Peace Conference Holds Talks on Kiel Canal and Helgoland
The Paris talks at the peace conference include internationalizing the Kiel canal and dismantling Helgoland fortifications. The ownership of German cables to America will be decided by a future inter allied conference at Versailles as premiers confer on including the League of Nations in the peace treaty.
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America
Versailles
Nations League
Paris
Supreme Council
Helgoland
Germany
North Sea
Supreme Allied War Council
Wilson
Lloyd George
Orlando
Clemenceau
Paris White House
League of Nations
Robert Cecil
Great Britain
Leon Bourgeois
France
Col. K. M. House
United States
Permanent Revenue Office Opens in Lawrence Three Counties
Lawrence is named headquarters for the district deputy revenue collector. Farry Carder will run the United States Revenue Service office with the Hosford Investment Co on Ed Massachusetts Street, serving Douglas, Leavenworth, and Johnson counties. The site will be open Saturdays and Mondays for county collections, a first for Lawrence. A Chicago court decision holds that a businesswoman earning well cannot claim separate maintenance or alimony.
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Lawrence
Farry Carder
Hosford Investment Company
Ed Massachusetts Street
United States Revenue Service
Douglas
Leavenworth and
Johnson
Carder
Ottawa
Lawrence More Central
Douglas County
Col Frank L Travis to Speak at Chamber Banquet
Col Frank L Travis of the 110th ammunition train Rainbow division will be principal speaker at the Chamber of Commerce banquet next Tuesday night. Red Cross clothing drive, with Boy Scouts and Red Cross members as guests, aims for a two ton Lawrence quota this year after surpassing one ton last year. Receiving room for donated clothes is 819 Massachusetts street and local Red Cross committee members are listed.
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Rainbow Division
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
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Chamber
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
D. Bowersock
L. N. Lewis
C. Rank'n
Hall
W. C Simons
L. N. Flint
C.C. Seewir
O. Perkins
H. W. Roltz
R. C. Rankin
Emma Wall
J. H
Extra Session of Congress Upset by June Aim
Washington reports an extra session of Congress before June is considered certain by many officials and lawmakers though no solid evidence supports it. Cabinet members foresee a May start, possibly mid month, while Secretary Glass has outlined financial facts for the president to weigh. White House says Paris peace treaty progress could bring Wilson home by mid April if treaty is ready, but no timing for approval is known.
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France
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White House
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Plot Revealed in Yates Center Alleged LW Plot
Federal agents in Kansas City Kansas disclosed an alleged LW W plot to kill Fred Robertson US district attorney for Kansas and to free imprisoned organization members at Leavenworth. The plan emerged from a statement said to be made by a suspect arrested with three others at Yates Center on burglary charges.
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Federal District
Kansas City
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Fred Robertson
United States District
Kansas
Leavenworth
Kan
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Yates
KU Journalists Highlight Chamber Efforts to Attract KU Students
At a noonday Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Lawrence, journalism leaders outlined plans to draw 800 out of state students to Kansas University. Dean L N Flint urged a media approach beyond catalogs to boost local interest. S O Rice described the publicity department’s work to showcase the university statewide, while John Montgomery noted the Chamber’s role in turning basketball visitors into potential students. The chamber also backed aiding returning soldiers and supporting the Liberty Loan.
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Chamber of Commerce
University of Kansas
K. U
L. N. Flint
Department of Journalism
Lawrence
Dean Flint
S. O. Rice
Dessin Wyatt
John Montgomery
Journalisms
Donald Sutherland
France
Thirty six Prisoners Released From Fort Leavenworth
Thirty six inmates of the disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth were discharged today. Each received a railroad ticket to his home and five dollars as the government allowance for a discharged prisoner. More than three hundred thousand women have registered to vote in the approaching election.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Fort Leavenworth
America Entangled in Diplomatic Web Strains Missouri Legislature
A speech in the Missouri legislature outlines how American diplomacy is bogged down by a complex web of entanglements. The address highlights tensions with international partners and calls for clearer policy directions.
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America
Reed Audits League Of Nations Draft In Missouri
Senator Reed of Missouri denounces the league of nations constitution calling it all powerful or nothing. He argues it would abrogate sovereignty and force the United States into global policing, challenging claims that it is merely advisory and warning of a world backed by armed force. He faults British influence and condemns the five member executive council as unchecked and tyrannical.
