Lawrence Students Rally for American Speech Week
Lawrence schools launch American Speech Week October 27 31 to foster clear correct and forceful speech from six-year-olds to seniors. Special features include a school newspaper the Good Speech Crier contests posters slogans letters and interviews with prominent figures.
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Lawrence
Impromus
Journal World Co
Leta Harper
Crier
William Jennings Bryan
Howard Taft
Allen White
Henry Allen
Irvin S. Cobb
Julian, Marlowe
Mary Roberts Rhinehart
Maude Adams
Otis Skinner
Hich
Former Student Killed in Telegram News
Vernie Oldfield A B 1 of La Cyrene was killed Tuesday as reported by telegram. He taught at Ta Cyene High School and earned his degree last spring where he was a chemistry major.
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Vernie Oldfield
la Cyrene
Olfield
Ta Cyene High School
Buchanan Attempts Daylong Errand in Morning
A brief note records Buchanan trying to spend the day during the morning hours. Details beyond the attempt are not provided in the fragment.
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Buchanan
Fire department responds to wire sparked tree fire
The Lawrence Fire Department was dispatched to 605 Rhode Island Street after an overhanging power line on a dead tree ignited twigs that fell onto a shed roof. The line was repaired with no damage reported.
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Lawrence Fire Department
Rhode Island
County Sunday School Workers Convene at First Methodist
Over 7000 enrolled in Douglas county Sunday schools as leaders from county units elect officers for next year at a convention in Lawrence. Maj. H. K. Ebright reelected president with J. W. Ciarhutt and QO. J. Nuffer tapped for key posts. Delegates hear addresses from state workers and Baker University professors.
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Fiehly
Douglas County
Vloxel
First Methodist Church
Maj. H. K. Ebright
Baker University
J. W. Ciarhutt
Lone Star
QO. J. Nuffer
Lawrence Secretare
Celemates
Will Gorrill
Young People's Department
S. Daniels
H. KK
Ebright
Missions
J. D. Kennard
Temperance
J. Nuffer
Houglas County
Rn, McEntire
Topeka
Shawnee County Sunday School Association
J. H. Enele
Abilond
Soizure
Mr. Richards
M Donits Ferguson
Pr. W. R. Gorvill
Els. Wenthoros
T. J. Hanover
G. W. Maffet
Jones
Frank Jeninva
AL HY. Fiehter
Nuffer
C.C. Waters
F. J. Kelly
Klyne
Fergnson
Twounty
Youth carries pistol after pistol shot on beat
Officer Crum heard a pistol report near twelve oclock and found Count Charles Silvers, 16, at 226 Perry Street with a .22 Stevens pistol in his pocket. He claimed the weapon was for his grandmother. bullet struck the pavement behind his heel. In police court he was found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon and fined 30.40 dollars plus 25 dollars costs. He was paroled on good behavior.
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Crum
Charles Silvers
Perry Street
Gatte-Walk
Stevens
Silvers
Suit Over Oil Company Shares Between Beard and Hoffman
H J Beard sues for 14100 plus interest from September 1 alleging misassignment of stock in ML & J Burke Extension Oil Co. Created by John W Hoffman, shares moved to Lawrence Kansas and to F H Abookire without consideration. Plaintiffs claim some shares went to unknown Lawrence residents and to fictitious persons.
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Beard
District Court
Join V. Hoffman
F. H. Abookire
Mitehwll & Mitchell
Sapulpa
Okla
Kansas City
John W.offman
ML. & J. Burke
Texas
Wivintiff
Lawrence
F. H
Save and Conserve Miss Miller’s Amestic Science Class
Slogan Save and Conserve guides L I S Miss Miller’s class. Iris experiment with three methods to cut costs on grape juice. After sealing and testing, juice is slated for general sale or use in deserts and receptions.
England’s Military Toll and Recruitment Across Empire
The Blue Book from the War Cabinet shows total military expenditure of 54400 for the empire with England contributing 4,000,000. Casualties total 666,000 killed and the remainder wounded or missing.
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England
War Cabinet
Dedication Ceremony for AHTA Service Flag in Independence
Independence Kansas hosts the Kansas division of the Anti-Horse Thief Association in an open session. The service flag with 850 stars is finally dedicated after a postponed last year's convention due to influenza. Bert Williamson and Bridget Miordan address participants as officers are elected tomorrow.
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Independence
Kan
Kansas Divis
Anti-Horse Thief Association
U. S
Misa Bridget, Miordan
Pittsburg
Larties
Ladies’ Auxiliary Ceteutes
Bert Williamson
Newton
Kansas
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Nebraska
South Dakota
G. J. McCarty
Cafferville
Kansas Organization
Brotherhood Elects at Trinity Church Meeting
The Trinity Episcopal Brotherhood held its first fall meeting at the Parish House with 42 of 45 members present. Dr Charles G Dunlap was elected president and Burnett secretary as the group aims for 100 percent membership by November 4. Prof W P Haynes shared aviation front experiences and displayed nearly 1,000 photographs.
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The
Trinity | Brotherhood of the Episcopal Church
Mare
Charles G. Dunlap
Open Campus Entrance Reopens After Tunnel Work
The Mississippi street entrance to the University campus will reopen next week per John M. Shea superintendent of buildings and grounds. The road was closed since last summer for a tunnel under the chemistry building and heavy loads have shifted to Indiana street during the construction.
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Mississippi Street
University
John M. Shea
University Hill
Indiana Street
Baldwin Estate Sells High At Forty Acre Tract Auction
The Baldwin estate sold its first tract today for 261 dollars an acre. The forty acre parcel lay north of the railroad and west of the Gus Rune place. The Fraternal Aid Union Land provided musical entertainment for the crowd.
