Pankhurst Sentenced To Three Years In Prison
Mrs. Himeline Pankhurst, leader of the militant suffragettes, was found guilty at Old Bailey and sentenced to three years. The trial lasted two days, with protests in court as supporters sang Marseillaise. She vowed to resist and warned of hunger strikes and forcible feeding as she began serving the sentence.
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London
Himeline Pankhurst
Old Bailey
Pankhurst
Banat
Worken
Emerson
Detroit
Michigan
Joseph Wedgwood
Reginald ¥Ermal
Enid
Zelle
Jin
United, States
Bacerson
Funk
McKennie
British Foreign Office
Lawrence High Debating Team Plans May Contests
The Lawrence High School debating squad will meet May 2 to argue whether to tertify or neutralize the Panama Canal. Lawrence will affirm, with an earlier May 16 session at Ottawa D to discuss merchant subsidies. Kansas editor Dead Ered reports the founder of Wilson Lake Citizen Molin S. Gilmore has died, survived by widow, daughter and son.
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T Lawrence High School
Panama Canal
Ross
Lawrence
Ottawa D Boys
United States
Kansas
Karis
Impere
Wilson Lake
Town Wiped Out by Flames in Small Town Fire
Hutchinson Iain Aqeilho Prace a small town southwest of diene suffered extensive damage to its business section in a blaze. Most of the sector was destroyed with losses estimated at $25,000. Several firms were burned including the post office and others. Professor Wilcox will lecture on Greek Art and Life, titled High Tides of Greek Sculpture, in the Greek room 206 F Hall tomorrow afternoon. The event is free and open to the public. Also noted is Harry Weyermiller, the town’s tallest man, and a mention of a new car sale.
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Hutchinson
Iain
Aqeilho Prace
Wilcox
Flood relief funds from various groups announced
Seay and Vo vote 10 500 for flood sufferers in Indiana and Ohio. The American Chamber of Commerce at Paris sent 8400 for flood relief. The American Lunch Halt in London sent 1250 and the Council of Regina Sask Canada sent 1000.
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Seay
Rmany
Indiana
Ohio
Ington
Auteramber of Commerce
Paris
London
Council of Regina
Sask
Canada
Washington Creek Sunday School Sends Relief Funds
The Journal-World reports 645 from Washington Creek Brethren Sunday School to flood relief. The appeal for flood sufferers has been answered nobly, adding to prior contributions. The funds are combined with other existing relief gifts.
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Washington Creek
Journal-World
FINAL CONFERENCE BEFORE SPECIAL SESSION LISTS TAX PLAN CHANGES
Democratic leaders in the House gathered for what was described as the final meeting before tariff revision bills move to the floor. debate focused on free raw wool and sugar and possible tweaks to the income tax plan. A provisional four thousand dollar exemption and potential rate increases for higher incomes were discussed as the tariff measures neared action.
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Washington
Ward
Indiana Town Houddled Together on Pair Grounds
Ohio flood distress extends to Uniontown Kentucky with 1400 residents and 600 refugees at the fair grounds lacking food. Governors seek Red Cross relief as nearby cities report refugees flocking in and tents needed. Missouri National Guard rescues from Birds Point levee collapse disembarked at Cairo while crews race to Caruthersville to defend other breaches and deliver supplies to Monndels Brookport and Shawneetown.
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Balding
Anniston
Mississippi County
Fhood
O'Meara
National Red Cross
Lindley
Missouri
Kentucky
Bir Point
Cairo
Caruthersville
Monndels
Brookport
His
Caserville
Shawneetown
University of Kansas attracts students from many colleges
Registrar George Foster announced today that about one in three KU students enter with advanced standing. More than fifty universities nationwide count KU as alumni, with undergraduates from Kansas State Normal, Baker, Friends, Southwestern and many other institutions represented among KU’s enrolled students.
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K. U
United States
Eniversity, of
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University
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Kansas State Agriculture College
Baker
Friends
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Campbell
Louisiana State Normal
Northwestern
Washburn
Wileliam_ Jewell
Westminster
Cooper
Illinois
Pomona
Calif
Colorado School of Mines
Oklahoma
Kan- Wesleyan
Fairmont
Drake Ohio State
Missouri
Otawa
Arkansas
Si College
Boston
McPherson High
Emporia College
More Reef Fund and Local Deaths Sweep Through Lawrence
The Journal World reports a reef fund collection of 32.95 to aid flood relief, with donors including Dr J F Brock and others. It notes the death of W J Getker, a former Mi Dora boy, and outlines his survivors and funeral plans in Lawrence. Also reported are storm deaths in Council Bluffs, a University phone line outage after an Easter tornado, and preliminary hearings in Lawrence court for Caleb Watkins and Francisco vs Pringle, with bail details.
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World
Miinois
J. F. Brock
Strachen
Washington
Thomas
Western Ciien
Western Union Telegraph
Wilson
Caleb Watkins
Watkins
Pringlee
Tomorroy
Playground Conference Set At Y M C A Tomorrow
Playgrounds committee will meet at 10 o clock tomorrow at the Y M C A to discuss the playgrounds situation with Charles F Weller one of the field secretaries of the national work. The Lawrence playgrounds work is in fine shape and preparations for summer will begin soon with Mr Weller’s guidance.
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Chas. F. Weller
Wren
Weller
Cie Field Secr
Lawrence
Pony Express Monument Unveiled in St Joseph
In Patee Park a red granite shaft memorial to Pony Express riders was unveiled by Charles Clirytaf with Congressman Borland as principal speaker. The monument marks the site from which the first express rider began in April 1860 and was presented by the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter.
