Kansas Authors Club Prizes Honor Local Writers in 1925
Lawrence and Wichita authors dominated the Kansas Authors club prize results for poems and short stories of 1925 announced at Wichita. Jessica Roger Crafton won 1st in poetry with Fantaisie de la Mort. Missy Ann Phipps of Chanute claimed 1st in short stories for Second Vows, a 2000 word tale.
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Lawrence
Kansas Authors Club
George P.morehouse
Wichita
Jessica Roger Crafton
Alen Crafton
Crafton
Helen Hoopes
Whitelaw Saunders
Wamege
Allen Crafton
Kansas
Esther Clark Hill
Professor Crafton
Williams Ward
Belpre
James
Martin
Eskridze
Gertrude McCormick
Madeleine
Aaron
Neil Lewis Woods
Kinz R Asa
Ransom
Missy Ann Phipps
Chanute
Miss Phipps
Col. I. N. Phipps
Edythe Squier’ Draper
James B
Oswego
Saul
Topeka
Irma Doster
Alice ‘Hallam
R. Ransom
Lawrences
Elizabeth Gilchrist
Geo. Kinkie
Troy
James Wsearson
Nebraska University
Manhattan
Plan of Authorship Awards
Mary Marsh Tyler
Arkansas City
Collision Near Six Corners Involving Pearl Blackwell
County officers responded to a two car crash on the Victory highway near Six Corners just after dusk. Pearl Blackwell of Tonganoxie was taken to Tonganoxie and turned over to Leavenworth authorities after being found intoxicated with about a pint of liquor nearby. both cars sustained front wheel and radiator damage.
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Six Corners
Victory Highway
Pearl‘ Blackwell
Tonganoxie
Leavenworth
Blackwell
Kansas City
Judge Sentences Two In Petit Larceny And Labor Violations
Morris Porter pled guilty to petit larceny before Judge Hugh Means and received thirty days in the county jail plus court costs. Winston Smith pleaded guilty to labor violations in district court and was sentenced to four months in jail with a $200 fine. The preliminary hearing for De witt Blocker, charged with shooting holes through a lister box, was continued to next Wednesday afternoon due to County Attorney George K. Melvin's other commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Porter
Hugh Means
Winston Smith
Jaid
Dewitt Blocker
Joe Anderson
This Week's Events at the High School and Institute
Thursday at High School Fisher Senior hosts events. Friday Commencement at 8:15. Junior High Promotion Day at 1. Chamber of Commerce entertains traveling men. Sunday Hassell Institute Has Kell Institute sermon ends week.
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Fisher
Chamber of Commerce
Isermon
Haskell Institute
State lakes project in Kansas advances with advisors named
Governor Paulen announced that Professor H. B. Walker and Dean R. A. Seaton will advise on constructing the new state lakes. A full time engineer may be hired to direct the work, with Murray Wilson of Manhattan considered for the post. Plans for a lake near Bennington, Ottawa county, are shelved due to high land prices, while boosters aim to donate land near Colby for a lake.
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Topeka
Kan
Paulen
H. B. Walker
R. A. Seaton
State Agricultural College
Murray Wilson
Manhattan
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bennington
Ottawa County
Colby
Two Trains Collide Near Acorn Arkansas Injuring Twenty
AP dispatch from Pittsburg reports a head on crash of two Kansas City Southern passenger trains near Acorn Arkansas. Twenty injured, none seriously. Air brakes failure blamed for No 1 southbound derailment and collision with No 2 northbound. Fireman badly hurt. mail and baggage cars telescoped. Local doctors and officials awaited full wreck details.
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Pittsburg
Kansas City
Acorn
Mena
Ark
Cornelison
Division
Appeals to Supreme Court by Bank Robbery Convict
Toneka May 26 Ed Gates appealed to the Supreme Court after being convicted in Linn county district court last December and sentenced by Judge Edward C. Gates to 15 to 55 years in the state penitentiary for bank robbery and grand larceny. Linn county attorney H D Reeve asked to be notified if Gates requests return to the county jail pending the appeal noting the man is dangerous. Reeve cited Gates long alias history and prior terms in Ohio Missouri and Kansas for burglary.
