Capper Sees Nation's League Constitution Flawed
Senator Arthur Capper returns from Washington and says the Nations League constitution is not acceptable in its present form. He urges amendments to protect American sovereignty and warns his party remains divided over the issue. Capper favors a League or international agreement to lessen war risk but opposes ceding U.S. decision power to foreign representatives.
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Washington
War Department
Arthur Canper
Kansas
Conupe
Russia
War Department of Is
Kanesas
League of Nations
Wilson
Senate
United States
Europe
Government to retain control over railroads amid funding gaps
Washington report outlines the government will not relinquish control of railroads despite Congress failing to fund the railroad administration. Director General Hines and officials promise to keep operations steady and avoid layoffs, seeking private loans or war financing to sustain services through the coming months. The plan may modify capital extension projects but aims to meet wartime needs without price increases.
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Washington
Congress
Railroad Administration
Hives
Hines
Vines
Home in April for Thirty-fifth Division in Kansas
Kansas cities plan April homecomings for the Thirty-fifth Division based on official data. Most expect muster out at Camp Funston, the nearest discharge point to Kansas and Missouri, with Junction City and Manhattan organizing receptions and fishing season plans coinciding with the unit’s arrival.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Chamber of Commerce
Camp Funston
Missouri
Junction
City
Manhattan
Funston
President Wilson sails for France aboard George Washington
President Wilson departs New York aboard the transport George Washington for a second voyage to France. The scene features a small pier crowd, a flag salute, and a harbor strike delaying tug assistance as the ship leaves with Mrs. Wilson aboard and the star spangled banner playing.
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New York
Wilson
France
Metropolitan Opera House
George Washington
Hoboken
Mr. Wilson
Paris
Srs. Wilson
Washington
Tiwo
McLoughlin
Mxtward McCautey
Governor confab ends in row over unemployment action
Western delegates faulted the conference of governors and mayors for not acting to relieve unemployment. Secretary Trouston left the hall as a dispute erupted after Mayor Relgh of San Francisco submitted a resolution urging immediate congressional reconvening and a demand for passage of key legislation. The measure was sent to a committee for a later report.
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Washington
Conference of Governors
Trouston
Relgh
San Francisco
Congress
Wilson
Allen Must Divorce Star To Get Action In Senate
March 5 report from Topeka describes Governor Allen seeking Senate cooperation for his program. Judiciary committee meeting debated land tenancy amendments after Kansas City Star editorial accused senators, causing friction and a plan to revive the measure. Senator Getty and others resisted Star pressure amid calls for exclusion from the chamber. A mad dog was killed by police in Lawrence responding to a loose animal report.
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Topeka
Allen
Kansas Senate
Kansas City
Senates Judiciary Committee
Alten
House
Uy Brute
Kansas City Star
Senate
Star
Sone
Prive
City Star
Ile
Swesti
Getty
Lawrence
Walnot Struet
University Dramatic Club to stage Mrs Bump st Leigh again
The Journal-World reports the play Mrs Bump st Leigh by the Kansas University Dramatic Club drew a mostly university audience and enthusiastic downtown interest. Professor Arthur MacMurray promises a second production next week to benefit the Jewish Armenian Relief fund, with final timings awaiting his return and further arrangements.
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the Journal-World
Bumpst Leigh
Kansas University Dramatic Club
Journal-World
Arthur, MacMurray
Henderson Martin
Jewish Armenian Relief Fund Committee
Journal- World
Negro held in hold up not identified by Kansas girls
The Novo report says Joe Wilson, brought from Compton, failed to be identified by four University of Kansas girls as the Saturday night hold up suspect in South Park. Sheriff Woodward released him after lodging in jail, noting he gave conflicting stories and had little solid evidence. Wilson claimed to be from Fort Scott, claimed five in Fort Scott most life, and said he was in Topeka Saturday night before Levantine.
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Joe Wilson
Compton
South Park
K. U
Marcel Cohn
Tao Edici
Ro Woodward
Wilson
Fort Scott
Danzas
Oklahoma
Topeka
Levampe
Hart
Evans Drug Store
Boon
Lawrence
Pepe Eg
Melvin Gott
CG. Gait
Opinion Letter Cites Constitution as Paper Scrap
A terse opinion letter questions the value of the constitution, noting it as a scrap of paper. The author references London papers and mentions individuals or entities by initials, raising doubt about constitutional authority and governance.
Wilson's League of Nations Debate Draws Mixed U.S. Support
London papers report President Wilson's trip to Europe, with diminished prestige and doubts about American willingness to fully back the League of Nations. The Pall Mall Gazette notes strong American backing for the league but questions about pledge of action. The London Globe highlights Republican opposition and the president's fragile standing at home amid ongoing war aims.
