Weimar Assembly Accepts Peace Treaty Amid War Tension
Reports from Paris via exchange Telegraph say the Weimar national assembly accepted the peace treaty, with plans for a plebiscite possible. Four cabinet members favored acceptance, including Erzberger and Noske, as Swiss mobilization and Italian troop movements signal regional tension. Martial law was declared in Hamburg harbor amid raids on food depots.
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London
Weimar
Paris
Hamburg
Copenhagen
Italian Cabinet Resigns Over Pact Vote
Rome reports Premier Orlando forced by adverse vote on the Pesce pact. Three leaders hold hurried talks as crisis unfolds. Paris notes German treaty text omits the admission provision, while Big Three discuss Italy crisis and Dalmatian settlement. London cites expected German signing as certain, though Weimar changes deemed premature.
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Orlando
Chamber of Deputies
Niermans
Paris
Germany
League of Nations
Council of Three
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Wilson
Rome
Reuters Limited
London
Cophagen
Weimar
Germany Gathers to Sign Peace as Scheidemann Falls
Copenhagen dispatch reports the German cabinet waits for a majority to sign the terms. The Scheidemann government has fallen and President Ebert is expected to be replaced. Noske would become head of the ministry and Erzberger to succeed Brockdorff-Rantzau as foreign secretary. The cabinet remains in office temporarily to allow formation of a new government.
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Germany
Paris
Scheidemann
Coblenz
Weimar
Berlin
Phillip Scheidemann
Ebert
National Assembly
Herr Ebert
Copenhagen
British Sub Sinks Russian Cruiser Oleg
The Russian cruiser Oleg was sunk Wednesday by a British submarine. The report comes via a Russian wireless dispatch received today.
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Tandon
Oleg
County Commission to Pick Third Member Tomorrow
The Board of County Commissioners will meet at the courthouse tomorrow with the county clerk to select a third member to fill the vacancy caused by W.’s death. Twelve candidates have applied to be considered.
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Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Crashed Plane Injures Pilot and Cracks Wing at Daisy Field
Curtis Kanuck training plane piloted by Ben E Brown crash landed in a hedge at the south end of Daisy field after a gust altered its approach. Several ribs and one wing spar were strained or cracked. The sixth flight in as many days was followed by postponements while parts are shipped from Decatur.
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Curtis Kanuck
Ben E. Brown
Daisy Field
Secretary Baker authorizes border recruitment drive
Announcement states Secretary Baker authorized recruiting of twenty six thousand four hundred fifty men for service on the Mexican border. They will replace ten enlisted men for technical service and now eligible for discharge.
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Washington
Jones
Blinding Headlights May Bear Down on Auto Drivers
Chief Monroe announced stricter enforcement of the city ordinance on car headlights. Patrolmen will arrest drivers who use undimmed lights, citing heightened risk of accidents and pedestrian danger, with emphasis on immediate police court referrals.
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J. H. Monroe
False Fire Alarm Planted at 1928 Massachusetts Street
Fire Chief Reinisch reported a deliberate false alarm aimed at misdirecting the fire department yesterday. The call directed apparatus to 1928 Massachusetts Street, but no such number exists, and the switchboard operator could not identify the caller. Police will continue investigating the hoax.
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W. F. Reinisch
Massachusetts Street
South Lawrence
Reinisch
City Health Officer administers typhoid shots
Five new applicants for typhoid immunizing treatment were received at city hall yesterday afternoon by Dr. A. W. Clarke. He completed treatment of three injections for fourteen others. Treatment is free under the state board of health. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Williams and their son of Baldwin visit, while Miss Xania Tuttle spends the weekend in Kansas City.
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A. W. Clarke
State Board of Health
Earl Williams
Baldwin
Xania Tuttle
Kansas City
Dean Patterson to travel in South America for war-era study
Dean Patterson, assistant dean at the University of Kansas, sails from New Orleans to visit South American capitals and sites from Quito to Buenos Aires. He plans to observe economic and political conditions and gauge attitudes toward the league of nations and the Monroe doctrine during a months-long journey via canal, coast, rail, and boat routes. He aims to return to Lawrence by mid September.
