Settlement Prospects In Shopmen Strike Widens
Washington reports advices from Chicago indicate about thirty five percent of U S rail mileage will end the shopmen strike under the newly adopted policy. Another thirty percent ready to settle with separate agreements. Leaders list numerous eastern lines ready to return to work with wage questions sent to a twelve member commission for disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Chicago
Associated Press
Federated Railead
Ben W. Hooker
iRoads
Alabama
Great Southern
Bellingham
Northern
Baltimore & Oh
Baltimore & Ohio
Southwestern
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburgh
Boxcon & Albany
Chesterfield & Lancaster
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chiese
In- Manapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chiezey
Gary
Southeastern
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Chicaea & Northwestern
Cincinnati
Cleveland
St. Louis
Coal and Coke Railroad
Dayton
Union
el Paso &Southwestern
Georgia Southern
Florida
Gallatin Valley
H Harriman & Northeastern
Hocking Valley
Railroad Labor Board
Hale Holden
Burlington and Quincy
Petition urging Ford plan lease of Muskogee Shoals plant
Acting Chairman Mekensie of the house military committee notes a petition from about 220000 citizens of a southern state urging prompt congressional action on Henry Ford's offer to lease the Musel Shoals plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mekensie
House Military Committee
Henry Ford
Museld Shoals Hitrate
Labor Leaders Seek Constitutional Changes and Law Reforms
Atlantic City September 14 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor outlined a five year plan to push constitutional amendments and major laws. They call to curb federal injunction power, set minimum child labor age at 16, empower Congress to reaffirm laws struck down by the Supreme Court, repeal Sherman Anti-Trust, and bar laws restricting workers rights to organize and boycotts. They also urge repeal of Kansas industrial law and Colorado industrial commission, condemning Kansas courts as harmful to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Te Council
United States
Kansas Industrial Law
Colorado Industrial Commission
Kansas Court
Chamber of Commerce to Move to New Quarters
The Y M C A building is being prepared to house the Chamber of Commerce as quickly as possible. The kitchen and dining room will be moved tomorrow, office equipment by Saturday, and the weekly luncheon is planned for next Tuesday at the new quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Tin Chamber of Comerce
Dinella Continues Hunger Strike After Throat Wounds
Kansas City Sept 24 Tony Dinella the confessed killer of his two daughters remains on a hunger strike for a second day in hospital. He refused food offered by attendants and drank coffee before turning away. His hands remain tied to the bed to prevent self harm while recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Tony
Dinella
Dinello
Air Forces to Mesopotamia Embark in England
London reports a thousand Royal Air Force officers and men embarked today at Southampton for service in Mesopotamia. The weekend hosts include Mrs. H W Navarfiore and children of Wichita and Mrs. Beals Becker and children of Kansas City visiting Mr and Mrs C S Finch.
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Mesopotamia
London
Royal Air Forces
Southhampton
H. W. Navarfiore
Wichita
Beals Becker
Kansas City
C. S. Finch
Kansas Weather Forecast Says Generally Fair
Weather forecast for Kansas indicates generally fair conditions with little temperature change tonight and Friday. Readings show yesterday evening at 7 p.m. around 71, 7 a.m. today at 64, and 1 p.m. today at 89. Maximum yesterday recorded at 65 and minimum today at 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Unions Prepare Counter Evidence In Strike Case
Chicago Sept 14 Preparations for counter evidence against the Attorney General's office to support a permanent injunction against railroad employe officials began today. The defense seeks to show the strike was government backed by peace talks already completed. Blackburn Esterline and J H Kimball advised proceeding with a tag day plan to aid strikers families, noting no restraining order forbids it. Donald R Richberg led defense efforts as Mulholland starts gathering proof before Thursday deadline.
