The Best Teaching And Let The Best Man Win
The World Journal editorial page comments on public figures including Senator Reed and Kansas political maneuvering. It notes a joking proposal to select a secretary of state by room-tested "best man" and discusses Prohibition era political spending and a Senate investigation into funding for anti and pro prohibition candidates.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Ryan
Jack
Dempsey
Pigeons Versus Plane In New York Race Demonstrates Speed
In New York state a race between an airplane and carrier pigeons showed the plane is faster while pigeons require far less handling during takeoff and landing. Also noted is David Lloyd George's planned Russia visit with the Soviet government offering assistance, a Ottawa bridge project for Fourth of July, and a jurist's proposal to tax voters who abstain, raising questions about welfare funding and informed ballots.
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New York State
David Lloyd George
Russia
Lloyd George
Ottawa
Marais Dez Cygnes
Lawrence
Voters flee to ballot box amid tax fears in unclear shift
The text notes voters escaping to ballots to avoid tax collectors while the wider scene hints at uneasy public sentiment. It mentions earth tremors felt in northern areas, a muted recovery mood, and ferm groups facing limited relief. Kansas farms press a bumper wheat crop stressing transport facilities.
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Kansas
Military Company Proposed In Town Meeting
A crowd gathered at the Court House as Capt. Geo. S Hampton was elected chairman and J E Davis secretary to organize a local military company under state militia law A paper signaled thirty potential members including Capt patmes Dr Trowe and Mr Wiedemann amid plans to promote mutual improvement and military training.
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Court House
Geo
S. Hampton
J. E Davis
State ‘Militia
Capt. Hampton
Patmes
Trowe
Sielee
Howneld
Wiedemann
California
St. Joseph’s Academy
Evenine
Ser Hall
Miller
Racos
R. W. Ludington
H. 4. Ludington
Ben Akers
T. J. Brown
James Donnelly
Stee Terome
QO. Osborne
Lawrence
Princess Mary a racing fan in royal family
London July 1 AP Princess Mary is described as a sincere racing fan among royals. The King is a sailor who breeds thoroughbreds and enjoys horses but does not bet. Queen Mary has limited racing interest. the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York care little for flat racing yet chase hurdles.
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London
Princess Mary
Cal Ber
Edward
Wil
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Duke of Fork
Today marks anniversaries from Gettysburg to Canada
This date in 1863 recalls the Gettysburg battle. Ten years after the Somme began, Allied offensives persisted. Canada prepares to report to the gold standard and inaugurate a daily air mail service New York to Boston. Basel hosts an inland navigation exhibition. The Alabama Bar Association meeting features a Confederate Constitution draft. The YWCA World Committee opens in London for a three week session. A cotton usage conference meets in Birmingham under the Alabama Farm Bureau. Concordia rate changes may place properties in sixth class, affecting about $3,010 in insurance costs.
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Gettysburg
Somme
Canada
New York
Boston
Basel
Switzerland
Alabama State Bar Association
Birmingham
Confederate States of America
YS W. C. A
Globe
London
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Egee
William A Elstun to become Kansas state fire marshal
William A Elstun of Moline Kansas will become state fire marshal of Kansas tomorrow, succeeding Clyde W Coffman who resigned. Elstun has served as chief deputy state fire marshal and as a lawyer and former county attorney, while also holding seats in the Kansas legislature and serving as Moline mayor. Governor Paulen commented on promote-from-within practice.
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Topeka
William A. Elstun
Meline
Kats
Kansas
Clyde W. Coffman
Overbrook
Elstun
Coffman
L. T. Hussey
Public Service Commission
Capper Ani Allen
Paulen
Sippiatisun
Elston
Elke
Men lie about golf and more say women
London July 2 am report notes many women letter writers in newspapers claim men lie about golf more than any other topic. They also allege untruths about winnings wireless feats athletics smoking income tax car speed and clan destinies. Some describe men claiming daily cald bath routines as excuses while using the bath for long periods. Ancillary item mentions enlarging Chanute light plant due to demand.
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London
War Frauds Work Ends as DOJ Shuts War Section
Washington July 4 United Press reports the War Transactions Section of the Justice Department was abolished. Investigation and prosecution of war frauds will be handled by Assistant Attorney General Gallivan. More than 2.3 million spent to adjust damages. $10.9 million collected. nearly $500,000 in deferred payments due. 378 cases still pending with millions at stake. some to be compromised, others prosecuted vigorously.
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Washington
United Press
Justice Department
U.S
Gallivan
Sargent
Look Into Liquor Cost Inquiry in Britain
An independent committee led by Lord Buckmaster plans an objective study on drink traffic costs across the British Isles without religious bias. The panel includes Lords Balfour of Burleigh Methuen and Alfred Lyttleton, MPs Philip Snowden and W S Hughes, with experts like Sir Charles Harris and Beveridge, Bowley, Carr Saunders, Rowntree and others assisting in social and statistical research.
