Inflation danger and court rulings dominate frontier news
The paper covers General Dawes warning against deliberate currency inflation to fund the soldier bonus, noting the risks of runaway money supply. It also reports on Secretary Mills' stance on federal spending cuts, proposing gradual reductions while supporting paid furloughs for treasury staff. Additionally California Governor Rolph denies Mooney pardon despite Mayor Walker’s push, after a lengthy review of evidence.
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United States
House
Ways and Means T Committee
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
Mills
Treasury Ee
T Hough
Treasury
Mooney pardon denials align with prior governors
Governor Rolph’s view after a study matches three former governors who each denied Mooney’s pardon. The trial evidence seems sufficient over the years to justify the conviction, and no new convincing evidence has emerged to raise reasonable doubt. The analysis supports continued affirmation of the conviction.
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Rolph
Mooney
Notable Residents and Social Roundup in Lawrence
In Grede Colorado Henry Timmons formerly Lawrence is seen in the city after ten years presumed dead. Clarence Howell resumes work in Santa Fe shops after a layoff. Frank March at Merchants National Bank fell ill but is improving. Mrs Frank M Benedict hosts a large afternoon reception in West Lawrence. Mrs Col H L Moore presides over a grand reception with Chas Chadwick, Harry L Raymond and Mrs E S Esterly. about 200 invitations issued. Leap Year Ball at Merchants Bank hall by young ladies was a dazzling success. Miss Lulu Plantz and Miss Martie Gnefkow led floor management. Refreshments at Wiedemanns. Sunny weather hints at season opening as Billy eyes ice cream at Wiedemann’s.
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Henry Timmons
Grede
Colo
Lawrence
Colorado
Clarence Howell
Santa Fe
Frank March
Merchants National Bank
Frank M. Benedict
West Lawrence
Col.h. L. Moore
Tennessee Street
Moore
Chas. Chadwick
E. S. Esterly
Merchants Bank Hall
Lulu Plantz
Martie Gnefkow
Wiedemanns
Wiedemann’s
Billy
Twenty Five Years Ago Highlights In Lawrence News
In early spring items from Lawrence note Wiedemann’s artisan ice cream making, Billy’s long-standing business since 1868, and Fred Clarke’s gradual recovery. Mrs. Osborn Shannon visits from Chicago, N. O. Howe and son Melvin depart for Western Kansas and Colorado after selling their distributing business. Mrs. Charles Zeisenis rests from illness. Mrs. F. W. Jaedicke improves. Ruth Marshall hosts a Young People’s gathering May 3 at Mrs. W. B. Brownell’s home. Carl Rarick heads to Fort Worth to study damage from the Tex as Pass green bug. Christian tabernacle revival adds 3 in morning and 30 in evening, totaling 201, with ongoing revival next week. S. M. Morrison sells his Maine street cottage to William Parsons.
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Fred Clarke
Osborn’ Shannon
Chicago
Shannon
Hope
Crawford
Kentucky Street
N. O. Howe
Melvin
Kansas
Colorado
Howe
B. R. Robinson
Charles Zeisenis
Tee
F. W. Jaedicke
Ruth Marshall
Miss Marshall
W. B. Brownell
Carl Rarick
Bowersock Milling Co
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Christian Tabernacle
S. M. Morrison
Maine Street
William Parsons
New Rotary Club Officers Named At Meeting
Ten years ago on Friday April 22 the Rotary club announced officers for the new term Paul A. Dinsmoor was named president Fred J. Kelly vice president J Frank Jones secretary Robert J. Rowlands treasurer and C E Decker sergeant at arms George A Esterly hosted a luncheon today for Mrs Robert Clark of St Joseph Mo visiting town The American Legion Auxiliary held a Benefit Card Party at Fraternal Aid hall drawing large attendance with prizes donated by Lawrence merchants A program followed with dances readings and songs by local performers and assistance from several ladies at the card tables and punch.
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Rotary Club
Paul A. Dinsmoor
Fred J. Kelly
J. Frank Jones
Robert J. Rowlands
C. E. Decker
George A. Esterly
Robert Clark
St. Joseph
American Legion Auxiliary
Lawrence
B. B. Powers
R. R. Hickson
Bales
Emery
Stilwell
Gerard
T. H. Kennedy
Kansas History Highlights For This Date 1893 1894
In 1893 Flint Hills cattlemen fear Texas fever and threaten violence as Texas cattle shipment to Bazaar for pas turage is loaded amid fears. In 1894 the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows wins Shawnee County court approval to accept the De Boissiere farm in Franklin County as an orphans home. Populists call for a state convention at Topeka on June 12. A mob in Cherokee lynches Jeff Tuggle after he killed a miner near Weir.
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Flint Hills
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Shawnee County
de Boissiere
Franklin County
Topeka
Jeff Tuggle
Weir
Six youths jailed after trespass train hopping in Southeast Kansas
Independence reports six Southeast Kansas youths received 10-day jail sentences after pleading guilty to trespassing for hopping trains. Pittsburg hosts the interstate high school music contest. Fort Scott leads with 32 points, Neodesha third with 23, Joplin and Springfield also score. Ford plant in Kansas City announces 400 more workers to meet higher production of 50 trucks. Landon campaigns in western Kansas for GOP governor nomination, following tariff talks in Washington.
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Associated Press Independence
Kanene
Pittsburg
Kansas
Independence
Allred M. Landon
Washington
Pirates and Passion in Jamestown Tale
Captain Percy fights pirates and enemies in a perilous voyage to Jamestown. Jocelyn, his wife, appears amid plots by the King's favorite and Paspahegh foes. A dangerous tryst, a locked hut, and a panther siege culminate in a deadly struggle as loyalty, danger, and desire collide aboard the English ship.
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Ralph Percy
Virginia Planter
Jamestown
Leigh
semedienRag Seamers
Jocelyn
Percy
Jeremy
Sparrow
Werancke
Era
Ietor
Spain
Carnal
Captain Percy
Desert duel ends with master of the arena victorious
A dramatic scene unfolds as Captain Perdy battles a masked foe in a harsh hut arena. Diccan is forced to surrender after a brutal struggle, leaving Perdy pinned and facing a grim fate. Elsewhere in Midland locals attend social events and a school meeting reelects Ted Alford as treasurer while Dr. Nelson travels to Manhattan to present before the American Chemical Society.
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C. F. Nelson
Biochemistry
University of Kansas
Kansas State College
Manhattan
American Chemical Society
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