Historic 720 Massachusetts Site Reclaims Walnut Staircases
Work on the Journal-Worlds new home, at the old 720 Massachusetts Street site, uncovers walnut front, stairways, and door frames from years past. Bids for the project came from Manhattan Topeka Lawrence with Cork & Ferrier winning the general contract by a modest margin over Lawrence. Plumbing and heating went to Kennedy Plumbing and Miller and Sthlendering of Topeka, while painting bids varied widely. Architect Ralph and Scaml ell of Topeka, KU graduate, prepared the plans.
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Journal-World
Massachusetts Street
Harry Meyermiller
Muzzy
Manhattan
Topeka
Lawrence
Sharp
North Lawrence
Cork & Ferrier
White
Kennedy Plumbing Amena
Miller & St Hlendering
Cone -Lawrence
Ralph & Scam 1Ell
University of Kansas
Hospital Survey Proposed For Ex Servicemen Patients
Washington June 5 A general survey of hospitals to determine beds for ex service men of all warfare would be authorized under a resolution approved by the house rules committee A sub committee of the house veterans committee would conduct the inquiry and recommend legislation The resolution likely will be brought up in the house tomorrow The rules committee acted after Representative Fitzgerald urged investigations of soldiers homes at Marion Indiana and Dayton Ohio.
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House
House Veterans Committee
Rules Committee
Fitzgerald
Ohio
Marion Ind
Dayton
Winnipeg Post Office Revenue Tops Three Million
Winnipeg postmaster reports a record revenue of over 3 million dollars for the last fiscal year. He advocates restoring the two cent stamp rate to boost earnings, citing example transit costs from San Francisco to London versus Victoria to Vancouver. County reports detail May expenditures and health cases, including measles and chicken pox, plus county farm inmate counts. Catholic educators convene in Milwaukee for the Catholic Education Association’s 21st annual convention to discuss policy. Local news mentions moonshine prosecutions in Donegal and a colored American Legion post planning a fundraising show for an orphanage home in Independence Kansas.
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Associated Press
T. T. Bower
Post Office
San Francisco
Lon
Victoria
Vancouver
B.C
White Tiger Sla in India Shown by Maharaja
Calcutta June 5 The White tiger shot by the Maharaja of Sirguja is on display. The nearly pure white pelt measures nine feet eight inches nose to tail. The tiger, famed for depredations, killed three humans and numerous cattle. It reportedly used its coloration to blend with herds and lure victims.
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India
Sirguja
Jslain
Delegates to Cleveland Form Porto Rican Alliance Split
San Juan Porto Rico June Associated Press unionist and Republican mergers create Porto Rican Alliance. Contested delegates will head to the Cleveland Republican convention. Pure Republicans name Todd and ex Gov Reily as delegates. Merged Republicans oppose those named by the Pure Republicans. Hudda Delph files quiet title suit against Lewis R Case et al in district court seeking title quieting.
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Associated Press
Porto Rican Alliance
Mayaguez
San German
Cleveland
Republican Party
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Hudda Delph
Lewis
R. Case
Fight for Constitution in Albania Gains Backing
Rome June 5 Albanian revolution reported as nearly successful aims to implement a new democratic constitution truly. Observers say previous autocratic rule by feudal families with inherited privileges from the Turkish era kept the constitution as a dead letter.
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Rome
Uncover Vice Ring In Kalamazoo Youths Arrested
Kalamazoo Mich June 5 thirty youths fifteen of whom are high school students including several members of the central high football squad have been arrested within the past 48 hours following investigation of reports that a vice ring exists here Serious charges have been made against nine of those arrested Charges of contributing to the delinquency of juveniles have been made against some of the others Eight girls are in the custody of the county juvenile agent. Kaaida Indians to Estes Park Eight Haskell Institute Indians Will leave tonight for Estes Park Colorado where they will attend the Rocky Mountain Student conference which is held from June 6 to 16 Those who are to attend the meeting are James Ahgoom Jesse Cochran James Emery Alec Cadue Carl Moore Peter Simmer William Derisow and Edward French A delegation from the University will also be present for the convention. IN MEMORIAM Minnie Pasework one year ago June 4 1922 Sadly missed by husband and children Ed Bert and Nola Bound over to Court Glyde M Thuma desertion of his minor children bound over to district court for the November term by Justice Manley for failure to give bond.
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Central High
Kaaida
Estes Park
Haskell Institute
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
James Ahgoom
Jesse Cochran
James Emery
Alec Cadue
Carl Moore
Peter Simmer
William Derisow
Edward French
University
Minnie Pasewark
Mamma
Glyde M. Thuma
District Court
Manley
Landscape Insurance Advocated by Dr Glenn Charlton
Dr Glenn Charlton developed a new insurance form now offered by major firms to cover landscaping. The policy insures trees shrubs and landscape improvements, enabling replacement or indemnity after loss, with low premium and potential to boost home value and appeal.
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Glenn‘ “Charlton
Massachusetts Street
Dr. Charlton
Harliton
Cummings
Clinton
Plenty of Room for Kansans at the Cleveland Convention
A letter from A L Shultz notes Kansans face a lively but controlled convention scene in Cleveland. President Coolidge remains the central figure with a running mate chosen under White House approval. Delegates and Kansas leaders plan to attend, staying mainly at Hollenden and Cleveland hotels near convention HQ, with arrival expected Sunday night and talks at downtown venues post Saturday.
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A. L. Shultz
Cleveland
Ohio
Kansas
Ye Midland
Local social notes and funeral attendances in Midland and Leavenworth
A rundown of daily events includes funeral attendance for Mrs. R. E. Courtney in Springdale by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spray, and visits by Evelyn Garvin and others. Family gatherings, hospitality in DeSoto, and strawberries picked by Mrs. Bruckmiller are mentioned. Evelyn Garvin returns from Manhattan after KSA C attendance.
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R. E. Courtney
Leavenworth
Springdale
H. C. Bruckmiller
Adams
Elmer Quidahl
Chas. Spray
Mary Low
Ada Peart
Waldo Shultz
Mary Elizabeth
Orval Curran
Baby
Galesburg
Ill
Henry “Ebnest
Evelyn Garvin
Manhattan
Doris Kline
Lecompton
Onne Grant Relocation After Mrs Ferrier Death
Since the death of Mrs. Ferrier, Onne Grant and his township have arranged for his little daughter to live with her grandparents, the arrangement reflecting family care following the loss.
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Township
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