Villa Retires as Bandit Chief in Mexico
Francisco Villa ends banditry and menace to Mexico's government and U S relations by laying down arms. He hands followers to General Ignacio Enriquez in Chihuahua and may seek neutrality on a plantation, while revolutionaries display relief at the move. Escobar confirms Villa's demobilization and says guards on trains are no longer needed.
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Juarez
Chihuahua
Mexico
Francisco Villa
United States
Villa
Ignacio Enriquez
Sonora
J. G. Escobar
Mexican Central Railway
Escobar
Circulate Petitions for Rev. Elderkin Return
Interest grows in Lawrence as Plymouth Congregational members back a drive to bring Rev. N. S. Elderkin back as pastor. Sanderson’s final Plymouth sermon yesterday precedes his departure to Wichita. no successor chosen. Elderkin backers hail him as a builder and popular pulpit speaker, while opponents recall his antiwar stance and fear a reversal if he returns. Petitions for Elderkin are being circulated by his friends.
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Lawrence
Plymouth Congregational Church
N.S. Elderkin
Mr. Sanderson
Plymouth Church
Wichita
Elderkin
Mr. Elderkin
Capture of President Carranza Reported by Mexican Papers
Washington dispatches say Mexican revolutionists claim the capture of President Venustiano Carranza. The report appears in Mexico City newspapers and was received late today. Authorities in Washington were awaiting confirmation from additional sources.
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Washington
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Carranza
Vera
el Paso
Obregon
de la Huerta
Murguia
Pucblag City
Mexico
Brownsville
Texas
Monterey
Neuvo Leon
de Los Santos
Matamoros
Old Settler Minnie Walters Dies in Woodburn Oregon
Mrs Minnie Walters 84 an early Douglas county settler died at 7 50 last night at her son S F Brune s home in Woodburn Oregon Funeral is set for Tuesday May 11 at First Methodist Church Woodburn with interment in Woodburn Cemetery Survived by two sons S Ed Brune and County Clerk George C Brune two brothers Wm Bromelsick Lawrence and Henry Bromelsick Gasconade Mo She came to Douglas county with her husband in 1866 from Liberty Mo after living in Douglas county until her husband s death in 1909 then stayed with her sons for years George C Brune moved her to Woodburn in May 1916 She did not return to Douglas county due to a paralytic stroke in 1916 and a return to Kansas became impossible
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Minnie Walters
Douglas County
S. Fad Strune
Woodburn
Oregon
First Methodist Church
Henry Bromelsick
Gasconade
Walters
Liberty
Illinois
George C. Brune
Kansas
Rate hike approved for Kansas Gas and Electric
Topeka May 10. The state industrial relations commission granted a forty percent increase in power rates and a ten percent decrease for residential use to the Kansas Gas and Electric Company, which supplies electricity to many southeast Kansas towns including Wichita Independence Pittsburg Cherryvale Newton and Arkansas City.
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Topeka
State Industrial Relations Commission
Kansas Gas and Electric Company
Kansas
Wichita
Independence
Pittsburg
Cherryvale
Newton
Arkansas City
Women to ministry debated at Des Moines conference
Des Moines Iowa May 10 Numerous resolutions were presented to the M E general conference during roll call including a measure to admit women to the ministry. The proposal drew considerable discussion in favor before being referred to a committee.
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Des Moines
Iowa
M. E. General Conference
Big Friendship Run convoy to start from Lawrence
Seventy five cars will form the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce friendship run, an all day swing through Jefferson and Leavenworth counties with Haskell band, Indian dancers in full costume, and entertainers. Oska looka and Oskaloosa join, chicken dinner fundraiser at lunch. Convoy rules require 50 feet between cars and orderly parking by pilot car.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson
Leavenworth
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Haskell
Cc. W. McKeen
Glen Charlton
C. E. Decker
B. Edwin Lang
Williamstown
Perry
Oskalooka
Oskaloosa
McLouth
Tonganoxie
Friendship Run Committee
Stoppped Sunday sale halted by Lawrence ministers protest
N P Dodge and Company called off a lot sale advertised for Sunday after opposition from local ministers. County Attorney J B Wilson was informed by Rev Lee Sorey that a scale advertised for Sunday would violate the Sunday law. Local agent J J Eddy said the sale targeted working people unable to attend on other days.
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N. P. Dodge & Company
Lawrence
J. B. Wilson
Lee Sorey
Wilson
J. J. Eddy
Lawrence man buys eight room house on Arkansas street
Mr. C. T. Dews, longtime Douglas County resident, has purchased the eight room residence at 738 Arkansas street from W. C. Simons and will make it his home later this summer. He also owns a five acre tract inside the city and has lived seven miles west on his son's farm.
