German Disarmament Terms Narrow to 100000 Army
Paris dispatch reports Allied peace council agreeing to disarm Germany to 100000 troops with 4000 officers and by 12 year voluntary service. All arms and munitions beyond that must be delivered or destroyed. Rhine forces to be destroyed and Imperial staff abolished. Marshal Foch supported voluntary service, Lloyd George sought 12 year enlistment. plan aims to end conscription across Europe by halting large standing armies. The treaty's completion targets March 20 with delivery to German delegates at Versailles.
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Paris
Germany
Supreme Council
Switserkind
Rhine
Imperial General Staff
Marshal Foch
Lloyd George
Marshal Foeh
Europe
Wilson
France
Gerwies
Germain
Versailles
Ceont von Berpstorff
Geran
United States
Double censorship abolished and censorship rules clarified
March 11. The United States and Great Britain announce the end of double censorship for erblerians. Cable messages will be censored only by the country of origin, with ongoing blockade considerations. A. Eadie visits Topeka to see his brother Robert Edie.
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Wasitneten
United States
Great Britain
Reces
A. Eadie Iiken
Topeka
Robert Edie
Weather report fragment with unclear weather terms
Fragmentary weather notice includes scattered phrases about afternoon conditions and names that are unreadable. Not enough readable details to determine location time or precise forecast.
Light vote in today's primary record
Primary voters turnout remained sparse through 3 p.m. as warm weather and bright conditions did not boost participation. Officials noted low engagement across polling places with limited lines and steady but modest turnout.
Early City Primary Vote Totals in Lawrence
The Lawrence primary drew light participation with 879 of 3,000 registered voters casting ballots by 3 PM. Precinct tallies show First ward 161, 92, Second ward 123, 108, Third ward 1 and 107, Fourth ward 67, Fifth ward 80, Sixth ward 60. Polls close at 6.00, with results expected tonight and coverage planned by the Journal-World.
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Lawrence
Primariy
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Sixth Ward
Journal- World Office
Regster
Ehehth Street
Co-operative
Deva
Eighth Street
Vermont
Nicheneh
Heme
General Hugh S. Johnson Resigns After 29 Years Army
General Hugh S. Johnson resigns after 29 years in the U S Army. At the outbreak of the war he served as captain at Provost Marshal General Crowder’s office and helped formulate early war regulations. Since returning to civilian life he has joined Chairman George N. Peek of the Department of Commerce industrial board.
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Crowder Washington
United States Army
Hugh
Johnson
Crawdand
Geo. N. Peek
Industrial Board
Department of Commerce
Lawrence Citizens Face Surprise Fire Prevention Plan
Mayor George Kreeck announced a plan to show flashlight photographs of residents’ basements and clutter at local movie houses to emphasize fire-prevention and improve city protection. He noted repeated orders to clear papers and rubbish, with photographers capturing the spaces after the third notice.
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George Kreeck
Chamber of Commerce
Mayor warns about fake soldiers selling wares in city
Mayor George L. Kreeck told the city commission that not all peddlers claiming veteran status are genuine. He urged residents to verify discharge papers and announced the commission will remit license fees for Douglas County veterans returning from the army who wish to peddle door to door, while imposters or improper forms face denial or charges.
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George L. Kreeck
City Commission
Weis
Lawrence and Houglns County
Douglas County
Kreeck
Government troops mop up Spartacans in riot base
Government forces tighten control after mop up actions against Spartacans, who are mounting renewed efforts to seize control of Riot Ers' supply base amid ongoing unrest.
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Spartacans
Germans and Bolsheviks Clash Across Berlin and Lviv
Reported atrocities surge as Spartacans clash with government troops in Lviv and Lichtemberg. Noske orders executions of armed civilians and captured militants. Miners strike widens in Silesia and Hamborn Essen, with clashes against Home Guards over unpaid days.
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Berlin
Lviv
Lichtembergs
Lichtenberg
Frost
Po Vce
Herr Noske
Defense
Herry Nozie
Spartacans
Silesian
Hamborn- Essen
Police say they nabbed two suspected robbers
Police report two men arrested yesterday afternoon in Lawrence tied to a hide theft from Junius Underwood Co. Two suspects Poe Adalphy Buens of Lawrence and Rey Wallace of Mexico Texas are held for county officials. Their descriptions match four witnesses to a March 1 hold up.
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Junius Underwood Company
Lawrences
Poe Adalphtty Buens
Lawrence
Rey Wallace
Mexico
Texas
Underwood Company
Cathoaun
McCrary
Walthes
Belhervh
Burns
Food scientist claims omok mix sustains all daily needs
A food scientist states that one and a half pints of omok with half a pound of pea flour would supply all essential ingredients for a whole day’s meals.
Mrs Bumpstead Leigh at Bowersock for Armenian relief
Lawrence residents rush to see Mrs Bumpstead-Leigh as the University dramatic club stages a benefit at Bowersock Theater. Boxes sell fast, $10 reserved seats, with donations and proceeds aiding Armenian relief. J R Holmes expects the largest turnout yet and confirms the show will be a top value.
