Oldest Greek Letter Fraternities at KU Noted Members List
An article examines which Greek letter organizations at Kansas University are the oldest and names distinguished men linked to several fraternities and sororities. It lists Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Gamma Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and others with notable alumni and founders, noting Taft and Roosevelt affiliations among leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Chi Phi
Princetonia
K.U
Beta Theta Pi
Miami University
Taft
Psi Upsilon
Sx. U
Theodore Roosevelt
Alpha Delta Phi
Kansas University
Alpha Tau _Omega
Virginia Miliary Institute
Robert Owen
United States
Oklahoma
Duncan C. Heyward
South Carolina
Walter J. Page
F. M. Simmons
North Carolina
Clifton R. Breckenridge
Russia
Erskine M Ro
United State
Cali Nia
A. J. Bacheller
Thomas G
Tailor
Tenn
Mags
David Ri. Francis
Tneterior Department
David
Moore
Gandunthachudist
Earl Cranston
Washington, D. C
Delia Theta
Miami
Duncan Fletcher
U.S
Fromblo Adlai IL Stevenson
William Allen White
Ray of Baker
Fred Funston
John W. Foster
Patterson
Tennessee
TH. Elrod
South Dakota
Addison C. Harris
Joe Austria
Phi Gamma Delta
Washington and
Jefferson
Charles Fairle Tex
John, W. Thoms
Odell
Charles B. Howry
Justice Use of Claims
Thomas W
Congress
Geo Jom
Social happenings and club news in Lawrence
Miss Gértrude Hay’s friends surprised her at a casual gathering hosted by Mrs. A R Maxwell. Mrs J R Stockwell will entertain the Missionary society. Mr and Mrs George Innes, abroad, are in Weisbaden. Theta Nua Epsilon rumors stir talk of a possible revival as members plan farewell events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Stockwell
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Lawrence
George Innes
Weisbaden
Tunes
A. D. Weaver
West Lawrence
Weaver
Ain
Ecards
Paris Flood Threat After Gennevillers Dyke Breach
Paris reports a dyke breach at Gennevillers six miles from the city, flooding the town and forcing water back toward the Pont de L Alma and La Reine. Seine rises to alarming levels with dozens of miles of floodplain inundated and a fissure feared at the Anteuil Viaduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gennevillers
Pont de
L*alma
Bacon
Pichon
Nermuan
Uke
Denen
York
Melun
Nogent
Bray
Marne
Yonne
Grand Morin
Anteuil
Seine
Ex Governor Leedy Becomes Canadian Citizen and King Edward Subject
The Topeka State Journal reports ex governor John W. Leedy now lives on a Canadian farm after leaving Valdez Alaska. The Kansas Populist leader, once popular in Lawrence, faced business losses, two campaigns, and a return to farming amid exile under the British crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedy
Valdez
Alaska
Canada
England
Lawrence
Dr. Taylor
Hia
Winthrop Streets
Wernor Leedy
Galena
Topeka State Journal
Kansas
John W. Leedy
Theld
Tolska
John Redmond
Hierlington
Redmond
Eeedy
Governor Candidate Formally Named by Kansas Democrats
Olathe Kansas January 27 the cabinet of State Senator George H. isfordges for the democratic nomination for governor will be formally announced tonight at a dinner of at least 200 Johnson County Democrats. Joplin Missouri January 27 Joplin the largest city in Missouri votes on local option, most business suspended to decide the question after revival meetings by William Sunday. Women vote with men at polls. Taft Elected to Military Order of Foreign Wars New York January 27 President Taft elected as a member of the New York Commandery of the Military Order of Foreign Wars, a body with about 1500 members nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe
Kans
George H
Diohnson County
Joplin
Missouri
William Sunday
Evany
Taft
New York
New York Commandery
Military Order of Foreign Wars of the
United States
Reverend Charles Sheldon to address colored men at Baptist church
Rev Charles Sheldon from Topeka will speak to the colored men of the city at 6 o clock Sunday January 30 at the Baptist church corner Warren and Ohio streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sheldon
Topeka
University
Baptist Church
Warren and
Ohio Streets
Next Week Quiz Week At University Begins February Seventh
Next week the dreaded quiz week at the University for the second term opens Monday February 7. Examinations for all studies will be four weeks long and cramming has begun.Attendance is expected to rise as many students intend to return for the second semester including freshmen transfers and others returning to complete their diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gready
Women in Douglas County Push for National Vote
A Lawrence and Douglas County effort gathers support to petition Congress for women’s suffrage. About one million signatures are sought from the United States, with meetings in Lawrence encouraging women to sign petitions by April 1. Local organizers report lively discussion, plans to present a federal petition, and a state summit to be held in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Douglas County
