Cloudburst Floods Hit Kansas Towns Across State
A late April cloud burst dropped heavy rain across Kansas towns including Kinsley, Dodge City, Hutchinson, and Lincoln. Flooding swamped tracks and creeks while a man, Cooney Wagner, was feared drowned after a wagon was swept away. Traffic resumed in places, trains marooned, and rainfall measurements ranged from 1.25 to 2.5 inches with strong winds and storms reported.
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Dodge City
Kinsley
Cooney
Wagner
Frank Bernotsky
Bernetsky
Santa’ Fe
Hutchinson
Touris
Salina
Anvil
Minneapolis
Lincoln
Ellsworth
Spanish Teachers In Session At University Of Kansas
A long meeting brought together Spanish teachers from KU Kansas City area high schools and Kansas chapter members of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish along with two Spanish organizations. A reception followed on the East Administration building first floor. Later events included an address by Prof A L Wen and a social gathering at the Congregational Church.
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Steachers
University of Kansas
Kansas City
Kansas
Americian Association ‘of
K. U
East
Seip
Elis
A. L. Wen
Ursf
Fitzgerald
Leran
Blackmar Invited to Unveiling Bust of Grant in New York
Dean Frank W. Blackmar of the Graduate School is invited to preside at the unveiling of General Ulysses Grant bust by Marshal Joffre in the Hall of Fame, marking Grant’s birth centennial on Thursday April 27. He may be unable to attend due to university duties. Blackmar serves on the Hall of Fame Electors Board.
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Frank W. Blackmar
Graduate School
University
Electors of the Hall of Fame
Dominion Exposition to Exhibit in Lawrence This Week
The Dominion Exposition, under the American Legion, arrived in Lawrence yesterday. Despite rain, the carnival grounds at Woodland Park are well drained and the exhibits will be open tonight and all week, according to Legion committee members.
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American Legion
Jin. Lawrence
Legion
Former Sub Chasers Implicated in Liquor Smuggling Scheme
New York April 4 evidence shows bootlegging via former submarine chasers renamed Fidus. Officers in US Navy uniforms seized the vessel its commander and seven crew members after a Bermuda and Cuba liquor run exposed at the customs house.
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New York
Bermuda
Cuba
United’ States Navy
Custom House
Fidus
Bank Closed Headsed by Wilsons in Topeka Credit Sweep
April 24 Farmers State Bank of Washington county was closed by the state banking department. President Walter Wilson, former state bank commissioner, faces fault for collection failures and a projected $75,000 loss. Deposits total $233,001, with stockholders previously arrested. no known connection to Farmers National Bank of Topeka.
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Topeka
Farmers State Bank of
Washington County
State Banking Department
Walter Wilson
Frank. H. Foster
Farmers’ National Bank of
Foster
L. H. Nance
E. V. Curry
Waler E. Wilson
Showr
Wahington
Farmers Nations Bak
Topéka
Land Rebate Suit Over Farm Acreage Discrepancy
Douglas County suit seeks 2658 dollars from Gustav Buch eim claiming an overcharge on a Douglas county farm purchase. Plaintiff says 144 acres were promised at 15 dollars per acre, but the tract measures about 128.8 acres. Refund computed at 156 dollars per acre. Also notes impending move of Mr and Mrs C D Moore to San Diego to join two children Maude Moxon and Leo Moore.
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C. D. Moore
San Diego
California
Maude Moxon
Leo Moore
Genoa Conference Redefines Europe Economic Life
At Genoa on April 24 the troubled conference seeks to re‑align Europe’s economy amid fears and hopes. The German delegation’s refusal to reply to the allies second note sparked relief as Italian delegates work to restore harmony. Meetings schedule include six club commissions and a Russian reconstruction report review with emphasis on debts and foreign protections. Lloyd George warns of crisis costs and France’s role, while France signals openness to a mutual pact backed by guarantees to curb aggression.
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Genoa
Europe
Seriatim
Russia
London
London Times
Henry Wickham Steed
M. Barhou
Lloyd George
Steed
France
England
Italy
Germany
France May Act Alone If Genoa Talks Fail
Premier Poincare warned in a Meuse department council speech that France may quit Genoa conference if decreed terms fail. He pledged France would ensure Versailles is executed if Germany defaults on reparations, even if acting alone. Also notes Alex Banks buys Pine Grove farm adjoining Armstrong place and now milks sixty five cows.
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Bur-le-Duc
France
Associated Press
Poincare
Genoa
Alex Banks
Faro
Armstrong Place
ME Banks
Patches of No Man's Land Linked to Douglas County Tax Plots
Douglas County holds thirty one small riverfront plots described as No Man's Land. Delinquent for years, taxes and penalties mount while owners ignore them. Treasurer aims to sell before clearing records, with some plots suitable for adjacent property owners and road strips.
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No Man’s Land
Douglas County
Ana
W. H., McKone
Masonic Spring Reunion Opens In Lawrence Kansas
The Scottish Rite bodies of the valley of Lawrence Kansas begin their spring reunion with a 4 30 pm opening tomorrow registration set at the temple. Elections of candidates for the class to be conferred will occur tonight and sessions begin Tuesday at 7 30 pm with the first four degrees to be conferred.
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Valley of Lawrence
Orient
Kansas
Masonie Iimple
Parents urged to aid schools with new grade card guidance
School officials call on parents to cooperate using a new high school grade card next year. They stress regular attendance, home study of two to four hours daily, and limiting outside activities to protect academic work. Authorities urge parents to act without waiting for card prompts.
