Dickinson Prosperity poll shuffles candidates for Miss Austin
The Dickinson Prosperity season poll for Miss Austin shows Billie Evans leading with Cecelia Towne close behind after the second week. Eighty four entrants from Lawrence and University vie for the title, with tickets bought for votes. the contest runs to February 13 and awards an Austin automobile to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barnes
Dickinson
Billie Evans
Cecelia Towne
Lawrence and University
Austin Automobile
Varsity
Lawrence Business College
Tire payment mixup ends in petty larceny charge and brief arrest
Dr L D Dusch of Golconda Illinois and Otto Cullison of Elizabeth Illinois faced arrest after a fill up dispute on highway 40. Police tracked them to Topeka and Lawrence as they returned from a hunting trip. Judge Lashbrook fined Dusch five dollars and released Cullison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Dusch
Golconda
Otto Cullison
Elizabeth
Ill
Lilburn Dowers
Floyd Hunter
Highway 40
Dusch
Cullison
Hesston
Kaw
Topeka
Lawrence
Dowers
Huntler
Ee Ka
S Brook
Judge Lashbrook
Dr. Dusch
Bausch Speaks On Basketball Skills On Radio
Jim Bausch, KU athlete, argued that basketball requires speed agility and initiative not always shown in football. He noted several football players fail to make varsity cage teams and urged keeping basketball as an amateur sport. Dr. James Naismith introduced the talk series and discussed the sport's development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bausch
University of Kansas
Kansas City
Bausch
James Naismith
K. U. Physical Education
Naismith
Topeka Meeting of Kansas Teachers Group Reported
An article fragment notes a Topeka gathering involving the Council of Administration of the Kansas State Teachers and a meeting presided by Cartman. Mentions of a National Education Association resolution, an incident on Jice Drive, and a police court appearance are included in incomplete text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Administration
Kansas State Teachers
Topeka
Cartman
Beonony
Wilttars
Local church pledges 13000 toward building fund
About 13000 has been pledged toward the building of the church as part of a drive that aims for a total 30000. Trustees and committees have reviewed architectural plans and canvassed members, hoping to present a plan fulfilling the community’s needs by Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodist
J. M. Macconi
Colman
Kansas Day meetings to be held in seven cities
University of Kansas alumni will attend Kansas Day meetings in seven cities January 29. Meetings are listed for Pocatello Idaho Boston San Francisco Minneapolis Chicago Helena Mont Philadelphia and New York City with speakers including Hargis and Tomagataff of Independence. Fire incident attracts collegians as a structure blaze near campus draws many students and instructors away from exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
K. U
Fred Ellsworth
Pocatello
Idaho
Boston
San Francisco
Minneapolis
Chicago
Helena
Mont
Philipape
New York City
George O. Foster
Coltecnia
H.will” Hargis
Tom ‘Agataff
Independence
K. U. ‘Alumni Association
Tiabami Prison Fire Destroys 92 Year Old Building in Wetumpka
AP reports a fast moving blaze destroyed the 92 year old main building and left wing of Tiabami Prison in Wetumpka Alabama starting early today. No lives or injuries reported as guards, inmates and staff were evacuated. Firefighters battled flames as sections burned, with windows and cells affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiabami
Wetumpka
Ala
Officials Invited To Three Day Kansas Waterworks School
