Bandits Rob Denver Mint Seize $200000 in Heist
Denver December 18 bandits leaped from a car and shot two guards at the Denver mint main entrance seizing $200000 in five dollar bills. Guard Charles Linton was fatally wounded and died at 11 10. A third bandit awaited at the wheel as one robber may have been shot during escape. Authorities sweep hospitals and airports as they search for the culprits and guard routes out of Denver. The money belonged to the Federal Reserve Bank and was being moved to the main office for distribution.
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Denver
Federal Reserve
Charles Linton
Linton
Federal, Reserve Bank
Mint
Reserve Bank
Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
Grant
Kansas City Firm Houston Fible and Company Fails
New York stock exchange reports the failure of Houston Fible and company of Kansas City. Established in 1887, it was a large stock and bond brokerage with branches in Oklahoma City and Tulsa and membership in the New York and Chicago exchanges as well as the Chicago board of trade.
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New York
Dée
New York Stock Exchange
Houston, Fible and Company
Kansas City
W. R. Houston
W. M
New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Plans to Improve Ellis Island Immigration Facilities
Washington reports comprehensive plans to upgrade Ellis Island immigration facilities in New York as officials respond to complaints about current equipment and handling methods. Marion victim testimony in Hertin riot trial reveals attack details and accusations against five men.
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Elis Island
Washington
Ellis Island
New York
Bishop Rugers Stroke Strikes St Joseph Parish
A message reports Bishop Qarvie Rugers suffered a stroke at his Baldwin home and is in critical condition. The incident occurred yesterday and concerns the Church of St. Louis community in St. Louis.
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Qarvie
Rugers
St Joseph
Hayuaya
William
A. Eyie
Mohurch
St. Louis
Baldwin
Christmas Program at Lodi School Declared Public
Christmas program at the India school on the apy evening December 22 at 8 o clock. The public is invited.
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Lodi
India’ School
Heapy
Two Pistols Used in Fatal Family Shooting
Earl Benso of Capaldo allegedly shot his father Emile Benso multiple times with a revolver after alleged abuse of Mrs. Benso. After killing his father he took a larger pistol from the corpse and fired again, then surrendered to police. Carl reportedly acted over alleged abuse.
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Pittsburg
Earl Benso
Capaldo
Emile Benso
Lake Seamen Battle to Keep Lake Superior Open
Across icy Lake Superior, mariners fought to keep navigation open beyond the season. Dozens died after a Canadian steamer wrecked near Portage Lake and twenty seven missing from the tug Reliance disaster were feared dead. News crews report the search near Lizard Island and ongoing efforts to salvage the remains.
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Chicago
A. P
Lake Superior
Portage Lake
Reliance
Lizard Island
Sault St. Marie
Upper Lakes
Gray
Prohibition Enforcement Discussed With State Governors
President Harding met with a group of state governors in Washington to review his plan for dividing enforcement responsibilities between federal and state governments. An early conference is planned due to attendees’ proximity to the capital and many governors preparing to leave office.
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Washington
Harding
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
No-Fund Check Case In Topeka City Court
Frank M. T st ucks failed to return and paid a $2.43 check after being arraigned October 11. He received a $25 fine and three days in jail. County Attorney Veale presented fourteen alleged worthless checks. Patrick pleaded guilty seeking leniency. Judge Paul Heinz noted the man’s story about his wife and air money. He warned of punishment and then sentenced him to thirty days in jail and a $25 fine.
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Topeka
Frank M. T’stuck
Veale
Patrick
Paul Heinz
IRS Official Creates Tax Office Change in Lawrence
George F. Richardson, chief of the Topeka IRS division, arrived in Lawrence to relieve John O. K. Taussig who left for Wichita for a court trial. Dre Albright is noted as a chiropractor.
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George. F. Richardson
Topeka
Internal Revenue Service
Lawrence
John O. K. Taussig
Wichita
C—O
C of C to Review New Acts Planned
Kansas League of Municipalities program to expand zoning coverage to more cities and adopt Hoover zoning plan. Aimed at securing federal road aid and enabling deeds of trust to offer lower mortgage rates with faster foreclosure handling. Mayor Kreeck and aides outline proposals to Chamber executives in Wichita meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
George L. Kreeck
van K. Bruner
C. L. Scott
Wichita
Kreeeck
Kansas League of Municipalities
Kansas
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Soviet orders consuls to close in Primoria region
The Vladivostok Soviet government, which seized city administration, ordered the consuls of France and ten other nations to close and depart the Primoria within a week. The United States, Great Britain, Italy, Germany and Austria consuls were not ordered closed and may stay.
