War threat fades in South America
In Bolivia and Paraguay the crisis eased as Bolivia accepted Pan American mediation and ordered its frontier forces to halt attacks on Paraguayan troops. Paraguay also accepted mediation and both nations move toward demobilization, while the Pan American conference readies steps to reconcile the dispute. Latin and international officials, including Briand and Drummond, weigh the next moves as talks proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Paz
Bolivia
Chaco
Paraguay
Kellogg
Conference of Conciliation
Arbitration
Vanguardia
Kel
Tomasolis
Washington
Dec
Victor Mauriua
Peru
Ae League
Paris
Briand
Council of the
League of Nations
Eric Drummond
M. Briand
Evie
League
Argentina
Folgi Warnwot
Asuncion
Kansas Forecast: Fair Tonight Then Warming In South
Weather note reports generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with slight warmth in the south. Some regions may see colder readings in the east on Wednesday. Roads vary from good to muddy with areas around Hutchinson Ottawa Ark City Wichita Salina Coffeyville and Douglas County listed as fair to rough. Temperature data from yesterday and today included.
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Kansas
Hutchinson
Ottawa
Arkensaq City
Wichita
Salina
Coffeyville
Douglas County
Osage Tribe Gets Less Christmas Money
Pawhuska Oklahoma December 18 AP Osage Indians will receive the smallest sum since oil was found on their lands. A total of 1 800 000 dollars was distributed today by the Osage agency. Unrestricted Osages with competency certificates got 800 dollars per headright and restricted Indians 1000 dollars per headright plus an extra 200 from reserve funds. Twenty two hundred Indians participated in the disbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawhuska
Okla
Osage
Studebaker Commander Stolen From Lawrence Garage
A new Studebaker Commander sedan was stolen from the Martin-Holke Studebaker agency at 621 Massachusetts Street last night. The car, driven only 41 miles, was found abandoned in Kansas City, Missouri today. Thieves entered through a broken rear window after moving a Hudson in front of the car and leaving a rear door slightly open. The dealer’s license on the car and fingerprint evidence are noted, with insurance covering the loss. Another car, a 1926 Jewett sedan, was stolen from 1332 Tennessee Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin-Holke Studebaker Agency
Massachusetts Street
Studebaker
Kansas City
Lawrence
W. J. Cummings
Ean Afeten
Vote to Report Kellogg Peace Pact to Senate
Washington December 18 The senate foreign relations committee voted 14 to 2 to report the Kellogg multilateral peace treaty to the senate. Chairman Borah led a poll of the committee on reporting without recommendation while undecided whether to advance today or wait until tomorrow. An immediate report would place it ahead of the naval cruiser bill, with prospects for smooth passage. President Coolidge believes the Kellogg treaty to outlaw war has sufficient support for ratification without reservations.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Commiittee
Senate
Borah
Moses
New Hampshire
Coolidge
Favors Male Teachers in Italy’s Rural Schools
Premier Mussolini aims to boost male teacher candidates in elementary grades by enlarging preparatory courses for primary instructors and offering nearly equal financial support to state normal school pupils. He, via Education Minister Belluzzo, seeks to raise status of rural schoolmasters and improve advancement opportunities.
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Rome
Mussolini
Giuseppe Belluzzo
Secret Service to Educate Public on New Small Currency
Secret service operatives aim to educate the public about counterfeits as the new small-sized currency is issued. The notes will feature portraits of a notable American figure, likely Washington or Lincoln, on a single denomination to deter counterfeiters and aid currency raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secret Service
Ike Washington
Lincoln
Hoover on Utah En Route to Rio for Latin America Tour
President elect Hoover sails from Montevideo aboard the U S S Utah for Rio Janeiro as Uruguayan escorts accompany the ship. He praises Uruguay’s spirit and notes the tour aims to strengthen Americas ties and peace. Possible Florida meetings and West Indies amendments anticipated before return.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Utah
Hoover
Latin America
Rio Janeiro
Flores
Brazil
Republic
Americas
Campisteguy
Parewall
Uroguayang
Havana
Florida
Congress
Village to mark century of iodine factory in Le Conquet
AP notes Le Conquet in Finistere France will celebrate the hundredth anniversary of one iodine factory among twelve serving the village fifteen miles from Brest. The plant’s founding followed the early 19th century discovery of iodine by B Courtois of Paris, changing medical and antiseptic uses worldwide.
