Critics Hit Control at KU Plan and Stadium Talk
Alumni leader H Merle Smith urged reforms at the University of Kansas urging greater student activism to expose college life facts and improve faculty salaries while F C Allen announced plans for a new million dollar stadium on Mount Oread.
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F. C. Allen
University
State Board of Administration
Sussers
H. Merle Smith
University of Kansas Auumni Association
Kansas City
Univ
K. U
Kansas
Mount Oread
Forest C. Allen
Victory Stadium
Gral University Athleties
Villa Captures Two Americans at Jiminez
Two Americans Homer Carr and a man named McDonald were reported captured at Jiminez Chihuahua by forces loyal to Francisco Villa. The state department confirmed the prisoners with no further details provided. Teachers are employed Susie Lowman will teach at Brackett school next year while other postings include Violet Christy Bertha Lee Glenn Ruth Forshay Mildred Maloney and Denis Curd at various districts.
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Fl Paso
Homer Carr
American Smelting & Refining Co
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Chihuahua
Washington
McDonald
Jiminez
State Department
Susie Lowman
Brackett
QO. J. Lane
High Prairie
Violet Christy
Clinton
Bertha Lee Glenn
Centennial
Ruth Forshay
Pleasant Valley
Mildred Maloney
Mound
Denis Curd
Kansas Forecast Unsettled Weather Tonight
unsettled conditions persist with showers possible tonight followed by general fair skies Thursday cooler in the eastern portion. temperatures show a drop with 7 p m yesterday and 2 p m today logs indicating a cooler trend across the state.
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Kansas
Yardmen Strike at Parsons Kansas Rail Yard Paralyzes MK&T Operations
Seven five switchmen quit work at the Missouri Kansas & Texas yard in Parsons Kansas as a walkout spreads. Represent - atives said the men refused to work with yardmen who had returned from Kansas City where they acted as strike breakers during the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons, Kans
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Kanpas City
Berlin Talks On Col House Visit Revealed
Berlin files disclose Col. E M House was recommended to the German foreign office by Count Von Bernstorff as Wilson's representative. Letters show House was viewed as neutral and discreet with a mission to improve U S Germany ties. The records mention English hostility and German aims to end navalism.
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Berlin
Col. E.M. House
Foreign Office
Count’ von Bernstorff
Washington
Europe
Wilson
Gottlieb von Jagow
Fouregn
Count Weash
Col. House
Count von Bernstorf
Germany
England
United States
Dr. Wolf
Po. von Jugow
Earl Grey
London
Court Takes Recess Delays Docket in Lawrence District Court
Judge Smart recessed the district court delaying hearings on the May docket until June with no definite date. Trials decided include Continental National Bank v Olson for 35685.54 and Lawrence Building and Loan Assoc. v Hawkins for 913.50. A quiet title judgment favored Arthur Cummings against Eliza Allen. A motion to reopen Logan Moore Lumber v Bowersock and foreclosure of a mechanics lien was overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Smart
Lawrence
Continental National Hank
Allen G. Olson
Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Ophelia G. Hawkins
Arthur B. Cummings
Eliza Allen
Logan Moore Lumber Company
M. G. Bowersock
Shriners from Lawrence Return After Emporia Ceremony
Seventy six Lawrence Shriners and wives traveled to Emporia for a Shrine ceremonial, arriving on a special car and returning on a special train around 1 a.m. Emporia welcomed far more visitors than expected with about a thousand attendees, a 269 member initiation, a noon buffet at the Masonica Temple, and an evening dinner at the State Normal gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Emporia
Masonica Temple
State Normal
Glass Opposes Bonus for Ex-Service Men
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia, former secretary of the treasury, says he opposes the bonus for ex service men and wrote to W JD Crane, Bristol chamber of commerce vice president, that he has no intention of voting for the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Carter Glass
Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury
W. JD. Crane
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Glass
Fraternal Aid Union Reports Record April New Business
New business written in April nears two million dollars with the Fraternal Aid Union posting a record month. Korsan tops state lists with 409,200 dollars as the change to an adequate rate base fuels ongoing growth and confidence in policy fulfillment. Kansas leads states with 409,900 dollars in new business.
