YACHT DESIGNER WON MANY CUPS
Captain Nathanael Greene Herreshoff 90 of Bristol known as the wizard of Bristol died today at his home. He designed and built America's cup defenders from 1895 to 1920 and helped advance steam power use in ships. His career spanned shipyards in Bristol and a legacy of renowned racing yachts, including Defender and Resolute.
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Providence
R. I
Nathanael Greene Herreshoff
Bristol
R.I
Nat” Herreshoff
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Charles Frederick Herreshoff
Germany
John Brown
Rhode Island
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
John
Nathanael
Concern
Herreshoff
Vigilant
Defender
Columbia
Reliance
Resolute
Florida
Narragansett Bay
Y W C A District Meet Set For Wichita
Wichita hosts the Kansas district YWCA annual meeting June 2 and 3 with at least 250 delegates from 250 Kansas towns expected. Principal speaker is Mrs. John M. Hanna of Dallas Texas. other speakers include Mrs. C C Durkee Augusta and Miss Flovel Barnes Pratt. Augusta members present a pageant as a convention highlight. The district oversees YWCA units in 810 Kansas cities and towns with more than 26 000 members in 98 counties.
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Wichita
Kan
CPR
Kansas
Kansas District Y.W C.A
John M. Hanna
Dallas
Tex
National Y.W.C.A
C. C. Durkee
Augusta
L. L. Mater
Barnett Widow Loses Appeal Over Furniture Judgment
Mrs Anna Laura Barnett widow of Jackson Barnett failed in appeal against a 7652 dollar judgment to W and J Sloane for furniture sold to her. She has served a week in jail for not returning the furnishings as ordered by the court.
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Los Angeles
Anna Laura Barnett
Jackson Barnett
W. & J. Sloane Company
Padlock Hangs on Door of Grocery
Washington notes the N. W. Burchell company, long a supplier to presidents, closes after 82 years as Mrs. Norval L Burchell converts the building. Public sentiment laments the loss and recalls presidential tables with humorous misperceptions about White House groceries.
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Washington
Abraham Lincoln
N. W. Burchell Company
Norval Landon Burchell
White House
Executive Mansion
Taft
Harding
Coolidge
Teddy Roosevelt
Powwow for Sachem at KU to open commencement week
Invitations were sent to 300 members of the Sachem senior men's honorary at the University of Kansas for a Powwow Saturday at 5 45 in the Union ballroom. Hugo Wedell Kansas supreme court associate justice and 1915 chief Sachem will give the main address, with Martin Withers of Clay Center presiding. R B Stevens Lawrence attorney speaks for the alumni association and Chancellor Lindley will offer remarks.
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Sachem
University of Kansas
Union
Hugo Wedell
Kansas Supreme Court
Martin Withers
Clay Center
R. B. Stevens
Lawrence
Alumni Association
E. H. Lindley
Farm Forestry Act Sparks Tree Planting Push in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Agriculture urges farmers to use the cooperative farm forestry act to obtain young forest trees for planting. Secretary J. C. Mohler notes severe drought has depleted growth and highlights trees as shelter belts erosion guards and productive cover for barren plots.
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Topeka
Cooperative Farm Forestry Act
State Department of Agriculture
Kansas
J. C. Mohler
Mohler
Federal Forestry Service At
Manhattan offers fall tree planting application intake
A notice indicates Manhattan will accept applications for fall tree planting. The item mentions a court scene in Elkhart Indiana where George Young 53 is ordered by Judge Frank J. Treckele to report to the police station on three nights weekly for sobriety checks following a drunk charge.
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Manhattan
Elkhart
Ind
George Young
Young
Frank J. Treckele
Neighbor Damages Car After Goat Mischief
A neighbor brings his car to McAvoy’s garage for repairs. The same goat that chomped corn in the garden also gnawed the car roof, prompting new tensions as plans to make the animal a business partner are discussed.
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McAvoy
Williams addresses masons at Topeka banquet
Hon Al F Williams of Topeka urged Americans to value the rights under the U S government during a banquet closing a Scottish Rite session at the Masonic temple. The 32nd degree was conferred. the evening program featured music and readings with W B Dalton and Hale B Clair among participants.
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al. F. Williams
Topeka
Masonic Temple
United States
Williams
F. G. Hagenbuch
Isabella MacKenzie
Joe Williams
W. B. Dalton
Hale B. Clair
Claud F. Young
Supreme Council
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Tivakruel CG
Uecrreshoff
Barnett
Princeton
Fla
James Bailey Cash
K. U. Honor Society
Indiana
Oklahoma City
A. J. Beddo
Garvin County
Lawrence Business College
Headtofoot Outfitters
Indiana Garageman
Noblesville, Ind
Harry McAvoy
Carter
Sudan
Acme
The
Barteldes Seed Co
Mass
St. Phone
Lick
Ford
Williams-Roberts Motor Co
Palm Beach
Is the
Secret
Brigade of Whites
Panamas
America
Sol
Florsheim
Washburn
Tr Palace
Bostonian
Mansfield
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