Oklahoma drainage plan aims to tame Arkansas River flood risk
Oklahoma City reports on the Oklahoma drainage commission led by E. E. Blake pushing a far reaching project to subjugate the Arkansas River from Colorado to the Mississippi. The plan envisions reservoirs for flood control and irrigation across seven states, with sites in Oklahoma and adjacent states, plus talks with Gen. Goethals and a Denver conference. Data compiled for a Congress submission, feasibility tours in Colorado and New Mexico, and private power companies probing Cimarron and Grand River reservoirs. Sixteen additional details discuss potential lake formations and regional irrigation development in Mayes and Wagoner counties.
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City
Oklahoma City
Arkansas
Colorado
Mississippi
Arkansgas
Lrsten
Oklahoma Draining Commission
E. E. Blake
Kansas
New Mexico
Tex
Missouri
Congress
Blake Chas
New
Mexico
Denver
Blake
George W. Goethals
Cahal
Arillo
Texas
National Farm Congress
Shers Sare
Caney
Cimarron
Grand River
Hydra; Electric .Company
al Lake
Mayes
Wagoner Counties
Cimarron River
Gimmarronounty
Kenton
Englewood
Kas
Prohibition crusader Wilk K Reeme arrested in letter threat
Kansas City August 13 Wilk K Reeme prominent prohibition advocate admitted authorship of an anonymous letter threatening Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon. No charge filed yet as investigators traced handwriting to Reeme. In Washington a navy plane from the MacMillan Arctic expedition narrowly escaped destruction when an iceberg drifted aboard.
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Kansas City
Wilk K. Reeme
Focal
Andrew W. Mellon
The
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Mellon
Serticemen
Rere
Washington
A. Py jOne
Navy
MacMillan
Brother Wants Damages Over Lynching Case
Harold Jackson of Columbus New Mexico claims Walter Mitchell alias Harry Jackson was lynched by a mob in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Jackson, a member of the Twenty Fifth Infantry, says he is Mitchell's brother and will seek damages. An attorney assisting with the investigation declined to release details.
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Excelsior Springs
Walter Mitchell
Harold Jackson
Columbus
N. M
Mitchell
Jackson
Twentyfifth Infantry
Harry Jackson
Walter Bo Stoat
Nesse
Hold Grapes and Stevens in Gallagher Crash Probe
May hold John R Grapes 22 Ponca City oil worker and Frank B Stevens Wichita for death of Clarice Gallagher 19 Wichita stenographer in August 2 crash near Beauty Bend north of Wichita. Inquest heard cars at about forty mph. drinking status uncertain. warrant issued for W A McClure 22 Collinsville Ok for possession of liquor before accident.
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Wichita
Kan
A. P
John R
Ponca City
Frank
B. Stevens
Clarice Gallagher
D. G. Heckman
Stevens
W. A. McClure
Collinsville
Prosecution set for Knoblock murder arraignment
Coffey county officers will prosecute John Knoblock in justice court at Burlington next Tuesday on first degree murder charges for the killing of his wife. Dr A Burnett aided the gathering of evidence. If moved to district court, the state may join.
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Topeka
Coffey County
John
Knoblock
Burlington
Htay
Prekade
B. Griffith
A. Burnett
Belgium Cabinet to meet in special session on debt talks
Brussels August 13 The cabinet has been called to meet in an urgent session to examine Belgiums debt to the United States The government is firm not to take any decision without parliamentary approval Premier Poullet will inform the king of the situation after the cabinet meeting
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Brussels
Belgium
United States
Poullet
State banking department to audit Leavenworth bank receivership
Leavenworth bank receivership audits loom as the Kansas Banking Department expands inquiries to other failed institutions. Bank Commissioner Roy Bone awaits a statement from receiver manager M L Bishop, who denies any bad faith or illegal acts. Four additional banks will be audited after auditors are assigned, with reviews of American State Bank Wichita and Hanover and Washington receiverships expected before the September 8 banking board meeting.
