Evanglist Dr Scoville Urges Moral Unity At Lawrence
Noted evangelist Dr Charles R Scoville spoke at Bowersock Theater warning of a smoldering postwar fire in ashes that could ignite new dangers. He urged Lawrence churches, homes, schools, and state to unite against exploitation of human life and stressed democracy and equal opportunity.
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Bowersock Theater
Charles Reign Scoville
Wort
Europe
Dr. Leavillz
Billy Sunday
France
Chicago
Inter-Church World Movement of
Scoville
Church of Lawrence
Hiv
Mike
Dubor
War Trophy Sought for Topeka Display
Otix E. Gray senior chaplain of the 35th Kansas regiment urges the War Department to send a 210 millimeter howitzer captured from Germany to Topeka Kansas for display on the state house grounds. Governor Arlen asks U S Senator Charles Curtis to present the request. The chaplain praises the regiment for its notable action in capturing the gun.
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War Department
Kansas
Topeka
Otix E. Gray
Sth
Ntec
State House
Germains
Jay
Arlen
U.S
Charles Curtis
Kansas Bays
Chaplain Gray
All-Kansas
Rehearing Denied in Debs Espionage Case
Supreme Court refused Eugene V. Debs a rehearing of his appeal. Debs had pleaded for review of a ten year sentence for violating the Espionage Act. The ruling closes the appeal path for the imprisoned socialist leader.
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Job
Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Fition
Supreme Court
Guardsmen struggle with nonstandard uniforms for Kansas Guard
Lawrence units of the new fourth regiment of the Kansas National Guard face fitting problems as the Army issues uniforms much too small. Nine men wear coats 52 chest, while the largest issued is 44. Size gaps leave many privates unable to wear proper gear, prompting officers to joke about making majors from available men to fit the uniforms.
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National Guard
Lawrence
Kansas
Growth in retraining for disabled soldiers under federal board
Washington reports March 1 1819 tallies show 39 689 disabled soldiers registered for vocational education. Of these 25 228 cases at work entry, 2 948 placed in jobs, 2 771 recommended for training, 2 124 approved, 646 pending War Risk Insurance Bureau action. Daily totals include 25 notices of training, 175 notices of compensation applications, and 80 discharge notices.
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Washington
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Econtret
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Federal Board
SY Cas Rommender
Bureau of Wir Risk Insurance
Bureau of War Lisk Insurance
IAQ
War Department
Kansas Relays: Jayhawks Score at KC Meet Against Missouri
Kansas relay team defeated Missouri on Saturday night at the KC A C track meet in Convention Hall Kansas City. Dee Wall led the mile leg widening the gap as Edward’s, Parker and Barlow could not close. JAYHAWKERS posted fast times with O’Leary and Rodkey chasing, while Carl Rice won the high jump and Marxen placed in the shot put.
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KC A. C
Kanas
University of Missangi
Convention Hall
Kansas City
Deewall
K. C
Edwards
Parker
Barlow
Tigers
Clift
Missouri
Rodkey
O'Leary
Jayhawker
K. A
Chantler
K.A
Buck
Chicago
Sexton
Kansas
Jackson
Lawrence
Carl Rice
E. C. A. Ceolors
Marxen
K. U
Née Hien
Thirteen Men Entombed in Colorado Mine Explosion
Thirteen miners are reported entombed after a gas explosion at the Empire mine of the Empire Coal Company near Aguilar Colorado. Twenty three of thirty six miners escaped through a connecting shaft about an hour after the blast. The fan sheltering the mine was reportedly operating and conditions were described as good for the trapped men.
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Trinidad
Colo
Thirtteen
Empire
Empire Coal ‘Co
Aguilar
Confusion At Local Churches Over Time Change
The article describes a public reaction to daylight saving time, noting some Lawrence residents and businesses struggled to adjust while many clocks shifted to the new schedule. It mentions LaSalle and Elgin firms altering thousands of timepieces and warns readers the clock may read 7 while it is 6 welock, advising patience until next fall.
