Germany Rejects Compromise Plan in League Crisis
Foreign dispatches report Premier Briand stating Germany found allied proposals for League of Nations reform unacceptable though open to future talks. Spain considered resigning from the League for a permanent seat, while discussions about Poland receiving a new permanent seat circulated. Diplomatic circles worried over Spain and Brazil, with efforts to settle the issue before final negotiations.
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Ata
League of Nations
Briand
France
Ofifer Mage
Germany
Poland
Spain
Sweden
Freskine
Geneva
League
Leorgue
Madrid
Gornay
Fipiman
Germinate
Brazil
Exchange pulpits to feature pastors from Manhattan and Lawrence
A. Richard pastor of Cites Christian Church will preach in Manhattan Sunday occupying the pulpit there awhile. Rev J David Arneloof will come to Manhattan to lead the local congregation. George O Foster registrar at the University of Kansas and teacher of the university women's class will move to Manhattan to take Mrs Arnold's class. Mrs Arnold will come to Lawrence to take Foster's place for Sunday. Each pastor will speak from his pulpit in the evening.
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A. Richard
Cites Christian Church
Manhattan
J. David Arneloof
Iieoree O. Foster
University of Kansas
University
Gold strike sparks stampede near Nome Alaska
Reports of a gold strike near Bluff, about 60 miles east of Nome, led to a large stampede. Dog teams were in high demand as old prospectors described beach digging similar to Nome finds. A streaky 18 inch pay line averaging 8 a pan was cited, with Merritt and Chidie driving a 150 foot tunnel and noting dirt paying from 15 cents to 3 dollars per pan.
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Nome
Alaska
Nedgr Bluff
Here
Staroast
Merritt
Chidie
Sea Heard
Arica Trip Off Over Plebiscite Registration Row
The U S travel plans for Assistant Solicitor Vallance and a team of legal aides and clerks to assist Major General Lassiter in Tacna Arica plebiscite registration were abruptly canceled. Peru tensions over postponing registration and Chilean guarantees fuel fear of Peru withdrawing from the vote, with no explanation given.
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Washington
Mar
Vallance
State Department
Lassiter
New York
Peru
Topeka Shooting Victim Hopeful After Surgery
Mrs. Hugh Devlin, wounded in a Wednesday night double tragedy in which her husband was killed, showed signs of improvement after doctors removed a bullet and bone fragments from her brain. George Bigham, charged with first degree murder, denied the accusation while a coroner's inquest is planned. A witness said a second-hand revolver linked to the case was purchased the day before the killings.
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Topeka
Hugh Devlin
Devlin
George Bigham
Mar
George Bingham
Myre
Hingham
Butler Sticks To Guns In Williams Dinner Row
Brigadier General Smedley Butler refuses to back down from charges of intoxication against Colonel Alexander Williams after Williams hosted a dinner. Butler asserts he simply followed naval regulations and says the case mirrors past incidents. Funk's Ambulance is listed with phone 119.
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Los Angeles
Mar
Smedley
Butler
Alexander Williams
Heated arguments at Orient hearing on road reorganization
Washington March 12 A heated hearing opened before the Interstate Commerce Commission on six applications for reorganizing the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad. Clif ford Histed and F S wacker clashed as witnesses described the road stability and note holder demands while the government loan delays complicate stock issuance and court decrees. The delay, the receivers report says, endangers keeping the Orient moving as appeals loom and the commission weighs the legality of securities.
