Proclamation Signed as Suffrage Ratified by Colby
Washington reports that Secretary Colby signed the suffrage proclamation at 8 o'clock after Tennessee Governor Roberts certified ratification. Alice Paul and National Woman's Party leaders reacted, vowing continued vigilance and planning a New York meeting to schedule the next convention.
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Colby
State Department
Roberts
Tennessee
National Women's Party
State ‘Department
Women’s Party
United States
Paul
New York
Dempsey Hails Miske As Tough Challenger Ahead
Benton Harbor Mich Aug 26 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion said he and manager Jack Kearns respect Billy Miske St Paul challenger. He trains hard for a hot contest a week away in which Dempsey rates Miske tougher than Jess Willard and faster and able to take punishment without falling.
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Benton Harbon
Mich
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Dempsey
Miske
Jess Willard
Toledo
Willard
Officers to be Commissioned in Army Expansion
Washington reports a general officers board led by General Pershing is selecting 7 900 qualified men to join the army as commissioned officers. About 3 000 will come from July exams and promotions will fill remaining junior vacancies as lawfully allowed.
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Washington
Ceneral
Pershing
Army
War Department
Tadey
Kansas Weather Forecast Brief
Unsettled conditions tonight with a likely fair Friday. Temperature changes expected to be minimal.
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Kansas
Harding Confers On European Situation Amid News Dramas
Senator Harding discusses the European crisis and a proposed world court during a trip, denying Speak on political subjects and commenting on Republican foreign policy. Ruth hits his 44th home run for the New York Americans at the Polo Grounds against the Chicago White Sox.
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Pikmee
Herrick
Vhrows
Warding
Eila Reot
Nardine Bachererd
Neiter
Cox
Aaron
Watkin Peeti
Watkine
Rath
New York
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Ruth
New York Americans
Polo Grounds
Chicago Whitesos
Tennessee House Debates on Suffrage as Speaker Breaks Pledge
ETBE Speaker Seth M. Walker of Tennessee broke his pledge to support woman suffrage in the state. Five days before the legislature met he told members of the National Woman's party he would support ratification, but then used his influence against suffrage despite strong vows to voters.
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Seth M. Walker
Tennessev
Tennessee
National Woman’s Party
Walker
Governor Cox to Speak on Corruption Fund Claim Tonight
Enroute to Pittsburgh from Indiana Governor Cox vows to prove charges of a Republican corruption fund exceeding 15 million dollars. He plans to present papers from his breast pocket during tonight's address and then depart for New Haven for another speech.
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Pittsburgh
Pittshurch
Evanaville
Indiana
New Haven
Connecticut
Ford Establishes Technical School in Detroit
Ford Motor Company announced the creation of the Ford Technical Institute in Detroit with University rank. It will offer complete courses in mechanical electrical and chemical engineering to more than 75,000 Ford employees without charge. The institute opens this fall with laboratories and facilities planned for year round operation.
City and Garbage Collection Reorganized After Delay
City officials announce improved garbage collection as delays are addressed. Hilary officer Fd Anderson stated this morning that the person in charge can be reached at the listed telephone number 811N3.
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Ity
Fd Anderson
Robert Muzzy Recovering From Hand Injury
Robert Muzzy, who suffered a serious hand injury on Monday, shows improvement at Jones Hospital. Doctors report the hand is healing and progress is as favorable as anticipated.
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Robert Muzzy
Jones Hospital
Cork Mayor rallies London after hunger strike collapse
Terence Macs Sweeney, mayor of Cork, faced two serious collapses and critical condition stemming from a hunger strike at Brighton prison. He showed brighter signs this morning as London rallies support.
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Terence Macs Sweeney
Brighton
Agreement Reached on Waco Miner Pay Increase
Operators and representatives of 40 000 coal miners in the state agreed to an increase of 1.50 per week and a 2 dollar det compromise was approved ending the dispute. George W Young Quantrill raider dies at his Kansas home aged in years. James Wilson former agriculture secretary dies in Trac Iowa.
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George W. Young
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Tracr
Iowa
James Wilson
U S
Department of Agriculture
Red Army Breaks Through Polish Cordons in Late August
Reports from Aug 24 25 describe regrouped Soviet forces breaking toward the front near Kolno and Bialystok with several towns captured or contested. Polish units under General Haller target Bolshevik detachments west of the Modlin Mhwch railroad as Russians redeploy reserves and fight in street battles.
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Runaway Wagon Accident Injures Childs on Kaw Bridge
Sam Childs suffered serious injuries when his horse bolted the wagon and threw him from the Kaw riser bridge Tuesday evening. The wagon was wrecked in the incident. First Bowersock Play at the theatre will be Little Women, presented by a road show. Manager R. C. Rankin announced the show for September. Palmer Tire Co. listed as contact at phone 156.
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Lawrence
Salina
Bowersock Milling Company
Sam Childs
Kaw Riser
Wrecke
Bowersock
Bowerzock Theatre
R. C. Rankin
Kiwanis Help Guides Tourists to Park Signs
Kiwanis members placed five large directional signs and twenty smaller ones to guide visitors to a free auto park in Illinois streets. The Elks meeting reviewed the project with Chief Reinisey praising Kiwanis aid for the two platoon fire department expansion.
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Lawrence
The
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Colorado
Kiwanis Club
Denver
Kennedy
Paul Friend
C. H. Tucker
J. W. Francisco
Frank Hosford
Roland DeWatteville
Reece Stubbs
DB. Kelwin Lane
Ford Car Stolen From Kansas City Visit
A new Ford car belonging to Mrs. TR Edwin Lane was stolen in Kansas City while she visited her mother Mrs. Ernest Mason. The vehicle, parked at Elevenham Bellimore, disappeared after 4 o clock, following a show. The description notes it was a new model with full features and a pilot windscreen.
