Council wrangles over seats in League reconstruction
Geneva report details a tense League of Nations session with Spain and Brazil seeking permanent seats as Germany joins later. Diplomats warn the Locarno pact threats loom while Briand and Boncour work to avert a broader crisis before Rhine pact talks.
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Geneva
Council of the League of Nations
Bregout
France
Germany
Lougue
Sinc
Paul Boncour
Secord
Council
Iide
BML
Tinden
Sweairyyk
Tus
Brazil
Spain
Briand
Frante
Tauris
League of Nations
Niat
League
Kansas Forecast Notes Mixed Conditions Across State
Forecast indicates partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Roads vary from cloudy and good in Kansas City to muddy in Topeka and Salina. several cities including Emporia Hutchinson Coffeyville Pittsburg Arkansas City and Wichita show cloudy conditions with mixed road surfaces. Temperatures show little change from yesterday. Best in Radio Hanna.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Emporia
Hutchinson
Coffeyville
Pittstideg
Arkansas City
Wichita
Topeka
Salina
Citizens object to uncovered settling basin at city water works
City plans include a 100 by 125 foot settling basin with 60 000 gallon capacity and a new river intake. State health and Public Service Commission approvals pave the way to bid for construction and repairs. Some residents oppose an open basin citing cost and safety, while officials push for river water handling year round.
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State Board of Health
State Public Service Commission
John J. Const
Ant
Bandits Loot Minneapolis St Louis Freight Near Eden Ill
A Minneapolis and St. Louis freight train was held up near Eden Illinois. Bandits cut the train and looted 22 cars while the engine moved on. The robbers sought cigarettes and liquor and loaded two carloads before the crew was allowed to continue. Authorities reported the load appeared lighter and no alcohol was found in the caboose area.
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Minneapolis
Minn
St. Louis
Eden
Ill
E. Nash
Mar
Jnb
E. B. Nash
The
Road
Nash
Fos Teoria
Here
Triveli
E Ar
Etias
Sues Refining Company
Government Charges Fraud Prac ticed on Patent Office
Proceedings to cancel sixteen patents alleged to give Texas Company control over cracking gasoline were filed by the justice department in Brooklyn. Defendants include Joseph H Adams of Flatbush and the Texas Company. officials say Adams prepared and obtained false affidavits to mislead patent office officials. Government cites more than $1,000,000 paid to Adams for patents issued since 1919. Bible instructor J S Cornett at College of Emporia was vindicated by trustees after controversy over Moses story.
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Washington, Mar
A.P
Texas Company
Departament of Justice
Brooklyn
Joseph H.adams
Flatbush
Adams
Patent Office
Department
Emporia
Mar
J. S. Cornett
College of Emporia
Presbyterian
Moses
Bullrege
Senate to Probe Tariff Commission Expansion Ordered
A Senate special committee was directed to investigate the tariff commission. At Senator Norris's insistence the inquiry expands to possible government influence on commission members. The panel will be appointed by Vice President Dawes and include five senators: two regular Republicans, two Democrats, and one Republican insurgent.
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Washington
Mar
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Dawes
First Phone 1877 Prank Recalls Lawrence Teles Facts
Journal World reports recollections of Lawrence early telephony in 1877 1878. Frank Marsh recalls a homegrown telegraph line between offices of Ridenour Baker and a pork packing plant later a cannery with Morse code signaling.
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Frank Marsh
Journal- World
Lawrence
Cheefers
Vrofssap Snow
KN. Uv
Mason Hidden
Ridenour-Baker Wholesale Crocery
Tarieldes
Cannery
March
Chester's
Professor Sinow
Philadelphia
Hidden
Ott
Massachusetts Street
Frank
Ridenour-Baker
Bacrais City
Mine War in Court Faces Howat and Union Officers
Alexander Howat former president of District 14 miners union and several officers face charges of unlawful assembly and peace disturbance. Bonds set at 1000 dollars for Walters O'Donnell Burr Fitzgibbons Skidmore and Brady. Additional counts include carrying concealed weapons and assault with a deadly weapon linked to a mine dispute at Breezy Hill. Hearing on Adkins case postponed for one week.
