King George of Greece Reported Assassinated
London reports on March 18 say a Greek semi official agency in Saloniki announced the assassination of King George. No official confirmation arrives from Greek or British foreign offices, censorship is feared, and details are unavailable. The king had commanded troops and previously met King Ferdinand in Belgrade.
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London
George
Salonki
Minjoa
Qreen Gisie Bad
Serait
Eavy al the
Ferdinand
Halowvia
Ae Wap
Wishington
George Uy
Orelook
Chinese loan talks with Wilson in Washington
Wellington March 18 Yuin Shi Kai provisional president of China has held direct talks with President Wilson over a Chinese loan. Two conferences with Secretary Bryan and Chang Yin Tang discussed recognition and a large loan supported by American banks including J P Morgan Kuhn Loeb First National Bank and City Bank of New York. Chinese Republic reportedly refused to guarantee certain safeguards amid the bank plan.
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Wellington
Yuin Shi Kai
China
Wilson
Bryan
Chang Yin -Tang
Minnister
Dliseuosec
Armericati
Hankers
Joan
J.P. Morgan & Company
Kuhn, Loeb & Company
First N National Bank
City Bank of New York
Derec
Lhe Chinese Republic
Band Crashed in Door Injures Miss Perry at Store
Miss Grace Perry, a clerk at the Pierce Masic Store, suffered a painful accident when a door at Leader Grocery Store closed on her hand. A physician dressed the wound. In Morrys hand, many houses reportedly sustained broken panes. The Junior Civic League of Pinckney School elected Maurine Provillo as president, Virginia Beery as vice president, and Ed Nad Learned as secretary for the remaining term.
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Grace Perry
Pierce Masic
Leader
Junior’ Civic League
Junior Civic League
Pinckney School
Anias
Elivienun
Mela
Oytars
Maurine — ‘Provillo
Virginia Beery
Ednad
Ohi Aeeoiat Sas
Wrades
Young Glass Making Good George 1 Glass Story
Young Glass, long in the carpet department at the Innes store, has advanced from $125 to $175 monthly after two raises. He is son of Mr and Mrs Glass of Lawrence and married Miss Dorwood of Blovada. Nelson Hearing Kansas City March 18. William Re Nelson contempt case began before Commissioner Crow after a lengthy session with court records and Judge Guthrie’s prior sentencing notes.
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George
Innes
Depar
Maas Rees
Tampa
Flo
Sant
Blof "Glass
Lawrence
Dorwood
Yong
Blovada
Begin Nelson
Kansas City
William Re Nelson
Commissioner Crow
State Supreme Court
Guthrie
Tu Ome Das
Special effort to save Wednesday prayer meeting songs
Bulgin and Rose songs from their Lawrence hooks inspire a group at the Baptist church to rescue the regular Wednesday evening prayer meeting this week by singing the familiar pieces from Bulgin and Rose in their recent Lawrence meeting.
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Bulgin
Rose
Wen
Baptist
Lawrence
Budget System Favored by Wilson in Letter to Senator Tillman
President Wilson endorses a formal budget system for federal finances in a letter dated January 30 to Senator Tillman. He expresses lifelong interest in financial legislation and outlines goals for a consolidated budget process to curb endless expenses and prevent error and embarrassment.
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Washington
Wilson
Tillman
BOF
We Nation
Friedmann Cure: Professor Defends Discoveries at University
Professor FL W. Billings defended Dr. Friedmann's tuberculosis serum before students, arguing the need for fair testing and cautious optimism. He noted the serum uses living but non-virulent bacteria to stimulate immunity, citing guinea pig results and limited human trials as promising but not conclusive.
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Friedmann
FL W. Billings
Department of Biological Science
Principalis
Billings
Alon
Itine
der. Friedmann
Fraud in Hair Importing Case Shanks Linked Loss Reported
Fraud investigations in New York March 18 reveal alleged irregularities in human hair importation. Private detectives pursue Antonio Musaka and San Philip, missing since the discovery of the scheme, with potential losses around 300000 dollars. Antonio, seventy, is believed allied with missing daughter Louise and Grace. Ben Metsker of Marion township died after a lengthy illness, longtime county resident.
