Gasoline price cuts spread along Atlantic seaboard
News from Aug 15 reports a widening gasoline price war led by Standard Oil of New Jersey with 1 to 2 cent cuts in tank wagon prices across multiple states. Wholesale lowers average 19.5 cents per gallon and retail to about 23 cents. DOJ probes possible conspiracy to curb interstate commerce amid plant closures by refiners. governors and auto clubs push for federal investigation.
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New York
Associated Press
Atlantic Seaboard
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Washington
Department of Justice
West
Department
Chicago
A. V. Donahay
Ohio
Coolidge
W. H. McMaster
South Dakota
Standard Oil Company
Midwest
West’ Virginia
South Carolina
Virginia
Bisbee
Columbia
And
Maryand
Counterfeit Ring Busted in Floral Park Plant
New York authorities announced the seizure of a complete plant for making counterfeit $100 Federal Reserve notes in Floral Park, Nassau County, on August 14. Secret Service Chief Joseph A. Palma said five men allegedly tied to the plot were arrested as agents stopped the first proofs from entering circulation.
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New York
Floral Park
Lone Island
Joseph A. Palma
Secret Service
Blackbirds Frequent Stadium Flocks on Cut Grass
Frequent flocks of blackbirds descend on the stadium to feed on recently cut grass. When settled, the birds form a solid black mass across the field, altering the landscape during their visits.
Attendees at Epworth League Convention Baldwin Last Night
Among those who attended the Epworth League convention at Baldwin last night were Viola Schanke Edna Schanke Mary Louise Emery Ruby Kendall Allee Lackey and Garland Neigh OT.
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Baldwin
Viola Schanke
Edna Schanke
Mary Louise Emery
Ruby Kendall
Allee Lackey
Garland Neigh- OT
State board orders accounting on MacLean funds at Boys Industrial School
Topeka August 15 The state board of administration ordered State Accountant Dan Henry to audit records at the State Boys Industrial School and to recover from Maj W P MacLean retired superintendent funds claimed spent for his personal use The order includes $407.61 yearly for John Overton's keeping and charges for MacLean’s printed pamphlets and books The board alleges entries and dismissals were not properly recorded and that funds were diverted from the school fee fund to athletic accounts.
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Topeka
State Board of Administration
Dan Henry
W.p.maclean
MacLean
John Overton
E. L. Overston
Overton
Board of Administration
A. B. Carney
MacLean's Regiment
Robbery and assault on train near Midland
THROWN FROM TRAIN R I Cannonberry, 17, reported four colored men robbed him of 4.35 and slugged him, tossing him from a Union Pacific freight car near Midland. He was found near the right of way around midnight, walked to Lawrence, and was treated for a head cut and leg injury at Memorial Hospital. Police released four suspects from Topeka, but Cannonberry could not identify them.
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R.I. Cannonberry
Union Pacific
Midland
Memorial “Hospital
Gannenberry
Lawrence
Keith
Topeka
W. BH. Turner
Pete Border
Aliman
E. L. Lockett
Alex Jones
Parole Revoked for Charles Allen on Disturbing Peace Charge
Charles Allen, a Black man, had parole revoked by Judge Hugh Means yesterday. He will return to the state penitentiary to serve the remainder of his term after a Monday arrest on a Sunday disturbance charge. Herbert Capen of the Santa Fe restaurant filed the complaint. Allen had prior assault incarceration.
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Charles Allen
Noos
Hugh Means
Hej
State Penitentiary
Allen
Herbert Capen
Santa Fe
First Checks Ready Topeka Aug Fifteenth
Topeka reports the first 2560 bonus claims will receive checks by mail tomorrow morning following a bonus commission meeting. Bonus funds were increased by 7 million dollars in a newly enacted law after the special session.
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Topeka
Kansas
Bonus Commission
Carl R. White
Chicago couple visits Dr Gifford home before moving to New York
Mr and Mrs Guy Scrivner of Chicago visited at the home of Dr Gifford yesterday afternoon. They are not en route to New York where they will live in the future. A separate item notes a marriage officiated yesterday afternoon by Probate Judge Marian A Plummer and Gladys Hackler of De Soto, with C B Lindley serving as prob pro tem.