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Leone
Douglas County
LaSalle
Watcr
Elgin
Washington
Lawrence
Lawner
Welcome for Returning Lawrence Soldiers
Mayor George Kreck seeks a grand Lawrence welcome for the 36th Division after their return from overseas, including a bronze medal gift and public ceremonies. Gen Wilder Metcalf supports the plan and a city committee would organize speeches parades and bands to honor the troops likely in May or June. Congressmen Little and officials have urged planning and coordination with the War Department and Senator Curtis.
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Lawrence
Wilder S. Metcalf
Kansas
Philippines
Little
Washington, D. C
36Th Division
George Kreck
Kreeck
War Department
Charles Curtis
Overseas Officers May Be Appointed Without Exam
The War Department informed the adjutant general that officers who served in the overseas army and were honorably discharged from the federal army may be appointed to National Guard billets without examination provided they have no physical disqualifications from federal service. Normally Guard officers face two examinations by the guard and by regular army officers.
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National Guard
Topeka
Kar
War Department
Adjutant General
Guard
Cardinal Mercier to Visit U S in Coming Months
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium plans a visit to the United States within the next few months. The statement was made today by William J. Mulligan, chairman of the Knights of Columbus war activities committee.
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Cardinal Mercier
New York
Lawrence Speakers Endorse Liberty Memorial High School Bond
A sequence of brief endorsements from local figures urges passage of the Liberty Memorial high school bond. Leaders like H. Bb. Ober and Judge John W. Clark frame it as essential investment and tribute to fallen soldiers, while Otis Perkins and George Kirchoff call for central location and timely tax funding. Others emphasize need to replace outdated facilities and support from the community groups.
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Lawrence
State University
Memorial High School
H. Bb. Ober
Lawrence High School
Liberty High School
John W. Clark
Memorial High
George Innes
Court House
Charles H. Tucker
Bun‘combe
J. D. Bowersock
W. A. Dunn
35th Division Units Ordered to Early Convoy
Washington announces all divisions of the 35th Division Missouri and Kansas are slated for early convoy except field artillery sanitary squad No 19 and Sales commissary unit No 9. Rev E R Sooks of Ottawa returned home after attending a Nazarene church group meeting in Lawrence.
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Washington
Missouri
Kansas
E. R.sooks
Ottawa
Lawrence
The
Nazarene Church
Paul Revere Squad Calls For Votes
The Paul Revere squad advocates for voting action amid unclear details as supporters gather to participate. The message stresses civic duty and timely involvement.
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Paul Revere
Vote for Liberty High Dominates Lawrence Election
Voters in Lawrence Kansas prepare for tomorrow's polls with a full turnout expected. Registration shows women voters outnumber men and organizers predict a strong bond vote for Liberty High School. City officials caution voters to arrive early as booths prepare and judges from the primary election resume duties.
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Frank Brooks
Elves Lion
Brooks
Attorne
Ofe
Liberty
Cnier
Phurscda
Che
Supt
Kent
South Side
Lynne Mason
North Side
Stevenson
Norticians
S. R. Holloway
A. F E. Greisa
WC. Mckheeen
Mr. McKeen
Casper Knobs Civil War veteran dies in Johnson City
Casper Knobs, 74, a Civil War veteran credited with capturing President Jefferson Davis, died at Mountain Branch soldiers' home in Johnson City Tennessee on March 31.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Casper Knobs
Jefferson Davis
Mountain Branch
University consolidates weather observatory in geology building
The university will establish a centralized weather observatory in the geology building linking meteorological work to geology. Dr Frank Snow started the meteorological program after Washington's weather bureau. his long reports set a high standard. After his death interest faded and equipment was divided among geology physics chemistry and a seismology unit.
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Bosen
Casly
Judge Booth Convenes Major Gas Conference in Minneapolis
Notices from Judge Wilbur Booth prompt a meeting of all interests in the Kansas Natural Gas case. The gathering aims to define state powers to regulate rebates to consumers and will be attended by Attorney General Hopkins and Utilities Commission attorney Jackson.
