Marines Raid Japanese Consulate in Tien Tsin
Reports from Peking describe American marines raiding the Japanese consulate in Tien Tsin after off duty marines paraded through the city. Officials say injuries to the consul are serious and urge measures to restore order amid high tensions. Washington officials express concern over the scale of the raid and the number of Marines involved.
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Weking
Associated Press
Arines
Tien Tsin
ZOU
Washington
Peking
Tien Tin
State Department
Navy Department
Tien, Tsin
15Th
Clash in Tien Tsin Involving US Troops Japanese Police and Civilians
Official report to the state department cites a clash in Tien Tsin among American troops a Japanese policeman and civilians. Minister Reinisch in Peking sent First Secretary Spencer to investigate. No confirmation of a US marines raid on the Japanese consulate or the consul’s wounding, with details scarce and officials limiting publication.
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Tien Tsin
State Department
Reinisch
Peking
Spencer
Associated Press
Japan
Wilson's Return to Hustle at Peace Conference
President Wilson returns to the Paris peace conference after a US trip. Crowds greet him at Invalides station with flowers and flags as the 21st French Regiment offers honors. Newspapers view his homeward arrival as signaling momentum toward early war end.
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Stuvis
Wilson
United States
Paris
the Invalides Station
Journal
Prairie Oil declares dividend and special payout
Prairie Oil and Gas company announces a quarterly dividend of three dollars with an additional two dollar per share extra dividend. The payment is due April 30 to stockholders of record March 31.
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Prairie
Independence
Kan
Prairie Oil & Gas Company Today
Indictment of 32 I W W members under review in federal court
Wichita March 14. The motion to quash the indictment against 32 I W W members is expected to be decided by Judge Pollock at 2 PM. Arguments centered on naming conspiracy locations and the need to specify place when no overt act follows. The trial of the 32 was continued to the September term.
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Wichita I. W. W
Pelock
Wichita
Pollock
Wow
Cuban authorities hear Johnson Willard bout fraud claim
Havana authorities review Jack Johnson’s assertion that his 1910 bout with Jess Willard was rigged. A detective report translates Johnson’s statement and notes possible deception of Havana’s public, while Johnson travels toward Mexico and may face accountability.
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Havana
Mateh
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Johnson
Hatana
Mexico
City Policeman Was Quicker on the Draw
North Lawrence night shooting ends in arrest as Officer Calhoun wounds William Thomas after he and Monroe McCowen alias Frank Johnson resist drive by robberies from a freight train. The pair, from Kansas City, were caught near Farmer home. Thomas hospitalized and both men jailed. Salvation Army opens branch in Ballwin with plans for more locations.
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Robert Farmer
North
Lawrence
Calhoun
Monroe McCowen
Frank Johnson
Willian Thomas
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Farmer Boy
Thomas
McCowen
Logan
Soldiers' Grave Photos Sent to Next of Kin by Red Cross
A damaged wartime note describes Red Cross handling of photographs of American soldiers buried in Europe. The manuscript explains these images are mailed to relatives and treasured by thousands, with details on the cemetery sites and presentation of remains.
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Europe
Red Cross
Ubes
University of Kentucky to Sell Barracks and Sunshine Hospital
Plans are underway to auction eleven S A T C barrack buildings and Sunshine hospital used by the student army last fall. John Mc Shea is in the east reviewing bids from firms as Kansas City lumber company representatives inspect the site. Bids require tearing down the structures and hauling away the lumber. barracks near the TMH and near McCook field are included. Superintendent Shea is due back early next week.
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Sunshine Hospital
John Mc Shea
University of Ky
Kansas City
King Lumber Company
TMH
McCook Field
University of Kansas
Fren Lawrence Lumber
Sa Farias
War Department
Shea
Mason Denies Reports In KC Paper After Primary Victory
Mason denies claiming honors after defeating RB Hunnicutt in the city primary. He states there was no personal feud with Hunnicutt and distances himself from statements printed in Kansas City papers.
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Maior II
Mason
Kansas City
Matai
Sax City
RB. Hunnicutt
ALR
Mason Iis S
Sing Honeurs
Wonnicutt
Mal Mason
He'll Be Nurse Maid For While In Armenian Fund Plans
J R R Holmes manager of the Armenian relief fund production promises to care for a Douglas county woman's one year old baby if the performance is not approved. He expects the same mother to enjoy the K C U Dramatic club play for the Armenian fund and does not want the baby to keep her from the Bowersock theater. Ticket sales in the high school girls' event progress but must be exchanged at Round Corner drug store for reserved seats. Mayor George Kreeck bought ten tickets. A Lawrence woman asked by phone for a ticket but did not know the store location. Mrs Wightman Tennis Champ New York March 14 Mrs George W E Wightman of Boston won the national indoor tennis championship singles defeating Miss Marion Zinderstein 2 6 5 1 6 4
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J. RR. Holmes
Armenian Relief Fund
Bowersock
Round Corner
George Kreeck
Wightman
New York
George WE Wightman
Boston
Marion Zinderstein
Longwood Cricket Club
Train Wreck Delays Freight Traffic Across Kansas City Yard
Weather delayed freight in Argentian yards this morning as trains to Kansas City and Lawrence ran late. An accident halted westbound traffic and delayed No. 3 until 10:22. By midafternoon service resumed with no reported injuries.
