Clemenceau Urges League Meet in Washington
Paris date October four Premier Clemenceau writes Col. E M House urging a November meeting of the league of nations in Washington under President Wilson. The letter outlines aims while noting the treaty with Germany will be discussed in the Senate and ratified late in the week.
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Clemenceau
Col. E. M. House
League of Nations
Washington
Wilson
Society of Nations
Germany
Senate
Johnson
California
Moses
New Hampshire
United Proto
Council of the
Gifts of kings to Wilson were of small value
Washington Oct 4 Secretary Tumulty said President Wilson received gifts in Europe of very insignificant value and none required an act of Congress to accept He noted he consulted Secretary Lansing and the attorney general on legality for each gift The most valuable item was a London citizenship certificate in a gold casket King of Italy gave two old guns and the King of England two old hooks
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
Tumulty
Rodenberg
Mllinois
Congress
Lansing
London
Italy
England
Elderberry headaches scarcer in Lecompton
Reportedly elderberry wine by Snowball in Lecompton led to fatal intoxication and sickness. Law action followed as elderberry liquor was seized. missing workers from the Matley Kelley outfit were later found drunk in Snowball’s yard. Headaches from the elderberry tale are now scarcer in Lecompton.
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Kansas
Lansing
Free State
Lecompton Way
Lecompton Sun
Earl Hill
Matley-Kelley
Compton
Belgian royals undertake New York tourist visit
King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold toured New York attractions on October 4 visiting the Woolworth Building and stock exchanges while Queen Elizabeth met hospital groups with Mrs. Hylan. The royal party planned a public library reception and a later American Legion meeting at Madison Square Garden before departing for Boston. King Albert praised the hydroplane arrival as a grand spectacle.
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King Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Leopold
Belgium
Boston
Prince
Woolworth
Stock Exchange
Produce Exchange
John F. Hylan
Albert
Committee For Relief In
Bankers Club
American Legion
Madison Square Garden
Legion
Bulgians
Thos. B. Hasner
Organize All Counties J R Holmes Heads Roosevelt Drive
All Kansas counties are being organized for the Roosevelt Memorial Campaign with a county chair and quota. J R Helmes of Lawrence leads Douglas County as campaign chairman with a $4,000 quota. Schoolchildren are asked to contribute a nickel each, credited to the county. Drive runs October 20 to 27, marking Col Roosevelt’s birth anniversary.
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J. R. Holmes
Kansas
Col. Roosevelt
J. R. Helmes
Lawrence
Douglas County
Conspiracy Charged Against Unions in Strike Report
Senate panel hears T J Davies describe alleged union organizer plots in the steel district before the strike. He cites foreign workers expecting Soviet control, plans to paralyze mills, push for a checkoff system, and a closed shop while threats of violence against workers and families are claimed.
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T. J. Davies
Newcastle Patin
Senate ‘Committee
Davies
Pres
Wilson
Gompers
Morris Bell arraigned in break-in case with $500 bond
Morris Bell faced charges for entering Green Brothers hardware store and was arraigned before Justice J. W. Clark. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for October 10 with Bell posting a $500 bond for his appearance.
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Morris Bell
Green Brothers
J. W. Clark
Dentists Plan County Circuit for School Inspections
State board of health seeks cooperation of dentists to inspect public school students under a new law. A county circuit plan may cover all schools to minimize time lost, with costs borne by local districts. County Superintendent Lane to coordinate cards and results. high quality inspectors urged to ensure clear hygiene education.
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State Board of Health
Lawrence Dental Society
O. J. Lane
Idécal
State Dentall Society
State Board of Education
Lawrence Country Club Elects New Board and Plans Upgrades
At the annual stockholders meeting Judge C. C. Stewart reported the club’s indebtedness paid in full and collateral notes cancelled. Membership stands at 132 regular, eight special, one junior, and two non resident, with six regular and one non resident applications pending. The new board aims to install a heating plant, water greens, build a swimming pool, and rebuild the roadway if funded. Forty stockholders attended, up from nine last year. Four former directors were reelected Carl Friend W E Spalding A J Boynton C C Stewart, five new directors joined: C C Carl S H Jackson Glen Charlton Aurray Irving Hill.
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Lawrence Country Club
C. C. Stewart
Carl, Friend
W .E. Spalding
A. J. Boynton
C. C. Carl
S. H. Jackson
Glen Charlton
Aurray
Irving Hill
Sworn Off Hunting Near River Leads to Courtesy Release
Residents heard a gun report from the river bank as Ray Stevens, 16, was taken to the police station. He explained to Judge Stewart that with a hunting license he believed he could shoot squirrels anywhere. the license law was explained and he was released with a promise not to use a gun until age twenty-one.
