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A Kansas newspaper column reviews national politics with Carranza and Wilson in focus. It notes Democrat doubts over a Wilson spokesman, Republican Kansas judges fearing Wood’s bid, and Poles opposing Bolshevik expansion. It also covers Obregon’s Mexican leadership hopes, Villa’s possible post, and a government sugar price action raising retail costs to about 21 cents per pound.
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Pancho Villa
Carranza
Villa
Kansas City Northwestern Railway in Junk Proposal
The Kansas City Northwestern is described as a shaky asset with a history of monthly losses. Its junk value is put at one to one and a half million dollars. Towns without alternative rail service oppose scrapping the line, fearing they would vanish from the map if the railroad disappears.
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Fort Scott Tribune
Kansas
Kansas City Northwestern
Uncertain upper price limits and delivery promises discussed
Observers question if price ceilings have been reached or will rise further as sharper evidence shows reduced talk of “unable to get goods at any price.” Some industries report full orders for months, yet merchants note fewer solicitations for orders and more deliveries promised, suggesting a shift in supply expectations.
Laws, enforcement, and the danger of anarchy in Leavenworth
In a Leavenworth Times piece the author argues that rising prices will soon stabilize as supply catches up. He critiques excessive lawmaking and advocates fewer, better laws with strict enforcement to teach obedience to the majority, warning that lax law adherence breeds anarchy. He cites Senator Owen on law enforcement as a key government weakness.
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Owen
Jawss
Leavenworth
Anniversaries from 1826 to 1918 list notable events
A compact chronology notes Varina Howell Davis birth and Jefferson Davis's wife, a 1866 failed assassination of Bismarck by Blind, 1889 Queen Alexandra laying a London hospital foundation stone, 1895 Lady Henry Somerset speaking against Armenian atrocities, 1905 Germany's Schiller death centennial, 1915 Marseille canal opening, and 1918 women sit on Tammany Hall’s executive committee.
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Jefferson Davis
Confederate States
Nachez
Miss
New York City
Count von Bismarck
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Queen Alexandra
London
Henry Somerset
Germany
Schiller
Marseilles
France
Rhone
Tammany Hall
Birth anniversaries of notable political figures
The list notes today’s birthdays for Earl of Rorebery former British prime minister born in London 78 years ago Joseph G Cannon long serving congressman and former Speaker born in Guilford North Carolina 84 years ago Major A E Mason English novelist born 53 years ago Mrs Percy V Pennyhacker former leader of the General Federation of Women's Claims born in Petersburg Virginia five years ago
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London
Joseph G. Cannon
Guilford
N. G
A. E. Mason
Percy V. Pennyhacker
General Federation of Women's Claiics
Petersburg
One Year Ago Today President Wilson Called Special Session
A retrospective note recalls Wilson summoning a special session to debate the Peace Treaty amid Allied terms including indemnity, reparations, and demilitarization. The passage also mentions a boy Oscar A Heinlein at eight serving as vice president of a manufacturing company led by his father, with a humorous take on his duties.
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Congress
Germany
New York
Oscar A. Heinlein
Boys Stone Drivers Warned After Stone-Throwing Incident
Police Chief James Monroe reports youths on Thirty Street road warning drivers viewing a traffic hazard. He says a stone thrown struck a woman in the face and another man fired a stone at another, with officers including Jul Perko and Loan responding. The case heads toward a formal report.
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Ciel
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Manroe
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Todd
Loan
French strike persists with broad worker actions
Report notes no change in strike conditions across a region with large numbers of extremists and workers arrested. In the north there is a plan to resume strikes on Monday, reflecting expanding disruption and ongoing labor unrest.
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Co Cis
Maine
Fielis Hawe
Resistance stiffens in Ukraine city battle reports
A compact dispatch notes renewed resistance near Kiev as urban fighting intensifies over the past day. Latest reports confirm ongoing street clashes for control of the yard area, with authorities updating casualty and position details.
Board of Directors Plans Special Meeting
Yi City board of directors met yesterday and scheduled a special meeting next week to discuss appointing a deputy and possibly nominating a candidate. Secretary Livks says the board will consider one or more substitutes for the vacant position.
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Yi City
Direet
Republiur
Agidters Pucks
Sveretir
Livks
Memorials and Mother's Day Service at Local Church
Fragmented notice recalls grief after a tragedy at the Hilltown violence scene. Beattie and Watkins family names appear alongside church events and a Mother's Day service planned for next Sunday at the local church. A promotional offer invites readers to mail 2 cents to Maraffas Dye Store for a Luxotone print.
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