Smyrna Crisis Deepens as Turkish Troops Advance
Dispatches indicate Greek disaster in Smyrna is complete and Turkish forces near entry. Allied and American consuls plan to meet Mustapha Kemal in Cassabe to arrange handover of Smyrna. Greek fleet sailed. evacuations and panic reported amid chaos and civilian clashes. American detachments landed for protection. Americans advised to leave town. Potential dethronement movement for King Constantine I is discussed in Greek papers.
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Constantinople
Associated Press
Smyrna
M. Stergiades
Mustapha
Kemal
Cassabe
Athens
Green
Smyrna Harbor
Associated Dress
Thrace
Constantine I
Greece
Grecian
Six Held in Parsons Bombing Case
Parsons officials report six men detained in connection with bombings targeting Missouri Kansas Texas railroad workers. Military authorities and Assistant Attorney General CB Griffith continue probing. Guardsmen and a potential curfew hint at intensified policing as investigations proceed.
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Parsons
Missouri, Kansas and
Texas
Griffith
Attorne
Mason Dunkel
West Residence
Donkel
Golf Champion Jesse Sweetsey Wins US Title Match
New York golfer Jesse Sweetsey, 21, member of Siwanoy, defeated Chicago’s Chick Evans at Masson Probitine County Club to claim the United States golf championship. Sweetsey finished two up with two to play after a decisive finish on the sixteenth green in the final title match.
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Mass
Associat
Jesse Sweetsey
New York
Aama
Probictine
United States
Siwanoy
Chick” Evans
Chicago
Cham Ian
Weather Summary Kansas Foregast
Partly cloudy weather with local thunder showers tonight in extreme southeast cooler tonight in extreme east Sunday generally fair with temperatures near yesterday's highs and today’s mild conditions.
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Kansas
Reached Tariff Agreement Between Senate and House
Wash Sept 9 An agreement on the valuation and flexible tariff provisions of the Republican tariff bill was reported reached by senate and house conferees. They would retain the senate provisions with foreign valuation for duties, compromising by yielding most of the American valuation plan in the house bill. The basic plan would adopt the senate method for assessing duties on foreign valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
Senate
House
Move to Vacate U S Injunction in Chicago
A motion to vacate the government temporary restraining order against shop crafts unions, as it applies to BoM. Jewell and Charles Scott, was filed in U S district court. The filing alleges the government failed to make a case, that the relief violated the Clayton Act, and that the order was sought with ulterior aims and misrepresentations. Philadelphia official Thomas DeWitt Cuyler later argued against a supposed rift among railroad executives, reaffirming unity on the August 23 platform.
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Chicago
Sept
Associates Press
Bom
Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Charles Scott
U. S. District Court
Donald R. Riehberg
Philadelphia
Thomas DeWitt Cuyler
Association of
Railroad Executives
Many Cars Go Into Ditch On Rainy Fort to Fort Road
Drivers report numerous cars left the road during last night’s rain along the fort to fort route. Over speed on curves and greasy tar patches caused skids, braking errors, and vehicles ending up in ditches.
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Fort To Fort
Topeka
Partial hearing held in Benguson v Ferguson divorce case
In district court a partial hearing occurred in the divorce action of Pearl Benguson against Harry Ferguson this morning. More evidence will be presented later and the case will be decided. The court ordered Mamie Simpson v James Simpson to pay $5 weekly for the support of their minor children until further order.
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Pearl Benguson
Harry Ferguson
Wee
Mamie Simpson
James Simpson
Simpson
Mrs Harding in Critical Condition at White House
Washington September 9 The condition of Mrs. Harding wife of the President was reported at 9 30 am as favorable as can be expected at this time A bulletin by Brig Gen C E Sawyer physician in attendance stated Mrs Harding had a fairly good night and the complications were less threatening this morning
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Washington
Rain General Over Kansas City and Nearby Areas
Rain was general across Kansas with the heaviest fall in Iola at 1.84 inches. Missouri also saw soaking conditions, Maryville reporting 1.40 inches, while Kansas City and surrounding areas logged about 1.62 inches. Chief meteorologist P Conner notes the widespread wet spell.
