Assault in South Park Affects Cecil Ashulto Carter Case
Miss Carter a 22 year old colored woman from East Lawrence recounts an assault by Clarence Tipton 23 of Emporia at about 11 last night in South Park near the court house. He followed her, tried to drag her into an alley, and threatened her with a revolver before she escaped and alerted bystanders. Tipton was later found on Massachusetts Street and taken to county jail after being identified by her story.
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Cecil, Carter
Clarence Tipton
Emporia
Miss Carter
East Lawrence
South Park
Tipton
Rhode Island
Fnally
Rhode Island Street
Aly
Tepighe
Tiplus
Massielmsetts Street
Strode
Banning
Lawrence
Barteldes Seed Company
Gir
Will Smith Leaves Lawrence Schools to Investigate Offer
Superintendent F P Smith may depart Lawrence schools after 16 years, urged by a flattering request from Butte Montana. He has kept the district at a high standard, following Prof E Stanley, whom he closely followed and who set a high bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Smith
Lawrence
Butte
Montana
Smith
Lawrence Sthouls
E. Stanley
Prof. Smith
West Lawrence disturbances disrupt early Sunday hours
Residents of West Lawrence on Indiana and Finnkney streets reported a long procession of drunks roaming the area in the early hours. Earlier, a fanfare and Hatcks with vehicles were seen, but the crowd did not advance beyond Indiana and Winthrop streets, causing a notable disturbance and vows of punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lawrence
Rudy
Indiana
Finnkney
Winthrop
Raisin
Carnival Week Closes Amid Packed Parker Shows
Crowds filled Parker Shows Saturday afternoon and evening, the largest attendance of the week. The out of town visitors boosted business as the carnival concluded with strong turnout and activity.
Weather improves and corn planting lags in town
Weather turns fine after a Saturday night shower and a sunny Sunday. Forecasters promise good weather while corn growth remains slow and much is not yet planted. Meanwhile Sol Marks displays beautiful gifts and Shule the Tailor offers wares for graduates.
Three Parker Show Con Artists Arrested For Gambling
Three men tied to Parker Show were arrested Saturday for conducting games of chance violating a city ordinance. Ed Brown M Houston and L Ray faced gambling charges, pleaded guilty, and paid fines of ten dollars plus costs. They left town with the show. The games included a prize tester and a watch drawing scheme with mixed prizes and dubious fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Police
Brown
M. Houston
Bache
Phi Beta Kappa elects five from graduating class
At the first Phi Beta Kappa election committee meeting five graduating students were named for membership. The new members are Roy K. Dietrich Ames Evans Wilber A. Trobbs Lawrence Mary A. Powell Leavenworth Edna P. Y. Tooter Lawrence Wilhite Meeting. The revival by I. E. Wilhite at North Lawrence Christian church yielded two sermons and twelve additions to the church. Humanity's Divinity will be the evening sermon topic. Also advertised are Teddy Bear Sundaes and Wiedemann's chocolates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society
Roy K. Dietrich
Kansas City
Ames
Evans
Lawrence
Wilber A. Trobbs
Mary A. Powell
Leavenworth
Edna PY. Tooter
Lawrence Robbery Attempt Highlights West Lawrence Night
Three West Lawrence girls were menaced by a colored man in the alley behind George Innes' Winthrop street home between ten and eleven Saturday night. One girl identified the suspect as well dressed, medium height, with a slouch hat, who followed the party after Mass street. Despite screams, the man released the girl, and fled as police investigated. no loot was taken. Separately, Kansas University track team members Haddock French and Winter led a Missouri Valley Conference victory with 31 points, marking a major triumph for KU.
