Galli Curci Headlining KU Concert Series Draws Record Attention
University of Kansas concert course draws record interest with Galli Curci as headliner. Dean Swarthout notes demand for the soprano’s performances and the new university auditorium enhances the experience. Other artists include Casals Shevigne and Albert Spalding, with ticket incentives for students and Lawrence residents. Invitations issued to state notables mark it as Lawrence’s greatest event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
D. M. Swarthout
School of Fine Arts
Galli-Curci
Dean Swarthout
Lawrence
Casals
Eritist
Shevinne
Aibert Spalding
Tean Swarthout
Manhattan
Dean Swarihout
Deaths and Funerals Vera Hunzicker
Mrs Vera Pringle Hunzicker 31 wife of Otto Hunzicker 2045 Vermont died last night Funeral services Sunday at 3 pm at the home conducted by Rev Charles Richards First Christian church Burial in Oak Hill cemetery Pallbearers will be postal employes of Mr Hunzicker Surviving Otto Hunzicker her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Pringle four sisters Mrs F E Alexander Mrs Barney Traynor Mrs Howard Moore and Mrs Chester Lewis and three brothers Earl Oran and Frank Pringle all of Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Pringle Hunzicker
Otto Hunzicker
Vermont
Charles Richards
First Christian Church
Oak Till
Hunzicker
Henry Pringle
F. E. Alexander
Barney Traynor
Howard | Moore
Chester Lewis
Earl Pringle
Oran Pringle
Frank Pringle
Lawrence
KFKL ON AIR MONDAY PROGRAM LIST RELEASE
The extension division office announced a Monday night broadcast from station KFKU featuring registrar George Foster presenting Perils of a College Campus. Violinist Karl Kuerschreiner will perform The Gentle Maiden Spinning Song Berevese Ta Jonde Des Lutins. Eugene Christy and Idnor ened Wines Wooing Life Strong box When My Love Was Born are listed. Bulletins of Kansas news. cs eSee ATTEND G. A. R. MEET.
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KFKU
George 9
Karl Kuerschreiner
the Gentle Maiden
Berevese
Jonde Des Lutins
Eugene Christy
Idnor Ened
Strongbox
Kansas News
Cs eSee
Churchills Return From G A R Encampment and Local Revival
Col and Mrs S J Churchill return from the Grand Rapids G A R encampment reporting large veteran attendance and unanimous selection of Elbridge Hawk as commander in chief The next encampment will be in Denver Rev John Bruce leading a Nazarene revival campaign starts September 18 in a big tent north of the car barn on New Hampshire St with services at 10 11 and 1 five o'clock The appeal invites all faiths to attend Bishop Griswold in Chicago in critical condition after surgery for acute illness awaiting further update
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J. Churchill
G. A. R. National
Grand Rapids
Mich
Elbridge L. Hawk
California
Denver
Colo
Church of the Nazarene
New Hampshire
John Bruce
Coffeyville
Bruce
Tribute to American Dead and Belgian Unknown Soldier Parade
Roving coverage details tributes by American Legion members in France and Belgium. General Pershing and Marshal Foch memorials are recalled alongside a Paris trek and a silent tomb vigil. Police lines and parade movements through Brussels to Paris recount the postwar reverence and international camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pershing
Marshal Foch
America
Savage
France
Dubell
Chaplin
114Th Infantry
Paris
American Legion
Brussels
Legionnaires
Mineute
Crabtree Charged With Assault in Kansas Farm Family Shooting
Willard A. Crabtree, 52, of Winfield Kansas, faces an assault with intent to kill charge after a gun attack on E C Brooks at a farm where his ex wife Carrie Crabtree and her children lived with her father. Crabtree was beaten and disarmed by Carrie Crabtree, a son Delbert, and Brooks. he was found hiding in a nearby car. The couple had a long history of trouble and were divorced.
