Fort Scott Mob Seeks Negro After Shooting Victim
A mob hunt for a Fort Scott shooting suspect spreads through Bourbon and Crawford counties. The accused, a former service man named Tobias, was moved to Joplin jail as investigators fear a lynching by thousands. Thomas, the white victim, may recover, and authorities deploy riot guns and rapid transport to prevent mob violence.
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Joplin
Tobias
Howard Thomas
Fort Scott
Crawford County
Pittsburg
Myers
Homs
Missppi
Pttsburg
Kans
Aus
Fort Sept
Alma
Clarence Armour
Bourbon County
Fuwani Thomas
Chet Thomas
Armour
Pillsbury
Arma
Girard
Axmour
Mitt Gould
Mulberr
Garland
Cox to Camp Perry on western campaign swing
Governor Cox and running mate Franklin D. Roosevelt head from Columbus to Toledo and Camp Perry to deliver a campaign address. He plans no major issue discussion today, focusing on wartime preparation and military training. County Attorney J B Wilson spoke on Friendship at the Kiwanis luncheon.
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Columbus
Ohio
Aus
Perry
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Toledo
Cox
Camp Perry
Wheeling
W. Va
National Guard
J. B. Wilson
Kiwanis Club
J. Wilson
Weather Forecast for Kansas Tonight and Friday
Forecast calls for fair conditions in Kansas with cooler temperatures tonight especially in the east, followed by a somewhat warmer Friday afternoon. Temperature readings show 7 p.m. yesterday at 2.1, with today’s 2 p.m. readings at 2.
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Kansas
Gored by an angry bull. farm hand narrowly escapes
Bob Steen, a farm worker for Oscar Learnard, was attacked by a bull in Learnard’s pasture. The animal, tied yet loose, charged twice, tossing Steen and missing his chest by inches. He kicked the bull and escaped while a doctor noted possible cracked ribs and severe bruises.
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Bob Steen
Oscar Learnard
Learnaard Pas‘ture
Steen
Steen Lexpeil
NIP AND TUCK RACE IN OHIO SATELLITE PRIMARY RETURNS
Complete unofficial returns from 9306 of 6000 precincts show small margins in Ohio’s primary races. A O Neil leads for Democratic U S senator with about 800 precincts still out. Harley J. Davis holds a 17 400 vote edge over Ralph Cole for Republican governor. Frank H. Lausche leads over Walter F Brown by about 50 000 for U S senator on near complete returns.
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Columbus
Coleetion
U. S
A. O'Neil
Akran
AL Dutian
Af Incinnati
iThe Ie O
O'Neil
Julian
Harley J. Davis
Cleveland
Ralph Cole
Findlay
Frank H. W
Walter F. Brown
Argentina Prosperous Brightens With Banking and Rail Increases
Buenos Aires reports rising prosperity in 1920 with official banking data showing deposits up 21 percent loans and discounts up 12 percent and balances on hand up 40 percent from 1919. Of 22,141 miles of rail in the region only 188 miles lag, while all other lines and nearby Uruguay and Paraguay tramways show higher receipts.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
River Plate
Uruguay
Paraguay
City Discusses Next Year Tax Levy Plan
City commission members discuss the next year tax levy with a deadline by August 2. Mayor Kjyceck said a preliminary levy discussion would likely be held next week and the levy fixed the following week as commissioners work on budgets for various departments.
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City Commission
Kjyceck
No Kansas On His Map
Topeka letter recounts a Paris telegraph operator denying Topeka or Kansas on a map when the sender tried to cable his location. Mrs Estey notes the confusion and seeks clarification amid a broader report section including Roosevelt's campaign speech and Mexico's air service movement against Esteban Cantú's rebellion.
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Topeka
S. 5. Estey
Estey
First Presbyterian Church
Paris
Kansas
Bolshevists Outnumber Poles Says Soviet Dispatch
A Soviet wireless dispatch from Moscow claims General Sergius Kameneff commands the entire Soviet army on the Polish front, noting Bolshevik strength at about 350,000 versus Polish 140,000, and asserts no German officers serve in the Soviet forces. The report cites Kameneff’s past commands and Budenny’s cavalry leadership as key to Bolshevik gains.
