UKFrance reach debt funding agreement in principal
London Aug 26 British chancellor Churchill and French finance minister Caillaux announced an agreement in principle on funding France debt to Britain. Basis set as sixty two annual payments of 12.5 million pounds, France to bear sole responsibility, with details and proportional creditor treatment to be resolved. France to receive partial moratorium until 1920. interest about two percent on 623 million pounds, later principal to be wiped. Separate reference to possible similar terms for the United States. Also includes baseball scores and standings from National and American leagues.
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Washington
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
National Coal Association
Pitcher Sues Club Over Salary Dispute
New York August 26 Associated Press Hughie McQuillan Giants pitcher filed two court actions against the club seeking 2038 dollars and 45 cents in alleged unpaid salary after a suspension for not staying in condition. Manager McGraw had announced a return when fit.
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Clues Deepen in Kansas Bandit Slayings Case
Nebraska and Kansas authorities say they have uncovered additional clues in the hunt for two masked bandits who killed Ed Clark a North Platte traffic officer and Sheriff Sam Pratt near Colby. The fugitives tied up James Nielson, 13, at a Spearville farm before fleeing in a coupe linked to farmer Daily Crawford. A $1,000 reward is posted by Thomas County officials and the trail resurfaced in Springfield and Cole after the killings.
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Keansas
Ed Clark
North Platte
Kansas
Sam Pratt
Thomas County
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Public Service Commission Denies Hutchinson Bus Ops
George Knighton denied permission to operate buses serving Hutchinson Great Bend Pratt and Phillipsburg due to refusal to carry liability insurance. American captive Dr Harvey J. Howard, seized by Chinese bandits July 30, is expected to be released and return to Fuchin within ten days.
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Barges to Test All Water Route From Kansas City to Gulfport
Four barges will leave Kansas City loaded with 400 to 600 tons of steel for a sea wall at Gulfport Mississippi as part of an all water transportation test. Woods Brothers Corp will ship the steel and keep a precise cost chart. Bert Faulkner of Lincoln Nebraska, the firm's GM, said details are not yet available. The test aims to gauge Missouri River navigation neglected for years.
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Mississippi
Fourteen Mile Sea Wall
Gulfport
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Woods Brothers Corporation
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Gertrude Ederle Plans Second English Channel Swim
Gertrude Ederle of New York trained at Cape Gris-Nez for two hours this morning to prepare for a second English Channel attempt, set for the last day of the month or early September. She trains under Bur-Bess, who was the second to swim the channel and is in peak condition for the voyage.
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Gas Tax A Saving For Douglas County Roads
Douglas county relies on gasoline tax to fund about 65,0000 a year for road maintenance and improvements. County Commissioner X J Kennedy said federal aid highways cover remaining costs, reducing the county levy from 1 mill to 0.68 mill and eliminating the Fort-to-Fort maintenance levy. The system returns money to local taxpayers through lower road taxes and improved highways, with federal and state shares funding projects. See THROWS TRUCK INTO DITCH.
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X.J. Kennedy
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Tourist Turns Short Striking Hub of Heavier Vehicle
A truck driven by Leon Reed of Topeka was thrown off the Fort to Fort highway when a touring car driven by James Mann of Alton drove in front of the truck. The truck carried two cows to market in Kansas City. no injuries occurred. The truck was damaged. Mann was en route home to Alton after visiting friends in Topeka.
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WILL RETURN EMBEZZLER
Leavenworth Kansas August 26 Two experienced guards detailed by Warden L W Biddle left Leavenworth for Denver to retrieve Coney Slaughter Pueblo Colo bank embezzler who escaped January and was eligible for parole Slaughter had begun steps to place parole application before the board and was to be brought back to the federal penitentiary
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Faces Liquor Charges In Kansas City Runabout
George Smith of Kansas City Kansas was arrested on the west fort-to fort highway this afternoon by county officers on a charge of intoxicated driving. A half pint of liquor was found in the car. C Ward who was with Smith was also held. Smith was not arraigned this afternoon. A truce in Tong War reported in New York Aug 26 as rival tongs were seen to have agreed at a conference led by police.
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City Limits Boundaries Raise Questions and Proposals
Mayor Holliday called for a new ordinance to fix city limits and considered extending them east of the current line. He argued adjacent plots and areas like University Heights and West Hills should join the city to assure police protection and consistent services. The campus jurisdiction question at KU was noted as a concern.
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Merchants Plan Special Meeting For Fall Style Show
A special Merchants' Association meeting is called for tomorrow at the Chamber of Commerce at o'clock to decide on plans for the annual fall style show and window unveiling. The group weighs whether the September 11 window unveiling date should be moved to later in the month to align with university openings.
