U.S. to Guard Katy Lines as Strike Turmoil Spreads
Secretary Weeks ordered Major General Hines to prepare federal troops to protect M K and T properties held by a court receiver after a strike dispute. Texas and California incidents follow, including alleged strike breakers seized near Denison and a roundhouse attack in Oroville injuring guards.
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Washington
Associa
John L. Hines
Eighth Army Corps
San Antonio
Texas
United States Court
C. EF. Schaff
United States
Schaff
Weeks
Denison
Associated Press
Red River
Here
Oroville
California
Western Pacific Roundhouse
Peace Hopes Remote In Chicago Strike Talks
Chicago July 13 The peace effort in railway labor disputes shows signs of stalling as rail executives union leaders and labor board members await new developments. Board Chairman Hooper holds private talks with railroad presidents after carriers refused dialogue with strikers while they are away from shops. Labor leaders remain hopeful a settlement may come soon, urging not to concede to demands while defying board orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
Hooper
B. M. Jewell
Labor Board
W. H. Chandler
National Industrial Traffic League
Two Injunctions Issued In Striking Rail Unrest
In East St Louis on July 18 a federal court granted temporary injunctions to the Toledo St Louis and Western and the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroads barring striking workers from interfering with their employer or train operations. Six roads have received injunctions since the strike began. In Fort Smith Arkansas July 13 a judge issued a temporary restraining order for the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad to curb interference by shopmen and sympathizers, effective only in the western district of Arkansas and returnable in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Associated Press
Gholmen
Toledo
St. Louis
San Francisco
Arkansas
Harding
Eeneral
Pacific Coast
Cincinnati
Fort Worth
Department Today
Atoka
Okla
Chicago
K. M.jewell
American Federation of Labor Today
Mail transport and rail strike threaten logistics
Washington reports a survey showing 50 000 motor vehicles could move mail within 24 hours if rail strikes worsen. Officials note no active plan to use motor trucks yet while President Harding warns against mail movement interference. Jewell and six railroad shop crafts leaders argue wages and act violations caused the strike, seek talks, claim railroads ignore worker representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Postmaster General
Harding
United States
Marding
Bo M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
White House
Daugherty
Baltimore and Ohio to Curtail Passenger Service
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad announced a temporary curtailment of its passenger service through the territory affected by the showmen's strike. The move aims to protect the lives of employees and property at Garrett Indiana and Willard Ohio as important points in the Chicago division are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Garrett
Indiana
Willard
Ohio
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Weather Kansas Forecast: Fair Tonight and Friday
Weather summary from Kansas reports fair tonight and Friday with unsettled conditions in the west and east and south tonight. Temperatures show a high around 80 yesterday with a low near 70 expected today. record-keeping notes indicate variations in p m readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
No Progress at The Hague on Russian Property Talks
A garbled report notes the conference on Russian causes yields no breakthrough. The Russians urged continued meetings with the commission, while discussing restitution of foreigners' property in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Tasae
Diddy Moet
Conference On
Russia
Russisen Commission
Kansans hear debate on state bonus and Labor Day plans
Eli Dorsey Post of the American Legion held a meeting to discuss the Kansas state bonus referendum and Labor Day events at Woodland Park. Commander Pettit and Harry Robbins explained the bill, its cost about 25 million dollars plus bond interest, and the tax rate near 89 cents per thousand over 25 years. A Dads Auxiliary was announced for the local post, which already supports such a group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Parks
Eli Dorsey Post
Americaun Legion
Legion Rooms
Legion
Woodland Park
Guy Pettit
Harry Robbins
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Kansas Department of the American Legion
State Tax Commission
Pettit
State Department
Clerks to Walk Out on Chesapeake and Ohio Rail Line
H J Osborn general chairman of the brotherhood of railroad clerks said strike orders were being sent to seventeen lodges on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. He noted the walk out probably would not take effect for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
H. J. Osborn
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks
Chesapeake and Ohio
Kiwanis Plan Stunts for Topeka Convention Visit
Kiwanis members discuss attendance, parade and stunts for a Topeka trip in September. Leo Smith Cliff Carl and Ann Chariton named to committee, with Haskell hand likely part of Lawrence delegation. I C Stevenson promotes Douglas County Fair advertising and Solon Emery reports on Toronto convention trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Leo Smith
Cliff Carl
Ann Chariton
Lord Club
Haskell
Lawrence
I. C. Stevenson
Ottawa
Dr. Elderkin
Judge A E Helm Dies At 67 In Junction City
Judge A E Helm age 67 and longtime attorney for the Kansas Public Utilities Commission died of heart failure in a local hospital after several weeks illness. He passed away this morning in Junction City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Helm