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Washington
Warsaw
Sergius Kameneff
Genery Hrvisiloff
Moscow
Iteff
Aries
Rourpeios
Kameneff
Kolchak
Knights of Columbus Expand Topeka Night School
In Topeka on August 12 plans were announced to greatly expand the Knights of Columbus night school for ex servicemen. A welding shop and an automobile school will join existing commercial and elementary departments when term opens September 20. The welding department grew from 15 to over 1,000 last year. An automobile school building at 75100 with a 100 by 100 adjoining grounds is being prepared. J. J. Holloway leads the school under the war activities council. classes meet three nights weekly.
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Topeka
Knights of Columbus
J. J. Holloway
War Activities Council
K. of
Youth Tailoring Protest Sparks Clash in Essen
In Essen on August 12, inspired by the American example, several young men attempted to protest high tailoring prices by marching in blue overalls. The parade provoked anger among workers who viewed it as an insult to their class, leading to a scuffle along the procession route. Several protesters and onlookers were injured.
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Essen
Germany
E Sayer
Votes for women up in two states
Nashville August 12 a pending vote on ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment looms in Tennessee with the house committee chairmen asserting action tomorrow and the senate likely to follow the same schedule a joint hearing was planned for tonight while opponents seek final alignment among undecided lawmakers North Carolina also plans special session on taxation and suffrage with Governor Bickett delaying a suffrage message and observers expecting possible ratification to fail if North Carolina does not ratify the amendment persists as optimistic suffragists anticipate approval
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Nashville
Tennessee Legislatire
Riddick
House
Raleigh
N.C
North Carolina
Fileral Svomar
Bickett
Tennessee
Sieners
Guardsmen Ready for Annual Camp at Fort Riley
Seven carloads of Lawrence National Guard men and their equipment prepare to depart for the summer maneuver camp at Fort Riley next Sunday. Under federal recognition the units are fully equipped, with the Machine Gun Company boasting mounted gear and numerous support vehicles, while Company B carries full rifle equipment for 100 men. Both units receive tents bedding and raincoats for all personnel.
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National Guard
Ft. Riley
Lawrence
Fort Riley
Union Pacific
Andrew A. Hughes
R. L. Atwood
Albert H. Krause
Ft.’ Riley
Kansas National Guard
White Frost on August 19 1863 recalled by veteran horticulturist
The article recalls a rare August frost in Illinois as B F Smith, a veteran horticulturist and former baggage master for the Illinois Central, remembers a frost observed seventy five miles north of Cairo on August 9 1863. It also notes military preps at Ft Riley and mentions other historical vignettes including a centenarian aviator and European royalty.
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B. F. Smith
Illinois Central Railroad
Mr. Smith
Cairo
Illinois
City Y M C A creates a three member business committee
The City Y M C A board established a new business committee chaired by L F L Spaldine, with W C McConnell and J G Stegon as members. The panel will oversee all association interests and report to the board, aiming to run the Y M C A more efficiently and firmly in the community.
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Jook
L. FL
Dr. MecConnell
Hagley Geps Replies on Kansas Judicial Districts
Tom Water submits recommendations for rearranging Kansas judicial districts. He proposes creating or eliminating districts to affect the senate and house, with action expected in the upcoming Kansas session.
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Tom Water
Kansas
Kansanbure
Picture Show Saturday At South Park Municipal
Country residents in Lawrence will enjoy the weekly moving picture event this Saturday. The program includes two educational films and the usual comics, with entertainment starting at Bavvlack. Local residents are reminded the shows are held as usual in South Park.
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Lawrence
South Park
Phe
Bavvlack
Burial at Arkansas City honors Private Campbell in France
Military funeral for Private Albert Campbell of Arkansas City observed with a full ceremony. Two ex-service pilots escorted the procession, released flowers over the grave, and the casket, draped in an American flag, was pulled by four horses. The post of the American Legion led the escort, pallbearers, and firing squad.