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Winfield
Kan
Willard A. Crabtree
Carrie Crabtree
E. C. Brooks
Crabtree
Delbert
Brooks
Scarf
McAdoo Not Seen as Factor in Democrat Race
Senator Dill of Washington says McAdoo has not been an active candidate for some time and his withdrawal would not change the opposition to Governor Smith of New York. Dill asserts the opposition rests on issues rather than any single candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dill
Washington
McAdoo
Dili
Smith
New York
Smoot lauds McAdoo for sensibleDem nomination decision
Salt Lake City Utah Sept 17 United States Senator Reed Smoot says William Gibbs McAdoo did the sensible thing in not seeking the Democratic presidential nomination next year reacting to Associated Press dispatches he called McAdoos decision very sensible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
A.P
United States
Reed Smoot
William Gibbs McAdoo
Associated Press
Reed Comments Awaited on McAdoo Nomination Bid
Kansas City September 17 United States Senator James A Reed Democrat of Missouri declined to comment on William G McAdoo's announcement that he would not seek the presidency next year Reed had previously attacked McAdoo on the stump and was mentioned as a possible Democratic presidential candidate in the fall out from the McAdoo decision remains unclear as the national field evolves
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
A.P
United States
James A Reed
Missouri
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Veterans of Two Wars in Tribute to France
A Kansas man and his son, both veterans, visit Paris to honor France’s unknown soldier. A. Haucke of Council Grove, once served in the German army and later became a U.S. citizen. He flew from Cologne to Paris at 79 to witness the era of 1870 71.
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Paris
A_ Kansan
der the Arc de Triomphe
France
A. Haneke
Council Grove
Kansas
America
Germany
Frank
Haucke
Erny
Cologne
Jenny Wren Millers Concert With Mrs Larremore Sunday
A varied program by the Jenny Wren Millers is planned for Sunday evening on WR EON with soprano Mrs Amy Larremore and accompanist Mrs W B Dalton. The lineup includes operatic arias and light songs by Puccini Rimsky Korsakow and others, with works by Grieg and Grice, reflecting a gala community concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Wren Millers
WREON
Amy _Larremore
W. B. Dalton
Jenny Wrench
J. C
F. Mero
Ronwnee—Techaikowsky
Baby
Waord- Stephens
Soln
Crangeline Tor
R. Woodhull
Topeka
Iron the
Woma Rama
Rimsky-Korsakow
Cronin
Fechatkowsky
Olympic head elected for 1928 American committee
Major General Douglas Macarthur elected president of the American Olympic Committee to lead preparations for the 1928 Amsterdam games and the St Moritz winter events. He succeeds the late William Prout. The committee meets Sept. 27 to plan and direct activities.
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New York
America
Douglas Macarthur
Third Corps
United States Army
Baltimore
American Olympic Committee
William ©. Prout
Boston
Amsterdam
St. Moritz
Switzerland
Levine Postspone India Flight After Grounded Plunge
Charles A. Levine and Captain Walter Hinchcliffe failed twice to lift the monoplane Columbia from the ground at Cramwell England due to a soaked field and weight concerns. Levine planned a retry tomorrow morning after a quarrel over conditions. Also reported a Milwaukee related note of a flying Martin Jensen bound for New York with a circus lion aboard.
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Cramwell
England
A.P
Charles A. Levine
India
Levine
Walter Hinchcliffe
Hinchcliffe
Lion
Chicago
New York
Martin Jensen
San Diego
Calif
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Jensen
Leo
General Federation Fosters Dramatics in New Junior Clubs
The General Federation of Women's Clubs expands youth drama through nearly 100000 girls in over 1000 junior clubs led by Detroit showing top density. Michigan hosts 40 clubs with Grecian themed play Pathways by Anne Little Brandes staged by Highland Park unit, dressing a Michigan colonial doll Madame Cadillac.
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General Federation
Detroit
Mich
General
Federation of Women's Clubs
Town
Pennsylvania
Csli
Nesota
Tinois
Ohio
Michigan
South Carolina
Indiana
Fiohda
Mississippi
Kentucky
Kansas
Missouri
West Virginia
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Delaware
Nevada
Virginia
Arkansas
Washington
Arizona
Maine
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Mexico
South Dakota
Nighland Park Woman's Club of
Anne Little Brandes
Hazel Pierce
Madame Cadillac
Capper
Woman's Club
Highland Park
Anna Little Brandes
Miss Vierce
Global labor union membership tops 37 million says report
New Geneva report cites world organized labor exceeding 37 million members with about 13 million affiliated to the Amsterdam based International Federation of Trade Unions. Germany leads with over 4.58 million members, England about 4.87 million, followed by Australia 800,000, France 600,000 and Belgium 820,000. Argentina is noted for progress with 2,000 affiliated workers.
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Geneva
International Labor Bureau
Lavith
International Federation ‘of
Amsterdam
Germany
Lst
Fingland
Australia
France
Belgium
Argentine
Amsterdam International
Nip Plan to Sell Reduced Seats for Big Fight
Chicago reports a counterfeit ticket plot targeting the Tunney Nemasey heavyweight championship. US Secret Service chief Captain T J Callaghan says 100 counterfeit ringside tickets were to be sold at a 25 dollar reduction. The scheme allegedly involved tickets printed in Pennsylvania with arrests and confessions indicating 30,000 fake tickets.
