Beer as Medicine Suit Sparks DryWets Clash in Congress
Washington May 12 Wets and drys clashed before the house judiciary committee over Volstead act aims to shut off the beer spigot. Wayne B Wheeler argued beer is not a tonic and is Teutonic, a cover for booze. Oliver Remmers urged probe of enforcement favoritism. A A Busch urged stricter enforcement and opposed medicinal beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Volstead
Palmer
Drys
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti- Loan League
Wheeler
Oliver T. Remmers
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association of St. Louis
Mr. Remmers
A. A. Busch
Mr. Busch
Lawrence fund aids famine relief in China
Money from Lawrence residents via the Journal-World to the China famine fund was gratefully received by the American committee in New York. Rae D. Henkle, secretary, notes a $66.12 check and urges further aid after a Peking cable reported the spring crop failure in Chihli province, leaving two million people dependent on support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence People
Journal-World
China Famine Fund
New York
Rae D. Henkle
American Committee For the’ Fund
Peking
Chihli Province
Farm Bureau Meeting At Twin Mound And Winter
Eighteen people attended yesterday afternoon’s farm bureau meeting at the George Sullivan farm in Twin Mound. George Wheeler spoke on stock judging and sire quality improvement. C. G. Elling discussed sheep flock management and the wool pool. Elling led another sheep meeting this afternoon at the M. R. Winter farm in the Winter neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
George Sullivan
Twin Mound
George Wheeler
C. G. Elling
Mr. Elling
M. R. Winter Farm
Winter
Snake Takes Charge of Shop at Barber’s Exhibition
The eight‑button rattler brought from Clinton neighborhood for the University of Kansas was on display at Houk's barber shop. Early this morning Sam Rice, the porter, woke the snake from a stupor with several boys present. The rattler escaped through a hole in its cage into the shop, but Rice quickly closed the back door and alerted authorities. He trembled at the danger and refused to return until the snake was recaptured by a University snake collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snake
Clinton
University of Kansas
G. R. White
Houk
Sam Rice
Porter
Rice
Distinguished educational leaders attend university gathering
Distinct representatives from prominent educational institutions converge at a university event. Leaders discuss collaboration and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee At
University of Say
Canadian Scottish to be launched today at Prince Rupert
The steel steamship Canadian Scottish built for the Canadian government is scheduled for launch today at Prince Rupert British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
B. C
Weather Forecast Update Sees Cooler Temps Tonight
A brief forecast notes unsettled conditions with a cool night and a likely cooler Friday. Light fronts may sweep the central portion, and temperatures hover around the low seventies.
Great Sculpture Needed to Make Town Beautiful Kiwanis Club is Told
Mrs. W. B. Thayer and Mrs. H. W. Humble urged Kiwanis members to welcome Lorado Taft to Lawrence and promote art sculpture in town beautification. They praised Lawrence’s wide streets and parks and called for a great sculpture to stand amid the city’s developing surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Lorado Taft
Lawrence
W. B. Thayer
Thayer
H. W. Humble
Taft
Delta Phi Delta Art
Mrs. Thayer
Kansas City
County Official A L Cox Improves After Morning Attack
County Commissioner A L Cox showed improvement today after an early morning attack. Mrs Cox remains quite ill, with conditions reported as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Cox
Marmaduke and Theatre Show Spotlight in May Edition
A fragmented item hints at Marmaduke and theatre listings for May. The garbled OCR suggests a feature on Marmaduke's irresistible appeal and a Monday May theatre event planned or advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmaduke
City Y Plans A Summer Camp For Boys
The Y M C A approves a summer program offering swimming and outdoor volleyball for all boys. Swimming classes begin after public schools close with progressive grouping and medals for complete courses. A camp from August 15 to 25 will be open to all Y boys with details to follow. Charles Nuffer elected to the physical committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nuffer
K. U. Wins 11 7 at Ames Over Aggies
The Kansas University Jayhawkers defeated the Ames Aggies 11 to 7 in Ames yesterday afternoon led by Marxen on the mound and Joker bats as defense errors aided the visitors. They play Drake in Des Moines this afternoon and then travel to Columbia for a key four game Valley series with Missouri. If KU wins all four, they will claim the Valley championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