Invitations are sent for the ninth annual school for waterworks and sewage plant officials of Kansas at the University of Kansas February 11 12 and 13 under the State Board of Health and university auspices. Headliners include A G Fiedler of the US Geological Survey and C Purdy of the US Health Service. The event features water analysis labs and a roundtable on public health issues. The Kansas Waterworks Association holds its sixth annual meeting with business sessions. L B Mangan of Kansas City Kansas is association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
University of Kansas
State Board of Health
University
School of Engineering and Architecture
A. G. Fiedler
United States Geological Survey
Minneapolis
C. Purdy
United States
Cincinnati
Earnest Boyce
Kansas Cities
Kansas Waterworks Association
L. B. Mangan
Kansas City
Kan
Water and Power Department
Waterworks Association
Coo
Patea Theater Plans Week of Comedy Drama and Serial
The Patea theater announces next week’s lineup featuring Charles Ruggles in Charley’s Aunt for the first three days of the week, followed by Damaged Love with June Collyer aimed at adults. Saturday offers The Fourth Alarm and the Lone Defender serial with Rin Tin Tin, plus a program of shorts. Topeka pastor to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patea Theater
Charles Ruggles
Rin Tin Tin
Dog Star
Matiees Tv
Topeka
Sermon by Rev Wright at North Lawrence Church Tomorrow
The Rev W J Wright of North Topeka will preach The Storm That Failed at 3 pm tomorrow at North Lawrence Christian Church Seventh and Elm Streets. Music by Wright and his two daughters includes a xylorimba solo. Wright, from a trio of brothers turned ministers, is described as a notable evangelist. Rev G Everett Figes will preach tomorrow morning at North Topeka church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wright
North Topeka
North Lawrence Christian Church
Seventh
Elm Streets
Mr. Wright
Ir. Wright
Wright
G. Everett. Figes
SEEK CHINESE STUDENTS FROM PHILLIPS UNIVERSITY MISSING
Garfield county officers report two Chinese Phillips University students named Lien Kwan and Mui Yi Shin missing since December after Christmas holidays. A letter from Kwan in Milwaukee was found at the school, and investigators seek information on the youths who were described as wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
Garfield County
Phillips University
Lien Kwan
Mui Yi Shin
Kwan
Rkred
Milwaukee
Resi
Fugitive from justice linked to Oklahoma killing in Northeast Texas
A fugitive who did not hesitate to kill was tracked to southern Oklahoma and Northeast Texas after the slaying of Buddy from Ardmore detective. Attorney Marvin Shilly stated the suspect had no part in the shooting and could not be identified from the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feimore. Cors
Fugitive From Justice
Oklahoma
Texas
Buddy Orehardmore
Roy Wilson
Marvin Shilly
Verdicts in Showman Rival 1 Mee Suit At Erie Club Abbey Firefight
In Erie a jury awarded Col Miller 50 000 in a breach of contract suit over Tom Mix appearance with 101 ranch shows and Sells Floto circus. In New York at Club Abbey two rival gunmen gangs fired in a dawn shootout wounding Charles Sherman and injuring others amid a night of violence at the Broadway club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Miller
Tom Mix
Ay Pt
X “Halle
Ler
Penniet
Hrler
A. S
Mix
Sells-Flote
Natchez, Miss
Natchez
Oday
Oklahoma
Erie
Sells-Floto
New York
Abbey
Broadway
Charles Sherman
Sherman
Club Abbey
Texas
Polyclinic Hospital
Ankie Marlow
Larry Fay
Arnold Rothstein
Mavis King
Ieee
State Capitol
Rude, State House Custodian, Recovering From Burns
Topeka reports Harold Rude state house custodian recovering from burns after an explosion in a janitors storage room on the ground floor. Flames were extinguished by passerby R. B. Long. Investigators consider the possibility that a match ignited a barrel of oil compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Harold Rude
