Campaign Parade Promised After Rain Delay
Enthusiasm at a luncheon promotes the Community Service plan to move Chamber of Commerce activities into the YMCA building. Maj. Burdick says the parade will be held tomorrow at 10 30 if weather permits. Win Newmark discusses board approval and rent of 800 yearly for the new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Harold D. Burdick
Win Newmark
At & Special
The
Ting
Bert Ober
Obers
Rotary
Lab
Haskell
Banner County Records No Divorces In 1921
Miss May Hyland seeks a report on divorces in Banner County for 1921. County Clerk E D Wilson replies no divorces in 1921 and only one case on the docket for the current year, noting Banner County had no divorces in 1919 or 1920. The county lies in western Nebraska near the Colorado line.
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Harrisburg
Neb
Miss May Hyland
States Bureau of Vital Statistics
Banner County
E. D Wilson
Banners County
Nebraska
Colorado Line
New Plan Envisions Broad Community Service Activities
Citizens quiz plan detailing activities covered by the Community Service Organization. The program includes music drama physical and social recreation playgrounds recreation centres pools and girls clubs. Neighborhood sports like basketball volleyball and more are planned to boost health efficiency citizenship and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B Root
Bank 7
Manin
Ivas
Root
Mayor Kreeck Praises Publicity for Community Service Effort
Excelsior Springs Mayor George Kreeck writes to the Journal World praising the publicity given to the Community Service organization. He commends the writeups advertisements and display of the efforts, stating the service is worthy of mention and a source of pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kreeck
Excelsior Springs
Journal World
Geo, L. Kreeck
Russia Seeks Military Clauses at Lapollo Talks
Foreign Minister Tchitcherin writes to French Vice President Barthou claiming Russia seeks military clauses and is not hostile to France despite perceived French hostility. He references the Russo German treaty at Lapollo and states a peaceful stance.
Lloyd George Seeks Return of Seized Russian Property
Prime Minister Lloyd George announced that Russia is prepared to return ninety percent of seized property in kind. The statement, made in Genoa today, signals a major shift in postwar economic policy and property restitution.
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Genoa
Associated Press
Lloyd George
Russia
Rev Irwin Abduction Sparks Presbyterian Row in Lawton
Lawton May 1 The Associated Press reports that the First Presbyterian Church session resigned after accusing El Reno presbytery of unfair actions against Pastor Rev Thomas J Irwin. Irwin said he was kidnapped and dumped in a mud hole near Medicine Park by masked men, but he recovered and demanded a full investigation.
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Lawton
Associated Press
First Presbyterian Church
Oklahoma Synod
Thomas J. Lewin
Rev
Me. Irwin
Mr. Irwin
Irwin
el Reno
United States
America
Medicine Park
Here
Karnival at University Draws Crowd in Gymnasium
A large turnout attended a University Karnival on Saturday night in the gymnasium. Miss Ruth Miller was crowned May Queen after Tau Sigma dancing sorority presented her on campus. The event featured booths, vaudeville acts, side shows and novelties run by sororities, including several named attractions such as Alpha Delta Pi and Chi Omega displays, with food and games adding to the carnival atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Miller
Fowley Shops
Tau Sigma
Miss Miller
Robinson Gymnasium
Alpha Delta Pi
Bkilg
Theta Phi Alpha
Puppey
Chi Omegas
Pi Phi
Gamma Phi Beta
Alpha Chi Omegas
Iby Alpha -Xi Delta
Sigma
Kappa
Achoths
Ieee
Washburn College hosts annual women’s oratorical contest
Representatives from five colleges including Fairmount Friends Wil, Washburn, and others compete in the annual meeting of the state association at Washburn College tonight. The event features college teams in the state oratorical contest with participants from multiple institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehates
Washburn
Tonieht
Opeka
Kangas
Woman's Stat Oratorical Association
Washburn _ College
The
S Association
Fairmount
University crowns May Queen on campus
Miss Ruth Miller was elected May Queen by the senior class at the University campus Saturday night. Her home is listed as Gottonwood Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Miller
Miss Miller
Gottonwood Falls
Dominion Exposition Shows Move to Kentucky Street
The Dominion Exposition, now under the American Legion, relocates from Woodland Park to Kentucky Street between Sixth and Seventh in Lawrence for a second week with city consent. Officials expect rain not to hinder performances and project about $800 to the Legion fund from the week’s patronage. no Eli Dorsey post meeting this week due to Carnival.
