Inquiry Demands Faster China Riots Probe
Williamstown Mass August 14 A plea to members of the Institute of Politics to command that their governments complete the inquiry into the Shanghai riots. Bishop Logan Roots of Hankow China urged action saying the riots caused disorders and anti foreign sentiment. He noted a six member diplomatic corps and three by the Peking government carried a commission whose findings were not published. He urged a fresh judicia inquiry and said Western powers should press for a swift settlement.
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Williamstown
Mass
Institute ‘of Politics
Shanghai
Logan
M. Roots
Hankow
Ghina
China
Roots
Diplomatic. Corps
Peking
Oklahoma City Boycott Hearing Postponed to October
In Oklahoma City the boycott proceedings against fifty five livestock dealers were adjourned today and no decision is expected before October 1. Judge Hainer of the U S Department of Agriculture noted the defense motion for dismissal was denied and the case will be presented to Secretary Jardine for final action. The charges allege discrimination against the Prolongers Association and the Bollinger Spencer Commission Company.
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Oklahoma
City
Oklahoma’ City
Baird “T. Hainer
United States Départment of ‘Agriculture
Hainer
Prolongers’ Association
Bollinger-Spencer Commission Company
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Bandit Steals $20,000 From Dayton Savings Vault
An armed robber held up the North Dayton branch of the Dayton Savings and Trust Company, abducting employees after reportedly lurking in the basement overnight. He escaped with about $20,000 in cash in what police term a spectacular daytime heist.
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Dayton
Associated Press
Dayton ‘Savings
Tnist
One Plane Damaged in Arctic Expedition Mission
A. P. report states one plane of the MacMillan Arctic expedition was damaged and loaded onto the Bowdoin for repairs after a storm near Etah Greenland. The expedition aims to establish an intermediate base at Flag Fjord Ellesmere Island about 100 miles from Etah. Former Bolivian president Leo Fernandez Alonzo died at age 96, announced from Bolivia on August 14.
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Shibgton
Angi Ads
A. P
MacMillan Arctic” Expedition
Bolivia
Yas Paza
Leo “Fernandez
Alonzo
Kansas Forecast Returns Odd Phrases and Jumbled Weather
Weather page presents a garbled forecast with mentions of a fair night and warmer Saturday across western and eastern areas. References to Dodge City Garden City and other city names appear amid scrambled words and stray quotes, yielding unclear details about temperatures and conditions.
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Kansas
Dodge
Goodla Ligsburg
Giants Win 3 To 2 In Opener With Brooklyn Rivals
The Giants opened their game against Brooklyn with three runs in the first inning and never trailed. Brooklyn pushed two across in the sixth, final score 3 to 2.
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Giants
New Yaork
Brooklyn
Ryan challenges authority over Kansas highway routing
Topeka secretary of state Frank J. Ryan declared he can approve or block highway markings and routing in Kansas. He cited a long standing statute giving him sole power to authorize highway designation and to permit any re routing or alteration only with his sanction. The issue arose after Oakley Advertising Club protested a proposed Union Pacific trail re routing and Ryan said federal or state bodies cannot change the route without his application and blessing.
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Topeka
Frank J. Ryan
Kansas
Ryan
Donald Foster
Oakley Advertising Club
Oakley
Kan
Washington
Foster
Secretary of State
Union Pacific Highway
Federal Bureau ‘of Public Roads
State Highway Commission
Monofolies Profitable and Polish Monopolies Report
The Polish government plans a 20 year match monopoly shared by an American and a Swedish firm, raising state monopolies to four alongside alcohol tobacco and salt. First quarter 1925 revenue from existing monopolies reached 15 million dollars. 1925 expected net receipts total 78 million dollars. Monopolies to yield about 18 percent of government revenue.
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New York
Associated Press
Poland
Payroll Pouch Robbery Hits Winnipeg Street Railway
In Winnipeg Manitoba during daylight, five robbers assaulted and beat the cashier unconscious and escaped with a payroll pouch containing between 50,000 and 76,000 dollars from the Winnipeg Street Railway Company. The incident occurred as the payroll was being prepared for delivery.
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Innipeg
Man
Winnipeg Street
Mrs Morgan Dies After Cardiac Collapse At Glen Cove
New York August 14 Mrs John Pierpont Morgan died at noon at her Glen Cove Long Island home death came after two months illness described as lethargic encephalitis and a sudden cardiac collapse Attending physicians released a statement noting slow partial unconsciousness and gradual improvement then rapid decline during the last days She died while church services were underway and Mr Morgan rushed to her bedside, later remaining at Matinecock Point cottage for twelve days.Tests and notices followed revealing the illness and the fatal collapse.
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New -York
John Pierpont Morgan
Glen Cove
L. I
Morgen and
Morgan
Matinecock Point
East Island
Long Island
Merchants Aid Guardsmen With $219.40 Contribution
The Merchants' Association collected 219.40 to be added to Lawrence National Guardsmen mess funds. Local business men’ s gift honors guardsmen as first in defense, supplementing thirty cents daily rations, enabling Sunday dinners closer to home meals before Camp Whiteside departure.