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Argentian
Kansas City
Kansa
Lawrence
Deans of Women Meet at Fourth Kansas Conference
Wichita hosts two day session of the Kansas College Deans of Women association. Representatives from Baker Bethel Pittsburg Pitts Normal and other institutions attend. Program includes addresses, entertainment, and discussions on social issues with women educators from multiple colleges.
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Wichita
Kan
Fan Vale
Eile
Rolleyes
Kansas College Deans of Women Association
KFP
Tat Wislevan
Qtyshbiin
Baker
Bethelernt College
Fle Co Clough
Holpan
P Moune
Etate Association
Peoan Kernstorff
Sihavestenstard
Dave McChiin
Friends
Dea Mare Whitney
Eprsets Normatyith MA Twolss
Wiedborn
Greene Metain
Mary
Vaan Ailey
Dean Hattie Moore Miteindl
Pitshure Normal
Anna A. Ordon
Albertade Coobin
Susi MM
Dhav
Albertas Corbin. K
Ki Bernstorff
Southwestern
Ella Grace Wirt
Court martial to decide on honors for Chamberlain
The investigation into Captain Chamberlain of the San Antonio Marine Corps, famed as the war’s greatest hero, has led American naval authorities to seek a court martial in London on March 24 to examine forged decoration recommendations and a sensational claim of destroying many machines in a short time.
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Lormson
Chamberlain
San Antonio
United States
Imarine
London
Creel Says Public Information Committee Profits Revealed
George Creel, former chairman, reported the Committee on Public Information ran a self sustaining domestic program. He outlined remaining funds and said personal resignations and continued censorship debates tied to press coverage from Europe to the United States.
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Washington
Committee On Public Information
George Creel
Creel
Europe
United States
Wilson
United
Rousing Meeting Sets Victory Campaign in Motion
The Baptist group in Lawrence held a meeting to spark the Victory Campaign. Dr. Petty and Rev. Barnes spoke on unity and tackling national distress, with Mrs. Ellis Johnston presenting roses to Rev. Mr. Jennings as part of the ceremony.
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Baptists of
Lawrence
Northern Bapter Convention
Dent
la de Looc Carnes
J. K
W. Petty
Petty
Barnes
Thes
Kames Ats
Dy. Petty
EXTRA MONTHS PAY FOR EX-ARMY MEN
The bill passed by Congress and approved by President grants an extra month's pay to honorably discharged veterans since November 12 DOS. It also authorizes a uniform and equipment retention and adds bonus provisions for soldiers and sailors who served in the present war. Dent of Alabama authored House Bill No 13866, with House action January 16 and Senate January 20.
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Wilson
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Dent
Alabama
House
Senate
United States Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Prominent Men to Attend Douglas County Community Service
A county community service conference will be held in Lanrner March 21 under the Y M C A direction. Delegates from Douglas and surrounding counties will attend an all day program at the Y building and the Methodist church with speakers including Dr S24 Crumbine and Prof Walter Burr. An evening community sing and talks by Rev Klyne and others are planned at the Methodist church with Arthur Nevin and H H Wark among the speakers.
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Lanrener
Y. M.cal
Doug- Hees
Y. M
Douglas County
Leavenworth
Dactor Henry
Flom. Leaea
Is. Klyne
Kamalline
Burr
Order of the
Dhty
Prat
Arthur Nevin
University School of Fine Arts
Wark
France
Sever
Charives I Schoyil
County Teachers Banquet Marks First Annual Event
The first annual county teachers banquet is planned at the Methodist church with 150 teachers expected. County Superintendent Dr. Tane predicts about fifty rural schools will send representatives. Supt Kent and Dean F J Kelly will address agriculture education and school board responsibility. Mayor George Kreeck will give the welcome. Morning sessions at the court house will cover round-table discussions on teacher wages, school standards, libraries, and truancy laws.
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Methodist Church
Douglas County
Tane
R. A. Kent
F. J. Kelly
University of Kan
George Kreeck
Campaign plans set for new war thrift drive
J A Billingsley of Kansas City Kansas made arrangements in Lawrence for the August war thrift stamp drive. Kansas quota set at 32000000 with Douglas county at 440000. Last drive state quota was 592920 with about 75 percent subscribed. County treasurer K Stevinson may lead Douglas county drive. Veteral Raid Near Coffeyville ends with seizure and arrests. Seventeen federal officers confiscated liquor and stolen tires and cars. two men arrested.
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J. A. Billingsley
Kansas City
Kans
Lawrence
Kansas
Douglas County
P. W. Goebel
IC. Stevinson
Coffeyville
South Coffeyville
Okla
Here
Kans. Legislature Faces Dooms Day Deadlines
Topeka March 14 With 200 bills awaiting action by 10 pm tonight most measures will die as calendars fail to absorb them. The Senate and House struggle to advance farm tenantry reform and state realty plans while teachers group fights missed opportunities for pay and recognition.
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Topeka
Kans
Hoi
State Teachers Association
FLL
State Text Commission
State Realty Board
Wasas
Allen
Wits
State Farm
Home Board Wi
Ant
Sute
Taz
New. Star Board
Chambers of Commerce
State Department
Realty Board
Si Fetary
State Board of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Gilman
House of Representatives
State Labor Department
Los
Martin of
Reno
Oth
Linna Bresette
Industrial and Welfare “Department
Labor Departma
Martin
Miss Bres
Labor Department
Kansas
Miss Bresette
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University
J. R. Wolmes
Raverseck Theater
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