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New York
Antonio Musaka
San Philip
Antonio
Louise
Grace
Best County Speller Set for Saturday in Lawrence
Twenty seven boys and girls have entered the county spelling bee to be held Saturday afternoon at 2 in the Lawrence High School Auditorium. County Superintendent C R Jrawley al leads the event with teachers from across the county. Gold medals await first and second place. Selections and entries show wide rural participation from Wakarusa Lecompton Kanwaka Willow Springs and Grant Townships with several districts still to report contestants.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Lawrence High School
C. R.jrawley al
Hazel Deay
Ide Williams
Grant Township
Uttinger
Mary
Balwina Ware
Ovation for Bryan at Springfield joint assembly
March 18 Springfield crowds cheered Secretary of State W. S. Bryan during a joint assembly address. He spoke on fundamental principles over personal political gain and noted the press should not overly rely on reports. He praised the newspaper as high in character but urged caution in rewording reports.
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Springfield
Mareh
Bryan
Joint Assembly
Tte
Jigo
Sircess
Wen
Hut
Arson Warrants Issued in Chicago Fraud Case
Judge Wade of the municipal court issued seventy warrants for arson to defraud in a Chicago case exposing large scale insurer fraud. Warrants charge burning and arson to defraud though defendants' names are suppressed. Special grand jury will be convened to act on evidence gathered by the state attorney's office.
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Chicago
Mare
Wade
States Attorney ’S Office
Ghost light reported by farmers near Lake Land Kansas
Farmers and stockmen form a purse to hire a scientist to study a nightly ghost light seen near Lake Land Sank Creek township. R H Painter Oren Van Deusen and H N Holdeman observed the light which starts as a motor car glow, rises from the ground, and vanishes, causing widespread alarm.
Weather Brief Pages Hint At Rain Then Clearing
Fragmentary OCR notes show rain expected through Wednesday with unclear timing and durations. Mentions morning hours and sporadic measurements, but lacks concrete locations or figures. reads as a brief forecasting fragment with uncertain data.
Public Exhibition of From the Manger to the Cross at Bowersock
Large Lawrence crowd attended the first public showing of Kalem’s From the Manger to the Cross at Bowersock Theater during Italy Week. Two shows were offered tonight and two tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. C. W. Stratton on organ. The feature, praised by clergy and educators, portrays Christ’s ministry from John the Baptist through miracles and preaching, filmed at authentic locations with a risky cross-country journey by the production team.
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Lawrence
Bowersock
Jesus of Nazareth
Italy
Palestine
Chist
Sirs
C. W. Stratton
J. L. Brady
Christ
John the Baptist
John
Wilderenss
Sea of Galilee
Peter
Andrew
Cum
Pany
Jerusalem
Still Loved His Wife In Trial For Beers
March 18 Topeka report on Rev. W Beers appealing his murder trial defense while testifying he loved his wife and wanted her with him He denied mistreating her and disputed witnesses claiming he insulted the Pope and called priests masters of nuns He described a confrontation over five dollars and said his wife struck him in the face He noted a special David Livingstone service upcoming with a Wednesday prayer meeting at the Christian Church hosted by the Auxiliary of the Christian Woman Board of Missions
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Topeka
W. [ Beers
Beers
David Livingstone
Auxiliary of the Christian Woman’ ‘Board of Missions
Topeka Minister May Be Subpoenaed In Lawrence Liquor Inquiry
In Lawrence an inquisition may compel Dr. Frank L. Loveland of Topeka First Methodist to testify about alleged liquor sales. Douglas County Attorney J S Amick considers a subpoena after requesting a definite statement from Loveland regarding a tale of a hotel porter, Dr Bovard of Boston, and whiskey for the Boston clergyman during the Methodist Conference week.
