Explosion at Chicago warehouse kills six or more
Exploding warehouse at 701 Barber Street two miles southwest of downtown Chicago kills at least six and possibly more, with scores injured. The one story brick building held groceries and fireworks in the basement, causing widespread damage to nearby homes and shops. Police detain Harry Weil as investigation explores bomb, gas main, or fireworks as causes while witnesses recall two consecutive blasts and a rising smoke cloud.
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Chicago
Barber Street
Harry Weil
Joseph Weil
Weil
Chas. Fitzmorris
Police
Mrs Pellman Dies in Pasadena at 81 After Illness
Mrs George M Pullman widow of the Pullman car inventor died in Pasadena following a brief illness at age 81. Her son in law and daughter Frank O Lowden and wife of Illinois were with her. Family and relatives from Kansas and Colorado joined in paying respects as news notes mention other local visits and Virginia’s first woman county superintendent of schools.
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Pullman Car
F. C. Lowden
Pasadena
Cal
George M. Pullman
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Belle Burke
Goochland County
Virginia
Kansas Forecast Shows Fair Skies and Warmer Temps Ahead
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and likely Wednesday with rising temperatures, especially in the southeast. The maximum yesterday and current minimum readings are unclear, but warmer trends are expected into the midweek period.
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Kansas
Former Emperor in Vienna Visited Monarchical Circle
Former Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary was in Vienna Sunday and met a group of monarchists, then departed for Budapest but left the city within hours at the request of the Hungarian government.
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Vienna
Charles of
Austria- Hungary
Budapest
John Burroughs Naturalist Dies On Train Ride Home
John Burroughs, noted naturalist, died on a New York Central train near Kingsville Ohio at 2 a m while journeying home from California. He had suffered an abscess on the chest heart and kidney trouble for six weeks. His physician Dr Clara Barrus and family members Ursula Eleanor and Harriet Burroughs were with him.
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Utica
N. Y
John Burroughs
New York Central
Kingsville
Ohio
California
Clara Barrus
Ursula Burroughs
Eleanor and
Harriet Burroughs
Porter Wins Tight Lead in Topeka Mayoral Primary
In Topeka the Topeka primary result shows W L Porter ahead of Mayor Herbert J Corwine by 27 votes after official counts from all precincts. Porter 2579 Pinney 1219 Corwine 125? The total primary vote reached 7305, lighter than usual but above expectations.
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Topeka
W. L. Porter
Parks and Public Property
Herbert J. Corwine
Votin
Efforts to free fifty Americans held in Soviet Russia
Washington reports efforts by the state department to release about fifty Americans held by the Bolsheviks. Senator Heflin told Emmett Kilpatrick, claimed sentenced to twenty years in Moscow, about six to eight, Kilpatrick included, are jailed while others are detained in various towns. Kilpatrick, once a Red Cross agent, is noted as having alleged ties to Lithuania and employment with the United States.
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Washington
Soviet Russia
State Department
Heflin
Alabama
Emmett Kilpatrick
Moscow
Kilpatrick
Wilpatrick
Red Cross
Lithuania
United States
Uniontown
Aja
Greeks Capture Important City in Asia Minor
London report says Greek troops seized Es Shehr, taking prisoners and war materiel. Eski-Shehr, a key junction on the Baghdad railroad, connects forces east of Smyrna and Brussa and paves a path toward Angora. In Binghamton, international typographical union pledges 3.5 million dollars to support strikers.
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London
Es Shehr
Athens
Eski-Shehr
Asia Minor
Bagdad
Konia
Smyrna
Brussa
Angora
Binghamton
John McPharland
International Typographical Union Today
Foy the Typographical Union
International Union
City commission refers street grade inquiry to officials
At last night's city commission meeting the grade at New Hampshire and Sixth streets was discussed and referred to Commissioner Cleland city engineer Henderson and city attorney Thiele for investigation and report. Mrs Laura Stone and daughter Miss Mary Stone of Kansas City were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ellis T Johnston.
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City Commission
New Hampshire and
Sixth Streets
Cleland C Ity
Henderson
Thiele
Laura Stone
Mary Stone
Kansas City
Ellis T. Johnston
High School Pep Meeting Brought to Local Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce held a noonday gathering at the manual training high school with a luncheon by the home economics girls. Students and teachers presented programs and songs boosting the school, while guides were offered to show visitors the work conditions at the Kentucky and Ninth street buildings.