Ames Aggie
Ames
Marxen
Jayhawkers
Des Moines
Drake Bulldogs
Columbia
Missouri Tigers
Taft Delights at University Convocation Tour
Lorado Taft noted sculptor and western tour speaker headlined an all-University convocation this morning delivering wit and career anecdotes. He will lecture tonight at Fraser Chapel at 8 o clock under Delta Phi and Delta, national art sorority auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorado Taft
Mr. Taft
Taft
Fraser Chapel
Delta Phi, Delta
Elected As Sachems Honorary Society Elects Fifteen
Announcement made this morning lists pledges Everett Bradley Herbert Olson Fred Murphy Kent Frohwerk Dan Harrison George Rody Pete Jones Henry Gott Palmer Shelton Gordon Saunders Ike Massey Bob Meeker Ed White Elmer Isern. All new members active in athletics student government or other student affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Bradley Herbert Olson
Fred Murphy
Kent Frohwerk
Dan Harrison
George Rody
Pete Jones
Henry Gott
Palmer Shelton
Gordon Saunders
Ike Massey
Bob Meeker
Ed White
Elmer Isern
Dramatic Club Elects Officers For New Season
The K. U. Dramatic club met last night and elected officers. David Sheffrey who acted in Mrs. Gorringe's Necklace was chosen president. Spencer Gard of Iola, business manager, was named vice president. Miss Margaret Matthews of Kansas City Missouri who acted in Mrs. Gorringe's Necklace was named secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dramatic Club
K. U. Dramatic Club
David Sheffrey
Taft Sculpture at Fraser Hall Topic in K U Visit
The University displays a bust by Lorado Taft reproducing Kansas’s first governor Charles N. Robinson in Fraser Hall chapel. Taft, visiting K U, will lecture tonight under Delta Phi Delta’s auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
University
Lorado Taft
K. U
Charles N. Robinson
Kansas
Fraser Hall
Delta Phi Delta National Art Sorority
Bank Messenger and Policeman Robbed in Chicago Hold Up
A Chicago police officer and a messenger from the State Commercial and Savings Bank were held up today by five bandits. They forced the man to walk away a block and threatened to shoot if he turned around, escaping with about $7.00. The incident was reported May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State ‘Commercial and Savings Bank
Bryan Speaks at K U Tomorrow
Nebraska statesman Bryan will address University students faculty and Lawrence residents at Robinson Gymnasium tomorrow at 10 o clock. Announcement followed a telephone chat with his Kansas City manager. The topic to be announced but may cover prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Lawrence
Robinson Gymnasium
Kansas City
Nebraska Statesman
K U
Summer Session Start Registration Set for June 12
Prof W S Johnson, director, says summer session registration will be June 12. A large enrollment is expected from high school graduates teachers and regularly enrolled students. Last year 961 enrolled and this year is expected to exceed that. Lectures plays and social events will entertain summer students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
W. S. Johnson
Army Bill Sent to Senate For Study On Enlistment Target
Washington May 11 The army appropriation bill passed by the house was sent to the senate military commission for study. An effort will be made to raise the enlisted men above the 150000 set by the house. The last session the senate favored 175000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate Military Commission
Senate
Odd Fellows leader speaks in Lawrence on new Loyal Sons order
J. J. Stotler supreme watch man of the Royal Sons of Odd Fellows spoke at the I. O. O. F. meeting in Lawrence last evening about the Loyal Sons of Odd Fellows a new order linked to Odd Fellows as De Molays are to Masons. A committee of I. C. Stevenson Stanley Learned and W. Wilson was appointed to study the matter and likely establish a Lawrence chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Odd Fellows Order
J. J. Stotler
The
Royal Sons of Odd Fellows
Lawrence
Loyal Sons of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
de Molays
I. C. Stevenson
Stanley Learned
W. ©. Wilson
Women Debaters Hold First Intercollegiate Debate
Women debaters from K A and K S A CG meet at Green Hall Little Theatre at 8 pm to discuss the question Resolved That Kansas should adopt a unicameral system of legislature. The affirmative is KU here and the negative team went to Manhattan for a debate tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Hall
K. A
Little Theatre
Kansas
K. U
Manhattan
Zumwalt Funeral Held In Bonner Springs
Topeka marked Imri Zumwalt, state printer, with half mast at the state house and printing plant. His funeral was held in Bonner Springs this afternoon, with a large Topeka delegation attending.
Williams Nominated for U S Attorney District of Kansas
Washington May 12 Al F Williams was nominated by President Harding to the United States attorney for the district of Kansas.
