New punitive expedition starts as border chase escalates
Marines report Eighth Cavalry crossed the Mexican border at 6 40 am pursuing bandits led by Jesus Lanz concrete. Aviators and bombing planes scout the Ojinaga district while the effort is conducted with full knowledge of Washington. Governor Hobby orders Texas National Guard readiness and General Dickman tours the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Texas
Eighth Cavalry
Jesus Renteria
Peterson
Davis
Mexico
Av O
Ojinapa
Col. Langshorne
Antoonio Trineda
Ojinaga
Presidio
Pronea
Carranza
Washington
Laker
Associated Press
War Department
Weather Kansas forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Wednesday
Forecast calls for generally fair weather across Kansas with warmer readings in the eastern portion tonight and cooler conditions arriving elsewhere, keeping temperatures mild overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Poll Tax Delinquent List Shrinks in City
Finance Commissioner I C Stevenson reports fewer than 200 poll tax delinquents remain on city books. He says prosecutions will be rare, with many cases likely cleared soon and others awaiting clarification of legal obligation. Thirteen paid on Monday as efforts to straighten remaining names continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
Watermelon raids spark guard with shotgun to protect patches
River patch raids near Cameron Biull grow so common farmers must defend melons with shotguns. One group breached a guard’s lair above the island and decamped with melons and a box of shells, leaving one shell in the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Biull
Rural teachers still needed before county schools open
County Superintendent O J Lane said four teachers must be employed before rural schools start the new year. Eudora rural high school lacks Latin and normal training instructors, while Weybright district 4 Twin Mound district 32 and West Fairview district 59 also lack teachers. Same textbooks as last year will be used though changes in the course of study are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Lane
Eudora Rural
Weybright School
Twin Mound
West Fairview
Lane
Grain and hay fires dominate July state losses in Topeka report
Topeka August 19 The state fire marshal L T Hussey reports July saw grain and hay fires lead in both count and damage across Kansas with 70 fires causing 63 822 in losses. Threshing outfits burned 7 with 11 249 loss and unknown origin fires reached 48 costing 24 105. Dwellings ranked second with 66 fires and 47 430 lost. stores had 17 fires and 58 790 lost. Combustion sparks caused 10 fires and 1 572 in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
L. T. Hussey
State horticultural tour to visit two Douglas orchards
State Agricultural College experts will tour the Baker orchard near Baldwin and the county poor farm orchard in September. Douglas County Horticultural Society hosts the visitors with discussions by the orchard specialists and an evening reception at the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
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Douglas County
State Agricultural College
Baker
Baldwin
Doulas County Horticultural Society
Chamber of Commerce
Trainsman Robert Hartman Fatally Injured Near Atchison
Robert Hartman a brake man from Lawrence on the Santa Fe suffered a probable fatal injury when thrown from an engine Sunday morning near Atchison Kansas He lies in Topeka Santa Fe Hospital not expected to live Mrs Hartman is at his bedside The Hartmans reside near Woodland Park Atlantic City is to be the meeting place today of the annual convention of the National Association of Supervisory Post Office Employes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hartman
Lawrence
Santa Fe
Topeka
Atchison, Kansas
Hartman
Hartmans
Woodland Park
Atlantic City
Association of Supervisory Post Office
Ateloet
Perater St
Milton
AtaDel
Hatten
Sitiuaupt
Riehner
Ontario
Clata Tyame
Secretiny
Mats Young
Syracuse
Ginthy Ajo
Tivy Rishon G
Tah Vilone ' Ae Wishow
Aliianee
VE Siomily
Wilson explains league pact limits in senate briefing
President Wilson, in an unprecedented White House conference with the foreign relations committee, defended ratification of the league covenant. He said interpretations by the Senate could be reported without becoming part of the ratification act and that the United States would retain full freedom in applying force under Article 100. He noted Germany would have no say on amendments and discussed withdrawal, Shantung sovereignty, and the plan's British roots, stressing moral obligations and neutrality in prewar claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Wilson
Senate “Foreign Relations Committee
George Washington
Senate
League Councils
United States
Hans
Fall
Gemany
League of Nations
Jeane
League
Japan
Shantung
Paris
Phillimore
Borah
Ato Dapan
Germany
McCurker
League Council
Foreign Relations Committee
Law Now Repeal Debate Reaches City as Evanglicals Arrive
Daylight savings plus repeal sparks seven years more than needed in House. Evangelical hosts arrive here today amid veto dispute with Wilson, as lawmakers push to settle the repeal debate and its fiscal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Senate final approval sought amid farm labor protests
A fragmented report details a legislative push to approve a measure after House objections. Citizens protest scheduling and impact on farmers and mothers, citing childcare and wage concerns as districts worry over labor conditions and transport.
Convention Chorus Of 200 Voices Feature Convention
A dense OCR fragment outlines a convention with a chorus of 200 voices and multiple meetings. It mentions panel speakers, park gatherings, and regional organizations including the Ontario group and Syracuse. It notes opening prayers, sessions, and leadership roles for various officers and secretaries.
