Potter Lake drowning shocks university community
Leonard F Ritehey, 22, a Cheney resident and junior civil engineering student at the university, drowned during a lake swim with 74 classmates from Marvin Hall. Despite an hour and a half search by fellow students and staff, his body was recovered late at night. Dr Naismith and the swimming team assisted in resuscitation efforts but to no avail. A campus memorial and funeral plans were arranged as the university contemplates safety during pond swims.
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Leonard F. Ritehey
Cheney
Nitehey
Fran Marvin Hall
Potelock
New University Lake
Dlyaay
Dredames Naismith
Ritehou
Kinnear
Ritchey
Goaannd
Ritehey
Jle
Naisitil
Tle
Tas Naniels
Ross Par
Hur
Goekson
Ritchew
James Daninls
Ut Faree
Vis
Switinine
Naismith
Skmiels
Flesur
Irvine Re le
Stu
Will Hanor
Potter Lake
Dean Marvin
Engineerine School
Weak Dalton
Secret departure of ex president Dor Tt raises questions
Fragmentary OCR report indicates government efforts to keep secret a high level departure. The article notes a former president left his town amid unclear motives and timing, with minimal contextual details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesivo Chiy
Mary
Dor Tt
Ifiy Din
Ronal
Memorial Day Observances Lead Kansas Veterans
Memorial Day plans in Lawrence Kansas call for ceremonies at Oak Hill Maple Grove and Mt Oread cemeteries with floral tributes by the Ladies of the W R C and other groups. The program includes a Lawrence Military Band invocation prayers recitations and a benediction followed by procession to cemetery engravings and a veterans’ march.
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Kan Lanny
Daysona
Eto
Pington
Amindo
Wilson Creek
Kansas Volunteer
Bank of Veterans
Cole Sam Walker
Philly
Q. Mbo Hide
de. Lemen
Assene
Oak Tide
Revert
Wranklin
Caramancher Ilemplil
Soal Houston
Maple
Lawrence
Ovederuis
W. OR. C
Gom
Masia
Herkin
Glen Chil
Cam Gettyshar
G. Ash
Glee Club
Grater
OC. Brown
America
Chauhain
Dept
C. H. Howe
Mt. Oread
J. Y. Kuhn
Weather and veteran encampment plans in Kansas
Kansas forecast shows generally fair weather tonight with cooler conditions Saturday in the north and west. The article notes Encampment activities and that Walls resumes waiting for the G A R Encampment next year. Sons of Veterans have been revived locally and aim to make the camp the largest in the state by next year’s play.
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Kansas
Monument Dedication For Longstanding Missouri Company
Governor Herbert S. Hadley and former members of Company JL Ken were to attend the dedication of a monument. The unit, organized May 1 1883, boasted officers and prominent veterans including Capt Adna G. Clarke and Capt Clarence La Cole, with several serving in the Army or having led troops in the Philippines. The event Sunday will feature remarks by Capt Watson and Capt Emilion as the unit honors its history and fallen members.
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Herbert S. Hadley
Missouri
Wassenteo
Gand
Tle
Gov
Hadley
Hes
Company
W. Hows
Dom J. Usher
General Wilder Ss
Metcult
Vis Wiwn
HLBL
Ballene
Hackman
Charles
N. Lewis
Charles Starkher
Sint
Fred G. Alford
Dee
Fim Smith
Missouri Valley
Jim
Smith
Eppe
McCook
Petit
Ie Ratte
McCarty
Willelar
Tareson
Akine
Javhawkers
Lomide
Seiss
Kansas
Ma Kelli
Mairn
Iwan
Agius
A Corner in Wheat and Million Bushels Bought
A Biograph note from the Aurora reports Wm Lanyoni holding a million bushels of May wheat, with a sale price around one million dollars. Lanyoni claims delivery at Chicago market price of 96 cents per bushel and says he is ready to pay cash.
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Lanyoni
St. Tantisy Mu
Vanyon
Mexican political upheaval as de la Barra sworn in
In Mexico city a new president de La Barra was sworn in as successor to Diaz amid a peaceful capitol. The staff resigned and a provisional president took charge while a general election is planned. The diplomatic corps and Ambassador Wilson attended, signaling a transitional government.
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Eis Leon De-La
Aiel
Tone
Isional
Republic
Parc Yorn Diaz
Senor We-La-Biarra O
Ve National Palace
Chery
Diaz
Diane Ion
Bascom
Oad
Hplomatic Corps
Kane Wilson
Owine
Mexico
Elange
Altret Hobbs Domieguez
Madero
Sith
Hurupe
Wholesome arrests in Ames over river fish laws
A string of arrests along the river reveals violations of fishing laws as authorities, including Warden Dye, seize gear and catch. Nine artists were cited and released, with several suspects linked to bootlegging. River patrols continue as evidence is gathered for court actions.