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Kansas City
Kansas
P. Conner
Iola
Missouri
Maryville
Mel
Cosgrave elected President of Irish Dail Eireann in inaugural session
William T Cosgrave, minister of local government, was elected president of the Dail Eireann by the new parliament at its inaugural session in Dublin. The only vote against him came from Labor member Dr Florence Barrows, an osteopathic physician.
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Cosgrave
Dublin
Associated Press
William T.cosgrave
Dail Eireann
Miemhe Eae
Thirteen Herrin Miners Arrested in Massacre Case
Marion Ill September Associated Press reports thirteen miners remain jailed from the Herrin massacre indictments after Travelstead surrendered. Fifty-eight indicted total. conspiracy defendants may bond at 2000 dollars. Grand jury resumes September 18 as cases hinge on bail and premeditation claims.
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Marion
Ill
Associated Press
Nmber
Herrin
Will
Travelstead
de Joy Duty
Mur
Cool after the rain in Kansas with cooler temperatures
Topeka reports light to heavy showers across the state ending a five week heat spell. A 48 degree low in Goodland marks the cool break, while Hutchinson and Anthony reached 106 earlier. Rain continues in many areas today and roads are muddy after rainfall. Forecaster Flora says cooler fall weather will prevail with sun possible Sunday.
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Topeka
Deouth
Teachers Organize in Douglas County Schools
Douglas County teachers met at the courthouse at Tei o'clock this morning to discuss the new course of study issued by the state superintendent and elected officers for the coming year. Officers elected were H. C. Deay president Mary Landon vice president Jessie King secretary and Carrie Hunsinger treasurer. Most of the session was devoted to the course of study with a short talk by County Superintendent 0. J. Lane.
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Douglas County
Court House
St Tei
Teachers’ Association
H. C. Deay
Eudora Schools
Mary Landon
India School
Jessie King
Coal Creek School
Carrie Hunsinger
Burnett School
J. Lane
County Sunt
Court Restrain a Marshal in Washington Case
Justice Bailey of the supreme court of the District of Columbia issued a restraining order today against a marshal and a company related to a dispute over a Chicago order. The court denied the petition for a similar injunction against United States Attorney Gordon but left open a renewal after next Monday when the Chicago order expires.
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Washington
Junction
U. States
Mar
Snyder
Bailey
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
United States
Gordon
Chicago
Leros
Schools in Gain Over Last Year in Lawrence
The total enrollment in the Lawrence public school system stood at 2,632 at yesterday's close, an increase of 113 pupils from the end of the first week last year. Elementary schools show a 31 rise, junior and senior high 82. High school class counts list seniors 166 juniors 189 sophomores 216 freshmen 156 with 14 unclassified.
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Lawrence
Pverk
N. P. Smith
Cordley
Lincoln
McAllister
New York
Pinckney
Quincy
Woodlawn
Fair Senior High School
High Schoo
Swork
Condition of Mrs. Matting at White House bedside
Washington reports the illness of Mrs. Matting wife of the President remains anxious to watchers at her bedside though officials say yesterday's complications are less threatening A rise in temperature was noted in the forenoon but not deemed a dangerous sign by her physician Brigadier General C E Sawyer said the White House will issue another statement at 8 unless the situation changes rapidly
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Washington
Wants road inquiry into charges of political influence
Senator Harreld of Oklahoma urges the secretary of agriculture to investigate charges that state raid commissions in several states have been swayed by political influence and favoritism in awarding federal aid for roads. The resolution seeks an inquiry focused on convictions in Oklahoma and claims that counties have been discriminated against in road funding.
