Dynamite Blast Kills Two Children in Pittsburg
A dynamite explosion leveled part of Meg Hur l Mayberry s home in Pittsburg Kansas killing two children, a girl aged ten and a boy aged six. The blast injured Mrs Mayberry and left the family amid a web of alleged domestic trouble and accusations involving Mrs Davis. Police report the blast may have been deliberate and tied to a long history of tension between families.
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Mayberry Jome
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Expellings Include Bribery Report From Texas Legislature
Fragmented OCR notes allege bribery charges involving Aualih Texas lawmakers AL Dale and H W Moose. The report reportedly recommends the highest possible punishment and hints at a controversial transaction with Willis Chamberlain tied to Moore's tax bill.
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H.W. Moose
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Gooduel
Willis Chamblera
Moore
Founding Celebrations Prompt Local Hotel Tie In
Muchichach Joins Association as Reet Hotel Muehlebach of Kansas City Missouri links to the Intercelregister Hotel group. Alumni secretary Predictable details describe the Muehlelisch center of Kansas University activities in Kansas City. The report notes plans ahead of tomorrow's events and the university's local engagement.
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Reet Hotel Muehlebach
Kansas City
Intercel- Register
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Kansa University
K. U. Studenits
Kansas Weather Forecast Amid Uncertainty Tonight
A Kansas forecast shows unsettled conditions tonight and likely into Tuesday with colder air. Clouds dominate statewide except Hutchinson clear and Pittsburg partial cloud cover, while Salina Coffeyville and Ottaway show mixed conditions. Some regions remain fair while coastal sections hint at improving winds around Douglas and Pittsburg.
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Wichita
Serets
Throng at Emperor's Funeral in Tokyo Causes Casualties
A night funeral procession for Emperor Hirohito in Tokyo drew about one million mourners with up to 100 killed and many injured. The vast crowd crowded into a ditch and several casualties were reported as the cortege moved from the palace to Shinjuku. The ceremony featured 9000 participants, imperial guards, court music, military bands, and a biracially lit procession with a one-ton catafalque drawn by oxen, reflecting traditional rites with no women in the line.
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Tokyo
Yoshihiro
Qwas
Tewird
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Pechuse
Japan
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Hirohito
Sadako
Lisbon Rebels Spark Violent Uprising Amid Clampdown
Reports from February 7 describe revolts in Lisbon and Oporto with official claims of surrender disputed by fragmented dispatches. Bombardment, reinforcements, and censorship affected transmission as factions clashed, with rising restlessness in Lisbon and ongoing military actions around Oporto.
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Forta
Cantonese retreat or Shanghai battle fills headlines
Reports from Shanghai state Marshel Sun Chianfang’s forces captured Chuchow, advanced Cantonese base in Chekiang, and Cantonese troops reportedly retreated southwest. Shanghai crowds foreign refugees await front news while Kellogg proposals call for order in international settlements.
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Soldier-Brigadier King rejects voting excuse at Washburn speech
General L King, commandant of the General Service Schools at Fork Leavenworth, told Washburn students that a citizen must vote on great questions. He argued a soldier cannot cast a ballot while on duty but stressed civic duty and preparedness to defend the country in national emergencies. He warned against militarian preaching and defended rights when unjustly attacked.
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Local crash injures four riders after gas leak explosion
Four riders are hospitalized after a gas leak caused a flash fire on a road near Stafford Kansas. Chesiees Longy, 9, of Nardin Okla, and Glousé, 2, were among the injured. Authorities report the blaze arose from a six inch pipeline exhaust area. The incident occurred late last night and surrounding officers secured the scene as the injured were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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And-The- Land
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Unclear wartime notices from fragmented source
Fragmentary OCR text references provisional measures and allotments with scattered names and injuries. Readable items include mentions of a department and individuals linked to Mr and Mrs Sigley, a son, and references to War De Washington. No coherent events or outcomes emerge from the fragments.
Oil May Make Up for Old R U Bonds In State Fund
Topeka and Parsons reports reveal oil profits may cover deficits in the state school fund caused by fraudulent bonds and municipal leases. The Kansas House approved a measure to reimburse the fund with 182 730 from drilling rights tied to the Arkansas river. History shows Lawrence bonds funded university buildings and Fraser Hall, with prior court rulings upholding city payments. Alfred Coan of Labette County seeks to resolve prisoner transport, arguing sheriff transports while constables deliver to Oswego jail. dispute centers on where prisoners should be taken for county jail confinement.
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Three killed in explosion aboard derrick boat in Missouri
In Caruthersville, Missouri, February 7, a tank compartment on a derrick boat owned by Dilman Egg Case Company exploded, killing three men and critically injuring two others. The blast shattered uptown windows and left the injured unable to explain the cause. the tank was reported empty of gasoline at the time though it had contained it earlier. The hogt, used to unload logs from barges, was wrecked.
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American pianist Reuben Davies student at KOU in 1911
Reuben Davies an American pianist and student at the University of Kansas in 1911 and 1912 gained note for his compositions including Echoes and Crecognition. After leaving the university he studied under Rudolph Gunzin in New York City, graduating from the Mu LArbin Institute in 1916. Crossed paths with Carl Preyer and his work drew attention during New York City ventures. Manila report dated February 7 notes AP dispatches.