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London
Wilson
New York
Pall Mall Gazette
America
Hue
League
Seneter Lodge
Heaven of Nations
Globe
Europe
League of Nations
Grand Army plans meeting in Columbus this fall
Columbus Ohio March 4 Plans are under way for the annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in September with expected 30000 to 40000 visitors. Colonel FE Adams of Omaha says federal flood administration promises favorable rates. Loyal Legion Women’s Relief Corps and Sons and Daughters of Veterans plan conventions and many regimental units will join. Colonel Adams, 72, led overseas shipments after the armistice and once served on General Pershing’s staff. Special meetings at the Christian church in North Lawrence drew a large crowd Monday evening with Rev. Pop tcbwell delivering a clear message.
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Columbus. O
Grand Army of the Republic
Columbus
FE. Adams
Omaha
Neb
Sons of Veterans and Daughters of Veterans of
Seventh District
Ulanso Ning
Loyal Legion
Womens Relief Corps
Women of the G
Alrs
Sons of Vetryians
Daughters
Une
Adiams
Adamis
Pershing
North Lawrence
Poptpcbwell
Prisoners Burn Fire At City Jail Prompt Transfer
A defective chimney caused two fires at the city jail injuring the old stone building with $36 damage. Four prisoners noticed the blaze about 7:20 p.m. and jail staff tackled it with chemicals. Prisoners were moved to the women's section then later three convicted of violating the bone dry law and one drunk were moved to the county jail until repairs and a new chimney are completed.
Segregation in Central School Reported by Principal
Principal states segregation of intellect rather than race in central school. report notes policy debate and calls for equal access to resources and opportunities for all students. No further details on names, dates, or events are provided in the readable text.
Answers Charges of Colored Candidate in Board Race
The principal explains segregation claims at Central Intermediate School, saying one class of white pupils with marked ability is grouped for rapid progress while Negro students drift into lower work, with no strictly segregated Negro class. The district aims to fit instruction to pupil needs. All teachers in the nonwhite class are white.
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Central Intermediate
M. H. Reed
R. A. Kent
GN. Jackson
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Board of Education
Jackson
Reer
Itermediate
Reel
Mr. Reed
Homes Bought in Lawrence for Educational Living
D H Reese of Oskaloosa is among buyers moving to Lawrence to educate children. He bought the Forsythe residence with five acres on West Fourth street and will move in soon. FM Holliday reports seven similar purchases by people relocating to the city for schooling, suggesting rising demand for Lawrence homes.
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Duito
D. H. Reese
Oskaloosa
Lawrence
Forsythe
West Fourth Street
FM. Holliday
Woman Candidate Campaigns for School Board seat
Mrs Genevieve H Chalkley launches an active bid for the Board of Education nomination and election. A lifelong local, she credits early civic work and suffrage activism in Kansas, balancing family duties with community service as her daughter grows. A separate note mentions RHA Dilkington of the 110 Supply Train near Commercy France, stating plans to discharge at Camp Funston by late March and a Lawrence upbringing with Springfield Missouri enlistment in 1917.
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Genevieve H. Chalkley
Board of Education
Genevieve I. Chalkley
Boat of Education
Sh. Howland
Unitarian Church
Woman's Suffrage
Kansas
Chalkley
Rha Dilkington
Commercy
France
Camp Funston
Bill
Springfield
Bolshevik Threat Reported From German Fronts
A terse dispatch notes Bolshevik activity toward Germany amid revolutionary pressures. Militants reportedly press through fronts as authorities warn of rising upheaval and potential border tensions.
Germany Declares It Will Not Submit to Coercion At Armistice
Berlin says Germany will not take responsibility for consequences if the Entente pushes too far. Riots spread in Berlin as martial law is proclaimed. Spartacists attempt to seize Koenigsberg, while government troops quell the move. Helpless civilians die in Halle as street fighting erupts. Paris reports a German cabinet meeting vows resistance to Allied coercion in armistice talks.
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Fio
Berlin
Associates Press
Spartacans
Seise
Koenigsberg
Prussia
Moscok
Russia
Greater Berlin
Gustave Noske
Reinhart
Halle
Weimar
Sane Guinary
Paris
Germany
A. Z
le Journal
Gerz
Governor Allen to Speak at Lawrence Thursday
Governor Henry Allen will address Lawrence citizens and University of Kansas students at Robinson Gymnasium in an afternoon convocation and make a brief remarks at a First Methodist Church banquet. He arrives Thursday afternoon and will be hosted by local church leaders.
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Henry Allen
Lawrence
Robinson Gymnasium
Gove Allen
Alle
Soliier
Govnor Allen
Methodist Church
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