Elks Move to End Lassies Tambourines Campaign
Lawrence Elks vote to abolish the tambourine and shift fundraising for Salvation Army to a June 23 drive. Kansas campaign aims for 2500000 to finance welfare work and relieve workers from soliciting duties, with Lawrence to host a major local drive and a special meeting set for Friday night.
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Lawrence Lodge Boh
Benevolent Protective Order of Kiks
Yewrener
Lawrence
Salion Army
Elkis
Salvation Army
Kansas
Man Arrested After Theft at Lester Sample Home
Herbert Willey was arrested in Lawrence by Deputy Sheriff Charles Crowder after allegedly taking a hat, shoes, and other clothing from the Lester Sample residence near Vinland. The loss is estimated at $15 and Willey is held in Douglas County Jail. Miss Elizabeth Plank returns from St. Louis where she aided in Red Cross work.
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Herbert Willey
Lester Sample
Vinland
Lamate
Lawrence
Charles Crowder
Douglas County
Elizabeth Plank
St. Louis
Red Cross
Weather Forecast Summary
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight into Friday with little temperature change. Saturday looks mainly fair with no significant shifts in temperature.
War Savings Banks Replace Hand Grenades for Youth
wartime article describes replacing hand grenades with small banks in schools for War Savings Stamp drives. John Wayland outlines that 100000 banks will be issued in the district. Students earn stamps by saving pennies and dimes, with five dollar and ten dollar stamp requirements and a certificate to teachers.
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John T. Wayland
Federal Reserve District
Alex Wayland
Warning issued on worm damage to Douglas County crops
FE H F Ptacek Douglas county farm agent warns farmers that army and cut worms are damaging alfalfa now and threatening wheat oats and corn after harvest. He says control is possible with bran bait and offers to provide information to those interested.
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Douglas County
H. F Ptacek
Douc
Mr. Ptacek
Grass Mowers Urged to Clean Gutters and Streets
City commissioners agreed to stricter enforcement of the trash and grass in streets ordinance. Police and City Attorney W G Thiele will ensure compliance as grass clippings clog sewers near Ninth and Louisiana Streets. Mayor Kreeck was ill. meeting continued next week.
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Alless of Lawrence
Cty
Ninth
Louwisiana
W. G. Thiele
Thiele
George TL. Kreeck
Kreeck
Shrine Night Parade Ends In Desert Themed Initiation
Law rence Kansas preparations unfold for a Shriners event with the Abdallah Shrine parade, sand decor, and rites for 55 Lawrence thirty second degree Masons at Robinson gym. High officials from Leavenworth arrange the scene as delays due to shipping shortages impact ceremonial logistics.
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Lawrence
Uyo
Robinson Gymnasium
Leavenwert Aind
Severty
York Rite
Abdallah Shrine
Abdallah
O. Helmers
A. He Alter
Swere Oleson
Leavenworth
St. Dee
KU Students Slow to Embrace Honor System
Only 650 votes cast of 1 650 needed as three day polls at Kansas University show light turnout. Women voters predominate with many opposed to change while supporters back the honor system. A follow up election planned in Louisiana's First district to replace late Rep Estopinal.
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K. U
Kansas University
Billa Hammet
Louisiana
Estopinal
Austria's peace terms altered amid Vienna doubts
Reports from Vienna describe official dissatisfaction with the peace provisions at St Germain and a lethargic mood among Austrians. Completion of the Austrian treaty is unlikely this week as missing clauses are to be sent by note. Paris dispatches say changes to the German terms aim to ease execution, not lighten penalties.
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Associated Press
Auastria
St. Germain
Vienna
Sivningg
Germany
Advress
L'Sris
Bank is Dynamited and Loot Stated at 25000 Kansas
The Tyro State Bank at Tyro Kansas fourteen miles west of Coffeyville was dynamited early today. The thieves escaped after the first blast leaving the cash and bonds largely untouched. About 25000 in Liberty Bonds and cash were taken from a safety box. the blast cut all toll lines and cables and the robbers left no clues. Minnesota Grand Army veterans will gather at St Paul for the annual State Encampment.
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Coteyville
Kans
Tyro State Bank
Tyra
Kansas
Coffeyville
Minnesota
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Paul
Hitchcock Resents Charge of Scandal in Senate Debate
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska denounces claims by Lodge and Borah that copies of the unpublished peace treaty with Germany were used to influence New York business. He pushes for a full investigation while defending the treaty and President. The exchange centers on who knew what and when regarding the treaty’s security.
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Ington
Germany
New York
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Senators Lodge
Massachusetts
Borah
Idaho
Ledge
Merah
Hiteheoc
United States
Pee
Senato
Bout
Magegehiet
Sjpie
Wheock
State protects bank guaranty funds amid losses
State Bank Commissioner Walter Wilson announced protection for the state guaranty funds after anticipated losses. He cited 4,000 acres of Tenis Moexsey lands and Salina properties recovered, with BF J Gaither Bank gaining control of consale property including a large ranch in Logan County.
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Sallaa Dark
Hye Neem
Atterne
Rejver
Ford
Walter Wilson
State Hanks
Tenis Moexsey
Salina
BF. J. Gaitherbank
Logan County
Lawrence High to Hear Kansas City Principal on Graduation
W A Bailey principal of Kansas City Kansas High School will speak at Lawrence High School commencement in the Bowersock theater Friday night. He plans to discuss post graduation expectations as Lawrence seniors prepare their ceremony. Superintendent Kent lauds Bailey as a pivotal figure in Kansas high school work.
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R. A. Kent
Lawrence
King- Man
King- Man High School
Guy H. Jaggard
Quincy
W. A. Bailey
Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas Made
Lawrence High School
Bowersock
Kansas City, Kans
Baker University
K. U
Chicaro University
Bailey
Eureka Hb
Wichita High School
Thea
Ans
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Kent
Rowersock Theater
Mine Disaster Leaves Many Dead and Injured Today
A massive accident at a mine today results in seventy eight deaths and forty injuries as emergency crews respond. Officials say collapse trapped workers inside the mine as rescue operations continue amid dangerous conditions.
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Venty
Powder Laden Mine Train Blast Kills Dozens in Wilkes-Barre
A train carrying miners to work within the Baltimore No. 2 tunnel of the Delaware and Hudson Co. explodes after trolley sparks ignite 12 kegs of black powder. Dozens die or burn, with many injured as rescue crews fight flames and remove bodies. Authorities cite violation of mine laws and the gasping, smoke filled tunnel as factors.
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Wilkesbarre
Baltimore No. 2
Delaware & Hudson Coil Co
Thomas Dougherty
Wilkes Barre
Delaware & Hudson Co
John McGroarty
New Commerce Chamber to Replace Old Structure
The New Commerce Chamber will be large enough to cover all civic work. It will be divided into bureaus handling distinct lines of work with specialists in charge. A member questionnaire will guide assignments, with membership drive starting likely in June.
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Chamber of Commerce
Thelie
Chamber
Bolsheviki Defeated as Ukrainian Forces Capture Rail Centers
News from Topeka reports that Gen Simon Petlur led forces capturing Ukraine railway hubs at Eakurov and Berdicheff. The Ukrainian press bureau confirms the advance in western Ukraine. Also noted in Topeka is the death of Mrs John M Wed, mother of Mrs Charles Curtis.
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Trongs
Simon Petlurshevik Neusart
Ukraine
Hav
Eakurov
Berdicheff
Topeka
John M. Wed
Charles Curtis
Senator Cur i
Batrd
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