Finding the Right Way and a Kansas University Tribute
A collection of editorials and notices from a June 3 1923 issue discusses religious reflection, President Roosevelt remarks on a billion dollar saving in government expenses post special session, and plans for Lawrence renovizing campaigns. It also covers crime news progress on McElroy kidnapping cases, the Lansing prison-break response, and commemorates Dr. F H S Bailey of the University of Kansas, praising his teaching and influence on science. Bailey’s passing is mourned and his legacy noted in students and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
K. U
F.H. S. Bailey
Dr. Bailey
University of Kansas
Mellon Was Farsighted in Tax Law Debate ten years ago
The article notes that a decade earlier Andrew Mellon serving as treasury secretary warned against a provision in income tax laws that favored J. P. Morgan & Co and objected to the arrangement as it stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Andrew Mellon
the Treasury
J. P, Morgan & : Ie
New Prison Warden Orders Strict Inmate Containment
Lansing prison warden Lacey Simpson issues an all encompassing rule forbidding convicts to cross walls or gates during any uprising. He stresses guards’ duties and refuses to accept risk as part of the job while insisting administration prevent any inmate attempt to take control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Lacey Simpson
Topeka Dam Plan Draws Mixed Local Reaction
The Topeka Journal notes Harry Woodring hailed the 845 million Topeka dam as a major Kansas project, but Topeka voters see it as a gift horse, preferring other priorities while still respecting Woodring and his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodring
Kansas
Topeka
Woodring
Toneka
Topeka Journal
Beloit People Headed Home and Summer Plans Mentioned
In Beloit Miss Helen Comptel returns home after teaching at Beloit High School. Miss Helen Gragg will spend summer with sister in Bell Plaine. Mrs Ina Axling will visit her mother in Richmond then New York for summer. Eileen and Roberta Axling visit grandmother. Mr and Mrs C G Goff and son Marion move to Manhattan Kan. Marion to return to Lawrence for university. The annual Episcopal young people convention will be at Bethany College Topeka starting Wednesday with delegates from Trinity church. Hedge Luncheon hosts and names of committee members announced. Dr A P Hults son Arto will broadcast from Chase hotel St Louis Tuesday evening 9 to 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
Marion Goff
Lawrence
University
Episcopal Church of the
Eastern Kansas
Bethany College
Topeka
Betty Cain
Bertha Alice Perkins
Jeannette Bowersock
Vivian Skilton
Madge
Marie Gaunt
Trinity Church
Philly Edwards
Orval Sparks
Penfield Jones
Endsley Jones
Evan S
Edwards
Hedge
J. H. Cohn
A. D. Wilcox
W. A. Stuart
Gunata
Fridlay Bridge Club
Arto
Hulta
A. P. Hults
Chase Hotel
St. Louis
Kent sisters return for summer in town
Miss Mabel and Miss Mattie Kent have returned to spend the summer here. Mrs. George C. Bailey moves into her new home at 35 Rhode Island street. Dr. W L Burdick left today for Egypt then will visit his son Harold graduate from Annapolis. Lawrence Woman an Author Louisa Cooke Don Carlos has written many poems and stories drawing attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Mattie Kent
George C. Bailey
Rhoe Island Street
W.L. Burdick
Exgynt
Harold
Annapolis
Lawrence
Louisa Cooke
Don Carlos
Beautiful book and a modern wedding among many notices
The report highlights a debut book titled A Bottle in the Smoke of 241 pages. It also covers a standout summer home wedding at Mr and Mrs D K Neals residence as their daughter Carrie wed Andrew J Martin of Frankfort Kansas with Rev W W Bott officiating and a three course luncheon. Additional notes mention social gatherings, travels by Mr and Mrs Peter Hunsinger and Ed Charlton, a teacher’s return from Topeka, and Sigma Chi buys land at Tennessee and Ontario to build a $15 000 house next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eal Martin
