Gold leaves Germany in effort to sway reparations talks
Paris charges Germany tried to weaken its financial standing by concealing gold reserves at the Reichsbank amid reparations negotiations. A secret Dawes committee meeting and higher Reichsbank rates followed, aimed at delaying further gold losses. Senator Capper remarks on crop totals prompt price criticism of Lenin remark and market experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Reichsbank
Paris
Berlin
Capper
Kamsas
Lenin
Topeka
Aires
Debenture Split Persists in US Parties
Democrats debate farm relief debentures after a caucus, keeping a solid front yet not binding all members to support the plan. Some Democrats and Republicans alike show dissent within their parties, signaling divergent views even among allied factions. A Massachusetts incident prompts discussion of penalties for pop bottle throwers against Alabama Senator Heflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States States
Jack Harris
Heflin
Gman
Alabama
Massachusetts
Jack
New England
Sympathy and Tax Fears Tap Big Naval Costs
The article notes sympathy with proposals to ease tax burdens supporting large naval establishments and avoid renewed naval building competition. It discusses post office stamp ticketing issues and hints at surplus stamp narratives tied to Coolidge era economy. It mentions Virginia Graf's coroner inquest testimony about a road house party death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Graf
Chicago
Virginia
Tola Register
Ice cream season opens at Hutsons and summer stores prepared
In the old hometown items note Hutsons opening ice cream season today and Porters offering Harris celebrated ice cream and cakes this evening. Steinbergh advertises a speaking trumpet between his stores as a convenience. Watts and Kelther offer summer storage at moderate rates. A festive quartet performs Thursday for young ladies at West Lawrence. A surprise party honors Miss Effie Holton on Kentucky street. River boats renovated and boating common on mill pond. Oread Literary Society met with Vandenburg Wood Barnes Humphrey Beck, music by Oread quartet. University grounds grading progresses, old observatory removed, new trees leafing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anheuser
Donnelly’s.i
Hutson’s
Harris
Steinbergh
Watts
Kelther
West Lawrence
Sergeant
Kentucky Street
Effie Holton
Mill Pond
Oread Literary Society
Universalist Church
Mr. Vandenburg
Elia Wood
Ida C. Barnes
J. OM. Humphrey
Beck
Oread
Messrs. Smith
Gleed
Hopkins
Scott
Tough sale draws out-of-town visitors amid wet conditions
Twenty five years ago, the Tough sale opened despite rain with light local turnout but many out-of-town visitors boosted interest today. Gravel loads arrived for driveway work near the Union Pacific freight depot. Mrs T Frank Henderson improves from illness. Jerry Ewers recovered from appendicitis. Court house, Fraternal Aid building, new library, and Poehler warehouse work resumes. Professor and Mrs BE Miller plan a California trip with stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Colorado points. Mr and Mrs Wm Sinclair relocate to West Lawrence after wintering at New Eldridge hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
T. Frank Henderson
Jerry Ewers
Simmons Hospital
Court House
Fraternal Aid
Library
Poehler Warehouse
BE. Miller
California
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Colorado Points
Wm. T. Sinclair
West Lawrence
New Eldridge Hotel
Back From France Nurse Miss Bullene Arrives in New York
Ten years ago on a Friday April 26 Miss Guerite Bullene, an army nurse in France with the B. E. F., arrived in New York. She is daughter of Mrs Wilder S. Metcalf and later will join Lawrence. Also noted is a party in honor of Miss Gardner of Hiawatha and a reception for Dr. Dowie and Mrs. Dowie of Nellore India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Marguerité Bullene
New York
Lawrence
Bullene
Wilder S. Metcalf
B. BE. F
Strong
Dean
Olin Templin
A. A. Wilcox
Ord Clingman
Margaret Lynn
Cleta Johnson
Dunkle
K. E. Sissén
A. P. Hultsma
