Herbert Responds On Ku Klux Klan Stance For Secretary of State
Ewing Herbert of Hiawatha, seeking the Republican nomination for secretary of state, declares he is not a Klansman and will administer the office under state law if elected. He notes letters of support but rejects Klan affiliation amid Topeka Kansas City Star speculation.
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Ewing Herbert
Hiawatha
Ku Klux Klan
Topeka
Kansas City Star
Herbert
Siate
State Charter Board
Kansas
Uote
Anna Louise Streng to speak at Kansas University tomorrow
Welfare worker and lecturer Miss Anna Louise Streng, a Russian economist and writer, will give two lectures at the University of Kansas auditorium tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 on the one system of government and at 4:30 on her four years in Soviet Russia. She has served with the American Friends Society and the United States Children Bureau and has been involved in famine relief and child welfare exhibits.
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Anna Louise Streng
Russia
University of Kansas
Teal
Soviet
Dr. Strong
Prussia
American Friends Society
Volga River
United States Children Bureau
Kansas City
Seral
San Francisco Exposition
Trotsky
Mos
Miss Strong
Honoring Kansas Boys Save Drowning Girl Tragedy
Two Frontenac brothers Joseth Murphy 11 and Francis Murphy 13 receive bronze medals from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for their 1925 rescue attempt in which Francis dived to save Violet Cominetti 15 who drowned after being pulled under by the struggling girl. Joseph 12 also helped, but both youths failed to save Violet. The report also notes local anti horse theft efforts in Hutchinson with multiple recoveries and mentions other brief items including Fuentes and a bread ad.
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Pittsburgh
Frontenac, Kan
Carnegie Tero Fund Commission
Joseth P. Murpdy
Franci Murphy
Violet M. Cominetti
Francis
Miss Cominetti
Joseph
This Week's Events Friday January 25 Kiwanis Banquet
This week lists events in Lawrence including Kiwanis club banquet at the Baptist church in Cordley, a P T A meeting, and basketball games Lawrence versus Ottawa and Kansas versus Ames, plus county teachers examinations at the courthouse. The schedule continues Saturday January 30 with additional basketball games and Drake, Des Moines trips and more teachers examinations, then Monday February 1 district court opens.
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Kiwanis
Baptist Church
Cordley
Lawrence
Ottawa
Kansas
Ames
Court House
Topeka
Drake
Des Moines
Courthouse
Warning signs alert on West Campus Hill ice hazard
City police placed signs at the top of West Campus Road between Missouri and Michigan streets after several near and actual accidents caused by ice on the hill. Drivers are urged to descend in second gear to maintain control as ice lies near the bottom where visibility is poor. One motorist warned that going down in second gear helps keep the wheel steady on icy pavement.
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Tce
West Campus
West Campus Road
Missouri
Michigan
Jey
Punish Owl Publishers by Sigma Delta Chi Fined at KU
Sigma Delta Chi honorary journalism fraternity at the University of Kansas was fined 100 and its exchange privilege removed by the Men’s Student Council last night for the low quality of the humor magazine. The council blamed the entire organization and considered several punishments but ultimately held the editors responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Delta Chi
University of Kansas
Georgé Bullene Returns from Two Weeks in New York
Georgé Bullene returned Monday from a two weeks stay in New York City where he did spring buying for the Innes store. He said tailored suits and sport coats will be among the favorites this spring. Bullene noted many buyers in New York and an excellent business outlook. He met A. K. Weaver and Glenn Charlton while there.
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Georgé Bullene
New York City
Innes
Bullene
New York
A. K. Weaver
Glenn’ Charlton
Oklahoma man guilty in Wichita jewelry robbery
Elmer W. Fillman, 29, Chandler Oklahoma, found guilty by a Wichita district court jury after a five minute deliberation in the August jewelry store robbery. About 500 dollars in diamonds watches and signs were taken. Punishment ranges from 10 to 21 years in the penitentiary.
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Wichita
Elmer W. Fillman
Chandler
Okla
Gustafsons
Adv
Mary Lewis Debuts With Metropolitan Opera Company
Mary Lewis of Little Rock Arkansas, a former bathing beauty and musical comedy actress, made her first appearance as a singer with the Metropolitan Opera Company. She sang Mimi in Puccini’s La Boheme, eliciting enthusiastic applause, flowers from boxes, and five curtain calls from a large audience.
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New York
Mary Lewis
Little Rock
Ark
Metropolitan Opera Company
Mimi
Metropolitan
Health club for octogenarian cotton men in Manchester
An AP report from London notes Manchester's aging cotton men forming a club to stay fit with daily jerks. Lord Inchcape age 73 leads a vast shipping firm and remains active while Lord Balfour 77 still plays tennis and governs world affairs. Thomas Hardy 53 continues writing poetry and Lord Oxford at 70 remains vigorous, defying age as public figures.
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London
Manchester
Lord Inchcape
Lord Balfour
Thomas Hardy
Lord Oxford
Wood Must Settle Up in Palm Beach Bad Check Case
A. P. Osborne C. Wood, son of Major General Leonard Wood, faces alleged bad check debts of 3400 and must settle before returning to Palm Beach County or risk arrest there. Sheriff Bob Baker asserted the stance as Wood stayed in Havana awaiting possible extradition and a voyage to Key West en route home.
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West Palm Beach
Osborne C. Wood
Leonard Wood
Palm Beach County
Bob Baker
Havana
Osborne GC. Wood
Sevilla Biltmore
Key West
Palm eBath
Mendieta
K U Gets Robinson Gun a Springfield Musket Awarded to KU Museum
W D Pontius of 707 Missouri street presented a muzzle loader calibre 69 musket dated 1863 once carried by Governor Charles Robinson. Likely used during Quantrill raid. Levi Skinner donated it to Robinson, later sold in 1880 to Fontius who kept it until presenting it to the University for safekeeping. Also, Probate Judge Dowling married Dorothy Brase of Kansas City Mo this afternoon.
