Lawrence stock pool boosts Santa Fe workers share allotment
Lawrence employees led by Burnett pool funds and subscribe to thirty shares of the Rapid Mail Service’s Hupp device stock as Wednesday closing nears. The plan aims to fund the Lawrence demonstration and attract government approval while plans to sell remaining shares continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Hornaday
Martin
Te Santi Fe System
Lawrence
Burnett
Rapid Mail Service Co
Santa Fe
Messrs. Hornaday
Mr. Hupp
Mr. Scott
Lawrence Station
Hornaday
Kansans
Kansas City
Br. Hupp
Hupp
Messrs
Martin and
Homaday
Bleached flour seizures continued after test case set
Washington reports the government will proceed with seizures of bleached flour despite requests to halt until a test case is made. Attorneys for millers argued against seizures, but officials say a test case will determine legality under pure food laws.
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Washington
Wade Ellis
H. F. Dunlop
Pure Food Board
Agricultural Department
Northwest
Middle West
Mrs Barclay details of Topeka child kidnapping case
Kansas City reports Mrs Steli Barclay, foster mother of Marian Roberta Bleakley, describes her love for the child and explains motives for kidnapping. She recounts talking with the girl in Topeka, claims the child’s mind was poisoned against her, and says she arranged a trip to Missouri after planning to seek unbiased judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Steli Barclay
Fittle
Marian Roberta Bleakley
Topeke
Misasuri
Atchison
Missouri
RACING IN AIR Test of Flying Machines Shows Aeroplane Practical
At Rheims field on August 24 aviators faced 26 mph wind. no major crashes, proving aircraft are practical with development driven by time and money. Biplanes shown superior to monoplanes for stability, control in wind. M Bleriot completed a lap in 8 minutes 4.25 seconds, over 62 miles. Curtiss set prior best at 8 minutes 35.25 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miege
Topeka
L. C. Miege
K. U
Emporia
United States
Campbell
Federal Grand Jury
Micce
Kansas Univer- Miege
Aiip
E. M. Rivoliera
Rivallera
Rheims
M. Bleriot
Menphine
Curtiss
Anthony
Kans
Anthony Sunday
Hutchinson Croft
Indignation Over Kansas Football in Official Guide
Fandom protests the official grid guide for underplaying Kansas football despite its strong record. Coach Kennedy defends the team noting no rival has a greater season showing, while Missouri Valley champions Missouri and other eastern schools receive better treatment.
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K. U
Kansas
Court Valley
Nebraska
Miswuri
Northwestern
Dayhawkers
Caseh Kennedy
Kennedy
Mercere
KK. LA
Pihate
Yale
Dixie Day Celebrations Mark Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition
Seattle observers describe Dixie day at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition with speeches receptions reunions and bands playing Dixie amid jubilant crowds. In New York Mrs Helen Kelley Gould wins a final divorce from Frank J Gould with custody split six months each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Northwest
Gould
New York
Helen Kelley Gould
Frank J. Gould
Helen
Dorothy
Strikers Quiet as Martial Law Keeps Watch at Pressed Steel Plant
On August 24 the second day under martial law in McWee?s Blocks near the Pressed Steel Car plant saw reinforced troopers and sheriffs patrol day and night to curb strikers and sympathizers. Reports say police presence dampened hostilities and possible violence. A separate Monroe Louisiana incident left Bill Way dead after a street shootout. twenty one citizens wounded, four in serious condition, with a body burned in public square. In Kansas City Missouri tennis results W A Penley beat W L Lanning and Drummond Jones defeated O R Sellers in the Missouri Valley tourney. The column notes debt troubles affecting some men.
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Hutsburg
Pao
McWees Bocks
Sunslay
Pressed Steel Car Company
Tte
Steri
Montee
Bill Way
Hiveville
Arkansas
Monroe
Kansas City
City Athletic Club
W. A. Penley
Augusta
Kans
W. L. Lanning
Drummond Jones
St. Louis
O. R. Sellers
Lexington
Women as Jay Drivers debate sparks rural tension
In a controversial discussion, farmers and workers dispute women operating jay drivers amid gender and safety concerns. Dr. Ruyas voices support for respectful treatment on the roads while noting growing contention between Lawrence men and local riders.
