Bandits Seize Train and Kidnap Foreigners in China
Reported attack on the Shanghai Peking express near Lincheng leaves about 115 passengers kidnapped including six women. Americans Major Pinger and wife, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Tinger, and others believed held. Minister Schurman seeks vigorous action from Peking while US war department backs possible force if needed.
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Tien
Tsin
Associated Press
Lincheng
Robert Allen
Pinger
Pingers
Tce
Allen
Tinger
Major Pinger
Grewo Slinter
Washington
United ‘States
Peking
China
Schurman
Department
Shantung
Tsinau Fa
Shanghai
Sian Ng
State Department
United States
Charles Coltman
Shantung Province
Hughes
Davis
War Department
Council of Foreign Ambassadors
Peking ‘Council
Minister Schurman
Pekittz
Edwin
A. P
Miss McFadden
Miss Coralli
Miss Aldrich
San Diego
Robert Scripps
Washington, D. C
Scripps
Powell Capture Reported From Hannibal Missouri
A cablegram from Mrs. Powell in Shanghai confirms the capture of John B. Powell a former Missourian. Powell a 1910 University of Missouri journalism graduate served Hannibal Courier Post as advertising manager then taught at the state university before going to Shanghai in 1916 as a representative of American business interests and adviser to the Chinese leftist nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
John B. Powell
J. 2. Hinton
Powell
Shanghai
School of Journalism
University of Missouri
Hannibal Courier- Post
The
State University
Fort Dodge Woman Visits Old Whitcomb Greenhouse
Mrs Cynthia Conger of Fort Dodge Kansas is in Banente for a short visit at her old home the Whitcomb greenhouse at Sgt Tene hessee street.
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Cynthia Conger
Fort Dodge
Kansas
Banente
Whitcomb
Sgt Tenehessee Street
Berlin Sees Chance to Negotiate Amid Reparations Talks
Berlin reports a potential path to talks despite a sharp French reply to Germany’s reparations note. The German foreign office prefers cautious interpretation and aims to keep negotiations open. London plans to send a note within 36 hours urging Germany to offer a more practical and liberal solution.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Foreign Office
London
Great Britain
Germany
Students Hurt In Motor Crash Near Bonner Springs
A group of University of Kansas students returning from a Lake Forest Kappa Sigma party were injured when their car was forced off a small bridge near Bonner Springs by a Cadillac with Missouri plates that fled the scene. Miss Burkhalter suffered a fractured rib, Miss Buell a sprained ankle, and Miss Hill was badly shaken. two men from Topeka received minor injuries. The injured were taken to Bonner Springs and then to Lawrence.
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Dora Elizabeth Burkhalter
White Cloud
Juliet Buell
Salina
Ruth Hill
Kansas City
Bonner Springs
Louis
Cawker City
Joseph Ream
Robert Johnson
Topeka
Kappa Sigma
Lake Forest
Lawrence
Butler to Lecture in England on American Nation Building
New York May 7 Associated Press Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University will travel to England in spring to deliver lectures on building the American nation He will speak in London Cambridge Liverpool Manchester Leeds Glasgow St Andrews Edinburgh Cardiff and other cities during May and June 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
England
Butler
Sir
George Watson
Literaure
Duke of Connaught
London
Mansion House
University of Cambridge
Liverpool
Manchester
Leeds
Glasgow
St. Andrews
Edinburgh
Scotland
Cardif
Wales
Vinland School Grounds Cleared as Plans Move Forward
The Vinland rural high school site has been cleared after last winter’s fire. The school board awaits new building plans for approval before construction, aiming for a fall occupancy. Classes continue in the Vinland Presbyterian church with partitions dividing rooms as temporary space.
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Vinland
Odd Fellows Mark 104th U S Anniversary Celebration
The local chapter plans a special celebration on Monday May 15 to honor the 104th anniversary of the founding of the Odd Fellows in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
The
United States
Kansas Forecast Brings Cool East and South Tonight
Fair conditions continue tonight and Tuesday with cooler air in the eastern and southern portions. Temperature readings show the 0 p m yesterday reading and today’s 2 p m values, with maximum yesterday and minimum today noted as 72 and 0 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wall Street Sees Bogus Checks Spark Stock Drop
Post office inspectors traced a batch of nearly 100 forged checks totaling over one million dollars sent to stock brokers in New York Philadelphia Boston and Chicago. The fake orders aimed to lift stock prices before the market opened and caused broad declines as the fraud was uncovered.
