President Harding calls for national coal agency and law reforms
President Harding urged Congress to recognize both workers and employers rights and to establish a national coal agency with power to buy sell and distribute coal. He proposed a government commission on fair wages, enforcement of railroad board decisions, and stronger laws against conspiracy delaying interstate commerce. He cited Herrin Illinois as a crime and warned that lawlessness in strikes cannot continue.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
National Coal Agency
Railroad Labor Board
Herrin
Illnois
Free
America
Congress Urged to Work On Coal Agency Bills
Telegrams were sent to absent members of the interstate commerce committee by Representative Mondell to return to Washington and begin work on President recommended bills creating a coal agency and a coal industry fact finding commission. Leaders planned early consideration next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Mondell
Illinois Miners Face Early Deadlock In Arbitration Clash
Chicago Aug 18 Associated Press Frank Farrington president of the Illinois miners said in private talks that unless operators concede their arbitration demand the conference seeking to settle the strike must end without result and the strike would continue. Operators insisted on arbitration and rejected the Cleveland agreement. The conference opened at noon and may last several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
Frank Farrington
Illinois
Tinois
National ‘Organization
Cleveland
Convicts Escape From South Dakota Penitentiary
An all night search by state county and city officials and American Legion members failed to locate four convicts who escaped from the South Dakota penitentiary in Sioux Falls yesterday. They kidnapped Warden G. T. Jameson and severely wounded Deputy Warden Artur Mahcow, who was recovering from knife wounds after trying to quell a disturbance in the prison tailor shop yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S.D
American Legion
South Dakota
G. ‘T. Jameson
Artur Mahcow
Country Gentleman Special Writer Visits Douglas County
A. B. McDonald, special writer for The Country Gentleman and former Kansas City Star reporter, is in Douglas County gathering material for a feature. He notes the county’s fame for modern labor-saving devices and plans to cover farm methods and the role of women in modern agriculture. He previously covered the Collins murder case for the Star in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. McDonald
Mid-West
The
Country Gentleman
Douglas County
McDonald
Kansas City Star
Collins
Star
Allies Seek More Guarantees From Germany
Sir John Bradbury British minister of the reparations commission and Eugene Mauclere head the guarantees committee. They will depart for Berlin tonight to obtain information from the German government and secure additional guarantees beyond those already arranged by the commission.
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Paris
Associated Press
John Bradbury
Reparations Commission
Eugene Mauclere
Committee On Guarantees
Berlin
Weather forecast for Kansas mostly unsettled tonight ahead
Partly cloudy and unsettled conditions noted in Kansas tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures in the east. Data shows yesterday’s high around 93 and a low near 20 or 0 percent? The report records limited readable temperature figures and incomplete time stamps.
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Kansas
De Valera Rumors Sweep Dublin As Reports Of His Death
Aug 18 Dublin reports circulated that Eamon de Valera Republican leader was dead. Countess Markievicz denied the claim saying he was suffering from a slight chill. Associated Press dispatch notes rumors spread widely in the city today.
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de Valera
Dubli
Associated Press
Dublin
Eamond de Valera
Markievicz
The Flag of the British Admiralty Never Lowered
A concise note states that the flag of the British Admiralty remains flying at all times and is not lowered even when a sovereign dies. It emphasizes ceremonial continuity and naval tradition across the service.
Settlement hopes fade as rail strike talks continue
New York Aug 18 The Associated Press reports Warren S Stone head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers cautioned no definite settlement in the shop crafts strike was reached as talks extended beyond today He and four other rail leaders indicated the conference might last longer while plans on seniority and recalls were discussed amid hopeful chatter from both sides and a Washington back channel.
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New York
Aig
Associated Press
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhings of
Brotherhood
Washington
Senator Watson
Indiana
W.L. Mapother
Louisville & Nashville
Chamber
Point Plank
Watson
Harding
Julius Krustschnitt
Inbor
Ind
White House
Senate
House
Congress
T.dewitt Cuyler
Association of Railroad Executives
Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Alea
Mr. Jewell
Union Official Arrested in Newton Rail Strike Case
Newton Kansas August 18 late developments in the rail strike situation include the arrest of Claude Linnens a Federated shop crafts officer charged with posting a strike notice on July 1. Linnens faces a felony charge under the Industrial court law and is held on $1000 bond for November district court appearance. He is the son of Newton justice of the peace G M Linnens.