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Ray Stevens
Ray
Stewart
David Babb Leaves for Two Week Kansas Business Trip
David Babb departed yesterday evening for a two week business trip to western Kansas. He plans meetings with local firms and to return by month’s end.
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David Babb
Kansas
Weekly Chamber of Commerce Dinner For New Members
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a special dinner in the assembly room next Tuesday evening replacing the noon luncheon. Old timers will meet new members to discuss plans for the year's work. Tickets are required in advance due to limited seating. sold to capacity. Those unable to attend dinner may join the after meeting for discussions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross Drive Planning Meeting Tonight
The executive committee of the Red Cross will meet at Mayor Kreeck's office at 8 o'clock tonight to plan the paras membership roll call set for November 2 to 11. I. C. Stevenson, chairman, went to Topeka for a state committee meeting and will present results at the evening meeting.
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The
Red Cross
Kreeck
Paras
I. C. Stevenson
Topeka
White Ribboners Plan Big Session in Kansas
A Kansas W C T U campaign announces Minnie Grinstead as next state president and she will keynote the Kansas state convention in Lawrence. Over 300 delegates are expected with rooms arranged, private homes hosting, and Lawrence Chamber offering a Seeing Lawrence tour.
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Kansas
Minnie Grinstead
Lilian M. Mitchner
Beloit
Grinstead
J. D. Kennard
Committees On
Lawrence
Fiume Blockade Lifted by Italy
Italy orders the Fiume blockade lifted and allows mail and food to pass into the city after government deliberations following a protest from the Fiume national council. Military checks remain for soldiers and civilians entering Fiume. W M Quelch and Edith Snyder returned to Vinland this morning.
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Rome
Fiume
Epoca
W. M. Quelch
Little Edith Snyder
Vinland
Celebrated For First K. U. Game Opens Today
All school and business leaders rally to boost Kansas University as the first game is celebrated with community unity and official support announced for the open er event today.
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K. U
Four Teams Participate In Today's Celebration In Lawrence
The Kansas football team faces Pittsburg Normal this afternoon at McCook Field in the season opener. A record opening parade in Lawrence preceded the game, featuring all local football squads, three bands, the Lawrence boosters and University students. Kansas brings a veteran, heavy lineup with five letters returning on the line and several backs who have earned the K. Garfield Weede of Pittsburg is noted for surprises. if Kansas wins easy, coach McCarty plans to use nearly the entire squad to evaluate depth.
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Pittsburg
McCoook Ftield
Lawrence
South Park
Massachusetts Street
Sixth Street
Ilinois
McCook Field
Lawrence Boosters
New Lawrence Boosters Club
Jayhawker
Garfield Weede
Jayhawkers
McCarty
President Wilson Rests After Night. Doctor to See Him
President Wilson had a better night, White House officials report. Dr. F X Dermum, the Philadelphia neurologist, is expected at the White House at 11 a.m. and will again examine the President.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
F. X. Dercum
Philadelphia
Lawrence Freight Unusually Heavy Showcases September Volume
Lawrence freight offices report a sharp rise in September freight handling, with over 900 car loads moved, about 300 more than 1918. If lined up, these cars would stretch from Lawrence to Kansas City and back. Wheat traffic is down versus last year, but oil coal and food shipments show noticeable gains, and household goods shipments reach up to four cars in a day.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Plans To Build Three Bridges In Eudora Township
County commissioners authorized three bridges last year and proceed if the state highway commission approves. County Engineer B. L. Wolfe completed the final plan today and will forward them to Topeka this evening. Two bridges span Colman creek and the third is the Shirk bridge.
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State Highway Commission
B. L. Wolfe
Topeka
Eudora Township
Colman Creek
Shirk
Daughter Reunites Parents in Kansas City Marriage
William B. Puffer and Nina J. Buffer of Kansas City Mo registered a marriage license with Judge Lindley and wed yesterday by Rev Frank Jennings. The couple, previously married and divorced, said they remarried for the sake of their nine year old daughter and to protect her interests at the probate judge's office.
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Kansas City
William B. Puffer
Nina J. Buffer
Lindley
Frank Jennings
Puffers
McNeilis
Records Fall At Vinland Fair In Frontier Gathering
Attendance set new highs at the Vinland Grange fair with crowds filling grounds east of Vinland to watch stock judging and athletic events. Charles Southard claimed prizes in live stock, I N Chapman judged exhibits, Coal Creek No 39 won top school prize, Vinland Rural High School placed second, and Belvoir beat Vinland 10 to 8 for the county baseball title.
