====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0883 from reel: L 2319 (1918-04-30 to 1920-02-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/180650 Title: Senate Votes Down Steering Committee Summary: The University Senate defeats resolutions for a committee to consider general university policies, with voting standing at 47 to 44. Category: campus news Subjects: university governance; student government; academic policy Confidence: 0.85 Title: Prof. Preyer Will Play Jazz at the F. A. Dinner Summary: Professor Preyer will perform jazz music at the F. A. Dinner, which will be held at the Congregational Parish House. Category: campus news Subjects: university events; music performances; student activities Confidence: 0.8 Title: Explosion at Hays Kills 7, Injures 24 Summary: An explosion at the Standard Oil Company in Hays caused by backfiring of an auto ignited spilled gasoline, resulting in 7 deaths and 24 injuries. Category: local news Subjects: accidents; explosions; fire safety Confidence: 0.85 Title: Will Examine Price Charged for Dances Summary: A committee will investigate the price charged for dances by various campus organizations, with each organization wishing to charge different amounts. Category: campus news Subjects: university events; student activities; event pricing Confidence: 0.8 Title: Kappa Phi Backs K. U. Movement Summary: Kappa Phi organization unanimously voted to back the K. U. First movement and support the university's initiatives. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; university support; campus movements Confidence: 0.8 Title: Selection of Jurors Begins in King Case Summary: The selection of jurors begins in the King case, with the defense requesting a change of venue from Wabaunsee County to Douglas County. Category: campus news Subjects: legal proceedings; jury selection; campus legal matters Confidence: 0.8 Title: Spanish Club Initiates Summary: The Spanish Club initiates new members, with the ceremony held at the home of Miss May Gardner. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; club activities; academic clubs Confidence: 0.75 Title: Rush for Fi-Fi Reservations Summary: There is a rush for reservations for the Fi-Fi event, with tickets available at the Round Corner Drug Store. Category: campus news Subjects: student events; reservations; campus activities Confidence: 0.75 Title: Socialists Get Beating in Election in France Summary: Socialists suffered a defeat in the French parliamentary elections, with indications of partial returns showing losses. Category: local news Subjects: elections; political parties; France Confidence: 0.8 Title: L. B. Sellers Is Injured by Glass Door Breaking Summary: L. B. Sellers was injured when a glass door broke, with both hands cut and requiring medical attention. Category: campus news Subjects: student accidents; injuries; campus safety Confidence: 0.8 Title: Coal Operators Prepare New Proposal for Miners Summary: Coal operators are preparing a new proposal for miners, with a meeting of the Black Helmet Society scheduled to discuss the situation. Category: campus news Subjects: labor relations; mining industry; worker negotiations Confidence: 0.75 Title: Black Helmet Meets Summary: The Black Helmet Society holds a meeting to discuss the coal operator-miner situation and other related matters. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; meetings; campus groups Confidence: 0.75 Title: Drinking Water Is Polluted Summary: The drinking water is reported to be polluted, with the city water supply possibly contaminated, prompting warnings to students. Category: campus news Subjects: public health; water quality; campus safety Confidence: 0.75 Title: University Has Graduated Ninety Negroes Since 1885 Summary: The University of Kansas has graduated ninety African American students since 1885, with details about notable graduates mentioned. Category: campus news Subjects: university history; racial integration; academic achievements Confidence: 0.8 Title: United States Demands Release of Jenkins Summary: The United States government demands the immediate release of William O. Jenkins, who was arrested by Mexican authorities. Category: local news Subjects: diplomacy; international relations; Mexico Confidence: 0.8 Title: Dean F. J. Kelly Will Be Speaker at Y. M. Meeting Summary: Dean F. J. Kelly will speak at the Y. M. C. A. meeting on Thursday night, December 4th, on the topic of 'Christian Education as an Aid in Solving Present Day World and Industrial Problems.' Category: campus news Subjects: university events; speakers; student meetings Confidence: 0.8 Title: Glass to Leave Cabinet to Accept Senatorship Summary: Carter Glass is expected to leave his cabinet position to accept a senatorship, with his final decision pending. Category: campus news Subjects: political appointments; government transitions; senate positions Confidence: 0.75 Title: K. U. Loses Battle to Heavy Huskers Summary: The University of Kansas football team was outclassed by the Nebraska Huskers, losing the game with a score of 19-7. Category: sports Subjects: college football; sports competitions; team performance Confidence: 0.85 Title: Kansas Wins Second in Meet at Ames Summary: The University of Kansas track team finished second in the Missouri Valley Cross Country Meet held at Ames, Iowa. Category: sports Subjects: track and field; athletic competitions; team performance Confidence: 0.8 Title: Alemania Takes Lead in Jayhawker Contest Summary: Alemania has taken the lead in the Jayhawker subscription contest, with detailed standings of various campus groups provided. Category: sports Subjects: student competitions; campus events; team standings Confidence: 0.75 Title: Lawrence Editor Tells Class About Advertising Summary: W. C. Simons, editor and publisher of the Lawrence Journal-World, spoke to a class about advertising, explaining various aspects of the industry. Category: features/profiles Subjects: journalism; advertising; media education Confidence: 0.8 Title: Newspaper Family Tree Lists First Kansas Paper Summary: An article traces the history of newspapers in Kansas, identifying the first paper published in the state and its evolution. Category: local news Subjects: journalism history; newspaper industry; Kansas media Confidence: 0.8 Title: Gov. Allen Will Ask Receivers for Mines Summary: Kansas Governor Allen plans to ask the state Supreme Court to appoint receivers for certain mining operations. Category: local news Subjects: state government; mining industry; economic policy Confidence: 0.8 Title: Wilson Will Reject Treaty, Senator Says Summary: Senator Hitchcock states that President Wilson will reject the Treaty of Versailles, with details about the Senate's reservations. Category: local news Subjects: politics; treaties; presidential decisions Confidence: 0.8 Title: Y. Convention Attracts Faculty and Students Summary: The Y. Convention drew both faculty and students, with discussions on various topics and participation from different campus groups. Category: local news Subjects: student organizations; faculty involvement; campus events Confidence: 0.75 Title: Plain Tales From the Hill Summary: A column featuring humorous and light-hearted stories from campus life, including various student experiences and observations. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student life; campus humor; anecdotes Confidence: 0.75 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.