Marks Sink Billion in Fakes
New York dispatch reports that despite blue sky laws, the public will pay up to a billion dollars in 1924 to operators of fraudulent stock schemes, Ponzi promoters, and fake oil wells. The Better Business Bureau notes progress in guarding investors but foresees ongoing Sharper activity. The Marfin act and Wallingfordian measures deter scams, yet many remain drawn to risky schemes, including Florida real estate and oil ventures.
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New York
Better Business Bureau of New York
Chambers of Commerce
Better Business Bureaus
Florida
Frederick A. Cook
Leavenworth
Charter Upheld in Kansas City Government Reform
Kansas City's charter adopted February 26 this year was upheld as valid by the state supreme court en banc. It creates a new administration form with a one house city council and appoints an eight member council and mayor elected under the charter. An election is set for the last Monday in November to choose eight council members and the mayor. The city manager will be elected by the council. The Lawrence city commission postponed fixing the 1926 tax levy toFriday after a morning session at the city hall. Lorenzo Todd, a colored man, was released from the county jail after paying $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Kansas City
State Supreme Court
Lawrence
E. C. Bussing
Niedere
Weather forecast notes cooler temps and scattered showers
A general forecast indicates fair tonight with chances of showers or thunder this afternoon or tonight in the east and south portions. Cooler tonight in the west and north portions and in the southeast. Roads are clear and air points good. Temperatures listed as 85.
Grain rate change eyed by Wichita and New Orleans agencies
Wichita and New Orleans traffic bureau representatives met with Wichita board of trade members to discuss a readjustment of grain rates. New Orleans alleges Galveston gains a three cent per hundred advantage on Wichita and nearby territory and seeks to correct what it calls discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Wichita Board of ‘Trade
Wichita
Associated Press
Wichita Board of Trade
Galveston
Baseball Headlines From Batting and Homer Storms
Baseball scores and homer news from today include Meusel hitting his 25th for the Yankees, Fournier tallying his 21st for Brooklyn, Henline and Harper homering for their teams, and St Louis beating Brooklyn 4 to 5. Also notes on McQuillan, Meisel, and Zachary’s lineups across leagues.
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Pittsburgh
Boston
Gooch
Barnes and Co. Neil
Chicago
Philadelphia
Keen, Kaufmann
Hartnett _ Couch
Pierce
O’neal
Mitchell
Henline
Wilson
Homer
Heber
Harper
Brooks
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Mails
Sotheron
O'Farrest
Osborne
Petty
Deberry Bell
Fournier
Cincinnati
New York
Donohue
Brady
Hargrave
Nehf
Hartley
Associated
Ess
Jacques Fournier
Duster Mails
Cardinal
The
Robins
Vesuvius Erupts With Heavy Activity In Italy
Mount Vesuvius has resumed extraordinary activity erupting large quantities of ash and lighting the countryside at night. Officials at the volcanic observatory say no immediate great danger is expected despite the renewed eruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Italy
Mount Vesuvius
Volcanic Observatory
Missing Man Slaughter Escapes Leavenworth This Year
Slaughter son of William M Slaughter once a Texas cattle king and banker in Pueblo fled after embezzling 252000 from Mercantile National Bank in 1915. He escaped Leavenworth prison January 31 and was recaptured in North Denver. He claimed to seek 160000 allegedly hidden in Colorado. Authorities kept details tight.
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Kansas City
Coney C. Slaughter
Pueblo
Colo. Bank
Denver
Colo
Leavenworth
Slaughter
William MM. Slaughter
Lone Star State
William B Slaughter
Sam Houston
Alamo
San Antonio
Bowie
Santa Ana
Coney” Slaughter
Coney
Texas
Dathhart
Pueblo Bank
Tashier
Young Slaughter
Philadelphia
New Orleans
An Antonio
iColo
A. P
Connie C. Slaughter
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Mercantile National Bank
Colorado
Nails scattered on road to Klan meeting site near De Soto
Local Ku Klux Klan official Fred M. Compton said a crowd of about 2000 heard a lecturer on the Ben Moll farm five miles southwest of De Soto last night when roofing nails were scattered on the road into the field. One car was damaged. nails filled two fourteenquart buckets after cleanup. Compton blamed opponents of the Klan and noted prior threats to burn Moll’s barn.
