Railroad Unions Weigh Possible General Strike In Chicago
Chicago hosts meetings that could trigger a nationwide railroad strike. About 500000 shopmen face wage cuts and rule changes, a ballot shows strong support for action, while engineers conductors and other unions prepare to report results and pressure overtime rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
B. M. Jewell
The
American Federation of Labor
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Order of Conductors
Brotherhood of Enginemen and’ Firemen
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Brother‘hood of Railical
Membre
Charizes
Rechmann Picked as Fourth Deputy Judge for ICJ
Geneva report says a joint committee of the League of Nations assembly and council has proposed Judge V. M. Rechmann of Norway as the last deputy judge of the International Court of Justice. The choice needs ratification by both bodies. Previously the assembly backed Alejandro Alvarez of Chile and the council backed Baron Des Camps of Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Assembly of the League of Nations
Council of the League
International Court of Justice
Assembly
Council
V. M. Rechmann
Norway
Court of Appeals
Brontheim
Rules for Women at Campus Inform Students of Regulations
The Women’s Student Council distributes the Sland Book in Fraser Hall to teach campus rules and the student government constitution. A Test room is prepared, news traperies hung, a public telephone installed, and an information bureau will operate in the rest room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Hall
Circus Parade Frightens Horse to Death Near Town
A horse in a circus parade on South Massachusetts Street panicked and collapsed dead, while the animal belonged to Emil Shorty Winger who lives south of town. The incident occurred as the parade passed through the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil “Shorty
Winger
Masachusetts Street
Petition for charter of National Association of United Americans
In St Louis on September 15 a petition was filed in circuit court seeking a charter for the National Association of United Americans. The petition states the group aims to oppose prohibition and restrictive Sunday laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mother hears son recount crime in police visit
Harvey W Church confessed slayer of two automobile salesmen, Bern ard Daugherty and Carl Ausmus, to his mother in the state's attorney office. Officials doubt accomplices Wilder and Walker, while Parks admitted involvement before being confronted. Church claimed varying alibis and identified a possible third man as Walker. the mother questioned the burying of Ausmus and remained grave throughout.
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Chicago
Harvey W_ ‘Church
Bernard Daugherty
Carl Ausmus
Clarence Wilder
Milton Walker
Church
Leon Parks
Parks
Harvey
Daugherty
Ausmus
Paraze
Church Aml
Wilder
Passertel
Walker
Oman
Family to prison: Cook murder case verdicts in D C
In Columbia Maryland or Washington? The report notes a mother, daughter, son and two male friends of Marcellus Cook, a farmer, sentenced to life imprisonment for the elder Cook's murder. Judge Sezhe imposed the sentence after a jury, directed by Judge Leake, found the defendants guilty with expert testimony citing arrested development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
Marcellus Cook
Sezhe
Cook
Leake
Lindleys Talk Boosts Atchison KU Memorial Drive
Atchison Globe reports a Monday dinner launching the University memorial campaign in Atchison. Chancellor Lindley of the State University spoke as a key campaign leader inspiring local alumni to raise their share of the million dollar memorial fund. Attendees included B Sehall as campaign head, plus Walter Brown J M Charliss Sheffield Ingalls and Sandy Winsor. The drive continues throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
Atchison Globe
Atchison
Lindley
State_ University
Atchison County
The
Globe
Bic
B. .Sehall
Walter Brown
J. M. Charliss
Sheffield Ingalls
Sandy Winsor
Irish parleys near break over empire terms
Dublin reports indicate De Valera accepts Inverness conference terms but insists on Ireland’s independence as a sovreign nation. British premier Lloyd George signals continued talks while couriers Boland and McGrath prepare a report that could trigger a temporary rift, with Dublin awaiting the verdict on Irish separation and dominion status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Fiamenn de Valera
I'vemier Way Gore
Inverness
London
Associated
George Ax
Fumean de Valera
Ian Trish
Associated Press
Ireland
Eamonn de Valera
Harry Boland
Joseph McGrath
Gairloch
Lloyd George
Boland
McGrath
Trelard
Opinions Divide on Fair Closing Practices
At a Lawries Clearing association meeting, city banks voted to postpone closing to 12 oclock on Wednesday and Friday afternoons during fair week. The Chamber of Commerce request drew mixed support from dry goods and clothing stores. most favor one half day, many oppose two closures. C F Decker of Weaver Store cited a general preference for one afternoon closure, emphasizing school start, fall season, and serving country shoppers attending the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawries
Gtelock
Chamber of Commerce
C. F. Decker
Weaver
President Blew Up Yachting Tour Near New York Coast
President Hardinge continued his trip with yachting in September by visiting South Hampton Rhode Island, playing golf there yesterday, and sailing up the Hudson to West Point. He hoped to review cadets and compare his golf to yesterday's score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hardinge
South Hampton
Rhode Island
Hudson
West Point
Col Hoisington to Retire From Kansas Guard
Topeka reports Col. Verry M. Hoisington of Newton will retire October 13 after a long Kansas National Guard career starting in 1895. He currently commands the Fourth Kansas regiment. Adjutant General C. I. Martin announced the retirement and said a successor has not yet been chosen.