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Chamber of Commerce
Manual Training High
Milles
Miss Hall
Chuck
Henry
F. H. Olney
Kate Riggs
Pred Sauer
E. H. Lindley
H. P. Smith
Kentucky and
Ninth Streets
Panama May Resist Washington Boundary Row Clash
Central American diplomats expect Panama to resist Hughes demands before complying with the White award on the Panama Costa Rica boundary. Panama's special assembly debated the note, and a reply may challenge the U.S. claim that the White award settles the dispute. Panama seeks a disinterested commission to review the entire boundary question.
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Washington
Panama
Hughes
Panama-Costa Rica
White
Panama Assembly
Porras
Costa Rica
United States
Quick thinking driver foils three bandits in Chicago
Chicago on March 29 Robert Burdette, a government mail truck driver, thwarted a theft by three men who demanded registered mail. Under threat of pistols they forced him into their car, but he dumped two sacks of non registered mail and escaped. He fled to a suburban postal station in Cicero and reported the incident.
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Chicago
Robert Burdette
Burdette
Cicero
Dawes Heads War Risk Board Inquiry Panel
President Harding appointed a committee of eleven under Charles G. Dawes to examine the administration war risk bureau board. The inquiry will cover vocational training and care and treatment of wounded or impaired service men.
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Washington
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Harding
Ito
Administration War Risk Bureau Board
Guardian ad litem cites proof in Stillman divorce case
John F. E. Mack guardian ad litem for 28 month old Guy Stillman announces absolute proof that James A. Stillman president of National City Bank of New York is the child's father in a divorce suit against Fifi Potter. Mrs Harry T. Lander was in Kansas City.
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Saws
Pouchkeepsie
N. Y
John FE. Mack
Guardian
Ad Litem
Guy Stillman
James A. Stillman
The
National City Bank of New York
Fifi Potter
Sittin’ Pretty to Open at Bowersock Theater
The American Legion play Sittin Pretty is prepping two performances next Monday and Tuesday at the Bowersock. The comedy, first seen in France to lift spirits after the armistice, promises lively wit and broad appeal for Lawrence theatre audiences this year.
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Cart of the ‘American Legion
Lawrence Theatre
Bowersock
France
Noted Engineer to Speak at Engineers Day Anniversary
Maj. Gen. William M. Black will headline the Engineers Day event on April 20 marking the thirtieth anniversary of the school. The retired World War I chief of engineers will travel from Washington to address students and alumni. Black led pivotal engineering efforts including the Maine battlefleet harbor raise and projects in Havana during the U S occupation.
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Univer
William M. Black
Engineers
General Black
Washington
Almuni
Cnr Eers
United States
Efficient Engineers
Service For Emergency
Havana Harbor
General Wood
Cubs
Hirvana
May resume service on Kansas Northwestern railroad
A conference of state authorities to plan resuming operation of the Kansas Northwestern railroad was set for a date after attorney general staff advised consulting Governor Allen. Attendees include Wyman of Tonganoxie and Connet of Seneca, with Nemaha county patrons who opposed 1919 bond issues. The line, running from Kansas City through Leavenworth and Valley Falls to Virginia City, Nebraska, is under receiver He Kates.
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Kansas Northwestern Railroad
C. C. Stepper
E. W. Clausen
Gweneral
Steeper
Allen
Stepper
William Hyman
Tonganexie
Amd Marr Connet
Seneca
Clausen
Nemaha
The
Real
May County
Nemasha County
Hamis
K. Cates
Ka City
Leavenworth
Valley Falls
Virginia City
Helping the Family Slogan Sparks High School Bonds Vote
A pupil in a school slogan contest during a campaign for a new high school wrote Don't make our children wait for what our fathers should have had Vote for the Bonds. The remark reflects local support for school bond measures.
Complaint grows over Harper yards odors in North Lawrence
North Lawrence residents led by Ralph Tripp press the city commission for action over Harper yards odors from tankage and ensilage. They cite gardens damaged during shipments as the yard operations continue. Sanitary Superintendent Bo Anderson says cleanup has improved conditions but notes cattle and hogs remain in the yards and urges stopping certain feeds to reduce nuisance. City Attorney Walter Thiele will be asked to begin abatement actions with state health board cooperation.
