Robbery at Cart Clothing Store in Lawrence
A wholesale burglary at Cart Clothing on Massachusetts street in Lawrence saw goods valued at $2000 stolen. Robbers removed woolen trousers and silk shirts, used a back window to enter, and an eastbound truck or car was sighted after the crime. Police noted a five-man gang and notified multiple cities. Owen Cai offered 400 reward for arrest and return of goods.
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Lawrence
Cart Clothing Company
Massachusetts Street
Tchman
Culver
Innes
Henry Smith
Carl's
Carl
Ottawa
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Kans
St. Joseph Mo
Atchison
Woodward
Court House
Owen Cail
Irish Coercion Bill Passes in Commons
London August 6 The Irish Coercion bill cleared its third reading in the house of commons by a vote of 205 to 8 this afternoon.
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London
House of Commons
20 Percent Increase on Douglas County Farm Land Valuations
A 20 percent rise in unimproved farm land values in Douglas County was issued by the state tax commission, adding 3 116 631 to land valuations for a total of 47 220 056. Last year’s valuation was just over 42 million, prompting reassessment by County Assessor George Byrne and deputies. The change follows widespread valuation increases statewide, while a dispute between Citizens’ Light Heat and Power and county officials over the company’s plant valuation remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
George Byrne
County Commissioners
Unmasked bandits rob messenger at Kansas City corner
Three masked men in a car robbed Ralph Kams a seventeen year old messenger for Wilson Company Packers at Tehth and Minnesota Ave Kansas City Kansas of 3179 in currency. The trio escaped toward the Missouri side after grabbing the satchel from the bank courier who had just left a streetcar. The holdup occurred on Tenth and Minnesota in Kansas City Kansas business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ralph Kams
Wilson & Company, Packers
Tehth
Minnesota Ave
Kans
Missouri
Tenth
Minnesota
Kansas
Wheat crop hit by stinking smut on Hosford farm
C B Hosford informed R O Smith county agent that some of his wheat is seriously affected with stinking smut. Arrangements are made for a seed treating demonstration on his farm near Sibleysville this fall.
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C. B. Hosford
R. O. Smith
Sibleysville
Auto License Boom In Topeka Kansas 1920
Topeka reports rapid growth in auto license issuance as 200 000 marks are reached and daily mail volume climbs to 5 000 licenses. E A Cornell heads the bureau noting no deadline for license possession and continued high demand driven by bumper crops.
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Topeka
Kansaux
Secretary of State
E. A. Cornell
Welave
Cornell
State Bureau
Kansas
State treasurer race in doubt after Kansas primary
Topeka Kansas reports the only statewide GOP contest left uncertain is the state treasurer race between E. T. Thompson and C. C. Evans. Thompson leads by 2,567 with 22 counties counted, while other statewide races show gains for Curtis, Allen, Hopkins, Travis, and Dawson. Democratic governor race remains unsettled until official returns arrive as county commissioners canvass today. Returns are certified to Secretary Pettijohn.
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Topeka
Kans
Aus
Ios
E. T. Thompson
Assant
C. C. Evans
Goldland
Thompson
Evans
U.S
Curtis
Allen
Hopkins
Frank Travis
John B. Dawson
Supreme Court
J. M. Davis
Pettijohn
Weather completes canvass of county primary vote
County commissioners finish canvass of Tuesday's county primary. Corrections shift a few votes among candidates Charlies Crowder and Will Kansas Forecast Johns, with Johns gaining five votes and Crowder six. One precinct crediting A. L. Cox with 100 votes was corrected. No result changed and no harm done. Temperature outlook generally fair tonight and Saturday with minor changes.
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Charlies Crowder
Will Kansas
Johns
A. L. Cox
Riots Rage Through West Frankfort After Double Murder
West Frankfort endured a violent night as a mob of about 4900 attacked foreigners, burned homes, and looted. Militia from the 9th Illinois and reinforcements from Cairo arrived as authorities feared a renewal of unrest. Two youths were found murdered, fueling the violence and kidnapping suspicions tied to organized street crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
9Th Illinois Regiment
Cairo
Amicio Calcaterra
Tony Hempel
Whoals
Hempel
Caleatrera
Thainois
Fruit Experts On Orchard Tour Near Topeka
August 31 marks the northeastern Nansen orchard tour led by E. G. Kelly state extension entomologist. The group leaves the Topeka court house and visits Wells and George McCarty near Lecompton then W H Smith near Lawrence before overnighting in Lawrence. September 1 visits Garrett and Martin near Baldwin then Olathe.