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Fred M. Compton
Bén Moll
de Soto
Mr. Compton
Moll
Hanna’s
Kansas Sheriff Falls as Bandits Escape Across Plains
Kansas sheriffs forces aided by three airplanes search north west of Colby for two men who killed Ed Clark near North Platte Nebraska and fatally wounded Sheriff Sam Pratt of Thomas County Kansas. The suspects fled after a barricade at a bridge and later stole a coupe. reward posted for capture dead or alive. Pratt served six terms since 1903 and his son Othel Harvey Pratt, a KU student, is mentioned.
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Colby
Kani
A. P
Here
Ed Clark
North Platte
Neb
Sam Pratt
Thomas’ County
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Thomas County
Clark
Sheriff Pratt
Pratt
Cary
Doyle Crawford
Att
Othel Harvey Pratt
University of Kansas
Sherriff
Arkansas City Northwestern seeks authority to abandon Kansas line
The Arkansas City Northwestern railway asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to abandon its 117 mile line from Kansas City Kansas to Seneca Kansas and 44 miles of branch lines. The move follows a denial of a loan, with the company stating it has no funds to rehabilitate the line necessary for resuming operations. Branches run from Axtell Junction Kansas to Virginia Nebraska and from Menager Junction Kansas to Leavenworth.
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Washington
Arkansas
Axtell Junction
Kas
Virginia
Menager Junction
Leavenworth
GASOLINE TAX EXEMPTION CLAIMS SOUGHT
Public notice requests all claimants for gasoline tax exemption to file with the county clerk by month end. Exemption claims for gas purchased since July 1 should be held for presentation by September’s close. George Reed, county motorcycle officer, recovering from a broken ankle, visited downtown today but will miss duties at the county jail for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reed
Jardine to Leave Hospital Soon After Treatment
Washington Aug 25 AP Secretary Jardine has recovered well at Walter Reed and expects to depart within a few days. He underwent tonsil removal and treatment for a digestive ailment. Reports about his condition had circulated after his admission. Reluctant visitors were turned away until he was found strolling at the far end of the hospital grounds.
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Washington
Associated Press
Jardine
Walter Reed Hospital
Sargent
Work
Livestock Men Meet to Oppose Rail Rate Hike
The executive committee of the Kansas State livestock association, about 180 members, will meet in Wichita next Friday to plan opposition to the railways proposed freight rate increase on livestock in the Western territory. J H Mercer secretary said they may not join other farm interests. They have already presented briefs to the Interstate Commerce Commission to argue for lower livestock shipping rates and will offer them in opposition to any rate rise.
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Topeka
A. P
Kansas State Livestock Association
Wichita
Western Territory
J. H. Mercer
Mercer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Estate in Court Seeks Appeals in Goodin Case
Ottawa Aug 25 A P An appeal to the state supreme court is filed by G H Hill and H H Hayes administrators for C W Gondiz estate. They contest a Franklin county district court ruling that Frank H Walsh owes 7777.50 from Anna B Walsh estate. The Goodin estate, died 1922 in Colorado, faced numerous suits as assets, valued about 300000, liabilities around 250000, are being adjusted.
