President Confident Informal Adjustments Can Ease Alien Land Debate
President Wilson remains hopeful that tensions over California's anti alien land bill can be settled informally. He says the Webb act would not violate the treaty yet its passage is distasteful to Japanese officials. He notes Japan's protest centers on discrimination against Japanese rather than treaty breach and says federal courts have not yet ruled on naturalization eligibility.
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Bryan
Jolson
California
Wilson
Japan
Johnsonan
United States
Dupahese
Tnt
Tariff Session Tomorrow Opens Senate Fight Over Underwood Bill
Washington May 12 The tariff dispute to resume in the senate tomorrow as the Underwood bill is referred to the finance committee. The house met to dispose of what party leaders call the chicken feed with the announced aim of adjourning for three days and resuming three day sessions, while the tariff battle looms on the senate side and currency legislation is prepared.
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Washington, D
House
Jima
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Cawuncey NM
Depew
Andrew Caregic
Flood protection urged by Governor Cox in talks with Wilson
Washington May 12 Governor Cox urged President Wilson to push immediate flood prevention measures and to place earlier flood control reports before congress. He proposed headwater reservoirs for the Mississippi valley to aid water power development and flood defense.
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Cox
Ohio
Wilson
Washington
Cie
Congress
Mississipp
Strikers Burn Car In Cincinnati Street Clash
In Cincinnati Ohio striking workers attacked streetcars as crowds cheered. One car burned on Hunt Street near Broadway while others were beaten or driven to cover. Police and bystanders witnessed gasoline tossed onto a wagon and a match applied.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Cinemata Traction Company
Hunt Street
Broadway
Five Die From Lightning Near Oxla Oil Field
Five workers from the Exis Pipe Line Company were killed by a bolt of lightning while en route to an oil field three miles from Collinsville Oklahoma. Two others were fatally injured. The accident caused extensive damage including many oil tanks catching fire and property losses estimated at 100000. Several workers escaped unharmed and heavy rain and a tornado were reported in the region. Names given include Thomas Clark and others. victims resided in Nufta, Kansas.
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Collinsville
Okla
Exis Pipe Line
Thomas Clark
Weeshed Saway
Peru
Kan
Independence
Jassier
Fred Btrombe
AL Blakemere
Kansas
Nivfuze
Ore
Banker Letter Offers 160000 for Help in Madrid Prison
J W Robertson of this city received a letter from the imprisoned Russian banker in Madrid Spain. The sender offers 160000 to aid in securing release. Robertson says he will continue business in Lawrence and let others handle the offer.
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J. W. Robertson
Ity
Ing
Madrid
Spain
Hebertson
Linwrener
Mr. Robertson
Lawrences
King Is Acquitted In Murder Trial At Kansas City
King W. King was found not guilty of murdering dames We Berk in the prosecutor's office. The defense claimed temporary insanity. Separately, long-time farm owners Mr. and Mrs. Geo W. Donegan turned their 57 year homestead over to son Milliaml and moved to Big Spring. Engineering Society election: Dingman narrowly defeated Leland Ange vine 185 to 84 for president. Samuel Fairchild ran unopposed for vice president with 242 votes. N W Brown elected secretary-treasurer over H C Ackerman by margin unknown in report.
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Kansas City
Vobney W. King
Dames We Berk
Beet
Court House
King
Beck
Bkatyer
Wiffing
Geo. W. Donegan
Milliaml
Big Spring
Dingman
School of Engineers
Scat Dingman
Leland’ Angevine
Samuel Fairchild
N. W. Brown
H. C. Ackerman
National convention move to harmonize Republican party
Chicago May 12 a conference of Republican senators and leaders outlined steps toward reuniting the party. They urged a May 24 meeting in Washington to call a national convention to reform representation rules and adopt progressive policies while honoring primary laws and broader party goals.
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Chicago
Cnll
Republican National Committee
Washington
Vines
Cummings
Borall
Hadley
Confereugh
Uiatie
Progressive ix
Umimning
Uionmins
Kansas City Man Suspected of Rail Threats Revealed for Mental Exam
Louis Watson, held as a Kansas City Southern train saboteur suspect, was taken to General Hospital for a mental examination on May 12. Col J C Greenman said Watson, a former missionary preacher of ten years, has had fits during gospel preaching sessions.
