====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0279 from reel: L 2327 (1928-10-23 to 1929-10-22) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/169626 Title: Senate Ratifies Kellogg Agreement by Vote of 85-1 Summary: The US Senate ratifies the Kellogg-Briand Pact by an 85-1 vote, with Senator Blaine being the sole dissenter. The treaty aims to outlaw war as an instrument of national policy. Category: national news Subjects: international treaties; peace agreements; foreign policy Named Entities: Kellogg, Frank [secretary of state]; Blaine, Robert [senator] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Reasons Why Old Students Flunk and Ability of New Ones Are Shown in Professor O'Brien's Survey Summary: Professor O'Brien's survey reveals why older students struggle academically while newer students demonstrate stronger abilities, based on data from 60 schools across Kansas. Category: campus news Subjects: academic performance; student success; educational research Named Entities: O'Brien, Prof. [researcher] Confidence: 0.8 Title: K.U. Band to Give Classical Program at Annual Concert Summary: The University of Kansas band will present its classical program at the annual concert, featuring twenty-two yearly performances led by Professor Mac. Category: campus news Subjects: university bands; musical performances; classical music Named Entities: Mac, Prof. [band director] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Organized Houses Quarantined for Spinal Meningitis Summary: Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house and another organized house have been quarantined after a member contracted spinal meningitis and attended a party. Category: local news Subjects: public health; disease outbreaks; quarantines Named Entities: Hughes, Harold [student]; Sigma Phi Epsilon [fraternity] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Prof. Grider Invents Device for Changing Car Seats Into Bed Summary: Professor Grider has invented a device that converts car seats into beds, with two other similar inventions also developed. Category: campus news Subjects: university research; inventions; automotive technology Named Entities: Grider, Prof. [inventor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Menaechmi to Be Given Summary: The Latin Students will present a modern translation of the classical play 'Menaechmi' in Fraser theater. Category: campus news Subjects: theater performances; classical drama; student theater Confidence: 0.75 Title: K.U. Professor to Talk at Engineers' Meeting Summary: Professor F.A. Russell will speak at the Engineers' Meeting of the Kansas Engineering Society in Wichita. Category: campus news Subjects: academic lectures; professional associations; engineering Named Entities: Russell, Prof. F.A. [lecturer] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Gifts to Union Planned Summary: Plans are underway for gifts to the Union, with proceeds from the Freshman Party to be used for permanent decorations. Category: campus news Subjects: student unions; fundraising; campus facilities Confidence: 0.7 Title: Hoover Still Faces Long Line of Persons Demanding Positions Summary: President-elect Hoover continues to receive numerous requests for government positions as he prepares to take office. Category: national news Subjects: presidential transitions; government appointments; political appointments Named Entities: Hoover, Herbert [president-elect] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Dove to Be Revived Soon Summary: The student journal 'The Dove' is set to resume publication soon after a period of inactivity. Category: campus news Subjects: student publications; journalism; campus media Confidence: 0.7 Title: Choral Union Officers to Be Elected Tonight Summary: Elections for Choral Union officers will be held tonight at the regular meeting. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; music groups; leadership elections Confidence: 0.75 Title: Survey Is Necessary for Use of Prohibition Funds Summary: A survey is being conducted to determine the appropriate use of Prohibition enforcement funds. Category: campus news Subjects: prohibition; university funding; alcohol policies Confidence: 0.7 Title: Students Give Program Summary: Advanced pupils from the School of Fine Arts presented a program featuring various musical performances. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student performances; fine arts; musical recitals Confidence: 0.75 Title: Salvation Army Leader Refuses to Quit Office Summary: Bramwell Booth, leader of the Salvation Army, refuses to step down from his position despite demands. Category: features/profiles Subjects: religious leadership; organizational leadership; Salvation Army Named Entities: Booth, Bramwell [Salvation Army leader] Confidence: 0.7 Title: Bebe Daniels Announces Engagement to Ben Lyons Summary: Actress Bebe Daniels announces her engagement to actor Ben Lyons. Category: features/profiles Subjects: celebrity news; entertainment; engagements Named Entities: Daniels, Bebe [actress]; Lyons, Ben [actor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Pan-American Pact Is Worth 10 Kellogg Treaties, Chubb Says Summary: Professor Chubb argues that the Pan-American Pact is equivalent to ten Kellogg treaties in its significance for peace. Category: editorial Subjects: international relations; treaties; Pan-Americanism Named Entities: Chubb, Prof. [commentator] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Absence of Information Draws Comment in Talk Before Voters League Summary: The lack of information on important issues draws criticism during a discussion before the Voters League. Category: editorial Subjects: political discourse; voter education; transparency Confidence: 0.7 Title: Photo: Rhodes Scholar Summary: Photo of Fred V. Howde, who has been elected as a Rhodes Scholar representing the University of Kansas. Category: photos/graphics Subjects: academic honors; scholarships; student achievements Named Entities: Howde, Fred V. [Rhodes Scholar] Confidence: 0.85 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.