Ziegler Dalton Win Hard Surface Contract West of Town
County commissioners awarded the hard surface paving contract for Sections D, E and F of the fort to fort road west of Lawrence to Ziegler & Dalton of Junction City for 411 267.10 dollars. The engineer’s estimate was 436 840.74, with Eberhart and Patterson & Co. bidding on various sections. State highway engineer M W Watson attended the bid opening.
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Fort-To-Fort
Lawrence
Ziegler & Dalton
Junction City
Fred F. Eberhart
Salina
J. O. Patterson & Co
Kansas City
M W. Watson
Board of County Commissioners
Leavenworth
Shawnee
R. D. Klise
Harvest Hands Not Needed in Sumner Wheat Belt
May 18 Caldwell Kansas report says farmers in Sumner county expect few laborers from employment bureaus for the wheat harvest. They favor college students and trusted locals, oppose hobos, and worry about floaters. Police report daily arrivals of idle men seeking work amid 232,665 acres of wheat in Sumner.
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Caldwell Kansas
Sumner County
Caldwell Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Mossley
Larned
Kansas
Fowlie
State Board of Agriculture
Dry Officers Laid Off As Funds Run Low
About 700 prohibition enforcement agents nationwide were temporarily laid off due to Congress failing to provide 250 140 for salaries through the end of the fiscal year. Officials said a two thirds cut in field forces followed. 40 days unpaid vacations were granted, with reinstatement expected July 1 when next year’s appropriation becomes available. About 500 agents remained on duty, many as office staff.
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Washington
Prohibition Enforcement
Prohibition - Enforcement
Congress
Prohibition
Jam
Bergdoll Lawyer Brought To Time In House Probe
In Washington on May 18 Harry Weinberger, former counsel for draft evader Grover C Bergdoll, told the investigating committee he would answer questions and produce documents demanded despite threats of contempt. In Philadelphia on May 18 a federal court entered judgment against the property of Mrs Emma C Bergdoll, who was sentenced to one year and one day, plus a $7000 fine, for conspiracy to aid sons Grover C and Edwin R Bergdoll to desert from the U S Army. The court said the prison term could be remitted if the fine were paid before June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bar of the House
Harry Weinbeger
New York
Grover C. Bergdoll
House Investigating Committee
Philadelphia
Federal District Court
Emma C. Bergdoll
Grover C
Edwin R. Bergdoll
United States
Mayberry Named State Education Board Member In Kansas
Wichita superintendent L W Mayberry, just appointed by Governor Allen to the State Board of Education, is reportedly the state’s highest paid school official outside the major state schools with a 6000 dollar annual salary. A Kansas State Normal and University of Kansas and Columbia graduate, Mayberry has led Wichita schools nine years and previously headed Iola for five years. He led the Kansas State Teachers Association in 1916 and the Kansas Schoolmasters Club in 1920. In Pittsburg, work is set to begin on two or three buildings at the State Manual Training Normal, including a cafeteria and gymnasium, with possible dormitory construction depending on state actions.
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Wichita
L. W. Mayberry
Wichita City
Allen
State Board of Education
Mayberry
Kansas State Normal
University of Kansas
Columbia University
Iola
Kansastate Teachers’ Association
Kansas Schoolmaster’s Jclub
Fittsburg
Alice
State Manual ‘Training Normal
W. A. Brandensburg
State Board of Administration
Examination for Accountant Includes Fifteen Applicants
Fifteen men are taking the examination today at the University for certified public accountant. The examination is conducted under the direction of the department of economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Economics
Real Estate Leader to Speak on Big City Real Estate
H. R. Ennis, president of the Kansas City Real Estate Board, will lecture in the West Administration Building on May 19 at 3 30 o clock. He will address the topic Big City Real Estate.
