C-2 Dirigible Destroyed by Fire in San Antonio Incident
The C-2 airship, first to complete a transcontinental dirigible trip, burned early today at Brooks Field as it was being moved out for a city flight. Several crew members and passenger Ben Baines were injured, including a broken arm and possible internal injuries. Witness Ben Baines described the ship swaying under wind, catching a hangar door and igniting gas that caused a fatal blaze.
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San Antonio
Washington
Brooksfield
John Thompson
Fort Sam
Houston
August D. Albrecht
Harry Biles
Ben. Baines
H. H. Strauss
The
Chicago
United States
Langley Field
Newport News
Virginia
Ross Field
Arcadia
California
Pacific Coast Field
Associated Press
Strauss
Pandemonium at Field After Jumping Incident
Spectators were hurt as people were hurled to the floor during a chaotic jump event. Army officers and enlisted men rushed the seriously wounded to the emergency dressing station while nurses tended other patients. A reporter joked about the noon edition as he waited for the doctor. A hydrogen filled 2 was noted in the scene.
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Army
Legion May Claim War Chest Funds
New Orleans stage of the American Legion convention centers on rehabilitation as a key topic. National commander Hanford MacNider and national adjutant Lemuel Bolles push to claim postwar war chest funds believed to belong to the Legion, while Col C C Forbes of the Veterans Bureau responds to criticism of veterans' services.
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New Orleans
Hanford MacNider
American Legion
Legionnaires
Lemuel Bolles
Legion
National Adjutant
C C. R. Forbes
United States Veterans Bureau
Legion Rehabilitation Commission
Resolutions Salute Dr Klyne Departing Lawrence Church
The First Methodist Church official board adopts resolutions after Dr S B Klyne plans transfer from Lawrence First church ending a four and a half year pastorate. They note growth in membership Sunday school attendance university affiliated students and benevolence giving along with building improvements and social life rise. Best wishes prayers are offered for his future work.
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First Methodist Church
Klyne
Lawrence
Lawrence First Church
First Church
L Ife
Dr. Kivne
University class officer elections Thursday vote hours
Elections for class officers at the University are set for Thursday with polls open from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Senior voting at Green Hall, juniors at Fraser Hall, sophomores at Snow Hall, and freshmen in the gymnasium first floor west. Each class will also elect a Freshman Frolic manager, a Sophomore Hop manager, and a Junior Prom manager.
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Green Hall
Fraser Hall
Snow Hall
Kansas Weather Summary for Northwest and North Central
Forecast indicates fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures on Wednesday. Frost expected tonight in northwest and north central portions. Temperatures show yesterday's maximum and minimum readings with today's early values.
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Kansas
Yesterda
PICKED LOCAL MEN FOR HIGH OFFICES
Topeka October 17 C H Tucker Lawrence banker named president of the State Historical Society for the ensuing year D Coburn Topeka first vice president Theodore Gardner Lawrence second vice president W E Connelly Topeka secretary since 1904 re elected and Mary Embrose Topeka treasurer The Kansas society with 2000 members is the largest state historical society except Wisconsin More than 100 life members added this year Goverhan Allen and Charles L Kagey will be principal speakers this afternoon Officers to be elected after addresses.
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Topeka
C. H. Tucker
Lawrence
State Historical Society
Rtg
D. Coburn
Board of Agriculture
Theodore Gardner
Kansas
W. E. Connelly
Tospeka
Mary Embrose
Connelly
Kansas Society
Wisconsin
Goverhan Allen
Charles L. Kagey
U. S
Finland
Turkish Gunboat on North Sea Captures Greek Cargo Vessel
Constantinople Oct 17 The Turkish gun boat in the Black sea captured the Greek steamer Ourania of 2500 tons carrying wood from Constanza to Constantinople. The prize crew boarded near Midia and towed her to Heraclea where the captain and crew were held as prisoners of war. It marks the Kemalist navy's first appearance since last March with two obsolete Turkish gunboats and a torpedo craft.
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Constantinople
Black Sea
Constanza
Midia
Heraclea
Russia
Liberty Mayor to Be Whipped, Klan Claims Stir
A Lawrence Odd Fellow recounted a tale linking Ku Klux Klan activity to Montgomery County, saying a grand lodge speaker claimed Liberty’s mayor would be whipped for allegedly calling the American flag a rag and for a disparaging remark about the Methodist Church.
