City of Muskegon Sinks in Harbor Collision
Ten persons die when the Crosby liner City of Muskegon strikes the south pier at Muskegon channel and sinks within minutes. About 25 passengers aboard, many crew saved by leaping to the pier. Exact death toll uncertain as passenger list disappeared with the vessel. wreckage washes ashore along Lake Michigan.
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Crosby
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Muskegon Channel
Muskegon
Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
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Otr
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Mic Esn
Stars Answer Call Rally At Met’cok Grounds
Former KR UL stars were telegraphed to return and help practice ahead of a rally. Athletic manager Br. F.C. Allen announced immediate arrival for the group while Joe Schwarz plans a large student turnout at the Met’cok facility.
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KR UL
Kanessi
AL Coomme
Br. F.C
Trobe Ware Industries Tour Planned by General Ver circling war plant
General Ver ciring announced a tour of inspection of war industries built on during his absence in France for recommendations to Sre- Raker on portions to maintain against another national emergency. The trip will cover the Pacific coast and will visit its home in Mis-
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Washington
Ver Cing
France
Pacific Coast
Mis
Transit mystery ends as university student reports theft
A university student contacted Sheriff Woodward Saturday to report the theft of an engineer's transit, claiming a $359 state charge. The sheriff later learned the transit had been found safe and was not stolen, left on the street while the student was away, then moved to a secure place by another student.
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Woodward
Missing Ford Left Outside Professor Haworths Home
A Ford was left in the street before Professor E. Haworth's Mass Street home and reported to police Monday afternoon. The vehicle was towed to headquarters after the owner notified authorities.
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Prof
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Mass
Ford
Professor Haworth
Weather Update on Industrial Conditions
The report notes a surplus of cranks and a shortage of self starters shaping the current industrial scene. Temperature readings show yesterday’s topm and today’s 2 pm values with maximum yesterday and minimum today.
First woman named assistant trust officer at National Bank of Commerce
Miss Mary Y. Scherrer is appointed assistant trust officer of the National Bank of Commerce in St. Louis becoming the first woman to hold such an office in a national bank. Her achievement comes after months of hard work and determination.
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ST. Louis
Mary Y. Scherrer
Lhe National Bank of Commerce
Winter Rushes to Aid of Hard Pressed Reds
Winter advances threaten to end General Yudeniteh’s Petrograd campaign as Soviet forces recapture Tsarkoye-Selo and Pavlovek south of the city. Denikin troops hold Riga front lines with light retreat near Duna river as fighting persists across Lithuania and Latvia.
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London
Bol
Petrograd
Tsarkoye-Selo
Pavlovek
New Signal Corps School Opens at Camp Alfred Vail
A local recruiting sergeant reports a new Signal Corps school at Camp Alfred Vail Little Silver opening with courses in telegraphy electricity wireless engines instruments and meteorography. Soldiers will be trained in trades and issued certificates of proficiency for discharge papers reflecting their learned skills.
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Signal Corps
Massachusetts Street
Camp Alfred Vail
Hold Joint Meeting of City Boards and University
City boards and the university announce a joint meeting tonight to discuss sending representatives to the national convention in Detroit. The boards will consider selections for the International convention and related culture and food topics.
Marriage Licenses Issued by Judge Lindley Saturday
Marriage licenses were issued by Judge Lindley on Saturday to Carl Also and Estering Caneland of Lawrence, and Earl J. Perry of Leavenworth with Mary B. Levitt of Topeka. Probate Judge Lindley also issued licenses to Edward O. Grave and Helen Harmon of Edgerton, and Maurice R. Smith of Fall River with Ress Match Wilson of Little Rock Arkansas.
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Lindley
Carl Also
Estering
Caneland
Lawrence
Earl J. Perry
Leavenworth
Mary B. Levitt
Topeka
Edward O. Grave
Helen Harmon
Edgerton
Maurice R. Smith
Fall
Ress
Lost tires from Bailey’s touring car near Lawrence
Two tires were jostled from the back of a touring car driven by M. W. Bailey of Denver between Lawrence and Big Springs on Saturday. Bailey, returning home from a trip east, searched for the tires but found nothing. The loss was reported to the sheriff's office.
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M. W. Bailey
Denver
Lawrence
Big Springs
Mr. Bailey
Epitheria Epidemic Stopped by Local Health Officials
City health officials report the Epitheria outbreak halted after four cases emerged and five days passed without new infections. Miss L. C. Moore, the city bacteriologist, expresses cautious optimism that the spread is permanently checked.
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L. C. Moore
Miss Moore
Trike Hoping for PST Meeting Marks Fed Order Hopes
Union leaders face a pivotal moment as a planned PST gathering is seen as acceptance of a federal order. The event signals potential agreement among factions and could steer upcoming labor actions and policy alignment.
Government Prepares for Possible Coal Strike Action
Government plans to use all machinery to maintain transport and keep coal moving. Officials say troops may be used to secure transportation while mine workers consider the situation. railways dump coal to speed shipments. cabinet to decide next steps as strike looms.
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Ilene
Sefb
John Li. Lewis
United Mines‘Workies of America
International Executive Board
Intisnapolis
Pres. Wil
Orguniion
Govpeenine i
Railroad Administration
Hines
Senator Thomas
Démocrat
Arane
Congress
PESTOFFICE IMPROVEMENTS AT LAWRENCE POSTOFFICE
Government advertises possible work at Lawrence postoffice to install new lighting textures and repair the building. Further plans include new distribution cases for mail dispatching.