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Missouri
United States
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League of Nations
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Senator Reed
Peace Council
Europe
England
Executive Council
Eudora Bridge Center Span Replacement Delayed
Traffic over the Eudora Kaw river bridge awaits county votes to fund the center span replacement after it was swept away by high water. Estimated cost exceeds 516,000. bridge valued about 100,000 and opened last May. Rail service on the Leavenworth branch disrupted due to washout near Tonganoxie. restoration not yet announced. Several Lawrence residents and others attend a Kansas State Retail convention in Kansas City.
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Douglas
Kudarno
Kaneae
Kiww
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Kaw Valley
Union Pacific Railroad
Tonganoxie
Court Adjourns After Three Divorce Decisions
Three divorce cases were heard in district court yesterday afternoon before Judge C A Smart adjourned the court. Charles W Boettcher was denied by Jaquetta Boettcher who was granted the divorce and custody of all her minor children while the plaintiff must pay 30 dollars monthly for defendant's support. Pertha Mayer withdrew her action against Tom Mayer with costs to her. Hattie McConnell was granted a divorce from James H McConnell and permission was given to restore her maiden name.
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Smart
C. A. Smart
Charles W. Boettcher
Jaquetta Boettcher
Pertha Mayer
Tom Mayer
Hattie McConnell
James H. McConnell
Over Fifty Senate Bills on House Calendar in Kansas Session
Topeka March 18 1919 sixty three days after opening the session will end tonight at 10 80 o clock. The adjournment will come Friday. Most members will return home after today's session for a three day recess before Governor Allen can sign or veto bills by Friday. Major topic is appropriation bills including state house salaries in conference. The workmen's compensation bill is up in the senate after floor reporting. More than fifty senate bills were on the house calendar for action today or never. The legislature has a record for few important bills passed in twenty five years with three constitutional amendments submitted and reforms to tax rebate law and health statutes noted.
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Topeka
Allen
State House
Senate
House
Thesip. Jo
Kansas
Lawrence High Resting Ahead of Big Basketball Clash
Lawrence high school prepares for the return game against the all star Schmelzer lightweight team Thursday at Robinson gym. Coach Julius Uhrlaub emphasizes speed, teamwork and goal shooting with limited practice before the final game prior to the state tournament. Endacott Weede, Woestemeyer and Houk Coleman form the core with Acker man in center, as Uhrlaub builds strong team play defining the season.
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Hari
Allstar Schmelzer
Robinson Gymnasium
Julius Chrlaub
Endacott and
Weede
Wirsas
Sehmelner
Endacott
Kelling
Altthough
Coffman
Woestemeyer
Uhrtaub
Shout
Houk
CoTman
Ackerman
Lawrence
Uhrlauss
Chilaub
Feeding Europe Now Exports Report Details
Washington reports exports of foodsturfs from the United States to neutrals Belgian relief and allied forces reached 5 400 0387 010 pounds for the calendar years with pork products valued at 259 000 600 pounds and beer products at 1 259 000 000 pounds according to the food administration figures. January exports totaled 25 pounds, up 2 210 785 pounds from January 1918.
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Europe
Washington
United States
Red Cross
The
Food Administration
Not Waiting For County Wilson Martin Road Project
Paul Rudiger and others macadimizing a stretch of road four miles west of Lawrence and just south of the Fort-to-Fort highway. The road will be completed before the fort to fort road is hardly started and will connect with the fort as it is put through. Ss Fae.
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Wilson Martin
Paul Rudiger
Lawrence
Fort-to-Fort
Fort To Fort
Ss Fae
Cheap gas outlook after Supreme Court ruling in Missouri
Kansas City officials insist no immediate effect here after yesterday's Supreme Court decision finding the 6 cent gas rate illegal. City counselor E M Harber says Kansas Gas will seek relief and may push for refunds for overcharges. lawmakers cite delays before rate changes take effect, with Lawrence awaiting potential 20 to 30 day timelines and state commissions weighing interstate doctrine.