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Journal-Word
Lawrence
Mrs. Bumpstead-Leteh
University Oof
Kameous Dramatic Club
C. W. McKeen
Merchants Bank
Bowersock Theater
Meade
Lawrence National Bank
J. D. Bowersock
VA. Young
Fraternal Union
Bowersock
Arthur MacMurray
J. R. Holmes
Henderson Martin
Relief Committee
Mr. Holmes
R. C. Rankin
Bowersock Sea
Cand the. Journal
Internat s Harvester Co to adopt industrial council plan
The Internatio nal Harvester company announced that thirty thousand employees will vote on an Industrial Council granting workers equal voice with management in policy on working conditions wages and mutual interests. Each plant will elect and appoint five representatives to form a works council with equal voting power. foremen and other supervisors cannot vote. The plan aims to improve relations and continues the company’s shift to an eight hour day weekly pay and accident compensation policies with a long record of employee benefits and pensions.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
Industrial Council
P'An
Works Council
Oritals
Industria
Kaiser Wilhelm Branded Arch Criminal at Peace Conference
Paris reports that former Emperor Wilhelm is to be branded an arch criminal by the peace conference. The commission on responsibility for the war is near releasing its report with indications of harmony on the main points, and nations may be asked to subscribe in peace terms.
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Paris
Willam
Commission On
Two New Firemen Named for Lawrence Department
The Lawrence city commission confirmed the appointment of S. G. Dickens on and W. Henry to the fire department. Both have served as probationers for six months prior to approval, solidifying their positions with the department.
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S. G. Dickenson
W. Henry
Lawrence City Fire Department
3732 Arrive from Overseas New Yorks March 11
Arriving from Brest the transport Agememon carried 3732 troops including 809 sick and wounded. The ship brought casual companies from Oklahoma and Kansas and landed in New York on March 11.
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New Yorks
Agememon
Brest
Oklahoma
Kansas
Air mail history begins with British experiments
The early effort to carry mail by air originated in Britain under royal or governmental backing. Tests conducted under British auspices showed mixed results, demonstrating both potential and limitations of early air postal service.
City Considers New Aerial Fire Truck for Protection
Fire Chief William Reinisch urged better ladder protection for Lawrence high rises including Boener Poehler Eldridge House Lawrence National Bank and KU Haskell buildings. Chamber of Commerce backed a proposed $11 000 aerial truck as a safer quicker rescue tool replacing a 33 year old ladder truck. New truck would reach 75 feet with 20 second raise and require three operators. Three new Chamber members named F W Kuhn Rev J O Huffman and Hugh Means.
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Chamber of Commerce
William Reinisch
Haskell
University of Kansas
University
Lawrence
Reinisch
Fowler Shops
Frank Strong
Boener Company
Poehler Company
Eldridge
National Bank
University of Kansas and
Chemistry
Fraser Hall
Lawrence National Bank
George Kreeck
Haskell Girls
Ino Ranger
A. Porter Shaw
Holton
University of Vienna
E. U
F. W. Kuhn
J. O. Huffman
Hugh Means
Have No Testimony Defense in King Murder Case
Garnett Kansas March 11 The preliminary hearing for Mrs A J King in the killing of her husband Sunday morning will be held Thursday before Justice J E Calvert The state likely will present enough evidence to bind her for trial the defense will offer no testimony King a prominent stockman was buried today the funeral was private Neither Mrs King nor witness Robert Cullison will make a statement
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King
Garnett
Kans
A. J. King
J. E. Calvert
Scared hotel maids flee Morrison Hotel dormitory blaze
Chicago March 11 a fire in a five story annex used as a dormitory for Morrison Hotel staff caused about six maids and many workers to faint or be overcome by smoke. Nearly 250 employees were helped down fire escapes before rescuers revived those affected in the hotel drug stores.
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Chicago
Morrison Hotel
Arrival of Wiley Champeon with the 7th Division
Word reaches Tawrence of Wiley Champeon arriving in New York with the 7th Division. The report confirms his return from overseas and notes his homeward status.
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Tawrence
New York
Wiley Champeon
Scientists dispute flu germ existence and transmission
Prof Sherwood of Kansas rejects claims of a flu germ and notes no sure cause. Army tests failed to pass infection by hand to mouth or aerosol routes. French and other scientists argue a tiny filterable virus may exist, but evidence remains inconclusive. researchers stress careful testing to identify any unidentified germ.
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Noble P. Sherwood
University of Kansas
Sherwood
Bacteriology
University
Pfeiffer
Pfeiffe
Public Health Service
San Francisco
Boston
J. B. McNaught
Wichita
McNaught
Fle
Wichitee
University to Offer Wireless Telegraphy Course
The physics department will offer a five hour per week course titled Wireless Telegraphy next quarter. It covers theory and code practice with a daily recitation and a daily code practice session. Prof M F E Rice will instruct the theory portion, supervised code work by Carl Roake, a former wire instructor. Open to all university students with algebra, trigonometry and physics knowledge highly desirable. no prerequisites.
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M. FE. Rice
Carl Ro
Full Rating Granted for Lawrence Patrolman
Charles Calhoun was given full rating as a patrolman by the Lawrence police force upon the mayor’s recommendation and city commission confirmation. Lawrence regulations require at least six months on duty and a certificate from the mayor and chief of police before full rating and pay can be granted. Amelia E Barr is Dead in New York on March 11, the author now at her home.
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Charles Calhoun
Lawrence
George Kreeck
City Commission
Beford
New York
Rit Barr
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