Harding toiled in swelter of a Kansas harvest
President Harding visited Hutchinson Kansas on June 23 and joined a wheat field demonstration. He spoke to schoolchildren and crowds at the state fair grounds and praised local farmers while learning how inputs and taxes affect yields. Governor Davis and Senator Capper accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Kansas
Hutchinson
Associated Press
Binder
Middle West
Ohio
J. M. Davis
Warren
Mrs. Harding
Davis
Copper
Senator Capper
Senate
Berengaria Seizure After Liquor Confiscation
New York on June 23. Customs authorities broke seals on the steamship Berengaria liquor supply and seized contents of the store room deemed excessive for medical needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berengaria
New North Lawrence School Plan Outlined
Supt H P Smith says the proposal to replace the fire damaged school will be presented to Kiwanis Rotary and chamber groups. An excess bond issue must be voted with a petition signed by at least half the district voters to gain permission from the school fund tax commission. Civic organizations may help obtain signatures once petitions are printed, and voters will then decide on final approval.
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North Lawrence
Kiwanis
Rotary
Chamber of Commerce
H. P. Smith
School Fund Tax Commission
Commission
Seizure of Liquor on British Steamer Sparks Tense Day
In New York today a raid led by Deputy Surveyor L R Sanders seized liquor aboard the Baltic as part of a government seizure under seal for return trips. The Berengaria’s liquor was expected to be seized next with officials debating medical use and potential vessel seizure under the Volstead act. The British government maintained no challenge to American authority within the three mile limit.
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New York
Baltic
L. R. Sanders
Sam
Johnnie Bull
Whittle
Philip Elting
Treasury Department
Customs House
Customs Service
Sprague
John Roberts
London
Associated Press
Great Britain
Southampton
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
Lawrence Baldwin road demonstration to resume Monday
Expect Road Viewers reports that the Lawrence Baldwin road demonstration will restart Monday morning after rain delays. University of Kansas engineers and students in summer camp will survey costs dirt moved and progress as sections are opened daily for observers.
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School of Engineering
KK. U
Lawrence- Baldwin Road
W. TC. McNown
Lawrence-Baldwin Road
J. D. Adams
Holt
Adams Company
Lawrence
Firemen Lead Mass Parade For Pollyanna Show In Lawrence
Lawrence fire department led a mass parade up Massachusetts street at 11 to welcome a new industry. Fire Chiefs William Reinisch directed six marchers behind motor cars as hundreds of children followed. Prizes were awarded to girls representing Pollyanna with top prizes of 5 8 2 1 dollars. judges included Mrs. A W Arnett H H Mack and Mrs J R Bechtel. Pollyanna powder samples were tossed from cars. the company plans only powder, no bar soap.
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Hamlin
Lawrence
Bowersack
Pathe
Colonial Corporation
Elizabeth Stapleton
Vermont
Martha Ellis
Connecticut
Olive
Douglas
Kentucky
Rachel McElhinney
A. W. Arnett
H. H. Mack
J. R., Bechtel
Postmaster Sues Blade for Libel in Concordia Case
Sidney Knapp postmaster sues Blade-Empire publisher Ray Green in district court for libel. seeks 67 750 dollars in actual damages and 10 000 dollars in punitive damages for defamatory articles published in Concordia Kansas.
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Concordia, Kans
Concordia
Blade-Empire
Ray Green
Sidney Knapp
Knapp
Republicans Meet to Organize County League Chapter Tonight
County Republicans gather at the courthouse this evening to organize a local branch of the National Republican League led by Mayor George Kreeck. Phillip Zimmerman, state organizer, helped launch the effort two weeks ago with a June 9 Lawrence meeting and aims to elect Douglas County officers. The league emphasizes patriotic government and Republican principles without opposing fellow party members.
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Court House
National Republican League
George Kreeck
Phillip Zimmerman
Lindsborg
Lawrence
Douglas County
Republican Party
League
National Republican
May Start New Hotel This Fall
Lawrence plans a new hotel with construction beginning between September and next spring. Billy Hutson of Eldridge House says two architectural firms are finishing plans and will be reviewed by the executive committee next week. After approvals, bids for excavation and building will be issued as conditions and prices allow, aiming to save costs by waiting.
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Lawrence
Billy Hutson
Eldridge House
Hutson
Dean P. F. Walker Honored by national engineering education society
Ithaca New York June 23 Dean P F Walker of the University of Kansas was elected president of the national society for the Promotion of Engineering Education at its annual convention held at Cornell University.
