Railroads Seek Freight Rate Hikes to Restore 6 Percent Return
Howard Elliott, head of a sub committee of the railway executives, urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise freight rates by about 30 percent in the eastern and southern regions and about 24 percent in the western region to restore the railroads’ return on investment to the 6 percent limit under the transportation act. He noted current regional returns were well below 1 percent to 2 percent, and tied wage demands exceeding one billion dollars annually to the need for fair wage adjustments alongside the increased revenue.
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Washington
Eastern Territory
Southern Territory
Western Territory
Howard Elliott
General Rate Committee
The
Association of Railway Executives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Labor Board
Elliott
Church Union Plans Adopted at Des Moines Conference
Des Moines reports its Methodist Episcopal Church and Methodist Episcopal South union committee approved a plan calling for a joint convention of up to 400 delegates to finalize a unification. In Charlotte the Southern and Northern Presbyterian assemblies adopted a closer-relations union plan without dissent.
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Des Moines
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal South
Genera
Charlotte
N. C
Assemblies of the
Northern Presbyterian Churches
Southern Assembly
Carranza Died In Mexico as Reports Narrow
May 24 Associated Press dispatch reports President Venustiano Carranza was killed in a misty morning on May 21 in the hamlet of Flaxtan Jantongo Puebla. Earlier notes had listed six dead but later confirmed only General Pascual Morales Y Molina died, with Morales reported alive.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Carranza
Flaxtanjantongo
Puebla
Pascual Morales Y. Molina
Civil court session opens in Douglas County district court
Judge Smart resumes the May term in Douglas County district court this morning. W G Campbell of Kansas and Howard Garwood are noted as visiting, with Garwood returning an item to the court.
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Douglas County District
W. G. Campbell
Kansas
City
Howard Garwood
Wilson seeks congressional mandate over Armenia
President Wilson told Congress that the United States should accept a mandate over Armenia and that the American people likely favor such a mandate. He asked for congressional authority to proceed with the arrangement.
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Wilson
Anks Congress
Washington
Congress
United States
Armenia
Open Ballot Boxes in Kansas City in May Court Order
Judge Willard P. Hall of the Independence division of the Missouri circuit court ordered the opening of ballot boxes in ninety one precincts of Kansas City. The action stems from a contest suit filed by Matthew A. Foster Republican mayoral candidate alleging improper election of Mayor James Cowgill Democrat and requesting a recount of April ballots.
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Kansas City
Mon
Willard P. Hall
Independence
Circuit Court
Mathew A. Foster
Foster
James Cowgill
GUARD AGAINST RESCUE ATCHISON INCIDENT
In Atchison Kansas on May 24 Md ingram who was given hours to live after a fight with officers remained alive with slight improvement though doctors say he cannot recover. Harry Kelley the other wounded man is recovering rapidly. Police guarding Kelley were increased from two to four after reports an attempt might be made to rescue him.
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Atchison, Kans
MD Ingram
Atchison
Harry Kelley
Kelley
Loans to railroads under federal control in 1918
Government’s gross loan in operation of the railroads during federal control totaled 900,478,000 with 677,513,000 charged to excess of operating expenses over revenues for the “care, one” roads. Smaller lines sleeping car companies and inland waterways added 45,460,000 to the total.
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Washington
Swager Sherley
Railroad Administration
Sherley
Fair Directors To Meet On Douglas County Fair Plans
The Douglas County Fair Association negotiates merchant support and progress toward a successful fair. A meeting of the board of directors and department superintendents will be held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Tuesday at 2 PM to discuss advertising and preparations.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Douglas County
Douglass
Ias Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson plurality grows in Oregon primary
In Portland the Johnson Republican presidential preference plurality rose to 1159 with complete Coos county returns showing Johnson ahead of Leonard Wool by 1244 votes. Also, Senator Penrose is improved and will attend the Republican national convention in Chicago after a reported relapse from a cold contracted while motoring last Wednesday.
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Portland
Ore
Hiram Johnson
Portland Telegram
Coos County
Johnson
Leonard Wool
Penrose
Philadelphia
Senator Penrose
Chicago
University to Build Stadium on McCook Field Site
State board of administration selects McCook Field for the new million dollar stadium at the University of Kansas. Chancellor Frank Strong and Manager Forrest C. Allen head a conference with leaders from engineering and athletics to authorize location and plans. Details will be announced at the student day meeting Wednesday morning.