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Chicago
T. J. Callaghan
United States Secret Service
Val Farrell
Ency
New York
Pennsylvania
Discharged Jury Deadlocks in Kansas Teacher Case
Predenia Kansas jurors deadlocked yesterday and were discharged at dawn. Miss Osh Baber, a schoolteacher, faced trial charged with cruel discipline after a hedge switch whipped a pupil. Judge Brown of Wilson County District Court reported the jury stood four for acquittal.
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Predenia
Kansas
Seni
Osh Baber
Chare
C. Brown
Wilson County District Court
Agent Warns Against Bugs on County Farm Field Near Lawrence
A county farm agent reported a field three miles east of Lawrence belonging to W. H. Hocket was infested with chinch bugs with armyworms and wire worms also present. The field was nearly destroyed and more nearby fields may be affected. Replanting after weather changes was seen as the only practical recourse by Mr. Gilkison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hocket
Lawrence
Tawrence
Mr. Gilkison
Man speaks Welsh only in London court
David Jones from Blaenpennal Cardiganshire proved a Welshman can speak only Welsh in London’s King’s Bench Division. He began testimony in Welsh, confusion followed, and a Welsh interpreter was called. The piece notes a Welsh language revival and Londoners’ disbelief in monolingual Welsh speakers. It also mentions travel for grouse shooting season and a string of unrelated entertainment items.
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London
David Jones
Llanitar
Card‘iganshire
Jones
King’s Bench
Wales
Nullification debate echoes in Illinois court address
Chicago on September 17. Justice Floyd E. Thompson told the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois Sons of the American Revolution that nullification can be a safety valve for self-government. He urged strong leaders to defend laws and criticized efforts to repeal them as treasonous when they reflect public tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois Sona
Floyd E. Thompson
Cleveland bids for 1928 Republican convention
Cleveland officials announce the city has secured at least 150000 dollars to finance the 1928 Republican convention and plan to present Cleveland as the meeting place in Washington. Colonel Carmi A Thompson leads the effort to stress the city auditorium facilities and secure delegation support. Efforts to attract the Democratic convention are noted but details are unavailable. London shows population decline as many residents move to nearby municipalities in the metropolitan area.
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Cleveland
Ohio
United Trees
Sumer
James L. FE. JaPote
Carmi A. Thompson
Thompson
Washington
City
Republican Committee
Philippines
Coolidge
London
Kemm
Glenn Community News Highlights From Topeka Fair Visit and Local Travel
Glenn residents visit Topeka fair and see relatives from Cheyenne Wells to Lawrence. Health nurses examine Glenn school children for underweight and dental issues. Local families attend events, drive to Topeka, and plan follow up visits as education and health outreach continues.
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Big Springs
W. Hf. Glenn
Topeka
0. N. Saylor
Niel
Lillian
Trinita
Lauren
H. H. Saylor
Kansas City
W. B. Stauffer
Harry Stover Ar
Johnson
Glenn
Cyrus Glenn
Clarence Welcher
Lecompten
Billy Glenn
Coral Kueeter
Arlett Fulton
Leatha Glenn
Opal
Clarence Matney
Mary Agnes Walter
Glenn School
J. E. Shirck
Lecompton
James Shirck
Dave McCall
Marguerite
Fonuke
George Herschell
Watson
Glenn Community
Grenn Alley
Jenn
Myrtle
Belleview and Lawrence social notes at local gatherings
Belleview and Lawrence residents attended a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Greiner. The Iota Phi Phi club met at Mrs. Eileen Woodard’s home with ten members, electing officers led by Bessie Kraus. Other sightings include visits by Miss Jessie Anderson, Miss Mamie Garvin, and Mrs. Lege ler, plus trips by George Rothberger and son Simeon.
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Morris
Fred Laughlins
Roy
John Laughlin
Vinland
Will Miller
Ray Miller
Harry Miller
Soto
Mary Bradshaw
Lenexa
Ed Miller
Ed Bradshaw
Local residents gather for birthdays and visits at Tonka fair
Numerous neighbors and families bustle through social events at Tonka and nearby towns. Attendees include Segeker, Mr and Mrs Miller, Mr and Mrs Rowing, Miss Olive Rea, and Ed Miller who marked his seventy first birthday with a party featuring cigars cake and ice cream. Guests from Girard Lawrence and Kansas City share meals and visits as Rev Hollar plans sermons on Palestine.
