Fourteen engineers visit St Louis and Kansas City trip
Fourteen chemical engineering students and Prof Whitaker returned from a trip to St Louis and Kansas City. They toured large plants, observed machinery, and gained practical knowledge relevant to their studies. The delayed Missouri Pacific train caused hardship as the group struggled for meals and rest before finishing the journey to Lawrence.
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Whitaker
Fonrien Chemical Engineering
Kansas City
St. Lows
KK. E
Lawrence
Floods at Parsons Drive Out 20 Families in Labette
A severe wind storm and rising Nedsha river caused widespread damage in Parsons and southeastern Labette County. The creek overflowed stockyards, trains halted, and utilities failed. Twenty people evacuated their homes as a baker was killed by a shorted electric wire in the morning accident.
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Parsons
Kapeau
Labette County
Labette
A. H. .Taj
Nedsha
Narnia
Hospital site tour hints at Vinland project
J C Bowman and Charles Shubert, members of the state board of control, visited Vinland to inspect the Ba farm as a potential site for a new hospital. The plan cites Parnes farm as an ideal location, though officials doubt the hospital will be built there. University Friar society drama, Jester Made a Sensation, draws crowds the Great Saturday afternoon at the Kirwess. the paper reports on the event despite revealing items about some attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bowman
Chas. Shubert
State Board of Control
Vinland
Iherenlosur
Parnes Farm
Friar’s Societ of
The
Ose
Kirwess
Mary Blaschke Addresses Kansas City Training School
Mary Blaschke visited Lawrence yesterday to speak three times at the First Methodist Church. She addressed the young people's department, conducted the League hour, and spoke again during the event at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathonist Church
Mary Blaschke
Kansas City
Lawrence
Election Schedule Delayed By Senior-Year Confusion
The senior class has only announced candidates for editor in chief as the election planned for next month faces delays. A loosely organized vote was postponed to next year, with limited details available and ongoing confusion about candidates and timing.
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Shouk
Personal notes from Kansas City visits and local travels
Lawrence area residents report weekend and Sunday trips with friends and relatives. Names include Miss Tina Pratt, Mrs. Milton Liul Kedisas City, Mr. Beey, Mrs. Gontr Thomas, Miss Kate Dingmooi, F. B. Hadd, Milton Cain, Miss Nora Bracken, Richard Savage of Kansas City, Jessie Long of Leavenworth, Mrs. Beck of Holton, Miss Lena Morrow and her mother, Mrs. Beach, Miss Gencel Stafford, Caroline Murphy, Mrs. C. A. Singye, and Sol Marks. Also noted are travel to Topeka, Ottawa, Wa shington Kansas, and Minneapolis for conferences and visits.
City schools to host Play Festival at Seath Park May 26
Five children from every city school will be guests of University girls Saturday afternoon for pointers to their Play Festival, planned as Lawrence’s biggest event. All schools will dress in white, with booths for refreshments and a varied program. The festival aims to showcase community talent and raise funds, following last year’s Manhattan success of about 400 dollars net.
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Bel Seath Park
Lawrence
Manhattan
Ind
Hell
Renter Ue
Nyie
Conaistell
Ariatal Sktatus
Thieves Break Into Opera House Larceny Reported
Night watchman reports two suits of clothes stolen from the opera hall lodging last night. Police notified but no suspect found by afternoon. Local retiree witness noted the discovery during a routine patrol.
A Serious Charge Against Man for Natural Libel
Nelson Brown a colored man sits in county jail facing a penitentiary term on a charge of a nature against nature. He was arrested Saturday night by Officer Silverthorn after a struggle when the alleged assault occurred. Policeman Smith aided in the capture, Brown pleaded guilty to being drunk in police court and paid a fine of 50, then was arrested on the intoxication charge.
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Fenitentiary
Nelson Brown
Silverthorn
Oltider
Lim
Smith
Metcalf Detained In Washington By Personal Illness
General Metcalf could not depart yesterday due to telegrams from the War Department and a serious illness in his family. General Wilder reports Metcalf is detained in Washington awaiting further instructions.
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Wilder S
Metcalf
Wilder
Washinton
Delegates Named For Roosevelt Support at Newton Kansas
Eight district delegates to the Republican national convention at Newton Kansas are C H Davidson Wichita Harry Woods Wellington instructed for Roosevelt. William Allen Emporia is endorsed for national committeeman.