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Charles Robinson
University of Kansas
W. D. Pontius
Missouri Street
Robinson
Levi Skinner
Mgr. Skinner
Mr. Fontius
University
Martin G. Dowling
Dorothy Brase
Kansas City
Louis Menger
Final Dividend Declared for State Savings Bank Depositors
Leavenworth January 28 A P final dividend of five percent totaling 41631 09 is declared for depositors of the state savings bank which closed in May 1922 William Docking general receiver for defunct Kansas banks notes 2659 checks range from one cent to 750 dollars if paid depositors must seek balance from the state guaranty fund for their claims
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Leavenworth
A. P
State Savings Bank
William Docking
Kansas
Entertainer program by Cen tenary M E church Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of Cen tenary M E church Fourth and Elm hosts an entertainment Friday night January 29 featuring orchestra readings solos by Miss Nottingham Carl Bushey Katharine Pine Agnes Pine Billy Fincher May Bushey Dorothy Weingartner a pantomime The Widow Snuggl es family violin solo George Mayor readings by Mrs Lamb a male quartet a Topsy Turvy dialogue Venetta Vera Fairburn violin solo Arden Fortney an original poem by Gertie Fincher and an orchestra tableau. The Nictas club enjoyed a gathering at Mrs Chas Love home with roll call Why I Am Proud of Kansas a paper on Kansas Laws a contest won by Mrs Alice Pringle first and Mrs Edna McGinnis second a two course luncheon and club photo.
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Ladies Aid Society of
Centenary M. E. Church
Fourth and Elm Streets
Reading
Miss
Wm. L. Shuler
Venetta Vera Fairburn
Arden Fortney
Gertie Fincher
Nictas Club
Chas
Roll Call
Kansas
Clarence Pine
Alice Pringle
Edna McGinnis
A. E. Owen
Elm Street
Florence Biggs
Nick
Walter Biggs
Biba
Megs Rae
Papes Diapepsin Advertises Quick Digestion Fix
An old advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin ends stomach misery and indigestion instantly. It promises relief from sour stomach, gas, heartburn, and pain after taking one tablet, with druggists guaranteeing correction of digestion for a few cents.
Lawrence hoops ready for Ottawa and Topeka trips
Coach Levert Higgins and the Lawrence High basketball squad drill for two upcoming games, shaping a five man rotation to counter size with Graeber at guard and Hanson on the frontline. A 22 to 14 scrimmage victory showcased their potential as Ottawa visits tonight and Lawrence hosts tomorrow with hopes of two wins.
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Levert Higgins
Lawrence
Ottawa
Topeka
Higgins
Graeber
Hanson
Schaake
Fearing
Skinner
Clathe
Heet painful joints claimed instant relief with applicator
An advertisement proclaims Heet delivers instant heat to pain areas from joints to back using an attached cork applicator. It says heat draws out pain and stiffness, relieves congestion, and offers two soothing ingredients. The copy emphasizes it is clean, non staining and inexpensive at six dollars.
Topeka Triumphs Over Washburn In Clash At Liber ty Memorial
Atchison reports Rivalry set for Saturday as Topeka aims to beat Washburn players and coaches Lonborg and Woodward. Leavenworth chief Joseph A. Cranston, 75, dies after twelve years in police leadership. son Joseph Cranston Jr. serves as athletic instructor at the U S Military Academy. Subzero weather grips Great Lakes region with Lake Michigan ice posing danger to two fishing tugs.
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Leavenworth
A. P
Joseph A. Cranston
Joseph Cranston
U. S.A
United States Military Academy
Great Lakes
Chicago
Northwest
Lake Michigan
Jailhouse Spring Cleaning Starts Under Sheriff Cummings
Douglas County jail opened a cleanup effort this morning with Sheriff W J Cummings providing paint and brushes for three inmates to repaint the interior. The project aims to spruce the facility, with three former painters among those serving time and about twenty five prisoners currently housed, the smallest inmate count in months.
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Douglas County
Cummings
If Rheumatic Eat No Sweets
A newspaper-style health note advises rheumatism prevention through warmth, dry feet, hydration, and avoiding sweets. It explains body waste acids from fermentation burden kidneys, and suggests Jad Salts as a remedy to neutralize acids and aid elimination, claiming many adherents report relief.
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Carnegie Herb Fund Commission
Hutchinson
The
Anti-Horse-Thief Association
Benoî County
Fuentes
Rocroy
Punish Owl Publishers
Council
Journalism
Oklahoma
Butler
Sanderson Motor Co
Arkansas
Bayer
Leavenworth State. _ Bank
Lts
North Lawrence
Plan Army Reunion
Emporia
Arthur Ericson
R. Wilford Riegle
Kansas National Guard
137Th Infantry
Ericson
France
Riegle
Kansas Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Harvey County
Rankin’s. Drug Store
Butler Sanderson Motor Co
Children’s High
Ady
Mass ST
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Barber’s
Widder
Nganoxie Bank Hall
Ford
Eudaly Bros
Chamberlain
el Altel Roa
Sheriff Cummings
R. L. Allen Coal
Mass
L. L. Rising Furniture Store
Scte P28
Ploury
Paoysoyy
Suto
Achning
F. M. Browning
Victory Garage
Clevenger and
Allen
Irene
Prac
Tically
Unlimited
Ufe
Studebaker
BUICK
Phong
Lawrence Fire
Hupp
E. B. Salyers
Howard Motor Co
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