Huge Crowd Follows Deay Poison Trial Evidence
The State begins presenting testimony in the Walter Deay murder case, aiming to show motive and precrime actions. Prosecution plans to prove Deay proposed improper relations to Mrs. Ethel Herr and planted poison in Herr family food, with numerous witnesses and drug-store records expected.
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Ethel Herr
Walter Deay
J. BR. Wilson
Wilsor
Deay
Herr
Wilson
Hess
Hazel Dear
Catharine McCreath
Pearl Carpenter
Ethel Hoar
G. N. Watson
The
State University
Last Week of Dreve National Inter-Church Campaign
Kansas seeks 3 000 000 dollars and Touglas county 24000 from non-churchmen as the final week of the national drive nears. Law rence Baptist church with 400 active members has already surpassed 31000 and aims for 35000. Canvassers vow strong effort. failure not due to them.
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State of Kansas
Touglas County
Baptist Church
Lawrence
Worcester sauce ban shocks Kansas City diners
In Kansas City on May 5 patrons at a middle class restaurant must do without Worcester sauce. Since January 16 the eighteenth amendment took effect and the proprietor cut Worcester sauce from the menu after customers used it as an aperitif while waiting for meals.
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Kansas City
Russians Loot Kiev as Bolsheviks Withdraw
Associated Press reports Russian Bolshevik soldiers looting houses and stores in Kiev ahead of an anticipated abandonment of the city. Polish military authorities are believed to plan occupying Kiev late this week.
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Warsaw
Associated Press
Kiev
Sociology students begin city survey under Prof Smith
About fifty sociology students of the University line up for a four block survey of housing in the city under the direction of Prof Walter Smith. Students pair up to cover units, list available rooms, and will receive lab credit as work begins this week.
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Walter Smith
Lawrence Housing
Department of Sociology
Smith
Rector Smith
Students Elect Tomorrow A University Meeting Held
A political meeting for the upcoming University student council election occurred in Meyers Hall last night. Candidates John Tracey and Clavie Voorhees of Crimson and Blue urged evaluating candidates on merit while Guy Danicix and Nick McGew of Reconstruction pledged a better university. The event closed with a Crimson and Blue sing and chalk talk led by Car Winsor and Lefty Farrell, cheerleader candidates.
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Meyer’s Hall
John Tracey
Clavie Voorhees
Crimson and Blue
Guy Danicix
Nick McGew
Reconstruction
Car
Winsor
Lefty Farrell
Airplanes Used Against Revolt Near Mexico City Reported
Reports from Washington state that President Carranza has begun bombing rebel held towns near the Mexican capital using airplanes. Cuernavaca and Cuautla in Morelos state are named as targets in advices to revolutionary agents.
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Washington
Carranza
Cuernavaca
Morelos
Cuautla
Knox Opens Debate on Peace Resolution in Senate
Senator Knox argued to end the state of war with Germany and Austria, saying the armistice had ended hostilities and the nation should be in peace. He accused President Wilson of maintaining wartime powers to influence the Versailles treaty. He noted the armistice’s silence on continued conflict and urged ratification to secure peace for the United States.
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Washington
Austria
Knox
Pennsylvania
Senate
Wilson
White
Europe
Congress of the People
Congress
E Anid
Cong
United States
Germany
Mrs Scoville-Mumm Dies Near Paris After Restoration of Citizenship
Frances Scoville-Mumm, native of Kansas, died near Nevilly on Monday after an opera. She had her American citizenship restored in October following a House committee recommendation to repatriate her. The couple wed in London on June 2, 1982 after meetings in Kansas City and Switzerland.
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Paris
Frances Scoville-Mumm
Kansas
Nevilly
Lion
Seoville-Mumm
Walter de Mumm
Immigration Committee
House of Representatives
Washington
de Mumm
France
Railroad "Vacation" Threat Looms Over Southwest Oil Ports
Washington on May 5 reports railroad workers in southern cities may begin a "vacation" today or tomorrow. James Eubanks of St. Louis told a conference of the non recognized rail out yardsmen association that the move would close gateways to the button belt and isolate oil fields of the southwest.
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Washington
James Eubanks
St. Louis
Rilout Yardsmen’s Association
Eubanks
Button Belt
Unrest Could Bring Better Conditions Says Dr Harmon
Dr A D Harmon president of Cotner College Bethany Nebraska spoke at the Brotherhood of the First Christian Church dinner. He urged training moral and spiritual leaders to speed up progress saying nations can change in a generation through schools and heart as well as mind. Other program notes included a sing along led by Prof W Browning and talks by E L Kincaid George Foster and C W Smith.
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Christ
Brotherhood of the First Christian Church
A. D. Harmon
Cotner College
Bethany
Nebraska
Harmon
Arthur Braden
Christian Church Colleges
Japan
Germany
W. Browning
E. L. Kincaid
The
Brotherhood
George O. Foster
C. W. Smith
Lawrence Chamber Debates Telephone Service Wages
A Chamber of Commerce vote backed a resolution to press the State Industrial Court over poor Lawrence telephone service. Kansas Telephone Company manager H B Kepler cited operator shortages with 34 staff, vs 40 needed, while Myst girls earned 35 a month starting pay and 2.50 value for initial placement. Mayor Krerck urged raising wages as night shifts improved service and Col TH Burdick and others commented on wages and alliances.