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Lawrence
C. T. Dews
Douglas County
Arkansas Street
W. C. Simons
Dews
City to Act As Host For KU Night Shift Parade
The executive committee of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce endorsed a proposition for the city to host Kansas University students during the annual fall night shift parade. The chamber’s entertainment committee will assist in planning the evening’s entertainment.
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Kansas University
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Luncheons To Be More Ample And Price Slightly Higher
The Chamber of Commerce voted to make luncheons more ample at the noon meetings and to raise the price slightly so that special desserts can be added to the menus from time to time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Western Australia Gender Ratio Noted in Demographic Detail
Western Australia shows a population ratio of three men for every two women. The report references doctors Welch and Welch in discussing demographic patterns and potential implications for healthcare staffing and social dynamics.
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Western Australia
Stop Thefts Of County Property By County A P A
A county committee of the C P A announces it will begin prosecutions to stop years of county property theft. Lumber cement sand and other materials used for bridges and roads have been stolen. The committee notes losses run into thousands and cites recent thefts including 1200 feet of lumber from the Wakarusa bridge.
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Couity Organization of the
P. A
Wakarusa
Meairs Crossing
Time lock on strike delays opening vault in Topeka
Topeka May 19 lock experts were summoned to the state treasurer's office but no timeline was given for opening the vault containing 31 million dollars in bonds and securities. The time rock has been on strike since last Thursday hindering progress and all attempts to unlock the vault have failed.
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Topeka
State Treasurer’s Office
Douglas county approves road to bypass four grade crossings
The Douglas county commissioners set a contract to build a new road north of the Union Pacific line from Lawrence to the northwest county line. The project will allow Jefferson county residents and many Grant township residents to avoid crossing four grade crossings on the old road.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Northwest County
Jefferson County
Grant Township
Baty Elected Supreme Secretary of Fraternal Aid Union
L D Roberts resigns as Supreme Secretary of the Fraternal Aid Union and Samuel S. Baty is elected to fill the vacancy. Baty, a six year assistant to President Young and former National Secretary of the Fraternal Union of America, brings wide secretarial and executive experience.
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Roberts
California
Supreme Secretary
L. D. Roberts
Praternal Aid Union
Amuel S. Baty
Young
Mr. Roberts
FL A. U
America
Samuel S. Baty
Fraternal Aidnion
Fraternal Union of America
W. A. Youne
Pla.uc
PLA. W
Mr Baty
Alo
Fraternal Aid Union
Dr. Young
S. S. Baty
T. J. Sweeney
Frank Bishop
Mey
Arson charge against I N Moody and Gladys Monsds
Deputy Sheriff Charles Crowder arrested I N Moody and Gladys Monsds on a charge of arson for a home fire at 246 West Third Street on April 19 aimed at insurance fraud. State fire marshal officials led the probe. $500 insurance covered the property. Furniture of value had been moved prior to the blaze. Bond set at $1,000 each. Moody anticipated posting within 24 hours after notifying friends in Tarkio Mo.
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I. N. Moody
Gladys Monsds
Charles Crowder
West Third Street
Moody
Tarkio
Watson Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murders
James T. Watson, who confessed to killing seven women, was sentenced to life imprisonment at St. Quentin after pleading guilty to the murder of Nina Delaney. The proceeding followed his confession last week in Los Angeles, California.
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Watson
Los Angeles
Calif
James T. Watson
St. Quentin
Nina Delaney
Clayton Paroled By Judge Smart In 1920 Docket
The May term civil docket follows the burglary case of Paul Clayton who pled guilty and was paroled. Clayton’s companion Clyde Tail, an 18-year-old, was also paroled. The court then set civil jury trial dates from May 10 to May 18 1920 listing cases such as Coen vs Watkins Tarpy vs Gibson and Ellis vs FAAU Tucker vs Lyons among others.
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Paul Clayton
Clayton
Baldwin
Clyde Tail
Smart
Coen
Watkins
Tarpy
Gibson
Wood
American Auto Insurance Co
Midcontinental Mill Co
DANCERS TRAVEL FAR
University dancers travel far more than expected with estimates of 238 miles per term and 1 152 miles in college courses. An average dance lasts about fifteen minutes and a dancer covers roughly a quarter mile per event. With 72 weekend nights and eight dances per night, a student dancer may reach 288 miles per year. Some couples would exceed these figures.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Housing survey to be completed today at university
The Lawrence Housing Survey aims to list rooms for upcoming enrollment. Prof. Walter Smith said reports will be compiled this afternoon and tabulation finished in two to three days. Early returns indicate the effort will ease the housing shortage for about 600 new students.
