Allen Hearst alliance sparks reformer linked bid
Readers note Henry Allen, former Kansas governor and editor, connected with William Randolph Hearst’s Omaha Bee News, as Kansans speculate this reformer will sharpen the Hearst network. The piece cites Tammany as the Democratic core and Allen Smith’s contested support, arguing only defeating Smith can break the Tammany grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Alien
Kansas
Hearst
Omaha Bee-News
Kansans Pelieve
Allen
Admission of a deputy’s impact on voter support
The piece argues that voters reject the notion that merely serving as a deputy alienates support. It discusses public perception and judgment, noting many voters rely on sense and informed views rather than stated truism. It also reviews how the Associated Press covered two major political conventions more thoroughly than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas
Aspot
Teaders
Easton Society Notes and Upcoming Events
George M. Reeded, editor, indicates adjournment for about a month with old friends. Eva Brown arrives from New York and remains until September. she has been on the stage for two years with notable success. Miss Charlotte Nellis hosts Miss Margaret Perkins, while Mrs F P Smith and others attend a Chatagia in Ottawa. Alta and Amida Stanton depart for Colorado. Dr. E Case, KU graduate and geology professor, attends the 35th anniversary of Dr and Mrs Snow, later leaving for Texas to study fossils. Dr Bechtel to marry Miss Florence Wark of Lecompton. Miss Mary Riddle hosts a small dinner in honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyemey
Eva Brown
New ‘York
Brown
Charlotte Nellis
Toneka
Margaret Perkins
F. P. Smith
Olive
Brock
Florence Clarke
Chatagia
Ottawa
Alta
Amida Stanton
Collorado
E. ©. Case
K.U
Wiscorein State, Normal
Milwaukee
Revival of old claim on deputy sheriff voting in elections
A lengthy tirade questions the spread of a political assertion that a deputy sheriff cannot be elected sheriff. It argues the claim misleads voters, presumes deputy conduct harms the public, and suggests voters will fear loss and waste money by endorsing any candidate tied to the deputy’s sworn duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Mixed 1918 News Fragments From July Records
A collage of April to July 1918 items notes casualties in Washington Missouri and Michigan events. It cites a Pi Beta Phi convention in Charlevoix Michigan, a Fordson tractor demonstration near town, and wage earners owning 18 percent of Illinois corporate stock, with sports and agricultural forecasts including corn and wheat prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. P
Illinois
James D.cunningham
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Baldwin News Briefs From Lewiston To Carthage
Local notices report Erdine Johnson returning from Lewiston Montana to Baldwin to visit grandfather R F Wilson. Ottawa visitors Mrs Arthur Gardner and daughter Helen. Willanges family from Berwyn visiting Lyndon relatives and to visit Mr and Mrs James C Scott. News of Lee Thogmartin of Fort Scott dying in a neck-diving accident. he was linked to Baker University and Sigma Phi Epsilon. Edward Hodges sent to Kansas City with cousin Mrs Sarah J Christensen. Hopping family welcome a new boy. Wolf family planning trip to California and Houston. Fay Wright’s marriage in Carthage Mo followed by a Houston honeymoon. Mary Laksville summers with grandparents. Grace Black and family attended events in Latrance. Martin from Marshall Texas visiting. Rev Zed Wright in Kansas City. Nurse or hospital agent O W Thompson to visit Norton. Harry Kiger and family visiting Baldwin en route to Alexandria Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erdine - Johnson
Lewiston
Mont
Arthur M. Gardner
Helen
Ottawa
Willanges
Ana
Berwyn
Lyndon
Baldwin
James C. Scott
Lee Thoghartin
Fort Scott
Thogmartin
Emil Liston
Baker University
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Boston
Liston
