Governor Allen Leads in Renomination Crowds
Topeka reports from the Republican primary show Gov. Henry J. Allen leading for renomination by about six to one, with Charles Curtis ahead for U S Senate by roughly four to five to one. Hopkins and Travis also lead in their races, while Edwards carries Greenwood county and several counties shift with incomplete returns.
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Lost Crawford County Fight Over Industrial Court Law
An early afternoon clash on Allen Street in Pittsburg Crawford County linked to labor leaders and supporters of the Industrial Court law. The confrontation involved Howat and other labor leaders amid mounting tensions over the controversial measure.
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Weather outlook unsettled with showers tonight and Thursday
A unsettled weather forecast shows possible local thunder showers tonight and Thursday with notable temperature changes. Southeast areas may stay warmer while other regions cool.
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Atkinson and Hyde Win Missouri Race
In incomplete returns from yesterdays primary election the likely Democratic Senate nominee is Breckenridge Long backing the League of Nations covenant prohibition and opposition to large campaign spending. On the Republican side Selden I Spencer leads in rural areas while Dewitt E Davis polled well in big cities. John M Atkinson and Arthur J Hyde appear as the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor and Hyde called for the resignation of National Committeeman Jacob L Babler and State Chairman W L Cole over links to Lowden and Harding funds.
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Farris Leads Gore In Oklahoma Democratic Primary
Report from Oklahoma City shows partial statewide results from 1,249 of 2,700 precincts as Daily Oklahoman tallies revealed representative Scott Farr leading with 64 908 votes and Senator Thomas P Gure trailing with 41 917 votes in the Democratic senatorial nomination contest. The tabulation indicates Farr ahead by 27 217 votes.
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Railroads furnish coal cars to Kansas mines in mid July
In the two weeks ending July 17 the five major railroads serving Kansas coal fields supplied most mine ordered cars: Santa Fe 29 percent, 89 percent of orders. Katy 56? percent. Missouri Pacific 95 percent. Kansas City Southern 96 percent. Frisco 62.5 percent. Comparisons show improvements over the prior week and month.
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WILL RUN ANYHOW
Topeka August 4 undismayed by the primary decision Snow George RB a farm hand candidate declares he will run again as an independent in November if he cannot defeat Governor Allen for the gubernatorial nomination. He says he can beat Allen and will run on the Independent ticket.
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Identified Body Found Near Topeka on Union Pacific Track
Topeka August 4 identification confirms the corpse on the Union Pacific track ten miles west of Topeka is Mrs. W. G. Whitcomb of Kansas City Missouri. Father F G Rudolf and sister Mrs Madeline Alullen say she was with a party returning to Kansas City. Rail officials say she either jumped or fell from the Overland Limited at 3200 Olelock this morning.
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New Passenger and Freight Rates Planned by ICC
The American traveling public and shippers may face higher rates, as the Interstate Commerce Commission authorized increases to take effect August 26. Railroad representatives announced plans to implement the new rates on that date amid the pending approval. A separate item reports a lively tornado on an A. W. McBurney farm near Newton, Kansas, damaging a 150-ton silo, a windmill, a granary, and doors, with hail damage nearby.
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Union President Denounces Howat in Kansas Strike
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers orders thirty three local unions to return to work and end the strike in Kansas. He denounces Alexander Howat for failing to settle disputes and warns the Kansas miners that continued defiance will bring condemnation on Howat and his group. Production in Indiana fields returns to normal as workers resume duties after the telegrams.
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Grave danger halts gas well as cave-ins trap tools
From Independence to Lawrence area, a gas well drilled by the Pittsburgh Youngstown company faltered when a cave-in at 40 feet halted operations. A second cave-in and a snapped two and a quarter inch cable endangered gear, with fishing tools summoned from Wellsville. Recovery possible within hours, a second rig expected once tools and cleaning complete. A nearby field may see another well soon as work resumes.