D. K. Neal
Carrie
Andrew J. Martin
Frankfort
Kan
W. W. Bott
Plymouth
Congregational Church
Edna Cone
Arthur Wood
Mize Rose Neal
George W. Wanklin
Martin
Mary Moran
Ruth
Agnes Urlub
Hannah Mitchell
Peter Hunsinger
Portland
Ore
Ed Charlton
Philadelphia
Nelle Wilhelmi
Topeka
Forty Years Ago Local Notes June 3rd
Forty years ago on Saturday June 3rd the gospel tent on the river bank led by Rev. Charles Farnsworth of Lockport N Y held evening meetings. Rev. O L Tyndall moved to the Dr Himer place at Alabama and Warren streets. The new street commissioner reported muddy streets hindering horse travel. Rev R H Van Pelt returns from California to preach at the Presbyterian church tomorrow. Prof C T Coonrod and wife depart for a month east. Robert Rutledge, University graduate with Santa Fe in Texas, visits Lawrence. A wedding: KB Johnson wed Miss Mary Harvey at the probate judge and Justice Charlton offices receiving congratulations and ice cream. Miss Jean Fullerton of Beloit visits for commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Farnsworth
Lockport
N. Y
O. L. Tyndall
Kellogg Place
California
Presbyterian Church
C. T. Coonrod
Robert Rutledge
The
University
Santa Fe
Texas
Lawrence
Johnson
Mary Harvey
Williamstown
Justice Charlton
Nan
Jean Fullerton
Beloit
Hyperinsulinism and Related Hormone Disorders
Dr Jago Galdston discusses the discovery of hyperinsulinism and its effects on blood sugar, noting insulin excess can mimic epilepsy. The piece covers thyroid disorders such as myxedema cretinism and hyperthyroidism, pituitary hormone imbalances, and mentions tumors or surgical reduction as treatments. Monday Preventive Medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jago Galdston
Wasderty
Pituitary
Democratic state convention at Topeka nominates delegates
The 1896 Kansas Democratic convention in Topeka chose twenty delegates to the national convention including David Overmyer John Martin of Topeka and John H Atwood of Leavenworth. Attorney General declares Kansas soldiers out of state may vote with ballots sent to the Philippines for fall voting by the twentieth Kansas. The Lawrence business community notes summer fêtes open next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
David Overmyer
John Martin
John H. Atwood
Leavenworth
Richard P. Bland
Kansas
Philippines
The White Cockatoo—A Hotel Shadowed Murder Mystery
Jim Sundean leaves a French jail and stays at a hotel haunted by danger. Madame Grethe and the cockatoo complicate trust as Sundean resists arrest and awaits Sue, while a dead man’s cause remains unclear and a looming threat lingers in the corridor shadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Sundean
Sundean
David Lorn
Lorn
Sus Tally
Grorge
Sue
Heock
Madame Grethe
Entera
Madame
Marcel
Pucci
Mr. Sundean
L “T
Sr. Sundean
Grethe
Oreder
Sue's Fear Chapter 18 Abduction and a $5 Million Secret
Sue reveals she was abducted over something she possesses worth about five million dollars. She confides in Sundean, insisting she is calm yet frightened, and begins recounting her family history and origins, hinting at a dangerous web tied to her possessions and a recent murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herm
Identification Cornerstone in Sue Tally Mystery
Sue Tally recalls a fractured family history spanning estrangement, two homes, and hidden identities. A father’s dying wishes spark a search for proof of kinship, with a detective and a brother weighing in as a letter from Sue’s sibling arrives, deepening the intrigue.
