Knox Attacks League Plan Urges World Coalition
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania denounces the League of Nations as a threat to constitutional principles and urges a world coalition including all nations. He proposes a new charter that punishes international war, preserves the Monroe Doctrine, and assigns disputes to an international court within hemispheric enforcement.
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League of Nations
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Panama Canal
International Court
League of World
Hardwick
Georgia
Repeal of Poll Tax Bill Suggested by Senate
In Topeka on March 1 the Kansas Senate, acting in committee of the whole, recommended the Hiskey bill to repeal the poll tax law. The bill would scrap the tax applied to men 21 to 80 outside first class cities, after earlier playful rejection and subsequent reinsertion. The measure advanced with little opposition.
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Topeka
Hilkey
Senator Hilkey
Transportation wrecked as Russia says 4500 locomotives fit
Stockh om March 1 The Soviet economic council in Petrograd reports only 4500 locomotives are fit for service down from 20000 two months earlier. If not improved by mid April Russia would be cut off from internal communication. Also reports of a revolutionary move in Germany and Chancellor Scheidemann reportedly resigning.
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Russia
Soviet Economic Council
Petrograd
Bolsheviki Commissary
No Third Term for President Wilson
Washington reports said President Wilson did not discuss a third term at a lunch with Democratic Committeemen. White House aides clarified he merely spoke of wanting to write and perhaps compile a history. Attendees indicated he might retire after his current term, and he voiced strong feelings against opponents of the league of nations.
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Wilson
World League of Nations
Washington
White House
League of Nations
Williams to Inspect Ordnance in AEF and England
Major General Clarence C Williams chief of ordnance was ordered by the War Department to report to General Pershing in France to inspect ordnance operations in the AEF He will also inspect ordnance activities in England A cablegram from the American military attache at Rome said the 382nd American Infantry was ordered concentrated at Genoa, the regiment being divided edel liste.
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Clarence C. Williams
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France
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England
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Geno
Will Play Tonight Rosedale Girls Face Haskell Sextette
Rosedale High girls basketball meets Haskell Indian girls at Haskell court tonight at 7:20. Haskell, upbeat after a rough season, seeks victory in the final game as Rudolf Uhriauh lists Showers Morrigenu, D. Brown, Sixkiller, Merrick, R. Brown, Endacott as officials and lineup with Ruth Endacott refereeing.
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Haskell
Ami Morrigenu
D. Brown
Sixkiller
RB. Merrick
R. Brown
Ruth Endacott
University of Kanszoman
Palmeteer Damages Case Ends Withdrew Motion for New Trial
Nettie Palmateer withdrew her motion for a new trial in the damages suit against the city. She has already received 400 dollars in damages from a jury. Judge Co A Smart left Douples county to preside in Anderson county for two weeks with about twenty-two divorce cases awaiting scheduling.
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Douples
Co A. Smart
Garnett
Anderson County
Nettie Palmateer
Martial law declared as Madrid riots prompt crackdown
Madrid reports martial law after serious rioting by mobs attacking profiteers provisions and butcher shops. Troops patrol streets while theaters closed. government seizes bake shops. Premier Romanones says measures allow government to settle pending social questions and restore order.
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Mar
Romanones
Etter
Repeal luxury tax on high priced apparel
Washington reports the house passed with no recorded vote a resolution to repeal the luxury tax clause of the war revenue bill. The 10 percent levy on higher priced wearing apparel and other articles, intended to fund thrift during the war, would have raised about $100 million and was incorporated to end after May 1.
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Senate
Kitchin
Wind Imeans Committee
Decorations tally by unit in regular army and guards
Washington reports the total of 3918 Distinguished Service Crosses awarded for gallantry in action to American soldiers. The 2nd Regulars lead with 664 crosses, more than twice any other division. The 1st Regulars follow with 300 and the 3rd Regulars with 283.
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National Army
Guards
Washington
Mar
Mireh
One Act Vetoed as Sixty-Three Bills Passed by Legislature
Topeka Kans March 1 the official review shows the governor signed 57 legislative enactments and vetoed one at the end of the seventh week. The report details the legislature's work and the veto by Governor Alen.
