Winfield Bandit Identified From Bank Robbery Case
Louis Conley, alleged bandit leader in the Winfield state bank robbery, being held in Claremore Oklahoma for the May incident. Police linked him to the Cherryvale and Braman bank raids of 1024 and to notes seized during the Winfield job. Identification by Fred Wingsecashier and officers confirms Conley among the gang, with appeal bonds noted in related cases.
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Prude & Bank Deposit
Berg
Charles Hf. Quler
Conley
Kantas
Oklahoma
Fred Wingsecashier
Footed
King
Ryville
Pawhaka
Cherryvale
Kangas
Rein
Conely
Chereryvale
Cone Blackwell
Ohio
Louis Conley
Winfield
Liberty
District Court of
Newkirk
Bill Orr
OHSS
Farmers” State
Braman
Clarenre
Okla
Van der Vries Named Vice President of Chicago Rotary
S N Van der Vii member of the ry of Nan well known in Law rence has been selected vice president of the Chicago Rotary club. Mr Van der Vries will attend the Rotary convention at Denver this month. Following the convention he and Mrs Van der Vries will visit Lawrence for a two day stay to see many old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.N. van der Vii
Nan
Sae
Lawrence
Chicago
Rotary Club
My. van der Vries
Rotary
Denver
Dorsey Post to Meet June 2 in Evening
On Wednesday evening June 2 the Eli Ferrell Dorsey Dash of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting at 1 hall. A good attendance is desired as important matters are to be discussed. The post orchestra will furnish music. Poland appoints new president Warsaw June 1 Professor Ivanatz Moszicki elected by the national assembly to succeed. Wojciechowski resigned after the military coup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Ferrell Dorsey ‘Dash
The
American’ Legion
Poland
Warsaw
Ivnatz. Moszicki
National Assembly
Wojiechowski
Kansas Weather Forecast Briefs and Road Conditions
Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures. Roads vary from clear in Kansas City and Emporia to muddy in Ottawa and Topeka, with soft or wet sections noted. Temperatures and rainfall details are incomplete in the readable text.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Emporia
Hutchinson
Joffeyville
Wichita
Ottawa
Toneka
Pitta
Open Art Museum Next Week At Spooner Thayer
The Spooner Thayer art museum opens informally Monday June 7 at 4 30 p m as part of the commencement program. Visitors will see six civilizations and original works by American and European artists including Homer Inness and Martin with pieces from the 17th to 19th centuries.
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Spooner-Thayer Museum
K. U
Spooner-Thayer Art Museum
M . Minnie L. Moodie
University Commons
Thayer
Pasadena
Massachusetts
Winslow Ho‘mer
Bermuda
Tour
George Inness
Inness
Homer D. Martin
Martin
Homer
America
Dr. Chase
Oxford
Egypt
Marie Antoinette
Rembrandt
Whistler
Haden
Moran
Trowhflige
Buddistic
Kore School
Lest We Forget Judge Urges Patriotism Teaching
Judge A Smart urges audience to spend more time thinking and teaching patriotism. Veterans from three groups sheltered in a church during the decoration day program in South Park with the Fy A band playing and Rex C A Richard delivering invocation. The address emphasized liberty over license and critiqued radicalism and aristocracy while urging continued devotion to patriotic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Dave Wahl
United Spanish War Veterans
American Legion
Unitarian Church
A. Smart
Vet National Guard
Fy A
Wilder S Metcalf
South Park
Fy A. U
Rex. C. A. Richard
E. N
S. J. Chill
Lincoln
Gettysburg
F. B. Dodds
Judge Smart
Woodrow Wilson l
Kim
Warren
Harding
Ingersoll
Mivandeur
Car theft and crash spark county chase in Missouri
Independence residents report two bandits stole Heiszler s car and 230 dollars on Saturday evening near Independence. His auto later involved in a crash near Six Dormiers as officers searched for the fleeing Ford touring car. No arrest announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiszler
Independence
Lawrence
Iszler
Heis
Borah Plans Independent Campaign Drive On Prohibition
Idaho Senator Borah says he will campaign on his own initiative and responsibility against referendums on prohibition. Speaking before the Presbyterian General Assembly in Baltimore, he declined invitations to New York or other states and warned against organizations steering his positions. He noted post–Congress questions will be debated by the people, and he may speak as opportunities arise without further invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Borah
Idaho
Presbyterian General Assembly
Baltimore
Orville S. Poland
Beazte
New York
Wadsworth
Anti-Saloon League
Congress
Bale Timate
Plan 1881 Kansas reunion during commencement week
The class of 1881 at the University of Kansas will hold a reunion during commencement week at Mrs. Alice Peabody Sears residence. Expected attendees include A. M. Wilcox of Lawrence and Charles F. Scott of Iola, with Mrs. Wilcox accompanying.