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Newton
Kan
C.H. David
Wichita
Harry Woods
Wellington
Roosevelt
William
Allen
Emporia
Fairchild Speaker Highlights Kansas Rural School Talk
E. C. Christy of Topeka, Kansas state superintendent of public instruction, spoke to Fairchild listeners yesterday on rural schools, delivering one of the year's strongest talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Instruction
Blasis
Christy
Methodist Eich
Topeka
Public’instruction
Kansas
Standpatters Welcome Dead Insurgents Speech in Massachusetts
Roosevelt and Taft era clash described as standpatters favoring Roosevelt’s stance in Beverley Mass. crowd noises greet the president during a speech not referencing Roosevelt directly. reports quote stiff opposition and calls for administration’s work to stand before the people.
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Roosevelt
Beverley
Taft
Sraft
Massachusetts
Sunday School Rally to Be Led by Halph B Diffendorfer
The Big Sunday school rally planned for May 5 at the Bowersee and First Methodist Church features Halph B Diffendorfer, a leading Sunday School writer, speaking in the afternoon and evening. Delegations from Lawrence churches will join in processions to the theater to hear his address and participate in musical programs and a large choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halph B. Diffendorfer
Bowersee
Diffendorfer
United States
Vollawine
Irgeiel
Dharrenge
Sebas Sehionis
Hopecall
Afternoor
Wal
Vaelipal
Culid
Massachusetts
Wareh
Penvants
Syneiy
Lawrence
Litfeydortat
Thavsias
Thame
Dike Docter
Wiifendorfer
Mysied
le Phis
Golden Belt Route Chosen for Return Auto Run
About twenty cars will pass through Lawrence in early June on the return trip from Denver to Indianapolis for a sociability and reliability run. The Golden Belt Route is the official road, with Pr A P Hulkis receiving details from Frank Burt of Denver about roads garages and hotels along the route. The party leaves Denver May 31, travels via a northern path to Indianapolis, then to Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, and back to Denver.
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Lawrence
Indianapolis
Denver
Golden Belt
A. P Hulkis
Golden Belt! Association
Frank Burt
Amp
Denve
Jony
Chicas
Omaha
Kansas City
In the Army 14 Years Remembrance Note
Fragmentary OCR text notes fourteen years of Army service and mentions veterans, a return home, and the mood of reunion. Key entities and specifics are unclear due to garble, but the piece centers on long service and civilian recognition after a military period.
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Janie
Baek
Harvey named supervisor of public schools in the Philippines
Harvey Hostetter has been appointed supervisor of the public schools in the Philippines. He sailed last Thursday to assume his new duties after resigning from a teaching post in Oklahoma where he had been employed prior to his transfer.
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Harvey Hostetter
Harvey
Hostetter
Philipines
Oklahoma
Will Sing In Kansas City Glee Club Engagements
The Kansas City glee club’s market remains strong with demand in Kansas City. Last evening the boys sang at the home trade banquet of the Kansas City Kansas Mercantile Club. Flora Margaret Melton’s engagement to El Seeley-Davis was announced in Kansas City. The wedding is planned for late June. Davis is a former KU man and Phi Kappa Psi member.
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K.C
K. C
Glee Club
Kansas City
Kansas
Lawrence Smith
John A.” Melton
Flora Margaret
el Seeley- Davis
Mr. Davis
K. U
Phi Kappa Pai
Mlelyji
Abelay
Kau Oas City
Pi Bets Mehe anniversary gala honors sorority founders
Society notes recount Pi Beta Phi celebrating forty fifth anniversary of founding with alumnae gathering and Anqual Foaners' Day banquet in Fraternal Aid Hall. Guests wore blue and white, with decor of blue tulle and red candles, toasts by Leon McParlin Beachy and others, and lists of attendees including Mrs Anna Cookins and Mrs Cyrus Erver among many.
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Anes Uiy Vlinger
Pal ‘Reta Ji
Larse Alnuyi
Lawrence Isa
Ean
Vetalia
Leon McParlin
Cornelia Hardcastle
Crewe Herricks
Pegonelle
Willian
Anna
Coekins
Vi. Smith
Taine
Alle
VM. Benedict
Hetwees
Lee
Mary
Histon
Huta Voiniel
Mites
Denten
XN Meyers
Cyrus Erver
Thoekine Mtr
Wil Berk
Saltons
Liex Flim
Cornellia Harderlis
Ban Qnita
Colorado for Clark delegates sweep at state convention
Scattered, garbled text describes Clark winning all 12 Colorado delegates at a state convention. Mentions speaker, party factions, and potential future nominating events. overall tone mirrors a political convention report with disrupted OCR details. Names and places are partially legible, reflecting a contested high-stakes party gathering.