J. C. Scott
Edward Hodges
Kansas City
Sarah J. Christensen
Hopping
Aj Pound Boy
Franki E. Wolf
Ross
Atchison Onunday
Bigolf
Lucy Watson
tHel Wolf
California
Fay Wright
Baker
Carthage
Houston
Texas
Mary
Marzs Iville
Grace
Black
Carkin
Tale
Billy
Martin
Marshall
Zed Wright
AW Signey
Orowd
Omeen
Orange
O. W
Baldwin hosts institute and reunion events during August
The First Methodist church in Lawrence is naming Rev Edward Hislop as pastor. The Baldwin institute board plans a weeklong program opening August 20 featuring President W B Fleming and a staff including C E Allison and Miss Satyavati Chitambar. Other members cover Bible, Foreign Missions, Recreation, Vocational Guidance, Home Missions, Hymnology, and more. Local arrangements are led by Thomas A Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Daught Mary
Katherine
Jacksonville
Mia
Burlington
Edward Hislop
First Methodist Church
Lawrence
Penatee
Upworth ‘Leage “Institute
Baldwin
W. B. Fleming
C. E. Allison
Manhattan
Satyavati Chitambar
Foreign Missions
Paul Durham
Kansas City
Kan
Harold C. Case
Glenecoe
Robert Anderson
Topeka
R Maley
Greenleaf
Foreign’ Mission
Victor Thrall
Albion
Mich
Thomas A. Evans
Perry Stover
Willys-Knight Aixes
Desips
S. D. Vincent
Sirmon Taylor
Chicago
Kansas History Highlights From July Historic Dates
July 1856 Senate approves a plan for Kansas to form a new constitution but the House refuses to yield. July 1846 Work starts on the St. Joseph Denver railroad. 1867 Colonel George H. Hogs becomes editor of the Leavenworth Conservative. 1868 Senate passes a bill to pay Price raid claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples
House
Kansas
Territory
Senate
St. Joseph
Denver
George H. Hogs
Leavenworth Conservative
United States Senate
Service clubs boost towns and community betterment
D C Miller editor praises Rotary Kiwanis Exchange and others for uniting men across walks of life to propel civic action. In Indiana and China reports, clubs fund hospitals playgrounds golf courses and nurse services while fostering local leadership and youth projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Indianapolis
Rand
American Legion
Lecompton Social Roundup Highlights Local Visit
Mrs Fannie Smith, former Lecompton resident now in Topeka, visits old friends. Miss Elsie Lasswell attends Strickler's College in Topeka and visits relatives. Families gather for reunions. July Fourth activities, Church of the United Brethren in Christ news, and Lecompton Harvest Home Picnic plans feature in a broad community update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Smith
Lecompton
Topeka
H. A. Davidson
Elsie Lasswell
Strickler
Frederick McClanahan
Eugene Water
Clyde M.“Waddell
Grand Theatre
V. Glenn. Megill
Megill
Lawrence
C. E. Baughman
Margaret
Donald
Pauline Baughman
F. H
N. B. Whiple
Mordan
Hugh Wingfield
Marie Cottrell
T. Davis
Ruth May
Lizzie Watts
Margaret Cottrell
United Brethren Church
The
Christian Endeavor
Mary Smith
Nellie Slavens
Frances Drake
T. Huey
Alfred Mikesett
Will Hills
Theodore Moore
JM. Taylor
Hazel
Henry Walters
Harold Skinner
Skinner
A. I. Armstrong
Claude Fleenor
Jake
Mr. Fleenor
Harry. Fleenor
Parker
Big Springs
Schott
Misees
Zelia Niff
Gladys
Leonard ‘Correll
Kansas City
Baughman
Swift & Co
Herrington
Beverly Jean
Mr. Baughman
Gertrude Head
Jim McClanahan
Allon
Perry
L.‘E. Shirck
Robert
John
Jean
J. E. Shirck
JE. Shirck
Sanday
Harvest Home Picnic Association
Big Springs Schott reunion highlights community ties
The second annual Schott family reunion gathered many relatives at Wright Beltschinger's home in Big Springs. Attendees from Topeka Lawrence and Tecumseh joined a basket dinner, games, and socializing, with plans for next year at George House in Tecumseh. Local updates note visits, dinners, and ongoing repairs in the area as residents stay interconnected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Dreyer
Elizabeth
Pearl
Velda
Maxine
Lopeka
Gee
Bauer
Clayton
Heen Anderson
Faye
Edith
Doris
Ralph