Junction City
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Lindley greets summer students at university convocation
Chancellor Lindley urged moral education and spoke to summer session students at a convocation in Marse Chapel. He praised Kansas for strong schools, noted need for modern reform, and endorsed a state accreditation commission. He outlined a million dollar memorial campaign for a new University Union building and stadium. Alumni campaigns across cities supported the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanector TL Bidrew
Mraser Chapel
Cancellor Lindles
Kansas
Lindlew
Paes
Svetentof
University
Actiung and Union
Tle
Michigan Union
Ulien
Uncle Jimmie Green
W. J. Baumeartner
Woodland Park seeks more barn space for Dough County fair
Fair Board and the Chamber of Commerce voted to seek funds to add stable space at Woodland Park for the Dough County fair this fall. About SPAN of subscription was raised, with 190+ entries expected in races and exhibits. A Kansas City man named Fivecoat proposed renting the track for auto races next month. the offer was ordered investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menoroom Fere
Woodland Park
Dough County Fair
Fair Board
Chamber of Commerce
Joie
di Ov'elock
Popilar
Sink Fiy
The
Fair Association
Fivecoat
Kansas City
Fivecoal
Linwood Line Wire Work Resumes After Rain Delays
Construction and track repairs on the Linwood high tension line of the Kansas Electric Power Company resumed after a week of heavy rain. Welders on the South Massachusetts street line picked up where they paused, as North Lawrence interruptions caused by ice blocks persisted. A new aluminous wire with no steel core, chosen for higher strength, will reduce wire size. Weeden poles ranging from forty five to sixty feet will carry lines from Lawrence to Linwood, while steel towers may be used on the Lawrence Leavenworth route if deliveries arrive promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Electric Power Company
Mchsetts Street
North Eiringer
Lawrence
North Lawrence
Iitervidl
Baaer
Linwood
Lawrence-Leavenworth
Memorial drive raises over $1000 from University students
A student pledge drive at the University today raised 117 dollars for the Memorial Corporation with over 1,000 dollars total expected by tomorrow afternoon. Workers visited new and undecided students, offering a final chance to have names inscribed on the Memorial Dollar set. Memorial worker John Porter led the campaign and expressed hope for more pledges tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Corporation
John Torter
Rat Killer Is Here D. Tr Manning Plans Campaign
Rat exterminator D. Tr Manning returned to town and announced a city wide anti rat campaign starting next Monday. He will begin by targeting merchants on Massachusetts Street and then extend to residential areas after cleaning the commercial district. The effort follows a delay caused by his mother’s death in Amarillo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. TR
Manning
Amarilla
Tex
Massachusetts Street
Arkansas River Flood Impact Near Arkansas City
Arkansas City experiences rising water from the river and high weather, with levels about two feet below major flood marks. Homes near the river are surrounded by floodwater up to the first floor, and nearby fields report crop damage to wheat and corn. The Wal nautoo river remains active with overflow affecting adjacent lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Arkagelds
Carter
Meade Family Mourns Pattonsburg Mother Death
Mrs. Reynolds mother of Dr. Meade died at her Pattonsburg Missouri home. Mr. Meade was with her during the illness but could not return for the funeral due to washouts on the railroad. The service was postponed as plans were made to bring the body from Pattonsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Meade
Pattonsbore
Bank of England Lowers Rate in Surprise Move
The Bank of England today lowered its discount rate to a new level, reducing the rate from the prior setting as of June 1. The move signals a shift in monetary policy and affects London financial markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
London
Associated Press
Six Week Summer Session Exams At University
Final examinations for the first session of the summer school will occur late this week after limited schedules. Some instructors may adjust exam times for two classes. the university plans to finish by Friday with additional options for two-class instructors next week. New courses include Camp Five Guardians for girls and four physics classes led by Prof. Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Oer
Kent
Ihent
Iso
Opos
Mo EL Rice
Ent Suick
Wrornine
Troops Sought as Arkansas Strike Spreads to Poplar Bluff
Associated Press dispatch reports Missouri officials asked for troops to guard Poplar Bluff after strikers from Hoxie Arkansas were moved toward the area. Officials feared possible repeat of last Monday’s violence when strike breakers were driven from the town.
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Cate
Poplar
Claverner Hyde
Kaupp
Tren
Poplar Brat
Missoure Pacite Railroad
Autad Ilayas
Hoxie
Arkansas
Peene
Officiil
Taxi and Ford Collide on Massachusetts Ave Seventh
A Studebaker taxi driven by Erl Gauck and a Ford driven by Dwicht Kunkle collided on Massachusetts at Seventh Tuesday night around seven. No injuries were reported though there were few in the rear of the Studebaker. a fender and running board were knocked off.
Road plan links three counties to seves Wellington area
A Kansas highway project intents to compress a state route from the Sedewtek north line to ten miles south of Wellington. State Highway Engineer MW Wyat son notes allotments for ST2000 concrete posts for this year will enable continued construction toward the corridor.
