Excerpts From Book Sent by Haywood Reveal IWW Aims
Chicago October reports show indictments against IWW members tied to antiwar agitation. Excerpts from a book sent by secretary treasurer Haywood detail plans to take over industries, claim power, and destabilize the current system. Letters from Seattle and Duluth reference German sympathy and willingness to stop Pacific coast industry. The IWW is described as a revolutionary union bent on overturning society, with jailed risk and widespread mobilization. The October grand jury is set to continue probing antiwar demonstrations and sedition.
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James Rowan Sert
Seattle
Haywool
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J. W. Weis
America
Women students mobilize for Red Cross effort at campus
The University of Kansas Women’s Student Government Association plans to organize 1200 girls to aid the Red Cross society. District captains named for blocks across states coordinate weekly meetings as Thursday night organizing session set. Hobart Holt returns from Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. George Orr visit Kansas City.
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Red Cross Societies
Red Cross
Louisiana
Esther Roup
Olio
Mary van Arsdale
Tennessee
Patti Hart
Vesta Shafer
Ohio
Zolen Kidwell
Kentucky
Vermont
Sassachusetts
Fay Dodderidge
Massachu_ La Goss
Helen Wagstaff
Louisian
Esther Burke
Josephine Stimpson
Mississippi
Kathrine Fulkerson
Nime
Slabama
Maine
Freda Daum
Indiana
Esther Moore
New Hampshire
Smith
Exams on child psychology at KU sharpen tests
University of Kansas administers Binet Simon and Yerkes scales to schoolchildren under Prof. R. A. Schwegler. Lawrence pupils are being examined to assess mental maturity, with 3 percent struggling and 15 percent under significant handicap. Ungraded rooms with special teachers aim to aid defective students, while health tests notify parents. The program intends to extend to high school and education college pupils.
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University of Kansas
R. A. Schwegler
Knox
Ellis Island
Lawrence
Read
School of Education
Loads of Supplies for Camp Funston
A mass of supplies has piled in by train at Camp Funston creating a critical need for motor transport. Capt J D Sandberg, transportation officer, urges owners of 1 1/2 to 2 ton trucks to call Camp Funston by Wednesday morning for possible employment. Two weeks of work with potential for months more is offered as manufacturers' shipments and arriving equipment overwhelm capacity and demand immediate motor transport.
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Np Funston
Kingdom
Journal-World
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Camp Fenston
J. D._ Sandberg
Mrs Nevin to France for War Service
Mrs Arthur Nevin wife of a university professor and her two sons will travel to France this week. She will be a bacteriologist in a French hospital while the boys enlist in ambulance work. They will serve in World War I relief efforts.
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Arthur Nevin
School of Fine Arts
The
Univery
Franece
Kansas University Club Formed in Camp Mills
Former KU students in the Rainbow division stationed at Camp Mills Long Island organized a Kansas University club. Members from Kansas City and other Kansas towns include Capt. W. S. Baker, Sergt. Maj. John C. Buttomer, Max Jones, Clarke Bruington, Frank W. Stearns, Louis J. Wheeler, Roland E. Boynton, Calvin H. Lavert, M. Brownfield, Alexander Fi Crehhten, Lloyd M. Young, Carl Loman, Seymour H. Cronk, Chester W. Hamilton, and Lieut. Fred G. Apt. Train commanded by Lieut. Col. Frank L. Travis.
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Rainbow Division
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117Th Ammunition Train
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Max Jones
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Merchants Course at K U Planned This Winter
The University of Kansas likely will offer another Merchant's Short Course this winter for Kansas merchants. At a Chamber of Commerce meeting a committee was formed to plan with F. R. Hamilton of the extension department to hold the course possibly in February. The program, endorsed by the Retailers Association and merchants statewide, aims to aid businesses with war lesson materials financed by a proposed $5000 expenditure. A special supper and speech by Mrs Kennedy on food conservation were planned for next Friday night after a governor’s oratorical visit.
