Europe Food Pooling Urged By Bliss In Postwar Plan
General Bliss touts pooling Europe food supply and distribution to stabilize postwar governments. He says include Germany in the coalition and suggests Hoover as director general of supplies with a second chief for transportation. Russia excluded unless it cooperates for 30 days.
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Europe
Germany
Bliss
Hoover
Washington
Pen Eral
Tarker H. Bhs
American Peace
Washington Beiny
Paris
Ino
Gene Bliss
General Bliss
Russia
France
Great Britain
Italy
Herbert Hoover
Budapest
Vienna
Weather prospects in Washington for Christmas Eve
Weather reports indicate snow flurries in the middle Atlantic New England and middle western states tonight with fair conditions elsewhere. Temperatures stay low with no severe cold expected Kansas remains generally fair tonight and Thursday with a slight warm trend.
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Washington
Santa Claus
Middle Atlantic
New England
Middle Western
Kansas
Ira Hird
Tra Hird Ani
High Prairie
France Faces Eight to Ten Year Recovery for Metal Industry
Engineers say France must reconstruct its steel and iron sector over eight to ten years after wartime devastation. Lorraine mining and rolling plants promise early revival, but 150,000 workers depend on blast furnaces and mills. Only a fraction of small metal plants have resumed operations. large plants remain critical to rebuilding structural material and machinery.
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Valenciennes
Associated Press
France
Franee
Lorraine
Newberry Trial Preparations Strain Grand Rapids Court
Grand Rapids Michigan January trial of Senator Truman Newberry and 134 co defendants faces space limits as judge Clarence Sessions plans to reconfigure the courtroom seating by removing heavy benches for chairs and to burn a private office for stenographers and reporters. Trial set January 27 with defense motions due December 29 and potential hearings January 25 official notes indicate attendance could exceed available seats, including coverage from Detroit and principal press services.
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Grand Rapids. Mich
Truman HH
Newberry
United States District
Clarenee W. Sessions
Jude Sessions
Judge Sessions
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Michigan
Local Marriage Licenses and Bridge Construction Update
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Edward Norton and Mary Taylor of Kansas City Missouri by Probate Judge C E Lindley. This morning William Drake and Barbara Anweiler of Topeka Kansas also obtained a license. The Mud Creek Bridge on the Fort to Fort highway is now ready for concrete pouring. The 87 foot concrete deck girder bridge is the county's only large bridge on the Fort to Fort road.
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C. E. Lindley
Edward T. Norton
Kansas City
William J. Drake
Barbara M.anweiler
Topeka
Kansas
Mud Creek
Fort To Fort
Douglas County
Poisoned Booze Kills Many in Cleveland
Cleveland officials report eight deaths from wood alcohol and contraband liquor since November 1 amid rising moonshine traffic. In total eleven deaths from alcoholism since May 27 include two women. authorities warn of ongoing dangers and seek arrests.
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Cleveland
Pass Wage Hike On To Consumers Amid Coal Price Rise
In Chicago today coal prices rose by about 30 to 60 cents per ten. Masters plans to pass the wage hike on to consumers under contract terms. District Attorney Clyne said he is watching the situation and may act if noncontract coal sales arise, while government price rules apply to noncontract purchases.
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Masters
Chaace
Prics
Garfield Lorder
Wigtriet
Clyne
Dar
Wood and Wood: a campaign quip fuels local chatter
In Smith Center residents discuss a political joke tying General Leonard Wood to local loyalty. A letter writer endorses Wood with a pun on Wood and voting patterns, contrasting wartime policy with his slogan. The exchange reflects community sentiment and playful partisan messaging.
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J. E. Dreher
Leonard Wood
Wood
E Wood
Henry A. Clark
Smith Center
L Wood
American Wood
United States Wood
Bank Robbery Pursued Through Oklahoma Fields
Sheriff Ben Faulkner and ten riders chase two unidenti fied bank robbers who held up Farmers State Bank of Illinois at Gore Oklahoma. The trail was found ten miles northeast of Gore and pursued at speed. Bandits escaped with 2000 dollars after locking the cashier in the vault and severing fences along the rural route.
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Vt. Smith
Ben Faulkner
Farmers State Bank of Illinois
Gare
Oklahoma
Illinois
Gore
Death of Sir Gus Tak jing King’s Armourer and Keeper
London reports the death of Sir Gus Takjing renowned as the leading authority on antiques and arts in Britain. Appointed by King Edward to organize Armoury at Windsor Castle, he served as King's Armourer and Keeper of the London Museum.
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London
Gus. Takjing
King's
London Museum
Edward
Guy
Windsor Castle
Browning Family Plans Christmas in Topeka
Mr and Mrs H B Browning and Mrs Mildred Wilson of Linwood will spend Christmas in Topeka with Mr and Mrs Harvard Pierce. The Browning party includes Omar O Browning and others as they gather in the capital city for the holiday.
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H. B. Browning
Omar O. Browning
Mildred Wilson
Linwood
Topeka
Harvard Pierce
Hamburg Shipping Firm to Open London Service
A Hamburg shipping company announces plans to launch a new service with London in the near future. The move signals expansion into the British capital's trading corridor and a broader European route strategy.
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London
Hamburg
University Orchestra Plans An Upcoming Tour
The University Orchestra hopes to tour next spring in several Wai neighboring regions. Forty one pieces will be performed including Mendelssohn and Violin solos. Prof Kendrie notes this as a major concert effort, framed by a Christmas light schedule.