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Baldwin
Fraternal
Vield Union Land
Postpony Ratification Delay Hinders Peace Treaty
Paris reports the formal ratification of the peace treaty with Germany will not occur this week. The American delegation announced an indefinite postponement, delaying the instrument’s live status as expected.
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Paris
Germany
Senate votes on Shantung amendment and plans
Washington reports a late day Senate vote on the Shantung amendment in the vencer plan led by Republicans. Democrats appear to be split as the chamber considers the contentious measure amid ongoing debate.
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Shantung
Washington
Senate
President Had Good Rest
President Wilson reported a restful night and better health after a minor headache. Authorities said he showed slight improvement and would continue rest at the Washington residence.
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Washington
Presini Wilson
Cops Find Ford Body in Street Amid Neighborhood Mystery
Officers located the Ford frame on Sixth Street near Indiana Avenue this morning. Residents say two unknown boys left the vehicle Tuesday evening before it was towed to police headquarters.
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Ford
Sixth Street
Apa
Indiana Avenue
Beatty
Horticulturalists to Meet in Douglas County Chamber
The Douglas County Horticultural Society holds its regular monthly meeting Saturday in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. A basket dinner at noon and two programs, morning and afternoon, will follow the regular business session. Major Carl Spatz and Captain Lowell Smith began return trips to San Francisco later today.
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Douglas County Horticultural Society
Chamber of Commerce
Mineola
M Y
Get
Carl Spatz
San Francisco
Lowell Smith
University Disciplinary Committee Resigns and Ceases Work
Dean Patterson announced that the disciplinary committee has resigned and ceased operation after the university senate failed to act on its discharge. The senate’s action shifts disciplinary authority to the chancellor and the Student Interests Committee remains under consideration by students and officials.
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University Senate
David L. Patterson
Senate
George Shaad
Ilu
University
Tanner
Dean Patterson
County treasurer report shows over three-quarters million in receipts
The annual county treasurer report to the county commissioners details receipts from all sources for the year ending September 30, 19d. totaling over 312 including balance. Sources include county farm payroll, school funds, interurban rental, gas company, cattle sales, and inheritance taxes. Disbursements reached 8608.78 with a year-end balance around 143,089.09.
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Frank Hosford
Tex Reid
County Farm Pull & Treasury
Vine
Kaw River
Locat Gas Company
SGBO
Pillboxes Stand in London From Wartime Defense
British pillboxes from the war remain upright in London locations and several correspondents urge repurposing them as chicken coops or incubators amid ongoing postwar reflection on defense structures.
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London
England
Ivasion
County awards big road equipment orders for dirt and hard surface work
The county board ordered a large truck a tractor and a grader to maintain 150 miles of dirt roads with plans to surface forty miles later. Green Brothers will supply a diesel pull tractor and a twelve foot Gallion grader will replace an older unit. Contractors Cook O'Brien begin four lane highway work next week as Douglas county advances Section A toward Fort-to-Fort progress.
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Rhinery
Kapiligte de Hyerr
Kansas City
Green Brothers
Russell
County Roands
Lake Beginning
Douglas County
Cook & O'Brien
Seethen
Fort-To-Fort
Cruser
Understoo
Mini Cavelli Bridge
Andes Ap
List & Gifford
Crading
Dees
Wilfsod Hill
Cart Rouse
Central Construcion Company
Conmart
Lawreren
Rouse
Cem
Williams town to mark Homecoming Day with activities
Wilkianstown residents will celebrate Homecoming Day on November 4 with a morning concert and afternoon festivities. The event aims to become an annual observance, with town leaders planning a ceremonial program and special invitations for local groups. Ray Seetin of Riverside broke his arm while playing at school yesterday.
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Wilkianstown
Fternoon
Charze
Arny
Amayy
Williamstown
Ray Seetin
Ed. Sectin
Riverside
Douglas County Roosevelt Memorial drive kicks off
The Douglas County campaign to raise 4000 for the Roosevelt Memorial fund began with J B R Holmes naming the district chairs and setting a week long drive from Monday to Saturday October 25. Every resident is urged to contribute fifteen cents with five cents from each schoolchild. Engraved certificates will acknowledge each gift and make donors members of the Roosevelt Memorial association.
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Roosevelt Memorial Fund
Douglas County
J. BR. Holmed
Metcal
Lawrence
County
Holmes
Roosevelt Memorial Association
Ble. Holmes
Associaion
Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay
Washington
Harry E. Kepler
Apa
Geo. Hildebrand
Kanaswaka
Charles Becks
Palomyra
Wm. Tine
Grant Township
James Anderson
Clintop
L. Hoover
Marion townethipsGuy
Lettish retreat and bombardment in Riga report
British mission dispatches from Helsingfors dated October 10 and October 12 describe Lettish troops retreating east of the Dvina river while Germano Russian forces exchange fire across the river. Riga and parts of the city come under gas shelling bombing by airplanes as fighting continues. The Lettish government flees and then reportedly returns to Riga.
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Lonidon
War Office
Helsingfors
Riga
Dung
Brelges
Helsing Tors
Rige
U S Got Big Share in War Taxes
Report from Chicago October fifteenth notes the eight World Series games paid $75,239 in war taxes. Charles Comiskey and Garry Herrmann each received about $95 after deducting stadium, travel, and salary costs, leaving the clubs with little of the proceeds.
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Nicago
United States
Charles Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati Reds
Shout
Soft coal strike call orders halt at midnight
An order from the United Mine Workers of America demands a nationwide cessation of bituminous coal production at midnight Friday October 31, 1959. The directive is signed by acting president John J. Lewis and secretary treasurer Wm. Green from UMWA International Headquarters Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
John J. Lewis
Wm. Green
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Washington, D. C
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New York
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Trinity Church
Dean ‘Patterson
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Berlin
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