President Harding weighs Borah plan on economic talks
President Harding told the senate that action on Senator Borah s plan for an economic and disarmament conference was not advisable given current government efforts to be helpful. He cautioned congress to learn the steps quietly through state department channels and suggested freeing the hands of the debt fund within existing law.
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Washington
Harding
Senate
Borah
Congress
State Department
Debt Funding Commission
United States
Ed Anderson Named Trustee in Two Bankruptcies
Trustee Ed Anderson, already receiver for the Select Case, was chosen as trustee in two pending federal cases in Topeka yesterday. He was appointed trustee for the Select Case and for C. W. Pippett, who ran a Worden garage before filing for voluntary bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Anderson
Topeka
Mr. Anderson
C. W. Pippett
Pipperta
Worden
Kansai Forecast Ease Tonight and Friday
Weather brief notes easing conditions tonight with cooler temperatures in southern portions. Forecast covers today and Friday with temperature trends and minimal details on highs and lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansai
Jertion
Frida
Dr B M McKoin Not Released In Habeas Case
Baltimore December 28 Dr B M McKoin former mayor of Met Rouge Louisiana lost his bid for immediate release on habeas corpus proceedings He was remanded without prejudice to allow Louisiana authorities to present their case Dr Mechain was arrested Tuesday at Governor Parker's request accused of murder in the Morehouse kidnapping last August
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Baltimore
B. M. McKoin
Met Rouge
Louisiana
Mechain
Parker
Law
Morehouse
Deadlock at Lausanne conference over near east capitulations
Lausanne Dec 28 The Near East conference failed to progress as English and Turkish positions over the Mosul oil fields and extraterritorial rights clash. Allied delegates warned of deadlock pending Turkish instructions from Angora while a sub commission reported no accord with Turkey on foreigners in Turkish courts. Richard Washburn Child stressed the need for guarantees to replace capitulations.
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Lausanne
Associated Press
Angora
Malta
Near East
de Robek
Mosul
Lord Curzon
England
Ismet -Fasha
Peonia
Commission On
Angola
Sir Horace Rumbold
Turkey
Richard Washburn Child
Threatened Officer After Dog-Shooting Incident
A Mexican man in a North Lawrence bunk house allegedly threatened Police Officer Fred Logan with a large automatic pistol after Logan, acting on orders to shoot a vicious dog that had menaced a girl, found himself faced with the armed assailant. Logan drew a revolver and police arrested the suspect, who was jailed.
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Fred Logan
Logan
North Lawrence
Prowler Entered Home on Kentucky Street Early Morning
A prowler entered the home of D. M. Horkman at 1317 Kentucky Street at 6:00 AM. Mrs. Horkman saw a light, alerted the intruder who fled, taking a pocketbook containing some Masonic cards, according to a report to police.
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Horkman
D. M. Horkmans
Kentucky Street
Superior Chevrolet Ad Promises Daily Car Joy
A classified style notice urges buyers to choose Superior Chevrolet and enjoy a daily difference in driving. The brief emphasizes lasting satisfaction and a positive customer experience with the dealership.
Dyer speech sparks clash in Manila chamber
In Manila on December 27, Representative Dyer asserted Americans favor Philippine independence, arguing Congress should grant it to save military costs. A Manila resident countered that such speeches hinder American work and urged careful study of the Philippine question.
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Manila
Associated Press
Dyer
Missouri
American Chamber of Commerce
Philippine Senate
Philippines
John W. Hausserman
Chamber
Congress
United States
Hausserman
Armour & Co to create new Delaware arm at $60 million stock listing
Armour and Company announces a Delaware corporation will acquire Fowler packing of Kansas City Hammond of St. Joseph and other subsidiaries to streamline administration and financing. A $60 million preferred stock block is listed on the Chicago exchange as part of the reorganization. The Fowler plant employs about 700 and the Hammond plant roughly 1,200 workers.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Fowler Packing Company
Kansas City
Hammond Packing Company
Armour
Illinois Corporation
Armour and Morris
Fowler Packing Company of
Delaware Corporation
J. A. McClean
Armour and Company
Tony
Fowler
St. Joseph
Preliminary hearing set for Owens and Jella on still charge
A preliminary hearing for Simon Trastus Owens and Alfred Jella, arrested Wednesday night for operating a still, is scheduled for Friday at 9 pm by Justice John W. Clark. Bond is $500 each. Owens was released yesterday afternoon, while Jella remains in jail.
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Simon Trastus Owens
Alfred Jella
John W. Clark
Boy Sustains Minor Scalp Wound in Street Collision
Moss received a slight scalp wound this morning when his bicycle collided with a motor car driven by W. H. Higgins at the corner of Ninth and Vermont streets. Dr. J. B. Henry dressed the wound, saying it was not serious. A bystander said the bicycle cut in front of the car.
