Bonar Law to Lead Unionist Party in Historic Vote
Andrew Bonar Law was elected leader of the Unionist Party at a Cecil Hotel meeting attended by 439 members. He promised to form a cabinet and noted a stiff tussle with Lloyd George ahead, aiming for a united party to go to the country.
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Origin of Sunday fire under stairway prompts dual probes
Two investigations launched in New York into the origin of a Sunday morning blaze that damaged a five story double tenement, left fifteen fires, seventeen injured, and many missing. Fire marshals name one fire chief and an assistant district attorney as leads. Six Sugarman family members died. several Silver family members lost homes.
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Sugarman
City Clerk Extends Evening Voter Registration Hours
The city clerk's office will stay open each evening this week until Friday at 10 o'clock for registration for the November election. There is no closing for supper, so voters may visit city hall at that time.
Shopping Day Sets Records in Local Merchants Drive
Merchants prepare for a special saleday on Wednesday with extra clerks and heavy crowds expected. The Better Business Bureau plans to approve only true bargains and block lower prices, while shops open early and circulate a special supplement listing deals. Cash prizes from 2.50 to 10 dollars will be awarded to shoppers between 4 and 6 PM.
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Injured Man Glenn Manuel Is Removed After Crash
Glenn Manuel a Topeka motion picture operator was severely injured Saturday when his car struck a bridge near Big Springs, overturned and burned after a gasoline tank explosion. He was removed unconscious to Simmons Hospital and later transferred home. Women occupants Mrs Dale Cunningham and Mildred Tanner sustained minor injuries and were sent to their homes.
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County Agents Plan Ottawa Conference on Year’s Work
Ottawa County agents schedule a Thursday conference to review the year. Karl Knaus will outline dates for the state extension specialists from Manhattan and their aid to farmers on soil care plant treatment and other farm problems. H. C. Coffsavier will also attend as newly elected county agent.
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Man Beat Man to Death With Cuckoo Clock in Mercy Note
In Rockford Illinois area Thomas Cornwell 67 Genoa beat and strangled Curtis Smith 69 his wife's uncle with a clock pendulum then poisoned himself leaving a note saying he acted from mercy Worry over business contributed to Cornwells despondency Smith lived with the Cornwells Hi Y meeting announced for tomorrow at the Y M C A with a cabinet project to be shown starting at 7 30 p m
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Judge Hand rules against injunctions on liquor shipments
Federal Judge Hand dismissed the motions by foreign and American steamship companies to block prohibition agents from enforcing the dry ruling. He extended a temporary stay for an appeal to the Supreme Court and limited the stay to liquor for crew supplies on eastbound voyages, with a $24,000 bond.
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CANDIDATES ON TOUR ACROSS FRANKLIN COUNTY
County Republican leaders conducted a 83 mile tour visiting Princeton Richmond Lane and Wellsville with Adams of Chicago speaking at Wellsville. Senator Capper and Congressman Little will headline a major Ottawa gathering this Saturday.
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County Farm Bureau to organized livestock sales and clubs
The Parm Board meeting discussed county hog sales plans for spring and forming boys' and girls' clubs in the county. H C Collazier became the new county agent and will recruit teachers of agriculture to assist the effort.
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Kangas Electric Power to Spend More on Track Repairs
Kangas Electric Power budgeted 25109 for repair work on tracks but central office estimates total near 30000. Only 500 joints were planned for welding yet 900 joints already fixed as work continues from Seventh Street toward the Santa Fe crossing and Tennessee Street is being worked on this week. Payroll for July August and September ran to 412000 with average monthly pay around 8500, occasionally over 100 workers on duty. Linnaark transmission cost 22000. Lecompton line near that amount, and Leavenworth line expected to cost about 150000.
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Kansas colleges plan aid for European students
College delegates from Kansas schools met in Emporia on October 23 to organize a drive for financial aid for European students next winter. Delegates noted European students are badly handicapped by insufficient funds and each college will conduct a fund raising campaign.
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Auto License Income Report Shows License Totals
The county treasurer reports July to September figures for auto license funds. During the quarter 214 title licenses 13 truck licenses and 9 motorcycle licenses were issued in Lawrence. Total quarterly receipts were 1173.03 with 910.78 to the county drug fund 118.50 to the state and 344.50 to the state and road fund. The yearly total receipts amount to 22758.25 on 876 new licenses and vehicles in the county and 4667 for the year. Quarterly distributions included 11544 to township drug fund 665.56 to county fund 185 to state and 808.40 to state aid road fund.
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Riot victim identified in Herrin mine disaster
One unidentified Herrin mine riot victim from last June has been identified as Horatio Bosman of Brooklyn New York. Bosman, a 2 guard at the Lester strip mine, was identified by photographs shown to undertakers who handled the body and the remains were moved to Brooklyn.
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State Officials Assume Hall Mills Murder Probe in New Brunswick
At the request of Supreme Court Justice Parker the attorney general's department took charge of the Hall Mills murder case in New Brunswick New Jersey. Wilbur A. Mott of Essex is named deputy general to begin duties immediately. Prosecutors Stricker and Beekman jointly requested the move from Middlesex and Somerset counties. The announcement surprised many as reports had said the case was nearly closed and indictments were to be sought from the Somerset grand jury.