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Topeka
State Public Utilities Commission
Wilbur Booth
United States District Court
United States Supreme Court
Minneapolis
Mina
Atorney
KR. J. Hopkins
Fred S. Jackson
The
Utilities Commission
Dissent Rises in Topeka Jail Over W W Prisoners
Twelve W W prisoners in the county jail await federal trial amid internal strife. Carl Schnell, a German detainee, requests removal from the general cell claiming threats and a recent beating in Wichita. He reports seven others have ganged up on him after denouncing the LW Y and joining under pressure. Schnell says he joined the W W while working on a farm near Aberdeen North Dakota.
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Topeka
W. W
Federal District Court
Carl Schnell
Cumming
Schnell
Sew
Wichita
LW. Wy
Sehnell
Schnoll
Aberdeen
N. D
Mexico No Refuge Governor Waives Extradition
Tamaulipas authorities ordered to hand over two suspects to Sheriff W. T. Vann of Cameron County Texas for a January killing near Matamoros. The move follows Governor Andres Osuna’s action waiving extradition for violence crimes. Also reports Nurse Lydia McDonald returns from Camp Travis and Seminole banker John Briscoe is killed, with Joe M. Grizsoe detained as a suspect.
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United States
Brownsville
Texas
Tamaulipas
Mexico
Andres Osuna
Matamoros
W. T. Vann
Cameron County
Cam- BR
Rodriguez
Matamoras
Red Cross
Lydia McDonald
Camp Travis
Seminole
Okla
John Briscoe
Joe M. Grizsoe
Masked trio kill watchman in Kenosha robbery
Three masked men broke into the American Brass Co plant in Kenosha Wisconsin then shot and killed Tony Pingatore a person at a garage where they paused for gas. They reportedly secured about 50 000 dollars in cash and Liberty Bonds before fleeing.
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Kenosha
Wis
American Brass Co
Tony Pingatore
Peteoran
Liberty Bonis
Japanese land grants spark U.S. inquiry on Mexico farm deals
Washington reports Mexico may have granted large agricultural concessions to Japanese on land once held by the California and Mex Land Company in Lower California. The article notes a shift from U S ownership, with Mexican protection for Japanese settlers amid revolutionary upheaval and disputes over long term leases and ownership.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Cit
California
Department
Mexico City
Yterday
Amado Agui
Development Agriculture
Presi Diaz
California and Mex Land Company
Los Angeles
Harrison Grey Otis
Howey
Colorado
Diaz
Liberty Life Insurance forms new company with Metcalf as president
Gen Wilder S Metcalf of the Kansas National Guard, now to the Philippines, was elected president of Liberty Life Insurance Company of Topeka. The company organized about a week ago with Lt Governor Huffman among the stockholders and plans to keep Metcalf’s Lawrence duties unchanged.
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Wilder
Metcalf
Liberty Life Insurance
Wilder S. Metcalf
Kansas Nation Guard
Philippines
Libes Life Insurance Cmpany
Topel
JC S. Huffman
Cony
Metca F
Lawrence
Reprimand Too Severe for Guardsman Gatpe Fine Set at Sixteen
Kansas National Guardsman Private Drexel M Boho faced a court martial in which he was found guilty only of absence without leave for twenty days. Governor Henry Allen approved a fine of sixteen dollars, deeming the reprimand too harsh and the desertion charge unsupported. The case marked a rare military inquiry within state forces.
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Lawrence
Henry Allen
Primand
Drexel M. Boho
Kansas National Guards
Boho
Kansas National Guard
Released chief of French Mission heads to Paris
March 31 dispatches say the chief of the French mission in Hungary has been released and is en route to Paris. A Paris report notes the mission was not interned or expelled but asked to abstain from communications until Hungary forms a new government. Mrs. M. A. Edie returns from St. Louis to visit her daughter.
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Hun
Paris
Sion
Budapest
Rome
The
Daily Mail
Vix
M. A. Edie
St. Louis
Rae
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Liberty Memorial High
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Central Oil
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Tminckauy School” Parent-Teachers’ Association
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