Stadium funding advances for University of Kansas
Public interest grows as Lawrence funds push toward half a million for stadium union projects. University students and townspeople back the drive, With early summer construction likely and a Kansas Missouri game planned in Lawrence next fall. Indemnity talk on Germany hints at slow payments and domestic resistance. Kansas court of industrial relations debate prompts political framing, while immigration and birth status rules spark legislative attention. A branch penitentiary bill and cement plant joke remark on costs close the page.
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Stadium-Union
University
Sirs
Econ
Piars
Lawrence
Court of Industrial Relations
Kansas
Tolal Register
Opening of the Yarniortt Street School House in 1873
Fifty years ago in Lawrence the Yarniortt Street School House opened with 180 colored cadets beginning study amid praise for a building claimed as the best in Douglas county. The article notes the school’s high standing and predicts property effects nearby, plus lists a Special Committee of local church representatives meeting at noon for conference.
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Republican Daily Journal
Yarniortt Street
Douglas County
Vermont Street
Liberty
S. W. Simpson
Congregational Church
E. F. Lewis
M. E. Church
C. Horton
Protestant Episcopal Church
Mr. McCoy
Presbyterian Church
W. W. Cockins
United Presbyterian Church
J. J. Schmucker
English Lutheran Church
Lawrence
Mr. Richardson
J.C. Kidkkiaivick
M. OK. Ohurch
North Lawrence
Twenty Five Years in Lawrence Reprinted Fragments
Readable fragments from historic Lawrence papers dated January 1896 note Geo J Barker moving to Wanakarusz township to farm potatoes shipped from Weaver station at three cars weekly. Prices for beef cuts listed. high school revived publication. wandering ministers in Palmer Cox's Brownies. local political note on Charlie Smart for district judge. various lodge counts and university societies. crowd counts at street corner. playful references to local economy and events.
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Lawrence Daily World
Lawrence Daily Journal
Geo. J. Barker
Wanakarusz
Blackmar
Olin Bell
Waffle
Newhouse
Palmer Cox
Brownies
Charlie Smart
Franklin
Kansas
Lecomptan
Lawrence
Thacher
Ottawa
Byrds
Porterhouse Oper
Massachusetts
Winthrop Streets
Milwaukee Celebrates Seventy-Fifth City Anniversary
Today Milwaukee marks its seventy fifth birthday as a city and Portugal observes Memorial Day commemorating the 1891 first Republic attempt. Brick makers convene in New York, Canadian Electric Railway Association opens in Ottawa, Ohio Churches Federation discusses rural minister shortages, Hoffbauer mural paintings at Battle Abbey memorial hall in Richmond will be formally received with ceremonies.
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Milwaukee
Portugal
United States
New York City
Canadian Electric Railway Association
Ottawa
Ohio Federation of Churches
Columbis
Charles Hofftauer
Battle Abbey
Confederate Memorial Institute
Richmond
Today’s anniversaries spotlight historic figures and events
A compact list notes Franz Schubert born in Vienna in 1797 and died 1828, Francis II of Naples born 1777 died 1894, Milwaukee’s 1846 incorporation, 1846 English Corn Laws repeal, 1858 Great Eastern launch, 1871 Gambetta veto of armistice, Muissonier death 1891, and 1917 Querétaro assembly finalizing a Mexican constitution.
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Franz Schubert
Vienna
Francis II
Naples
Tyrol
Milwaukee
Milwell
England
Leon Gambetta
Jean Louis Muissonier
Paris
Lyons
Quere-staro
Mexico
Patie
Birthday list marks notable figures across nations
Today marks birthdays of Nathan Straus a New York merchant and philanthropist born in Bavaria Baron Forster new Governor General of Australia born in England Dr W Seward Webb capitalist born in New York City Zane Gray author born in Zanesville Ohio and Irvine I Lenroot US senator born in Wisconsin The item notes age differences with dates derived from a single pal at a bearing and lists up to 4000 dates collected from one source.
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Nathan Straus
New York
Rhenish
Bavaria
Baron Forster
Australia
England
Spa
W. Seward Webb
William H. Vanderbilt
New York City
Zane Gray
Zanesville
Ohio
Irvine I. Lenroot
United States
Wisconsin
Superiony Wis
Miss Gladys High to Wed Lieutenant Commander Charles D
Chicago society notes that Miss Gladys High, a prominent social figure, will soon marry Lieutenant Commander Charles D. Dunn, who recently left the British navy, in a forthcoming ceremony expected to draw local attention.