State House
Capitol
Topeka Fire Department
Rude
R. B. Long
Gale Sweeps Western Europe Amid Storms Jan 5 1924
A gale of fifty miles an hour swept western Europe and the British Isles with rain and thunder. High seas disrupted shipping as a Portuguese trawler sank in the Tagus mouth, two crew drowned. The liner Vardulia, en route to London, damaged a rudder and sent a distress signal. the Dutch tug Witte Zee assisted after other tugs were already helping. The Canterbury cruiser reportedly faced no danger, and anxiety for its voyage from the Mediterranean to Plymouth was unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lande
Europe
British Isles
Tentninn
Tagus
Vardulia
St. John
London
Bay of Biscay
Premiere of Cimarron dazzles Washington guests
In Washington a premiere of Cimarron drew Vice President Curtis and Mrs Dolly Gann along with Mexican Ambassador Tellez and envoys from Brazil and Argentina. Ministers from many nations attended while Hurley, Wilbur and Oklahoma’s congressional delegation hosted. Floyd Gibbons led the ceremony as master of ceremonies. The film traces land rushes into Indian Territory in 1889 and 1898 Cherokee Strip, ending with Oklahoma’s statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Thrust Beire
Steid
Ashington
Hollywood
Edna Ferber
Oklahoma Territory
Curtis
Dolly Gann
Tellez
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Hurley
Wilbur
Oklahoma
Floyd Gibbons
Indian Territory
Cherokee Strip
Ok, Ighoma
Named to Indian Service Head for Five Civilized Tribes
Adrian M. Landman of New York was appointed superintendent of the five civilized tribes of Oklahoma by Secretary Wilbur. Landman, a Boston native, has twelve years of Indian service experience and later held roles in fuel administration accounts and as budget advisor for Syracuse mayor. The tribes’ headquarters are at Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adrian M. Landman
New Yorks
Oklahoma
Wilbur. Landman
Boston
Indian Service
Syracuse
N. Y
Pajamas for Playtime Become Fashionable in Paris Fail
Paris reports a fad where pajamas appear as a major feminine fashion feature for spring shows. Couturiers present relaxed styles integrating trousers and robes, signaling a shift toward comfort within classic femininity amid new trends. In Caldwell County, 4-H members planted 2500 black walnut trees this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell County
Society wedding in Blackwell features Ball Curran pair
The society note reports the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Curran of Blackwell Okla to George Ball of Fort Leavenworth. The couple, both KU graduates, were to wed Tuesday at the groom’s home with a short wedding trip planned. Ball is an associate at a law firm and a former president of his fraternity. Curran is a Chi Omega member. A luncheon and calendar meeting followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell, Okla
Dinona
Georgr Ball
Forelea
Walter W. C. "Ball
He, Ae Firm
Peka
Bell
Ihe i Se
Uw Fraternites
Miss Curran
Chi Omega
Veterans on March Plan Appeal to President to Repeal Unemployment
A group of over 200 veterans gathered in Philadelphia and began a march toward the White House to demand the repeal of unemployment provisions. Leaders said the protest would continue to press the president for action on relief measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jan
Former U S Consul and Editor Laing Dies in Switch Engine Incident
James Oliver Laing, 56, once a United States consul in several European nations and the Orient and a former editor of the Kansas City Star, was killed today when struck by a Michigan Central switch engine in Battle Creek. He had lived in Battle Creek for years while receiving treatments at a venarium and had no known relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Mich
