====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0727 from reel: L 2325 (1926-09-20 to 1927-10-11) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/171192 Title: Seven Initiated Into Sachem at Ceremony Sunday Summary: Chancellor Lindley speaks at ceremony where seven new members are initiated into Sachem, the senior men's honorary society, dedicating the Rock Chalk Pile Tablet. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; university traditions; honor societies Named Entities: Lindley, Chancellor [university administrator] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Six Seniors Leave on Architects' Annual Tour of Inspection Summary: Six senior architecture students depart on annual tour to visit plants, business buildings, and residences in Kansas City as part of their professional training. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; professional development; architecture Confidence: 0.8 Title: Glee Clubs Appear in Joint Concert This Evening at 8 Summary: University Men's and Women's Glee Clubs perform combined program in Robinson Gymnasium as regular feature of Music Week. Category: campus news Subjects: music; student performances; campus events Confidence: 0.8 Title: Evacuation Order Issued to Flooded Mississippi Valley Summary: National Guards issue orders for inhabitants to leave homes in flooded Mississippi Valley danger zone as rising waters threaten communities. Category: national news Subjects: natural disasters; flooding; emergency response Named Entities: Mississippi Valley [geographic region] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Malcolm "Pete" Welty Is Chosen Honor Man of 1926 Senior Class Summary: Malcolm Welty selected as Honor Man of 1926 Senior Class based on character, scholarship, service, and leadership qualities as judged by faculty. Category: features/profiles Subjects: academic achievement; student honors; leadership Named Entities: Welty, Malcolm "Pete" [honor student] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Wingo Seeks Flood Relief Summary: Representative Wingo asks for appropriations to safeguard southern Mississippi valley from floods, requesting $10 million for flood control measures. Category: local news Subjects: disaster relief; flood response; congressional action Named Entities: Wingo, Representative [politician] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Phi Alpha Delta Chapter Buys Old Delta Chi House Summary: Phi Alpha Delta fraternity purchases former Delta Chi house at 1140 Louisiana street for use as chapter headquarters. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; fraternity housing; campus property Named Entities: Phi Alpha Delta [student organization] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Two Are Hurt in Collision While Riding in Taxi Summary: Amelia Woodward and Ken Rankin injured when taxi they were riding in collided with Nash car; both taken to hospital with minor injuries. Category: campus news Subjects: student safety; traffic accidents; campus incidents Named Entities: Woodward, Amelia [injured student]; Rankin, Ken [injured student] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Leading Thinkers Are Enumerated by William Durant Summary: William Durant presents list of leading thinkers during honor convocation recognizing students ranking high in their classes. Category: features/profiles Subjects: academic recognition; honor convocation; intellectual achievement Named Entities: Durant, William [president]; Shankel, Richard [chancellor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Dove Will Be Debated as Campus Problem Next Thursday Night Summary: Upcoming debate on whether the Dove should be upheld as a campus symbol, with three editors of publication set to argue the negative side. Category: editorial Subjects: campus debate; controversial issues; student discourse Confidence: 0.75 Title: Railways Start Contest Summary: American Railway association sponsors contest for best essay on railway safety crossings, with $250 prize for winning submission. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student competitions; essay contests; railway safety Confidence: 0.75 Title: Girls Friendly Society to Give Benefit Bridge Summary: Girls Friendly Society plans benefit bridge event April 30 to support their activities and raise funds for charitable purposes. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; fundraising events; community service Confidence: 0.75 Title: Turkish Princess, Fs'11, Will Share in Fortune Summary: Turkish princess and former KU student Sidi Wirt Williams to receive portion of large fortune left by her father. Category: informational content Subjects: student news; inheritance; international students Confidence: 0.7 Title: Newsletter Is Sent Out Summary: University newsletter sent to high school seniors across state to provide information about KU and encourage applications. Category: informational content Subjects: student publications; information dissemination; high school relations Confidence: 0.7 Title: Mr. And Mrs. Irving Hill Back From Visit Abroad Summary: Professor Irving Hill and his wife return from European visit, bringing back impressions of educational conditions abroad. Category: informational content Subjects: faculty news; international travel; university personnel Named Entities: Hill, Irving [faculty member] Confidence: 0.7 Title: Greenapple Jayhawks Prove to Be Good Pie Summary: Men's Glee Club known as Greenapple Jayhawks praised for their performance and the quality of their namesake pie. Category: informational content Subjects: student organizations; food; campus traditions Confidence: 0.7 Title: Pi Kappa Alpha Holds Banquet Summary: Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity holds annual banquet with decorations and entertainment for members and guests. Category: informational content Subjects: fraternities; social events; campus organizations Named Entities: Pi Kappa Alpha [fraternity] Confidence: 0.7 Title: Alumni Directors Plan Regular June Meeting Summary: Board of directors for KU Alumni Association plans regular meeting in June to discuss association business. Category: informational content Subjects: alumni affairs; university governance; organizational meetings Confidence: 0.7 Title: High School Seniors of State to Receive Copies Summary: University sends copies of publication to high school seniors across Kansas to provide information about academic opportunities. Category: informational content Subjects: student recruitment; information dissemination; university relations Confidence: 0.7 Title: Bacon Is Included Summary: Reference to bacon being included in some campus meal or event, though specific context is unclear from visible text. Category: informational content Subjects: student life; food; campus traditions Confidence: 0.6 Title: Dean Agnes Husband Entertained Summary: Dean Agnes Husband entertained by colleagues at dinner event, with details of the gathering partially visible. Category: informational content Subjects: faculty news; social events; university personnel Named Entities: Husband, Dean Agnes [faculty member] Confidence: 0.6 Title: William Allen White Will Deliver the Commencement Address This Year at the Teachers College, Emporia Summary: Noted journalist William Allen White scheduled to deliver commencement address at Teachers College in Emporia. Category: informational content Subjects: commencement; speakers; academic ceremonies Named Entities: White, William Allen [journalist and speaker] Confidence: 0.6 Title: Read the Kansan Want-Ads Summary: Promotional note encouraging readers to check the classified advertisements section of the newspaper. Category: informational content Subjects: classified advertisements; student employment; housing Confidence: 0.5 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.