Secretaries Hughes and Shidehar Seek Japan Settlement
Direct negotiations between the United States and Japan proceed under Secretary Hughes and Baron Shidehar. Key topics include Yap island entitlements immigration and alien land questions and the return of Shantung to China. The talks aim to settle outstanding issues on a broad basis despite ongoing protests and competing state interests.
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Washington
Une
Cercle Auestifas
United States
Japan
Secr
Tary Hughes
Baron Shidehar
Yap
Shantung
Espionage Act Hearing Delayed In Hoboken Court
Federal authorities argued under the 1917 Espionage Act that seizure and confiscation powers cover arms and munitions tied to legal exports. A Hoboken recorder’s court hearing with government attorneys was postponed to decide if the act has been amended in part or whole.
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New York
Siezfiijls
Recorders Court
Hoboken
Pueblo flood experiences shared by Told Flood I Allen
Told Flood I Allen, longtime Pueblo resident and son of Burs Allen, writes to Ren Stewart detailing his family’s experiences during the Pueblo flood and describing conditions at the flood’s onset in Colorado City. The letter provides an intensely personal account of the disaster. School Board Meets Tonight to review the new high school plans submitted by the architect.
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Tile I. Allen
Burs Allen
Lewis Lumber
Lawrence
Ren. Stewart
Pueblo
Allen
Colorado City
Boys of Education
Kansas Merally Fair Day Warmer Then Night
Weather notes forecast a warmer day in Kansas with cooler conditions at night as observers log glassy skies and increasing visibility. Cited details include gradual temperature shifts and general regional conditions for affected communities.
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Kansas
Harvest labor outlook improves in Douglas county
Douglas county farm agent R. Smith reports improved harvest labor prospects after talks with Kansas City employment authorities. Monitored harvest work could be secured for eight dollars a day if farmers provide care on rain days, with local labor also offering help at eight dollars a day including board. Local farmers plan to welcome Kansas City workers and avoid rain-day travel costs.
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Douglas County
R. ©. Smith
Kansas City
Rome
Kanas
Mr. Smith
County Road Work Praised by Chamber Official
A L Cox chairman of the county board expressed gratification at Bert Ober’s appreciation at a Chamber of Commerce meeting about Douglas county road projects. He said the board is often mocked and criticized, but the favorable note shows community support and progress, and asserts continued effort within taxpayer limits.
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Board of County Commissigners
Bert Ober
Chamber of Commerce
Tuesdy
Douglas County
A.L. Cox
Offensive in Smyrna Sparks Turkish-Greek Clash
June 13 Smyrna reports say the Greek offensive against Turkish nationalists began after weeks of tension. Aseraitel testified yesterday about military strength, with numbers indicating substantial forces and reserves. Estimates place nationalist and Greek positions and possible losses in the clash.
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Smyrna
Aseraitel
Sitent Pele
Summer session opening service at Fraser Chapel
Fraser Chapel to host the first pongentiary of the summer session with Prof. W J Johnson directing. The absence of Chancellor Lindley shifts welcome remarks to Johnson. A musical program is planned for the ceremony. Also tonight the American Legion Ell Farrell Dorsey Post meets in regular session at rooms over Merchants National Bank.
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Fraser
W. J. Johnson
F. H. Lindley
Ohio
Johnson
American Legion
el Farrell Dorsey
The
Merchants National Bank
Four Killed as Bridge Failure Triggers Train Wreck
Reports from Chadron Nebraska say a railway bridge collapse during a storm caused a wreck near Whitney. Four people were killed and twenty seven injured with several seriously hurt. Names include F M Stewart of Gordon Nebraska and C M Buck of Grand Island Nebraska. Relief crews transported the dead and injured to Chadron.
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Omaha
Dar Whitney
Nebraska
Chadron
Baggageman
M. Stewart
Gordon
Bosner Lanter
Wyoming
C. Mi. Buck
Grand Island
Nebras
Michael Skiles
S. B. ‘Potter
Iptern
Chadyon
Eally
Representation of United States and Japan in settlement talks
Washington reports the council failed to conte dent after a United States gesture. Negotiations by direct bargaining were considered unnecessary. The page notes Pax Collections and a total monte balance with a June 20 penalty deadline.
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Washington
Council
United States
United
Rotary Meeting Echoes From Edinburgh Dialogue
At a Rotary Club session in Edinburgh speakers shared international travel experiences and exchange difficulties. The program featured Richard Wagstaff and Prof Ephraim Miller of Los Angeles, with honorary membership for Merle Prunty and mentions of C Gray and Lawrence.
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Echoes OF
Edinburgh
Rotary Meeting
Appeluh
International Rotary
Iin
Ephiliam Milter
Los Ageles
Merle Prunty
Okla
C.’T. Gray
Sas
Men Forum to Meet for Evening Discussion
The Men Forum holds a meeting next Wednesday evening at the Lattle Theatre Green Hell to discuss men’s issues. Rice KE presides with a friend. attendees expected to participate in the preparatory session and work outline.
