Rail unions weigh federal strike plan amid wage cuts
Chicago and Cincinnati reports show railroad unions preparing for a strike vote as wage reductions loom. AFL and union leaders mull actions at the Cincinnati convention while some presidents doubt widespread support among workers. Ballots due by June 25 could trigger a July 15 strike if endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Cincinnati
Rail Labor Board
Brotherhoods
Bond Revoked Murder Suspect John Johnson Released on $300
John Johnson colored bound over to district court on a manslaughter charge in the death of W. D. Green after a rooster dispute led to an attack and Green’s son firing on Johnson. Johnson is reported nearly recovered from an elbow wound. Coroner’s jury held Johnson responsible for Green’s death, with hospital care following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
W. D. Green
Johnson
Green
Visa Hospital
Lawrence
Bank Robbery Suspects Flee Into Osage Hills
In Ponca City Oklahoma on June 8 1920 lawmen pursued five bandits who yesterday robbed the Gravida State Bank of about $2000. Officers believe the robbers escaped into the Osage hills east of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage Hills
Ponca ‘City
Okla
Gravida
Weather forecast fragment for Kansas shows partial clouds and showers
A partially legible weather note for Kansas indicates cloudy periods with possible showers and minor changes in temperatures. The text is incomplete and lacks full forecast details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
State officials probe Eminence dance case in Topeka
Officials from three state departments comb bulky volumes today to determine if Lorraine Wooster acted within her rights in denying renewal of Clara White's teacher certificate over a dance at the Eminence schoolhouse. Attorney General Hopkins notes no statute prohibits dancing in a school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Lorraine Wooster
Clara White
Hopkins
Opening Mo Whe Building for Summer YMCA Program
Sam Maffet urged opening the Mo Whe building for three summer months to provide pool and shower access for town boys. A majority of directors favored transferring running expenses to any willing organization, with an estimated $1,000 cost and $6 per member from 31 supporters. Opponents argued the plan is insufficient and urged town desire and funding before reopening the YMCA. county commissioners Hosford Steele and Esmytha discussed Lawrence property valuations and equalization work during a Kiwanis luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Maffet
Somme
Robert Steele
G. Esmypa
C. B. Hosford
Kiwanis Club
Hosford
Board of Equalization
Lawrence
Rotary Andisgiwanis Clubs
California Klan Leaders Indicted After Inglewood Raid
Los Angeles officials and thirty four alleged Ku Klux Klan members face five felony counts from a raid in Inglewood on April twenty two. Indicted are William J.S. Coburn grand goblin and supreme attorney, G. W. Price kleagle, and N. A. Baker county organizer. Baker in custody, others believed East. Charges include false imprisonment kidnapping and assault with intent to commit murder.
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Los Angeles
Ku Klux Klan
Inglewood
Here
William JS. Coburn
Grand Goblin
The
Pacific Domain
Supreme Attorney
Order
G. W. Price
Kind Kleagle
State of California
N.A. Baker
Kleagle
Old court inquiry ties Sinclair divorce to Douglas County case
William Sinclair of Lawrence died recently in New Jersey. An attorney in Frenchtown sought records on a 1883 summons against Sinclair, with details noting the case was dismissed in 1884. The note suggests a possible divorce inquiry tied to local court records.
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William Sinclair
Lawrence
New Jersey
Frenchtown
District Court
Sinclair
Douglas County
Senate blocks bonus bill as McCumber warns of new effort
Washington June 8 The soldiers' bonus bill stalled in the senate after Senator Williams Democrat of Mississippi objected to unanimous consent. Chairman McCumber announced a renewed push to place the measure on the calendar. The treasury based cost for the plan totals about 3.85 billion dollars over 43 years, far below the house estimate, with 75 percent of eligible veterans likely choosing adjusted service certificates and other aid options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Williams
Dem
Miss
McCumber
Finance Committee
Treasury
New Vitamin D Unsupported by Historical Text
Dr EV McCollum of Johns Hopkins announced at the Holstein Association convention the discovery of a fourth vitamin, named D, in bone growth preservation. He noted vitamins A BR OC are known and this new one was found within seven months as public information for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
EV. McCollum
Johns Hopkins” University
McColluy
Doeter -McCollum
Landon Named Private Secretary to Kansas Governor
Alfred Landon of Independence is appointed private secretary to Governor Henry J. Allen, succeeding Emmett D. George who resigns to run for state superintendent of insurance. Landon, son of late Judge John Lindon, was chosen from more than six candidates and will assume duties immediately as other details note Kansas City shopping and Northwestern Mutual Life representative Craig Kennedy appears in the text.
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Topeka
Kan
Alfred Landon
Independence
Emmett D. George
Henry J. Allen
George
Landon
John Lindon
Fourteenth Judicialistrict
Burns Hegier
Fl Dorado
Will T. Beck
Holton
Elmer Peterson
The
Wichita Beacon
George W Day
Meade
Creation of a national board to limit labor strikes
Donlin, presenting at the American Federation of Labor Building Trades Department meeting in Cincinnati, urged vesting authority for strike decisions in a national board. He argued the nation is tired of strikes and lockouts and that limiting such authority could reduce labor disruptions.
