William Harvey Brown Dies in Rhodesia After Conquest Service
Obituary notes William Harvey Brown class of 1885 at the University of Kansas died in Salisbury Rhodesia on April 5 after a nervous breakdown with digestive illness He served as a naturalist and explorer under Dr Snow and the Carnegie Institute He settled in Rhodesia after receiving land grants for his 19th century service and later became a prominent cattle raiser and Salisbury city officer His widow Martha Snow Brown returns to Kansas with three children Francis 33 Robert 8 Eleanor 8? The article honors his civic and military service in Africa and his scholarly work The Kansas community remembers him as a man of action and quiet dignity
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Edith Snow
Dth
Sal Dbury
Rhodesia
Une of Kansas
William Harvey Brown
Kansas
Be Wr
Leonard Brown
Lawrence
California
Chante
Charles
Arthur
South Africa
Jit
Sisdeve
Harvey Brown
Eoc. Franklin
W. OB. Trevins
Frank G.rowel
Thuis. F. Doran
Dolut A
Reed
Frank 4
Priessur Snow
Dr. Snow
Cornell
B.S. National Museum
Cincinati
St Paul de Loanda
von Bik Rebum
US S. National Museum
Afrida
Carnegin Institutio
Meg Brown
Salisbury
Brown
America
Harvey Brow
Ather Ita
Resignation of P. Neil as Labor Commissioner
In Washington May 15 P Neil longtime labor official resigns from the federal service. He had been head of labor statistics in the new Labor Department and played a key role in arbitration of major wage disputes under Evdrhan vet. In Chicago May 13 Jack Johnson defends himself against charges of violating the white act in his own defense.
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Chas. Neill
Washington, D. C
Neil
United States
Labor
Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Johnson
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Dooley to resign GOP chair to help Progressive
Topeka May 13 chairman Dooley of the Republican Central Committee will call a special meeting in Topeka in thirty days and at that time resign the chairmanship to work for the Progressive party in Kansas next campaign. Dawley may become state chairman of the Progressives at the 1914 party council, with about fifty of Kansas 105 Republican county chairs already resigning to join the new party. In Jefferson City, Prosecuting Attorney Lay filed information against three moving picture shows for running Sunday. proprietors argue there is no law to close.
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Topeka
Dooley
Republican Central Committee
Kansas
Dawley
Progressive Party
Ty Dooley
Jefferson City
Lay
Death mystery unravels as preachers linked
Ernest darkey a Ford county farmer died in a shallow creek near his farm Sunday night. Shoeprints near the creek were two inches shorter than his boots, raising questions about the killer. Preachers staying at Larkey’s home for three weeks were questioned. neighbors doubt suicide, noting six inches of water.
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Dodge Fis
Ernest Darkey
Ford County
Lairkey
Wld
Larkey
Vorener
Attempted Robbery Involving Millionaire of Kansas City
A May report from Kansas City details an armed attempt to rob the private car of Adulphus Basel, a St Louis millionaire brewer connected to Chicago. The assailant boarded near a train’s rear as it left, fired, and fled. a bystander, Short, was shot and severely wounded in the incident. Police traced a gun to the intruder. investigators and officials, including Special Commissioner Montgomery, prepared to hear testimony in the Standard Oil case in Missouri, with proceedings set for May 15.
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Kansas City
Adulphus Basel
St. Lows
Chicago
Adnon Py
Rieti
Capilly
Desse
Duplit
Missouri
Kansas
City
Dudee Montgomery
Supreme Court
Standard of Co
Mixshuri
Canning Season Opens at Lawrence Factory
The Lawrence Canning factory begins work for the season with spinachcops handling initial harvests. Other vegetables will be ready next, and full production will continue as the season progresses.
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Lawrence Canning Factory
Hein Gatheri
Fie Canning Fae
Wis
Council votes to recount ballots in police judge race
By a 6 to 5 vote the city council approved opening ballot boxes to recount April election votes for police judge. Judge Benson’s attorney and opposing counsel argued, with next Monday night set for the count. Contenders include Alexander Hazen Kulm Lovan Owens Weingartner Hoefard Rocklund Willer, while Benson seeks a court restraining order to halt the recount.
