Byrd and Acosta Sent to Hospital After Rescue
Paris reports Commander Richard Byrd and Bert Acosta were taken to a hospital for X rays after a forced landing off the Normandy coast. Acosta fractured his collarbone and will wear a sling. Byrd is fatigued and to rest for four days. The voyage crew arrived from Caen after surviving the crash, with Byrd’s scientific data salvaged from the wrecked plane.
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Paris
Lindbergh
America
Richard £. Byrd
Bert Acosta
Afoon
Normandy
Ner-Sur-Mer
Byrd Plans South Pole Flight From Ice Pack Start
Commander Richard E. Byrd announced plans for a South Pole flight, aiming to take off from the solid ice south of New Zealand. He cited a 2,000 mile leg over uncharted territory with three engines and wind challenges, stressing scientific value for geographers and other scientists.
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A.T
Tex
South Pole
Byrd
Pole
South Africa
Flying Cross to Byrd Paris July 2 ceremony facts
A ceremony at the Elysee Palace saw Commander Richard Byrd presented with a flag first carried on his trans Atlantic flight. The flag linked American and French friendship and will be returned to Independence Hall Philadelphia as a commemorative gesture. The presentation followed congratulations from President Domerque and the French Republic to Byrd and the three other airmen.
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Byrd
Atlantic
Limbergh
Chamberlin
Lindhoveh
Levine
Paris
Richard B. Byrd
Doupieraue
France
Betky Ross
United States
Ergun
America
Redman Wanamaker
Avill
Lafayette
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Domlergue
Elysee Palace
Samples Liquor for Evidence Quits Job
Three University of Nebraska students, one nearly dying from beer consumed to obtain evidence, quit the federal prohibition enforcement department after twenty eight raids in Omaha Nebraska. Ramsey, involved in last night’s yard, says he desired to quit after drinking to obtain information. The World Herald reports the students aided raids by making purchases and consuming liquor to justify operations.
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Omaha
Nebr
the World-Herald
University of Nebraska
Federal Zone Prohibition Enforcement Department
Informa
Olahane
H. C. Ramsey
Ramsey
Baseball day brings split in doubleheader in Giants vs Braves
National League action reports the Giants taking the first game of a doubleheader against the Braves 4 to 1 as Bush debut for McGraw yields seven hits. In New York New York wins a doubleheader against Boston 7 to 4, with strong pitching and timely hitting. Brooklyn snaps Philadelphia’s win streak at four with a 7 to 5 score as Doak and Hargrave contribute key innings. Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 9 to 2 while St. Louis defeats Chicago 10 to 2. In the American League the Yankees win 3 to 2 over Boston, extending Boston’s 14th straight loss while Ruether limits the Red Sox to seven hits. Detroit and Cleveland play without decisive result. Philadelphia edge Washington in a close contest. Milwaukee and Kansas City finish upper midwest matchups in the American Association.
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Boston
Bush
AicGraw
Braves
Giants
New York
Taylor
Mogridge
Edwards
Gibson
Doak Ard Harereaves
Willoughby
Decatur
Scott
Wilson
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Elliott
Hargreaves
Man
Cincinnati
Pittsburt
Rixey
Picipich
Mead Morrison
Cvengros
Spen St. Louis
Chicago
Haines
O'Farrell
Blake Hartnett
Yankees
Red Sox
Dutch Rueéther
Russell
Hartley
Ruther
Collins
Clevelay
Dall
Audlin
I. Sewell
Iladelphia Hi
Washington
Walberg
Burke and Ruel
St. Louis
Lyons and Curdy
Gaston
Schang
American Association
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Meeting at Ottawa to hold alfalfa school on July 6
Kansas State Agricultural College alfalfa school to be conducted by specialists in the Farm Bureau office near the Ottawa courthouse. County agent ATL Gibson said the district meeting will be held all day starting at 9 o clock, with aim to bring as many farmers as possible.