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Topeka Topeka Dr Lindley Talks At Unitarian Church
Dr Lindley of Topeka addressed the Layman's League at the Unitarian church sharing an educator perspective on poets and faults of our digitization and noting Miss Helen Harshberger studying in Manhattan. The University School of Engineering faculty will meet tomorrow at 3 30 PM in Marvin Hall room 172. Scavengers were officials who collected a tax on goods displayed for sale in many English towns.
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Tucker Signs Wood Honorary Life Membership
Charles H. Tucker, newly elected president of the Kansas State Historical Society, signed an honorary life membership certificate for General Leonard Wood as his first official act. General Wood’s membership was approved at the society’s annual meeting in Topeka. Secretary William E. Connelley accompanied Tucker in Lawrence for the day.
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Judge Madden Builds Campaign HQ For Soldiers' Bonus Vote
Wichita Judge John Madden converts his law offices into a campaign hub to push Kansas soldiers' compensation measure. As chair of Citizens' Committee of Kansas he writes to party leaders urging support, planning speeches in major cities to win voter approval for the referendum.
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Workmen progress on new Lawrence Memorial high school
Interior partitions are being installed while exterior work nears completion. Glazing and brick joint pointing remain final tasks. Committee has nearly finished the equipment schedule and will seek board approval soon.
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Lawrence Memorial High School
Republican meeting at courthouse to hear Sanuel L Shank
The Republican gathering at the courthouse tomorrow night will feature Sanuel Lewis Shank of Indianapolis, an noted orator, speaking under state and local committees. Local candidates will also address the crowd at 8 o'clock with county chairman presiding.
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Nightie Parade Delights Lawrence Crowd
A humorous downtown procession by university students in nightshirts winds through Massachusetts Street in Lawrence. Chancellor Lindley and Mayor Keceek walk with the parade as students receive cigars and snacks funded by local business leaders. The event ends with a bonfire near the bridge and praise for sportsmanship ahead of the Kansas Aggies game.
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E F Crocker’s 67 Year Arrival in Lawrence by Wagon
A historical note recalls E. F. Crocker arriving in Lawrence with his mother Betsy Crocker 67 years ago by wagon after a slow journey from Providence. They traveled from St. Louis to Kansas City then by wagon to Lawrence while the railroad still ended at Jefferson City. George H. Crocker had preceded the family to Lawrence months earlier.
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Mrs Wall Reopens Red Cross Office on Hast Ninth Street
Mrs Wall has returned to the Red Cross office on Hast Ninth street and may be found there daily by ex service men who have claims allowed or pending. Count the Chevrolets hat.
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Disappearance of American Relief Worker in Simbirsk
The A P reports Thilip Shiclis, an American relief administration worker, vanished from Simbirsk in the Volga region. Widely circulated placards offer a liberal reward for clues to his whereabouts as Arthur Jut, U S author and former war correspondent, travels from Moscow. Doctors say his recovery from pneumonia is likely.
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Revolutionists in Mass Meeting in Athens
Greek revolution praised at a Place de la Constitution mass meeting as crowds cheer Venizelos and condemn army blame for Asia Minor disaster. Citizens’ committee cites American aid to refugees. Jefferson Caffery pledges continued US support for war victims.
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Herrin Riot Probe Resumes as Grand Jury Returns Indictments
Williamson County State’s Attorney Delos Duty restarts the Herrin mine killing investigation in Herrin Illinois as the grand jury reconvenes after a thirty day recess. Indictments numbered 383 were returned previously amid objections by defense lawyers over resumption of jury deliberations. The death of Ignace Kubittis during the recess is expected to dominate jury attention.
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Valley Potato Show eyes Kaw Valley event in Yoneka
Laval potato growers gather for the Kaw Valley Potato Show to be held in Yoneka on November 1 and 11. The Seed House will display diseased and healthy potatoes. The county pledges $30 to the show. Seed growers of Lawrence back the event with funds. Screen Brothers display potato cutting machines. Mary Taymers submits top entries for the contest.
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University sociology professor outlines Children's Code Commission program
Professor Queen of the University will address the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on the Children's Code Commission work. The commission, appointed by the governor, aims to improve child welfare and living conditions, with a defined program and proposed laws to help children become better citizens.
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Interclass debate tryouts under way at area high schools
The interclass debate tryouts are in progress this afternoon and tomorrow at local high schools to identify potential participants for state and inter-school debates later in the year. Lawrence Will is slated to participate in the state high school debating competition. Teague's extension department supports teams entering the larger circuit, a new six-city northeast Kansas organization. Freshmen and sophomores tried out today, with juniors and seniors scheduled for after-school tomorrow.
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Lyman Abbott Dead at 86 After Illness in Cornwall
Dr Ly Abbott editor in chief of Outlook and successor to Beecher at Plymouth Church Brooklyn died after bronchitis and a long illness. He would have turned 87 in December. At his bedside were two daughters and several sons.
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Porto Rico governance change talk surfaces in briefing
Washington dispatch reports Martin Tray envisions appointing a bir man as governor of Porto Rico and inaugurating American policies there. He spoke with President Harding and Secretary Weeks in San Juan about ongoing Porto Rican matters, noting no signs of an immediate government shakeup beyond calls to end the current regime. Also mentions Shoppi News sales misprint and local social visit by Q Cox of Brunswick to Lawrence.
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