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Newton
Kan
Claude Linnens
Federated Shop Crafts
Linnens
Randall C. Harvey
Feneral
G. M. Linnens
Oil Leases Around Eudora Recorded by Haworth Co
Twenty gas and oil leases covering 2850 acres around Eudora, procured by Paul Haworth for Haworth Company, were filed in the deeds office. Most lands lie near or south of Eudora, with one lease including 35 blocks inside city limits. Leases run five years and were largely granted at one dollar per acre.
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Eudora
Paul EL Haworth
Haworth Company
Office
the Register of Deeds
A Note From, Other Editor Journal-World
The half way picnic is a fine thing. I hope everyone on Massachusetts street and in the stores turns out in force. I also want to commend the action of the taxi boys in making the fare 25 cents to the picnic. That is the spirit that will build Lawrence. Everyone interested in a better Lawrence should be there.
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Journal-World
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Dust Storm Brings Cooling Rain Across Douglas County
Dust storms swept through Massachusetts street as clouds gathered, followed by a light shower that offered relief after days of heat. Residents noted parched crops and dusty roads statewide, fearing corn could suffer if rain does not come soon.
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Doniphan
Massachusetts Street
Douglas County
Hire Skilled Men By Southern Railroad Promises Rapid Hiring
Harrison of the Southern Railroad announced progress in recruiting skilled mechanical workers from outside its territory. He reported existing imported mechanics at work in shops and roundhouses and a steady stream of new arrivals, noting many northerners eager to work and bring extensive railroad shop experience.
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Washington
Harrison
The
Southern Railroad Today
Minnesota Guard Mobilized as Forest Fires Rage
St Paul Aug 18 More than 1600 Minnesota National Guardsmen will be mobilized at noon to fight forest fires sweeping several northern counties Lt Col F A Wash announced. Fire has killed twelve, left hundreds homeless and cut roads and communications. Duluth reports fears of higher death toll as refugees arrive while 2000 forest rangers and settlers intensify efforts against fires that have destroyed Cotton Central Lakes and White Face towns and threaten others depending on weather.
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St. Paul
Minnesota National Guardsmen
Minnesota
F.A. Wash
Herbert M. Samuelson
Biwabilc
Duluth
Associated ‘Press
North Woods
W. F. Rhinow
Central Lakes
White Face
St. Louis
Lake Counties
Here
BOYS CAMP REGISTRATION FILLS QUOTA AT ROTARY CLUB
The Rotary club reports its first boys camp quota is filled and overfull. Hovey Hanna oversees registrations and says about twenty five will attend the initial camp instead of twenty. Boys must sign the dotted line promptly to secure a spot for the second camp next week. Tomorrow at 8 am the group departs from 647 Massachusetts street in touring cars.
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Rotary Club
Hovey
Hanna
Hanna Bicycle Shop
Massachusetts Street
Elect Delegates At Legion Meeting
HH Dorsey post of the American Legion plans a Wednesday night meeting with refreshments and entertainment. The main aim is to elect delegates to the state convention in El Dorado and discuss publicity for the state bonus.
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HH Dorsey
American Legion
Guy Pettit
The
Legion
el Dorado
Global sea depth averages reach over two and a half miles
Soundings from all parts of the navigable globe establish that the average sea depth exceeds two and a half miles.
Olneys Complete Motor Trip to Munice and Back
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Olney and Mr. and Mrs. Avery Olney finished a motor trip to Munice Indiana and back traveling through Sedalia St. Louis Urbana Springfield Hannibal and Chillicothe. Mr. Olney will be at the high school office Monday to handle matters for the approaching term of school.
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Myr
S. H. Olney
Avery Olney
Munice
Ind
Sedalia
St. Louis
Illinois
East St. Louis
Indiana Line
Urbana
Springfield
Hannibal
Chillicothe
Olney
Sanitarium Offers Daily Half Hour Plane Flight Therapy
A sanitarium provides a novel treatment for mental depression by offering a half hour of aeroplane flight each day to patients, aiming to lift mood through exposure to altitude and scenery. The program reflects early 20th century experimental approaches to mental health care.