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Chicago
Attorney General’s Office
James Jf. Wilkerson
American Federalion of Labor
Blackburn Esterline
Donald R. Richberg
Rank
L. Mulhollant
Shopmin
James H. Wilkerson
J. H. Kimim
Kiwanis Luncheon Promotes County Fair and Lodge Travel
LC Stevenson outlines big county fair attractions for next week and urges Lawrence residents to attend in large numbers. He notes Olathe supporters and 4000 delegates for the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge in Lawrence October 9 to 12. Reports on district convention and several guests from Topeka Wichita and Minnesota are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LC. Stevenson
Qlathe
Coren
Mr. Stevenson
Olathe
Lawrence
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Stevenson
Crnie Kennedy
B.S. Weatherby
Leo Smith
Ed Schmidt
Jastswack
D. H W. Warnes
Lis Mercantile Company
Topeka
QR. W. Deover
Wichita
Goldwin Goldsmith
Department of Architecture
K. UL
Wmn. BR. Motman
University of Minnesota
Sam Sweezer Injured in Topeka Car Accident
Sam Sweezer and his family were en route to the state fair near Tecumseh when their car overturned two miles outside Tecumseh. Sweezer suffered serious injuries and remained semi conscious at Christ Hospital in Topeka. his wife and son escaped with minor bruises. Hospital officials expected his recovery.
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Sam Sweezer
Topeka
Tecumseh
Sweezer
Christ Hospital
Senate Passes Capper Tincher Bill On Grain Futures
Washington Sept 14 After a brief 15 minute debate without a record vote the senate passed and sent to conference the Capper Tincher bill aimed to resolve supreme court findings that certain sections of the grain futures law are inoperative. The bill seeks to adjust regulation pending new guidelines.
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Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
Dr Lindley to Address Students at First Convocation
Chancellor Lindley will open the university year with the first convocation tomorrow. The program includes a hymn by Miss Loni Miller and scriptures read by Dr Frank Strang, followed by university life remarks and a rally led by Miller. Classes will be shortened to thirty five minutes with breaks between periods.
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Dr. Lindley
Channelie
Indies
Univerity
Hus Natl
Seore
Frank Strang
Futmest Chanceflor
Thal
aVipg’ Miller
Miller
Channelley Uindley
DEDICATE STADIUM ON ARMISTICE DAY
The dedication of the new Stadium at Kansas will be conducted by the American Legion Kansas on Armistice Day November 11 during the Kansas Nebraska football game. Alfred G. Hill announced from the memorial campaign executive committee. The Legion accepted the invitation at the state convention in Eldorado, with a national speaker planned for the main address and Frank E. Samuel coordinating the remainder with Chancellor F E Lindley. The memorial aims to honor the 126 University of Kansas men and women who died in World War I and to recognize all Kansas servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
American Legion
Department of Kansas
Frank E. Samuel
The
F E. H. Lindley
University of Kansas
Memorial Corporation
Legion
Alfred G. Hill
Mémorial Corporation
kK U EXHIBIT AT FAIR AT KELANA FREE FAIR TOPEKA
The University runs a booth in the government building at the Kelana Free Fair in Topeka this week. It shows student illustrations from the fine arts department, iron and steel testing demos, plans for the K U memorial building, and student illustrations. Professors from University departments demonstrate work daily and give talks and lectures about their fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
K. Us
Rescue Crews Brace Final Barrier at Argonaut Mine
Rescue teams attack the last barrier to reach forty seven miners entombed for seventeen days in the Argonaut mine. officials fear the miners may be dead as plans to cover bodies with canvass before lifting them surface. Belfast town recaptured by republicans after heavy fighting with government garrison. National forces and large troops moved into the town amid casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argonaut
Fided Yigar
Clmsmcmsw
Trish
Belfast
Associated Press
Bellina
County
Mayo
Repubicans
Aalre -Latice
Women Prepare Notable Exhibit at County Fair
The county fair women's building will feature a canned fruit display and other exhibits. Mrs. Tarden Gibb oversees the department showed progress plans including dances each night under Mrs. Roger Williams, Camp Fire craft displays, and Sunday school exhibits led by Mrs. Stayer. Admission prices list various options from 25 to 75 cents with grandstand seats at 50 cents.