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Frank L. Loveland
First Methodist Church
Topeka
Lawrence
Douglas County
J. S. Amick
Buvard
Boston
Jisheeti
Loveland
Ami¢k
Topka
Sneha
Dr. Loveland
Dr. Bovard
Starkweather Named President of Merchants Association
At a meeting of the Merchants Association exesiting committee Charles Starkweather of the Starkweather Shoe Company was elected president succeeding Old Hell. Starkweather, a former commercial club president, is described as energetic and likely to bring vigor to the association. Returns from the Mo A C Meet in St Louis placed Lawrence athletes back home with comment on a disputed finish involving Missouri and a Kansas runner.
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Merchants Association
Harles Starkweather
Starkweather Shoe Company
Starkwether
Old Hell
Léon
Tunn Devine Hill
Kweather
Starkweather
Commercial Club
Louis K
St. Louis
Lawrence
Conor Moose
Missouri
Kansas
Jom P. Fallon
Death of Mrs Elva Metsker at Lone Star Kansas
Mrs Elva Metsker died at her Lone Star home last night wife of B F Metsker. She was born February 16 1859 and moved to Kansas after the Civil War. Survived by husband two daughters Marian Childs and Joan Bronammer. Funeral Wednesday at 3 pm from Fairview Church three miles south of Lone Star with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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Elva Metsker
Lone Star
Kansas
B. F. Metsker
Fairview Church
Fairview Cemetery
Children to Visit Photo Show at School Tomorrow
Public school pupils will view a reverent motion picture tomorrow afternoon. After the showing, those who wish may go directly to the theater. The Haskell Indians plan to join the visit.
Have you registered Hive election notice
A public notice urges citizens to register to vote in the city election on April 1. Poll books close next Friday, ten days before the primary, making registration essential to vote this spring.
Strong Man Needed to Tackle Militant Suffragettes Says Smith
In London a heated Commons debate over militant suffragettes and hunger strikes featured Harold Smith urging strong government action. He criticized the Home Secretary for leniency and demanded resignation, claiming current laws are a farce and liberty being denied. He warned mob rule looms if authorities fail.
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Home Secretary
Dedicate Birthplace of Graver Cleveland Memorial
The Hi Ue wooden building honoring Grover Cleveland was dedicated today as a permanent memorial, purchased by the Graver Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association. Richard F. Cleveland received the key to unlock the doors, with sister Esther chosen as the first to enter. Relatives and Mrs. Thomas J. Preston attended the celebration.
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Caldwell
Ned
Marel
Graver Cleveland
Government Cotton Report March 18
Government cotton report from Washington notes February U S consumption at 466933 running bales with 24091 of liters. compares to 445287 in December and 231 bales in lans vary. Census Bureau data show February figures including 200559 bales, with 120 ters, and reference unclear prior months.
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Washington
United States
Dales
Free After 37 Years Wanpun Wis Edward Kia Paroled
Edward Kia, convicted of murder for killing Charles Peterson during a winter activities in Wisconsin, is paroled after 37 years. He leaves prison in decent health with a cook’s trade that could lead to employment. His wife and daughter are unknown to him. The judge and prosecutor are dead and most jurors have died.
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Wanpun
Wis
Edward Kia
Onlin
Eckart
Charles Peterson
Wisconsin
Peterson
Eckert
Ready to Strike Switchmen Vote to Strike Over Demands
Chicago march 18 switchmen and switch tenders of nineteen railroads entering Livage have voted authorization to strike if demands are not met about 570 men seek shorter hours and time and a half for overtime.
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Chicago
Lkivage
Commission Campaign Seeks Formal Statement On Election Date
Lawrence campaign panel reports April first election would be legal as April 28 after city council delay. Committee labels delay a boost for Momma plan, pledges to release a supporters statement soon and continues mobilizing for the April 24 vote.
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Commission
Lawrence
Als
Ilegal
Bishop
Edunei
Hugh Means
C A. Dykstra
Aidvice
Indictments Crown Cincinnati Trust Leaders
Grand Jury returns sealed indictments against George R Cox former Cincinnati Trust Company president and several board members alleging theft of bank funds and scheme to defraud the firm. Separately in Jefferson City the House passes a bill repealing a reserve fund requirement for insurance societies, seen as easing burdens on fraternal orders.
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Cincinnati
George R Cox
Cincinnati Trust Company
Iww
Vesterthix
Jefferson City
House
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