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London
United Press
British Isles
Lord Buckmaster
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
Lord Methuen
Alfred Lyttleton
Philip Snowden M. P
M. W. S. Hughes
Charles Harris
William Beveridge
London School of Economics
A. L. Bowley
Statistician
A. M. Carr Saunders
Willian Graham
M. P
the Treasury
B. Sesbahm Rowntree
Prefers Walk at Night To Bed Two Rambles Over London Streets
London in June 86 AP story notes Chaliapin dislikes bed and walks Thames embankment nightly. He travels miles after Convent Garden appearance while London sleeps, catching morning papers. Fellow early walker George Shaw also strolls embankment from Blackfriars to Westminster. They briefly meet after midnight.
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London
Chaliapin
Thames Embankment
Convent Garden
Jondon
George Shaw
Embankment
Black Friars
Westminster
Gach
Shaw
American engineers plan vast Athens aqueduct project
Athens July 1 AP reports American engineers are building a large aqueduct to supply Athens and Piraeus replacing Hadrian's 140 year old system. The project costs 10 million dollars amid population growth, following the Marathon route once traced by the legendary messenger. A separate note mentions a Cherry ale kite flying contest drawing significant interest from local boys after a merchants’ stall.
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Athens
Piraeus
Westward Ghosts and the Cottonwood Stage Robbery
In early Colorado days Gilson and Hayden face a stagedaw, a banked express box theft, and a hanging threat as they pursue truth about Mrs Deane and Constance Deane. The Courier tribe, romance, and vigilante justice drive a tense caravan of travelers, barroom shadows, and a mounting camp intrigue.
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Collinwood
Colorado
Robert Gilson
Casterner
Buck Hayden
Ilobert
Deane
Gilson
Shorty
Croly
Harden
Handy
Chaaptine
Ilson
Hayden
Marcus
Mire Deane
the Courier
Marshal Moeneath
Hone
Ison
Bre Ason
Firm
Althoweh
Orath
Charlie Meek
Brian
Klemery
Charlie
Cottonwood
Martin
Main Street
Calor
Lenin
Tard Niu
Alil Mars
Denis
Calli
Constance Doane
Eke
Eldridge
Valley Chapel Notes and Local Happenings Report
Valley Chapel activity fills a week with visitor calls church sittings and social plans. Lawrence visitors join local events while Saturday trips to Tulsa and Lawrence mark the community’s weekend travel.
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W. GC. Simons
Massachusetts Street
Ceeker
Chicago
A. R. Rester
Hartford
Franklin
Alcorn
Marbridge
Associated Press
Specia
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Reed
Missouri
Senate
Wic. T. U
Anti- Saloon League
J. H. Gower
Iowa City
John Gower
Douglas County
City
Suspension Bridge
Hendee Dry Goods
Caldwell
Buffalo Exposition
G. Landis
Enrare
A. G. Ellick
Cecuciatello
Loring
H. B. Peairs
Buffalo
Mr. Peairs
Aliss McCartney
Ose
Lane
Edya Bates
Ida. Ratherman
Theodore Christianson
Minnesota
Lac Qui Parié County
Northwest
University of Minnesota
Uni
Gen. Canby
Modoc
Modoc Comix
Afturis Partir
No. GW
Willian Thompsony
Uapit C. Plegate
EB. R
Canby
Rahe
Princess Mary Race
Concordia
Kansas State Bureau of Inspection
NEW State Fire
Callal
Leiden
Chanute
Little
Pete
Syrigeh Foy
VAL Didaw
Marcus Hands
Baranby
Amarghal
Chris Siete “ Gitson
Roilette
Het
Ilen
Thiraigh
Hstrooom
Tius
Myers
Variety Theater
Wien
Ryeard
Constance
Barnaby
Constance Deane
Valley Chapel
Hugo Schellhor
Helen Beck
Lateyente
Helen Seck
Ellis Bond
Watts
Fred Simon
Pauline
Oscar McNess
Gottlieb Nieder
Elizabeth Dunn
Sosan Markley
Kanwaka
Shirrell McNess
Fred Gray
Etlis Bond
Young Peoples
Baldwin
Inez Bowen
Elizabeth. Din
Solon Markley
Mary Katherine
Neal Banks
Winston
Shirell MecNess
Manley Hood
LeRoy Puckett
Gottlibh Nieder
Robert Wilson
Jack Eyton
Winston McNess
Porter’ Bond
Murry
Kenneth
Hugo Shelthorn
John Dunn
John Hagen
Els Bond
Valley Chanel
Washington Creek
Cal Watta
Tulsa
Okla
Allen Watts
Vida Macon
Elza Bond
Otto Barton
John Banks
Roy_ Curtis
Marie Sehellhorn
Miss Petz
Hugo Sehellhorn
Mral
Joe Burton
Mr. Dyer
Japan
Frigidaire Hokis
Shimmons Bros
SWIM
Tonganoxie Pool
Tonganoxie, Kansas
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