Bandits Threaten Foreigners Amid Shantung Crisis
Reports from Lincheng and Tsao Chwang warn of further abductions as brigands hold foreign prisoners and threaten to kill. Chinese authorities with government approval move toward the brigands hostage holdout while American and other foreign officials monitor tense negotiations for release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Tress
Lincheng
Tsao Chwang
F. Perlani
Perlani
William Lenfers
Péking
Associated Press
Wu Yu-lir
Yang Itch
Shantung
Washington
Schurman
State Department
Chinese Gendarmes Boarded Train to Pekin Attack Officials
Chinese gendarmerie robed a Shanghai bound train from Shanghai to Pekin today attacking officials and beating servants who resisted. They seized items from tables and held the train for hours before consular and Chinese officials persuaded them to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanhai
Associated Press
Peking
Shanghai
Chamber of Commerce as a conduit for community progress
The piece extols the Chamber of Commerce as non-denominational and non-partisan. It argues that it best represents community thought by uniting business professions and workers under one umbrella to plan and execute citywide progress. If goals lack action, bring ideas to the Chamber’s crucible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
George J Gould Financier Dies in France
George J Gould American financier died at Cap Martin near Mentgn France at 3 this morning after illness. He led the Gould railroad empire after his father Jay Gould's 1892 death and expanded 6 000 miles of track into a vast network. Born February 6 1864 in New York City he studied privately then attended Columbia University and later served as trustee and executor of his father's 80 million dollar estate. The obituary notes his rise from clerk in the Western Union office to a top railroad financier before the story ends with a note that it continues on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jay Gould
Gould
Jay Gould
America
New York City
Nathan Gould
Gold
England
Fairfield
Conn
Delaware County
New York
Rutland and Washington Railroad
Troy
Rutlland
Columbia University
Europe
Western Union
George Gould
Restrictions on leasing restricted Indian lands revoked
Washington May 16 Secretary Work revoked restrictions prohibiting leasing to aliens of mineral or other rights on restricted allotted lands of Indians. The Roxana Petroleum corporation appealed, and the decision rests on the lands being owned in fee simple by Indian allottees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Work
Roxana Petroleum Corporation
Safe at Hot Springs After Cloudburst Disaster
Mr. and Mrs. C. KE. Merwin learned from their son Dr. Raymond Merwin in Hot Springs Arkansas that he and his family are safe. He reported conditions in Hot Springs are terrible following Monday's cloudburst disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. KE. Merwin
Raymond Merwin
Hot Springs
Ark
Dr. Merwin
Ford Coupe Stolen From Ohio Street Residence
Sheriff Will Johns reports a Ford coupe was stolen from 603 Ohio Street Sunday night, with authorities notified and an investigation underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Johns
H. H. Holloway
Ohio Street
Northwestern University offers 10000 reward for Leighton Mount case
Northwestern University trustees announced a $10000 reward at the request of President Walter Dill Scott for information to solve the September 21 1921 disappearance of freshman Leighton Mount following a class rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwestern University
Walter Dill Scntt
Leighton Mount
Boys in Blue March Again at Kansas G A R Encampment
Wellington Kansas May 16 The Grand Army of the Republic Department of Kansas reports more than ten percent of its 4641 members have died in the last year 473 since 1922. The encampment features parades campfires and speeches by leaders including J W Willetts Arthur Capper and Gov J M Davis with two candidate commanders H H Carr and W H Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Kan
Associated Press
C.H. King
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Kansas
Kansas
Blue
Cadmp — Fire
J. W. Willetts
Arthur Capper
J. M. Davis
W. W. Dennison
Topeka
H. H. Carr
Wichita
W. H Mitchell
Hutchinson
Imperia
Ottawa
Women's Relief Corps
Ladies of the
Sons of Veterans
Sons ‘of Veterans Auxiliary
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
C. J. Garver
Trap Victim Identified In Fatal Joplin Case
The 17 year old victim killed when a lunch stand burglar trap sprung on May 10 is identified as Audrey Winsor by his father F G Winsor of Lincoln Nebraska. The trap used a shotgun rigged to a window and the owner who set it has been charged with manslaughter. Young Winsor was a law student at Lincoln University last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Audrey Winsor
F. G. Winsor
Lincoln
Nebraska
Young Winsor
Law School
Lincoln University
Calderon Jury Hung In City Possession Case
A Lawrence district court jury failed to reach a verdict in City of Lawrence v L D Calderon over possession of liquor. The panel was discharged after deliberations proved unproductive. earlier deliberations had begun Monday night and resumed Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
City of Lawrence
L. D. Calderon
Calderon
Legion Meeting to Decide Poppy Day Date Tonight
An American Legion meeting at 5 o'clock will be held at the Legion headquarters tonight. Attendees will hear matters of importance to members and discuss plans for Poppy Day. The date of the event will be decided and further preparations outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
American Legion
Snd
Chamber of Commerce to elect 600 members for $14832 budget
Team captains from four divisions and the general committee outline a membership drive for Lawrence. The goal is 600 new members to fund chamber operations and a post campaign referendum to set future programs. Campaign runs through May 25 with next Monday’s workers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Dinsmoor
F. H. Church
Herb Wungerford
J. S. St. Clair
X. Ed. Kennedy
van Bruner
Ed Klein
O. Q. Seal
Harry Kepler
R. C. Rankin
A. F. McClanahan
Craig Kennedy
F.C. Allen
Geo. J. Kirchoff
Olin Pearing
Art. Weaver
Paul Priend
A.G. Hill
Win Newmark
J. R. Holmes
H. B. Obler
W. C. Simons
Irving Hill
A. D. Weaver
F. H. Smithmeyer
Lawrence
Flooding and Fire Ravage Hot Springs Restore Life
After a mountain cloud burst caused a flood and fire wrecking a block in Hot Springs, the city reopened Central Avenue and utilities resuming normal life. One fatality risk remained for Mrs. Kate Christensen with a crushed skull. Rescue efforts saved many trapped residents as property losses are estimated between one and two million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Central Avenue
Hot Springs
Main
Kate Christensen
Marquette Hotel
Chiropractor Office Listing Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows a misread entry for a chiropractor’s office with telephone notation and initials. The readable portion mentions Dy. Albright and a partial address or practice label, lacking complete context or date.
