Quakes and Flood Ravage Chile Coast in Wave Toll
Relentless earthquakes and rising floodwaters devastated northern Chile on November 13. Thousands dead or missing, with Vallenar and Coquimbo among hardest hit. ships wrecked, ports ruined, and communications crippled across a 1400 mile coastline as relief forces mobilize. Reports show 360 dead in Vallenar, 100 in Coquimbo, and widespread ruin including prisons and small towns. Numerous details await full casualty tallies as telegraph lines reopen and aid moves in.
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Chile
Associated Press
Vallenar
Coquimbo
Antofagasta
Atacama
Andes
Meteorological Institute
Vaparaiso
Martin
Navy Meteorological Service
Pep Organization Proposed at Lawrence High School
A pep organization is to be formed at Lawrence High School under the student council. The group will arrange activities to boost school spirit and promote attendance at events, including the upcoming Topeka High game in Topeka.
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Topeka
Lawrence High School
Mlar
Topeka High
Towvell Sane
Lawrence
Acino
Discount Rate Hikes Again in Berlin Bank System
Berlin reports the Reichsbank raised its discount rate from 8 percent to 10 percent. This marks the fourth increase this year. Earlier moves lifted the rate from 5 to 6 percent on July 28, to 7 percent on August 28, and to 8 1/2 percent on September 21.
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Berlin
A. P
Reichsbank
Many Flock To K U Homecoming
Hundreds of KU alumni and former students returned for the homecoming, the largest and most spirited in memory. Decorations at hill houses, loving cups for best exterior decor, and strong turnout across sororities and fraternities highlighted the two day event. A grand parade, dedication at Memorial Stadium, and a gym dance with a five piece orchestra capped the celebration amid a Jayhawk win over Nebraska.
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University of Kansas
H. B. Ober
Sol
Alpha Chi Omega
Phi Beta Pi
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Acoiian
A. G. Mitchell
W. A. Ditt
Rogemnar
Ketchum
Dean Anneley Lingary
AU Ers BB
American Legion
Lawrence
Kansas Memorial Stadium
Pafe
Kansas
Corniahusker
Mississippi Supreme Court upholds $8 million fire insurance fines
Mississippi Supreme Court affirms the Chancery Court ruling imposing 8 055 075 in penalties on about 190 fire insurance companies for conspiracy to control rates under the anti trust law. The ruling preserves the lower court penalties as receivers hold nearly a million in funds from agents. Several named insurers faced dismissal and many firms withdrew from the state after the suit filed by Revenue Agent Stokes Robertson nearly a year ago.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi Supreme Court
W. J. Stricker
Hinds County
Stokes Robertson
Nes
Supreme Court
Columbia Nateral Fire Insurance Company
Continential Insurance Company
Uniona Insurance Society of Cantor
St. Paul Marine Fire Insurance
Fidelity Phoenix Insurance Company
Old Line Fire Insurance
Enac
Westy
Peace Conference Delay Sparks Constantinople Tension
London officials warn a postponed Lausanne framework may extend to November 20. Britain seeks a clear stance from allies before entry. Extremists dominate Angora policy, with agents in Constantinople defying the Allies and inciting local unrest. Allied troops face growing strain as Constantinople residents live in alarm amid mounting violence risk.
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London
Associated Press
Lausanne
Near East
Great Britain
Italy
France
Atanda
Constantinople
Angora
Theo Iies
Turkish Envoys Present as Victors at Lausanne Talks
Lausanne November 18 Turkish nationalist delegates led by Ismet Pasha appear victorious as they press for removal of capitulations and full sovereignty. They cite support from the Soviet bloc and question Allied assurances, while Mustafa Kemal Pasha consolidates influence in Europe and argues Turkey should regain most lands altered by World War I after defeating the Greeks.
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Lausanne
Associated Press
Leuparne
Sevres
Ismet Pasha
England
Italy
Mustaphs Kemal Pasha
Europe
Turkey
View Held Murder Suspect Harry Skaggs Faces Slay Death
Kansas City police took Harry Skaggs to view the body of Leo Harrington at Bonter Springs after Harrington was killed last week. Detectives reported Skaggs was tense but made no statement. Skaggs, about 24, formerly lived near Taig and J.C.M. places, served as a sergeant in the 88th division in France and was wounded in action.
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Harry Skaggs
Kansas City
Kan
Leo Harrington
Waa
Harrington
Bontier Springs
Skaggs
Taig
Journal-World
88Th
France
Wea
Rain Makes Trouble for Petties in Lawrence
A fragmented note reports heavy rain causing trouble in Lawrence as thousands of pet phe arrive, creating disruption and confusion amid unclear local details and transportation impacts.
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Lawrence
Lawyers Exonerate Judge in Dallas Fort Worth Case
Federal Judge James C. Wilson was cleared of all charges after a two month inquiry by twelve lawyers from the Tarrant Bar Association. The probe followed accusations sparked by church papers and sermons alleging leniency toward bootleggers and improper social ties.