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Paris note eyes German entry to league of nations
Paris reports that France backs a security act linked to League of Nations membership and the removal of the Versailles treaty with Germany. The note urges obligatory arbitration to prevent war and rejects a limited arbitration proposal tied to Western German front rules.
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Berlin
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League of Nations
Galesburg Man Sells 1925 Corn on Market
John Carnahan of near Galesburg eleven miles NW of Parsons sold two loads of Big White 1925 corn to a Parsons grain dealer this week at 90 cents a bushel. The corn, planted April 1, marks the earliest sale on record here.
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Two Kansas City patrolmen accused in hush money case
Sworn statements to Police Chief William A Shreve allege two Kansas City patrolmen tried to shake down partygoers at Dr Glenn Carbaughs home on August 17 demanding 5000 dollars later reduced to 500. Officers sought liquor they found and Carbaugh paid 50 dollars to each officer.
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University of Kansas
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Shofstall
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Rotary Luncheon Draws Delegates From Area Clubs
About fifteen Lawrence Rotary members traveled to Leavenworth for a model luncheon under the Leavenworth club auspices. Some two hundred delegates attending the Rotary secretary and president conference were guests. Lawrence Topeka Ottawa and Atchison clubs joined the luncheon party. After lunch a golf tournament and a tour of the federal prison were planned followed by a Citizens Military Training Camp review at 5 pm. Overnight lodging was arranged for those who wished to stay.
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One Man Killed In Turret Drill On Oklahoma
A man was killed and another seriously injured during turret drill on the battleship Oklahoma en route from New Zealand to Samoa. Navy dispatches with details withheld indicate the killed man’s name was not released and other specifics are lacking.
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City Faces Possible Levy Cut In 10-Mill Tax Plan
The city commission weighs cutting the tentative 10-mill levy for city purposes as a strict review of expenditures continues. With a reduced valuation of 1.1 million dollars, last year’s levy of 9.87 mills could dip to about 9.90 or 9.91, or even stay near last year’s figure. Officials report cooperative budgeting aims to ease taxpayer burden while meeting essential needs and emergencies.
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IF A U BAND CONCERT AT South Park
The Fraternal Aid Union band will give a concert at South Park Thursday evening. Band director Walter Rigdon announced the program including March The Horse Show Daley Waltz Danube Waves Overture The Fairy Lake Intermezzo Oriental Arabian Nights Selection from The Rainbow Girl Patriotic American Patrol Overture Lustspiel Knights of Old.
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May Lease Oil Beds In Rainbow Bend Field
Topeka officials announce a conference with oil company reps likely in September to discuss leasing the Arkansas River bed and surrounding islands in the Rainbow Bend oil field. Several firms offer bonuses and royalties. courts must decide land ownership before proceeding, as state aims to protect public rights while fueling oil development. Walter Johnson visits Coffeyville then rejoins the Senators. President Garfield ship freed from Half Moon shoal and proceeds to New York.
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Bumper Crops and Better Prices Mark Midwest Agriculture
Chicago August 26. Two words beginning with B better and bumper dominated Midwest agricultural reports today. Several sections logged bumper crops and higher farm prices, with a brighter note on financial conditions in areas hit by early drought and later Treaze.
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Picnic Tomorrow Opens Lecompton Harvest Home Event
Lawrence Rotary Club will furnish entertainment as the Lecompton Harvest Home picnic opens tomorrow at the high school. The program includes grain and fruit displays, horsehoes, slow race, a speech by J B Wilson, baseball, tennis, and various contests. Willard Morgan and Virginia Reel dancing close Friday’s events with Rotary sponsorship.
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Open Competitive Exam for Chief of Agricultural Economics
Washington confirms an open competitive examination for the chief of the bureau of agricultural economics. The post, previously filled by Thomas P. Cooper of Kentucky, remains temporarily occupied by Cooper pending the new examination after the agriculture department announced his appointment.
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Lawrence public schools teachers plan September meeting
A full teaching staff meeting is set for Saturday morning September 5 in the Liberty Memorial High School music room to plan the coming school year which starts Monday September 7. Principals will hold meetings in their buildings at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon. Most teachers are expected to arrive in Lawrence early next week.
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City to Receive Woodland Park as Gift in Lawrence
Woodland Park, once part of the J.G. Haskell estate, will become city property of Lawrence Kansas after a joint meeting approved a deed. The city must invest 26000 for park improvements over four years, starting with the 1924 tax levy, including fencing and grounds renovation.
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