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Col. Hoisington
Topeka
Verry M. Hoisington
Newton
Kansas National Guard
C. I. Martin
Hoisington
Kansas Regiment
Martin
Circus Parade Impresses Lawrence On Ideal Day
A Lawrence crowd enjoys ALG Barnes circus parade with clean wagons, fat horses, bands, and open animal cages. Elephants and camels big in the day, though not in the parade. reporter notes the pachyderm at the grounds looked like a baby beside the prize elephant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALG. Barnes’ Circus
Lawrence
Eircus
Looks Cost Less University Textbooks This Season
University text books and school supplies cost less this season due to managers widespread price reductions. The University Book Store and Rowlands operate campus branches this fall, with stationery and fountain pen items also discounted.
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University Book Store
Rowlands
Golfers and Kiwanis Mark Fair Holiday Plans
I C Stevenson preached at a Kiwanis luncheon as members agreed to hold next Thursday’s meeting on the fair grounds with a second ladies session. They plan to attend the fair on other days and host Ottawa visitors for Douglas county exhibits. The club backed moving the Grand Lodge meeting to Lawrence next year and Frank Hosford led the education program. C C Winslet attended his first club gathering since the Raw Valley creamery robbery incident. The body of Vernie Lewellen, killed overseas, will arrive in Lawrence late this week. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
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I. C. Stevenson
Kiwanis Club
Ottawa
Douglas County
Odd Fellows Lodge
Grand Lodge
Lawrence
Frank Hosford
C. C. Winslet
Raw. Valley Creamery
Four Charges Filed Against Arbuckle in Virginia Rappe Case
San Francisco reports the county grand jury returned a manslaughter indictment against Roscoe C Fatty Arbuckle in the death of Virginia Rappe after a party at the St Francis hotel. Bail set at 5600 cash or 10000 bond. Proceedings include assigning the case to a superior criminal court and a DA police conference to determine the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Roscoe (Fulty) Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
St. Francis Hotel
Shortall
Superior Court
Court of Superior
Havold Louterback
Hall of Justice
Virginia Ruppe
Roscoe C
Fatty) Arbuckle
Hermin Jauray
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Taxi Driver Held In Emporia Crime Probe
Emporia Kansas authorities jailed taxi driver Frank Stout after Clyde Waldo, a county farmer, was found shot in a culvert near Emporia last Saturday. Stout, last seen with Waldo, gave a disputed account of seeing him with a companion. blood stains on Waldo’s car tied Stout to the case and he is held without bond as investigators pursue further arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kan
Frank Stout
Fortasoy Ris
Munier
Clyde Waldo
Finoria
Walno
Stout
Waine
Children Save Life in Gas Pit Rescue at Farm
Smith Center Kansas September 14. D M Hendrickson and Allen Brooks owed their lives to the cool headed Hendrickson children who pulled Brooks from a gas filled pit after both men fainted. George Hendrickson summoned his younger siblings and helped drag Brooks to the surface before returning to rescue his father. Both men were unconscious for hours but recovered.
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George
Ecame
American Shop Plan Adopted by Packers in Chicago
Four of the country’s largest meat packers in Chicago inaugurated the open shop plan replacing the war era Alscheuler agreement. More than 90 percent of about 73 000 packing-house workers reportedly voted favorably. No wage adjustments planned. unions seek conference to renew or replace the wartime accord. Leaders Hayes and union officials press for replies from Armour Swift Wilson Morris Cudahy failures to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieags
eAnimon
Chicago
Samuel Alschuler
Ihe
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Wilson & Co
Cudahy Packing Co
Morris & Co
Charles Hayes
Hayes
Swift & Co. Armour & Co
Home Made Wine Now Permitted by U S Treasury Rules
Washington Sept 14 Internal Revenue Bureau officials acknowledged that heads of families may file for a permit to manufacture 200 gallons of wine annually for home use. The provision, issued in 1918, requires that the wine be for family use and not sold or removed from the home, with the tax exemption applying to basic port charges. Hartford Conn Sept 14 Clergymen among letters seeking permits for home made wines or non intoxicating fruit juices prompted the Internal Revenue office to confirm the policy.
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Washington
Internal Revene Bureau
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Roper
McAdoo
Congress
Hartford
Conn
Ieyreau
Forse
All Sorts of Annoying Things Happen When Power Goes Off
The city experienced a two hour shutdown of electric light and power yesterday afternoon to clear drift wood from the dam head gates. With the Mas ssetts Street business district dark and streetcars idle, the outage disrupted fountain drinks as a milk shortage arose from a pasteurization run halted by the outage.
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Massetts Street
County Treasurer on Vacation for Wyoming trip
County Treasurer W H McXone is away on a health related vacation to Wyoming for a short stay. Oscar Nuffer will oversee the treasurer’s office in his absence.
