Americans in Russia to be sent home by August 8
A telegram from Leo Kameneff to Walter M. Brown says all Americans detained in Moscow Petrograd and provincial prisons will be sent across the frontier by August 8 at the latest. Talks to arrange relief details with M Litvinoff are planned at Riga on August 10. Brown will lead delegates from the Russian Soviet government to discuss repatriation.
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London
Associated | Press
Moscow
Petrograde
Walter L. Brown
Renef Administration
Leo Kameneff
Russian Relief Commission
Mr. Kameneff
Etronad
Litvinoff
All
Jamine
Riga
Russia
Rigaty
Grown
M. Litvinoft
Brown
Amierican
Wa Auhitinaty Mn State Department
Walter M. Brown
American Relief
United States
Tusaia
American Red Cross
Mexican recognition and note exchange with United States
Washington sent a note to the Mexican foreign office stating that the United States demand hinges on recognition of the current Mexican government. Officials indicated optimism for prompt recognition, while Mexico sought a treaty of amity and commerce after such recognition. Also reported, a Paris dispatch estimates Russia’s famine relief wheat needs at about 2.88 billion pounds.
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T. Sumiverlain
Esterday
Washington
Foreign Office
the Excelsior
Summerlin
Mexicali
Foreismn
Ciigits
United States
Paris
Russia
Populaire
Weather notes hint at cooler Sunday in Kansas
Fragmentary weather data indicates a likely cooler Sunday in Kansas with tonight and tonight temperatures rising. The report cites daytime highs near 1 p.m. yesterday and references various temperature and rainfall figures though details are incomplete.
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Kansas
Irish Republican prisoners to be freed with one exception
Dublin reports an official announcement that all members of the Irish republican faction will be freed in anticipation of Parliament meeting on August 16. The exception is John McKeown, who remains imprisoned by District Inspector McGrath.
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Dublin
Irish Republican Cation
John, McKeown
McGrath
John Proper
District Court
Frank Dckefeller
Betts Proper Duglas Et
Kansas Industry Court Reports Coal Price Inquiry Findings
The Kansas Industrial Court will submit a fact filled report to Governor Allen on coal price causes. Key factors cited include high wages, inefficiency, mining waste, producer and wholesaler profits, high freight rates, and wartime profits. The report notes mine prices from 3 to 4.28 dollars per ton and wholesale prices up to 10 dollars, with day workers earning about 7.50 for an eight hour day.
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Topeka
Kansas Industria Court
Alten
McDermott
ford-Cherokee “ County
Sonttadt
Alexander Howat
Kansas Runmers’ Union
Wei
France to participate in relief efforts in Russia questioned
The Petit Parisian reports confusion over official French involvement in Russian relief efforts. Plans by American relief bodies to deliver food to famine-stricken districts are under discussion amid unclear official stance.
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France
Russia
Russitt
Rebekah Lovidett Named for Kansas City Conclave Work
Lawrence joins O F conclave in Kansas City with Rebekah degree work slated Sept. 4. A large delegation plans to march in the parade as the team leads with prominence. Ottawa Inde is selected to present a birth men s degrees and other Valens phases are noted.
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Kansas City
Lawrence Sa
Rebekah Lovidett Lawrence
Rebekah Lerree
O. F
Odd
Lawrence Ebekah
Ottawa
Anil Bhali
Double Bill at Tent Draws Big Crowds in Lawrence
A Lawrence chautauqua program featured a cartoonist lecture by James Barkistley and a talk by Thornton Mills on Fiddlers and Fortunes. Dr James Hardin Smith spoke on Taste the Applets with a sacred concert preceding, attracting nearly 500 attendees.
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James Hardin’ Smith
Lawrence
James Hardin Smith
Grorke E. McClure
James R
Barkistley
Thornton Mills
Fiddlers
Wortunes
Tomorn
Mathist
Mathisen
America
Gorki Snali to Speak at Chicago Pageant of Progress
Aug 6 report from Chicago notes Gorki Snali arriving from Kankakee as an honor guest at the Pageant of Progress. He will deliver the principal address though his subject remains unannounced. Governors and state officials face uncertain plans as investigations loom over state funds and treasurer’s potential arrest.
