Genoa Parley Proposes The Hague Meeting On Russtar Question
The Genoa conference agrees to hold another meeting at The Hague starting June 15 to probe the Russian problem with two commissions. The United States may join and a four month non aggression truce is informally approved. Russian delegates in Ukraine favor wider equality before any new mixed commission.
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Genoa
Associated Press
Hague
Lloyd George
Richard Washburn Childs
Great Britain
Hange
United States
G A R Commander ILI Washburn Stricken With Pneumonia
Ottawa May 15 Geo P Washburn state commander of the G A R is critically ill with pneumonia at his home He came from his office in Topeka Friday night indisposed and its condition over Sunday became alarming Mr Washburn has served several terms as commander of the Shilo Veterans Association
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Ottawa
Geo. P. Washburn
G. A. Fr
Topeka
Weather Forecast for Kansas City Area
A generally fair forecast for Kansas with warmer Tuesday. Tonight and Tuesday will see mild conditions and partly sunny skies across western and central portions. Temperature trends point to above average highs and relief from cooler overnight lows.
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Kansas
Supreme Court Rules on Drexel Furniture Child Labor Law
The high court today held the child labor law invalid in a case brought by the government against Drexel Furniture Co. of North Carolina. It says the law is unconstitutional, one of three test cases the government pursued, with district courts ruling against the government in all.
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Washington
The
Supreme Court
Drexel Furniture Co
North Carolina
United States ‘District Court
Memorial fund drives reach nationwide alumni network
The E. U. Memorial Corporation mails letters to residents in thirty three states appealing to graduates and former students who have not yet contributed. Chancellor Lindley to speak in St Louis at a banquet and a radio talk for the Post Dispatch. Campaigns span Neosho Wilson Greenwood Elk Chautauqua and Kingman areas led by Porter Gleason and Dyer. To date the fund has reached 825000 with about 300 received by mail today.
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E. U. Memorial Corporation
Alfred G. Hill
Memorial Corporation
Memorial Representatives
St. Louis
Henry McCurdy
FE. H. Lindley
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Tulsa
Neosho
Wilson
Greenwood
Elk
Chautauqua
John Porter
Charles Gleason
Kingman
Barton
Edwards
Dean Dyer
Russia Seeks League Membership If Genoa Succeeds
Geneva May 15 A P Soviet delegates told League of Nations experts Moscow wishes to join the league within a reasonable time if Genoa succeeds they will operate from oppositions if the conference fails Moscow would oppose the league as an organization of states it could not reach agreement with. Officials say Bolshevist overtures for peace are significant given Moscow’s past opposition and may lead to admission when Genoa yields an all European accord.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Genoa
League of Nations
Russia
League
League Council
Moscow
Nna
Miners debate strike benefits at district convention
At Muskogee Oklahoma on May 15 delegates from Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma gather for District 21 meetings led by John L Lewis head of the United Mine Workers of America The convention addresses national coal strike issues and the planned $5 weekly strike benefits after six weeks of stoppage with Howat detained in Columbus Kansas for alleged contempt of court and not attending.
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Muskogee
Okla
Johm
L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
District 21
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
John Wilkinson
Alexander Howat
Kansas
Howat
Columbus
Kas
Eligibility for American Legion Auxiliary Membership
The article explains who may join the American Legion Auxiliary including wives mothers sisters and daughters of Legion members and of those who served or died in service. It invites eligible women to attend a tea at 1286 Mass street hosted by Mrs. Wilder S. Metcalf and Mrs. G C Ziesenis on Wednesday May 27 from 2 30 to 5 p m and urges Lawrence to boost local Auxiliary involvement after state convention insights.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Wilder S. Metcalf
GC. H. Ziesen
Metcalf
Mass. Street
American Legion
Legion
Lawrence
Secre tary Hill Pressures Prohibition Office in Ban Debate
In Washington on May 5 Representative Hill accused prohibition officials, including Secretary Melon, of approving an application to enforce liquor suppression. A May 15 report notes the House voted a half million dollar fund for justice department war fraud investigations and prosecutions.
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Haines
Washington
Melon
Representative Hill
Rep
Maryland
Hill
House
Department ‘ of Justice
Soviet Seizure of Church Valuables for Famine Relief
Soviet authorities haul silver, gold, diamonds and pearls from churches and synagogues to storehouses to fund famine relief. A five story building in Moscow houses the confiscated treasure guarded by troops and officials. Estimated totals include over ninety pounds of silver and thousands of pounds of gold and stones.
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Moscow
Associated Press
M. I. Kalenin
All Famine Relief Organization
New Eudora church dedicated with community dinner
The First Methodist Church of Eudora opened and was dedicated yesterday by Rev. Charles E. Davis and about 700 members and friends. The building features brown brick exterior, oak interior, new lighting soon, and a basement banquet hall with space for several hundred. Attendance reached 363 in Sunday school, with various church activities and a large evening lecture on the Missionary Board’s foreign service.