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Fort Worth
James C. Wilson
Tarrant Bar Association
Wilson
Dallas
New Worked Road In Bad Condition
County engineers warn travelers to avoid Clinton and Baldwin roads for a few days due to recent rains leaving them sticky and hard to pass. Graders have repaired bad spots on Baldwin Road and near McGiintocke corner. winter work may pause, with light graders smoothing ruts for easier winter travel. Materials rushed to county bridges, sand moved to Hyland bridge site to start construction at once.
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Clinton
Baldwin
McGiintocke
Trueblood
Hyland
Alumni Association Proposes New Graduate Magazine Name
At a recent alumni meeting the association adopted a resolution to have the secretary submit a new name for the Graduate magazine at the January meeting. The change aims to reflect former students and graduates. The group also praised the State Agriculture College for withdrawing its dormitory fund claim and pledged support to oppose dormitory funding in the next legislature. Attendees included Paul Kimball, Alberta Corbin, Lizzie Williams-Smith, Effie Lesder, Irving Hill, A. F. Walker, W. D. Ross, J. H. Sawtell, and Alfred G. Hill.
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Alumni Association of the University
Graduate Magazine
State Agriculture College
Kansas
The
Agriculture College
Paul Kimball
Parsons
Alberta Corbin
Lizzie Williams-Smith
Topeka
Effie Lesder
Irving Hill
Lawrence
Mia
A. F. Walker
W. D. Ross
Emporia
J. H. Sawtell
Alfred G. Hil
Women Witnesses in Hall Mills Case Spark Clash
New Brunswick, Nov. 13. Physical encounter between women witnesses in the Hall Mills murder case marks the latest development. Mrs. Jane Gibson, who raises pigs, testified she saw the murderer. Mrs. Nellie Lee Russell, a neighbor, disputes Gibson’s account and says she was at home during the murder. Russell admitted the confrontation occurred, denying aggression or ill will.
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New Brunswick
Associated Press
Hall-Mills
Jane Gibson
Nellie Lee Russell
Miss Gibson
Russell
Gibson
Douglas county court hears varied criminal pleas and first woman juror
Judge Hugh Means presides in Lawrence as Harry and Will Dick plead guilty to liquor offenses. William Hultz receives a twenty year sentence for forgery. George Bruce found guilty of grand larceny for stealing a $350 Elgin watch. For the first time a woman, Mrs Willis, is seated on the Douglas county jury for the November term amid ongoing cases including State v Hultz and State v Wynn.
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Harry
Will Dick
Hugh Means
Harry ‘Dick
William Hultz
George Bruce
J. A. Hamlin
State of
Kansas
Millard Stewart
Douglas County
Bruce
State
J. D. Wynn
Harry and
Howard Henry
Harry Smith
Wives Invited to C of C Meeting With Capper Dolley
Senator Arthur Capper and ex Senator Dolley of Topeka will be the honored guests at tomorrow's Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Mrs Capper and Mrs Dolley may attend. members are urged to bring their wives. Capper will deliver the main address and Dolley a short talk. Members should arrive at 12 80 o'clock to avoid delays.
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Arthur Capper
Dolley
Topeka
Chamber of Commerce
Capper
Dolly
Senator Capper
O Neill Identified After Death By Own Action Claim
Kansas City Nov 13. The body found yesterday beside a road near the city with throat cut and other wounds was identified as John O Neill a laborer. Chief detective I B Walston said he believed O Neill died by his own action.
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O'Neill
Kansas City
John of Neill
I. B. Walston
Lightning Sets Major Oil Fire At Humble Texas Tank Farm
A tropical storm and a lightning strike touched off a massive fire at the Gulf Pipe Line tank farm in Humble, Texas, endangering over two million barrels of oil. Tank No 21 ignited first, with flames and smoke visible across Humble as tanks 2 11 31 22 and others burned or threatened. Storage tanks held hundreds of thousands of barrels each, and recovery efforts continued amid rising danger as wind fanned the blaze. The disaster involves Gulf Oil facilities and the Sun company tanks nearby, with ongoing effort to prevent further spread.
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Houston
Gulf Coast
Humble
Gulf Pipe: Line Company, Transportation
Gulf Oil Corporation
Mall Tank Farm
Sun Company
Texas
Gulf
Tuservolra
Bargain Day Committee Sets Special for November 22
The Better Business Bureau and Chamber of Commerce in Lawrence announce the November 22 bargain day. Merchants must submit one special at deeply reduced prices for the day, with copies due to the Shopping News for publication. An approval committee reviews each offer and can reject nonbargain items.
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Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Better Business Bureau
Journal-World
Tuy
Topeka
Bu Tean
Annse Gerad George Houk
Otto Newby
W. Drescher
H. L. Woody
Coal Fire Smolders in Bin at Perkina Building
A smoldering coal in a bin ignited a small blaze at the Perkina building at 5:35 this morning. No damage was reported. The Journal-World notes a Hi Y Guy meeting scheduled for tomorrow at the era ree building at two o'clock.
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Perkina
America as leader in world in the move tent for international p
Fragmentary text discusses America's role as a leader in international efforts. Mentions splendid sites and a sense of national pride, but overall content is unclear and lacks concrete facts or events to summarize.
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America
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