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Guy Scrivner
New York
Chicago
Gifford
Marian A. Plummer
Gladys Hackler
de Soto
C. BE
Lindley
Governor Davis Rests As Fever Subdues
Topeka Aug 15. A cool breeze and rain aided Governor Davis as he slept well last night and asked for more substantial food this morning. Physicians said he passed a good night and his temperature, though previously at 104, is now controllable and dropping. The bulletin noted 101 this morning and ten complications remain.
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Topeka
Davis
Arrest De Valera at Ennis Meeting in Free State Clash
Irish Republican leader Eamonn De Valera was arrested by Free State troops at a meeting in Ennis County Clare. Troops fired volleys over the crowd causing a stampede and several injuries before De Valera was taken to the county jail. A separate report notes a gunfight at Kinvarra during a Free State election gathering with eight wounded.
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Ennis
County Clare
Ireland
Associated Press
Eamonn de Valera
Free State
de Valera
London
Press Association
Eamonn de Valgra
Frish
Dublin
Kinvarra
Elect State Delegates at Hays Kansas Legion Meet
Delegates to the state convention of the American Legion at Hays Kansas will be chosen tonight at 8 oclock at a Legion meeting. Ways and means for the Legion orphanage at Independence will be discussed. George Melvin, a newly married Legion member, sent cigars to the members which will be passed out. In divorce news, only a little over half of filed suits reach trial in district court. May term saw eighteen divorces granted while seventeen suits were not tried. Two suits were denied and five dismissed.
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The
American Legion
Hays
Kansas
Legion
Independence
George Melvin
Former K. U. Star George Rady Vacationing in Minnesota
Former Kansas University basketball star George Rady, now with the Hillyard aggregation at St. Joseph, is spending a vacation in Minnesota and will return to the Hillyard lineup this season. Forest Park, a better butter.
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K. U
St. Joe
George Rady
St. Joseph
Minnesota
Hillyard
Mine Blast Leavies Toll Of 100 Lives
Kemmerer Wyoming Aug 15 Associated Press miners die in explosion at mine No 1 Kemmerer Coal Co thirty five bodies recovered early today rescue workers found victims suffocated from gas one miner dies at hospital thirty seven of 187 entombed miners survive rescue efforts ongoing officials cite blown out shot or car detachment as possible cause crowds gather at the portal as women and children mourn and rescue crews shift to recovery operations
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Kemmerer
Wyoming
Associated Press
Frontier
Kemmerer Coal Company
Kemmerer Coal Co
Parolees From Douglas County Highlight Kansas Prison Board Action
The Kansas State Penitentiary parole board discharged three Douglas County prisoners. PF H Perkins, H E B Jackson, and Jess Blackburn received paroles after serving portions of multi year terms. Perkins to care for his wife with monthly reports due. Jackson for forging a 25 dollar check, two years five months served. Blackburn for assault with intent to kill, five years nine months served.
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Board of Administration
Kansas State Penitentiary
Douglas County
PF. H. Perkins
H. E B. Jackson
Jess Blackburn
District Court
F. H. Perkins
H. E. Jackson
Kansas Artillery Ends Training Period
Junction City Kans Aug 15 The sixtieth field artillery brigade of the Kansas National Guard entrains today after a two weeks training period on the Fort Riley military reservation. Horses cannon and equipment are loaded on special trains at the post. The infantry and cavalry units of the Kansas guard will arrive Friday for two weeks of training.
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Junction City
Kans
Sixtieth Field Artillery Brigade
Kansas National Guard
Fort Riley
Kansas Guard
Lawrence Memorial high school ready for occupancy this fall
Building Supervisor Glocker of the Tttner firm says the Lawrence Memorial high school will be ready for occupancy in ample time for the fall term. Neumann and Company completed work and turned the keys to FE F Crocker, supervisor of buildings and grounds. Cabinet work is underway and largely finished. minor details and equipment adjustments remain before opening.
