Daniels Attacks Navy Staff Plan In Senate Hearing
Secretary Daniels lambasted advocates of a general staff for the navy arguing they would Prussianize the service and make the civilian secretary a rubber stamp. He asserted Rear Admiral Sims aimed to curtail civilian control and urged Congress to preserve traditional civilian leadership or replace it with a cabinet admiral. Harmon at Grace Hospital Kansas City underwent an operation with a serious condition and a second operation likely.
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Daniels
Navy Department
Senate
Sims
General Staff
George W. L. Meyer
Navy
Department
Naval
Congress
Dr. Daniels
Sims’ Fead
Fane Sims
Sol. Harmon
Grace’ Hospital
Kansas City
Hold Conference On School Budgets In Topeka
Heads of state educational institutions meet in Topeka with the state board of administration and Governor Henry J. Allen to discuss a uniform plan for faculty salary increases. Chancellor Frank Strong attended the session, and Miss Minnie Mootlie notes definite actions may follow the budget discussion.
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Topeka
State Board of Administration
Henry J. Allen
Minnie Mootlie
Frank Strong
Coliseum Ready for Republican National Convention
Chicago officials report the Coliseum handed to the Republican National Committee for alterations ahead of the June 8 convention. Officers and convention readers work in the annex and will be ready May 11 for hearing contests. One hundred four contests filed and several states have over delegated, forcing partial eliminations under contest rules.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Price of hides has decreased in California warehous es
San Francisco May 17 Hides stored in California warehouses by the thousands are selling at lower prices than in 1919 an announcement by Mrs E F Seamon president of the local state housewives league says the league has investigated the leather industry The finest grade of hides that brought 7 cents a pound in 1919 now sells for 40 cents The league found labor cost per pair of shoes never exceeds 1 80
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San Francisco
California
E. F. Seamon
State Housewives League
San Francisco Bay District
Causes of Divorce blamed on movies and lax laws
Southern Baptist committee cites motion pictures, lax laws and intemperance as key causes of rising divorces. It urges a uniform marriage code, dating bans, and medical exams, arguing most divorces stem from war era failures and immoral screen content. The 1916 divorce total is listed as 112,096 with notes on 1919 projections.
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Washington
United States
Committee of Temperance and Social
Kansas Research Council Met at University
The Kansas Research Council gathered in the University Chemistry building on Saturday afternoon for a joint University and Kansas State Agricultural College session. Prof. J. J. Willard reported for the University, with Prof. F. B. Davis discussing National Research Council work. Attendees from Kansas State included J. J. Willard, J. S. Peterson, G. A. Dean, L. S. Meechers, and A. A. Dean.
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Kansas Research Council
University
Kansas State Agricultural College
J. J. Willard
F. B. Davis
National Research Council
The
State Council
J. S. Peterson
Psychology
G. A
Entomology
L. S. Meechers
Department of
Betany
A. A
School of Engineering
Knew Robbery Plans Tied to Walton Confession
In a signed confession, Dick Smythe says Horace Walton planned the Illinois Central main car robbery and that Walton boasted of a Santa Fe train No. 6 heist at Lexington Junction, Me. Smythe notes Walton aimed for big money quickly. federal authorities plan to docket Smythe for the June term in Chicago.
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St. Joseph
Dick” Smythe
Horace Walton
Chicago
Illnois Central
Walton
Smythe
Lexington Junction
Federal
Post
Calles Begins Southward Move with Thousands of Troops
Gen. P. Elias Calles of Sonora provisional minister of war for the revolutionists, arrived from Casas Grandes and began final preparations for a southward march to Mexico City with several thousand men. The movement was expected to start within ten days.
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Juarez
Mex
P. Elias Calles
Sonora
Casas Grandes
Mexico City
Freight Blockade Talks Under Interstate Review
Washington officials and railroad representatives discussed breaking the freight blockade as a task of large scope. They anticipated a definite decision by tomorrow or Wednesday, though the magnitude suggested more time than initially expected.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lenion Church Meetings Set for July Open Air Event
The Min isterial Alliance approved outdoor Sunday meetings for July and voted to cooperate with the Humane Society after a petition from the Humane Society Kansas Mines Idle Pittsburg. About one third of Kansas deep coal mines are idle due to disputed explosives pricing after Kansas City conference breakdown.
