Deportation of I W W Members Backs to Russia
Fifty four I W W members were carried through Chicago under heavy guard toward Atlantic port for deportation. Most are Norwegians, Swedes, and Finns, with many alien labor agitators from Seattle and other Pacific centers. Authorities thwarted a mob attempt. prisoners to be sent to Russian provinces after detours to avoid disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
IT. W. W
Atlantic
Seattle
Spokane
I. W. W. Yeader
Denver
Felera
U. S. Immigration Sevice
A. D. H. Jackson
The
Immigration Service
Russia
Butte
Monters
Helena
Hundrad
Patriotic Orders Plan Lincoln Birthday Event
Washington Post No 12 along with city patriotic orders will honor Abraham Lincoln at First Methodist Church on Wednesday evening. J Bo Humnicutt chairs the entertainment committee and invites all uniformed men and National Guardsmen to attend for a strong patriotic celebration. The program features Basel Orchestra, Rev W S Price invocation, several songs, a Lincoln Gettysburg Address by Mrs Minnie Maccubrie, and closing with The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Abraham
Lincoln
First Methodist
J. Bo Humnicutt
Post
AH National Guardsmen
Basel Orchestra
W. 8. Price
Donnine Father
Straffon
Veterans’ Glee Club
Chapisin
Klyne
S.J. Churchill Soto
Gladys Appel
Minnie Maccubrie
Rose Haworth
Veteran's Glee Club
Haskell Orchestra
J. K. Young
Costly blaze at residence causes heavy losses
Fire attributed to defects ignited yesterday afternoon at 1082 Vermont Street, damaging Miss L Arnett’s frame house. Firemen arrived around noon and confined the blaze to the first floor, with furniture taking the largest hit valued at about 350 dollars. The house suffered roughly 125 dollars in further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnett
Vermont Street
Miss _L
Indian Orchestra Praised For Crowded Baptist Church Concert
The Haskell Indian Orchestra led by Mr. Nelson delivered an excellent program at the Baptist Church last evening. The ensemble drew a crowded house and showed solid progress under Nelson’s instruction, with recent concerts in several downtown churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Indian Orchestra
Nelson
Demobilized British Soldiers Remain in Limbo Until Peace Pact
London february 10 via montreal the demobilized British soldiers are not yet finally discharged the discharge completes only after the peace is signed. current releases receive a letter of thanks from the army council and upon final discharge each officer and man will receive an illuminated certificate of service along with medals
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London
Montreal
Army Council
Boards delay Eudora bridge repair decision
Snow storms prevented Leavenworth County Commissioners from meeting with Douglas County officials to decide on repairing the Exidora bridge. The plan to upgrade the bridge remains undecided between using a percentage plan or bidding via standard advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora
Istill
Leavenworth County Board of Commissioners
Douglas County Board
Exidora
Students Seek Faculty Input On Graft At Dances Hill
University meeting at Fraser Hall discusses student graft concerns in dances and tickets. Leaders from the Hawker, Jayhawker, and various groups push for audited accounts, reduced personal profit, and formal management of dances to restore school spirit. a report to the senate is planned after a Tuesday conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Hell
Jayhawker
Wus
University Senate
Dean Patterson
Herschel Washington
Lynn Herschey
Hernan Hangen
George Strong
Ceorie Melvin
Mary Smith
Lucien Spencer
W. Sog. Fi
James Scott
Raymeéets
George DeVoe
Fred Rigby
Fechofstul
Phins
Senate
Rest Rooms in Lawrence Get Modern Makeover
Mrs. Poff, matron of the Lawrence Rest Rooms, reports rapid work at the old Lawrence Hotel. New paper, paint, a warm stove, and a light airy kitchen improve facilities. Linoleum is down and rugs cover floors. toilets are much better. Items are being moved in and luncheon is planned for tomorrow.
Valley school aims next week meeting after patriotic turnout
Following a patriotic gathering at the Peas ant Valley school Chouse Friday, Mayor George Kreeck spoke and the decision was made to hold another meeting next Friday night. W C Simons of the Journal World will speak and orchestra music will highlight the evening. Nearly 100 attended the Friday night event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley School Chouse
George Kreeck
W. C. Simons
The
Journal-World
Varnum Funeral Planned in Vinland Cemetery
PF. B. Varnum died at his daughter’s home in Lancaster California on February 5 aged 81 years. A longtime Lawrence resident he leaves five children Frank Varnum E. Varnum Elmer Allen Mrs Chapman and Mrs Lapham. The body will be brought here for burial in Vinland Cemetery.
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B. Varnum
Varnium
Lancaster
Calif
Varnum
Lawrence
Frank ‘Varnum
E. Varnum
Elmer Allen
Eudora
144 Officers Named in Schools for Garden Forces Drive
Fourteen dozen officers are assigned to school posts to spearhead the summer drive against food want. The campaign mobilizes educational staff and volunteers to secure pantry supplies and coordinate relief efforts for communities facing shortages.
