Secretary of State closes count on referendum petitions
Secretary of State Becker completed the count for the last referendum petitions filed to submit legislative measures. Four measures on Kansas City justices of the peace and constables face supreme court litigation though they had enough signatures. Two bills to abolish the Kansas City criminal court next year lacked sufficient signatures. Other measures met legal requirements with signatures ranging from 65,538 to 87,480 in the 16 districts, with the medical college bill passing 31 votes in the fourth district and some districts failing to meet totals.
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Lost plane found in Hudson River fishing net
A suspected sunken airplane entangled in a shad net about three miles north of Poughkeepsie, New York, in the Hudson River, is under investigation by local fishermen. A Canadian aviator Mansell James, reported missing in 1919, is named in the search effort as officials seek to identify the mysterious object.
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N. Y
Hudson River
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Bowker Bill U K Senate Panel Endorses Power to Condemn
The Ways and Means committee reports Bowker's bill favorably granting the state through the Governor and highway board authority to condemn land and materials needed for road building and maintenance. With Governor approval the highway department could lease purchase or condemn land mines quarries or other deposits and operate sell or dispose of road building materials to any road district to curb rising material costs.
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State ‘Highway Board
Against injunctions at A F L convention denounces court power
Denver June 23 United Press reports the A F L convention declared against the alarming tendency of courts to use the tyranny of injunctions in labor disputes. Resolutions urged unions to oppose injunctions, advocate bonding North Dakota, and endorse federal control of packing plants.
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Denver
A. F. of L
North Dakota
Sun Ray Flash Lights offered by Brandenberger Rexall
The Rexall Druggist at 130 E High St advertises Sun Ray Flash Lights in six guaranteed styles. Brandenberger promotes savings on purchases, aiming to attract buyers with guaranteed value and wide style choice.
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Brandenberger
Rexall
High St
Hopeful Medicinal Beer Plan Falls as Anti Beer Bill Accepted
Washington June 23 United Press reports chairman Volstead of the House Judiciary committee accepted the Campbell Willis Anti beer bill as a substitute for his own measure. The new bill bans beer but omits the industrial alcohol section which had sparked protests.
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Volstead
House
Judiciary Committee
Black detectives fatally wounded in Chicago running gun fight
United Press report from Chicago on June 23 describes detectives John Hogan and Thomas Dennis fatally wounded during a store hold up by three black bandits. One bandit was killed by the detectives and another captured by a watchman after the exchange of gunfire.
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Chicago
Chica
John Hogan
Thomas Dennis
Storm Recedes After Gulf Coast Threat
Tropical storm moved inland over the Gulf Coast with its force spent. Wires are down in south Texas and damage extent is unknown. Gulf waters near Galveston seawall were subsiding as the storm diminished.
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Gulf Coast
Texas
Gulf
Galveston
Supreme Court forfeits bond of Mattie Howard in Kansas City
The court forfeits the bond of Mattie Howard who is serving 12 years for second degree murder and whose whereabouts have been unknown since her sentence. Bondsmen named are Jesse James, a Kansas City lawyer, and Leslie Talbott.
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Supreme Court
Mattie Howard
Kansas City
Jesse James
Leslie Talbott
Postponed Ice Cream Social At Gloria Class
The ice cream social planned by the Gloria Class of the Presbyterian Church at the Morris home on Marshall Street this evening has been postponed indefinitely.
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Marshall,St
Gloria
Presbyterian Church
Basks on Hyde Critique Of Legislature Payroll Abuse
The St Louis Globe Democrat criticizes Governor Hyde and Republicans for an oversized payroll, with lawmakers employing relatives and costly clerks. It notes no emergency for much of his agenda, warns of rising farm and city property valuations, and questions the legislature’s purpose and duration as spending soars. House Republicans expand staff to about 150 while the Senate runs with 91. many employees are relatives of members.
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Repubican
Senate
Wheat glut feared as farmers plan bulk sale
Topeka Kansas June 23. The glutting of the wheat market and a sharp price drop were feared today by Secretary Mohler of the State Agriculture Board. His reports indicate farmers intend to put all wheat on the market at one time.
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Topeka
Kan
Secrary Mohler
State Agriculture Board
Cubie Allen Divorce Granted by Judge Slate
Judge Slate granted Mary Allen a divorce from Cubie Allen today. The ruling notes they are negroes. Wanted notices list Insuire Capital Telephone Co seeking telephone operators.
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Slate
Mary Allen
Insuire Capital Telephone Co
Wagner Confirmed as State Food and Drug Commissioner
The Senate confirmed Governor Hyde’s appointment of George W. Wagner of this city to the post. Dr. E L Barnhouse, the former commissioner, refuses to surrender. Hyde plans to press charges to oust him, with proceedings expected soon. The State Auditor has refused May salary payments, and Barnhouse sues for the money in supreme court.
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George W. Wagner
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Proctor Sues Lowden Campaign for Reimbursement
William C. Proctor of Chicago files suit against eleven Lowden Campaign leaders to recover his share of 313,2000 paid out, claiming over 700,000. a backer of former Illinois governor for the Republican nomination last year cites more than 38,000 in slush funds sent to Missouri and misused by Republicans.
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Chicago
William C. Proctor
Lowden
Proctor
SEA MYSTERY UNSOLVED
Washington date June 23 the fate of the vanished fleet remains an unresolved sea mystery. Commerce department officials admit that the search for the twentieth century pirate has so far failed. The pirate theory now centers on ships reported missing off Cape Hatteras. FOR SALE Illinois coal top lump nut coal low prices. Phone 988. J C JOHNSON. 6 22 1m
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Commerce Department
Cape Hatteras
Illinois
J. C. Johnson
Kiwanis Club Offers Help for Fourth of July Parade
The Kiwanis Club at a Madison Hotel luncheon adopted a resolution offering all members to the Rotary Club for Fourth of July plans. Ben F. Schuetz of Rotary discussed celebrating the nation’s birthday. Kiwanis will enter a large float in the parade. Curtis R. Morrow reported on Courtesy Week cooperation and thanked contributors for assisting with courtesy tags and event details.
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Rotary
Madison Hotel
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Curtis R. Morrow
Sims Questioned Over London Speech Report Request
Secretary of the Navy Denby ordered Admiral Sims to provide a complete report on his London Jackass speech. Denby will await the report after Sims met him briefly and denied the cable reports of the remarks. Sims declined to comment on the interview.
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Denby
Admiral Sims
London
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Conscription Threat Circles Washington Business Leaders
NewsmanChas Dawes after conf with President Harding announced a large force of the nation’s leading business men, probably about 100, would be conscripted to serve without pay in putting government on a business basis. The plan was disclosed today following the conference.
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Jung
Chas. G. Dawes
Harding
Habeas Corpus Filed In Hornbuckle Custody Row
Today a writ of habeas corpus was filed by Wallace Hornbuckle to gain possession of the couple’s two children. Judge Slate had earlier denied a divorce decree, and Judge Shite ordered six weeks' custody for Hornbuckle followed by six weeks with Mrs Hornbuckle. The cycle continues until the divorce is final.
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Slate
Hornbuckle
Shite
Urge Disarmament Push Reaches Congress
Washington reports a flood of petitions from home folks demanding immediate international disarmament action. In the last three weeks 93 disarmament petitions were received, compared with 136 for 40 other causes. The Trish question ranked second and soldier bonus third among other petitions. Full Line New Wall Paper now in stock. Our prices are the lowest. We furnish First Class Paper Hanger. Schell Music Co., 100 E High St. 2-23-tfd.
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