Democratic Convention Shadows New York Fight for Nomination
A fragmentary late June 1924 column notes political maneuvering around the Democratic convention in New York. It cites Governor Al Smith’s elevated status, McAdoo faction tensions, and Davis’s candidacy while touching on the expected influence of party dynamics on the nomination and upcoming campaign. The piece also mentions economic activity, stock market turnover, and a historical tidbit about Elias Howe’s sewing machine painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
al Smith
Geme
Smith
Tan
the Country
Bver
Editorial on Kansas politics and presidential timing
Editorial notes Governor’s cautious stance as Democratic prospects unfold in Kansas. It weighs whether the party should contest the national race now or later, considering Governor Davis and Kansas delegates. The piece implies strategic moves while cautioning about electoral risks and potential cabinet chances. County clerks delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Democratic Party
Rota
Kansas
W. Davis
Jonathan Place
Jonathon
Davis
Davises
Kansas tax row delays corporate valuations in Topeka
Topeka June 27 county clerks face delay as state tax commission withholds final assessed valuations of public utility corporations. Hearings have challenged big increases, railroads seeking cuts while commissioners discuss due dates and possible post equalization figures. Officials cite massive data from railroads and other firms as holding up final figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kun
Kansas
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Railroads
C. D. Foster
Foster
Fand J. M. Ryan
No Bowlman
J. M. Davis
Davis
Ryan
The Pill Bottle Medical Mission Play at Westminster Guild
The Westminster Guild of Clinton Presbyterian church plans a medical missionary play titled The Pill Bottle to be staged this Sunday at the church. A dental office and pyorrhea sanatorium are mentioned in connection with the event, with Dr. Phong listed as a dentist at 419.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twilight Eague
Ipipresis
Twilight League
Bottie
The
Westminster Guild of Clinton Presbyterian: Church
Will
Sunda
Lawrence Churches and Services Invite Community
A long listing of Lawrence churches and ministers outlines worship times and sermons for Sunday. Immanuel Lutheran Mission, Salvation Army, St. Luke A M E Church, Trinity Episcopal, Nazarene, United Brethren, Seventh Day Adventist, St. Paul’s Evangelical, First Church of Christ Scientist, and others announce Sunday schools, sermons, prayer meetings, and upcoming events including receptions for Bishop Gregg and Children's Day programs. Community members are urged to attend services and join union events in Park.
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Immanuel
Lutheran Mission
Flaws Hall
W. Sth
Heerbody
Salvation Army
Vermont St
Tibbetts and Welsh
Young People
Salvation
Ladies’ Home League
Lieut. Walsh
Lawrence
D Training ‘College
Chicago
St. Luke A. M. E. Church Corner Ltd
New York
T. W. Greene S Jr
M. Bivens
Aim
Allen
Christian Endeavor
Snowden
St. Luke
John A. Gregg
Bishop Gregg
United Brethren Church
Snyder Memorial
Vermont
Byron. J. Clark
Vermont Street
C. BE
South Park
Clark
Webster City
Iowa
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Miners Street
Emmy H.steyrer
The
Evangelical Society In
Austria
Steyver
Scientist
Massachusetts Street
Christian Science Reading Room
East Sth St
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tenth and
Vermoni
Edward Hislop
Edwin I. Price
EL S. Weatherby
John R. Dyer
University of Kansas
University League
Yopic
Paul Beck
Quy Counley
Sidney Emmett
Union ‘Service
Moguls at the Democratic Convention
A fragment from a church notices page lists services and gatherings across venues including 10th and Delaware and 12th and Conn. Ministers John Howard Minnie A. Beers Rev. B. Parks Hay J. Miller Rev. Parks and Rev. Mr. Freark are named among speakers and organizers for Sunday school, worship, and evening pageants as well as quarterly meeting week events.
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10Th
Delaware
John Howard
Christian Endeavor
Carnally
Minnie A. Beers
Parks
McPherson
Fa P. Mn
Hay J. Miller
TRE Centenary M. E
4Th and Elm
Epworth
Freark
W. L. Shuler
Lawrence Council Urges Bible School Pledge Payments
A special appeal from the Lawrence Council of Religious Education asks churches to send pledges for the Daily Vacation Bible School to Dr. Will Gorrill as fiscal agent. The school reaches its third week next Tuesday and aims to have all funds paid to cover current bills. Attendance is strong and parents are invited to visit. the fireworks and market note closes the passage.
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Will Gorrill
Baldwin News Social notes travelers and educators in Kansas
A Baldwin column lists Dr H M Hargett marching to Winfield for sermons at the Southwest Kansas Methodist summer school. Local families visit Lawrence and Kingman, plan Baker University moves, and teachers join summer programs at KU and University of Arkansas. John Bolton attends KU summer session. Miss Maurine Smith heads to Arkansas to teach.