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Lawrence
Montgomery
Grand ‘Lodge
Liberty
Governor orders Arkansas City mayor to enforce law
Topeka reports Governor Allen told Mayor McIntosh that ouster proceedings will be brought if the community is not straightened out immediately. Judge James A. McDermott delivered the message from the governor, citing shop workers strikes and disturbances as violations of the anti picketing provisions of the industrial court act.
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Topeka
Mclintosh
Arkansas City
Allen
James A. McDermott
Industrial Court
Unionists to Meet to Decide Lloyd George Crisis
London October meeting of unionists at the Carlton Club will decide whether to break up the coalition or support Premier Lloyd George. Attendance limited to unionist MPs and government peers, not representative of the full party, and heads toward a political crisis.
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London
Associated Press
Carlton Club
Lloyd Georgig
House of Commons
Couple heads to California and Honolulu
Mr and Mrs Roy Klise departed for California last night aiming to settle there or in Honolulu where Mr Klise previously worked as an engineer. He recently completed duties as a resident engineer for the fort to fort highway project in Douglas county.
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California
Roy Klise
Honolulu
Klise
Fort
Dougla County
French Troops Move Into Adrianople From Constantinople
Twelve hundred French troops left Constantinople for Adrianople amid reports of a grave situation following the Greek army evacuation. The thrust signals allied concern, though it falls outside the Mudania convention. Greek protests may follow.
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Constantinople
Associated Press
Adrianople
Thrace
Reunion After Play at Fassett Residence
A reunion and supper followed a performance of Abraham Lincoln at the Bowersock theater. Guests included Frank McGlynn and son Frank Jr, his manager S. C. Freefield, Miss Jennie Eustace, Miss Winifred Hanley, Anna and Rebecca Barnum. Eustace and Fassett were Elmira schoolmates. McGlynn, expert on Lincoln and his era, spoke of his work and lectured to civil groups and schools. The company praised the Lawrence audience and the college orchestra. the gathering ended around 2 AM.
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Charles M. Fassett
Indiana Street
Abraham Lincoln
Bowersock Theater
Frank McGlynn
Frank Jr
S. C. Freefield
Jennie Eustace
Winifred Hanley
Anna
Rebecca Barnum
Eustace
Fassett
Elmira
New York
McGlynn
Ieneler
Lincoln
Peple
Lawrence
Georgia voters contest special Democratic primary for Watson seat
Atlanta Oct 17 Georgia voters vote today in a special Democratic primary to nominate a successor to late U S senator Thomas F Watson Four candidates Gov Thomas W Hardwick Seward Wright John R Cooper and Walter P George seek support from Watsons loyal 50 000 bloc Analysts say the result will determine if the Watson influence remains intact or splits Mrs William H Felton the senior U S senator will end her term after the November 7 general election She has endorsed Governor Hardwick who appointed her after Watsons death to serve until a successor is elected.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
Georgia
U. S
Thomas F. Watson
Thomas’ W. Hardwick
Seaborn Wright
John R. Cooper
Walter P. George
Ldval
Watson
Willian H. Felten
Iet
United States
Hardwick
Leavenworth to Lawrence Electric Transmission Project
Construction began today on an electric transmission line linking Leavenworth and Lawrence. The system will enable Leavenworth to receive support from Leavenworth’s plant while Lawrence furnishes Leavenworth with current part of the day. Crews started at Stone station heading toward Leavenworth, where most materials are stored. A Lawrence to Lecompton line wiring is ready to provide current, though Lecompton will not receive it yet, with a transformer installed.
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Leavenworth
Lawrence
Stone Station
Lecompton
Klyne
Ford Cuts Prices Across All Models by Fifty Dollars
Ford announces a fifty dollar price drop on every model bringing the lowest prices in the company's history. A new four door sedan is added to the lineup and full details are available via phone or in tomorrow's advertisement.
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Ford
Legion Meet to Frisco New Orleans Oct 1-17
San Francisco won the 1923 American Legion convention by acclamation and will host the event in Frisco New Orleans from October 1 to 17.
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Legion
Frisco
New Orleans
San Francisco
the American Legion
Married by Probate Judge Burgess and Fannie Green Tie Knot
The ceremony was performed yesterday at the office of Probate Judge Menger with Judge William J. Burgess presiding. Fannie Green of this city became the bride in a simple local ceremony witnessed by close friends and family.