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Merchants’ Association
Lawrence
National Guards
Camp Whiteside
Oeal
Oxford Vacation Conferees Fill Colleges and Halls
Oxford endures a long vacation extended by wartime habits as conferences, courses, and conventions draw speakers and guests. The city remains the Crossroads of America mood with visitors living in college dorms and dining in halls, while concerns rise about students missing standard undergraduate life.
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Oxford
Eng
Associated Press
Federal case over Reeme letter threat to Mellon
Topeka dispatch reports the U S government filed a charge to cover the case of Will E Reeme who admitted writing a letter threatening Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon. The charge is sending indecent communications by mail with potential five year jail and a $5000 fine. District Attorney Williams says Reeme may not be prosecuted under obscene mail laws and an investigation will probe conspirators if others were involved.
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Will E. Reeme
Andrew W. Mellon
Federal
Topeka
United States
al F. Williams
Williams
Will
Reeme
Mellon
Willams
Critic criticizes Volonor colony idea in policy debate
Reverend Elmer L. Williams of the Better Government Association attacks Glen B. Winship’s Volonor colony concept, calling it unworkable. He condemns Winship’s natural restraints on marriage and a proposed 50 percent income tax to fund women and children, labeling his free love stance as fringe and harmful to hardworking women.
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Chicago
Elmer L. Williams
Better Government Association
Volonor
Glen B. Winship
Winship
Chicago Plans Acropolis To Rise In City Block
Chicago plans a 39 story 340 million Acropolis complex with a convention hall for 25000, a 4000 room hotel, and a tall office tower atop Roosevelt Road Michigan Avenue Wabash. the hotel will sit atop the 21st floor. The project includes a single city block footprint with a world unique hotel perch and court seating.
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Chicago
Michigan’ . Avenue
Roosevelt Road
Wabash Avenue
Farmer’s bizarre bid for city hall ends in arrest
In Sioux City a Montanan farmer Abe Remus rushed into a police station without coat and hat on Thursday night demanding the apprehension of a “friend” he claimed bought the city hall for 15000 dollars with 100 dollars down. He said he had purchased the city hall and signed a contract for the balance.
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Sioux City
Abe Remus
Butte
Mont
Record C P A Picnic Draws Large County Crowd
A county C P A picnic at Holcom s Grove drew an all time attendance of about 2500 to 3000 as cars filled the grounds causing traffic jams. The Lone Star C P A baseball team beat Belvoir 6 to 4, while Lone Star locals won the horseside tourney with 94 points. D F Smith, G P A president, praised the turnout and interest in the event.
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C.P. A
Holcom’s Grove
the Grove
C. FP. A
A. I. Hults
Lone Star
Belvoir
Excelsior
D. F. Smith
CPLAL
Missing Langwin in Herington seen as possible foul play
William Langwin 39, manager of the Farmers' Union Elevator, has been missing for a week in Herington Kansas. Police seek motive while an abandoned touring car found in Manhattan prompts fears of foul play. Investigators consider two theories: involvement of another woman or Langwin’s possible mental imbalance.
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Herington
Kan
William Langwin
Farmers’ Union Elevator
Langwin
Manhattan
Sir Herbert Samuel departs for Asia and Europe
Jerusalem Aug 11 A Sir Herbert Samuel first British High Commissioner for Palestine leaves for a six months tour of Asia and Europe He will return to Jerusalem as a private citizen having leased a house before departure He reviews progress and urges continued work Tel Aviv town council grants him freedom of the city in appreciation Also reported in brief a German town exhibits the world’s largest cavalry boot made from ten cow hides to mark the guild’s 600th anniversary The boot measures 6.9 feet in length and 16.4 feet in shaft and will stay as a permanent display at the town hall
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Jerusalem
Herbert Samuel
Palestine
Snanth
Asia
Europe
Jlive
Herbert
Tel-Aviv
Sir Herbert
Dhebeln
Germany
Asdocieten ‘Préss
Degrees 10 157 KU students graduate in fall term
About 147 students will receive degrees at the University of Kansas as the twenty third summer session closes. Largest group will graduate from liberal arts and athena with around 100. Other schools include fine arts graduate education law and engineering. New campus improvements underway and fall term registration prepares. Dean R A Schwegier and registrar George C Foster note steady enrollment and faculty changes.
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Kanas
Eine
School of Liberal Arts
Ad Athena
School of Fine Arts
School ‘of Education
School F Law
School of Engineering
Universit
Kansag Memorial Stadium
R.A. Schwegier
Lawjzepee
Etl
Waerkmen
George
C. Foster
Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Case At Pettis County
Sedalia Missouri August 14 Associated Press Everett Adams Wilmington Delaware youth accused of murdering Prof Aden R Clawson of Lodi New York appeared before Judge T H Fisher and pleaded not guilty. He was held without bond in Pettis County jail awaiting October 1 circuit court opening. Prosecutor Rucker plans to press for trial start as first case. Also a Lisbon report notes a sextant aiding air navigation and capable of astronomical only observations developed by Gago Coutinho and later modified by Captain Castilho Hance.
