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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1928

Page

4

Third Party Proposal Seen as Fragmented Poll Move

The article discusses a potential third party formed by those dissatisfied with Republican and Democratic platforms. It would include dry advocates and equalization fee supporters among others. Few leaders back the idea, doubt about its viability, while campaign issues center on prohibition and promotion. The Kansas view notes the Democratic party has varied aims beyond prohibition.

William White Smith Hoover

Legislators to Decide on Special Session for Aid Plan

Governor Paulen awaits hundreds of letters and telegrams urging a special session to press a constitutional amendment for federal aid. The final decision rests on legislative agreement to submit the amendment to voters and adjourn once done. The text notes Germany's shift to a conciliation policy to reduce conflicts and advance peaceful coexistence.

Paulen Kanzag

German political shift noted after Hindenburg era ends

A monarchist view fades as Germany moves forward under the new republic. Experts say monarchism is dead since Hindenburg became president, with former crown prince still idolized by some and Fourth of July style nationalist actions reemerging in gentler form. Chicago Mayor William Hale Thompson marked today with cautious restraint as debate over England’s position lingers in public discourse.

Germany Opposi Fepublic Hindenburg Republic Jnd Merly Laid Claith William Hale Thompson Chicago Mr. Thompson England

Hoover era science on ticket seen as rare case

Washington AP reports a president and first lady both scientists appearing on a major political ticket. Herbert Hoover, a mining engineer by training, and his wife Helen Hoover translated Old Latin texts, notably Agricola’s De Re Metallica, in 1912.

Washington Herbert Stanford University Hoover Stanford Geslory Studw-Ayd Ofa National Research Fund Natonal Academy of Sciences

Not Too Religious Prisoners Lack Core Religious Knowledge

Columbus July 8 United Press reports State Welfare Director John Harper finds most inmates profess religion yet few can recite the Lord s Prayer or the Ten Commandments. In a Gouvernor Donahey briefing Harper notes 98.5 percent claim belief, but four years yield no prisoner who could repeat the Commandments. Two Black inmates nearly recited the Words Prayer, others could not name the commandments.

Columbus United Press United States Johnn. Harper State Penitentiary Harper Vic Donahey

Co-eds Spend Big on Clothes at California Colleges

Figures show University of California and University of Southern California coeds spend between 1000 and 1400 dollars annually on clothing. Breakdown lists dresses about 400, shoes 120, coats 310, hats 60, and other items filling the rest.

Berkeley Cal United’ Press U. of CG U. of South California

Little Theater makes strides in Dixie in South

AP report notes the Little Theater movement has grown from ramshackle barns to modern venues. New Orleans hosts the oldest Little Theater in the South, with a 48‑seat playhouse for about 5,000 members. Dallas built a $100,000 house after winning the Belasco trophy. In Birmingham, a five‑year‑old Little Theater owns a $60,000 facility and stages notable productions.

Birmingham Ala New Orleans South Vieux Carre Art Dallas Little Theater David Belasco New York Oliver Hinsdell Ferenc Molnas

South's Little Theater groups boost drama circuits

City landmarks pass 1000 members under Bernar Szold guidance as Birmingham Little Theater runs an annual prize play contest. Savannah Town Theater nears a $50,000 build. Atlanta tests new repertory plans. Charleston adds a new Little Theater. Other southern groups include Columbia, Knoxville, Nashville, and Shreveport with UNC Playmakers and University of Louisville players noted among colleges.

Bernar Szold Dallas Savannah Galveston Chattanooga Charleston Birmingham Little Theater Memphis Savannah Town Theater Georgia Atlanta J.madge Kennedy J Theater Guild of New York Helen Little South Columbia S. C Knoxville

Modern structures replace old landmarks in Garden City

Garden City Kansas plans three new structures to replace historic sites. The old stone jail, the Van de Water home in the Stevens addition, and the Eichorn building in Old Town will be razed as a $150,000 four story court house, a $50,000 brick church, and a two story replacement rise on the sites. Contracts set for August 8. Buffalo Jones donated the jail site. Nine candidates seek Morris county sheriff as Democrats.

Garden City Kan Finney County Chion Anj Main Street Eichorn Old Town Jones van de Water Stevens Buffalo” Jones

Americanists to Hold 23rd Congress in New York

The International Congress of Americanists will meet in New York on September 17 for the twenty third session. Attending scholars from the Americas and Europe will discuss pre Columbian facial types, customs and related historical and geological topics. The meeting is organized with official invitations and government representation, continuing a biennial tradition since 1875.

New York Americas International Congress of Americanists France United States Coolidge Senate House American Museum of Natural History Columbia Ceuln Pt Brooklyn Museum Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation American Ethnological Society American Geographical Society New York Academy of Sciences The Archaeological Institute_of America Washington Narron

Roads for Farmers and Tourists Emphasized in Shawnee Talk

A Shawnee discussion urged improving highways to serve farmers and tourists. Speakers argued good roads cut transport costs, reduce weather delays, and boost farm markets by enabling farmers to haul more, more often, to market, shaping pricing and marketing efficiency.

History highlights from 1856 to 1870 Toneka events

The record notes 1856 when the state legislature met at Toneka and Acting Governor Woodson ordered dispersal. Colonel B W Sumner of the U S Army enforced the order. 1866 marks a SAS soldiers celebration in Toneka with General Blunt presenting battle flags to Governor Crawford. 1870 covers Osage lands meeting at Lahore and forecasts of a record crop after fruit harvests.

