Newspapers and NRA code eyed for jobs and wages
The Journal-World expects to raise employment and payroll once the national printing and publishing code is sanctioned by the administration. Editors stress press freedom and cautious signing to avoid rash obligations, while Governor Landon faces a bond scandal probe. General Johnson calls for more jobs through broader hours and NEA led buying to boost employment. A Leavenworth Times quips at Topeka’s driest city label as Clyde Reed’s life in Topeka is questioned.
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Newspapers of
America
National Administration
Recovery Administration
Journal-World
Journal- World
Germany
Kansas
Landon
Johnson
NRA
NEA
Snirah
Parsons Sun
Topeka
Kansas Cities
Leavenworth Times
Clyde Reed
Embarrassing Position for Ambassador Welles in Cuba Crisis
President Machado clings to office as Ambassador Welles seeks a peaceful solution under Monroe doctrine. Welles proposed a leave of absence for a stable transfer of power, but Machado issued a state of war instead. The arrangement would avoid U S intervention, yet places Washington in an awkward spot amid rising unrest and multiple labor strikes. The piece also notes NRA and farm bonus debates, highlighting farmer confusion over policy and the Kaw valley melon joke.
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Machado
Cuba
Sumner Welles
United States
Ambassador Welles
Washington
Welles
Roosevelt
Vacation Notes From Eureka Springs and Minnesota Trip
In the Old Home Town Mr and Mrs Floyd V Rankin are spending a week in Eureka Springs Ark and will return to Lawrence the last of the week. Mrs Fred Morris leaves this week for Milwaukee to spend a month with her mother Mrs F A Root. Mr and Mrs Robert Rowlands and two children have returned from a three weeks trip to Minnesota visiting relatives in Minneapolis and spent a week in the northern part of the state.
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Floyd V. Rankin
Eureka Springs
Ark
Lawrence
Fred Morris
Milwaukee
F. A. Root
Sty
Robert Rowlands
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Dorothy Gregg plans Denver visit and family trips
Miss Dorothy Gregg leaves Tuesday for a visit to Denver and Colorado Springs with Dr. and Mrs. H. Reding and daughter Katherine, then their visit to Dayton with Mrs. F. D. Schnacke of Ohio. Barbara Olinger undergoes appendectomy at Simmons hospital and recovers well. Potter Lake draws about 100 daily swimmers as life guards to be removed after August 17. Marion mourns Harding with thousands viewing his bier at his father’s home. the nation awaits his last rites.
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Dorothy Gregg
Denver
Colorado Springs
H. Reding
Katherine
F. D. Schnacke
Dayton
Chio
Barbara Olinger
Ohio Street
Simmons Hospital
Potter Lake
Potter's
W. Roy
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Warren Gamaliel Harding
The
United States
Resigning Lecompton School Chief Moves to Insurance
J B Wilson, head of Lecompton city schools for two years, resigns to retire from education and enter the insurance business. Fire at Graeber plumbing shop 802 Massachusetts St caused about 300 in damage when a coat hung over an electric bulb overheated. Fire started in rear first floor. blaze reported by Karl Kurz who saw it while en route to the depot. Local social items note gatherings for Miss Edna Dinsmoor and Miss Lucia Zerby, visits by Dr J T Moore, and poet Harry Kemp hosting a dinner after composing a tribute poem for the Eldridge hotel.
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J. B. Wilson
Lecompton
Graebers
Graeber
Massachusetts Street
Karl Kurz
Seventeen Year Locust Report Hits Local Area
Forties era note reports a new and loud seventeen year locust in the vicinity heard mainly under shade trees on city outskirts. Prof Vernon Kelloge of the University identifies it as the expected brood causing tree damage in past cycles. Nearby chatter recalls a prior brood in the Lawrence Clinton area.
