Disarmament Conference Sought By Harding Note
President Harding sent a note inviting Great Britain France Italy and Japan to discuss armament limitations and Pacific Far East problems. The plan proposes a Washington conference to align policies, with formal invitations to follow if acceptable. Lloyd George and Paris officials reportedly discussed the idea.
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United States
Pacific
Harding
State Department
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Far East
Lloyd George
London
France Open to Conference If Security Is Assured
Paris reports unofficial opinions in official circles suggest France would accept President Harding's invitation to a conference if issued. The government remains firm on the League of Nations stance that reductions in armaments require absolute security from the east, with concerns over Upper Silesia and German reactions cited as unsettled factors.
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Paris
France
Harding
Assembly
League of Nations
Leon Bourgeois
Upper Silesian
Germany
Far East problems tied to disarmament plans
Washington says inclusion of Far Eastern issues is vital to any disarmament effort. Officials refrain from detailing the conference scope or organization while noting acceptance of the President's invitation and that the conference timeline and personnel depend on formal acceptance.
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Washington
Motor License Collections at County Treasurer Office
Motor vehicle license collections in the county treasurer’s office totaled 681 dollars 25 cents on Saturday. Applications were filed for 116 automobiles 15 trucks one dealer and one motorcycle.
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Motor -Liicense
Women Students Seek Jobs For University Attendance
Miss Henrietta Mitchell, president of the University W C A, reports a flood of letters from women eager to attend next fall but needing jobs to fund their studies. She notes inquiries from Nebraska and Kansas and urges those offering employment to contact her during her office hours from 2 to 6 o clock each day.
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University
Henrietta "Mitchel
Nebraska
Kansas
Mitchell
Great Britain Welcomes Move on Disarmament Conference
Great Britain expressed warm approval of President Harding’s call for an international conference to initiate disarmament. Prime Minister Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Britain welcomes the initiative and would back efforts toward a Pacific conference with China treated as an independent participant. Ambassador Harvey attended the session as Curzon met with diplomats, while China’s minister visited the foreign office.
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London
Associated Press
Harding
Great Britain
Lloyd George
House of Commons
China
United States
George Harvey
Lord Curzon
Harvey
Baron Hayashi
Printing union strike in Kansas aims at 44 hour week
The Kansas Employing Printers association reports only two firms have yielded to a 44 hour workweek demand. Capper establishments in Topeka and Ottawa shops operate temporarily without contracts. Salina shops run at 48 hours with prior wages. Large Topeka and Wichita plants maintain 48 hours, striking tytivers filled. The employers declare the strike over after eleven weeks.
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Wichita
Capper
Topeka
Ottawa
Salina
Foreign Trade Drops Over Three Billion in Year
America's foreign trade declined by more than three billion dollars in the year ending June 20, with the drop split evenly between exports and imports. The Commerce Department release highlights a broad slump affecting both sides of the balance of trade and indicates a slower U S commerce abroad.
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Washington
America
Department of Commerce
Lawrence family arrives for summer visit in Karnes home
Mrs. J. F. Lawrence and her son Timmy arrived from New York to spend the summer with her parents, Mr and Mrs. M. C. Karnes. Mr. Lawrence will arrive later for a short visit. A missel thrush was detected building a nest of artificial flowers drained from a wreath in a cemetery.
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Timmy
New York
M. C. Karnes
Mr. Lawrence
Officials to Confer Commission With Utilities City
City officials plan to confer with utility commissioners to discuss upcoming regulations and service priorities. Details of date and attendees remain to be announced.
Lawrence City Hears Appeal Over 80 Cent Service Charge
Mayor George L. Kreeck announced immediate steps to seek a conference with the public utilities commission to oppose the 80 cent service charge. The Supreme court decision surprised city officials and may influence a federal court ruling, with City Attorney Walter Thiele indicating the city has points to present that could sway the lease matter before Judge Booth or Judge Buskirk. The dispute centers on the Lawrence gas distribution company and the city’s lack of prior appearances in federal court on the charge.
