German and French tensions rise in Ruhr and Rhineland
Reports from Berlin and Düsseldorf describe protests linked to postwar upheaval. French authorities haul suspects to jail after clashes. Essen notes renewed street unrest across the Ruhr with 160,000 idle workers and ongoing rail and coal disruptions. Martial law possibilities loom as tensions flare in Aix la Chapelle and nearby districts with occupation authorities suppressing newspapers.
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Berlin
Tate
Aix la-Chapelle
Kretangh
Essen
Ruhr
Rhine
Wessel
Cologne
Anfne
Lawrence Hill Club Plans Large Representation at Topeka Meet
The Lawrence Hill club seeks broad turnout for the sectional conference for schools in the area to be held in Topeka February 9 10 and 11. A small registration fee covers a banquet and other entertainment costs.
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Lawrence Hill Club
Topeka
Kansas high schools seek vocational courses under Smith Hughes act
Topeka reports eight high schools filed for approval of vocational agriculture and thirty six rural schools for vocational home making or domestic science under Smith Hughes funding. Kansas federal aid totals 84 4 3 7 for year ending June 30 1924 and 5 101 for next year, with Miller urging state appropriations to match funds so all eligible schools can receive programs.
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Topeka
C. M. Miller
Kansas
Miller
Ral
Dr Samuel Reinsch Dies in Shanghai After Illness
Associate at Press Dr Samuel Reinsch former American minister in China and later councillor to the Chinese government died in Shanghai after a protracted illness. He collapsed in Hankow in December and soon developed bronchial pneumonia. He had resigned as U.S. Minister and was councilor at Peking at the time of death.
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Shanghai
Press
Samuel Reinsch
China
U.S
Poet Harry Kemp Sails to Spain to Fight Bulls
New York poet Harry Kemp sails for Spain to take up bullfighting as part of a life story and to gather color for a Spanish play while continuing his boxing training. The move marks a dramatic turn in his public persona as he pursues actual combat amid cultural pursuits.
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Kemp
Spain
New York
Caresnce
Pole
Fairbanks Calls Hays The Official Fixer Of Films
Douglas Fairbanks charged Will Hays is the official fixer of the film industry and earns a $150000 salary, while he plans to unite actors led by himself Mary Pickford Chaplin Pola Negrí and Harold Lloyd under a gentlemen's agreement to grant artists control over their work and distribution. He opposes big cinema corporations directing production and distribution and aims to deal directly with exhibitors.
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Los Angeles
Will H. Hays
Douglas Fairbanks
Los Angeles Times
Fairbanks
the Times
Sears
Industtry
Mary Pickford
Charles Chaplin
Pola Nepri
Chaplin
Harold Lloyd
Cinema Corporation
Hays
The
Times
Ernest Havens Dies in Kansas City
Ernest Wavens brother of Mrs. Carl Preyer of Lawrence died yesterday in Kansas City after illness at Prof. Carl Preyer’s home. He was about forty eight, formerly in Leavenworth insurance. Funeral set in Kansas City as Professor Preyer and wife travel there to arrange details.
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Ernest Wavens
Carl Preyer
Lawrence
Kansas City
Carl ‘Preyer
Havens
Leavenworth
Carl “Preyer
Thomas G. Fitch
Soverign
Kansas
Wichita
Masonic Temple
Carl F. Greyer
Lawrnce
Franklin P. Smith
Licenses for 1923 cars issued in county office
County treasurer reports 2692 licenses issued to date with 4757 cars remaining to be licensed. Tax payments due by month end with penalties and potential arrest for delinquent owners.
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H. McKone
Hey Club Schedule Moves to Sunday Afternoons
The Hey Club announces weekly meetings on Sunday afternoons at 2 20 in the Presbyterian church basement. L Hy Emmett, a high school faculty member, attends as a observer to the cabinet.
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Cabinet
HEY Club
Sunda
Presbyterian Church
L. Hy
Emmett
Visar
Legion Starts Library Funds for Monthly Magazine Purchases
The American Legion Eli Ferrell Dorsey post allocates funds to buy magazines records and music for club rooms. Weigel of Wichita father of Mrs De Watteville died after several weeks illness. De Watteville family travel to Wichita for funeral. Reverend S T McFarland invited to speak at De Soto Christian Church services. Lyman Reid and daughter Caroline visit Clay Center with KUhn family.