Gun Battle Rages in Mingo County Border Towns
A West Virginia Kentucky border gun fight near Merrimac and Sprigg in Mingo County leaves one man dead and fighting continuing at noon. Capt J R Brokus and state police are reportedly surrounded by gunmen. Merrimac telephone service is cut. The slain man is Harry Staten a former magistrate and a witness in the Matewan gun fight case. Special deputies are being summoned as the violence escalates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimac
Sprigg
Kentucky
Harry Staten
Matewan
Mingo County
Sheriff Prison
Baldwin Plans Bond Discussion for New School
A Baldwin school district meeting is set for tomorrow to decide whether to submit a bond proposition for a new district building this summer. Sentiment supports a new school, and the session will assess the proposition’s sufficiency for a bond election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Vinland High To Close Year With Special Commencement
Vinland rural high school will close its year with a special commencement exercise Monday night. The program features an address by Dean Charles Fordyce of the University of Nebraska and a short talk by County Superintendent O. J. Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinland High
Vinland Rural High School
Charles Fordyce
University of Nebraska
O. J. Lane
Loyal Legion of Kansas Holds Annual Convention in Topeka
Union Civil War officers residing in Kansas gathered in Topeka for the Loyal Legion of Kansas annual convention. About sixty officers including colonels captains and other commanding officers were expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Legion
Topeka
Kansas
Loyal Legion of Kansas
Railroad hearing ends as unions finish testimony
The railway labor board hearing in Chicago on rules and working conditions concluded with union representatives stating their testimony, save one exhibit to be filed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finish Railroad
Haring
Chicago
Railway Labor Board
Belverly Bridge Blown Up Isolates Queenstown Island
Queenstown in County Cork was cut off from the mainland after the Belverly bridge linking the town to the mainland was blown up. The action isolates the island community from the neighboring area. The incident occurred today in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Ireland
Belverly
County Cork
Lora Porter Arrested on Assault Warrant
Lora Porter was arrested and held in the county jail on a warrant charging assault and battery. The complaint was filed by Ethel Simpson, who is jailed on a similar charge brought by Marie Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Porter
Ethel Simpson
Marie Wright
Mitchell Applies for Passport for England Trip.
Margaret Mitchell filed an application at the office of Charles E. Moss, clerk of the district court this morning for passport papers for a trip to England. A golf afternoon and evening will be inaugurated next Thursday at the Lawrence Country Club and will run through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Mitchell
Charles E. Moss
England
Lawrence Country ‘Club
Baptist Convention Opens Annual Sessions at Chattanooga
The Southern Baptist Convention, a major religious assembly, begins its annual sessions today in Chattanooga, marking a key event for the denomination and its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baptist Convention
Chattanooga
Roads Cleaned Up After Recent Rains
The country roads have dried up well after a few days of rain and are only slightly rough now.
Harvey Presents Credentials to King at Buckingham Palace
London May 12 Colonel Ige Harvey the new American ambassador was received forenoon by King George VI at Buckingham Palace presenting his credentials. Harvey accompanied by Sir John Hanbury Williams, J Butler Wright and embassy staff rode to the palace in royal carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ige Harvey
George
Buckingham Palace
Ambassador Harvey
John Hanbury Williams
Diplomatic Corps
J. Butler Wright
Getting Lined Up on Light Service in Lawrence
Break in the plant caused a citywide outage last night. Officials promise better service tonight with the University power plant prepared to aid if needed during peak load. J T Skinner outlined the plan after assessing the situation this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
University Power Plant
J. T. Skinner
New Laws Compiled In Topeka For State Schools
In Topeka on May 11 the 1921 school laws were compiled into a forty page pamphlet directed by Lorraine E Wooster state superintendent of public instruction. The booklet includes forty five new laws with thirteen from senate bills and thirty two from house bills and will be distributed gratis to county and city superintendents and school officers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Lorraine E. Wooster
Vote on School Bonds for District No 6
District No 6 will vote on a $10,000 school bond issue on Saturday this week to build and equip a new school house. The current building is about twenty years old after a prior fire destruction and the district seeks better facilities for its students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 6
Road repairs ease as county reports improved storm damage
County Engineer B. L. Wolfe says road and bridge damage from Sunday's heavy rains in Douglas county is less severe than expected. With sunshine and dry weather ahead, travel should return to near normal levels soon after the storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Wolfe
Douglas County
Sprained Ankle on Dark Street Injures Local Man
George Sheets sprained his ankle after stepping off a curb on a dark Ohio Street between Fifth and Sixth streets last night. Herbert Hill heard his call for help and drove him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sheets
Herbert Hill
Mr. Sheets
Fifth
Sixth
Ohio Street
University Student Fined for Jay Driving in Court
In police court Whitsed Laming a university student paid $2 for jay driving after explaining he was in a hurry to get a friend to a train. The brief incident occurred this morning in the courthouse.