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Maisas Pullic Tilities Commissii
Lawrence
Gorgie L. Kreeck
Supreme Court
Isi
Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Thoiush
Utilities Ies
Topeka
Supreme
Courl
Booth
Utilities, Commission
Busfth
Aviation Fleet Proposal Before French Chamber
Paris July 9 A bill before the chamber of deputies proposes a fleet of 1000 airplanes suitable for war to be established and operated commercially. The government would bear little more cost than under its current policy. Deputy Paul Benazet highlights the aviation personnel as large and expensive yet unproductive.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Paul Benazet
U.S. Navy Vessels Return to Tampico Area
U S warships reportedly withdrew from Tampico on Friday and then returned by afternoon. The Sacramento and Cleveland were anchored at the Panuco river mouth as reports suggested the move aimed to dodge international law while North American interests were protected. Tampico reports said the situation remained quiet and Gen Arnulfo Gomez advised the government that earlier reports had been exaggerated.
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Mexico City
United States
Tampico
Sacramento
Cleveland
Panhens River
Panuco River
North America
Arnulfo Gomez
Miners Back at Work in Kansas District
Miners in the Kansas district resume activity after a period of idle status. The operators association reports most mines are operating again, with only a few still idle following the trial of Alexander Howat and August Dorony at Columbus, Pittsburg.
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Kansas District
Operators Association
Alexander Howat
Dorony
Iion
Columbus
Pittsburg
Jul
Thease
Bonds Registered For BisMarck Grove School District No 79
County Clerk Geokee C Brune registered 7009 in bonds for School District No 79 Bis marck Grove to fund a new school house. Bonds carry 5 12 percent interest and were issued under official registration.
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Geokee C. Brune
Bismarck Grove
Officials Await Aviation Officials At Scene Of Wreck
Moundsville W Va July 1 Officials at Laugin field awaited arrival of officers from Dayton Ohio and Bolling Field Washington before stating cause and responsibility for a Martin bombing plane crash that killed five people and injured several. The bomber piloted by Lieuts R Melyer and T H Dunton, en route from Cleveland to Virginia, crashed into autos at takeoff, ignited tanks, and sprayed burning fuel on spectators. Sixteen autos burned and victims were trapped. The pilots escaped with buried faces and hands. Monetary loss estimated at 100000 though hopes fade for recovering several seriously injured.
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W. Va
Laugin
Esterday
Martin
Dayton
Ohio
Bollingfield
Washington
Worber
Licuts
R. Melyer
T. H. Dunton
Laugin, Virginia
Cleveland
Virginia Field
Laugin Field
Little Hone
Plan Fellowship Tour Stops in Lawrence August 27
The Walitider's car of the Young Men's division of the Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City Mo paused here on the way from a trail making trip for a fellowship auto mobile tour. The stop here was arranged in Lawrence for August 27. Pathfinder car occupants included G. M. Babst chairman Brus Karshner and others from local businesses and unions.
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Young Mens Division
Chamber of Commerce of
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Harivet
Alyood Fellowship Automobile Tour
Lawrence
Pathfinder
G. M. Babst
Brus, Manger, Karshner Motor Car Co
C. A. Spalding
Pre
Vacation School Opens at First Baptist Church
The vacation school opened today at the First Baptist Church with about ty pupils enrolled. After the opening session more children could be enrolled. Teaching staff includes Edna Hilkey Louis Towne A J Prentiss Virginia Teter Marian Leigh Lee McCain Long. Devotional service featured music by Rev Frank Jennings. Activities covered include storytelling industrial work basket weaving sewing painting and wood carving.
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Baptist Church Today
Sitty
Edna Hilkey
Louis Towne
A. J. Prentiss
Miro Virginia Teter
Marian Leigh
Lee McCain
Industria
Ford Coupe Stolen from Fort Garage
Dr J Ry Jayne reports a Ford coupe stolen from his Fort garage at 1809 Massachusetts Street between Saturday night and Sunday morning. He had just returned Friday from Colorado. tools and extra equipment used on that trip were taken. Insurance existed, suggesting a claim may follow.
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J. Ry Jayne
Massachusetts Street
Dr. Payne Hat
Colorado
Drl. Payne
Knights of Columbus lauds Edward L. Hearn as top welfare worker
The Knights of Columbus name Edward L. Hearn of New York as Europe commissioner and the country’s most decorated welfare worker. He has earned eight high honors, the latest being the Order of Isabella of Spain, awarded by Kin Welch & Welch Chiropractors. Alfonso.
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Knights of Columbus
Edward L. Hearn
New York
Order of Isabella of Spain
Kin, Welch & Welch Chiropractors
Alfonso
Taft Sworn In as Chief Justice Today
Washington July 1 W Taft was sworn in today as chief justice of the United States.
