Fort Scott Mystery and Pioneer Art Debates in Journal-World
Fort Scott reports a first class mystery after ten 5 gallon cans of alcohol were found along a road with an estimated value of $500. An article on art and history discusses criticisms of Pioneer Mother imagery and the rider scene, noting public taste and artist intent. Also covered: a Washington press conference recap, voices for law on lynching, and a note on election spending limits in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Pioneer Daughters of the Revolution
West William
Arlen White
Kansas City
West
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Inland Basin
Debated campaign spending and ethics in the senate
The piece discusses the ethics of campaign spending, noting opinions on Governor Pinchot and rival candidates. It argues money spent and methods matter as much as totals and questions whether reform or stricter limits will emerge in future elections. It cites Al Smith and issues of discipline versus constitutional rights.
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Senate
Pinchot Jim
Mic
Night Club Battle Reveals Off Duty Chicago Officers
A chaotic altercation at a Chicago night club exposes how police officers spend hours off duty. Witnesses describe the clash as rapid and loud, prompting investigations into officer conduct and duty limitations.
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Chicago
In the Old Home Town and Appointments Note
Hurt Mr Gibson skated yesterday and cut his head. William Sharman of this city becomes assistant secretary of the Houston and Great Northwestern Railroad of Texas and will depart for Houston this week. The Pleasant Hill road stations and distances are listed. Stevens and Anderson move offices to rear room over Simpson's bank for real estate and insurance business.
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Gibson
William Sharman
Houston & Great Northwestern Railroad of Texas
Houston
Sherman
Alonng
Pleasant Hill
Raymore
Rankin
Big Blue
Stanley
Olathe
de Soto
Eardora
Lawrence
Mra. Eath
Stevens & Anderson
Twenty Five Years Ago Household Moves and News
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs Fred Bates returned from an extended trip in the east and will move into housekeeping. Perry J Kennedy plans a winter in California. Jack Parnell will stock hogs as he did a year earlier. Nelle Taylor travels to Kansas City to assist with an event this afternoon. Dr P J Williams and his daughter Mrs George C Whitehill left for Beaton Mass. W Lamb rents a stable to operate as a sale stable. Fashion plates for spring show a radical straw hat with a flat crown and wide brim. Morris sustains injuries in a car accident and is treated by Dr Anderson.
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Fred Bates
Thei Iear
Perry
California
Jack
Parnell
Nelle Taylor
Kansas City
Aka Tete Tore
Dunham
Ida Dunham
Po J. Williams
Normal Department
The
University
George C. Whitehill
Beaton
Mass
W. Lamb
Oe Williard
Lamb
Morris
Oan Stodar
Anderson
Armistice moves for Russian front and Halifax disaster
Telegrams report ten day suspension of hostilities on the Russian front starting Friday. In Halifax an explosion at a munition shipyard kills hundreds, injures thousands, and leaves half the city in ruins with property losses in the millions. The Journal World notes printer trouble due to low gas for linotype machines.
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Berlin
Halifax
Montreal
Dee
Journal-World
Bleriot Aims Ocean Air Liner For Transatlantic Run
Suresnes reports Louis Bleriot plans a large ocean liner style airship to fly France to North America. The craft, costing over a million dollars, would weigh about twenty tons, span 141 feet, carry thirty passengers, fly twenty hours, and use four motors. Pilots and tests are arranged for a next summer test voyage via the Azores with ocean sea trials.
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Suresnes
France
Louis Bleriot
Franer
Americas
Blpréat
North America
Azores
Breliot
Bleriat
M. Blorint
Associated Press
Bellow
English Channel
Sureshes
Kansas History Moments Highlight Key Events Across Years
Notable entries include 1855 murder of free state advocate Thomas W Barber near Lawrence by pro slavery figure G W Clarke, 1859 election of Republican state ticket, and 1879 annual meeting of the state horticultural society at Rendezvous. Also James Montgomery, a border war figure, dies in Linn County.getSAMPLE
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Barber
G. W. Clarke
Lawrence
State
Hertinittieel Society
Ranhattar
James Montgomerg
Linn County
Governor Paulen Congratulates Healthiest Girl Marie Antrim
Governor Ben Paulen, returning from Washington, sent a letter of congratulations to Marie Antrim of Spivey Kansas 15 year old health queen winner at the National Congress of 4 H clubs Chicago IL linked to the International Livestock show Kansas proud of the national health championship for the state and Miss Antrim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas
Ben
Paulen
Dealers Urged to Attach Cigaret Stamps in Selling Smokes
Topeka reports state tax investigator Gary White warned violators to attach required cigarette tax stamps. The department will press for convictions. fines range from 200 to 500 dollars and license revocation up to six months. Two Topeka dealers bound over for district court. December 13 set for one case.
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Topeka
Gaiy White
Cigaret
Montnhs
Lawrence News From Reno Township and Surroundings
Reno township and nearby towns report social visits and hosting, including the Hallenbeck and Kahn families in Linwood and Lawrence. Local clubs meet, a Christmas box event is held, boxing and basketball games draw crowds, and residents travel to Parkville and Kansas City for events and visits.
Miss Mills Teaches Students on Visit to Lawrence
James Dwyer has improved and was able to go to Lawrence Saturday for a few days to visit relatives with Miss Mills and her pupils.
Carpet House Floor Quietes Noise in Washington Chamber
In Washington the House Chamber plans to lay a heavy carpet to soften footsteps and hubbub that have echoed from the old coal floor for years. Lawmakers hope the new carpet will improve audibility amid the chamber’s general sound confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jeans
Budget Director Herbert M Lord Celebrates 68th Birthday
Gen Herbert M Lord director of the Budget marks his 68th birthday as he prepares to estimate the next year's funding needs for federal affairs. A Maine native from Rockland he entered military service during the Spanish American War and rose through finance roles before becoming budget chief in 1922 succeeding Charles G Dawes, now vice president.