Glee Club Tale Spurs Moral Debate at Wichita University
A fragmentary report describes a glee club from Friends University Wichita amid controversy and praise as students discuss conduct and discipline during a summer term. The piece hints at shifting attitudes toward religious and social expectations in campus life.
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Friends University
Wichita
Ita
Hyela Wwatell
Eli Sect
Killinya
Ericnila
University of Mexico Glee Club Sings During Tour Stop
Five members of the University of New Mexico Glee Club visited Lawrence this morning en route to Topeka. They performed in the University City and later traveled on with friends returning to their city after the visit.
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Lawrence
Ve Glee Club
University of New Mexico
Topeka
Universice Cihee Eltl
Stronz
Siena
Velverst
Engineers Parade Line of March at KU Campus
Marching engineers line the campus for the annual Engineers Day parade at the University of Kansas. Students showcase a float and campus routes from North to West and through Tennessee Avenue, followed by a picnic and track event.
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Thini Street
Winther
Watkins
Ae Quine
Tennessee
Tennestee
McCook
Culis
Louk
Beat It Challenge Sparks School Attendance Debate
Chester Howard of Fairview faces questions after missing a day during eight years of schooling. Officials note the rarity of such an absence and seek to verify the record as district investigators examine attendance patterns amid uncertain weather and local reforms.
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Chester Howard
Fairview
Jonhe
Fairview School District Plans Two Prizes Announcement
Fairview school district signals a plan to award two prizes amid unclear notes. The item mentions a prize offer and calls for attention to a contested proposal, with scattered references to Fairview Metropolis and unclear dates or participants.
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Fairview
Fairview Schodl
Fairview Metriet
Graustark stage tour draws mixed Lawrence crowd
A Graustark production in Lawrence drew a varied response with audience enthusiasm tempered by critiques. Reviewers noted strong scenery and a large turnout for both matinee and evening shows, yet called the acting uneven and some performances overexcited, diminishing overall impact.
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Ereutara
More Hospital. Tale
Board of Control
Howard Uiandall
Learned
Tna Prat
Herrington
A.D. Knauer Hag
Torpekn
Rer
Mr. Beey
Fala Hag
Milton Liul
Kedisas
Las
Carper
Uifs
On- Aysiu Ss
Gontr Thomas
Neres
Cited Lar
Tope
Warner
Kansas ‘City
Kate Dingmooi
Bei
F. BE. Hadd
Milton Cain
Tas
Atchison
Phi Gaw
Mies Lauren Steven
Mies Nelleilbert
Olathe
Mess
Prossel Ad
Reba Proiseh
Lopekur
Nora Bracken
Richard Savage
Frien
Jessie. Long
Leavenworth
Wil! Beck
Holton
Lawrene
Pi Beta Phi
Lena Morrow
Waahington
Kappa Alpha’ “Theta
Lisuse
A. I. Beach
Te A. LA Weaver
Gencel
Stafford
Tere
Mrs
A.a. Blair
Yuma
Caroline Murphy
Willington
Trof
Markhaw
James Clark
Baldwin
Minneapolis
Mim
General Conference
Methodist Church
I Sol Marks
St. Lowis
Jozeyih- Glaser
Washington
T. R
William ‘Allen White
Ational’ Committeman
Fairchild Speaker
Saloni
Pattent
Methodist
Junius Houcine
Phillipines
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Bel
Bryaika
K Feubiy
WBS
Brownell
Jaga Nevin
Pret Clarke
Mrz. Wate Reynolds
Kanass
City
Colorado
Clark
Coleenle
Aditay
Coloradus U4
Sappar Jeviien Wonkrow Wisin
Pianty Tenniers
Deleusie
Wilton
Endora
Hesper
University OF Mexico
Thames and
Mivs_ Helene
Dyn
Big
Titus
K U
Vents
Grraustark
Graustir
Bedik Ad
Stedutitie
Wineral
Aneludisiun
Wang
Suiinkiy
Ttustark
Ithaligh
Barry Anguish
Aeraustark
Bettey
Seabbage
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