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Vladivostok
Associated Press
France
United States
Great Britain
Italy
Germany
Austria
British Press Doubtful on American Germany Loan
London papers reject the idea of a likely American loan to Germany, basing skepticism on U S sources over the weekend. Some editors note a listening mood and possible yet undisclosed American intervention in Europe’s troubles.
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London
Germany
United States
Europe
Concensus
America
Chimney Fires Damage Two Homes in Morning Blaze
Chimney sparks caused a fire at 500 Timors Street in a house occupied by Phil C. Bowen and owned by B. F. Douglas damaging the structure with an estimated loss of 30 dollars. At 11 15 o clock sparks from a chimney at 685 Maine Street started a fire at Sam Purcell s home but was extinguished with no damage reported.
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Phil C. Bowen
B. FL Douglas
Timors Street
Maine Street
Sam Purcell
Rice shipments to Japan fall short of last year record
In Osaka on November 25 Formosa and Japan crops boost supply with 4,480,000 koku offered for sale yet buyers lag. Last year Formosa shipments reached 3,020,000 koku, but this year estimates indicate a deficit of up to 500,000 koku below initial projections.
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Osaka
Japan
Formosa
Local Shops Plan Extended Hours For Holiday Rush
Local stores announce plans to stay open additional nights this week beyond Saturday to handle holiday shopping. Innes and Weaver will be open Friday and Saturday nights, with likely similar moves from other retailers. Clothiers and grocers have not yet announced, while shoe dealers are reported to stay open Thursday through Saturday nights.
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Innes and Weaver
December sales day boosts trade and holiday shopping
The December sales day opened with busy stores and long lines as shoppers flocked to bargains. Pleasant weather encouraged browsing and farming towns sent visitors, while warm clothing and blankets sold briskly and the post office saw heavy package mail.
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Better Business Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce
McAllaster School PTA Sale Aims to Buy Equipment
The McAllaster Parent-Teacher club will hold an all day sale at Bell's music store on Wednesday to raise funds for Victrola records stereoscopes and views for pupil use. Useful aprons and fancy work with home made Christmas treats will be offered to patrons and friends to support the school’s needs.
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McAllaster
Bell
They School
Wheat condition four in central Kansas as winter nears
In Topeka Kansas on December 18 the central Kansas wheat belt shows pessimism about the crop as cold weather sets in. Meteorologist S. D. Flora reports wheat practically dormant with moisture in eastern areas, while Dodge City region soils are dry and protection from snow is lacking. High winds Dec 11 harmed unprotected fields. In eastern counties wheat lies matted and covers the ground, especially in the Kaw Valley.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas Wheatbelt
S. D. Flora
Kansas
Dodge’ City
Kaw
Cold Weekend Keeps Town Frigid Across Night Surges
Cold weather lingered with Saturday and Sunday nights frigid in the area. Morning readings reached around 2 degrees above zero in parts of town, among the coldest of the winter. A couple, Harry B. McCall and Goldie F. Lecompton, obtained a marriage license during probate court proceedings.
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Harry B. McCall
Lawrence
Goldie F. Y. Lecompton
Reid Near Death as Star Wallace Reid Fights Illness
Wallace Reid, famed motion picture star, is near death in a Hollywood sanitorium. Physicians report high fever and weak heart while noting no link to past drug or alcohol use. Mrs. Dorothy Davenport denies orgy rumors and Will Hays urges humane treatment.
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Los Angeles
Wallace Reid
Dorothy Davenport
Los Angeles Examiner
Hollywood Sanitarium
Reid
Alice Davenport
Will H. Hays
Russian plan for international board to control Turkish straits
At Lausanne the Near East conference debated a proposed international board of control representing Germany United States France England Italy and Black Sea neighbors to oversee the Turkish straits. Delegates reported progress on the Dardanelles minorities and other issues though Mosul Greek patriarch deportation and capitulations remain unsettled. Americans consider aiding Europe's economic rehabilitation boosting conference optimism.
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Lausanne
Tchitcherin
Russia
Germany
United States
France
England
Italy
Black Sea
Associated Press
Near East
Mosuoi
Dardanelles
America
Europe
Three Burned to Death in Akron Cottage Fire
Akron news reports a deadly blaze at Little Wadsworth on Portage Lake reservoir killing Harold Howard city engineer Frank Warner and Roy Bodgson while four others were seriously injured. The fire destroyed a cottage where the men slept, as investigators pursue the cause.
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Akron
Ohio
Massillon
Little Wadsworth
Portage Lake Reservoir
Here
Harold Howard
Frank Warner
Roy Bodgson
The Sweezers in trouble again for liquor sale
Sam and Mrs Sweezer were jailed awaiting arraignment on liquor selling charges after a tip led Sheriff Johns and Undersheriff Lawrence to surveil a New York Street yard. Their son Jesse James Sweezer drove, Mrs Sweezer sold a gallon of rye for fifteen dollars, and officers seized the whisky.