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Vernon Kelloge
Lawrence
Clinton
F. Deichmann
Rhode Island Street
Edna Goldstandt
Wichita
Freddie Deichmann
Annie Roche
Frances
Edna Dinsmoor
Stella Tanner
Sadie
Nellie Messler
Birdie Cole
Newton
Julia
Adele Marks
Rebecca Passon
J. P. Brewer
Markie Barnett
St. Louis
Clarence Cohn
Edwin Osborn
Stanley Heyman
Mr. Leonard
Lake View
W. R. Williams
South Stascachesetts Street
Kansas History Entries 1896 1897
In 1896 Kansas Democrats planned to send twenty delegates to the Indianapolis convention. J Ralph Burton of Abilene was assigned to deliver a series of speeches for the Republican campaign in June. In 1897 L C Boyle Kansas attorney general sued the Mutual Life Insurance Company in the state supreme court to block its Kansas business, defying a federal injunction.
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Kansas
Adianapolis
J. Ralph Burton
Abilene
Jine
L. C. Boyle
Supreme Court
Mutual Life Insurance Company
A New Serial By Ruby M Ayres Aboard The World
Georgie Bancroft, cared for by Mrs Lovelock, endures danger and tragedy as Nicholas Boyd, a former film star, becomes her confidant and ally. Amid illness and social scorn she finds fragile friendship, a possible romance, and a looming personal leap as Boyd faces his own future and a Germany surgery that could restore his worn looks. Through hospital beds and village whispers, Georgie clings to hope as events push toward a dramatic turn.
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Tookioet
Syd
Boyd
Georgie
Lovelock
Nicholas
Cna
Beye
Clifford Asbar
Thoughttay
Georgia
Nicholas Boyd
America
Clifford
Edward Bancroft
Germany
The Daydream of Georgie and a Hidden Plan
Georgie wrestles with love and ambition as Bernie Boyday reveals a life changing secret. Edward Bancroft arrives, a wife is coming, and Georgie faces hoping for a reunion or a painful goodbye as their fragile happiness hinges on a risky operation and uncertain future.
Christopher's Drenching Rescue by Willy Nilly Crow
In a lakeside scene Christopher Columbus Crow slips from a sunny bank into deep water. Willy Nilly immediately dives in to save him, turning him face up and guiding him toward the shore amid local concerns about Christopher's prankster nature and quick wits.
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Christopher Columbus
Willy Nilly
Christopher
Cristopher
Christopher’s Narrow Escape From The Dreadful Experience
Willy Nilly and friends alertly guard Christopher after a frightening incident in Puddle Muddle. He lies limp but recovers briefly saying I feel better before sinking again, leaving everyone worried about his fate and hoping for tomorrow.
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Willy Nilly
Christopher
Opher
Ang
Incomplete Nominee Joe Vance Mayoral Bid Stirs Confusion
Tippecanoe City voters wrote in Joe Vance as mayoral candidate but no official filing exists and no one by that name is known locally. The incident shows a fictional or missing candidate causing uncertainty in the town’s election.
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Associated Press
Troy, O
Joe Vance
Tippecanoe City
Ee Laura
Okla
Lloyd Burks
Burks
Portland
Ore
John Laurie
Chicago
Joe. Pennick
Insurance policy notes and funeral arrangement terms
The excerpt outlines a C O D style insurance policy where a check or draft is sent to the insured and cashed when the is tending Dhyeicisg. It mentions the undertaker certifying that the doctor is no longer needed but the mortician is, indicating requirements surrounding death and funeral services.
Vote Under Difficulties and a Stroke in Senate
Senator J W Grimes of Iowa was among seven dissenting Republicans who opposed President Johnson's impeachment conviction. Two days before the vote, Grimes suffered a stroke but was carried into the senate chamber and helped to his feet to cast his vote.
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J. W. Grimes
Iowa
Johnson
Times
Senate
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Mateger
Setanta Eden
Frence
Agvan
Almeteetty
Lorenzen
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New York
Ottawa Herald
Franklin County
Farm Administration
Kaw Valley
Poor PA
Claude Callas
Bella
Publishers Syndicate
Oliver Barber
Gertrude Bigelow
Oklahoma City
Earl Gafford
Oaks Hill
Kan
Robb Young
Se Club
Lucia Zerby
J. T. Moore
Estes Park
Dr. Moore
Ruby M. Ayres
Geogie
Ian
Rgie
England
Bernie’ Boyday
London
Doubleday Doran
Georgie Hes
Tomorrw
Etill
Christopher's
Mary Graham Bonner
Edward Bumgardner
Carter
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Liberty Oil Co
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