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Investiga
Washington
Harreld
Oklahoma
Hunters Bollix Claims Tie to Licenses Surge
Eleven hunting licenses were issued by the county clerk today, marking a record pace for this time of year. July saw only six licenses, August jumped to thirty five with ten on August 30, and through September twenty nine licenses total, peaking at nine in a single day this month. Former Official Found Dead in St Tanis. Richard M Johnson, consul to China in Grant's administration, was found dead in his hotel room yard at Alexander Brothers hospital, about 80, a former circuit attorney of St Louis and brother of the late Charles P Johnson former Missouri lieutenant governor.
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St. Tanis
Associated Press
Richard M. Johnson
China
President Grant
Alexander Brothers Hospital
St.Louis
Charles P. Johnson
Missouri
Met Opera Tenor to Open University Concert Course
Mario Charles, tenor from the Metropolitan Opera Company, will open the University Concert Course with a recital on Tuesday December 1, the second time a Met star has led the course. The season features Mr Chimley and other noted artists, with eight concerts priced at 6 5 4 dollars in a Kansas City area program.
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Mario Charles
Metropolitan Opera Company
Giovanni Martinelli
Metropolitan Opera Copley
Ter
May
Chimlye
Kansas ‘City
Tall
Uteaksa
Steves
Dean Ruth Avishad
Qutaker
Mas Chamlee
Chante
Troteus
Hr Lawrence
Salops
Dean Butler
Ailton
Butler
Lawrence
Kansantlee
KU Correspondence Study Expands With New Courses
The University of Kansas reports growing enrollment in its correspondence study program. This summer 350 students from across the country enrolled. New fall courses include rural sociology and urban sociology, plus gymnastics and principles of recreational sports. A new political science course on principal government is planned.
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University of Kansas
Department of Polytion
Department of Politica! Nee
Douglis County Farm Bureau Holds Afternoon Meeting
The executive board of the Douglis County Farm Bureau met this afternoon in the Farm Bureau office in the Watkins Building. A representative from the state county agent leaders office planned to attend with a prospective successor for resigning county agent R. O. Smith, but could not bring a prospect to the meeting.
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Douglis County
Farny Bureau
Watkins
R. O. Smith
Tim
Early Settlers Celebrate Free Commonwealth Day
The call invites pioneers and descendants to a September 14 meeting at the G.A.R. hall court house. A basket dinner follows an 11 am opening with music and officer reports, then elections and a speech by Willard Morgan. Afternoon program includes greetings by JI.R. Woodward.
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Vail
G. A.R. Hall
Court Hous
Willard Morgan
Ji.r. Woodward
Chas. H. Packer
Bi Griffith
University asks students in Lawrence to leave cars at home
Chancellor Lindley’s letter to parents urges forbidding students from bringing privately owned automobiles to the university. Some support the idea that no car will help focus on study, while fraternities plan to use cars for rush week. Sororities are restricted, but overall outcomes remain uncertain until fall term begins.
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Lawrence
Lindley
K. U
Amiler
Beth
Luvwyrene
Rapilly
Miners Alive After Argonaut Rescue Setback
In Jackson California rescuers fought under debris and muck to reach 47 entombed Argonaut mine workers. A renewed effort followed a tunnel collapse at 3000 feet and later progress showed alive miners despite earlier beliefs of fatalities. A $5000 reward was offered for first rescuers to reach them. Heat wave in Chicago ended with cooler 72 degrees after four days of fatalities and prostrations.
