Norris Nomination Victory Narrowly Clarified In Nebraska
In Nebraska's primary, insurgent Senator George W Norris led over regular challenger W M Stebbins by more than 20 000 votes with 74 370 to 53 393 as returns from half the precincts showed Norris ahead. Democratic contender Gilbert M Hitchcock looked certain for the Senate nomination. Governor Weaver led the race for governor and Bryan headed the Democratic gubernatorial contest with Jensen a distant second.
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Lincoln
Neb
George W. Norris
Smith
W M. Stebbins
Norris
Stebbins
Aaron Read
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Omaha
Hitchcock
Jennie M. Callias
Hoover
Norris Stebbins
Nebraska
Arthur J. Weaver
Washington
Drouth
Harry O. Palmer
Charles W. Bryan
Anthon Jensen
Bryan
Jensen
Summer Hours Return At Lawrence Public Library
The Lawrence free public library, closed for renovation, will reopen Friday August 15. Librarian Miss Lillian J Constant announced hours through September 1 will be 10 am to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm, with Saturday hours per usual.
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Lawrence
Lillian J. Constant
Weather forecast note with varying conditions
Unclear OCR weather item reports partly cloudy or threatening tonight with warmer temperatures in the northeast and cooler in the south central. Morning is expected to be clear with good dirt and paved roads. Rainfall measured to 7 am totals around .15 inches.
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Douglas Tes
Judge vows to jail gangsters and lawyers in crackdown
Chicago August 13 AP Judge John H Lyle ordered North Side police captains to round up 26 public enemies from the crime commission list led by Scarface Al Capone. He warned he will jail suspects and their lawyers, promising to take responsibility and push cases to higher courts if needed. District Attorney George E Q Johnson said cooperation would occur with a bureau plan.
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Chicago
John H. Lyle
North Side
Lyle
Crime Commission
North ‘Side
Scarface al Capone
Bugs Moran
Ted Newberry
George E. Q. Johnson
Ring
Fn Lyle
Appelate Court
Supreme Courts
Air record broken in St. Louis by Jackson and O Brine
Washington reports Rep LaGuardia challenged ny fresh veg price hikes blamed on drought while Sec Hyde noted no profiteering proved. In St Louis, Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine extended their flight to 28 days plus hours, breaking the world sustained flight record and aiming for 1,000 hours as crowds cheered despite rain.
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Lambert
St. Louis Field
St. Louis
Dale Jackson
Forest O'Brine
C.T
Chickte
Kenneth
John Hunter
Illinois Farm Boys
Jackson
O'Brine
O’brine
Greater St. Louis
Wet Senator Assured Of Democratic Nomination
In Columbus Ohio on August 13 AP reports Robert J Bulkley of Cleveland clinched the Democratic senatorial nomination after yesterday's primary. George White of Marietta, backed by the Anti-Saloon League, took the Democratic gubernatorial nod. Bulkley will face Republican Roscoe C McCullough a dry in November. Whitte faces Governor Meyers Y Cooper, another dry, in the race for governor.
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Columbus
Ohio
Robert J., Bulkley
Cleveland
George White
Marietta
Anti- Saloon League
Bulkley
U. S
Roscoe C. McCullough
Legion Meet to Emporia in September
Kansas Legionnaires plan a September 1 and 2 convocation in Emporia with national figures like Paul V. McNutt and Milt D. Campbell among speakers Ernest A. Ryan of Topeka announced the event. W. Sersonal representative of Gen Rank T. Hines was unable to attend due to new duties leading the veterans' department.
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Emporia
Kan
Daya
Kansas
American Legion
CW Shafter
Paul V. McNutt
Blood
Ind
the Legion
Milt D. Campbell
Cinicinnati
Ohio
Vitmander
Hutchinson Briefs Mention Professor Werner and Chamber Figures
Fragmentary note from Hutchinson references Professor Werner and Smith on a department committee and an officer of the state chamber of commerce. Details are unclear due to text garbling but indicate official involvement.
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Werner
Smith
State
Amber of Commerce
Regional Title Contests Open in Legion Baseball Tournament
Junior champion teams from Iowa Kansas Missouri and Illinois begin regional play for the American Legion youngster tournament. Marshalltown Iowa meets Hawk Eye State titleholder at 3 pm with Zeig ng Il facing Springfield at 8 pm. Final game tomorrow will pit todays winners.
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Quincy
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
American Legion
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ineust
Marshalltown
Hawkeye
Zeigng Il
Springfield
Lindberghs land in New York in new biplane
Aileen Arenone and Mrs Charles A Bergh piloted Lindberghs new biplane from North Adams Massachusetts to Aviation Country Club in Hicksville New York. The craft followed by another plane piloted by Marghomne Lanphier and Col Henry. The group then drove to Find Body In Barn. Oscar Alfred Nobls, 38, was found today hanging. Police gave no motive.