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Korsan
Fraternal Aid Union
Kansas
Capture liquor in Chicago raid reported by officials
Prohibition officers say they have evidence and confessions and seek search warrants for a dozen or more homes and hotels. A raid on Charles B. Smith home, president of the Stewart Warner Speedometer Co, yielded ten cases alleged to be illegally obtained and bottled in 1920.
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Chicago
Prohibition Enforcement
Maj. A. V. Dalrymple
Major Dalrymple
Charles B. Smith
Stewart-Warner Speedomaeter Co
First Sentenceal Attack Participation Sentence Promulgated
Dublin May 26 a claimed first sentence for participation in an armed attack on police barracks was issued yesterday Michael Condon of Rathcarmack Cork was sentenced to five years penal servitude for taking part in the Aheard police barracks attack
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Dublin
Michael Condon
Rathcarmack
County Cork
Aheard
Indict Woolen Co Charged With Profiteering In New York
The American Woolen Company and its Boston subsidiary were indicted by a federal grand jury in New York on profiteering charges. William Wood, president of both firms, named in the indictment. An interchurch movement critique also drew attention in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Woolen Company
Federal Grand Jury
American Woolen Co
Rbostan
Wm. Wood
Conspiracy Tale Tied to Carranza Assassination
A four-man commission reports alleged prearranged conspiracy by Col. Herrero in the Tlaxcalantongo killing of President Carranza. The narrative details Herrero guiding Carranza to his hut, guards at sleep, a later assault, Carranza’s plea, and coerced prisoners signatories.
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Gen. Carranza
Carranza
Rodolfo Herrero
Commission
Col
Herrero
Putla
Publa
Carrana
Tlaxaccalantongo
Herrero Uo
Caranza
Suarez
Indictments Quashed in Lever Act Case at Federal Court
In Indianapolis on May 26 Judge A B Anderson ruled three sections of the Lever Act unconstitutional and quashed 12 of 18 counts against miners and operators. Five counts based on section nine were upheld, with counts challenged on sections four twenty six and amended section four also quashed. Count fifteen under section thirty seven was quashed. Hughes challenged Act vagueness and lack of penalties. The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce covered Haskell Day with the Haskell band and luncheon crowd. a Merchants Bureau was formed with C E Decker as president and plans for future trade trips announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States District
A. B. Anderson
Charles E. Hughes
Chas. Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Hughes
Wilson
Haskell
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
N. S. Nelson
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Bureau
Charles E. Decker
J. H. Cohn
Harry Sparks
T. J. Sweeney
Denver
Lawrence
C. W. McKeen
Law‘rence
Scout Jamboree Called Off In Lawrence
The Scout Jamboree planned to start here tomorrow has been canceled by Paul Gilmer. Kansas City scouts withdrew yesterday and Topeka would not send a crowd, leading Lawrence to drop the meet. The scout picture will still be shown Saturday morning at Bowersock Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gilmer
Kansas City
Topeka
Lawrence
Bowerseck Theatre
Swiss Aviator Drowned In Lake Constance Contest
Berne May 26 The noted aviator Taddioli drowned while testing a seaplane at Romanshorn after falling into Lake Constance He had become the first to cross the Alps in July 1910 Will Sneegas received a penitentiary sentence after appearing before Judge A Smart on a child desertion charge He was paroled on a 7590 bond with monthly 50 contributions toward the children until the youngest reaches 16 Mrs Q W Maloney Jr arrived from Tulsa to visit her parents and attend her sister Janet's high school graduation FE R Hess traveled to Ottawa for the Kansas State Pharmaceutical association meeting.