James Oliver Laing
United State
Protech and Miss Leona Eberwein Plan Texas Gulf Trip
The pair will depart tonight for a Texas circuit including Dallas San Antonio Houston Browerville Port Isabel and Gulf of Mexico ports. They will also visit San Juan Reynosa and Matamoros in Mexico before attending Sunday Forum with Dr Levi J Newcome of Topeka speaking on On the Road to Ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
RE. Protech
Leona Eberwein
Texas
Dallas
San Anno
uRton Haniingen
Browneville
Port Isabel
Gulf of Mexico
San Juan
Reynosa
Matamoros
Mexico
Sunday Forum
Levi J. Newaome
Topeka
Gerture
Sunday
Winter Socials and Movements Across Kansas Towns
Mrs Elmer Shields spent days in Lawrence with daughter and family. M R Winter and Howard Brass toured Barber County and Medicine Lodge. Herman Banks joined a milk meeting in Kansas City. Doraith visited Dorothy Bearman in Lawrence for the weekend. Mrs Howard Brass hosted the Big Springs 4 H club with talks on Kansas history and health. Guests included J W Kreider and E J Hill from Lecompton. The Hamlin family plans moving to Seetin place in Kanwaka after a brief stay with Newt Hamlin. Lecomp ton residents Jam ie and Mrs Cole’s sister were among visitors. Amer Whitney returned from California and called on the Hamlin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Shields
Wilbur Sawyer
Mr. Sawyer
Lawrence
M. R. Winter
Howard Brass
Barber County
Medicine Lodge
Kaw
Herman Banks
Pryor
Harley Armstrong
Kansas’ City
Miss Doraith
Dorothy Bearman
Dorothy
Julius Bearman
Big Springs
Bobby
Billy
Kansas
Green Cross
Fern
Helen Wymer
J. W. Kreider
E. J. Hill
Lecompton
Brass
Albert Hamlin
Seetin Place
Kanwaka
Albert
Newt Hamlin
Lelia Banks
Jamve
Wolves Sighted in Excelsior Neighborhood Report
Fragments describe wolves seen around Excelsior with a group tracking and crippling one. Edwin Schrieber reportedly shot the lone wolf on the Hobson place. Names appear for local residents and social visits in Lawrence Centropolis and Clear details are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Heim
Homer Gibson
William Brooker
Lawrence
Simon
Artiing
Leo
Fedha
Excelsior
Edwin Schrieber
Hobson Place
Slupianek
Walter Schwartz
John Gibson
Centropolis
Warden
Lenry Rappard
Hy Tagney
Gorethy
Winona Breithaupt
Ford
Elmer Wintermantel
Jay
Lester Sennett
Rippert
Sai Henr
Rappard
J. W. Jeaupt
Will Rappard
Anna Schutz
E. W. Deskines
Vassar
C. A. Michael
Guy Caries
Dorothy Jean Reing
Naylor
Wellsville
Emma Leaf
Paioerty
Kane
Walter Ws Oona
En Schwartz
Edwin Schieber
Faye Wintermentel
Beat Breithaupt
Helen
Jack
Meg
Minnis
Ives Chapel Ladies Aid Sees Benefit at Saturday Meeting
Mr. and Mrs. G B Merry and Miss Emma Emery hosted a social Tuesday. Miss Emery received a wire for her birthday, and T F Haas helped with a silo. Lat Lisa Nettie Cline aided Mrs James Cabel with housework Saturday. Mrs G B Merry and Mrs Dole Cline attended, and a free lunch was served at the Farmers' meeting. Ives Chapel Ladies Aid raised funds, with Baldwin High School contributing later Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Merry
Emma Emery
Mr. and Miller
Emery
T. F. Haas
Ben Hammond
Lisa Nettie Cline
James Cabel
Dole Cline
Ives Chapel
Wiepi
Fae Cena
Baldwin High School
Mms. Brown
Community clubs host potluck and church visits
A January 14 gathering at Mrs. C. W. Wesl ey’s home featured a potluck dinner with all members present except two, plus two visiting guests. The Ives Chapel church board met at W. R. Sutor’s home with several couples in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carahan
Whitted
Oliver Price
Fice
Marvin
Sands
X Club
C. W. Wesley
Frank Johnson
