Prohibition, diplomacy, and census debates in Kansas
The article covers federal counting of aliens for apportionment affecting representation, Kansas political impacts, and a broader push to strengthen prohibition enforcement. It notes Hoover’s stance on liquor policy, diplomatic liquor use at the British embassy, and a cautious American state department response to Sir Esme Howard’s retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Kansas
Congress
The
Treasury
Department’ of Justice
Ers
Hoover
Friends of Tea
Esme Howard
Washington
Anay
Esme
Hapnen
American
State Department
Beginnings of the Republican Party Celebrated in Wisconsin
A distant anniversary marks 75 years since the founding of the Republican Party in Wisconsin. The article notes the party’s early work and its rise in political history, detailing its fame and formative efforts amid a fraught era. This anniversary event highlights key names and moments shaping the party’s origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republian
Soan
Wisconsin
Ie Party
Lawrence Beginnings and Gravel Road Dangers
A 19th century note recalls Charles Branscomb and Charles Robison guiding early settlers to found Lawrence amid debates on slavery expansion. The piece also mentions dangerous highway conditions, citing a fatal crash on loose gravel near Ottawa and a Chanute Independence stretch where five deaths occurred from skidding vehicles.
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Lawrence
Anderson County
Ottawa
Chanute
Independence
Lola Régister
Commencement activities and senior tributes in town
The city hosts commencement events with University seniors presenting Miss Kate Stephens with a two-volume Emerson work. The Orophilian Literary Society opened its anniversary exercises with an address by W. E. Steens and an eloquence talk. Various students delivered poems and music as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. d ‘Scott
Tela
He University
Kate Stephens
Emerson
F. D. Hutchins
Orophilian Literary Society
Snow
W. E .Steens
Collier
Herrington
Messrs’ Holpking
EB. Butler
Mollie Herrington
Messrs Smith
Hopkins
Todd
Henry
Scott
Boles
J.O. Hayes
J.O. Hayes, ‘P., 1, Sopers| Miss! Alice Colfier, Miss Schmuke
R. Wi-E. Twichell
Saltie
D. G.; Watt
Leavenworth
Musical Institute
Charlie Sutorius
Engel
Regents Appoints Fellows In Romance Languages And Others
Twenty five years ago June the Friday board announced appointments including Amida Stanton fellow in Romance languages James Shirk fellow in mathematics Raymond Merwin fellow in sociology Edwin Barrett fellow in rhetoric and English Louis Sisson appointed instructor in rhetoric and English W J Bumgartner another instructor R Bell of Rosedale attended commencement with board consultation. Invitations note weddings and luncheons as social events surrounding faculty and students with plan for receptions and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Regents
Amida Stanton
James, Shirk
Raymond E. Merwin
Edwin R. Barrett
Louis. B.sisson
W. J. Bumgartner
Iz Zoalo
R. Bell
Rosedale
Vegaing
W. . Carrith
R. Long
F. C. Marvin
J. H. Long
Strong
Tait
Tits Kel
Emporia
E. Haworth
Hazen
White River Junction
Alberta Cavin
Sarah Wilder
Hiawatha
Luncheon and Bridge Club Auction at Elk's Clubhouse
The Elk's Clubhouse hosted a Friday luncheon and bridge club auction yesterday at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Harry Green won a cut glass vase prize. Guests included Mrs. Ralph Behning, Mrs. Hailey Melton, Mrs. Elh Johnson, Mrs. Waldo Du Harry Green, Mrs. George Soxman, and Mrs. 3. B. json: Arthur T. Walker Jr. has discharged from artillery and returned from Camp Taylor Ky. Fred Jaedicke departs today for Manhattan to join Liberty Motor Co.
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wois _Geenlees
Imogene Billispid
Elk’s
Aucti Bridge Club
Avitha
Harry: Green
Ralph Behning
Hailey Melton
Elh Tohnson
Waldo du
Harry.Green
George Soxman
Harry Lander
Arthur T. Walker Jr
Artillery
Camp Taylor
Fred Jaedicke
Manhattan
Liberty Motor Co
Topeka Hosts Seventeenth State Convention Leaders
Fragmentary report notes Topeka hosts the Kansas state convent ion opening with Elites Gunn as president. The item mentions events in Topeka and references religious and civic activities amid historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Ram
Eils County
Gra
Topeka
Kansas
Elites Gunn
Baldwin News Briefs Undated Local Notices
Baldwin updates center on visitors and travels. Marion Martin hosts Schooley of Kansas City while the Gaskills plan a Providence overland trip. Baker’s summer schools and Greencastle trip for family members are noted along with arrivals from Denver and Ottawa.
