French Threaten Deadly Reprisals Over Ruhr
French troops seize the state coke plant near Westerholt with 1 000 tons of coke and prepare daily shipments to France while Polish and German workers load cars. Engineers inspect Thyssen works as miners strike for two months' wages in advance amid tense Ruhr occupation notices. Political dispatches report attempted train wrecks and Brussels discussions on Ruhr policy amid wider Franco Belgian concerns.
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Essen
L Coste
Prench
France
Enisineers
Tater
Thyssen
Duisburg
Phint
Associated Press
Aix-La-Chapelle
Brussels
Escaped Marriage by Death by Own Action
Geneva reports a tragedy from Lindau where Fraulein Moser, 21, killed herself before the church altar rather than wed a wealthy man twice her age. When asked if she accepted the groom she declared her love for another and drew a revolver from her bouquet, dying within minutes.
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Geneva
Mar
Lindau
Lake Constance
Fraulein Moser
Nat
Governor seeks charges against state officials in bonus row
Governor Davis reports to the legislature alleging irregularities by State Treasurer ET Thompson and State Auditor Norton A Turner. The moves follow a sequence of messages amid a Republican officials controversy tied to the soldiers' bonus board and potential Democratic replacements.
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Tanella
Thompson
Norton A. Turner
J Mi Davis
Taily
Léwissanture
Tavo
Tary
Ner
Fet
Stewart Sentenced Five Years in Mail Fraud Case
W Z Stewart received five years imprisonment and a 1600 dollar fine from Federal Judge Arba Van Valkenburg after conviction for using the mails to defraud in Hidalgo County land sales. The judge ran the sixteen counts concurrently for a total of five years and imposed 100 dollar fines on each count.
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Kansas City
Mar
W. Z. Stewart
Arba
van Valkenburg
Hidalgo County
Texas
Stewart
Fake fever case and theatre photos featured in Lawrence
Misidentified fever hoax centered on Evelyn Lyons ends with her being treated for peritonitis while friends who aided her recovery disperse. The issue also notes A Lawrence Theatre exhibit of early Patee photos and moving picture world interest. Sheriff Jelvis travels to Wichita to retrieve I W Wells on a county theft charge.
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Pateé
A. Lawrence
Patee Theatre
Lawrence
The
Moving Picture World
Ristor
Will Jelvis
Wichita
I. W. Wells
Lawrence Loday
Wells
Talk on city team work from Kansas City chamber
Charles B. Hewlett of Kansas City Kansas outlines why a chamber of commerce is worthwhile at a Lawrence luncheon. He links wartime cooperation to local unity, urges open forum discussion, and highlights how cooperative effort lifts growth and property values while shaping a positive environment for students and youths.
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Chamber of Commerce
Charles B. Hewlitt
Kansas City
Kan
Chamber For Commerce
United Works
Hewlett
Lawrence
Kansas
Cron
Arid
Kanesas ‘City
Chamber GE Commerce
Telia
Tax Sale List To Be Made Up In County Office
The final tax sale list is being prepared today in the county treasurer's office. Any unpaid real estate tax will make the property liable for sale. Full lists will be published in April.
County Roads In Poor Condition After Storm
Trueblood, county engineer, warns roads are in bad shape after recent heavy rain and snow. He says drainage work is needed but cannot be completed quickly, urging limited travel and suspension of heavy traffic for a few days to prevent further damage.
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Trueblood
Topeka veto override and new vetoes hit legislature
The Kansas house voted 87 to 2 against Governor Davis by overriding his veto of $7 more expense money for each legislator. Davis then vetoed three measures including the extra expense bill, a viaduct project between Kansas City Kansas and Rosedale, and a plan to broadcast crime reports by the attorney general. Also reported is the Engelwood Bank robbery in Kansas City Missouri with about $2500 taken from Citizens Security Bank nearby.
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Topeka
House
Davis
JM. Davis
Kansas City
Kansas
Rosedale
Seventh Street
Engelwood Bank
Citizens Security
Engelwood
yEngelwood
President Harding Faces Florida Sandbar Delays During Cruise
President Harding's Florida coastal cruise faced renewed delays as the Pioneer, the party's house boat, struggled with sand bars near Hillsboro Light. The schedule shifted with tides and heat, with a tentative plan to reach Miami tomorrow as the party weighs political considerations.
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Hillsboro
Low City Primary Shows Little Voter Interest in Lawrence
In Lawrence the city primary drew scant attention with seven candidates for the board of education and utilities board, but no voting irregularities. Officials noted many registered voters stayed away, predicting a surge on April 2 for the general election as registration of about 4,000 increases and offices reopen at Floyd Lawrence’s clerk office.
