Harding Urges World Court Plan in Idaho Stop
President Harding travels through Idaho's Borah home state urging American support for membership in the permanent court of international justice. Senator Borah, a critic of the proposal, says he and the GOP view the league of nations as dead for US participation. The trip includes receptions in Pocatello and Idaho Falls with governors introducing the president.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Associated Press
Harding
Borah
Permanent Court of International Justice
America
Senate
Cache Junction
Utah
St. Louis
Republican Party
League of Nations
United States
Senator Borah
Idaho Falls
Moore
West
Professor Smith to Teach at Columbia Summer Session
W. R. Smith, professor of educational sociology at the University of Kansas, and his wife have departed Lawrence for New York City. Smith will teach in Columbia University's summer session, his third consecutive summer there.
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Columbia University
W. R. Smith
University of Kansas
Lawrence
New York City
Smith
Professor Smith
Freshmen Must Take Intelligence Tests Before KU Entry
University of Kansas requires incoming freshmen to complete psychological intelligence tests before enrollment next fall. Dr. Curt Rosenow of the psychology department says tests will not exclude students and that Kansas law prohibits excluding high school graduates based on intelligence testing. Tests aim to inform advisory guidance for students.
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University of Kansas
Curt “Rosenow
Rosenow
Kansas
Jury Fees Rise as District Court Warrants Hit $2000
The clerk of the district court has issued warrants for over 2000 in jury fees for the May term, with many jurors yet to claim their money. This term features a long, costly docket. only 500 was paid in February. The clerk prepares the quarterly expense account due next month.
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District Court
Harvest Needs Filled in County Wheat Harvest
Wheat growers near full harvester coverage as crews from Kansas City and local areas join to meet county farmers demand. A few more workers are sought as remaining positions are filled by applicants from the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kiwanis Luncheon Highlights North Lawrence School Plan
Kiwanis club heard Superintendent H P Smith argue for a 100000 reconstruction replacing Woodlawn school burned earlier. He said the cost is reasonable and the new building would meet north side needs. The nervous and orthopedic clinic paused for summer. it will resume in fall. The club approved attending the Fourth of July at Woodland Park with families to help the celebration succeed.
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North Lawrence
Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann’s
Supt
H. P. Smith
Woodlawn School
Smith
Board of Education
Lawrence
Woodland Park
Hearing on Taxes Set for Saturday Morning in County
Residents on the fort to fort road may attend a hearing at the county clerk’s office Saturday at 10 o’clock before the county commissioners. The session will be all day with information on assessment methods. Remaining tax balances can be paid to the county treasurer before July 16.
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Fort-To Fort
Canon City Chamber Promotes Summer Resort in Lawrence
Representatives from Canon City Colorado distributed pamphlets in Lawrence today marketing Canon City as a summer resort. They traveled in a bright striped Ford and planned to continue advertising as they moved east.
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Canon City
Colo
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Temperature Plunges Overnight in Arkansas City
A severe overnight drop in Arkansas City Kansas saw temperatures fall from 101 degrees to 64 by 9 AM. The day began with the high reaching 101 and the low recorded at 64 as heat eased after a hot day.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Chicago Sees Snow After Heat Wave
Snow flakes mixed with rain in Chicago this morning as overcoats appeared on crowds. Last week a record heat wave caused more than a score of deaths.
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Chicago
Okmulgee County Military Regime to End
Gov J C Walton set up a temporary military regime in Okmulgee county and Adjutant General Baird H Markham said state troops should be withdrawn by Saturday at latest after a court of inquiry. No secret-organization activity was found. witnesses mainly complained of deputies under Sheriff John Russell.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Associated Press
Okmulgee County
J. C. Walton
Baird H. Markham
Markham
John Russell
Topeka Couple Wed Despite Postlicence Hardship
Probate Judge Menger recounts a Topeka couple who could not afford the marriage license fee. After a tire blew out in Lawrence they spent little more than three dollars on arrival. The groom confessed the financial strain before the ceremony and the judge praised their courage, humorously delaying payment until return to Topeka.
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Judge Menger
Topeka
Storm Hits Springfield Causes Thousands in Damages
A cloud burst and storm in Springfield Missouri last night caused extensive damage. The city was isolated for more than six hours as trolley wires fell and trees were uprooted blocking streets. A theatre entrance was demolished and hundreds of store windows were broken.
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Springfield
Boys May Enter Fort Leavenworth Camp At Seventeen
Major Sam Clarke in charge of county enlistments reports that boys who reach seventeen this year and show exceptional mental and physical traits may be admitted to the Citizen's Military Camp at Fort Leavenworth. Lawrence youths aged seventeen are urged to see Major Clarke promptly for eligibility decisions.