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W. B. Brownlee
Benson
Gilmore Appeneifie
Alexander
Hazen
Kulm
Lovan
Owens
Weingartner
Fin
Award
Hoefard
Rocklund
Willer
Berson
Lawrence High to Debate Ottawa in Friday Clash
Lawrence High School debating team travels to Ottawa Friday night for an intercity contest on the topic Resolved United States should solve final ships owned by American. Representing Lawrence are Harnest Ustring sen, Lewis Beck and Bred Baylock with judges U. O02 Hardy of Ottawa University O. J. Lane Baldwin superintendent and C. H. Oman Garnett superintendent.
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Lawrence
H. S
Lawrence High School
Ottawa
United States
American & Lawrence
Lawrenca
Mandolin Club Tour Recalled by U Club Visit
The WK EL Mandolin Club returned from a state tour with good time and strong finances. They played at towns including Nollaw, tingman, Great Bend, St Jeli, and Kinsley, and invited a return trip. Manager Mama Dike McConnell led the trip with Sluss and Prat, plus the ensemble roster.
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EL Mandolin Clit
Chey
Nollaw
Tingman
Great ‘Bend
St. Jeli
Kinsley
Mamadike McConnell White Prat
A. Ih
Sluss
Rubertaat
Well
Milter
Larioneta
Berantars
Prid Sluss
Micken
Fartman
Whistley
Buti Mandola
Mopris
Spire Collapse Kills Knox Presbyterian Officials
May 13 report: Knox Presbyterian Church spire fell onto the highway, causing a fire. Chief of Police Metarthy, Fire Chief Hazel Darkin, and Policeman Mathew Hamilton were killed while buried beneath the burning belfry as the structure toppled.
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Knox Presbyterian
Arthy
Hazel Darkin
Mathew Hamilton
Vhen Sitney
van Stine
Sneesas Brothers Convicted In Miner Allowance Case
The city case against Sneesas Brothers concluded with a guilty verdict for permitting miners to enter the pool hall. A key witness testified that he had played there, though he was reportedly 13 years old, while prosecutors argued the facility allowed underage patrons.
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Sneesas Brothers
Dodge Benson
Alwir Hall
Iit
Delay Vote in Senate Deliberations Splice May Session
Washington May 135 The senate debated a motion by Senator Penrose to refer the Enderwond bill to the finance committee with instructions for public hearings. Penrose and other Republican senators planned to speak on the Penrose amendment at length when the senate convened, with votes expected to stretch over several days.
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Washington
Senate
Penrose
Finance Committee
Hutchinson Gazette Names Burt E Brown Editor
Burt E Brown of Lawrence Kansas has been elected editor of the Hutchinson Gazette a Democratic morning daily. He will assume charge Monday and move his family to Hutchinson after the University term ends. Brown has long supported William Jennings Bryan and was an early Wilson Missouri Kansas booster.
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Burt E. Brown
Lawrence
Kansas
Wilson Remorrat
Hitchinson
Daily Gazette
Brown
Brows
Hutchinson Gazette
Bart Brown
Gazette
Will Bey Wilson-Bryan
Democratic
Wilson
Will J. Bryan
United States
Mr. Brown
Hutchinson
Education and the mechanical element in teaching
A professor criticizes overemphasis on mechanical aspects in education urging a balance that engages all child faculties. He argues education should develop mental, physical, and emotional capacities beyond heredity and routine drills, seeking a broader learner-centered approach for the new century.
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Schwegler
AL Selweghoa
Seltoo
Evlention
Spube
le Tle
Joneer
Learlier
Missing Boy Drowned in Burlington Creek
Burlington N J May 15 report states Albert Smith six and a half disappeared from fits tape found in no creek today. Searching parties day and night believe he was kidnapped or fell from a boat. Authorities are convinced he tell front acriw boat. Funeral notices include Richard Tarp with service Thursday at 2:10 AM and burial at Oakhill Cemetery.
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Burlington
N. J
Albert Smith
Puneral
Richard Tarp
Oakhill Cemetery
Old Soldiers Visit City Schools for Memorial Day
Old Soldiers are to visit city schools next Friday for patriotic addresses to students. Civil War veterans will tour buildings, speak on army life, and participate in a long-standing annual event arranged by Post Commander Irwin. Details list which comrades and ladies circle members will visit each school and the scheduled times.
