Suburban Editorial on Conventions and Politics in 1928
A late 1920s editorial discusses the Houston convention choice, Democratic chances, and party strategy. It reflects on Texas votes, Kansas City as a Republican alternative, and wild political fortunes. The piece weighs naval policy optimism, public safety campaigns, and the Hindu marriage topic while noting Lindbergh’s tour and Panama impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Houston
West
Texas
Fatine
Kansas City
San Francisco
Detroit
Texas City
National Committee
Twenty Year Plan For US Navy Construction
Naval experts and Secretary Wilbur presented a twenty year plan to the House Naval Committee. The plan envisions a costly navy replacement at about three billion dollars, with a balanced technical layout intended to meet existing tonnage, vessel numbers, and class targets, while acknowledging obstacles from political and national rivalries and congressional issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur
House Naval Committee
United States
Joan
Escape Leader Plans Talk on Mexican Affairs to Coolidge
A revolt against the Maxian government shows signs of not being fully quelled as one leader escapes custody and intends to seek a meeting with President Coolidge in Havana to express views on Mexican affairs.
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Maxian
Coolidge
Havana
Local Notes and Oddities from January 12
In the old hometown the House representation includes Frank Morgan son of Rev. Morgan. Ayer remedies case crosses streetcar track causing minor injury. Eldridge Haus-Kalloch take ownership with Beach as manager. A runaway team on Massachusetts street endangers Wells and horse Billy Weston. Editor thanks Dr. Lawrence for quail on toast. Justice Fields jailed for theft of oysters. W F Brummer expands city hall meat market. Frank starts winter term, steals buffalo robe, awaiting Chadwick court.
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House of Representatives
Frank Morgan
Rev. Morgan
Frank
FR. Graves
Ayer
Graves
Dr. Ayer
Eldridge
Sheridan House
Kansas City
C. A. Stevens
Eldridge House
Massachusetts Street
W.S. Wells
Billy Weston
Billy
Stere
Dr. Lawrence
MOT Oak
Alexis
Mahomet
Mr. M
Lawrence
St. Louis
Miss Shannon
Kans
James Fields
McGleshhman & Thompson
Monry Street
W. F. Brummer
Poston
E.S. Wells
Local notables and social notes drift through Ottawa visit
Edgar Sheen is mentioned as a page in the city. Mrs J B Shearer and Mrs A B Glathart travel to Ottawa as guests of Mrs Jack Harris for a theater party to see Burgomaster. Mr and Mrs A Garvin and Mr and Mrs Thomas Garvin head to California and Los Angeles for the winter. Miss Mamie Koontz plans a three month visit to Herrington and Marion then Blackwell and New Mexico. C L Linton named assistant sergeant at arms of the senate. J W Gregg also reserved as assistant door keeper. Miss Hoger and Miss Emma Hoge hosted the Merry Go Round whist club with Fitch and Guenther substituting. refreshments provided.
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Edgar Sheen
Sendts
J.B. Shearer
A. B. Glathart
Ottawa
Jack Harris
Burgomaster
A. Garvin
California
Thomas Garvin
Los Angeles
Calif
Mamie Koontz
Herrington
Marion
Koontz
Blackwell
Oklo
New Mexico
C. L. Linton
Ab Arms
Senate
J. W. Gregg
Miss Hoger
Emma Hoge
Merry Go Round Whist
Local notices and memories from a Kansas town
A collage of items recalls farm purchases, University ties, and local births and deaths. Miss Maud Gorrill hosts a kitchen shower for friends, while Alex Mitchell and Luzon ties surface. Ten years back a Robbery at Funston claimed four lives, and University of Kansas’ old building faced demolition. Cold records and church service disruptions due to weather are noted. Rev. Albert C. Ross moves from Lawrence to Dallas with University ties retained.
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Fof
Nema A T Baldwin
Douglas County
Frank Glick
Luzon
Manilla
Tay Beer
Is Mires
Alex Mitchell
Maud Gorrill
Valuable Thayer gift adds to Kansas University Fine Arts Collection
A new gift to the University of Kansas Fine Arts School, valued at about 150 000 dollars, enlarges Mrs Thayer’s total charitable contribution to nearly 200 000 dollars. The collection includes the expensive Brussels point lace skirt valued at 5000 dollars, making it possibly the costliest item in Lawrence. Prof F C Doskeray, acting head of psychology, notes KU joins government aviation work during the loss of Prof Hunter.
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P. W. Ewing
Kansas City
Ross Clayton
Department of Journalism Press
University’ of Kansas
Army Aviation Service
Lee’ Mason
Alabama Street
Kieffer
Tilinoia
Lyons Street
Kansas History and Elections Summary
In 1863 the Kansas state legislature meets and the first colored regiment of 78 men is mustered at Fort Scott. The 160 state agricultural society re-elects R. G. Eliott of Douglas County as president. In 1871 Thomas Carney announces he will not seek the United States Senate.