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Chicago
Gorki Snali
Herje
Kankakee
Chicat Pageant of Progress
Isj
Small Inlictel
Senamon County
Sprinefield
Len
Perry Park Diamond Game Report
In Perry the baseball scene centers on a park event with fans and players shaping the day. The note hints at a planned Perry game and the expectation of action around the water feature and field conditions.
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Perry
Wouilland Park
Windstorm in Kansas City Strikes Power Lines
A fierce rainstorm swept Kansas City and surrounding areas accompanied by strong winds up to fifty miles per hour. Telephone and power lines were damaged across several sections, trees were stripped, and buildings suffered minor damage. A street car was struck by lightning but the motorman conductor was unharmed. rainfall totals reported at about .65 inches.
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Kane City
Heaith
Chinsen
Kansas
Country Club to Build New Entrance on Grounds Plan
At a Lawrence Country Club board meeting plans were set for a new entrance along the Forteto Port highway. Line and grade stakes will finalize the layout, with J S Hallett offering to build at no cost and work slated for completion next week. Members to assist with road work. women to provide dinners for workers. The swimming pool area will be expanded to 34 by 91 feet, with surveys and estimates authorized for further recommendations.
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Lawrence Country Ib
Forteto-Port
Ommites
Brk
W. F. Eltington
J. S. Hallett
le Club
FL McClufiahan
Rail labor costs and wages amid private control disputes
Washington reports tension over tabor allowances and wage increases during a guaranteed private control period. The dispute centers on alleged reduced efficiency and labor output, with claims of higher costs in maintenance and operations as rail labor negotiations unfold.
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Washington
Tabor
Coukral
Sunder
Tabori
Kennedy Insurance Broker Slain in Beverly Hills
John J Kennedy an Los Angeles area insurance broker was shot from behind as he entered a Beverly Hills summer residence. Mrs Madeline Oberchain a witness and former wife described two men fleeing and Kennedy’s head wound suggested a handgun blast. Deputy Sheriff reports indicate the incident occurred before midnight with no immediate official filings.
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John Ji
Ixennedy
Angeles
Beverely Hills
Madeline Oberchain
Lay
Beanston
Inn
Obercha
Oberchain
Chieso
Chancellor on Vacation Heads to Cole,phere
Chancellor E H H Lindley and family depart overland for Colephere and will remain until shortly before the University opens in September. Dean W J Kelly will assume chancellor duties during Lindley’s absence.
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E. HH. Lindley
Lindley
Sigal
Cole
Phere
Septemer
Chalncellor Limitet
Abe Kence
W. J. Kelly
Lightning Strikes Jail Twice During Storm
The bounty jail building was struck twice by lightning in a morning storm with no serious damage. Night clerk W. L. Murphy was knocked from bed by the first bolt but uninjured after catching himself. a second bolt struck shortly after, causing alarm among inmates.
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Bounty
W. L. Murphy
Governor Small delays trip as arrest warrants loom
Chicago reports Governor Len Small will return to Springfield to face warrants for alleged embezzlement of state lands. Sheriff Henry Mester awaits his appearance, with potential action to be telephoned if the governor fails to appear. The governor postponed his good roads tour to Friday, vowing to complete duties in Springfield first.
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Chicago
Len Syiall
Springfield
Warrans
Henry Mester
Small
Melon Patch Raid Reported Near North Libyrence
Bill Shuck reports theft of large muskmelons from a patch in North Libyrence near Mmuple Grave cemetery. Entry occurred before rain. patch shows damaged retons. Shuck suspects thieves used a truck or wagon to haul away melons from the Dal' vn Dere property.
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Melon Patel
Dal
Bill Shuck
Shuck
Lierei
North
Libyrence
Rain Stop Work On Stadium Amid Flooded Footings
Heavy rain delayed stadium construction as footing pits filled with water halting progress. Workers laid off while carpenters resume tasks under strenuous conditions. night rain worsened site issues. Chartanqua features Miss Mevium Welty in Lawrender as pianist and violinist drawing local attention.
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Tou
Chartanqua
Mevium Welty
Lawrender
Ballent
Japan Agrees On Date for Post Initime
Fragmentary text notes an agreement or schedule involving Japan with dates August 6 and November 1. The excerpt references a morning newspaper report and a possible timing related to a post or event, but details are unclear and names or places are incomplete.