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William J. Burgess
Fannie Green
Menger
Fahrenheit swing at KU records 79 to 30 degree frost
Yesterday peak at KU reached 79 degrees then by dawn the thermometer fell to 30. The rapid drop of nearly 50 degrees produced a real frost suitable for the season. The brief cold snap followed a warm spell and the weather bell rang for the dramatic change.
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K. U
Precinct Leaders To Meet Tonight On Salvation Army Drive
The American Legion and Elks club logistics push for Salvation Army funds near completion. Precinct captains will report at 8 PM at the Elks club, with a city-wide final checkup planned this week. Donations may be left at the city office or county treasurer if opportunity was missed.
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Salvation Army
American Legion
The
Elks Club
Lawrence
First Baptist church rolls call meeting planned
The First Baptist church holds its annual roll call in the church parlors tomorrow night with all resident members urged to attend. Non resident members will receive greetings. Women workers organize supper serving hot biscuits coffee and desserts. After the meeting, mission study Bible study and teacher training groups will be formed.
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First Baptist Church
Open House Planned for American Legion Post Home
The new home of Fli Dorsey post of the American Legion in the former Chamber of Commerce rooms opens formally on October 24. The Legion will conduct an open house that night for Lawrence citizens, with an auxiliary aiding and taking a prominent role in the reception and entertainment.
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Fli
Dorsey Post
The
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Legion
Lawrence
Legion Auxiliary
Democratic Women of the County Form Political Club
Democratic county women met at the Chamber of Commerce rooms for a large gathering. Mrs. Jd. Gordon Gibb spoke as club organizer, with Mrs. August Dahlene elected president and Mrs. Marie Duffy Harding secretary. Membership is open to county Democratic women. next meeting slated for October 24 at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Douglas ‘County
Democratic Club Avas
Chamber of Commerce Rooms
Jd. Gordon Gibb
August Dahlene
Marie Duffy Harding
Mrs Susan Stone dies at 81 in Wisconsin burial planned
Services for Mrs. Susan Stone 81 were held at her daughter's home 10941 Kentucky street this morning at 11 o clock. The Rev Frank Jennings conducted the service. The body was sent this afternoon to Fort Atkinson Wisconsin for burial.
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Susan Stone
J. D. Brown
Kentucky Street
Frank Jennings
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Best Kansas Lump Coal Delivered At Ten Fifty Per Ton
Post-Coal Co offers best Kansas lump coal at $10.50 per ton delivered. Phone 631.
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Kansas
Post - Coal Co
Farewell to Rev S S Klyne at Lawrence Chamber luncheon
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce held a noon luncheon to honor Rev S S Klyne who leaves for Colorado Springs to pastor the First Methodist Church. He praised Lawrence for culture and church backing, urged business leaders to support churches, and recalled past pastorates and war service.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
S. S. Klyne
Colorado Springs
Klyne
van Bruner
Lalysance
Kansas
W. F. March
March
Tom Sweeney
Chamber of Commerce of
Brick” English
Jim Hollyfield
A. 1
D. Mackey
TH. BB. Browning
Linwood
Emerson Norton
University
Student from Joplin Undergoes Appen dectomy Yesterday
Miss Agnes Schnur of Joplin Missouri, a University student, underwent an appendectomy yesterday. Dr. Outland of Kansas City performed the operation. The patient is in satisfactory condition today.
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Agnes’ Schnur
Joplin
Outland
Kansag City
Practical Nurses Club Meeting in Lawrence
The Practical Nurses club at Lawrence will meet with Mrs. Rutherford Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Practical Nurses Club
Lawrence
Let George Do Battery Work Mass 8
A fragmented line mentions Chevrolet activity with a reference to George handling a task, a mass, and a phone count. The OCR text is incomplete and lacks clear facts, but suggests automotive repair or service context around Chevrolets with a person named George responsible for a specified quantity.
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George
City Hall Hosts May Lunch for School Children
Mayor George L. Kreeck announced that school children may use the city hall council room to eat their lunches until a restroom is provided for Lawrence. The arrangement followed a Saturday meeting between the mayor and several rural patrons of the schools. The council room is upstairs in the city hall.
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City Hall
Lawrence
George L. Kreeck
Independence Flayed by Ku Klux Klan Attack in Kansas
County Attorney Stewart reports a brutal beating of Mayor Schierlman in Liberty. Investigations focus on possible Klan involvement. state aid promised to pursue the case. Sheriff Troutman denies ties to the Klan and offers a $100 reward for the floggers.