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Lawrence
Board of ‘Education
Woqhen
Board F Education
Dar
Floyd Lawrere
Storm victims mourned as Tennessee towns suffer devastation
Reports describe a powerful March storm in western Tennessee causing many deaths and injuries. Red Cross workers aided survivors in Dinson and Deanburg as communities faced widespread destruction and ongoing rescue efforts.
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Chicago
Mare
Publi
Red Cross
Dinson
Deanburg
Tennessee
French Mission Arrives to Promote Trade with Australia
French cruisers Victor Hugo and Jules Michelet arrived in Sydney to strengthen France Australia trade ties. One ship is fitted as an exhibition carrier inviting public inspection of French products. The mission is led by M. Guyan, a representative of the French Ministry of Colonies.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Victor Hugo
Jules’ Michelet
France
Australia
M. Guyan
French Ministry of Colonies
Meade Boy Burned to Death in Kansas Fire
A 16 year old Meade County boy, Fred Hean, died when the house in Meare Kansas was burned completely. He was sleeping in an attic with no windows as flames engulfed the stair. A defective incubator was blamed for the fire. Alvin Owsley, national commander of the American Legion, will speak in Hutchinson on May 12 during a nationwide tour.
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Meade
Hutchinson
Fred Hean
Meare
Kan
Legion
Alvin Owsley
The
American Legion
Hotel fund progress at Chambers of Commerce meeting
Workers report subscriptions for the hotel campaign reaching 10 803 with a goal of 50 804. They plan to raise an additional 1 200 to cover shrinkage while Team 1 claims its 400 quota. Several teams must still raise amounts up to 400 though illness hampered progress.
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Lo Donalians
Chambers of Commierce
Kansas City Little Symphony Concert Set for March 16
The Kansas City Little Symphony, conducted by Robertis with soprano Mrs. Allen Taylor, will present a program at Robinson Gymnasium on Thursday evening March 16. The program features Carnival March of the Gnomes, Petite Suite, En Batenay, Aria from Herodiade, Quintet for wind and strings, Ballet music from Rabihstein, and more including two poetic scenes and a village ensemble.
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Kansas City Little Symphony
Robinson Gymnasium
Robertis
Little Symphony
Allen Taylor
Schroeder
Debussy
En Batenay
Cortese
Minuet
Massenet
Kenney
Margarido
Rabihstein
Ileetra
Skillon
Lalaby
Sandman
Skiltony
Shawnee Tadien
Skilton
Kirster Formanegs
Sheerin
Lathe
Kansas City
Drs. H. Be Ton Carlos
Bresemble
String
X Lew
Gay
Ally Reves
Selaa
Messrs
Blackmin
Ahready
Long
Cenn
Godard
Ensemble
Baby Clinic Sets Up in City Hall Upgrade
The city health department moves to an upstairs room offering more space. The baby clinic at city hall opens Thursday from 9 PM to 4 AM and will examine all infants under school age.
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City Hall
Health Department
Seven Irish Executions Mark Escalation in Free State crackdown
The Irish Free State authorities executed seven men here and in Cork for involvement in farm poisonings and attacks as part of the irregulars campaign. The action follows weekend raids on Republican sympathizers' colonies in England and Scotland, where over 200 prisoners were seized.
Precious minerals stolen from Petrograd institute
Four pounds of iridium and four pounds of osmium, two rare minerals, were stolen from the Petrograd Metallurgical General Institute laboratory specimens. The robbers also took six pounds of platinum, all long kept at the institute.
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Tetrograd
Petrograd Metalurs
Genl Institute
Sh Institute
Legislature Sets Final Adjournment Date in Kansas
Topeka March 13 The 1923 legislature will wind up this week and adjourn sine die on Wednesday March 21, after both houses concurred on a date. Tomorrow is the last day for each house to consider its own bills, with only originations from the other house or appropriation measures allowed thereafter. The session may extend if vetoed measures require action.
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Topeka
Chamber Endorses Vocational Bill Affects High School Ag
The Chamber of Commerce backs Senate Bill No AAT and urges passage. Lawrence schools superintendent Harry P. Smith warns passing could cut Smith Hughes vocational funds, costing about 3000 yearly with 1200 from state, risking full department elimination without federal aid.
