Germany for peace terms in forthcoming conference
Washington reports Germany will not block a peace conference by demanding prior terms from all belligerents. Berlin says a confidential exchange of broad terms might be possible through President Wilson to bridge gaps, with officials noting no public disclosure of terms. Holland and Swiss channels show cautious optimism for peace talks amid mixed German and Austrian responses.
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Washington
Germany
Enei Tente
Entente
Wilson
United States
Nike
Zimmermann
Gerart
Count von Bernstorff
Dee
Berlin
Vienna
Austria- Hungary
Switzerland
Holland
Hague
Dutch Socialist Party
Miessape
Telegraaf
Tijd
Cireles
Cgermany
America
Gersain
Count Reventlow
Lloyd George
Briand
Two ships missing Mary and Ozama Nantucket feared lost
Coast guard cutters Acrumet and Gresham search the Atlantic after wireless calls from the steamship Maryland and the new steamer Ozama were silenced on December 25. Flotsam found could not be identified as Maryland crew remain missing. authorities probe whether survivors were picked up by a passing vessel. Ozama, bound for New York from Portland, Maine, had left December 21 with no further reports.
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Maryland
Coast Guard
Acrumet
Gresham
Avithout
Ozama
Clute Line
New York
Portland
Maine
Fire Across Big Grande Kentucky Troops Reply to Mexicat
Kentucky National Guard reports firing across the border near Big Grande in what officers say was a response to Mexican shots. No casualties noted. Captain EL Wo Clarke led Company I in the action and said hearing shots from the Mexican side confirmed the exchange. Local residents described loud gunfire and a possible machine gun sound.
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Kentucky
Mexico
Here
Chambers
Kentucky National Guard
EL Wo Clarke
Nantes
Carranza Answer Signals Possible Protocol Changes
Washington December 28 General Carranza send response to the pending protocol via Luis Cachanian of the Mexican commission. The message hints modifications without ending negotiations and keeps the door open for a joint commission resumption. Arredondo denies reports of his recall as talks continue.
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Washington
Carrinan
Lane
Luis Cachainian
Comon
Carranza
United States
Ans
Joint Commission
Eseo Arredondo
Mexico
Henry T. Fletcher
Mexico City
Commission
Arredonda
Dlemier
Protest Assessment On Drainage District Benefits
County appeals district court over engineer’s $400 benefit estimate for Bismarck Drainage District No 1. Township faces $1000 benefit and county $460. county argues roads are above water and culverts already built.
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Bismarck
Two Days Remain to Pay Taxes Without Penalty
County treasurer notes only two days left to pay taxes before penalties. He cites low collection yesterday of $10,000 and urges residents to use the mails to avoid penalties, saying many are too busy to come in.
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Tressurer
J. C. Stevenson
District Court Resumes Suit Against Interurban
District court reopened this morning to complete the November term docket. The case of S. Dolman Son against the Interurban for the collection of $49,000 alleged to be due for construction work between Bonner Springs and Lawrence on the track was resumed. Several days have already been consumed in taking testimony in this case.
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Interurban District Court
S. Dolman
Interurban
Bonner Springs
Lawrence
Chancellor Strong: Kansas should keep medical school
The Kansas State University medical program at the University of Kansas should continue. Chancellor Frank Strong rebuts the efficiency committee’s push to abandon medicine instruction, arguing the school’s history and role justify ongoing support and that Kansas must educate doctors within state borders. He cites long-standing faculty, funding, and the physician workforce numbering about three thousand in Kansas.
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University School
Bell
School of Medicine
Strong
Board of Regents
Unitity of Kansas
Board of Administration
State of
Kansas
Avalanches Threaten Champrey Village in Switzerland
Dec 28 report says Champrey, a tourist village in Valais, faces multiple avalanches and a landslide. Several houses crushed, population evacuated. Swiss troops and 200 French prisoners aid rescue. An avalanche near Simplon Pass destroys huts, kills two men and many cattle.
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Champrey
Switzerland
Berne
Canton of
Valais
Simplon Pass
Y M C A Bean Soup Feed For Younger Members
Youngsters at the Y M C A held a bean soup supper last night at their monthly gathering with Belz men at 4 30 and employed boys at 7 o clock. Tonight the C class meets at 7 80. A Chicago campaign to enlist saloonkeepers aid in reforming habitual drinkers was announced by Judge Stelk. Olin Fearing Taft visited his parents in Mankato Kansas yesterday.