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Fort Leavenworth
Sam Clarke
Lawrence
Major Clarke
Knight Arraigned On Liquor Charge With Bond Set
J A Knight appeared before Justice R C Manley for a preliminary hearing set for tomorrow at 2 pm on possession and sale of intoxicating liquor with bond set at 1000 dollars. Knight had been arraigned yesterday before Justice John Clark on the charge of selling mortgaged property and his bond on that charge was 1000 dollars.
Butler Sets 404th KU Recital At Canyon Texas
Dean H L Butler of the University of Kansas school of fine arts will give his 404th recital since 1915. The performance is next Monday evening at the Southwest Normal School Canyon Texas. He will depart Sunday morning and return to Lawrence Wednesday morning.
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Dean Butler
H. L. Butler
School of Fine Arts
University of Kansas
University
Southwest Normal School
Canyon
Texas
Butler
Lawrence
Rarest Stamp Sold: British Guiana One-Cent 1856
The British Guiana one-cent stamp of 1856, one of the world's rarest, was sold to an American collector for 38 dollars.
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British Guiana
Blythe Population Note Without Common Surnames
Blythe California counts about 1600 residents and notes no Smith or Jones among its citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe
California
Smith Or Jones
Kansas gas company seeks to cut off supply to Kansas City and Lawrence
The Kansas Natural Gas Company filed with the state public utilities commission for permission to discontinue gas to Wyandotte Gas Co. in Kansas City and Citizens Light Heat Power in Lawrence over a 40 cent rate dispute. The commission set a July 6 hearing in Kansas City.
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Topeka
State Public Utilities Commission
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Kansas City
Kan
Lawrence
Wyandotte Gas Co
Citizens, Light, Heat and Power Company
Commission
The
Utilities Commission
Lawrence Company
Wyandotte District Court
the Utilities Commission
Must Prove Citizenship For Heirs Of Deceased Soldiers
Topeka June 28 due to Kansas law aliens cannot inherit property and heirs must prove American citizenship before bonus payments to deceased soldiers' relatives can be made. The rule will delay many claims and require extensive correspondence and legal research as past approvals are re checked.
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Topeka
Kansas
Royal and Select Masters Hold Joint Topeka Visit
The Lawrence council No. 4 and Zabud council No. 4 met in Topeka with a banquet at the Masonic Temple at 6:30 pm followed by full regalia exemplifications of the three York Rite cryptic degrees. Noted guests from Lawrence included Frank Mareh Rev Edward Hislop O J Lane and others.
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Lawrence Council
Zabud Council
Topeka
Lawrence
Masonic Temple
Frank Mareh
Edward Hislop
O. J. Lane
C. B. Hosford
L. L. Woodie
James Glendinning
Frank M. Holiday
E. H. Varnum
R. E. Protch
C. Carman
J. D. Kuhn
BR. K. Nicholson
G. R. Risley
J. B. Russell
C. B. Russell
E.M. Owens
J. S. Stover
F. A. Skofstad
E. K. Crim
R. H. Stewart
Harry Sparks
Robert Eggert
Liquor Under Seal Aboard White Star Liner Canopie
The White Star liner Canopie arrived with surplus medical liquor under seal. Passengers disposed of the remaining liquor after the ship crossed the three mile limit.
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New York
White Star
Canopie
General Sears Heads to Chicago for Estate Suit
General W H Sears departs Lawrence this evening for Chicago to join his son Burton and next Monday will represent Mox ley A Hill of Athens Ohio in a suit over an 80000 estate. Sears once served as secretary to Senator W A Harris and Hill was Harris's stenographer. their acquaintance remains.
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General Sears
Chicago
W. H. Sears
Lawrence
Burton
Moxley A. Hill
Athens
Ohio
Hill
Britain Won't Agree To Ship Search Rights
London June 28 The British foreign secretary Marquis Curzon said in the House of Lords there is no chance of Great Britain agreeing to let United States authorities search vessels for liquor within twelve miles of the American shore. He stressed the government is pursuing diplomatic channels to resolve the disagreeable situation.
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London
A. P
Marquis Curzon
House of Lords
Great Britain
Marquis Curzone
Corn Progress and Harvest Across Kansas County Regions
Corn growth improves after wet spell with tall tassels in the southeast and 1 to 3 feet in central areas. Western regions report 6 inches to a foot with favorable conditions. Wheat ripening rapidly in eastern two thirds and harvest underway from Kaw valley to Ottawa. some regions show shrinkage from heat. Oats and alfalfa second cuttings begin. digging potatoes starts Kaw valley. pastures and grain sorghums thriving.
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Topeka
Kaw Valley
Cloud
Ottawa
Smith
Northwest
Harper
Kaw
Equipping New S. H. S at Lawrence
Lawrence high school expected to open in September with major equipment awaiting installation. Key items include cabinet work auditorium seating library stacks for 5 000 to 6 000 volumes and tables and gymnasium equipment ready for setup. Dedication ceremonies to follow once the building is installed.
