President Uses Lever Act Hint To Halt Wheat Futures
Washington reports indicate the President has limited authority under the Lever Act to stop future trading in wheat futures, with a special AP review noting doubts about futures trading causing price declines. The commission urges Congress to consider targeted regulation and reviews impacts of Canadian import bans and foreign purchases on U.S. wheat markets. It cites seven factors behind price declines and questions efficacy of barring Canadian wheat.
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Washington
Associated Press
Federal Trade Commissioners
Wilson
White House
Congress
Commission
Chicago Board of Trade
United States
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Canada
Europe
Fight on Irish Island Near Galway Bay
Irish forces and police launched boats to surround the Aran island entry to Galway bay at dawn. Two men were shot escaping, three others wounded, seven prisoners captured. Inishmaan is believed to hold Sinn Fein prisoners from Galway. Police previously attempted a landing to rescue the prisoners but were repelled.
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Dublin
Galway Bay
Inishmaan
Sinn
Christmas Program at Haskell Girls School
A Christmas program was held in the girls' building at Haskell last evening. Mrs. H L Butler gave readings and the girls sang carols between numbers. The event was entertaining and interesting for the Indian school girls.
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Haskell
H .L. Butler
Home Rule Amendments Passed by Lords After Debate
London December 20 The Irish Home Rule bill amendments were agreed to by the House of Lords after a brief debate. The House of Commons had previously approved all changes, finalizing the legislation in the parliamentary process.
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London
Assciated
House of Commons
House of Lords
Weather Outlook for Kansas Turns colder Tuesday
A mixed precipitation forecast for Kansas includes snow or rain tonight and a pass day followed by a colder Tuesday. Strong northerly winds are expected, with temperatures trending down from today’s highs and dipping into the night.
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Kansas
Still Seek Naval Balloon Near Rockaway Point
The navy department renewed efforts to locate the missing naval balloon last seen leaving Rockaway Point Long Island. Secretary Daniels said he had not given up hope but warned the balloon likely did not stay aloft seven days, as New York State and Canadian authorities coordinate the search.
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Washington
Rockaway Point
Long Island
Navy Department
New York State
Secy. Daniels
Lawrence Near East Relief drive expands with student Mamigonian
Active fundraising and poster distribution begun in Lawrence for Near East Relief. Oscar V. Mamigonian, a University student, leads local efforts after Turkish outrages hurt his Armenian family. Funds from First Baptist Church and Plymouth Congregational Church top $230 and promise more as other churches join campaigns.
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Near East Relief
Lawrence
Oscar V. Mamigonian
Armenia
Ance
Mamigonian
Constantinople
Kansas
First Baptist Church
Plymouth Congregational Church
Douglas County
G. C. Foster
Gas field pipeline plans near Lawrence attract study
The Pittsburgh Youngstown Oil and Gas Co will dispose gas to Kansas Natural Gas Co as a six inch pipeline nears completion. Field superintendent F Hill weighs drilling one or two more wells to serve the line. A dry hole on the Stoutemore farm at 1050 feet was not gas bearing.
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Pittsburgh Youngstown Oil and Gas Company
Lawrence
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Kansas Natural
F. §. Hill
Stoutemore
WAR FINANCE MEASURE AMENDED BY SENATE
Senate accepted House amendments to revive the War Finance Corporation directing federal action. The measure now goes to the President who is expected to veto. The House dropped the provision to grant more liberal credits to farmers through the Federal Reserve Board.
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Washington
House
War Finance Corporation
Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Bible wells equipped in Beersheba Palestine
In Beersheba Palestine December 20 Abraham's ancient wells are now fitted with modern pumping machinery and supply water to the town. Traditional seven wells were reduced to three and used by Bedouins for their flocks. The Well of the Oath was dug by Abraham. Christmas day births carry a superstition of healing through laying on of hands and second sight.
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Beersheba
Palestine
Abraham
YMCA Opens Boys Membership Without Fees
The city Y M C A offers a no fee membership for boys aged 10 to 15 based on character and service. Applicants pledge to uphold Christian principles and participate in weight and development classes with planned activities and contests. A men’s service league is forming to support the boys work.