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Lawrence Memorial High School
Glocker
Tttner
Neumann and Company
FE. F. Crocker
Board of Education
Ee Chet
Economic War Looms Between France and Britain
Paris reports frequent talk of an economic war as French businessmen trading with England note the pound's rise will shrink commerce. They say no organized action is needed, just the Randens campaign against the franc. The Maitin asks Prime Minister Baldwin if his policy risks a boycott of England.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Great Britain
England
Weasens
Mafin
Baldwin
Shinn resigns from University of Kansas public speaking post
H A Shinn resigns as acting head of the University of Kansas public speaking department after a year. He is KU 1916 graduate and has taught there five years, guiding public speaking and dramatic art. A new soda fountain is being installed at Wiedemann’s this week with extensive remodeling and the grill room in use for customers.
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K. J
Trof T. A. Shinn
Department of Public Speaking
The
Wiedemannn
Wiedemann’s
Curtains in Home Fire at A Werken Residence
A fire reported yesterday afternoon at 4 38 4 38 PM damaged curtains at the home of A Werken thin 518 Tennessee street. The blaze caused only slight damage and was believed to have started from a match thrown into curtains.
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A. Werken
Tennessee Street
Lawrence Industrial Leading City in Kansas Growth
Claude Scott told Rotary members about Lawrence’s strong industrial payroll of 1.27 million and annual outputs nearing 10.3 million, driven by 22 industries employing 1008 people. He highlighted Lawrence as an educational hub with the University of Kansas expanding enrollment, robust public schools, and a rising population, plus substantial church, banking, and building activity, while noting tax stability and solid municipal services.
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Lawrence
Haskell
Kansas
Claude Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club Today
Scott
University of Kansas
Rotary
Fred J.kelly
Mar
The
Unity of Minnesota
Mr. Kelly
County Treasurers Revalue Wheat In Douglas County
County clerk and assistants completed rereading the change of eight cents a bushel on the valuation of the wheat in Douglas County. The addition was requested by the state tax commission acting as a board of equalization.
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Douglas County
State Tax Commission
Board of Equalization
Colonel House’s Brother Dead in Houston
T W House aged 78 longtime Houston postmaster and brother of Colonel Edward M House died at his home in Houston early today. He served the city in postal work and was connected with civic affairs for many years. Funeral arrangements were expected to be announced locally.
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House
Houston
T. W. House
Edward M. House
Pay for road but keep off for safety
A Lawrence family on the fort to fort highway has grown cautious due to frequent accidents caused by fast driving. They detour to a less traveled road when in Lawrence to avoid speeders and danger.
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Fort-To-Fort
Lawrence
Cuno Named Possible U S Ambassador Candidate
Dispatches from Berlin report former chancellor Wilhelm Cuno as a possible successor designation for Dr. Ottto Wiedfeldt, now German ambassador to the United States, as Wiedfeldt resumes directorship of the Krapp works. The notice is dated Amsterdam August 15 and is carried by AP.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Wilhlem Cuno
Ottte’ Wiedfeldt
United States
Krapp
Race car breaks speed record attempt from Kansas City to Denver
Lloyd Gunmere drove a car at 60 mph on a Massachusetts street at 3 40 am aiming to beat the fastest mail train by five hours. He traveled from Kansas City in 1 hour 5 minutes with a mechanic and tire man. Sheriff Will Johns warned racers must obey speed limits or face arrest and county liability if harm occurs.
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Lloyd Gunmere
Kansas City
Denver
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Fort To-Fort
Will Johns
Johns
Martial Law Declared In Tulsa As Flogging Case Probed
Tulsa enters its second day under martial law as state and military authorities probe the abduction and flogging of Nathan Hantman. Attorney General George F. Short arrives to oversee legal steps in Gov. Walton’s plan to curb mob violence. Tulsa civil government remains formally in place but operates under military supervision. Mayor Newblock says civil authorities will function, with cooperation to continue as scrutiny proceeds.
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Tulsa
Associated Press
State Secret Service
Nathan Hantman
George F. Short
J. C. Walton
Tulsa County
Moran
Walton
Hantman
Tantman
M West
Short
Levy at Topeka Discussed by County Board
Douglas county commissioners traveled to Topeka to confer with the state tax commission about the general fund levy for the coming year and related tax levy matters. Probate Judge pro tem C E Lindley performed the marriage of Judge John E. Shryock and Vesta Wells of Coffeyville this afternoon. The A M E church picnic, planned for tomorrow, has been postponed. Drs Ardrey and Maas, chiropractors, noted.