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Cyche
Nine
Lawrenre
Persen
Sim Madden
Ste— Perkins
Jake Wasaineten
Frank Moonen
Dui Wye
M. Cain
Cain
Joleen
Ile
Unclear OCR fragment on religious invitation event
Fragmentary text references a Tiee Taree phrase, a Trinity attendance note, a Letter Carriers association letter from Revo Stantter inviting a pastor to spend his first Sunday in Lutheran worship. Details are damaged and names are uncertain.
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Intel
Trinity
Aion
Revo Stantter
City population discrepancies spark ward count concerns
City records show 1085 residents unaccounted in the Third Ward, with Indians reportedly counted as zero. Assessors admit a failure to locate people, noting population losses across wards and questioning the accuracy of the ward tallies in this older Lawrence census.
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Sheen
GML
Sceland
Lawrence
Unclear OCR: Hawks Lose Amid Turmoil at St Marys
Fragmented report describes errors and injuries in a football game involving Jayhawkers and the Hills. mentions Hicks Shiv, Tom, Malen, and Mahoney among players, with injuries including a severe cut to the leg and a player being restrained. No clear outcome or date is discernible.
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Bir
Gussie
Nest Veare
St. Marys
Maloney
Sted Wits
Collin Thutisas
Locke
Suva
Ats
Hallacy
Fee
Asim
Lawrence
Lee Owas Dressil
Peisen
Shane Rite Wansus
Tatoo
Su Marre
Batertes
Mahoney
Malone
Lupeke
Smith
Chapite
Mass
Fireworks Display At Woodland Park Next Week
A Woodland Park fireworks show by Martins will run Wednesday through Friday starting May 1. Admission is ten cents for the park exhibition. no other charges apply. The event aims to recover costs and attract visitors after negotiations to secure the engagement.
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Woodland Park
Martin
Diaz resigns as Mexico’s president amid nationwide reaction
Mexico City May 26 Porfirio Diaz resigns the presidency of the republic. Deputies approve the resignation at 4 54 PM. Francisco Leon de la Barra named provisional president with oath to be taken at the national palace. Alfredo Robles Dominguez enforces military control in the federal district as rebels threaten. Jose Aspe delivers the dramatic speech introducing the resignation.
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Mexico City
Porfirio
Diaz
Chamber of Deptities Westeray
Republic of Mexico
Benity
Auarest
Juarez
Aml Concepcion del
Pyaet Tigak
Alfredo Robles Doeinnziex
Madero
Versonaiky Dominguez
Dominunca
Cuersa “Pachnes
Tlalnepantia
Jose Aspe
Pepaty
Porferio Diaz
Jans
Porofrio Diaz
General Diaz
Acronis
Tutlu
Irettion
Litia
Madore
Hest stores in Lawrence Eriksen UBie Stores thrive with sharp upgrades
Business at Eriksen's rests on a large well chosen stock across departments. A steel ceiling on the seed floor and improved electrical timing systems enhance shopping pleasure. Patrons praised the service, while prices are stated as lower than typical for goods of similar quality.
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Hest
Lawrence Eriksen
Ubie
Dagen
Erikson
Sucha
Eriksen’s
French aviator Vodrine lands in Madrid after 600 mile flight
Pierre Vodrine, the French aviator, arrived in Madrid after a perilous 600 mile journey from Paris via San Sebastian. He crossed the Sierra Pass at 6500 feet and flew into the Madrid area to a frenzied reception. He won the Petit Parisien prize of 20 000 francs and the Spanish Aero Club prize of 8 000 francs.
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Spain
Pierre Voertvine
Par Vedvine
Boseuti Dibert
Vodrine
Getefe
Jmigo
Burin
San Sebastian
Yodrine
Sierra Pass
Iit
San Arrow
Imense
San Ansustino
Madrid
Petit Parisien
Spanish Aero Club
May Last Six Months in Washingian Presidency
The article discusses the likely extension of President De-La-Barra's term to six months. It notes readiness to postpone a cereal election until September or December, depending on political dynamics. The piece references the U S administration and potential impacts on military and diplomatic plans amid Mexican affairs.
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Washingian
De-La-Barra
Heco
Ieeteau
Lawrence Taxable Property and Stats Report Details
Lawrence shows total taxable property at 10,100,000 with a year to year rise of 109,000 and personal property at 4,748,035. Real estate not shown. taxes list vehicles, musical instruments, typewriters, pool tables, patents and other items. Manufacturing stocks and credits reported. county assessor notes uncertainty about final total and potential raise. Births total 125 and deaths 83.
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Minnetoe
Ensle
Iit
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Hrak
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Gov. Hadley
Company H
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