Christopher Columbus Crow By Mary Graham Bonner
A talking crow seeks legal help from Willy Nilly to defend his wish to live a tame life. Christopher Columbus Crow explains his name and dream of settling near Ground Puddle Muddle, fearing flock punishment if he leaves the wild. The tale frames a playful courtroom dilemma with Crow law and social pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Mary Graham Bonner
Willy Nilly
Illy Nilly
Christopher
Columbus
The Little Church in Black and White
A column argues Christianity must adapt to modern language and media to reach today’s people. It critiques church waste and urges uniting denominations for economy while preserving dignity. The piece urges creative, engaging worship and new ways to let Jesus reach hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Jesus
Crowly Advice and Odd Local Snippets Flash Across Canton
A jumble of vignettes from small towns includes a Crow Law joke from Canton and a man who discovers his two year old daughter asleep on his car’s running board in Milleraburg. Ellwood City reports a clever leak repair involving freezing water. Oklahoma City notes a special session salary bill. Portland records a divorce petition over fishing freedom.
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Tha
Associated Press
Canton
Alvin Miller
Milleraburg
Miller
Ellwood City
Ellwood City Water Company
Electra
Tex
W. N. Lofland
Tabby
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Murray
Portland
Ore
Harry W. Peterson
Independence Notes and Local Meetings</T: Independence notes and local meetings
Mr and Mrs Henry Seele and family along with Mr Oswald visited Mrs Sophie Schwartz Hattie and Oscar Olin and Harold Seele. They returned home after visiting grandparents. A school meeting was held Friday at 2 pm with Taw Way elected clerk for the year Everett Figgs to receive the school for next year. Mrs White of Lawrence celebrated her birthday at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Russell Neay and family. Bad weather postponed the Sutton cemetery meeting from Friday to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Seele
Oswald
Sophie Schwartz
Hattie
Oscar
Olin
Harold
Seele
Tawway
Everett
Figgs
White
Lawrence
Russell Neay
Sutton Cemetery
Local Officers Elected and Graduation Plans Noted
Officers elected were President Ed Heaston Vice President Grant Ingle secretary Nellis Kellerman treasurer Frank Horrell and trustees James Gale and Milton Kring The meeting opened with America and prayer Graduation exercises are set for June 3 at Memorial High School Jewell Anderson is Independence’s only graduate this year and will enter high school in the fall Memorial Day events included visits by Trene Jardon of Kansas City and a family gathering in Lawrence Other local social notes mention dinners and visits among the Gale Turner and Tut tle families and small tasks by Pete Kepring
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Heaston
Grant Ingle
Nellis Kellerman
Frank Horrell
James Gale
Milton Kring
America
Jewell Anderson
Independence
Memorial High School
Trene Jardon
Kansas City
Richard Jardon
Henry Seele
Lawrence
Minnie Seele
Charles Gale
Charline
Oscar Turner
Roy Stoneking
Pete Kepring
B. L. Taws
J.H. Gale
E. J. Tuttle
Charles Johnson
Richland Farm Bureau meets in West Fairview
The Richland Farm Bureau club met Monday with Mrs. Ralph Jones to discuss Buying Staple Foods. the session was postponed from Thursday. Present were Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Costa, Mrs. Cromwell, Mrs. Faye Gerish, Mrs. Henry Luts, Mrs. May Lutz, Mrs. Mary Ziegler, and Miss Florence Anderson who teaches Belvoir school after successful terms at West Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Farm Bureau Club
Ralph Jones
Walt Leonard
Merton Woodward
John Myers
Leonard
John ‘Myers
Woodward
Costa
Cromwell
Faye Gerish
Henry Luts
May Lutz
Mary Ziegler
Florence Anderson
Belvoir
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Journal-World
the World Company
Preszat Lhow
Soneay
Dolph Simone
Ness
Fice
Massachusetts Street
Cones
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
New York
44Th St
Chicaco
South Agchigan Avan Francisco
Los Angeles
South Sera Deay
Pansac City
Cora Cola
St. Louia
Star Building
Atlanta
Walton Building
Associated
Mclroy
McElroy Kidapers
Amarillo
Buti
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Publishers Syndicate
Lawrence Business Eye
Curious
Adame Grethe
Monsieur
Francie
Mother
Wall
Francis
Sue Tally
Crow
Black Crow
Kabongo
Timbuctu
Rabonga
Europe
Mondas
West Fairview and Vicinity
J. C. Chamberlin
Ceres, Wash
National Bank
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