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Segeker
and Mire
Will Miller
Ben Rowing
Ed Miller
C. A. James
E. EB. Jamen
Oscar Crane
Tonka
Jess Woodring
Girard
Adolph *Tornsden
Milton Shafstahi
Ee, Hollar
Palestine
Olive Rea
Jessie Andegen
Ed. Miller
William Lothholz
Ersent Marshal
Arey
Harry. Miller
Oscar" Lothholz
Ray Miller
Mary Bradshaw
George Oe
Holz
Miller
John Ottie
Earl Ott
Chester Howard
George Ort
Gerald
Dorothy Eed
Mildred White
Dorothy Avery
Maurine Moore
Jessie Ariest
Girnet
Marian
Lawrence Smaly
J. E. Haverty
Alyin Haverty
Herbert Grossdidier
Y'S Hospital
Kansas City
Martin Abel
Gita
Fred
Eudora
M August Lefman
Henry Schlegel
Erman
August Lefa Kendall
and Rilugel
Ed Dietrich
Albert Neuvl
Henry Will Yiesenis
Fred Papenhaugen
Ray _Lefman
J. B. Hale
Shullamison
Delmar
Minne
Mildred Worsythe
Edith Alt
Henry Meineke
Frank Sommers
Verda
An Henry Schlegel
Larence
Abn Nels Dommo
Washington Creek social notes and revival at Lone Street
Arthur and Lwin Brown of Lawrence retire home Sunday to attend school art. Revival meetings planned at Lone Street Washington Community Church. Names of attendees include Mrs Ehufer Sawyer, Mrs William Laving, Ruby, Miss Fern Metsker, and many others with refreshments served. Evening activities feature writing, making and dining. several relatives hosted dinners and visits from Chicago to Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Creek
Arthur
Lwin Brown
Lawrence
Henry Metsker
Washington Crewl
Lone Str
Washington Crable
WLC
T. Ayamet
Quintin Dohantone
Chicago
Steve Bowser
Narrows
Via
Ivy Reawn
Mra
Marvin Metsker
Foldrer Johnson
George Miller
John Tuster
Roy Buster
Robert, Johnson
NB. McCoe
Dons Aid Anderson
Delhert
Marvell Harrell
Linus Dietz
William Johnson
Lone Stave
Lonised
Ivy Brown
Filton’ Dark
Topeka
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KFKL
Mrs. S. J. Churchill
Griswold
Sheldon M. Griswold
Episcopal Church
Salina
Buffalo
Ne Redwood
Louise H. Mayer
Atlanta
Atlantic
Florida
Ihe
Mercury
Americus
Memphis
Columbus
Epinners
Reed
Opp McAdoo
Mrs. Larremore
Wren
Olympic
Portland
Ore
Ernest N. Smith
Washington, D. C
National American Automobile Association
Automotive Clubs of
West
United States District Court
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
G. L
Tex) Rickard
Elmer L. Williams
Tokyo
J. B. Wilson
Springs
Ark
Grand Lodge
Kansas I. C
C. F
Amekosa Island
Sovereign Grand Lodge
S. W. Atkinson
Hartford
Conn
Gulf Stream
Woodland Park
Reuter Organ Company
Reuter
Lone Star
Organized Labor
Bagcock
Fredonia Schoal
Bugs Gilkison
Loew Willa
Marcus Loew
Aanks
Louis Henry Francisco
Cal
Dublin
Free States
Government
Fianna Fair
Labor
National League
Irish Workers
Farmers
Chi ‘Delta Sigma
Harold A. Reed
Chi Detta Sigma
K. U
Robert Monnett
Danel T. Sigley
Patee
Myrma
Pacific
Hessle
Fox News
Red Custer
DA Wolf
Bert Corbett
Pee Wee Helmes
Fern Dirama
Garlin Po Smith
Frank E. Brown
Brown
Scotland
Illinois
Supreme
Greenwood Valley
Hazel Noe Scheer
Clinton
Glénn
Regina Schmitt
Hiram Brumbaugh
George Kettering
James Shirck and Mrs. Shirck's Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Forsythe
Katie Kuester
Lacompton
B. F. Glenn
Harry
Billy
Overbrook
Bowersock Opera House
Bowersock Theatre
Opera House
Bowersack
Kather
Maxine
Tra Umaine
Belleview
Henry Mathia
Albert Miller
William Sei Yald
Rabby Bowline
Rymer McQuistion
Athens
Charles Daugherty
Bert, Daugherty
William Fuchs
Leon Durr
Clifford Ulrich
Lillian Ulrich
Mayvin Bond
Will Freese
Albert Hadl
Oscar Lothholz
Will, Lothholz
C. J
Merchants National Bank
Rumsey Bros. Funeral Home
Ind Street
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