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James Fitzgibbons
Joint Miners’ and
Charles Skidmore
William Brady
Silas Dames
Hill
Kansas
James
Opera
Roy Adkins
Adkins
Justice Court
Crater Forms In Smoky River Bed Near Sharon Springs
A large crater formed in the bed of the Smoky River near Sharon Springs Kansas yesterday, enlarging to a 300 foot diameter and an estimated 500 foot depth. The hole filled with about 25 feet of water at the base, water from subterranean streams and a surrounding ground collapse created a tunnel-like shape. State geologists suggest the feature results from lime dissolution and porous rock, with no nearby mines or wells to explain it.
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Sharon Springs
Kan
Inday
C. Moore
Moore
Saint Jacobs' Wells
Meade County
Sharon’ Springs
Zimmerman Cleared in Death of 5-Year-Old Boy
John Zimmerman of Philadelphia was found blameless by a coroner jury in the death of John Weaver five, who was struck by Zimmerman's car on Victory Highway. Zimmerman testified he could not have avoided the boy who darted into the street as he approached a bridge. Insurance for the car allegedly will pay Mrs. Terry Weaver $1,500. The note adds a Paris brief predicting the Briand ministry to be short lived after a League of Nations meeting.
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John Zimmerman
Philadel Iphia
Coro’ Ner
John Weaver
Olf
Zimmerman
Victory Highway
James Fligg
Massachusetts
Fligg
Kansas City
Lestie Maupin
Terry Weaver
Paris
Aristide Briand
Geneva
M. Briand
New York
Railway
William J. Woodin
Yaial
Renone
Mr. Wooding
American Car and Founsay Company
American Locomotive Company
Frederick FL Witzpatrick
Steel Spring Company
American Car and
Foundey Company
Wall Street
Jury Quickly Selected in Willard Murder Trial
In Winfield Kansas on March 11 the jury for John Willard’s murder trial was seated in under thirty minutes. Neither side used a challenge and defense plans to argue an accidental killing of Oliver Thompson near Silverdale last December.
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Winfield, Kan
John Willard
Oliver Thompson
Silverdale
Willard
Woman killed husband then shot wife in Topeka tragedy
In Topeka a man named Hugh Devlin was found dead and his wife Mrs. Devlin shot in the kitchen. Police said the revolver was in the dead man’s hand with four chambers discharged. Mrs. Devlin survived and told authorities her husband had not fired the shot. Neighbors heard screams and a second shot late last night. A neighbor Frank Phillips found the scene this morning and rushed Mrs. Devlin to hospital.
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Topeka
Kam
Mar
A.P
George Bieham
Santa Fe
Liseup
Hugh Devlin
Clark
Cormier
Devlin
Hat Bigham
Dewander
Bigham
North Topeka
Max
Invesman
Frank Phillips
Phillips
Devid
New Imperial Chrysler Shines At Hunsinger Exhibit
The Hunsinger Motor Co showcases a new Imperial Chrysler in its display tonight on Massachusetts Street between Ninth Street and the block center. W R Butler of Missouri Valley Auto Co Kansas City drives the touring model to the event. Buddy Gallagher leads the display and highlights the car’s comfort and refined ride.
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Hunsinger Motor Company
W.R. Butler
Missouri Valley Auto Company
Kansas City
Chrysler
Massachusetts Street
Ninth Street
Buddy” Gallagher
Fashion Event Lights City Show For Auto Dealers
Lawrence merchants prepare a large spring fashion and automobile display in the business district tonight starting at 7:30. About 77 car models from Chevrolet to Cadillac will be shown in curb-distance displays as crowds gather for the Window Unveiling and Gift Hunt with 312 numbers offering $1 gifts. Traffic on Massachusetts Street will be controlled from 6 PM with a cross street kept open for fire safety.
