Old John Brown and Lincoln Lost Speech in Kansas History
A detailed reminiscence by Judge James S. Emery of Lawrence Kansas pioneers and the 1850s Free State struggle. He traces Brown and Lincoln's roles, the Wakarusa War, and the 1856 Bloomington Lost Speech, noting Emery’s own leadership in Kansas institutions and the 1899 death, with Agnes Emery’s aid in publishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Emery
Lawrence
Lincoln
Kansas
John Brown
Bloomington
Judge Emery
Maine
Robinson
New England
al. Hl. Reeder
Justice of the Peace
Kansas Territory
University
Agnes Emery
Louisiana Street
McClure’s
West
trans-Missouri
Brown
Fair Plains
Sunflower
John’ Brown
Prairies
Wilson’s Creek
Illinois
St. Louis
Grimes
Missouri
Friends of Freedom
Gov. Reeder
John Sherman
Congressional
Reeder
Free State
Palmer
Lovejoy
Browning
Major
John M. Palmer
Democratic Party
Lincoln’s Early Stand in Kansas Sparking Convictions
The speaker argued Kansas must enter free while not meddling with slavery where it exists and supporting a fair fugitive slave law. The writer recalls Lincoln’s modest eloquence compared with Phillips and Lovejoy, noting his deep lasting convictions impressed many listeners during those dark days.
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John Brown
Brown
Caniel
Free State
Kansas
Lawrence
Harper's Ferry
Virginia
Abraham
Isaac
Plains
Congress
Douglas
Lincoln
Phillips
Lovejoy
Red Cross Mobilizes Knitting Aid For Army Navy
The Red Cross notes a delayed 100 pound yarn shipment and calls experienced knitters to make turtle neck sweaters for the navy and sleeveless sweaters mufflers wristlets and gloves for the army. The knitting room in the Central building of Junior High School opens Tuesday and Thursday 9 30 to 4 30. Mrs J W Ashton chairs the knitting effort urging speedy completion. The nurses aide program receives support from Dr Eugene D Liddy and the local civilian defense medical division.
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Navy
Army
J. .W. Ashton
Red Cross Knitting
Red Cross first aid course success reported at KU
The article notes strong support for continuing the program to free registered nurses for vital duties. Certificates from Miss Pearl Carpenter's first aid course are available at the Red Cross office in the Community building. Six standard and one advanced class were taught at KU this past semester with 76 standard and 16 advanced certificates issued. Instructors were Miss Elliot, Mr. Leonard and Dr. Woodard.
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Miss Pearl Carpenter
Red Cross
K.U
Miss Elliot
Mr. Leonard
Dr. Woodard
Rural health unit nurse uses three aides this spring
Miss Eva Bourne, health unit nurse in charge of inspecting children in rural schools, reports great satisfaction with the help of three nurses' aides during the spring.
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Eva Bourne
Community Notices Reflect Family Visits and Local Fellowships
Joseph Stauffer and parents visited near Williamstown while Mrs Ollia Welcher received a Mother's Day hydrangea. Visitors from Lawrence and Em Poria joined gatherings at local homes as clubs held luncheons and Red Cross quilting. The Journal World classifieds remain the town’s busiest market hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stauffer
R. W. Amerine
Williamstown
Walter Stauffer
Oliver Wingfield
Merta
Wingfield
Howard Bair
Emporia
Ollia Welcher
Ruben Welcher
Albuquerque
N. M
Mary
Red Cross
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White House
Washington
Pierce
Jeff Davis
Quincy
Hannibal and
St. Joe
New England Emigrant Aid Company
Darky
Kansas City
Mississippi River
Boundary Line
Free Committee
Galesburg
Free States
Indiana
Morris Hunt
Ohio
Judge Smith
Pennsylvania
Conway
Iowa
Jim Lane
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Promised Land
Owen Lovejoy
Earth
John D.defrees
Morton
Henry S. Lane
Andy Harlan
Springfield
Abe Lincoln
Sangamon County
Joseph Medill
Chicago Tribune
Florida
U. S. Navy
NEA
Shaw
Vermont
Ines
Corie
Red
Watkins Memorial Hospital
R. A. Schwegler Jr
Nurses’ Aide
Eugene D. Liddy
The
Lecompton
Journal-World
Hanes Underwear
Hanes
P. H. Hanes Knitting Co
Winston-Salem
N. C
Wolfson
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