War talk and Americanization Day sparks Kansas thoughts
The article discusses mixed views on Europe policy and the Topeka industrial council opposing May 1 as Americanization Day due to production concerns. It notes labor tensions with coal miners and switchmen, oil supply issues, and interest in coal oil blends to stretch scarce resources amid ongoing shortages and potential scientific advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Industrial Council
al Jen
Industrial Council
Kansas
World wheat shortage forecast by American trade commission
The American agricultural trade commission in London forecasts a world wide wheat shortage. Early winter looked dry and risked reduced Midwest production, but recent heavy rainfall has mitigated the drought and could enable Kansas and nearby states to supply a large portion of the global need if conditions stay favorable.
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American Agricultural Trade Commission
London
Middle West
Kansas
This Queer Year Weather Blues and Spring Delays
A weather column recalls a recent snowstorm and a second blast that closed streets, notes partial reach into eastern Kansas, and questions if this is an unusually long winter. It laments dwindling coal, plans for summer bands, commencements, and the cautious mood about overalls replacing the clothing trust. A modest reflection on weather in Reconstruction-era times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Kansas
Fuel Conservation From Oil Coal Mixture Discussed
United States chemists in St. Louis discussed a fuel blend of oil and coal said to be more efficient than either alone. A professor notes crude oil burning wastes heat and suggests cracking crude oil into efficient compounds to boost gasoline and kerosene output. Standard Oil reportedly uses a new process turning most crude into high grade fuels with coke as a residue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
United States
St. Louis
Standard Oil Company
Pittsburg merchants defy labor demands in Howat protest
An editorial lauds Pittsburg business owners for keeping stores open during a Howat protest, describing a shift from labor pressure and newspaper fear to a new era of independent civic pride. It highlights merchants resisting threats from radical union leaders as a hopeful sign for American independence.
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Alexander Howat
Pittsburg
Iola Teegister
Birthdays Today Celebrate Notable Californians and NYC Leaders
California Senator James D. Phelan born in San Francisco 59 years ago today. Actor Louis Mann born in New York City 55 years ago today. New York City Mayor John F. Hylan born in Green County New York 52 years ago today. Philadelphia National League shortstop David J. Bancroft born in Sioux City Iowa 28 years ago today.
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James D. Phelan
United States
California
San Francisco
Louis Mann
New York City
John F. Hylan
Green County
New York
David J.bancroft
Philadelphia
Sioux City
Iowa
Today’s anniversaries span Greek patriot to Canadian rail bill
Entries note Marco Bozzeris death at Capenisi in 1823 and the 1882 Dominion Parliament passing the Canadian Pacific railroad bill. It also recalls 1828 McKinley signing Congress resolutions and Spain ultimatum to Woodford, and 1904 death of writer Sarah J. Lippincott Grace Greenwood.
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Marco Bozzeris
Capenisi
McKinley
Congress
Spain
Woodford
Day's Political and Social Events Across States
Centenary of poet Alice Cary celebrated. Louisiana holds a gubernatorial and state officer election. Democratic National Convention planning meeting in Chicago. Georgia Democrats vote in a primary for delegates and presidential prefs. Nebraska holds a general primary for national convention delegates and state offices. Episcopal diocese of Easton convenes to elect a bishop. Washington DC hosts the wedding of Nancy Lane and Philip C. Kauffman at St. John’s Church.
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Alice Cary
Louisiana
San Francisco
Committee On Arangements
Chicago
Georgia
Episcopal Diocese of
Easton
William Forbes
Adams
St. John's Church
Washington, D. C
Nancy Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Philip C. Kauffman
Strike in Limerick widens in Ireland a year ago
One year ago today a strike in Limerick spread to other parts of Ireland. Reports put total American casualties on Archangel front at 528. Clan na Gaels held a meeting in New York demanding certain action.
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Limerick
Ireland
Archangel
Clan-na-Gaels
New York
Gompers Attacks Rebels During Professor MacMurray Show
The event featured productions by Professor MacMurray with interlude music by an orchestra conducted by Prof. F. E. Kendrie.