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Lawrence
Eighth
Massachusetts Street
Automobie
Hell
Badge Brothers
Graham
Trucks
Hunt
Frank Holiday
Cross Street
Massachusetts
France Reopens Talks on War Debt Settlement
Washington March 11 AP France has reopened discussions with the United States to settle its 4 billion dollar war debt. Ambassador Berenger, the new envoy, has discussed the matter with Secretary Mellon who said details could not be disclosed. Settlement hinges partly on Senate action on the Italian debt pact, delaying progress until those affairs move forward.
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Washington
Mar
France
Berenger
Mellon
Coolidge
Congress
Senate
Debt Commission
Sn Teelhe
Watts
Law Look Into Memorial Building Leasing Question
The Kansas law department faces a perplexing issue over leasing a public Soldiers Memorial Building for hire. Attorney General Griffith declined to intervene to stop a motion picture showing but called a conference of attorneys next Tuesday to discuss the legality.
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Toneka
Kan
A.P
Kansas
State Law Department
Griffith
Kansas City
Soldiers Memorial
Pinckney School Pre School Clinic Showcases University Help
The sessions examined twenty eight preschool children at Pinckney School with mental tests for future entrants and behavior guidance for mothers. University of Kansas contributions include education and home economics advisory nutrition services, and volunteers aiding the clinic's success in Lawrence.
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Pinckney School
Sheen
al Qusine Hakoed
Beeing Hey School
Finekney
School of Education
University of Kansas
Department of Home Economics
University
Lawrence
Praise for Eldridge Hotel Highlighted by St Louis Executive
Harry Collins of a large St Louis based company visited Lawrence on Tuesday and checked into the Eldridge Hotel. He praised the new building’s furnishings carpets and lobby predicting it will become his headquarters and the finest hotel he has seen after securing a finished room in the new section.
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Harry Collins
St.Louis
Lawrence
Eldridge
Collins
Mr. On
Tunney Stribling bout cancelled as promoters fail to meet funds
Miami, March 11 A P reports promoter issues end the planned heavyweight title clash between Gene Tunney and Young Stribling. Tunney’s manager Billy Gibson cites unmet advance obligations by March 1st and lack of guaranteed money. Stribling stands to receive 3500,000 and Tunney 150,000. Rikard later offers potential Madison Square Garden matches in March or May.
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Miami
A.P. Y
Gene Tunney
Stribling
Tunney
New York
Tex Rickard
Young Stribling
Madison Square Garden
Busy Summer in Prospect at K U
Prospect holds a busier summer at the University of Kansas with larger enrollments expected. Session opens June 11 and runs two terms with expanded curricula. Departments plan new courses in education physical education business and coaching under Dr F A Allen.
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Prospect
K.U
University of Kansas
W. Aydolinsas
Tie Su
Tompson
School of Education
F. A. Allen
School of Business
Secretary Jardine Accused of Rabbit Tracking at Hearings
Washington reports Representative Kjrr of Kentucky charged Secretary Jardine with rabbit tracking during hearings before the House Agriculture Committee. William Hirth, chair of the agricultural conference committee, testified on a bill to address surplus crops via an equalization fee and a federal board, noting Jardine’s earlier stance and later remark that an agricultural problem exists and should be solved.
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Washington
A. P
Jardine
Kjrr
Democrat
Kentucky
House
Aiis Cultural Committee
William Hirth
Des Moines
Hirth
Kincheloe
Radio Tonight on KPKU University Broadcast
The Kansas State University radio schedule lists 7 pm Talky with Prof Ernest Boyce from the sanitary engineering department about water, followed by a 7:15 pm School of Arts program featuring Minna Vorn Contralto and Conrad McGrew. 7:30 pm One act play by Crafton and Allen. 7:45 pm Campus news bulletin. Also reports: labor director named and transport delegates to Washington.
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KPKU
Uniy of
Kansas
Ernest Boyce
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Water and Senate Laboratory
Uheiversity
Minna Vorn
Conrad McGrew
Vor. Allen
Crafton
Speech and Dramatic Art
Campus New
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