Kansas City dry efforts outpace Houston at convention
The Kansas City Republican convention scene shows stronger dry effort than Houston as Methodists and locals host visitors while observers note lax aviation oversight in Kansas. Secretary Hoover fund-raising draws measured excitement from the senate campaign committee. Parolees spark debate over naming convicts in print as governors consider broader public disclosure policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Houston
Down
United States
Hoover
Senate’ ‘Campaign Fund Committee
Road and vandalism talk amid political contrasts
Opinion notes debate over road funding urging a plank in both major party platforms. A Kansas incident reports air plane wreckage looters in Haskell and Lawrence men discuss rising vandalism against stalled or wrecked vehicles. Personal stories include a motorist finding tires stolen from a car after brief phone call. The piece laments loss of trust in property protection and recalls past confidence in returning home to intact belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Lawrence
I T
Altho
Old Home Town Five Five Years Judge Christian Retired
Judge Christian, retired from the bench, devotes himself to his Flor al Retreat. Over an acre of ground shows what five years of effort achieves, dispelling the notion men cannot live to enjoy results. Vinland farmer meeting features Thacher talk, implement trials at 10, dinner at noon. Clinton cattle shipment includes fattened Osage county steers at five cents a pound. Frank Millard buys Charley Stevens's interest and will run the office. Charley takes a Chicago position. Wooster & Co. fountain in partial operation, offering free soda Saturday night.
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Christian
Thas
Thomas Gilmore
Osage County
Steeles
Frank Millard
Charley
Stevens
Chicago
poda—Wooster *& Co
Haworths Postpone Entertainment for Illness
Twenty five years ago Prof and Mrs Haworth had planned a Beta fraternity evening but postponed due to illness of their children. The Betas will host a hop at their chapter house that night. Also notes on Nellie Martindale’s perfect attendance, June Shane’s school record, and various local social and travel items.
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Willett
Navy
C. Smith
Zach
J. J. Smith
Los Angeles
G.L. Knight
Warren Wood
Gifford
Chas. Sparr
Nordica
Topeka
J. A. Hamlin
John
Ten Years Ago Drafts and Suspended Operations
Ten years ago a report notes Jim Holmes and others facing disruption as sonar work paused for a day due to German measles. Eighteen drafted men from the county prepared to depart tomorrow night at 8 40 from Union Pacific station to join military service.
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Jim Holmes
Go Tomor
Union
Pacific Sta
Graduation events and war draft notes at local high school
The article lists registrants for selective service and names students and staff involved in graduation preparations. It notes alternate speakers and the draft’s impact on the student body. The senior girls host a breakfast for seniors and senior boys plan a picnic for the girls. Dr E E Stauffer will preach the commencement sermon at Trinity Lutheran Church with a ten cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ Brithe
War Department
Clifford Hite
Ray L. Landeold
Davidson
J Henry” Brooke
Hoffman
Walter
Aari Elmer
Tash
Arl
E. E. Stauffer
the’ Trinity
Lutheran Church
Ithe
Bowersock
Kansas City billiard club robbery ends in deadly shootout
In Kansas City on May 12 bandits killed doorkeeper James Brown and injured Walter Franklin during a raid on the Hub club, firing into patrons and taking about $1,000 from a table. The attackers fled with a large sum, while Franklin expected to recover.
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Kansas City
Walter Franklin
Franklin
University ‘Club
Baltimore Avenue
Mystery Bombing Shakes Seattle Theaters
A theater bombing in Seattle damaged a sheet iron stage door, leaving police with conflicting witness reports as they probe motive. The blast hit the alley between the Colonial and Capitol theaters, shattering windows and prompting near panic among patrons. Labor disputes were cited by police and theater owners as possible motives.
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Seattle
Colonial
Capitol
Colonial Theater
Apy
Dress Parade and Band Concert at Haskell Institute
The Haskell Institute will hold a dress parade and band concert tomorrow evening. The ceremony to escort the colors is included and the public is invited. Parade starts at 6 30 on the old athletic field with the concert to follow in the evening.
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Haskell ‘Institute
Haskell
Kansas History Highlights 1858 to 1874
Notable items include James W. Dew becoming governor in 1858 and H. Walsh serving as secretary. A 1859 convention at Big Springs reorganized the Free State party. 1870 saw Big Springs celebrate completion of the Gulf railroad. 1874 references an impeachment trial involving the state treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamies W. Dew
H. Walsh
Big, Springs
Free, State Party
Baxtex
Springs
Gulf Railroad
Poor Pa by CBS Audi Callan Tribute
A brief tribute fragment recalls a dear father figure in a CBS broadcast titled Our Cher for two or three, noting a Sunday remembrance. The text remains fragmentary, with limited readable context and no clear event details.
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Cbs
Audi Callan
Uncle Sam protects fur seals on Pacific migration
The coast guard and Bureau of Fisheries guard more than 600000 fur seals migrating along the Pacific coast toward Alaskan breeding grounds. Indians may kill seals near shore under treaty, with bans on high seas sealing since 1919. The herd has grown to about 808870 in 1927 from 205000, with government control affecting young males and Indigenous harvest limited to three miles offshore.
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Seattle, Wash
Coast Guard
Federal Bureau of Fisheries
Uncle Sam's
Pacific
California
Pribilof Islands
Beringea
High Seas
Bureau of Fisheries
Assurg
Alaska
British, Columbia
United States
St. Paul
St. George Islands
United ‘States
Bureau ‘of Fish
Iis
De Soto Community Notes Broad and Personal
A community roundup highlights numerous local visits and social ties. Members and families gather at churches and homes, with trips to Kansas City Topeka and Lawrence. Court houses, veterans' homes, and regional events are described alongside crop and weather notes.