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Berne
Iss
Taddioli
Lake Constance
Romanshorn
Alps
Will Sneegas
A. Smart
Q. W. Maloney, Jr
Tulsa
W. C. Simons
Janet
Allen Orders Investigation of Banking Department
Governor H J Allen ordered an inquiry into the state banking department headed by Walter E Wilson. A three member board will probe criticisms tied to bank failures at Salina Hanover and Aulne with P W Goebel and Frank Foster named and a third member to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Banking Department
Walter E. Wilson
H. J. Allen
Allen
Salina
Hanover
Aulne
P. W Goebel
Kansas City
Kan
Frank Foster
Fort Scott
Wife Seeks Divorce From Paul Wickersham
Daisy Wickersham filed yesterday for divorce in district court citing lack of support and that the husband spent money she earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Wickersham
Paul Wickersham
Quiet Title Suit Filed in District Court
C L Hess filed a quiet title suit yesterday in district court against Robert Robertaille and others seeking to resolve ownership claims through court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Hess
Robert Robertaille
Douglas County Fair Adds Tractor Demonstration and More
The Douglas county fair plans include a tractor demonstration under farm agent R. O. Smith to attract visitors and showcase soil differences. 125 contestants are expected in the boys' and girls' corn contest, with stock judging and state and national level chances for top winners. Nearly all merchant display space is already booked as preparations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
R. O. Smith
Haskell Institute
Fair Grounds
Pearts
Haskell
Fair Board
Lane
Topeka
Manhattan
Kansas
H. B. Peaks
R. C. Rankin
C. C. Seewir
H. B. Ober
H.W. Roltz
Lone Star Men Capture Huge Rattler Alive
Otis Lindell with F Ry tutz and E A Lindell captured a large rattlesnake near Lone Star and delivered it to C J Bunker at the University museum. Bunker estimates four and a half feet long with an uncertain number of rattles, noting age cannot be judged by rattles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star
Otis Lindell
F. Rytutz
E. A. Lindell
C. J. Bunker
University Museum
Bunker
Kiwanis to Battle Rotary in Diamond Charity Game
Kiwanis challenges Rotary to a baseball game to raise funds for the Friendship publicity fund. Captain Glen Charlton lists Kiwanis lineup with Clif Carl at first base and John Beiling pitching, to be played after school closes. Proceeds go to the Chamber of Commerce publicity fund.
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Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Kiwanians
Glen Charlton
Kiwanis
Clif Carl
Dr. Hutchinson
John Beiling
Glen Chariton
Bob Branham
All University Concert Set for Robinson Gym Tomorrow Evening
The all university concert features the University orchestra conductor Frank E Kendrie the Women's Glee Club director Lila S Wellington the Men's Glee Club conductor Frank E Kendrie the University band director S Z Herb and Dean H L Butler baritone. The program includes works by Nicolai Tchaikovsky Fauré Bach Elisha Mendelssohn and traditional tunes with a finale of God Save the King and Elijah excerpts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Gym
Frank E. Kendrie
Lila S. Wellington
S. Z. Herb
Dean H. L. Butler
Nicolai
Tschaikowsky
the Prophet
Meyerbeer
Anne
Crough-Leighter
Thomas Facer
Chaminade
Bullard
the Musical Trust
Hadley
King Arthur
Band
Franz V. Suppe
Albion
Charles Ractens
Sentalithe
Scotland
Garry Owen
Charlie
Darling
Annie Laurie
The
British Grenadiers
Baal
God of
Abraham
Family Reunion Honors Pattons and Patton Guests
A family reunion and dinner at Mrs. G. C. Logan’s home 1002 New Hampshire honored Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Patton and son Wayne of Vermilion Ohio who are house guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Green and Mrs. M. Patton and Mrs. G. C. Logan. Attendees included Mrs. M. Patton FP Patton Rosene Jane Marie BE C. Patton Kansas City Miss E Wheeler Lois and others. The Pattons plan an extended western trip next Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. M. Patton accompanying.
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G. C. Logan
New Hampshire
H. H. Patton
Wayne
Vermillion
Ohio
A. A. Green
M. Patton
FP. M. Patton
Rosene
Jane Marie
Leavenworth
BE. C. Patton
Kansas City
E.wheeler
William H. Herron
Lois
Dorothy
Lucile
Reed "Logan
Divorce suit filed by Mrs Josephine B Payne
Mrs Josephine B Payne filed for divorce in district court this afternoon against James E Payne alleging extreme cruelty.
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Josephine B. Payne
Leamer files quiet title suit in district court
C. W. Leamer filed a quiet title suit in district court against Per. Leamer. Mary Washington, age 64, will entertain about twenty-two friends on August 16. See 133 Agency for insurance.