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University of Kansas
Carl Preyer
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Colorado
Rudolph Gunzin
New York City
Champion Father Welcomes New Daughter in Georgia
Lee Gentle of Atlanta, once named champion father of Georgia after presenting to President Coolidge and Congress, adds a daughter to his brood yesterday at home in Atlanta. Nineteen of his twenty nine children are living. A name for the newborn awaited discovery.
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Congress
Second Trial On Wave A New Trial Judge Named
Federal court in New York holds a second trial for former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty and ex-treasury custodian Thomas Miller on charges tied to a $7,000,000 transfer by American Metal. Judge Joly J. Knox replaces Julian W. Lack as jurors are drawn from a long list. defense pushes for a new judge while witnesses and reporters recount the courtroom after months of pretrial suspense.
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New York
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Thomias Wmiller
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Freight rate talk at Lawrence Chamber meeting
A Lawrence Chamber of Commerce luncheon will hear M J Healy of the Kansas Public Service Commission present arguments for increasing freight rates on western trunk lines. He will summarize main points from Omaha hearings and discuss likely outcomes and future sessions, with attendees urged to consider impact on shippers and consumers. Claude L Suntt notes the issue affects all.
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Lookow
Claude TL. Suntt
Jocail. Chamber of Commerce
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Lamorrew
Record Oil Lease Fetches High Price in San Angelo
San Angelo reported a record sale of 2 820 acre oil lease by George J Henshaw of San Angelo to a Texas company for about 2 000 000. Henshaw had 14 producing wells on the property plus two drilled near the sand. Daily production runs about 7 000 barrels with oil at 2 30 a barrel. The lease has yielded around 200 000 in oil since October and over 10 000 in gas.
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Barre
Assessors for 1927 Appointed by County Board
The county Board approved the 1927 assessors this morning. They will start work on March 1 with no real estate appraisals this year except for new improvements. Names include Churchill, A G B Cowper, W Hastman and others. several women and men were appointed for the biennial duties.
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W. Hi Hastman
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Cy J. Russelle
Einn
Mod
Barnett
EH. Crosse
Tha
Serena
Elopement in Kansas City publicized in 1920s Kansas
A hurried marriage in Kansas City Kansas Monday afternoon linked Melba Yates, daughter of lawyer Nolan Yates of Clyde Kansas, to Jasi Hinkle freshman at the University. The ceremony and details emerged via a letter from Hinkle’s father.
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Hinkle
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Cowan
Adjudged Insane In Early Bank Attempt Case
Hermilton S D Feb 7 A P Migs Marion Meyers, who attempted to rob a bank here early Saturday, was adjudged insane today. Removal to a state hospital faced opposition from the state's attorney. A 20 year old former university co ed had been held for the Mauch circuit report under a 1500 bond. Clay county sanity board ordered her committed to Yankton state hospital for observation. The state's attorney H O Perkins opposed removal until a 2500 bond was posted, warning of more similar cases tomorrow as girls seek thrills and a prosecution discussion ensued.
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Yankton
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State bank tax clash and wheat news from Topeka
State Senator Laing announced a bill to remove discrimination by taxing intangible capital stock of national banks in Kansas. He warned that such actions favor state banks and similar corporate interests. Wheat conditions in western Kansas are variable with good moisture in places. A bill to let World War I veterans obtain direct loans from the Veterans Bureau was sent to the Senate.
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Penitentiary coal debated for KU heating costs
Kansas legislators clash over using penitentiary coal to heat the University of Kansas and four state normal schools. Senator Snyder cites lower fuel costs, while Superintendent Ball cites heat damage and high dirt content, noting oil heating as final aim for colleges. Ball cautions penitentiary coal may not save money.
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Will Give Concert by Maria Kurenko at Kansas University
Maria Kurenko, renowned Russian soprano, will present a concert at Kansas University on February day adventure of the University. She has enjoyed a rapid ascent in American grand opera with ovations and a string of triumphs across Europe and the United States since debuting in Kharkoff Opera House seven years ago.
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Gas leak injures residents in Kansas City apartment
Fifteen people were overcome by carbon monoxide from an overheated water heater in an east Kansas City apartment building early today. Joy Loreau found his wife fainted, carried her to bed, then fainted himself but awoke when his head hit a dresser and phoned for help. A gas company inspector blamed a missing flue for the fumes.
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Twentieth Century Club
Jury Trials and Guilty Pleas Reported in Local court
The record shows jurors selected and several defendants arraigned with pleas entered. Walter Hannon and sons face charges linked to a crime against a law share, while Lawrence Homes’s son pleaded guilty and his father not guilty. Hugh Wheeler’s case involves a forged act with guilty admissions and state evidence presented.
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Red Cross Meeting in County Chapter Hosts Education Talk
The Red Cross county chapter will hold its annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building. A speaker from the University will address the group on health work development. Fourteen executives are expected to attend and votes will be taken on committee positions.
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Orr Funeral Tuesday In Atchison Ends Local Leader’s Political Career
James Orr longtime Atchison Democrat and former mayor dies after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon at the Orr residence with burial in a local cemetery. Survived by a widow and a family, Orr was active in political and business circles and counted President Wilson’s delegation among his associations.
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Kanseth
James Orr
Democrate Teer
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Orr
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Dioselo
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Unclear Weather Month and Local Committees Reported
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