Lawrence
Jeiren
Gremills
de- Lote
Endors Aa Petitien
Kansas
Douglas Coatw
Mars
I L. Brooks
Moss Corhin
Topeka
Lawrency
Sa League
Goertlouse
Kansas University Receives Dinosaur Model Gift
Sydney Prentice, KU alumnus, donates a plaster model of a dinosaur to the Kansas University Museum. The piece, about three feet on its base and over a foot tall, mirrors Prentice’s own exhibit copy and includes a fossil skull from the same creature. The model, created after years of drawing, will be set up in the museum soon with display space adjacent to the Carnegie Institute area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
D . Sydney Prentice
Wml
M K K. Prentice
Gr. K. Prentice
Sydney Prentice
Kansas University
K. U
Muuster
Western
America
Kansas
New Haven
Washington
Ed Brown
Kansaas
Jiek
Westeon Kansas
I. T
Will White
Hich
Sis
Quenurella Ohie
Lenel
Cavnigie Institute
Pittsburg Dispatch
Thessociety
Pittsburg Uee
Kanusiversity Ando
Chicago
Autiety, Whitlield Building
East End
Will There Be A Strike At Philadelphia Transit Co
Paragraphs discuss a possible strike as the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company and its workers near the end of their agreement. The piece notes uncertainty about whether action will occur and suggests the dispute may extend until January when the current contract expires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Transit Company
Delphia Rapid Tran
Jane
Water Works Wall and City Water Pressure Debate
Professor Ward urges immediate action on walling the water supply and calls for negotiated city and water company cooperation. The discussion covers pumping, boiler capacity, tower operation, and fire protection, noting recent capacity gains and the need for reliable pressure during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Moitor
Juana
Jhe Water Company
Haskell
Breezedale
Oread Avenue
Toweruerte Fords
Ste Tower
Water Pony
Lawrence
Autopsy Planned After Woman Dies in Poor Farm
In St Louis on January 27 an autopsy was ordered to determine if poison in preserves caused the death of Mrs Josephine Klett, an insane patient at the city poor house, after initial chem analysis failed to establish the cause. Authorities pursued tests amid a chaotic scene as neighbors recalled a man and a boy handling jars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Josephine Klett
Poorhulle
Peuvener
Kretisky
Is THAW A BANKRUPT Judge Orr Reserves Decision
Judge Charles Orr of New York reserves his ruling on Thaw related to a motion to restrain attorney John E B Gleazen from suing for fees. The outcome may determine Thaw’s bankruptcy status amid a tangle of deposits and ore prospects in Oklahoma. Local notes include a bank treasurer surrender and Kansas Day events with civic activities and badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr
New York
Pitsburg
United States
Charles Orr Tu
Ardmore
Van
Oklahoma
H. He
Washington Postal Savings Bank bill advances in committee
The finishing touches on the Postal Savings Bank bill are being prepared by a sub committee of Senators Cater Delliver and Owen. They expect to finish today and report to the Senate Friday. A key change uses a general board in place of firm internal rules and shifts control to secretary treasurer postmaster general and attorney general. Washington also reports improved prospects for amicable settlement of tariff negotiations with Germany and possible additions to American products imported. The National Board of Trade adjourned after endorsing immigration amendments removing the educational test. Mrs. W A Harris has returned from a trip to Chieron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postal Savings Bank
Bee Ale
Cater
Delliver
Owen
Senate
America
Gay
Germany
State Department
Usder
End of the Ice Gorge Crisis at Eudora and Missouri River
Reports from Missouri River cities describe the retreat of the forty one day ice gorge. The Eudora Bridge was saved after dynamite dislodged ice, and the Santa Fe railroad suffered continual outages. The river fell rapidly by midafternoon and the gorge gradually broke up as crews worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron's Blaifs
Kansas City
Gus Brune
George Cady
Noll
Endura
Eudora
Lawrence
Cameron's Huff
Grant Township
North Nee
Lake
View
Santa Fe
Missouri City
Missouri
United
Atlanta
Lce
Tte
Bred Farris
Ron
Atalanta
For Rent and Sale Notices In Old Classifieds
Five room brick ver reer and intern cottage for rent apply to Wm Nadelhoffer. References sought for a farm rental by a married man. Quick sale offer of 10 shares Hupp Automatic Mail Delivery stock. Furnished rooms for rent at 5 and 10 dollars monthly at 1001 R I street.
