Barnesville teacher faced charges over electric chair prank
Oct 22 Associated Press reports Barnesville high school instructor H Opsahl faces trial on charges of delinquency tied to using an electric chair to discipline unruly students. The school board will hear aired charges before deciding on punishment, while Opsahl defends the device as harmless and a misguided attempt at mental punishment.
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Dawes Attacks La Follette in Pittsburgh Speech
In Pittsburgh on October 29 Charles Dawes, Republican vice presidential candidate, condemned Robert La Follette’s independent bid. He warned the movement would overturn government, disrupt business, harm agriculture and wages, and provoke chaos. He urged unity against radicalism and urged Westerners to oppose the La Follette challenge.
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Harris Theatre
Parson’s Dr Johnson seeks stay of liquor conviction appeal
Dr Johnson of Parsons files motion in state supreme court asking to stay execution and appeal a 90 day sentence and $200 fine for possession of liquor. He claims the search was conducted without a warrant and violated due process, noting his appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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United States Supreme Court
Tseyo Inson
Parsons Today
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Lawrence views package showcases Lawrence sights
Alfred Lawrence has created a set of twenty four photographs featuring Lawrence parks schools churches and public buildings. The pictures are sold as a small package to acquaint residents and visitors with the city. In its first week the package sold four hundred copies.
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Alfred Lawrence
Lawrence
Taneé
Univer
Progres sive campaign praised by Blaine in Wisconsin
Senator Blaine of Wisconsin praised the progressive program in an address at L a Follette county on October 22. He cited La Follette’s fight against invisible government control, railroad and corporate influence, and party conventions, noting the 1912 nomination as a victory for reform. He argued the independent ticket challenges old power structures and called out critics of reform era.
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Wisconsin
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Electric safety razor study notes on antique tools
A fragment recalls the latest electric safety razor design with a back and forth blade motion and mentions a historic site in Rotherham, England, once an almshouse and later a cigar store, dating nearly 450 years old.
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Reed
Miss Frances Bliss Ednah Hopkins Radio Concert Plan
Miss Frances and Bliss Ednah Hopkins with the Lutheran quartet of Chicago will appear in a radio concert Sunday afternoon October 26 at 3 o'clock broadcast from the Commonwealth Building. The only violinist on the program will play an obbligato and Miss Allen will provide piano accompaniments. The Methodist Ladies Aid society group 6 meets tomorrow at 2:30 at the church, chaired by Mrs M C Karnes. The October Business and Professional Women's club group plans a benefit card party Thursday at the club rooms. Mr and Mrs Theogete Charlton announce the birth of a daughter October 21 at Lawrence Memorial hospital named Suzavine.
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Theogete Charlton
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Suzavine
Personal notes on visits and travels in Kansas cities
Mrs D C Lyndord returns to Atchison after visiting Mrs J E Robinson, with Mrs Robinson as far as Kansas City. Chicago visitor Mrs C H Smith returns home, hosted by Mrs Willian H Schultz in Lawrence. Numerous locals travel to Kansas City for church conferences, weddings, and social visits, including Eli Klein and the area Methodist convention, Prof R S Fait guest Elsie Davis, and Miss Pollock.
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Elsie Davis
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Walnut
Kansas
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S City
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Frances Pollock
Sam Moyer
Kansas City
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Chester
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B. F. Smith
Craddock
Dorothy Deans
City
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Joe Manley
Wakarusa
George Johnson
Le5roy
Topeka
Sadie Randall
Vinland
Dunn
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IF. L. Hunt
George Hurd
Hugh Means
L.N. Lewis
C. B. Spencer
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W. ‘A. Hinesley
Kansas, City
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Tom Stuart
Lawrence
Heaston
Houston
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Bough
Bessie Henderson
Washlington
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Fragmentary wedding guest notes from Topeka and Hoffeyville
Incomplete excerpt lists people visiting and staying with relatives. Names include Mrs. Charles De Watteville and son Oliver De Watteville in Topeka, Mrs. Barney Bucher visiting her mother Mrs. J.H. Button and sister Miss Jane Buttonino, plus references to T Henderson and Ed Hake at 641 Maine Street.
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Violin recital at Fraser Hall by University faculty
The University of Kansas School of Fine Arts announces a Monday violin recital at Fraser Hall. Dean D. M. Swarthout will accompany. Professor Andrist recently joined from Cincinnati where he led the first violin in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
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Ysayle
Dean Swarthout
Baby Clinic At City Hall Tomorrow Afternoon
The weekly baby clinic will be held at city hall tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 4 o clock. The city health nurse asks patients to arrive by 3 30 as Dr. Sissbn will leave at 4 o clock.
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Sissbn
Deaths and Funerals Ellen Robinson services set
Ellen Robinson seven year old will have funeral services at 2 tomorrow afternoon from the home at 718 Lake Street. Reverend will conduct the ceremony.
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Ellen Robinson
Ellen. Robinson
Lake Street
Local Church Leader to Officiate at St James Service
Mr Dent of the St James Church North Lawrence will be in charge of the service. Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery. Lawrence visitors Thursday include Mrs Jenny Ware and Lilian Alisa with Elmer Churchbaugh, Mrs Will Postma and Virgil Shoemaker, who motored to Anderson county Saturday morning.
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Lawrence
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Alisa
Elmer Churchbaugh
Virgil Shoemaker
Anderson County
Communion Meeting Set at Willow Springs Church
Community members who traveled to Anderson County for a Sunday communion meeting include Mr and Mrs Arthur Flory and family Elmer Ughurchbauch and Donald Mr and Mrs Frank Deay and family and Florence Postma The Willow Springs church will host the Communion meeting on Saturday October 25 and Sunday October 26 All are invited to attend.
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