Spartacans Hunted and General Strike Call Across Berlin
Reports from Berlin claim independent socialists say Dr Karl Liebknecht was shot through the forehead by troops during an escort, not while attempting escape. Freiheit calls workers to a general strike as Spartacans attack the Breslau hotel and five Spartacan leaders are reportedly shot dead. Negotiations between coal miners and operators collapse over high wage demands, while volunteers flock to Koenigsberg to defend East Prussia against Bolshevik and Polish threats amid Polish advances near Bromberg.
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London
Berlin
Karl Liebknecht
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Freiheit
Spartacans
Breslau
German Democratic Party
Appelan
Herr Hirch
Koenigsberg
East Prussia
Lokal Anzeiger
Bromberg
Help Teach Indians University Girls Give Time to Bible Classes
A letter from H B Peakrs, superintendent, to the University YWCA praises twelve University of Kansas girls for teaching Bible classes at Haskell Institute, now Jargon Indian school. Despite influenza and war disruptions, the YWCA continues its support, naming Adele Murphy Neva Ritter Mary Anderson Lily Strand Nell Hahn Dorothy Dawson Lillian Cottrell Florence Bliss Ruth Guild Dorothy Sandberg Reba Sheppard Wanda Ross as volunteers from Iola Independence Marysville Great Bend Irving Lawrence Lamar Okla City.
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Haskell
University of Kansas
Haskell Institute
H. 8B. Peakrs
University Y. W. C. A. Haskell
United Tes
University Y. W. C. A
Mr. Pesirs
Adele Murphy
Neva Ritter
Mary Anderson
Iola
Lily Strand
Independence
Nell Hahn
Marysville
Dorothy Dawson
Great Bend
Lillian Cottrell
Irving
Florence Bliss
Ruth Guild
Dorothy Sandberg
Lawrence
Reba Sheppard
Lamar
Wanda Ross
Oklahoma City
Mexican Consul Dead in Guadalajara
John R. Silliman United States consul at Guadalajara and representative of the American government during the Huerta regime in Mexico died yesterday afternoon in Guadalajara after noon.
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Washington
John R. Silliman
United States
Guadalajara
Huerta
Mexico
Legislature Keeps Bills Down in First Week
Topeka reports leaders in both houses aim to minimize bills. By Jan 18, 104 bills had been introduced: 63 in the House and 41 in the Senate, the smallest first week on record compared with 162 in 1917 and 312 in 1913.
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Topeka
House
Senate
National League rescinds 11000 dollar salary cap
The National League rescinded the $11,000 monthly salary limit set two days earlier at a special executive meeting. The new limit was not disclosed, but officials said the prior cap was insufficient and unworkable. Lieut Ralph RE Allen returned from Camp Gordon Ga and visited his parents Rev and Mrs J R Allen.
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New York
National League
League
Lieut
Ralph RE. Allen
Camp Gordon, Ga
Rev
J. R. Allen
Bethany Faces Haskell in Afternoon Battle at Home
Haskell and Bethany, each coming off losses to Baker, meet today in Haskell after Bethany endured a three game skid including St Marys and Washburn. A rally in Baker game boosts hopes, while E C Quigley will referee the matchup.
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Haskell
Visitors
Baker
Bethany
St. Marys
Washburn
Uhriaub
E. C. Quigley
Lawrence Man Heads Kansas Schoolmasters Club
At a meeting on Thursday night January 18 officers were elected for the Kansas Schoolmasters' club. Dr. R. A. Schwegler of Lawrence was named president, W. S. Heusner of Salina secretary and treasurer. T. W. Butcher of Emporia State Normal, retiring president, presided and invited remarks from J. C. Hall of Hutchinson president of the Kansas State Teachers' Association, F. L. Pinet secretary of the Teachers' Association, and W. D. Ross retiring state superintendent of public instruction. The club is a branch of the State Teachers' association.
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R. A. Schwegler
Kansas Schoolmasters’ Association
eeeRe
Kansas Schoolmasters’ Club
Lawrence
W. S. Heusner
Salina
T. W. Butcher
Emporia State Normal
J. C. Hall
Hutchinson
Kansas State Teachers’ Association
F. L.pinet
Teachers’ Association
W. D. Ross
Schoolmasters’ Club
State Teachers’ Association
Will Reduce American Army To The Minimum
Washington Jan 18 American forces in France and Germany are to be reduced to the minimum strength consistent with our obligations General March said. He noted Foch was informed by Pershing about the policy. Strength to be maintained is under discussion by American officials and Allied leaders. Demobilization in the United States continues with 1 277 000 total discharged to date.
