American Aviators Held by Bandits Demand Immediate Release
The United States orders the Mexican government to secure the release of Lieutenants Paul H. Davis and Harold G. Peterson held by bandits near Candelaria. A $15,000 ransom is demanded. the fate of the aviators remains uncertain as Washington considers funding either through Carranza or directly to Mexico.
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Washington
Mexico City
State Department
Paul H. Davis
Harold G. Peterson
Candelaria
United States
Juarez
Carranza
Harold Peterson
Weather forecast and scattered temperatures report
A garbled weather item notes a forecast for Kansas with fair conditions tonight and Tuesday and possible improvement by Wednesday. It mentions warmer trends in the north and northeast portions and provides fragmented temperature readings from yesterday and today.
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Kansas
North
Bank official carries cash to aid missing American aviators
Vice President H N Fennell of the Marfa State Bank took 15000 dollars in cash to Candelaria Texas to aid Dawkins Kilpatrick in assisting Lieut Paul H Davis and Lieut Harold G Peterson two aviators held by bandits in Mexico. A military detachment accompanied by Major C and the 7th left Marfa earlier today and observers expect a border watch for their return.
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Marfa
Texas
H. N.fennell
Marfa State Bank
Biz Bend
Cardelaria
Dawkins Kilpatrick
Paul H. Davis
Harold G. Peterson
Mexico
Fennell
County streams depopulated by farmers nets and illegal fishing
Local fishermen in Lawrence report streams crowded with nets and seines as farmers harvest fish along creeks from source to mouth. Officials debate enforcement and a campaign of destroying illegal nets to curb the practice amid rising living costs.
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Tham City
Lawrence
W. S. Mader
Living Costs Rise 80 Percent Since December 1924
Washington reports an 80 percent rise in living costs from December 1914 to June 1919 based on Labor Department tables. Clothing and house furnishings show the largest increases, with food rising less but still significant. Chicago alone records about 157.7 percent growth.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Chicago
Harbord to Lead Armenian Administrative Forces
General Harbord, once Pershing’s chief of staff in France, is believed to head administrative forces in Armenia under American protection. He has been sent to Armenia to study conditions for U.S. involvement.
Uncle Sam Bargain Day At Rural Kansas Post Office
Rural carriers brought in orders from across the county for a post office sale offering bacon and other goods at reduced prices. Verbal orders were refused. customers must use the post office to place or pick up purchases as stock from St. Louis depot arrives for delivery.
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Sam
Hbs
O'Che
Onde
Akers
Chester Brown
Lawrence
St. Louis
Seewihr
Weda
Cations Brosekt
Ieer
Journal-World
Dam Dispute Over Nine Mile Creek Attracts County Suit
Wim H Nervine sues Kirby McRill in county district court seeking removal of a dam on Nine Mile Creek. Built in 1883, the dam was authorized by prior owners to supply power for a mill. The current plaintiffs allege the dam has stood unused for over a quarter century and threatens adjoining farmland during heavy rains.
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Kirby McRill
Wim. H. Nervine
Emvyort
Nervine
Kirby
Nine Mile Creek
Norwine
Back to Old Position Warren Reding Rejoins GE in Atlanta
Warren Reding, son of Pr. Ho Reded ing of Lawrence, left Saturday for Atlanta Georgia to reenter employment with the General Electric Company. He previously left in 1917 to join the navy and served as an ensign.
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Warren Reding
Pr. Ho Redesing
Lawrence
Atlanta
General Electric, Company
Mavy
Mr. Reding
Smiley Smiled At Liberty Jail Break Attempt
Clarence Smiler in city jail after attempted escape using a hacksaw hidden in shoes. Police report bars loosened. two steel bars removed, third nearly loosened as midnight escape attempt failed. Chief Monroe notes possible family involvement and ongoing investigation into the case.
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Clarence Smiler
Mewart
Sinney
Jonsud
Hime
Stesh Acrete
Smiley
Tf. H. Monroe
Brackett County Wheat Averages Poor Despite Large Crop Acreage
Brackett County reports an average yield near 27 bushels per acre with wheat totaling about 861 bushels on 82 acres. Rivhacdona notes weather limited production despite extensive cultivation and mentions upcoming changes in farming practices and staff at the large local meat company.
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Rilksp Fees
Bracket Peats
Ton Thahels CT
Wetheng
Ferniture Company
Feelers Eprite
Brackett School
Byikeen
Rivhacdona
Fragmentary OCR Notice From Historic Record
Partial, garbled text describes a past event with references to charges and rebates. The legible words hint at a formal notice about payment or refunds and a past action by unspecified authorities. No clear names, dates, or places are discernible.
Government hearing outlines probe into postal workers
A government commission held a hearing in Kansas City to discuss evaluating postal workers and potential comparisons of conditions. The panel, lacking authority to legislate, debated whether to pursue an inquiry into labor practices, with mentions of Japan and regional labor issues.
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Elaviove
Wil
Kanss
Bety
Unclear OCR fragment notes event with city and senator
Fragmentary text describes an event hosted by COPA at a coat check and mentions a senator and multiple places. details are unclear due to damaged text.