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C. E. Plath
City Young Men’s Christian Association
Y.M.C. A
Silver candelabra gift to Naval Academy from Perry Tiffany
New York reports a silver candelabra presented to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis by Perry Tiffany of New York, grandson of Commodore Perry. The 17-branch, 38 inch piece reflects Shanghai and Hongkong merchants honoring Perry for his 1853 54 voyage and efforts to foster U.S. Far East friendship.
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New York
Commodore Perry
Shanghai
Hongkong
China
Orient
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Perry Tiffany
Mr. Tiffany
United States
Far East
German Women Urge Keeping Milk Cows Amid Versailles Strain
Berlin reports a letter from German women pleading against surrender of 800,000 milk cows demanded by the Versailles terms. The committee warns that further milk deprivation would weaken public stamina and hinder Germany's ability to meet treaty obligations, endangering hundreds of thousands of children in France and Germany alike.
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Berlin
Germany
France
Government Sues Rockefeller over Tax Return
The government filed suit against John D. Rockefeller for 292,078 claiming his income tax report for March 28, 1916, was incorrect, misleading and false. It alleges he did not include 50,104 shares of Illinois Pipe Line Co. and 67,176 shares of Prairie Pipe Line Co.
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Rockefeller
New York
Government Today
John D. Rockefeller
Illinois Pipe Line Co
The
Prairie Pipe Line Co
New Englanders to Dine Tomorrow at Parish House
New Englanders gather for the twenty sixth annual reunion at the parish house with plans for a community meal and fellowship among attendees. The event highlighted by longtime participants and local organizers aims to strengthen regional ties.
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New
Reunion of New England descendants to hold large meet at Plymouth Church
Chancellor E H Lindley and Judge C A Smart will deliver addresses at the twenty sixth annual reunion of New England descendants in Lawrence and Douglas county to be held at Plymouth Congregational church parish house tomorrow. A 5 30 p m business meeting precedes a 6 30 p m supper with toasts and readings. About 150 people are expected to attend, marking one of the largest reunions here.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Plymouth Congregational Church
W. C. Simons
Mark Mohler
Bacon
Skilton
C. A. Smart
H. L. Butler
Nancy Longnecker
Misses Riggs
Chancellor
E. H. Lindley
Cavatina
Faust
Gounod
Fred Lemon
Hannah Oliver
Arthur MacMurrays
Whittier
Skiltoners of Society
Dean P. F. Walker
Warren Wood
M. W. Sterling
L. E. Sisson
W. W. Russ
E. L. Latimer
W. W. Cleland
W. J. Hazen
F. M. Perkins
Alberta Corbin
S.J. Churchill
New England
Paying Fair Premiums At Douglas County Fair
Collections on the guaranty fund proceed as bills and premiums are paid. Individuals who have not received checks should contact T. J. Sweeney at the Peoples State Bank. Delays arose from fund shortfalls tied to the fair’s fall operations and required guarantor collections.
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Douglas County
T. J. Sweeney
Peoples State Bank
Jury to rule on Rev Juett Noble McDonald fraud case
Pittsburg Kansas December 20 The jury in the trial of Rev Juett Noble McDonald for alleged fraud heard six hours of courtroom argument after 10 AM The case should go to the jury about 5 30 PM McDonald is accused of defrauding three former congregation members of several thousand dollars in a mining deal
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Pittsburg
Kans
Juett Noble McDonald
McDonald
Kansas City L&E Railroad seeks January March 1921 service abandon
The Kansas City, Leavenworth, and Western rail line asked the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations for permission to discontinue daily rail car service from Kansas City at 8 PM and return from Leavenworth at 10 PM during January February and March 1921. A separate item notes a First Baptist church program featuring orchestra, choirs, readings including The Foolish Fir Tree, and a Christmas pageant with students and offerings amid holiday activities.
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Topeka
Kansas City
Daylight Robberies Reported in Kansas City
Two daytime hold ups added to Kansas City's crime wave. Three men beat pawnbroker Max Stein and fled with 350 dollars in cash about fifty watches a tray of diamond rings and fifty revolvers. Osadchey store robbed of 462 dollars.
