Model Home Demonstration in Lawrence Week of May 11
A five room bungalow will be furnished and opened for public inspection as part of Better Homes Week in Lawrence. The William Way house on Nineteenth Street has been secured for the model demonstration, with local merchants supplying furnishings and a committee coordinating decorations and hosting during the showing week.
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Lawrence
Chamber
Commerc
William Way
Tneteenth Street
New Scott Evidence Delays Scott Murder Trial at Fort Scott
Fort Scott Kansas April 22 new evidence may have emerged in the case of J Ellison Scott of LaCy gne charged with the murder of his wife Elenore Scott last summer Attorney General Griffit filed a motion in district court at Mound City asking to endorse more witnesses on the information Judge E G Gates granted the motion and set a continuance of at least two days to meet additional testimony The jury drawing will not begin until Thursday at the earliest if at all.
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Fort Scott
Kan
J. Ellison Scott
LaCygne
Elenore Scott
Griffit
Mound City
E.G. Gates
Cash bonus bill fate in poll shows defeat for option
A late poll indicated the cash option amendment would be defeated, blocking votes and extending a lengthy debate over the pending insurance bonus bill. Advocates warned the measure could fail as discussions stalled and procedural delays continued into today.
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Washington
Atc
Government in charge of foot and mouth disease work
The Department of Agriculture will take full charge of the foot and mouth disease response in California. Dr A G Houck of the Bureau of Animal Industry will direct operations from headquarters in Sacramento. Overnight frost reports and a warm forecast follow. Drama notes in Lawrence include two Booth Larkington plays and tryouts set for April 23 in Green Hall. Local Winchester talks aim to form a chamber or community organization.
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Washington
Apartment of Agriculture
California
A.G. Houck
Bureau of Animal
Neda
Sacramento
Drama League
Booth ‘Larkington
Winchester
Kansas
L. Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Winschester
Chamber of
Hearst Calls Teapot Dome Testimony Central Knowledge
In April Washington, William Randolph Hearst denounced a telegram as nonsensical testimony before the Senate Oil Committee. The remarks referenced a 1920 Republican National Convention matter and criticized the credibility of witnesses, prompting calls for discipline over the disruption to committee time.
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Washington
Stanfield
Oregon
William Randolph Hearst
H. W. Ballard
Los Angeles
Senate Oil Committee
Hoedgst
Lehigh Mining Students Plan 3000 Mile Field Trip
Lehigh University mining engineering students will undertake a 3000 mile summer study tour through mining districts across the United States and Ontario. Leaving August 1 in prairie schooners, they will observe coal, glass, salt, non metals, and ore operations from Pennsylvania to New York, Ontario, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and western Pennsylvania. Each student must prepare a full post trip report after daily camp fire discussions and recitations guided by experienced drivers and mechanics.
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Bethlehem
Assoc Jated
Lehigh University
United States
Ontario
Pennsylvania
New York State
Niagara Falls
Cobalt
Kirkland Lake District
Canada
Sudbury
Ont
Marquette Irom
Mississippi Valley
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Iran
Lipon Sth Trying to Annex America’s Cup
London April 21 Associated Press reports lecturer Sir Thomas Lips to has long sought to annex the American Cup. Smith said the cup was worth winning and might be captured if British clubs and racing allowed opportunity. He argued British yachts cross Atlantic handicap them with stronger builds, doubting scientific support for that view.
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London
Associated
Thomas Lipsto
B. Hukxtall- Smith
Desiru
Byi
Kind Man Now Hangman in Manchester Tale
A garbled 19th or early 20th century-sounding note from Manchester England describes a man famed as a hangman for 26 years. The passage portrays the public as surprised by his profession, with his wife praising him as kind despite the grim duties. The source text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or names.
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Manchester
England
Wilfany Wil
Ardwiey
Wbs
Vagabonds Sleep in Coffins in Silesian Cemetery
Vagabonds sought shelter in a family vault near tersdorf Silesia as a sexton found two men lying in coffins with lids removed amid snow tracks. The men, covered with blankets, had left before guards arrived. The coffins once held bodies over 300 years old and were emptied with leaves and grass filling them.
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Tersdorf
Silesia
Associated Press
Sexton
Grain Upturn in Wheat Market After Bearish Outlook
Chicago reports show sellers outnumbering buyers as wheat options slid early on, with May around 1.03 and July near 1.04. Corn softened then steadied while oats declined. hogs and other provisions eased. Wall Street focus shifted to Dawes plan pledges and Germany aid as stock activity varied, with cattle and livestock priced lower in regional markets.
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Chicago
Washington
Wall Street
New York
Coolidge
Germany
Packers and market notes show varied livestock prices and grain bids
The report lists packer bids and weights for hogs, sheep, and lambs with prices from 4.80 to 9.60, noting heavier butchers at 7.10 and lambs 10 to 25 cents lower. It then shifts to futures: Kansas City grains April 22 bids for Wheat May 95 July 97 Sept 98 1-8 and Corn May 73 Iis duly 74 1-4 Sept 73 7-8. Chicago Wheat May 1 03 1-2 July 1 05 1-4 Sept 1 06 Corn May 0 3-8 July 78 1-2 Sept 78 1-4. Lard May 10.70 July 10.95 Ribs May 9.92 July 10.15 Bellies May 10.92 July 10.62.
