Final Coal Wage Decision Reported By Garfield and Cabinet
Washington November 26 A government wage dispute update says fuel administrator Garfield will announce a final decision on coal wages later today after cabinet talks. Expected 20 to 25 percent rise for miners, opposed by union officials who seek 60 percent and a 30 hour week. Operators reportedly accept the lower rise, while miners weigh the ultimatum with possible weeks before final settlement.
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Washington
Garfield
Wilson
Cleveland
Gerfield
Lawrence Schools Burn Wood to Conserve Coal
Lawrence schools will conserve coal by burning wood in furnaces converted for wood use. Superintendent Raymond A Kent ordered twenty cords of wood at ten dollars per cord to be delivered soon to aid the supply.
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Lawrence
Raymond A.kent
Roosevelt Memorial drive a county school pupil effort
Memorial Superintendent O J Lane is preparing a list of pupil contributions to a Roosevelt memorial made through the Douglas County rural schools. Some gifts were sizable and the plan was presented via the county superintendent's office with many offerings exceeding the nickel limit.
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Roosevelt
O.J. Lane
Douglas County
Annual School Board Convention Planned in Douglas County
County superintendent O. J. Lane has issued notices to school officials in Douglas County for the annual school board convention required by state law. The event will occur December 13 with HA. M. Culter from the rural school bureau of the State Normal School at Emporia as speaker.
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O. J. Lane
Douglas County
HA. M. Culter
Rural School Bureau
State Normal School
Emporia
White Thanksgiving Likely Across Kansas and Missouri
Snow falls across Western Kansas with colder air and more snow predicted for tonight and Thursday. Forecaster P Connor notes temperatures possibly dropping to 0 in Northwest Kansas and 24 above in places like Kansas City area, with reports of heavy snowfall in Golby and lighter totals in Norton.
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Kansas City
Kans
Kansas
Missouri
Weather Bureau
P. Connor
Golby
Norton
Rotary Makes Plans To Help Boys Work At Luncheon
Rotary luncheon at Chamber of Commerce rooms featured a report on boys work and plans to broaden efforts. Dr Wedge of the John Elliott foundation Harvard spoke briefly. Guests included Bert Pooler KU 1905 captain Al Hicks 1901 captain and W E Craig Kennedy. Ladies will entertain Rotary guests next Wednesday evening.
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Rotary
Chamber of Commerce
Mans
Wedge
John Elliott Foundation
Harvard University
Bert Pooler
K. U
al Hicks
W. E. Craig Kennedy
Bert Ober
Entertainment Committee
Fighting in Estonia Rages as Bolsheviks Press Narva
Reval reports the Romanian government demands to halt Russian activity within Esthenia are met. Bolshevik forces push toward Narva with heavy units, though Esthenian morale remains strong and losses for the Reds are heavy. Bolshevik peace agitation fails to sway the Hithonian army.
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Reval
Esthenia
Narva
Fire at White School Ends with No Major Damage
A fire at the White schoolhouse north of town during sessions was stopped by prompt student effort under Mrs. Herbert Tudor. Younger pupils evacuated books while older students fought the flames. Fire was extinguished with minimal damage and loss covered by Manley Agency insurance.
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Douglas County
Herbert Tudor
Manley Agency
Governors Gard ner and Alien to attend Kansas Missouri game
Governor and Mrs Frederick Gardner of Missouri and Governor and Mrs H J Alien of Kansas will be the guests of Mayor George L Kreeck at the Kansas Missouri football game tomorrow. Also invited are General and Mrs W L Metcalf Chancellor and Mrs Strong and Vice Chancellor and Mrs W L Burdick.
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Frederick Gardner
Missouri
H. J. Alien
Kansas
George L. Kreeck
Kreeck
W. L. Metcalf
Strong
W. L. Burdick
Thanksgiving Dinner at Y M C A Served in Building
Y M C A ladies committee will serve Thanksgiving dinner in the Y M C A building Thursday. The committee expects to do a great business, with as many as 300 persons historically served at these dinners.
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Y .M.C.A
General Felipe Angeles Executed by Carranza Firing Squad
Mexican revolutionary general Felipe Angeles, famed for perfecting the French 75, was executed by a Carranza firing squad at Chihuahua City after a court martial for rebellion. He faced the sentence in the theatre of the heroes, then was shot at 6:35 A.M. amid spectators.
