Gold and oil prosperity eyed in Augusta and dry plank debate
In a Lawrence Kansas 1920 dispatch the piece notes Augusta foretelling wealth from gold and oil, while Bryan heads to Chicago to push a dry plank. It also mentions Columbia University granting Rear Admiral Sims a doctor of laws, and hints Hughes as a potential dark horse at the Republican convention.
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Chicago
A. A. Keatar
Hartfore-Building
York
Franklin P. Alcorn
Marbridge Guilding
Associates
Associated Press
Rien
Lawrence
Aga
Kansas
Augusta
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Columbia University
Sims
Daniels
Columbia
Charles Evans Hughes
Hughes
Pennsylvania Breweries Run Over 2 Percent Beer Says Witness
A Senate committee heard that Pennsylvania breweries are producing 2 percent beer despite prior testimony about excess production. The witness noted no increase in passenger traffic toward the state is expected.
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Senate
Pennsylvania
Forces of new government rout Villa's bandits in two hour battle
The new Mexican government forces Villa's bandits to flight after a two hours fight and expect quick U S recognition despite Carranza death. Carranza's era pressured Villa and created trouble for him.
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Villa
United States
Carranza
Villa Dite
State Committeeman Stan ley Cited as Blase at Chicago
A cor respondent calls Fred Stanley the most blasé member of the national committee in Chicago. He is described as so cool that a flashlight being taken does not cause him to bat an eye. The remark comes from a state committeeman noting the calm amid a political camp divided by Bull Moose and Old Guard factions in Kansas.
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Fred Stanley
National Committee
Chicago
Sweet Concord
Kansas
Palmer boom testifies before Senate committee
Pennsylvania Democrat who led the McAideen boom asserts Pinier aided by liquor interests to boost his candidacy. The showdown in the Democrats’ quarrel draws national attention as calls grow for disprofit to preserve Palmer’s damaged reputation.
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Palmer
Senate
Pennsylvania
Piinier
Pre Maries
Palmér
Sugar price and Hoover plan prompt house debate
The House debated sugar policy as Representative Tinkham reviewed Herbert Hoover's two year old recommendation to secure a steady U S supply at reasonable prices. The Sugar Finalization board supported Hoover, but President Wilson did not act, leaving households paying about double the price due to inaction and overruling foresight.
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Tinkham
House
Herbert Tmoover
United States
Wilson
Sugar Finalization Board
World Stortage
Forrseen
Sugar Board
Hoover
Storm
Corpus Christi Festival and Historic Anniversaries Observed
National and regional observances mark Corpus Christi and the 112th anniversary of Jefferson Davis birth across the South. The Rt Rev Benjamin J Keilar’s 20th anniversary as Savannah bishop is celebrated. Military, political, and religious events include the First Infantry anniversary at Camp Lewis and a Canadian memorial in London.
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Corpus Christi
Jefferson Davis
South
Benjamin J. Keilar
Savannan
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
New Mexico
San Francisco
Louisiana
Baton Mere Badass
Eil
United States
Washington, DC
Belleville
Ontaria
Low
Sam Hughes
Ada
London
Great Britain
Europe
Canada
George VI
British Empire
United Kingdom
St Charles V. Townshend
Kut-el- Ans
Uiversity of
Toronto
LA aAutesia States Naval Academy
Anniunuis
Tennessee
Comming
New York
St. Jake the Baptist
Savannah
Dake
States ranked in national school system study
Editorial notes the Russell Sage Foundation report placing California second and Arizona third among states, with Kansas 27th. It cites U S overall efficiency rising from 26 in 1870 to 52 now, shifts Westward in progress and Maryland’s decline, New Jersey’s East gain, Hawaii and other possessions ranking high, and Porto Rico outperforming many states.
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Montana
United States
Russell Sage Foundation
California
Arizona
New Jersey
Washington
Kansas
Sinc
Foundation
Utah
Maryland
United State
Mawaii
Canal Zone
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Iola Register
Today’s anniversaries listed for historic figures and events
Today’s anniversaries list notable dates including Jefferson Davis born in Kentucky and died in New Orleans in 1889, Winthrop Sargent born Massachusetts and died in New Orleans, Stephen Douglas born Brandon Vermont and died in Chicago, Mary H Kingsley born England and died 1863 1863, and the 1918 start of aerial mail service linking New York Boston and Montreal.
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Jefferson Davis
Christian County
New Orleans
Winthrop Sargent
Mdississippi
Gloucester
Mass
Stephen A. Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Brandon
Mary H. Kingsley
New York
Boston
Montreal
Birthdays for King George V and notable figures
Today marks birthdays of King George V born at Marlborough House London 55 years ago. Neil Munro celebrated Scottish novelist born at Inveraray Scotland 56 years ago. Raymond B Fosdick former Under Secretary General of the League of Nations born Buffalo New York 57 years ago.
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King George V
Great Britain
Marlborough House
London
Neil Munro
Inverary
Scotland
Raymond B., Fosdick
League of Nations
Buffalo
N. Y
Steam Boll Worm Worse In New Orleans
A conference of cottonseed mill superintendents in Louisiana and other seed-purchasing areas concluded steaming will replace poisoning to eradicate the pink boll worm. The method aims to allow mills to process seed from infected regions after poisoning failed to kill the worm.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Sweden King Gustavus Adolphus Relic On Display
Fragmentary report notes Gustavus Adolphus collar taken after his death in 1632 or 1682 and later claimed by Austrian guards. The piece is referenced as part of charity or regalia in a distant state collection. Additional garbled text mentions Cincinnati commerce and unrelated names.