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Colorado
Arzona Springs
Texas
Arizona
Kansas City
City
Iis
Chicago
Kansas City Hay Market Prices Change
Kansas City hay market report dated April 22 shows prices mostly unchanged with a $2 drop for some items. Alfalfa choic e ranges 26.50 to 27.80, standard 18.40 to 24.50, No 2 12.00 to 18.00, No 3 8.00 to 11.50. Prairie No 1 14.00 to 15.00, No 2 12.00 to 12.50, No 3 6.50 to 11.50. Timothy No 1 20.50, standard 19.50 to 20.00, No 2 17.00 to 19.00, No 3 13.00 to 16.50. Clover mixed light 19.50 to 20.50, No 1 17.50 to 29.00, No 2 13.40 to 17.08.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Apartment of Agriculture
Hay Market
Hay
Prairie
Kansas City Market Report Prices for Eggs Butter and Poultry
Kansas City market notes April 22 show eggs unchanged with firsts at 20 selected 24. Butter creamery 40 to 41 cents, packing 21. Butter fat 28. Poultry unchanged broilers at 44 cents hens 21 1 2, roosters 14 springs AA.
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Kansas City
Deaths and Funerals of W. Rodkey at Tonganoxie
William Rodkey, aged seventy years, died at his home three miles north of Tonganoxie Saturday evening after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at the Friends church in Tonganoxie at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with interment in Hubbell Hill cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Ella Carr of Lawrence, Curtney Niebaum of Oklahoma, Minnie Bateson of Tonganoxie, and two sons, Frank Rodkey of Cofferville, Arkansas, and George Rodkey of Tonganoxie, plus a brother in Virginia. Rodkey was well known in the area.
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WH. Rookey
Tanganoxie
Friends Church
Hubbell Hill
Rodkey
Ella Carr
Lawrence
Curtney Niebaum
Oklahoma
Minnie Bateson
Tonganoxie
Frank Rodkey
Cofferville, Ark
George Rodkey
Virgi
Local notes on Mrs Brackett and community events
Mrs Brackett remains very ill as Lee Colman renovates a home and plans an addition in Lawrence. Eastman of Lawrence handles the work. A play by the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Caroline, was shown at Liberty Memorial High School Saturday. The Big Six bus line between Lawrence and Topeka has ended. Interstate is now the only bus option. Mrs George Davis passes away, mourned as a cheerful, helpful community member associated with Pleasant Hour club. Several families and guests are listed at recent gatherings, funerals, and visits, including Lawrence, Topeka, Pratt, and Kansas City residents. The Ladies Farm Bureau wraps hats and plans flowers. the annual school meeting was well attended.
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Thomas Hirdee
Lee Colman
E. S. Eastman
Lawrence
Edgar
Lee
Caroline
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Liberty Memorial High
Topeka
George Davis
Brackett
Belle
Pleasant Hour Club
L. Bigsby
Henry Eaton
Bert Gregory
Tola
Wilson Martin
Erma Rumsey
McClung
Polin
Kansas City
Davis
William Randolph
Ralph Judkins
Pratt
Kan
Mrs. Davis
Judkins
Mr. Davis
Marl
Lutherans in Complaint Prompt Bible School Debate
A Lincoln county Lutheran delegation asked Kansas Attorney General Charles B. Griffith for an opinion on Bible class teachings in public schools alleging denominational interpretation and tests. The attorney general will study the issue to decide potential legal action. Meanwhile Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs opens its annual meeting in Christian City with 100 delegates expected, as reports and committees proceed this week. Governor Richardson seeks federal control of California’s foot and mouth outbreak after talks with agriculture officials. Rosa lind Beazley, related to former President Harding, dies in Berea Kentucky at 72. Rankin’s Drug Store promotes magazines.
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Topeka
Kats
Lincoln County
Charles B. Griffith
Federation
Lawrence Music Festival Association Adds Six New Members
The Lawrence Music Festival Association reports six new members this morning boosting total to 140. New members include Will Pendleton Rev FE A Bleck J C Stevens George P O'Brien and Aliant Hanson. Members sign ecards pledging five dollars to support growth toward 200. The association aims for broad local representation and notes social etiquette references.
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Lawrence| Music |Festival Association
Will Pendleton
FE. A. Bleck
J. C. Stevens
George P. O'Brien
Alianthanson
Bent Foward
Lawrence
Els
Iba
Beanie and Chamberlain Medicine Co Free Trial Offer
An advertising plea urges readers to mail their name and address with Beanie to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa to receive a trial package of Chamberlain's Causis Remedy for coughs colds and flu and related ailments along with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Salve for burns wounds and skin conditions all priced at five cents and urging no misses.
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Chamberlain ‘Medicine Co
Dés Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Chamberlan
Cess
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Eis
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