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Toneka
Ed Gates
Linn
Edward C. Gates
H. D. Reeve
Supreme Court
Gates
Reeve
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Mrs John Maloney dies at Lawrence hospital 1926
John Maloney and family mourn the death of Mrs. John Maloney who resided south of Lawrence. She died Wednesday morning May 19 1926 at Lawrence hospital at 9 45. Burial was May 21 at 9 o'clock from St John Catholic church with Requiem High Mass by Chaplain T P O Keefe of Leavenworth. She is survived by husband two daughters Kathryn Floria and Mildred Margaret and a son John C Maloney along with brothers and sisters in St Louis Missouri. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
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John Maloney
Lawrence
Lawrence Hospital
St John’s Catholic Church
T. P. O’keafe
Leavenworth
Henry Fitzgerald
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Maloney
James
Hannorah O'Keefe
Leavenworth County
John
C. Maloney
P. W. Riegers
Bonner Springs
D. J. O'Keefe
James J.keefe
Margaret O’keefe
James M. Turley
Katharyn Flavia O'Keefe
St. Louis
Baptists Table An Amendment At Convention Vote
The Northern Baptist Church convention in Washington voted to table an amendment to by laws requiring immersion as a prerequisite for church membership. Also appears an adjacent ad for L L Rising Furniture Store offering storage and a used furniture exchange. King Alfonso of Spain wires interest in bullfighting polo and watching as his favored sports.
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Baptists
Washington
Northern Baptist Church Convention
L.L. Rising
Ady
King Alfonso
Spain
Testimony in Earl Carroll perjury trial ends
Testimony in the Earl Carroll bath tub party perjury trial ended when the defense rested after the government had concluded its case. Augusta playwright Thomas testified Carroll's reputation for veracity was excellent, and Carroll's entourage awaited further defense witnesses including Al Jolson. Scaife denied paying Joyce Hawley to testify and said Hawley offered to reveal testimony for payment, while treasurers testified to veiled threats to influence grand jury evidence.
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New York
Cof Earl. Carroll
Augusta. Thomas
Earl Carroll
Carroll
Vanities
Herbert Sauth
Thomas
al Jolson
Mr. Thomas
Cobb
Irvin S. Cobb
Chris Scaife
Joyce Hawley
Miss Hawley
United States
Buckner
Scaife
Liberal tensions widen over Lloyd George letter
London reports a political sensation from the publication of correspondences between the Earl of Oxford and David Lloyd George. Oxford accuses Lloyd George of provocation and demands leadership resignations or splits across the Liberal party. Lloyd George defends his stance on the strike and criticizes the government's demand for unconditional surrender before peace.
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London
Oxford
Asquith
David Lloyd George
Earl
Lloyd George
Lord Oxford
Liberal Party
House of Commons
Great Britain
Lloyd
George
Viscount Grey
John Simon
Etter
M Lloyd George
Liloyd George
Americans Lose Gaps in British Amateur Championship
Two veteran American golfers Chick Evans of Chicago and Francis Ouimet of Boston were eliminated in the British amateur championship at Muirfield Scotland. Evans fell to J B Beck and Ouimet to Jess Sweetser, both former American champions, amid a day of upsets as American players press a historic drive. In other brief items, Senate inquiry into Nicaragua began, Memorial Day banks closed in Lawrence, and Mrs Mary Washington celebrated her birthday with family gifts from W D Jordan Charley Jordan and Leroy Jordan.
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Muirfield
Scotland
Chick ‘Evans
Chicago
Francis
Ouimet
Boston
Evans
J. B. Beck
Oxford
Jess Sweetser
New York
Mary Washington
W. D. Jordan
California
Charley Jordan
Omaha
Leroy Jordan
Eudora
Gunfire Near Kansas City Hospital Ends in Man’s Death
Kansas City May 26 An unidentified man believed mentally unbalanced was killed and Patrolman B S Hawkins shot in the arm after he and another officer confronted the man outside General Hospital and a chase ensued. Officer W J Glass fired the final fatal shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
A. P
General Hospital
B.S. Hawkins
W. J. Glass
Haugen bill up again in Congress
Washington May 26 A P The Haugen farm relief bill defeated in the house last Friday was re introduced yesterday in a modified form by Representative Anthony of Kansas Republican Vice President Dawes study of the farm relief problem has converted him to the equalization fee principle which was one of the important features of the Haugen stabilization fee plan Senator Watson Republican Indiana read a memorandum to this effect in the senate yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anthony
Kansas
A.P.J
Dawes
Watson
Indiana
Senate
Vinland Alumni Meet elects officers at banquet
The Vinland high school alumni held their annual banquet last night with about fifty attendees including ten graduates. 1926 seniors were initiated. Prof. A Case, Arthur Fordyce, Mabel Day, Helen King, and secretary read the alumni history. A four course banquet followed a brief business meeting. Mrs Jessie King was elected president, Winifred Stevens re elected vice president, Helen King re elected secretary, and John Nichols was elected treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinland High School
A. Case
Arthur Fordyce
Mabel Day
Helen King
Jessie King
Winifred Stevens
John Nichols
Border search in McPherson case at El Paso missin g evangelist on border
Los Angeles reports that an El Paso deputy sheriff and two federal agents have searched near the Mexican border after a tip that Aimee Semple McPherson and another woman crossed into Mexico seven days ago. A license plate linked to Mrs McPherson was observed by border officers.