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Hicksville
N. Y
Augus Arenone
Charles A. Bergh
Aviation Country Club
North Adams
Mass
Lindbergh
Marghomne Lanphier
Henry
Kan
Oscar Alfred Nichols
Ea Arenasnaaeng
Allen Unable 0 Deliver Address At C P A Picnic
Senator Henry J. Allen canceled his speaking engagement at the Douglas County C P A picnic in Brown's Grove tomorrow. Telegrams said he is preparing for a trip to Mexico. The event includes bowling, reading contests, music, a baseball game, boxing, and a dance to close the day. Cal Ward and Congressman A S Guyer spoke yesterday and today respectively.
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Douglas County C. P. A
Brown’s Grove
Allen
Mexico
Belvoir U. S. A
Topeka
Haskell Indians
Scranton
Fudora C. P. A
Eudora
Cal Ward
Kansas State Farmers Union
A. 5
Guyer
Hoover's Western Trip Postponed Amid Relief Duties
President Hoover cancels plans for a summer visit to the Rocky Mountain parks citing relief efforts. He leaves a door open to a western trip before Congress convenes in December if conditions permit. He prefers an extended vacation before a new session and may substitute fishing trips if drought and administration needs allow.
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Washington
Hoover
Rocky Mountains
Congress
Dreath
Teast
Teast Not For the Next Month Or Mr. Hoover
Texas
Atlantic
Must Buy Kansas Tags For Foreign License Holders
Douglas county residents with foreign auto licenses are urged to obtain Kansas licenses. County treasurer J H Metsker said many locals have used out of state tags for months. The law requires Kansas licenses for all vehicles operated in the state, including used cars bought elsewhere. State license officials are aiding enforcement efforts.
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Douglas County
Kansas
J. H. Metsker
Metsker
Aviator Confesses Fly Bombing Plane Over Coal Fields
Murphysboro Illinois August 13 AP Paul Montgomery a local aviator confessed to special investigators that he flew over Providence Kentucky coal fields Monday in his airplane from which two men dropped nine bombs Montgomery said he maneuvered to protect the mine workers and miners from harm.
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Murphysboro
Ill
Paul Montgomery
Providence
Montgomery
Hawks Aims for Transcontinental Air Record Start in Indianapolis
Captain Frank Hawks arrived in Indianapolis at 1 22 P M CST on a west to east record attempt. He refueled with 100 gallons of gasoline and a gallon of oil for the final 12 mile stretch to New York, staying in the cockpit. He planned to reach New York about 4 AM tomorrow. Favorable winds aided the Los Angeles Wichita leg, shaving 46 minutes from Lindbergh's mark.
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Indianapolis
Frank Hawks
Hawks
New York
Wichita
Lindberg
Glendale
Calif
Grand Central Air Terminal
Charles A. Lindbergh
Delegates at guard camp in Junction City Kansas
Delegates from many Kansas, attending Camp Whitside, wrap up the cavalry sanction meeting of the Kansas state committee. The guard encampment shows 97 percent attendance, a record. Major Richard S. Whitcomb of Topeka presides as Kansas editors and wives plan a Friday arrival for a two day visit. Boxing and wrestling eliminations began last night, with the annual field day set for Saturday.
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Junction City
Kan
Kansas
English speedboat sets fast trial speed in Ontario test
Astelle V driven by Miss Marion Carstairs of England reached 94.5 miles per hour on Lake Muskoka in a trial run. The mark edges toward new trans Atlantic records, with Gary Wood defending the Harmsworth trophy. A second notice reports Alice Saunders filing for divorce from Frank James Saunders, citing gross neglect, seeking alimony custody of two children.
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Ont
Astelle V
Marion Carstairs
England
Detroit
Labor Day
Lake Muskoka
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Sir Henry Segrave
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Atlantic
Gary Wood
Alice Saunders
Frank James Saunders
Dr F. Smith
District Court
Haskell athletic director plans statewide Indian outreach for homecoming
F W McDonald of Haskell Institute will tour Oklahoma October 10 to 11 inviting all Indian tribes and agencies to the Haskell Homecoming and Pow Wow. He seeks participation from Quapaws Wyandottes Senecas Delawares Osages Creeks Choctaws Chickasaws Cherokees Seminoles Sac and Fox Pawnees Cheyennes Arapahoes Comanches Kiowas Apaches Poncas Kaws and others. He will speak to alumni clubs preparing for the Kansas game and hopes to bring Medicine Man Little Left Hand to Lawrenc e.
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Haskell Institute
Oklahoma
Haskell
McDonald Wara
Oklaoma
United States
McDonald
Haskell Stadium
Quapaws F
Miami
Wyandottes
Wyandotte
Oklo
Nowata
Pawhuska
Pawnee
Arapahoes
Little Left Hand
Lawrence
Ponca City
Kaw City
Case Buildup Against Montgomery Flier in Mine District Bombing
Investigators from two federal departments and two states press forward with circumstantial evidence against Paul Montgomery, Murphysboro aviator, tied to Monday air raid near Pruden ce. Statements from Clara Paul Evelyn Fleming and Raymond Phifer place Montgomery at the airport around 9 20 a m with a companion, two Murphysboro girls, and two rough men nearby. Witnesses describe Montgomery leaving with a man in his low wing plane, others carrying a sack. A felony warrant was issued in Dixon Kentucky, with transport pending. Baltimore report mentions a separate note on Goucher college presidency.