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Washington
W. . Taft
United States
Harding to deliver in person message on bonus legislation
White House officials indicated today President Harding would present his special message to Congress in person. The plan calls for a joint session of the Senate and House to receive the message within a day or two. Harding returned to the White House from a weekend Potomac cruise and continued work on the message.
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White
House
Hardinf
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Senate
Harding
White House
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
Heating Plant Construction Begins at University
Work has started on a new University heating plant funded by a $300,090 appropriation from the last legislature. Collins Construction Co. holds the general contract and has sub let excavation. Five teams are at work. the brick, from the state penitentiary at Leavenworth, has been on site weeks. The project will take about three months for excavation and several months to complete the structure and equipment, with final outfitting expected next summer. A $250,000 addition to the administration building will begin next spring.
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Collins Construction Co
John Shep
State Penitentiary
Zeavenworth
Ibuilding
Collision Kills Boy and Wife Near Topeka
Topeka reports a collision fourteen miles south of the city yesterday afternoon killed Niles Ross eight and his wife twenty eight of Tali Kansas. Four others were injured and taken to local hospitals. Ross carried six dynamite sticks and a thousand pounds of nitroglycerin plus ignition caps in his car but the explosives failed to detonate.
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Topeka
Niles Ross
Tali
Kansas
Ross
Possible changes in Chinese affairs discussed in July
Chinese newspapers freely discuss a far reaching change in Chinese affairs. General Chang Tsilin, military governor of Manchuria, is seen as key to restoring the bey-emperor to the throne. Reports say a spring or early summer movement was hoped for but has not materialized amid dissension and cabinet changes.
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Chang Tsilin
Manchuria
Caital
Chang
Forbidden City
Chane
Canton
Let JoF Tomorrow Start Date Set At Stadium Project
Representatives of Unit Construction Co plan to award the excavation sub contract for the K. Ui Memorial stadium after bid submissions from four firms. H. A. Dunlap stated bids would come from four companies and hoped excavation would begin by week’s end.
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K. Ui Memorial
Unit Construction Co
H. A. Dunlap
Spitzbergen Sees Only Four Months of Sunlight This Year
A remote Arctic region endures extreme darkness with merely four months of sunshine annually. Residents adjust routines and rely on seasonal daylight patterns for travel, work, and cultural activities as winter darkness dominates the long year.
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Spitzbergen
Temple detrital frames early morning discovery
A fragmentary report notes a detrital finding at Temple with a freshly heured frame work uncovered early this morning. Authorities are assessing the site as cleanup and preservation teams begin preliminary surveys.
Collapse at Masonic temple injures seven workers
The concrete frame of Salina's new Masonic temple collapsed early today, trapping multiple laborers. Two men, Rickmore and Shahan, were buried under debris but later reported alive. others were rescued or transported to a local hospital. Contractors say about 400000 dollars of work had been completed.
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Salina
Neain
Ives
Workinguy
Toj
Rif
Rickmore
George Shahan
Ungay
Elon
Don
Man Held On Check Charge In Santa Galitzk
Roy Payne, allegedly driving an auto, was arrested by Police Captain Thierry Smith Saturday evening and handed over to security authorities on suspicion of passing a worthless check at Ideal Clothing Store in Santa Galitzkyvk. The suspect entered the store to buy shirts and other clothing and sought to cash the check, according to store owner Mr. Gatitaky who noted police were alerted and county officers may become involved.
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Roy Payne
Tierry Smith
Sant Galitzkyvk Ideal Clotnt
Gafitaky
Gatit
Gipl
Hutchinson Campaign Launch Dated for University Event
The Hutchinson memorial campaign is set for this evening at a University of Kansas venue with Chancellor BH en and Professor W J Baumeypriders as lead speakers. The effort targets Hutchinson territory residents and aims to raise about 20,090 dollars, with support from the Protsch family and local organizers.
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Kansas
BH En
W. J
Hutchinson Territory
Lawrence motoring party ponders relativity on trip
A Lawrence motoring party yesterday reflected on the Einstein theory of relativity while touring sites around Eudora and Kansas City. Confusion arose returning home as they lost their way and faced a rough journey through unfamiliar roads.
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Lawrence
Eudora
Kansas City
Eudoa
Lawgener
Summers Chilmn Chance Eluded by Union Pact
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a political or labor event involving a summer season, union actions, and bids by individuals including Phil White. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the fragment suggests negotiations or a vote with potential consequences for a local or regional audience.
