Mexican Congress flees to the U S as revolt rages
San Antonio dispatch reports that Deputy Vizcarra and over thirty congress members crossed into the United States via Laredo seeking refuge. They plan to meet in Veracruz to avoid Obrerón-Calles control while De la Huerta allies push for support amid the San Marcos standoff near Mexico City.
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San San Antonio
Tex
Associati Goviated
Oaxaca
Gener
Fortunato Maycotte
Enrique Estrada
Obreron-Calles
Estrada
Ruben Vizcarra
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Vizcarra
The
Mexican Congress
Unite United
Obregoregon
de la Huerta Anta
Obregorregon
Congress
Kiwanis Club Votes for Christmas Fund Support
The Kiwanis club at Wiedemann's weekly meeting donated 44 dollars to the Help Christmas Fund and added 10 dollars for the family of D. W. Burns, a Kansas prison parole clerk slain this week. The group planned Christmas arrangements for a prisoner’s family in Lansing, plus visits to city hall clinics tomorrow afternoon and Christmas events at the university and high school venues.
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Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann’s
D. W. Burns
Kansas
Lansing
Dean Dyer
Clarence’ Spear
May Recognize Russia Likely to Reopen Trade Relations
London reports in the Westminster Gazette that Britain will recognize the Soviet Union and resume full trade once the Baldwin ministry leaves office. Negotiations indicate Moscow will acknowledge pre war Russian debt of about 655 million pounds, shaping a quick normalization.
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London
United States
Westminister Gazette
Russia
Baldwin
Moscow
Britain
Trains to Start Passenger Service at North Lawrence
University students await word on Rock Island and Union Pacific passenger service as trains stop at North Lawrence depot. Officials install tickets but Kansas City blocks formal announcements and conductors cannot board passengers until details are settled. The delay prompts anxious returning students to plan home trips for Christmas holidays.
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Rock Island
Lawrence Legan
Union Pacific
North Lawrence
Kansas City
Holiday Displays on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence
Lawrence lights up Massachusetts Street from court house to Sixth Street with colored lights and small Christmas trees. Shoppers crowd stores as the final days before Christmas approach, with many shops staying open evenings to accommodate late buyers.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Court House
Sixth Street
U. S. Railroad Engineer H. H. Jahntz Dies at 82
H. H. Jahntz, longtime maintenance engineer for Missouri Kansas & Texas at Dallas, Texas, is found dying in his home after officials fail to hear from him. A clerk forced entry. doctors declare death from natural causes. Jahntz a KU engineering graduate of 1899.
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Dallas
Tex
H. H. Johntz
Missouri, Kansas & Texas ‘Railroad
Congress Debates Beverages By District And War Resolution
Representative Hill proposes a bill allowing each congressional district to decide on beverage sales with 2.75 percent alcohol content. Senator Shortridge suggests 1.506 million dollars for a new San Francisco Marine Hospital. Senator Ransdall introduces a plan for an inland waterways corporation to run government equipment on national waterways with a 5 million dollar initial appropriation, under War Department supervision. Senator Borah offers a resolution for an international court to outlaw war and treat aggression as a public crime. The measure previously stalled last session.
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Washington
Representative Hill
Maryland
San Francisco
Shortridge
California
Inland Waterways
Ransdal
Louisiana
Senate
Borah
Republican
Idaho
Who Got World War Money Question Sparks House Debate
Washington December 20 Representative Lowry quoted his December 7 speech claiming Congress spent 2.25 billion dollars on World War veterans. A man in the gallery shouted who received the funds and left before an answer could be given.
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Washington
Lowry
Miss
House Today
Congress
Argued Fox Case Slaying Coburn Insane Man Defense Tells Jury
Atlanta December 20. Jury deliberation in the Philip E. Fox murder trial neared when defense counsel Robert W. Allen argued Fox acted from insanity. The case drew hundreds as Allen and Hugh M. Dorsey outlined Fox’s childhood and alleged delusion before jurors. Prosecutor John A. Boykin prepared for closing as Fox’s guard was doubled and his eight year old son attended.
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Atlanta
The
Associated Press
Philip E. Fox
William S. Coburn
Fulton
Philip M. Fox
Robert W. Allen
Dallas
Texas
Hugh M. Dorsey
Georgia
Leo M. Frank
Fox
Allen
John A. Boykin
William Schley Howard
Voice of
God
Coburn
Schley Howard
Gar
New Englanders Meet Tomorrow at Plymouth Church
The New England Society holds its annual meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church. A business session at 6:00 pm will elect officers, followed by an After Dinner Program and address by Bishop James Wise of Topeka. Music, readings, and solos accompany the event with Johnson and Dr. Frank Strong in supporting roles.