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Lawrence
Walter Smith
University
Smith
Dandelion Root Offered For Real Money By Scouts
Paul Gilmer, Lawrence Boy Scout chief, reports a New York firm will pay eighteen cents a pound for clean dried dandelion root. The idea may turn the weed into a crop, with plans for disposal of the saleable portion. Some boys are urged to dig and sell, others urged to destroy the plant.
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Paul Gilmer
Lawrence
Gilmer
New York
A Good Growing Week
Topeka May 10 The state board of agriculture reports a favorable week for crop growth with excellent rains across the state Wheat has improved rapidly and corn planting is general Central state 59 to 75 percent planted while southern counties nearly all land is planted.
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Topeka
State Board of Agriculture
Pittsburgh shopmen strike halts work at McKees Rocks
Fifteen hundred shopmen at the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad McKees Rocks shops did not report for duty after secret meetings last night. They voted to join the striking yard crews, delaying operations in the Pittsburgh area.
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Pittsburgh
McKees Rocks
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad
Chamber Aids Teacher Movement Push Across Nation
The Chamber of Commerce voted to aid the nationwide effort by civic and commercial groups to secure teachers of sufficient qualifications for schools. Superintendent R. A. Kent outlined the plan and goals of the campaign.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ito
R. A. Kent
Boy 16 Returns To School After Car Collision
Melvin Strole, severely injured in a collision at the Tenth and Mississippi streets intersection two weeks earlier, recovered enough to resume schooling this morning.
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Melvin Strole
Tenth
Mississippi
Miss Jennie Zimmerman Faces Murder Trial in Springfield
Miss Jennie Zimmerman, charged with the murder of her cousin Dr. Henry Zimmerman on August 7, is to be brought into court in Springfield Massachusetts today for trial.
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Jennie Zimmerman
Henry Zimmerman
Springfield
Mass
Wyoming Delegates Chosen Today at Sheridan and Lander
Wyoming assigns national convention delegates with Republicans meeting in Sheridan for their selection and Democrats choosing in Lander. Local party organizers set ballots and procedures as voters decide delegates today.
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Wyoming
Sheridan
Lander
Speedy four-man robbery at Albert Noller store
About 4:20 am four robbers in an Oakland car forced the door of 1019 Massachusetts street store, took nine suits, and escaped before any aid could arrive. Mrs Noller and Officer Woods witnessed the quick theft, with two robbers remaining in the car and two prying the door. Chief Monroe suspects Kansas City professionals. Loss over $30. A 133. Agency notes burglary insurance.
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Lawrence
Oakland
Albert Noiler
Massachusetts Street
Albert Noller
Woods
John Woodruff
Weyermuller
Alber Noller
Jan Monroe
Mr. Noller
James Monroe
Kansas City
Noller
Watkins Bank
Officer Woods
Naller
Sunday Morning Blaze Destroys E B Dicker Barn and Vehicles
A Sunday morning fire nearly destroyed E B Dicker’s barn at 715 Elm Street with six autos and trucks inside. The barn loss was about 700 dollars and contents 1,750 dollars, according to Fire Chief William Reinisch. Cause undetermined. Adjacent barn and shed of William Norwine were scorched. Fire gained headway before firefighters arrived. Insurance carried by Charlton Agency.
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E. B. Dicker
Elm Street
William Reinisch
Reinisch
William Norwine
Fre
Theft at Perry Street Home Reported
A bale of straw and a sack of feed were stolen from Mrs. Bert Jones at 227 Perry Street during the night. The theft was reported to the police this morning.
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Bert Jones
Perry St
Capture of Former Mexican Ambassador Washington May 10
From Washington a report states Tignacio Conillas former Mexican ambassador to the United States has been captured, according to Popes the Mexico City newspapers received here today.
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Washington
Tignacio Conillas
United States
Popes
Mexico City
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Obregon Holding
Carranza Jin
Carranza Guard
Oklahoma
Key West
Florida
Philadelphia
League Island
Houston
Gulf of Mexico
Bulletin
Son
Drs. Welch
Welch
West Indies
New York Harbor
Jack
Pennsylvania
C.p. A
State House
Baty
U. PL
TV. A. U. Today
Judge Smart
Cox
Ellis
U. Tucker
Lyons
Fortney
Collins
Tughva
Fallery
Tearson
McClure
Alexander
Phillips
Lang
Snyder
Erickson
Flory
Artman
India
C. W. Smith Ford Agency
Albert
Noller Store
The
Charlton Insurance Agency
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