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K. v
Kansas City
Mareh Ls
Missouri Public Service Commission
E. M. Harber
Kansas City Ga Company
United States Supreme Court
J. W. Dana
Kans
Lawrence
J. Nedds
Lient, Host and Power Company
Kansas Nietaral G. Company
Missouri
Kansa
As Kansas Natural Gas Company
Public Utilities Commission
Thresond
Lauvrenes
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Mr. Dodds
Walter Thiel
Thiel
Lawrence National Bank Seeks to Sell Heifers and Calves
Lawrence National Bank plans a sale of thirty Holstein heifers and calves to stockmen in the trade territory. Buyers will be assigned numbers. if a numbered heifer is not desired, the buyer may decline to purchase. The sale starts at 1:20 PM at the Wace House barn, with a dinner for attendees at 12 o'clock.
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Lawrence National Bank
Doughts County Heys
Holstein Leifers
Wace House
Divorce Petition Filed by Otto F Schott
Otto F Schott filed a petition for divorce from Emma Schott with the district court clerk. The filing indicates a pending dissolution of marriage and initiates legal proceedings in the court system.
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Otto F. Schott
District Court
Emma Schott
Don’t Own River But Warns Boys Against Danger
Chief James Monroe warns local boys near the Kansas River dikes to stop dangerous play along the bank as high water and swift current threaten drownings. After school, children ignored warnings, boats drifted, and authorities urged parents to curb the habit while water remains high and river depth reaches about thirty feet in places.
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Kansas
James Monroe
Imported Talent Strikes Three Offices in Early Burglary
Police report a morning burglary spree as the Griffin Coal Company on West Seventh Street and Logan Moore Lumber on 627 Massachusetts were entered. The Griffin safe was left untocked. thieves pried open the door and stole cash and a checkbook later found behind a Vermont billboard, suggesting a westward escape toward Matthews on Sixth Street.
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Seventh Street
Griffin Company
Kanas City
James Monroe
Logan-Moore Lumber Company
Massachnusetts Street
Therthieves
Logan-Moore
R A
Matthews Company
Sixth Street
Griffin Ace Ton
Vermont Street
Griffin
Eudora to challenge Kaw Valley in Commercial League
Eudora high school five aims to cut the Kaw Valley lead in the Commercial basketball league at the Y M C A court on Wednesday night. Kaw Valley leads with eight wins and one loss, featuring Schaake brothers. The Lawrence business college team faces Roversock mill in the opener after forfeits by Lecompton and the business college last week. Scrompton meets the Y M C club in the final game tomorrow night.
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Kaw Valley
Fighting Eudora High Schoot
Schaake
Uare
Bucdera
Lawrence Business College
Roversock Mill
Business College
Lecompton
Alve
Scrompton
Y. M. Club
Bowersock Stage Charity Show Earns Theater Praise
Last night Mrs Bumpstead Leigh starred at the Bowersock theater in a benefit performance for Armenian relief. The audience filled the house and receipts totaled 457.6l, aiding the relief fund. J R Holmes led the production with capable assistants and Prof Kendrie, K S orchestra, and Arthur MacMurray received high praise for their roles. University students risked finals to help, delivering the show’s strongest contribution. Will Morris enjoyed the performance and sat in the section reserved for colored patrons. Mrs Eugene A Raux of Bethlehem Pa has retired as president of the Lehigh Valley Alumnae association of Moravian College for Women after a quarter century.
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Kendrie
K. S
Arthur MacMurray
Will Morris
Bowersock Theater
Eugene A. Raux
Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley
Moravian College For ‘Women
University of Kansas Faces Salary Hike and New Plant Costs
Kansas lawmakers approve university appropriations for 1920 and 1921 including a 30 percent salary increase for faculty and staff. A new Rose medical clinic hospital at $200,000 is planned with $175,000 for completion in 1921. A pumping plant rebuild at $15,000 is funded for 1921, contingent on Rosedale site approval by a state committee.
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TF Harley
Douglas County
Lawrence Fr Topeka
Harley
Rose Medical Clinic
University
Hospital For
Roseda
Rosec
Sta! Treasury
Chanet
Rosedale
Merical School
Memorial proposal draws Grand Army support in Lawrence
The Grand Army of the Republic endorses a memorial high school for Lawrence, to honor soldiers from the Spanish American and Civil wars as well as World War I. The plan includes an assembly hall and nonsectarian gathering space, with city elections to decide funding. The post leaders pledge their influence to advance the project. Also notes a Y night meeting with Clyde Hartford and Carl Wilhelmsen. Registrar George Foster resigns announcing no specific reasons.
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Rand Army of the Republic
G. A. R. Heres
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