Journal World fifty years ago in old Lawrence
In Lawrence Kansas July 2 1927 the Journal World recalls events from fifty years past. The issue notes fires robberies and bank post office crime in North Topeka and nearby towns. It reports on a lecture on Woman's Rights a steamer and hose company filling cisterns and an accident to George W Barker. It mentions boarding options and notes Kansas State University building plans and local commentary.
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the World
W.C. Simons
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Kansas
Chicago
A. R Keathf
Hartford Building
New York
Franklip
Alcorn
Madison Ave
Associated Press
Hefei
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Journal
Victor
Fraser's Hall
Sudienke
Jangion
George W. Barker
N Hoystadt
North Lawrence
Husan
G. W. Bell
Ohio Street
Col. Rico
Kansas State’ University
T Is
Lawrence Kansas
The
State University
Camster Valley
NX. Y
Awakening to Independence and British View of Colonies
A historical reflection contrasts Britain’s shift from viewing American colonies as scattered settlements to recognizing a capable, self governing social order. It links this evolution to the American Revolution and the spirit behind the Declaration of Independence, noting Enlightenment leaders and flawed imperial assumptions. The piece ends with a humorous aside about a potato harvesting machine.
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Britain
Western Hemisphere
New World
England
Kansans in Chicago and state notes in print
A Kansas born journalist J L Frazier rises in Chicago publishing circles. The piece notes Kansans in Chicago media, prison strike leaders in the South Dakota penitentiary, warden plagiarism claims, and Topeka's cautious political stance ahead of a fall fair spectacle.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Elks Carnival Opens Busy Day
The Elks Carnival starts with a full three day celebration and bands at 10 AM. Mrs. Kate Field and daughter plan a visit from Dubuque Iowa this evening. Mrs. J Gordon Gibb and Lawrence friends attend. Pletcher Phillis admitted to the bar in district camp. Mrs L House and Edith Host a porch party tomorrow 9 to 11. A wooden clock over 100 years old, owned by Chas W Wood, recalls his grandfather. Bromelsick furnishes a barrel of ice water outside his store. H B Crosstrave travels from Ottawa on a motor cycle and is remembered as a former Lawrence figure.
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Kate Field
Marjorie
Dubuque
Iowa
J. Gordon Gibb
Lawrence
Pletcher Phillis
Bromelsick
H. B. Crosstrave
Ottawa
Mr. Crosstrave
Pendleton
National events mark 151st Independence anniversary and memorials
The day features global observances led by a National Education Association convention in Seattle and the International Law academy in The Hague. In the U S a debut of a New York State Revolution anniversary program, a King's Mountain memorial dedication in Gillespie Gap, and a Catholic Daughters convention in Asheville. Washington town celebrates its 150th anniversary as one of the earliest U S places named for George Washington.
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Calvin Coolidge
United States
Ea Io
National Education Association
Seattle
Hague
Holland
Academy of International Law
Asheville
N.C
The
Catholic Daughters of America
Pennsylvania State College
New York State
Grown Point
Gillespie Gap
North Carolina
King's Mountain
Washington
Herkshire Hille
Mssachusetts
George Washington
George M. Cohan Turns Fifty On Nation’s Birthday
Fifty years old on the Nation’s birthday is George M. Cohan the Yankee Doodle Boy, a famed American comedian and playwright who began acting at nine and rose to prominence in Peck’s Bad Boy and The Four Gohans. He now produces and promotes plays while satirizing life’s flaws and presenting a portrait of the American character. During the war he led America’s Over There Theater League as president and administrator.
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George M. Cowan
Mr. Cohan
Peck
Four Gohans
Cohan
Streets proposed in Paris traffic plan by Dr Harris
Dr John Harris of the New York City traffic commission presents a plan to Paris authorities proposing five stacked streets to separate vehicle types. He argues benefits include fewer accidents shelter from weather and cost savings with separate one way arteries for omnibuses trucks taxis and cars. A Minnesota telegram to Colonel Lindbergh was signed by 17 000 people.
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Paris
John Harris
New York City
Halis
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Annual Editorial Outing Report From WoC in Nebraska
Nebraska and Kansas editors shared travel, speeches, and hospitality during a five day editorial outing in Omaha and Lincoln. Governors, city leaders, and prominent editors from E K Whiting to Adam McMullen and Ed Howe attended sessions, tours, and a grand Ak-Sar-Ben event, highlighting cross state ties and a boosted Nebraska press.