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Lawrence Postoffice
Bulding
Ant-ebellum murder case revived at Brest Assizes
A long-dormant mystery from December 1912 resurfaces as Jean Cadiou, manager of a powder factory near Brest with German capital, faces charges. A clairvoyant aided the search, and a former engineer who aided the killer was jailed but later joined the French army. The case could reveal details of German capital influence and contract quality.
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Brest
France
Associates Preas
Jean Cadiou
Cis
Louis Pierre
Crdion
Inter
Indian boy to serve ten months for check raise
Horton area youth Herry Kawkeka age 19 jailed at Douglas County jail to serve ten months for raising a check. He was fined $50 and sent by U S Deputy Marshal J W Lacy. Rest of text notes donations to a memorial fund by Vinland and West Districts and lists contributors.
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Horton
Herry Kawkeka
Douglas Korinty
Day Bill Now Law Despite President
The Senate passed the prohibition enforcement bill today over President Wilson's veto. The wartime prohibition section becomes effective immediately upon transmission to the state department by the Senate clerk. The vote was 65 to 20, exceeding the necessary two thirds, with support from Senators Curtis and Cummins of Kansas and others.
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Senate
Wilson
State Department
Madsule Tin
White House
Luis
Muni
Cepyer
Curtis
Kansas
City health orders diphtheria check for Woodland pupils
Four more mild diphtheria cases discovered among city pupils. Antitoxin used and no serious cases yet reported. Health officials take swabs at Woodland school and aim to test all children to prevent further spread.
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Prade Sehees Lawren
New York
McAlester
York School
Children City
Three Players Declared Ineligible for Football Season
Tete Revels Jimmie Brewies and Warren Worwly are ruled ineligible due to poor grades and will miss all football games this season. Officials announced the decision after reviewing records and academic standing.
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Tete Revels
Jimmie Brewies
Warren Worwly
King's Visit Halted Senate Veto Ballot
A disjointed clipping notes halted steps in the Senate as efforts to follow a prior plan faltered. Mentions of a kingly visit and references to a mouse imply a symbolic or garbled reference to obstruction or delay in the legislative process.
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Senate
War Demobilization Delays Prohibition Enforcement Debate
Debates in the legislature paused as President vetoed action on demobilization and related prohibition enforcement measures. Democrats objected to hurried passage while Senators from South Dakota and others urged delays to align with peace terms and army demobilization.
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Peel
Wilsons
Menater Sterning
Republian
South Dakota
Senate
King Albert Addresses Congress On Belgian War Unity
King Albert of Belgium told the House of Representatives that the American army is the decisive factor in victory and lauded the friendship between Belgium and the United States. His remarks followed a composed reception by senators and representatives, marking a significant wartime alliance moment.
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Albert
U.S
America
Nibert
Bissom
Senat Harding
Ren
Hiteh- Swanren
Underwood
Senate Chamber
Cummins
Germany
Violations of City Ordinances About Duck Hunting
A Lawrence man reports that locals violate city rules by hunting ducks along the river and near the water front. Police recount a Sunday morning fusillade north of the bridge, sparking complaints about noise and sportmanship. The county clerk issued twenty hunting licenses, raising totals to 199, with more licenses issued to hunters.
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Donrnal
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Sue
Geosefrl
Goodland
Kansas
Garrett
Visitis Eather
Yrrtt
Iris
Gool Coonlland
Kanes
Meeting aims and schedule at Lawrence Baptist Church
The Lawrence Baptist Church announces Sunday services starting Nov 30 with Rev Frank Jennings assisted by W A Elliott of Nttraencto. These special meetings run for five weeks, framed as revival efforts led by strong state ministers, inviting broad congregational involvement.
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W. 4. Eliott
Ottawa
Frank Jennings
Baptist Chuch
Lawrence
W. A. Elliott
Nttraencto
Tawrence
City Extends Push for More Business Licenses
City officials announce expanded effort to issue additional licenses as a new area begins tentative planning. The move aims to accelerate permits and encourage growth while outlining steps for approval and zoning considerations.
City Moves To Tighten Taxi and Insurance Licenses
The Lawrence city commission discussed a rough draft of a new city license ordinance aimed at closing loopholes in current statutes to boost revenue and improve enforcement. Finance Commissioner I C Stevenson stressed unlicensed taxi operators and noncompliant insurance agents drain revenue and fairness for those paying fees. The plan includes taxi fare schedules, front-car license display, and mandatory agent-name registration across multiple companies. The ordinance is not ready for passage yet but aims for January 1 semiannual license period.
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I. C. Stevenson
Lawrence
Walter G. Thiel
Stevenson
Senate committee endorses bill to prosecute reds
The judiciary committee reported favorably a measure aiming to prosecute those advocating government overthrow. The bill, tied to proposals by Senators Sterling, Walsh and others, carries up to 5000 dollars in fines and five years in prison or both. Convicted violators would face the sentence served before any reportation.
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Senate
Judiciary Committee
Sterling
Dakota
Walsh
Mont
Graveyard Body Thefts Rise Amid Cemetery Robberies
An Oct 28 report notes increasing graveyard thefts as priers hired by grieving families attempt to recover the deceased for burial in different cemeteries. Authorities refuse requests to remove the bodies, and exhumations occur at night near military cemeteries as relatives seek to bury elsewhere.
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