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Los Angeles
A. P
Aimee Semple McPherson
el Paso
Tex
Evangelist
Holt pleads guilty after liquor possession arrest
Fred Holt pleaded guilty in police court to liquor possession. He was fined 100 dollars and given 30 days in the city jail. John Erskins, arrested with Holt, also pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 10 dollars. Officers Gauck and Vogler found the two men in Holt's Ford touring car last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Holt
I Cally
John
Erskins
Emil Gauck
Fréd Vogler
Clinton Memorial Service in Clinton cemetery May 30
The annual Memorial service will be held Sunday May 30 at 2 30 in the Clinton cemetery under the Flower clubs of Clinton cemetery with public attendance invited. Rev Francis M Testerman of Snyder Memorial church will deliver the Memorial address.
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Clinton
Flower Clubs
Clinton Cemetery
Francis M. Testerman
United Brethren
Snyder Memorial Church
Nea
Watchful care for children between ages one and six
Chicago May 23 United Press reports that many parents are surprised to learn that neglect often occurs between ages one and six. The article urges constant medical oversight during rapid growth, teeth changes, and diet shifts, noting frequent contagious diseases and the danger of dismissing fevers as trivial. Expert advice is urged to prevent lifelong regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United Press
Short Measure Robbery Plague At Gas Stations
Washington reports motorists lose at least 25000 dollars daily to short measure at filling stations. A 19th conference session notes 50 large cities lack protection from careless dealers, with inspections in Columbus revealing 550 dollars taken from motorists’ wallets in a single day. Prosecutions mounted. annual diverted gasoline estimated at 200000 gallons. Topics cover widespread deceptive practices and calls for stricter state and local supervision across regions.
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Washington
U. P
Bureau of Standards
United States
Columbus
Ohio
M. A. Bridge
Bridge
South
Midwest
Pacific ‘Coast
Eudora Social Notes Show Wide Circle of Guests
Local households bound by Sunday dinners and visits across Eudora. Messages list numerous neighbors from Lawrence Topeka Kansas City and beyond sharing meals and social events including the Catholic Ladies Alter Society meeting and a church silver tea for Rev Patterson.
Memorial High School Event in Lawrence Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Oscar Westerhouse entertained Miss Opal at Memorial High School in Lawrence on Sunday evening.
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Memorial High - School
Lawrence
Oscar Westerhouse
Opal
Local Notes and Births From Clearfield Area
CLEARFIELD residents are linked by visits, travels, and health issues. Mrs. Nanna Selzer visits sister Mrs. Sarah Readie of Lawrence while Henry Roche drives a new Buick touring car. Several locals, including Miss Fern Todd and Miss Gerhrad Brazil, are noted for graduation and recovery from surgery. Community members attend commencements, suffer health scares, and share daily life across Clearfield, Wellsville, Kaw Valley, and Baldwin.