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University of Kansas
McCook Field
State Board of Administration
Frank Strong
Forrest C. Allen
C. (. Williams
H. A. Rice
School of Engineering
Lears
Fraser Hall
W. N. Mason
H. J
University Athletic Association
State Board of Administation
University Athletic Board
Board of Administration
JAPAN TO KEEP TROOPS IN SIBERIA EMPRESS SAYS
The empress read the Japanese Red Cross address saying Japanese forces will not withdraw from Siberia due to unsettled eastern conditions and an ill emperor. The world’s future remains unpredictable amid ongoing postwar tensions.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Far East
Siberia
Japanese Red Cross
Bank Robbery Hits Finleyville National Bank
In Finleyville near Pittsburgh the first national bank was held up by six men just after noon. They escaped with about 100000 in bonds and securities and 15000 in cash. A separate report notes Deputy Sheriff Crowder returning from Reno with Will Sneega s arraigned on child desertion charges with a preliminary hearing set for tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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Pitsburgh
First National Bank
Finleyville
Charles Crowder
Reno
Nevada
Will Sneegas
Sneegas
Manley
Sneewas
Chambliss Expected On Stand In Murder Trial
Former Chicago policeman Chambliss is due to testify today in his trial for allegedly luring 17 year old Bertha Wiebrecht from Pawnee Rock into a life that led to her death at the county hospital.
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Chambliss
Chicago
Dorse Chambliss
Bertha Wiebreck
Pawnee Rock
Scouts Cancelled Track Meet in Topeka
Sixty seven Lawrence Boy Scouts traveled to Topeka for a track meet that was canceled without notice to Paul Gilmer scout executive.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Paul Gilmer
Deputy returns with suspects in car theft case
Special deputy sheriff and accomplices arrested in Lone Oak Arkansas for stealing the Will Schultz owned auto that disappeared on May 7. W H Hinesley was in Lawrence yesterday.
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B. F. Douglas
Lone Oak
Arkansas
Hal Mays
Roy L. Austin
Will Schultz
Lawrence
Johnson Campaign Receives 68150 From Donors
Eastern campaign chief Angus McSween testified the California senator's total contributions reached 68150 with major gifts from R B Straussberger 27000 and Detroit mayor Couzens 5000. Other donors included J L Calvary Ralph Bullowa and J S Wilhoit. Expenditures in New Jersey Indiana and Maryland were itemized as part of the Johnson campaign report.
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Washington
Frank H. Hitchcock
Leonard Wood
Senate Investigative Committee
Wood Organization
New Jersey
Maryland
Senate
Witchcock
Igan
Fred Alger
Detroit
Hamilton Kane
Hitchcock
Kenyon
Elbert A. A. Sprague
Wood
New York
Chicago
Angus MccSween
Senator Johnson
California
R. B. Straussburger
Norristown
William Flynn
Pittsburgh
Argentine wins fifth annual state typewriting contest
Helen Mbo of Argentine wins professional class after typing 1426 words with 11 errors earning BR. A. Demarev of Wichita places second. Miss Elsa Danneberp Argentine tops amateur class with 77. Mary Ellen Smith Argentine second with 70. Bisie Rawles Argentine wins novice class with 58. Helen Stillman Argentine second with 50. Eighty six typists competed using the same copy as in California Philadelphia and Boston contests.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Newton
Mies Helen Mbo
Argentine
BR. A. EL. Demarev
Wichita
Elsa Danneberp
Arventine
Mary Ellen Smith
Fbisie Rawles
Helen Stillman
California
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Boston
Memorial Sermon Delivered at EpIscopal Church
Rev E A Edwards preached a memorial sermon yesterday at the Episcopal church before the Washington Post of the G A R and American Legion auxiliarys. The service featured excellent music and an address honoring the dead of the Civil War and the late conflict.
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E. A. Edwards
Episcopal Church
Washington Post
G. A. TR Ant
American Legion
Survey of Industries in Kansas Women Employees Study
Alberta Corbin dean of women at the University announces a summer survey by the state board of industries to map the jobs of women in Kansas. She has sent letters to University women students asking for data participation. Forms are ready for concrete pouring at Mud Creek bridge on the Fort to Fort road.
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Kansas
State Board of Industries
Alberta Corbin
Miss Corbin
Mud Creek
Fort To
Fort
Misa Lene Tihen
University of Kansas
Andale
Torch
Hask
Ll Institute
Kan
Col
Fines Set For Speeding In Police Court
J. A. Reed and Horace Simpson paid $10.50 fines each this morning in police court for speeding. Mrs. E. I. Leach of Arkansas City, visiting her son Fred Leach at the University of Kansas, left for Bonner Springs to visit relatives.
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J. A. Reed
Horace Simpson
E. I. Leach
Arkansas
Fred Leach
University of Kansas
Bonner Springs
Bradley to Enter New York Decathlon Event
The American Olympic committee announced the two month elim ination contests leading to the decathlon at the New York Athletic Club on July 9 and 10. Bradley will participate in the ten event competition.