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Moss
W. H. Higgins
Ninth
Vermont Streets
J. B. Henry
Judge Haege Versus Francisco Fraud Case Heard in District Court
Judge Hugh Means heard the final arguments in the Elizabeth Haege versus W J Francisco fraud action in district court this morning and reserved decision until later.
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Hugh Means
Elizabeth Haege
Isaacs to Enter Harley Law Office After Clerk Deputization
Orin L. Isaacs retires from his deputy clerk position at the district court on January 8 and will join the law office of Tom Harley. The move marks Isaacs transition from public service to private practice, with details reflecting his anticipated duties in the new firm.
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Harley's
Orin L. Isaacs
District Court
Tom Harley
Kennard Heads Club At Kiwanis Meeting In Lawrence
At a Lawrence Kiwanis Club meeting held at Wiedemann's at noon today officers for the coming year were elected to be installed next week. W. E. Kennard will be president with Clarence H. Speer as vice president and Dr. H. W. Hutchinson as district trustee. Directors include Paul Lange Rev. E. A. Bleck Dr. H. L. Chambers Billy Drescher Dr. R. H. Edmiston Leo Smith RK Hickson. Gifts were presented to Ed Schmidt Frank Hosford and Secretary E. S. Weatherby for perfect attendance. Leo Smith proposed by laws revisions adopted. Schmidt reported on Kiwanis participation in the city Christmas celebration. Holiday greetings were read from B. Edwin Lang and W. E. Kennard, who is in Chicago this week. Rev. Edward Hislop was introduced as a new member. Cecil Davis of Queen Insurance Co. of Kansas City was a guest.
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Lawrence Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann’s
W. E. Kennard
Clarence H. Speer
H. W. Hutchinson
Paul Lange
R E. A. Bleck
H. L. Chambers
Billy Drescher
R. H. Edmiston
Leo. Smith
Rk. R
Hickson
Ed Schmidt
Frank Hosford
E. S. Weatherby
Leo Smith
Fd Schmidt
Rom B. Edwin Lang
W. E. Kenhard
Chicago
Edward Hislop
Ceeil Davis
the Queen Insurance, Company of
Kansas City
Kansas State farm short course opens January 8
Manhattan Kan December 28 One of the largest attended Kansas State Agricultural College short courses begins January 8 as the annual farmers short course for young farmers. Admission to those 17 and older is without exam. Two eight week sessions, mid winter to late March 34, with 36 to 42 hours weekly in classes labs and field. Estimated cost 125 dollars includes all but railroad fare.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State Agricultural College
Three Men Lose Lives in Fight With Wolves in the Frozen North
Port Arthur Ontario reports a band of hungry timber wolves devoured three men in the Sturgeon River country after a white trapper was killed. Two Indians traced the trail to a snow battered scene with a corpse and bones, then returned as more bodies were found and wolves lie dead nearby. The old trapper had set out for Christmas mail, never arriving.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Sturgeon River
Ignace
Bonfire Fire Spreads to House on North Fifth Street
Fire spread from a bonfire to the residence of Harry Moore at 207 North Fifth Street shortly after 2 PM. A porch post burned before firefighters stopped the blaze. Estimated damage to the house was about $2.
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Harry Moore
Fifth Street
Thief steals Elgin watch and items from home
W. S. Roper of 1724 New Hampshire Street reported to police that a thief entered his room after 11:30 PM last night and stole a seventeen jewel Elgin watch two five dollar bills and his underwear.
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W. S. Roper
New Hampshire Street
Mrs. C. Y. Thomas to Visit Wichita After Christmas
Mrs. C. Y. Thomas of Fort Madison Iowa plans to leave tomorrow morning for Wichita. She will visit her brother Herman Engel and spend time with her parents Prof. and Mrs. E. F. Engel who hosted Christmas.
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C. Y. Thomas
Fort Madison
Prof
E. F. Engel
Wichita
Herman Engel
Mrs Watson to Visit Tulsa Hostess Miss Engel
Mrs D Watson of Tulsa Oklahoma will arrive tonight to be the guest of Miss Agnes Engel, heading a short social visit noted by local society pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Watson
Tulsa, Okla
Agnes Engel
Houston-Fible loss puts $650000 deficit at firm
Kansas City December 28 The deficit of Houston, Fible and Co brokerage firm suspended from the New York stock exchange December 18 will be approximately $650,000 an auditing committee reported at a meeting here today of creditors The deficit would prevent reorgan ization and make liquidation necessary.