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University of Kansas
Merchants of Kansas
Chamber of Commerce
Retailers Association
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Hamilton
J. ©. Cohn Chillman
H. J. Winey
Homer Talbot
State Council of Defense
Bruce Kennedy
Washington
Hoover
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Health funding likely to be discussed by Douglas County
A month of delays ends as commissioners consider a $1,200 appropriation to establish a county health department. Commissioner Al Andrews backs immediate funding, while State Health Officer Dre Grumbine notes the need for a county health officer and economy in organizing a department, following a recent city move to fund health services.
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Douglas County
Dre Grumbine
Department of Health
Wellman Case to Supreme Court Hearing
County attorney J B Wilson will go to Topeka tomorrow to argue for the state in the Wellman case. Wellman, an architect of Kansas City, is charged with child desertion by his wife Mrs Tsa Bi Wellman of this city. He was found guilty by a jury after brief deliberation and appeals to the Supreme Court.
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J. B. Wilson
Topeka
Sujiremi
William. Wellman
Kansas City
Tsa Bi Wellman
Wellman
District Court
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Rotarians of Alexandria Help Calf Taken Freedom
An Alexandrian Rotarians group helped recover a calf from Tarsrenne and bring him to their organization. The report notes the Rotarians across the city supported the effort and praise for the calm, amiable nature of the individual involved as General-Meteally and others witnessed.
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Louisiana
Brighier Gener
Tarsrenne
Danny Deescanie
Hin Ford
Pauree
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Perishables to Soldiers Delays Warned by Post Office
The Post Office Department warns of trouble from perishable articles sent to soldiers. Packages spoil if not delivered promptly, and the public is asked to pack items carefully and avoid sending them when delays are likely.
Pet Turtle Hit by Auto Sparks Health Update
A brief local notice reports a pet turtle named Bill struck by a vehicle. The incident details remain incomplete as the page shows fragmented notes about health, witnesses, and potential outcomes with references to a Red meet and timing unclear.
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Kansas Weather Report From Yesterday
Fragmentary weather note mentions yesterday conditions in Kansas with references to period of day and unclear terms. No clear temperatures or specifics available. reader should consult full archive for precise figures.
Bond Issue Gets a Good Start
A fragmented report notes early movement on a government bond issue with mentions of public interest and official oversight. The text suggests initial optimism and procedural steps, though many details are unreadable. The piece hints at financial planning and civic involvement surrounding the bond offering.
Fragmentary Military Training Rhetoric and Names
A garbled OCR fragment discusses military training ideas and mentions several unclear names and places. The text includes policy-like phrases and references to war, governance, and a police or defense context, though many terms are indecipherable.
Government plans aid to farmers on hog cholera losses
Fragmentary report outlines a petition urging federal action to offset hog cholera losses. It mentions federal appropriations, expert opinion, and a debate over proposed relief measures with references to farmers, government, and timing. The text shows names and places obliquely, reflecting a wartime or policy discussion tone.
Fragmented river break and rescue efforts described
A damaged OCR fragment reports a break near a bank and water surges affecting residents. It mentions a rising tide, attempts to secure a dam or embankment, and a break at an Armory area with emergency responders and a suspect linked to a prior incident. Additional names and details are garbled.
Worthy Successor for Company Inspires Local Effort
In Lawrence a cautious push toward forming a successor company gains momentum. Leaders outline duties for volunteers under age legal, pledging to uphold company traditions, improve efficiency, and prepare for upcoming inspections. Community members emphasize hard work and local development as officers plan to advance the project.
Allies Raid German Cities In Retaliation Nightly
French aviators bombarded Prankrwr-on-the Main Stuttgart Crewe and Coblenz in retaliation for German attacks on Dunkirk. The raid caused serious material damage and civilian casualties as the Germans reported air battles over Dunkirk and Frankfort-on-the-Main with losses claimed by both sides.
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Crewe
Coblenz
Dunkirk
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London Air Raid Alarms Quell City Nightly
Sun Danvers reports Londoners faced air raid warnings with calm responses as sirens signalled the approach of bombers. Within minutes streets emptied and a tense quiet followed, while reports note the Black Helmet Society sophomores pledged with names listed among the class.
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London
Black Helmet Society
F 1 Johnson
Rollo How- Kinney
Fred Leach
Phillip Doane
Xenanhon Jug Daniels
Blue
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