Emporia elects Oliver Atherton as mayor
In a clean campaign, Oliver Atherton, a University of Kansas graduate, becomes Emporia mayor. The Emporia Gazette lauds his decent conduct, noting no fake issues and no personal attacks. Aguinaldo backs General Wood, arguing for independence through cooperation with the American government amid ongoing Philippine tensions. Prohibition enforcement challenges and federal court strains are discussed as part of the broader policy debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Atherton
University of Kansas
Emporia
Atherton
Emporia Gazette
Philippine Commission
Senate
United States
American Congress
Orient
Pacific
Philippin Republic
Reshe
Manuel Quezon
National Supreme Council
Manuel Roxas
Quezon
Leonard Wood
Emporia Reverses Pool Hall Ban Reflects Social Value
In a shift from a past vote, Emporia residents allowed pool halls again after earlier illegal operations. The debate cited Professor F. W. Blackmar’s view that pool halls serve a social need for less favored community members, while others argued for regulation rather than expulsion. The piece notes broader immigration and national policy echoes. The Eldridge Hotel opens in Lawrence with a grand reception, praised for its design, construction, and impact on the city’s image, drawing praise from both new guests and longtime residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Lawrence
Fran
Vity
F. W. Blackmar
Fim Noria
Eldridge
W.G. Hutson
Getten Lax
Juliv
Eldridge House
Propaganda at Blanshard speech stirs Topeka
In Topeka the Blanshard address at Washburn College drew protests amid claims of anti government agitation. The writer condemns misleading propaganda that suggested the National Defense Act could be attacked and praises President Warner for not cancelling the lecture. The piece questions who funded pre speech hype and calls democracy theory in industry a topic of public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanshard
Topeka
United States
Klaus
Kansas
M.C. A
Washburn College
Cain
The
Century
the Forum
Harpers
New Republic
the Nation
Womer
Col Jeve Y. MM
Warer
Old Home Town notes and local moves in 1900s era
In the old town notes Mrs Learnard arrives from California, Meserve and Shaw University figure in education circles, Miss Catherine Senneck joins Emery Bird and Tidyer, Mrs Ed Martindale shows improvement, Auber family plans to move to Lawrence, author of Tupelo histories, Dr P Ross linked to Lawrence Drug Co, pharmacist Cone takes over, Ward reward for shale oil extraction, Gesman to Wichita for law practice, Twentieth Century Twist in fashion, William Wiedemann tunes power fans, invitations issued for an event next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Learnard
California
Chart F. Meserve
Shaw University
Haskell Institute
Wil
Catherine Senneck
Emery Bird
Kansas City
Ed Martindale
John H. Auber
Lafwrence
Tr. Auber
Sant Bishop
Treye Curie
Geesman
Wichita
Sncare
Gesman
William Wiedemann
Delta Omicron Omicron charter members named
April 1st notes reveal charter members Rey Hinman David Robinson Ray Barton Frank Bangs Charley VinFleet. Two new pledges, Bob Anderson Warren Henley, plus a retrospective on Park Trammell’s birthday and Florida political rise from Lakeland to governor and senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell McFar_land
Miss Pittenger
Delta Oamieon Omricon
Rey Hinman
David Robinson
Ray Barton
Frank Bangs
Charley Vin Fleet
Bob Anderson
Warren Henley
Toray in Washington hearing continues on real estate transfers
In Washington a committee proceeds with a relief bearing matter regarding real estate transfers of Illinois domes to hinge 1, Place, Tor 1ail with valuable consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleck-Brook- Whart
Can Philippines Be Freed
United Press correspondent Miles W Per Vaughn surveys postwar questions about Philippine independence. He notes the archipelago’s strategic location, diverse population, and long American stewardship. The piece weighs when and how full self rule might come, amid economic development and political steps needed.