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Kansas State Agricultural College
Farm Bureau
Court House
Ottawa
Atl Gitkison
O'Vtock
Bankers Make ATR Trip to Emporia
Three Detroit banking officials left Ford airport for Emporia Kansas on urgent business and would return Tuesday. Cal vin Jr. Newman president of Goswold State Bank Tra F. Atchison cashier and Homer R. Lytel of Griswold First State Company were named.
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Detroit
A.P
Detroit’ Bank
Ford
Emporia
Kans
Calvin Jr. Newman
Goswold State Bank
Tra F. Atchison
Homer R. Lytel
Griswold First State Company
Miniature Aircraft Fliers form in Lawrence city
Ten boys from Jane pie high school organized the Miniature Aircraft Fliers of America with officers Hank C. Melone as Propellor Chas Alexander as Wing and Leonard Detler as Fuselage The group aims to train 13 to 19 year olds in airplane building for a September 2 contest under Rotary guidance The first flight of a built plane demonstrated a pusher and puller design using paper bamboo thread steel tube glue rubber and beechwood Kites will also be flown in a concurrent contest with prizes for prettiest kite and farthest flight.
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Lawrence
Jane Pie High School
Miniature Aircraft Fliers of America
Roetary Club
Hank C. Melone
Louisiana Street
Chas
Wi 'Alexander
New Hampshire Street
Leonard Detler
Rhode Island Street
Fuselage
Donald Alvord
Loring, Dalton
Herbert Eastman
William Eastman
Arnold Gilbert
Max Kennedy
Lyman ‘Terry
Hos
Terence Vincent
Free Fair
E. Burgess
Rotary Club
Conger Wins Mile at National A A U Meet
Three hundred track athletes competed in the senior championship at Memorial Stadium Lincoln Nebraska as Illinois A C Chicago led by favored Hollywood A C challenged for records. Conger of Illinois won the mile in 4 23 9 7 with Sivak of Tahanois A G second and Carter of Los Angeles A A Jone third in a sizzling hot, perfect conditions national event.
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Conger
Altnois
I Sivak
Thinois
A. G
Kerond
Carter
Los Angeles
A. Fens
Tibbets
Boston
A A. Jone
Flood relief totals updated for Douglas County fund
The Douglas County flood relief fund total rises to 3162.97 after a small donation and a prior report. At the Kansas Free Fair race track Topeka a fire destroyed the west stable building after a carpenter’s lamp sparked a blaze. four firemen were lightly injured and twenty race horses were saved. The loss is estimated at 5000 dollars.
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Douglas County
Douglas County Flood Relief Fund
Club
Topeka Fair
Topeka
Kansas Free Fair Race Track
Consul Demands Release of American Captain from Pirates
The U S consul general at Hankow demanded Chinese military authorities free Captain Fisher, master of the steamer Chichuen, held for 20000 ransom after pirates seized him on the Yangtze near Ichang. The Chinan, in relief, was fired upon. Chinese troops were reported commandeering shore coal and other sites. A barber shop clarification follows. Grace Flight Delayed from Kauai to California Mainland due to weather
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Peking
United States
Sat Wanhsien
Weather Summary for Central Plains and Rockies Regions
Periods of showers begin the week across Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys and central Great Plains with mostly seasonal temperatures. Southern Rocky Mountain region sees generally fair skies with occasional focal thunderstorms near the continental divide and nearly normal temperatures. Kansas forecast shows increasing cloudiness tonight then unsettled Sunday with warmer conditions in the west. Weather and roads report clear conditions and good roadway status.
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Mississippi
Ofissouri
Great Planes
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Continental Divide
Kansas
Douglas
Difficulties rising over submarines at Geneva talks
Geneva naval conference faces disputes over submarine tonnage and ship types as United States and Japan seek more flexible limits. Urgent dispatches go to Washington London and Tokyo for guidance on counter proposals amid signs the talks may shift toward naval augmentation rather than strict limits.