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H. R. Ennis
Kansas’ City
Women Attend G A R Convention in Manhattan
Mrs Mary Nadelhoffer Mrs Mary uhne and Mrs Laura War nick travel to Manhattan to attend the Grand Army of the Republic convention for a civic gathering and social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nadelhoffer
Mary Uhne
Laura Warnick
Manhattan
Kansas Forecast Partly cloudy and unsettled brief note
Kansas forecast notes partly cloudy and unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with moderate temperatures. Data include yesterday’s 7 p m reading and today’s 1 58 as a sample temperature, showing maximum and minimum ranges from yesterday and last night.
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Kansas
City Chooses City Run Garbage Collection With Nu Fuel
City commissioners decide to contract with Nu Fuel for garbage collection while initially assessing housekeepers due to no city funds. Fraternity and sorority houses near the University district would benefit most but are tax exempt, so the city seeks a fair pay plan. Mayor Kreeck asks citizens for patience as the new system starts and cooperation is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu-Fuel Company
Kreeck
Rotary Club Met With Symposium On Desirable Programs
The Rotary Club met under the program committee direction for a symposium on programs desirable for the club. Arrangements were made for members to attend tomorrow night's party at Midland. Committee chairmen were appointed: W. B. Downing music, George Kirchoff fellowship, Paul Dinsmoor education, R. C. Rankin finance.
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Rotary Club
Midland
W. B. Downing
George Kirchoff
Paul Dinsmoor
R. C. Rankin
Joint Meeting of Rooming House Associations Set
At the last meeting the Rooming House association favored a joint gathering with women-only and mixed boarding members. The joint meeting is planned for 8:30 tomorrow afternoon in Meyer's hall, presided over by Mrs. Charles Sterling.
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Rooming House Association
Women’s Rooming House Association
Meyer’s Hall
Charles Sterling
New Speaker Appoints John Henry to Britta Commons Role
John Henry formerly deputy speaker of the Britta House of Commons is named to a new speaking position. The appointment includes a $25 monthly stipend and a residence accommodation as part of the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Witless
Britta House of Commons
Aker
Franklin Lane Dies in Rochester Hospital
Former interior secretary Franklin K. Lane died in Rochester Minnesota at 6 10 this morning. The death was caused by angina pectoris after he resigned from the Wilson cabinet and sought to regain health by coming to Rochester in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Wilson
Lane
Harper Barn Hearing Saturday In Douglas Co Nuisance Case
City of Lawrence filed for a restraining order against F H Harper to abate a nuisance in the Harper barns and stockyards. A Saturday hearing was suggested on a temporary injunction while the case details were outlined in Douglas County District Court. The petition requests the defendant be barred from keeping or placing livestock in the stables and stockyards and seeks immediate abatement and perpetual injunction at the described location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Ff.th. Harper
Harper
Charles E. Moss
Douglas County
H. Harper
Eitel Friedrich Fined for Smuggling Capital Out of Germany
Berlin May 18 Eitel Friedrich son of former emperor William was found guilty of illegally exporting capital to Holland via Philipson and Crusser. He received a 5000 marks fine due to lack of dishonorable motive.
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Berlin
Eitel Friedrich
William
Holland
Philipsohns, Crusser and Company
Hermann Mueller
Reichstag
License Granted for Lawrence Man and Canadian Bride
Judge L H Menger of Douglas county probate court granted a marriage license to John Young of Lawrence and Bessie Adelaide Shipman of Canada. Dr S S Klyne was named as the officiating clergyman.
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L. H. Menger
Douglas County
John Young
Lawrence
Bessie Adelaide Shipman
Canada
S. S. Klyne
Miss Nelle Kuhn Attends Public Health Sessions
Miss Nelle Kuhn will attend sessions of the school for public health officers and nurses at Rosedale tomorrow. The school has been in progress this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Kuhn
School For Public Health Officers
Rosedale
Tariff Bill Seen Reported June 15 and Enacted in Three Months
Washington May 18 Representative Longworth stated the permanent tariff bill would be reported on June 15 and would require about three months to enact. The remark outlines the timeline for the proposed legislation and its expected passage period.
