Fire destroys half of Kansas City Stock Yards
Cattle owners struggle to identify their animals after a massive early morning fire at the Kansas City Stock Yards destroys about half the yards. Fire departments from Kansas City Kansas and Missouri suppress the blaze, with losses estimated around six hundred thousand to one hundred seventy five thousand dollars. About 3,000 hogs perish and twenty-five acres are burned, including pens, a hog house, scales, and related facilities.
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Kansas Cities
Sledi&e
Humane Society
Naor
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Ain
J Fishop
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Geo
Collette
Stock Yards Company
German Socialists Call for Peace and Resignations
In Amsterdam and Berlin, leaders of the German socialist party urged immediate peace talks and dismissed critics of wartime policy. Herr Eb ert urged that peace is essential and a “mailed fist” approach should end after the war's horrors. Scheidemann warned against public discussion of Capelle’s case and said action against hundreds of officials would be needed.
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Erisis
Admiral von Capelie
Marine
Wilhelm
Berlin
Iron
Balkan
Michaelig
Russias
Michael
Warzbere
Bavaria
Phillip Scheidemann
Amsterdam
Herr Ebert
Vote on Rural High School Question at Eudora
Voters in Eudora and five neighboring districts including Farm Land Oberlin Hesper Weaver and Bellevue will decide on an 825000 rural high school at Eudora. A majority favoring the measure would authorize bonds while a rejection could repurpose the funds for necessary additions to the growing Eudora High School.
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Eudora
Oberlin
Hesper
Weaver
Bellevue
Eudors
Eudora High School
Yalia
Big Meeting Saturday At the University
A special Saturday night meeting at the university will feature Dr Burris Jankre of Kansas recently returned from the front in France. Chancellor Frank Strong will preside and Harold J Buller will lead singing. The address aims to give Lawrence residents a clear account of the fighting.
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Burris Jank're
Kansas
France
Chancello
Frank Strong
Harold J. Buller
Lawrence
Dinking
Women Will Sell Bonds in the City Lawrence
Campaign chairwoman Mrs J R Bechtel leads a female driven drive to secure Lawrence’s share of Liberty Loan bonds. A large committee assigns one woman to present to each organization including churches schools and industrial workplaces. Four-minute speeches last night attracted strong crowds as women will work through banks and clubs this week to urge bond purchases with emphasis on inclusive participation.
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Lawrence
Liberty Loan
J. RK. Bechtel
Genevieve H. Chalkley
H. E. Asher
George Bar
Haskell
Alfie Carroll
Carl Graeber
Terri
Terrill
Chalkley
Mabel Haskell
Theaen
Barker
D. Adr
Beehtoly
Carl Gracter
Robinson Gymnasium
Burris Jenking
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Wheaters
T Leir
Sol N . C. Cohn
George Kreecetee
W. F. March
J.D. Bowersock
Hawer, Sock
Trial notes reveal Trazer Mead guilty in Independence case
Frazer arrested in connection with murder of Mrs Nicholson and attack on her father-in-law W Ho Fortner. Mead pleaded guilty before Judge Holdren in Montgomery County District Court and was sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Nicholson
W. Ho Fortner
Holdren
Montgomery County
Little Dorcas Is Dead After Automobile Accident
A one year old girl, Littie Dorcas Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irwng Hill, died yesterday afternoon when a car backing from a garage struck her as she walked down the path toward the house. The chauffeur failed to hear her cries, and the parents and grandparents mourn the loss of a beloved child. The funeral was held quietly with family present.
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Dorcas
Irwng Hill
Bill
Litt Derras
Dinamoor
Reminiscences of Riley by Charlotte Herr at Praser Chapel
Charlotte Herr lifelong friend of James Whitlam Riley will speak at Praser Chapel Tuesday at 4 30 PM. She will recount Riley relatives and stories likely never shared before and describe how he wrote about 67 verses and recited popular poems. Herr is a graduate of Wellesley College and cares for many children's books.
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Charlotte Herr
James Whitlam
Praser Chapel
Shy
Rilee
Probaly
Repibe
Fie Herris
Weles
Paving Lower Toturt of This Sin in 3 Ds World
The article notes the country’s expenditure rate surpassing all others, highlighting the belligerent state and comparing with Germany. It references SPANO and mentions totals like 100,409 and 23 TMi in a wartime context.
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SPANO
Amit
Germany
Home Guards Seek Rifles for Drill
Home Guards, under Captain Dunkel, request rifles to resume extended order drill amid growing professionalism. Kraig rifles needed for training until safety requirements met. guards pledge proper care if provided. Kansas weather section reports yesterday’s pm and today’s am conditions with Tuesday outlook.
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Rome
City Officials Meet in Wichita Amid Busy Convention
City officials gather in Wichita for the League of Kansas Municipalities ninth annual convention. Delegates discuss city problems, mayor forms, and round-table sessions. Night parade and entertainment fund plans unfold, while reports and committee actions fill the agenda.
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Kansas City and Town Planning Conference
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H. N. Lindsay
Pittsburg
Wolf
Abilene
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Moun Glee
Taubner’s
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Iola
E. H. Dunmire
Lawrrence
City One
City
W. Be.” Porter
Topeka
Dykstra
Department of Political Science
Irvy
Kansas
Jamee
Sinner
Street
Kansas City
D. J. Faber Town State College
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Toho Sinny
State Board of Health
Kom. McClintock
Manawise
Wichita Magic
Comimerce
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Farmers Receive Cash On Tobacco Market Dispute
Farmers stage a protest on a dilier wheat site near Pelee Market with claims of payment delays. They accuse a lender and the Tarinera firm of withholding funds and demand compensation. A confrontation occurs as authorities intervene to restore order and credit facilities.
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Aweardiae
Bawrenes Nation Bank
Petition Drive Builds Momentum for Local Road Access
Community activists push for road petitions as support grows among residents west of the Frances story. Leaders report unanimous signatures and a plan to continue petitions until authorities approve a preferred route, with stronger backing for a Big Springs path and clarifications about previous road grant rumors.
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Limais
Lawrence
Bisace
Stull
Lawrence Officials Attend Wichita Convention
Mayor Wor Francisco Commissioner WL Wootland and City Engineer Herbert Denmire join the Kap sits League of Municipalities gathering in Wichita. Mr Clelami traveled Sunday night while Mak ar and Denmire departed earlier. Denmire chairs the city energy panel as Mayor Prane plans to read a paper on The Progress of Lawrence. Francisco prepared a paper on Lawrence's development for presentation.
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WL Wootland
Herbert Denmire
Lawrence
TT Greene Preyvitte
Cattle Theft Ring Reported at Perkins Ranch
Otis Perkins hired Arthur Stookman to oversee his cattle herd in Katler County. The plan unraveled when bank staff demanded identification and an inquiry began. Brooke, once in charge, fled and is now jailed in Butler County as investigators recover stolen cattle.
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Katler ‘County
Otis Perkins
Arthur
Stookman
Douglas” County
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Owenry Nead
Sole
Mate
Perki
Brookman
Jath
Erkins
Butler County
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