Lloyd George Says Peace Depends on Reparations and Allied Terms
Premier Lloyd George told the House that peace in Europe requires reparations and clear terms. He warned against entering negotiations without known conditions and indicated a conference with allies to discuss terms would be pursued. The speech also touched on Romanain setbacks, Greece recognition, and wartime measures amid influenza as Parliament adjourned.
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Lloyd George Makes First Commons Appearance as Premier
London dispatch reports David Lloyd George’s first appearance before the House of Commons as premier. The event occurred amid tight secrecy and high public interest with only the best informed guessing the timing.
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London
David Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Nivelle Succeeds Joffre as French Army Chief
General Joffre steps down handing command to General Robert George Nivelle as new chief of the French army for the north and northeast. Officers at grand headquarters offer congratulations as Nivelle prepares his staff.
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Funeral of Wesley R Langley Held at Funk Chapel
The funeral for Wesley R. Langley was held at 1 PM today at Funk chapel with Dr. EE Stauffer officiating. Interment followed in Oak Hill cemetery.
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City Commission Hears Petition Report On Interurban Referendum
City clerk reports 1106 signers on an interurban referendum petition. 163 found unqualified, leaving 943 valid names well over the required one percent. Next step is to file findings with the State Public Utilities Commission for a certificate of necessity. Mayor notes water bill disputes and plan to adjust minimum charges to avoid harming lawns and flowers. Edgehill drive plat discussed. survey verification needed before construction. replatting referred to Commissioner Cleaver. Bond sale for Oak Wallowe water project noted. refund request filed for a licensed plumber previously quit in October.
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Two New York Murderers Executed at Sing Sing
Tods Gssing and Stanley J. Milstein were put to death in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison today, choosing execution before Christmas. Kumrow and Milstein had earlier asked for it to be moved up to blunt the impact of the holiday. Creedon, a Buffalo detective, was the officer whose killing prompted the case.
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Advertising for Pupils Night School Attracts Foreign Language Letters
In Kansas City Kansas on December 19, letters in Croatian Polish French Russian German Romanian Mexican and Spanish urge local residents to join night high school classes. The United Bureau of Education sends the letters using naturalization records with names of residents. Principal J B Morgan says classes could be organized for special groups if enough foreigners enroll.
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Harman Returns From Fort Smith After Short Commission
Colfax Harman Home item notes Bo Harman left the Van Buren bureau of the Fort Smith Times-Record after several weeks away. He cites homesickness as the reason for his return. He has published his fourth book The Harman Speaker aimed at providing wholesome recitations for public schools and children, including patriotic poems.
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Fort Smith
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Readable weather note: mentions yesterday and today with hints of snow late Wednesday and a cold wave following. Contains no distinct names or organizations beyond generic regional reference.
Topeka Meeting Aims At State Government Reform
FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT committee led by Dean Frank W Blackmiur in Topeka plans a Thursday session in Governor Cappir's office. The Kansas Potter Government league seeks a new constitution to simplify state county and city government and endorses reforms including city manager plans, fewer officers, extended hanky rule to cities, judicial system revision, and reallocating district judges. Members include Professors S Paulen and D Sterling and Judge Ruppenthal.
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Anti-Saloon League plans for state wide unity in Kansas
A Kansas branch of the Anti-Saloon League moved toward forming a unified temperance group. A provisional board of trustees elected to oversee a new constitution met at a Topeka Methodist church. Speakers included exGovernor George Hodges and Walter Johnson of the Topeka Capital as 75 delegates attended.
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End to T. H. Chalkley Pr. H. Chalkley obituary
The town mourns the death of Mr. Chalkley after a Kansas City hospitalization. Born October 2 1858 in Totten ham England he emigrated in 1896 and lived in Lawre for twenty years. Survived by wife Genevieve Howland Chalkley and three daughters and three sons. Funeral at Unitarian Church tomorrow at 2 o clock with burial in Oakley Cemetery. pallbearers listed.
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Christmas Songs of Many Nations at Plymouth Church
More than 160 children will perform in a Christmas program titled Christmas Songs of Many Nations at Plymouth Congregational Church. Miss Louise Wiedemann directs the show in the auditorium starting at 7 PM with costumes depicting various nations and Indian music by teens from Haskell Institute.
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Big Lodge Meeting With Grand Officer Guests
Lawrence lodge of the A O W W will host tomorrow night a visit by Grand Master Workman Tr. J. Wil of Newton as a candidate for governor of Kansas. Other officers and visitors include Grand Treasurer Venton of Arkansas Grand Messenger Hatcher of Wellington and B M Forde of Poria. The event features initiation of members, refreshments, and a ball.
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Governor Urges Help For Guardsmen Who Lost Jobs
Governor Capper urges Chamber of Commerce to aid National Guard members who lost permanent positions to the border. He says many cases exist across the state and the men should be helped, not penalized, for patriotism.
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Regulation debate at Chamber discusses nine hour workday
The Chamber of Commerce discusses proposed legislation restricting women to a nine hour day within a ten hour shift. Cohn criticizes the plan as harmful to employers and workers. The meeting in Topeka also covers national chamber actions and fees while noting a February short course offered by a university. Ingersoll of Ingersoll Water Company is set to speak.
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Guards Unfit for Duty Say General Scott on Mexican Border
General Scott asserts National Guard troops would require a year of training to fight trained forces. He praises Pershing’s expedition, notes guards on the border performed without firing a shot, and blames the volunteer system for inefficiency. He warns doubling pay won’t create sufficient forces. Sheriff Baker weighs compulsory service versus selective conscription.
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Defense Measures Interest Congress
Congress resumes focus on national defense with house military and naval committees debating 1918 appropriations for navy buildup and National Guard. General Hugh L. Scott urges universal training and service, arguing volunteer system flaws. Captain William B. Simms discusses model sea battle practice aboard the Nevada, while Brig. Gen. Weaver explains coastal defense costs in the 1918 bill.
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Bombed Kaiser's Camp Paris Aviator Dies
The Petit Journal reports that the World War era aviator Cantgin de Beau champ bomber of Es sen Munich was credited with bombing the German emperor's headquarters. The feat occurred in April 1615 near Mezieres Charleville, causing the emperor to withdraw six miles from the city.
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Wheat advances and declines tied to Lloyd George speech
Traders reacted to Lloyd George's speech and Germany’s peace offer with swings in May and December wheat futures. May wheat touched 1.64 dollars as markets anticipated British replies and Berlin’s possible statements, while declines followed renewed uncertainty and political signals from London.
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Entombed Miners In Bruce Mine Near Vincennes
About 200 men were entombed in the Bruce mine near Vincennes after an incident Friday afternoon. Ten men were rescued within an hour as fire fighting teams and doctors moved to the scene. the mine is 400 feet deep and employs about 200 workers.
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