Memorial Day Observances Overtaken by Rain in New York
A heavy morning rain disrupted cemetery visits and altered Memorial Day plans in Washington and New York. Kansas marks Memorial Day with allied flags for the first time, while officials in Washington attend ceremonies amid war-time gravity led by President Wilson and Cardinal Gibbons.
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Washington
Washington Post
National Guard
Slymouth Congregational Church
New York
Kansas
Wilson
Cardinal Gibbons
Justice White
Review of Congress on War Revenue And Budget Measures
Washington notes show Congress not in session over the holiday as leaders discuss war revenue questions including automobile taxes excise duties on coffee and tea higher postal rates and public utility taxes. Secretary McAdoo aims for about 1.8 billion to 2.0 billion or a reduction to 1.5 billion via short term bonds. Conferees scrutinize a 3.348 billion war budget with a 750 million line for American merchant marine. Food survey and production issues to be revisited in the Senate tomorrow as the House substitutes the measure under consideration.
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Washington
Congre
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
McAdoo
House
Senate
New Philippine Officials Nominated for Vice Governor and Justices
Charess Him mett Yeater of Missouri was nominated as Vice-Governor of the Philippine Islands. Thomas A. Street of Alabama and George A. Malcolm of Michigan were named associate justices of the Philippine Supreme Court. Yeater is 55, married, and previously served in various roles including attorney here. Other local items note moves to Lawrence, a registration baton plan by the Chamber of Commerce, and funeral notices for Patsey Tilton and Mrs. Bailey with brief obituaries.
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Chas. E. Yeater
Missouri
Washington
Henderson Martin
Lawrence
Philippines
Class Day Pageant Highlights Lawrence Senior Event
The Lawrence high school senior class day program in Central Park at 6 30 tomorrow evening features a Greek setting with Alberta Mack as Goddess of Wisdom presiding. Readings include the Class Will by Robert Cogill, the Class Poem by Alf a Motsker, and the Class History by Agnes Sutton. A Garland Dance, Creek Girls Taying Gall, and a prophecy by a mistress prophetess Kathryn Lane precede Julius Tolesay’s Advice to the Juniors and Rachel Shale’s closing remarks. The daisey chain and class documents will be handed down from seniors to juniors as new customs. No admission charged.
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Central Park
Lawrence
Alberta Mack
Godess of
Robert Cogill
Alfa Motsker
Agnes Sutton
Catherine Oder
Nadine Weibel
Tina Hungieker
Bernice | Ackermat
Mae Paul
Jennie Clendenning
Creek
Taying Gall
Kathryn Lane
Julius Tolesay
Rachel Shale
Wellesl
Bryn Mawr
Ottawa Campaign Starts Y M C A Effort With Naismith
The Franklin county Y M C A drive was launched in Ottawa last night led by IL W. Boltz and Dr. James Naismith of the University of Kansas. The campaign will be run from the Lawrence Y M C A office as part of Kansas third district, with separate Douglas and Franklin county efforts. Naismith spoke on army camp conditions and has lectured across Kansas. Initial fundraising in Douglas county aims at 2500, with about 1250 subscribed so far.
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W. Boltz
James Naismith
M.C. A
Franklin County
Ottawa
IL W. Boltz
Lawrence W. M. C. A
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Third District
Kansas
Douglas County
Boltz
Y. M
Mushrooms Boost Local Spirits In Lawrence Spring
Lawrence residents boast a mushroom bounty this spring with several households living largely on foraged fungi. One man explains he gathered a peck of mushrooms from a fallen tree stump in his yard and filled two blocks of sidewalks with harvesting, claiming the harvest could sustain meals for days.
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Lawrence
Missouri Prepares Can Conservation Movement
Missouri officials urge June 2 as Can Conservation Day to save every can, bottle, and container for reuse. Secretary Jewell Mayes cites federal action prompting state appeal. reports from across Missouri show strong support. Ruth Evans returns home from Lawton, Oklahoma, after a winter teaching spell.
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Missouri
Jeferson City
Jewell Mayes
State Board of Agriculture
Mayes
Iran
Ruth Evans
Lawton
Oklahoma
Mason resigns as president of Baldwin University
Dr Wilbur S N Mason announces his resignation after six years as Baldwin University president to join the new state board of school administration. The board, including Willardson Hoch and Charles Wireman, will meet in Baldwin to decide on his successor and terms.
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Mason
Board of Administration
Topeka
Schools of
Kansas
Tu ‘Tees
Nelson Cusco
Baldivin
Dr C B Francisco Arrives Safely in England
Dr C B Francisco son of Mayor W J Francisco has returned safely to Liverpool after sailing for Ever land with American medical men to serve on the western front hospitals. The news notes relief in the family and community as reports confirm all were safe and happy.
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C. B. Francisco
England
W. J. Francisco
Everland
Liverpool
Francisco
da. Briere
Gesca
Moral Courage and the Soldier’s Sacrifice in War
A speaker argues war should not be praised yet notes soldiers sacrifice all for others. He links peace through selfless service to moral courage as essential as physical bravery. He extols freedom and the flag, urging quiet, devoted service and homage to America’s greatness beyond sins.
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Bate
Vos
Amores
Ten Percent Bonus Sought for Lawrence City Teachers
The Lawrence board of education weighs a proposed ten percent salary bonus for city school teachers earning under $2,000 yearly to offset rising living costs. Initial action delayed to align with the budget, as new pay scales and rating procedures for teachers are published, outlining salaries from $700 to $1,900 plus merit increases.
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Board of Education
Esther Swansen
Lawrence
SMW
Clu
Hes
Lars
Ofan
Abel
Amiil Aeivanice
Registration questions on color of hair and eyes
Officials in Tooele Washington state plan a registration event for youths to answer questions about hair and eye color. Clerks at each registry point will guide inquiries and verify the described traits while authorities assess lawful bounds and eligibility of participants.
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Wai
Fragmented OCR jumble with scattered names and terms
Disjointed text mixes names, places, and events in a garbled OCR run. It references ships, loans, registrations, and various individuals, but lacks coherent narrative or clear factual details.
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Cher
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Social Service League
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