Mrs Minnie Grinstead Faces Three Cornered Presidency
The forty first annual meeting of the White Ribboners’ state convention opens at Plymouth Congregational Church with record registrations and about 400 delegates and visitors expected to 500 by week’s end. Mrs Minnie Grinstead faces opposition from Mrs Lillian Mitchner of Beloit and possibly Mrs Emma McGovern of Winfield for state president.
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White Ribboners
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Plymouth Congregational Church
Minnie Grinstead
Lillian Mitchner
Beloit
Emma McGovern
Winfield
Grinstead
Geo. L. Kreeck
Haskell Indian Institute
Board of County ‘Presidents
Mass Meeting at KU Votes on Women’s Dorm Hours
A mass meeting of KU women will be held Thursday afternoon to decide the closing hour for all women rooming houses and sororities on the Hill. Two hours are proposed, 10 PM and 10:30 PM, with a two thirds student vote needed for the later hour. Miss Hammet leads, with Chancellor Strong and Dean Corbin speaking. representatives from all women’s organizations on the Hill may speak.
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University of Kansas
Nous
Billa Hamhat
Women’s Student Government Association
K. U
Miss Hammet
Frank Strong
Alberta Corbin
Women
Steel workers return to jobs say employers
Chicago area under heavy guard as Gary Indiana and Indiana Harbor and Fast Chicago enforce martial law. Mills report workers returning to jobs in growing numbers and normal conditions gradually returning. Justice agents round up radical agitators and confiscate socialist and I W W literature. Labor chiefs deny large defections.
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Chicago
Gary
Indiana
United States
Department of Justice
University Club Affiliation Move With Kansas City Club
At a University Commerce Club meeting last night the group decided to seek affiliation with the City Club of Kansas City Missouri. If admitted, KC Club members would attend KC Club meetings and dinners for a small extra fee.
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K. C. Club
University Commerce Club
City Club
Kansas City
K. C
Chicago Wins Again in World Series Game Seven
Chicago White Sox won the seventh game of the World Series in Cincinnati. Final score Chicago 4 to Cincinnati 1. Batteries for Chicago were Cicotte and Schalk. for Cincinnati Sallee Fisher Luque.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Chicago White Sox
Cicotte
Schalk
Sallee
Fisher
Luque
Lawrence Gains Its Own Motorcycle Traffic Squad
Lawrence introduces a new motorcycle traffic squad led by John Perkins, a former city fire department member. Perkins has a flexible schedule and reports to Chief James Monroe. He will patrol downtown and residential areas, enforce traffic laws, answer calls, and assist the regular force while completing training in Kansas City.
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Lawrence
John Perkins
Perkins
James Monroe
Kreeck
Officer Perkins
Kansas City
Albert Keys
Red Cross Roll Call Set For Early November in Douglas County
Lawrence news outlines November 2 to 11 as the Red Cross annual roll call. Prof W W Davis notes $15 million goal to fund hospital supplies foodstuffs and relief for former central empire children and returned US units. Local funds aid public health nursing home service and care for orphans and veterans with health issues in the county.
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Douglas County
Red Cross
Kansas
W. W. Davis
Central Campaign Committee
I. C. Stevenson
Davis
Chamber of Commerce
American Red Cross
Red Rosa
League of Red Cross
United States
Europe
Lawrence
Pr’‘c Health Nursing Association
T. J. Sweeney
Home Service Section
Sch
Sweeney
Worth the Price Concert by Freda Hempel in Lawrence
W C Simons told the Chamber of Commerce that the University school of fine arts priced the entire concert course to be worth the cost. Simons, who heard Hempel sing at Lindsboro last year, said eight splendid concerts are included. Business supporters of the course will gain value beyond ticket prices and aid Dean Butler in making the school of fine arts second to none in the west.
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Freda Hempel
Lawrence
University School of Fine Arts
W. C. Simons
Chamber of Commerce
Dean Butler
School of Fire Arts
Mr.Bihr
Bihr
Chamber of Commerc
R. CC. Rankin
Vic Johnson
Rh. Ober
Otto Fischer
C. RB. Hosfrd
C. FE. Decker
Branham
Grunne
University class elections planned at K U in Fraser Hall
Dates set for university elections Friday October 17 with four classes voting in Fraser Hall Engineering Building Green Hall and Snow Hall. John Monteith president of the Men's Student Council heads a panel of election judges and a petition deadline Monday October 18 at noon with twenty five signatures and a one dollar candidate fee.
