Calico gowns spark graduation bribery in Coldwater
In Coldwater Michigan on June 12 a business-backed prize offered to graduates to wear plain calico gowns caused a stir at the Tibbits Opera House during the forty second high school commencement. Thirty five graduates paraded, but only three wore calico. Eartha Humestor Ruby Burns and Star Reed led the calico wearers amid praise from sponsors who plan to repeat the plan next year. Meanwhile the Russian torpedo boat Kambals sank in a Black Sea storm during trials with twenty crew members including the captain and 61st lieutenant lost.
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Haskell Baccalaureate Tomorrow Amid Commencement Festivities
Decorated campuses host a packed program for Haskell Institute events next week. Tonight an all campus benefit performance of Hiswatha delighted attendees as students prepared for tomorrow's baccalaureate sermon by Rev John Bamford and ensuing ceremonies featuring exhibits, plays, and a grand commencement program through Thursday with band concerts, drills, a banquet, and tributes to alumni and students.
Insanity Inquiry Arrests Woman Near Lawrence
Sheriff officers went to the Clinton neighborhood six miles southwest of the city at six thirty yesterday evening to inquire into a case of alleged insanity. They brought back Miss Carrie Boyd, described as not in her right mind, noting recent health decline and odd behavior including an attempted strike on her father. She will be examined in probate court. Flag Day events and a sale of Jersey hogs announced by G A R bells and civic groups.
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Misa
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Mrs Lyons Returns Home to Sing at Presbyterian Concert
Mrs Lyons comes home from a year in New York where she studied and will debut singing this evening at the Presbyterian church concert led by Mr Leon Ries. The event features local sponsors and offers a variety of ice cream flavors and beverages.
Informal receptions and club notes in Topeka area society
Lawrence social scene includes informal reception for Mr and Mrs John Alder for Mr and Mrs Charlie Meserve. Priscilla club meets Thursday with Carl Phillips. Marguerite Emery invites for an afternoon of cards on Thursday June 17. Bridge Whist club planned Katzenjammers Island outing but weather shifted to M Wilhelmi residence. Within Topeka Journal critique, gossip deemed trivial. A prominent Lawrence woman debuts pantaloon gown amid fashion chatter. Arrests: Mora Black Handers and seven others in Johnstown face extortion charges from Italian merchants. Warehouse collapse in Detroit buries workers. three bodies recovered. Kansas Bay athletes from 91 preparatory schools compete. Lanyon of Pittsburg, Kansas advances in 100 yard dash. Fort Worth storm claims ten dead, fifteen injured. Mr and Mrs George Kuhne visit Excelsior Springs for father’s recovery. Children's Day at Second Presbyterian tomorrow at 8 pm. Apricot ice promotion at Wiedemann’s. Ads note a seven room house for sale, moved off lot. three months rent for a grand piano. rooms for rent for school year.
Earthquake in Southern France Wrecks Towns and Kills
Destructive tremor in southern France leaves St Cannat Rognes and Lumbesc nearly ruined. Officials report at least 100 dead with dozens more missing as temperature drops. Aix dispatches food supplies and two battalions depart to aid rescuers amid widespread devastation. Lisbon reports tremors felt across the region.
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Contract Let For Storage Battery Plant And Ties Delivery
J D Bowersock awarded the contract for a new storage battery for the electric light plant to General Electric Storage of Philadelphia. The project hinges on arriving materials, with railroad ties and carloads of supplies arriving in town. The Dwyer Construction Company will oversee the road construction, while additional cars of ties and materials are awaited. William E Gorey, US Steel president, recovering after injuries, left his room to take a walk.
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Markets and notices from Kansas City and Chicago
Markets by wire show grain and provisions prices with wheat at July and Sept futures, corn for July Sept and December, oats, pork, lard, and live cattle receipts. Local ads include want ads, sales of Jersey bull, second hand mower, cottage for sale, and rental.
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Charles Gleed Builds Home for Woman Who Helped His Mother
In Lawrence, a comfortable house will be erected by Charles Gleed for Mrs. Grovesnor, a dressmaker who cared for his mother during poverty. The home, once completed, will be her lifelong residence as a token of gratitude for her selfless help years ago. Also reports include Calhoun case testimony ending for the day in San Francisco, Governor Stubbs returning from a college tour, and Ivan Mosher of Baldwin dying suddenly, with Kaw Valley Canning Factory seeking workers over 15.