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Chamber of Commerce
Legime Committee
Senate
Harry P. Smith
Lawrence
Cailury
Smith-Hughes
Smith Saps
Release on Insufficient Evidence in Local Theft Case
In justice court yesterday Justice Clark freed Flos Harris on a jewelry theft charge due to insufficient evidence. Percy Mitchell, held for complicity in a horse theft, was released but re arrested on a liquor charge. he remains in the county jail. Witnesses and an uncle’s connection were discredited. Pasture rentals in the Flint Hills show about a one dollar per acre rise for the season with stockmen paying more across the district.
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Flos Harris
Cvn
Justice Court
Clark
Percy, Mitchell
Kansas City
Kan
Farl McCleery
Lawrence
Sherif Johnson
Dail
Altchell
Fred Roberts
Will Roberts
Emporia
Flint Hills
Legion Meeting At Legion Rooms Tomorrow Night
An American Legion business meeting is set for tomorrow night at the Legion rooms with initiation to be held. A radio set belonging to Clyde Corp will be loaned for a concert in the quarters tomorrow night as well.
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American Legion
Legion Reams
Clyde Corp
Turks Modify Harbor Regulations Allow Two American Ships
Turkish nationalist government relaxes rules at Smyrna harbor to permit two American naval vessels with the condition that one ship stays only a few hours. The modification aims to allow the destroyer in port to receive mail via a sister ship.
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Washington
Mar
Smyrna
State Department
City to Create Deputy City Building Inspector
City commissioners approved an amendment establishing a city building inspector who may appoint a deputy to assist during heavy workloads. The deputy salary is set at $25 monthly and appointments require commission approval.
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City’ Commissioners
Fort
Fort Road
West Tilt Street
T. C. Stevenson
Sooon
Commission
Commission For
Beneit
Oread Avenue
Commission Life
Reinisch
Mageb Sues Wright Over Sand Hauling Contract
In district court the suit of J F Mageb against F Wright is set for tomorrow at T oclock. Mageb claims Wright failed to fulfill a contract to haul sand for an agreed price. No other cases listed for tomorrow and no court yesterday afternoon.
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J. F. Mageb
F. Wright
Music for Children Concert by Kansas City Little Symphony
The Kansas City Little Symphony will perform in Robinson Gymnasium Thursday afternoon at 3 30 as part of Lawrence public schools music appreciation. Flutist Brown Schoenheit leads a program including Ecubert Andante from the Surprise Symphony Haydn Allegretto Godard Spring Song Arensky The Death of Ase Anitra's Dance In the Hall of the Mountain King and other pieces, featuring Blackman Ready Conway.
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Lawrence
Kansas City Little Symphony
Robinson Gymnasion
Brown Schoenheit
Ecubert
Surprise Symphony
Haydn
Allegretto
Godard
Mr. Schoenheit
Mendelssohn
Arensky
Qld
Pochon
Messrs
Blackman
Ready
Song
Conway
Griek
Ase
Anitra
Bishop Tuttle Improves in Illness at St Louis
The condition of the Right Rev Daniel S Tuttle is reported somewhat improved after a serious illness with grip at his home in St Louis He is 86 years old and doctors say he is not yet out of danger given his age.
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Bishop Tuttle
St. Louis
Daniel S. Tuttle
Erippe
War Finance Corp assures farmers credit continuity
The War Finance Corporation today gave assurances to farmers that its loans and credit policies for agriculture will continue under law limits. Dr. Alvright, a chiropractor, is noted in the text.
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Washington
Fnance Corporation
Bird House Prize Winners Named at Chamber Event
The Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual bird house contest with 122 entries across grades. Winners include Howard Verney and McAllaster School for the top prize, with judges H B Hungerford Harold Constrot and Dolph SlOTOS noting improved workmanship and stricter specs.
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Chamber of Commerce
G. 3. Reed
Howard Verney
McAllaster School
Dwight Twist
Cordley
Sealy M. Brown
Clyte Hasford
Cord
H. B. Hungerford
Harold Constrot
Dolph Si- Tots
C. J. Reed
Chamber of Commercce
Varied Program Tonight at Robinson Gymnasium Free Concert
Tonight's free concert in Robinson Gymnasium opens doors at 7 45 the gallery seats nearly 700 and is free to the public. Main floor reserved seats hold until 8 30 then open to all. no tickets at the door. Dean Butler promises the season’s most varied program starting 8 20 sharp. Freight and Express Service Abilene adds interurban freight between Abilene and Junction City and a freight car runs on interurban tracks between Junction City and Manhattan. Clay Center plans a city election April 3 to choose a mayor treasurer two constables three council members and three school board members.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Dean Butler
Abilene
Junction City
Street Railway
Manhattan
Clay Center
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