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Kans
Baptists Move Up In YMCA Volleyball Standings
Baptist team defeats Presbyterians 3 to 0 on YMCA court improving to third place while dropping Presbyterian foes toward the bottom. Charles S. Stewart, 36, died at 212 Lincoln Street yesterday. funeral set for three thirty this afternoon at his home with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery. Relatives Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cowgill return from Chien and:
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Presbyterians
Baptists
Presbyterian
Charles S. Stewart
Lincoln Street
Mapie Grove Cemetery
Kansas House Approves Three Constitutional Amendments
Kansas House adopted three resolutions submitting amendments on property classification, state highway aid, and allowing six amendments at one time. Debate spanned Mosaic law to the New Testament with opposition led by Martin of Reno County. Several other proposed amendments were killed while six were considered.
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Kansas
House of Representatives
Grood
Martin
Reto
House
Congress May Take Stand on Ireland at Peace Conference
Washington reports President Wilson promised to meet Irish representatives from Philadelphia. Irish Spokesman seeks self determination resolutions. House committee advances five measures including land settlement for discharged soldiers and deportation of interned enemy aliens. Rail embargo on bulk grain to New York harbor points also announced. Dentist in Salt City Wherry noted as grand master in Utah.
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Freight Traffic Commission
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United States
Reverend Sarey Returns From Midwest League Meeting
The Rev. M I Sarey, pastor of the First Christian church, retired from St. Louis after attending the Mid-Continent Section meeting of the National Congress for a League of Nations as a Kansas City ministerial delegate. Former President Taft spoke to strong applause, and Sarey plans a church address on The Church and the League of Nations tomorrow morning.
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M. Ive Sarey
St. Louis
M. Lee Sarey
First Christian Church
Sarey
Lawrence Munday
Kansas City
Taft
Sorey
Church
League of Nations
Extension Granted for Tax Returns to May 15
The commissioner of internal revenue announced an extension until May 15 for filing forms No 1096 1099 1098 1013 and partnership returns. Lawrence report notes partnerships or corporations with five year extensions must file by March 15.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Lawrence
Splendid Record by Central Pupils Honors Attendance
Central Intermediate pupils for the last term showed perfect attendance despite sickness and bad weather. Superintendent R A Kent notes many names of students excelling in punctuality and low absences across the first semester.
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R.A. Kent Tedat
Reewri
Kent
Malcolm Ware
Rey Schulz
Clifford Saunders
James Barrow
M Tlert Saunders
Avident
Ef Glad Beddow
Ruby Stout
Il Jensen
Orel Cantrel
Gracy Ver
Myron Kenny
Georre Ly
Clarence Brown
Jea Leo Ellis
Josephine Neaman
Marguerite Leseher
Mildred Chander
Francis Feastermaker
Levis Dahtens
Jot West
Thomas Myers
Bearie Griffin
Bessie Bront Thelma Jensen
Furel Howard
Frances Schneck
Loraine Carder
Aleene Carter
Katharine Kibler
Betty Stimpson
Walter Crugan
Flward Foster
Alonzo Sluss
Junius Winvirwool
Evelyn Aldrico
Evelyn Kunkle
June Smith
Teldy Surnett
Chifford Aftinge
A Lawrence Lynn
Myrtle Jones
Pauline Johnson
Lois Ivk
Billy Lewe
Iam Peltuie
Lewise Bryant
Alice Vince
Robert Brown
Courtneys Crim
Louis Peckham
Arlo Hults
Walter Rising
Julia Johnson
Tena McKeery
Plumai McCleery
Tieo
McCalep
Bessie Bell
Dorothy Dowers
Cecil Griffich
Milfred Mohundt
Elizabeth Walker
Margiord ML White
Maule Young
Clifford Beal
Josephine Hawkins
Marie Jackson
Mildred Yewdall
Carlton Irving
Iva Dixon
Lucille J. Evans
Rebecca McCain
Bernice Rutherford
Addie Lescher
Bruce Jackson
Eddy Martin
Mabel Hertzler
Evelyn Keeley
Josephine Manter
Unions Appeal to Berlin Workers to Halt Disorder
Berlin dispatches report Munich unions placarded the city urging workers to stay calm and ignore armed demonstrations amid fears of radical measures. Schools closed and troops cordoned the Soviet congress area as 200,000 Berliners idle due to a widespread strike affecting southern and central routes.