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Union
The
Humane Society
Kansas
Pittsburg
Kansas Deep
Operators Association
Kansas City
Evacuated Rhine Cities in Occupied Zone Shift
French troops evacuated Frankfort Darmstadt and other east bank Rhine cities this morning according to Associated Press reports. Evacuations affect areas around Mainz Mayence and nearby Evangelical Church announcements in the region.
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Mayence
Associated Press
Frankfort
Darmstadt
Joan of Arc Canonized by Pope Benedict in Rome
Pope Benedict officially canonized Joan of Arc at St Peter's Rome in a solemn ceremony witnessed by about thirty thousand. Officials presented the request, Monsignor Galli spoke for the pope, and the rite concluded with the decree proclaiming her a saint in the sacred roll.
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St. Peter's
Rome
Associated Press
Joan of Arc
Domremy
France
Benedict
St. Peters
Monsignior
Galli
Lonsignor Galli
Jas
University men students show notable growth in body measurements
Dr. James Naismith, head of the physical education department, announced that the University men students have gained height weight and chest expansion over the past year. The measurements for this year were completed and compared with last fall results.
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James Naismith
Department of Physical Education
Equipment hopes rise for University ROTC unit in need
Captain Charles Keller, who visited Lawrence last week to inspect the University ROTC unit, promised to assist in securing necessary equipment. Captain Harold D. Burdick, in charge today, said the unit could not meet the schedule due to equipment shortages.
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Charles Keller
Lawrence
University
Harold D. Burdick
Prohibition Decision Delayed by Supreme Court
Washington May 17 the Supreme Court failed again to decide the validity of the prohibition enforcement act and recessed until June 1. Mrs Roy Day and daughter Josepine of Hughson California are here for a month's visit with relatives and friends.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Roy Day
Joséphine
Hughson, Calif
All University Concert in Robinson Gym May 27
Dean Butler announces an All University Concert featuring the Band, Orchestra, Men's Glee Club and Women's Glee Club in Robinson Gym on Thursday evening May 27. Each group performs twenty minutes of its best numbers, closing with the Baal Scene from Elijah featuring Butler as soloist. Reserved seats 50 cents, on sale May 20 at Round Corner Drug Store and the Business Office, with proceeds divided equally among the four organizations to support a reserve fund for next year.
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Dean Butler
School of Wine Arts
Robinson Gym
Elijah
Round Corner
Resolution to House Peace Plan Returns for Conference
Washington May 17 The Republican peace resolution adopted by the senate in a different form went back to the house where it originated Chairman Porter prepared to seek a conference but leaders said differences would be ironed out to send the measure to the President this week Democrats and Republicans expect a veto and a failure to secure a two thirds vote for reenactment
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Washington
Senate
House
Porter
Foreign Affairs Committee
Harger Receives National Research Council Fellowship
Research fellow R N Harger, who earned his degree from the university graduate school in 1917, is appointed to a National Research Council Fellowship in chemistry. He has worked with the Bureau of Chemistry in Washington D C and will be there the coming year. The fellowship, praised by Prof F B Davis, will enable intensive and exhaustive research in chemistry.
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R. N. Harger
National Research Council
Harger
Bureau of Chemistry
Washington, D. C
F. B. Davis
Department of Chemistry
Oklahoma high school hires Louise Luckan for Alva sciences
Miss Louise A Luckan a Kansas University graduate reports she has accepted the contract to teach sciences at the Alva Oklahoma high school for the coming year and praises the town and its up to date schools. A preliminary hearing for R N and Gladys Moody on arson charges was held this morning but no decision was reached by mid afternoon.
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Oklahoma
Louise A. Luckan
Kansas University
Alva
R. N
Gladys’ Moody
Moving pictures of 35th Division shown free in Lawrence
The American Legion Eli Dorsey Post brings a Memorial Day observance to the Bowersock Theatre next Sunday at 2 PM. The free program features war motion pictures of the 35th Division and other units, produced by the U.S. Signal Corps, with seats reserved for veterans groups.
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Lawrence
Bowersack
Eli Dorsey
American Legion
Adjutant General of
Kansas
J. C. Bowersock Aml
Embezzlement Confession In Bank Funds
W D Johnson, cashier of Aulne State Bank in Aulne Marion county, confessed to embezzling 50400 from the bank as disclosed by state bank commissioner Walter FE Wilson. The bank had 320000 capital and 100000 deposits. A separate report notes a street car collision in Overland involving Mrs H S Bullard of Tonganoxic. no injuries.
