Wilson asks for help from Allen on wheat decline
President Wilson directed Governor Allen of Kansas to forward any information suggesting that the recent drop in wheat prices stems from unfair practices or artificial causes. Secretary Tumulty sent a letter confirming the request and asking for data to the federal trade commission. Grain prices jumped on the news with Dec delivery up 18 cents to 2.21 and closing around 2.1847.
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Washington
Wilson
Allen
Kansas
Federal Trade Commission
Tumulty
Commission
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Alvin
Republican Dinner in Lawrence for County Women
A Republican dinner will be held in Lawrence on Friday October 22 after the Republican meeting. Mrs Mabel Feltz of Topeka will address the event. The county Republican women’s organization arranges the dinner at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Plates cost attendance aims to attract women from all parts of the county. The address will follow the dinner.
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Lawrence
Mabel Feltz
Topeka
Chamber of Commerce Roems
Peking Tranquil Amid Rumors of Monarchy Bid
Peking remains politically tranquil with no substantiation of reports from Shanghai about General Chang Tsao Ling overthrowing the central government and proclaiming a monarchy. The dispatch dated October 12 was part of circulating rumors.
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Shanghai
Shanhai
Chang Tsao-Ling
Feng-Preng
Peking Severn Seat
Bribe Offer Reported by Chicago Prohibition Official
A federal prohibition enforcement official testified that a New York woman offered $2000 to spur further investigations. The informant’s identity was not released. Separately, Republicans did not hold a Clinton meeting due to rain, with plans for another gathering before the campaign ends.
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Chicago
Federal Prohibition Enforcement Organization
Federal Prand Jury
New York
Clinton
Lawrence
Mane
Weather Kansas Forecast Shows Fair Nights and Mild Saturday
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Palmer: The Co. Phone 156.
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Palmer
the Co
Chancellor Reunites with Boyhood Friend in Wichita
In Wichita this week Chancellor E Lindley met a middle aged man who greeted him with I know you, but I don’t believe you. The man turned out to be Schuyler Jones of Bloomington, once a boyhood chum of the Chancellor. They met after forty nine years, dating to when Lindley was 10.
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Wichita
E Lindley
Matt
Schuyler Jones
Bloomington
Lawrence Defeats Abilene 13 to 0 in High School Game
Lawrence high School beat Abilene 13 to 0 with two early runs and a 60 yard interception return by Captain Testerman. The game featured fumbles, defensive stands, and a punting duel in the second quarter, ending with Lawrence in control and weather improving for a double header.
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Lawrence
Uly
Abilene
Anderson
Chamber of Commerce to host Cato Sells guest for policy visit
Cato Sells commissioner of Indian affairs will address the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday evening with a supper at 6 15. The event aims to showcase Lawrence interest in Haskell Institute as Sells reviews future policy for the Indian school. Alexander Irvine, British economist, will also speak about University of Kansas activities and potential winter visits.
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Cato Selx
Indian Affairs
Department of the Interior
Chamber of Commerce
Sells
Toe
Alexander Irvine
University of Kansas
Irvine
Haskell muff leads to early Hays score on kick return
A fumble by McLemore on the opening kickoff at McCook field gives Hays the ball on the Haskell 12 yard line. Hays advances in six plays for a touchdown but misses the extra point, making the score Hays 6, Haskell 0.
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McLemore
McCook Field
Hays
Haskell O
Peonage Charged in Alabama Mines
United Mine Workers of America plan to petition the federal government to investigate peonage claims in Alabama coal mines amid a miners strike. The union cites high fences, guard houses, and restricted entry as evidence, and reproduces alleged blacklist letters targeting specific workers.
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Indianapolis
United States
United Mine Workers of America
Alabama
United Mine Workers Journal
PTA Meeting Sparks Debate On High School Etiquette
Members of the High School Parent Teachers Association met last night to discuss a circulating letter to parents. Topics included curfews for parties, limits on weekend encasements, car use by students, and efforts to curb social distractions amid growing concerns about safety and propriety.
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Wolf Drown
Hilt
C. S. Skilton
Simons
Wade
Noted Speaker at K U Convocation
Alexander Irvine, noted U S lecturer, is slated to speak at the University of Kansas convocation next week. The event, arranged through Chancellor J H Lindley, will be at Robinson Guinnasture Tuesday afternoon. Irvine returns to public life after wartime service for Britain.
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Popes
Alexander Irvine
J. H. Lindley
Robinson Guinnasture
United States
Beecause
Directton
Unitoria
Irvine
Arrhen
Teuy
Great Britain
Scorre
University
N Tt
Mr. Irvine
Pr. Jendsey
Legal action ends campaign conduct against pricing ring
On October 13 authorities announced the Department of Justice will end the campaign against ligings and dissolve the fair price organization by November 1. Letters have been sent from the department to local fair price committees and others involved, advising them of the county coil officials plan.
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H. GL. Wahhigton
Fai
Sonty Coil
Protest Planned Over Telephone Rate Hike In Lawrence
The Chamber of Commerce Kansas warns residents from Lawrence and surrounding areas to attend a Monday 10 am hearing at the courthouse in Lawrence. The Kansas Court of Industrial Relations will hear evidence on proposed telephone rate increases. Lawrence city officials, the University of Kansas, and the Chamber urge protests be filed to present views on the rise and its impact.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tlmwerence
Court House
Lewrente
Kansas Court of Industriong
RL Obes
University of Renesas
City of
Lawrence
Chamier of Commerce
George 1
Kreck Sahil
First Voters Club Forms At Meeting In Boston
A meeting at 743 Massachusetts Street organized a First Voters Club to register and mobilize new voters. The group plans an information center at headquarters, a schedule of preparations, and meetings to ensure no one loses their vote while promoting Republican aims.