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Kansas City
Max Stein
Uis
Asitheir
Osadchey
Clara Smith to Return for Trial in Ardmore Case
Ardmore reports that Clara Barton Smith, sought in connection with the death of Jake L. Hannon, Republican national committeeman, is expected to surrender within days. Her parents in El Paso said she intends to face charges and return to Ardmore willingly, with bond discussions possible at 10,000 to 15,000 dollars if bail is warranted. Authorities said she may come back on her own accord after further inquiry.
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Ardmore
Clara Barton Smith
Jake L. Hannon
Carter County
Miss Smith
el Paso
Texas
J. L Smith
Chihuahua
Mexico
Et Paso
Russell Brown
Coakley & S Fathers
Bond
Kansas Gas Seeks 20 Percent Rate Increase
Topeka, Dec. 20. The Kansas Gas and Electric Company of Wichita filed in the Kansas court of Industrial Relations for a 20 percent electric rate boost in Wichita and all served cities. Previous increases granted months ago were deemed insufficient to cover rising operating costs.
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Topeka
Kansas Gas and Electric Company of
Wichita
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Skating Challenge Blocked by Swedish Association
Bobby Mc Lean the American champion skater challenged world champion Oscar Mathipean to a series of races and asked the Swedish Skating Association to arrange the match in Stockholm. The association, after a recent meeting, unanimously refused to act on the match and declined to forward Melcan's challenge to Swedish amateur champion Eric Blomgrin, citing grounds related to the request.
Fire alarms report two blazes in city early today
Sparks from a chimney ignited a roof fire at George Newcomb's house 1324 Pennsylvania at 10:52 this morning. damage about 15 dollars. A second alarm came from 1735 Ohio where trash fires threatened nearby hay stacks. fire quickly contained. 153 Agency offers fire insurance protection.
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George Newcomb
Pennsylvania Street
Ohio Street
More Grain Moving To Pay Taxes And Prepare For Christmas
Topeka December 20 More grain moved to market in the past week than before mainly to meet tax obligations and fund Christmas preparations. J C Mohler secretary of the state board of agriculture reports this weekly update. The note highlights stronger movement as farmers convert grain into cash for year end obligations.
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J. C. Mohler
Topeka
State Board of Agriculture
Constantine of Greece Returns to Athens to Rapturous Welcome
Amid cannon thunder and cheering crowds Constantine of Greece arrived in Athens yesterday. He was greeted with tears of joy as he rode to the Cathedral where bishops joined a grand service after the train arrival.
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Athens
Associated Press
Constantine
Greece
Napoleon
Elba
Aggie Standby Ship Winter Shines At State College
Ship Winter of Lecompton stands out at Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan. A top student and Alpha Zeta member, he excelled academically and in athletics, guiding his teams while playing football basketball and track. His injury sidelined him late, yet his impact on the Aggie football season remained strong and feared by opponents.
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Ship Winter
Douglas County
State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Oklahoma
Lecompton Sun
Lecompton
Kansas State Agricultural College
Alpha Zeta
Ship
Aggie
Manhattan Rooters
Thief's Loot Recovered After Local Home Robbery
Police traced Saturday night thefts to several small burglaries after mink wrap worth 700 dollars vanished from Ralph Achning at 846 Missouri Street. A fur found in a yard matched the stolen item, and other recovered goods included a 45 dollar Gladstone bag and surgical tools. Chief Fisher attributes the crimes to young, small-time thieves careless about disposal of valuables.
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Ralph Achning
Missouri Street
W. E. Spaulding
Ohio Street
Spaulding
Thera
Accident damages Peerless Garage wall and car
A car ascending the Peerless Garage second floor incline tore out the south wall at the entrance and caused major damage to the vehicle. The driver, Mr Gillespie, ran low on gasoline and lost control, but there were no injuries or bystanders present at the time.
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Gillespie
London bank closes after suspending payments
Farrows bank, a London institution serving many small suburban depositors, announced payments were suspended today. With one million pounds capital and 2 to 3 million pounds in deposits, the bank offered no immediate explanation. The Kentucky tobacco output is noted as the largest outside the United States, with Java and Sumatra Increasing production. Welsh and Welch, chiropractors.