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First Methodist Church
Eudora
Charles E. Davis
Orient
Mr. Davis
W. E. Glover
Topéka
Il. Serman
Church of the Holy
Charles i
B. K. Ebright
Baker University
Baldwin City
Epworth — League
Epworth League
Methodist Board of Foreign Missions
Bavis
A.H. Fiehler
G. L. Fuller
George J. Broers
FE. Cory
FL Wheeler
H.C. Best
George Schubert
A. H. Fiehter
Alfred
Eisele
R. EB. Gabriel
Charles Holmes
Elizabeth Burtz
Minnie,McCray
Verna Conp
Genevieve “Miller
Grace Smith
Pearl. Broer
Dorothy Haming
British War Veteran L Gavigan In Lawrence From War Service
Irish born veteran L Gavigan, who enlisted in the Dublin Fusiliers at seventeen, served in major World War engagements. Now in Lawrence, he is brother to Sergeant Gavigar of the regular army and teaches at University R C I C while working as a laborer at the University.
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Lawrence
Gavigan
Ae Gavigan
Dublin Fussbergs
Mostor
United States
Gavigar
University
Eight labor men indicted for murder to face preliminary hearing
Chicago labor leaders and eight indicted men prepare for a preliminary hearing before Chief Justice Hickson Hammon. Lawyers plan habeas corpus petitions for Big Tim Murphy Don Shea and Fred Mader as the labor committee funds a slush fund of about one million dollars. Builders’ plans with 6500 men were cancelled amid the case's legal maneuvers.
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Chicago
Hickson Hammon
Criminal Court
Big Tim’ Murphy
Gas House Workers Union
Don Shea
Theatrical Janitors Union
Fred Mader
Chicago Building Trade Union
Harry Barret .Chamberlain
Chicago Crime Committee
Mader
A Student in Disguise Charged With Disturbing Peace
Bruce Tr. Evans a University sophomore from Wichita was charged in police court this morning with disturbance of the peace. Officers Perkins and Gully said he wore a padded jumper disguise and eavesdropped. Evans pleaded not guilty and the bond was set at 50 dollars for Friday’s trial.
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Bruce TR. Evans
Wichita
John Perkins
James Gully
Evans
Thiele
Saving the Fish From Missouri Sloughs
State Game and Fish Department directs rescue of thousands of fish stranded in sloughs and pools as rivers recede. Workers seining pools will transfer fish to nearby streams in tanks, a process spanning several weeks with deputies deployed across Missouri.
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St. Lowis
Manf
Building 2 Residence Ground Breaks in Lawrence
Ground was broken last week for a modern five room and bath house at 2027 New Hampshire street in Lawrence. One of several houses under construction by Capitol Building & Loan Association of Topeka. C. W. Harris is the contractor.
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Bath
New Hampshire Street
Lawrence
Capitol’ Building & Loan Association of
Topeka
C. W. Harris
Equalization hearings planned for Lawrence real estate tax
Complaints of excessive valuation will be heard in four sections as the county commissioners begin the board of equalization. Hearings start May 22 for properties north of Tenth Street and west of Massachusetts, with subsequent dates for adjacent districts. Additional sessions cover areas including Clinton Lecompton Grant Eudora Marion Willow Springs Palmyra Baldwin City and Wakarise townships. The board expects few disputes outside Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Board of Equalization
Board of Commissioners
Tentha
Massachusetts Street
Tenth Street
Massachusetts
Tenth
Grant
Kanwaka
Clinton
Lecompton
Eudora
Marion
Willow
Springs
Palmyra
Baldwin City
Wakarise
J J Heim Heads By Special Train To Aid Ill Son-In-Law
Kansas City reports interurban traction magnate J J Heim former banker arrives by special train from Clovis New Mexico en route to Carl Klemm III who is dangerously ill with pneumonia. Klemm commanded field artillery in the 85th division during the world war and is a former regular army officer. His condition improved today according to physicians.
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Kansas City
J J. Heim
Interurban
Traction Mag
Nate
Clovis
New Mexico
Carl Klemm
Klemm
Mein
Poll tax collection rounds announced for city districts
Two city poll tax and day tax collectors begin rounds tomorrow. Re FP Pellett will canvass east of Massachusetts Street, J C Patten north of Feath Street and west of Massachusetts Street, and Frank Brown will collect south of Tenth Street and west of Massachusetts Street, starting soon.
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Pellett
Massachusetts Street
J. C. Patten
Feath Street
Massaevicets Street
Frank Brown
Tenth Street
Prtn
Cntrass
Bandits Grab 30000 in Springfield Payroll Heist
Four automobile bandits robbed a payroll carrier for the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad Co and escaped with 30000 in currency and silver. Police detective Ben Lamb was wounded in the left arm. The rear wagon driver was shot in the back. London seeks Allied help to probe Ottoman atrocities in Asia Minor as reported by the American relief administration.