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le Conquet
France
Finistere
Brest
B. Courtois
Paris
US Watch Output Tops Eighty Million Dollars This Year
New York AP reports watches and blocks produced in the United States will exceed 80 million dollars in value, nearly matching Switzerland and Germany. U.S. output has more than doubled in 20 years and after meeting domestic demand last year exported about four percent of total output, up six percent from the year before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Switzerland
Germany
Iseanac Jewelers
Soviet oil exports rise for year with gains to Germany and Spain
Soviet oil exports last year reached 2,683,000 tons, up from 2,006,000 the year prior. Exports to England stable. benzine shipments to England up seventy percent. Germany imports rose by about 100,000 tons and Spain by nearly 150,000 tons. Standard Oil of New York shipped large benzine volumes to South America and South Africa. Funeral services planned for 18-year-old Joseph, believed to be buried at Highland Family Plot.
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Moscow
England
Germany
Spain
Standard: Oil Company of
New’ York
South America
South Africa
Jonep
Dee
Gharies
Ashington
Weide
First Presbyterian
Highland
Post Office Rush On as Lawrence Crew Handles Christmas Mail
Lawrence post office staff and extra workers pressed through a busy day handling incoming and outgoing Christmas mail. Postmaster C. B. Hosford reported over $1,000 in additional stamps sold and noted neater wrapping and heavier paper aiding handling. No Christmas day deliveries. letters mailed, packages may require special delivery or neighbor delivery with postmaster authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Post Office
C. B. Hosford
Lawrence
Hosford
JURY PROBE FEARED BOOZE RING IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City Star reports Jackson county grand jury investigating liquor rings faces pressure from powerful booze interests. Suspected ring members seen near criminal courts building. witnesses warned against talking to reporters. Prosecutor James R Page tightens witness protection as Iris Wilson, daughter of Maude Wilson, may be questioned about local saloons and underage customers at speakeasies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas City Star Today
Jackson County Grand Jury
James R Page
Iris Wilson
Maude Wilson
Page
Vodka Drinking Grows in Soviet Russia
Government vodka use rose fifty fold since 1924 with 2,160,000 gallons stored cold and 113,000,000 gallons sold in 1927 28. Government sales surpass spending on industrial, electrification, and social programs. Peasants brew home made vodka, fearing store shortages. villagers report five measures of home brew per bottle sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Nicholas Semashko
Costs of new homes in 1928 across major cities
A 1928 Building Permit Survey by the Bureau of Labor shows St. Louis had the lowest average cost for a one family dwelling at 3169 dollars while Washington posted the highest at 8534 dollars. Baltimore averaged 4001 dollars and New York and Chicago stood at 5782 and 6395 dollars respectively.
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Washington
St. Louis
Bureau of Labor
Baltimore
Mayo’ Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Bufalo
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Wiinsatkes
Protest Examination Dublin Immigrants Face Dublin Physicals
Prospective United States immigrants from Irish counties protest a rule that requires to travel to Dublin for a medical exam before departure. The American consul notes the Dublin procedure is cheaper than Ellis Island detention and the U S covers the exam costs with a twenty member staff and three physicians in Dublin.
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Dublin
United States
Ellis Island
Bootlegger Swap Leads to Lawrence arrest and 41 gallons liquor
Sheriff W J Cummings and county attorney George K Melvins expose two bootleggers after a dawn chase in Lawrence ends with a Ford coupe in a ditch. Officers Flynn Hunter and Ingalls seize 41 gallons whiskey and six gallons alcohol. William Coffee of Emporia, calling himself Bill Perkins, and Dan Young of Topeka linked to liquor crimes. Perkins a noted Emporia figure. Coffee a Sauron State Teachers College student cleared of direct ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cummings
George K. Melvins
William Coffee
Emporia
Dan Young
Stt. Louis
Floyd Hunter
John Ingalls
Lawrence
Willard Cut
Highway 40
W. P. Coffee
Bill Perkins
Cummings
Lyon County
Perkins
Douglas County
St. Louis
Topeka
Young
Kansas Cities
Junction City
Salina
Olathe
Coffea
Kansas City
Coffee
Kimnoria
Kan
PL Coffee
Sauron State Teachers College
Men Only Night At Lawrence Stores
Tomorrow evening stores in Lawrence will be open to men only from 3:00 to 9:00. Merchants promote the event to attract male shoppers and showcase women goods, with plans for cigars and cider at some locations. Local stores emphasize a welcoming, homey atmosphere and invite any man to visit even if not buying. Small roof fire at 945 East Nineteenth Street caused minor damage and was extinguished.
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Lawrence
Average Mari
Seedheart
Lawrence Merchant
G. F. Brown
East Nineteenth Street
Budget revisions for Kansas Physical Education Corp approved
The University of Kansas Physical Education Corporation authorized a budget revision at a special meeting hosted by Chancellor Lindley. The plan includes using bonds to acquire property north of the stadium for beautification and enhanced access, while maintaining admission prices to stay within the corporation’s funding needs. The agenda covered football pricing, Baker University games, and future efforts to secure eastern and intercollegiate contests, with the next meeting set for the night before the Kansas Relays.