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Arkansas City
Kane
Aue
Albert Campbell
France
Imen
Uclings
Intruder In Room Appears In Miss Cook Home
At about 2 A M Miss Geneva Cook heard a voice claim to be an angel from heaven. A colored intruder flashed a light into the room and spoke, then fled when awakened by the frightened household. Jewelry left untouched. police notified but no trace found.
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Geneva Cook
Tennessee Street
Sias
Aliss Cook
Plal Cook
Miss Cook
Kirby Defeated in Democratic Primary Nomination Loss
Little Rock Aug 12 Senator Kirby conceded renomination to Congressman T Caraway in a US senatorial race. President Wilson labeled Kirby as an opponent of the administration while Thomas McRae led in the governor’s contest. Finland universities opened to women. England appoints Lady Rhondda as a justice.
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Little Reck
W. &. Kirby
T. Caraway
Ser
Kirby
United
Wiliam
H. Caraway
Onutor Kirby
Wilson
Opponi
Thomas McRae
Law rence Store Breakers Found
Kansas City police say a systematic looting plan targeting dry goods stores in towns near Kansas City led to the arrest of four Italians three negroes a white man and two women. Confessions named participation in robberies in Lawrence Paola Leavenworth and Higginsville with about 7000 in goods recovered and 20000 looted overall. A seventeen year old chauffeur admitted acting as the outside man and drove the loot to Kansas City where some items brought 400 dollars.
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Kansas City
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Paola
Higginssilié
Weekly Band Concert in Central Park Tonight
The Fraternal Aid Union band performs a program featuring March Maine Festival Tall Waltz The Postilion Over ture Lustspiel Keler Bela One step It Kaufman Isle of Palms Foxtrot Karaven Barry Selection Long Letty Carroll March Light Guards and more. Also reported is the death of Woodson Hargiss four year old son of Mr and Mrs W H Hargiss of Oregon. Funeral services will be held in Emporia. Bill Hargiss now director of athletics at Emporia Normal.
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Fraternal Aid Union
Central Park
Maine
Tall
Fahrbach
Overture
Lustspiel
Keler Bela
Kaufman
Isle of Palms
Foxtrot
Karaven
Barry
Carroll
Light Guards
Gibson
Emporia
Woodson Hargiss
W. H. Hargiss
Oregon
Bill” Hargiss
University
Emporia Normal
Golfers Invited to Topeka Country Club Tourney
One hundred golfers from across the state will compete at Topeka Country Club on August 28 and 29 for the annual invitation tournament. On the final day professionals vie for the district championship as spectators watch the event unfold.
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Topeka Topeka
Is State
Topeka
Elub
Kiwanis Petition Seeks Two Platoon Fire Force in Lawrence
Kiwanis Club endorses a two shift system for the Lawrence fire department to boost protection. Petition filed seeks city commission action Monday to approve the plan, requiring 17 more firefighters and a $7,200 budget increase. Chief Reinisch cites manpower gaps with current staffing, noting five men on duty at times to handle emergencies. The petition, signed by club members, urges adoption ahead of next year’s tax levy.
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Lawrences
Kiwanis Club
Lawrence Fire Department
C. C. H. Tucker
Elmer Talbot
R. R. Hickson
F. E. Rankin
H. W. Hatchriggs
Arc
Arthur L. Marks
E. Bullock
W. Cutter
A. B.itchell
B. Strong
H. T
Paul A. Lange
Edwin Lang
H. T. Randle
John J. Riting
Vic Johnson
Chas .F. Oehrle
B. A. Bleck
E. L. Haynes
J. R. Holmes
Wm. Underwood
E. 8
Schmidt
Ralph Beal
W. E. Craig Kennedy
W. M. Newmark
Reinisch
Presa
Sdéyen
Fire Department
Thiet Reinisch
Kiwanise Club
R Commission
Lindley Will Speak At University Convocation
The public is invited to a summer convocation in Fraser Hall Chapel at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning with Chancellor Lindley as speaker. The event, announced by Dean Kelly, aims to reach all attendees beyond university students.
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Fraser Hall Chapel
F. J. Kelly
E. H
Lindley
Dr. Lindley
Lawrence
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