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London
Farrows Bank
Kentucky
United States
Java
Sumatra
Garment Workers Wages Cut by 30 Percent in New Schedule
New York December 20 wage reductions averaging about thirty percent under the union scale in the men's clothing industry have been announced by the clothing manufacturers association. The group released its new piece-work wage schedule effective immediately.
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Garment Workers
New York
The
Clothing Manufacturers’ Association
Guard units demobilized reach independence from control
Guard companies are demobilized and reach independence, reporting the situation is well in hand. A transition period appears orderly as regional authorities assume responsibility and maintain security. The move signals normalizing conditions and aimed stability across districts.
Red Cross Feeds Soldiers After Independence War Return
A company of infantry and the Fourth Kansas machine gun unit returned Sunday from the Independence War. Captain Sam McKone recalls bonfires and patrols in Independence as crowds gathered after an arrest for a suburban grocer's murder. A local American Legion command took control, routed the crowd, and police were ordered to stay inside the jail after 6 pm. The troops rested in a steam heated building while the Red Cross fed them heavily, described as a pretty good war by the soldiers.
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Kansas
Independence
Sam McKone
Mornig
Captain Fox
Pittsburg
Fox
American Legion
Legionairies
Red Cross
Living Cost Still High in United Kingdom
London reports no easing in living costs with November 1 prices about 176 percent above July 1914 levels, per the official Labor Gazette. A 12 percent rise last month is chiefly due to higher flour and bread prices, affecting food, clothing, fuel, and rent.
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London
United Kingdom
Vast Kansas newspaper collection grows to 58000 volumes
At Topeka the Kansas State Historical Society reports a world leading newspaper archive now exceeding 58 thousand bound volumes. The fireproof Memorial Building houses the collection, with 624 Kansas publications including 62 dailies and 486 weeklies from all 105 counties.
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Topeka
Kansas State Historical Society
W. E. Bacon
Kansas
Bacon
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Christmas Gift Distribution Planned by City Officials
City Christmas program organizer Rev. M Lee Sorey announced next Friday afternoon distribution of gifts. Four trucks with a decorated tree and Santa will depart City Hall by 4 PM delivering toys, clothing, and food across districts with carol singers. Officials urge donations of vegetables canned goods and even farm chickens, while toy donations of usable items are requested at the mayor's office.
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M. Lee Sorey
Santa Claus
Lawrence Whorf
Kreech
J Frank Jones
Driving Crooks Out of New York Roundup
New York police with 11 000 officers and 4800 reserves conduct a sweeping dragnet to stem a crime wave. More than 150 suspects were rounded up last night but no major arrests made. Commissioner Enright orders arrests of every crook on sight or send them out of town. Also note: insurance man Craig Kennedy underwent appendectomy Saturday night at Simmons Hospital. he is reported steady and improving.
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New York
Enright
Craig Kennedy
Henry
Keith
Simmons
Kennedy
Unitarian Sunday School Christmas Entertainment Planned
The Unitarian Sunday school will present a Christmas entertainment at the church tomorrow evening at 7 30 o clock. Friends of the church and Sunday school are invited to attend.
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Unitarian Sunday School
W R C Buys Health Bond At Meeting
The W R C purchased a $10 health bond in the Red Cross circular offering in progress in Lawrence and Douglas County. Mrs W C Simons and daughter Janet spent the day in Kansas City with her sister Blanche Reineke and their parents. Mistletoe is noted as a Christmas decoration with history from the 18th century using rose mary bay and holly.
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W.R. C
Red Cross
Lawrence
Douglas County
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Ti Melody
Oscar Mamigonian
Bill
Naval Academy
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Leavenworth Interurban
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Helen Hungerford
Marian Leigh
Mrs. Butler
K. C
Clara Smith
Hamon
Wichita Electric Company
Tuscaloosa
Mississippi
Warrior Rivers
Copenhagen
America
E. Spaulding
Achning
London Bank
Welsh & Welch
Chiropractors
England
State Historical Society
Langley
Agency
OFF
City Hall
Crooks
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