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H. M. Hargett
Grant Avenue Temple
Kansas
Winfield
Southwest Kansas Methodist Conference
C. S. Hall
Ehildren
Billy
Josephine
Wendall
Beldwin
Port Arthur
Texas
James O. Smith
Hart
Lulu LaBrant
Wallace B. Fleming
Lawrence
LaBrant
University of Kansas
William Holliday
Fay
McConnell
John Hammond
Syracuse
Kans
Baldwin
Baker University
Boss Baker
N.Y
Philip
Porter
Frederick
Stanley
Raymond
Greencastle
Ind
John B. Ross
Mary Ross
J. F. Wilson
Frances Wilson
China
Mes Graea ‘Dean
Kingman
Ralph Mcllrath
Dean
Roswell
N. M
Real Yanks
John Bolton
Helen
Bolton
Maurine Smith
J. Db. Smith
Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas
Fables on Health Conscious Breathing
A doctor explains conscious breathing to Mr Mann of Anytown. He should fill lungs to capacity about ten times each morning and exhale through the nose to exercise the diaphragm. The result is better circulation and a feeling of renewal from this easy, effective exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mann
Anytown
Mr.Mann
Baldwin News Briefs Highlight Local Wanderers and Weddings
Rey and Mrs. Tobias Fike and family travel from Balléwin to Winnette Montana in seven days, reaching Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Wilson’s home for their golden wedding visit. Lawrence hosts the Campbell wedding with Miss Helen Campbell and Harold Rogers. Obituary notes Martha Jane Turner Hird, born 1859 in Ohio, died June 21 1924, survived by husband Thomas Hird and seven children, extensive siblings, and twenty-five grandchildren.
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Rey
Tobias Fike
Hauress
Frances
Balléwin
Ford
Winnette
Mont
R. P. Wilson
Fike
Wilson
John Howard Campbell
John An Lloyd
Lawrence
Mr. Campbell
Helen Campbell
Harold Rogers
Campbell
John Campbell
Sterling Bradley
Ottawa Stye Hospital
Jonsin
Ottawa
John Bolton
Wisconsin
Joseph Baker
Riley
Princeton
Baker
Elizabeth Riley
Canada
Laverne Web
Neodesha
Baldwin
Ivan E. Evans
Alpha
Chi Omega
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Dorothy Rhodes Simpson
Clay Carter
Minnie Atherton
Samnson
Wilson County
George A. Shike
Nellie
St. Aul, Minn
Genevieve Hartley
M. R. Huey
Dodge City
Edward Huey
Rand
J. B. Constant
Oklahoma City
Baltwin
Minister’s Wives Association
Porter Bell
Rogers
Osawatomie
Mr. Rogers
Martha Jane Turner
Washington D. H. Fayette County
Ohio
Schuyler County
Missouri
Marriaige
Thomas Hird
Luther
Guy
Alva Rockhold
Frue Hird
Vinland
Homer
Arthur
Virgil
Carl Hird
Ernest Richards
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Japan
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West Virginia
Ufor
McAdoo
Warner Bailey
Concord
New Hampshire
Elias Howe
Lycom
Phong
Trinity ‘Lutheran “Church
Eleventh and
Park
Trinity Episcopal Church No
David CG
Beatty
Bethany College
Nazarene Church
Lincoln
Estelle
Reid Lienard
Clinton
Sigel
J . Potter
Ninth Street _ Baptist Church
Yin and Yin
G.N. Jackson
A.m
L. W. Robbins
Stainer
Ida Wallace
BP. U
Thomas McCalop
P.m
Marjorie Tucker
Adventist Church Cor
Tenth
N. Y
R. _W. Yeoman
Korea
St. James A. M. EL
Maple Street
Lo Wes Johnson
North 7Th
R. Jackson
B. R. Russ
T. W. Greene, Jr
A. H H. Demas
Hell
First Evangelical Church
Connecticut
W. Newby
Evangelical League of Christian
Endeavor
R. L. Newby
Grelovk
A. _M. Werkenthin
Union
First Presbyterian Church
J. W.owe
Highland College
Trinity Episcopal Church
Edwards
Trinity
St. Peter's Day
Holy Communion
Trinity Church
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ray A. Eusden
Church
May Riggs
F.E. Johnson
School of Engineering
University
Plymouth
Fulden
First Christian Church
Endeavor Society
Burgin
Senator Walsh
Norman’ Mack
W. AL. Smith
Senna Barrigon
Gio, Aref
Baldwin News
Jesus
Weill
Rane Kin's
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