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Vienna
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
Hette
Lutsen
Austria
Settlement Offer Fails Over Man's Death
Everett True Company proposed a settlement of 2000 for a man's death but a woman rejected it. If she fights in court the company vows to proceed, stating they will spend 4600 to win the case.
Perkins to retire from Republican millennial-committee
Samuel A. Perkins of Washington, long time committee member since 1806, plans to retire June 56 to devote himself to business. He chaired local press work after McKinley assassination and has owned five daily newspapers in Everett Belllington Olympia, with former papers at Tacora.
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Chiezgio
Samuel A. Perkins
Lacoma
Washington
Perkins
Nanna
Ohio
McKinley My
Pacific Coast
Everett
Bellinton
Olympia
Tacora
Infantry Post Camp Prepares for Cadet Training Camp
Camp Custer officers lay plans for housing and training 38 500 cadets in a six week summer course starting June 17 under Col J P ONeill who assigns student officers to lead the program Reserve members in the central department who have prior schooling or college training are eligible for the course Armenian families reunite across Asia Minor as American Relief committees coordinate efforts from Constantinople while deportations continue to disrupt lives across the region.
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Constantinople
American Committee For Relief In
Near East
Asia
Minoritty
Coal Scarcity Reported in Genoa Harbor Dredging Debris
In Genoa Italy a dredging operation uncovered a cache of coal salvaged after years of sealing work in the harbor. The recovered coal is being sold at the equivalent of 120 dollars per ton, reflecting a scarce precious mineral retrieved from the sea floor.
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Genoa
Italy
Genoa Harbor
Passion Play Pictures From Berlin Church
Fragmentary report notes a passion play in Berlin church with moving pictures. The event featured a "wing" church setting and seven scenes. Bach music accompanied by the club choir provided tender accompaniment throughout the performance.
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Berlin
Churel
Severn
Bach
Clube Choir
Go Jay Driving Charge in Police Court
Ed Pierson paid a $1 fine for jay driving and was paroled on costs in police court this morning. R A Herren paid a $36.40 fine for jay driving, in the same proceeding.
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Go Jay
Ed Pierson
Jay
R.A. Herren
Dark Horses O Youn Leckingar in Presidential Nomination
Fragmentary OCR hints at a political race theme with a West and Middle West figure named Leckingar, expected to contend for a presidential nomination. Mentions democracy and racing imagery, but text is incomplete and obscure.
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Leckingar
Middle West
Sibley Missionary Society Meeting And Local Notices
The Sibley Missionary Society plans a meeting with Mrs. C. Cowles on Wednesday afternoon June 4. Local residents include Mr. George Ott Herbert Freece Virgil Horrell and Donald Gallagher visiting Arthur Weeks after a Sunday call. Several students finished final exams last week. Miss Aileen Marshall spent Sunday with F. S. Cawles. Mrs. Harbour visits her daughter Mrs. Chas. Oudyear in Republic Co. Ernest Brown visited his sister Mrs. Frank Smith. he works at National Suit and Cloak in Kansas City. Fair View young folks class hosted a program Friday evening drawing a strong 1:08 attendance. Will Cooper spent the afternoon with D. H. Cooper's family. Bertha Salzburg attended commencement at Deaconess Training School in Kansas City. Mrs. Wm. Marshall Mrs. Harold Marshall and Miss Aileen Marshall spent Monday evening with Mrs. Aki.
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the Missionary Society
C. Cowles
George Ott
Herbert Freece
Virgil Horrell
Donald Galligher
Arthur Weeks
Aileen Marshall
F. S. Cawles
T. M. Harbour
Chas.ouddyear
Republic Co
Ernest Brown
Frank Smith
National Suit and Cloak Company
Kansas City
Fair View
Will Cooper
D. H. Cooper
Bertha Salizburg
Deaconess Training School
Wm. Marshall
Harold Marshall
Aileer Marshall
Aki
Ethel Cawles
Berlin
Akin Home
Alice Mc Fnggart
Piper
Cooper Home
Ruby
Kansas
City View
F.C. Cowles
and Mere
Claude Landon
John Akin
Local families host gatherings and church events this Sunday
The report lists numerous visits and social events across households in Kansas, including Akin, Freese, and Cowles families, with guests from Lawrence Topeka Arcadia and Chicago. Children’s Day programs are planned at Kanwaka and Kalvary churches, with practice sessions noted and a sermon at Kalvary. Families attended church services, picnics, and dinners, and several residents planned travel to California, noting the extended social ties of the period.
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Thansmeier
Sunda
Bowersovk
Kanwaka Church
Funeral for Anna Holfress Held in Lawrence
Anna Holfress died in Lawrence Thursday. Funeral held Saturday at ten in the undertaker's chapel. Huffman family noted long residence in Kam. Survivors include husband Delbert Miller. Extended family from Lawrence and St. Louis attended, with Raymond Williams to depart for California next week. Social gathering followed with games and visits among relatives including the Davenport and Transmeder families.
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Anna R. Holfress
Huffman
Kam
Franci George Francis
Lawrer
Bertha
Lawrence
Frank Hulf
St. Louis
Delbert Miller
Raymond Williams
California
Berth
Fin
Kansas
Arthur Tiviel
Jane Davenport
Myre
Ulric
Viola Ineminier
Steff
Martha Transmeder
Sunda
Mabel
Davensert Renction
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