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Rsity of Kansas Physical Education Corporation
Kansas Relays
F. H. Lindley
University of Kansas
Jeffret
Convider Baker
Hake
University of Kan
Baldwin
Baker
Guarentes
Kansas University
Discu Buti
F .F. Lindley
Cfarris Ubreidenthal
Kansas City
Kans
Will J. Miller
Toneka
Tan Outland
Kansas
HH. A. Rice
F. Ellis Johnson
Karl Klnoz
Charles Haines
Howard Gurtler
Forrest G. Allen
Does Not Hop From Roof In Wichita Gusher Day Stunt
Wichita officials failed to obtain a court order restraining Ted Braley from a roof flight during gusher day. Braley agreed to forego the stunt at Gov Arch Merriam’s request after appeals by city officials to stop the danger to spectators.
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Wichita
Kan
Ted Braley
Broadview
Braley
Arch Merriam
Kansas
National Aeronautical Association
Merriam Tonterfere
Wichita celebrates oil discovery and aviation day
Wichita is alive with a gusher day celebration marking the oil discovery near the city and the 25th anniversary of aviation. A 80-foot steel derrick was spudded at the intersection as six airplanes flew in formation overhead. King Aviation Earl Rowland welcomed Miss Arlene Goodrich to the event amid rockets, sirens, and roaring engines.
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Wichita
Kan
King .Aviation
Earl Rowland
Petrollc
Arlene “Goodrich
Enthusiasm High At Eudora Dairy Meeting
About forty residents attended the Eudora high school session on dairy farming with speakers J C Nisbet of Kansas State and F S Butcher of the Douglas County Farm Bureau. A. I. Gilkison presented a dairy herd management film and discussed stock selection. Nisbet and Gilkison planned herd inspections in the county to lift local production.
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Eudora High School
J. C. Nisbet
Kansas State Agriculture College
F. S. Butcher
Douglas County Farm Bureau
A. I. Gilkison
Nesbit
Eudora
Gilkison
Tax deadline brings crowded scene at county court house
With only two days left to pay 1928 taxes residents flooded the county court house. The county treasurer’s office saw a Christmas rush as people waited in long lines to pay by check or cash. Clerk C. C. Bowman and Treasurer J. F. Meyer handled inquiries over possible overtaxes and assessments.
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Court House
Treasury
C. C. Bowman
J. F. Meyer
Decline Evident in Flu Case Rates in Luwrenar
Today's Chystelenk health report shows eighteen new influenza cases after yesterday's forty, with physicians noting a clear fall in the rate aided by rain and snow. Some doctors report no new influenza cases and expect continued fair weather to further improve the situation.
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Luwrenar
Chystelenk
Entire railroad stolen in Romania under Maniu drive
Bucharest reports a complete railway system including tracks rolling stock and signals was stolen amid Maniu’s national reform. Adevarul blames old administration inspectors for the disappearance noting the line from Cluj in Transylvania to Jacobeni cost about 4 million dollars and was dismantled and sold secretly. Premier Maniu orders a full investigation and watchdogs the case. Richard C Gafford Kansas student improved after appendicitis and flu treatment in Minneapolis hospital. Dorsey Post of the American Legion to meet December 19 at 1005 Massachusetts Street. Chevrolet ad promotes daily benefits.
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Bucharest
Romania
Julia Maniu
Adevarul
Cluj
Transylvania
Jaconbeni
Biecemepl
Maniu
K. LU
Richard C.gafford
University of Kansas
Minneapolis‘hospital
Gafford
Dorsey
Eli Ferrell
Dorsey Post
The
American Legion
Post
Massachusetts Street
Eee
Municipal Christmas Basket drive appeals for aid
The Municipal Christmas Basket committee urges clubs organizations and individuals to donate for needy families. Deadline Thursday noon to report gifts and adopt families. Donations may be cash canned fruit vegetables toys clothing or merchant dish items delivered to the city health nurse at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Lewis
Charles Elwell
Tom Kennedy
No Word From Kabul Amid Civil Unrest In Afghanistan
New Delhi dispatch reports complete radio silence with Kabul today sparking grave anxiety. Air force preparations for potential relief of the British expedition at Kabul are underway. Frontier reports say King Sananullah and Waen Souriya sought refuge in a fort as loyal forces turned against them amid Western influence and purdah politics.
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New Delhi
India
Kabul
Afghanistan
Sananullah
Waeen Souriya
Seu Jaholisn
Divers Att Aching Cilatns May Raise S-4 Rescue
Divers spent seven and a half hours in Great Salt Pond wind swept waters attaching chains to the S-4 submarine wreck to raise the frame and recover remains entombed inside. The attempt followed earlier efforts as Job progress continued amid planned government action.
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U.S. S. Shewtike
Black Island
R.1
Great
Salt Pond
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Wichita Aviator
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Ind
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