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Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Japan
Washington
London
Tokyo
Associated Press
Htas
Russia
Admiral B
Old Lace Legend in Baltimore's Napoleonic Tale
A Baltimore Woman's Home Companion feature resurrects the tale of Elizabeth Patterson who, in 1803, married Jerome Bonaparte after meeting him at a New York reception. The match was later annulled as Napoleon arranged a French throne for Jerome and forced him to wed a German princess. Patterson never saw her husband again.
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New York
Jerome Bonaparte
America
Baltimore
Jerome
Napoleon
High Seas
Elizabeth Patterson
France
Naphelleon
Patterann
England
Chika
Westphalia
Elizabeth Patterson — Bonaparte
Landmark giant coffee pot in old Salem stands as city icon
In Winston-Salem a colossal iron coffee pot, dating to 1858 and linked to Julius MicktoLinamith of Salem, looms as a landmark. lore swirls around its origin with Civil War shelters and tales of soldiers, churchgoers, and a bottom door for intruders.
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Winston-Salem
APJ
Old Salem
Ithe E Pot
Eb Pot
Julius Mick
Linamith
Salem
Carolinas
Ottawa Widow Robbed of Jewels
Ottawa Kansas July 2 AP diamonds and other gems valued at several thousand dollars were taken from the home of Mrs G Q Latham widow and mother in Ottawa. Police say a drug may have been used to render the robbers insensible. Only gems were missing from the Latham home which is among the largest in town.
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Ottawa
Kan
G. Q. Latham
Latham
Wham Weallace
Preacher Dr Hislop to speak at Southpark church service
Dr Edward Hislop minister of First Methodist Episcopal church will preach at Southpark Sunday evening on Christianity and a Changing World. He formerly led Oklahoma City University and has pastored in New England, Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas. The Wilcox trio from Lucas Ban will provide music with Zola Wilcox Cleo and Macein on xylophone banjo and piano.
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Western Union Messenger
Jin Lawrence
Edward Hislop
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Avion
Southpark
Hislop
Lawrence
Agi A-Box
Baker University
Boston University
Oklahoma City University
New England
Nebraska
Olorado
Kansas
Wilcox
Zola Wilcox
Cleo
Macein
Lucas
Charles W. Thomas
Briges
Miles
Thomas
Lindbergh witness crash toll in Ottawa jubilee flight
Ottawa July 22 AP A tragic air crash marred the arrival of Colonel Charles A Lindbergh for the Canadian diamond jubilee celebration One airman accompanying him was killed when a plane in formation crashed amid the field Confusion followed as the squadron landed Lindbergh viewed the wreckage then led the procession to the capital The other escort planes landed safely Lieutenant Thad Johnson of Selfridge Field was killed in an earlier crash at Ottawa Johnson the Twenty Seventh Squadron commanding officer was among long serving officers born in Johnson City Texas He leaves a widow Also noted were public funeral proceedings for Eugene Zimmerman and a state judicial council meeting in Topeka Kansas with July 4th lunch promotions and a Chevrolet ad
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Ottawa
Charles A. Lindebergh
Thailohnpén
Fiying
Lindbergh
St. Lewi
Lindboreh
Selfridge +eld
Detroit
Johnson
Plana F
Selfudze Field
Mount. Clemens. Mich
D. Thad Johnson
Selfridge Field Fliers
Fire kills as Lawrence closes for independence day
A major July fourth closure in Lawrence led Howard Parker of the Merchants Bureau to halt most business and University operations. Post office, banks, and court offices shut. make up classes planned for Saturday. Woodland Park hosts a day of festivities with music from a Wichita five piece orchestra, baseball games, junior twilight league contests, and a Fraternal Aid Union band performance.