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Washington
France
Germany
March
Foch
Pershing
United States
Marek
Mar‘shal Foch
General March
Graeber Takes Three in Elks Bowling Night
Graeber team with two players won three of four games against Stevenson at the Elks. Carl was top scorer with 216, Keilman 200, while Stevenson high for the evening was 221. Team scores: Graeber 250 249 208 Stevenson 248 249 240 241. Maxwell beat Berger 2 of 3 in tenpin with Riling series high at 495. Berger led with 42.
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Stevenson
Elks
Graeber
Carl
Keilman
Grabber
Maxwell
Berger
Riling
Muswell
Senate agrees on tax plan for war profits 1920
Senate conferees agreed to tax excess profits of corporations in 1920 and beyond, estimated to raise about 1.6 billion dollars annually, under the war revenue bill. A decision on the 118 gates was deferred and the 80 percent war profits levy extension for ongoing war contracts was approved.
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Washington
Senate
Real Worth of a Dollar Surges in 1914 to 1918
Economics students at K U L report a price index for 96 common items rising from 8.65 on July 1, 1914 to 19.03 on December 1, 1918. Bradstreet's figures show wholesale prices up 120 percent in fifty-two months, with a slight consumer relief noted as prices peaked July 1, 1918.
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K. UL
Bradstreet
Allied Nations Acknowledged for World War Victory Efforts
Allied nations are thanked for their contribution to victory in the war. The historical note highlights shared efforts and regional support that helped secure the outcome.
Peace Conference Opens in Paris with Poincare Speech
Paris January 18 President Poincare opened the peace conference thanking allied nations for choosing Paris and praising the allied armies for defending the capital. President Wilson did not attend the morning sessions, and talks stressed presenting a united front to the enemy. The five great powers will rule on procedures and memoranda while some sessions may be open to the public.
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Paris
Poincare
France
Congress
Wilson
Murat
Russia
Lyaff
Supreme War Council
Peace Congress
Supreme Council
United States
Probe Election For Ford Newberry Senate Ballots Seized
In the Ford Newberry Michigan senatorial contest the senate elections committee ordered the sergeant at arms to take possession of all ballots poll books and documents for future examination. No immediate inquiry is planned.
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Ford
Washington
Michigan
Senate Elections Committee
Senate
Fire forces shutdown at Lawrence Paper Mill
A morning blaze at the Lawrence Paper Mill destroyed nearly 100 tons of baled waste paper and caused estimated losses of 4 000 to 6 000 dollars. Fire crews contained the fire with surrounding buildings saved. A new shed will be built at once and production paused due to material shortage.
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Lawrence
Paul A. Dinsmoor
Kansans On Board Huron Arrives With 2490 Yanks
The US transport Huron docked at Newport News with 2,490 soldiers after a gale in the Bay of Biscay delayed its voyage from a French embarkation port. One lifeboat was swept away and the ship faced a precarious moment. The February 18 arrival includes Companies 1 and 11 F K and a medical detachment of the 16th Engineers, with several casualties and Kansas units aboard.
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Newport News
United States
Huron
Bay of Biscay
F. K
16Th
L2ord
Fidth
Kansas
Girl Robber Bound Over After Waiving Hearing
Anna Mae Page was charged with robbing articles valued at 150 dollars from the Babcock home on January 8. She waived preliminary hearing before Judge R C Manley, was bound over to the next district court term, and released on a 500 dollar bond furnished by relatives. County Attorney Wilson says she will plead guilty when brought before Judge Smart next month.
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Luna Mae Page
Anna Mae Page
Babcock
R. C. Manley
District Court
County Attoney
BR. Wilson
Miss Page
Uri
Smart
Will Elect Captains At University Basketball Tryouts
University of Kansas seeks new women basketball captains as 15 players join practice amid growing interest in women’s athletics. Coach Hazel Pratt notes rising participation while Dr. Goetz evaluates heart readiness for intense play. Spring games slated after captain elections this week.
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Hazel Pratt
University of Kansaes
Goetz
AU Classe
French Senator Humbert Cleared of Germany Communication Charges
The inquiry into the Bolo Pasha affair found no truth to charges that Charles Humbert, a French senator and former Le Journal editor, communicated documents related to national defense to Germany. Humbert, tied to the Pasha trials and Bonnet Rouge directors, faced accusations connected to foreign influence during wartime.
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Germany
Pa Dan
Charles Hurvbert
Charles Humbert
Paris
le Journal
Bolo Pasha
Bonnet Rouge
eraAl Humbert
Bole Pasha
New York
Navy to force acceptance of War Board awards
Washington January 18 Secretary Daniels stated the navy department will use its full power to compel companies under contract to accept awards made by the War Labor Board. The remark emphasizes firm enforcement and shifts in wartime labor relations.