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Ralph Tripp
North Lawrence
City Commission
Tring
Breeck
Bo Anderson
Hoe
Anderson
Kreck
Walter Thiele
State Board of Health
Nastier
Frost Ruins Large Fruit Crop Across Missouri and Oklahoma
Estimated fruit losses in Missouri reach about 10.0069 million dollars after two harsh frosts. Wheat and other grains mostly escaped. alfalfa and clover lightly damaged. In Oklahoma ninety five percent of fruit crops ruined, five percent seriously damaged, according to state agriculture officials.
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JeFursing
Missouri
Jewell Mayes
RE. A. Logan
Miespari Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Olahoma City
Oklahoma
A. Whitehurst
Pythlans in Topeka March Celebration for Willian Laden
Nearly 5,000 Knights of Pythias from Sorgesi northeastern Kansas are expected in Topeka this afternoon and tonight to honor William Laden of New York supreme chancellor A large procession and pageant are planned The Topeka lodge will host the event and initiate a member as Page Chancellor Lauten will visit lodges at Chan Center Wichita and Parsons meeting W T Daval of Hutchinson keeper of the records in Kansas City Me on the trip through the state
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Knights of Pythias Sorgesi
Hoor
Willian Laden
New York
Chineguon
Laden
Spony A
Lauten
Chay Center
Wichita
Parsons
Kansas City
W.T. Daval
Hutchinson
Senior class meeting called by president John Bunn
The first senior class meeting of the semester was announced this morning. President John Bunn will lead the session at 225 Weloek to discuss class affairs. Reports from committees on invitations, cap and gown, social events, and senior play will be heard. a class historian and prophet may be chosen. the 1921 memorial could be discussed.
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John Bunn
wWeloek
Bunn
Vote on Proposal to Raise Salary for City Commissioner
Lawrence voters will decide next Tuesday on increasing the salary of the commissioner of streets and public utilities from 1000 to 1800 dollars per year. The measure, endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce, was proposed under a law passed by the latest Kansas Legislature and will appear on the ballot in a separate form.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Lawrence
Prapastlinn
Chamber of Commerce
Clossed
Cne
Giffeetel
Appeals to New York for Peonage Investigation
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People appeals to President Harding and Georgia Governor Dorsey for a Justice Department probe into peonage in the South, especially Mississippi, citing a white landowner John Williams and killings tied to witnesses. The appeal warns the Southern states risk harsher penalties if peonage persists and urges action to curb the practice.
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New York
National Association For Thn Advancement of Cadered
Prb- Vic
Belogreres
Harding
Dorsey
Georgia
Mississippi
Utenne
Department of Justices of
Upper
John Williams
Aeain Sy Williams Haning Penne
Gssnehition
Department of Jurtive
City Commission Recommends Sidewalks on Key Streets
At last night’s meeting the city commission favors sidewalk construction on the south side of Ibertinth Street from Unliana to Lowistmna steels, the west side of Louisiane Street from Eighteenth to Nineteenth Streets, and the north side of Nineteenth Street from Leniedana to Tennessee. Engineers were ordered to prepare plans and specifications.
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Cleland
City Commission
Hiternth Street
Unliana
Lowistmna Steels
Louisiane Street
Eighteenth
Nineteenth Streets
Nineteenth Street
Leniedana
Tennessee Streets
Flonzaleys in Finngsten String Quartet at Robinson
The Finngsten String Quartet performed Thursday evening at Robinson Dean Butler. Tickets and the Govorza recital were noted, with a postponement announced to April. North Lawrence petitioners returned to city commission seeking storm sewer drainage relief. the city engineer plans a workable survey-based plan.
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Finngsten
Robinson Dean Butler
Apel
North Side
North Lawrence
City Commission
Nigut
Requiem Mass for Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore
In Baltimore a second requiem mass for Cardinal Gibbons drew members of multiple Catholic orders to the cathedral. Rev. Eugene J. Connelly led the service with music by St. Charles College students. Mourners filed past the cardinal’s bier as the building closed after a day of viewing. The Ukrainian Jews of America adopted sympathy resolutions, and Oregon Agricultural College first year students are reported to wear green hair ribbons on Wednesdays.