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Washington
Longworth
Parent-Teachers Meeting at Pinckney School
The Parent Teachers association of Pinckney School will hold a meeting at the school house tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association of Pinckney School
Ralph Ulm Underwent Appendicitis Operation
Ralph Ulm was operated on for appendicitis at Rosedale Hospital this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Entomology Dept Marks 25th Anniversary At KU
A university entomological departmental day at the University of Kansas celebrated 25 years with a 6:30 dinner at Plymouth Congregational Church. Honored guests included Senator A L Brooke and Dr. Frank Strong. A luncheon, exhibits, and a 3 o'clock conference followed, featuring talks on insect importance to crops and the department's development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
S. 4. Hunter
Plymouth Congregational Parrish House
H. B. Hungerford
Frank Strong
A. L. Brooke
J. C. Mohler
George Ho
Paul P. Lawson
Edwin F
Arthur Willis
Ollie Willis
Ottawa
Horton
Wichita
R. C. Smith
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
McCullough
E. G. Kelley
Hayes
Staple Crop Experiment Station
Mr. Chappell
Chanute
Elks Convention Set For Manhattan Next Week
The state Elks convention will be held in Manhattan next week with W. H. McKone as secretary treasurer and delegates J. H. Cohn and Ernest Seidel elected from Lawrence Ridge. Attendees include C. W. Carman E. H. Ralco H. V. Bullock and J. W. Miller as Manhattan Elks prepare elaborate entertainment.
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Elks
Manhattan
W. H. McKone
J. H. Cohn
Ernest Seidel
Lawrence Ridge
C. W. Carman
E. H. Ralco
H. V. Bullock
J. W. Miller
Manhattan Elks
Good Audience at Meeting at Church of Christ
A good audience gathered at the Church of Christ at Tenth and New York streets last night to hear Mr Ready preach on Thieves and Robbers. He will speak tonight on The Door into the Sheep fold with the meeting opening at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Tenth
New York Streets
Mr. Ready
Sheepfold
Chief Justice White Sinking
Washington may 18 doctors attending Chief Justice White said he might last through today and tonight but his recovery is not expected
Violation leads to small fine in police court
P Fisher paid a two dollar fine this morning in police court for jay driving. The case records note the minor traffic offense and the court proceeding accepted the payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Fisher
Jay
DeSoto Meeting Held by Hurlburts and Salvation Army Team
Captain and Mrs. Hurlburt accompanied five Salvation Army workers to DeSoto this afternoon to conduct a gathering at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlburt
Salvation Army
DeSoto
Christian Church
Y M C A officials deny claims in White letter
Y M C A officials and local leaders in Lawrence deny the allegations in J M White s letter to the district attorney in Kansas City accusing the group of stealing vanilla extract and other misdeeds. An investigation by the Department of Justice was said to have been prompted by the letters but local authorities deem the charges groundless. Jesse A White owner of Art Furniture Co. at 718 Massachusetts sought to clear his name after being mistaken for the letter writer.
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J. M. White
Kansas City
White
District Attorney's
Kreeck
Allen
Justice of the Peace
R. C. Manley
District Attorney
Department of Justice
Lawrence
District Attorney’s Office
J. A. White
Art
Massachusetts Street
Jesse A. White
Journal-World
Petty thieves hit Lawrence in scattered night burglaries
A string of petty thefts struck Lawrence last night with several incidents. Joe Wilder’s Seventh street grocery back window was pried, pennies and cookies taken. Burt Capen’s porch on Rhode Island street lost candy and eggs after a torn screen. Iliff Barber Shop on Massachusetts street saw $12 stolen from a money drawer after a back door was opened.
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Lawrence
Joe Wilder
Seventh Street
Burt Capen
Rhode Island Street
Iliff
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence School Staff Vacancies Narrowed Amid Fillings
Superintendent Harry P. Smith reports that only two elementary school positions in Lawrence remain unfilled with recommendations ready for the board. High schools show substantial filling of vacancies, indicating progress in staffing.