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Ottawa
A. P
State Supreme ‘Court
H. H. Hayes
C. W. Gondiz
Franklin County
Frank H. Walsh
Anna B. Walsh
Goodin
Colorado
County Officials Entitled to Mileage, Attorney General Says
Topeka August 25 Attorney General C B Griffith ruled that county commissioners may collect mileage from the county for traveling to and from their homes in performing official duties The opinion, given in reply to a complaint by Pete Foley ex mayor of Parsons cites Supreme Court decisions as justification Griffith adds such matters are local and should be settled by the county itself
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
C. B. Griffith
Pete Foley
Parsons
Foley
Labette County
Payne H. Ratner
Supreme Court
Griffith
Lawrence Flower Club Speaker Delights Members on Peonies
Mr Charles F Menninger of Topeka spoke at City Hall on peonies sharing care tips and origins from common stock His illustrated lecture featured fine lantern slides and drew a good audience The speaker, a peony expert with a private collection of about 200 rare varieties, captivated attendees Swampscott Mass Aug 25 A P Belgian debt settlement viewed as precedent for refunds with France and Italy Miss Mary Fairley of Holton visited Lawrence Ranger bicycles Hanna
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Swampscott
Mass
A. P
Coolidge
France
Italy
Mary “Fairley
Holton
Lawrence
School Set to Open as Semesters Begin at Liberty Memorial
Local plans announce Liberty Memorial high school opens September 7 with new enrollments in the first week of September. Summer credit exams run the week of September 1. Teachers meet September 5 for instructions. Principal J R Barnes to return around September 1 and Superintendent H P Smith back soon. Rural schools also open early September. university students return to Lawrence with fraternities and sororities gearing up for the year.
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Liberty Memorial High School
J. R. Barnes
H. P. Smith
Lawrence
DeMolay Elects Painter President at Kansas Meet
Milton Painter of Olathe was chosen president of the Kansas order of DeMolay at the state convention in Hutchinson. Delegates voted to meet next year at Eldorado, with a plan to discontinue statewide conventions and hold one-day gatherings in each district. Officers elected include Edgar Jaillette and Merle Trout, and a committee was formed to explore a DeMolay home for disabled children.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Milton Painter
Olathe
Kansas Order of DeMolay
Eldorado
Edgar W. Jailette
Herington
Merle E- Trout
Pratt
Kansas State de Molay
State Advisory Geome
Luther E. Parma
Topeka arrest bid for Lyons lingers in Douglas County
Douglas county officers seek Lennie Lyons a known Topeka bootlegger. Federal agents with Shawnee sheriff seized 29 gallons of liquor and Lyons car in Telépeka Saturday evening. Lyons evaded arrest and may face penitentiary term if caught. Lyons previously convicted on liquor charges, sentenced to six months and a $600 fine. Supreme Court appeal pending. bond sureties worry as court resumes.
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Douglas County
Topeka
Lennie Lyons
Shawnee
Lyons
Telépeka
Shawnee County
Supreme Court
Wife, 93, Seeks Divorce After 70 Years of Marriage
Independence, Aug 25 A. P. Sarah Chapman 93 of Coffeyville filed for divorce in district court today from her 70 year old husband Henry F. Chapman alleging mistreatment and abuse. She seeks freedom to live in peace and quiet for the remaining years and avoid the torment of married life.
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Independence
Kan
Sarah Chapman
Coffeyville
Henry F. Chapman
Gasoline price cuts sweep through Midwest stations
Standard Oil of Indiana reduced prices by 2 cents a gallon on gasoline and 1 cent on kerosene effective tomorrow, citing competitive conditions. The move aims to meet competition across Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and other states, with Sinclair and other stations quick to follow.
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Sinclair
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
South
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Standard
Plan Amusements at Eudora CPA Silver Anniversary Picnic
The Eudora C. P. A. plans a silver anniversary picnic in Eudora City Park on Thursday September 3 with a baseball game at 10 o clock in Marley’s Grove two boxing bouts from Haskell Institute a dance in the evening and a afternoon address by J C G Mohler secretary of agriculture Music by Gardner band and contests including various dashes nail driving and horseshoe pitching for points
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Eudora C. P. A
Eudora City Park
Marley's Grove
Haskell Institute
J. C
Pittsburg Justice Questioned In Prohibition Inquiry
In Crawford county a state probe into prohibition enforcement continued as William A. Smith arrived to question Pittsburg justice of the peace John H. Vivian. The investigation covers raids directed by county attorney A. H. Carl and involved cases in the Pittsburg area.