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Wm Nadelhoffer
Bell
Hupp
H. A. Martin
Bell Phone
Fight Corporate Tax protest in Wichita Kans
In Wichita Kansas a protest forms against the corporate and individual income tax law. About fifty corporations will contest the March 1 income reporting deadline and June payment. They urge extending dates via federal action and constitutional review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichta
Kans
Iso
Uon
Ing
Merrow
United Mine Workers Confrence Adjourns Amid Wage Talks
The United Mine Workers convened and adjourned this morning after a short session. Delegates joined by nine owners of the central idle to discuss delaying next week’s wage conference in Toledo. The booth of soft coal miners seeks a 10 percent raise or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apulis
United Mine Works of America
Ssicn
Aus
Toledo
Ballinger Land Fraud Allegations Drive Hearing
Louis D. Brandeis testified before the congressional investigating committee alleging Ballinger aided frauds in the Wilson Coal Company cases in Levis County and Alaska. Brandeis said Ballinger acted as attorney in escrow agreements before government service and did not show due diligence, with both Ballinger and Brandeis questioned as hearings resume tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Louis
Glavis
Ballinger
Congressional Investigations Committee
Seasion
Louis J. Brandeis
Boston
Comin Invsience
Brandeis
Wilson Coal Company
Levis County
Washington
Biws
Oae
Land Office
Cunningham Coal
Alaska
Ailayis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpha Phi
Beta Theta Phi
Raymond
Crean
Sy Stein
A. R. Maxwell
Moders Lace Club
Tamner
Miss Pugh
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Will 4
Sparr
Floyd Doubleday
Alice Wilhelmi
Weir City
Theta Nua Epsilon
Furtler
Xu Epsilon
T. X
S.hl
Edward
Margaret Ewster
Limberlost
Gene Stratton-Porter
William
McAndrean
Doutor
Renti
Florentine
William Bayard Slale
Alexander
Thananiy
Frederick van Eeden
James J. Thu
Prust
C. M. Vays
AODCE
Douglas County Equal
Pourt House
Kansas University Museum
Sydney
the Grand
Fine Motion Pictures
Water Works
Edgar L. Bailey
E. HE
Bailey
Mrs. Bailey
Kisev
Portland
Salt Lake City
Mr. Bailey
Betrig
West Gauss
Hat Company
Woman's Kansas Day Club
Maleupey
Kansas Day
Hall
Sellers
Woman's Relief
IL Hoyt
Ston
Dan
Raste
Navnal Board of Trade
W. A. Harris
Chieron
Eval
M.A
Lawrencr Elubs
Sanborn
Philos
Prutms
Sarah Hammond
Ars
Iis
Hiramimeth
Will Anderson
Alders
Mr. Andersen
Rey
Pictures
Bent
R. I
Wichita
Hla
Methodist Church
Lead
North Lawrence
North Law
Lion Army
Tree Methodist
Methodist Episcopal
First Baptist
Poles Baptist
United Presbyterian
First Presbyteo
Cseeneenee
Erman Methodist Episcopal
Second Presbyterian
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