Lawrence pupils reach 1265 in United States School Garden Army
Lincoln School in North Lawrence leads with 100 percent enrollment as 44 officers and 48 companies organized in the Lawrence area. M H Read reports 65 new enlistments since the last tally, with numerous rooms and schools reaching full per room enlistment. Cordley, Woodlawn, McAllister, Pinckney, and others organize units, officers, and soldiers, detailing captains and lieutenants across Co. 1 through Co. 24 to advance the garden army effort in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States School Garden Army
Lawrence Schools
M. H. Read
Lawrence Committee
T Lincaln School
Cordrey
Woodlawn
Far Coach School
Quincy School
G McAllister School
Pinckney
Lincoln School
Cordley School
New York School
Woodlawn School
Tas
Lawrence High School
Oread High School
Oliver Weatherby
Leonard O'Bryan
Rosene Bensen
Ella Wagner
Superv Co. 2
Albert Robsons
Eugene Daniels
Howard Stillman
Esther Swanson
Oris Calvin
George Kiefer
John Lemon
M. I. Morgan
Raymond Dunn
Deto Selig
Kenneth Mellenty
Hdna Rector
Madwin Hanson
Dick Schrader
Dorothy
Econd
George Elliott
Robert Young
Arthur Young
Olive Breck
Mariana Bradley
Irene Swain
Gladys Meyers
Seemnig
Miss Breck
Charles Foster
Clarence Shuck
Raymond Moorman
Harold Sullivan
Dollie Emick
Stella Bonwell
Liexd Yeager
Genevieve Wnorlo
Leo Mayes
Seconst
Areence Wiser
Louise Tuteher
Vinedin
Tantrence
Hudeins
Nelda Hill
Sylvan Carry
Dessie Hawkins
Edna Woodling
Donald Harding
Cora Stett
Military company rosters list multiple officers and supervisors
A long, fragmented roster enumerates officers and supervisors for numerous companies and schools across districts. Names span captains, lieutenants, and supervisors including Carroll, Mackie, Marshall, Read, Vieux, Craven, Dimery, Swisher, Allen, Brown, and many others with roles in Co. 24 through 45 and related junior and senior high units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Read
Marion Leigh
Glenn Duane
Mary Eggleston
Edward Vieux
George Molitor
George Davis
Mabel Wilks
Kenneth Craven
Billy Thudhant
John Billingsley
Walter Dimery
George Mackie
Hallie Noberman
Eddie Martin
Secon
Sonora Metsker
Teddy Burnett
Paul Hutton
Beatrice Bryant
Effie Conrad
Walter Rising
Arlo Halty
Marjorie M. White
Lillisin Kite
Hershel Peters
Margaret T.escher
Kathryne Wilson
Robert
Leo Piner
William Richardson
Suffrage Defeated by Senators Today in Historic Vote
Senate defeats suffrage effort as debate concludes with failure to reach two thirds majority. Key leaders and party lines shape outcome while advocates vow ongoing push for equal rights. Local reactions vary as national momentum continues to unfold.
Kansan Women Urge Senate to Ratify Federal Suffrage Amendment
In Washington, Feb, the Senate rejected the federal constitutional amendment for women’s suffrage by a 20 to 4 vote, short of the two thirds needed. Kansas, Michigan, Nevada, Maine, and Missouri petitions supported ratification. Messages to Senators Curtis, Thompson, and Borah urged passage as suffrage advocates remained hopeful for a final test this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Thompson
Borah
Washington
Senate
Kcatise
Sedjckis
Giatr
Congress
House
Ariven
Kamsas
Michieran
Nevada
Maine
Miscouratares
Kansas
Topeka
Universties Senate
Ans
Charles Curtis Sind
Wl Thompson
Washingtton
Borah Nshishe
Kansan
Kansas Solons Seek to Fix Compromise Amendment
Kansas lawmakers debate a compromise proposal that could go before voters, exploring changes to allow a six to be voted on. The measure aims to secure support from both chambers and present a clear path to a public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Solons
Calls for constitutional changes blocked by Kansas legislature
In Topeka on February 1, officials struggle to decide which of eight proposed constitutional amendments to submit next election. Gov Allen’s plan for a new constitution failed. Senate may revive the measure but House opposition persists. Possible three amendments under consideration include highway aid, land reform, tax and ballot changes, and officers streamlining.
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Topeka
Kan
Starcely
House
Senate
Aflen
Suttton
Juna
von Strugy
Young girl burned by hot lard in kitchen mishap
Leeoampton Sun reports that Fisnees Denke fell into hot lard just from the stove. Her arm was wrapped with a poultice of coll raw potatoes ground in a dowd chopper. In fifteen minutes she stopped crying, pain diminished, and only small blisters remained.
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Fisnees Denke
Mr. Tirake
Leeoampton Sun
City Library hosts first story hour of year
The first children’s story hour of the year was held Friday afternoon at the City Library. Mrs. H. N. Humble led the event, noting the program had paused this year due to influenza. It will continue on Fridays from 4:30 to 5:00.
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H. N. Humble
Demented Woman Identified at Osawatomie State Hospital
A woman who gave the name Amy Wintersoto was identified as Mrs. Anna Martin of Wyandotte County by authorities at Osawatomie State Hospital. She had been wandering the streets and was picked up by police months ago.