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Philippines
Miles W.per' Vaughn
United Press
University of Kansas
Manila
U. P
United States
Tropic
China
America
Creation stories across cultures and early modern views
The piece contrasts Genesis with ancient cosmogonies from Egypt, Greece, and Babylon, noting shared patterns of chaos followed by order. It lauds Genesis first chapter as ahead of contemporaries in coherence, while second chapter remains mythical yet artistically mature. It then shifts to American rule in the Philippines and independence debates led by Quezon and Roxas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret
Births and anniversaries mark notable figures today
Today honors the surrender and birth anniversaries of notable individuals. Fran cis B. Stodridge, U. S. senator from Michigan, is remembered alongside Paul Jones’s early naval action, Edward Dean Adams’s hydroelectric legacy at Niagara Falls, and the anniversary of Francis Bacon’s death observed in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis B. Stodridge
U. S
Michigan
Paul Jones
Edward Dean Adams
Niagara Falls
England
Francis Bacon
Anul
Is Opposed To Cats Letters To The Editor
A reader questions why there is no tax on cats and argues they are a nuisance and harmful to birds. The letter condemns cats as disease carrying and destructive, suggests tax revenue could fund street work, and opposes keeping cats or dogs on small urban lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal World
SS Oaerez
PITT
Russell Dyer Cleared of Charges in Johnson County Case
Russell Dyer, a candidate for representative, was cleared of charges that he took money under false pretenses in Johnson county Indiana. Frank Wisdom, chief of police, announced yesterday that the charges had been dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jransas City
Kan
Russell
Dyer
Johnson County
Indiana
Frank Wisdom
Flashes of Life and Society Notes in Brief
The item surveys varied society notices, including Offenbach film prospects, Lengten as Madame Offenbach in the United States for about $100,000, and a mention of Mrs. Leonar Carlsmith and Professor David Sneddon’s daughter. It also notes a shark incident near shore affecting a Columbian in distress, an AP report from Wichita on the University Women meeting, and a Budapest divorce ruling about a wife deserting her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nice
Jacques Offenbach
Suzanne Lengten
Madame Offenbach
United States
Leonar Carlsmith
David Sneddon
Ssyam
Lea
Budapest
U. P
Enurls
Easter visit brings Torrence relatives to Eudora
Reverend and Mrs Torrence hosted their nephews Reverend Martin Torrence and Fred Torrence from Thursday to Sunday. Martin, pursuing postgraduate work at Baker University Baldwin, serves as pastor of Michigan Valley Methodist Church, and Fred studies at Baker University. Grace Smith, a student at Baker University, joined the Easter gathering.
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E. L. Torrence
Martin Torrence
Baker University
Baldwin
Michigan Valley Methodist Church
Fred Torrenes
Grace Smith
Niversity
Andrew
Kohler
Swee
EB. Sheldon
Minnie Jones
Gladys
Columbia
Golda Zook
Charles Gerstenberger
Thei
Ernest Gerestenberger
Miss Henrietta
Mahlon
Cox
Frank Blechel
Alpbert
Rnant
Frank Elmer Torrente
Torrence
Baldwin Wees
Orvil
Glen Wilson
Falter Vailson
Fred
Aileen
Clara Neustifter
Lawre _ sbene
Ars J Eder
Will Mert
Fuller
San_Kragtall
Tae
Easter Vacation Sparsely Observed by Rural Schools
The rural high and grade schools of Eudora observed a short Easter break with no classes on Friday and many teachers visiting homes. Local faculty and townsfolk hosted guests for dinners and social gatherings as families prepared for the holidays.
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le Roy
Kan
Lucile Gitamise
Perry
Kans
Major Worrin
Columbus
Frank Boone
Kansas City
Charles Bergter
Thayer
Cecil Petty Tiss Opal Attwood Nedatives
Topeka
Hurch
Dahlene
Royce
H. A. Susith
Robert and
Ward
August Lefman
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C. Simons
Massachusetts Street
Awrence
Chicago
AFL
Hartford
New York
Franklin Fo
Alcorn
Marbridge
Associated
Specta
Udit Bureau OF
Lawrence, Kunas
Vuckner
Aguinaldo
Wighd
General Wood
Mexico
Park Trammell
Asrar United States
Florida
Tramnell
Tennessee
Cumberland University
Lakeland
Politi
Thy
National Senate
My. Traadnall
South
TORAY
Washington
Frank Arnold
Kansas School of Religion
Little
Pari
Tittsburg
Sittsburg State Teachers College
Grace Kerns
van’ der Veer x
Ory Lenor
Walter Relder
Piewa
Kaiian
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Carl Busch
Kan City
Holmes Cowper
Drake University
Oklahoma
Missouri
Russell Dyer
Charles FE. Hughes
Kansas Divian Association of Unixx
Screna
Eudora
Bert Brown
Mr. Miller
Miller
Carol Jos
Martha
Joly Griene
Bertha Hadi
Harald
Katherine
Somer
Smith
Wilmaaring
Rey Fo
Saul
Oscar Westervhouse
Amos Westerhouse
Allen
Alvin
Ben Faust
Harry Hagenbusch
Nowaday
Scott
Avery
Gleased
Big Scott
Roy Bloomfield
N.J
Fox
J. B. McColloch Druggist
Mass
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