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Edwin Lane
Kansas City
Westerny
Tone
State Legion Board Holds Final Convention in Vites hore
A member from the Second congressional district participated in the state convention's final session at Vites hore as part of the Legion board activities.
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State Legion
Tros. Dinsmore Alter
Viteshore
Last Day of Chautauqua Concert Draws Local Visitors
The Vine land Chautauqua ends its session after a week with a Virginians jubilee concert and a ceremonial farewell. Mr and Mrs Gay Westfall and their son Vincent of Kansas City visit relatives as nearby residents reflect on kinship and community.
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Virginians
Gay Westfall
Vincent
Kansas City
Cde
Tial
Washington’s oldest carrier to retire after long service
Alexander MM Holmes remains the oldest carrier at Washington and will retire next month at age 70. He has walked his route extensively, covering an estimated 8 distance equal to four and a half times around the earth and delivering about six million pieces of mail.
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Washington
Alexander MM. Holmes
National Capital
City Increases Night Police Force In Lawrence Levy
The Lawrence city commission adopted a new tax levy to fund three additional night police staff. Mayor Mayer Kreeck said two new officers will join the force, including a motorcycle officer to handle night calls. The plan adds three more night-duty officers and reallocates duties to improve protection against nightly crimes while bolstering the sinking fund for imminent bond maturities.
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Lawrence
Mayer Kreeck
Kreeck
Patasoni Injured Ankle Affects 1000 Meter Olympic Bid
A letter from Patasoni to Superintendent Pesis reports an injured ankle suffered during training aboard a ship to Europe. He doubts he can enter the Antwerp Olympic 1000 meter race as coaches try to ready him, though officials say the miss is not an alibi.
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Antwerp
Europe
Patasoni
Pesiis
Haskell
Enrollment surge at Haskell Indian School grows past 324 pupils
Enrollment at Haskell Indian School reaches 324 pupils with 167 girls and 157 boys. Officials note postwar shifts show more girls entering, while about thirty new pupils are expected and 225 returning pupils are due back from vacations next week. Classification and class work set to begin September 8.
New Railroad Rates Take Effect Across State
Travel volumes show no change today as Tawrenre railroad workers report no disruption. Kansas City bound fares from Lawrence rise from 1.29 to 1.64 on steam lines while intra state routes remain unchanged. City commissioners pass taxing ordinances to fund sewer construction in North Lawrence begun earlier.
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Lawrence
City Commission
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North Lawrence
Gypsum City Struck by Heavy Downpour
Salina reports Gypsum City flooded with water up to window sills in many homes. Flood subsided by morning. creeks spread over banks and farmland. many barns unroofed and telephone poles down. Topeka weather bureau notes 24 hour rainfall across Kansas with Salina at 4.04 inches and Topeka 2.01 inches.
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Manhattan
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Wichita
Organize Stock Judging Teams for State Fair
Stock judging contests at the state fair in Topeka are set for September 14 per R O Smith county farm agent. Douglas county will form a three member team from the corn club with eligible boys. Prizes include 20 dollars and a trip to Sioux City Iowa with interstate contest planned, plus a possible trip to Atlanta Georgia.
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R. O. Smith
Douglas County
Sioux City
Iowa
Atlanta
Georgia
Weekly band concert at South Park weather permitting
The Fraternal Aid Union band schedules a weekly air concert in South Park tonight pending weather. The program includes march March The Gladiator Sousa Overture Turco in Italy Rossini Waltz That Naughty Waltz Lever and more.
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South Park
Sousa
Overture
Turco
Italy
Rossini
Lever
Belstedt
Iseman
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Barry
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Tierney
Hutchinson Population Surges Beyond 25 000
Census reports show Hutchinson Kansas rising to 25 298 residents, up 6 934 since the last tally, a 12.4 percent increase. Independence also grows to 11 002, up 1 440 or 13.7 percent. Chancellor Lindley will speak on shared interests of the University of Kansas and Lawrence at a meeting this evening.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Kansas
Hutchingson
Independence
Lindley
University of Kersas
City of Lawrence
Vetty Hall
Fr. H. Linley
Douglas County Fair to Feature Auto Races and Football
Haske and Pittsburg Normal will meet during the Douglas County Fair in Lawrence set for September 28 to October 1. The program includes professional auto races, two football games, and a large fireworks display with experts handling the pyrotechnics.
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H. B. Peakrs
Lawrence
Haskell Institute
Pittsburg
Mdgsrfak
Foreclosure Suit Over 480 Acre Douglas County Farm
Charles E. Ane sues in district court with J. Mathes and Z. Metres for foreclosure of a mortgage on a 480 acre Douglas County farm recently sold to Mr. and Mrs. Mathes. Purchasers owe $35,000 and $5,500 secured by a second mortgage and are in arrears on first mortgage interest. plaintiff claims taxes were paid by him and mortgage payments halted.
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J. Mathes
Mathes
Douglas County
Kalits and Ladies of Security of
Topeka
Sutton
Rioting in Belfast as troops fire on crowd
In Belfast Ireland on August 26 serious rioting broke out and the military fired on the crowd killing one man and wounding two girls. Rioting resumed early this morning in Ballimacarett section as troops were summoned to quell the disorder.
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Belfast
Ireland
Ballimacarett Sec
Russia Backs Down in Sear Over Poland Peace Terms
The Soviet government replies to Balfour’s note on Poland peace terms and agrees to withdraw the demand for a Polish workmen militia of 200000. Also mentions local items: a story telling program at the high school, a giant sunflower grown by A S Carter, a county farm agent’s vacation, and a quiet title suit in district court involving Arabells Bissell.
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Ellen S. Nye
Minnéagalis
Douglas County
Arabells Bissell
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