Allies Fix Neutral Areas in Near East
Paris May 12 Allied high commissioners generals and admirals have proclaimed neutrality of Constantinople the Bosporus and the Dardanelles during Turkey Greece hostilities. Greece cannot use Constantinople as a base and will reduce forces there while sending warships outside territorial waters. Greek troops will reach Ismid and Brusa fronts only via Rodosto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Constantinople
Bosporus
Dardanelles
Turkey
Greece
Havas
Brusa
Rodosto
Prison Break At Huntsville Prisons Mutiny And Escape
Between twenty five and thirty prisoners mutinied at Huntsville state prison on Thursday morning just before 11 o clock. Two guards were shot with one likely fatally. The escapees seized pistols and charged the front gate and interior guards, then broke into the armory and obtained shotguns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Texas
Huntsville State Prison
Labor costs rise for class one roads says SP chair
Washington May 12 Labor costs to class one roads were 115 percent higher than in 1917 while carriers gross revenues rose less than 54 percent Julius Kruttschniet chairman of the Southern Pacific told the senate interstate commerce committee in a statement submitted today Cross questioned witnesses cited Adamson law actions raising labor costs by 2 229 139 957 since the law and the 1920 total reached 3 698 216 351
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Julius Kruttschniet
The
Southern Pacific
Senate Interstate Commerce
Shipping tangle with Argentina settled after workers strike
Buenos Aires May 11 Representations by the United States government to the Argentine government over the port workers boycott that idled the U S Shipping Board steamer Martha Washington for over forty days have resulted in a solution satisfactory to both governments a statement from the minister of finance last night said the accord ends the dispute and restores normal operations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
U. S
U. S. Shipping Board
Martha Washingen
Manning Becomes Bishop of New York Diocese
The Reverend Dr. William T. Manning was consecrated bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of New York today in a ceremony led by Bishop Tuttle of Missouri, who has consecrated eighty other bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Manning
New York
William T. Manning
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Tuttle
Missouri
Tigers at Woodland Theater Valley Clash Sunday
The Kansas City Tigers visit the K C Tigers Sunday for a 2 30 PM game at Woodlawn Park. The match was postponed last Sunday due to weather conditions and will now be played in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Tigers
Woodland
Theate Valley
Kansas City Tigers
Woodlawn Park
Old Kentucky Home Day Aims Memorial Park at Federal Hill
Kentucky observes Old Kentucky Home Day to spark public interest in creating a memorial park at Federal Hill, the 1852 site where Stephen Foster wrote My Old Kentucky Home. The effort emphasizes preserving historic ties and promoting the song’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Federal Hill
Stephen Foster
Old Kentucky Home
Clara Hamon Accepts $10,000 to Relinquish Claim
Clara Smith Hamon relinquished all claims to the J L Hamon estate for $10 000 cash in settlement announced by attorney J B Champion The deal recognizes royalties and leases in Hewitt Oil Co Healdton oil field and other oil interests in Stephens Center and Cotton counties with current revenue sufficient to support her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Hamon
J.L. Hamon
Los Angeles
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Oklahoma
J. B. Champion
Frank L. Ketch
J. L. Amon
Clara .Smith Hamon
Claito'r
Hamon
Hewitt Oil Company
Healdton
Central County
Stephens Center
Cotton
Clara Smith Rena
Jake Hamon
Twenty five University speakers listed for May commencement
An University of Kansas notice outlines twenty five commencement speakers for May. Chancellor E H Lindley will give addresses at Bethel College Newton McPherson College and a Negro college in Ohio. Prof R A Schwegler and Prof A MacMurray are among scheduled speakers with numerous addresses from May 17 to June. A list of graduates and speakers includes F C Allen J A Boyer Amur Braden W L B Dean H L Butler Hansam H W E Harold G Ingham F Jennings F Kellys and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Sione
E. H Lindley
Bethel College
Newton
Mc’Pherson College
Kansas
Negro College
Ohi
R. A. Schwegler
A. MacMurray
C. Allen
University
F. C. Allen
Dinsine Alter
J. A. Boyer
Amur Braden
W. L. B. Dean
H. L. Butler
Hansam
Harold G. Ingham
F. Jennings
Cellor Lindley
McKeee
Arthur MacMurray
Mitchell
W. H. Nutt
Arvin S. Olin
Héttry
Shinn
T. J. Smart
H. Pas Walter R. Smith
Frank Stra
W. Sullivan
Dean P. Eker
Topeka Printers Plan Reopening After 48 Hour Strike
Topeka printers announce they will reopen shops on May 16 after a 48 hour strike. The union sought a 44 week wage increase while the open shop policy is adopted by the Topeka Typographic Association and local union members. A meeting failed to produce an agreement, prompting the 48 hour basis reopening notice to employees. St. Louis and other plants are described as operating under the open shop policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Ayabe
Wamisaburo Deguchi
Deguchi
Ama- Terusa
Japan
Osaka
Omotokyo
Topeka
Ce Ie
Topeka Typographic
International Typographi
Topéka
Spective
St. Louis
Meeting Called Off Hurting Information for Growers
Unclear text reports a meeting cancellation affecting information for growers about potato use. The fragment suggests growers were seeking guidance on usage, but the document ends incomplete with a stray line about a suggestion. No definite names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wayne Wheeler
Lawrench Fund
China Fund
Farm Bureau Meeting
Sullivan Farm
Tokio Temple
Temperaures
City “Y
Ames Aggies
Kansas Indus
Mingo
West Wee Horder Battle
State Matewan
Harvey
Howdy King
Plant
Near East
Turk
Texas Institution
Will
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!