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David L. Patterson
University of Kansas
Dean Patterson
Western Battle
Europe
Lawrence
New Orleans
Canal Zone
Eeymier
Quito
Peru
Michu Picchu
Cuzco
Andes
Bolivia
la Paz
Valparaiso
Chile
Buenos Aires
Argentinia
Montevide
Rio
New York
League of Nations
Start Union Services For Regular Summer Sunday Evenings
The first of this summer's union Sunday evening services will be held in South Park near the band stand used as the pulpit. Dr Ross Sanderson will lead the opening service with Miller providing a baritone music number. Lawrence musicians are being asked to contribute to a weekly special music feature.
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South Park
Ross Sanderson
Miller
Lawrence
Kansas City Tourists Bring Goodwill to Lawrence
Twenty cars of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Young Men's Division arrived in Lawrence at 10 o clock, paused to distribute blue feathered caps and pens, and spread the Gospel of Good Fellowship before continuing to Topeka for lunch. The two day trip then proceeds to Hiawatha and back to Kansas City marking the first in a series of goodwill missions by the group.
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Kansas City
Sixty Workers Will Go After New Names
The Topeka Chamber of Commerce announces sixty volunteers will canvass Lawrence in ten districts next week. A. S. Oliver issued final instructions after the weekly luncheon as squads of six target Wednesday and Thursday mornings to boost membership and promote better team work.
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Chamber of Commerce
A. S. Oliver
Topeka Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Call for Harvest Squads to Aid Farmers This Season
President A. A. Hicks told the Chamber of Commerce lunch that farmers again seek twilight squads for harvest help this year. He noted numerous calls and urged all willing men to telephone their names to the Chamber office.
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A. A. Hicks
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce Office
Boon for boosters as bank gifts cooling assembly room
The People's State Bank donated large ceiling fans to the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. The fans were installed yesterday and today produced a strong cooling breeze for attending boosters. Some members commented on the effect of the new equipment.
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Chamber of Commerce
People’s State Bank
Fourth 10 Be Big Athletic Carnival
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Welcome Picnic at Woodland Park on July 4 plans a full day of track and field events. An evening program may include boxing and wrestling if state officials permit. A tug of war pits local guardsmen against a returning soldiers team, with an A. E. F. bayonet drill also planned.
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Woodland Park
H. B. Boltz
Lawrence
Boltz
Boosters Seek Five More Miles on Golden Belt Road
Lawrence chamber of commerce backs a campaign for a five mile extension of the Golden Belt highway from Buck Creek to link with the Fort to Fort road near town. Jefferson and Shawnee counties pledge petitions and plans. Douglas county action is awaited to secure federal aid for a macadamized route costing 8000 to 12080 dollars per mile.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson
Shawnee
Douglas County
Buck Creek
State Highway Commission
Topeka
Jefferson County
Lawrence
Shawnee County
Wyndettee
Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson Counties
Rogers and McAfee
Ed Record
W. C. Raines
J. P. White
W. E. Cain
Charles Gramse
G. W. Plummer
E. G. Jenkins
Perry
Alpha Huddleston
Frank Insley
Fair Dates Uncertain as Tentative Schedule Grows
A garbled note suggests tentative fair dates may shift this year with discussions of events and deadlines. Organizers consider varying the schedule to fit weather and vendor availability as the community awaits a finalized timetable.
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Fair Association
Federation Women Cars Drive For Salvation Home Service Funds
Lawrence federation announces next week drive led by Elks to raise 3750 for Salvation Army Home Service. Contributors led by fk bal with 595 and Athens No pledge 100 and 1 from various lodges as plans form to back the campaign. Buttons bearing the Salvation Army shield will be given to subscribers as keepsakes for the war relief effort.
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Salvation Home Service
Les Elks
The
Elks
Fk Bal
Athens No
Che
Elks and A. Co
Salvation Army
Home Service
Salvation: Ava
Young
Lawrence Hom
Lawrence
Dl ‘Bers
J. O’bryan
Laws Federation
Kansas Fed Women’s Clubs
Salvation. Army
Hand Grenades To Be Placed In Lawrence Homes
Superintendent R A Kapten of Lawrence announces that about 1500 hand grenades will be distributed among Lawrence households and schools. The plan, likely part of wartime security, aims to place weapons where local children and residents can access them, with banks additionally involved in distribution.
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Lawrence
Europe
Daring auto thief makes clean getaway in Buick theft
Abe Wolfson reported his Buick stolen from the street in front of his store around 9 o clock. Two men fled in the car. it was later found at DeSoto with new tires.
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Abe Wolfson
Wolfson
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