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Lawrences
West Lawrence
George Innes
Winthrop Street
Mass Street
Innes
West Laurence
Tennessee Street
Lawrence
K. U
Haddock
French
Winter
Missouri
Mrs Wheeler Dies in Chicago After Ill Health
Mrs Helen Wheeler of Lawrence died in Chicago Saturday at 5 00 pm after two years in a sanitarium. Her body arrived by Santa Fe today. Funeral from 996 Kentucky Street tomorrow at 2 00 pm. Survived by daughter Miss Jeanette Wheeler and son Hobart Wheeler. brother-in-law R B Wagsdale. A longtime Lawrence resident and Episcopalian, she was active in church work and remembered for her devout faith. Born 1842 in Homer Nebraska, she married Dr John B Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wheeler
Chicago
Hobart Wheeler
R. B. Wags
Nelen A. Hibbard
Homer
John B. Wheeler
Lawrence
Startling Developments Mark Illinois Legislature Probe
Springfield May 30 Startling developments are expected this week as State Senator W Holtslaw of Inkia confesses to receiving 2500 from State Senator John Broderick of Chicago for his vote for William Leviner. Six legislators three from the senate and three from the house will be examined including Broderick Pemberton Holtslaw Clark McMackin and McCullum. A witness A B Johnston of Johnston Hatcher acted as local agent for Ford Johnston implicated in the furniture deal with alleged payments for installation.
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Springfield
W. Holtsjaw
Inkia
Sangamon County Grant
John Broderick
Chicago
William Leviner
Broderick
Senate
House
Dem
Wibery
Stanton Pemberton
Rep
Oskland
D. W. Holtslaw
Den
Inka
Joseph S. Clark
Charles IL. McMackin
Salem
Lorimer
Harvey D. McCullum
Louisville
A. B. Johnston
Johnston & Hatcher Company
Ford & Johnston Company
Holtslaw
Otto Breier
Derby Desk Company
A. 2 B. Johnston
Holslaw
State House
Call Extended to Rev M Elderkin for Law Church
A Congregational church committee extended an invitation to Rev M Elderkin of Ogden Utah to accept a pastorate. Elderkin, a prominent and brilliant speaker, has preached at the church before and previously received calls from churches in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
M. Ellderkin
Ogden
Utah
Elderkin
East
Lawrence
Purely Personal Local Notes
Lawcoes B Russel left last night for Fay Mangrove left Saturday night for Omaha. Mrs Al Graeber is confined at her home on account of illness. Cecil Newbold of Hosedale is visiting friends in town today. William Shields and John Mackelvaine are here from Otsawastomie. Governor W B Stubbs will spend Wednesday at his home in Law. Mr and Mr C Hoopes Grant and Forest Hoopes and John Lingle are here from Kansas City. Miss Dalla and Miss Blanche Gordon, Miss Bess Yeater and Mim Gladys Gcheflar were in Defloto yesterday.
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B. Russel
Fay Mangrove
Omaha
al Graeber
Cecil Newbold
Hosedale
William Shields
John Mackelvaine
Otsawastomie
W. B. Stubbs
Lawrence
C. Hoopes
Grant
Forest Hoopes
John Lingle
Kansas City
Dalla
Blanche Gordon
Bess Yeater
Mim Gladys Gcheflar
Defloto
Annual Kansas regatta draws crowd with lively water sports
The Kansas University regatta on the Kaw drew students and townspeople as rowboats canoes and a swimming event showcased top performers. Winners included Abernathy Powers Long and Merwin with teams and doubles events, amid festival atmosphere and officiating by Grignard and others.
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Reta of
Kansas University
Kaw River
Enis Grignard
Abernathy
Merwin
C. Gossar
Mona Eberle
John Powers
Verna Howe
Long
Fears
C. Cossard
Parker
A. Gossard
Sig Alphs
Boamile Kauneh Mev
Fred Penn
Gracer
Graeber
Raymond
Maffet
Power
A. Gessard
Walker
Giessard
Mayimond
Seferee
Doe
Naismith
Emile C. Grignard
Murry Gunes
Witney Hillard
Searer
Stan
Ms . Dulges
Ogden Jurg Iy Bond
Jim Danils
Memorial Day Observances Mark Ideal Weather in Lawrence
Memorial exercises unfold with perfect skies. Cemeteries bloom with flowers as G A R, Ladies of the G A R, and W R contribute to grave decoration. Ceremonies include marching bands, speeches by Hon A C Mitchell and John W Clark, and reading of Lincoln from Gettysburg.
