Three Institute meetings open at Williams College
Several events outlined include the Institute of Politics convening at Williams College with a library cornerstone ceremony for the University of Louvain, to be laid by Niklas Murray Butler of Columbia University. A Pacific Coast conference in San Francisco will address financial and economic matters with Adolph C. Miller of the Federal Reserve Board.
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Institute ‘of Politics
Williams College
University of Louvain
Niklas Murray Butler
Co Umbia University
San Francisco
Adolph C. Miller
Federal Reserve Board
Lawrence world announces stadium celebration and road progress
The Lawrence World reports students celebrate the new stadium with the nearby counties Shawnee and Douglas. a picnic is planned for August 22 in Tecumseh with Governor Allen and Chancellor Linley attending. It notes road completion extending from the Fort road toward Douglas and discusses government supply-purchasing coordination similar to Kansas history.
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Shawnee
Douglas
Fort At
Fort Road
Aahey
Shawnee County
Douglass
Ceme
Tecunsch
Allen
Stubbs
Linley
University
Lawrence
Douglas County
Topeka
Leavesworth
Bricks and Straw A Kansas Industry Faces Tariff Crisis
A long standing bricks and straw industry crisis in Kansas centers on freight tariffs. Manufacturers argue higher rates threaten brickyards by raising costs and potentially closing operations across the state. The conflict hinges on whether tariff increases will be absorbed or passed to users, impacting supply chains and regional jobs.
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Kansas
Coal tax bites into wartime costs for workers
A fragment reports wartime economic strain as workers face heavy coal payments while production and duties continue. The note hints at broader costs imposed on labor though details are sparse. The piece emphasizes rising burdens amid conflict.
Recognition aid for Russians disputed by US action
The United States, via Secretary Hughes, demanded the release of Americans held in Russia while the Soviet government seeks wider recognition. The piece notes this recognition may not yet aid Trotsky or the regime, as Russia remains in need of outside help and willing dealings with other nations. It highlights renewed appeals to Russian Reds amid ongoing tensions and foreign policy pressures.
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United States
Fiat
Hughes
Russia
Lesine
Trotsky
Otsky
Greece and Turkey in Asia Minor contest stirs sports and politics
The Asia Minor championship sees a new Greek formation piercing Turkish lines prompting a protest from Captain Mustafa Kemal Pasha over alleged unsportsmanlike play. Elsewhere in Kansas a local well fall below expectations, and Illinois Sheriff hails modest honor amid Governor arrest warrants. The Texas legislature declines KKK investigation as southern Klan strength rumors persist.
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Thej
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Regim
M Edna
Ffta
Swinning
Dodge City Fund Drive Supports Kansas City Band Visit
Kansas brief reports Dodge City Legion post raises funds to support the municipal band’s trip to the Kansas City regional convention in October. A hayseed ball added several hundred dollars to the fund, with about 8000 needed for the undertaking.
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Dodge City
American Legion Post
Kansas City
Centennial of Peruvian Independence and Exposition Opening
The issue notes Peru marks 100 years of independence and a related American products exposition opens in Lima. It mentions the 175th birth anniversary of Thomas Hayward, a signer of the American Declaration of Independence, and lists dignitaries like Visconti Bryce and Tittoni as expected speakers.
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Peru
Thomas Hayward
Lipa
Viscouri
Bryce
Tittoni
Italy
Oakridge social notes recount Sunday visits and gatherings
The Oakridge column lists numerous locals visiting relatives and hosting guests last week. Entries mention Rev Frank Smith and Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Milton Dieh with daughter, Miss Louise Addington visiting the Lawrence home, Leonard with Arthur Cartmell, Miss Lara Howard with the Lynch home, and various dinner or Sunday guests at George Snow’s and others.
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Charlie BR. Young
Frank Smith
Douglas ‘County
C.P. Alpicnic
Woodland Park
Ben L. L. Hardeman
The
Worth
Wedne
Sunda
Leonhard Poms
Sundsy
Ed. Schafstad
Rath
Pies Trene Emery
Griffin
Robae “Gabiel
Gretchen
Dorothy
Gabriel
Jand
Gus Fidler
Iand
Arnold Hammig
Lydia
George Snow
George Fetty- and -Family
Harry Lescher
Edgan
Anna
A.laster
Cas
Knop
Lawrence Sper
Helen Johns
Beth. McFarland
Kaw Valley
Owen
Oskaloosa Yast Sund
Wm. Essick
Milford Miller
Milford
Bo Young
Galvin
Leonhard
Kansas City
Chester Howard
D. Howard
Fred
C. E. Howard
Genevieve Herriott
Herriott
Wope Ark
Frank “Dougland
Bereiter
S. Ra
Brest Bigsby
Kanwak
H. G
Wah Neste
John Garrett
State- Bee
Hhoff
Lawrence
Hees
Robert Guntert
van Neste
Frank Leonhard
B. Myers
South Lawn
Tehee
Che
New Books for Inter Reading Are Ordered for City Library
Lawrence city library adds two major book sets. Mrs U H Perkins donated Standard History of Kansas and Kansans by William E B. The World Book encyclopedia for children and youth is purchased. new leaves will cover figures from Harding's cabinet. Miss Lillian Constant notes World Book popular on shelves. another notable title Work Fellows and Social Progress by Kate Hen. More fiction and non fiction ordered, with care to include local readers and children.
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U. H. Perkins
Kansas
William EB
Comite
State Historicalciety
He World Book
Library
Lillian Constant
Mbrayian
Harding
Constan
Ook
Kate Hens
Piss Stephens
Encampment Strength and Training At Fort Riley
Military encampment details outline 1700 troops at Fort Riley and Fort Sill. Governor Allen to review troops Sunday. Field day and athletic events planned for August 20. Special trains and equipment logistics listed with officers and staff assignments for the Kansas encampment.
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Topek
Iba
Riley
Alny
Sea
Ny 4Th
Mmanjer
Hort Riley
Bd McRowan
Fi A
Martin Ag
Willie
Fort
el Hitchens
Thomas Symons
C N. G
Ley
Army
Adjutant General
Ha Pyasa
aSine
Carll Brent
Heen
Ite Hite
U. S
Kansas
Faelya
K. G
Arning
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York
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Marbridge
Associated Press
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Sterday
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Poland
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Atchison
Europe
Wells
Illinois
Handel
Texas
South
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Philadelphia
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Hutchingson
Supreme Court
City Telephone
Pittsburg
Milt * Gould
Witty
Emporia
Sioll
Movyjie Pictures
Sui
Walter E. Meyer
Kansas State
Nickerson
Arkansas
Oxford
Winfield
Stanley ‘Knapp
Oakridge
Ruby ‘Erwin
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Sibler
Katie Toms
E. A. Irish
Daught Y Margaret
Suilay
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Strong
Kart Higgins
Honday
I . Élab
Jim Lawson
New Road
Zella
Bella Stanwix
Hill
He Co
Rosalie Griffith
el de Ad Mos
Maurice Ohman
Wichita
Mlinois Coal
Ben Franklin Count Fuel’ Co
Witt, Pendleton Mer
Flanna
Musical Bulletin
Vietbr
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Bell's Music Store
Acacia Nol
Wellee
W. “Moya, Sen
Kay Vailey Ue Dleton
Wesell
Franklin Coun
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Kodak Films
McCorloch
Dijup
Lana
Heyer
Iowa
Dr. Pierce
N. Y
U S
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United States Cartridge Company, New York
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