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Free List Debate Highlights Tariff Clash In Senate
Washington June 12 Senate debate on the free list reversed routine order as Nelson led a push by progressives for a duty on sage flour. Aldrich questioned a starch trust and praised tariff revision limits while Overman condemned the Payne Aldrich bill as an unjust tariff. He backed Bailey's income tax amendment and proposed a head tax on immigration and authority to curb duties on foreign-made goods from a major corporation.
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United States
Woman to potentially lead national conference of Charities
June reports indicate Julia Laturop of Hull House Chicago, a veteran charity leader, is favored to be president of the next national conference of Charities and Corrections with Jane Addams also considered. Meanwhile Madame Ruiz related death by own action in London to St Louis family ties. Opened Big Bridge festivities in New York mark East River cantilever bridge debut.
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London
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Desperate Escape On Gallows Reported In Texas
Floresville Texas June 13 an inmate named Refugio Juareques fought on the scaffold using a sharpened spoon to halt the execution He stabbed Sheriff William Wright when the brick cup was adjusted but the weapon was discovered The wound was not dangerous Subdued the execution proceeded with a brother of the wounded officer present The trap misfired twice before a successful second release Juareques protested his innocence to the end
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Selig Chosen County Commissioner in Clean Victory
A. L. Selig is elected county commissioner in a rapid vote after petitions filed, ending a two week cover and long local political dispute. Selig, an aged Lawrence veteran and former mayor, pledges strict business management with fairness to the public.
Steamer Arundel Runs Aground Near Amboy
Ashtabula Ohio June 12 The passenger steamer Arundel carrying UA excursionists to Fort Stanley Canada from Ashtabula Harbor went aground at Amboy ten miles east of here at midnight on the return trip The passengers were rescued by the crew with small boats The women fainted but no one was hurt
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Runaway Injury Of Ida Emmerson's Son Charles Rowan
Charles Rowan eighteen son of actress Ida Emmerson was badly hurt in a runaway on west Warren street. A wheel broke, the horse dragged him a block, stopped by a telephone pole near the Central Hotel. He was taken to Dr Gillispie and treated for a head wound and facial bruises while under chloroform. His exact injuries could not be judged due to head illness. Rowan is connected to Will Monk and Ida Emmerson and previously linked to Joe Howard. Ed W. Parsons jeweler notes. Also police plan to arrest Muskogee and Enid ball players if they play Sunday despite no state law or city ordinance prohibiting baseball.
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Ganz makes report on Harvester case in Kansas
Topeka June 12 State Senator H E Ganz appointed to hear evidence in the case to oust the International Harvester company files his findings. He deems the Harvester merger aimed to regulate and control retail and wholesale prices of harvesting machines in Kansas. Ganz argues the company is not liable for $60 000 charter fees claimed by the state.
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Residents travel and visits noted in Kansas and Missouri
Local items list a flurry of visits and departures. Melville Woods visits Lenv snworth Delia Newlin heads to Kansas City and Elliott families journey between Topeka St Joseph and Wichita. Socials include Mrs. Waldron, Mr. Parsons, Miss Beatty and Mrs Henshaw planning trips to Seattle Newton and Harrisonville while Dr. Simmons serves on a state board.
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Fires ravage Maine forests threaten Presque Isle
Fires sweep through Aristock county forests in Maine destroying timber. Presque Isle faced heavy losses from a Monday fire and was again seriously threatened last night as residents fought to hold back the flames. The town was cut off from telephone and telegraphic communication early today.
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Cooper President Resigns at Cooper College
At commencement exercises in Sterling on June 12 Dr F M Spencer announced his resignation after twenty years as Cooper College president. He led the college since its early days and previously served seven years as president of Masgingum College, contributing to growth in finances and other areas. Menu items listed include vanilla and strawberry ice cream and apricot ice. Other notes mention costumes for Strong Arm and candy sales at Wiedemann’s.
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