Taximeters in China in the fourth century?
A historical note claims taximeter use in China during the fourth century, suggesting early origin of device for measuring charges. The statement reflects a debated topic about ancient timing and commercial practices.
Constitution Day to Be Celebrated Here in Lawrence
Constitution Day will be observed in Lawrence on September 17 with Tom Harley named as day manager by Justices Marshal of Tenoka appointed by Governor Henry Alien. The event will feature active participation by the American Legion and local committees from Baldwin and Eudora as part of county celebrations.
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Lawrence
Tom Harley
Marshal of Tenoka
Henry Alien
Ami
Ajay
Eee Republic
Mpita
Beldwin
Eudora
National Security Leatue
Arican Defensery
Sons of the Revolution
American Rights Lesyie
Scouts of Ameri
The
American Society For Constitutional Googerman and
Daughters If the Auperican Revolution
Preceptress Role and Lincoln Travel Noted
Marion Johnson son of Rev and Mrs A F B Johnson left Sunday for Lincoln Kraska Mrs Johrsen accepts preceptress post at a de nomnational school near Lincoln My Jensen moves from Lincoln 49 Millison Wisconsin after election as instructor at Wisconsin state university He studied at the University of Kansas 1916 and was business manager of the Jayhawker He taught in dle and Haut thinson high schools for three years before entering the army and going to France in a hospital unit
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Marion Johnson
Im Dle
France
Orning 2
College to host annual football clash at Thanksgiving
The article notes the athletic council aims to stage the big football game between the University team and its opponent at Thanksgiving at a city stadium. It mentions plans for the event and notes the involvement of university officials and local venues.
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Cexos Ageies
Turkey
Tes
Osm Biy Naty Stadium
College i Reetor
Agtenl- Hh
Coleof
Texo
W. Ot Welles
Athletic Council
Meena Wil East
ELO
Con
Ios
Une Stati Saar Tire
Othe Wniversity
Kasumi
AL & Mo
Neairegied Commerces
Unable to extract a valid headline from fragment
The readable text appears garbled and does not provide clear individuals places organizations or events to summarize into a coherent news item. No identifiable entities or actions are present to form a factual summary.
Local Guards Parade to Fort Riley for Camp Maneuvers
Local guards and machine gun units from Lawrence march from the armory to Union Pacific station and entrain for a two week maneuvers at Fort Riley. Bivouacking at Woodland Park, families see off the troops as they begin two weeks of target practice drills and camp life under regular army officers.
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Union
Fourth Kansas Infantry
Ninth and
Rhode Island Street
Union Pacific
Fort Riley
Woodland Park
Armery
Camp Funston
Park
Kansas City Company
Tlewrence
Atchinson
Topeka
Lawrence
Few Men Teachers at Wyre Insite Institute Enrollment List
A historical notice lists numerous teachers enrolled at the Wyre Insite Institute near County Yeor. Names include Brei- Pheehe oL Bigsby Wackwell Mary Buehhem Josephine Bergtorf Cena Calkins Mabel Casebier Mae Corre Ada F. Davis Hawi Tony Etta Elswick Mary Gill Lee Glenn Ruth M. Glenn Gladys Harding Emme Hartley Madge Hill Junat Hyland Salk Kanzie Kelter Kirby Kindred Korb Landon Mildred Roth Mann Mc Mae McClelland Rhoda Meinke Ellen Mel Rebecca Mier Ethel Ay Lillian Overbanrh Louise avudh Piper Adna Tudor Grace Preston W S Price Hallie Pearson Mabel Reece Emma Robin Merthe Pussell Edith Schwalm Ky Steele Lillian Stover Lena Stover Tucker Irene Van Trees Kathryn Tuttle Dort Wilting Watterson J C Ouder Reese Tudor.
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Yeor
Wera Brei- Pheehe
Ol. Bigsby
Lerna Wackwell
Mary I Buehhem
Helen Moo
Josephine Bergtorf
Cena
Calkins
Mabel Casebier
Mae Corre
Ky Steele
Lillian Stover
Lena Sut‘ A Tucker
Irene van Trees
Kabeth Tuttle
Dort C. Wiltintgs Watterson
J. C. Ouder
Tila Reese Tudor
Peaches Free to All as Ardmore Markets Overflow
Mrs. C. E. Washington of Ardmore reports that local warehouses overflowed with peaches. Prices in Ardmore dropped to forty to fifty cents per bushel, while Tawrence offered higher returns. The fruit men issued notices that peaches were free for those willing to carry them home.
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Ardmore
OklaHoma
Tawrence
C. E. Washington
Mirs
Lovejoy
Kentucky
Washington
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Armenia
Wieut Colac
New Mexico
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Panswa Canal
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Uncle Sam
Bacon
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Hack
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Japan
County Ator
Asiedy
Mr. Lates
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Tacelo
Ger
China
Lawrence Women
Denamingti School
Avucrove
Ptoronto
Ontario
Liberal Party
Canada
William L. M. King
King
Toronto
Harvery University
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F. A.U. Band
Unig and Company
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