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Belz
Chicago
Stelk
The
Court of Domestic Relations
Olin
Taft
Mankato, Kans
Kansas Weather Report Summary for Westenday
The fragment reports fair conditions tonight with a probability of rain or changeable weather later. It mentions a 21h time reference and references a general forecast but lacks clear entities or locations to confirm specifics.
Annual Meeting of First Christian Church
The First Christian Church at the corner of 0th and Kentucky streets will hold its annual meeting New Year’s evening at 6:30. A dinner for members, reports from organizations, election of elders deacons and trustees, and a music program are planned. Committees led by Mrs. George Deus and Mrs. Burnes prepare the program and reports.
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Christian
Church Congregational
iChristian
Kentucky
lYear
George Deus
Evangelical Association Holds Annual Meeting At Church
The Evangelical Association conducted its annual church meeting last night. Reports from various organizations praised the church’s good condition. A. M. Werkenthin elected to a five year board of trustees term and Mrs. BR. OL Burpert named church pianist. Sunday school officers chosen include Superintendent R. O. Burgert and other key posts.
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Evangelical Association
The
Orgainiz
A. M. Werkenthin
Tve
BR. OL Burpert
R. O. Burgert
Health car tour by state board to visit Kansas towns
The public health car War ren will tour the state the first week in January with visits to Perry Williamstown Lawrence Bonner Springs Edwardsville Armstrong Station and more. Dr Lydia A DeVilbiss will lead child hygiene demonstrations and meet mothers with babies while Miss Margaret McKnight promotes tuberculosis prevention and school visits.
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Lawrence
Warren
State Board of Health
Perry
Williamstown
Willamstown
Bonner Springs
Edwardsville
Armstrong Station
Lydia A. DeVilbiss
Margaret McKnight
State Association For the
Association
Board of Health
Kansas
Lights Being Placed on New Bridge Poles
Nearly two thirds of the lights on the new bridge were set on recently erected poles yesterday afternoon and today. Electricians expect to complete the task tomorrow. The interurban track on the north approach is ready to connect with the main line once the bridge opens. A crew lined the bank and ballasted it with crushed rock as work continues. Handrails will run along both sides of the twenty foot high fill using timber in construction.
Drainage bonds vote fails to cover costs at Maple Grove
The Maple Grove drainage district held a White School election to empower the board to issue bonds for work already done. Forty votes were cast with 26 in favor 13 against and one defective ballot. Previous $8,000 bonds were issued to fund the ditch into Bridge Street, but final costs exceeded estimates. In other notes President Wilson turned 60 today with widespread congratulations and no planned celebration. A marriage license was issued to Joseph Ernest Coleman and Effa Cecil Kalb.
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Maple Grove
White School
Drainage Board
Bridge Street
C. E. Lindley
Joseph Ernest, Coleman
Farrington
Iowa
Effa Cecil Kalb
le Loup
Opening Kaw river bridge celebration plans released
Lawrence columns report a January 6 ceremony to open the Kaw river bridge with speakers Gleed Bristow and others. A general committee from county and neighboring towns coordinates invitations, dinners, and access to restaurant facilities.
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Bowersock
Neigh Kaw River
Bo Guffer
T. J. Sweeney
Fc. H. Tucker
W.C. Simons
CS. Finch
Sagen Pnts
J. B. Bristow
Topeka
H. B Kaill
Union Pacific
Loomis
Union Pacific System
Lawrence
Albret Emanual
Dayton
Kansas Electric Utilities Company
J. C. Walton, Jr
Ernest Krause
Fide G. A. Ward
Lone Star
Wilson
Williams
Buchheim
Clinton
L. N. Walters
J. J. Bunce
Lecompton
C. Bh
V. Eudora
Wmlark
Baldwin
Frank Strong
Geo. Connell
J. H. Andrews
Overbrook
D. Francisca
Belvoir
E. L. Brown
Saul
Stanley
Huldorn
J. B. Ross
Clair M. Fatee
W. W. Heynen
Tonganosie
Wm. Stadier
Eudora
W.R. Green
Gus H. Brine
A. D. Weaver
Lynne FE
Mason
al A. Hicks
L. Wreeck
Vinta Sehaake
Lawrence Consistory elects officers at annual meeting
Lawrence Consistory No. 6 officers were chosen during the annual election at the Masonic Temple. New Master Kadosh Dr Blair and roles for Horkmans, Varnum, Perkins, Foster, Passon and others were listed along with appointment of Henderson, Simons, Huddleston, Darsie, Thompson, Varnum and Eastman. The Globe notes Rev E E Stauffer will remain in Kansas and mentions the Wheeler family visit in Lawrence.