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Woodland Park
Tauwrence
Kentucky Street
Lawrence
American Legion
Legion
Guy Pettit
Legion 1
Trekl
American Officer Wounded in May Day Clash at Mainz
An American captain was wounded during a May Day demonstration in Mainz Germany after his unit collided with marching protesters. The crowd attacked the captain who fired his revolver in self defense and was carried from the scene. French gendarmes later rescued the officer and arrested several demonstrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayence
Germany
Associated Press
Rheinstrassig
Klan Members Visit Kansas City Church Pastor Receives Gift
Five white hooded figures entered Quintaro Boulevard Christian church at night and gave Pastor Rev. David Crudin an envelope of money. The pastor said he would keep the gift. The incident follows prior church hooding and a city notice urging employers to sever ties with the Ku Klux Klan.
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Kansas City
Quindaro Boulevard Christian Church
David Crudin
Aetter
Ku Klux Klan
Harry Burton
Jurors Seated In Smail Embezzlement Case
Four more jurors were selected and sworn in for the governor Smail embezzlement conspiracy case as attorneys began to pick the final four. The eighth juror marked the 211th examined in a week long trial. Empress Zita plans to leave Madeira for Switzerland within ten days due to the allies’ request seeking residence away from where her husband died.
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Waukeegan
Associated Press
Smail
Empress Zita
Switzerland
Lisbon
Funchal
Madeira
Zita
Segregated Pullmans Planned on Chicago St Louis Route
The Wabash and Chicago and Alton Railroads announced a segregated car experiment for men and women only on the Chicago to St Louis service. If popular, the service may be extended to Kansas City.
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Pullmans
Chicago
St- Louis
Wabash
Chicago and Alton
Kangas City
Engineering school walks back plea after campus riot
A convocation adopted a letter of apology to university authorities over last week’s raid on the law building. Engineers refused to apologize to law students and pushed to forfeit this year’s debate with the law school. Chancellor Lindley awaited a report on punishments as investigations continued. The engineering body also proposed an annual debate with another school after commerce is established. Frank A. Hardesty filed suit over missing Marmion car parts valued at $800. Nadine Cox and Elizabeth Coots present a graduating recital in Fraser hall tonight.
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K. U. Engineers
Board of Administration
Law School
Greenhall
Law
Marvin Hall
Green Hall
Lindley
Dein Dyer
School of Engineering
Delta Sigma Rho
School of Commerce
Frank A. Hardesty
Leif Nearguard
Everett Bunn
Nadine Cox
Elizabeth Coots
Fraser Hall
Madge Palmer
Miss Cox
Suit to Break a Will Involving Kansas City Church Groups
A granddaughter Mayra M. Coleman files suit in district court to invalidate the will of the late Mary L. Willis. The will bequeaths 100 dollars to two Kansas City groups and 1000 dollars to other grandchildren, with remaining property valued at 8000 to 10000 dollars to be split between two of Willis's sons. Coleman contests execution claiming witnesses signed before Willis, seeks annulment and division of two residences and 150 acres. Defendants include Willis's sons, other grandchildren, and church organizations. Trial hinges on law question of witness signatures.
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Iate
Mary L. Willis
Mayra’ M. Coleman
Fligtriet Court
Methodist- Fisk Training School
Kansas City
Methodist Flame Missionary Society of Lawrence
A. H. Tuttle
Calvin M. Willis
Coleman
Katy Anderson
R. M. Copenhaver
Willis
Methodist, Home Missionary Society
Deaconesses Training School
C. FB. Lindley
Methodist Fisk
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
District Court Opens May Term Citizenship Grants
The district court opened the May term with two citizenship grants for Heinrich Klass and George Peter Vogler. Philipp E. Schulmeyer’s application was rejected on technicalities as Chester A. Ramsey advised against granting. Judge Hugh Means, back from New Orleans, oversaw the session and a continuance request in Smithmeyer vs. Kansas was overruled. The criminal docket was to be arranged in the afternoon.