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Legion
Eli Ferrell Dorsey
The
American Legion
Weigel
Wichita
Dodd
J.G. Weigel
Roland de Watteville
Behind de ‘Watteville
Oliver DeWatteville
McFarland
Predchate Soto
T. McFarland
Rawierice
de Soto Christian Chhurch
McFarland Yall
de Soto Church
Lyman Reid
Caroline
Clay Cente
Eon.kuhn
Kansas Editors Convene Amid Light Topeka Rain
Topeka hosts the thirty first annual Kansas Editorial Association convention as a light rain falls for the first time in fifty days. Mayor Cerwine welcomes editors while O W Littlie notes editors’ relief at a day off and relief from last minute press worry. Ole Buck of the Lincoln Press Association outlines duties and benefits of a state secretary, with discussion likely tomorrow on staffing. Drew McLaughlin urges a steady stand for community betterment over weekly platform declarations.
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Topeka
Dan
Kansas
Kansas Editorial Association
Herbert J. Cerwine
O. W.litlie
Ole Buck
Set Press Association of
Lincoln
Kansas Association
Drew McLaugh
Paola
Herbert Cavaness
The
Chapute Tribune
California
Pacific Coast
Mayor Kreeck Signs Pledge at Statehouse Movement Opens Book
Mayor George Kreeck became the second official to sign the pledge book at the statehouse in Topeka as Governor Davis launched a pledge book campaign initiated by We J Bryan. The book invites signatures from state officials legislators and others to abstain from intoxicating liquor and to support law enforcement. Attorney General Griffith was the first signer.
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George Kreeck
Davis
Tope Jka
We J. Bryan
David
Griffith
Government to accept Henderson residence as memorial
Washington January 26 a bill introduced by Senator Warren Republican Wyoming would accept the $500000 marble residence on Sixteenth Street as a government home for vice presidents. The house would come with free unconditional title and honor John B Henderson and his son a former Smithsonian regent. Columbus Kansas January 26 bench warrant issued for Alexander Howat to return to jail for remaining fifty six days of a six month sentence under industrial court law. Sheriff to hold warrant until Tuesday when Howat to surrender.
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Washington
John B.henderson
Warren
Republican
Wyoming
John B. Henderson
Missouri
John B.3 Henderson I
Smithsonian Institute
Columbus
Kans
FE. W. Boss
Cherkee
Alexander Howar
Howat
Superior Chevrolet Ad Promotes Daily Vehicle Care
The advertisement encourages customers to visit Superior Chevrolet and experience a daily difference in service and vehicle quality. It highlights ongoing dedication to customer satisfaction and accessibility.
Rain Helps Douglas County After Long Dry Spell
Rain this morning brought cheer to Douglas County after a long dry spell. Farmers hauled water for stock as lake levels and water supply improved. Fire risk declined slightly as shingles and roofs, previously dry as tinder, faced fewer ignition hazards.
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Douglas County
Fin Lawrence
Interurban Proposal Aims to Supplant Steam Rail Service
Electric Interurban leader E. B. Campbell seeks legislative approval for an enabling act to let a district vote bonds to extend electric power for an expanded rail service. The plan would replace Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific routes from Newton to Salina with about twelve passenger trains daily and five local freights serving Mound Ridge McPherson Lindsborg and Salina connecting Hutchinson Newton Wichita Halstead Valley Center.
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Arkansas Valley
Missouri Pacific
Newton
McPherson
Union |Pacific
Salina
Sream
E. B. Campbell
Interurban
Harvey
Saline
Reno
Sedgwick
Campbell
Mound Ridge
Lindsborg
Hutchinson
Newton Jand
Wichita
Halstead
Valley Center
Auction for Munich Needy Raises Eight Million Marks
Eight million marks realized at a Munich jewel and silver auction for the city’s needy. Prince Konrad and Princess donated items. Bavaria’s aristocracy contributed generously. A diamond and pearl piece fetched 2.6 million marks, the highest bid, while other aristocrats offered heirlooms and family treasures.
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Munich
Konrad
Bavaria
Arizlocracy
Koapad
Leiningen
Ning
Ludwig Ferdinand
Printess
Pilar
Baruch Backs Ford Offer for Muskle Shoals
Baruch reports to the American Farm Bureau federation that Henry Ford's deal for Muskle Shoals is acceptable as long as production of nitrogen fertilizer reaches 40,000 tons yearly. Bernard Baruch, former War Industries Board chief, recommends the offer if these conditions hold. Firefighters prepare for a ball Tuesday night at Prate nal Aig hall with proceeds to the firemen's insurance fund amid a liberal response and expectations of a large crowd.
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Baruch
Ford
Washington
Associated Press
Henry Ford
American ‘Farm Bureau Federation
Bernard “Baruch
War Industries Board
Prate Nal Aig
Grion Hall
Firemen’s. Insularice Fund
Eastern Kansas Christian Endegg Union Meets at Carter Home
The executive committee of the Eastern Kansas Christian Endegg Union will hold its semi annual meeting at the home of Madilene Carter located at 1385 Vermont Street with morning and afternoon sessions listed.
