French Troops Begin Occupying the Ruhr Region
Reports say thirty eight trains carried French troops toward Essen yesterday with heavy artillery and sappers reported near Vevas. Advance units have reached Kettwig seven miles from Essen and the Duesseldorf-Essen area is reportedly covered by French forces. British officials say they have no official knowledge of French plans and expect the Ruhr operation to end at Einigen.
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Reriin
Dan
iBy
Associated Press
Mayence
Essen
Vevas
Duesseldorf
Brussels
Jan
Chamber of Deputies
France
Ruhr
England
Paris
Myron PT. Herrick
Shelton Whitehouse
Foreign Office
Poincare
Count de la Rocca
Germany
Kettwige
Duessellorf
London
Eigen
Rhineland
Germany defaults on coal deliveries to reparations commission
Germany is declared in wilful default of coal deliveries to the reparations commission after a 3 to 3 vote by the commission. Sir John Bradbury questions the move, while Roland W. Boyden criticizes Versailles treaty implementation. French Belgian Italian engineers await orders in Paris to act in the Ruhr region. Mrs C F Bangs visits relatives in Kansas.
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Paris
Associated Press
Germany
Roland W. Boyden
Commission
Inga
Joh Bradbury
Sir John
Ppincare
Mussolini
Italy
Theunis
Belgium
M. Poincare
Foreign Office
Dusseldorf
Ruhr
Tentative Plans Reported To Fund War Debt
White House spokesman said preliminary talks with Britain’s debt commission show no settlement under current law. President Harding was told American commissioners should draft tentative settlements with each debtor nation without regard to present law, to be reviewed by Congress later.
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Washington, Dan
British Debt Commission
United States
White House
Harding
Congress
British hangs two alleged slayers
London January 9 Associated Press reports the executions of Edith Thompson and Frederick Bywaters for the murder of Percy Thompson. Bywaters died at Pentonville Prison at 9 o clock and Thompson followed minutes later at Holloway Jail. Both maintained Thompson acted alone. crowds outside showed mixed protests while a few placards criticized the judge and jury.
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London
Edith Thompson
Frederick Bywaters
Thompson
Percy Thompson
Bywaters
Peninvilly
Halloway
Little wheat bill gains more House support in hearing
Washington January 9 The Little wheat bill had its third hearing this morning before the house agricultural committee Dr Atkinson national representative at the National Grange addressed the committee for an hour and a half receiving close attention He said the Little wheat bill is the most defensible and least objectionable farm measure before Congress He urged profitable markets for crops and proposed leveling farm prices through renewed prosperity If the Norris bill passes Tincher will seek to substitute Little s for Norris The notice also mentions Mrs Elizabeth Nesbitt of Hanover and Mrs George Gordon visiting Ottawa and Holton respectively with their hosts and daughters.
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Washington
House
Atkinson
National Grange
Congress
Senate
Tincher
Little
Weather Kansas Forecast Fair Tonight and Wednesday
Kansas forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions in the west. Temperatures recorded include 7 p.m. yesterday and 2 p.m. today, with a maximum of 38 yesterday and a low around today. briquets from University Coal Co.
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Kansas
Kansas Legislature Opens As Gov Davis Set To Speak
Charles E Mann wins Republican caucus for speaker as Kansas legislature convenes at noon The two houses organize and adjourn to 2 pm tomorrow A joint session will notify Gov Jonathan Davis and he will deliver a 10000 word message outlining his first program set for 10 80 welock. Frank Fields of Reno County was chosen Democrat speaker candidate.
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Topeka
Kan
Jan. C
Kansas
Jonathan Davis
Davis
Charles EF
Mann
Osborne
Carl M. Geddes
el Dorado
National meet chance for university swimmers
Coach G B Patrick announces local swimmers may qualify for the national meet at the University of Washington. The nationals include 50 100 and 220 yard dashes plus diving distances and five novelty events. Swimmers are urged to train in Robinson Gymnasium for the upcoming local meet.
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G. B. Patrick
University of Washington
Patrick
Enige
Robinson Gymnasium
Lawrence to open home season vs Argentine at Haskell
Lawrence high school basketball announces a home opener against Argentine High at Haskell Gymnasium Friday night. Tickets for students are on sale at the high school office. The team returned from a two game trip and looked sharp after weekend play with a six point lead in the Northeast game before a late spurt by Kansas City allowed them to fall behind.
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Lawrence High
Argentine High
Haskell Gymnasium
Kansas City
Guard State Witness at Mer Rouge as Threats Rise
In Morehouse parish near Mer Rouge acting on an anonymous call authorities guard Addie May Hamilton home with two soldiers later assigned to the area. The message directed DOJ agents to assemble evidence for an inquiry into masked band depredations. Hamilton was expected to testify she was forced to leave the parish months earlier.