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Kansas City
Dey
Houston, Fible and Co
New York Stock Exchange
Diversified farming urged by Kansas legislator from Rice County
Clark Conklin, veteran newspaperman and future Kansas House representative for Rice County, argues diversification as the only real aid for farmers. He criticizes highway bond plans funded by auto licenses as impractical and warns against a $60 million bond issue, urging time and constitutional fixes. He recalls backing tax cuts but endorses needed state purchases for education and penal institutions, while supporting a strong Industrial Court and cautious employment salaries.
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Lyons
Kan
Kansas
Clark Conklin
Rice County
Conklin
Mr. Conklin
Congress
Senate adopts Harris resolution on Wilson health recovery
Washington December 28 the Senate without debate approves a resolution offered by Senator Harris Democrat Georgia expressing the pleasure and joy of the senate at the former President Wilson's recovery toward health Democrats vote yes while most Republicans are silent.
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Washington
Senate
Harris
Georgia
Wilson
Leavenworth Gas Rate Hearing Held Before Utilities Panel
Leavenworth city officials and gas company representatives appeared before the Public Utilities Commission to seek approval of a franchise gas rate of 1 per thousand cubic feet. The matter was taken under advisement and an order is expected in a day or two, said H A Russell.
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Leavenworth
Topeka
Public Utilities Commission
H. A. Russell
Commission
Sugar Board Report Questioned by House Request
Washington December 28 The president was asked in a resolution by Representative Jones Democrat of Texas to report to the House on the activities of the U S sugar equalization board including salaries paid expenses incurred in the last two years and what property the board now owns.
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Sugar Board
Washington
Jones
Dem
Texas
House
U. S. Sugar Equalization Board
Douglas County Taxpayers League Sets Tuesday Meeting
Douglas County Taxpayers League will meet at the courthouse next Tuesday to discuss Kansas legislature tax issues and the January session. L. H. Pete fish leads the call, with Willard Morgan and Charles E. Beeks expected to attend and address the gathering. Senator Brooke may also attend.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Taxpayers’ League
Court House
L. H. Petefish
Lawrence
Willard Morgan
Charles E. Beeks
Brooke
Church merger moves toward unity with Czecho Slovak Orthodox
In Chicago on December 28 a step toward church unity was marked by the Protestant Episcopal Church affiliating with the Czecho Slovak Orthodox Church in the United States. The National Council pledged to facilitate sacraments and pastoral care for communicants where a Czech priest is unavailable and to maintain contact with developments in Europe and America. The accord follows Prague meetings where the Czech church affirmed Anglican doctrinal alignment and notes Bishop Favlik's Episcopal consecration by the Serbian Orthodox church.
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Chicago
Protestant Episcopal ‘Church
United States
Gerazd Pavlik
Thomas F. Gailer
Episcopalian National Council
Department of Missions
Wwe
Episcopalian Department of Missions
Europe
America
Prague
Favlik
Condition of Schreiber blast victims grim in KC
Kansas City labor and safety reports say the condition of three Schreiber manufacturing and cereal company blast victims is critical. George Broz, Leslie Norton, and D G Outlaw are listed as dangerously burned as firefighters battle smouldering elevator ruins.
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Kansas City
Schreiber Manufacturing and Cereal Company
George Broz
Leslie Norton
D. G Outlaw
Leavenworth Post Sold to Clyde H Knox
Clyde H Knox former editor and owner of the Independence Reporter was announced as buyer of the Leavenworth Post by Albert T Reid president of the Post publishing company. Knox will take control January 1 and run the paper as an Independent Republican newspaper.
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Leavenworth
Leavenworth Post
Clyde H. Knox
Independence Reporter
Albert T. Reid
The
Post Publishing Company
Knox
Post
New Year's Party for Children by Scottish Rite
The annual New Year’s Day party for Lawrence children sponsored by the Scottish Rite Masons will be held at the Bowersock and Varsity theatres starting at 10 o’clock New Year’s morning. Tickets are available from Scottish Rite members or City Drug, Round Corner Drug, Ober’s, Bert Dale’s print shop, and Constant’s South Lawrence lumber yard.
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Scottish Rite Masons
Lawrence
Bowersock
Varsity Theatres
Scottish Rite
City Drug Store
Round Corner Drug Store
Ober’s
Bert Dale
Constant’s
South Lawrence
Marriage license surge in Douglas County this year
Douglas County probate Judge L H Menger issued 415 marriage licenses through January 1 1922 surpassing the 406 licenses for all of 1921. Expect a year end rush with holidays, as past patterns show. The figure includes mostly residents with a broad age range and some out-of-state names.