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District Court
Heinrich Klass
United States
George Peter Vogler
Philipp E. Schulmeyer
Schulmeyer
Chester A. Ramsey
Hugh Means
Knights Templar
New Orleans
Smithmeyer
Kansas
Means
Professor W W Griffith Leaves for California
William A Griffith former head of painting at the University left Lawrence with his daughter Miss Lucinda Griffith after the death of his mother Mrs Margaret He Griffith in Kansas City She was 86 buried in Emporia yesterday Griffith now has a studio at Laguna Beach and has painted in the Colorado desert with strong demand on the Pacific coast.
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The
University
California Tolay
Lawrence
Migs
Lucinda Griffith
the University
Griffith
California
Margaret He Griffith
Kansas, City
Colorado Desert
Pacific Coast
Irish Raids Reported Exceed One Hundred Thousand Pounds
Belfast reports say Irish Republican Army irregulars seized more than 100000 pounds sterling from various branches of Irish banks in the south. The raid details were forwarded by Associated Press and published in Belfast today.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Taida
Banks
of Ireland
Centenarian Buenos Aires resident recalls Congo voyage
Antonio Rosas, claimed to be 132 and a native of the African Congo, works as a medicine man and ticket seller in Buenos Aires. He recounts being captured by French slave traders, reaching Argentina at eight, and witnessing slavery’s abolition in 1813. He admires Rosas the tyrant and says he still enjoys life despite robberies and drink.
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Buenos Aires
Antonio Rosas
Congo
Antonio
Madeira
Argentina
Rosas
Ross
Postal Improve ment Week Aims to Fix Weak Points
The post office department designates May 1 as Postal Improvement Week to locate and remedy service faults nationwide. Postmaster C S Finch urges public suggestions and reports of neglect or poor courtesy to help improve efficiency at every post office.
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Post Office Department
United States
C. S. Finch
Lawrence
Avery
Supreme Court declines to settle Red River bed claim
The Supreme Court avoids defining the south bank amid Texas Oklahoma riverbed dispute. Justice Vandevanter holds riparian rights of Indian allottees extend to the river middle, with the south bank US property, and rules the river segment is not navigable, rejecting Oklahoma’s bed claim.
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Washington
May
Supreme Court
Red River
Texas
Oklahoma
Vandevanter
United States
Community Service as the True Wealth of a Town
The article argues that a community’s value lies not in money but in service to neighbors. It highlights local volunteers, civic groups, and programs that strengthen neighborhoods and build lasting pride.
Oklahoma man faces Klan clash over hush money letter
Brown, former secretary of the Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce, resigns amid Klan pressure after ministers accused him of writing an anonymous letter tied to hush money. He says townspeople fear the Klan, and he plans to pursue damages suits in federal court with Kansas City attorneys.
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Ku Klux Klan
Chamber of Commerce
Paul’s Valley
Okli
Brown
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Jon
Kansas
Hig
Paul's Valley
Oklahoma City
Hag
South
Mat Lelong
Klan
Tauls Watley
Coe
Hays Chorus Leader Reports Festival Chorus
J R Woodward returned from two weeks in Hays with his son George Woodward director of athletics. He attended the Hays music festival where a chorus of 687 voices sang, and he praised the splendid music.
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Hays
J. R. Woodward
George
Woodward
The Nineteenth Century and Twentieth Century Unity
The steamer Whittier of Union Oil ran aground ten miles south of Point Arena and was a total loss with 10 000 barrels of oil. All 26 crew members were saved. Edmund Abbott West, a founder of the Republican party, died in Chicago at age 99 after celebrating his birthday anniversary last Friday.
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Whittier
San Francisco
Union Oil Company
Point
Point Arena
Steaers
Chicago
Edmund Abbott
West
Republican Party
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