Love That Saves and Golf, Rail Talks on Kansas News
A Lawrence edition notes AP dispatch rights and local notice rules, then discusses religious themes, legislative gridlock over a bonus bill, and Johnstown beer parallel. It covers responses to treaty clauses with Soviet Russia, and reports a Lawrence Topeka highway event praising neighborliness. It ends with rail workers forming vigilance committees amid wrecks and suspicions of sabotage.
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Associated Prea
Associated Press Ia
Allews
Bureau of Circulations
Postoffice
Lawrence
Kansas
Johnstown
Engineer Sir Henry Thornton Linked to Eastern Railway
Sir Henry Thornton, reported solver of roller bearing problems for rail trains, has served as general manager of the Great Eastern Railway in England since 1914. He is said to descend from an old English family that settled in Virginia in the mid seventeenth century, paralleling feats of Sir Eric Ged.
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Henry Thornton
Great Eastern Railway
England
Virginia
Eric Ged
Sir Henry Samuelson and the Great Eastern Railway
TheUnited States earned him fame for electrifying Long Island lines and navigating wartime service. Appointed general manager of the Great Eastern railway in 1914, his English reception was critical but fading. He quickly rose, receiving high army rank and later becoming Inspector General of Transportation in 1919.
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United States
Long Island
Sir Henry
Great Eastern Railway
England
Quotable Bits on Strikes and vanity from Tom Sims
A collection of aphorisms cites labor, politics, and social quirks. It riffs on settlement, fame, bragging, romance, sports, manners, and common sense with humorous, pointed lines. The piece blends political sentiment with daily observations and playful judgments.
One Hundredth Anniversary of Herschel Death
The report notes the one hundredth anniversary of the death of Sir William Herschel, celebrated as a major milestone in modern astronomy. It highlights ongoing commemorations and reflections on his contributions.
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William Herschel
California
Des Moines
Alleghany Mountains
Schoenbrun Springs
A Gift for Harding from Magna Charta Group
President Harding will receive a framed 22 by 30 inch Magna Charta replica with colored seals. The gift, from the Magna Charta Day Association, carries a brass plate naming him honorary president. Governor E. Lee Trinkle of Virginia will also receive a copy for issuing Magna Carta observance proclamations.
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St. Paul, Minn
Associated Press
Harding
J. W Hamilton
St. Paul
Lee Trinkle
Virginia
North Lawrence Echoes of Visitors and Local Happenings
Miss Thelma Belle returned from a two week visit in Denver. James Cunningham and family visited Lawrence, seeing Mrs. Lula Sutton. Lena Sutton to begin school on Labor Day teaching in Kaw Valley district. Lamb, once of Lawrence, lost a cow yesterday morning. D. J. Husted remains about as usual. Sammy Houston weak and bedbound. Mrs. M. C. Boydstone of Washington DC visits Miss Ida Martin. She plans to return next week. Yours for service City Drug Store.
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Thelma Belle
California Senate Battle Heats Up Before Primary
In Sacramento August campaigns intensify for the California primary on August 29. Senator H W Johnson faces Charles C Moore in a contest framed by views on the Four Power Treaty and entangling alliances. Other candidates include William J Pearson, Upton Sinclair, and H Clay Needham.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
United States
H. W. Johnson
Johnson
Charles C. Moore
San Francisco
Moore
Harding
Washington
Govenor
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Union
William J. Pearson
Los Angeles
Upton Sinclair
Pasadena
H. Clay Needham
Newhall
Uruguayan heir unveils £6 million Irish fortune claim
Don Eugenio ONeill, a 68 year old Uruguayan employed by the Agricultural Society of Uruguay, appears as heir after 72 years to a £6,000,000 Irish peer fortune. London letters note other potential ONeill claimants in Chile Portugal the United States Argentina and Queensland Australia, but he remains convinced of his sole rightful claim as the case progresses.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Chile
Portugal
United States
Argentina
Queensland
Australia
Don Huger
Five Generations at Fargason Family Reunion in Topeka
A multi generational gathering at J D Fargason home 746 Elms Street on Sunday August 18 included one great great grandchild one great grandchild one grandchild a great great grandmother a great grandmother and a grandmother A group photo was taken Attendees included R E Fargason and family Ray Furga son and family of Topeka Mrs Mamielino and family Mr and Mrs J D Fargason and Mrs M Wce cream and cake were served in the evening
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J. D. Fargason
Elms Street
R. E. Furgason
Ray Furgason
Topeka
Mamielino
Spanish laborer fined for drunkenness in Newark
R Santillan a Mexican laborer was found drunk in the 800 block on New Jersey last night and jailed. This morning in police court the man was fined 10 dollars and released.
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R. Santillan
New Jersey
J. R. Holmes Just Insurance in Downtown Reno
J R Holmes operates as Just Insurance at 107 East Seventh, offering local insurance services with a public phone listing for inquiries and quotes.
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J. R. Holmes
E. Seventh
Mystery at the Red House detailed in coroner’s inquest
The inquest at the Red House follows Inspector Birch as he outlines the crime scene. The French windows were forced open from outside and a low window in the fire room allowed an exit. In the shrubbery outside, broken twigs and other evidence point to a forced path. Suspicions fall on Mark Ablett and family tensions are cited as motive amid lingering questions.
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Gillingham
Inspector Birch
Matthew Cayley
Stanton End
Australia
Mark Ablett
Robert
Stanton Station
Stanton
Robert Ablett
Avhich
London
Winess
Red House
Antony Hstendd
Bire
Mark Ablett Murder Verdict Link Hints at Cartwright Clue
In the Stanton inquest the coroner and jury weigh if Mark Ablett killed his brother Robert with a bullet. Evidence points to mark as shooter though motive and exact circumstances remain debated. Antony and Bill pursue Cartwright in Wimpole Street as the likely next lead in the unfolding case.
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Antony
Robert Ablett
Robert Abiett
Mark
Mark Ablett
Bill
Andrew Amos
Parsons
Little island knot lesson on boats and ropes
A friendly sailor visiting Ned and Ted on a camp teaches knot tied techniques on a lake island. He demonstrates a clove hitch and other strong ties, explains proper knots like the wall knot for tent rope and the becket bend for fishing lines, and shares tales from old sailing days.
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Ned
Ted
Jean
Teid
Weavers Knot and Sheep Shank Tied to Fishing Ropes
In a fishing feature from 1922 George Matthew Adams explains the weaver s knot or snell loop with a black loop and white line to prevent slips. He contrasts it with the bowline for a firm loop and notes the sheep shank as a method to shorten a rope fixed at both ends.
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Ted
Ned
George Matthew ‘Adams
International Disciples of Christ Convention in Winona Lake
A Christian Church meeting in Winona Lake Indiana runs August 28 to September 4 with about five thousand delegates expected. The Rev Stephen Li F Fisher of Campaign Indiana chairs the convention and reports that the boards of missionary benevolent and educational groups will meet August 28 29 with annual reports issued Tuesday afternoon.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Disciples of Christ
Christian Church
Shere
Stephen Li. F. Fisher
Campaign
Tinos
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