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New York
Post Office
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
New York Stock Exchange
Pennsylvania
Wall Street
Keystone National Bank of
Reading
American Car and Foundry
New York Central
Protective Department
American Bankers’ Association
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Baptists Raise Funds for World Movement in Kansas
Kansas Baptists report $166000 subscribed toward the 10 million New World Movement goal for 34 states. Dr. J. T. Crawford says Kansas has contributed $505000 over three years to support foreign and home missions, churches, colleges, and ministers. End of fiscal year shows progress but $18000 less than 1922.
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Topeka
Kansas
New ‘World Movement
J. T. Crawford
Kansas Baptist Convention
China
Africa
India
Philippine Islands
H. C. Gibbens
Mongnai
Ottawa’ University
Baptist ‘Theological Seminary
Kansas City
Rest Rooms See Large Weekend Use at Chamber Office
Mrs. Mary Lawrence, matron, reports fifty people used the rest rooms on Saturday. Most visitors were farmers’ wives from nearby territory and first time users. Since May 1, one hundred fifty six have registered at the rest rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Royal visit to Rome by King George and Queen Mary
King George and Queen Mary of England arrived in Rome at 3 o clock this afternoon on their regeneration visit to Italy. Rotary minstrels and Boys work benefit events scheduled for May 14 and 15.
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Britain
Rome
King George
Queen Mary
England
Homa
Italy
Rotary
Indicted Columbians Out on Bond in May 7 Release
Columbia Missouri May 7 George Batkwell a local contractor indicted for first degree murder and Marvin Jacobs a harness maker indicted for obstructing an officer were released on bonds of 20090 and 5000 respectively shortly before noon. The arrests followed indictments returned by a special grand jury that last week investigated the lynching of James Bevel the night of April 38.
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Columbia
George Batkwell
Marvin Jacobs
James Bevel
County bonus board processes 450 blanks at Topeka office
The county bonus board mailed about 450 bonus blanks to the state office in Topeka from applications received last week. Saturday night turnout was high as residents sought help at the county clerk and American Legion headquarters. The board moved from the courthouse to accommodate applicants while veterans continued to submit forms and corrections were made to prevent errors. About thirteen blanks were completed on Saturday night.
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County Bonus Board
Topeka
American Legion
Lay
Bonus Board
Committee to Report on Woodlawn School Replacement
The committee investigating a new school to replace Woodlawn in North Lawrence, burned by fire, is set to report at the board of education meeting tonight. Contracts offered to teachers will also be available for review at the regular May meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn
North Lawrence
Board of Education
Conight
Douglas County Livestock Tour Set for Tomorrow
The first livestock tour in Douglas County is planned with members of the Douglas County Livestock Improvement Association. Participants will meet at I. M. Walters farm in the morning to tour the county’s southern and eastern farms. Luncheon is to be served at R. C. Jackman’s farm near Edora. C. G. Elling, a Manhattan specialist, will guide the group to farms with good stock. Weather could force postponement.
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Douglas County
Douglas County Livestock Improvement Association
I. M. Walters
R. C. Jackman
Eudora
Mr. Jackman
C. G. Elling
Manhattan
Eling
Law- Rene
H. C. Colglazier
Couunty
Ford salvage after culvert crash near Lawrence
University of Kansas students from Pi Upsilon fraternity were driving south on Lone Star road when headlights failed. The Ford overturned after hitting a culvert near a canal bridge but occupants escaped injury. Janitors Jim Bryant and Bull Wallace aided and returned the group to town.
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Irvin Cole
David Wrieht
Paul Cress
Creeree Gleskin
Pi Upsilon
Lawrence
Lone Star Road
Star Road
Bnridge
Jim Bryant
Bull Wallace
Rest Rooms Receive Gifts From Local Groups
The city rest rooms were given two dozen pie tins by the Past Noble Grand club of Lawrence. The rooms are regularly supplied by city organizations and used by country residents who gather Saturdays to rest and shop. Hot lunch equipment adds appeal for visitors from the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Club
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Initiation Set For Wednesday at Lenion HQ
The American Legion will hold initiation services at the Lenion headquarters Wednesday night. The event was postponed from last week due to many former soldiers needing borus blanks and will proceed at the regular meeting.
