
Reed
Der
Nicholas Murray Butler
Versailles League of Nations
Murray
Bombs in Chicago Apartment Houses
Unclear fragment reports explosions in Chicago apartment buildings with disjointed wording. No verifiable details, names, dates, or locations beyond Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Labor Trouble Tied to Pair of Midnight Explosions
Police traced two dynamite blasts to labor unrest in Chicago as union head threatened 1,000 janitors walkout after firing a union janitor and hiring a non union replacement. No injuries reported as windows shattered and residents fled into the night. E Nachsheim, Oliver DeShon, and James J. Carroll named in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nec
E. Nachsheim
Oliver DeShon
William F. Quessy
Queese
James J. Carroll
Chicago Yal Estate Board
Y. M. C. A. Open House Attracts 400 Guests
More than four hundred people toured the Y. M. C. A. last night between seven and ten o clock during an open house. A. A. Remington, state secretary, attended with Lawrence association patrons greeted in the lobby and were shown through by the Hi club. The ladies committee served punch and wafers while scouts demonstrated regular work and gym stunts, including wrestling demonstrations by Ed Phillip and Earl Endacott with O. M. Daniels directing bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Remington
Lawrence Association
Ed Phillip
Earl Endacott
O. M. Daniels
Goodyear Tire Suit Filed in Columbus Court
Columbus attorney general Frank S. Minnett sues the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron asking for the appointment of a receiver and law accounting. Minnett, a stockholder, charges the directors with malfeasance in office in a matter filed today in a meial court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Frank S. Minnett
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Mr. Monnett
Acacia Lodge elects officers at Thursday meeting
Acacia Lodge No 1 elected officers for the coming year at the Masonic temple meeting Thursday night Paul Lung was chosen worshipful master Joseph E Harberun senior ward Luckan junior warden and W F Mareh treasurer with W H Mays secretary Also The Review Club met at Mrs Drew's home sharing current events cheese manufacturing and Kansas industrial court topics Miss Beile Kennedy acted as critic Health car exhibits toured Topeka and De Valera to come out of retirement Christmas day in New York City according to Harry Boland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acacia Lodge No. 1
Masonic Temple
Paul Lung
Joseph E. Harberun
Review Club
Cli
New York
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
New York City
Harry Boland
de Valera
Great Britain
High import duties proposed on staple goods
Washington December 18 in its first step toward an emergency tariff law the house ways and means committee tentatively agreed to place high duties on wheat corn wool and wool clothing beans potatoes peanuts onions sheep cattle and mutton and lamb meat in the initial measure to enact the tariff emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Not Able to Close Farm Drive Today in Douglas County
Full membership figures are not yet available as solicitors continue canvassing Douglas County for new members. The drive will extend into next week if needed, despite weather and road handicaps. Local leaders Seth Fenton R O Smith and W E Muse praised early results and planned a Lone Star meeting to coordinate further efforts with state farm bureau solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Douglas County
Seth Fenton
Focal Farm Bureau Organization
R. O. Smith
W. E. Muse
Harvey County
Lone Star
Smith
State Farm Bureau
Turner
District Court Judgment Entered in Roberts Estate Case
In Douglas county district court this morning the judgment in Minnie E. Roberts versus L. D. Roberts was received as prayed for and becomes effective against Parley J. Spencer as administrator of the estate of Minnie E. Roberts deceased. Motions for new trials were overruled in several cases including Myrtle Martin v. J. B. Wilson and W. W. Hazen, L. M. Flory v. J. E. Artman, Josephine B. Payne v. James E. Payne, Derinda Elwell v. Clyde Stewart, State Bank of Eudora v. F. A. Smith et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County District Court
Minnie E. Roberts
L. D. Roberts
Parley J. Spencer
Myrtle Martin
J. B. Wilson
W. W. Hazen
L. M. Flory
J. E. Artman
Josephine B. Payne
James E. Payne
Board Interprets Transportation Act in Chicago
The U S railway labor wage board ruled that it lacks jurisdiction over any interurban or electric lines under Esch Cummins. Appeals from employees on various electric lines were denied. The decision affects all electric lines and city systems owned by interurban companies. The board noted the matter may reach the U S Supreme Court for interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United, States Railway Labor Wage Board
United States Supreme Cert
Journal-World switch to 48 line causes confusion
Journal-World telephone service readers are urged to call 48 for the newspaper. Some readers with 16 or 138 numbers report disconnections or no 48 announced. Legislator George A. Jeffrey visits Lawrence, a Wichita lawyer and KU alumnus. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Gilmore Guanajuato Mexico and Mr and Mrs Crew Houston Texas. Dr Albright, Chiropractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Journal- World
Lawrence
George A. Jeffrey
Wichita
Mr. Jeffrey
University of Kansas
Santa Claus Christmas Gift Drive At City Hall
Volunteers from the Business Women's club filled 1000 stockings with candies and nuts for distribution by Santa Claus. The city hall hall hosts tables of coats underwear stockings muflers shoes and other apparel. Donations of canned fruits vegetables and packing materials are encouraged through next Wednesday to aid the mayor's Christmas box program coordinated by Mayor Kreeck Rev M Lee Sorey and Ed Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women's Club
Santa Claus
Lawrence Paper Box Manufacturing Company
Kreeck
M. Lee Sorey
Ed Anderson
Suit to set aside purchase contract in Douglas County
Tom Harley sues on behalf of Clifford Morse in Douglas County District Court seeking cancellation of a land purchase contract with Charles J Achning as executor and Louis Jacks. Allegations include $2 000 paid, improvements made, a tenant lease dispute, and lack of the promised abstract. Plaintiffs seek return of 2 000 plus 1 000 for improvements and compensation. Four fire alarms reported, including a tree fire on 4th, Tennessee street blaze with 70 damage total. Marriage license issued to Harold Humeophin and Grace O'Brien in Douglas County Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Moss
Douglas County
Tom Harley
Clifford W. Morse
Charles J. Achning
Louis Jacks
WI Rhodesland
Tennessee Street
R. B. Morrison
Rc.e. Lindley
Harold Clas Hume Ophin
Humbolt, Kan
Grace O’brien
Newton
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Peairs
Iir
Teakrs
League Assembly
Pat O'Brien
League| OF Nations
Bown
Digrace
M>mence
Ilinols
PSE Parcel Post
Bight. Paul
Systeam
C. Johannes
Oklahoma City
W. R. Williams
Excessor Springs
Kester Williams
Floyd Welch
Alva
Oklahoma
President
Alice Reading and
Slaugter
Mavme Reading
Allen Town
Schultz
Welsh & Webby Chiropractors
Union
Sues Goodyear Company
Acacia Lodge
Judge Smart
BOARD
F. L. Gilmore
Guanajusto, Mexico
James Gilmore
M Gertrude Gilmore
Mrs. C. C. Crew
Houston
Mrs. R. T. Crew
Dr. Albright
Chiropractor
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