Candidates Reach Convention Scene
Chicago hosts the Republicans as Len Johnson of California and Len Harding of Ohio arrive signaling the start of the pre convention days. Delegates arrive unpledged while disputes linger over contests in Mississippi Tennessee North Carolina and Oklahoma. The committee vows hearings on platforms and seats with emphasis on fundamental issues and inclusion of women labor and agricultural interests.
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Biggest battleship goes afloat today
New York June 8 The super dreadnought battleship afloat goes into commission at ceremonies, built at a cost near twenty five million dollars. She is 62 1/2 feet by 98 feet with a displacement of about twenty thousand tons. The ship features an elevated observing brain and turret devices allowing rapid gun laying before other battleships sight the Tennessee. Comforts include baths recreation quarters and a shipboard printing shop with a daily newspaper.
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Navy Secretary warns graduates to pursue invention and strategy
Secretary Daniels urged the United States Navy's new midshipmen at the Naval Academy to seek resourcefulness and innovation. He framed ambition as both a stern taskmaster and guiding beacon, citing the North Sea barrage as an example and urging action to keep America at the forefront through strategy and invention.
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Congress to Adjourn Without Special Summer Session
Washington, the Congress will end its present session today under a resolution of adjournment adopted by the Senate after assurances from the White House that President Wilson does not intend to call a special session during the summer unless an emergency arises. The vote on the resolution came after two failed attempts to amend to provide a recess.
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Sproul Seeks Philadelphia Nomination for House Seat
W. G. Sproul announces candidacy in Philadelphia as a Republican contender for a national race. He faces opposition from rival candidates and signals plans to campaign across the state, urging support from party members and voters ahead of the upcoming primary.
Kansas Forecast Unsettled Tonight and Friday
unsettled weather expected in Kansas with a chance of showers tonight and not much temperature change. forecasters note similar highs and lows to yesterday with mild wind and limited variation, as cooler air returns by Friday.
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Portions of Stolen Silks Recovered in Kansas City Case
Five suspects, three men and two women, were arrested in Kansas City on professional robbery charges. About ten percent of $500 to $600 worth of silks stolen from the Fair Clothing Store was identified by Scott Bailey, who found a store tag in a silk bundle. The goods were part of a broader network moving merchandise to shops across central and eastern Kansas. remaining silks and rest of the case await state trial.
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Sinn Feiners Attack Naval Stations Along Cork Coast
Reports say Sinn Feiners raided multiple naval stations around Cork including Queenstown with five wireless stations attacked. Troops and ships moved along the coast as one hundred soldiers landed at Bantry Bay from three ships.
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Danger for Sheep Warns of Pasture Dangers
Professor AL M Patterson of the State Agricultural College warns sheep owners that spring pastures pose a risk of bloat when sheep eat fresh green vegetation. To prevent this, keep them on dry feed initially, then gradually allow limited pasture time each day as the season advances.
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Delegates From Missouri Missed At Republican Convention
Nathan al Goldstein and Robert E. Moors, Missouri Republican National Convention delegates, announced their attendance would be certain after a formal statement by George Frankie Lowhlen last night. Pier 65 in New York City is set for sale under Wilson’s executive order authorizing alien property custodian sale. See 153 Agency for insurance.
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Marne Monument Fund Drive Opens Under Cloudy Skies
Amid overcast skies in Lawrence, residents gathered for the Marne Monument fund drive. Banks and local businesses collected offerings to support a statue honoring American fr iends and the Allied cause, with volunteers tallying donors' names for a future memorial dedication.
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Untitled fragment on real estate group meeting
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a real estate owners meeting and a comptroller named Walter CL Studer. Mentions annual convention of a national real estate board association and reference to homes and property listings. Exact details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Troops to Galveston in response to armed bank raid
Auolin Texas June 1 Troops will take charge of the long haremen beike station at Galveston Saturday at 1 o clock in a cer man ican to Assistant General Wot Gov Hobby ordered twenty nine troops of atic mounted cavalry and three nine chine gun companies from the National Guard to proceed immediately to Galveston The troops are reported to be at varous tees Lite ferps for Herr hangas Tate notes J fast Tate takes 5 found guelty on a college of aus der in connection with the robbery of the South Side bank here Three months ago cashier Glenn M Shockey was shot to death in a revolver battle following the robbery He intended a life term in the Missouri penitentiary For the best in chiropractic see Dr Albright
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Missouri Penitentiary
Bishop Wise to Deliver KU Baccalaureate Sermon
University of Kansas baccalaureate Sunday features a joint concert by the KU Band at 3 pm in South Park and a baccalaureate sermon by the Rt. Rev. James Wise DD Bishop of Kansas at Robinson Gymnasium. The service includes Festival Overture and Coronation March with Conductor Ivo Kendris leading the orchestra.
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Dairy Testing Plan Prompts Lawrence Survey
Dairy expert C. oR Gearhart from the State Agricultural College arrives in Lawrence to assess an orphaniza tion of cow testing associations in Douglas County. Local farmers and dairymen express strong interest in organizing the association with charter members named by the county agent. The Kansas Missouri Dairy Men's Association supports devoting the entire membership to testing work to improve the milk supply.
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Trade Conference in Cleveland Promotes Women’s Wear
A Cleveland trade conference on once again aims to boost the women’s wearing apparel industry. The event, tied to the Cleeland Garment Manufacturers Association, will open tall lines of garments and feature a cooperative display. The week starts May bring efforts to foster an American style center with support from the Cleveland School of Art which has received $5,000 to encourage style designs.
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Geological Survey Starts Spring Work Across State
The state geological survey headquartered at Taworth Hall, University, begins spring survey work led by Dr Mond C Moore. Staff will survey Cowley, Gove, Cheyenne and Rawles counties for minerals oil and gas with no new bulletin to be published until a complete state survey is finished.
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Early Ulysses Townsite Saga Recalled in Grant County
The purchase of the old town site of Ulysses in Grant county stirs memories of Kansas pioneers. Once a bustling county seat with a courthouse and schoolhouse planned, the town faced droughts, winds, and foreclosure. Foreclosed bondholders claimed the land, prompting residents to relocate to a new Ulysses nearby, leaving only the original site to taxes.
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Count Constantine Rachinsky of Russia
A historical note profiles Count Constantine Rachinsky a Russian nobleman driven from power by the Bolshevik revolution. His father was killed in 1917 after the first revolution, and he rose to leadership while serving as an officer in the Imperial Army during World War I and later worked at a crater automobile factory learning its parts.
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Presbyterian General Assembly elects Rev Spencer moderator
The General Assembly of the Caster Presbyterian sessions elected Rev Fo OM Spencer D D as moderator. Spencer Hall at the college hosts meetings and delegates will attend Republican and Denver conventions to push for candidates with minimal liquor support. The War Department clerical layoffs will cut about 1,400 from July 1, leaving 7,000. Drs. Welch & Welch at 927 Mass.
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Other Towns Ask About New Census In Lawrence
The Lawrence recount of its population stalls as Mayor Kreeck is away in Chicago and New York. City commissioners, Chamber of Commerce members, and neighboring towns like Atchison await his return to decide if a new census is feasible before schools close. Strong interest exists among Kansas towns anxious Census figures may have missed residents.
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Omaha tall buildings trade under odd sale spree
A curious report from Omaha notes a brisk market for tall buildings with buyers and sellers ready at negotiable prices. Three strangers in a hotel lobby purportedly sold the 18 story Wordmen of the World building for 3000 dollars, but a detective interrupted. Two days later a farmer purchased the Beeline building for five dollars and was about to pay when police intervened.
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