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Tarden Gibb
Gibb
Abare
Pibil
Besture
Women's Department
J. H. Mitchell
Roger Williams
Stayer
cPhe
Seaton
American Indian Day Proclaimed in Kansas Schools
Governor Henry J. Allen designates September 22 as American Indian Day in Kansas. The proclamation urges observance by all citizens, with schools encouraged to study the history of the American Indian and acknowledge their enduring role as the first inhabitants of North and South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
H. J. Allen
South American
North
South America
America
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
House Approves Soldiers Bonus Bill Conference Report
Washington September 14 without a record vote the house approved today the conference report on the soldiers bonus bill. The measure goes to the senate and upon final action there it will be sent to President Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Senate
Harding
Coffeyville Postmaster Nominated in Kansas
Sept 14 report lists post masters nominees including Leila C. Flinitt of Coffeyville Kansas. London hosts thirty Welsh language worship sites. King George has prepared a leading stant coal section. The Great Pyramid weight is estimated at 5,008 tons. Dr Albright chiropractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Washington
Leila C. Fllintt
Kansas
London
King George
Pioneer association session in Topeka honors Kansas history
The opening session of the Old Settlers Association in the courthouse featured Charles F. Tucker as president and L D Howard as vice president. Speakers praised Kansas pioneers, with John Wallon recounting figures like Robinson and Lane. A basket dinner followed, and a long list of attendees was noted.
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Kansas
Oteh Association
AS RL
Court House
Charles FL. Tucker
L. D. Howard
Cat
Hest
John Wallon
Robinson
Jim Lane
Iain Prown
John Brown
Hoyt Seetin
W. C. Simons
Kate Endacott
Charles H. Tucker
Theodore Gardner
Qld. Settlers Association
And
John Walton
J. F. Mor
W. Howe
Josie L. Hoyt
H. W. Eggert
Uriah Barnes
J.J. Woodward
J. BM. Henry
Em Plasket
Soule
Frank D'rentiss
C. M. Heisey
Jin TE Howard
G. M. Talley
Hannah Oliver
Amos D. U
H. BD. Harmon
George Hurd
W. Williams
Mrs Harding Improves and Leaves Daily Bulletins
Washington reports Mrs Harding showing steady improvement over three days and on the road to recovery from her critical illness. Regular bulletins will end, with occasional progress notes. she will not host social life in the capital this winter due to her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Harding
White House
Smyrna in Flames Sparks Panic Across City
Smyrna is burning as fire roars through the port city on Sept 12. The population is in a panic while natives flee toward nearby areas and authorities hurry to control the blaze amid unknown cause and fear of further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
Constantinople
Associated Press
Athens
Republican candidate Morganity Hutchinson to speak Friday
Morganity Speak al Hutchinson announces a talk on September 22 in Hutchinson. The republican candidate for governor of Kansas will address all residents on the state grounds and surrounding city area, with the crowd able to hear him via a loud speaker system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Hutchinson
Morgan
Hutchinson
Novernor
Kansas
Students study European colleges and relief effort
Walter L Mortiscas and Harald Herrington joined 37 students from 23 U S colleges on a Europe study pilgrimage. They met leaders such as Chancellor Wirth Admiral Horthy and Conrad Hoff man to learn conditions in war torn nations and plan to organize relief work for their colleges this winter.
