Hold Threat Over Poles in Germany
Berlin reports Poland will not evict Poles from Germany if Poland forcibly ejects Germans in Upper Silesia. Many Germans have already left Poland and gathered near the frontier. Germany could expel Poles who voted against Germany, potentially prompting mass exodus from German zones and compelling movement of evacuees from Schneidemiecz to other regions.
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Berlin
Germany
Reich
Poland
Upper Silesia
Polland
Seninte
Ifermany
Explorer plans flight after polar trip with Amundsen
Lincoln Ellsworth, back in New York aboard the Frederick III, said a renewed attempt at a North Pole flight is likely though plans are not definite. He noted the first aircraft used were not fully satisfactory and anticipated the higher cost of a dirigible. The expedition saw no land near the pole but did observe an auk and two geese flying northwest, suggesting possible land.
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New York
Associated Press
Lincoln Elsworth
Roald Amundsen
Pole
Ellsworth
Pratt editor bonds for appearance in manslaughter case
Pratt bank and business leaders signed a $2,000 bond for editor S. P. Gebhardt of the Pratt Union to appear at his preliminary hearing August 20. Gebhardt is charged with manslaughter in the death of E. T. Black, a Pratt dairy employee who died after being struck by Gebhardt’s car five miles west of Wichita. Black died July 27.
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Wichita
Pratt
S. P. Gebhardt
Pratt Union
Gebhardt
E. T.black
Black
Baseball Scores and Standings Across Leagues
Baseball results from American and National Leagues with key moments. Meusel and Gehrig homered for New York and Cleveland. Pirates drop both ends of a doubleheader to Philadelphia. Yankees rout Cleveland 8 to 3 as Ruth and Gehrig contribute. St Louis Browns beat Boston 2 to 1 in opener.
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St. Louis
Boston
Bush
Dixon
Ruffing
Fuhr
Picinich
Chicago
Philadelph
Smith
L. Sewell
Pennath
Bengough
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Decatur
Henline
Kremers Morrison
Goochies
Ring
Wilson
Meadows
Picbers
Homer
Brooklyn
Dance
Taylor
Jones
Ett
Boop
Cincinnati
R. Smith
Gibson
Luque
Hargreve
New York
Louis
Barnes and Gowdy
Rhem
Q’parrel
Atlantic City Doubt Over Anthracite Parley Fate
Aug 1 report from Atlantic City says miners may resume wage talks next Tuesday but only if coal operators send stronger authority to their scale committee. John L. Lewis urges Samuel Warriner and William Richards to bolster the operator side. Negotiations hinge on operator leadership and the authority of their committee.
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Atlantic City
N. J
John L
Lewis
Ingalls
Glen Alden Goal Company
Scranton
Warriner
Tor Ak
Lgaids
Nursemaids Use Copl as: NURSEMAIDS Albany Aug 10 report
The state commission of prisons reveals a method used by mothers at Coney Island to abandon their children so they may enjoy the sights and pleasures. Mothers bring their children to the island then abandon them until after their outing, after which the children are returned home. The commission recommends measures to curb this practice.
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Albany
Coney’ Island
State Commission of Prisons
Coney Island
Wichita Officer Seeks Insanity Plea Tactics in Gruesome Killing
Wichita police report John Gordon confessed to killing Joseph Maurer a Chicago drug clerk to bolster an insanity defense. Gordon claims the alias Donald Gurley and his motive was robbery. Defense attorneys say the case remains uncertain despite the confession and potential implications for Russell Scott sentenced to hang.
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Wichita
John Gordon
Joseph Maurer
Chicago
Russell Scott
Gordon
Donald Allan Gurley
Gurley
Wer
Pial
Gue
Daniel Dwyer
Associated Press
Scott
Dempsey Contract Sets August 8 Expiry and Fights Plan
New York reports that Jack Kearns, Dempsey’s manager, signed a contract granting him exclusive rights to arrange Dempsey bouts until August 8, 1926. If in force, Dempsey would fight Harry Wills around July 1926, with signings possibly next Tuesday as New York closes the Dempsey Wills case. The pact reportedly splits profits 50-50, with the champion receiving two thirds under boxing law. Helen Wills loses again. Elizabeth Ryan and Eleanor Goss win doubles at Seabright. Kentucky primaries seen as low turnout with no statewide issues cited. Ranger bicycles Hanna.