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Cincinnati
Board of Labo
Donlin
Building “Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Ddontin
Trkseim Rr Swts
Lawrence Relgious School Sets Summer Program Start
The Lawrence board of religious education will start the downtown summer school of religion on Monday June 19 instead of June 2. Open to kindergarten through sixth grade, enrollment will be limited with wait list rules. Classes meet daily 8 30 to 11 00 in the Quincy school building. Mrs Clarence Speer, a Lawrence woman with public school experience, will lead as a teacher with other instructors to be announced. Enroll by written application to EB Price secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Board of Religious Education
Summer School of Religion
Kindergarden
Quincy
Clarence Speer
Lawrence
EB. F. Price
Board of Religious
of Religious
M. E
Church of Lawrence
Sat Banat
Sonwerer
Uly
Elise
Begin
Seyternbes
More Fourth Plans For Town Fourth Of July Celebrations
Details of the proposed Fourth of July celebration will be arranged at a meeting of general committees in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Friday night. Activities include games planned by Dr Forrest C Allen and bicycle races by Hanna Bicycle Shop. Senator Curtis reports General Pershing’s possible invitation to speak, contingent on arrival in Washington.
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Chamber of Commerce
Forrest C. Allen
Hanna Bicyele
Wilder S. Metcalft
Senator Curtis
General Pershing
Washington
Lawrence
Curtis
General Committee
Rachel Ruth Hits Fourth Homer for Yankees in Chicago
In Chicago on June 8 Rachel Ruth of the New York Yankees belted his fourth home run of the season in the first inning against the White Sox. The item notes various local detours and personal travel as a scattered society column adds brief updates on residents and visitors.
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Nahe
Chicago
Rachel Ruth
Ronkin
New York Yankees
Fouth
Spisons
Nois Jon Bases
Balkan Royal Wedding Unites Rumania and Jugoslavia in Belgrade
Medieval splendor marked the June Belgrade ceremony of King Alexander of Yugoslavia and Princess Marie of Romania. Dignitaries from across Europe attended, with a lavish gown, royal regalia, and a Byzantine cathedral ceremony as the couple began their marriage journey.
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Belgrade
Alexander of
Jugoslavia
Marie
Romania
Balkan
Europe
Rumania
Alexander
Duke of York
George
England
Balkans
Porphry Ams
Jugosimva
Minneuss Tyona
Cyril O
Russia
Reat Ol
Mviuness
Helen
Kile Alexander
Nalvce
Fareign
Italy
Cyril
Inefanta
Beatrice
Amther Hushanil
Marshal Franchel d'Esperey
France
Carol
Helene
Japan
Belgium
Spain
Norway
Heals of State
Arsene Karageorgevitch
Paul
Paris
Ferdinand
Inmate Parole Eligibility at Leavenworth Cites Low Application
Warden Biddle notes 700 inmates qualify for parole but only 47 percent have applied or been considered. He says many eligible inmates are drug users who wish to stay in the prison for current treatment. Several personal notices from Pratt and Kansas City residents are also mentioned along with gift shop ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varile Leavenworth
Kanduye T
W. J. Biddle
Fraternal Aid Union Band Opens Summer Concerts
The Fraternal Aid Union band performs an open air concert in Southpark tonight with a larger lineup and a program led by Walter Rigen. Selections include America Destiny, Turco in Italia, Oriental Patrol, Voxtrot, and Indian Characteristic of the Red Man among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Union
Southpark
Walter Rigen
Halmes
Mexican Vance
Maria—Davila
Overture
Turco
Rossini
Voxtrot
Ten Little Fingers
Nelson
Oriental Patrol
Caire
Von-Blan
Waltz
Lnwars
Holipos
Snyder
Boumi—ktefer
Kansan hospitality group aids Shriners meeting in San Francisco
Former Kansans now in California help host Shriners delegates in San Francisco. Frederick Crowe heads the Kansas hospitality committee with other Lawrence alumni and residents from Palo Alto San Francisco Gilroy and San Bernardino listed among volunteers.