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Chihuahua
el Paso
Texas
Associated Press
Felipe Angeles
Carranza
Chihuahua City
General Angeles
21St Regiment of Cavalry
Stolen Buick Recovered in Kansas City with Suspects Arrested
A Buick stolen from Mrs. W. Schaake of 1246 Connecticut St was recovered by Kansas City police. Two men and two women were arrested on suspicion of illegal dealing in motorers. Private marks enabled identification after theft. Hugh R. Baker was charged and claimed he bought the car. Baker was moved to Jackson County authorities for extradition to Lawrence for prosecution.
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W. Schaake
Connecticut St
Kansas City
Schaake
Hugh R. Baker
Baker
Schanke
Jackson County
Lawrence
Civil Court Cases Up Monday Morning
The Douglas county district court finished jury hearings and recessed to Monday morning to resume civil case hearings. Judge C. E. Smart set the schedule for Dec 1 through Dec 3, listing Emery vs Emery among others and including all divorce cases and motions for new trials on Dec 3.
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District Court of
Douglas County
C. E. Smart
Emery
Mead & Asher
Trustees
Banks
Palmer
Farm Mtg. Trust Co
Colwell
Emick
Doty
Knop
Eastman
Beaton
Stone
Artman
Eliss
Kansas Electrical Utilities Co
Bowersock
Ellis
Swartz
Lavin
Bank
Olson
Friend
Olson Johnson Co
Browning
Lyons
Lumberman Supply Co
Stidim
Terry
Beard
Hoffman
Jaeger Mfg. Co
Olson & Co
Paul Lyons
Vacation dance at Eagles' Hall event slated
A vacation dance is scheduled at Eagles Hall on Friday November 22. The community event invites residents to join in for an evening of music and socializing at the venue.
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Eagles’ Hall
Armenian Wedding Eve Gift Exchange Tradition
On the eve of the Armenian wedding the couple exchanges gifts in a ceremonial moment. The practice underscores pre nuptial generosity and family involvement as relatives share tokens of good will and support for the forthcoming marriage.
Brotherhood Leaders Deny Planned Rail Strike
In Chicago reports say four railroad brotherhoods meeting in Cleveland denied plans for a nationwide strike by December 1. Kansas City and Louisville trainmen sought strike authorization while a wage increase request remains. Director General Hines offered half-rate overtime pay. unions may reject but it does not alter the 50 percent wage demand.
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Chicago
Funi Big Railway Brotherheods
Cleveland
Metca
Labor Party
Kansas City
Louisetin
Ova
Hines
Stosr
Rola Serview
Mus Cain Lise
Pay Taxes Today Brisk Morning After Court Closure Notice
Tax payments were brisk this morning following yesterday’s announcement that the court would be closed for Thanksgiving. No work will be done in the treasurer’s office tomorrow as in previous years.
County Schools Plan Thanksgiving Programs Tonight
Several county schools have arranged observances for Thanksgiving day. Tone Star school will hold a program tonight with entertainment for pupils and parents. District No. 50 will serve dinner today.
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Tone Star
Morris Guests Choose Lawrence for Holidays
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Morris plan a morning arrival in Lawrence to stay with Mrs C S Geff over the holiday season.
Thanksgiving Day Vacation Notice for Journal-World Staff
The Journal-World will publish tomorrow forenoon to give workers a Thanksgiving Day vacation. Advertisers are urged to submit copy early, and their help is appreciated. A complete news service will be provided up to the hour of publication.
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Journal-World Force
Lawrence High School Football champs feted at Chamber dinner
Nearly fifty guests attended a Chamber of Commerce dinner honoring the Lawrence high school football team, all victors this season. Speakers praised players for conduct on and off the field, commending Coach Woodward and the boys’ modesty and scholarship.
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Bowersock
Chamber of Commerce
T Eam
J. D. Powerseck
Bowerseck
Centlescen
H. Oinso
Lawrence High Adost
Olney
Lawrence High School
Wiinery
Wis
Lawrence
R. A. Kent
Coal Shortage Might Shape County Court Proceedings
George Prune county clerk states the courthouse coal supply will last until week’s end under current weather. Afterward court sessions may require judges, lawyers, and jurors to wear overcoats, with relief only possible if a promised coal car is released to the county.