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Boughlican Béadallacters
Chusetts Street
Martin Lyst
Finnish Minister Arrives in Riga Sparks Lithuanian Tension
In Riga a Finnish foreign minister arrives to press talks as General Zeltkuskis leads a new Lithuanian government and a push for troop withdrawals from Vilna. Rumors swirl of a Finland Poland pact delaying broader peace while foreign ministries watch closely for shifts in the Vilna dispute and potential state reshaping.
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Warsaw
Oet
Iatesci Press
Zeltecuskis
Viin
Lues Zenk
Vila-Grodne
Polat
Riva Peace New Nations
Vilna Ha
Vilna
Riva
Politienseen
Itie
Rudolph Velkku
Farreigs Affairs
Deatbeki
Finland
Poland
Volsheviki
Av Vaitie Union
Welcome inquiry in Washington Haiti trip prompts inquiry probe
Spero W. Daniels said on return to Washington that a congressional commission did not seek to include Miami in its investigative itinerary. He defended the Marines and stated that all documents related to Brigadier General Barnett would be published for the record at once.
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Ington
Enneli
Haiti
Spero Wy Daniels
Washington
Daniels
Barnett
Young Republican Enrollment Notice in Massachusetts Chile
A fragmentary notice invites readers to enroll for membership in the Young Republican organization. It mentions Massachusetts and Chile with incomplete personal details such as name and address. The text is garbled and ends abruptly without clear instructions or dates.
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Republican
Massachusett
The
Young Republican
Chile
Snowball Confesses Prohibition Insight In Jail Cell
A noted wine maker known as Snowball was jailed for illegal wine production. He described a chaotic scene with furniture and bed clothes flying as he admitted in the morning he would not continue intoxicating work, remarking that prohibition had finally arrived.
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George Washington Lane
Snowball
Cholera Strikes Twin Mound Hogs. Farm Agent Seeks Action
Forty hogs died from cholera in Twin Mound neighborhood with likely twice as many lost overall, says county farm agent R O Smith after visiting six loess farms. Two veterinarians treated herds. results varied. Smith urges veterinary service, strict sanitation, temperature checks, proper carcass disposal, and vaccination to form an immune barrier around the infected area.
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Twin Mound
R. O. Smith
Smith
Twin Mound O
Ry New
Tyin Mound
Political row over offered essays for votes erupts in New York
Ambiguous reports from New York claim that a $20 prize for essays to influence national voters surfaced, with Republicans led by Chairman Hays denying any official backing and independents detailing receipt of essays from a street address. The episode involves party leaders in disputes over electoral influence and campaign integrity amid October developments.
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New York
Harding
Seaguen
Ledsee
Hays
Cementefee
United States
Vale
Atet Street
New York City
Romentier
Republician
Grover White
Chaiyman
Nepublicas
Toppan
Student Council Names and Local Incidents in Kansas City Area
Fragmented report mentions a student assembly, officials, and names such as Ralph Taylan and Oliver Wottyilie. There is reference to a cattle drive near Kansas City, a rain event in Richland, and a missing turnout for a plan discussed by local men. The piece blends student governance with rural activity and weather effects.
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Oread Righ
Oread
Isemty iv
John C. Tievis
Brance
Mathin
Ralph Taylan
Tionaht Monsey Treacerer
Kile Koller Sarerrit
Riche
Oliver E Wottyilie
Sosetin Nierhane
Counci Kneker
Orville Rites
Remon Srinvester
Agnes Fhart
Curtis to Speak at Court House in Lawrence
Kansas Senator Charles Curtis will address a Republican rally at the courthouse in Lawrence this evening at eight o clock. J D Bowersock will preside. C B Hasfard chairs the Douglas county committee. Music by Isa Wellman and a school chorus will accompany the event. Local candidates travel from Baldwin for the talk and AL V Brooke attends. The rally aims to mobilize support with Curtis as principal speaker.
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J. D. Bowersock
Court House
Leawrence
Charles Curtis
C. 8. Hasfard
Douglas County Republican Central Committee
Mr. Bowerseck
Mis Isa Wellman
Music
Douglas County Women's Republican Organization
Baldwin
Curtis
Lawrence
AL V. Brooke
Staute
Douglas-Jefferson
Grantville
Douglas County
N Uch
Trief Heari
Oklahoma Miners Take a Vacation in Strike Wave
About 2600 miners in Oklahoma and Arkansas fields walked off in a “vacation” over grievances and pending controversies. Mines at Hartshorne Krebs Gowen Alder ton Brewer Cambria and Bache in Oklahoma suspended operations. District officials urged a return to work, though some doubt obedience. Additional stoppages occurred at Wilburton McAllaster Blackstone Fidel ity and Hickory Coal facilities with ventilating fan failure noted at Fidelity. A district meeting with Oklahoma coal operators was planned for McAllaster this afternoon.
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Muskogee
Okla
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Valioue
United Mine Workers
Hartshorne
Krebs
Gowen
Alderton
Brewer
Cambria
Bache
Orter
McAllister
Wilburton
Texas
Oklahoma Corl Operators’ Association
McAllaster
Blackstone
Henrietta
Hickory Coal Company
Tulsa
Fidelity
Greenwood
Sebastian County
Hartman
Johnston County
Coach Woodward III Sidelined by Illness in Haskell-Hays Game
Rook Woodward of the Hays Normal football team did not play in the Haskell-Hays clash due to a sciatic rheumatism attack. He arrived in town feeling well but fell ill last night and was attended by Dr. F. C. Allen at 6 this morning. Dr. BE. Ro Keith is supervising his care.
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Hays
Lawrence High School
God the University
Haskell-Hays
F. C. Allen
Woodward
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