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Hotel Sequoia
San Franci
Tracy Learnard
Gilroy
Clement DB
Terkins
San D Bernarding
Grace Wolcott
Washingston St
San Francisco
Selig
Balbua St
Rural Graduation Exercises Planned for 123 Pupils
Fully completed rural graduation program set for 2 oclock Saturday in the Methodist church. Diplomas will be presented after the program and a class picture will be taken. The program lists a processional, Carmen, Bertha Thomas. invocation by Dr BE Bleck. vocal solo by Aimee Viper. and a graduation address by Professor Hy Ky Ebright of Baker University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen
Bertha Thomas
BE. A. Bleck
Aimee Viper
Hy. Ky Ebright
Baker University
Farmers Union Leaders Speak at Douglas County Meeting
About 125 to 150 people attended the Douglas County quarterly Farmers Union meeting at the courthouse. Georgia National President Barrett urged stronger national and cooperative efforts while Lasdon outlined goals to double state membership. Jim Andersen reported on legislative actions and a committee reviewed local membership and programs during the forenoon session. A noon luncheon was served by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CS. Barrett
Georgia Nater Jonal
Farmers Union
Doulas
Une Quarker
Coret Neuse
Barrett
Dagwearbers
Huse
Barnet
Oc. Lasdon
Linstdon
Court House
G. F E. Kretsinger
Jim Andersen
Salina
Douglas County
Democratic candidate Henderson Martin to speak at Ex-Service Men club
Henderson Martin, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, will address the Douglas County Ex-Service Men Political Club tonight. Russell Dyer, Ken City Kansas, and Will Meu wer are among speakers. sheriff Lohps and County Attorney A O Mitchell are scheduled to give brief remarks. Entertainment planned after the talks. All ex-service men invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Martin
Douglas County
Ex-Service Men's Political Club
Russell Dyer
Ken City
Kans
Fi Coneruss
He Meuwer
Hailpens
American Legion
Vaumea
First candidates file for county nominations in county offices
Orrin L. Isaacs seeks clerk of the district court while Will Johns runs for sheriff and O J Lane seeks re nomination as county superintendent all are Republicans. In Paris bankers drop idea of international German loan and prepare a report for the reparations commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin L. Isaacs
Will Johns
O. J. Lane
Paris
Associated Press
Germany
Marriage Licenses for Topeka Pair Reported in City
Charles Cummickadl and Florence KF Evans of Topeka were issued a marriage license and married by judge J He Menger. Tionis W Coghill returned home from Pillsbury Military Academy at Owatonna Minnesota. Miss Linnie Sheets will return Sunday from Wyoming where she taught. Ralph B. Tait left for Kansas City to spend a week. Gustav F L Soderlani spent the day in Topeka. Mrs Tanna Wells left this morning for a week. The Gift Shop at 735 Mass St advertises Baldwin Lady Mary Silverware. Local chiropractors Welch The Chiropractors and Dr Albright are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cummickadl
Florence KF. Fvans
Topeka
Westornbary
Tenhate
J. He Menger
Tionis W. Coghill Cme
Pillsbury Military Academy
Owatonna
Minnesota
Summer Session Enrollment Near Three Hundred at University
Summer session at the University opens Tuesday June 13 with almost three hundred already enrolled for the first session. The registrar reports strong interest from teachers nationwide and among Indian school staff. A four week course for teachers runs June 12 to July 2, with a second four week session July 24 to August 11, and full registration beginning September 11.
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Almos
Tibinsideyvinngsii
Muon
Thy
Huan
AL Reat
Isf
Dean Kent
KLGL
Kansas
Belfast War Talks and Local News Briefs
Wartime dispatches report British troops capturing the fort at Balleek and occupying the town. Scottish and Irish items note ongoing talks on the Irish constitution and travel plans involving Lloyd and holiday arrangements. Also mentioned are Yale admissions, doctorates, and local business notes including The Gitt Shop and a pattern selection for Lady Mary.
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Transportation’ Brotherhoods
Zes
Lowing
Federation Shop Crafts
State Street
Aney
Pierre
South Dakota
Irdea
California
Fair Association
Douglas County Fair Association
J. C. Stevenson
Roland Goila
Western
Eleanore Hackney
Olathe
Geraldine Rogers
Jon Binford
Ted
Lander
Kansas Citys
Dr._E. V. McCollum
Allen
Emmett George
Charles DeWatteville
Mrs
Roland
DeWatteville
Vest
Craig Kennedy
Northwestern Mutual Life
Ing. Go
Summer School
of Religion
Emma A. Fagan
forKansas City
Charles W. Panton
Milwaukee
Minn
Karl Draper
Reno County
Weeee
Fred Somon
Detroit
Royal
Dartman
R. O. Yates
Florence Lemon
Lake View
Butler-Sanderson Motor Co
Palmyra
Balkan States
Princ‘ Esat
Talaven
Falmyira
Simulest
Eudora
County Board of Equalization
C. PB. Hosfaort
Sam Fordyce
Pratt
Otto Ramseyer
Lady Mary
A. Marks & Son
Mass
Shriners
ExsService
Linnie Sheets
Wyoming
Ralph
Tait
University
Trof
Gustav FL Soderlani
Enka
Tanna Wells
Baldwin
Tres. Welch & Welch the Chiropractors
Dr. Albright
Chiropractor
K. Uy
University of Kansas
Belloek
Belfast
Pelleek
Balleek
Cohdon
Jhine
Mindtto
Lloyd
Pated
Wales
Ut Jx
Mal
Robert DP Coghill
George Tyna
Tigve
New York
Yale University
Tee Avik
Wis
Fapric Tikes
Motoy Ca
Georgie Sheets
Isis Gity
Silverwyre
Gitt Shop
Marks & Sup
Mase
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