They Were Classmates Norman Hackett to Visit Professor
Norman Hackett, former Lawrence attendee and classmate of Prof. Charles Gray, will guest in the city while in town. Hackett, who has performed with Frederick Warde and E. L. Sothern, now leads his own company and will discuss Shakespeare and modern life in his talk.
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Charles Gray
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Straye
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Elil Sothern
Desire
Forty-one Hille and Forunt Dead in Wrecked Spells Case
Thirty-one dead and six injured in a fatal collision, with two misreported in the wreckage. Officials say bodies may be in the river. the investigation continues as removals proceed.
Marriage of Bonita Kuhn and George Seligman in Sherry's Ball Room
A Lawrence based society item reports the marriage of Miss Bonita Kuhn to Mr George Seligman on a Wednesday afternoon at 4 in Sherry's large ball room. The bride, daughter of the late Mrs Filias Summerfield, wore white and orchids. ceremony led by Rev Dr Magnus. The couple plan a three month European trip before settling in New York.
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George Seligman
Sherry’s
Miss Kuhn
Filias Summerfield
Lawrence
Sumpertichi
Harry” Kons
West Eighty-fourth Street
Sherry
Rosenheim
Mitrearet
Eleanor Kuhn
Mgr
Nelson Asail
Magnus
National Waterways Commission Report to Congress Aims at Reform
The National Waterways Commission today submitted a preliminary report to Congress outlining a broad plan to conserve water power and prioritize federal state and local funding for timely projects. It urges restraint on rate manipulation, a universal cost distribution, and limits on port expansion and dam construction while supporting navigational improvements aligned with future needs.
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Washington
National Waterways Commission
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Commission
For Sale and Wanted Classified Fragments in Lawrence
A collection of short notices with numerous for sale and wanted items. Listings include building lots near the university, purebred livestock, Jersey cows, a companion nurse for an invalid, a general servant, and rental inquiries. Also mentions a bank building room address and a Missouri train robbery report with a large reward.
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Maud Emerson
Topeka
Kans
Lawrence National Bank
Bell
Taft Wins Support for Legislative Program In Congress
Washington January 24 Taft pushes a progressive program as committees in both parties show activity. With three factions the regular Republicans insurgent Republicans and Democrats signs grow that Taft is gaining allies for his policy. The Democratic minority notes his skill in avoiding clashes while appealing to both sides to advance Democratic legislation.
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Washington
Taft
Van Norden Robbery on Fifth Avenue Nets $25,000
Warner M. Van Norden president of the Van Norden Trust Company was robbed of $25,000 after a convoluted street encounter outside a Waldorf hotel. Two women allegedly signaled thanks after a pocketbook drop, one fainted on Van Norden’s shoulder, and the sum vanished by the time he reached home. The suspects are held on $30,000 bail for further examination.
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Warner M. van Norden
van Norden Trust
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van Norden
Keike seeks immunity plea in sugar fraud case
Charles R. Keike secretary of the American Sugar Refining company asked the court to stay prosecution for altered sugar underweighing frauds claiming immunity. His counsel filed a plea stating his prior grand jury appearances entitle him to immunity. Other defendants pleaded not guilty with usual permission to change plea, expires Friday.
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New York
Charles R. Keike
American Sugar Refining Company
Ilvike
Ice Cleared Below Dam by Dynamite On River Channel
Ice gorges threaten the river no more as a new channel opened below the dam by repeated dynamite blasts allows ice to move downstream. Mayor Bishop and river experts aimed to prevent a collision of upper and lower gorges. Snowmelt rains continue. Santa Fe tracks at Cameron's Bluff remain wet while the dam’s water level rises to near record highs.
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Cameron's Bluff
Bristow Emphasizes Meat Movement Costs and Boycott Debate
Senator Bristow denounces the meat movement while noting higher prices. Packers defend prices as necessary, claiming cheap cuts exist for the poor. Meat demand has declined sharply, and public calls for boycotts clash with packer power over storage and distribution. A brief ad for Cherry Cocktails and Loxman & Co. ends the passage.
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Ilareld Swift
Swift’ & Co
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Purely Personal Visitors and Local Guests at Area Homes
A string of visitors and locals are noted across cities including visits from Harry Cheney in Bakdlvin and HL Winehell visiting his father at the Marie Dre company. J. Darceuch of Kansas City attended a guest event, and Miss Adrienne ne Atkinson, plus others from Leavenworth and Topeka, were mentioned among the social rounds.
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Winehell
Vents Winehell
Marie Dre Company
Shubert Theater
Mansas City
B. Lanham Hs IW
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Kansas City
Sinnlay
Taylor
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Nelle Balman
Tu Pel
Edna Galford
Topeka
John Davies
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Milton Cain
Archie Beard
New Grocery Opens Thursday in Court House Block
A new grocery store named The Court House Grocery will open Thursday in the iBeory building opposite the courthouse. It is associated with Mr. Bigelow and features Ben Whitman, a well known Lawrence figure, as part of the venture. The store promises modern products including Pineapple and other up-to-date groceries. Eureka Kansas reports State Senator Elwin Tucker, a Greenwood County pioneer, died last night at his home.
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Higelow
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Eureka
Kany
Dan
Elwin Tucker
Greenwood County
Meat Price Agitation Triggers Protective Buying Rush
Widespread concerns over rising meat costs prompt Kansas City buyers to defend against price hikes as pork prices drift down and novos of a boycott loom. Officials discuss farmer and consumer impacts while rail and livestock markets react to anticipated price shifts. Mark Twain health update given in New York.
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