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Ithaca
N. Y
P. F. Walker
University of Kansas
National Society For the Promotion of Engineering Education
Cornell University
Manitoba is Wet as Prohibition Ends in Winnipeg Vote
Manitoba voters approve the moderation league bill by a wide margin, ending seven years of prohibition under the Manitoba temperance act. A three member commission will oversee liquor sales at homes and government stores will deliver beverages to permit holders.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Moderation League
KU Jayhawker yearbook seeks campus life photos
Frank Rising editor of the University of Kansas Jayhawker calls for campus, student life and Summer Session pictures for next year's yearbook. The staff will spend the summer planning artwork and aims to feature Summer Session more than before to secure ample images.
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Frank Rising
Jayhawker
University of Kansas
Rising
President Harding Broadcast Reaches Lawrence Audiences
Lawrence residents gathered in Central park and South park to hear Harding speak by radio last night though they were miles away. People with home sets tuned in at 7 50 pm while outdoor sets in the parks carried the speech with clear reception. Reporters note listeners felt the broadcast was as clear as a local hall appearance and marveled at the reach of the President’s message.
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Lawrence
Harding
Kansas City
Central Park
South Park
Peter Taylor
Mildred Taylor
Blanding Sloan
Southpark
J. K. Meinertz
Lander Wins Third National Prize for Pearl Window Display
Harry T. Lander received a telegram announcing the Lander jewelry store window display featuring Blue Bird pearls won the third national prize in a recent window display contest. Mrs. Lander designed the winning display and a $50 check is promised. This marks the couple’s second national prize this year including an Add-a-Pearl pearl display.
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Harry T. Lander
Lander Jewelry
Van Bruner Reelected VP of Kansas Laundry Group
Van Bruner owner of the Lawrence Steam Laundry was reelected first vice president of the Kansas Laundry Owners Association at the Tri State Convention held at the Hotel Muehlebach this week. About 250 laundry men from Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma attended the meeting.
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van Bruner
Lawrence
Kansas Laundry Owners Associa
Tri- State Association
Muehlebach
Bruner
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Leviathan Sets World Speed Records At Sea
Wireless message from Albert D. Lasker reports that the Leviathan broke all world records for sustained speed. The announcement comes to President Harding via the Shipping Board.
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New York
Albert D. Lasker
The
Shipping Board
Harding
Leviathan
Toy
New Seizure Orders Tighten Liquor Seizures Aboard Foreign Ships
Washington informs customs and prohibition officers to seize liquor aboard returning foreign liners. Dr E K Sprague initially allowed a medical liquor grant for the Berengaria, which was withdrawn by the acting surgeon general after Moss objected. Seizure of sealed liquor to proceed on all vessels as inspections continue in New York and at port.
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Washington
Moss
The
Treasury
Customs and Prohibition
New York
BE. K. Sprague
Berengaria
Sprague
Baltic
Associated Press
Secretary of
Treasury Mellon
Paris
E. K. Sprague
United States State Public Health Service
Treasury Department
Plans for a dog shelter with rabies care discussed
A meeting at the Chamber of Commerce discussed a shelter for animals where dogs may receive medical attention when rabies suspected. The shelter would mirror models in other cities and serve as a temporary holding place when owners are unavailable or infections are suspected. Currently dogs are in Lawrence veterinarians' care and the league aims to establish the shelter soon.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Veterinarians
The
League
Scouts at Kansas City Escort Harding Visit
Seventeen Boy Scouts from Troop 10 led by Scoutmaster Lloyd Houston aided crowds in Kansas City yesterday. They stood before the Muehlebach hotel then joined about 2,000 Kansas City Scouts in drills at Swope Park while Mrs. Harding and Postmaster General Hubert Work spoke.
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Lloyd Houston
Kansas City
President Harding
Muehlebach Hotel
Swope Park
Harold Leigh
Donald Hope
Karl Draper
Truman Brown
Victor Adams
Walter McCain
Edward McCain
Karl Wright
Clarence Francisco
Raymond McKittrick
Kelly Gordon
Otis Crooks
Wayne Crooks
Milton Rose
John Billingsley
Billy Blair
Bring J. A. Knight Back From Kansas City
J. A. Knight was returned to the county jail last night from Kansas City by county officers. He faces charges of possession and sale of liquor and selling mortgaged property. Earlier in Kansas City, St. Joseph officers suspected him in a Carr, Missouri bank robbery but determined he was not the suspect.
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J. A. Knight
Kansas City
Knight
St. Joseph
Carr, Mo
Alumni Association Pushes Mill Tax Law For State Schools
The University of Kansas Alumni Association plans a permanent income goal. At a June meeting W D Ross proposed collaboration with other state alumni groups, the governor, and the board to secure a mill tax law. The 1917 legislature authorized a constitutional amendment for a fixed levy to support higher education, but no concerted move has followed. The association aims to stabilize funding for state schools through fixed income beyond biennial appropriations.