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of New England Society
New England Society
Plymouth Congregational Church
James Wise
Topeka
Bishop Wise
Johnson
Insbcentee
Frank Strong
New England
Misconduct Charged Against Fort Scott Mayor
Misconduct charges against Mayor W. E. Childress were submitted in writing to County Attorney E. E. Blincoe by a citizens committee. If investigated and warranted, evidence will be sent to Attorney General C. B. Griffith. The charges include city car purchase, a city funds funded children’s picnic, and illegal $333 monthly pay to Commissioner Elmer Coe. The mayor and commissioners called the charges the work of disappointed office seekers and offered no reply.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Clarves
W. E. Childress
E. E. Blincoe
H. A.pritchard
Citizens Committee
Elmer Coe
Movement pushes larger budget for reserve officer training
Washington reports a drive by the Reserve Officers Association led by John Ross Delafield to raise appropriations for reserve officer training from 2.9 million to 6.15 million dollars. Delafield argues the higher budget would fund 26,820 officers for 15 days of training, up from 12,000 under the current proposal, stressing the cost efficiency and sacrifice of reservists.
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Washington
Congress
Reserve Officers Association
John Ross Delafield
New York
Delafield
Democrats for Bonus Aid Tax Reform Debate in Senate
Washington December 20 Democrats back a soldiers bonus and oppose a tax cut plan favored by millionaires and profiteers. Senator Simmons NC ranking Democrat on the state finance committee said finance members will vote to remove taxes, but not as proposed by Melion and wealth interests. He added there should be no delay and a tax bill is ready for discussion and a Senate vote.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
San Marcos
Capitol
Obregon
Associated Press
Dominuez
Cordoba
Orizaba
Washington
Simmons
North Carolina
State Finance Committee
Senate
Melion
Revision urged after Wichita elevator death
Judge John H. Crawford urged a complete revision of Wichita building code ordinances following the death of Joe Foley a 24 year old high school student killed when he fell from an elevator shaft in a building under construction He allegedly fell through a shaft lacking safety doors and only improvised wooden pieces remained on the car This case prompted calls for stronger safety standards in urban construction and elevator operation.
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Wichita
John H. Crawford
Kansas Industrial Court
Joe Foley
Foley
Probe Wood Rule in Philippines Sparks House Inquiry
Rep Frear of Wisconsin introduces a resolution calling the house committee to investigate Governor General Leonard Wood in the Philippines. The inquiry would also consider whether the islands are ready for independence.
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Washington
House Miles Committee
Philippines
Leonard Wood
Frear
Wisconsin
Kansans to join Paris Olympic trip with university leaders
A Kansas delegation led by George Patsy Clark plans a June 20 to August 22 tour from Montreal to New York for Olympic Paris participation. Participants include Ky erett Bradley Tom Poor Graham Fisher Irwin Watson Me l Keown and others with university officials guiding the Midwest trip visiting London Paris Rome and more. The cost is under one thousand dollars per person and hostesses will assist.
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Kansas
Europe
George “Patsy” Clark
K. U
Temple
Paris
John L. Griffith
Middle ‘West
Middle West
Patsy” Clark
C. L. Brewer
University of Missouri
Schulte
Nebraska
Bresnahan
Iowa
George Rider
Washington University
Tug” Wilson
Drake
Montreal
New York
Liverpool
London
Avignon
Nice
Genoa
Pisa
Rome
Naples
Florence
Venice
Milan
Zermatt
Brussels
Antwerp
Kyerett Bradley
Tom Poor
Graham and Fisher
Economist to Speak at Chamber Banquet in Lawrence
Charles M. Thompson, dean of the University of Illinois College of Commerce, has accepted an invitation to address the Chamber of Commerce banquet on January 22. He will visit Lawrence on January 2. Thompson, a noted economist and former Illinois tax commissioner, will discuss taxation topics as part of an elaborate event with officer installations and about 200 attendees.
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Charles M. Thompson
College of Commerce and Business Administration
University of Illinois
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Dean Thompson
Mlinois
Einstein's Fight on Bootleggers Turned on Robber Landlords
New York December 20 Izzy Einstein famed liquor foe warns of war on landlords after returning home to a three room East Side flat where rent rose from 14 to 162 dollars per month He vows to pay 144 and not be ousted while railing against bootleggers and robber landlords as a sick burden on the county.
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New York
Izzy Einstein
Izzy
Municipal Christmas fund short by three hundred dollars
The city Christmas fund still needs 300 to reach its goal. Santa Claus headquarters are forming in city hall, with gift baskets being prepared. 2000 pounds of candy and nuts are bought to include in distributions and provided at the children's Christmas event. Rotary cooperation and a tag day are planned to raise the remaining funds. Girl Scouts and BPW members will assist in tagging and packing goods.
