Proposed Anterurban Line May Reach Lawrence
Engineers reviewed the right of way yesterday in Lawrence for a Tucker interurban line connecting Olathe Kansas City and Lawrence. They say freight revenue is essential and expect to haul fruit and other goods, with the route possibly running west from Olathe through southern counties to Lawrence before turning west toward newly chosen points.
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Lawrener
Lawrenes
Topeka
Amility
Peaeh
Olathe
Kansas City
Lawrence
Aveordine
Baddwin
Taka
Fines
Okathe
Ponte
Flags At Half Mast In Lawrence For Lincoln Anniversary
Flags in Lawrence fly at half mast as the town marks the death of Abraham Lincoln shot April 14 1865 at Ford s Theatre by John Wilkes Booth. Citizens recall the sacrifices and actions of the late president for the nation.
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Lawrence
Fam Lincol
Yountie Wilkes . Booth
Diver tops F 4 sub wreck for world's depth mark
Honolulu diver Frank Urisley sank 288 feet to locate the submerged F 4 in Alaska Cheph Sune ner's Mate record depth. He reached the seabed in smooth terrain, found two detached parts, and was raised after twelve minutes on the bottom, with two hours total underwater time. Miss Uhr Ring died of illness in Kansas City.
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Honolulu
Alaska
ChePh Sunener
Frank Urisley
Crilley
Uhr Ring
Kansas City
Kan
Lincoln Memorial Day Observance Spreads Through Washington
Government in Washington paused today to observe the fiftieth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln s death. President and officials laid aside duties to honor the martyred leader with silent tributes in the Capitol and across the nation.
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Washington
Pod
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Tore
Are a Musical Bunch Chinese Ball Players
Chinese ball team rests with their musical instruments in Lawrence. They linger contentedly in the rooms, tuning tunes they play, avoiding modern American ragtime. The musicians say their melodies, learned from home, express calm and focus during the day’s practice.
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Tophasy
Kaimsas University
Jane
Lawrence
Japanese Claim No Base on Mexican Coast Stirring Officials Say
Washington officials in good faith deny any Japanese plan to occupy or establish a naval base along the west coast of Mexico. Reports of ships in a secluded Mexican harbor near Turtle Bay are deemed exaggerated and unsupported by evidence.
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Hrypalene Etude Terciy
Nepostersus
Turtle Lower
Calif
Uier
Mexico
Turtle Bay
Asai
Thomas
Receyved
San Rane Ter
Landhof
Enalassies
Riieyy
Ar la
Los Angeles
Haskell Opens Season with Away Game at St Marys
Haskell and St Marys prepare for the Baseball opener with Haskell traveling to face St Marys. Lineup includes Dunbar Clements Betton Boolay Whitehall Stover and Stover substitutes Clesky and Branner among others. Players Bergers High m1 ota Tucker and Wurr listed in tonight’s roster as teams plan a competitive season start.
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Belle Indians
Hake
Che Toms
Cher
Kell
Dunbar
Clements
Betton
Boolay Whitehall
Stover
Whitetree
V. Branner
Ane Clesky
Lawrence Men Rally For G A R Encampment Attendance
Lawrence business leaders and local committees plan to host a Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Whitehinsen on May 11 and 12. Delegates from allied orders and twenty five or more from other towns are expected, with Lawrence merchants pledging full support for the reunion of comrades and the visiting Washington Post group.
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Brougher
Niasas
Sorale Ph Fey
Thwehinson
de Hon
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Popela
Eniveus
Uidtehison
Renee
Bhie
Aqong
William Nadelllfer
Tan Ileustop
A. Mourdae
Jack Farnell
William Reynolds
Davis
the Gardner
Sons of Veterans
Baddies Aptary
WL Orl
Tofu Ladies
Laawrenew
Rehd
Washington Post
R Ob
Husissomien
Lawrence
Uhenas
Barwrefire
Ios Oergsiog
Kansas Weather Note Missing Day Details
Early note reports today a.m. conditions with partial cloudiness and likely showers in the western portion. Temperature hinted as mild.
