Coolidge vetoes Burzum omnibus pension bill economy urged
President Coolidge vetoed the Burzum omnibus pension bill citing economy and warning the measure would drain the treasury. He said no conditions justify extra taxation and noted pensions were revised in 1920. Senator Bursum plans to press for passage despite the veto amid concerns over veterans and dependents across multiple wars.
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Golf season opener ends in a protest tied contest
The Lawrence Country club dinner tournament between the Zuzus led by C. E. Esend and the Brassies led by H. T. Jones finished 18 to 18 with a tie after protest over late reporting. Sixty golfers attended a fine dinner as plans formed for a May 11 match versus Topeka Country club and upcoming spring handicap events. Deneen leads McCormick by 5,944 votes for U.S. senator in official results. McCormick ahead downstate but behind in Cook County.
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Cook County
Small Photos Fad Hits Lawrence Youths Exchange Cards
Local photographers report a craze among Lawrence youths for tiny stamp pictures to trade with classmates. Boys and girls swarm studios seeking these small portraits for swap meetups and classroom exchanges.
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Lawrence
Weather Outlook Begins Week With Showers In Mid West
Washington reports a tentative weekly weather outlook for upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys with isolated showers early in the week and generally normal temperatures. Kansas forecast calls for fair tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions in western and central portions.
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GENERAL'S AUTOMOBILE MISHAP IN ILLINOIS
Major General Harry C. Hale commander of the sixth corps area and his chauffeur Sergeant George Fitzkate were badly cut and otherwise injured in a collision between the general's car and a truck near Rayville Illinois. Captain O. S. Smith Hale's aide was also hurt but none seriously. They were en route to Indianapolis for a reunion of the 84th division.
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Rayville
Indeigr Apolis
Smith
Geneal Hale
Bonus Bill Ready for President Early Next Week
Washington May 3 The bonus bill moved through the capitol and was signed by Senate President Cummings before being sent toward the White House for Coolidge action likely late next week The Anti-Bonus League sent a delegation to urge opposition and urged veto The delegation led by Knowlton Durham argued the measure is unsafe and unneeded and the Legion’s voice was challenged in the brief filed as public opinion action
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Poultry association urges youths to report hatch successes
W E Craig Kennedy secretary of the Kaw Valley Poultry association calls on boys and girls who received egg settings to hatch pure bred chickens to report results to the supplier. He notes some have not notified the association when eyes hatch and have not kept promises. Also: Oscar Rhodes, 19, a self confessed bank bandit, was sentenced to ten to 21 years in the Kansas penitentiary after pleading guilty to participating in the Rock States bank robbery in Rock Kan last January.
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Missing aviator Frederick L. Martin feared lost in Alaska search
A land search began from Chignik to trace Major Frederick L. Martin, globe flyer missing since Wednesday, with three companions who left Santa Monica March 17. Government ships and cannery boats comb the Aleutians and Alaska peninsula while new parties fervently seek traces near Chignik and Dutch Harbor.
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Cuba seeks arms from Washington as Santa Clara unrest grows
The Cuban government appeals for weapons to fight revolutionists in Santa Clara. The request, approved by the state department, was sent to the war department where officials say the army can supply the arms from excess stock. President Zayas traveled to Santa Clara to check the situation amid anti Zayas protests, while Drexel Institute beat Franklin and Marshall 61 to 48 in a Philadelphia track meet.
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Jonathan Davis Cancels Chicago Speech May 7
Tobeka Kan May 3 Governor Jonathan M. Davis canceled plans to speak in Chicago May 7 to attend state duties. He had been scheduled to address the Chicago Association of Commerce and the Iroquois Club, but sent a telegram to Frank F. Winans stating he would remain within Kansas unless duty called him elsewhere.
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Jonathan M. Davis
Chicago
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Iroquois Club
Frank F. Winans
Commercial Association
Kansas
Protest Over Clarke Postmaster Eligbility List S
Lawrence citizens and ex service men condemned political juggling that would eliminate Major Samuel Clarke from the postmaster eligibility list. A mass meeting at the American Legion hall urged support for Clarke with resolutions praising his service and calling the process unfair.
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Messiah Concert Shows Lawrence Choral Union Excellence
The Lawrence Choral Union under Dean D. M. Swarthout delivered a superb Handel Messiah at Robinson gym. The 400-voice chorus impressed with unity and precision supported by a capable University orchestra and notable soloists Ethel Benedict Raymond Havens Burton Thatcher and Arthur Kraft. Swarthout's leadership earned praise for building a strong community chorus and fostering an annual festival.
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Kansags City
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A. J. Anderson
Chorus of Baldwin Singers Helps Oratorio Succeed
Forty five singers from Baldwin joined chorus numbers for the community oratorio. Local Lawrence citizens who did not appear still deserve credit for Music Week’s success, led by C. L. Scott of the Chamber of Commerce. About 300 people were listed as music festival guarantors supporting the event.