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Fort Scott
State Agricultural Society
R. G. Eliott
Douglas County
Thomas Carney
United State
Deathblow to Florence claqué organizer arrested
Florence Italy U P reports the fascist police clause ends the organized paid claque in theaters. The head of Florence theatrical claque arrested as a vagrant and placed under two year forced domicile. Threat extends to claque leaders in other cities. Chrysler taxi service at new rates, phone 12-Adv.
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Wweek
Carriar
Chicago
A. R. Keator
Hartford Building
New York
Franklin P. Algorn
Micdison Ave
Florence
Italy
U.P
Aelause
Claque
Chrysler Taxi Service
United States Steel backs three leaders Morgan Farrell Taylor
New board chairman J P Morgan heads U S Steel with James Farrell as president and Myron C Taylor as executive committee chair. The trio, described as a fit, diverse trio, embodies the steel titan's leadership, strength, and varied backgrounds while sharing a disdain for public remarks.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
J.P. Morgan
Jamies Farrell
Sid Kis
Holyain Foreign A
istic _sales
Dhe
Myron
C. — Taylor
Iaw
Porison Ks
Steel Indestry
Ats
Morgan
Farrett
Taylor
North Lawrence church groups plan January events and notices
The North Lawrence Wallace W C T U met January 8 with Mrs Popplewell and Mrs Ralph Pine presenting the program. Arraignments for January 16 observance were planned for January 25 with a supper for the Union and families at Centenary M E church. Mrs Mitchner the state president will speak. The Union will meet Tuesday with Mrs Culver and Mrs Diaz to discuss censorship of the movies. Centenary church basement progress, Sisterhood replacing Aid Society, and youth work by Mr Roberts noted. Missionary Society met with Mrs Husted. Mrs Cal l leading. Mrs McKenzie returns from Joplin trip with niece. Little Lorine Saunders, under Dr Francisco care, uses crutches. hip trouble casted. Funeral for Mr Careys sister attended by Z M Carey. Schoonover not improved after weeks in Memorial hospital. Laura Attinger’s new home nearing completion. Phillip Pines son ill with stomach congestion. Sympathy to Wilson and Perry families, old settlers. Sisterhood meeting announced for 8 pm Sunday at the Christian church. Mrs Prevost ill but improving.
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Wallace W. C.T. U
Popplewell
Ralph Pine
Centenary M. E
Mitchner
J. A. Culver
Maple
Mina_P. Diaz
Roberts
W. W. Holyfield
Centenary M. BE. Brotherhood
Missionary Society of Centennary Church
D. I. Husted
Cal
M. G. McKenzie
Joplin
Kansas
Montana
Lorine’ Saunders
Francisco
Kansas City
Sehocl
Lorine
Z. M. Carey
Carey
Hear Valley’ Falls
J.C. Schoonover
Lincoln Street
Memorial Hospital
Laura Attinger
North Street
Phillip Pine
Wilbur Pine
Wilson Tyhe
Perry
Sisterhood
Christian Church
Prevost
Elm Street
Lawrence area notes of visits and gatherings
Lawrence residents and visitors are noted from a Kanwaka community update. The record lists families visiting kin in Lawrence and Belvoir, hospital calls, sales attendance at Lone Star, and Kanwaka Farm Bureau events with leaders chosen for nutrition health and 4-H club planning. The Kanwaka Ladies Aid quilt session added members and finished one quilt. Local clergy conducted services despite muddy roads.
Schellhorns welcome Hazel Marie born January first
Mr. and Mrs Floyd Schellhorn announce the birth of a daughter Hazel Marie on January 1 at Memorial hospital. They plan to move to the farm of his grandmother Bertha Schellhorn about March 1. Mr and Mrs Ben Tenpenny, on the Scheilhorn farm, have not decided relocation. Mrs Mattie Utich hosted a visit at her son Arthur Ulrich’s home Sunday. Petefish also a guest Sunday night. Mr and Mrs George Dornon...
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Floyd Schellhorn
Arthur Ulrich
Qlin Petefish
George Dornon An
Wisconsin Women Enter Race for GOP Delegate Seat
Wisconsins notable women join the bid for a Republican national convention seat. Zona Gale, famed novelist from Portage, and Mrs Adalin Wright MacCauley of Menomonie seek delegate-at-large, aligned with LaFollette faction and regular wing respectively. Gale will appear on the ticket with LaFollette and Blaine. MacCauley endorsed at a Milwaukee caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Zona Gale
Adalin Wright
MarCauley
American Legion Auxiliary
L'Iris
A.B. P
Wisconsin
Miss Gale
Lafollette
MacCauley
Badger
Robert M. LaFollette
John J. Blaine
McCauley
Lulu Bett
Portage
Wis
Boaf
University of
Mrs. MacCauley
Adalin Wright MacCauley Geft
Iona Gale
Negro Butler Fraternity Forms at University of Georgia
Negro bellers at University of Georgia form Sigma King fraternity. Members must keep their rankings in Athens and attend all football and baseball games in Athens. They must rent a U-Drive-It to reach the Tech Georgia game each year and conduct themselves in a manner fitting the fraternity.
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Athens
U P
Negro Bullets
University of Georgia
Sigma King Fraternity
Tech
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