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Professor MacMurray
F. E. Kendrie
University senior play famed for life like scenes at K U
The Lawrence audience enjoyed It’s a Great Life a senior play by William Brehm featuring a cast of KU students. Fred Preble played Bill Morgan with strong stage presence while Barney Miller earned laughs as Darwin Poin ter. Helen Bender Earline Allen Jean Haynes and others completed a cohesive ensemble delivering humor and realism in fraternity and sorority settings.
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Lawrence
KK. U
William Brehm
K. U
Fred Preble
Bill Morgan
Mr. Preble
Barney Miller
Darwin Pointeter
Mr. Miller
Doris
Webb Wilson
Happy Davis
K. A
Wilson
Doris Lorimer
Helen Bender
Earline Allen
Marjorie Dawson
Eta Rita Pi
Jean Haynes
Helen Porter
Violet Matthews
Joe Schwartz
George Melvin
Merill Cissell
Iva Rice
League of Nations test as France and Britain dispute tourist returns
The column jokes about the League of Nations facing a real test in resolving a spat between London and Paris over who earns the larger share of American tourist dollars this summer. It also notes various light humor on army enlistment, bean consumption, fur coats, lumber costs, tobacco shortages, and a Brooklyn doctor’s fatigue remedy.
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League of Nations
London
Paris
The Overall Movement Ban on Clothes Profiteering
J O Lovejoy argues in support of a general boycott to protest exorbitant clothing prices. He urges concerted action by the middle class to drive down profiteering, claiming initial trouble will yield long term benefits and widespread club involvement nationwide.
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New York
Cheese Club
Journal-World
Masonic Leaders in America and the Revolution
An editorial tracing how many key figures in American independence were Masons. It notes Paul Revere and others as Masons, cites Adams Franklin Hancock and Sherman among signers and drafters of the Declaration, and references Masonic influence in events like the Boston Tea Party.
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Christian Science Monitor
United States
Paul Revere
Longfellow
Revere
Robert Newman
Old North Church
William Dawes
Roxbury
Charleston
Jamis Otis
Patrick Henley
Virginia House of Burgesses
Samuel Adams
Joseph Warren
Josiah Quincy
Otis
Green Dragon Inn
Boston
Madison C. Peters
T Wharf
St Andrew’s Lodge
Allie
John Hancock
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
Connecticut
Robert Livingston
Masonry influenced the birth of American government
Richard Henry Lee helped craft early independence plans while Masons dominated pivotal roles in the Continental Congress and Washington era. The Army and leadership bore strong Masonry ties, with notable figures like Morris, Hamilton, Marshall, Madison, and Haym Salomon contributing to the Revolutionary effort. Card of Thanks follows.
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Richard Henry Lee
Charlotte
North Carolina
Mecklenburg
Thirteen
Istatea
Washington
Jone
Lee
Gates
Thomas Conway
Conway Cabal
Thomas Mifflin
Stephen Moylan
Ethan Allen
Ticonideroza
Corcoran
Ale Jen
Green Mountain Boys
William Barton
Prescott
Henderson
Harlem Heights
Robert Morris
Haym Salomon
Thanking Neighbors After Illness and Death
A family thanks neighbors and friends for help and floral offerings during illness and death of the wife daughter and sister. Names include Mr. Robert Guentert and Mr. and Mrs Albert family. Drs Welch Welch noted as chiropractors from Davenport. Town Spring water advertised with contact McNish 198. Ride a bicycle.
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John Meinke
Vernon Meinke
Art. Campbell
Robert Guentert
Albert
Total Railroad Loss in Washington Budget Plan
The House Appropriations Committee estimated total railroad government costs at over 1.129 billion dollars with 225 million in guarantees under the Transportation Act. The panel trimmed 30 million from the 420 million rail admin request, bringing total federal funds to about 1.78 billion. May 6 closing day for Haskell lower grades, Lawrence report on Lois Curd Rogers joining Schubert Theatre payroll, Vogue perfume promo at Hess Drug Store, and RAT-SNAP rat killer ads included.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Railroad Administration
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America
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Fountain Head School of Chiropractic
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Pau Lucken
Bowersotk Bldg
Lawrence Liberty CO
Mass
Pennsylvania
Mohawk
Lawrence Oldsmobile CO
Elgin
C. W. Smith
M. W. Callahan & Co
Peoples State Bank
Lawrence Iron Works
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Citizens State Bank
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