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Sedalia
Associated Press
Everett
Adams
Wilmington
Aden’ R. Clawson
Lodi
N. Y
T. H. Fisher
Pettis County
Pettis County Circuit
Rucker
Lisbon
Gago Coutinho
Castilho
Abductors Given Life Sentence in Pickford Plot
Superior Judge Victor Mel Lucas sentenced C. Z. Stephens and Claude Holcomb to ten years to life in San Quentin after their conviction for plotting to kidnap film star Mary Pickford. They were denied probation and a new trial, with the defense giving notice of appeal.
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Los Angeles
Victor Mel Lucas
C.Z. Stephens
Claude Holcomb
San Quentin
Mary Pickford
KU Alumni to Hold Six Reunions in State
University of Kansas alumni plans to hold six reunions in Dodge City Kansas City Wichita Coffeyville Emporia and Salina alongside teachers meetings November 5 6 and 7. Fred Ellsworth secretary of the KU alumni association led the planning during a two week state tour visiting campuses and graduates. Chief speakers include Morgan in Dodge City and Jet Harris in Wichita.
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University of Kansas
Fred Ellsworth
K. U. Alumni Association
Ellsworth
Lawrence
KK. U. Crafts
Dodge City
Kansas City
Wichita
Coffeyville
Emporia
Salina
Mt. Oread
Suspend Debt Action in U S Belgium Talks
Washington August 14 The debt negotiations between the United States and Belgium were suspended today pending a conference Monday in New York with President Coolidge, Secretary Mellon, and Senator Smoot representing the American debt commission. Mellon to leave tonight Smoot to follow and both will proceed to Plymouth Vt to visit the President's father. American commissioners seek to report full details before Coolidge resumes talks with Belgian delegates Tuesday. The visiting delegation remains in contact with its government by cable as both sides prepare for next week. Floyd Blair, head expert for the American commission, met Belgian experts after adjournment to review fiscal statements.
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Washington
A.P
United States
Belgium
Coolidge
Mellon
Smoot
American Debt Commission
New York
Plymouth
Cable
Floyd Blair
Dance leaders elected as new International Masters head
Cleveland reports W D Lynch of Akron named president at the International Association Masters of Dance during the convention business session. Miss Yvonne Lorraine's Four Step, a new form, won a $1,000 prize and will be taught nationwide with a new tempo. In tennis, Kathleen McKane of Great Britain beat Molla Mallory in the first Wightman Cup match, 6-4 5-7 6-0.
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Cleveland
W. D.lynch
Akron
International Association
Yvonne
Lorraine
A.dance
Forest
Hills
N. Y
Kathleen McKane
Great Britain
Wightman
Molla B. Mallory
New York
National Guards to Leave Monday Camp Whiteside Trip
Kansas National Guards prepare for departure to Camp Whiteside Fort Riley. About 285 guardsmen from Lawrence assemble Monday morning at 30 o'clock for a special train to depart with five coaches two baggage cars two flats and a stock car. Units from Kansas City Topeka and Atchison join, packing mainly Sunday. Officers praise expected turnout and foresee a successful camp. The guardsmen return to Lawrence Monday August 31.
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Kansas National Guards
Camp Whiteside
Fort Risley
Lawrence
Troe. G
Headquarters Co
Union Pacific
Kansas City
Topeka
Atchison
Law Ince
Peg
Standard Oil Announces Gas Price Cuts Across East
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey trims tank wagon and station prices by about one cent to eighteen cents per gallon in Maryland Washington D C New Jersey and surrounding states. Louisiana Arkansas and Tennessee follow with similar cuts while Gulf Texas and Sinclair align in the Eastern territory. Lawrence reports no current reduction yet expects one soon.
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New York
Abe
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Baltimore
Washington
D.C
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
United States Navy
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Gulf Refining Company
Texas Company
Sinclair Refining Company
Standard Oil of
Lawrence
Standard Oil
Back From Scout Camp In Lawrence District
Ralph Childs, scout executive for Lawrence, led a Lawrence scouting group home from Camp Agaming in West Virginia after three camp periods in the middle of June. The trip was by car. Also brief notes on the Aquarius steering into the East Goodwin light ship damage, Canada's Davis Cup doubles elimination, and a marriage license grant in Centropolis Ottawa.
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Ralph Childs
Lawrence
Clarence Francisco
Irvan McElhiing
Dick Nelson
Robert Dill
Herbert
Weatherby
Camp Agaming
West Virginia
Mr. Childs
Canada
Montreal
API
Gerald L. Patterson
B. Hawkes
Australia
Willard Crocker
Jack Wright
Dominion
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International, Association
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