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Bank of Wichita
Hanover
Washington
State’ Banking Board
Lenroot Attacks Progressive Leaders in Wisconsin Rally
At a Republican conference to fill the La Follette vacancy in Wisconsin, Lenroot denounced the so-called Progressive administration as radical and a dictatorship. He blamed the triumvirate for efforts to destroy the American Republican party and accused leaders of controlling follower votes.
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Ah Sinere
Sh Oy
Learout
Coolidge
United States
Senate
la Follette
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Américan Republican Party
Topeka says Kansans dodge property tax by crossing state lines
State official Frank J. Ryan reports losses of about 25 dollars yearly in Kansas and 60 000 dollars in Missouri from residents of Kansas City who register cars in one state and live in the other. Missouri officialCharles Becker discusses plans to curb tax dodging, with police ordered to arrest motorists crossing the line to buy licenses. Inland waterways profit for five months ending May 31 1925 shows a net gain of 180 967 dollars, reversing a 230 030 dollar loss the prior year. Publisher Konkel of the Democrat-Herald and his son Kenneth visited. GM directors announce an extra dividend in addition to regular 1.50 quarterly payout. Albright, a chiropractor, is noted in Paris.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas Cities
Frank J. Ryan
Kansas City
Kansas ‘City
Washington
A. P
Mississippi Warrior
Inland Waterways Corporation
Tourist Slayer Taken to Sedalia for Jury Trial
Averett, 17, a Wilmington DC schoolboy, confessed to killing Aden R. Clawson near Lamonte, Missouri, on August 1. He arrived with Pettis County officials and will be arraigned on a first degree murder charge. A judge warned a guilty plea could carry the death penalty or life in prison.
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Sedalia
Associated ‘Press
Averett
Wilmington
Aden Robert
Clawson
Lodi
N.Y
Lamonte
Adams
Grover Brent
Pettis
Henry. Adams
Ben South
Pettis County
W. Rucker
Adam
Demitt Hoffman
Anage Hoffman
Missing Kansas man linked to local case mystery
Authorities in Manhattan and Herington pursue a missing Kansas man, William Sangwin, manager of the Farmers Union Elevator. His abandoned touring car was found in Manhattan late Saturday, with reports he may have traveled to Wichita. Relatives say Sangwin recently cashed wheat and securities, carrying a large sum of money, while police investigate possible foul play alongside a similar fate feared for Aden Rilaws son. His brother aided Chief Burt Frost in the inquiry.
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Manhattan
Kan
William Sangwin
Herington
Aden Rilaws
Langwin
Angwin
Farmers Union
Wichita
T 9
Sangwin
Harry ‘Ee Sangwin
Police
Burt Frost
Kansas man named special forest service appraiser
Dan D. Casement of Manhattan Kansas, a livestock raiser, was appointed Special Representative of the secretary of agriculture to review the Forest Service’s national forests range situation and appraisal.
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Washington, Ave
Dan D. Casement
Manhattan
Kan
Secretary of Agriculture
Forest Service
Fourth annual Elks picnic parade in Lawrence
The Kaw Valley Lodge No. 265 colored Elks plan their fourth annual picnic at Woodland Park on Labor Day September 7. Elks from Kansas and western Missouri including Topeka Leavenworth St. Joseph and Kansas City areas are expected. The morning parade begins at 10 30 from 735 Nev Hampshire down Massachusetts Street to the park. Afternoon events include a baseball game bronco riding a band concert and dancing with refreshments planned by committees led by Adolph Ewing as general committee chair.
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Lawrence‘ Colored Elks
Kaw Valley Lodge No. 265
Woodland Park
Labor Day
Kansas
Missouri
Topeka
Leavenworth
St. Joseph
Kansas Cities
Lodge Hall
Nev
Hampshire
Massachusetts
Adolph Ewing
Carthage Stone Blocks Stand at New Eldridge Hotel
Workers laid Carthage stone blocks on the New Eldridge hotel foundation as masons finish basement walls and begin first floor work. Forms rise for roof supports while concrete pours continue, with a cornerstone ceremony planned for August 21 marking the site’s history since the Eldridge hotel burned sixty two years ago after Quentrill’s band attack.