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Washington
Mar
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Mexico
Orient Railroad
Clifford Histed
Road
Swacker
New Orient Company
Texas
Histed
William T. Kemper
Tollock
Orient
I Swacker
General Council
Histed.le
First Auto Show a Great Success in Lawrence
The first Automobile Show in Lawrence drew thousands to Massachusetts street for the Sixth Semi-Annual Window Unveiling. Twelve dealers displayed about 51 models in blocks along the street, with Nash, Oldsmobile, Overland, Willys-Knight, Chevrolet and Buick on view. The event featured a special demonstration car from New York and considerable press and public interest in new models and comparisons.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts
Tlerbert D. Hill
Rommittee
Nash
G. Plant
New York City
Mid-West
Overland-Knight Motor Sales Company
Harry Wegner
Overlands
Willys-Knights
Chevrolet
W. O. Tratiilan
Lawrence Duick
Kansan Governor Defends State Banking Guaranty
Parsons Kansas March 12 AP Governor Ben Paulen told Southeast Kansas Bankers and business congress attendees that the state guaranty fund is in a very bad way though he believes deposits should be guaranteed. He said banking conditions are improving and announced two new aides Hester Weatherwax Wichita joining his staff with the rank of Colonel.
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Parsons
Kan
Mar
Ben
Paulen
Kansas
Freedonia
Sainty
Hester Weatherwax
Wichita
Reconciliation Talks Sought in Kresge Divorce Case
New York March 12 AP report says Max D Steuer attorney for Doris Mercer Kresge noted no settlement yet as Mrs Kresge demands money. Kresge suit seeking 1 million dollars for breach of premarital contract was paused before witness stood. Steuer said no reconciliation plan known and trial ready to proceed next Monday.
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New York
Sebastian S. Kresge
Doris Mercer Kresge
Max D. Steuer
Kresge
Ridge
Stover
Philanthropist Leopold Schepp Dies After Global Appeal
New York man Leopold Schepp, famed for giving away millions through quietly managed philanthropies and an unsuccessful world appeal for further guidance, died at home. He built a $7,000,000 total in donations, led the Leopold Schepp Foundation, and controlled a coconut imports business. He left a daughter. a public appeal for guidance on extra gifts drew no satisfactory responses. A separate notice reports a marriage license for J E Williams and Mary N Howard. Chemists find a valuable compound can be extracted from corn cobs at low cost.
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New York
Leopold Schepp
Central West
Schepp
New
Land Sinking Stops Near Sharon Springs Kans
The Smoky Hill river bed near Sharon Springs shows a sinking that began Wednesday morning and slowed by today. Geologists attribute dissolving limestone and underground water erosion creating a growing crater about 1200 feet deep, with visitors previously sought admission but were barred by officials.
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Sharon Springs
Kans
Smoky Hill
Here
Lofre
Lawrence water plant bids set for March 25
Bids for upgrading the Lawrence water plant were set to be opened at 11 o clock in the morning on March 25 by the city commission. The bidding covers a new settling basin and a river intake project plus repairs to the existing intake. Officials question whether a new intake or repairs will be chosen, fearing a new intake may be too costly. Deposits exceed one million.
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Lawrence
City Commission
Peoples State Bank deposits reach 1.17 million in Lawrences
March statement from Peoples State Bank of Lawrences shows deposits at 1,168,657.01 and total resources of 1,029,402. Surplus equals twice capital with undivided profits adding nearly 11,000, making capital plus surplus and undivided profits about 161,000. Former Populist leader B E Ries dies in Michigan. Senator Johnson plans to appeal his contest to the entire Senate elections committee.
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Peoples State Bank
Lawrences
Newton
Kan
Mar
B. E. Ries
Senate
Washington
A.P
Farmer
Johnson
Farmer- Labor
Minnesota
Senate Elections Committee
Schall
Window unveiling draws huge Lawrence crowd
The sixth annual window unveiling by the Merchant Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce drew hundreds from Lawrence and surrounding areas. Massachusetts Street thronged by 7:30 as the Haskell band played block to block, police kept main street clear, and a gift hunt themed event scanned store numbers. Cars lined side streets while dealers showcased festive displays and new auto models. By 10 o'clock crowds thinned and traffic resumed on a nearly empty street.
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Merchantg Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Haskell
Sifth
Eleventh
Redans
Lawe [Rence
Citr
Alassachusetts Street
No new scarlet fever cases at university quarantine still active
Dr R H Edmiston reported no new scarlet fever cases at the University since Tuesday, five patients total treated, several contacts watched, and the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity house remains under quarantine with most patients from the same house. Alexander C Houston prominent lumberman dies in Wichita Kansas today at age 63. He had been linked with Houston Lumber Pan Handle Lumber Sash and Door Amarillo and Home Lumber and Coal Boise.