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Ba ‘Prem
Niverti
Lattle Theatre
Green Hell
Hs Rice
Representative Mason Dies in Washington at 71
Representative W E Mason of Illinois died in Washington from heat trouble early today. He had battled a heart attack for days but showed improvement yesterday before a sudden relapse. Mason was 71 and had previously served in the state senate.
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Washington
W. E. Mason
II Ois
Mason
Illinois
Senate
Girls Camp Aided by Sunday Schools This Summer
The Y M C A and Sunday schools in Lawrence plan a five day girls camp this summer. Initial plans called for five days but organizers expect longer activities and will meet tomorrow with representatives from all Sunday schools to finalize arrangements. A separate report notes a buggy collision near town involving a Mrs Dis singer and a man driving a motor car. Local telephone service was restored after a fire damaged the exchange and disrupted lines yesterday. a crew of thirty five worked overnight to repair the switchboard.
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Lawrence
Ca M
Hudson di
Popp Ae
Hants
National Bank
My's
Dissinger
Tava
Topeka
Eos
Dune
Southwestern Bell Telephone Cmpany
Yeh Teen Hd
Priest Paget Tells of Robbing the Mails and Parish Aid
Toledo June 16 Anthony Gyrek priest of New Chicaz Indians parish depics plot to rob mails to feed parishioners. He described sending funds from bonds to cover starving families and to supply candles and parish expenses. He claimed $2,000 in stolen bonds buried and sent funds to relatives. co defendant Paulkek also on trial.
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Paget
Toledo
Anthony Gyrek
Porish
New Chicaz
Wanda Afbayt
Gorek Kent
Wanda Urbalis
Germany
Joh Pauleck
Paulkek
Bankers to Pool 40 Million for Cattle Loans
Secretary Mellon announced that eastern and western bankers agreed to provide a 40 million dollar loan fund for cattle raisers. Chicago talks secured 25 million from western banks with equal contributions from eastern banks. A bankers committee will administer the fund and channel loans through growing regions as the relief measure winds down.
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Washington
Eyettern
Mellon
Chicago
Allen
Capper Charts Baker Profiteer Claim in Senate Speech
Senator Capper of Kansas accused a bakers profiteer in a Senate speech last night. He cited a sharp drop in wheat prices and crust concerns as he urged action on the bill, noting declines from 0.6 to 24 percent across major cities.
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Capper
New York
Busta
Rail losses cited in Senate testimony on Western railways
L. E. Wething of Chicago, head of the bureau of statistics for the western lines, testified before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. He said the average rate per mile was 5.65 cents and the average expense plus taxes 3.6 cents, estimating that of every dollar taken 59.9 cents paid for habit costs 10.5 cents for fuel and 17.5 cents for material.
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Washington
L. E. Wetthing
Chicago
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Kansas News Briefs Highlight Local and National Updates
In Great Bend a friend of Benl Hugo was elected to Chicago's supreme court by a large majority. Garjlon City eyed a north land south highway from Oklahoma City to Garden City with towns along the route offering free campsites. Coffeyville’s Fret Biden at a Des Moines trapshoot set a world record with 998 of 1,000 hits, beating the previous 978. First Texas Wheat to Market reports wheat from wagons selling for 2 dollars a bushel plus a 0.75 cent bonus. Naval Bill in Detail notes a deadlock as the Borah disarmament amendment heads to the House. Kansas Speaker Will Resign to take a U S district post. A fraternal group plans to ship a 74 ton artifact to London hospitals for Weds. Eyep tested Gustalfson’s stonework and related artifacts.
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Great Benl
Hugo Friend
Merc of
Great Bend
Supreme Court For
Chicago
Friend
Garjlon City
Oklahoma City
Garden City
Herve
Coffeyville
Fret Biden
Des Moines
Regot
Holt Seeks League of Nations Endorsers in 1922 Letter
New York June 16 Hamilton Holt magazine editor who backed the pro league publicans called on President Wilson during the last campaign. He released a letter written to Harding urging support for a plan to replace the league of nations and enforce peace. Holt accused Harding of having no plan and highlighted Republican opponents.
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New York
Hamilton Ho! L
Wilson
Eiilent Harding
League of Nations
Harding
Holt
Kansas City Charters Granted Amid Regional Developments
A fragmented note reports councils in Kansas City Kansas, Danville, and Enid pursuing new charters amid mystic or dispensation references. Names and places appear garbled, but indicate regional charter grants and administrative actions affecting multiple municipalities.
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Des Moines
Las of the
Mysti
Kansas City
Kans
Danville
Imydmore
Okla
Enid
Onia
Hog Market Dips Then Recovers With Slow Packers
Kansas City on June 11 reports hog prices at 40 to 15 cents below yesterday’s average as shippers and traders push good light hogs toward 7.75 while packers, slow to buy, absorb moderate receipts and the market weakens then regains ground by close.
