Plan to Restore Pensions Cuts Across War Veterans
Washington June 13 A group of House members aims to undo most of the 1933 economy act cuts by proposing 31 million to 45 million more annually for war veterans pensions. They seek to restore pensions for Spanish American War Boxer Rebellion and Philippine Insurrection veterans. The move follows President Roosevelt’s earlier vetoed or delayed actions, with a conference planned after a House committee vote.
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Spooner Thayer Museum Reports Eastwood Paintings Sold
The Spooner Thayer museum reports sales from the Eastwood drawing and painting show, including five paintings and several small Boogar bronze sculptures from Provincetown Massachusetts. The purchases come despite a generally low mood in Lawrence, yet reflect ongoing art interest and activity.
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Lawrence
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Curtis Refutes Move to Topeka Despite Visit
Former vice president Charles Curtis, visiting Topeka for four days, denies plans to relocate there after retiring from law practice in Washington. He praises the Springfield grass roots conference and says at least 20 Republicans could defeat Roosevelt next year, though he declines to name them. Curtis will depart Sunday for Washington after a business trip to New Mexico.
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Obituary Olive Harriet Shuler Passes After Short Illness
Olive Harriet Shuler was born near Clifton Kansas November 13 1905 and moved with her parents to Lawrence in 1913. She attended Sunnyside Rural School Lawrence High and completed a stenographic course at Lawrence Business College. An active Unitarian member she found joy in helping others especially children and spoke of returning to work during her illness though she did not recover.
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Lawrence
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Exiled Chicago writer Darrah leaves Italy
Rome reports David Darrah the Chicago Tribune Rome correspondent and his wife were expelled from Italy on June 13 1935. The government cited anti Italian articles and alleged attacks on the Fascist regime and financial structure as reasons for the forced departure.
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Funeral services for Noah Weimer in Lawrence
Noah 5S. Weimer died May 50 at a Pomona California hospital. Funeral services were held in Lawrence June 6 at Rumsey funeral home conducted by Rev. Daniel Flory. Burial followed in Brombaugh Cemetery near his home now owned by D. A. Wray. Weimer was admitted May 28 and underwent an amputation on May 29 between the knee and hip due to blood poisoning.
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Weimer Man Dies After Foot Operation at 77
N S Weimer, aged 77, died 13 hours after foot surgery. Survived by brother in law Louis Georgii who cared for him for nearly 60 years, 11 nieces and nephews. Pallbearers listed. several family members and friends attended graveside rites amid local high water and rain in Lawrence. Louis Georgii to travel to California mid June for a visit.
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