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Topeka
Aulne State Bank
Aulne
Marion County
W. D. Johnson
Walter FE. Wilson
H. S. Bullard
Tonganoxic
Indiana
Professor Patterson to Teach Revolt and Renaissance Courses
University of Chicago history professor David J. Patterson will offer courses titled The Protestant Revolt and The Italian Renaissance during the summer session. The announcements indicate focused studies by a notable scholar in early modern Europe.
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Chicago
David J. Patterson
University of Chicago
Engineers To Tour Bonner Springs And Kansas City Industries
Twenty five electrical engineers led by Dr. H. G. Allen of the University will inspect the chemical industries of Bonner Springs and Kansas City in an official tour next Friday and Saturday. All senior chemical students must make this trip before degree conferment.
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Chemical Industries
Bonner Springs
Kansas City
H. G. Allen
Dairy association directs milk sales through Missouri Kansas coop
The Local Dairy Association of Lawrence Kansas received a May 10 letter from the Executive Board instructing members to avoid contracting milk to Kansas City dealers. Producers should route sales through the Cooperative Dairy Association of Missouri and Kansas, with dealers notified to contact the association and inform its board.
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Lawrence Dairies
Kansas City
Co-Operative Dairy Association of
Missouri
Kansas
W. C. Flory
Sunday Funeral Rule Spreads in Lawrence City
Amid ongoing agitation by the Ministerial Alliance, Lawrence plans more Sunday funerals restrictions. Mayor George Kreeck sent a letter to local undertakers citing a statute against Sunday labor and directing funeral services not to be held on Sabbath.
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Lawrence
Ministerial Alliance
George Kreeck
Legion Drive Underway Local Membership Week
Local participation in the national American Legion membership drive begins with individual solicitation by all members. A smoker for all members and eligible non members occurs Thursday night. War pictures shown at the Bowersock theatre Sunday afternoon. Posters around Lawrence call attention to membership week.
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American Legion
Legion
the Legion
Bowersock Theatre
Lawrence
Funeral of W E Higgins Held by Community at Church
The Methodist Church hosted the funeral for Prof. W E Higgins former University of Law faculty member who died in Colorado Springs last Thursday. Pallbearers Included William Allen White R K Melvin Raymond F Rice J W O Bryan Frank J Hodder and P F Walker with Masonic services at the grave. Higgins was a thirty third degree Mason though ill health prevented him from receiving the honorary degree here.
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W. E. Higgins
School of Law
University
Colorado Springs
William Allen White
Emporia
R, EK. Melvin
Raymond F. Rice
University School of Law
J. W. O’bryan
Frank J. Hodder
P. F. Walker
Masonic Lodge
Higgins
Wage hikes urged for rail workers by executives group
May 17 report shows the association of railway executives asking the railroad labor board to grant wage increases to many workers to cope with rising living costs. E T Whiter cites payroll growth and argues some raises are justified to settle the dispute, which followed strikes, with demands exceeding 2 billion dollars annually.
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Chicago
Association of Railway Executives
Railroad Labor Board
E. T. Whiter
Conference Committee of
The
Executives Association
Whiter
Mr. Whiter
Merchants Drop Prosecution Over Bad Checks
Police report merchants refused to prosecute a Saturday arrest tied to bad checks. The accused promised repayment, merchants chose no further action. Police note merchant non prosecution aided a rise in worthless checks. Equalization Board opens a ten day session with hearings across Grant Kanwaka and other townships and cities including Lecompton Clinton Marion Willow Springs Palmyra Baldwin Eudora Wakarusa Lawrence.
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Board of County Commissioners
Grant
Kanawaka
Lecompton
Clinton
Marion
Willow Springs
Palmyra
Baldwin
Eudora
Wakarusa
Lawrence
Apartment House Planned at Eleventh and Kentucky
A modern apartment building will rise at the corner of Eleventh and Kentucky streets replacing the old Christian church which will be demolished. Fred Williams, who recently purchased the church site, is overseeing the project.
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Eleventh and
Kentucky Street
Old Christian Church
Fred Williams
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