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RAISE SCHOOL STANDARDS Wichita Ky Aug 4 Promotes Teachers
Superintendent LW Mayberry says standards rise as teachers gain college or normal school degrees. Seven years ago only seven teachers in Whitish city elementary schools had degrees. now 201 of 200 teachers hold degrees. Pupils promoted show gains in up grade schools with 80 percent advancement. Florence Clesten visits Norval and is from Empo with her mother Miss Funk of Emory.
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Fort Leavenworth Officers Link Two to Illicit Still Site
Authorities at Fort Leavenworth say they have evidence tying two people to a location a short distance from the federal penitentiary walls used to operate a still. Fire and smoke drew attention to the site, where a copper still, tall jars and bottles, and other equipment were found near a watcher’s stakeout. The matter involves a government facility and possible illicit activity.
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Will Johns Wins Sheriff Contest In County Primary
Will Johns leads Charles Crowder by about fifty to seventy votes in the Douglas County sheriff race as results from fourteen precincts show Johns 1,220 to Crowder 1,120 with more returns expected. Mitchell defeats Stewart for county attorney 1,482 to 735. Menger leads for probate judge, Moss gains renomination for district clerk, and Means appears safely nominated for district judge. Governor Allen wins the largest county majority. Hopkin leads for attorney general. Curtis leads in the Senate race. Witte wins in city. G. Mark Brown and family visit Chicago after the election.
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Plenty of Teachers in Kansas as School Year Nears
Topeka Kansas reports from State Superintendent Wooster indicate no teacher shortage for the coming year. Wages have risen across rural and urban districts, with rural one teacher schools paying 125 to 150 dollars, city and high schools 60 to 70 percent higher. High school positions are in greater demand due to rural high schools expanding to about two hundred, offering principals 2000 to 2400 dollars annually and instructors 1514 to 1600 dollars. vocational education gains but faces trainer shortfalls, yet staffing is expected to be complete when schools open next month.
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Outland Family Relents On Airplane After Flight Fun
Kansas City Aug 4 Dr John H Outland a medical doctor and sportsman bought an airplane amid family opposition led by his mother Mrs Thomas Outland of Wichita. After initial fear and eye covering she eventually flew again. A granddaughter even suggested her to fly. By a week later on return to Wichita all opposition had vanished.
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The Band Concert Fraternal Aid Union in South Park
The weekly Fraternal Aid Union band concert is set for tomorrow evening in South Park. The program includes marches by March The Imperstar Vander Cook Overture Murmering of the Forest and other pieces with arrangements by Wheeler Lang and Delano.
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Warsaw May Fall Before Red Army
Paris reports warn Warsaw may be evacuated within two or three days as Russian cavalry advances toward Mlawa and the Baltic corridor. Polish forces retreat under demoralization while armistice talks stall. British government demands a direct Soviet reply on ceasefire and peace negotiations.
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Red Cross Establishes Provisional HQ in Cracow
Provisional American Red Cross headquarters set up at Cracow to cover an abandonment of Warsaw. About 50 Red Cross women workers remain in the city but are prepared to depart on short notice. The YMCA, active in relief, has taken precautions. Officials say that if Bolsheviks do not advance within a week, everything will be saved.
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Chambliss to Joliet in Five-Year Case
Chicago Aug 4 The last barrier between Dorsey Chambliss former Negro policeman and the penitentiary was removed today A mittimus directed delivery of Chambliss and Mrs Ema Rasso to the Joliet penitentiary They were convicted for actions involving Bertha Wiebeck a 17 year old white girl of Pawnee Rock Kansas The incident with men in the Ross house led to her death Chambliss and the man were sentenced to five years Took Sacks From Barn John Bergner reported a break in at the alley east of Micchus street building entered last night and eighteen empty burlap sacks were taken
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Bright Lights Again W. W. Graham Arrested On Bond
W. W. Graham was the only bright light user arrested last night and placed under a $10 bond. He must equip his car with legal lenses within one week or forfeit the bond. Among new grade teachers for the Topeka board of education are Creta Marie Seely and Jessie Borg, both of Lawrence. Dr. Albright, Chiropractor, is noted.
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