Uncertain Visit Hints Sinclair in Lawrence
Harry Kemp says writer Sinclair, 80, is in San Francisco revising a play Prince Hagan and cannot confirm his Lawrence visit. An Eldridge Hotel register misled locals when an actor named H aA Sinclair appeared, sparking speculation he was the famed socialist lecturer.
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San Francisco
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H. Aa. Sinclair
Eldridge
New York
Fort Scott Plans Summer Camp Near State YMCA Meet
Fort Scott moves to host a boys summer camp likely at the state YMCA convention in Lawrence next week. Lawrence papers mention a dozen suitable sites nearby and note the proposed use of the new castration building for the camp facilities.
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Fort Scott
M. C
Lawrence
Planets May Have Vapor Blankets Similar To Atmosphere
Prof W H Carruth proposes a German scholarship at the University of Kansas and explains how planetary atmospheres might trap heat like a greenhouse. He envisions a Frances Schlegel Carruth scholarship for Lawrence High School graduates, funded from 1909.
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Planets
Earth
New York Herald
Teigns
F. W. Very
Neptune
W. J. Caruth
Carruth
University of Kansas
Frances Schlegel Carruth
Lawrence High School
Soul too big to express itself in German studies talk
New York January 29 a talk by Dr Lyman Abbott on Immortality referenced Beecher and the growth of the soul. Also coverage of a basketball game where Newton Athletic Club defeated by Lawrence Y M C A 28 to 21 with notes on players Uhrlaub Rice Dingle stedt Martin and Saumon. The article closes with a remark on misunderstood spouses and expression.
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New York
Carruth
Lyman Abbott
Cooper Union
Abname
Henry Ward Beecher
Beecher
Abbotts
Christian Union
Newton
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Newton Athletic Club
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Whrlaub
Rice
Dinglestedt
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Wedded Forty Years Celebration of Thomas Pair
A surprise fortieth anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. RB Thomas took place January 21 1909. Guests included Enoch Pearson Lucinda Conner Eliza Stubbs Rebecca Harris Laura Cloud and others. An elegant four course dinner followed with reminiscences of years past. The event, planned by Mrs Ed Cosand and Mrs Lloyd Thomas, was described as a congenial gathering remembered by all.
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Ed Cosand
Lloyd Thomas
Old Sewlers
Sam Stanley
Thomas Home
Enoch Pearson
Prairie Center
Lucinda Conner
Eliza Stubbs
Rebecca Harris
Laura
Erma Cloud
M. C. Hill
Charles Davidson
Dot
Samuel Davidson
DeSoto
B. S. Watson
H. Davis
Ed. Cosand
Ten Legislators Visit University Despite Blizzard
Ten members of the state legislature arrived in Lawrence rather than thirty due to a blizzard. They were greeted at the train, given a tour of the University, and attended chapel exercises with talks by Dr. Strong and others. The chancellor hosted, and the visit aimed to illustrate University needs for its appropriation.
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Lawrence
University
Dr. Strong
Glee Club
Hubbell
Mount Oread
Doom Walker Arraigned on Assault Charge
Doom Walker was arraigned before Judge Clark for assault with intent to kill. He was bound over to the district court. The trial of James Little was continued until tomorrow before Judge Clark.
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Doom
Walker
Clark
District Court
James Little
Worst Storm Hits Lawrence as Mount Oread Suffered Injuries
A Kansas University student Miss White was injured on Mount Oread amid a historic blizzard. Widespread damage across Kansas followed the storm with power outages, shattered roofs, and telegraph disruptions. Affected cities included Lawrence, Manhattan, Salina, Wichita, and Bartlesville Oklahoma, with reported injuries and property damage.
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Mount Oread
Wind Destroys Roofs and Notable Damage In Lawrence Hotel
Large windstorm causes bricks to fall from upper floors of a Lawrence hotel, injuring none while guests evacuate. Rooms on the north side suffer extensive ceiling damage as roofs arc torn away. A traveling man in room 49 escapes serious harm, and Will Hutson relocates guests to safety on the second floor. Nearby houses show roof and awning damage and trees are uprooted.
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Eldive Horel
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John Lovett
Sal
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Will Tintson
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Mate
Uncle Jimmy Smart Elected Kansas Bar President
The Kansas Bar Association elected Cnele Jimmy Green dean of the State University law department as president in a meeting described as brilliant. Vice president Judge C A Smart of Ottawa, secretary L Valentine of Topeka, treasurer J O Slonecker of Topeka, with an executive council led by W E Watchinson among others. Delegates to the American Bar Association were named J J Larimer W E Higgins and S N Tawkes.
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Law
The
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Kansas Bar Association
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Wells
Kansas
C. A. Smart
Ottaway
I . Valentine
Topeka
J. O. Slonecker
W. E. Uwatchinson
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H. A. Scandrett
G. 0. Finley
Cager
American Bar Association
J. J. Larimer
Fraser's Painting Gift to Topeka Society
The State Historical Society at Topeka receives an elegant painting of Gen John Fraser an early chancellor of the State University and Fraser hall namesake. The gift comes from Gen Fraser's Milwaukee family. Fraser was born in Scotland March 22 1827 and served as chancellor at the University of Kansas. The painting is a fine likeness and will grace the capitol walls.
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Topeka
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Taft Onboard North Carolina Near Colon Panama
Perry's new postmaster status follows approval of Brady's bill. Taft travels near Panama aboard the cruiser North Carolina as the Senate passes three bills. Senator J L Brady of Douglas gains power for state health board to regulate water supply and sewerage in all cities.
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Tod
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State Board of Health
Swindling Country Teachers Headed This Way Again
A young woman canvassing among country school teachers in the south eastern part of the state is said to be headed this way again. Ottawa and Fort Scott papers report she claims state superintendent authority, which is denied. Also notes a reference to a “twenty-acre form as a ranch” and a lost fur piece between the high school and Lawrence National Bank on Vermont Street. Return to Journal office.
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