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University of Kansas
Alice Peabody Sears
A. M. Wilcox
Lawrence
Charles F. Scott
Iola
Charles
G.U
Kansas City
Wilcox
Wilco
Sunshine Club to Meet in Pleasant Grove Event
The Sunshire club of Pleasant Grove will hold its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Roy Hegeman. It was reported today that Ed Moore, night chief of police, resigned from the force this morning.
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Sunshine Club
Sunshire Club
Pleasant ‘Grove
Roy Hegeman
Ed’ Moore
Force
Bandits Rob Topeka Truck With Railways Cash
Three bandits robbed a Topeka Street Railway truck on Jackson Street near the state house, escaping with about 3252 dollars in receipts. They fled west on Eighth Avenue in a touring car, no shots fired, pursued by police, last seen heading through Osage City. Suspects described as a 40 year old dark complexioned man, a 30 year old 5'10" man, and a third man weighing around 175 pounds.
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Topeka
A. P
Jackson Street
State House Square
Topeka Street Railway Company
Eighth Avenue
Comspany
Topeka Boulevard
Osage City
Matt
Au- 2
Six Prisoners Escape From Fort Leavenworth Detachment
Six inmates of the Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth overpowered a guard at 1 pm, seized a guard’s sawn off shotgun, and fled. The escapees were John F. Bicknell 23 from Williamania, desertion and escape. Russell Miller 24 of Cedartown Georgia, desertion. George Larkin 20 from California, desertion. Joseph Aaronson 25 of Chicago, desertion and escape. Angelo Didio 19 of New York, assault robbery and carrying concealed weapons. Clifford Strong 22 of Rendout, Ill, detailed to decoy stock. Major R. B. Harrison reported the breakout and the group fled northwest then swung south toward Kansas City seeking pursuit avoidance.
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Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth
John F. Bicknell
Williamania
Russell “Miller
Cedartown
George Larkin
California
Philoseph Aaronson
Chicago
Angelo Didio
New York
Clifford Strong
Rendout
R. B. Harrison
Kansas City
Manhattan Starlets Reach Finals in Initation Golf Tourney
McSpadden of Rosedale High School and Wishita star from Wichita advanced to the finals of the invitation golf championship flight.McSpadden beat McMullen 8 and 2 in the semis while Eckland ousted Colburn to reach the final. In the consolation, G Carter defeated Ray Smith one up on 21, holes and Nugent beat Crowe by default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
P.J— McSnadden
Rosedale
Kany
Tivice
Wiland
Wishita Star
McSpadden
McMullen
Wichita
Eckland
Colsburn
G. Carter
Ray Smith
Nugent
Crowe
Carter
Rainfall Totals Bring Relief to Fort Scott Gardens
Fort Scott reports 2.97 inches of rain over the past three days, ending a six week drought. The soaking showers last evening helped crops and pasture, easing concern for lawns, gardens, and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Prayer for miracle unanswered at Tamarack gathering
A small group led by Vernon Ewing gathered in a poplar grove in Tamarack Minnesota for an hour of silent prayer. The crowd did not meet expectations and no event occurred to be interpreted as a miracle. Observers whispered among themselves as a gray sky threatened rain.