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Sam Sweezer
Sam
Sweezers
New York School
New York Street
Will Johns
Ralph Lawrence
Jesse James Sweezer
Sweezer
State Supreme Court
Martial law in Warsaw announced after Narutowicz killing
Warsaw declares martial law by cabinet proclamation. Captain Niewiadomski, the artst who assassinated President Narutowicz last Saturday, is held for court martial. In a preliminary examination he said he acted alone and had no accomplices.
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Warsaw
Niewadomski
Narutowicz
Paul Rankin Wins National Prize for Title of Picture
Paul C Rankin won the third national prize in the Add-a-Pearl title contest for The Fairest of the Strand. Local prize was 25 dollars in beads. Marie Duffy Harding and Marie Boone also won beads prizes. Lander's jewelry store received 10 dollars cash for window display. Lyon County farm bureau dues cut from 8 to 3 dollars with county state and national fees combined.
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Harry T. Lanier
Juergensen Andersen
Chicago
Paul C. Rankin
Lawrence
Marie Duffy Hardings
Marie Boone
Lander
Lyon County
Whih
John Hock
National Farm Bureau
Alliance Members Meet for Ministerial Alliance Reorganization
Members of the Ministerial Alliance gathered at 10:30 this morning in the Chamber of Commerce to reorganize the association. Welch and Welch, chiropractors, were named in the proceedings.
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Anize Alliance
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Silent On European Policy
Officials of the American government remained silent on a possible move to stabilize Europe’s economy. Harding and his advisers prefer to wait for European powers to shape their course after informal suggestions yield a clearer stance on American aid.
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Washington
Europe
Harding
Urgent Appeal for Funds and Produce for Christmas in Lawrence
City hall appeals for donations of money and produce to support the municipal Christmas observance. Officials warn money gifts are still needed as purchases must be made within days. The Christmas committee plans distribution at the weekend and on Christmas day, using space in city hall and county rooms for sorting and assembly.
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Lawrence
Auto wreck injures two Kansas City men near Lawrence
William Mosier and W A Floyd of Kansas City were hurt when their Ford rolled over on the Fort to Fort road in front of the Ed Pine home while en route to hunt near Lawrence. Mosier, trapped beneath the car, regained consciousness after three hours. Floyd remained with relatives in Lawrence. The uninjured party drove the damaged car back to Kansas City.
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William Mosier
W. A. Floyd
Kansas City
Lawrence
Fort To
Fort
Ed Pine
Mosier
Pine
Floyd
Chief to Visit Posts in Grand Army Tour
Commander-in-chief J. W. Willett of the Grand Army of the Republic plans a February tour to inspect grand army posts across the United States and has set headquarters at the Des Moines state house. He aims to visit the largest posts and was elected at the last national encampment. The article also notes Samuel Seetin’s schooling by John Walton in Douglas county during winter 59 and 60 with $26 monthly pay and homestay among district families.
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Des Moines
J. W. Willett
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Willett
State House
Walton
Journal-World
John Walton
Ed Seetin
Samuel Seetin
Douglas County
Franklin
House panel forms subcommittee to probe Keller action
The house judiciary committee created a subcommittee to consider action in response to Representative Keller of Minnesota refusing to testify about his impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty.
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Keller
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Minnesota
Daugherty
Fraternal Aid Union shows strong monthly insurance growth
The Fraternal Aid Union reports ongoing strength in new business with monthly totals surpassing 4 million dollars. Missouri and Kansas contribute sizable new policies totaling 228,900 and 251,250 dollars respectively, with the national month’s total at 1,392,650 dollars. The organization touts its fair plan, rapid expansion, and status as a leading fraternal society in America.
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Fraternal Aid Union
Chris
Missouri
Kansas
America
Cies
Jury Begins Civil Terms As Insurance Case Proceeds
A jury is sworn as the Richards versus Mutual Insurance case opens, focusing on payment for a threshing machine loss. Richards claims repairs were part of the value insured, while the company argues misrepresentation of machine value. Trial proceeds as defendants face pending petitions and related suits.
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Sudee
Sutto
Wynn
Sutton
Wiebe
Button
William F. Davia
William
iBarklep
C. W.smith
R. B. Williams
Richards
Mutual Company
Inmatande Company
Departure of British garrison as Irish Free State takes over Dublin
In Dublin on December 18 the Union Jack was lowered and replaced by the Irish tricolor. Free State troops took over military posts amid friendly scenes as R. Mulcahy saluted the British colors for the last time. Looting of an old graveyard and food supplies are noted in the fragment.
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Dublin
Ireland
Britain
Iers
Free. State
Rieham ‘Mulcahy
The
Free State Movement
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