Death of W H Carruth Ends Notable Kansas Educator Life
William Herbert Carruth prominent KU professor, poet and author, died today in California. Born April 5, 1869 in Watonga Kansas, he led a career at the University of Kansas, then Stanford, and produced works such as The Author of His Own Tongue. He was active in literary and linguistic circles and held multiple degrees from Kansas and Harvard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William’ Herbert Carruth
Jong
University of Kansas
Cal
Carrath
Avs S. Olin
Mayfield
EB. Oh
Bailey
K. U
Ca- Lelaut
Stanford University
Universary
Carruth
Mars
Scheffel
Ekkehard
Schiller
Levis
Mressian
Titerstayn
Cornill
Jersey
Ifo
Gunkel
Modern Language Association of Ameri
Authors’ Club
American Direct Society
Phi Beta Kappa
American Spelling Reform Association
National League of Unitarian ‘Leymen
Harvard
James H and
Jane Grant Carruth
Watomie
Kan
Frances Schlegel
Lawrence
Katherine Marton
Tescott
E. V. McCailum
Baltimore
Professor Carruth
Federal shift in Weehawken liquor scandal probe
The Justice Department will hand the Weehawken New Jersey liquor scandal case to Special Prosecutor Vickers after public assurance of support. A telegram from Mabel Willebrandt to U S Attorney Winne directs Van Riper’s staff not to handle the case, assigning Besson or Plummer to probate enforcement instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Vickers
Will
Weehawken, N. 3
Mabel Walker
Willebrandt
United’ States
Wime
New Jersey
Winne
Asssistant
United States
van Riper
Winner
Besson
Plummer
van. Riper
Kansas Forecast Snow Probable Late Tonight Northerly Winds
Snow probable late tonight or Tuesday with much colder conditions. Winds shift to slow northerly, temperatures show a rise to 7 p m yesterday and noon today, with a today maximum and a low today near 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kansas Wheat Girl election ballots urged for Journal-World readers
Voters urged to submit Kansas Wheat Girl primary ballots by postmark midnight Tuesday or in person at the Journal-World office by 6 PM Wednesday. Eight winners will be named from twenty nominees and announced in Thursday's issue. Only ballots printed in the Journal-World will be counted. Can you name her?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Wheat Gi
Journal World
Culief
Ily Possile
Journal-World
Loose administration found in Internal Revenue Bureau
Washington report of a special Senate committee states looseness in the execution of work at the Internal Revenue Bureau led to a substantial loss of government revenue. No dishonesty found, but cases show errors and uneven handling, including an alleged $600000 over allowance to a company and about $20000000 in disputed tax returns involving the Steel Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jouzens
Senate Committee
Evenue
Worl
Couzens S
Senator Couzens
United States
Steel Corporation
Couzens
Injuries Reported In Spring Wagon Accident Near Library
Mrs. Brum Williams of Pleasant Grove suffered a broken rib and severe bruises after a spring wagon crash near the city library last Saturday. Her husband was thrown against a tree with facial bruises. both were from the Cummings farm on Vermont Street. The Journal notes early reports understate severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merana
Brum Williams
Pleasant Grove
Dupre Addresses Kansas Students at University Convocation
Prof Huntley Dupre of Miami University spoke at the University of Kansas convocation about an international student friendship fund fostering self help among European students. He described funding to aid 36 country programs, with focus shifting from direct relief to student self support, noting Germany and Russian needs, and announced new Sachens honorary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Akansas
Huntley Dupre
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Europe
Dupre
University of Kansas
Middle West
Miami
Germany
Sid Tener
W.B. Downing
H. Lindley
Sachen
Sachins
David, Armstrong
Jot Blake
Kenneth Crumly
Vern Engle
Merwih Graham
Eldon ‘Haley
Alex Hodges
Ralph Hower
Floyd McCoomb
Ansel Mitchell
Arlo
Putman
Byron Shifflet
Reginald Smith
Grimson Ayid
Reed Charged With Impersonating Officer Discharged
William Reed faced the police court on charges of impersonating a police officer and attempting to collect money from Mrs. Lilian Lauressig on November 23. Chief Douglas and Courtney testified Reed claimed to be a detective and police officer, but Reed denied stating so. A prior charge of fraud resulting in acquittal was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reed
Houglas
Wyi'a.courtney
Reed
Lilian Lauressig
Douglas
Courtney
A Retrospective Look at Lawrence Thirty Three Years Ago
The article reflects on Lawrence's changes over three decades, noting Journal-World growth, shifts in local business and prominent figures. It recalls early town life with eight papers, minimal circulation, limited telephones, no paving, side walk displays, crude clothing shops, and rural working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Journal- World
Journal -World
Kansan
University
The
Democrat
Wekly
C. S. Finch
Fp.l. Webster
Denver
Otto Fischer
J. A. Keeler
Hough Air Trading
Hen. Hadle
Washington University
St. Louis
Memories of Lawrence's people and their enduring duties
The reminiscence speaks of Lawrence past and present residents, their social duties, and the town's growth from a welcoming youth to a cultural center, highlighting the continuity of kindness, intelligence, and community spirit across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Publishers Seek Hearing Against Postal Rate Hikes
Washington reports that newspaper publishers urge a full hearing on a senate plan to raise postal rates claiming the two cent per pound increase would drive dailies from the mails. They warn higher rates would reduce revenues and harm the public, noting prior increases caused revenue drops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sterling
Senate Postoffice Committee
Postoffice Department
Coolidge
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Today
Aps
Department
Congress
Prize Essay Awards In Home Lighting Contest