Jack
Clinton
Paul Fuett
Mary
Marvin
Topeka
Wright Bertschinger
Wilma
Ruth
Harold
Wiliam Geelan
J. W. Geelan
Clarence Morris
Rex and Leak
W. E. Jones
William and
Kim Sparks
Grayton
N. M
Kenneth Milliken
Lynn ‘Conn
Tecumseh
R. C. Conn
George
George Kreipe
William Wymer
Ts. George News
Kanwaka
Home Acres
Big Springs
Roy Dowrs
John Price
Esther Faye Anderson
Wilna
Ruth Bertschinger
Elson Thompson
O. J. Thompson
Mabelech
William Sweeker
Gladys
Merle Scheer
David'i
Merle
Charles
Geelan
John
Clinkenbeard
Marvin Richardson
Elvelon
Theodore Holloway
Juanita
Webber
Thelma
J. F. Wright
Glenn Wright
Perry
M. B. Duncan
Veda Preyer
Roy Rake
George Paxeter
John Wilton
Virgil Wilson
Ale. Wilson
Ka My
William. Snecker
Michael and
Mabel Zeeb
Als
Rake
Wiliam ‘Lancaster
Dad
Wilda
Pauline
Cloyd
C. Glenn
J.F. Wright
Mae Swadley
Lawrence
Res
Swadl
H. C. Swedley
Shelton Park
Charles Durow
Henry Wise
Mis’ Eberhardt
Jayine
H. Ished
Miss Mabel
Sibley
Community Notices From Topeka Area Individuals
Sunday gatherings at the Wymer and Henry households included Mrs. G P Henry and family along with others. Otto Roberts Sunday school class held a party with games and music. Le A. M Club picnic at Gage Park featured Mrs. W B Glenn and others. Several local residents visited relatives, dined with friends, and attended 4th of July events in Lecompton and Lone Star. The W C T U plans a meeting on July 10 at Mrs. Buck's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williash
Wymer
Bitha
Henry
John Price
Charles Custard
John D
J. Custard
Oward Henry
Newt: Roberts
Otto Robert
le A. M- Club
Gage Park
Topeka
W. B. Glenn
Wilma Glenn
Fulton
Dane Nthr Annett
Frances
M. By Duncan
John Lutz
Bill Lutz
Toneka
Ben l Kelloge
C. W. Boursaiv
M. B. Duncan
Ray Cree
Cora French
Gladys
Herbert Wymer
Mae
Swadley
Lawrence
Pauline’ Dreyer
Juanita Webber
Pauline
Ernest Wulfkuhle
Wesley
Ha Harry Wulfkuhle
Jane Duncan
Williams
Tonea
Lecompton
B. F
Buck
Sly
Cloyd Cashman
Billy
Kansas City
W Cashman
J. Thompson
Legompton
Mary Glenn
Grove City
Lawrence Visitor Socolofsky Seeks State Secretary Nomination
A.L. Socolofsky of Mario Kan a Republican candidate visits Lawrence as he seeks the ordination for secretary of state. He is the present county clerk of Marion county, visiting Wednesday and Saturday to meet voters and discuss his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
A.L. Socolofsky
Mario
Kan. A
Wasa Lawrence
Socolofsky
Marion County
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the World Company
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Murray
A. K R. Keator
Hartford
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Frankiin B. Alcorn
Madison Ave- Seee
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Tammany and
Smite
Smith
Tammany Hall
William Allen White
White
al Smith
New
York State
Iméwhas
Harry Sinclair
Mr. Doheny
Harry Daugherty
Tammany
San Francisco
al’ Smith
AY Smith
J. GC. Steele
Douglas County
Betsey Bobbett
Mark Twain
John Billings
F. G. Gilman & Co
Joshua ‘Allen
T. M. Wilson
George Noble
J. K. Rankin
C. Sneed
N. Simpson
Familx
Allen Leeper
Mr. Simmon
Othen
Lawrence Boys
Amie Hess
el Dorados
Newton Kansan
Kansas Press
Arkansas City
Brug
Journal World
George M. Reeded
Easton
Mias
Alice’ Spal
Sane Priboth
Koch
Migs
Dora
Geernie ‘Lutheran Church
Reli Gree
Ackansel
Washington
Marine Corps Cqsuatis
S Bay
Jacob
Lyons
Kans
Osgar Cos
Heck- Plac
Baldwin News
Calla
Alice
Sopyrient
Bybificat
Thomas
H.iParrott
Lincoln
Thomas Hirtene Coe
Missouri
Parfott
F.M. Hartley
Stead
Halstead’ Hospital
Hartley
J. F “ Shugrue
Fred Thudhum
Claude Wells
Derywood “Stub
Quackenbush
Wisconsin
Edson PR. Waite
Peking
United Press
Sun
At-Sen
Confucius
Jesus! Christ
China
Yt al Missionary Organization
She Apteesa Eet
Gray
George F. Bahnmaier
Tecretary
McWatts
Big‘springs
Ish Leeee
Y Basel
Leavenworth
Salina
Inter State Stage ‘Lines Co
Bowersock Bldg
Aane
Funel Mortuary
Lawrence ‘Business College
Keaer
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