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Lawrence
State Industrial Court
Chamber of Commerce
H. BE. Kepler
Kansas Telephone Company
Myst
Walue
Kepler
Krerck
TH. D. Buredick
Commissioner Cleland Urges Cleanup to Protect Town Appearance
Commissioner Cleland said burning trash in the streets violates the ordinance and urged residents to haul away weeds and grass or burn waste in the alley to keep the town looking orderly.
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Cleland
Life term for Al Andrews as national road group member
County commissioner Al Andrews received word yesterday that he has been elected a life member of the National Good Roads Association at the Arkansas meeting. The honor came on the recommendation of Governor Allen.
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al Andrews
Yesterny
National Goad Roads Association
Arkansas
Allen
To be Tried Saturday Sis Strode Arrested for Disturbing Peace
Sis Strode was arrested last night on a charge of disturbing the peace and her trial is set for 8 0 clock Saturday morning.
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Dhe Deay
J. N. Sanderton
W. E. Collins
W J. Opperman
J. B. Russell
W. F Branson
A. Si. Ulrich
F. J. Boyles
F. Barteldes
C. J. Dodds
8. S. Beatty
C. F. Paulding
John Bell
Douglas County
Commanda
Yesterniay Norning
Sis” Strode
Plan for Viaduct to Replace North Lawrence Grade Crossings
Union Pacific proposes a Elm and Bridge streets viaduct to cross the Interurban and UP tracks reaching North Third and Perry streets. It would eliminate Bridge Second Third and Fourth street crossings leaving Seventh street as the only north side grade crossing. Construction would be costly and delayed due to funding and wartime constraints.
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Bridge
Union Pacific
Thinl
Perry
Union Pacific Railway
G. O. Brophy
Viauet
Kaw River
Seventh Street
Bridge Street
W. W. Cleland
Utilities
Fort
Lawrence
Germany
Jefferson County
Oskaloosa
al Andrews
Congress
Midland
Fishermen Hit Seven Fish Catch by Ike Waltons Trio
The trio War ren Henley T. 9 Funk and Fred Soxman arrived with a seven fish catch weighing about thirty pounds. They advise aspiring anglers to set lines at 5:00 PM and check their tackle at that time, claiming success from their season opener.
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Ike Waltons
Warren Henley
T. 9
Funk
Fred Soxman
Angier
Chicago
Man in Women’s Circus Spectator Ejected at Robinson Gym
An unidentified male student attended the University women’s athletic association circus in Robinson Gym last night after disguising as a woman. He was carried down stairs by performers. manager calls it a rough but humorous incident. The show proceeded and drew a good crowd with various side shows.
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University Women's Athletic Association
Robinson Gymmnasium
High Price of Eating Washington May 5
The family food budget in February was exactly twice the sum spent for the same items in February 2015 according to department of labor statistics. During the year ending last February sugar rose 76 percent and potatoes jumped about 27 percent since February.
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Washington
Department Labor
City to Bar Ice Cream Brand Over Health Concerns
The Lawrence city commission moved to block sale of a specific ice cream brand after tests showed a 62 million bacteria count and coli presence. Officers also discussed installing a fire hydrant, reported April fines and costs, 17 new building permits totaling 52 665, and library volumes rising to 16 184 with 47 717 circulations.
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Lawrence
Health Department
French Strike Fails Amid Toll on Rail Traffic
Day five of a nationwide rail strike in France left traffic heavily disrupted as workers stayed away from duties. Many strikers began returning to posts, dock and naval workers near completion of their walkout. Some fashionably dressed volunteers aided as chauffeurs and station staff. Meanwhile, personal notices report Emma Pine’s relapse after a Kansas City operation and other family movements including Mrs. Nesbitt’s expected Denver arrival.
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France
Emma Pine
Kansas City
Robert Nesbitt
Denver
Friendship Run Will Stress Community Spirit in Lawrence
Lawrence men plan a Tuesday all day run through Jefferson and Leavenworth counties. Starting at 9 am they visit Williamstown Perry Oskaloosa McLouth Tonganoxie and Reno with lunch in Oskaloosa and supper in Tonganoxie. A band from Haskell Institute and other entertainers join the event.
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Howdy
Jefferson
Leavenworth
Wiliamstown
Perry
Oskaloosa
McLouth
Tonganoxie
Reno
Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Gasoline Kills Weedy Dandelions Says Experts
An authority argues that dandelion roots can be killed by warm moist ground and a life size model shows the method while gasoline applications on plants convince the Chamber of Commerce that digging up weeds is futile. Exhibits include daily and weekly gasoline treatments and a gallon or two may clear lawns, with multiple passings likely. Paul Gilmer notes Tops assure lawn cleanups at homes and churches as 150 lawns are affected. Andrews cites court house lawn cleanup by commissioners.
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Chamber of Commerce
L Paul Gilmer
Toy
Andrews
Lawrence Chamber Notes Letter Campaign and Events
Chamber publicity chief W C McKeen drafts letters to boost Lawrence turnout. Next Chamber directors meeting is Monday noon followed by Friendship run. Fordson Tractor School offers power farming program with a morning picture show and lunch at the Ford Service station.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. C. Mckeen
Lawrence
Fordson Tractor
Ford Service Station
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