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Pittsburg
A. P
Crawford County
William A. Smith
John H. Vivian
Ers
A. H. Carl
Pittsburgh
Vivian
Smith
Kansas City Man Shot Accidentally During Hunting Trip
Ralph Tatman 27 of 1308 Washington Kansas City Missouri was killed by an accidental discharge while assembling an auto matic shotgun on a hunting trip five miles west of Tonganoxie. Companion E Orr of 1516 Eighth Street Kansas City Missouri and Leavenworth deputy coroner Dr J M Mott investigated with body taken to Rumsey Brothers Undertaking in Tonganoxie. Tatman survived by his wife.
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Tonganoxia
Ralph Tatman
Washington
Kansas City
Tateman
Tonganoxie
Tatman
E. Orr
Eighth Street
Mon
J. M. Mott
Leavenworth
Rumsey Brothers Widertaking
Orr
Creation of many boards expands state powers warns attorney general
Topeka Aug 25 A P Charles B Griffith attorney general told Shawnee county teachers the creation of numerous boards and commissions has encroached on individual and family rights and threatens respect for law. He warned the US constitution is in danger as executive power spreads across inspectors and boards challenging the structure of government. He urged preservation of the constitution as essential to public order.
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Topeka
Charles B. Griffith
Shawnee County
United States
Griffith
Russia
U S Accepts China Invitation to Peking Conference
Washington reports the United States will participate in the customs conference in Peking on October 26 after accepting China's invitation. MacMurray at Peking to transmit the U S acceptance to Chinese authorities. Chinese officials align with terms of their arms conference treaty now in effect. Also notes Indiana return of E E Trueblood and family from Salem after two weeks visiting. Roads praised as improving and highways undergoing work in Missouri.
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Washington
A. P
China
Peking
Indiana
E. E. Truebrood
Salem
Ind
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Brooklyn Bridge
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Madison Corners
Lorenzo Todd
Anderson
Thomas E. Eleoél
Ae Ee
Austin
Tex
al Smith
Roscoe Canaday
Roscoe, Jr
Mir A. Ferguson
Oklahoma’ City
Henryetta
3G. Patton
Cal. E. L. Head
Ruth. Spitto
Ruby Grinnell
Mayetta
Marguerite Gaskill
Nll
Liberal
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Bengough
Thurston
Kerr
Edwards
Connally
Crouse
Meousél
Meisel
Cleveland
Walberg
Rommel
Perkins
Buckeye
L. Sendil
Detroit
Zanniser
Neuhauer
Bischoff
Stok
Stoner
Bassier
Heilman
Washington St
Louis - Zachary
Ruel
Gaston
One
American Association
Columbus
McQuillan and Bird, Schaack and Snyder
Indians
Miller
Athletics
Galloway
Spurgeon
L. Sewell
J Sewell
Bob Muesel
New York Yankees
Dick Kerr
Whit Sox
Maesel
Vesuvius
Coney Slaughter
Wrecker
William M
Southwest
KLAN
Slam Sheriff's
Son’ A
KCN. W. TO
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Shipping Board
Jake
Paulen
J. J. Heidebrecht
Sina Kan
McPherson
Heidebrecht
Oac
C. B. Lindley
Topeken
Peonies
Ranger Bicycles
Hanna
K. U
Milton Painter of
Order of DeMolay
Annal
Francis Kuehn
Carol Evans
Atchison
Charles Kasson
Nina Galligar
Nora Vitt
Jessie Dover
Ellen Neville
Eudora
Teachers Institute
eSee
Lawson
Victor F. Lawson
Chicago Daily News
Ilinois Merchants’ Trust Company
Melville E. Stone
New York City
John J. Mitchell
Illinois Merchants’ Trust Company
Daily News
U.S
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