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Lawrence High School
Lawrenee
Federal rank boosts for National Guard and RC officers
Washington June 28 The War Department lists four major generals and two brigadier generals of the National Guard elevated to new commands in the OC and RC. Major General Benson Walker Hough heads the 37th Infantry division in Columbus Ohio. John Augustus Hulen takes command of the 36th Infantry division in Houston. Edward Lawrence Logan leads the 26th division in Boston. Robert Henry Tyndall commands the 38th division in Indianapolis. Brigadier Generals Ellerbe Winn Carter of Louisville Kentucky and Guy Merrill Wilson of Flint Michigan receive command within 63rd Field Artillery Brigade 38th Division and 63rd Infantry Brigade 32nd Division respectively.
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Washington
National Guard
War Department
Benson Walker Hough
Columbus
Ohio
37Th Infantry Division
Joh Augustus Hulen
Houston
36Th Infantry
Edward Lawrence Logan
Boston
Robert Henry Tyndall
Indianapolis
Ellerbe Winn Carter
Louisville
63Rd Field Artillery
Guy Merrill
Wilson
Flint
Mich
Jersey cow case breaks Canadian butter record at 1200 pounds
A Jersey cow owned by a Montreal man set a new Canadian butter production record by delivering 1200 pounds in a single year.
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Jersey
Montreal
Sugar Made at Liver pool University by Light Action
Sugar was produced at Liver pool University through light exposure on carbolic acid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool University
Program of Civic Advance Discussed by Chamber
A meeting of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board will decide the future program topics. Members’ suggested needs will be reviewed to pick the most repeated items for the plan. The 12:30 luncheon will precede budget discussions for the year.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Lawrence
Board of Directors
Temporary dog shelter for Lawrence dogs opens on West Twenty Third
A temporary shelter at 701 West Twenty Third Street, run by local residents, houses dogs picked up by police or needing rabies treatment. A permanent facility is planned to provide care and medical treatment, with owners able to reclaim pets after identification.
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Lawrence Streets
West Twenty-Third Street
Lawrence
Shetter
Camp to Break Up at University of Kansas Engineer Camp
The University of Kansas engineer camp will break up tomorrow morning marking the end of the two week session. Civil engineers listed include V. Agcoile Francisco Asis H. R. Butcher F. R. Carr F. W. Craig L. W. Deewall Floyd Doring A. J. Etzenhouser Russell Harding Allen Hannon R. E. Lawrence Roy N. Lawrence E. A. Martz H. C. Oberholtzer M. B. Reynolds E. L. Runyan Paul Savage E. C. Spencer. Two mining engineers Vin D. Martin and W. R. Walker participated for two weeks.
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University of Kansas
Tomorow
V. Agcoile
Francisco Asis
H. R. Butcher
F. R. Carr
F. W. Craig
L. W. Deewall
Floyd Doring
A. J. Etzenhouser
Russell Harding
Allen Hannon
R. E. Lawrence
Roy N. Lawrence
E. A. Martz
H. C. Oberholtzer
M. B. Reynolds
E. L. Runyan
Paul Savage
E. C. Spencer
Vin D. Martin
W. R. Walker
Try for air records by Smith and Richter over San Diego
At 10 46 this morning Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant John B Richter army aviators were in the air six hours and had averaged about 838 miles an hour and the plane was functioning perfectly officials announced they were attempting to lower a number of aviation records in the San Diego flight.
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San Diego
Cal
Lowell Smith
John B. Richter
Professor Sayre Heads to Michigan Summer Home
Professor L. E. Sayre, dean of the school of phassasice, left yesterday for a summer residence in Douglas, Michigan. Mrs. Sayre, ill, plans to join later, accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Ralph Cone of Rozel, Kansas, who has been in Lawrence during her mother's illness.
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Sayre
Michigan
L. E. Sayre
School of Phassasi Ce
Douglas
Mich
Court in Iola slows as judge tours holding court
Court officials catch up on work at the county courthouse while Judge Hugh Means is in Iola holding court. During the district court session bookkeeping piled high and officers hope to clear delayed duties during the respite before court resumes.
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Hugh Means
Iola
Justice moves to dismiss long pending coal indictments
The Department of Justice announced that Attorney General Daugherty has moved in a federal court in Indianapolis to dismiss the long pending indictments against union leaders and certain corporations charging conspiracy to restrain trade in the production and sale of bituminous coal.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Indianapolis
Beef imports reach 304000 tons in 1920 nations pact
In 1920 France Italy and Belgium imported 304000 tons of beef as markets shift. The Ideal Grocery promotes Maple Flake 15c package for shoppers.