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Independence
Kans
Stewart
Liberty
Schierlman
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
McGugin
Coffeyville
Troutman
Lunch room space provided for Lawrence students
School officials in Lawrence state there is ample noon lunch room space for all students. Principal H Olney notes a dedicated room for students who bring lunches, supervised by a teacher each noon hour. Superintendent H P Smith adds every school in Lawrence has a lunch room sufficient to meet needs with supervision.
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Lawrence
H. Olney
H. P. Smith
Planning Legion Show In Lawrence This Fall
Eli Dorsey post of the American Legion announces an annual fall show set for November 27 in Lawrence. The show committee plans a performance they describe as unique for the city, aiming to attract broad local interest.
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Eli Dorsey Post
The
American Legion
Lawrence
University figures to speak on KC Star radio series
Dr FL oC Allen director of athletics and Dean R A Kent dean of education will present the first talk in a faculty series on the Kansas City Star radio programs. Allen is scheduled to speak Monday October 28 with further broadcasts on subsequent Mondays and Thursdays.
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FL Oc. Allen
University
R. A. Kent
University School of Education
Kansas City Star
Doctor Allen
Professors Call for Colorado Field Trip Equipment Return
Hick Prof. W. H. Schoene of the geology department at the university announces that all equipment checked out for the Colorado geological field trip must be returned to him before next Friday.
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Hick
W. H. Schoene
Department of Geology
The
University
Colorado
Research Committee to Meet at University Room 102
The graduate school research committee will meet on Wednesday October 18 at 4 30 oclock in Room 102 East Administration Building.
Better Homes in America demonstration opens tonight
Readiness for the Better Homes in America demonstration in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 7 30 features Goldwin Goldsmith with an illustrated lecture on Domestic Architecture. Miss Elizabeth Mecuinr will discuss Home Decoration and good taste in color and room arrangement. Local high school displays and sewing and cookery demonstrations, with Miss Edith Cole and Miss Lena Miller leading, will run across three days with music by Miss Mabel Barnhart’s students and kitchen exhibits guided by Mrs George Kreeck Mrs H P Smith and Mrs F P O'Brien with schedules for evenings and afternoons.
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America
Chamber of Commerce
Goldwin Goldsmith
Elizabeth Mecuinr
Lawrence
Meguini
Federated Women’s Clubs
Lawrence High School
Edith Cole
Lena Miller
Department of Cookery
J. H. Emmett
Mabel Barnhart
George Kreeck
H. P. Smith
F. P. O'Brien
Legionnaires to Meet for Evening with Nominations Program
Legionnaires assemble tomorrow evening at Merchants National Bank building for a business session at 7 o clock. Nominations for officers for next year will be in order before an athletic program follows. The event promises special stunts and a formal start to the evening.
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The
American Legion
Merchants National Bank
Thes
Mayor Kreeck presides over Kansas League meeting
Mayor George L. Kreeck departed for Pittsburg to chair the opening session of the Kansas League of Municipalities annual meeting. Commissioner J Stevenson will attend the remainder of the sessions tonight while Commissioner Cleland will not attend the convention.
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George L. Kreeck
Pittsburg
Kansas League of Municipalities
J. ©. Stevenson
Bell’s Grandson Among Last Aboard Burning Liner
Walter T. Bell, chief radioman on the burned liner City of Honolulu, is a grandson of J. H. Bell. He was one of four at their post until heat forced abandonment. Bell, 24, had ridden with Barney Oldfield as his mechanic, served in aviation during the war, then returned to radio work after travel on the Doylestown.
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Walter T. Bell
City of Honolulu
J. H. Bell
Walter
Barney Oldfield
Oldfield
Lone Star Republican Rally At Lone Star Thursday
Republican rally set for Thursday evening October 19 at Lone Star with Judge C A Smart and Willard H Morgan as principal speakers. The event aims to energize party supporters and discuss key issues of the campaign.
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Lone Star
C. A. Smart
Willard H. Morgan
Buy a Superior Chevrolet and enjoy the difference daily
Advertisement urged readers to choose Superior Chevrolet, promising daily benefits from a trusted local dealership. Emphasized a practical, merit based appeal and ongoing customer satisfaction.
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