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Gladys High
Chicago
Charles D, Durney Leff
The Farmer's Problems and Market Gambling Threat
An appeal to Kansas farmers and allied groups warning that debt and low prices risk bankruptcy. It attacks profiteering by boards of trade and market gambling, urging unity with chambers of commerce and labor to pass anti market gambling measures and seek state relief for farmers.
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Journal World
Kansas
Ure
Boards of ‘Trade
Kansan
Union
Grange
Aqfuity
Farm Bureau
Shoul
Smong
Chamber of Commerce
Federated Labor
Congress
Sinn Fein Leaders Arrested in Dublin Roundup
One year ago today British agents conducted a major roundup arresting 60 or more Sinn Fein leaders in Dublin and other cities. Photographs on sale at Thompson Photo Studio 415 Mass. Minor ad notes on bread ordering and Brinkman’s.
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Sinn Fein
Dublin
Thompson Photo Studio
415 Mass
Branham Store Change Names New Manager at Branham’s
Robert T Branham steps down after opening Branham’s with W J Dresher named manager Dresher and his father have garment industry ties they aim to maintain store standards Branham to stay in Lawrence briefly before transfer Mr Branham plans future steps in Lawrence and Dresher completes spring purchases in New York
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Robert T. Branham
S W. J. Dresher
Mr. Dresher
We CG. Dresher
W. J.dresher
Lawrence
Brandens
W. J. Dresher
New York
Abe
Weekend visits and travels around Kansas spelled out
Personal Merril Campbell spent the day in Topeka. Fritz Melm went to Kansas City yesterday. Schubert Tlenry spent the weekend in Parsons. Robert Branham made a business trip to Kansas City. Walter Keeler of Kansas City spent the weekend in Lawrence. Mrs A W Dale went to Coffeyville to visit her daughter. Mr and Mrs Vi A Nickel of Baldwin spent the weekend with friends in Lawrence. Miss Marie Haye and Miss Jine Warner of Baker Univ spent the day in Lawrence. Gerald Pipes and Irving Kendell returned from the weekend in Topeka. Adele Crim and Mia Tift Wabur returned to De Soto today after the weekend. M Lee Sorey went to Kansas City today for a ministerial meeting. Mrs A Marks and Mrs George B Shaw arrived from California to visit in Lawrence. George J Graves of Las Vegas New Mexico visited Lawrence with his son Alfred J Graves from Friday until today. Dr Orelup Eye Ear Nose and Throat Dick Bldg. Ride a bicycle for health.
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Merril Campbell
Topeka
Fritz Melm -Pent
Kansas City
Schubert Tlenry Spen
Parson
Robert Branham
Kansas
Walter Keeler
Kamsas City
Lawrence
A. W. Dale
Coffeyville
L. Kirby
Vi A. Nickel
Baldwin
Marie Haye
Jine Warner
Baker Univ
Gerald Pipes
Invin Kendell
George J. Graves
Las Vetas
New Mexico
Alfred J. Graves
The
University
France appoints Connel de Sainte Aulaire ambassador to Great Britain
Connel de Sainte Aulaire is named France's new ambassador to Great Britain succeeding Paul Can on, a veteran European diplomat with long service. The appointment marks a continuation of diplomatic ties between Paris and London.
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Count Aulaire Connel de Sainte Aulaire
France
Great Briwin
Paul Canon
Shipping crippled as Scandinavian shipowners lay up coal ships
Newcastle on Tyne reports Scandinavian shipowners crippled by war conditions cancel coal contracts and lay up 400000 tons of shipping in home ports for an indefinite period. The move cuts Northumberland and Durham coal trade as new tonnage is halted at British yards.
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Newcastle-on-Tyne
Fng
Jas
Norways
Sweden
Northumberland
Durham
Eagland
China Shocks With Edict on Dress and Decorum
A Shanghai dispatch reports an edict condemning fashionable dress among Chinese women and men for adopting foreign styles. The notice warns that those flouting rules in public could face fines and public embarrassment as authorities curb foreign influence.
Farmer Mr Butler Reports Net Profit Despite High Costs
A veteran farmer, CH Butler, notes that net profit for the year remained low due to high production costs and market prices. He explains farm expenses, income, and total production, highlighting a lean agricultural economy amid pricing pressures.
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Dan
CH. Butler
Vhs
Butler
Kent Banks
Seling Evers
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