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Douglas County
L. H. Menger
Jude Menger
John W. Clark
POSTPONE ALLEN'S ROAST IN TOPEKA CAUSE POSTPONEMENT
Topeka Kansas December 28 The Topeka Press Club committee on arrangements reports postponement of Governor H J Allen birthday roast until after he leaves office The governor will have latitude to speak about offices without fear of quotes from newspapers Fellow journalists have taken the pledge The original party was set for December 22 with a new date not yet fixed
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Topeka
Kan
Topeka Press Club
H. Jd. Allen
Berlin Taxes Gluttons Tax Planned on Excess Meals
Berlin officials propose a monthly set threshold in marks for what counts as gluttony defined as excessive food or drink. Any meal cost above this fixed figure would be taxed at 25 percent to raise municipal funds.
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Berlin
Two Face Fraud Charges Across States
In St Louis on December 28 an order to remove William L Cunningham to New York was issued, charging him with using the mail in a scheme to defraud. A federal warrant similarly charges August Schlessing in Delaware after a warrant for his arrest was issued in New York.
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St. Louis
William L. Cunningham
New York
Faris
August Schlessing
Wilmington
Delaware
Chicago faculty attend meetings of educational groups
List of University professors at Chicago meetings this week includes F. W. Blackmar S A Queen Seba Eldridge W R Smith L N Flint Jens Jenson John Ise Herbert Feis Herbert Taggart H C Thurnav R D O Leary C G Dunlap and Eugenie Galloo.
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Chicago
F. W. Blackmar
Stuart A. Queen
Seba Eldridge
W. R. Smith
L. N. Flint
Jens Jenson
John Ise
Herbert Feis
Herbert Taggart
H. C. Thurnav
R. D. O'Leary
C. G. Dunlap
Eugenie Galloo
Tinned Exports Rise in Japan for 1921
Tokio reports Japan’s 1921 tinned goods output reached 2,050,000 cases worth 32,500,000 yen. Exports included 500,000 cases of tinned salmon valued at 13,000,000 yen and 60,000 cases of tinned crabs valued at 3,000,000 yen.
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Tokio
Japan
Sheriff Develops Nose for Stills Seizes Two Coppers
Sheriff Will Johns and assistants raided a house south of Lake View station and found a copper still five gallons of liquor and five kegs of mash at C. H. Vausbinder's home. Vausbinder absent. farm owned by Jim Mitchell. Earlier, a similar still was seized in the cellar of Simon Erastus Owen's house near Maple Grove cemetery.
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Will Johns
C. H. Vausbinder
Lake View Station
Vausbinder
Jim Mitchell
Simon Erastus Owen
Maple Grove Cemetery
Reno official dies after taking poison amid warrant
Reno county clerk Charlie H. Stewart died in a local hospital at 8:15 after swallowing poison. He had been confronted by Sheriff Clark at the state fairgrounds over an embezzlement warrant charging two counts for funds totaling 408.91 and 773.05. Stewart, nearing the end of his second term, previously served as a deputy and leaves a wife and three children.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Charlies H. Stewart
Reno
Clark
Reno County
State’ Fair Grounds
Stewart
Decorations Stay Up On Massachusetts Street For New Year
Mayor Kreeck said the Christmas lights along the street will remain, along with the large tree that Santa Claus visited Saturday. Most small trees along the three main blocks have been removed, but the big tree will stay until after New Year’s Day.
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Massachusetts Street
Kreeck
Santa Claus
Scientists Produce Sugar From Common Soda Water
London reports two English scientists say sugar can be made from soda water. Professors Baly and Heilbren show formaldehyde forms from soda water under ultraviolet light and, with sunlight and malachite green, formaldehyde converts to sugar. Increasing CO2 concentration with sodium carbonate boosts yield.
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London
E. C. Baly
Heilbren
Attacked Irish Consulate in New York by two women
Mrs. Muri el McSwiney widow of the former Cork lord mayor and two other women claiming to act for the Irish Republic entered the Irish consulate on Nassau Street. They defied attempts by police bomb squad Lieutenant Gegan and free state representative Lindsay Crawford to eject them.
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New York
Muriel McSwiney
Cork
Nasseu Street
Gegan
Lindsay Crawford
Free State
Sarah Bernhardt Improves in Paris After Illness
Dec 28 report says actress Sarah Bernhardt shows marked improvement and is believed out of danger. She will remain in bed for several days, perhaps a week, as doctors monitor her recovery in Paris.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Paris
Associated Press
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Armour’ Delaware Corporation
Fowler and Hammond Companies
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Jella Fae
SUH
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William P. Dillars
Ft. Scott
George B. Ross
Ottawa
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Herald
AX Leaguers
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