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Woc
Stnons
Nebraska
Kansas
Beaske
Minn
Whiting
Swift! Go
Chicago
Omaha
W. Fl. Irwin
K.U
Gibson
Wes
Pittsburg
Dave
Adam McMullen
Isa
James Dahlman
Lbe
South
Texas
Lincoln State Journal
A. L. Bixby
Philnso
Dr. Bixby
Ed Howe
Atchison
O. W. Little
Karisis Prose Association
South Dakota
Edward A. Phelps
Mutual Benefit Life ™ Insurance Company
Newark
N. J
Qmaka Hanes Press Club
Ak-Sar-Ben
Shriver
Lonce
Council
Bluffs
Survivor accounts and Custer death myths questioned
The piece discusses claims that Custer survived Little Bighorn and killed himself, citing Maj. Gen. George A. Custer’s era comrades and historians. It notes Chief Gall and Gen. Godfrey disputing suicide theories and describing the recovered remains and lack of powder residue.
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Créed Gall
Custer
Godfrey
Codfrey
Reno
Custer Mill
Edward S. Godfrey
George A. Custer
Gall
Godtres
Imperial Male Quartet to Sing at Fraser Hall in Lawrence
The Chicago Imperial Male Quartet, a famed group with 40 years of history, will perform at Fraser Hall in Lawrence on Thursday July 7 at 8 oclock. The program includes selections from Verdi, Gounod, Offenbach, and Debussy, with members Fanellie Shirp Johnson and others listed. In Kansas City tennis, Rogers advances to finals after a three set loss to junior champion Cpen in the Greater Kansas City tournament.
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Imperial ‘Quartet of
Chicago
Lawrence
Fraser Hall
Orravization Fannelie
Dick Shirp
Ben Q Haritone
Oliver Johnso
Imperiat
Clark Po
Johnson
Thomas Feanello
Svideti
Biy
Bohannon
Jane Little
Balfe
Vento
Muir Rogers
Milk ‘Rogers
University of Kansas
Kansas’ City
Cpen
Half Million Americans Storm in Europe In Summer
A London expert predicts about 1.2 million Americans will visit Europe this summer with travel costs around 500 million dollars. The bulk will be leisure travelers and excursionists, including 40,000 students for summer courses in Oxford Cambridge London Dublin and Edinburgh. Shipping lines report heavy bookings and up to five transatlantic liners may depart on peak weekends as the Atlantic season nears records.
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Europe
United States
Aveliot
Oxford
Cambridge
London
Dublin
Edinburgh
Atlantic
Haltya Pilton
North American
Ftelane
States
Canans
Ant
Lawyers to place signs at street entrances
Attorneys of the combat association win put their names and professions on signs at street entrances to their quarters. Tradition forbids such advertising due to professional ethics, though many lawyers have offices in apartment buildings or live in the same buildings and previously avoided signs.
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Governing
Combat Association
Germans Raise Funds for Olympic Training Effort
Berlin banks and newspaper offices offer facilities to the German Olympic Committee to raise funds by popular subscription for training and outfitting athletes for Amsterdam. The committee seeks public support to enable contestants to be outfitted and trained well. A Siberian exploration boom reports nine expeditions studying flora fauna geology and languages across remote Soviet regions as the era’s largest scientific push. A cabaret dancer in Casablanca Morocco sets a world record by dancing 274 hours 15 minutes.
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Berlin
Mympic Committee
Amsterdam
Siberian
Moscow
United
Siberia
Soviet Union
Gagablanca
Morocco
Hamburger Turns Ring Experience to Path Toward Divinity
Herbert Hamburger, college student and former prizefighter, plans a short return to boxing this summer before pursuing divinity studies at Wartburg College. His Marine Corps service and years in the ring sharpen his discipline as he aims for a pulpit career after one last farewell bout.
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Hamburger
Springfiell
Marine Corps
Herbert
Hamburg
Witteberg College
Tnek
Berrer
Hanpa Divinity
Ma's Quit Arguing About Her Figure
A humorous note quotes Ma insisting she is not stout, arguing she is better proportioned than many stout women. It carries a light tone from a syndicated source with a wink at body image.
Garth Guthrie Tale Of Elkwan And The Fur Trade
The fragmented chapter set follows Garth Guthrie, Canadian veteran with a scarred face, tied to Elkwan's Hudson Bay post. Amid Cree allies and traders, he navigates deceit, fur politics, and looming conflict as Saull and Mokeman clash with rival interests while a perilous winter trek unfolds toward New Year trade. Named figures include Garth Guthrie, Etienne Savanne, Quarrier, Joan, Ninda, Achille, McDonald, and Saulk Soucky.
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Garth Guthrib
Elkwan
Ethel Falconer
Chyries Guthrie
pFith Etlenon Savanne
Garth
Docian Quarrier
Joan
Indiana
Donald
Ajecar
Tan Beth
Ninda
Jean
War Aura
Garon
Bass
Quarrisre
Kthey
Charles Guthtty
Bull Garth
Thref
Garth Jeanna
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