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Nansen
Crviren
E. G. Kelly
Court House
Topeka
Douglas County
Wells
George McCarty
Lecompton
W. H. Smith
Lawrence
Public Health Nursing Names Assistant at July Meeting
At the monthly directors meeting of the Public Health Nursing association Ruth Seamans was named assistant public health nurse. She helped during baby week in July and knows the city operations. The July report by Miss Nelle Kuhn records 155 visits for 37 patients. Directors approved July bills and ordered the visiting nurse’s car overhaul.
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Public Health Nursing Association
Ruth Seamans
Defensive line east of Warsaw broken reports say
Reports from the front indicate the defensive line east of Warsaw has been pierced in several places as Soviet forces push across the Vistula. Preparations for government transfer are considered if needed, with Pos en or Czestochowa eyed as possible new centers. The Resenneeke squadron aids Polish defense of Warsaw. London reports a Soviet note to Lloyd George on armistice terms with Poland focusing on guarantees against renewed hostilities.
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Vistula
Posen
Czestochows
Warsaw
London
Anz
Canieneft
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Russia
Poland
M. Kavaneff
Indian team sought for Chanute fair gate appeal
Chanute Kansas Fair Association asks Haskell for a football or baseball team to play October 2 during their fair. Principal official H B Peaks says lending a team is impossible but offers to send Patasoni for an exhibition race if he returns from Antwerp in time.
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Fair Association
Chanute
Kansas
H. PB. Peaks
Haskell
Peakrs
Patasoni
Antwerp
Two Die and 34 Hurt in Denver Streetcar Strike Clash
Riot by streetcar strikers and sympathizers in Denver left two dead and about 34 injured. Police failed to restrain the mob as night patrols and guards watched a burning yard and Post plant with injuries mostly non fatal. Guards reported no car operation by 10 AM and hospitals confirmed recoveries expected.
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Denver
H.W. Tammen
South Weaver Barn
Tragic Russia Report Seen by Socialist Deputy
Rome reports Lieener Dusoriy, a socialist deputy back from Russia, calling the situation there most tragic and claiming Lenin's experiment a failure. He notes 50 percent drop in industrial production, disorganized transports, trains slowed to trains per hour, engines burning wood, and widespread filth and disorder. Avanti editor Sigror Serrait publishes a leading article supporting the indictment of Lenin and Dusoriy.
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Rome
Lieener Dusoriy
Russia
Lenine
Pner Pugoni
Sigror Serrait
They Avanti
Lenine Madeshy Duseni
Woman Seeks Divorce After Husband’s Shooting Trial
Louise Blackburn files for divorce from Jesse Blackburn in district court. Blackburn is jailed awaiting trial on a charge of shooting his wife. He admits the shooting, claiming it was an accident while attempting to discipline his wife. Mrs Blackburn contends that the shooting constitutes extreme cruelty.
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Louise Tpackburn
Jesse Blackburn
Blackburn
A. Hut
Applications flood Haskell Institute enrollment office
Numerous applications for admission to Haskell Institute are received by HU. B. Pesirs, the ta dian onliie cars intendent, announced that enrollment will cap at 700 students in residence at any one time and will not be permitted to exceed this limit.
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Haskell
Amittance
Haskell Institute
HU. B. Pesirs
Tadian Onliie
Haskell Tis Xen
Mr. Pesirs
Teen Charged In City Property Destruction Case
A youth was brought before the police court on a charge of destroying city property. He allegedly hacked his way into a light pole on M Street and broke it off. The case was continued for thirty days.
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Roy Relat
Pelicf
M + street
Triad
Saddle and bridle stolen from Barnum Hunley barn
Barnum Hunley reported to police this morning that his barn across from the Union Pacific depot in North Lawrence was entered and a saddle and bridle were taken.
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Union Pace Depot
North Lawrence
Dean F. J. Kelly to New University Dean Post
Michigan report confirms Dean F. J. Kelly will become dean and research professor of university administration at Kansas, while remaining dean of the School of Education. The new role aims to study university administration to boost efficiency and educational value across the state system.
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K. U
Lawrence
F. J. Kelly
University of Kansas
Lindley
Board of Administration
Welly
Dr. Kelly
School of Education
E. H. Lindsey
Kelly
Univ
Univers
Kansas
Middle West
Dean Kelly
Universite
Vonestion
Deas
Nelly
Legislatire
Presenet Burton
University of Buphinen
Michigan Union
County Institute August 2 Announcement
Douglas County Institute opens August 2 at Lawrence High School with many teachers employed for their first term. Attendance is expected from Douglas County educators as the event runs through August 27.
