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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1921

Page

3

Wilmer's big win in 500 mile Indianapolis classic

The article reports Ralph De Palma piloting an American car to first place in the 500 mile Indianapolis speedway race, with Mulford, Sarles, Ellinghoe, and Eddie Miller among top finishers. Milton earned $6,400 plus prize money from accessories, total $336,600 in winnings.

Olis Ind Patton Indianapolis Speedway Ralph de Palma Pop‘orite Mes Ralph Mulford Sarles Milton Percy Ford Ellinghoe Ished Jimmy Murphy Eddie Miller de Palma

MacMurray Wins at Country Club in Close Round

MacMurray tops yesterday's competition at the country club as a tight round finishes with MacHiurray securing the lead on the fairway No 9. W R Smith and Ahriaub tie for second while H H Asher and Henry claim second place in the flag tournament with Julius s and Vera Babb succeeding in their event.

Iy MacHiurray Tex Jonéa W. R. Smith Ahriaub

Lone Star track meet to be held Sunday afternoon

Nearly 400 entries have been filed for a Sunday track meet organized by McCook YMCA with participants from Baptist, Christian Science, Presby terian, Episcopal, Lutheran, Brethren, Congregational, and Methodist churches. The program includes boys and girls divisions by age and weight classes, with events to start at 2 o'clock at Lone Star Park.

Jose Plath Baptist Christian’ Science Episcopal Lutherius Brethren Congregational Methodist Piris

Attorney Named to Kansas City Case Duties

A Kansas attorney has been appointed to handle duties for a case in Keens City Kansas. The office announces the appointment and outlines the scope of responsibilities effective May 27.

Keens City Kansas Alt B. Ly

Great Summer of International Sport Opens With Dempsey Fight

International sports year anticipated with the Dempsey Carpentier world heavyweight bout and multiple American, British, French and Canadian entries across golf tennis polo track and field. British amateur and women's championships, Davis Cup play, Walker Trophy, and intercollegiate events loom, as England, France, and Japan send teams to compete in the United States and abroad.

New York Pert Hott Uations Dempsey- Carpentier Werl Profess England France Oxford and Cambridge Callas States Forest Hills N.Y Southampton N. C Hauner Hoylake Sre Abroul Yod Ray Alexia Stirling Atlanta Fountainableau Chantilly Mockrinhamth St. Andrews le Touvret United States Greenwich Con Washington St. Louis Abe Mitchell George Duncan West Side Molla Mallory Edith Sigourney Boston Inary Argentina Denmark Japan Philippines Australia Oxford Harvard Yale Cornell Princeton

Cock fighting halted as police suppress island matches

In Dublin during May 230 a large illegal cock fight gathering on an island in Lough Neagh drew about 1000 spectators. Police, numbering 150, reached the island and stopped the fights though spectators were released without arrests.

Dublin Ireland Lough Neagh

Stull youths practice for children's day event

Miss Lizzie Bahnmaier Esther Bahnmaier prepare in Stull on Tuesday for children's day. Charles Bahnmaier bought two new cars. Albert Walter and wife with Bessie Young and Ella Godfrey visited Miss Bahnmaier. Burglars entered a school house taking a bell curtains flag and other small items through a window. Family social notes list Rolla Buck Bahnmaier family and guests. Birthday club meets Friday with play Not a Man In the House a success. Participants include Lizzie Edna Bahnmaier Ella Godfrey Margaret Bahnmaier Frances Bahnmaier and Emily Reynolds. Will Salzen and club children plan June entertainment.

Charles Bahnmaier Albert Walter Bessie Young Ella Godfrey Rolla Buck C. F. Bahnmaier Florence, Lula Ida May James Emer Bahnmaier Whit

Real Estate Transfers Include Multiple Kansas Property Trades

A series of transfers recorded involve J C Tyler and wife to Ralph W Gilman for 400 dollars for lots 38 to 44 on Ames Street in Baldwin Kansas and other conveyances include D F White gaining access in various parcels with values ranging from 1 to 8000 dollars plus additional adjustments. Also listed are Eliza B Tobin to Colin C Alexander for 1250 dollars and J N P Dodge Jr and wife to Louis Schwarz for 478 dollars covering lots 91 to 95 in Fairfax Add Law. Regular meeting notices for Lawrence Cones No 595 and reference to Marie Grace noted as a prominent woman lawyer.

J. C. Tyler Ralph W. Gilman Ames St. Baldwin Kans Edu M. E. Chuveh D. F. White D. M. Hindman David F. White Fairfax’ Add Law

Shooting at Emporia shop ends in murder charge

Kelsey dies from a gunshot wound after an argument over paid trimming jobs at 708 Commercial Street. K. E. Hamilton, a teamster, shot him in self defense claim. Hamilton surrendered to Sheriff Gibson and awaits murder charges as Mrs Hamilton gives testimony. Interment planned in Oak Hill after arrival of Kelsey’s body in Lawrence.

Sey Empoiiz Gazette K. E Hamilton the Gazette Hamilton Superior Commercial Street Kelsey Charles Gibson Hamilton Sion C. W. Lawrence Heynton Hiw Lamilton Heac Hey Thunillon Wet Rachel Kelseid Kellat Cottonwood Street Kelsey Hart Mar Hamilton Aoavive Agnes Kelsey Renee Dob O. F. Galler Topol Kelofa B. PL Emporia Lawrence Sanda Py Oak Hill Cemetery

Electric Industry to Launch Nationwide Development Plan

Chicago May 31 Plans to launch two gigantic electric light and power development programs nationwide will be unveiled at the forty fourth annual convention of the National Electric Light Association in Chicago beginning today and lasting until June 3. More than 3 000 delegates and their wives from across the country will discuss expanding electrical service to American industry electrification of steam railroads national water power development and super power schemes to unite the nation’s electric resources into large distributing systems. Martin J Incull of Chicago president of the association will deliver the opening address James K Davidson of Omaha will chair the public relations committee and speakers will outline efforts to better understanding between utilities and the public and legislative bodies.

Chicago National Electric Light Martin J. Incull Fleesthe James K. Davidson Omaha Davidson

Speakers set for session on employee relations in utilities

At the session David Darlington of New York will discuss the development of company employees organizations aimed at closer relations between employees and the companies. Other speakers include James A. Perry of Atlanta president of the National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners R H Satlard of Los Angeles and Alex Dow of Detroit. Garold Weber left Sunday for Liberal Kansas.

Lic Utilities David Darlington New York Willl James A

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