Good Cold Snap May Boost Potato Crop Size
Supt. H B Peakrs of Haskell reports a letter from the Agricultural College noting that a certain level of cold favors a crop and even when plants are nipped, the plant’s strength shifts to the roots resulting in bigger potatoes and greater yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Peakrs
Haskell
The
Agricultural College
Rum Fleet Suppression Aims at Miami to Ports
Government wins eight federal warrants charging conspiracy under the Volstead act and customs fraud as it targets rum fleets from Miami to ports. In Newburgh, President Harding hints repeal of state prohibition could spark state federal conflicts amid a pending bill. New Brunswick reports brisk Hattor trade resumes after spring storms with rum schooners approaching the Jersey three mile limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miami
Newburgh
N. Y
Harding
Wesley Wait
Jersey
Gasoline price drop rumors in Lawrence foreseen this week
Lawrence gasoline dealers await official word on a two cent price cut rumored to take effect soon. Dealers note Kansas City rates have risen, causing discontent as local prices stay higher. Officials have not confirmed any date for a reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas City
Inquest Continues Into Jefferson County Deaths
Jefferson county investigators press on after a coroner verdict of unknown cause in the deaths of Thomas A. Hurley 86, and his daughter and son, whose charred bodies were found in the ruins of their Topeka area home. County Attorney W O Worswick says indications point to three murders or two murders and a possible suicide. No evidence of a fourth party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Jefferson County
Thomas A. Hurley
W. O. Worswick
Charges of Red Doctrine Taught to Women’s College Students
Philadelphia May 16. Radical ism and socialist propaganda are said to be taught at Bryn Mawr Wellesley and other women’s colleges. Mrs B L Robinson president of the Massachusetts Public Interest league charged this in an emergency aid address. Miss Marian Edwards Park Bryn Mawr president denied the allegation asserting faculty and students enjoy freedom of speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr
Wellesley
B. L. Robinson
Massachusetts Public Interest League
Marian Edwards Park
Trade Union League
Russia
Prowlers Fail to Enter Gibbs Clothing Store
Prowlers broke a rear window at Gibbs Clothing last night but could not gain entry as window bars and door restraints blocked access. Police report no theft or injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbs
Acquit Newhouse of Murder Charge
The jury in the J. L. Newhouse murder trial in Topeka returned a not guilty verdict after deliberating since morning. Defense attorney Ed Riling argued Newhouse acted in self defense as Witchey approached with threats, while the prosecution urged guilty for first degree murder based on the evidence and warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Newhouse
Willis
Witchey
Topeka
Court House
Ed Riling
Newhouse
Riling
Newhouse House
Witehey
Adams
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Riling
Mrs. Adams
Charters Approved for Firms in Topeka Meeting
A Topeka board approved a large batch of charters totaling 1 359 000 in capital. Notable listings include Schalker Hosher Packing Company of Leavenworth with 50 000, Alumni Kansas Gamma Chapter Sigma Phi Epsilon of Lawrence with no capital, and Peter Jones Investment Company of Lawrence with 6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Schalker-Hosher Packing Company
Leavenworth
Board of Kansas Gamma Chapter
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Lawrence
Peter Jones
Investment Company
Croker Marriage Question Raised in Court of Appeals
In Dublin on May 16 an appeal court heard that Mrs Bula Croker may have been married before wedding to the late Richard Croker Tammany Hall leader The claim was made on behalf of Mrs Ethel White of Cedarhurst New York in a case involving the Croker dispute
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Croker
Dublin
Ifv
Associated Press
Bula Croker
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Court of Appeals
Ethel ©. White
Cedarhurst
N.Y
Mrs O W Lescher Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs O W Lescher underwent a serious operation at Memorial hospital this morning. The operation was performed by Dr John Outland of Kansas City. Mrs Lescher, formerly Miss Alice Muzzy, was reported to be getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Lescher
Memorial Hospital
John Outland
Kansas City
Lescher
Alice Muzzy
Strattons Return Home After West Coast Winter Visit
