Preliminary Peace Signs Point to Early June
Paris dispatch reports the supreme council expects preliminary peace to be signed by early June at the latest. Russia's response to a conference proposal is awaited, while focus shifts to forming a league of nations and coordinating allied committees ahead of Wilson's return to America.
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Paris
Marcel Hotin
Echo de Paris
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Joint
Allied Commission
May Abolish Job Legislature Considers Insurance Appointment
The Kansas House receives two bills to repeal elective state insurance superintendent and replace with gubernatorial appointment for a two year term. Frank L. Martin of Reno County leads the proposal arguing the department’s creation allows abolition. Lieutenant Colonel Frank Travis, the current superintendent, is returning home from France after auto accident injuries.
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Topeka
Frank L. Martin
Reno County
Martin
Department of Insurance
Beady
Frank. Travis
Tola
Atste
France
Juniors Defeat Eudora On Narrow 18 Point Win
Juniors beat Eudora Freshmen by 18 points at the Y MC A 1A court last night in a tense contest. J Akers scored eight field goals to lead the Juniors while Brecheisen topped Eudora with two field goals and a free throw. B W Henshaw of Denver visited with John S Newlin before leaving for home.
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Eudora
Y. Mac. A
J. Akers
Brecheisen
B. W. Henshaw
Denver
City
John S. Newlin
Temperatures Recorded Overnight and Today
Temperature readings show a drop overnight with 7 p.m. figures yesterday and 7 a.m. today indicating cooler conditions. Officials warn of continued low temperatures into the morning with light winds and clear skies.
Military training topic chosen for intercollegiate debate
The Missouri-Kansas debate will center on compulsory universal military training. Missouri selects the side, Kansas defers the decision. date slated for late March or early April. Tryouts next week involve seven minute oral points with faculty judges. six hopefuls, three on the final team.
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University Debating Council
United States
University of Missouri
University of Kansas
Kansas
Missouri
BE STUDENTS CLUB University Gym to Be Used on Friday Nights
The university gym will host student gatherings every Friday night to help students get acquainted. The building will be open from basement to stone floor, and the swimming pool will be available for student use.
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University
Aong
Atherta Corhi
Univ Kansas
Peace Congress Publicity Man Chosen By Wilson
Baker, editor of McClure's and the American Magazine, is appointed by President Wilson to inform American newspapers about the peace conference. He will serve on the public information committee and handle news as allowed outside executive sessions. He previously worked with George Creel in the Committee on Public Information during the war.
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Baker
Wilson
McClure’s
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
General Wood to Speak Friday at KU Convocation
Major General Wood of Funston will address University of Kansas students and Lawrence residents Friday at the usual convocation hour. He could not come today because his train was two hours late, but will take a special if needed to attend tomorrow.
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Wood
Funston
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Frank “Strong
University
Athletics pay good money says Hamilton
Manager C Hamilton states University Athletic association covers coaching, equipment, and travel costs from gate receipts. Despite past losses, the association remains about 10000 in the black and hopes for future donations for a concrete grandstand at McCook field. Large repairs to McCook field bleachers will deplete treasury this coming year.
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Lority of Rainats
C. Hamilton
University Athletic Association
Itamilien
The
Athletic Association
McCook
Hetw
Cour Building
McCook Field
Conservatives in Power in Germany Majority Socialists Win Plurality
Reports from all 27 electoral districts in Germany show the national assembly of 421 members with the Majority Socialists holding a plurality at 164 seats. The Christian Peoples Party leads remaining groups with 88, Democrats 77, German National Party 34, Minority Socialists 24, German Peoples Party 23, Guelfs 4, Bavarian Peasants League 4, Württemberg Bourgeois Party 2, and Peasants and Workmen's Democratic League 1.
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Germany
Basel
National Assembly
Christian Peoples” Party
Democrats
German National Party
German Peoples’ Party
Guelfs
Bavarian Peasants’ League
Wuttemburg Bourgeois Party
Peasants’ and Workmen's Democratic League
Water shortage in Lawrence sparks talk of street washing
Commissioner Cleland says ground water supply has diminished for years and is not adequate for needs. The city may have to tap the river again if state health board approves, with treatment to ensure purity before mains.
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Iwe
Lawrence
WLW
Cleland
Utilities
Wwells
State Board of Health
Students Cannot Preak Leases on Rooms
University of Kansas students uphold lease terms for room rentals even with fraternity or sorority pledges. Leases improve rooming house conditions and provide renting permanency, benefiting students and landlords alike, says Dr. Alberta Corbin.