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France
Italy
Belgium
Birth of three sets of twins recorded in June
The office of Floyd Lawrence, city clerk, records three sets of twins born in May and June. Five of the six twins are living. Parents listed are Mr and Mrs Frank Hatch, girls. Mr and Mrs Clinton F Trustee, girls. and Mr and Mrs William Jay Wilson, boys. During June twenty four birth certificates filed.
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Floyd Lawrence
Frank Hatch
Clinton F. Trustee
William Jay Wilson
Cowboys and Ballads Echoed in Lomax Talk at KU
John A. Lomax spoke at Kansas University about the roots of cowboy songs. He traced ballads to cattle trails from Texas to Kansas and Montana, noting how loneliness, work life, and border tensions fed the repertoire and how many sources remain illiterate.
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John A. Lomax
K. U
Texas
Kansas
Montana
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Williamson Cut Grading Demonstration On Model Road
The Williamson Cut on the Lawrence Baldwin road opened for grading as part of a model road demonstration. The difficult cut tests the grader with back sloper attachment. Rain halted work yesterday. officials expect many county leaders to view the demonstration and can arrange transport from the county engineer’s office.
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Williamson
Lawrence-Baldwin
Indians Adopt Culture Decline in Native Arts
Oklahoma City reports J B Tho burn of the Oklahoma Historical Society says the Five Civilized Tribes have lost at least six principal arts of their forefathers due to rapid adoption of white man civilization. Pottery, horn utensil making, weapon manufacture, tanning, dwelling construction, and traditional food preparation have declined as ready made goods gain popularity.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Five Civilized Tribes
J. B. Thoburn
Oklahoma Historical Society
Thoburn
Mecillewaet Glacier Retreated 112.5 Feet Annually
The Mecillewaet glacier at Gla cier British Columbia has retreated at an average rate of 112.5 feet per year over the past four years.
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Glacier
British Columbia
Chile Holds World Monopoly on Saltpeter
Chile maintains the global monopoly in saltpeter production, dominating key markets and controlling major export flows. Principal rivals lag in capacity, while government policy shapes output and pricing in the nitrate industry.
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Chile
Klan Faces Meeting Space Skirt After Lease Move
In Lawrence a lease dispute over 723 Massachusetts Street limits third floor use to no meetings, despite local Klan activity. Owner representatives say lease terms restrict meetings, while a Klan organizer accuses the move of persecution amid efforts to grow membership.
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Ku Klux Klan
Lawrence
Zuttermeister
Massachusetts Street
Shawnee County
Mothers urged to nurse babies for race health
At the AMA session in San Francisco Dr. M. L. Turner urged mothers to breast feed, arguing humans diverged from animals due to neglect. Dr. Walter F. Winholt and Professor B. E. Jordan reported on 1000 infants, finding that colds align with family spread and stressing severe impacts on infant digestion and health.
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San Francisco
M. L. Turner
Des Moines
Iowa
American Medical Association
Turner
Walter F. Winholt
BE. O. Jordan
University of Chicago
Picnic At Woodland Park With City Children
Over forty children from South Park Woodlawn and New York playgrounds, supervised by Miss Kathleen Davis, spent an all day picnic at Woodland Park. A street car provided by the local company carried the youngsters to and from the park. A baseball game and track events filled the program, with each child bringing a luncheon and a lemon for lemonade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
New York
Woodlawn
Kathleen Davis
Woodland Park
Monument to a tree stands in Iowa field for De licious apple
A lone memorial monument remains in a Madison County field honoring the De licious apple variety. Local historians note the tree symbolized Iowa’s fruit heritage and agricultural past.
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Madison County
Iowa
Trachoma Prevalent Among Minnesota Reservation Indians
Trachoma, a preventable eye disease, is notably common among reservation communities in Minnesota, highlighting public health challenges and the need for targeted eye care and sanitation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
World Population Boom in Nineteenth Century
The world’s population expanded from 640 million to 1.6 billion during the 1800s, marking a fourfold rise as nations industrialized and global trade expanded. The period saw rapid urbanization, medical advances, and migration shaping demographic patterns worldwide.
Canada Holds Last Unoccupied Lands Available Free
A dramatic statement describes Canada as retaining the final vast region of undeveloped land offered at little or no cost to settlers. It frames the prospect as a major opportunity for homesteaders and colonists seeking inexpensive acreage.
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Canada
Women Sleep Lightly, Need Less Sleep than Men Say French Researcher
A French scientist reports women sleep more lightly and require less total sleep than men. The study highlights gender differences in sleep patterns and brain activity during rest.
Canadian Auto Plants Largely Run by American Capital
Automobile manufacturing plants in Canada are operated mainly by American capital, reflecting strong cross border investment in the industry and the integration of production networks between the two nations.
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Canada
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