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Kansas
Will Debate Tonight High School Teams Compete for Honors
The Ue Perkins Memorial High School debate contest runs tonight at 8 o clock. A large crowd is expected as both girls and boys participate for prizes. Notable female competitors include Chambers Rose Shaworth Ma Mitchell Olive Constant Dorathea Geunde Novhring Ruth Ruby Owen Marguerite Pere kins Lucille Stubbs and Margaret Hal. Boys listed include M dunas Haines Andrew Medinah Cooper McMar M Dreher Lanis Bushy Ge Hebardsci.
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Chambers
Rose Shaworth
Ma Mitchell
Olive Constant
Dorathea Geunde Novhring
Ruth
Ruby Owen
Marguerite Perekins
Lucille Stubbs
Margaret
Hal
Hal the Boys Ar Ward M Dunas Haines
Andrew Medinah
Cooper McMar
Dreher
Lanis Bushy
Ge Hebardsci
Allies gain ground in French forest trenches amid heavy fighting
Reports describe Allied forces maintaining gains in the La Pretre forest and near Fontai Auix Charles, repelling German counterattacks. Artillery and bombardment stalled German positions, with advances noted around Milly Wood and La Lantche while French lines held and progressed toward Sehnepfeniethkopt.
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la Pretre
Wits Braintadner Avise
Trenel
Ous
Alsies
la Lantche
Southern Commercial Congress Meet in Muskogee
The sixth annual convention of the Southern Commercial Congress will convene in Muskogee Oklahoma from April 26 to 30. Leading business figures from across the United States are scheduled to attend and participate in the four day session.
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Southern Commercial Congress
Southern Commercil Congress
Muskogee
Oklahe
United States
Alse United Stries
Gas Hearing Set for May 13 in Topeka
Kansas Natural Gas Company rate request prompts utilities commission review. State Receiver plans hearings May 18 and tours of gas properties in early May. Officials seek full cost and extension details, with $1,000,000 planned for improvements in the next year.
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Topeka
Kansas Natural Gas Company
G. . Poley
Lyons
Coll Strickler
Kaley
Phinunis
Hiseusians
Strick
Thors Kelly
Montgomery County Ariel Court
Itentiae Donal
Praide
Judy Foley
Artaix
Drine
Price Paid For Mare Raises Local Buzz At Wanland Park
George McCreath recalls a year ago paying £14 for a promising mare named Lowdenny at Polk Arkansas. The horse later showed in the 2:10 class and was thought capable of a two minute mile. The mare’s sale was reported by Br ie Pan as part of a major firm’s horse show, with the buyers satisfied with the price. Tom Patten, an experienced horseman, handled the purchase. Funeral services were held for infant Margaret Kincaid, daughter of Cecil and Mrs Kincaid, with burial at a local cemetery after the service conducted by Rev Parland. J F Brock visited Vanier Springs yesterday.
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George McCreath
Lawrenge
Pavien
Wanland Park
Polk
Ark
Nmre
Lowdenny
Loti
Galveston
A. Tisinnon
Tom Patten
McCreath
Sable
Margaret Kincaid
Cecil Kincaid
Lawrence
Parland
Practical Joke Traps Telephone Subcribers In Hazy Advice
A prank circulates among subscribers where a caller pretends to be a telephone official asking them to disconnect the transmitter and receiver to keep dust off the wires. Some subscribers have followed the instruction, leaving phones off the hook for hours and disrupting service. Officials warn residents to ignore such calls and remain vigilant against fake advice.
Anti-Tobacco Placards Prepared by Civic Group
Placards bearing the state and city insignia outline an ordinance restricting sale of tobacco and cigarettes. A preamble condemns tobacco use and places the placards in public business districts. Committee for anti cigarette work prepared the wards with training from the manual training department.
Freight Bandits Loot New York Central Freight Run
A dozen bandits robbed a New York Central freight nine miles east of North Tonawanda near Sunbeam. They forced the crew to uncouple the engine and ran it down the tracks while four steam trucks loaded with loot, valued at 250 009, were driven away. Engineer Guot fled to Suspension Bridge and alerted authorities. Randolph Kennedy visited Fort Scott for the weekend.
