Davis Pushes KU Library Named for Longtime Librarian Carrie Watson
Governor Jonathan M. Davis urges naming the new University of Kansas library building after Miss Carrie Watson, a KU librarian of nearly fifty years. In a letter to Chancellor Lindley, Davis recalls Watson’s discipline and love of books and notes the quarter‑million dollar project warrants recognition of her service on Mount Oread.
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Jonathan M. Davis
University of Kansas
Carrie Watson
K. U
Lindley
Davis
Kansas
Miss Watson
Apostle of
Silence
Mount’ Oread
Robbery At Snow Hall Basem ent Stolen Platinum Dishes
University of Kansas professor A H Jewell reports the loss of platinum dishes valued at 700 dollars from locked water laboratory rooms in Snow Hall basement. The items were used for chemical tests and were discovered missing between Saturday evening and Monday morning. The police are investigating the theft.
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Snow Hall
A. H. Jewell
Universit
Jewell
Broadcast Plans for Dr P Hults Son Arto in St Louis
Dr P Hults sent word to his son Arto that he would broadcast Tuesday evening from the Chase hotel in St Louis between 9 and 9 30 o clock. The wavelength is 260 meters. Arto Hilts was invited to broadcast from the Post Dispatch office but copyright issues led to the Chase hotel venue.
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Ano Hults
P. Hults
Arto
Chase Hotel
St. Louis
Arto Hilts
Post- Dispatch
Post-Dispatch
Rider F Hays Dies After Belmont Steeplechase Win
In New York on June 4 rider F Hays collapsed and died after Sweet Kiss won the Belmont steeplechase race. Officials say weight reduction contributed to heart failure. Hays aged 33 secured his first official victory.
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New York
Sweet Kiss
Belmont, Park Today
F.* Hays
Tead
Hays
Wildcats to Play Haskell Hombres in Exhibition Game
The Wild Cats, a boys' tn flight league team, will host the Haskell Hombres tonight at 6 15 in an exhibition at Haskell. The event serves the commencement crowd and the general public.
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Wild Cats
Haskell
Suits Filed Against 80 Missouri Delinquent Firms
Attorney General Barrett filed suits today against eighty Missouri corporations delinquent in paying the state franchise tax. Assistant Attorney General Harry C. Wilson announced the action.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Barrett
Harry C. Wilson
Baker University to Graduate Eighty Four Seniors
Baldwin Kan June 4 eighty four Baker University seniors will receive diplomas at the commencement ceremony next Wednesday. Two will earn bachelor of music degrees. The baccalaureate sermon was by President Wallace Bruce Fleming. Alumni services and various campus events marked the week. Bishop Charles Laren Mead of Denver will deliver the commencement address.
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Baldwin
Kan
Associated Press
Baker University
Wallace Bruce Fleming
Baker WU
Francis Cummins Lockwood
Svuccessful
Charles Laren Mead
The
Methodist Church
Denver
Colo
POUND DOWN CANS IMPERIA GARBAGE PLAN
Pound down cans with a 6 ton tractor to save space at Imperia Kansas dumping grounds says city sanitary officer Frank Fish. He plans using crushed cans to fill muddy highway spots with soil and gravel and attract county commissioners to fund the program. Dr and Mrs H J Clark of Anagygne visit Lawrence to arrange university enrollment for fall.
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Imperia
Kan
Frank Fish
Fish
Street wraps and suits in tweed or twill
Wraps and suits for street wear are made of tweed or twill this season. Tweeds shift from heather to pepper and salt and browns. Suits with plain box coats are popular for sport, business, or afternoon wear in tweed or twill. Coats with deep cape backs suit heavy English wool plaid or tweed and top coats guard against showers for travel.
Hefty Kansas Rain Triggers Flood Warnings
Heavy rains across north central Kansas cause streams to rise with the Big Blue River running one to three feet above bank. Reports from Clay Center Concordia Hanover Fort Riley show rainfall amounts from 1.20 to 3.55 inches and warnings of overflow along the Republican and May river basins.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Blue Rapids
Manhattan
Clyde
Clay Center
Concordia
Hanover
Fort Riley
Minneapolis
Barnard
Solaman
Farm Agents Meet in Newton County for Pest Demo
Farm agents from southern state regions gathered in Newton Fulner County for their district meeting. The program featured a chinch bug barrier demonstration and a Hes sian fly eradication demonstration, addressing pests troubling farmers.
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Newton
Fulner County
Green Bros Ad Sparks Hack Pare Controversy
A fragment notes Green Bros advertisement amid a hack pare dispute, signaling attention from readers and local scrutiny of the ad placement and content.
Marriage Licenses Granted in Two Counts
Thrace Dutton of Harveyville Kansas and Myrtle L. Brown of Pskridge Mans secured a license from Probate Judge Menger this afternoon. Frank W. Hassett of Dubuque Iowa and Naomi L. Woods of Moberly Missouri were married by Judge Menger.
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Dutton
Harveyville
Kans
Myrtle L. Brown
Pskridge
Mans
Menger
Frank W. Hassett
Dubuque
Naomi L. Woods
Moberly
Neighbors Plant Farm Crop for Sick Farmer near Norwich
While farmer W. J. Bandhau er was in Wichita hospital, neighbors organized a quick aid effort planting his spring corn. In under a day 110 acres were listed with 22 single row and 3 double row planters and 108 head of horses in use.
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Norwich
W. J.bandhauer
Wichita
Bend Over a Wash Tub See Green Pros Ad
Fragment reads a tease to view advertisement on the back page showing Green Pros. branding and an offer. Limited readable context suggests a promotional feature without clear event or date.
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Green Bros
Kangas City Livestock Report Cattle and Hog Auction Results
Livestock market notes show Kangas City cattle at about 14 000 head with 2 500 calves. Best steers and yearlings steady with bids around 10 90 for top lots. Mid and lower grades mixed with cows dull, hogs down 15 to 20, totals around 15 000 headed. Bologna bulls quoted 4 50 to 4 75. Dealers varied bids on bulk stockers and cutters.
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Kangas
Raubal
Bologna
Bo IdWer
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Kansas City
Hay
Livestock and Market Reports From Chicago and Kansas City
Chicago hog and cattle prices fall and hold as reported June 4 with hogs at top 7.25 and bulk 7.15 to 7.25, cattle showing steadier to firmer bids, yearlings strong, vealers down, and packers’ demand noted. Kansas City wheat and corn prices listed alongside cattle and hog figures, with butter and poultry quotes and Western potatoes in the same market digest.
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Chicago
Kansas City
New York Liberty Bonds Closed in Mixed Quotes
Market notes show Liberty bonds with prices and fractions such as 81-28 and 100.21, Liberty 1st at 98.10, Liberty 2nd at 98.9, and Treasury 4s at 99.18. Also listed are for sale pigs two weeks old no pound and a furnished first floor light housekeeping apartment for rent at 917 Ohio, phone 1003.
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N. Y
Liberty
U.S. Treasury
Ohio
Couple Plead Not Guilty in Disturbing the Peace Case
Eg Dixon and his wife appeared in police court charged with disturbing the peace. Their trials were set for Thursday at 8 a.m. H B McCook faced a technical vagrancy charge and must appear Thursday. A woman arrested with him was released to appear Thursday. T Mines forfeited a $10 bond to answer speeding charges.
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Eg? Dixon
H. BR. McCook
Oe H! T. Mines
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