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Vale
Jiwin
Lawrence. Ikan
Ipwin
Vist
High School
Comrades
Thine
B. Matris
S.J. Weatherhett J. Todd
Wrrs
M. A. Spencer
Eniwan Wall
Lawsidle
Central Schoor
Chin S. Steele
Mock
Dones Lawrence
C.s Mays
Mary Newnolds
Mary MacFarland
D. Biesle
A. Lb. Mitcheil
Attiney Sehuul
Ida KK
Dik Houston
S. Engte
Isaac Hisingshutl
Samuel Palme
Susan Kemp
Marg Frain
S.J
New York
Sehvel
May Uy
Nalebot Dwn Walton
de Tipton
Geo. Hard
ALS
Selix
Dodds
J. Garang
Tic Morty
Binekine
X. Kulin
A. W
W. Kish
Emley
J. K. Rankin
J. Smock
May
Te “Rowsler
J. 1
Fincher
U. Oh Nan
Awee
Walton
AL J . AQ
Seerist
Mrs
Pavia Titearial
Geo. Mun
Metrum
Tayi
Erpin Wall Maskell
Fewine
B. Miwunicutt
Rankin
the Owens
Ethel
Wastm
Ing
Hergie
W. I. Irwin
Local defendant advocates muffler exemption in court
Jerry Simmons and attorney R B Melvin argued before Judge Benson that a tent-out and muffler tactic could not violate city ordinances designed to deaden exhaust noise. The judge rejected the defense and ordered costs. case to move to district court for similar arguments.
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Jerry Simmons
R. B. Melvin
Benson
Jude
Smaderd
Terry
Thie
Dude
Visiting nurse candidate Miss Adams of Grand Rapids
A committee from several organizations considered Miss Adams of Grand Rapids Michigan for the nursing position at La Crosse. She is a hospital graduate with ten years in Chicago and experience at Henry Street Settlement and Tuber cul ologis Hospital. The panel recommended employing her if funds are raised and a further meeting is planned for next Monday night.
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Miss Adams
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Cuiple
Mig
Stanther
Adams
Obsequies and Masonic Degree Ceremonies Reported in City
A report describes Mason members and their party arriving in the city amid rain for a sequence of degree conferrals at the Masonic Temple. It notes plans for the fourteenth degree and a procession of Scottish Rite Masons, with attendees traveling from Prom here to Topeka and on to Beaver.
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Michardson
Washington
Grads
Sand Acropteuil
Mason Methur Council of the World
Jenfry Wallenstein
Halies
Py Maskell
Masonic Temple
Topeka
Lynching Report From Georgia Town Details Vague
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a lynching case in a Georgia town with references to a jail, a farmer, and a figure named Lane. Text is garbled but indicates a May 1 event and a confrontation involving a group and a tree. No clear names or locations are reliably readable.
Fined For Dumping in Street in Cro Plain
Cro Rh White was arrested for dumping on a street and fined after the incident. Police reported the case as a street dumping violation with authorities citing the offender's name and the impropriety of the act.
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White
Annual Clean-Up 10 Requiring Law to Revise Speed Rules
In a red session of the council Civic League and street commissioner push for an April annual cleanup. Property owners liable for violations as empty lots between rear and alley must be cleared and hauled out of the city. New state sanitation law strictens rules. cleanup to be completed yearly in April. Motion picture license set at 50 dollars. protests from show owners noted. Speed limit ordinance conforms to state law setting 12 miles per hour on city streets and 6 on avenues. tabled for now.
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Civic League
Ordingere
Lawrence
C. M. Patel
Omyria
Lange See Ail
The World Store Adverts Then and Now
An examination of daily advertisements shows how department stores and shops curate wares and guide shoppers. The piece highlights trained salespeople, selection by experts, and the promise of convenience, savings, and reliability in modern retail. It emphasizes how advertising educates readers on where to shop and what to buy.
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Eremiss
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Eri Owens
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Ivar M. Jok Winkeid
Burse
James D. Richardson
Georgia
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