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Baltimore
Vnal Gibbons
Eugene J. Connelly
St. Charles College
Cantonsville
National Federation of Ukrainian Jews of America
Oregon Agricultural College
City Sign Lease for Maple Grove Cemetery Property
The city commission authorized the mayor and city clerk to sign a five year lease of Maple Grove cemetery land. The lease sets an annual rent of 100 dollars and requires the land to be seeded to alfalfa in years four and five. Mrs. J N Thenicle of Reno transacted in Lawrence. Dr Albright, Chiropractor.
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Maple Grove
City Commission
Ioters Killed in Essen Fight
In Essen a clash during a regional strike effort left several Ioters dead as tensions rose. Local authorities reported fatalities amid ongoing labor protests and regional unrest.
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Essen
German Authorities Impose Exceptional Status in Central Germany
Reports from Berlin indicate authorities declared an exceptional status in parts of central Germany amid disturbances linked to rioters. The move follows sporadic violence and a planned general strike by extremists, with traffic restrictions and barricades around key government buildings.
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Germany
I Bo
Berlin
Bio Industrial
Wilhemstrasse
Foreign Office
Sinops
TOL Madtevislly
Poinks
Communists Capitulated at Leana Plant After Siege
March 20 reports say government troops surrounded the Leana nitrogen plant, a communist stronghold. After stubborn resistance, the besieged forces surrendered, taking thousands of prisoners and leaving behind rifles and machine guns seized by advancing units.
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Fierlin
Associatmt Tyes
Leana
Treans
Sardine Slogan Wins The Prize At Contest
A student slogan contest at a high school produced the line We are not Sardines Dont pack Veinie Ronda winning the prize. The entry reflected civic sentiment and political stakes amid school events and a note from Superintendent Smith about timing and context for judging. Heavy potato crop damage from recent freezes was reported by W A Pine, with replanting urged in many fields. Five men robbed the St Paul Bank, striking a cashier and teller, escaping with about 20000 in cash and bonds. L FE Woodward and Henry Woodward, with Robert Walker of Edonora, visited Lawrence during the day.
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W. A. Pine
St. Paul Bank
St. Paul
City Bank of
North Seventh Grade Crossing Plan Moves Forward
City commission approves a grade crossing at Seventh and Maple to connect Seventh street paving with North Lawrence pavement. Engineer Henderson recommends a 24 hour watchman and gates at Maple Seventh crossing and asks Union Pacific to shift the crossing east to align with the new pavement plan.
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North Seventh
Cleland
Cyion Pacific Railroad
Seventh Street
Maple and
Henderson
Eleventh Street
North Lawe
Renee
Yue Hey
Isadeir
Sual
Aiee
Maple‘ ‘Street
Union Pacific
Local Court Parole Granted Amid Fatherly Advice Given
In Manhattan today Judge C. C. Stewart granted parole after the court session this morning. The Rev Homer Wark of Wichita was slated to lead the local church on Easter Sunday but declined the post due to a new offer at Boston Seminary. Lawrence bank clearances for February show 1,242.79 dollars, down 27.3 percent from last year’s figure of 2,728,794 dollars, with a broader 15 percent regional decline noted. Welch and Welch Chiropractors are mentioned in a brief note.
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Oscar Vk Af
Eurera
Poling
Hie Wi Clark
C. C. Stewart
Manhattan
Kan
Homer Wark
Wichita
Boston
Therlotricat Seminary
Wahiorf
Kansas
Clareland
Ohio
Lawrence
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas Ci
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William Wilson
Wilson
Henry Hynen
Naturalist
N.Y
Porter
Corwine
Tlaces
U.S
Russia
WAR Risk Board
General Dawes
Harry T. Lander
Agency
WM. M. Black
University
Maine
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N.W
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Pythlanns
Maroh
Washington Monument
C.F. Sawyer
Secret Service
Waco Kid
Chiraccn
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Ponce de Leon Hotel
St. Augustine
Fla
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Ed. FE. Seetin
Kuneake
H. Hoyt
Episcopal Church
National Association
Ski
Flonzaleys
Cimcert
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore Cathedral
J. N. Thenicle
Reno
Dr. Albright
Chiropractor
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Public Utilities Commission
Ketosis C Mr
Akerish
Faradler
Borkum
Ebanise
Ap Ceans
Ith School
L. FE. Woodward
Henry Woodward
Robert Walker
Eudora
North Janwrence
W. S. Henderson
Seventh Ami Maple Streets
Alwys
Pee
Cleud
Oscar Clark Deen
Welch & Welch’ Chiropractors
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