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Jackson
Cali
Kennuly Mink
Argonaut
Cal
Arggat
Chicago
Kansas rates may be involved in interstate case
Personnel of the rate and statistical committees were named to handle an Interstate Commerce Commission case arising from a complaint by Oklahoma alleging unreasonable freight rates. The announcement followed a Kansas and Missouri traffic officials meeting with the Public Utilities Commission. AL Conway chaired the Kansas committee with J J Tedrow, BR T Willitt, and CL We Mitten among local chamber members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Rate and
Interstate’s Commerce Commission
Oklahone
Missouri River Villes
Public Utilities Commission
AL Conway
Traffic Council For
Kansas Cilia
Chamber of Commerce
BR. T. Willitt
Atchison Chamber of Commerce
Itn
Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Tuesday Luncheon Preview
The Chamber of Commerce plans its first regular weekly lunch in fall at the Chamber rooms Tuesday at noon. New secretary CG. da Seatr is expected to attend. Board of directors meets Monday to set policy and discuss relocation of the Chamber of Commerce headquarters and building. Luncheons were halted in July due to intense heat.
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Chamber of Commerce
CG. da Seatr
Mr. Scott
Chicago
Chiarher
Chamber of Cammerce
Clothiers' Big Meet in New York for National Convention
Bo Ober leaves for New York to attend the National Association of Retail Clothiers convention. He serves on three committees including program, ethics, and educational division. Prominent figures like Secretary Hoover and Will H. Hays will address the event. Ober will also handle business in the East. The group comprises forty-two clothiers with offices in New York to secure market advantages through close links to the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Ober
New York
National Association of Retail Clothiers
Ober
Hoover
Will H. Hays
Oher
Conference talks amid coal strike in Connellsville region
Washington reports a conference planned in New York today involving Judge Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel, the UMWA president, and a Labor Department representative, aimed at ending the coal strike in Connellsville and nearby areas. Gary later said no knowledge of such a conference, citing his New York visit as arranged by former Ambassador Gerard. Also, sheriff warns of final tax notices as 69 of 89 warrants are being served, with property attachment possible for nonpayment.
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Washington
A.po
New York
Elbert H. Gary
United States’ Steel Corporation
United Mine Workers
Department of Labor
Connellsville
Newport
James Ww.gérard
Wichita theatre manager Sherman Wiggins to lead Mantling Ad Co
Sherman Wiggins who spent spring in Lawrence now heads Mantling Poster Advertising in Wichita and will manage the Crawford theatre when it opens October 12. Football Captain Pete Jones, last year’s U University captain, was in Lawrence yesterday and is the Republican candidate for Morris County attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Sherman Wiggins
Lawrence
Mantling Poster Advertising Company
Crawford
Pete” Jones
Mr.Jones
Morris County
Rush to register at U of K today
Large fall semester enrollment expected at the University of Kentucky with 850 registrations by noon marking a record. Registrar George Q. Foster extended early registration. Robingon gym opened for the rush. Classes begin Thursday with all-University events Saturday, and enrollment spread across colleges and schools with alphabetic scheduling for Liberal Arts and Sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NX. U
George QO. Foster
Robingon’ Gymnasium
Mickiy
Songevinnysium
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Engineering, Law and Pharmacy
Billboard pushes for cleaner carnivals in campaign
The Billboard magazine for theater people aims to clean up carnivals. O. J. Lane of the Fair Association received the editor’s letter proposing improvements. Lane notes little trouble with unclean carnivals, only one slightly objectionable show closed last year. Miss Fern Schick heads to Chanute to teach biology in the senior high. Superior Chevrolet ad and Welch chiropractors also listed.
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Billboard
O. J. Lane
The
Fair Association
Lane
Fern Schick
Chanute
Schick
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Bulletin
U.S
B. M. Jewell
Mrs. Harding
Florence Barrows
Herrinminers
Thaxton
Brunilagd Sinois
George S. Stang
United States Mine Workers
Fred McGough
Melvin Thaxton
McGough
Otis Clark
Clark
Vorgeaster
H. ‘A. Deay
Eudora
the ‘County Association
Dr. Albright
Chiropractor
University
West
Toray
C. OF C
Clothiers
Coke
U. OF K
Maurine Popplewell
A. W. Lamb
J. W. Kennard
Drs. Welch & Welch Chiropractory
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