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le Vider
Pour Hiegele
Natleven
Yastwly
Jay
Paris
Ras Nat
Fulke
Dr. Ruyas
Marian Bleakley Fund Appeals for Lost Child
Lawrence residents mobilize to aid Mrs. Bleakley in the ongoing fight to recover her kidnapped infant. A community fund is being raised across Topeka and Lawrence newspapers to support the family as the case spans three states with limited funds available to Mrs. Bleakley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Bleakley
Extensions for Heating and Welfare in Kansas Towns
The text describes new heating extensions and pipeline projects aimed at Lawrence and other towns during the colder months. It notes efforts by a heating company to extend service to homes, ensuring warmth through winter. The piece references projections of benefits for residents and mentions adjacent towns in Kansas and nearby areas.
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Laweenen de Ale
Kaneda
Kansas
Tarhaeers
Eaupatty
Roasted Speaker Cannon Faced Harsh Open Letter
An open letter to Speaker Cannon, authored by Congressman Charles Ny Mawler, attacks his ignorance prejudice and conceit. It critiques his banking reform stance and accuses him of wielding absolute power as a main driver of policy in the state’s Republican circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Tim
Congman
Charles Ny Mawler
Topeka Education Board Votes to Install Fountains
Topeka August 24. The board of education unanimously voted to install sanitary drinking fountains in all feasible school buildings connected to city water mains. The motion was made by FB H. Anderson, chairman of the building committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Hurricane warning near Cube and Gulf of Mexico
The weather bureau issued a warning of a hurricane in the vicinity of Cube and east of Jumaicz moving toward the Gulf of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Cube
Jumaicz
Gulf of Mexico
Breaks Leg in Football Practice at Chilogan City
A Chilogan City football practice left Juan Am arub] with a broken right leg midway between the hawk and the ije as he plays. He is hospitalized with both bones injured. The report notes a separate fire incident where a barn burned and a man died, while a child escaped unharmed and a woman’s illness is tied to medical costs.
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Whi City
Agg
Juan Amarub
Prac
Fehh
Yong Man
Hesstal
Kela Bloum
Harriman Optimistic On Return to Arden for Recovery
E H Harriman, returning to Arden after months abroad, reports his condition is good via wireless to the Associated Press. He plans the after cure to regain ten pounds lost at Gastein, and notes hopes for improving business and crop conditions in America.
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Arden
New York
E. H. Harriman
Europe
Associated’ Press
S. Kaiser Wilhelm
Perry Boy Inventor Wins Patent On Automatic Switch
George Seagraves, a Perry youth innovator, secured a patent for an automatic switch after decades of design work. Records show his device uses a novel mechanism to control circuits with precision, aiming to improve safety and efficiency in early electrical systems.
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George Seagraves
George Deaunives
Vet Harmer
Lawrence
Rosavine
Walley
Trengeh Xu
Tunny Beevtutiere
Segerases
Fragmented OCR Wheat Planting Commentary and Social Note
The readable text blends farming notes on wheat seed varieties and seed beds with stray social observations and a distant remark on a wife’s expectations. It mentions planting timing, seed care, and harvest hints alongside unrelated sentences about social life and a line about Heaven for those who meet their spouses’ expectations.
Barclay Hearing Looms as Kidnappers Spill Details
Ross and Bucy describe the Bleakley kidnapping route from Topeka to Valley Falls and beyond. They say the car broke down near Valley Falls and were later dismissed as suspects, with a second van still sought by police.
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Roxey
Ross
Will Bucy
Bleakley
Kansas City
Marian Bleakley
Vubator
Didge EK
Porterfield
Habeas Corpus
J. Bleakley
Topeka
Ion
Murcot Missarei
James G. Barclay
Tuaile
New York
J. N. Genef
Dais C Tarelay
Bullatos WN
Lopeka
Valley Falls
Lucy
Gentry
Kauss City
Record of aviation meet captures world altitude feats
A fragmented report notes high altitude demonstrations and record attempts during a two day aviation event. It mentions pilots, power monoplanes, and participation by Curtiss figures and an American aviation club president.
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Peperseising Viste
Divinte
Terry
Bos Rats
Troy
Ile
Yodiell
Tedi
Ue Bionch
Lee Nebyre
Sven
Suddecks
Corcaitt
Anierte
WuWers
Sechoandial Curtiss
Mw Tharle Uthosheed Jibitc
Aeronautics Again Wright To Give Flying Instructions At College Park
Washington area aviation activity is set to resume within days as Wright brothers instructors arrive. Lt Lam and Lt Foulois will supervise the army signal corps handling of the Wright aeroplane at College Park Md. Flights may precede formal instruction for army officers and local aviator HAL Orme with his biplane.
