====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 1018 from reel: L 2320 (1920-02-16 to 1921-12-15) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/173584 Title: Diphtheria Epidemic Serious in Topeka Summary: Topeka facing severe diphtheria outbreak with 200 cases and 5 fatalities; health officials discuss immunization efforts and disease spread. Category: local news Subjects: public health; epidemic; disease control Named Entities: Sherwood, Doctor [public health official] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Bummadiers to Invade Washburn Friday Night Summary: Report on upcoming football game between University of Kansas and Washburn University, with details about team preparations and event timing. Category: local news Subjects: sports rivalry; intercollegiate athletics; football Named Entities: Washburn [university]; KU [University of Kansas] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Santa Fe Passenger Held Up by Bandits Summary: Train robbery incident on Santa Fe passenger train near Topeka; details about the bandits and investigation by postal authorities. Category: local news Subjects: crime; robbery; transportation safety Named Entities: Santa Fe [railroad]; Topeka [city] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Home Economics Faculty Adds Two New Members Summary: University of Kansas Home Economics department announces addition of two new faculty members to the teaching staff. Category: campus news Subjects: faculty appointments; academic departments; university personnel Named Entities: Woodruff, Miss [new faculty member]; Sherbon, Dr. [department head] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Finance Solicitors Hold Pep Meeting Summary: Campus finance solicitors hold meeting to discuss fundraising efforts; Dean Dyer addresses group about engineering convocation. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; fundraising; campus activities Named Entities: Dean Dyer [university official] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Dean Dyer to Address Engineer's Convocation Summary: Dean Dyer scheduled to speak at engineering convocation; details about event timing and expected attendance. Category: campus news Subjects: academic ceremonies; engineering education; university events Named Entities: Dyer, Dean [university administrator] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Enrollment Larger Latest Figures Show Summary: University reports increased student enrollment with current figures showing 3533 students compared to previous year's 3279. Category: campus news Subjects: university statistics; student enrollment; academic year Named Entities: KU [University of Kansas] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Explosion in Powder Magazine Kills Four Summary: Four people killed in powder magazine explosion in Kansas City; details about the incident and investigation. Category: local news Subjects: industrial accident; explosion; workplace safety Named Entities: Kansas City [location] Confidence: 0.8 Title: A.S.M.E. Holds Annual Smoker This Evening Summary: American Society of Mechanical Engineers holds annual smoker event with program featuring speeches and refreshments. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; engineering society; campus events Named Entities: A.S.M.E. [American Society of Mechanical Engineers] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Civil Engineers Hold First Meeting of Year Summary: Civil Engineers Society holds first meeting of academic year with plans for upcoming events and activities. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; engineering society; campus events Named Entities: Civil Engineers Society [student group] Confidence: 0.8 Title: ARBuckle NEARER FREEDOM Summary: Report on legal case involving Arbuckle, with attorneys stating he will not face further trial; details about the case proceedings. Category: local news Subjects: legal proceedings; criminal justice; trial Named Entities: Arbuckle [defendant]; San Francisco [location] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Old Grad Writes New Song Summary: Former KU student Bernice White Scott composes new song 'Tis of the Set of the Just' under guidance of music professors Preyer and Skilton. Category: features/profiles Subjects: alumni achievements; music composition; student success Named Entities: Scott, Bernice White [alumna]; Preyer, Prof. Carl [music professor]; Skilton, Prof. Charles S. [music professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Ku's Will Don Uniform Summary: University of Kansas students plan to wear uniforms during Kansas-Washburn football game as show of school spirit. Category: campus news Subjects: student spirit; athletics; university pride Named Entities: KU [University of Kansas] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Guard Unit Seeks Recruits Summary: University guard unit seeking new recruits; details about membership requirements and training opportunities. Category: campus news Subjects: military recruitment; campus organizations; student involvement Named Entities: University [location]; Company H [guard unit] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Edith Bideau to Take Tour Summary: Former KU student Edith Bideau, now famous musician, prepares for national tour under management of Carl G. Normelli. Category: features/profiles Subjects: alumni achievements; music career; performing arts Named Entities: Bideau, Edith [musician]; Carl G. Normelli [manager] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Shippey War Romance Is at Closing Chapter Summary: Report on wartime romance involving Harry Shippey, with details about his return and relationship with Sir Harry Lauder. Category: local news Subjects: wartime relationships; personal stories; World War I Named Entities: Shippey, Harry [soldier]; Lauder, Sir Harry [comedian] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Invite Sinn Feiners to London Peace Conference Summary: Report on invitation extended to Sinn Feiners to participate in London Peace Conference, with details about the diplomatic efforts. Category: local news Subjects: international relations; peace negotiations; political organizations Named Entities: Sinn Feiners [political group]; George, Lloyd [British politician] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Lauder Keeps Fit With Golf Summary: Noted Scottish comedian Sir Harry Lauder maintains fitness through golf, with details about his sporting activities. Category: features/profiles Subjects: celebrity activities; sports; entertainment Named Entities: Lauder, Sir Harry [comedian] Confidence: 0.8 Title: School Heads in Ottawa Will Hear Dean Butler Summary: Dean H. L. Butler scheduled to address school heads in Ottawa on topics related to education and university administration. Category: local news Subjects: education policy; academic leadership; university administration Named Entities: Butler, Dean H. L. [university official]; Ottawa [location] Confidence: 0.75 Title: K.U. Alumni Will Reunite Summary: University of Kansas alumni plan reunion through State Teachers' Association, with details about meeting locations and schedules. Category: campus news Subjects: alumni relations; university events; student organizations Named Entities: KU [University of Kansas]; State Teachers' Association [organization] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Two Photographs Added to the Memorial Gallery Summary: Two new photographs added to university Memorial Gallery, honoring individuals and preserving campus history. Category: features/profiles Subjects: campus memorials; photographic exhibits; university history Named Entities: Memorial Gallery [campus location] Confidence: 0.75 Title: K.U. Men Shoot Straight Summary: University of Kansas students win marksmanship honors, with details about their achievements in shooting competitions. Category: campus news Subjects: athletics; marksmanship; student achievements Named Entities: KU [University of Kansas] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Former Student Writes Summary: Former University of Kansas student Joseph B. Thoburn writes letter sharing experiences and perspectives on university life. Category: features/profiles Subjects: alumni contributions; literary works; student success Named Entities: Thoburn, Joseph B. [alumnus] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Entomology Club Elects New Officers for Year Summary: University Entomology Club holds elections for new officers, with details about the leadership transition and upcoming activities. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; club leadership; academic clubs Named Entities: Entomology Club [student organization] Confidence: 0.8 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.