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Lawrence Consistory
Lawrence
Masonic Temple
3D. Blair
Kadosh
David Horkmans
JE. H. Varnum
Afe
Huddreston
E. O. Perkins
Geo. O. Foster
David Passon
A. L. Henderson
W. C. Simons
E. F. Huddleston
Herbert Thompson
Walter Varnum
W. H. Eastman
Haskell Regulars Edge All Stars 28 to 15 in Narrow Win
Haskell Braves fielding Artichoker Zenner and Freeman Winds slow led the all star lineup against the regulars. Coach Venne pushed a new stilted drill for the students as the team showed teamwork on defense and improved shooting but missed several close baskets.
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Venne
Haskell
Braves
All Stars
Indians
Artichoker
Zomner Haskell
Freeman Windslow
Haskell J
Hawley Endorses Warm Noon Lunch Plan for Rural Schools
Superintendent Hawley supports the idea of a warm noon lunch for rural schools. The plan, tried by several teachers with success, uses the school stove to prepare a warm dish during morning recess without extra cost as meals are contributed by teachers. Hawley notes improved student health and faster work during cold weather and urges others to adopt the scheme.
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Hawley
Mr. Hawley
Railroads and unions split after brief talks on Adamson Act
New York December 28 conference between railroad managers and four railroad brotherhoods ended abruptly after the managers proposed settling the dispute on the switchmen’s award. Brotherhood chiefs rejected the idea claiming it would grant ten hours pay for eight. A federal commission idea was discussed to mediate future labor disputes regardless of the Supreme Court ruling.
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New York
Brotherhood
Supreme Court
Brotherhoods
Pointblank
Federal Commission
United States Supreme Court
Tole
William Get
iGrotherhood
National Conference Committee of
Four Brotherhoods of Railroad
Gregory
E Effectivene
Sein
Wilson
Serence
Avpointmen Joint Board
Water Extension Plans Near Finish in Topeka
Engineering firm Black & Veatch in Kansas City nears completion of plans to upgrade Lawrence water plant. City aims to move pumping station to 200 block on Indiana and add capacity, pending state health and Public Utilities Commission approvals. Citizens water committee will review plans before filing with authorities.
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Lawrence
Black & Veatch
Kansas City
E. A. Dunmire
Tte
Citizens Water Committee
State Public Utilities Commission
State Board of Health
Indiana Ec
Osal
Water Department
Lawrence Men Battle for Douglas County Checker Crown
Mayor W J Francisco organized a raid against Dr C F Yates in Vinland last night to reclaim the county checker title. John Barton C B Harman and O L Cox joined the expedition as Yates faced a two to one deficit in the best two of three contest. Dr Yates retained the championship by winning one game and drawing two.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Vinland
John Barton
C. B. Harman
O. L. Cox
Mr. Barton
Dr. Yates
Burton
Yates
Frangeisco
Mackensen Drives Russians Back in North-East Wallachia
Allied reports say Field Marshal Von Mackensen continues blows on the Russians in North-East Wallachia pushing them toward the Sereth line in Moldavia. He reportedly won a new victory yesterday capturing 3,000 prisoners as Teutonic forces advance near Rimnik Sarat and push beyond Rinmik-Sdrat toward the Danube Braila area. Installed New Officers The Most Worshipful King Solomon Compact of F and A. A. Y. Masons West Lodge No. 5 and William L Harold Court No. 4 were installed by Rev. Frank Wilson G.M. of the state. Officers listed include H. B. Ware W.M. L. Owens S.W. J. Johnson S. Anderson Treas. and others.
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Associated Press
Marshal von Mackensen
Wallachia
Sereth
Moldavia
Rimnik-Sarat
Buzeu
Teutonic
Benyond Rinmik-Sdrat
Danube
Braila
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Far. West
William L. Harold
Frank Wilson
G.M
H. B. Ware
W.M. L. Owens
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