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Springfield
St Leuis and
San Francisco Railroad Company
Tnder
Ben Lamb
Viding
London
Lian
United States
France
Italy
Asia Minor
American Relief Administration
House of Commons
Lawrence Couple Obtains Marriage License
Walter Nelson and Effie Lowe of Lawrence received a marriage license yesterday. Judge L. H. Menger performed the ceremony.
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Walter Nelson
Effie Lowe
Lawrence
L. H. ‘Menger
Homecoming Week Opens for Prodigal Library Books
Two receptacles for library returns were placed at city and high school libraries to mark Homecoming Week. Miss Lillian J. Constant says books will be safely cared for with no fines on overdue items. Posters by Miss Margaret Perkins and C G Pierson adorn locations while a donation box sits at Dick Brothers Drug Store for book gifts. The library reserves the right to censor donated books before shelving.
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Lillian J. Constant
City Library
Todny
Margaret Perkins
C. G. Pierson
Dick Brothers Drug Store
Eighth
Massachusetts
Miss Constant
Johnson Charged After Coroner S Sudden Death Verdict
A coroner s jury found John Johnson responsible for the death of William B Green who died after a fight in the 800 block of Pennsylvania street Green a white man died from meningitis linked to a blow by Johnson who admitted throwing a brick in self defense The fight began over a trespassing chicken observed by about a dozen witnesses with varying testimonies from Green family and neighbors and Eddie Green the 16 year old who rushed to defend his father a public disturbance charge was only current against Johnson at that time
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John Johnson
William B. Green
Green
Johnson
Pennsylvania Street
Baldwin Mitchell
Street
Eddie Green
New PTA Officers Elected at Final Junior High Meeting
The Parent-Teachers association chose officers at the last junior high school gathering Friday afternoon. President Mrs George J Hood, vice president Mrs DP P Lester, secretary Mrs Edith Salveson, and treasurer Mrs B Russell were elected with Mrs Hood succeeding Mrs Elliott as president.
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Parent-Teachers Association
George J. Hood
DP. P. Lester
Edith Salveson
B. Russell
Hood
Elliot
City program gains support for community service drive
Renewed effort to finish the Community Service campaign in Lawrence begins. House-to-house canvass and business district interviews continue to collect donations, with workers noting early supporters now contributing after belief grows that the program will meet real local needs.
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Lawrence
Sooner tennis team routs Kansas in singles and doubles
Oklahoma defeated Kansas in both singles and doubles matches at Sig Alph courts last Saturday. Ben Parks beat Arthur Johnson 6-3 6-4, Herrington beat Francis Alexander 6-2 6-3, O Connell routed Wilson Riley 6-0 6-0, and Parks/Herrington defeated Johnson/Alexander 6-0 6-1.
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University of Kansas
Oklahoms
Sooners
Oklahoma
Sooner
Ben Parks
Arthur Johnson
Kansas
Herrington
Francis Alexander
Harry O’connell
Wilson Riley
Parks and
Johnson
Alexander
Recognition of Soviet Government Resolution Urged
Washington May 15 The senate would declare for the recognition of the Soviet Government of Russia under a resolution introduced by Senator Harald of Idaho. The resolution was entered to lie on the table. Kansas City May 14 About one thousand leaders are at Kangana City for the Nat ukil Gas Association convention opening today. Alfred Benning of Pittsburg will file the convention to order. The event runs Wednesday and Thursday with companies present controlling gas production and distribution.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Santa Fe
Washington
Chile
Peru
Tacna-Arica
Pacific
Pan-American Union
Harding
Hughes
Ant
Taena-Arica
Senate
Russia
Harald
Idaho
Kangana City
Kansas City
Natukil Gas Association
Hatyril Gas
Alfred Benning
Pittsburg
National Rice Warehouses project announced in Tokyo
The Department of Agriculture and Commerce plans to establish National Rice Warehouses to regulate rice supply. The five year project costs 3,200,000 yen with Tokio and Osaka facilities of 50,000 koku each to be built first.
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Tokio
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Osaka
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Ukraine
Childs
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Eee
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Ili
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Lindley
Tucson
Atiz
Harry Stewart
Rock Island
Pacific Traineos
Los Angeles
Stewart
University Co-operative House
Mississippi Street
Douglas County
Legion Women’s Organization
M. E
L. Gavigan
Dublin Fusilees
Bruce Evans
Carl Klemm III
Bandits
Messenger
Geo. J. Hood
Parent- Teachers Association
Poland
Germany
Council of the League of Nations
Law School
Department of Junior High School
Portland
Ore
Dr. i Albright
Pai
Welch & Welch
Chiropractor
Borah
Foeign
Vladivostok
Harbin
Soviet Russia
Far Eastern Republic
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