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Kansas City
Louis Watson
Kansas City Southern
General Hospital
J.C. Greenman
Free Wood Pulp and Paper Trade Favored by Customs Court
The customs court ruled that European nations gain free entry for wood pulp and paper under the most favored nation clause, a privilege now extended to Canada via the Canadian reciprocity agreement.
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Customs Court
Washington, D.C
Customs
United States
Canada
Fourth of July Picnic Plans for Lawrence at Woodlams Park
Community organizers in Lawrence plan a massive Fourth of July celebration at Woodlams Park to pair a picnic with the holiday events. Merchants Association and other groups coordinate speakers, music, sports, parades, refreshments, and free attractions for a day expected to draw a large crowd.
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Lawrence
Woodlams Park
Lawrheen
Merchants ‘Association
Woodliids Park
Libor
Terri
Latwreney
Delails
H. Waters
Kansas State Agricultural College
Bound Over for Murder Charge in Local Shooting Case
William Yahn was bound over to the May term of court on a murder charge after arraignment before Justice Wilson. The Edson shooting occurred April 26 near He county. testimony from Mrs Edson, other witnesses, and Sheriff Cummings described the confrontation and weapon use. Judge Norton argued for second degree murder. final bound over to district court with no bail. case set for June 7 adjourned session.
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William Yahn
Wilson
George Edevn
Edson
Mae
Yalu
Edsons
Folson
Yala
Indies
Sheriff Cummings
Mark Beach
C. A. Blake
rMs
Will Washer
Mary A. Peteusu
Norton
Justice Wilner
Yalur
Wil
Jane
Severe electric storm strikes Lawrence causing damage
A powerful thunderstorm swept Lawrence last night, lasting nearly an hour with heavy rain. Damage was limited but included a Con gressional church building, power house, and residence roofs, plus trees toppled. one home escaped injury. Chancellor Strong to address Chanute federation on May 14.
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Nucth
Walton and Youn
W. H. Rellev
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Ele
Ear Stout
Strong
Chanute
State Federation of Women’s
Gilmore Benson contest case to be heard by city council
The city council will hear the Gilmore Benson contest tonight and decide if a recount will be granted. Gilmore appeals the police judge election result claiming error in the first count. Benson has legal counsel and awaits the recount decision.
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Gilmore-Benson
Gilore
Chivz
Gilmore
Jude
Benson
City council asked to appoint police matron for Lawrence
Merchants Association presents plan to the Lawrence city council to appoint Mrs Mary E Moff as police matron to oversee the rest room and women brought before police court. The group seeks salary approval and argues the role would reform rather than punish women and girls in the system.
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Willy
Miew
Tore
Tie Haw
University Extension Courses Expand Across Departments
The University Extension Department will send pamphlets detailing new courses in College, Engineering and Pharmacy, Education, and high school work. The program aims to serve those unable to attend regularly by offering correspondence options to complete university credits.
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Universons
Raughie
Invitation Meet Saturday At Kansas Trick Meet
Invitation meet planned for Saturday to showcase top high school sprinters from Lawrence, Alta Vista, Florence, Concordia, Peabody, Nemleshia, Holton, Attica, Pratt, and other towns. Officials promise a strong field as schools compete in a morning meet on the avenue of the Kansas Trick.
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Kansas
Thelente
Lawrence School
Lierk
Alta Vista
Stara Florence
Weaver
Concordia
Brosher
Peabody
McGree Amt Crowder
Meeting at Y. W. C. A. to discuss nurse selection
The group plans a meeting at the Y. W. C. A. this evening to discuss selecting a nurse. Attendees from various organizations are expected to attend and report on related interests. Several representatives are anticipated to arrive for the important tonight session.
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Tite Y. W. ‘C
Kansas University Grants 5170 Degrees and Global Alumni
Alumni Secretary N Flint shows Kansas University has granted 5170 degrees since Mount Oread opening. At the exposition the figures illustrate Jayhawker graduates found in almost every line of work and profession. There are 1444 living graduates, with engineering and medicine among the top fields. 455 women are in education.
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University of Kansas
Mount Oread
Kansas Unie
N. Flint
Alumini Association
Uiversity
Flint
May days of preparation for summer outfits
A fragmented advertisement urges readers to plan and prep May purchases for June, highlighting shopping, weather, and apparel to save money and enjoy summer. It emphasizes using May to gather outfits and sporting gear before the season's rush.
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