Kansas City
John McCormick
Kansas History: 8,494 Population in Tone ke 1877
In 1877 Tone ke is reported to have a population of 8,494. The following year 1878 notes George Grant, a ranch owner, managing 42,000 acres, at Victoria Villa near Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toneke
George “Grant
Victoria Villa Ner Hays
Reminiscences on old trees and local history in Lawrence
A reader recalls historic trees near Eudora and a double-trunked Lane Tree site. The letter mentions Meade county Lone Tree, a 1874 memorial for Oliver Frances Shott’s surveying party, and a 1877 Lawrence framing through Harold Short and Prof. H. W. Macaulay. It notes a university debate on the Indian question, a sanding bee for Main Street, and the later sale of the Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Eudora
Jto Jean
Warren Street
Harold Short
Lawrence Business College
H. W. Macaulay
Business College
Harold J . Shorta
Macaulay
C.H. Rissey
Lane Tree
Aures
University I
Denver
Baldwin News Highlights Local Events and Disappearances
J W Hartman of Baldwin visits sons in Baker and Hitchcock. several Baldwin residents named jurors for May term. Mrs Kerns hosts golden wedding anniversary dinner in Lawrence. News on Spanish fellowship awarded to Paul Waldorf and local civic events. Missing person case of J A (Gus) Simpson sparks wide search. Bishop McDowell to speak at Baker chapel. various club meetings and student teaching placements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle
Hitchcock
Leonard
Wy. Waring
Warer
Kerns
Lawrence
Gilbert M. Gander
MM. Hartley
Paul Waldorf
Waldorf
University of Kansas
Bishop
E. L. Waldorf
Kansas City
Lynn Waldorf
I. U
Hall
Baldwin
Indiana
J. He. Campbell
South Trl Street
Lloyd Dunn
Helen Lanise
Kay D. Davenport
Ottawa
Baker
Stinto
Grace Davenport
Eta
Eta Tau Alpha
Baldy
Frankdwin
J.A
Gus) Simpson
Loways
Rawleigh Company
Ford
Cllr
Kandy
A. C. Sullivan
Tran
Estes Park
John Ruchiy
Elm
Sireet
A. el Tunin
Ess
Benjamin
Ross
Torin
Samuel PT. Hughes
David Potts
Frank Hobble
Nautilus Club
Waring
Grove, Street
Leonard’ Snyder
Woman's
Local notices and social rounds in Clearfield area
Clearfield residents share weekend visits with relatives from Welda Vinland and Eudora. Emma Mathia and Lewi French wed after lifelong ties to Eudora. School meetings April 12 note Ada line attendance slight. Harry Brecheisen reelected treasurer. Local trades, repairs, and visits ripple through Pleasant Gak, Hesper, and Ottawa areas as homeowners plan renovations and social events continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Brecheiser
Welda
Thea
Thoren
Clyde Deay
James
Martin Grossman
Vinland
Harey
Ted Brecheisen
Homer Clark
Lyinea Brecheis m
Eudora
Mary Clark
Edith Mathia
Emma Mathia
Lewi French
Eulora
Onc Jay
M French
Thi Ty
Pleasant Gak
Altho
Adaline
Harry Brecheisen
Tere
Cheapfield
Roy Breithaupt
Alideon Breithaupt
Henry Hatsmand
O' Clarence
Emma Deckwa
Alberta Deckway
Roy Breithaupe
Lawrence
Gideon
Breithaupt
Mimie Hausmen
Ottawa
Frida
Will de H
Frank Page
Minnie Beaker
Eimna Breichaupt
Ohloa Breithaupt
John
Phillip Breicheisen
Hesper
John Adams
George Witt
Jake Milburn
Henry Deckway
Ley Deckwyn
Henry Haaren
W M S meeting and community notes from Clearfield
Wednesday activities include the W M S monthly meeting at Mrs Lena Breithaupt home led by Mrs Carrie Selzer with song and prayer. The report covers cemetery cleanup, local visits, poultry deliveries, school terms ending, exams, and community members moving, traveling, and family gatherings.
Hastard Family Supper Guests Honor Peters Family
Mr and Mrs Ed Hastard and their sons Theodore Guy and Lloyd were supper guests of Mrs Anna Peters and family Tuesday evening. Mrs E L Brown attended a party at the home of Mrs F A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hastard
Theodore Guy and
Lloyd
Anna Peters
E. L Brown
F. A
Relays Attendance and Socials Noted at Local Events
Miss Ruth Brown attended the Relays Saturday afternoon and stayed with Miss Olive Weatherby that night. Burton Brown was at the dramatic club play Wednesday night.
