State Commissioner Closes Place Hotel in Lawrence
State Hotel Commissioner W S Clarke ordered The Place Hotel in Lawrence closed after an inspection found unsanitary conditions. Kitchens were dirty, dishes improperly cared for, and rooms over a barn leaked odors. The Adams House also faced scrutiny as authorities toured city eating and lodging houses this week.
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W. S. Clarke
Supreme Cafe
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Taeee Zene
Ted. Bean
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John Adama
Nyigas
Renee
Camrie
Renarts
Pontestand
Andersen
College Pranks Not Strong Court Case
The district court case against Otto Hopfer and Wallace Shaw for assault on Cajacom a University of the Philippines student was dismissed by County Attorney J B Wilson. He cited an unlikely conviction and the cost to the county. He noted a hung jury last spring and concerns over rekindling bad feeling amid improved relations with the student body.
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Wallace Shaw
Cajacom
J. B. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Rehearsals For Flee Musica Extravanganza At University
Rehearsals for the musical extravaganza Flee Musica Extravanganza proceed at the university under the University WoCA auspices. About 200 cast members are involved with older performers in the auditorium and children in the Congregational Church. John Z Ailen of the John B Rogers Producing Company arrived to supervise rehearsals, with performances planned across several Kansas towns and other U S locations.
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Woca
Inson Cymiusiuim
City School Force to Be Moved to Topeka
The Lawrence teaching staff will move to Topeka for the state teachers association session, with all ninety-one full time teachers attending. Schools will be closed tomorrow and Friday as holidays. resumes Monday.
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R.A. Kent
Jehary
Little Maury
Lawrence
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Son
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Lili
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W. D. Armentrout
Teneka
Univers’ Mérrhors 2c
Bar Association Names New President at County Meeting
Douglas County Bar Association held court house session today naming Raymond Rice D Bishop and Tom Harley to draft resolutions on the death of Dean James Wood Green of the University of Law. Baldwin Mitchell becomes secretary, district court to adjourn for funeral, association to attend. Judge Norton resigns as president, a successor to be nominated. Morgan expresses sorrow over a Kansas death with misprinted telegrams and sorrowful remarks about attendance and national events.
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Douglas County Bar Association
Court House
Raymond Rice
S&s. D
John Q. A. Norton
Association
Veterans seek first roster of applicants for postmastership
Two veterans request P O 508 to release the initial list of applicants for the postmaster position. The move centers on transparency in selecting a new town postmaster and involves a formal inquiry to the applicant pool.
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Kagan
Postmaster Appointment Exam Leads Lawrence Candidacy
Lawrence hosts a Civil Service examination for the next Lawrence postmaster with Charles Hendricks overseeing the process. Fifteen local candidates undergo personal scrutiny at the Eldridge House amid targeted questions, with two veterans from the old mail force among those listed for review.
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Headricke
Wood prices clash with Mayor over Lawrence sales
In Lawrence, Mayor Kreeek voices warnings against selling wood at inflated rates. He cites schemes to push cord prices up to 189 dollars, and describes planned wagon bed sizes and storage limits as part of a broader effort to curb abuse. Officials promise actions against violators.
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Kreeek
Lawrence
Railways May Use All Coal From State Mines
A report outlines that railroads could access coal from state penitentiary mines for various institutions and departments. Officials weigh priority uses including railroads and military services, with uncertainty about state guarantees or seizure risks.
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Ubeir
Leranen Cota
Budget revision discussed by school board leaders
The board of education considers revising the venriv bidet budget due to major salary and expense increases after the proposed budget. A committee, including the superintendent and clerk, was appointed to present the revision to the auditing committee of the school board. News notes also report new Chamber of Commerce members Reverend Mark Mohler and Professor H R Hurgertfore.
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Pries
Weinhers
Mark Mohler
Priterisn
H.R. Hurgertfore
Chamber of Commerce
Hencheon
Kansas teachers may form unions at state session
Kansas teachers push for a state teachers union with affiliate links to the American Federation of Labor. Resolutions urge removing the maximum tax limit for school purposes, expanding the state text book commission, and broader education reforms including compulsory education and anti-cigarette law enforcement.
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Toapella
Scheo Teachers’ Union
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Mim
Vleck
Reen- Nations Committee
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Rentional Department of Abertery
EMO
Encour
Bansna
Cosmossors
Davis found guilty in tie stealing case
Davis, fourth member of the quartet charged in the Riverside garage robbery, is convicted of second degree burglary and larceny. Jury deliberated about thirty minutes after Davis demanded a separate trial. Witness Neeley testified, and Davis admitted prior district court conviction and a car held by authorities for use in a run rage into Kansas.
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Ed Davis
Riverside
Davis
Lawrence
William H. Neeley
Wilson
Kangay City
Kansas
Laura B. Coonen
Richard Sephens
Henry Gerhardsonminst
Kinney
DeSate
Pragle
Corsinet
Mass cafe dispute ends with forceful ejection incident
In Mass properstoy Supreme Cafe Andrew Whist reports a tense morning altercation when former employee Dora Pater allegedly caused disruption. Chrest discharged Mrs Porter Monday evening, and on Tuesday she returned aiming to trouble staff. Police court fined five dollars and fifty cents for a street tax issue. County tax office shows fluctuating collections beginning November 1 with several large payments and totals reaching into thousands.
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Andrew Whist
Properstoy Supreme Cafe
Tlt Mass
Dora Pater
Chrest
Porter
Police blotter reports a rash of thefts in town
Local police log details robberies targeting vehicles and residences. A car belonging to Fire Chief of the Kansas City Fire Department was stolen after entry via a broken back door, with tires damaged and license not taken. A garage theft attempt at RoRpMicseues Street failed, while a home on 591 Tennessee Street was ransacked. $1 in silver left on a table was not removed. Police seek suspects and urge vigilance.
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Cpe Esretelen
Amd
Jt Tranesaer
Kent
Joren
Agiy
Yarspe
Bronk
James
Kartis
Henderson
Kaas
Luken
Tennessee Street
Water Purification Lecture For American Forces In France
Professor Harlan, a former Sanitary Service officer and KU graduate, lectured on water supply control for American troops in France. The talk included lantern slides of purification plants and dugout laboratories, highlighting front line water systems and purification efforts.
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Sanitary Corp
Ala
Erwerd Bartow
University of Kansas
France
Harlan
Barts
Off year elections show limited shifts across five states
Voters in five states delivered decisive yet not sweeping outcomes with Coolidge carrying Massachusetts by record margins and Ohio near matching in support. Kentucky swung Republican for the governorship, while New York and Maryland produced notable but nuanced results. League of Nations debates and dry wet conflicts influenced campaigns, as leaders parse the nationwide implications before next year’s elections.
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Lee Russell
Mississippi
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F. H. LaGuireia
Hubert J. Moran
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