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County Institute
Douglas County Institute
J. Lane
Douglas County
Lawrence High
Treasured Silver Cup Presented by Australian Admirers
Mary Pickford owns a large silver loving cup given as a token of affection and appreciation by her admirers in Australia. Mrev J B Mack Miss Inez Mack Miss Alberta Mack and Gerald Norton drove to Topeka this afternoon.
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Mary Pickfod
Australia
Mrev
J. B. Mack
Inez Mack
Alberta Mack
Gerald Norton
Topeka
County approves bridge program after hearing no protests
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners received unanimous support for the coming year bridge plan at a hearing with no protests. Residents urged saving funds for rebuilding Wakarsa bridges swept by flood. The plan cost 54000 and funds construction or repair of ninety three bridges and culverts with a temporary Lel Voir crossing to be built soon.
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Douglas County Board of Commissioners
Wakarusa
Wakaraisa
Lel‘voir
Burglar Alarm Incident At Lawrence National Bank
Frank Hosfori of the Lawrence National Bank bond department tried to open a vault before 7 AM to finish work for vacation. The vault alarm activated the outside gong and rang until an expert reset the control clock. Hosford forgot vaults could not be opened before 7 with the new turbine alarm. Moss Much Improved Charles Moss, clerk of the district court, previously ill, is now very improved and able to leave his bed per wife Mrs. Moss.
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Frank Hosfori
Lawrence National Bank
Hosford
Moss
Charles Moss
Evangelical Conference Opens With Chorus and Talks
The Evangelical association annual conference at Woodland Park featured a 35-voice chorus directed by Prof. Richard Dashner and a large Sunday school program. Miss Edna Erffmeyer spoke on Osaka Japan, while Rev E W Praetorius urged moral certainty of salvation and cited John’s five points.
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Evangelical Association
Wookland Park
Richard Dashner
Will Fuund
Woodland Park
Edna Erffmeyer
Florence
Osaka
Japan
E. W. Praetorius
Cleveland
Ohio
John
Big crowd enjoys municipal entertainment mix at South Park
A large audience attended the second municipal entertainment night at South Park combining band concert and moving picture show. Viewers crowded the crawl space in front of the screen, many moving because the sheet used for a screen blocked seats, though the film was visible from that side with reversed captions and no major issues.
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South Park
Canvassing Board Verifies Primary Results In Douglas County
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners sits as canvassing board to confirm last Tuesday's statewide primary results. Officials say the official count will not change the county office nominations. Mrs. Oscar Dahlene and son Oscar Jr visit Mrs. Dahlene's parents at 913 Vermont.
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Douglas County
Beard
Oscar Dahlene
Oscar, Jr
Dahlene
Mrs
S. H. McCurdy
Vermont
Local voters reject several Democratic candidates in Douglas primary
Henry Albach W H Banning and D L Burton failed to win ballot spots as Democratic hopefuls for probate judge representative and state senator. Republican names included W H Barton and J M Cummings with township by township slates listed. Interim results confirm write in slates and a lone Socialist Arthur Bridwell nomination in Palmyra.
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Henry Albach
W. H. Banning
D. L. Burton
Clinton Township
Ri.g. Waite
J. M. Cummings
Wm Hall
Ross Iliff
Marion Township
T.L. Spigie
Roy Flory
A. A. Hase
F. O. Garber
A.R. Weybright
Palmyra Township
Triates
John W. Frye
Heer LE Hoover
W. M. Clark
Julius C. C. Waters
Leoa Smith
Pearson
E. Howard
B. Brown
R. EK
Nicholsope
E. T.riling
O. E. Learnart
Harvey
Jess Willard
Stephen Scherer
Grant Township
Chas. Wise
Kanwaka Township
Arthur Ulich
C. A. Richards
John D. Barton
Marion
E. E. Lotz
Wakarusa
Geo. T. Griffith
A. le Holteom
Thos. Shirar
John
Spoiled Wheat Reported Along Wakarusa River Bottoms
Flood damage left thousands of bushels ruined on the Wakarusa river bottoms and a lingering odor. In police court this morning Jay drivers were cited for violations while Mr. Shellborn paid a $2 fine for the city ordinance offense.
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Wakarusa
Jay
Shellborn
Funeral services for Margaret Lupton Saturday
The funeral for Miss Margaret Lupton daughter of Mr and Mrs H Lupton will be at their residence 1227 Tennessee street at ten o'clock Saturday morning.
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Margaret Lupton
H. Lupton
Tennessee Street
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William Tr. Martin
Wise Rose Stevens
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Denver Post
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Leonard Wood
U. S. Army
Dean F. J. Kelly
Michigan
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B. L. Barton
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Roy
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R. O
Yrste
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Fraternal Aid
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