Path Across The Hill at Lecompton High Note
Lecompton High School presents The Path Across The Hill a three act comedy drama by Lillian Mortimer staged by the Junior class Friday evening April 26 in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Gary and Ruth Conrad with a piano solo by Merle Stover between acts and a male quartet between acts two and three. The play directed by Prof. Jordan, with a senior class trip to Topeka and a commencement address by Rev. Charles M. Sheldon May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Mortimer
Buill
Lecompto R Parl High School
Merle’ Stover
Ida McRae
Helen Norwood
Margaret Baughman
Gary Sin
Iecaa Sersees
Louise Clark
Ruth Conrad
Helen McClanahan
Walter Conrad
Robert Gray
Verne Hall Lutie
Vivian Goodrich
Kathryn Brass
Robert Post
Howard Rose
Dr. Reed
Emil Robison
Flo Gray
Arlette Fulton Salamander
Howard Lasswell
Jordan
Constitution
Topeka
Bertschinger
Charles M. Sheldon
Toneks
H. Allphin
Physical Education Department
The
University
Humboldt
Bonner Springs
Pleasanton
Argentine
Kansas City
Lawrence
Welborn
Paola
Merriam
Northeast
Lecompton
Richmond
Centralia
Lane
Stanley
Kehedla
Mary Smith
Lecompton Highs Lead Test Scores and Local Events
Lucinda Hanna tops high marks with 6 percent of all scores as Lecompton records the highest composite novice score. The school reports are available at the Concordia office for verification. Juniors and seniors plan a baseball season and Friday night banquet. Mrs. Mary E. Davison’s illness and death bring Mrs. George Young back from Topeka. Hazel Taylor visits KU, while Maxine Kettering travels with her father. Paul Davidson returns from Los Angeles after his mother’s passing. Townsfolk note Kaw river high water seen Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Hanna
Ies
Lecompton
L. E. Henderson
Concordia
Tra Kettering
Dapehter
Maxine
Mr. Kettering
Zephyr
Lawrence
Paul Davidson
Los Angeles
Calif
Mary F. Davidson
Missouri Girl Owner Builds Shoe Empire in Paris Missouri
Joplin teen Mary Bendelari, 16, becomes famed footwear designer and factory owner. After studying in Europe she returns with a plan to produce Deauville sandals, expanding a small shop into two buildings with about 100 workers. She blends high end retail with European fashions and explores pajama slippers as a growing trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Paris
Joplin, Mo
Mary Bendelari
Joplin
Burone
Mediary
Miss Bendelari
Europe
Miss
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É “Simons
Murray
Simons
Busines
yOffice
Massachusetts Street
Lab- Telephone
Aro Keat
Hartford
Franklin FF
Alcorn
Madison, Ave
Associated Press
Iro
Memger Audit Bureau OF Ciraculations
England
Hugh
Post Office Department
Washington
Stransit
Coolidge
Kansas
Anti New York
Kent Cooper
W. J. Page
Waterbury
Elroy Ayer
Edith St. Albuquerque
No. M. DuQuerque
Baldwin News
J. WJ. Hartman
Kaisbemt Weednesday
Thusday i Bel 3
Georsant Dunn
Bakor
Berta Reusch
Bernice Griffis
Mildredith
Gladys Laird
Eva May Smith
Martha Davis
Josephine Prike
Marie Zmek
Dorothy Holt
Heten ¥Ney
Rosedale
Betty Sheim
Margaret Leverett
Anna Simmerscheid
Amelia Schilties
Mice Smith
Margaretta Maud
Treva Phipps
Shawnee Mision
Esther Brockway
Nirginia Hamilton
Mary Elizabeth Brown
Mary Margaret Williams
Anna Mary Eastwood
Merle Fiseh
Erma Winters
Domestic Science Department
el ‘Oge
Dean Grate Irwin
Dorothy Anderson
Mary ‘Godycke
Wiliam Carter
Claude Johnson
An Kappa
Yvonne Clark
II Baker
Alfred Young
Netawa
Catherine Clark
Netawaka
Junior Thomas
Wellsville
Cecil Pryor
Corning
Fern Daugherty
Rantoul
Jane Feirbank
Ewen Brockett
Potter
Rhoda Robinson
Sabethe
Arville Bradford
Byerest
Mildred Senter
Galena
Homer Hedwe
Holton
Katherine Sloan
Hamilton
Evelyn Lungren
Miller
Myrtle Anderson
Maller
Mary
Ondycke
Minneapolis
Marjorie
Milstead
Kidder
Baldwin Epworth League Institute
Frances Hawse
Delta Zeta House
Claudh Callan
William
Publishers Syndicat
Clearfield
W. M.S
Lena Breithaupt
Carrie Selzer
Phillip Gabriel
Lucille
Alberta Deckwa
Ben Brecheiser
Grover Johnson
Brecheisen
Phillip Brecheisen
Clarence Hausman
Martin Breithaunt
Alma Breithaupt
Henry Deckwa
Martin Breithaupt
Oliver Deay
Rhode Island
Lawrence Hatchery
Henry Breithaupt
Edgerton
Everett Deay
Otto Selzer
Alvine Stecheisen
David Meeder
Aldaine
Florin
A. Rodewalt
Edd Milburn
Ponca City
Okla
Eva Deay
Roy Breithaunt
Henry Pope
Phillip
Fred Seitz
i _ E. Kreisinger
Paul
George Sturm
Walter Rodewalt
Sam Godman
Marshall
Swent Fron
George Breithaupt
Little Alice Rosemary
Laurie Maxwell
Cove
Comins
Henry Hauseman
Fairview
J. D. .Zwickey
Lawrence Paper Mfg Co
Dr. Gowdy
Dr. Gowdys
Round Corner Drug Stores
the Gowdy Medical Co
Lawrence, Kansas
Color Kodaks
Masa
F. B. McCulloch
Rugeist
Eastman Kodak Dealere
Seidlitz
Welf's
Mass
Funk’s
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