Robert Frost Lecture Showed Wit and Views on Order
The poet Robert Frost spoke at the University last night, joking about poetry and arguing for order in form and composition. He defended his craft, read from several works including Birches and Stopping by Woods, and discussed politics, Europe, and his betting habit before heading to Boston.
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Roosevelt to return to Washington after royal visit
President Roosevelt prepared his special train to depart Hyde Park by late afternoon after five days hosting Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Ingrid of Denmark. The Danish royals planned to open Denmark's pavilion in New York today while Norwegian royals Prince Olaf and Princess Martha attended a similar ceremony at the exposition yesterday.
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Refugee frees Guanajuato mining official held for ransom
An armed gang kidnapped the Guanajuato Consolidated Mining Company executive last Thursday. He was released and reached his Guanajuato home at 10 p.m. last night. The American consul general confirmed his safe return. no injuries were reported and the ransom amount was not disclosed.
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American Is Released After Mining Official Seizure
Mexico City May 2 Oscar Lampe an American assistant man was seized by an armed band in Mexico. He was later released and returned to his post with the mining operation.
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Dinner to Welcome Dean Schedules for Lawrence Board Event
A May 11 dinner for Lawrence Public School staff and trustees honors new superintendent C. E. Birch and welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dean. The Liberty Memorial High School cafeteria hosts a 6:30 p.m. program with music, invocations, tributes, and staff introductions.
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Racist Rally Flanks Miami Poll as Black Voters Rally
On May 2 in Miami Florida a racist extremist display opposed a city primary election. White robed marchers in 75 cars burned 25 crosses and issued K K K cards while a hangman’s noose dangled. Black citizens group leader Sam Solomon cited at least 1500 Black voters preparing to cast ballots and asked city officials for protection. Mayor E G Sewell, newly elected two months prior, was among 15 candidates.
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Husband seeks alimony after 35 years of housework
In San Francisco a 75 year old man sues for $75 monthly alimony claiming he agreed to stay home and do housework while his wife worked. He says the arrangement began in 1904 after Charles Hawkins and Jessie Hawkins moved to California and he continued it for 35 years until she divorced him last January. He asks the court to set aside the divorce and order Mrs Hawkins to pay him.
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Navajo Man Lassoed Town Weather Gauge In Santa Fe
In Santa Fe New Mexico on May 2 a Navajo man named John Katz lassoed and pulled down a government weather thermometer after claiming the white man's weather medicine failed to bring rain. He said he felt a strong urge to protest.
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Navajo Rain Gods Unmoved by Weather Instrument
Katz faced charges of destroying government property and was fined 25 dollars after the incident. No further details on the case or location provided.
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No inquest planned into Saline judge death
Salina May 2. Probate Judge Will F. Miller, 63, is found dead at his home. Coroner Guy Ryan says no inquest will be held. Miller wrote a note titled a warning to those who might seek public office and blamed politics for his death.
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