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Washington
Navy Department
War Labor Board
Daniels
Plan for Americanization Requires All Community Groups
Dean F J Belly urges Kansas educators to Americanize foreigners within gates through language training and broader cultural education. He stresses cooperation among churches unions chambers of commerce and libraries, warning that past efforts failed due to disjointed action and urging coordinated inclusive programs.
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Unions
Chambers of Commerce
Libraries
Keil
Vega
Trades Unions
Boards of Education
French President and Premier welcome peace delegates in Paris
President Poinesire and Premier Clemencesa addressed delegates at the Paris peace conference and thanked allies for victory. In Kansas City a bulletin notes General Wood ordered demobilization of the tenth division excluding regular army, starting Wednesday.
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Poinesire
Paris
Clemencesa
Kansas City
Wood
May renew armistice provisions later on
Paris January 18 The renewal agreement for the German armistice extends the truce from month to month until peace. Allied forces reserve the right to occupy parts of Strasbourg defenses east of the Rhine and beyond. The renewal includes substitution of railroad material and transfer of Russian prisoners in Germany to allied relief agencies for repatriation. German headquarters in Berlin will coordinate with allied relief bodies.
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Paris
Jen
Marshal Foeh
Admiral Browning
Gorn
Tn Aldiian
Strasbourg
Rhine
Germany
Berlin
Lambertson Recognizes Congressional District Leadership
Laces M Simpson of McPherson chairs the Ways and Means committee with representatives from each congressional district. The body includes Say Norman Bol Jinger Jackson Robin Piper Barrier Ireland Ferrell Lamh Fowler Samson Cloud Garvin Freas Gib bons Sameer Johnson and others from Sedgwick Shawnee and more. Roosevelt memorial ceremony committee members Freeman Reno and Brooks are named.
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Topekst
WW. PL
Tambertson
Yvestenlay
Ways and Means
Me Sanp
Meimanty
Drew
Marshall County
View
Say Norman
Bol Jinger
Jackson
Robin
Piper
Barrier
Ireland
Ferrell
Lamh
Fowler
Samson
Cloud
Garvin
Freas
Gibbons
Sameer
Sedgwick
Johnson
Stoves
Sullivan
House
Kansas
Mitchell
Gorham
Jinney
Geeries
Huth Tes
Phillips
Wilson
Hodgeman
Taylor
Wahaunsee
Freeman
Martin
Reno
Brooks
Chau
Pinching Pennies and Indifference Scotted in Near East
Governor Martin denounces indifference to starving people in the Near East as astonishing. Lawrence Givers highlights austere measures and public outcry over famine relief, urging prompt action and accountability by authorities.
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Near East
Astounding
Martin
Relief drive faces indifference among wealthy givers
County Chairman H. S. Martin laments tepid responses to a Jewish Armenian relief fund. He notes only some locals contribute while many well-to-do refuse, arguing hunger drives Bolshevik sympathy. Total this week hits 855.46 with dozens of one to five dollar gifts listed from various residents and firms.
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H. S. Martin
Hungary
Mr. Martin
Europe
America
Russia
Germany
I. J. Meade
Mason
Friedman & Giv
C. B. Hosford
E. Arnold
Hosford Inv. Co
G. A.graeber
Jno. Birch
Carl Graeber
Perkins Family
Chas. Iudium
F. J. Dietrich
F. J. Williams
Mrs. Thos
Lamont
Ace Laster
G. T. Jeffries
Dan’l. Curby
Wm. Randolph
W. H. Smithy
R. W
Sam’ ‘Galitzky
John, Shields
Belle Glass
A. J
H. Fe. Dicker
G. W. Petty
IM. Carey
Louis Kreeck
Geo. C. Bailey
J.C. Emick
E. W. Cross
Ed Klein
F. Rahskopf
W. Fa .March
Ord Clingman
Hen. Geidher
H. L. Muzzy
Meclhinney
Mrs. Gratent
Mrs. Rinehart
Canes McCoy
Arthur S. Peale
J. E. Hutchings
Mi Helen DeMers
Chas. Schnecker
Jno. Wey
Mi Doane
E. L. Saylor
Harriet Grice
W. .Lowe
Minnie A
Delia Schroeder
Jnc. Longanecker
Shigard
C. B. Cosle
J. Underwood
C. Hemphill
Beatty Armstrong
S. Elliott
W. S. Grisn
M W. O. Binknhoff
R. B. Bushey
Earle J. Gordoty
Wm. A. Cosgrove
W. Ans Courtney
W. W. White
W. W. Holy
Start Church Tourney at Y M C A with six on court
Two divisions played games at the YMCA junior Sunday School league. Lutherans beat Christians 14 to 3 while Unions fell 2 to 2, Methodists drubbed opponents 27 to 3. High school teams to play this afternoon as standings count. Robert E. Lee birthday noted for tomorrow observances.
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Y. M. Toda
Tenary Methodists
Robert E. Lee
South
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