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Berlin
Germany
Munich
Superintendent Kent Addresses National Educators Meet in Chicago
Supt. R A Kent returned from Chicago where he attended the National Educational Association convention. The meeting drew 6400 registrants, with sessions at the Congress LaSalle and Morrison hotels. Kent spoke on how far teacher training should go, joined by Dean F J Kelly and H L Kent as Kansas speakers among thirty five Kansas delegates.
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Chicago
R. A. Kent
National Educational Association
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Congress Hotel
LaSalle Hotel
Morrison Hotel
F. J. Kelly
School Ofducation
University of Kansas
H. L. Kent
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas
Women Cannot Do Men's Work in Lace Factories
London reporting that Nottingham machine lace workers and an export from a home office study conclude that women have not proven capable substitutes for men in munitions factory work. The report notes wartime use of women as machine attendants and states their footing as substitutes has not been solid, calling into question continued employment in this field.
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London
Nottingham
Home Office
Kansan Hans Enforces Orders In German Town Cleanup
Lieutenant Samuel Howe of Topeka Kansas commands German town cleanup for inspection by General Pershing. As burgomaster liaison he orders streets cleared and utilities supervised, prompting swift citizen cooperation and a town bell summons. Howe, a 22nd Field Artillery officer and Armistice veteran, rose from Tarleton State ties and a Topeka High School scholar to military leadership overseas.
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Sam Howe
Cleveland
Ohio
Tardue University
Samuel Howe
Brockrachdorf
Coblenz
Germany
Howe
Topeka
Kansas
Kan Toth
Partilar Burg
22Nd Field Artillery
General Goethals Retires From Army Leadershipstaging
General George W Goethals is described as retiring from army service after relinquishing duties as chief of staff and director of parcel storage and traffic He will move to France next month to join an engineering firm for reconstruction work An earlier recall by the War Department placed him as acting quartermaster general to reorganize the department during a clothing shortage and later he oversaw war department purchases transportation and storage
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Ul George W. Goethals
Army
George W. Burr
Goethals
France
Twitchh
Eurone J
War Department
Eral Goethals
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General Staff
General Goethals
Uruguay Adopts Commission Form With Brum as President
In Montevideo on March 1, Dr. Baltasar Brum was inaugurated as president marking Uruguay’s adoption of a commission government. The new system includes a president elected by direct vote and nine commissioners chosen by Congress, with a cabinet of nine selected by the president and the commission.
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Uruguay
Montevideo
Baltasar Brum
Mr and Mrs Richard Cox Plan Visit From Topeka
Mr and Mrs Richard Cox will travel from Topeka to visit Mrs Cox's parents. The short family trip is timed for the upcoming weekend, reflecting a simple domestic travel note suitable for a local society column.
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Richard Cox
Topeka
Mrs. Cox
Peculiar Kink in Election Law alters city primaries turnout
Eleven candidates file petitions for city primaries with nine positions on ballots. Mrs. K L Griffin appears on the ballot despite withdrawal claims. W A Churchill seeks re election as school board treasurer with no opposition. Polling hours set 8am to 6pm. voting places listed by ward and precinct amid light registration due to snow and wind.
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Griffin
Holyfield
W. W. Holyfield
J. C. Stevenson
Commission
W. A. Churchill
Board of Education
C. W. McKeen
Keen
Charehill
Sr. R. Holloway
Jacob R. Good
Gi. N. Jackson
W. S. Griesa
G. H. Chalkley
Finance
IJ. C. Stevenson
Charles Starkweather
D. B. Hunnicutt
Lynne EK. Mason
Lawrence
Jeinet
West End
Vermont Street
Massachusetts Street
East Eighth Street
Lindley’s
Dicker’s Hall
Will swear warrants on delinquent tax payers soon
Delinquent personal taxes have a thirty day grace period expired and warrants will be issued to seize property to cover the tax due. County sheriff will begin visits to collect or take assets as needed per treasurer J R Woodward. Few payments arrive daily while spring collections improve. Mexico City report notes Ignée Morelos Zaragoza allowed to leave prison to visit dying wife, then returned after funeral.
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J. R.woodward
Stevenson
Mexico City
Mar
Monter
Carranza
Ignée Morelos Zaragoza
Santiago ‘Tlaltelo
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