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Matter Schooley
Kansas City
Sin Baldwin
Marion Martin
Luke I. Gaskell
Providence
Irl
Thomas L. Harris
Mary ‘Katherine
Greencastle
Ind
R.W. Shailer
Harris
Baker
Glyde Stewart
H.C
Prentice
San Bernardino
Gal
Baldwin
Myrtle Knight Hay
Galurebhia
Frank
University of Missouri
Mays
Knight House
Phi-Miltouse
Eshal Payne
Lidy
Webb Hays
Sanial
Washington, T. C
N. FB. Payne
West Point
Denver
Ethal Watkins
Ottawa
Plorence Benet
Harold’ Flickinger
Waverly
Martin
Texas
Vancouver
Wash
Roxape
Showalter
Jaway
Yellowstone Park
Ajid
James G. Schnebly
Jack Weber
Cheyenne
Wyo
Web
Mary
Fay Brown
Otta
D ‘Tawrence Kingsley Hall
Sid
Massy
New York City
Halland
Sin
Baldawin
Hall
Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity
Prodigal Hearts in Yukon Firelit Tragedy
In the Dawson era tale a love triangle ends in crime and arson. Berna loves the narrator while Locasto threatens her and fire consumes the cabin after a brutal shootout and Garry dies defending his friend. The blaze ends with Locasto killed amid flames and the narrator left to tell the tale.
The Gold-Born City Inferno and Love Endings
A diarist recalls a deadly hotel fire in a gold rush city. Berna drags him to safety through the blaze as flames engulf the street and looting erupts. He survives, but Berna vanishes, leaving him to await a possible reunion beyond the darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berna
USA
Stara
Goldborn
Mme
Sam
Sweethear
Berne
Local notes from Oak Ridge and Lawrence area
Community items recount visits, family events, club meetings, and weather impacts across Oak Ridge Lawrence and nearby towns. Personal notices include Bentz and Toms families, garden tour delays, 4-H roundup participants, funeral services, and rural school diplomas. Multiple residents attend social events, dinners, and hospitality at homes in Lawrence and surrounding counties.
Accidents and visits in CAPTAINS CREEK community
Mrs Hitty Ambler learns of a serious accident injuring cousin William Heckenburg in Kansas City where he was on duty as a police officer when struck by a car. The report lists multiple injuries. Nearby, families visit and guests attend dinners at various local homes as summer plans unfold. A Lawrence Business College advertises shorthand training.
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Springfield
Hall
Wallace
Fleming
Winfield
Franklin
Mildred Bunt
John Riddle
Gladys
Hunt
Edwin F. Martin
Burton Smith
Marion
Joseph Rigenbach
Monta Vista
Colp
Clay Ashby
Jean -Val Jean
Robin Adzir
Kavisas City
Humbertookia
Die
Herrington
Irma Doster
Topeka
M Stott
Lawrence
Fahy Aheau Wonan
Mary “A
Welington
I H. Neill
Sth
B. H. Schultze
Rolls
Mueller
Hittle
jMercell
Columbia
Baldwin
SeHenry
Ann B. Fleming
New Jersey
Hitty Ambler
William Heckenburg
Heckenburg
Kansas City
Ralph Page
Len Weller
Lloyd Hills
Albert] Miller
Alonzo Ambler
Mildred Louise
William Edelbrock
Billy Rob
Lila Jean
Herbert Reynolds
Charles Lescher
Betty Jean
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AL World World Company
Simons
Wourray
Baltor
MONS
Massachusetts Street
Tetice
Hicago
R. Kent
Hartford Building
New York
Franklin P. Alcorn
Madison Ave
Associated Press
Cir
Postoffice In Law
Jesus
Heaven
Charles Iei
Branscomb
Kangas
Massachusetts
Charles
Robin
Ripon
Erasmus Haworth
Margaret “Josephine
Frederick Gere Stodder
Haworth
Miss Haworth
Peckham
Country Club
Margaret Haworth
Gee
Rantoul
Tfl
Franke Gee
Pi Beta Phi Sordrity
Jean ‘ Atkinson
Laura’ Taylor
Mildred’ Taylor
Lane Spencer
Evelyn > Bore
Helen Peairs
Poor PA
Elaure
Callan
Uncle Ben
Ben
Publishers Syndicat
Baldwin News
Salyathim
Dawson
City
Benna
Locasto
Joun
Tynhold
Alfast
Berns
Jim
Jimis
Garry
Forma
Jack Locasto
Jade
Marth
Ealm
Adenly
Jess
Senta
Locasta
Dr. Fleming
Mrs. Fleming
Oak Ridge
Lorena Bentz
Lawrence Bentz
Peabody
Thejrji
Milford Miller
Miller
Stanwix
Preston ‘Redmond
F._W
Wes
Frak» Toms
Chester Toms
Perry and Newman
Kansas Electric Power
Sarah Toms
Jack
Midland
A. W. Garvin
Voughas County Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Jayhawk
Ruby Leonhard
Wilma Hartman
Lorene Fairgairn
Arthur Hemphill
Walter Heck
I. Gilkison
Randle Voledther
New County
4-H
Mr. Warren
M. Bie Uych
BE. W. Pelierstall
Daugsheer
Ruth
Clifford Pine
Erwin Elriese
Louise
Elliott
Erwin
Voris
Rochester, Minn
Lawrence Ing
Honox
A. H. Reed
Frank Hale
John Reed
Reed
van Neste
Hey van Kestr
Hickman Mills
Willie House
Katharline
M. J. Metleary
Hemphill
Vernon
Kaowledge Hill
Fred Harmon
Montgomery County
Avill
Trip Transit
Holmes Inv.Co, Inc
Captains Creek
Wea
Lawrence Business College
AGY
Moscow
Pocemen
Seidlitz
Wolf's Book Store
Lawrenc National Bank
Bae
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