University campus closes for student memorial campaign convocation
The university will close all labs, libraries, and offices for one hour Thursday morning to mark the opening convocation of the student memorial campaign. Merle Prunty, chair of the student executive committee, said 120 pledge collectors are ready to aid the drive and urged summer-session students to participate to support future community campaigns.
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Merle Prunty
Traffic violations report names officers fined
A police morning report lists F Al Rucker John Kirby Curtis Stronge and J Dy Thompson fined for traffic ordinance violations. It notes three traffic policemen on motorcycles on duty plus current shifts with L Dowers John Terkins midnights and Earl Seethorn covering the rest of the day.
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F. al Rucker
John Kirby
Curtis “Stronge
J. Dy Thompson
L. Dowers
John Terkins
Earl Seethorn
Mothers Conference Set At City Hall This Week
Weekly meeting for mothers at City Hall begins tomorrow at 2 PM. Parents are invited to bring children under school age. No conference will occur in August, but sessions continue through July.
University officials to meet workers in Atchison memorial campaign
Secretary of the university and the director of facilities will meet the workers tonight in Atchison for a memorial campaign. Mr and Mrs Vanish and others plan to travel to Kansas City later to spend the day with relatives and friends.
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Th University
Forrest C. Allen
Lathtties
Atchison Memorial
Atchison
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Hinen
Mit
A. E. Néwhy
Kansas City
Lawrence Country Club proposes new swimming pool near clubhouse
A discussion at Lawrence Country Club centers on a proposed pool east of the clubhouse with separate dressing rooms for men and women under the porch. The plan aims to create a spectacle alongside the new No 1 golf hole, viewing the pool as a sightline for members. The Ottawa pool, already inspected, measures 25 by 40 feet and is slated to be expanded to a larger size.
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Country Club
Lawrence Country Club
Ottawa
Lawrence Club
Observatory to Open Two Nights a Week at KU
Increased interest in star gazing by Lawrence residents prompts Prof. Dinsmore Alter of the KU Observatory to announce it will be open two nights weekly instead of one. Those desiring telescope use may come on Friday nights, with dewiring and advance appointment rules remaining in effect. Phone 123 for details and contact with Craig.
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Lawrence
Dinsmore Alter
K. U
Alter
London to host talks on Irish settlement with De Valera
London awaits a Thursday visit by Eamon de Valera for talks with Prime Minister Lloyd George to shape an Irish settlement. Dublin reports a truce agreed by officials and Republican leaders taking effect at noon and Irish parliament members convening privately at Mansion House. Belfast reimposes curfew after Sunday disorders, making it the only Irish city under curfew despite the truce.
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Kamonh de Valera
Londo
Lloyd George
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Belfast Violence Quieted After Disorder and Wounds
Belfast July 11 quiet returned to city districts after yesterday’s disorder. Inquiries show about sixty wounded patients across hospitals, with many injuries from gunfire. Street fighting occurred in Stynhope and Cabridk Hill areas, a bakery wagon burned on Hanster Street, and police promptly contained any organized outbreak.
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Yesterda
Silriot
Stynhope Streets
Cabridk Hill
Hanaster Street
Costs of Eying and Paying for Pipes in Kansas Cities
A Kansas radio section seeks data on the cost of eyeing guttering and paying for pipe. City engineers provide specifications and prices for any part of pipe since January, gathering details on the true cost across cities.
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Kansas
Kansas Cities
Morning pry lemon extract scandal at police court
Jerry Overbay was arrested in a police court incident involving morning pry lemon extract during an alleged organization. He wore ladies hose and appeared in a kirrona, with officers salvaging several bottles of extract as he was sent to the jail to recover from the effects.
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Jerry
Morni & Glory
Had Doubly Wedding Ceremony by Judge Mienter
Judge L H Mienter officiated a first double wedding at his office this morning. Brides were sisters from Lincol Nebraska. grooms from Manhattan. Couples were Karl S Harrold Vera B Rayney and Lee S Cunttun Ella G Ramey.
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L. H. Mienter
Lincol
Nebraska
Manhattan
Carpentier to Fight Again in New York July 11
Georges Carpentier plans another boxing match in New York on July 11 with Tex Rickards to determine the opponent for the world light heavy title bout. The agreement states the French boxer will meet an unnamed challenger while Rickards will name the opponent.
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New York
Georg Carpentier
Tex Rickards
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