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K. U
John Monteith
Men’s
Montieth
Fraser Hall
Engineering
Green Hall
Snow Hall
Marvin Harms
Ralph Ridkey
Frank Lenski
Husband Asks Divorce From Bes sie Reyer
Henry Reyer files for divorce from Bes sie Reyer in district court alleging abandonment beginning October 1918. couple married May 1917.
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Henry Reyer
District Court
Bessie Reyer
Taintiff
Baptist Men to Meet Social Evening at Simons Home
The Brotherhood of the Baptist Church will hold a social meeting tomorrow evening at Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Simons home on South Vermont street. Assisting hosts are Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Dixon and Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Menger. President Paul Rankin promises an entertaining program largely musical, with cider doughnuts pumpkin pie and apples served.
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Brotherhood of the Baptist Church
Brotherhood
W. C. Simons
South Vermont Street
Simons
G. H. Dixon
L. H. Menger
Paul Rankin
University Bins Hang Low as Coal Shortage Persists
University of Kansas figures show coal in bins lower than in recent years. Superintendent John M Shea says orders are on the way and storage costs will stay low, but miner delivery problems and railroad conditions threaten timely supplies. Proposals for a spur to bring coal directly to campus bins are under study, with action unlikely before year’s end.
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John Shea
Penn
John M. Shea
K. U
Shea
Mr. Shea
Hare K. U
Bult
Seuth
Hil
University Senate Reviews Band Credit and Hazing Policy
The University Senate discussed whether band members should receive graduation credit for practice and performance. Deans argued credit would be redundant due to required coursework. the decision was sent to their respective schools. The body also approved a new ROTC committee and planned further talks on freshmen paddling and hazing practices.
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University Senate
Senate
F. P. Walker
School of Engineering
L. E. Sayre
School of Pharmacy
Grey family crest and a driven young tutor
The Greys’ crest is a sealine ladder and Viscount Grey, newly posted ambassador in Washington, aims to match its banner by living up to it. Bishop Creighton recalls a boyhood record of immense desire to learn and extraordinary industry at age thirteen.
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Viscount Grey
Washington
Creighton
New Business Men Guests Of Chamber Dinner
Lawrence chamber members welcomed four new business entrants at a dinner. The Reuter Schwarz Organ Co plans a Lawrence plant public opening with S W Bihr as general manager. The firm expects over 1 million in first year business for Lawrence aided by a $2,000 chamber pledge and canvassing campaigns.
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Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Reuter-Schwarz Organ Company
S. W. Bihr
Bihr
Columbia
Police chief seeks student committees for orderly celebrations
Chief of Police Monroe announces cooperation with University and birth school students to ensure safe athletic celebrations. He urges committees meet him beforehand to arrange lawful enjoyment, warning against property damage and trolley interference by streetcars.
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Monroe
To Frame Battle Flags London
The admiralty ordered that battle flags carried by British ships be framed and displayed aboard the vessels in suitable positions to honor the flags. The notice directs preservation of these flags as part of naval tradition.
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London
Admiralty
Old Resident L J Aberhart Funeral Held at Lutheran Church
The funeral for L J Aberhart was held this morning at the Lutheran church with Rev Mr Jennings of the Baptist church officiating. A large gathering of friends and relatives accompanied the body to its final resting place in the cemetery at Stony Point.
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L. J. Aberhart
Lutheran Church
Mr. Jennings
Baptist Church
Stony Point
Chemical Clubs Merge Forming Chemistry Club
The Chemical Engineering Society and the Chemistry Departmental Club have merged into the Chemistry Club. Both groups were active before the war but dormant since spring 1918. Officers elected for the current year include President Girard T. Ohman, Vice President Charles H. Settles, Secretary George Lynn, and Treasurer John W. Irwin.