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Carthage
New Eldridge Hotel
Eldtize
Quentrill’s
Rapid front page talk of early debt settlement and peace hopes
London reports from the Daily Express front page favorable talks with France on Britain's debt and possible early settlement. The Times notes the security pact gaining momentum and says representatives of Britain France and Germany may reach real peace by month end. Also reported injuries recovery after a Pittsburg car crash death of James Lemon. Editor Zene Spurrier dies in Colorado Springs asthma at 68. Mail pouch theft at Kewanee reported. no value released. Radio parts and batteries advertised.
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London
The
Daily Express
France
Great Britain
London Times
Germany
Pittsburg
Kan
James M. Lemon
Pittsburgy
John E. Sharp
Eldorado
Fred Vasey
Kansas City
George E. Dalton
M. H. White
Dalton
Geneseo
Lyons
AL Pj Zene Spurrier
Colorado Springs
Colo
Kingman
Third Annual CPA Picnic Draws Large Crowd
Approximately 500 people gathered at Holcom's grove for the third annual CPA picnic. J B Wilson spoke on current problems, urging focus on individuals to curb evils and discussing war, laws, and government respect. Sports events included Elks vs Holcoms junior league, Lone Star beating Belvore, and a chorus performance with evening entertainment and a Lone Star Midland clog dancing contest.
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Holcom's Grove
J. B. Wilson
Elks
Helcoms
Lone Ster
Belvore
Lone Star
Mr. Wilson
Eel Wore
Midland
Paul Friend
Patterson
TWO BUSES COLLIDE ON FORT TO FORT HIGHWAY
A pair of inter state buses collided last evening on the Fort to Fort highway. No serious injuries are reported though several passengers were shaken. One bus wheel broke while the other veered into a ditch. Bus company spokesmen refused to comment on the accident.
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Fort to-Fort
Three Cars of Beer Seized Today in New York
Three carloads of beer were seized today by prohibition agents, bringing to six thousand barrels the amount seized within the past thirty days. Prohibition director Merrick called it a tidal wave of incoming beer, with the thirty day seizure valued at about $100,000.
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New York
Prohibition
Merrick
Finals Start Tomorrow at University Summer School
Finals for the second term of summer school at the University begin at 7 30 tomorrow morning and should end by 11 30. About one third of the students are graduate students leading to research in libraries and laboratories. The term featured a strong staff and a high grade of work with favorable weather aiding study. Authorities rate the term as among the best ever held at the University.
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University
New Faculty Member Dr J W Twente Joins University Staff
Dr J W Twente will join the university staff for the coming year. He earned a Master’s from the University of Kansas in 1916 and a Doctor’s from Teachers College Columbia in 1923. Since 1923 he headed the education department at New Hampshire and spent two summers on the Kansas summer school staff.
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J. W. Twente
University of Kansas
Teacher’s College
Columbia University
New York
Twente
Department of Education
University of New Hampshire
Dry Well Abandoned Near Fisher Farm
A well drilled on the Fisher farm five miles east and a mile and a half south of Tongan oxie at seven hundred feet was abandoned last evening after cave in risk. Gas expected at 660 feet appeared briefly in shallow sand then disappeared. Kaw Pipe Line plans deeper drilling toward Bartlesville sands unless a strong flow is found at 660 feet. Additional notes mention Atlantic City dispatch on coal wage talks and a brief Butte earthquake report with no damage.
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Fisher Farm
Tonganoxie
Raw Pipe Line Company
Kaw Pipe Line Company
Bartlesville
Lawrence fire department seeks four more men
A citizens petition in Lawrence asks the city to add four more fulltime firemen, bringing the force from twelve to eighteen and enabling installation of the platoon system. Chief Reinisch cites insufficient protection and better family time as motives, noting twelve-hour shifts, mealless hours, and higher annual costs around five thousand dollars.
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Lawrence
Reinisch
Chiat
Colck
Kansas
Tata
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Salina
Atchison
Coffeyville
Newton
Empor
Reinsch
Fis
City of
William Reinisch
Fire Department
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