Dorothy Elizabeth Newlin of 986 Ohio Street won first in the Kansas Electric Power Company home lighting essay contest for high school seniors. Second went to Miss Lyne McPherson, third to Lenore Woodcock, and fourth to Jane York. About 500 primers were distributed. fifty essays advanced to final judging. The four winning essays will be entered in an international contest with a top prize of 15000 dollars for a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Electric Power Company
Dorothy Elizabeth Newlin
Ohio Street
Newlin
Bill
Mis Lyne’ .McPherson
Haskell
Lenore Woodcock
Janes York ‘of
Mound School
Vinland
Electric’ Power Co
M. C. del Manzo
George C. Shaad
University
Sharon Moté
Univ .i
Real Estate Leader Ennis to Speak at Chamber Luncheon
H R Ennis of Kansas City Missouri will address Lawrence at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Observations of Value to Lawrence From my Travels as President of the National Board. The Lawrence Real Estate Board will attend to honor him. Also notes last week of evening high school classes meet Tuesday and Thursday at 7 30 pm with the third session paused until February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
H.R. Ennis
Kansas City, Mo
National’ Real Estate Board
Chamber of Commerce
National Board
Lawrence Real Estate Board
Outlook 15 Good On Kansas Farms
A Kansas State College economics report cites improving prospects for farmers in Kansas. Hogs and sheep are in strong positions, dairy herds expand, and corn and wheat prices show resilience. The note urges conservative farming, debt discipline, and careful marketing to align supply with demand amid fluctuating markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
Associated Press
Kansas
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas City
Christmas Offering Totals 43.39 for Haskell and Navajo Orphans
The annual Christmas offering at Haskell Institute raised 43.39 for Near East Relief and the Navajo orphan school in Arizona, the largest in years. Haskell will ship two boxes of clothing toys and books to Navajo children, and a frugal Near East Relief meal was served on International Golden Rule Day. Two Osawatomie residents and two Baldwin residents facing disorderly conduct charges will stand trial before Justice John Clark next Saturday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Institute
Near East Relief
Navajo School For Orphans
Arizona
Faul Smith
Wyatt Robinson
Earl Keast
Osawatomie
Dorothy Long
Martha Stickney
Baldwin
John Clark
Salina Student Wins Rhodes Scholarship at KU
Ralph M. Hower of Salina, a KU senior, receives a Rhodes scholarship from the Rhodes Scholarship Fund trustees in Philadelphia. He is Beta Theta Pi president and Phi Beta Kappa, with years of service in Dean Brandt's office and strong university leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph M. Hower
Salina
University of Kansas
Rhodes Scholarship Fund
Philadelphia
Hower
Beta Theta Pi
Phi Beta Kappa
Dean Brandt
K. U
Record 63 F Ties December 1893 In Topeka
Weather bureau predicts zero temperatures for Kansas as a cold front moves in from western Canada. Topeka posted a high of 63 F yesterday, tying the December 14, 1893 record, while Kansas City expects a sharp drop and possible snow tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kans
Kansas
D. Flora
Federal Weather Bureau
Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Canada
Montana
United States
KU KFKU Radio Station to Initiate Third Annual Program
The University of Kansas launches the third annual KFKU radio program tonight at 7 45 in Robinson Gymnasium. Chancellor E H Lindley will speak as the 8 o'clock start features speeches and music with Harold Ingham as announcer. The event will be broadcast from the gymnasium and letters from alumni and a Canadian listener note broad reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
KFKU
K. U
E. H. Lindley
Robinson Gymnasium
Harold Ingham
Electrical Engineering Laboratory
Radio Committee
Ontario
Canada
Fred Ellsworth
K.U. Alumni Association
Haskell Institute Hi Vy club installs 1925 officers
Haskell Institute Hi Vy club held a 1925 W installation in Haskell gymnasium listing officers: Jesse Smith president Bert Stanley vice president Walt Cavalier secretary Benjamin Goodbird treasurer Jesse Peake social service Adam Frenchman Inner Circle Milton Robertson world outlook Anthony Armstrong Bible study. Mitchell Kitson reported on the Older Boys conference in Pittsburg. Golden Rule rulers aid Near East relief in city schools from today to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Institute
Haskell Gymnasium
Jesse Smith
Bert’ Stanley
Walt Cavalier
Benjamin Goodbird
Jesse Peake
Inner Circle
Adam Frenchman
World Outlook
Milton Robertson
Bible, Study
Anthony Armstrong
Mitchell Kitson
Pittsburg
Amend Plans for Power House at Kaw River Dam Hearing
Objections to R G Jackman to raise Kaw river dam crest were voiced by North Lawrence citizens at a Public Utilities Commission hearing led by J W Greenleaf. The amended dam plan proposes a power house north of the bridge, higher flashboards, and river top leveling to discharge 263 square feet, with engineers to report before final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Jackman
Public Utilities Commission
Kaw River
North Lawrence
J. W.greenteat
R. C. Jackman
Henderson Martin
Greenleaf
Martin
Jackman
Engineers’committee
Yee
J. B. Wilson
Mud ~ Creek
Maple Grove
Grant Township
North
Lawrence
Kuw
Kaw
Wilson
Channnel
Fred Laptad
L. E.conrad
Clifford Pine
Fred Lewig
Laptad
Major Co, C.,gee
Kansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
W H. Carruth
K. U. Jin
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureac
Joplin
Dee
Edwad M. Melany
Melany
Board of ‘Directors
Women's Organization Committee
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Chamber of Ommerce
Farm Bureau
Ast Satuday
Santa Fe
Kant
Bu” Storey
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Phe
Santa’ Fe
Chevrolet
Man
Arthur] Murphy
Joshua Monroy
WN L
Christine
Hanna’s
Senator Sterling
Ennis
KSAC
Bramhall
American Legion
Ranger Bicycles
Hanna
Hi-V. Club
Near East
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!