Ku Klux Appear in Kansas City Churches
Two groups of men in white robes visited churches in Kansas City Kansas, presenting pastors sealed envelopes with cash contributions. An usher declined to reveal identities, and the envelopes were handed to Dr. G Franklin Ream and Rev. G Wourham, amounts unspecified and $25 respectively, with no disturbance reported.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Ku Klux Klan
G. Franklin Ream
Ubey
Parsonage Fire Destroys Part Of Church Home
The St James A M E church parsonage at 818 Maple Street suffered partial destruction by fire early today. Fire departments reported 2 AM alarms, with stairs burned away and extensive downstairs flames. losses totaled about 600 for the building and 750 for contents.
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St. James A. M. E
Maple Street
M. Pool
Mr. Pool
Local boys sweep stock judging first ten places
Five Lawrence youths, four Effingham, one Topeka student, dominated the stock judging contest in Lawrence. Prof. F. W. Bell awarded top scores with Edgar Allen 457 and Clifford Saunder leading Lawrence with 580 of 700. Essick collected the scores, praising the high marks.
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Lawrence
Effingham
Topeka
F. W. Bell
State Agriculture College
Edgar Allen
William N. Rice
Joseph Hank
Raymond Bell
Victor Clough Effingham
Bradley Judy
Paul Hunsinger
Clifford Saunder
Elmer& Pine
W._R. Essick
Bell
Essick
London
Mobilize for Big Campaign in Lawrence Begins
Lawrence community mobilizes for a week long service drive led by five teams and a university alliance. H B Ober announces team captains with colonels and captains in charge and university workers to supply leaders and speakers plus entertainment for opening phases.
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Lawrence Community Service Association
Lawrence
Vonel
H. B. Ober
Association
Atross
Ron
Kent
School of Education
University
W. A. Dill
Building Campaign Expands With New Homes Planned
The building of homes and remodeling continues this spring, with permits issued in early April totaling about 15 one thousand six hundred ten dollars. Projects include H Cantrell’s 3000 residence at 1801 Barker finishing by August 15 and W A Harvey’s 2500 bungalow at 1218 New York Street due by September 1. Summers receives permits for two 2000 houses on West Thirteenth Street, plus a 1450 garage for G Plant at 1045 Pennsylvania Street.
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William Reinisch
Spector
H. Cantrell
Barker
W.A. Harvey
New York Street
W.C. Summers
West Thirteenth Street
West Thirteenth Sreet
G. Plant
Pennsylvania Street
John Buch
New Jersey Street
Massachusetts Street
HS de Brinkman
Gov Len Small Goes on Trial for Conspiracy Charge
Governor Len Small began trial before Judge Claire Edwards in Lake County circuit court charged with conspiracy to embezzle state funds. A panel of twelve jurors was called after preliminary actions as the court opened proceedings this morning in Waukegan Illinois.
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Len Small
Waukegan
Associated Press
Claire C. Edwards
Lake County
Lee Ees
May term to hear hoard up case against Uttingers
The State will try the Uttinger highway robbery case in the May term after a witness vanished and the defendant Mrs Lulu Uttinger was freed on dismissal. Will Ottinger John Hess and Fred Ottinger were bound over for trial and Earl Artman faces a separate preliminary hearing for conspiracy to rob.
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Mitchell
Uttinger
Lulu Uttinger
Ikate
John Chark
Fred Ottinger
Earl Artman
Tickets on sale for Schumann Heink concert at Robinson Gym
Seats for the May 8 concert in Fraser Hall are on sale at Round Corner drug store and the Fraser Hall office. Dean Butler reports more than two thirds sold, with advance mail sales totaling 1872, a record for Lawrence. British salmon fisheries are estimated to produce 34 million dollars of food annually.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Round Corner
Fraser Hall
Dean Butler
Lawrence
Chicken dispute sparks deadly street clash on Pennsylvania Ave
A long standing chicken dispute escalated into a neighborhood fight in the 800 block of Pennsylvania Street. W D Green and John Johnson were injured by bricks and a shotgun blast, Eddie Green aged fifteen jailed, sister claims self defense after Johnson assaulted the family. A prior chicken intrusion reportedly triggered the confrontation with Green and Johnson clashing amid about fifty onlookers. Eddie Green fired one shot ending the melee. Green released on bond. Eddie to Juvenile Court.
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Pennsylvania Street
W. D. Green White
Pennsylvania
John Johnson
Eddie Green
Eddie
Ung Coat House
Anson
Johnson
Tielp
byJohnson
Green
Exlie Green
Dalingon
Jaymount Green
Lawrence drainage plan eyed by ex-state engineer
Mark Havenhill from Kansas State Agricultural College met three farmers Solon Emery R K Glathaar and A O Sloan four miles southwest of Lawrence to discuss a land drainage project. Emery's ditch allegedly flooded Glathaar's land while Sloan kept an open ditch. Havenhill advised Glathaar to clear his ditch so storm water could drain across three farms into tributaries leading to the Wakarusa. He left Lawrence Saturday.
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Mark Havenhill
Kansas State Agricultural College
Lawrence
Solon Emery
R. K. Glathaar
A. O. Sloan
Emery
Glathaar
Slozn
Havenhill
Mr. Hieventit
Satuyjay
Edward A Guest to Speak at University in May
Edward A. Guest a noted Detroit writer and poet is expected to address a university convocation before the current semester ends. He likely will speak in Kansas City around May first as his career began as an office boy at fourteen with the Detroit Free Press and progressed to reporter and verse writer.
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Edward A
Edward ‘A. Guest
Detroit
Michigan
Kansas City
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