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Kansas City
Kansas Utilities Commission Lowers Freight Rates Promptly
Topeka reports that the Kansas Utilities Commission will immediately implement freight rate reductions after a conducting hearing. Chairman Clyde B. Reed announced the adjustment, noting a slight decrease across ranges for joint shipments.
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Topeka
Neetilities Commission
Rangas
Joinus
Clyde Bf Reed
Commission
Eawrencanians Send Aid and Good Wishes to Pueblo Brethren
Lawrence residents collect funds and send aid to Pueblo neighbors. Evan Kine oversees the collection, with members paying $1 each to cover sending costs. The group plans future programs and district convention activity led by Dick Williams. A national note mentions French balloons guiding pilots toward Paris.
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Evan Kine
Wil
Joplin” Committee
Missouri
Imperial council to build Children’s Hospital in St Louis
The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine announced in a secret session the plan to establish a hospital in St Louis for crippled children of North America. A site has already been purchased for 150000 dollars.
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Children's Hospital
Des Moines
Imperial Council
Nobles of the Mystic
St. Louis
North America
Capper Holds Back on Rickards Nomination
Washington reports the senate military affairs committee recommended Colonel George Rickards of Pennsylvania for the head of the War Department's military bureau after Secretary Weeks testified he was chosen for superior qualifications. Senator Capper opposed, planning to press the floor vote, noting that Adjutant General Charles I. Martin had broader governor endorsements.
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Washington
George Rickards
Pennsylvania
War Department
Senate
Mili Ps Committee
Weekh
Capper
Kah Jens
Charles I
Martin
Kansas
Rick Ards
Labor unions seek AFL refaction with European federation
Two international unions urged the American Federation of Labor in Denver to reaffiliate with the International Federation of Trade Unions. Resolutions from the International Association of Machinists and Firemen and Oilers called for repatriation of actions by President Gompers and the AFL ruling body with the European labor movement due to its revolutionary acts. The measures were referred to the international relations committee led by President Gompers, and readers expect an unfriendly report.
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Denver
American Federation of Labor
Esdion
Samuel ‘Empers
inter+ jiational federation of trade unions
Inter- ‘National Association of Machinists
Lses
Gompers
Executive Council
European Labor Movement
Committee On International Relations
Federation
Miners Ready for Big Fight in West Virginia
In Charleston West Virginia June 16 miners gathered in Kanawha field for a possible march to Mingo County to aid striking workers. United Mine Workers officials announced miners were sent home after false rumors claimed multiple UMWA officers were killed and wires where cut to stop word spread.
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Chareston
West Va
Kanawaha
Mingo County
United Mine Workers of America
Charles P. Keeney
Keeney
Ward
Big Caw River
Charleston
Ma. Keeney
Auto License Figures Show New Applications Logged
Auto license applicants will be taken at the county treasurer office beginning Saturday. Total licenses issued include 3 792 automobiles, 25 dealers, 5 motorcycles. Fees paid to the state totaled 1 935.50. In Thidia many rajahs have motion picture outfits and are supplied with films.
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W. H. McKore
Thidia
County road plan eyed by Wolfe for state aid
Mr Wolfe outlines a county road program prioritizing regrading of the Santa Fe trail west of Edora and grading fixes six to seven miles to remove rock and mudholes. He notes a bridge program including Patton bridge and a Grove area structure after midwinter bids and stresses maintenance and emergency readiness.
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Wolfe
Vawest
Santa
Raay
Edora
Oie
Anil
Union Drive Faces Obstacles at Stadium Event
Reported disruptions in Topeka arise from damaged telephone switchboards affecting the Topeka exchange. Union organizers struggle to raise $40,000 for stadium plans as KU dinner and past functions draw attendees.
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Shidhhara
UNT Solution
Ken Land
Fkbuch
Amerigan
Ith
Jth
Gotlilions
Ireland
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Colorado Southern
Gastafson’s
Kiev
Berne
Ukraine
Trump
Constantine
Hattie
Ring of IK
Les Be
Welch
Chiropractors
ERN
Cnridco
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Dickernson
Northwestern
Dickenison
J. HH. Lesley
Pringfield
Geneva
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Y.M. St. A
Sunday Schools
Bakers Profiteer
Kansas News
Texas Wheat
Wiehkta Falls
Wagais
Tea
Ens
Mckinleyt
House
W. W. Harvey
Ashland
Kansas House of Representatives
al F. Williams
Columbus
United States District
Ami
London
Gustalfson
Editpr Walts
Hardinirk
HOG Market
Larkely Clas
Fonlon
Paris Rete
Mili A
Caprer
Jor
Europe
Westy Virginia
Mine County
Rence
Baja
Fo Reinte Workers
Ropes
Nak
K.U
Ism
Trence
Persi Ape
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