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Bifalo, Noy
New York Central
Sunbeam
North Tonawanda
Earvy
Nene
Guot Syracuse
Suspension Bridge
Robels
Eastern Railroading
Second Arrest in Tyne Bunh Murder Case
New York April 5 A second arrest was made today in the murder of Mi Ma Hayue at Tyne bunh near Prey Yound ast Saturday Mrs Bertha Wilson testified at the request of District James Marlin She said she introduced Samuel Vintlo the contractor arrested last night on homicide charges connected with Hanshury s death The police say Vintlo had known Miss Hanshury Truly Ready for Action Rome April 14 via Paris says intervention of Romania in the war is imminent The army is equipped and ready for instant action
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Mi Ma Hayue
Tyne Bunh
Bertha Wilson
James Marlin
Wilson
Marsuel Vintlo
Hanshury
Hanshur
Rome
Paris
Tribune
Ionski
Romania
Elks Convention Preparations Delayed by Installations
The selection of special committees for the Elks state convention was postponed to the Mth due to lengthy installation ceremonies. The planned meeting last night could not be reached because installations occupied so much time.
Inter Class Tennis for Girls Promoted by Athletic Director
Miss Crawford, athletic director for girls, pushes spring sports to replace basketball with an inter class tennis tournament. City permission is being sought to use a city court. Girls also take up volley ball and indoor baseball as spring activities. Country roads are praised for good condition with farmers aiding road upkeep, though grading could improve smoother travel.
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Crawford
Ile
Women Politicians At Work Today At University
Female candidates for the Women’s Student Government Association presidency and board were out early as voting opened at 1:30 PM. Three juniors Blanche Miles, Nami Simpson, and Nellie Kennedy vie for next year’s top post while a school-wide point system proposal faces students ahead of the May elections.
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Schoo
Adms
Irants
Inornine
Workir Torvot
Eut
Blanche Miles
Nami Simpson
Nellie Kennedy
University Ui
Innell
Polis
Ponneif
Caught Another Bootlegger Arrested in Evora Chase
Sheriff Cummings and Deputy Selmeck seized Ole Vernsen at Evora last night. He was brought to Lawrence and jailed for bringing Tyner into the state for unlawful purposes. A suitcase and cargo were linked to the unlawful act.
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Sherif Cummings
Selmeck
Ole Vernsen
Evora
Lawrence
Tyner
No. 1
Avis
Inney
Lawwrence
Ralph Lawrence Named Assistant Fire Superintendent
Mayer Francisco appointed Ralph Lawrence known as Red as assistant to Chief Reinisch. Lawrence has long served as an acting assistant chief and is described as an efficient longtime member of the department.
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Ralph
Red) Lawrence
Reinisch Mayer
Francisco
Ralph Lawrence
Red
Reimiseh
Lawrence
Landis Plans Six Room Residence On Farm South Of City
Elmer Landis is building a six room residence on his farm seven miles south of the city. He hopes to have it completed by the Orsi of July.
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Landis
Elmer Landis
Plans laid for big city clean up campaign
City hires teams to haul rubbish to the dump and orders alleys cleaned from 4 AM tomorrow. Commissioner Clehind and Welfare Officer Boltz lead two divisions with crews, targeting alleys between Massachusetts Vermont and nearby streets. Volunteers and boys plan to help. rubbish must be taken to the Eighth street dump across the railroad track.
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Clehind
Boltz
Rez
Rgg
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Husetts
Eighth Street
Sev Seenrendplans
Lawrence Aetter
Tiex
Student motorman blamed as 14 die in Detroit streetcar collision
In Detroit on April 15 a student motorman's inexperience caused a crash between a streetcar and a freight train. Fourteen people died and 28 were injured, ten of them women. The car slid into the train after a signal misread. several bodies are too mutilated to identify. At least seven victims were identified by morning.
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Mich
Detroit,Toledo and Tranton
F.C. Westover
Notormiun
Peeny Jameet
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