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Wright
Wallington
Aeriamatics
Washington
Het Willae Wright
Lam and
Foulois
Signal Corps
Army
Hichts
Lge Park
Smidley
Aruye
Hal Orme
College Park
Well Caved In Near Sul Marks Jewelry Store
A sidewalk stone broke and disappeared into a deep well at Sul Marks jewelry store on Mass Street this afternoon at 3. A large hole opened as bystanders watched, with no injuries reported at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saeks
Sul Marks Jewelry
Ube
Markets by Wire Grain and Live Stock Prices Aug 24
Markets by wire report from Kints City and Chicago shows grain bids with flagged figures for wheat and oats alongside live stock receipts and prices. Cattle receipts total 18 000 with ranges from 7 25 to 7 50 for calves and bulls. hog receipts around 9 000 with top bids near 38 25 and 27 65 for averages.
Prom Night Rumors and Unclear Plans Across Town
A garbled report describes preparations, conversations, and scattered events around a prom thon and allied gatherings. Fragments mention people such as Goines Tad and Hag, with references to plans, stalls, and celebrations interspersed by uncertain dialogue and place names.
Two Excursion Steamer Collision Traps Travelers
Rumors say many travelers drowned after two excursion steamers collided near Panes Montyyide. Survivors describe chaotic scenes as boats listed and rescue attempts intensified amid grim uncertainty about missing passengers and damaged vessels.
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Nea
Buenos Ayers
Buenos Aye
Joel Childreny
Cdramnins
Panes Montyyide Shetvorn Strostl
Menteviedio
Gormin
Frereike
Steiner Teatren
Hope
Giantess Mae a marvel at 29 pounds weighs in
A bizarre feature describes Mae a reportedly 29 pounds and 133 feet 4 inches tall at a hotel event. Her handler Bert Batsate and attendant Miss Mavis Wilson oversee performances across Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Kansas Missouri in a traveling act.
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Wisconssin
Iowa
Minusyta
Ptukera
Kansas
Bert Batsate
Mavis Wilson
Kahoka
Alissouri
Local classified notices compile a rough page
A jumble of classified line items lists items for sale rent wanted and trade opportunities. Entries mention dishes to rent farm implements work horses pianos and harnesses with contact details and locations in St Joseph Missouri Lawrence and nearby areas. A paragraph notes a boy named Huard Mackenzie injuring his leg from a broken bottle.
Commission grants temporary restraining order in joint rate dispute
A western interstate railroad dispute yields a temporary stay as federal officials examine a plan to create a unified joint rate from the Atlantic seaboard to the Missouri river. The decision challenges the power to set regional trade zones and considers the impact on shipping costs and routes.
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Miss Oum Iver
Nate Ease
Wats Erantel
Dickies Grassexp
Baker Att Feno
United States
Ice Cat Court
Rudbands
Invielale Tomatlegee Commission
Athiatic
Missouri River
Atlantic Seaboard
Weater
Atlantic Sea
Mississippi River
Commission
Prisoner Escape Sparks Train Halt in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma an inmate leaped from a moving train while being transported to the state penitentiary. Authorities reported the escape occurred during the conveyance of prisoners including named individuals, as security teams searched nearby areas for the fugitive.
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Aloster
Okla
Aus
Eotuday
Wayne Scott
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Rivollera
Mirse
Leavenworth
Qetus
Mrs. Barclay
Bayond
Negro E
P. Meet
Supreme Judge of Negro Enghts of
Pythias
Russ
Lawrence Teamsters
Marriet Man
Harriman
Perry Boy Inventor
Sonejusio
Agricnituat
Harrow
Ven
Mw Alress
Anil
Barclay
Pheims
Chicago
Conmais
Tivestinn
Ottawa
Stubbs
Leora
Stebert Th. Clark
Bea Dny Sn
St Joseph, Mo
Itheds Island
Hutoe
P. A. Dissnent
Lawrence Paper Mig Co
Bridge Street
North Lawrence
J. H King
Tenn
Ben Betts
Huard
Mrs. Mackenzie
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Railways
AL Ss. Supreme Court
Conk
Uart Parr Uressing Machine Company
Coe
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