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Tamarack
Minn
Jina 1
Vernon Ewing
Ewing
Plan Girls Camp In Lawrence For Maple Hill Week
Lawrence girls aged 11 to 16 may attend a Camp Fire Guardians Association camp at Maple Hill June 13 to 20. Transportation by Rotary Club, under Hovey Hanna, will be provided. Miss Margaret Kennedy will lead, with a nurse in charge of first aid and lessons in nature lore and handicraft. Cost is 8 for the week, and only the first forty registrations will be admitted. The camp operates under Y W C A supervision and aims for healthful, profitable activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Guardians Association of
Lawrence
Maple ‘Hill
Rotary Club
Hoveys Hanna
Margaret Kennedy
Maple Hill
Miss Kennedy
Cann Fire
Maple Hi
Topeka Y. W. C. A
Ima Hawk
Lawrence Guardians Association
Kenahl
Joy Stapleton
Griffith of Los Angeles Guest at Lawrence Chamber
Griffith of Los Angeles arrives in Lawrence as guest of honor for the Chamber of Commerce at Haskell Institute. He helped establish the institute by signing donor lists and promoting support for the initial 40 acres purchased for 3200 each. The 46 acre tract cost 4000, with later land purchases at about 1000 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. IS. Griffith
Los Angeles
California
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Haskell Institute
Hiawatha
Griffith
Martin Delaney Died In Chicago Street Collapse
Martin Delaney long time athletic leader of the Chicago Athletic Association collapsed and died on a city street near his home. He had managed the Midway Athletic Club and formerly directed the Kansas City Athletic Club, resigning in 1908. Delaney trained several American Olympic teams. Portugal President Out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
June
Martin Delaney
Athletic Latrenaie
Chicago Athletic Association
Taday
Delaney
New Midway Athletic’ Club
Kansas City Athletic Club
Portugal
Revolutionary Forces Entrain for Lisbon Move
Lisbon June 1. Barner dino Machado president of Forti gal resigns. Seven military divisions under General Gomez da Costa entrain for Lisbon. Government remains with commander Mendez Ca hecadas after overthrow last Saturday. Lightning victims: fewer than half killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Barnerdino Machado
Fortigal
Gomez da Costa
Epee
Mendez Cahecadas
da Silva
Indian Graduates Preparations Face Largest Haskell Class
Haskell Institute hosts commencement events including address by Hon. U. S. Guyer and an alumni meeting. Students display work, present Hiawatha at the chapel, and a 6:50 pm alumni dinner follows a full day of drills, concerts, and final dress parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Institute
U. S. Guyer
Chamber of Commerce
Haskell Grounds
Hiawatha
Haskell Chapel
Haskell
Noah Lindsey
Roy Perkins
K. N.G
Topeka
Albert Krause
Faustino Domingo
Parade Start Time for League Teams at Elks Club
Members from sponsoring organizations are asked to assemble at the Elks Club Thursday at 5 o'clock to march in the parade to South Park. A band will lead the procession and all teams will wear uniforms for the parade. Seanlage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Club
South Park
Elay
Seanlage
Premier Baldwin Says Government Keeps Free Action On Coal Tie Up
London June 1 AP Premier Baldwin told the House of Commons the government reserves complete liberty of action in the coal field. He cited that coal proposals including a 3 million pound subsidy drew no response from miners or coal owners. Ramsay MacDonald accused government actions and inactions of pleasing the owners and urged government intervention to forge a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baldwin
House of Commons
Ramsay Macdonald
Labos
MacDonald
Corn Looks Good in County Despite Replanting
County Agent reports corn in Douglas County fair overall though parts were replanted two to three times leading to uneven fields. Wheat suffered from late planting and wet fall weather leaving thin heads and poor stooling. Weather lately dampens yield prospects. A Wolf Packing Co truck from Topeka hit a hayrack behind the hardware store alley at 10:20 AM. parties settled privately. The Best ir Radio-Hanra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equnty
Douglas Cpamty
Trugk
Hayracle
Green Brothers
Wolf Packing Company
Topeka
Hayrack
Bull Invades Eating House In Pueblo
In Pueblo Colorado a large bull charged into a small restaurant last night causing panic among patrons waiters and the chef. Police riot squad responded roping the animal and dragging it from the dining room tied to the rear axle of a patrol car.