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Nanna Selzer
Sarah Readie
Lawrence
Henry Roche
William Deay
West Clearfield
Fern Todd
Pleasant Oak School
Ida
Breithaupt
Wellsville
Gerhrad
Brazil
McConnell Hospital
Baker University
Baldwin
Henry Deckwa
Alli
Gideon Breithaupt
Kansas City
Clearfield Neithorhood
C. C. Waters
John Steffen
Edd Milburn
Irene Breithaupt
Carl Mitchell
Kaw: Valley
Alvin Breithaupt
Phillip Meeder
Daniel
Bernice
Cornelia Meeder
Mary Brecheisen
Martin Breithaupt
Alvin
Near ‘Edgerton
Irene Aldeen
Beatrice
Nina Roberts
Fred Deay
Deay
Captain’ Creek
Edd
Local Social Notes and Church Events in Overbrook Area
Wasterdey family illness noted with double pneumonia at Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Johnny Brecheisen and family of near Overbrook visited parental homes for Sunday dinner. Henry Hausman and Ben Brecheisen shopped in Lawrence. Children’s day exercises planned for Sunday June 6 at Clearfield church. various locals including David Meeder, Mrs Nelson Freeman with baby, Leroy Breithaupt, Alma Deay, Ruth Miller, Edward Sturm and Emma Deckwa were seen in Lawrence and nearby communities Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Wasterdey
Memoria Hospital
Johnny Brecheisertard
Near Overbrook
John ‘Brecheisén
Phillip
John Roberts
Henry Hausman
Clearfield Church
Ben Brecheisen
Lucky
Lawrence
David Meeder
Homer Clark
Nelson Freeman
Maggie” McKinney
Leroy Breithaupt
Neihorhood
Baldwin
Alma. Deay
Ruth’ Miller
Prairie Center
John Sturm
Emma Deckwa
Edward
Saiitiarlinsl
Roy Breithaupt
John Brecheisen
Overbrook
Jast
Oratory From Two Shores At Kansas State College
From both coasts will come principal speakers for Kansas State Agricultural College commencement. Dr. Henry K. Booth of Long Beach Calif. will deliver the baccalaureate sermon May 30 and Dr. George A. Dorsey of New York will give the commencement address June 3. Alumni events run June 1 to June 3 with a cornerstone ceremony for the new library and the final degree awards after Dorsey’s address.
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New Yorker
Manhattan
Kan
Atlantic
Pacific Coasts
Kansas State Agricultura
Henry K. Booth
Long Beach
Calif
Pacific Coast
George A.dorsey
New York
Anderson Hall
Nichols Gymnasium
Charles M. Harger
The
Abilene Reflector
State, Board of Regents
Dorsey
Cyenneet
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K.A
Aggie
Earl Carroll Theatre
Hawley
Lloyd George and
Nicaragua
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Borah
State Department
Bist
Lawrence ‘Clearing House
Een Gee Ee Ee
Haugen
Vinland
F.M. Testerman
Hutchinson
Welch
Prairi Meridan
Thompson Studio
Isabella
Genoa
America
Clara Barton
Red. Cross
Lydia .B. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia
E.pinkham
Rankin’s Drug ‘Store
Burma
Rangoon
Akyab
Salina
R.L. Spalsbury
C. S. Spalsbury
Margaret Spalsbury
Logille
Northern
Spalsbury
Rankin’s Drug Store
Massachusetts
W. G. Hutson
Clarence, Daugherty
J. van Lindt
Gloria
Jack
Ernest Papenhausen
Fred Papenhausen
George Papenhaueen
Frank Blechel
Frank Griever
Henry Blechel
Albert Winters
Maurus
Bernard
George Rothberger
Ed. Smith
Pearl
W. A. Smith
Lescompton
John “Zillner
Fred Zillner
Charles Gabriel
A. H.’Fiehler
Arnold Hammig
Albert von “Gunien
Fay, Lepper
Memorial Hospital
Charles Achning
Ann Lothholz
Joe Zillner
Frank Neustifter
William
John Miller
Alfrieda Papenhausen
Margaret Everely
Helen Mathia
Ed Neustifter
Frank Martin
Marie Sommers
Joe Kroll
Roge
Otto Durr
Tata Phi Phi Club
Otto Roseman
Wo UL Garter
Julius Lotz
Otto Lotz
B. Johnson
C. R. Viers
Viers
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Catholic Ladies Alter Society
Sesson
Father Reich
Catholic Woman’s National Welfare Conference
Henry Hagenbusch
Harry Hagenbusch
Starwanil Park
Zarah
Mission Band
Salem Evangelical Church
George Lothholz J
Sam Halderman
Gus
Ziesenis
Homer
Gerstenberger
Hilda Helen
Lota Ziesenis
Christian Church Hospital
E. R. Vogel
William Marshall
Retta Everley
Louisburg
John Neidermaier
John Everley
Ruth van Orsdal
Clintor Stanton
Rossville
Otto Rosenau
Waldo Durr
Lillian Gallagher
Mary” Schehrer
State Hospital
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Shih
John Patterson
B. Miller
Kanisag City
Lothholz
Clearfield
Brooklyn
K. Kummerites
Carter
Cam
oko*eWhitcomb
Finns Deas
Mrs_ Clyde, Bell
Std
Tenn. Sts
Lamb
Henry Ford
Sudbury
Mary
John Rouistine
Mary Sawyer
Lindley
Edward Davis
Great Bend
Lotus
D. Coffman
Univesity of
Minnesota
Coffman
H. C. Colglazier
University of Kansas
Llans
Newport
Colonial
Lakewood
Vhand
Achning
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