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Peramiac den Optee University Senate
Wai
Opor
Rendries
School of Fine 2
Kendrie
Omnes Lobby University
Wannehe Potts
Violches Pragmany
Consis
Tsehaihowhhy
Tierbert
Mendelsohn
Vitcus Lemapss
Christmas Mass at Rheims Cathedral by Cardinal ducon
Christmas events include a mass at Rheims Cathedral led by Cardinal ducon while repairs and windows are installed. American Red Cross chorus rehearses Christmas carols as services resume after shortages. a missing items note and a new filling station project appear in town notices.
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Rheims
Poe
Rheimus
Cardinal Ducon
Jehaco
Society of Friend of Lins Cathotens
Rhein
American Red Cross
Funeral services for Fay St Harvey announced
Fay St Harvey, aged TV, passed away at Alabama street. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the Leevleek home, with interment in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs UWird and children spent Wednesday afternoon at the Gate home.
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Fay St. Harvey
Quarrel Over Decorations Rocks Navy. Inquiry Underway
Turmoil erupts in the navy as officials clash over decorations. An investigation is ordered to determine whether faulty processes or personal disputes influenced awards and awards procedures.
Late Shoppers Out In New York’s Final Day
Fragmentary report notes late shoppers in New York on a final day of sales. References to records, families, and various firms hint at commerce shifts and consumer urgency without clear totals or outcomes.
Apt Orders Men Back on the Job
Workers and mine officials clash as orders are issued to return to work after a violence touched protest. Reports from officials describe pressure and uncertain conditions guiding the restart of operations amid tensions at the site.
Court moves focus to sheriff’s open vide for county
Fragmentary text notes a court shift toward the county sheriff and an open vide remaining as the sole ongoing action at the court.
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Lidtiday
Fea
Howe
Lawrence Family Responds to Municipal Christmas Call
The Lawrence family made a fine response to the city’s Christmas call, participating in local festivities and supporting community charity efforts during the season. Their involvement highlights civic engagement and neighborhood goodwill in the holiday period.
City Hall Busy With Christmas Gift Baskets
Lawrence residents prepare baskets of toys, food, and clothing for needy families as Rev. Me. Secry and City Sanitary Officer Ad Anderson oversee distribution by street sections. Santa’s headquarters at City Hall coordinate duplicate numbers for easy evening delivery.
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Lee Sorey
Ad Anderson
Santa's
Rev
Me. Secrey
Mr. Anderson
City Hall
Soa
Surey
Childrom Anmiaiye
Mr. Seroy
Christmas at the White House Observes Simple Celebrations
The story notes a simple Christmas at the White House with Mrs. Wilson distributing gifts to local children along the country route to the Virginia country club. President Wilson will dine in. his physician will stay close at home and the President will spend some time in a wheelchair.
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Shea
Washington
Christrmas
Witte
Wilson
Christmias
Virginia
White House
Adams Hotel Reopens After Compliance With Hotel Law
The Adams Hotel at Ninth and New Hampshire streets reopened after state hotel commission officials found sanitation and other requirements met. Proprietor Jehan Adams now operates the property, replacing the previous management of J F Filburn, with W S Clark endorsing the reopening following an unexpected inspection.
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Adart
Hemipshire
Anitary
Jehan Adams
J. F
Clark
Mro
Mel Adams
Reno
Volunteers Respond to Call for Mines Duty
State labor commissioner Attheussh dlohn Chanford said volunteers were ready to report to Kansas strip mines. Governor Henry Ablen reported talks with students active in mines and noted widespread willingness to serve, while doubting another volunteer call would be issued due to unemployment levels.
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Attheussh Dlohn Chanford
Tthe University
Eral Omlaves
Kansas
James Nate Ronchine
Strip
Executive Committee Meeting Friday Morning At Chamber
The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce will hold a Friday morning meeting at 14 o clock. Attendance is urged from every committee member as this session is of purest importance to the organization. Sparks, secretary.
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Sudta Chiu
Lawrence
Anta Claus
Chamber of Commerce
Ithe
Aecring
HLDB
Sparks
Edmonds Car Recovered After Theft Report
A car stolen from Kansas City was recovered near a road in Kansas. The vehicle belonged to Robert Edmonson and was traced after the theft previously involved Charles Crowder. Authorities located the automobile and returned it to the owner.
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Charles Crowder Vostey
Kansas City
Robert Edmondon
Kansas
Chick a Marner at Jail Celebration
Prisoners in Douglas County will join tomorrow’s celebration at the station. A chicken and Devonshire dish will be served, with Johnson under-sheriff in attendance to oversee the event.
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Chick ‘A
Marner
Douglas County
Johnson
Bratton Son Lands in Sterin After Army Enlistment
A Lawrence family learned yesterday that Paul Bratton had landed in Sterin safe, after his rare enlistment for three years in the army. The report came from Pratton of Lawrence regarding their son.
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Lawrence
Paul Bratton
Sterin
Army
Checks and pay delays hit WWI guardsmen in coal regions
Soldiers in Company B and Company E of the machine gun units received payroll checks from the state bureau, with delays from November 1919. Some men faced long waits as clerks sorted pay, while federal pay for hard duty and end-of-service allowances progressed slowly amid wartime staffing. Officials note adjustments and good faith between state and federal authorities as the reorganized Guard settles overdue balances.
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Oolina Bureau
Canis
Sam Mekone
E. Jones
Hiss
Gelssla
Sam
Intervention fears in Mexico City protest gathering
A Mexican feminist council meeting reports a large US backed group plans two to four billion dollars in charitable propaganda to influence Mexican affairs. In other news Will Wernsen is jailed on a money-for-wife scheme. his wife had already been released. Advertisers for a Kansas City Hippodrome event in Lawrence and a Christmas program are announced with schedule details.
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Id Philanthropic Inter
Mexican Affairs
Chikthond
United St
Ean Feminist Council
Toda League
Financi
Angi
Will Wernsen
Janerield
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