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R. H. Edmiston
Delta Sigma Pi
Ellie
Wichits
Kan
Alexander C. Houston
Southeast
Peoria
Kansas
Houston
Houston Lumber Company
Pan- Handle Lumber Company
Sash! and Door Company
Amarillo
Texas
Home Lumber and Coal Company
Boise
Idaho
Senator Blease Says Prohibition a Joke at Capitol
Washington March 12 AP Senator James Blease Democrat of South Carolina defends liquor sales in the capitol claiming prohibition is a joke. He offered to prove his point by buying any doubter a drink in congressional halls and criticized Congress for voting dry while drinking.
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Washington
Mar
Capitol
Blease
Caroline
Thomas
Congress
Washington , Policemen’s Association
No to Mortuary Injunction Sought Over Funeral Home at 1339 Rhode Island
An injunction was filed in court today by J. H. Parker and others against C. I Schubert to stop the planned funeral home at the old Alemania house 1339 Rhode Island street. The action claims the site lies in a residence district and hinges on proposed zoning ordinances not yet in effect. Schubert runs an undertaking business at Eudora and planned a local expansion.
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J. H. Parker
G. R. Smith
J. R. Edmonds
Ida M. Stevenson
JT. E. Hardtarfar
C. J. Scott
E. J. Netzer
Yost to Be Honored Guest at Kansas City Alumni Meet
Kansas University alumni plan a Kansas City gathering on April 15 at the Athletic Club with Fielding H. Yost, Michigan coach, as guest of honor. Michigan and Kansas alumni in Kansas will attend, with Yost visiting as a guest of Kansas Relay games eve. The event will feature new KU coaches to begin duties this spring, and the KU football team will attend as guests.
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K. U
Kansas City
Kansas City Athletic Club
Fielding H. Yost
University of Michigan
Michigan
Pacha
Kansas
Yost
Uni
University of Kansas
No Fight in Florida as Tunney Stribling Bout is Called Off
In Miami a makeshift stadium of lumber stood as the Tunney versus Stribling ten round bout was canceled after Governor Martin Lisa ordered no fights in Dade county. Sheriff Henry Chase and police held a warrant for Billy Gibson over a past check. promoter Jesse Rough said the event would not occur without payment.
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Miami
Fla. Mar
Mialeah Park
Jesse Rough
Henry Chase
Dade County
Iff
Billy Gibson
Tunney
Palm Beach
Gibson
Baugh
Kew Minister Optimistic On French Treasury Condition
Paris March 12 The new finance minister A P J M Teret expresses optimism about the French treasury and believes removing political influence can resolve current difficulties. He notes no anxiety about May treasury board maturities and cites defense bond sales exceeding payments by 74 million francs as proof of confidence. Perez plans to ask the chamber to complete the government’s financial plan amid a ministerial crisis. LA convention of the National Foreign Trade Council will be held in Charleston April 28 30.
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Paris
A. P.J.M. Teret
Beief
Minitér
Petit Parisien
Iie
M. Perez
Chamber
National Foreign Trade Council
Charleston
Lindley Engaged as Citys Lawyer in Lawrence Suit
Lawrence appoints Miro Lindley as city attorney to represent the city in a mandamus action at the Kansas Supreme Court over Jackman interests. The case seeks to compel dismissal of a city injunction to block poles and wires in Lawrence streets and alleys.
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Lindley
State of
Kansas
Jackman
Mandaris
BR. C. Jackman
Supreme Court
C. A. Smart
Mandams
Fifty Years Ago and Recent Local News Fragments
A fragmented Journal-World column notes missing copies from the Fifty Years Ago and Twenty-Five Years Ago files due to past office cuts and a 1911 fire. The report covers 1860 onward completeness, a 1852 file gap, a boy struck by a car in Lawrence, trial updates on the Scott murder case, Garden City park and pool improvements, and a Chevrolet ad.
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