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Topeka
Board of County Commissioners
State Tax Commission
Douglas County
John E. Shryock
Vesta Wells
Coffeyville
C. E Lindley
A. M. EL
Batesman Held in Murder Probe Over "Scoop" Weapon
Batesman, 328 Mississippi Street, held on a vagrancy charge while police investigate Roy McNutt's murder. A pistol found near McNutt's body, later identified as one Batesman redeemed ten days earlier, led to his custody. Batesman's brother Fred claimed the weapon was in his delivery car. officers searched both home and car without success. Investigation continues into weapon and other clues about the slaying and body robbery.
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Batesman
Mississippi Street
Roy McNutt
Santa’ Fe Hotel
McNutt
Massachusetts
Fred
Fred Batesman
Scoop
Weekly Band Concert at Pinckney Park
The Fraternal Aid Union band will play in Pinckney park tomorrow evening. Walter Rigdon, director, announced the program today: March independentia Hal, Waltz The Postillion Fahr bach, Fox Trot You Tell Her I Stutter Heim, Overture Azonis St. Clair, Selection Chimes of Normandy Planquette, Fox Trot Way Down in New Orleans Layton, Medley Overture Southern Memories Hecker, March Kiefer's Special Kiefer.
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Fraternal Aid Union
Pinckney Park
Walter Rigdon
Farch
Independentia
Hal
Fahrbach
Heim
Azonis
St. Clair
Normandy -Planquette
Fox
New Orleans
Layton
Metley
Hecker
Kiefer
Kelly Home Is Sold By DBD To F. Carter Development Co
The West Ninth street residence of Sherwin F. Kelly was purchased by F. Carter Development Co of Kansas City. The former Jess Willard home will be developed for sale to home seekers as DBD expands in Lawrence. Mr. Kelly will travel to Montreal to present on Electrical Prospecting at a joint mining conference and later assist gold mine development in Ontario. Miss C. E. Hayans heads to New York City for Columbia University. Miss N. A. reson plans to sail to England to reside there. The Kansas City company aims to add a new housing addition.
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Sherwin F. Kelly
West Ninth Street
DBD. F. Carter Development Company
Kansas City
Kelly
Jess Willard
Lawrence
Montreal
American
Canadian Institute of Mining Engineering
Ontario
C. E. Hayans
Kellys
New York City
Columbia University
N. A. Reson
England
Karsas City Company
Skinner Returns from Trip to McAlester Oklahoma
J T Skinner manager of the Lawrence branch of the Kansas Electric Power Co has just returned from a trip to McAlester Oklahoma He inspected the light and power plant including the street railways inter urban lines and transmission lines in that vicinity He was evaluating the plant for the Kansas Electric Power Co
Church Seeks Tax Exemption for Parsonage Property
Trustees of St James A M E Church North Lawrence petition to exempt 509 North Seventh Street from taxes claiming the property is used as a parsonage.
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The
St. James A. M. E. Church of
North Lawrence
North Seventh Street
Hearing for neglect warning set for tomorrow at 10
The hearing of Agid Korb on the charge of neglecting to provide for his minor children is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the courthouse. Pinckney Parent-Teachers Association will serve refreshments at a band concert in Pinckney Park on Thursday. The Misses Frolliger have purchased a new Chevrolet coupe.
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Agid Korb
Pinckney Parent-Teachers Association
Pinckney Park
Frolliger
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Forest Park
Virgil
Ple Parkins
H. &. Jackson
Dean Arant
Colorado
H. W. Arant
University School of Law
Jack Houk
Excelsior Springs, Mo
Ford
C. W. Smith
Dr. Albright
Kansas Artillery
H. A. Shinn
Dre. Welch & Welch
Chiropractors
Cuno
U. S
Oklahoma
Drs. Ardrey
Maas
Breather
Kelly Home
Kansas City Development Company
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