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Amy Wintersoto
State Hospital
Osawatomie
Anna Martin
Wyandotte County
Lawyer A Smart to address Lawrence Chamber luncheon
Judge A Smart will speak to the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday at the regular noon luncheon. The Constitutional Convention will be the principal topic of his remarks to local business leaders.
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Cou
A. Smart
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Kansas delegates named for Mid-Continent Congress in St Louis
Governor Allen released the Kansas list of delegates for the League of Nations Mid-Continent Congress to be held in St Louis February 25 26 The roster includes Chancellor Frank Strong Henderson Martin W R Stubbs Frank Py McLennan J L Pettijoin T A McNeal and many others from Lawrence Iola Fort Scott Topeka Independence Hutchinson Wichita Salina Parsons Leavenworth Goodland Liberal Wellington Osage Kinsley and surrounding towns with numerous reverends and local officials named.
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Henderson Martin
W. R. Stubbs
Strong
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Henry J. Allen
League of Nations
St. Louis
Frank Strong
Lawrence
Charlies F. Scott
Iola
George W. Marble
Fort Scott
George M. Gray
Kansas City
J. L. Pettijoin
Olathe
T. A. McNeal
David W. Mulvane
Frank PY. McLennan
Thos. Chandler
Independence
Elugh Farrely
Chanute
Ey Carey
Hutchinson
HL By
Chester L. Long
Wichita
E. Hutchinson
Garden City
M May Belleville Brown
Frank Hagerman
Sal
Moves to repay guardsmen equipment purchases in Kansas
A resolutions bill in Kansas proposes authorizing 150000 to 200000 dollars to reimburse counties towns organizations and individuals for gear bought for the Kansas State Guards. About 200 uniforms per company were supplied at roughly ten dollars each with Lawrence banks financing the purchase. The uniforms are held by custodian Win Newmark after demobilization as two guard companies and the new National Guard units await federal equipment.
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Fopeka
Kan
Ways and
Kansas State Guards
Senate
Lawrence Clearing House Association
State Guard
Win Newmark
Kansas National Guard
Newmark
Mexican Invasion Foiled by Chief Jim and Local Police
Four Mexicans attempted to tax the Lawrence police by carrying bulging packages and liquor on a Santa Fe line train at Novia. Chief Monroe and Officers Schneck and Galbraith pursued them, arresting two fugitives and recovering twelve pints plus twelve more in a second bundle. The four men were handed to Douglas County authorities after the train stop at Novia. Progressing on foot, they were detected before reaching the city. Lawrence visitors include FL Evans and A Tryon on business.
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Douglas County
Ft State ST
Lawrence
Santa
Sehenck
Cal
Monros
Norin
Jrist
Sehena
Galbraith
Ted
Vonnie
Manren
Mexica Crerencia
Elmer Barton
Vivian Staten
Ed Watkins
W. P. Schneck
Kansas City
Union Pacific
C. A. Smart
Staten
Hutchinson State Reformatory
Barton
Watkins
Sehneck
Santa Fe
Lauwrence
Jimmy Batton
Hedge Fence Trial Delays Jury in Kansas City Incident
In a district court session Judge Smart wrestled with a rare hedge fence case. Jurors proved hard to find who were not biased against hedges, as F. M. Hartman seeks to prove the Marion township hedge, trimmed in 1915, was a lawful hedge fence under Tauglus county law.
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Kazi
Clysty
Coen
Judge Smart
State Reformatory
Hutchinson
A. R. Kagi
Everet Albritton
Kagi
Albritton
Hutchinson State Reformatory
Earl Artman
Ge County
A. C. Wilson
Tate Supreme Court
Tooring
F. M. Hartman
J.H. Baldwin
State Supreme Court
Marion Township
J. A. Baldwin
Hartman
Tauglus County
Hartmic
Ix Au
Lawrence Rotarians Plan Oklahoma City Conference Trip
A group of Lawrence Rotarians will travel to Oklahoma City next week for the Conference of Rotarians. A special car from Kansas City departs Wednesday, with members free to join beyond the initial three previously approved. The Douglas County Horticultural Society held its regular meeting after a luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce. Ed Parsons and W E F Koehring spoke on state society work and the Wemur's Land army. Frank A Sladek, 56, died at his home on Connecticut Street. His body was to lie in state at Cross Undertaking. funeral arrangements to follow.
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Lawrence
Oklahoma City
Okla
Kansas City
Douglas County Horticultural Society
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Ed Parsons
State Florticultural Society
Toreks
State Society
W. E F. Koehring
Variety
Wemur’s Land Army
Frank Sladek
Frank A. Sladek
Jie
Connecticut
Fane
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Elis Island
Pres. Lincoln
Grand Army Post
the Weather Report
Ody
North Lawrence
Cay
Amendment
C. C. Collins
Miss Northrup
Register ‘of Deeds
Gov. Allen
Wood
Gaser Ts
Pella Alforetta Dougherty
Akton
South Dakota
C. S. Guyer
Lecompton Sam Ma Guyer
Lane Caryon
Nansasuty
Conara
Jim
Evans
Sweet Springs
A. Tryon
Oklahoma
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