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St. Joseph
Pony Express
Patee Park
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Charles Clirytaf
Congressman Borland
Ozark
City Council to Hear Engineer Report Tonight
The city council convenes tonight to hear City Engineer bk. HE Doutire report on his east trip and Ma Dunmire will present a complete statement of investigations with several recommendations. Tomorrow at 10 council canvasses vote from Tuesday's election. May jury list drawn for the term includes J A Therton W L Anstie C2 Vickery and others from Lawrence Wakarusa and surrounding areas. County Attorney S Mnrek attends Topeka meeting. Prof. Bigging of the law school to speak on recently passed legislation and to become acquainted with it.
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Bk. HE. Doutire
Ma. Dunmire
Imu
Peek
J. A.therton
W. L. Anstie
C2 Vickery
GI AL Lons
Lawrence
Wm. McFarland
Joseph Selreher
OA. Iseher
John Trunty
Hiatt
George Michael Marion Stare
Mahayras
M. Karnes
Ops Mason
J.C. Saunders
aMrian
ST. Moore
S. Mnrek
Otis
Topeka
Tina
Prof
Bigging
Law School
Etter
Fire damages barns on Kentucky street
A late evening blaze at 1303 Kentucky Street damaged two barns owned by Wm. LaCoss. The start cause is unknown but thought to be in the manger. One barn burned completely while a nearby barn suffered slight damage. Fire company saved most property. insured building rented by Mr. Davidson sustained damage.
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Kentucky Street
Wm. LaCoss
la Coss
Ste
Davidson
May Become Y M C A Secretary Professor Hoffman
The University of Wisconsin professor and Y M C A leader may be named secretary of the University Y M C A, succeeding Roy Stockwell. He will attend Myers Hall dedication and the Y M C A conference this weekend and plans to devote his career to Y M C A work.
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University
Myers Hull c
University of Wisconsin
Thearty
Ing
Y. M
Roy Stockwell
Funeral Monday for Geo T Nicholson Honored Worker and Santa Fe Official
Lawrence remembers Geo T Nicholson with funeral services at 2 pm in Friends Church corner Kentucky and Quincy streets. Santa Fe officials from Chicago Topeka Kansas City and Galveston will attend with two special trains and an express car carrying flowers and pallbearers. Nicholson rose from a boy to a valued Santa Fe railroad vice president and was honored by colleagues and family. Many Lawrence friends and former university peers will be among those present.
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W. J. Getker
Getker
Midora
Crestline
Nevada
Heo
Miss Ott
Endora l
Lawrence
Ued
George C. Nicholson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Friends Church
Kentucky and
Quincy Streets
Edmond Stanley
Friends University At
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Ro Choate
Ebrach
George Nicholson
the Central
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Kansas City
Topeka
George .C. Nicholson
The
Santa Fe
Chicago
Nicholsen
Santa Fe Fucatal
W. DB. Storey
Chichze
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Topekas
J. M. Comnel
Jean
Ka. J
Hershey
Galveston
W. S. Keenan
Gul
Frank Mareh
A. Monroe
S George Nicholson
University
Mr. Niehelsat
Windstorm Causes Fatality and City Damage
A strong wind storm ripped through a St. Louis suburb, downing poles and cutting electric wires. Harry Davis died after being struck by fallen lines. In East St. Joseph a funnel shaped cloud touched down, leveling several buildings with extensive hail damage but no casualties.
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Harry Davis
St. Joseph
East St. Joseph
Damage in Atchison as wind topples buildings
A severe wind storm in Atchison Kansas April 2 left much damage. West communications were cut and several small buildings blown over. Reports from Nortonville Doniphan Shannon and nearby towns noted heavy rain and hail flooding structures and destroying light buildings, with thousands of dollars in losses.
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Atchizon
Kan
Nortonville
Doniphan
Shannon
First Farm Advisor Visit Planned for Douglas County
Prof. C. E Crabtree of Manhattan will visit Sibley tomorrow to act as Douglas County s first farm advisor. He will stay several days, meet farmers on their farms and advise on needed changes and improvements. The program aims to observe crops stock buildings and equipment to guide on site improvements. The humane society benefit funded by Mrs Patee on April 8 at Lawrence will aid the society s ongoing work.
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Douglas County
Sibley
C. Eo Crabtree
Manhattan
Crabtree
Ottawa
Kansas
Humane
Patee
Limane Society
Humane Society
Lawrence
Red Ecke Injured in Mossaville Street Collision
A pedestrian collision on Ontario Street near Mossavlingetts left Redt novler with a leg wound and another rider slightly hurt. The incident damaged pavement and a nearby storefront. no severe injuries reported. An auditing committee of the EF ALA will meet today in Lawrence. Philip Baecker of Balora, a prominent local figure, died last night at 78, survived by wife and four children. Funeral planned for Sunday.
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Self
Lesa
Chelle
Mossavlingetts
Aireet Amt
Ontario
Pyele
Cuweis
Lawrener
HL OL. Peper
Concordia
Kansas
S. Ditlon
Josepht, Em
O. Woolines
Mount Hope
Binstle
Philip Baecker
Balora
Charles Beacher
Albert Beacher
Ida Breithaupt
Carrie Schliefer
Beaecker
Births Outpace Deaths In Lawrence And Douglas County
A Kansas vital statistics report shows the city of Lawrence with a birth rate of 515 per cent and a death rate of 12.3 per cent, while Douglas County records a birth rate of 16 and a death rate of 8.7. The study notes more boys born than girls in both areas and September as the most common birth month, with many occupational groups and causes of death listed, including cancers and heart conditions.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Couty
Wici Deacon
Kansas
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