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Vinland Grange
Vinland
Charles Southard
I. N. Chapman
Leavenworth County
Coal Creek
Vinland Rural
County road fund swells from auto licenses in county
The county road fund grows as motor cars increase with fifty cents of each five dollar license fee split between township and county funds. For the three months ending Sept 30 the county fund totals $9,069.75, up from $7,060 last year. Lawrence car owners contribute over half, with $5,162.40 from Lawrence. Township funds hold $3,907.25 and the state $1,433. Vehicle counts show Lawrence at 1,078 and several townships recording hundreds each.
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Township Road Fund
Lawrence
Wakayusa
Grant
Lecompton
Kanwaka
Clinton
Marion
Willow Springs
Palmyra
Eudora
Toy Barre
Detroit to Rule Air Aviators Must Licenses For Self and Craft
Detroit set a new municipal ordinance requiring aviators to obtain a pilot license for five dollars and a separate machine license for ten dollars under police supervision. Each flyer must post a one thousand dollar bond and cannot land on private property without consent. Violations carry up to 200 dollars fine or 60 days in jail.
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Detroit
Mich
Lnn
Typical Baseball Weather for Game at Cottiskey Park
Chicago Oct 4 Weather favored a crowd for the Reds vs White Sox fourth game of the 1919 World Series. Two hours before first pitch the stands were near capacity and excitement built around the entrance. Umpires assigned were Nallin behind the plate Rigler at first Evns at second and Quigley at third.
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Chicago
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago White Sox
Ld Sol
Fon
Nallin
Rigler
Fivans
Quigley
Are Firing Women From Railway Jobs Shrinking
Washington reports a rapid cut in female labor on railroads. Director General Hines states that women’s employment in heavy work and wartime roles declines since April, with July 1 totals down 4.9 percent overall on federal controlled roads and larger cuts in round houses and shop work.
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Washington
Hines
Douglas county commissioners open October session at courthouse
The October session of the Douglas county commissioners will convene Monday at the courthouse. Commissioners will be in session most of the week.
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Douglas County
Court House
Elaine race riot crackdown and deaths rise
At Elaine Arkansas a secret anti insurrection group linked to the Elaine race riot faced fresh police action. Dr W E Powell an organizer was arrested and moved to Helena. White casualties were five killed and five wounded with reported negro deaths and many wounded. Two negroes were arrested. ten others detained in Elaine and surrounding Desha county areas. Authorities renewed searches for leaders and sources of the unrest as federal and state officials coordinate.
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Little Rock
Winchester
Ark
Elaine
Tn Dispatch
Arkansas
W. E. Powell
Arkansas City
Helena
Ials
Ra ' Hill
Center
Government Urges Citizens Army to Maintain Food Supply
London reports a breakdown of talks between the government and the National Union of Railroad Men over a seven day compromise. Lloyd George proposal rejected, unions called to a national congress. Government appeals to British Isles citizens to form a citizen army to keep food moving while unions campaign and rail service slowly improves.
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British Isles
London
Prest Lloyd George
Great Britain
British Empire
National’ Union
Peer Ish Isles
Prominent Nashville Man Arrested as Murder Accessory
Nashville police arrested Thos Be Jennings a prominent local figure on the charge of being an accessory to the murder of Robin Cooper a noted lawyer killed August 28 in Nashville Tennessee. Authorities expect bond to be posted and release to follow.
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Nashville
Robin Cooper
Tenn
Be Jennings
al Po
Robin Coop
Gabriel Basses
Memphis
Ate
Sport Bulletins From McCook Field First Quarter Score
At McCook field the game led to the end of the first quarter with Kansas 2 Pittsburg Normal 0.
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McCook Field
Kansas
Pittsburg
Cincinnati Takes Fourth Game In Weehawken Series
In Chicago on Oct 4 Cincinnati won the fourth game of the series with a 2 1 score. Scattered scoring credited to Ring and Win. Batteries: Chicago Cicetti Schalk and Cincinnati Ring Win.
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Chicago
Cinnati
Aerive
Scare Incinnati
Ieiat Batteries
Cicetti Schalk
Cincinnati
Ring
Win
Boy Not Expelled Says Journal World Statement
The Journal-World reports on a day’s events stating Ralph Durland had not been expelled. The article indicates the boy was temporarily held or in question, with wording reflecting uncertainty about his status and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Journal-World Arene
Ralph Durland
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