Seven Danville shopmen in court on contempt charges
East St. Louis August 18 seven Chicago and Eastern Illinois shopmen of Danville appeared in federal court pled not guilty and posted $2,000 bond each for trial at the September term on alleged contempt of an injunction recently issued.
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East St. Louis
Chicago
Indiana Chamber Sues Over Petroleum Freight Rates
Washington Aug 18 The Indiana state chamber of commerce filed a general complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission charging that freight rates on petroleum products moving from refining points in Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas and Millwood are too high. It argues Indiana traffic bears higher proportional costs than similar shipments to Illinois and the Mississippi valley, while stopping short of prescribing a specific rate.
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Washington
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansaa
Millwood
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Indiana
Illinois
Mississippi Valley
Farm Bureau urged to enter Leavenworth parade float
A. L. Clapp of the county agent leader's office and K. S. ALG visited Lawrence this week and invited the Douglas County Farm Bureau to attend the state farm bureau decennial celebration in Leavenworth on September 2. He asked the local bureau to enter a float, with the likely theme an anti tuberculosis campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Clapp
K. S. Alg
Lawrence
Legion Leader Advises on Local Bonus Campaign
Donald H. MacIvor executive secretary of the Kansas compensation committee of the American Legion met with officers of Eli Dorsey post today. He provided guidance on the bonus publicity campaign being organized by the local Legion post.
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Legion
Donald H. Maclivor
Kansas Compensation Committee
The
American Legion
Eli Dorsey
Americain Legion Today
Mr. MacIvor
Veterans' Agent H S Jacks Visits Lawrence Today
H S Jacks field agent of the United States Veterans' Bureau met with men in Lawrence receiving vocational training and placement through federal programs today.
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Veterans
H. S. Jacks
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Lawrence
Dockers' France contest winner carries 716 pounds thirteen yards
In a dockers weight carrying event in France the victor bore a load of 716 pounds for a distance of thirteen yards, setting a notable performance in the competition.
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France
St James A M E Church Closes Picnic Supper Planned
Notice posted for St James A M E Church 513 North 7th St invites all to a closing picnic supper Friday August 18 with a closing rally for the stewards. Tom Jackson clerk and Rev M M Poole BL D minister listed.
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North 7Th St
St. James A. M. E. Church
Tom Jackson
M. M. Poole
Superior Chevrolet Deal Promises Daily Savings
Car buyer urged to choose Superior Chevrolet to lock in ongoing daily savings. The pitch emphasizes accumulating discounts as part of a long term purchasing plan.
Seaplane Continues Trip to Rio From New York
Seaplane Sampanis Correia piloted by Lieutenant Walter Hinton departed Manteo for the second leg toward Nassau or Miami despite bad weather. The flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro aims to complete a long trek with Hinton guiding the craft.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Sampais
Free Methodist Kansas Camp Meeting Opens at Woodland Park
Delegates from Kansas and nearby states attend the fifth annual Free Methodist camp meeting at Woodland Park. Registration costs $1 with free meals for registered children under 12. unregistered adults pay 20 cents per meal or 60 cents for eight. Tents dot the grounds and committee chairs oversee programs dining room logistics baggage and entertainment for the event.
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Kansas Conference
Free Methodist Church
Woodland Park
Kansas
Clhh. Watson
C. H. Watson
Louisiana Street
B. R. Parks
J. I. Wade
H. S. Dye
J. Walton
Minnie A. Beers
H. J. Long
Kiwanis Plan Midweek Picnic and Topeka Convention
Lawrence Kiwanis arrange attendance at the half way picnic next Tuesday and plan to send a full club delegation to the Topeka district convention in September. Dr H T Jones will lead the baseball team against Topeka, while a Kiwanis quartet is named for the music and business delegates chosen for Topeka include Weatherby H L Chambers and Craig Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
H. T. Jones
Topeka Kiwanis
Kiwanis
Mud Creek Bridge Closed For Paving Near Fort Road
The Mud Creek bridge on the fort to fort road north of town is closed today for paving. Only half of the bridge was paved previously and traffic will resume tomorrow afternoon on the first half after the remaining half is finished.