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Uncle Sam
Herbert M. Lord
Gen. Lord
Charles G. Dawes
United States
Rockland
Maine
United States Military Service
Army
Goethsls
War Department
Today's events across the nation and campuses
Finland marks the tenth independence anniversary while Tampa voters decide a city government form. Halifax recalls a 1917 munition ship disaster killing 1226. Harvard hosts a debate on agnosticism between Rev. Dr. Straton and Prof. Giver. Indiana University preserves its old Lovers Lane amid walk restoration.
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Finland
Tampa
Fla
Halifax
Harvard University
John Roach Straton
New York
R.C. Giver
Tufts Colege
Bethel and Vicinity Social News and Visits
Bethel and vicinity update with multiple visits and family events. Mr and Mrs Loo Featherston attend the Royal stock show in Kansas City. The Finch family welcomes a daughter named Maxine Alberta born November 21. Thanksgiving gatherings occur in Lees Summit with the Vance family. Varying neighbors host dinners, social visits, school class activities, and a food sale by the Bethel Aid society raising about 25 dollars. Mrs Weimer of Emporia and Mrs Crawford are mentioned among sick and visiting relatives.
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Anna
Thessa Hoffman
Earl
Mandid la Barr
Goldie Barnhart
Ernest Albright
Lloyd
Floyd Finch
Velma
Kathryn
Vance
Bethel Aid Society
Douglas County Republican
Lou Featherston
Lila
Meatherston
Weimer
Enporia
Homer Crawford
Wray
Overbrook
George Finch
Finch
Dirs
Clark
Edith Mae
Frank
Pat McMurphy
Nebraska
John Breckeisen
Cory
Breckeisen
Delbert
Hoffman
Geo. Riable
Chas. Crawford
Walter and
Dale
Ethel Banks
Roy Vance
Eliza Baldwin
Emporia
A. Smith
Cera
Vera Moon
Globe School
Lila Featherston
Marjerie Smith
Earl Forth
Charley Forth
John. Brecheiven
Cecil
Durene
Forest Smith
Uke’Thomas
Thomas
Local social notes list visits and gatherings in Overbrook
A fragment from a social notes column lists Mrs Harold Fisher visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Co M Albright in Overbrook on Tuesday. Henry Bailey of Oklahoma visited his niece Mrs S W Owens last week. Mr and Mrs Fred Goursen and daughters of Overbrook spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charley Simmons. John Vance stayed overnight with Sidney Badger. The La Bart family and others visited Charley Simmons on Sunday. Willmarth Dwight and Florence spent Sunday with Grandma Smith, Cora, George Smith, Pauline and Miss Cooper of Michigan Valley as dinner guests.
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George Hallenbeck
Linwood
Fred Kahn
Lawrence
Alfred Kahn
Cyrus Bell
Los Angeles
Cal
AL “Hallenbeck
Virginia
Texas
Sunny
California
Robert Blaker
Isan
Robert
Alfred
John Cliney
Tonganoxie
Bridges
Ramsey
Sam Vermillio
Higginsville
G.phenicie
Vermillion
Margaret MecCleary
A. Wartzack
W. A. Dehoff
Charles Peterson
Warne Rogers
Kansas City
H. G. Skeets
Jean McKone
Sam Kelsall
Ernest Kant
Emmett Kelsall
Rich Roebuck
Kan‘sas City
Charles
Claude Hallenbeck
Z. ©. Crabbe
H. A. Hallenbeck
Oliver Hill
Lawernee
Fred W. Kahn
Jesse Carlat
Auburn
Carlat
S. Kelsall
Dana Sanders
Jacob Eckert
Mound
Toc
Owens
O’neal
Lillian Somers
Pony Creek
Dale
Robert Dickinson
Perkins
Stanwood
Harry White
Loyd
Coffman
Glenn. Davidson
Harold Fisher Isilea
Co. M. Albright
Henry Bailey
Oklahoma
S.W. Owens
Fred Goursen
Overbrook
Charley Simmons
John Vance
Sidney Badger
Chas
Thanksgiving party at the S W opens in Mer Vergie and Myrtle
Thanksgiving event at the S W venue in Mer Vergie and Myrtle entertained the youth with a party. After the business meeting, attendees enjoyed contests and games. Refreshments included sand vee, cocoa, fruit salad, and cake. Sheaffer Desk Set and Lifetime Fountain Pen prizes featured in the ad. Rankin's Drug Store, 1101 Mass. Adv. carter.
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Johnston
Whitman
Rankin’s Drug Store
Mass
S.W
Mer Vergie
Myrtle
Imi Zu
Rankin's
Carter
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Ice
Massachusetts Street
A. Tt. Heather
Hartford
Franklin
Audit Bureau OF Ciculations
Taw Jenee
Furspay
Oxar Stauffer
Arantsas| Laity
Coolidge
Oscar
South
Alabama
al Smith
New York League of Women Voters
Noal
Tragicin
Bleriot
America
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Publishers Syndicate
Reno
Alfred Kaln
Fred Tornedon
Ella O'Dea
J. &. Dwyer
Chester Freeman
Doriganoxie
C. White
Harry
John Conrad
Vernon Dehoff
Clyde Ford
Dorothy
Mav Bleakley
W.D. Bantz
Minifee Roberts
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Scott
Joe
Dan Druff
J. M.offtman
McCaffrey
St. Louis
Shimmons Bros
Lawrence, Kans
General Motors
Kelvi
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