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New York
Associated Press
Jack Kearns
Jaff Dempsey
Dempsey
Harry
Helen Wills
Seabright
N.J
Associated ‘Press
Elizabeth Ryan
California
Mary
K. Browne
Miss Ryan
Eleanor
Goss
August Opens to Hum of Industry in Lawrence
August brings a wave of construction in Lawrence with massachusetts street resurfacing, hotel and theater remodeling, new Carter Tire shop, McCurdy building work, and extensive school repairs ahead of fall term. University stadium south ends construction began, while Douglas County reports a strong corn crop following recent rains.
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Garations
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Eldridge
A. R. Young Construction Co
Massachuetts Street
Eleventh
Ark Streets
Bridge Street
North
Kansas Electric Power Co
Seventh and
Bowersock
Carter Tire & Battery
Tenth and
McCurdy
University
Douglas County
Marker marks Bryan’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery
A simple wooden marker amidst blossoms marks the grave of William Jennings Bryan in Arlington National Cemetery. White headstones line the hill as soldiers who died in France rest nearby, with monuments to officers nearby and orderly care evident around the final resting place of those who served. A future stone memorial is planned, but relatives have not yet begun plans for it.
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Washington
A. P
William Jennings Bryan
Arlington National Cemetery
France
President's son to camp at Devens Massachusetts
John Coolidge leaves the White House vacation to enter Camp Devens Massachusetts for the citizens military training camp. President and Mrs Coolidge hope he enjoys normal boyhood freedom and daily life without special attention during camp life and plan to visit later.
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Swampsport
Mass
John Coolidge
White House
Coolidge
Camp Devens
Citizens
Pastor Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia today retired minister Rev George W Holder allegedly shot his wife at the breakfast table then killed himself. Both died instantly according to reports from A P. The tragedy appears linked to a melancholic state described as temporary insanity.
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Richmond
George W. Holder
Santa Fe Trail Recognition Petition Heads to Washington
Ottawa Kansas August 1 00. Mit Withite Emerson Carey John C Nicholson A P Elder and J Frank Smith depart for Washington carrying thousands of names from Kansas to request the Santa Fe trail through Kansas be designated a national coast to coast highway. Eleven thousand names from Franklin county alone underscore the effort by Kansas road boosters.
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Ottawa
Kan
Mit” Withite
Emporia
Emerson Carey
Hutchinson
John_C. Nicholson
Newton
A. P. Elder
J. Frank Smith
Greater
Kansas City
Franklin County
Messrs.Withite, Carey, Nicholson and Elder
Wrell
Rubber Ex portation limit rise sparks market activity
British colonies raise Stevenson Act export cap from 60 to 75 percent of rubber production capacity beginning today. The American rubber trade protests the 85 percent target. officials expect further removal of restrictions by next year. Spot prices for smoked ribbed sheet rubber rise six cents per pound in New York and London. Ships from Singapore arrive with 6,500 tons valued at $14 million for July delivery. freighters Menela and Siberian Prince docked. Hansa due Thursday.
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New York
A. P
State Department
Amery
London
Singapore
Cramm Uses Wits to Lure Attacker in Salina
Salina Aug 1 Bob Cramm a young salesman from Hutchinson used all his wits to trap a man who attacked him and a young woman companion. The assailant identified as George Stratton 65 fled on railroad boards north of town after a struggle. Cramm then drove the pair to the girl’s home for money but instead returned to Salina with police. Stratton was arrested and jailed.
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Salina
Kan
Bob Cramm
Hutchinson
George Stratton
Point North
Cramm
Arley
Alow Cr
Abid to Oskaloosa Old Settlers reunion plans
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce weighs sending a representation to the twenty five Old Settlers reunion in Oskaloosa on August 5 to 7. C L Scott says members may travel on Thursday August 6 with plans to reach the event for the evening program. Six or more Haskell Indians may participate in a historical pageant. Clearing House Condition report notes excess reserves of 35 million. Gospel tent meetings set for Sixth and Illinois streets with nightly services tonight and next week.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Oskaloosa
C. L. Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Gospel
Ie Gospel
Mllinois Streets
County Officials Face July Pay Cut Amid Population Decline
Douglas county commissioners open August session with salary adjustments for most officials due to population drop below 25 000. Huddleston exempt pending injunction over whether year’s figures are correct. Tax levy decision delayed awaiting other department levies and farm bureau request for 693 mill next year.
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Huddleston
Douglas County
Douglas County Farm Bureau
No Move Yet On West Seventh Street Resurfacing
No steps have been taken to gauge sentiment among West Seventh Street property owners about resurfacing. Petitions from a majority may grant paving authority, with costs about 30 dollars per lot. A special election could fund the project if approved as a municipal venture, with alternative plans to designate West Seventh as an arterial trafficway for later resurfacing.