Toneka Woodson B. W. . Sumner United States Army SAS Blunt Dresents Crawford Settlerson Osage Lahore

Baldwin News Highlights Local Social and Academic Visits

A long list of residents and visitors center on summer activities and schooling. Henry Longwood visits his brother Samy Nel Longwood. Helen Garrett heads to New York via Washington DC to attend Columbia summer school and is a Port Arthur teacher. Grace Kirker earned her Baker AB degree and returns to Uniontown. her father drives to Baldwin for her homecoming. The Johnston sisters, teachers in southern Kansas, visit Thayer and attend Baker summer sessions with their father a local Methodist pastor. Various families, socials, and church events appear, including a Riley Sunday school social, a Lamarian Bible Class lawn gathering, and a Baker pool outing. Local figures also travel to Atchison and Syracuse for family and academic commitments with health updates on Mrs. Lucy Watson.

Henry Longwood Samy Nel Longwood Helen Garrett Columbia New York Washington,d. C Garrett Port Arthur Texas Grace Kirker Baker Uniontown Baldwin T. E. Johnston Thayer Edith Mary Zeta Tau Alpha Misses Johnston Kansas Thee Methodist E. A. Holman Calvin E. Holman Olman Holman Laura Johnston Newton Iowa Robert E. Wilson Riley Ella Wise Fremont Street Frank E Dorothy Deel Mary Margaret Williams Allié Gayle Parmenter Narty Baker Pool Samuel T. Hughes St. Baldwin Frank Fas Marsh Syracuse N. Y Kansas City Ladies Aid Will Jhold G. E. Neal Dorothy James Potts Billy Ets Carthage Leon Williaus Fi “Methodist Speci Howard Sanders Elsie| Haigh Origan Cammie Wilt Aptive Lawrence Charles E. Beeks Arid Los Angeles Gray J. Bridwell Leadville Bridwell Trusheim Vint Trusheim Black Jack Evans Topeka Miss McIntosh St. Louis Oklahoma St. Joseph Bright Calvin EB. Holman First Methodist Dale ‘Lucas U. S. Eagle 55 Norfolk D. E. Lucas Clyde Stewart Beulah Ethlyn Stepwart

Death of Mrs T N Shirar Prompts Community Mourning

Fairview district mourns the death of Mrs. T. N. Shirar at Memorial hospital. Funeral services were held from Rumsey Funeral Home in Lawrence conducted by Rev. K. Morgan. Numerous relatives and friends attended. town residents extend sympathy. A long list of local visitors and gatherings is noted, highlighting community ties and post funeral remembrances.

T. N. Shiraz Memorial Hospital Rumsey Lawrence Ie K.morgan Fairview Church Shirar C. A. Whedon Harold Marshall Frank Horrell Frank Horrell. Pallbearers Were the Nephews of Mr. Shirar G. A. Whedon C. L. Shirar Ernest Leary Will Walker Co. C. Krum Earley Huddlesston Justine. Brown Kansas City Elsie Carlotta Ted Brown Patricia Ann Luke Brown Ruth Mary Marshall Blanche Marshall W. Cooper Brown Home Phil Gom Mons Haskell Floyd Nisely Walter’ Howard Pleasant Valley Clyde Frank Sigles Kearney Neb Godfrey Reetz Reetz E. K. Brown T. J. Manor Walter Aad Peters Miller Lena Miller Brownlee Mary Brownlee Elwyn Chas. Howard

Sunday Socials and Visits Across Wells and Nearby

Local residents attended gatherings and visited kin across Wells and nearby towns. Numerous calls and Sunday visits involved Summers Gilkison Withers Howard Rowlen Peters Leary Mann Brown and Nottingham families. A birthday anniversary and a family reunion at the Nottingham home featured pineapple ice cream and cake for twenty two guests.

Herbinborn Laywfrence Wells Summers Manhattan Gilkison Re. Withers Ao Howard Feng Sot Bee Fred. How L. D Oe Roberts Lawrence Alice Marie Johny Garrett Eugene ‘Leary Leary Ellen, Leary Ed Howard Theodore Guy Lloyd Howard Louis Seele Gunther Seele Brackett Vesta Kansas City Snd Harold Nottingham E. Ralston Ralston Paul Koehler Edna William Wells Chas. Wells Vernon Garrett Shirley Pleasant Valley

Marion School Kids Link With World Leaders in Class

Civics pupils in Marion Massachusetts exchange letters with prominent figures and nations, study autographed portraits of presidents and kings, and receive reference works from about a dozen countries. Guided by Miss Ruth White, the class also kept an alligator as a geography aid before it was moved south for the winter.

Marion Mass Coolidge James Addams Herbert Hoover Governor Smith New York Ruth Is. White Florida Poetlistiss Wweather Southland

Japanese figures study inspires self-reliance in children

An excerpt describes Masako Matsuda and US contact with a Japanese student collection. Miss White praises the project for fostering initiative, noting pupils engage in tasks independently rather than depending on teachers or books, while expressing gratitude for cooperative support and the cost efficiency of the effort.

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Polish Woman Leads Warsaw Anti Slavery Drive

Miss Stanislas Paleologue, descendant of Greek emperors, heads 4 1 corps of twenty three veteran Polish Women's Legion members in Warsaw. She organized the corps in February and serves as official head of Poland's social crusade, with a lineage tracing to the 1863 Polish movement and honors for defense of Lwow.

Warsaw Poland Stanislas Paleologie Polish Women's Legion Lwow Lascatis Charg Miss Paleologue Greece Paleslogde Zagorska Denise “Ogee

Unearthed Mammoth Skeletons Near Redington Neb

United Press reports fossils found near Redington, Nebraska, including a mammoth skull about four feet across and seven feet long, a five-foot jaw bone, and shells plus plant prints indicating an ancient riverbank site. Additional notes mention nearby decorative boudoir lamps featuring crystal bases and shades.

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