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Lawrence
Harry P. Smith
U. S. Declines Involvement in Silesian Settlement
Washington May 18 Secretary Hughes issued a formal reply to Poland’s plea for American backing in the Upper Silesia settlement. He said American representatives abroad would not participate in the discussions over the Silesian question.
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U. S
Washington
Poland
Upper
Silesia
Hughes
Lone Star Friday 8:30 and Enid Bennett in Partners Three
A guaranteed program with Lone Star Friday at 8 30 and Enid Bennett in Partners Three plus the two reel comedy Love Loops the Loop scheduled for Saturday. Regular prices.
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Lone Star
Lecompton
Enid Bennett
Appointment of John K. Jellander as Prohibition Agent
May 18. The internal revenue bureau announced the appointment of John K. Jellander of Chicago as supervising federal prohibition agent for the central department with headquarters in Chicago.
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Washington
John K. Jellander
Chicago
Central Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Police Warn of Night Parking Violations in City
Lawrence police staged a Columbus act last night and found sixty six cars parked in the city without lights, a violation of the ordinance. Drivers returned to their vehicles to find friendly warning cards attached, signed by the chief of police, detailing the parking at night rule and listing the car numbers, locations and owners.
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Lawrence
Unskilled Rail Labor Wages Cut Across Classes
Chicago May 18 The rail road labor board forecast a general wage reduction for unskilled railroad workers effective July 1. The move, likely to cover all labor classes, awaits formal announcements and may lead several class A roads to amend filings. The board previously raised unskilled wages by 20 percent last July retroactive to May 1 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago Great Western
Chicago & Alton
Hold Examinations for Certificates in County Schools
Examinations will be held at the court house tomorrow and Saturday for normal training students of the county high schools. Successful candidates will earn two year renewable normal training certificates to teach in primary schools. Tests cover geography reading grammar methods psychology management and arithmetic with papers sent to the state superintendent at Topeka. About thirty applicants are expected, with students from Lawrence Vinland Baldwin and Eudora high schools taking part.
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Court House
Topeka
O. J. Lane
Douglas County
Lawrence, Vinland
Baldwin
Eudora
Prohibition Reform Proposal On Beer and Wine
Representative Ryan of New York introduces a bill allowing five percent beer and fourteen percent wine with a statewide referendum on petitioned voters. The measure calls for a popular vote in each state to decide liberalization under new enforcement guidelines.
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Washington
Ryan
New York
Sitting Bull Pipe of Peace Presented to Society
The famous pipe of peace of Sitting Bull has been presented to South Dakota state historical society by H. C. Pryor of the Aberdeen Normal School.
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Sitting Bull
Aberdeen
S. D
State Historical Society
H. C.pryor
Aberdeen Normal School
Autos Come and Autos Go Policy Ad
An advertisement urges readers to call 133 for their auto policy, highlighting the ongoing issue of careless driving and promoting insurance coverage.
Gustafson Lens Duplicate Noted In Rightward View
A brief item notes Gustafson highlighted as the reference for examining the rightward view with a duplicated lens, drawing attention to viewpoint duplication and its implications for the analysis.
Talley Lawsuit To Recover Property From In Laws
In Douglas district court L J Talley sues to recover property allegedly taken from his home by his wife Helen Talley and her relatives at her father J M Palmers home. Plaintiff claims items including clothing a watch and dishes were removed and brought to Palmer home. Wilson for Palmer says Talley abused his wife and left with the family after a divorce suit. also notes rent medical bills and payments due. Jury later awarded a verdict of 144 75 to the plaintiff in the Lyons collision case.
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George Melvin
Actio
Erty
Talley
J. M. Palmer
Hede
Helen Talley
Palmer
Melvin
A. C. Wilson
Tall
Wilson
the. T
Pakix
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Weinberger
Nn-Fuel Company
Rotary Club Met
F. K. Lane
Harper Barn
Gustafson
K. U
Hunter
Dr. Albright
Chiropractor
Optical Service
Welch & Welch Chiropractors
Eis
Douglas Cat District Court
Tucker
Lyons
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