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Walter L. Mortiscas
Harald Herrington
Europe
United States
Germany
England
Holland
France
Austria
Switzerland
Hungary
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Belgium
Mare
Berlin
Wirth
Admiral Horthy
Conrad Hoffman
Hoffman
Oberammergau
James M. Cox
Eikdy
Ibis
Special Committees to Sell Fair Season Tickets in Lawrence
A special committee under I C Stevenson will canvass business districts tomorrow to sell Douglas county fair season tickets. Tickets cost less than neighboring counties and are available through J C Stevenson or Warmers Bank until the fair opens. Also two marriage licenses were issued yesterday: Harry Kurtz and Ruth Daves of Oakley, and Leslie Meinke with Genevieve Engle of Linwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
I. C. Stevenson
Donglis
Eavk Bloke
Phoy
J. CL Stevenson
Warmers Bank
Harry PL Kurtz
Prairie Oil Declares Dividends for Stockholders
Prairie Oil and Gas announces quarterly dividends of 3 dollars and an additional 2 dollars per share. Payment planned October 31 to stockholders of record September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Oil and Gas Sampung Tolks
Topeka Lawrence Checker Bus Line Ad
The sign of safety. All Checker cars carry Liability Insurance. Service from Tonve Kaw Valley Sta and I dridge Hotel. Luncheon offered at fifty cents a plate. Phone 14s. Timings from 11:15 to 1:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiedemann
Topeka-Lawrence
Tonve Kaw Valley
Dridge Hotel
Races at county fair ignite with Sandy Patch favorite
Douglas county fair opening features big race card led by 2:17 pace. Olathe owner E G Carroll showcases Sandy Patch drawing strong local and visiting support. Entries list horses by class with owners and towns across Kansas and Oklahoma for trot and pace divisions.
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Douglas County
Woodland Park
D. J. Breakley
Olathe
Sandy Patch
E.G. Carrall
Qolithe
QO. J. Lane
J. Uettie Roberts
Bro M
J. He Tosh
Valley Falls
B. Gentry Belle
Bom
J. Tosh
E.G. Carroll
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Great Western
Western Roads
Samuel Felton
Western
Association of Railroad Execu ‘Tives
Eastern Roads
W. G. Bierd
State Industrial Court
American Federation
O. F
Itis
Sumatra
State Department of American Legion
Kk. U
Opel
Superior
Chevrolet
Dr. Albright
Chiropractur
Spirit OF Kansas Pioneers
Old Settlers
Mrs. Harding
K. U
Wiedemann's
Fair Management
Tramp Todd
Br. G
Guy F. Young
Harvest Rose Bud
Albert Solomon
Ardmore
Okla
Red Wolf
Ch. G
M. G. Strikland
Parsons
Kans
Billie Storts
B. H
Jan. Mc Martin
Higginsville
Lewis Azoff
B. G
J. E. Donley
Wagoner
Trampheery
B. M
Miller & Smith
Blue Rapids
Glorietta
D. W. Wiegele
Eugene Littrell
Jimmie Hicks
Re Webster
Shreveport
Ack Archdale
Ela
Ottawa
Harvester Maiden
W. B. Taylor
Sedalia
Starleen
Lime Allen
Ed Miller
Dorothy M. B. M
Time Altow
S. Walker
Beloit
Kass
Echo McKinney
Bert Stanley
Cl. G
Welor
Anter Pagota
Kastner Bros
Nebr City
Neb
Ashland
Peter
Oteola
George McCreath
Smoky Patch
Bro
He Wright
Davi L
de Ballay
Gratanatus
Super
Klephens
Oswero
Kins
Hay Bird
Newton Care Vur
Miss Mayvilly
Dan Nol
Bethany
Bleakley
Tin
Ace
Pueblo
Colo
ViVie Hal
A. EL Rebald
Okmulgee
Okla Ra
Lady Knight
Bea
Will Knight
J. Estill
BL M
John Moughton
Hamilton
Elen Silver
S. Mi
Pa. Miller
Tramp Gay
Ra. M
Max J. Kennedy
Fredonia
Liberty Star
B. C
Arthur Stackper
Ellsmore
Kewanee Grey
D. McComis
Kars. TV
Bonnie
Gr. M
Geo
Houserman
Betty Bing
Br. M
Geb
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