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N. DP. Goehring
City Hall
Santa Claus
Ed Anderson
Rotary*club
Seba Eldridge
Greek officers urge Venizelos to Athens as factional rift widens
In Athens a 4000 strong group of Greek army and navy officers telegrammed former premier Venizelos in Paris urging his immediate return. The military directorate backed Colonel Plastiras and called for a cabinet led by General Pangalos, while rivals sought a civilian government. King George and Queen Elisabeth departed Greece, with Venizelos reportedly awaiting election results before deciding on a return. Venizelos remains silent, weighing whether to engage in politics amid a reshaping government.
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Athens
Associated Press
Navy
Venizelos
Paris
Plastiras
George
Greece
Pangalos
Ory Conditis
M. Papanastascou
Democratic Party
Elizabeth Ior Aunenia
Constituent Assembly
Pleaded Guilty to Arson In Superior Case
Edward J. Sailstadt and Dorothy Anderson pled guilty to arson at arraignment before Judge F. S. Parker in Superior municipal court. Parker bound them over to Superior Court for sentencing, setting bail at 2500 dollars each. They remained in jail pending transfer to the higher court. Sheriff Will Johns previously left for Topeka for orders.
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Superior
Wis
Edward J. Sailstadt
Dorothy Anderson
Sunshine Girl
F. S.farker
Parker
Government may have to aid Germany in crisis
Washington officials say the world may need to provide charity to Germany as negotiations for a welfare loan stall. Treasury leaders warn Germany cannot secure loans while the reparations commission controls resources. The situation is serious, but officials see a chance to restore stability.
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Washington
Germany
Treasury
Drive Successful Seal Drive Raises Over 3400 in County
Douglas county residents contributed more than 3400 through Christmas tuberculosis seals and health bond sales to fight the white plague. Mrs Ed Anderson chaired the drive reporting progress, noting last year’s county total of 1150. Dr Larrigo of Topeka praised Kansas-wide gains and Lawrence’s leading position vs last year.
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Douglas County
Ed Anderson
Larrigo
Topeka
State Association
Lawrence
Kansas
Massachusetts Street
Rica
Santa Claus Visits City Schools for Gifts
Santa Claus visited the grade schools of the city yesterday afternoon to give boys and girls gifts of popcorn balls. He completed his visits this afternoon and is popular with Lawrence’s youngsters. If fair weather returns tomorrow he will hand out apples to local children and country visitors. Merchant’s bureau members say Santa has an unlimited supply of gifts for afternoons until Christmas.
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Santa Claus
Old Sanita
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Santa
Merchant's Bureau
National Chamber Official Promotes New Orleans Convention
Cc of C officer W Longwell met Lawrence Chamber directors to stress the January 24 25 convention in New Orleans Ba inviting local participation. Julius H Barnes national president will address day one with representatives from Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Alabama Mississippi Kentucky Tennessee Missouri and Kansas expected. medische
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Cc. W. Longwell
South Central
National Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans
Lawrence
Julius H. Barnes
National Chamber
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
Kentucky
Tennnessee
Missouri
Kansas
University Christmas Program Moves Indoors at KU
KU Christmas at U program shifts to Robinson Gym tonight at 7 30 due to weather. A decorated pine stands in the gym, with the KU choir the mixed gleen club and University band performing. Children invited, Santa Claus and Three Wise Men featured, plus serenades to 100 percent houses after the event. Chancellor Lindley to accept gift to European Student Relief on behalf of World Student Christian Federation.
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K. U
Robinson
Blake Hall
Harold Burt
Friendship Fund
Bert
E. Wie Lindley
World’s
Student Christian Federation
Indianapolis
Lawrence
Farley Nomination to Shipping Board Disapproved
Washington reports the commerce committee will report adversely the nomination of Edw P Farley as Shipping Board chairman The panel cited the law limiting board members to Great Lakes states noting Farley is from Chicago and Lakes states are already represented by T W O Connor of Buffalo The action counters President Coolidge precedent from 1921 involving A D Lasker.
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Washington
Edw. P. Farley
Shipping Board
Senate
Conmerce Committee
Great Lakes
Farley
Chicago
the Lakes
T. W. O’connor
Buffalo
Christmas Convocation Emphasizes KU Spirit at Tomorrow Event
A Christmas convocation for university students is set for tomorrow at 10 AM. Chancellor Lindley will address the theme An Investment in KU Futures as the program stresses carrying KU spirit home for the holidays and the role of county clubs in home communities.
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K. U
Lindley
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