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Alumni Association
The
University of Kansas
W. D. Ross
Board of Administration
Kansas
Graduate Magazine
Lindley A Fine Oarsman for Oxford Henley Team
Ernest Lindley son of Chancellor Lindley has shone at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar with Pembroke College. The crew was chosen to represent Oxford at the Henley regatta this summer after strong University races. Lindley studied at Kansas University 1920-21 and earned an A B degree before two years of graduate work at Oxford. He is preparing for final exams.
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Ernest Lindley
E. H. Lindley
Oxford University
England
Pembroke College
Oxford
Marine
University of Kansas
MORE WORK FOR MENGER
This morning Judge Menger united couples including George F Ward of Elmont with Stella P Lewis of Topeka and Elmer J Kirk with Wilma L Riggins of Topeka in marriage. Also wed were John R J Schanfeldt and Matilda Doyle of Topeka James R Haley and Mary Canfield of Topeka and William C Spuehler with Edna Dexter of Kansas City by Rev Edward Hislop.
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Judge Menger
George F. Ward
Elmont
Stella P. Lewis
Topeka
Elmer J. Kirk
Wilma L.riggins
John R. J. Schanfeldt
Matilda Doyle
James R. Haley
Mary Canfield
William C. Spuehler
Edna Dexter
Kansas City
Edward Hislop
Tourists Flock To Fort To Fort Highway In Record Numbers
The fort to fort highway now teems with tourists from across the United States and Canada. Visitors frequent Massachusetts street for soda, while Canadian travelers praise road conditions despite recent heavy rains. Drug stores, grocers, and hotels report steady patronage as the season begins.
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Fort To Fort
United States
Canada
Massachusetts
Kansas
Lawrence People Flock to Kansas City Speech
Crowds from Lawrence rode yesterday interurban cars to Kansas City to hear the President deliver a speech yesterday afternoon.
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K. C
Lawrence
Kansas City
Fourth of July Plans Set by Local Civic Groups
Representatives from the University, Haskell Institute, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs forming the Woodland Park Fourth of July general committee will meet Monday at 7 30 PM at the American Legion headquarters to finalize event plans. Those in charge of day events are urged to attend.
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University
Haskell Institute
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary and
Kiwanis
Woodland Park
American Legion
Relief expenditures in Lawrence total $485.70
The Salvation Army reports relief work in Lawrence during April and May costing $485.70. April expenses include $47.20 for relief and $167 for medical treatment. May totals show $46.50 for relief and $3225 for medical treatment.
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Salvation Army
Lawrence
City Records 100 Degree June Heat in Pittsburg
The noon reading in Pittsburg marked 100 degrees making this the hottest June day on record here.
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Pittsburg
Don Davis Visits Hodder Family Over Weekend
Don Davis travels from Kansas City to spend the weekend with Mrs. Davis and their daughter. They visit Mrs. Davis’ parents, Prof and Mrs. F. H. Hodder, during the trip.
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Don Davis
Kansas City
Bonus Checks Late in July For Kansas Ex‑Servicemen
Topeka June 23 Approximately 18 000 bonus claims will be verified and approved by July 1 with first checks mailed late July after bonds money is deposited. Major Carl White, state bonus director, says many small numbers do not predict payment speed and claims must be checked against war department records.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Carl R. White
White
War Department
Verdict to Brockmann on eye injury damages set at 100
The case of Albert Brokmann by next friend Fred Brokmann vs Sy Lawson ended with a jury verdict awarding 100 dollars to the plaintiff, after he sought 10,000 dollars for permanent injury to his left eye and optic nerve. Other suits, including Weaver Winchell alienation of affections at 25,000 dollars, progressed in court with jury deliberations beginning at 1:30 this afternoon. Edgar M. Purdy vs Western Union Telegraph Co and Union Pacific Railroad for damages began after the Weaver suit and was expected to wrap up today, concluding the May term jury docket.
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Albert Brokmann
Fred Brokmann
Sy Lawson
L. Lawson
Weaver-Winchell
Weaver
J. A. Winchell
Edgar M. Purdy
Western Union Telegraph Co
Union Pacific Railroad
Purdy
George Stutz Visits Here
George Stutz of Manhattan visiting his brother John G Stutz for a few days before driving to Kansas City by car. He is a student at Kansas State College in Manhattan.
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George Stutz
Manhattan
John G. Stutz
Kansas City
Kansas State Sey College
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York
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Colonial Soap Corporation
BLADE
National League
Dean P. F. Walker
Lander
Laundry Association
Humane Society
Lindley
Oarsman
Menger
States
James Holyfield
Don
Brokmann
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