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Mer Rouge
Addie May Hamilton
Morehouse Parish
Hamilton
Department of Justice
eMiss Hamilton
Morehouse
Missouri Pacific Eyes Access to San Francisco Route
Reported talks have been underway for years to acquire the Denver and Rio Grande western railroad to grant Missouri Pacific access to San Francisco from Salt Lake City. J D Kennard returns home after a month visiting his daughter in Philadelphia.
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St. Louis
F. Bush
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Denger and Rio Grande Western Railroad
Missouri Pacific
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
J.D. Kennard
Hiss
ir.Mabe
J. B. ‘Mahoney
Philadelphia
Meres
Impeachment Bid for Daugherty Ends With Clean Bill
The House Judiciary Committee voted 12 to 2 that Attorney General Daugherty faced no grounds for impeachment. The panel recommended dismissing further consideration of Keller's charges and dropping the impeachment resolution against him.
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Daugherty
House Judiciary Committee
Washington
Dan
Representative Keller
Rep
Minnesota
Judiciary Committee
Keller
Ford Plans Two New Factories in Twin Cities Area
Ford Motor Co representatives announced plans for a large auto and tractor plant in St Paul after purchasing 167.5 acres by the Mississippi River near the government dam. If power rights are granted, the site could host a ten million dollar facility employing 14 000 to 16 000 workers. a St Louis plant is also under consideration with similar scope.
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St. Paul
Dun
Ford Motor Co
Ford Company
Mississippi River
Government High Dam
Ford
Detroit
St. Louis
Twin Cities
Auto License Renewal Push Delays Prompt Sheriff Action
The county treasurer reports only 600 of 4700 auto owners have paid their 192% licenses. All licenses must be paid by February 1 or arrests for nonpayment will follow. An extra grace period extends fifteen days beyond year start, but arrears will be pursued after. Treasurer W H McKone urges immediate payment to avoid crowds and delays.
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Will Johns
W. H. McKone
Art Exhibit Opens by Chicago Society of Artists
The Chicago Society of Artists opens a second school of fine arts exhibit on the third floor of East Administration at the University. It features still lifes, figures, and landscapes by Krafft Grant Cameron and others, highlighting growing interest in the still life branch with five flower paintings by as many artists.
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Chicago Society of Artists
the University
Carl Krafft
J. Jeffry Grant
Sunbakers
Edgar Cameron
Branich
School of Fine Arts
Birger Save
Heavy transformers arrive for Leavenworth line project
Three electric transformers each weighing twelve tons were received yesterday afternoon by the Kansas Electric Power Co for use on the Leavenworth to local plant transmission line. Each unit has a capacity of 667 kilowatts. Briquets University Coal Co.
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Leavenworth
Kansas ‘Electric Power Co
Meetings Planned for Hotel Teams in Chamber Offices
The Lawrence hotel financing progresses with daily executive committee meetings in the Chamber of Commerce building. Division A led by Dudley Asher meets this evening at 6, followed by divisions B, GC and D on consecutive evenings with chairmen Glen Charlton Win Newmark and Dr Eugene P Sisson.
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Lawrence
Chamberlae Commerce
Glen BE. Charlton
Win Newmark
Eugene P. Sisson
Ward to Lead Two University Lectures on Nature and Salmon Migration
Henry B. Ward professor of zoology at the University of Thi nois will deliver two illustrated lectures at the University tomorrow. The 4:30 pm address in Fraser Chapel will cover Struggles of Man with Life in the Wilderness of North America. The 8:00 pm talk in the Chemistry building will discuss Factors which Control and Direct Migration of the Pacific Salmon. Public and Sigma Xi members are invited along with students.
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Henry B. Ward
University of
Thinois
Sigma Xi
Ward
Fraser Chapel
North America
Sigma Ni Society
Gottingen
Freidburg
Leipseig
Harvard
Troy High School
University of Michigan
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
University of Tirorg
Michigan
United States Fish
New Cincinnati Cars Ready for Lawrence Service
The Kansas Electric Power Co reports five new street cars finished in Cincinnati awaiting accessory equipment and heaters before shipment to Lawrence. Planned for use on University branch, North Lawrence, Indiana Street, and main line. A farmer near Abilene killed his wife and then himself after the wife filed for divorce. a fire followed the tragedy. Mrs Poehler of San Diego is visiting her sister in town.
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Kansas Electric Power Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lawrence
Jon Lawrence
University Branch
North Lawrence
Indiana Street
Abilene- Kan
Lee Parks
City and Kansas Telephone weigh rate cuts in Lawrence
A Kansas City meeting revisited Lawrence telephone rates set two and a half years ago. The city seeks a 10 percent cut on residence lines, while the company offers 4 percent. If approved by the Utilities Commission, the savings could be about $7,000 yearly for the city. business lines and fraternity house lines stay unchanged.