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Chemical Clubs
Chemical Engineering Society
Chemistry Departmental
Chemistry Club
Thh
Girard T. ~Ohman
Charles H. Settles
George Lynn
John W. Irwin
Revenue figures show decline in millionaires in 1919
Washington reports internal revenue stats indicating a notable drop in incomes over 150,000 in 1919 while those under 150,000 rise. Millionaires show a 65 decrease from 205 in 1916 to 141 in 1917, amid shifts tied to the Oct 8 1917 exemption act and rising overall wages. Total returns in 1917 reached 3,472,390 with net income of 13,552,283,207, up sharply from the previous year.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Farm Agent Ptacek Resigns From County Bureau
F H Ptacek county farm agent resigns to take effect November 1. He has served since last winter. County officers met with A F Turner from the State Agricultural College to discuss plans. J D Howard will be acting head until December election. the presidency remains vacant after A A Hicks’s death.
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F. H. Ptacek
Dovelas
A. A. Hicks
Start On New Action For Fort to Fort Highway Section F
List and Gifford will begin work next week on section F of the fort to fort highway. State highway commission has not yet formally announced their contract and bond, but the task is routine and should finish before week’s end. Workers are removing rock on Willard hill cut using a steam shovel and trem cars, with mules tied up nearby awaiting transfer to section F.
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Amon
Helen Bucker
Lawrence
Sadie M. Lewis
Fort-To Fort
List & Giffordext
State Highway Commission
Willard
Hill
Masked Bandit and Gun Rob Cafe Owner
A masked man held up Tom Saffas of the de Luxe Cafe at 4 30 this morning and stole a feather pouch with 86 dollars from his pocket. Saffas fired twice from his revolver but the robber fled and could not be found. The Riverside garage at 200 West Sixth Street was broken into last night with casings scattered. owners declined to report any missing stock. Burglary insurance policy is noted as the protection.
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Tom Saffas
de Luxe Cafe
Saffas
Riverside
Sutters & Marshall
West Sixth Street
T. D. Funk to Lead Boosters at KU Game
Glen Charlton, captain of the booster club, has appointed T. D. Funk to lead the booster activities for this week’s Kansas State University football game.
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T. D. Funk
Glen Charlton
Busiess
Marriage by Probate Judge Ed Enlow and Lottie Clark
A marriage was performed by Probate Judge Ed Enlow at the courthouse, linking Overbrook resident Ed Enlow and Centropolis native Lottie Clark. The ceremony was conducted with Joe Lindley present, and gratitude followed.
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Ed Enlow
Overbrook
Lottie Clark
Centropolis
Joe Lindley
Court House
Landscaping and park project for New Riversmté plan announced
Mayor George L. Kreecks unveiled next month’s start on planting shrubbery in Riverside park and converting the old jail yard into a beauty spot. The plan includes widening Sixth street by ten feet to ease traffic south of the Kansas river bridge, with landscape gardener W K Vogt advancing designs and future demolition near the jail for a Rest House with restrooms and facilities for travelers. The county moves its material yard off city grounds as part of the effort to present a favorable impression to Fort to Fort highway visitors.
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Riversmté Park
Landscape Gardner
Kansas River Bridge
Cty
Thia
George L. Kreecks
Old County
Sixth Street
Holland Wheeler
Vogt
Lawrence
Kreeck
Sixth
Vermont Street
Fort-to-Fort
Lawrence Public Health Nursing Association Sees Growth
The Lawrence Public Health Nursing Association reported September activity to the Hospital Board. Fifty tenants were cared for in September, up from August. 277 patient visits were made, about 100 more than the prior month. Eighteen children attended the baby clinic with thirty visits. Miss Bullock urged a city hospital, noting no local charity facility and too many serious cases for Rosedale.
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Lawrence Public Health Nursing Association
Elizabeth , Bullock
Association
Paillcock
Lawrence
Rosedale
Italy is warned against position over Fiume
Rome reports excitment in political circles as British and U S warnings to Italy over the Fiume situation circulate in the press. An American warning followed days later. Washington officials deny an ultimatum was sent to Italy.
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Rome
Fiume
Politi
Great Britain
United States
Italy
England
Washington
Centenary of Alexander Gregg Birth Celebrated
A centenary observance honors Alexander Gregg, the first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, for his long service and leadership shaping the church in the region. The memorial highlights his early life, consecration, and enduring influence on diocesan work.
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Alexander Gregg
Episcopal Diocese of
Texas
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Baptist
Simons Home
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