Leaders of departments named for Evangelical convention
The Evangelical convention will feature department leaders including Bishop Ge 4binden from Cleveigrel Ohio and Bishop Hein Miller. Miller will oversee the Bible Hour at Woodland Park with the theme Mountain Heights in Christ. other editors and officials listed plan departmental conferences and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge 4Binden
Ohio
Ryan Sociation
Hich
Tind
Young People’s Alliance
Mexican bandits to be paid full ransom in San Antonio
Gen. Joseph T. Dickman commanding the southern department today ordered officers at Candelaria to pay the bandits the full fifteen thousand dollars in ransom as set by the U S government agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickman
San Antonio
Joseph T. Dickman
Southern Department
Eagle Pass
del Rio
Fort Clark
Candelaria
United States
Kansas City couples wed as probate judge presides
Probate Judge C E B Lindley officiated the marriage of Leroy Murphy and Mary Marie Van Cleave both of Kansas City Missouri. He also issued licenses to Raymond S Thomas of Blackwell Oklahoma and Ethel Mullins of Lawrence. On Saturday the judge united Scott N Bailey of Lawrence with Sophonia Caproons of Downs and Valerius Hal with Beatrice St Bruner of Kansas City. Licenses went to Albert M Walter of Lecompton and Emily Hausman of Endora and Clarence C Meadows and Ruth Phillips of Lawrence.
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C. E B. Lindley
Leroy Murphy
Mary Marie van Cleave
Kansas City
Raymond S. Thomas
Blackwell, Oklo
Ethel , Mullins
Lawrence
Scott N. Bailey
Sophonia Caproons
Downs
Valerius Hal
Beatrice St. Bruner
Albert M Walter
Lecompton
Emily Hausman
Endora
Clarence C. Meadows
Futh Phillips
Boy Hit by Car Injured Near North Street Intersection
John Hros, 21, of 200 Eighth Street North, was struck by an Overland driven by Ruth Petts of 71 Locust Street yesterday afternoon at Fifth Road and Massachusetts Street. He crossed the street to avoid a Ford and halted in front of Petts car, receiving severe bruises. Dr Eugene Soon expects a rapid recovery with no internal injuries.
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John Hros
Eughth
Ruth Petts
Locust Street
Fighth Rd
Massachusetts Street
Petty
Eugene So0n
Rivalry intensifies as Miller named Missouri head coach
Johnnie Miller, longtime varsity baseball and freshman football mentor, chosen to fill Missouri’s head football post after Schulte’s resignation to Nebraska. Leon McCarty, Kansas coach, has led teams that faced Miller’s in multiple baseball meetings. Thanksgiving clash looms as Tigers visit Lawrence.
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Johnnie” Miller
University of Missouri
Schulte
University of Nebraska
Tigers
Lawrence
Leon McCarty
Kansas
Miller
Missouri
County Officials Debate Railways Impact on Local Farm Trade
A county council discusses the proposed railways and road improvements, weighing economic effects on farmers and the region. Officials consider possible shifts in transport, noting political tensions and the need for public input before any decision.
Divorces Filed in District Court for Cruelty and Abandonment
Three divorce suits allege cruelty and abandonment. Laura Persley seeks separation from Josiah F. Persley after a marriage beginning in 1915. Juanita Jackson claims William Jackson abandoned her after cruel treatment following a 1915 marriage. Mary Aldrich sues Earl Aldrich, married in December 1914, alleging cruelty and desertion. General Metcalf and wife to attend Metcalf family reunion in Oberlin, Ohio, with ten brothers and three sisters expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Laura Persley
Josiah F. Persley
Earl Aldrich
Wilder Metcalf
Oberlin
Ohio
Metcalf
Bandits Shortchanged Ransom for Two Aviators
Two American aviators were released after bandits pocketed only 7500 dollars of the ransom, short of half the demanded amount, with the recovery of the rest uncertain.
Aviators Rescued From Mexican Bandits After Ransom Stunt
Lieut H G Peterson and Paul H Davis, Army aviators, were held by Mexican bandits for more than a week near Marfa Texas. Captain Matlack of the 8th Cavalry rescued them after paying part of the ransom and then escaping with the men. Davis and Peterson conveyed messages to their families and crossed back into the United States early this morning. The father of Peterson expressed relief at the safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candelaria
Texas
Army Field
Marfa
Eighth Cavalry
Peterson
Davis
Payie
Ojaniga
Fiyers
H. G. Peterson
Paul H. Davis
United States Army
Matlack
8Th Cavalry
Davia
Amerigan
Lieut
Petersson Sais
Cans Delarin
Rio Grande
Kansas
Hutchinson
Minn
Strathore
Calif
Lieut. Peterson
Fivet
Samuel Ivon
Th. G. Peterson
Army
Say He Stole a Grip at Santa Fe Station
Fort Ferguson was brought back from Topeka by Deputy Crowder on a charge of stealing a grip from a traveling man at the Santa Fe station some time ago. He was sought by officers and located in Topeka a few days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ferguson
Topeka
Crowder
Santa Fe
Ferguson
Sheep Culling Demonstrations Proceed Without Expert
The Vinland sheep culling demonstration proceeded as planned despite the absence of F G Elling the state college sheep expert who was advertised to appear. County agent Ptacek led the event and also conducted a second demonstration near Number 6 school today. Postwar retail difficulties will be discussed as the Cotton States Merchants Association meets in Memphis for its annual convention.
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F. G. Elling
State Agricultural College
Vinland
Ptacek
Cotton States Merchants’ Association
Memphis
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Pershing
Javarez
Austin
Hobby
General’s Department
Texas National Guard
War, Department
Mathers
Lahar
Ole
Viel
Agadery
Aecetrate Peters
Abby Fey
Iso
Ennie Teanselyy
Rome
Sheen Tay Childres
Uae
Martial
Steno Ae Shir
Sty Obsotien
Jamd Carek
Piso
G.weinmiterr
Cleveland
Okie
Stil RB. W
Clery Haliwac TS. Nel
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Ray On Biesely
Johnnie] Miller
Missouri University
Henry Rene Rand
Union Pustive
Yarn Reils
Grand Toy
U. S
Earl Ferguson
Manhattan
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