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University of Kansas
University
Lawrence
Alberta Corbin
K. U
Only One Yank Prisoner Remains in Germany
Associated Press reports that among American soldiers captured on the western front only one prisoner remains in Germany. The prisoner is held at Stuttgart and is too ill to be moved at present.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Western Front
Germany
Stuttgart
Eisner Defeated in All Bavarian Constituencies
Kurt Eisner Bavarian premier fails to win a seat in the German National Assembly from every constituency where he ran. The report notes his defeat as the assembly convenes amid postwar political shifts. Trade and reconstruction issues are on the agenda for a New Hampshire Manufacturers Association meeting in Concord. Separately the Western Shorthorn Breeders' Association opens its annual convention in Denver in conjunction with the National Live Stock Show.
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New Hampshire Manufacturers’ Association
Concord
Western Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Denver
Peace Council Sets Russian Debt Settlement Path
Paris reports the peace congress supreme council backing an American plan to settle Russia’s debts and form the League of Nations framework. British accord and Lloyd George influence underpin the approach while Bolsheviks face pressure to comply or risk entente-backed restoration of order.
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Supreme Council
League of Nations
Russia
Prince’s Island
Wilson
America
Paris
T'lan
Peace Congress
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Associated Press
Supreme Council of the
England
Stephen Pichon
France
Brady Party Visits Lawrence Amid Family Ties
L. Brady editor and publisher of the Salina Union traveled to Lawrence for a few hours with his daughter Vera Brady Shipman and sister Minnie Artlip of St. Joseph. They had been to Monticello to see Miranda Henderson, their eldest sister, critically ill. Brady reports success in Salina and notable progress for his paper.
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L. Brady
Liechtenstein Prince Seen as Philanthropist Ruler
December reports describe Prince Johann Hasein of Liechtenstein as a benevolent ruler who financed public works from his private funds when the treasury ran low. The small 60 square mile principality with about 10 000 people was unsettled by democratic currents sweeping across Europe.
Henshaw Family In Lawrence Narrowed By Death
Grim toll of deaths narrows Newton Henshaw family once of Lawrence to mother and one daughter Mrs. Fred Simpson of Long Beach California and the two elder sisters now deceased. Cora Henshaw Allison died years ago leaving a son Mamie Daniels lived with husband and two daughters Fred Simpson died leaving wife and two sons one son died recently. Mrs Daniels younger daughter died and she followed in sorrow, said to be from a broken heart.
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Henshaw
Lawrence
Grim Reaper
Newton Henshaw
University
Kanpe Kappa Gamma Sorority
Dauhter
Fred Simpson
Long Beach
Cal
Cora Henshaw
Allison
Mamie Henshaw
Daniels
Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen Urges Road Funding
Gov Henry J. Allen proclaims Kansas cannot afford to skip a good roads system and declares the state has funds to pay for it. The Kansas Highways magazine for January reports Allen as chair of the highway commission with E R Moses of Great Bend and R S Tiernan of Fort Scott and W C Markham as secretary.
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Kansas
Henry Allen
Topeka
Kan
Henry J. Allen
Govémor Allen
Kansas Highways
Kansas Highway Commission
E.R. Moses
Great Bend
R. 3S. Tiernan
Fort Scott
W. C.markham
Dictation From Missouri Attacks Lawrence Professors
A Kansas City Star representative in Lawrence targets University professors F. H. Hodder and H. W. Humble over remarks on Col. Roosevelt. The piece argues the Star furthers an anti University agenda by coloring coverage to accuse professors of socialism or Bolshevism while defending free speech and pacifism critiques.
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Kansas City Star
Lawrence
University
F. H. Hodder
Col. Roosevelt
Hodder
United States
Star
the Star
H. W. Humble
Humble
Daughters of the American Revolution
Times
Rotary Club
Professor Humble
Colonel Roosevelt
W. D. Haywood
The
Kansas
Topeka
Missouri
State Board of Administration
Allen Urges Rapid Action to Curb Profiteering in Kansas
Governor Henry J. Allen proposes bills giving the attorney general power to investigate manufacturers of brick cement and farm implements and to expose trusts and monopolies. He argues current laws fail to uncover hidden corporate wrongdoing and calls for speedy enactment. The message cites Senate Bill 13 and House Bill 37 and emphasizes enforcement of antitrust provisions.
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Topeka
Kansas
Henry J. Allen
Messag
Richard J. Hopkins
Senate
Montee
House
Barrier
Sry Mégins
Attorné Penceae
County Schools Reported Shared Relief Donations
County schools report 105 dollars and 6 cents total for the Jewish Armenian relief fund. Sixteen schools exceeded their quotas while the rest were close, with each student contributing 17 cents on average. An interurban car collision on Loeist Street in North Lawrence caused no injuries or vehicle damage beyond nerves.
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Country School
Avera
Collec
Tan Inter
Loeist Street
North Lawrence
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