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C.E
Eastern Kansas Christian Endegger Union
Madilene Carter
Vermont Street
Quiet at County Jail as 14 Prisoners Remain
The county jail reports fourteen inmates currently confined. Those remaining are kept active in the singing program inaugurated by the court and jail.
Veterans Of Foreign Wars To Hold February Smokers
At the Chamber of Commerce building the Veterans of Foreign Wars planned a smoker for February 1 inviting Spanish American War and overseas veterans. Speakers were arranged and a full program of entertainment promised to encourage attendance by nonmembers with special invitations. The Memphis Special derailment section notes six injuries in a Scottsboro Alabama derailment.
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Veterans Af Foreign Wars
Chamber of Commerce
Nint
Atlanta
Southern Railroad
Memphis
Scottsboro
Alabama
Journal World editors attend Hansas Editad session in Topeka
Editorial note reports J W Wurray managing editor of the Journal World and Convention LN Flintg chairman of the K Us department of journalism attending the opening session of the Hansas Editad association in Topeka with mentions of a pleasure and profit. Dr Albright a chiropractor referenced.
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LN. Flintg
K. Us
Police quiet a student acting out concern on Sixth Street
Chief Fisher of the police department responded to a call about a "crazy student" near the university. An excited man marching along Sixth Street was reported to be shouting an English lesson to improve his accent, prompting police to intervene.
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C. M. Pat Fisher
Andy
Chamber of Commerce to discuss federal aid to education
Members will decide whether to support extending federal education funds and a cabinet post. The luncheon will feature majority and minority reports on the Sterling-Towner bill with Dean Keily and Dean Kent presenting.
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Chamber of Commerce
National Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Committee On Education
Dean Tred Keily
R. A. Kent
Snell to be taken to Kansas City for theft trial
Kansas City police expect to return Geo Snell to Kansas City Kan today to face charges of stealing a electric blanket valued at 75 from C B Harmon. A man named Chester Ford who escaped arrest when the missing blanket was found in a barn may also be involved.
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Kansas' City
Kansas
Geo. Snell
Lawrence
Kansas City
Kun
C. B. Harmon
Kan
Snell
Chester Ford
Chester Mord
North Seventh Street
Lew Flory
Seniors Play Daddy Long Legs Set For February Date
The high school senior class has chosen February 26 for the presentation of Daddy Long Legs at the Bowersock theatre. Two tryouts were held by Miss Leta Harper to select the cast, with final confirmation pending eligibility of all members.
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Valley of Lawrerlee
Masonic Temple
Albert Pike
Scottish Rite Temple
Bowersock Theatre
Leta Harper
Chief Fisher to Quit Police Post Next Wednesday
Chief C M Fisher will leave the police department after 2 1/2 years under Mayor Kreeck and two years under Mayor Francisco, signaling a resignation planned for next Wednesday. Married Yesterday Lawrence pair W Lobb and Edith Steele Smith wed at Probate Judge Menger’s office.
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George L. Kreeck
Francisco
C. M
Pat
W. Lobb
Edith Steele Smith
Lawrence
Ior
Menger
Kansas House Debate Over Reporters Fueling Misconduct Claims
In Topeka a Kansas legislator Mrs Grinstead from Seward County criticizes the press for misreporting. She charges the legislature has been "playing" and urges reporters to verify facts before publication while noting bias in not naming other men involved with Mahary.
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Topeka
Kansas
M Ns. Grinstead
Seward County
Saward County
Dinner for Budget staff at former Lawrence High paper
Informal dinner on the 14th night honoring Norris A. Lange retiring editor in chief. Staff members and Lange toasted the staff’s work and expressed appreciation to his successor Glenn Richard. Several guests were named, including supervisors and staff.
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Lawrence High School
Norris A. Lange
E Iton
Sishaniey Ts? Rivodelisant Street
Olay
Lange
Ash “Steness
Glenn
Richard
Billy Sunday Guest Speaker At Chamber Feb Sixth
Frank Jewell from Orange New Jersey, nationally known business executive, will speak to Chamber of Commerce members February 6 on Host Mastery. The program committees consider themselves fortunate to have Mr Jewell among the highlights of the year’s speakers.
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Frank ‘Jewell
Billy
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber”, of Commerce
Jewell
Orange
N. J
University Psychologists Enter Poultry Business Venture
University of Kansas psychology instructors run a poultry lab with chicks kept in a large East Side room. Chicks are hatched in incubators and used to study instinct versus learned behavior, later sold to the highest bidder. A separate high school tryout selects members of the debate team for a February contest with Kansas City, Kansas, with student government leaders meeting to discuss activities and improvements.
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Ttpatent
East Sle
Jong Psychology
Lby
Ays
Lawrenes “High
Jpick
Kansas City
Kansda High
Haspot
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