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George Prune
Fire Suit in Partition Filed in District Court
S. Brunaker Charlie Griff ith and Nellie Lobingier filed a partition suit this morning against Nettie N. Taylor and J D Griffith in district court.
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Clars .S. Brunaker
Charlie Griffith
Nellie Lobingier
Nettie N. Taylor
J. D. Griffith
Special Thanksgiving Service at First Church of Christ
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 1249 Mass. Street will hold a special service on Thursday morning, Nov. 27 at eleven o'clock. The subject is "Thanksgiving." The public is cordially invited.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Mass. Street
High Cost Of Living No Bar To Marriages In County
In Douglas county the high cost of living has not deterred marriages. From October to November the county issued 55 and about one license per month on average under Probate Judge C. E. Lindley. The return of many service men is offered to explain the surge in marriage licenses beyond normal levels.
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Douglas County
C. E. Lindley
Lawrence Women to Have Noted Guests at Banquet
Six hundred women from Lawrence will gather for a Banquet of Business Women at the Congregational Parish house Friday at 6 o clock. Nationally known speakers include Miss Helen Faye Fair W C A field secretary from Denver and Mrs Arch Trawick local W C A secretary from St Louis. Eva Betzner WWC A worker from Washington DC will also speak along with local presenters. The event aims to be the largest of its kind in Lawrence, with coal supply undisturbed as gas is used for cooking and candles light the hall.
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Congregational
Helen Faye Fair
Denver
Colorado
Arch - Trawick
W.C. A
St. Louis
Lawrence Business Women
Eva Betzner
War Council
New Kansas National Guard Inspector Appointed
A War Department order announces Col Peter J Hennessy regular army will serve as inspector instructor for the Kansas National Guard from now. He has been with the Seventh Cavalry on the Mexican border. No order to relieve Lieut Col James M Lockett has been received. Lockett is currently inspecting Kansas guard infantry units.
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New K. N. G
Topeka
War —Department
Peter J. Hennessy
Regular Army
Kansas National Guard
Allen
Hennessy
Seventh Cavalry
James M. Lockett
Guard
Lockett
Kansas Guard
Douglas County Schools Await O J Lane Visit
Superintendent Lane plans to finish school visits if possible before roads worsen and will not be in his office until week’s end. Residents may expect his appearance at any time within the next few days.
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Douglas County
O. J. Lane
Lane
Fires at Acomas House and Kelsey Place
Two fires broke out Tuesday evening in town. A chimney fire at Acomas House 1221 Dread Avenue started around 5 30 PM and was extinguished with no major damage. A separate gas fixture blaze at Jack Kelsey place on West Ninth Street at 6 20 PM caused $5 in furniture loss.
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Acomas House
Dread Avenue
Jack Kelsey
West Ninth Street
Protect Your Property With Insurance by 133 Agency
A brief notice promotes property protection through insurance offerings from the 133 Agency. It highlights coverage options, expert guidance, and contact points for securing suitable policies. This compact item emphasizes risk management and local service.
National coal crisis prompts curtailment plans
Washington officials say the national coal situation has reached a crisis and drastic steps to curb consumption are being considered. An order prohibiting coke manufacture has been prepared as part of the contemplated actions.
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Washington
Quebec Women Prepare Renewed Demand for Suffrage Rights
Women in Quebec ready to renew demands before the next legislature for municipal and provincial suffrage. The push emphasizes legal voting rights and political participation for women across local and provincial levels.
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Quebec
Kansas Jayhawkers Brace for Missouri Fight in Hoops
Kansas coach McGinty warns no alibi for physical play as the Jayhawkers prepare to host Missouri tomorrow. Fans, including 54 rooters, rally with old-time songs, a new varsity song, and a lively Glee Club performance as Dr. Kendrie and Phog Allen address the crowd. If the game unfolds as anticipated, a fierce battle and show of team spirit are expected.
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Robinson
Jayhawker
Tigers
Leon McCarty
Kansas
Pra
Missouri
Davenport Smith
Kendrie
S Fine Arts
Crimson
Phog” Allen
McCook
Hugo
Wedel
Moren University
A. Biul
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Revenue
Brotherhood
Lawrence Morris
Lawrence This Trenine
TOL Els. Victors
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Reck
Woodward
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