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Mud Creek
Fort To Fort
Town
Farmer Burdorff Buys 115 Acre Ottawa Farm
A. Burdorff of Tonganoxie purchased the Robert McLaughlin farm near Ottawa consisting of 115 acres for 12000 dollars. Clawson and Wilson managed the sale.
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McLaughlin
A. Burdorff
Tonganoxie
Robert McLaughlin
Ottawa
Clawson & Wilson
Poultry Demonstration Held Near Eudora Farm
County farm agent R. O. Smith led a poultry demonstration on the Oscar Tuchholtz farm located one mile east of Eudora starting at 9 o'clock this morning.
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R. O. Smith
Oscar Tuchholtz
Eudora
Condition of Mrs Ray Konkanour After Operation Satisfactory
Attending physicians report Mrs Ray Konkanour is in satisfactory condition following an operation performed yesterday. The medical team notes steady recovery and no immediate complications observed.
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Ray Kokanour
Thirteen Year Old Organist At Famous London Church
A remarkable notice reports that the organist of a renowned London church is a thirteen year old boy who has never had a lesson in his life. The prodigy plays with notable skill, surprising parishioners and visitors alike with his natural talent and poise at the organ console.
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London
Picnic Draws Record County Crowd For Fort To Fort Road Opening
A county wide rush is expected for the Meet Us Half Way picnic on the Fitzpatrick farm near Big Springs to celebrate the fort to fort road opening Tuesday. Tickets at 50 cents are sold at Peoples State Bank Dreschers and the Journal World office in Lawrence. Kiwanis members will attend. Six deputy sheriffs and two motorcycle officers will police and patrol the route to control traffic and prevent speeding.
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Big Springs
Fort
Peoples State Bank Dreschers
Journal-World Office
Lawrence
Lawrence Kiwanis Club
Faullange
Jack St. Clair
HW. L. Woody
Charley Riggs
Charles Stapleton
Phil Thorpe
Ted Dailey
Was George, Not Harold Recently
The Journal-World corrected a name mix up stating George Kirby, not Harold Kirby, drove a gasoline truck and sold gasoline to a group of Gypsies without payment. Harold denies driving a gasoline truck and plans to open a cleaning and pressing establishment, noting years in that business.
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The
Journal-World
Harold Kirby
George
George Kirby
Troops in Train Crash Injures Kansas Guardsmen
In Baxter Springs Kansas on August 18 John Marshall of Fort Scott and J H Lane also of Fort Scott were riding a Frisco troop train returning from Fort Sill Oklahoma when it collided with a Mineral Belt freight train in Frisco yards. Marshall suffered internal injuries and a dislocated shoulder and was taken to a Joplin hospital. Lane sustained a dislocated shoulder.
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Baxter Springs
Kan
John Marshall
Fort Scott
Kansas National Guard
J. H. Lane
Kansas National Guardsmen
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Kansas
Marshall
Joplin
Farmers Union Picnic Draws Large Baldwin Crowd
A big crowd attended the Farm ers Union picnic at Pitts grove west of Baldwin on Wednesday. State President Tromble of the Farmers Union was the chief speaker. Forty two boys from the Industrial school presented a music program and athletic stunts, with ball games horseshoe tournaments and races completing the sport program.
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Farmers Union
Pitts’ Grove
Baldwin
Tromble
Industrial School
Ford Cars Crash on Massachusetts Street Briefly Injures No One
A Ford roadster backed into a Ford coupe in the 700 block on Massachusetts street at noon today. The roadster lost a wheel and the coupe's radius rod broke, but Roy Laster and the other driver escaped injury.
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Ford
Roy Laster
Massachusetts Street
Tiny Six-Ounce Radium Worth Twenty Million
A historic note reports that radium, valued at 20 million dollars, has been produced over the past twenty six years despite weighing only six ounces. This summarizes a remarkable yield per unit weight, reflecting the element’s rarity and high value in early nuclear science discussions.
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Congress Labor Board
S.'D
JIS
Stone Urges
Claude Linners
Paul Haworth
State
North Counties
Scout Lodge
Legion Post Will Piel Convention Crew
Olneys
Fascisti
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Farm Bureau
Leavenworth
Free Methodists
Harold
Ft. Sill
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