Fred Trumbe
Warner
Brown
Mia
Fel
Ives Chapel
Oliver Prince
Emma Emery
Samuel Birk
Kansas City
Roy
Ruby
Indepe Mo
George Summer
William Carter
Eudora
Charles Brown
Hals Leach
T. F. Haas
Epworth Lea
Mildred Marshall
Marlin Cook
Gayle
J. F.cunning
Charles
Claude
Mifiie
Copnell
Lawrence
R. G. Mc Mnell
Clemmons
Clyde
Sas City
Jane Roper
Glenn Howard
JL. L. Hadley
Eym Taylor
University of Kansas Law School Event Lineup
Monday and Tuesday schedule brief includes talks by Prof. F C Moreau and Prof. Karl Kuereteer with Roy Underwood. lecture on Violin Literature by Prof. Waldemarr Gelich. Debaters guide by Prof. Bushler. celestial travelogue. university choir performances led by Agnew Husband and Mary Lou Earlenbaugh. musical pieces by Emily Ball and Maude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unes
F. C. Moreau
School of Law
Karl ‘O
Kuereteer
Roy Underwood
Waldemarr Gelich
C. Bushler
Celestial Travelogue
University of Kansas
Fiss Agnew
Mary Lou Earlenbaugh
Aconist
Bryceson Treharne
David
Berthold
Sheows
Emily Ball
Maude É
Rohrer
Market news and city produce mixed early in week
AP reports Jan 24 market notes with butter and poultry prices and a Wall Street session ending with a setback after a week of nearly steady gains. Early profit-taking gave way to a mid session rally in motor and accessory shares before the upturn paused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensae
Jorge
Brosters
Wall Street
New York
Market closes with uneven gains and notable setbacks
Trading finished irregularly lower with only about 1.15 million shares changing hands in two hours. Bond market remains steady and favorable while tobacco issues drop late. American Tobacco and Allied Chemical lead declines as Westinghouse, Consolidated Gas and others fall. motors show mixed results with Auburn and GM displaying limited movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keara
American Tobacco
Liggett and Myers Jastics
Allied Chemical
Ttam
Westinghouse Electric
Air, Reduction and
Consolidated Gas
American Waterworks
Woolworth
Sears-Roebuck
American Smelting
Electric Power and Light
Standard of New Jersey
Bethlehem Steel
Union Carbide
Johns-Manville
U.S. Steel
Radio
American Can
North American
Auburn
Jssues
Nash
Studebaker
Chrysler
Hudson
General Motors
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Barjorie Simmonds
June Muzzy- Ruby -Norcros
Mildred DeWorge
Z Blary
Virginia Bale Ene
Gene Ite
Ce Lena. Jenkins
Elzabeth Pipkin
Bobby Johnson
Una Orr
Ethel Senne
Billy Fitzpatrick
Jewis
Elizabeth Cernak
Natalie Hines
Gladys Baker
Shah Juanita Morse
Jessie Marley- Maurie
Rachel _Carter
Ruthicks
Florence Herren
Velma _Jacobson
Cece Goddard
Marjorie Callahan
Cabre Harriet
Bleakley
Melba
Audrey Bunker
Ance Henderson
Elmira Avis
Fern Snyder
Winifre Wright
Ethel Johnson
Verna Tingle
Hazel Dick
Be Ab
Ann Smith
Margaret Snow
France Fox Ag
Helen Waka Oe
Harriet Schuber
Berta Brabrant
Carolyn Gerecke
Florence Page
Catherine Owen
Berta
Wilhelmt
Inez McNab
Jane Price
Pyrie Coates
Jane Fe Onal
Lowe Allen
Nadine Weber
Jayne Fleckenstein
Margaret ~McHenry
Evelyn
Doris
Shirley Casever
Josephine Wee
Ma Sont
Sern Slaine Pr
Prickett Wu
Virginia Derby
Ann Sal Jers
E.g
Maurine Bruner
Alma
Nan Eet
Jane Mertin
Lucile Evans
Hon
Argle Cockrum
Olisto
Aed
Baldwin
Atu Ar Nts
David Hewcomer
Anne Eliswa Yeu
Bolen
Missouri Street
North Lawrence
Phillips
Tive
Justice
Cimarron
Ferber
Belvoir
Demerrit
Arthur Gaines
Lou Lawson
Chester -Benson
Yrtchland
Gaines Farm
Mbers
Twin Mound
New Yorker
Paris
Endar
John Fritzel
Fesionary Society
Cslendar
James Lawson
Women's Missionary Society
Tional Bank
Laing
U. S
Ives Chan EL
Auto Electric
NHL
Gilles
Il Upj
Shimmons
Olson Bros
Schubert Funeral Home Ambulance
Zoe Leis
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