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Topeka
Sumner County
Federntsis
Sednewick
Ealing
Maeineer MW
Wyatson
Hardesurt
Sedewtek
Wellington
Abandoned Baby Seeks State Custody Hearing
A petition was filed in probate court seeking state custody of the abandoned infant son of Mrs Hermon A. Nelson. Mrs L M Flats, the probation officer, will handle service as the child’s guardians petition for a suitable home while Miss Pitcher previously cared for the baby amid family and financial strain. The infant, found months ago at a residence on Delian Street, was hospitalized and later returned to the mother and Nelson, who were living in Oklahoma or nearby before correspondence with the mother.
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Dlerman A. Nelson
Plary
Kansas
Dee Tie
Tinmaan Miteher
Delian Steeet
Lawrence Menterial Hospital
Oneerphain
Neindhops
Dutonvine
Chi
Hermon AL Nelson
Reed
Cavesn
Nelson
Miss Witcher
Glenn Hasham
Idness
Miss Piteher
Irish appoint Collins commander in chief of Irish national army
Dublin announces Michael Collins named commander in chief to lead the Irish national army with Mulcahy and General O'Dully forming a war council in supreme charge of military operations nationwide. London reports that the Free State plans to focus on defeating Republicans and restoring order before summoning the new parliament, signaling large scale operations ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Associated Press
Michael Collins
Dea
Irish National Army
Collins
Richard Mulcahy
O’dully
Colteley
London
Trish Free State
Horticulturalists Meet Discuss Douglas County Yields and Prices
The Douglas County Horticultural Society gathered at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to review the yields and prices of sports and vegetables. Discussions covered small fruits outputs and prices, fish and sweet potatoes, with reports on crop quantities and received prices. The group planned the next meeting for October 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Wade
Feeert
Bunniar
Vharve
Arkansas Rivers Reach Crest at Wichita Recede
Arkansas and other rivers crest at Wichita and begin receding. Federal observer S. P. Peterson announced today. Several creeks and small rivers in Sedgwick Cutler Cowley and Sumner counties are reported out of their banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kans
Bie
Arkansas
S. P. Peterson
Federal Observer
Sedgewick, Cutler, Cowley
Sumer
Potato Digging Delayed Then Resumes Elsewhere
Local commission men report potato digging in this Kawii alley has not resumed since a week of rain. They say digging at Bonner Staings and Topeka is already under way again and expect digging to begin here soon perhaps tomorrow.
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Kawii
Bonner Staings
Topeka
Six Die In Wreck Near Kansas City
Six people die in a rear collision near Kansas City as a Missouri Pacific passenger train and a freight train collide. Conductor Parrnett and engineer Moses severely injured. Moses hospitalized. National Guard mobilized to aid rescue and preserve order at the scene.
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Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Ginine
Todas
Clb. Wildman
Missouri Paetie
Wlw. Parrnett
Osnawatomie
Kansas
AL G. Moses
Hytex
Witthnan Saith
Moses
Mgr
Wildsman
Meses
Nmust
Anon
Enviger
Clingan
Oa Bagearenan
National Guard
Strike Caused Wreck Says Union Official
Ifinsu City July Associated Press Knight auxiliary general president of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen said the Missouri Pacific wreck last night was caused by defective air couplings from the shopmen's strike. He asserted the air system failed to work, preventing the engineer from receiving a safety signal and causing the collision. He linked similar Rock Island wrecks to the same strike and defended the engineer and conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifinsu
City
Associated Press
Plas Knight
Brotherhood of Railway
Carmen
Missouri Pacific
Knight
Rock Island
NO COAL SETTLEMENT IN HARTFORD? July 1 report
Washington July 1 unsure coal situation as anthracite operators accept arbitration offer while bituminous operators and miners union delay. Officials fear public opinion may influence a rejection and prolong the nationwide coal strike. Delegates meet with Labor Secretary and Taft to interpret President Harding's plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hardinge
Xose
Coutse
Bitaninous Coal Operators Association
Secretary of Labor
Phiis
Taos Fawin
Bureau of coacHiation
Department of Labor
Harding
Cea
Salina Farmer Found Dead From Poison Self-Administration
Salina resident Mrs. Fred To bias, wife of a prominent farmer near Tanker Hall, said her husband became deranged and threatened to kill his family before taking poison and dying at the Tobias place. Neighbors, alerted, found the farmer dead and the coroner reported suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Fred Tobias
Tanker Hall
Tobias
Hawes
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Katy
Hines
Baltimore and Ohio
Jewell
Lindley
Toneka
Hutchinsscapa
New York
Crimson
Bliac
No Rock
Power Company
D. A. Manning
K. U
Fraser
Judy
Dean Went
Peridener
Tote Es Meen
Foley
Woanees
Cine Toe
Cre
M. P
Nelsons
Laer
Kreeck
Free State
Kana City
Cal
Hsien
Pias
Kansans City
Brotherhood
M. Po Smash
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