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Mary Washington
Agency
Graduating Class of 117 at Junior High Commencement
Commencement for the senior high school class of 117 is set for Friday at the Presbyterian church. Capt. Harold D. Burdick of KU will deliver the address after Prof. K. A. Schwegler cannot attend due to a scheduling misunderstanding. Those not receiving diplomas will return next year and study one junior high subject. The list of graduates includes Edna Anderson, Gladys Beddow, Ethel Benge, Coral Braden, Doris Brady, Bessie Broat, and many others.
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KK. A. Schwegler
Harold D. Burdick
Edna Anderson
Gladys Beddow
Ethel Benge
Coral Braden
Doris Brady
Bessie Broat
Jeanette Bowersock
Hilda Chalkley
Mildred Chandler
Jennie Clawson
Imogene Cox
Dollie Dimery
Eva Dimery
Dorothy Dinsmore
Willa Dixon
Ruth Eggleston
Marian Eliott
Grace Endacott
Lucile Evans
Frances Fenstermaker
Guila Gress
Pearl Gress
Sarah Griffith
Margaret Hays
Annijane Hicks
Hollis Holmes
Tural Howard
Virginia Hutson
Geraldine Irving
Cecil Jensen
Thelma Jensen
Myra Jordan
Nellie Laster
Marguerite Lescher
Wintress Lugentheal
Rowena Longshore
Florence MecKitrick
Esther Morgan
Vera Morgan
Jessie Miller
Alice Muzzy
Josephine Newman
Dese Bradley
Clarence Brown
George Brown
Harold Burch
Orel Cantrell
Warren Carter
John Coral
Alvin Dahlene
Louis Dahlene
Lloyd Dirr
Owen Edgar
Phillip Edwards
Otto Elston
Sidney Emmet
Paul Evans
Raymond Gardner
Charles Cuffin
Tom Harley
Rey Herd
Guy Hunsinger
Robert Jackson
Penfieldt Jones
Edward Jost
Myron Kennedy
Glenn Kiefer
Trueman Toesh
Kenneth McArthur
Thomas McCaleb
Chester May
Clark Mills
Tom Myers
Charles Nelson
Frank Nelson
William Nelson
Charles Paul
Herschel Peters
Harold Pettibone
Charles Phenicie
Clifford Saunders
Roy Schultz
James Scott
Michael Senor
Robert Sheets
Charles Shepard
Edward Shields
Franklin Taylor
Roy Waldron
Ernest West
Wilbur Wilson
Boys fined for penny game near police station
Four schoolboys amused themselves by tossing pennies near the agricultural department in the old Home Telephone building and were arrested by Motorcycle Officer John Perkins and Officer Hicks. They were fined 10.50 and costs and paroled for a year from gambling, with costs totaling 5.50. Joel Chambers Irvin Breithaub and Paul Waworth also faced speeding fines. Judge Lamb visited with his sons from the University.
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Agricultural Department
James Monroe
John Perkins
Hicks
Stewart
Joel Chambers
Irvin Breithaub
Paul Waworth
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State Board
Merle Smith
Allen Talks Stadium
Wedell
Hugo “Dutch Wedell
School of Law
Webb Wilson
Dick McGee
John Tracey
Carl Windsor
John Montieth
Presidd
Villa
KATY
Mis
von Bernstorffe
Ry. Alu
Prohibition
Indict Woolen CO
Interchurch Movement
Charlotte
N. C
Interchurch World Movement
Joseph I. Vance
Nashville
J. H. Bassett
H. J. Penney
Indiana
Anderson
Merchants’ Bureau
C. E. Decker
Scout
FE. R. Hess
Ottawa
Kansas State Pharmaceutical Association
Banking Department
Hanks
Board OF
Merchants
Rattler
W. W. Clawson
Beloit
Hope
Mymouth Congregational Church
C. W. Smith
Ford Agency
Drs. Welch & Welch
Rotary
C. W. Leamer
Per. Leamer
G. H. Lamb
Yates Center
Paul Lamb
G. H.lamb Jr
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