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Lawrence
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Chamber of Commerce
Music Festival Committee
Music Week Closes With Haskell Institute Concert
The first Music Week in Trawrence ends with a band and orchestra concert by Haskell Institute students at Haskell Chapel at 7 30 tonight. The festival drew praise from attendees a South Park performance at 2 30 this afternoon under conductor Alexander Melevichoff. Admission tonight is free. The program includes Overture Queen of Autumn Sun Dance Violin Solo Polonaise Brillante Intermezzo Sleigh Ride Tannhauser March and Chorus Dana Overture Barber of Seville Atlantis Suite Bucolic Sketch Sunrise in Hawaii Broad Way Review Oberon Descriptive Sunrise in Hawaii.
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Broadway Review
Lawrence Entrants Earn Honors in State Music Contest
Lawrence high school entrants finished strong at the eleventh Kansas music contest in Emporia. Virginia Arnold took second in piano, Vena Bolin second in bass singing, and Eldon Ardrey fourth in violin. Emporia State won with 31 points, and Miss Virginia Arnold joined five pianists to perform for Mischa Levitzki, the Chopin interpreter.
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Lawrence
Emporia
Gorrill Enters Senate Nomination Bid in Douglas Jefferson District
M. A. Gorrill announces candidacy for Republican nomination for state senator from the Douglas Jefferson district. Alignment with county agreement requires a Douglas county representative this term. Gorrill, born and raised in Douglas, graduate of University law school, and former county attorney.
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Holton
Topeka
Kan
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Atchison
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Bateman
Triangular Track Meet At Ottawa University
Ottawa Kansas May 3 the annual quadrangular track meet at Ottawa University brought Baker College of Emporia Washburn and Ottawa into competition. Preliminaries ran in hurdles with top placements noted for Baker and C of E. no times recorded. Also mentions Olympic trials for wrestlers in Kansas City and a 1924 marriage announcement for Macowell to Ben Overstreet.
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Governors Proclaim May 11 Mothers Day in Kansas
Topeka May 3. Governor Davis proclaims Sunday May 11 as Mothers Day across Kansas in line with the international observance. The proclamation honors mothers for kindness, love, and patient guidance, urging all sons and daughters to express reverence.
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Large summer session at University of Kansas expected
The twenty second annual KU summer session opens June 11 and runs to August 15 with a three day vacation. W H Johnson reports a higher enrollment, 112 instructors, 200 courses, and 31 departments in the first six weeks. Corbin Hall will host women, and meals are provided by University Commons.
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University of Kansas
John BR. Dyer
Corbin Hall
University Comindas
Lawrence
Rehearsals Go Well for Po mandert Walk Play
Miss Leta Maude Harper, coach, says rehearsals are progressing for Po mandert Walk to be presented May 9 at the high school auditorium. Costumes ordered from Theo Lieben in Kansas City. It is a period play and the last performance of the year. Reserve tickets available after May 6 at local drug stores and the high school office.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Round Corner
Thornton’s
Kansas university extension to provide 100 commencement speakers
The University of Kansas extension division will supply about 100 high schools with commencement speakers this spring. Professors listed include F C Atlen H W Avant F W Blackmar and others. With limited professors, several ministers were assigned as speakers including S B Braden Wilson Backus and Edward Hislop. Bateman files for state senate in second district.
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F. C. Atlen
H. W. Avant
F. W. Blackmar
W. L. Buordick
Allen Crafton
John R. Dyer
B. A. Gilkinson
H. G. Ingham
A. G. Mitchell
Arvin Olin
A.A. Schwegler
Harry P
May Court Term Opens Monday in District Court
The May term of district court starts Monday at 10 o'clock with a bar meeting for civil suits to be tried by jury. Jurors report Tuesday at 9 for the trial of B. J. Short on blue sky law charges. Ulyses McKissack faces forging and passing a $33 check on Tuesday. Mrs. Wilsa Craddock, alleged to have murdered her husband, goes to trial Wednesday along with William Hogg for robbing the Fred Rothberger garage in Eudora. The February term may close before the May term begins. Further criminal docket settings to be announced by County Attorney A. B. Mitchell.
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Kansas
Ulyses McKissack
Wilsa Craddock
A. B. Mitchell
FO STUDY IN SPAIN WITH UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Three University of Kansas students Homer Herriot Bernadine Lemon and Maude Elliott will join Prof Jose Olma on a summer study trip to Spain. They sail from New York around June 21 reach Madrid early July for courses and museum visits with credits from KU and lessons open to graduate students.
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Jose Olma
Spain
Madrid
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New York
K. U
Homer Herriot
Bernadine’ Lemon
Maude Elliott
Osma
Centro de Estudios Historicos
Link Proved Alibi in Asbury Bank Robbery Case
Fred Link formerly of Galena Kansas was acquitted by a jury in Missouri circuit court after witnesses placed him in Galena on November 26 the day of the Asbury bank robbery. The same case saw sons Jess Cochran and Lem Brookshire convicted and sentenced to 50 years. State witnesses including the bank cashier and a Joplin officer testified against him.
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Asbury
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Lem Brookshire
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Link
Asbury Bank
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Joplin
Mendenhall to Address Convocation at Friends University
Dr. W O Mendenhall, president of Friends University in Wichita, will address the university convocation Thursday May 1 in Robinson gymnasium at 10 oclock on relief efforts to Europe. The speaker, noted for work on Near East issues, is described as a brilliant platform man and effective speaker. He earned AB in 1900 from Penn College and AM and PhD from Michigan University.
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