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West Seventh Street
West Seventh
Lawrence
West Seventh Stream
West Ninth Sire
Massachusetts Street
East Seventh Street
Will Rogers declines to seat Arkansas governor candidate
Will Rogers replies to Rogers Kiwanis Club he cannot govern Arkansas. He jokes that Arkansas already has a governor, thanking Roger for the town’s jester. The note notes Rogers is from Claremore Oklahoma.
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Rogers
Ark
A. P
Will Rogers
Arkansas
Rogers Kiwanis Club
Roger
Claremore
Tom Morgan
Irs
Decision ends rank disputes between services
Washington Aug 1 Attorney General Sargent ruled that all rear admirals of the navy rank with major generals of the army thus settling a long standing question. The opinion issued at the joint request of the navy and war departments grows from a dispute over the relative rank of Rear Admiral John D McDonald and Major General Chas M Summerall who were stationed at Hawaii and encountered conflicting standings at ceremonies.
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Washington
Sargent
Navy
Army
War Departments
John D. McDonald
Chas. M. Summerall
Hawaii
Will Close Road Finishing Protest on Baldwin Hill Route
The Lawrence Baldwin road from Vinland to Baldwin will close Monday and stay shut until the new Baldwin Hill route is ready for traffic. Detours will route travelers via Vinland and the Dell road. A twenty four foot concrete bridge will replace the small bridge at Baldwin Hill.
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Vinland
Big Hill
Lawrence-Baldwin
Baldwin Hil
Dell Road
Baldwin’ Hill
Baldwin Hill
Traveil
Win Hill
Dublin to Hold First Elections for Free State Senate
The first elections to the Free State Senate will occur this autumn. A complex system uses a 76 name panel for 19 seats, with proportional representation and weekslong to monthslong counting. Senators have limited powers, mainly delaying non money bills up to 270 days.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Free State Senate
Senate
Imay
Free State
Dail
Ulcer Singh Deported After Minstrel Claim
Ulcer Singh a Hindu charged with illegal entry argued he deserved better treatment as an artist and wandering minstrel. The US commissioner ordered deportation, Singh saying sing, but was told back to India awaiting deportation. Also news of Mrs. Pearl Ownbey granted an interlocutory divorce in Boulder for cruelty and non support. Captain Rickard heads to camp in Missouri then Kansas. Norton Valley Tennis Champion Norton defeats Brown 1-5, 6-1, 6-2 for Missouri Vesley title in Des Moines.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ulcer Singh
United States
Singh
Ownbey
Boulder
Colo
Aug
Pearl Ownbey
J. M. Ownbey
Colorado
J. P. Morgan
Norton Valley
Des Moines
A. Pa
Brian I. Norton
Wray D. Brown
St. Louis
Power litigation appeal over real estate lease rights
The Bowersock Mills and Power Company appeals a Shawnee County District Court judgment rendered by Judge McClure in a 1920s dispute with Kansas Electric Power Company. The case sought about 260000 in lease rights value for real estate building and equipment used by the power concern. Kansas Electric Power Company indicated no intention to appeal despite a larger award than previously offered. Kansas Wheat Day telegram notes Kansas growing top wheat, with Vada Watson praising a successful campaign and ongoing wheat promotion on an Opportunity Special train coordinated by Santa Fe Railroad and Kansas State Agricultural College.
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Bowersock Milling Company
Kansas Electric Power Company
Supreme Court
McClure
Bowersock Mills and Power Company
Topeka
Bowersock ,Mills, and Power Company
Electric Power Company
Kansan Electric Power, Company
Kansas Wheat Day
Kiowa
Kan
Associated Press
Vada Watson
Kansas Wheat Girl
William M. Jariie
Washington
Santa Fe Railroad
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas
Miss Watson
Santa Fe Railroad and Agricultural College
Kanesas
New York Giant Pitcher Ordered to Pay Wife $500 Monthly
New York Aug 1 Associated Press Hugh McQuillan the New York Giant pitcher was directed by Supreme Court Justice Cropsey to pay his wife Mrs Nelia Tracy McQuillan temporary alimony of 500 a month for the remainder of the baseball season or until her suit for separation is heard The judge denied Mrs McQuillan s request for attorney fees noting she has sufficient funds to pay counsel The amount matches her earlier claim in the Bandit Trip case She alleged an agreement to settle on her behalf across the record of the suit and the court action.
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New York
Associated Press
Hugh McQuillan
New York Giant
Supreme Court
Cropsey
Nellia
Tracy McQuillan
McQuildan
Crosey
Mee Quillan
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