Prison plot at time prison leads to gun smuggling
Nine convicts from various counties planned to escape by using cut air registers and keys to free inmates and kill guards. Leader John Shead, a murder convict from Bates county, led the scheme with others including F. C. Brown Jack Barrie Bob Adams John Walster Charles Johnson John Starling John Endicott and John Hesney. The plan aimed to reach the power house and exit via the eastern wall under a guard tower.
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John Shead
Bates County
Pulaski
John Endicott
John C. Hesney
Kansas City
Johnson and Starling
State University Appropriation Under Debate in Legislature
The biennial appropriation for the State University was fixed at 1 537 000, below the university request of over 2 million. The tax commission recommended 1 800 000, but reduced state revenue and higher salaries led the House committee to trim the bill. Other appropriations include Warrburg Normal 371 448 and Lincoln Institute 136 700 among others.
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State University
Tax Commission
House Committee
Burg Normal
Arrens - Girardeau
Normal
Missouri man dies after long road trip to Kansas City
Kansas City news notes a man named James Orville Lasley dies at 8 o clock Easter morning while en route from Clovis New Mexico to Chicago Missouri. His brother Coy Lasley and uncle B F Grace carried him to Union Station where he died in the Emory Home. Searching parties fail to locate Lieutenant William Tudor who was Aquatic inspector at Port Riley Kansas and reported drowned while serving duties.
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Kansas City
James Orville Lasley
Clovis
N. M
Chafige
Coy Lasley
B. F. Grace
Emer
Union Station
William ‘Tudor
Army Cooks’ and Bakers’ School
Port Riley
Kan
Ganna
Legislature Proposes Aid for Weak Rural Schools
The legislature passed Maxey's bill 121 to 7 to supply state aid ensuring an eight month term in every district. It raises teacher salaries to 100 80 and 60 dollars monthly by certificate rank, from the prior 60 50 and 40. Weak schools receive aid if they vote the 65 cent levy per 100 value.
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Maxey
Hughes Succeeds Divelbiss in Seventh District Court
Gov Gardner appoints Ralph Hughes of Liberty to fill the circuit judge vacancy in the Seventh Judicial District serving Clay Ray and Carter counties. A Liberty bar member, Hughes received strong local support from a large delegation. Postmaster David C. Smith of Overland Park fatally shot himself in his home, with friends citing health worries and inability to obtain proper help as reasons.
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Hughes
Divelbiss
Gardner
Ralph Hughes
Liberty
Clay County
Seventh Judicial District
Clay, Ray
Carter
Frank P. Divelbiss
Liberty Bar
Self
David C. Smith
General Nation
Overland Park
St. Louis County
National Candy Co
St. Louis
Andrew Drumm Institute Established In Kansas City
A trust estate of about 1 800 000 funds the Andrew Drumm Institute a home for Kansas City waifs under the will of Andrew Drumm pioneer stockman. Maj Drumm died in San Antonio Texas and his widow Cordelia joins in establishing the children’s institute. The bequest includes a 370 acre farm near Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Andrew Drumm
Stockman
Maj. Drumm
San Antonio
Tex
Cordelia Drumm
Children’s Institute
Institute
Peace talks hint at Adriatic Tension and Polish Corridor
Reports indicate Italy may resist ceding the Dalmatian coast while Wilson remains firm that Fiume not join Italy. The four powers slow to act on German rights in China and Japan, with progress toward a Franco-British-American defense pact and a plan to prevent a revived German army. Naval air trials NC-1 NC-3 NC-4 loom, and Polish German boundary terms reportedly set with a Danztig internationalization corridor to the sea.
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Dalmatian
Fiume
Wilson
Italy
Jugo- Slavia
Italians Quit The Peace Conference
Paris April 24 Italian Premier Orlando informs Premier Clemenceau that Italy will leave the Peace Conference at 2 pm after President Wilson’s Adriatic statement. Diplomats call it a temporary suspension of diplomatic relations as Italy weighs its stance over Fiume and its Croatian claims.
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Paris
Wilson
Adriatic
Olnce
Orlando
Italy
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Fiume
Croatia
England
Armed Against the I W W in Sioux City Riot
I W W members gathered in front of their locked hall defying a sheriff raid and a promise to end the national convention. Local secretary James Kelly and national worker Red Sherman pressed Mayor Short for approval to resume at 11 am. The mayor advised against it as public sentiment opposed the gathering. Kelly proclaimed a hostile remark as the reds reconvened outside the I W W building and pedestrians were forced away.
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Sioux City
W. H. Jones
James Kelly
Red” Sherman
Wallace M. Short
Kelly
America
Germany
PLAN BIG WIRE RATE BOOST
Washington reports telecommunication firms prepare to raise local exchange charges following earlier toll-rate increases of 10 to 25 percent. Officials cite schedule manipulations and new charges as the push continues.
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Washington
Indictment of Cashier on $204000 Embezzlement Counts
Sacramento reports grand jury indictment of Frank Bush of a bank on thirty counts of embezzlement totaling $204000. Local authorities say the cashier was charged after an investigation by the district attorney.
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Sacramento
Frank Bush
Ee Eee Bank
Seams Grand Jury
Wealthy Tacoma man Orville Billings commits suicide before trial
Orville Billings a wealthy Tacoma resident and former can dealer killed himself at his home on the eve of a criminal trial. The case involved a charge he faced in the local court.
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Tacoma
Wash
Orville Billings
Agriculturists urged to aid world food effort amid European shortages
The article discusses Canada’s potential to support wheat prices through guaranteed sales, noting Hoover’s views on world demand for 1919. It warns of possible European crop failures, rising needs in Britain and Germany, and the reliance on North America for food supplies, while urging Canada to maintain farm support and expand land and rail capacity.
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United
Hoover
Germany
Austria
Iuch
Europe
Russia
Bulgaria
Serba
Mania
India
Canada
Cant with Q Current Stalls Live Swim Against It
A log or board notes a resistance to a current described as cant with q. It mentions a live swim that opposes the flow, signaling an effort to move against the prevailing direction or force.
Fragmented OCR Note Mentions Stammering and Figures
A partial OCR line hints at a conversation with a stuttering fellow who can manage to figure out what hangs. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, places, or dates to specify a full event.
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