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Lawrence
Iunorming
Xelour
First Methodist Church
H. BE. Wolfe
A. R
G A. R
W. KR. Co
Oak Hill Cemetery
Dr. Lemon
H. W. Eggert
Franklin Cemetery
Samuel Houston
Maple Grove Cemetery
Eldridge Hese Eammer
Lawrence Band
Aidlitarium
Mass
ALRL
Wotc
Locke
Lawerence
Ree
James Lawrence
Adj Vant
G. A. R. Glee Club
Lincoln
Getysburg
John W. Clark
Mt. Oread
S. V
BD. F. Heuston
Memorial Day Sermon Inspires Veterans and Crowds
Dr. H. B. Wolfe delivered a Memorial Sunday sermon to a full congregation including ALR WLR Women and National Guards. He urged remembrance and patriotism, praising veterans and recalling Confederate Memorial Day as spring nears. The piece notes warm weather draws visitors and describes floral scenes and seasonal birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Wolfe
Bermon
A, Alr
WLR
G. Alr
National Guards
Memorial Day Reflections and Local Weddings in Ottawa
A reflective account blends Civil War memory with Memorial Day rituals in the South and a vivid campus vignette on hometown return. Also reported are Ottawa weddings, with Mr. and Mrs. Gibb heading to New York then Geneva, and a probate court visit by Mr. and Mrs. Hodge, newlyweds from Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doing
Gibb
Isabel Gibb
New York
Ity
Dune
Royal Edward
Switzerland
Sydney Gibb
Baccalaureate Sermon Draws Overflowing High School Class
The First M. E. Church overflowed as the graduating class attended the baccalaureate sermon. Decorations used national colors and palms while Mrs. Olin Bell played the organ and Mrs. Blanche Lyons led the choir. Dr. Wolfe urged that life is short and we must avoid wandering paths. A brief ad notes farm sprays and a Teddy Bear Sundae at local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EL
Olin Bell
Blanche Lyons
Wanted Houseworker MissourI Street Mrs Gries
Wanted a competent girl for general housework apply in person Mrs Gries on Missouri street. Also lost items include spectacles near Episcopal church Kentucky Street and Winthrop with contact at Journal office or Miss Cunthope 710 Kentucky Street. A green leather mass street Mass Street lost purse with seven five dollars reward at Journal office.
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Missouri Street
Gries
Episcopal Church
Kentucky St
Winthrop
Mass
Journal Office
Faculty Flits: Kansas University Professors Departures
Kansas University faculty members plan summer departures across cities and countries including Lawrence Estes Park Pasadena Madison Chicago Northport and the Pacific coast. Notable travelers include Chancellor Strong in Lawrence and Estes Park, Prof Ephraim Miller to Pasadena, Dean Marvin in Madison and Chicago, and many others headed for study teaching or leisure abroad or in US locales. The Booster club projects about 400 in Carnival week amid poor weather. notices also promote local goods and services.
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Kansas University
Strong
Lawrence
Ile
Estes Park
Colorado
Ephraim Miller
Pasadena
Dean F. C. Marvin
Schod of Engineering
Madison
Chiesgo
American Associaion of Civil Engineers
Chicago
Dean Marvin
Northport
Mich
Margaret Lynn
Tarkio
Wether
West
S. L. Whitcomb
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
University of Washington
H. C. Kruse
Newton
Halstead
Mound Ridge
Menonitea
C. H. Gray
Europe
Paris
W. J. Baumgartner
Priday Iarbor
Wash
Puget
C. Haworth
Alberta
Canada
Geological Survey
C. C. Crawford
Janett
Montreal
England
London
British Museum
Public Records Office
Sub- Jeeta
Engel
Lake Champlain
Junie
Liverpool
Gigel
Marbury
Sun
Ture
Enghind
Augiat
Tull
University of Marbuirg
Germany
Switzerland
Booster Club
Booster Boys
Boosters
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Himsel
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Collee
Abe
Aund
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Means
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Lottie Leverson
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Raymond's Drug Store
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