Portrait in Wichita ends artist Brewer's stay
May 12 AP reports Nicholas R. Brewer, famed portrait painter, left Wichita after months, having completed a cherished portrait of Mrs. Margaret Harrell with her son. The Rev. William Farrell of St. Mary's Cathedral noted the sitter's worshipful impression on his congregation as Brewer initially planned to keep the piece. Brewe r decided the mother should keep it, saying he could not take it away.
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Wichita
Ram
Nicholas
Brewer
Tod
Margaret Harrell
William Farrell
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Farrell
Bréwne
Two Ford Pilots Killed In Detroit Crash
Two Ford Motor Company pilots died when a tri motor transport plane stalled after takeoff from a field near the Michigan Central railroad tracks. G Hamilton, Ford Air Line Service chief, said the accident occurred on a freight route. The craft spun and crashed near the airfield.
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Detroit
Mayaz
Ford Motor. Company
Bintelo
G.hamilton
Ford
Michigan Central Railroad
Publisher in New York Reported Doing Well
Topeka reports word from New York that Frank Ffer of the T Vent sin spoke Staten r ight and withstood the ceasation. MacLennan had a hospital stay after a breakdown three weeks ago during the annual Associated dress meeting.
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Topeka
New. York
New York
Lecompton community notes and social events summary
Lecompton residents share news of visitors and church activities. Frances and Mary Cottrell visit from Lawrence. Marie Cottrell of Lawrence visits Mrs Margaret Cottrell. Mother and Daughter banquet hosted by United Brethren mission group featured Royal Crown program and lavender white decor. Local clergy, school staff, and families appear in brief reports of illness, travel, and church roles amidst community life.
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Women’s Christian Temperance.Union
Egionand
W.C.5
Emma Kreider
Leecompton Union
Association of ‘the ' United
Glenn’ Meégill
Emilie Reynolds
Barbera Worley
The
J. A. Welk
Drake On
Glenn
C.-H. Maust
Te Pe Gs Maust
Mnary Association
Marie
Cottrell
Lawrence
Margaret
H. F. Watts
H.A
Lecompton
Merle Goleman
Kanwaka
Clifford
Jj’s
Methodist Church
Ann, Baugiman
Holly
Lecompton Chirch
Ora Smith
Tom Dick
John’ Dick
Perry
Topeka
Mary Grady
Grady
At. Lawrence
F. M.cummings
Wilo
Bertschinger
Community Notes From Lecompton and Nearby
Wednesday events list visits and family time as residents and guests name Mrs Call, Mary McGlanatian, and Mrs Braoma Hoge among those spending time with relatives. Local gatherings include United Ladies Aid lunch at Big Springs, Mother and Daughter banquet at United Brethren church, and a Banquet in the high school gym. Several graduates and attendees are noted, with references to rifle high school seniors and upcoming spring commencements.
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Ditford
D Call's
McGarland
Nannie‘bean
Mary “McGlanatian
Braoma Hoge
Glenn
Justus
Geelani
M. West
Albert
United Ladies’ Aid
Big Springs
Betty” Jean
Pardee S
Lawrence
Sher
D. Call
Dorothy’ Sanford
Rosemary
The
Ofo
Bru Pany
Chester. McFann
Lecompton
McFann
Frank
McClanah
Dai
United: Brethren Church
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Notices
Real estate transfers listed include Orville Johnson and Emma Blair to Virgin Preston in a segment showing March dates and property ownership changes. The note reflects a series of transfers with names and dates, typical of legal public notices in the paper.
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Orville Johnson
Emma
Blair
Rence
Virgin Preston
Mark
Dane
Lawrence
Eta
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Dolph Simons
Ah Peinerent
Massachusetts Street
Kangasi
A. R. _Keator
Hartford Building
P. Alcorn
Madison Ave
C. Ie
Associated Press
Audit Bureau OF Cir- Ao
Kansas
Kiaias
Sptce
Gov~ernor
State Reformatory
Goveror
Good Roads Association
Congress
K. C
Genase Kansas
Uncle Sam
U. S
Alaskan
DE Soto
Broveak
Anith Nease
Emi Williams
Methodist
Parsonage Fund
W. CT
Gwendolyn Jewett
Chas
Fay. Lee
Cri
Hattie ‘Everett
John’ Hundley
Hundley
Research Hospital
Agnew
Loyd Gottstein
Taylor
Alberta Tayo
Charles
Tayh
Rela
Odessa
Mirsi
L. Aayle
Porte
Suniday
Mayme
Scott
Lée City
Arnell
Clathe
Spencer
Harbison
Osborne
Cedar Junctio Seeder
Habon
Plummer
Earl Steed
Glenn Couch
Alex. Catton
Charles « Qoshel
Helen
Sams
Jessie” Priplett
O Shel
James
Vernice Hall
City
Arid
Lester
B. Ryland
C. B. Jewatt
Leakingville
Lexington
Jenkinsville
Andy Avemren
Kargas
Jewett
Walter ‘Reed
Foster
Earl Ross
Loren
Tsme Stewart
Harvey
Hackler
Fred
Everett Baker
Fred. Watson
Harold
Gordon
Charles” Adams
Cecil
Emma Jewett
J. W. Austill
Pencey
Belle
Billy
Flora
Dodge City
Goodland
Burns
Shirck
Short
Ogzawkie
Hnimajer
Sand
Frances
Mary
Margaret’. Cottrell
Gertru
Sunda
Joyce
Hazel
Shoppi Tipeka
W. Glenn
Wilma
Dents v
Rommpton
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