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Murphysboro
Ill
Paul Montgomery
Pruedence
Clara Paul
Evelyn Fleming
Raymond Phifer
Montgomery
Phifer
Montgomiery
Dixon
Dirigible R-100 Leaves Tonight for Home
The British airship R-100, after its first ocean crossing, prepared to depart St. Hubert Quebec at 9 pm eastern time for England. Hydrogen supplies and on board items were refreshed. Notable passenger Jacqués N. Cartier, descendant of Canada's pioneer navigator, is slated to travel air for a voyage echoing his ancestor’s 1534 St. Lawrence and Atlantic crossing.
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St. Hubert
Que
England
Spick
Spane
Jacqués N. Cartier
Canada
St. Lawrence
Atlantic
Merchants Board Buys Airport Care and Development
At today’s Chamber of Commerce Board meeting the Merchants Bureau reported on airport care and backed a resolution favoring proper maintenance and development of the Municipal Airport. The lease has three and a half years to run with an annual $712 rent. The board debated upkeep versus rental costs and noted recent fair-related cooperation with Haskell Home, Lecompton, Big Springs, and Vinland. Plans also covered the rural teachers dinner on August 26 at the Eldridge hotel and upcoming Lawrence visits to the Fort Riley National Guard camp.
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Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Thes City
Haskell
Lecompton
Big Springs
Vinland
Eldridge Hotel
Bureau
Lawrence
National Guard
Fort Riley
Radio Leads To Arrest Of Two Youthful Thieves
Chief of Police W J Cummings warns overdue poll tax payers as only five of twenty six cited appear in court. Four men paid taxes. one 20 year old, John Brown, claims incorrect summons. Warrants issued for 21 others with $5 fines plus tax due. 180 names on file. City attorney Baldwin Mitchell says past laxity ends.
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W. J. Cummings
Nat Lee
Jess Lowery
W. C. Jones
N. J. McCall
Cummings
John Brown
West Fifth Street
Baldwin Mitchell
Traffic cases in court lead to fines and bonds forfeited
Six traffic cases filled the nolice court docket this morning. Only L. H. Carlaway appeared and pleaded guilty to failing to stop, receiving a 31 fine from Police Judge Co. H. Daugherty. A Pfeiffer Mrs Adrian Lindsay and Charles Schehrer forfeited bonds of 1 for not appearing. Albert Snell forfeited 10 for speeding and J A Gorsik of Topeka forfeited 35 for the same charge.
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Nolice Court
L. H. Carlaway
Co. H. Daugherty
A. Pfeiffer
Adrian Lindsay
Charles Schehrer
Albert
Snell
J. A. Gorsik
Topéka
Parole Board in Session at Kansas Penitentiary
Lansing Kansas August 13 AP The state board of administration convened its August parole session at the Kansas penitentiary Warden M F Arline said 140 applications are to be heard After completing its work at the prison the board will visit the women s industrial farm where several parole applications will be considered The board expects to complete hearings Friday and make recommendations to Governor Reed.
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Lansing
Kan
State Board of Administration
Kansas Penitentiary
M. F. Amline
Reed
Two New Gas Wells In Wyandotte County Kansas
Two new gas wells were added this week in Wyandotte county between Piper and White Church. The second well was drilled last night with production estimated at 3.5 million feet. The first was brought in Monday with production estimated the same. Both wells are on the farm of Frank Albany, Barbecue Sandwiches Miller's Nigit Hawk. Mud Creek Bridge.
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Kansas City
Kan
Wyandotte County
Piper
Whitechurch
Frank Albany
Rebels threaten Hankow amid Chinese mayhem
In August reports from Shanghai Hankow and Nanking describe rebel and nationalist clashes across central China. Bombing and machine gun fire disrupt Hankow as refugees flood the city. Changsha fallouts and suspected Red movements heighten fears of foreign expulsion and a Soviet regime.
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Hankow
Wuchang
Hanyang
Nanking
Shanghai
Changsha
China
Howat faction restrained in Illinois mine fight
Benton Illinois Aug 13 AP a Franklin county circuit court granted temporary injunctions to fifteen miners preventing Howat Fishwick and all state and national board members elected at the Springfield rump convention from using the United Mine Workers of America name or asserting control over District No 12 Illinois or wage agreements.
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Benton, Il
Alexander Howat
Harry Fishwick
Illinois
J. ©. Kern
Franklin County
Howat
Fishwick
Springfield
United Mine Workers of America
A.j
Li. M. of A
Rain Helps Stop Forest Fires In Upper Michigan and Wisconsin
A light but steady rain spread over upper Michigan and northern Wisconsin aiding volunteers in bringing more than 75 forest fires under control. The brief AP dispatch notes rain as the key factor in dampening fires and stabilizing efforts across the region.
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Newberry
Mich
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
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