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Japan
Janan Jagrem
Tlle
Mmes
United Acconling
Record Rain for Year Last Night at K U
A heavy downpour hit Lawrence with 3.3 inches recorded at the University of Kansas. The rain marked a record for the year and affected campus and city areas as weather warnings remained in place.
Flooding Follows Severe Storm Strikes City
A fierce storm drenched Tennessee Street area with two inches of rain and five inches in lower blocks. Water flooded basements at Carl, McCulloch, Greene and Loyal Wiedemann stores, with several feet in some basements and damage to inventory. Fire officials reported twelve feet of water at a Riverside pump house, and disruptions affected businesses and homes across Ninth and Massachusetts streets.
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Nils
Ilames
Anid Han
Carl
Aniersen Bake Raber Drug
Alel Gustafeon
Belle’s Music Store
McCulloch
Greene
Wiedemann
Laneder Jewelry
Ecko
Fred
Tennester Street
John R. Dyer Chosen New Dean of Men at K U
John R. Dyer, an Ohio University alumnus and personnel specialist with military service, will become dean of men at the University of Kansas. Chancellor Lindley conducted a wide search and judged Dyer highly qualified to oversee student affairs and men’s life, succeeding Prof A F Walker in Kansas City and Lawrence duties.
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John R. Dyer
Ohio University
K. U
Partan
Dyer
Ohio State Usiyo Ona Aml
Wen
University of Allinnis
Clarke
Walker
Fenart Welch & Welch Chiropractors
Pinsiqiah
University of Kane
Rioman
Lawrence
Lindley Jes
President and Mrs Hardin Bid Farewell at Mount Prospect
President and Mrs Hardin said farewell at Mount Prospect after a retreat. They planned a luncheon at Poland Springs Maine and an evening departure on the Mayflower sailing from Portland around 1 o'clock.
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Lancabter
M. H
Harding
Mount Prospect
Poland Springs
Portland
McKeever to Leave University of Kansas September 1
Dr. William A. McKeever, head of the department of child welfare at Kansas University and extension division, will terminate his connection with the university on September 1. Chancellor Lindley says McKeever sought a nominal link to develop independent welfare work outside the university, which the board approved. McKeever will continue his outside projects, including national uplift efforts, without affecting his ongoing work.
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Ole
University of Kansas
William A. McHeever
Department of Child Stare
University Extension Division
Lindley
McKeever
Board of Administration
McKeévhers
Pervict
Journal- World
Univesity
Ince
Jthikil
Boy Is Assaulted On Country Road
A report describes an assault on a boy on a country road with mentions of Anderson and Fisher among accused parties. Authorities arrested Anderson and held a court appearance this morning. The piece notes injuries including a cut eye and bruises.
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Anderson
Peat
Ray
Brooks Erday
Panixon
Fay LW. Smith
Hakeviely
Andershn “Pinchet
Fisher
Final Camp Schedule Implied for August 16 to 19
Fragmentary notice outlines a final act for camp. dates listed August 16 to 19 appear in the text. Other items mention equipment, bids, and approvals but are incomplete. Names and places are partially readable though details are unclear. The document references vacations and council discussions.
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Camp Pert
Estimated Government Expenditures and Revenue Shifts
A Mellon presented to the House Ways and Means Committee shows a $830 million drop in estimated government income for this fiscal year due to tax changes. Total income is set at about $4.218 billion, down from $4.548 billion, with expenditures down $11.6 million. The excess of disbursements over receipts is $336.37 million, versus $18.23 million previously. Tax revenue shifts partially attributed to a weak business climate and revised interest on foreign obligations.
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Washington
House
Ways and Jeans Committee
Cretaryl Mellon
Mellon
Mellyn
Fragee
Me Jon
Shrine club outlines future rooms and funding plan
At a major meeting the Lawp reden Shrine club outlined plans for four new rooms in the club facilities including vest rooms and charitable spaces. Potentate Steinmeyer pledged support from Seen Temple Leavenworth while members noted membership growth and possible profit from club assets. Harvey, the U.S. ambassador to Britain, also attended the gathering. The cafe announced a temporary closure from August 8 to August 25 for renovations and harvest work.
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Lawpreden Shrine
Potentate
Trl Steinmeydy
Topeka
Charles Haw
J. A. Bush
Leavenforth
Steinmeyer
Leavenwort
Hiaswatha
de Lemine
Thartisheul
Fitte
Johnson
Wouke
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Fiat Heen
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