Has Good Neighbors Help Grant Township Farmer
Ed McNamara of Grant township has been ill for weeks, unable to tend spring crops. Neighbors organized through the Grant township U P A and aided with 2,700 hills of watermelons 1,000 hills of muskmelons and corn. Eleven men worked in under a day to finish the tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McNamara
Grant Township
McNamara
U. P.A
Court Recessed To Next Monday In May Term
The May term of the district court opened this morning with Judge Hugh Means presiding. He adjourned until next Monday at 9 o'clock and will hold court at Gar net later in the week. Jurors will be called Monday at 9. Naturalization day is set for applicants to complete final papers with a federal officer on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Means
Ralph Lawrence
D. F. Smith
Judge Means
Garnet
Douglas County
Welock
Topeka Moves to Test Kansas Soldier Bonus Bonds
Attorney General C B Griffith filed quo warranto proceedings in the Kansas Supreme Court to challenge the bond form for the proposed soldier bonus bonds. The state bonus commission, named as defendants, answered seeking a ruling upholding the bonds form with governor and secretary of state signatures and state auditor endorsement.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Soldier
Supreme Court
C. B. Griffith
State Bonus Commission
Aggie Alumni Plan Lawrence Chapter Tonight
Kansas State Agricultural College alumni meet at the Chamber of Commerce building in Lawrence at 8 tonight to form a local chapter. About twenty six graduates are expected, aiming to boost the Aggie stadium fund as part of the group’s program.
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Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Aggie College
State Pharmacy Examinations Set at University
State examinations for pharmacy will be held at the chemistry building of the University tomorrow through Thursday. The nine member state Board of Pharmacy will be present to offer the exams. Last year about one hundred applicants were recorded in Wichita. this year about eighty are expected to take the examinations. Some candidates are University students while others come from across the state to work in drug stores.
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State Board of Pharmacy
Stark
Kan
Matt ‘Swoll
Atchison
J. S. Tilford
Wichita
J. Schmittler
Gypsum City
Ed Edelblut
Topeka
Lindley to Speak at Southwestern College and Iowa Graduation
Chanceler E H Lindley will deliver the commencement address at Southwestern College Winfield on May 25 and at the University of Iowa Iowa City on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancvilor E. H. Lindley
Southwestern College of
Winfield
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Melvins Move to New Boston Office Space
Melvin and Melvin, lawyers, relocate from 726 Massachusetts Street to the Bower Sock Building. They will occupy south side office rooms today.
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Melvins
Melvin & Melvin
Massachusetts Street
Bower‘sock
Shopping News Advertisers Copy For Tomorrow Printing
Advertisers are reminded their copy for Shopping News must reach the printer by tomorrow. Drs. Welch and Welch listed among chiropractors presented in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shopping News
Drs. Welch & Welch
The
Chiropractors
Chamber of Commerce to Host Largest Luncheon With Edward F. Trefz
The Chamber of Commerce schedules its biggest luncheon of the year tomorrow at noon to hear Edward F. Trefz of Los Angeles speak on Our Civic Opportunities. Tables are set for a large crowd as Trefz, known to Lawrence audiences, addresses civic organization topics and progress in chamber movements.
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Chamber of Commerce
Edward F. Trefz
Los Angeles
Trefz
Lawrence
Rotary
Kiwanis
Stadium Union
University
Kansas
Harry ‘A. Wheeler
National Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Lawrence High grain and stock judging team shines at state
Lawrence High School sent a four member team to the state contest in Manhattan with coach William Essick. Donald Lewis tied for first in wheat judging and placed third in seed identification. Charles Pau took tenth in poultry judging. The team placed sixth in grain judging and third in stock judging among fifty three teams.
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Lawrence High School
Manhattan
William Essick
Charles Pau
Donald Lewis
Leland Laptad
Eugene Ward
Charles Paul
Lawrence
Association for the Blind Holds Kansas City Meeting
The Kansas Association for the Blind will meet at the School for the Blind in Kansas City Kan starting 10 a.m. Monday May 2 and continuing to 2 p.m. Tuesday May 29. Dr Chandler says couples may attend but children cannot. guests must follow school rules. Sighted members may stay at the Florence or Grand hotels nearby.
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Kansas Association For the Blind
School For the Blind
Kansas City Kan
Chandler
Florence Hotel
State Ave
Grand Hotel
Sixth and Anne
Deadline for May Sales Day specials announced
The May 16 Sales Day deadline falls tomorrow night for submitting specials. The approval committee led by F Jaedicke Walter Varnum Ernest Skofstad and Q L Newby will meet Wednesday to review submissions ensure no duplications in offered goods.
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F. Jaedicke
Walter Varnum
Ernest Skofstad
Q. L. Newby
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Tuchuns
Henley
Musso
U. S
Sin
Tsinan
Ephacolph Newspaper
A Captive
DR. Butler
Vinland School Board
Massachusetts
Stock Exchange
Harrisburg
York
Atertowen
Bethlehem
Ansterdam
Schnectady
Utica
N. Y
North Adams
Pittsfield
Mass
Dr. Albright
County “Association
Jackman
Ranlinto
MacReady
Kelley
Long Island
AGGIE
State Board
Dr. Lindley
Southwestern
Iowa
C. OF C
E. F. Trefz
Lawrence Boys
Association For Blind
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