World League Covenant Outlined At Peace Conference
Paris February 14 1919 President Wilson announces the league of nations covenant to the council with plans for a permanent world senate and executive body The executive council will include representatives from the United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan plus four other states The covenant outlines admission rules armament limits arbitration and a permanent court of international justice with a goal of collective security and orderly peace.
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Weather brief fair tonight then colder Saturday
A brief weather note reports fair conditions tonight and Saturday with a slight drop in temperatures. Yesterday’s high at 2 pm reached 37.0 F and a low of 26.5 F was recorded. thermometer reading today at 2 pm shows 37.0 F.
Wilson Leaves Paris Tonight After League Draft Reading
President Wilson plans to depart Paris at 9:20 PM by the In vitalides station after reading the peace conference draft on the League of Nations. He was to discuss conference achievements with Premier Orlando and Clemenceau, while final covenant decisions were deferred for future review. Roberts guided the final session to completion at 6:20 PM Friday, as members parted in relief and good will.
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Have New Home City Water Department Moves to Bigger Quarters
The City Water Department plans to relocate into larger quarters after remodeling the former City Rest Room. The move from Massachusetts Street frees space, as the old office in City Hall proved too small for the department’s needs.
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Contract for Eudora Bridge Repairs Approved
Missouri Bridge and Iron Co will repair the Eudora bridge on a cost plus 15 percent profit plan with $490 extra for tool and equipment use. Public utilities commission approved the contract in Douglas and Leavenworth counties, and work will begin soon. Separately Regina businesswomen discuss creating a women's club and hotel to address housing needs.
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Reconstruction Up to Allies Says President Ebert
President Ebert declares reconstruction rests with Allied powers and urges immediate help for German states, calling on nations to support rebuilding efforts and stabilize the region in the wake of the conflict.
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Bernstorff Not to Be Peace Delegate for Time Being
Weimar Feb 14 Count von Bernstorff will not attend the peace conference as a German delegate. Germany plans a people's army by general conscription and an early push toward complete disarmament and demobilization. President Ebert says Germany has little gold to pay indemnities and must rely on Allied assistance to rehabilitate and secure food and raw materials for an orderly future.
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Claims T N E Still Giving Roister Parties
University reports complaints of a drunken serenading party alleged to be by Theta Nu Epsilon members. Dean Patterson says no student names are yet presented and the disciplinary committee will investigate to impose corrective measures. Rumors claim the outlawed fraternity remains active and hosts several disturbances this year.
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New Secretary for Ireland Named in British Cabinet
In the new British cabinet Macpherson becomes secretary for Ireland with Edward Short succeeding as secretary of state. Macpherson has served in the War Office.
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Beta Theta Pi freshmen cited over tree theft at KU
Four Beta Theta Pi freshmen at the University of Kansas were reprimanded after admitting to taking four Norway spruce trees from two faculty members lawns. Dr. A T Walker and Prof Stevens linked the trees to Walker by butt and ring patterns. The fraternity agreed to replace the trees and cover damages.
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Western Kansas Snow Blockade Delays All Trains
A winter storm across western Kansas, Nebraska, and surrounding regions snarled rail traffic for 24 hours. Freight trains were annulled while a few passenger trains navigated massive drifts and delays. Telephones and telegraph lines faced outages as conditions worsened west of Newton with eastbound Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific trains marooned between Salina and Oakley.
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Fathers and Sons Banquet at Baptist Church Vastly Enjoyed
Fathers and sons banquet at the Baptist Church drew a large crowd as Mrs. Ed Hope led catering. Speakers included Chaneelor Strong Dolph Simons J W Glidden William Anderson and Paul C Rankin with university quartet and Boys Glee Club providing music. A prize beauties showcase by boys capped the night.
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Death of O Nelson Former Lawrence blacksmith dies at Richland
O Nelson of Richland died at noon today and the funeral will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at Funks chapel. Nelson came to Lawrence in 1868 and ran a blacksmith shop on Massachusetts street for years before moving to Richland about fourteen years ago.
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Kansas Jewish Armenian relief drive nears quota
Topeka reports 8002.52 pledged in county campaign toward a 200000 state quota. Despite bad weather, towns push drive through February to reach 100 percent. Kansas total national goal is 30 million dollars. only Topeka and Wichita reached their shares. County treasurer J J Meade notes continued efforts and late subscriptions may lift Douglas county past its target if campaigns extend to March 1.
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Mystery Solved In Massachusetts Street Theft Case
Police traced a 12 year old boy who confessed to stealing a sled from Dan Wahlene’s son last month and a bicycle belonging to Walter Cruzan’s daughter at 1101 Massachusetts Street. The juvenile court will hear the case. the youth has prior thefts.
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COLONEL BURDICK 18 HOME After Active Experience in Front Line
Harold Burdick, longtime Lawrence native, returned from fifteen years of military service three weeks ago with his wife. He commanded the 839th Field Artillery in France and wears a wound stripe from gas exposure north of Verdun. He is stationed home on a short leave to recuperate.
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Promotion Day Marks Return to School in City
Lawrence public schools begin the new semester on Monday with new pupils enrolling and all students advancing a grade if passing. No mid year graduation at the high school though some finish work. Enrollment and planning for next term proceed, while seniors push to extend commencement week. Texas reports the resignation of the state’s only woman jailer after a decade of service.
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Spirit of St. Valentine In Flowers Expressed in Lawrence
The Lawrence area marks Valentine’s Day with flowers and candy as university staff send bouquets from across the nation to Lawrence University. Telegraph orders pour in for “the one on the hill,” replacing much of the old valentine mail with candy and flowers. Florists say demand is strong this year, though flower shortages limit some orders as comic valentines wane and couples report renewed peace through thoughtful gifts.
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Candy Note To My Little Rose
A brief verse expresses affection as a sender asks to deliver candy to a beloved girl called Rose. The note hints at parental awareness and the unknown response of the girl’s father, framed in simple sentimental terms.
World Court to Assess All Indemnities at Peace Conference
Paris February 11 The first and potentially pivotal session of the peace conference may signal the start of ratifying the settlement framework. Delegates weigh creation of a society of nations while considering constitutional limits on America’s entry and possible allied action under a future world court. Adjournment is anticipated by June 1.
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Bolsheviki Stir Up Trouble in Rumaynia
A Berlin dispatch reports a general insurrection in Rumania with King Ferdinand wounded while fleeing Bucharest, workers blocking routes to the palace, calls for a republic, and clashes in Bacokrest leaving about 60 dead and 150 wounded amid a collapsing army and dire finances.
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Robert Robertson Returns from France as Buck Private to Be Furthered at KU
Lawrence native Robert Robertson arrives home from six months of military service in France. He went in as a buck private and returns as bephoval, after serving abroad. He was student manager of the senior prize play Checkmate and had previously acted in the Hun role for the KU Dramatic Club. Also noted is Mrs. Theokla Fischer of Lawrence and her granddaughter Miss Alms Freienmuth of Tonganoxie preparing to leave for El Paso to visit Fischer’s son Carl.
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