G. M. Stratton of Clay Center Kansas and his daughter have left for home after a winter spent touring the Favish coast from Mexico to Canada with Los Angeles as headquarters. W. E. Cross notes their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stratton
Clay Center
Kansas
Daughers
W. EF. Cross
I. Stratton
Favish Coast
Mexico
Canada
Los Angeles
Kensington District Leads in Female Ratiol
Kensington shows the highest female to male ratio among London districts with 1594 women per 1000 men, reflecting a pronounced gender balance shift in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
London
Thames Provides Majority Supply for London Water Board
The Metropolitan Water Board sources 60 percent of its water from the Thames, supplying London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Water Board
London
Thames
Upton Sinclair Arrested by Los Angeles Police
Los Angeles May 16 Upton Sinclair novelist and socialist is under arrest on charges of unlawful assembly and suspicions of criminal syndicalism. Police Chief Louis D Oaks announced Sinclair and three others were taken into custody at San Pedro last night and are being held in San Pedro without disclosure of exact detention location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Upton Sinclair
Louis D. Oaks
Oaks
Sinclair
San Pedro
Faculty Art Show Displays Valuable Exhibits
The painting and design faculty of the school of fine arts hosts a two room exhibit on the East Administration building third floor. Prof Houthron C. Smith offers six landscapes of Colorado and New Mexico. Prof Raymond Eastwood presents Kansas scenes. John R. Frazier displays six figure paintings and a still life. Prof Rosemary Ketcham shows hand bound books and copper pieces with enamel inlays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Fine Arts
Houthron C. Smith
Santa Fe
West
Smith
Raymond Eastwood
Kansas
Eastwood
Kansas Country
John R. Frazier
K. U
Lawrence
Frazier
Rosemary Ketcham
Department of Design
Lawrence Rotary club nets 1100 to 1200 from two camp benefit shows
The Lawrence Rotary club luncheon reviewed the two night stand at Wiedemann's with net returns estimated between 1100 and 1200 dollars. Receipts approached 1450 dollars with committee totals pending and expenses around 800 dollars. The show supports six summer camps for Lawrence youth and plans were discussed for Rotary attendance at the St. Louis international convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Rotary Club
Wiedemann’s
R. J. Rowlands
Wyne Spalding
St. Louis
Six New Citizens Are Given Papers In District Court
Today in district court six applicants were granted full citizenship. An drew Chrest of Lawrence Herman Pooch Adelade Ziegler Oscar Rockland John Unger and Maria Deibel, all of Lawrence or nearby towns, received citizenship. Peter Christiansen of Lawrence had his case continued to June 9. Phillip Roser was dismissed without prejudice for lack of presentation. Albert Helwig had been previously denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew ‘Chrest
Lawrence
Herman Pooch
Eudora
Adelade Ziegler
Oscar Rockland
John Unger
Lecompton
Maria Deibel
Peter Christiansen
Phillip Roser
Albert Helwig
Do. A. Ramsey
J. D. Wynn
Wynn
G. N. Russel
Dr. Russel
J. B. Wilson
I.C. Stevenson
J.B. Wilson
Wynnhey
Russell
May Special Sales Day Boosts Lawrence Stores
Lawrence residents shopped briskly on a cool day despite muddy roads. Merchants report heavy interest on Massachusetts Street with many stores offering sacrifice prices and extra bargains, while country customers were few and rails remained muddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Merchants’ Bureau
Bureau
Ku Klux Klan Ouster Hearing Set In Topeka
The state's ouster suit against the Ku Klux Klan resumes in the attorney general's office in Topeka on May 16 before Commissioner S. M. Brewster. More than thirty witnesses have been subpoenaed. the proceedings, led by Captain Rhodes, are expected to run through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Ku Klux Klan
Attorney General
Berlin Population Declines Since 1913
Population of Berlin has fallen by 4000 since 1913 as deaths outpace births. The city’s birth rate fails to offset deaths, causing net decline in the urban population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Thimbles Carved From Walnut and Oak in Old Time
Walnut and oak were used to fashion thimbles in the old time craft. Artisans of the period shaped small metal and wood tools for sewing tasks, showcasing skilled handwork and material variety.
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George J. Gould
Mentgn
France
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Here
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Northwestern U
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Dy. Albright
RUM
Jefferson Fitz
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