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W.H. McXone
Wyoming
Txo
Oscar Nuffer
Timber Wolves Steal Chickens From Linwood Poultry Pens
Otty Luctlin of Linwood reports repeated chicken thefts by timber wolves. This morning he found four wolves carrying off birds, he moved to fetch his gun but the wolves held him off and stayed at bay.
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Otty Luctlin
Linwood
American Legion Plans Full Fall Program
Eli Dor ey post outlines a busy season with a mixer featuring Captain Melcan’s boxing team from Topeka, a state convention in Hutchinson in October, and a Santa Fe train trip to the national convention in Kansas City. A drum corps of ten drummers and eight buglers is forming for the trip, with committees handling shows at the Bowersude theatre and business details. University students will receive housing and entertainment arrangements, while a membership drive and contests are planned for post members.
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Eli Dorey
American Legion
Post Rooms
Neve
Mel Can
Topeka
Sho
Hutchinson
The
Legion
Santa Fe
Lawrence
Kandas City
Tever
Legiva
Bowersude Theatre
Theadore Chariton
Mahlon Weed
Marvin Lesner
Frank Skofstall
Guy Pettit
Hazel Notttingham
Phonesrand
C. i. ‘Tucker
Isveehaven
Western Kansas starts on roads and hard surfacing
Topeka Kansas September 15 Hamilton county western Kansas on the Colorado line launches a road work program ahead of hard surfacing. The Kansas highway commission approved federal and state aid for six miles of earth work and culverts from Syracuse to Mayline at about thirty thousand dollars. Expenditure costs are twenty two cents per cubic yard with peak prices at 1.25. Namitton county becomes the fifth to receive aid under the 1921 state aid law joining Sedgwick Shawnee Leavenworth and Doniphan.
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Topeka
Kans
Hamilton County
Kansas County
Colorado Line
Finney County
Kansas
Kansas Highway Commission
Syracuse
Eastwand
Mayline
M. W. Watson
Namitton County
Solving School Problems In City Schools
School openings are being ironed out with smooth operation across the city system. Superintendent Smith reports progress but notes congestion in a North Lawrence school where an enormous first grade was enrolled.
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Smith
North Lawrence
Haskell Turns Back Applicants for Lack of Room
Superintendent H B Peairs reports Haskell has limited capacity as the largest Indian schools face crowded conditions. Many applicants are refused while some White Mountain Apache students from Geronimo’s region may be admitted, potentially even in tents if needed. One hundred eight students are enrolled in the first year of the new high school course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Indian Service
Haskell
H. B. Peakrs
Lawrence
Superinintendent
Peairs
Mr. Peairs
White Mountain
Marriage Licenses Granted by Judge Menger in Douglas County
Marriage licenses were granted yesterday afternoon and this morning by Judge L. H. Menger in the Douglas county probate court to Joseph J. Rivet and Marian E. Brown both of Lawrence who had Rev. Frank Jennings as officiating clergyman. William D. Allen and Maude Butner both of Topeka were married by Judge Menger. Ray Hill of Kansas City Missouri and Augusta F. Meyer of Oklahoma City were married by Judge Menger. Harry T. Turner of Valley Falls Kansas and Selma Johnson of Fadora were married by Judge Menger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Menger
Douglas County
Joseph J. Rive
Marian E. Brown
Lawrence
Frank Jennings
William( D. Allen
Maude Butner
Topeka
Menger
Ray Hill
Kansas City
Augusta FE. Meyer
Oklahoma City
Harry T. Turner
Valley Falls
Kansas
Selma Johnson
Fadora
University Enrollment Surges to 3290 on Opening Day
The University reports 3290 students registered on first day of classes, about 200 more resident students than last year. Registrar Foster notes summer session totals push this year’s overall figure to 4,566, nearly 500 above last September, with registrations for state arrivals set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Foster
Foster
Sessi
Velie Wheel Lost Between De Soto and Lawrence
Nay Hotchkiss of Atwoard reported a new Velie wheel missing from the rear of his car between De Soto and Lawrence this morning while en route from Kansas City to his home. Gene Porter abandoned a Chevrolet at Eighth and Arkansas streets last night. when he sent for it this afternoon it had disappeared, and officers were notified.
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Hotchkiss
Atwoard
DeSoto
Lawrence
Mr. Hotchkiss
Kansas City
Gene Porter
Gene Porter Hart
Eighth
Arkansas
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Council of League
Harvey Church
Alihis
South Carolina
T Lindley
Sim
de Valera
Lloyd’ George
Invernes
Craig
Dr. Albright
Chiropractor
AL G. Barnes
BIG Animal Circus
Stevenson
Vernie Lewellen
Rumsey Brothers Funeral Home
Arbuckle
Miss Rappe
L. ©. Hodgson
St. Paul
Henry Lehrman
LC. Holgson
Brady
Lehrmann
Mer
Virginia Tanpe
Emporia Crime
Packers
Peaks
Geronimo
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