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Kansas City
Kansas Telephone Company
Lawrence
Pollock
Federal
State Public ‘Utilities Commission
Publication talk and campus visit in New York
F. Bermejo, a med fellow at the University, returned from New York where he met publishers about supplying textbooks for Philippine jubilee schools. He visited Columbia University, studied at the library, and gathered material for a thesis on compulsory attendance. The Phi Gamma Delta House on Louisiana Street nears occupancy with 40 beds. Dr E R Keith was elected county health officer.
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F. ¥. Bermejo
New York City
New York
Publish‘ng Houses
Juiblie
Philippines
Keith
E. R. Keith
County Board of Commissioners
Kansas Republican bills to appoint retired generals
Representative Anthony of Kansas introduced a bill authorizing the president to appoint retired officers as lieutenant generals. The group includes Major Generals Liggett Bullard Dickman Crowder Wood Morrison and others. The measure also grants temporary general rank with Navy chief of staff allowances for the army chief of staff. Territorial and corps area commanders would receive temporary lieutenant general rank with rear admiral style allowances.
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Washington
Anthony
Kansas
Appropriations
Hunter Liggett
Robert L., Bullard
Joseph T. Dickman
Enoch H. Crowder
Leonard Wood
John F. Morrison
Army
University Orchestra Delivers Fine Fraser Hall Concert
The University Orchestra under Prof. E F Kurtz played a demanding program for about fifty players, earning strong applause for Bach duets with Waldemar Gelich and Schubert’s Hungarian March. Next semester the group will rehearse more hours, and Fraser Hall hosts more recitals by music students.
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University Orchestra
E. F. Kurtz
Fraser Hall
Waldemar Gelich
County Bridges Undergo Swift Winter Construction
County workers rushed bridge projects this winter with several new spans now open. Thacher bridge near Lawrencer is complete, Glatthaar bridge southwest of the six district is open, and plans for Hyland steel span are ready though not yet bid. Captain Creek and another near the Gorri property are slated for bids, with weather permitting Williams bridge on Lone Star road due for completion soon. Mr and Mrs Nees Olson return to Lawrence to reside at 808 Mississippi street after years away.
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Thacher Bridge
Lawrencer
Glatthaar
Hyland Bridge
Ich
Trueblood
Captain Creek
Sigel
Gorri
Williams Bridge
Lone Star Road
City backs petition for south side University access road
City commissioners endorse a petition by E. Sherwood and 123 residents urging the State Board of Administration to consider a vehicle approach from the south side to the University grounds. The move cites long local inconvenience and hopes for improved mail service and better access. The petition, with official support, will be sent to state authorities. hedge trimming and a street light were also requested. sewer bids were reviewed but held for further study.
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E. ©. Sherwood
State Board of Administration
State Board
E. O. Sherwood
Sherwood
J. B. Watkins
Lindley
Hopkins
Davis
Patitingers
Etter
Finch
University
Vermont
Massachusetts
Tennessee
Ohio
Geneva
Oneida
New Hampshire
Barker Streets
W. W. Cleland
Committee to Meet on Lawrence High School Equipment
A special board of education committee overseeing the $500000 Lawrence High School equipment project will meet tomorrow to set the contract letting date. The session was announced today by officials.
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Board of Education
Lawrence High School
Taxi Derailed by Loose Nut on Wheel
A taxi between Lawrence and Ottawa was delayed in the 700 block of Massachusetts Street this afternoon when a nut securing the right rear wheel to the axle fell off. The wheel dropped to the ground but was quickly fixed and service resumed. New courthouse officers are settling in, spending yesterday afternoon reviewing accounts with retiring staff and learning procedures.
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Lawrence
Ottawa
Massachusetts Street
Court House
Disabled Vela Meet Tomorrow at Chamber of Commerce
The Disabled Veterans World War unit will meet at 7:00 Wednesday night at the Chamber of Commerce building. Dr. Albright, a chiropractor, is noted in the post.
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Jayhawk
Chamber of Commerce
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Clarence Spear
Russell Howard
Nesbitt
George Gordon
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Jane
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University Coal Co
Charles E. Mann, Osborne
Amers
Trip
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Sima Xi
K. U
Lawrence Street
Evan Poehler
San Diego
Bra
W. F. Mareb
Gas Company
Utilities Commission
Phi Gamma Delta
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Louisiana Street
Harry Kane
Excelsior Springs, Mo
Music Department
Fraser
Agnes Husband
Dean Butler
Oor
Nees Olson
Mrs. Olson
Chicago
Commission For South Side Road
Dr. Albright
Chiropractor
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