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Bradley Wall
New York Athletic Club
County Wool Pool Set for June at Massa Street
The Douglas County wool pool will be held June 2 at 611 Massachusetts street with wool received from May 31 to June 1. Miss Naff, a Hazkell teacher, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Winfrey. Charles Jensen of Kansas City visited Lawrence on Sunday.
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County
Douglas County
Massachusetts Street
Miss Naff
Hazkell
R. O. Winfrey
Charles Jensen
Kansas City
Lawrence
First pipe organ delivered in Lawrence for Topeka church
The first organ fully manufactured in Lawrence by the Reuter Schwarz Organ Company was delivered Saturday to the Congregational church in Topeka. The instrument was completed within the last month and orders are piling up at the company as more workers are needed to meet demand.
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Lawrence
Reuter-Schwarz Organ Company
Topeka
Organization of Spirit and Military Readiness
The Rev Mark Moll r at the Unitarian church in Topeka urged a balanced answer to defense questions. He argued the United States must blend faith and patriotism with an adequate military organization to empower the spirit of right in any emergency.
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Mark Moll
Unitarian Emiveh
Topeka
Mohler
United States
Junior High Graduation at Presbyterian Church
Commencement exercises for the Junior high will be at the Presbyterian church on Friday May 28 at 2 o’clock. Professor R A Schwegler of the University will deliver the address and Superintendent Kent will present diplomas. The program includes invocation by Rev E A Bleck and several musical numbers.
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Presbyterian Church
R. A. Schwegter
University
Kent
E. A. Bleck
Veazie
Engledinger
R. A. Schwegler
R. A. Kent
Lacome
Carolina Sunshine
Schirfidt
President Deschannel Slips From Train Near Montargis
Paul Deschannel president of France fell from a window of his moving train near Montargis May 24. He walked a mile in darkness before meeting a track worker who took him to a signal station and arranged a car. Doctors found only minor bruises and lacerations with no serious injuries.
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Montargis
France
Paul Deschannel
M. Deschannel
Nn Automobile
Dairy scientist to visit Lawrence for cow testing work
C R Gearhart of the State Agricultural College will visit Lawrence June 3 and 4 to promote cow testing associations. He aims to establish at least two associations and found greater need for economical milk production in Teu glus county. Proceeds from a June 1 dancing recital by Miss Bernice Ackerman will benefit the Social Service League of Lawrence.
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C. R. Gearhart
State Agricultural College
Lawrence
Trix
Gearhart
Teuglus
Social Service League
Bernice Ackerman
Boyersock Theatre
Social Service League of
Bank Warrant Issued in Hanover Bank Looting Case
A warrant for the arrest of J. H. Shugart of Lincoln Nebr is issued on charges of aiding August Jaedicke Jr in looting the Hanover state bank Temporary receiver Dugald Spencer former Hanover mayor will open deposit boxes for patrons amid concerns over personal securities Jaedicke remains at large last seen in Beatrice Nebraska Bank Commissioner Wilson will seek extra rewards from Gov Allen in the Jaedicke nationwide search.
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Topeka
Hanover State Bank
J. H. Shrugart
Lincoln
Nebraska
August Jaedicke, Jr
Walter E. Wilson
Dugald Spencer
Hanover
Shugart
Jaedick
Wilson
Allen
Jaedicke
Beatrice
Texas Club Elects Officers After Farewell Breakfast
The Texas Club at the University of Kansas held a farewell breakfast at Potter Lake, elected Bruce Campbell president, Orpha Harding vice president, Essie E B Pumphrey treasurer, J W Williams secretary, and Orpha Pumphrey publicity manager. The first meeting of next year will be the last Friday in September.
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Texas Club
University of Kansas
Potter Lake
Bruce Campbell
Orpha Harding
Essie EB. Pumphrey
J. W. Williams
Orpha Pumphrey
Potato crop in Douglass county at seventy percent
County farm agent R O Smith says Douglass county potato stand is about 70 percent of normal due to cold and disease. It is too early to judge seed treatment effect. farmers who treated seed are asked to monitor crops until digging to collect data on seed treatment benefits.
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Douglas County
R. O. Smith
Mr. Smith
Haskell Band Reception At Chamber Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce will host a noon reception for the Haskell Band and cadet officers at Haskell Institute tomorrow. Members planning to attend must reserve today with Harry Sparks, secretary. Also notes Pringle Had Operation, Kansas back and law student reported improving after appendicitis surgery yesterday.
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Chamber of Commerce
Haskell
Haskell Institute
Harry Sparks
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