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Pueblo
Colo
A. P
Pests Threaten Wheat and Corn If Unchecked
Douglas county wheat and rye suffer severe chinch bug outbreaks, with corn at risk after harvest. County Agent H C Colglazier recommends calcium cyanide and oil treatment as a low cost, effective control. Application involves furrows, post holes every 20 25 feet, a band of material along the loose dirt, and daily treatments for six to eight days after harvest. Demonstrations will occur, but farmers should prepare now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
H. C. Colglazier
Commencement Concert at Fraser Hall KU
University of Kansas School of Fine Arts presents a Thursday evening commencement concert in Fraser Hall auditorium. Performances span organ and piano works, voice, violin, and cello with pieces by Liszt, Puccini Kreisler Verdi Massenet and others, featuring students Helen Kennedy Naomi MacLaren Bertha Thomas Frances Robinson Esther Ott Arlo Hutts Marguerite Fisher Ruth Whitfield and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of ‘Bne Arts
University of Kansas
Fraser Hall
Liszt
Helen Marcell
Cadman
Naomi
MacLaren
Dohnanyi
Bertha Thomas
Pugnani-Kreisler
Fisker Mountain
Ineu Fratt
Concertstueck
Freyer
Helen Kennedy
Prof
Preyer
Handel
Al‘jagra
Frances Robinson
Lst
Vienne
Lee Greene
Liszt Ruth Whitfield
Mr. Swarthout
Bartlett
Will Johns Named Chief of Police and City Officials
After a heated city commission meeting at city hall five appointments were made for two year terms. Will Johns was appointed chief of police and C. C. Stewart city attorney, with Minnie Scott health nurse, William Hayter janitor of city hall, and Herb Reed to serve Oak Hill Cemetery. all selections take effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ci Commission
Nore
City Commission
Theity Hall
Will Johns
C. C. Stewart
Minnie Scott
Herb Reed
Wefton -St Oak Hill
William Hayter
C. ©. Stewart
Carman
Stevenson
Major Holliday
Mayers Holliday
B. F. Douglas
Douglas
Judge Smart
Holliday
A. Smart
Smart
Stewart
Stavensyrn
Johns
Douglas Courtly
CG. C. Stewart
George Kreeck
Scott
Secon
Waxell
Miss Scott
Re elect Ted Schultz and Y M C A officers named
The University Y M C A was entertained at dinner by Mr and Mrs F B Schultz. Reports showed encouraging conditions in work and finances. Schultz was re elected secretary at a small raise. Officers chosen include Paul P Lawson president I M Damson treasurer E B Schultz secretary, and Y M C A student officers over Harold H Smith president Harold Gaker vice president Robert Mize treasurer Frank Klingberg secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University VY. MG. A
Supreme Court upholds denaturing permit discretion
Washington June 1 AP The supreme court upheld the right of the commissioner of internal revenue to grant or deny denaturing permits under the Volstead act. The court ruled the commissioner did not abuse discretion in denying a permit to the Making Products Company of Pittsburgh to operate a denaturing plant at 25 Bowen Street. Lynch setback in union election Lyons Indianapolis June 1 AP James M. Lynch president of the International Typographical Union suffered a political defeat as incomplete returns show Shas. P. Howard of Chicago leading by about 2,200 votes from 785 local unions with about 190 still to report. An ordinance in Indianapolis paves East Eleventh Street from Delaware to Santa Fe tracks, approved by the city commission last night. Electric Fans Douglas Radio Chevrolets Quality at Low Cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiashington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Supreme Court
Making Products Company of
Pittsburgh
Bowen Street
Lynch May
Eleventh
Eleventh Street
Delaware Street
City Commission
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Legion
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Cecil Traylor
Lola Sheets
Lawson
Mos
Menger
Edward G. Frazer
Audrey M. Alpauzh
Neevada
Graven Shank
Bula Patterson
Ralph J. Farbinger
Clella C. Webber
Ozark
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Atwater Kent Radio
Hanna
Alice Sears
Topeka Street
Rosedale High School
Art
Beckland
Lake Topeka
Bennington
Ottawa County
State Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Salina District
Ener, Dune
O. P. Fuller
A.C. Geiger
Oberlin
Ota
Camp Fire Guardians Association
G. W.E. Griffith
Guyer
C. OF C
Earl Robinson
Companyeaa
Benjamin Nelson
James Fire
Joshine Rensom
Hanra
Chinch
X. U
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Atlantic City
A. Pyj
Louisville
Federal Federation of Women's Clubs
John D. Sherman
Estes Park
Allon
Douglas Radio
Ted Schultz
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