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Lawrence
Howard Parker
Lawrence Merchants Bureau
University
City Hall
Woodland Park
Wichita” Orchestra
Wichita
Belvoi
South Park
Odd Fellows and Eagles
Rotary and Elks
Haskell and Haltom
Justice Hopkins
William
Taylors In New York By Prof Howard C Taylor
Prof Howard C Taylor of the University piano department and his family recently motored to Syracuse New York. Mrs Taylor is visiting relatives there and the Taylors will soon depart for Kaunanua New York where Padlor will spend the summer in a renowned piano class taught by Ernest Hutchinson.
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Howard Cy Taylor
University
Syracuse
Dean
Taylor
Kaulannua
Padlor
Ernest. Hutchinson
President Grace Coolidge Goes Fishing Near Creek
President Coolidge and Cecil Gideon fished at Grace Coolidge Creek near Rapid City M D as a weather threat loomed. Coolidge wore a gallon hat and rubber hip pants for rain protection and stepped out for the first time this week without motor transportation, amid light crowds and a wary forecast.
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Rapid City
M. D
An Creek
Grace Coolidge
Coolidge
Fire destroys chicken house killing eight hundred birds
A fire at 1 a m on property of C V Long 1635 Learnard avenue destroyed a chicken house and adjacent garden. Mrs Long reported the blaze started in the broader liquor part of the coop and despite quick alarm the fire consumed all eight hundred birds and an oak tree near the house. No origin theory offered.
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C. V. Long
Learnard ‘Avenue
George Long
Reaction on Bill Faces Coolidge Veto Echoes
Rapid City reports show supporters of the McNary Haugen bill visiting President Coolidge to assess farm relief options after his veto. Republicans like Representative Timberlake of Colorado say sentiment toward the veto is softening as farmers expect compromise relief, with views split across regions from the Middle West to the farm belt.
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Rapid City
S. Ds
Coolidge
Black Hills
Coolider
Hale
Coptidte
Patriot Service at First Christian Church
A special patriotic service is planned for Sunday morning at the First Christian church with the auditorium decked in flowers and flags. Organist Miss Ellis, pianist Miss Murphy, and soloist Miss Stockwell will perform, alongside a four-woman dramatization of the Song of Peace led by Miss Drennon. The pastor will speak on The New Patriotism, and Sunday School will feature additional acts including a solo by Mr. Franklin Haskell, director of song in the intermediate department.
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First Christian
Miss Ellis
Misa Murphy
Miss Stockwell
Franklin Haskell
Haskell
Dempsey Sibling Kills Wife Then Takes Life in Schenectady
Jack Dempsey’s brother John Dempsey shot his 21 year old wife in Schenectady and died by suicide. The bodies were identified this afternoon by Jack Dempsey, who had traveled from White Sulphur to Saratoga Lake for training ahead of a match with Sharkey.
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Schenactady
John Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Schenectady
Saratoga Lake
Jack
Sharkey
Oil jobber exposes corporate risk in finance case
An oil company employee demonstrated today how a corporation carries capital risk. Otis Mills, a filling station attendant, found a safe hiding place, then a bandit stole $84 from the employer's cash register. Helen Wills, California star, won Wimbledon women's singles 6-2 6-4 over Elia De Alvarez of Spain.
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Topeka
Oil Company
Otis Mills
Bring Negro to County Jail Here
James Moore a 30 year old black man was captured by a citizen after a posse gave up while being sought in Franklin and Lyon counties on a charge of attacking an Emporia white woman. He was moved from Franklin county jail to this county jail under cover and held under Sheriff Wheal. Authorities expected a possible mob as Moore was brought to Ottawa for custody. He denied the charge for hours before admitting guilt when facing possible return to Emporia.
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Ottawa
James Moore
Aon
Frandin
Franklin County
Moore
Franklin
Lyon County
Finporia
Austin
Miore
Telig Jag
Wheal
Repairs at Postoffice Bid Advertisement Soon
The Lawrence postoffice will advertise immediately for bids on heating plumbing and wiring repairs. The work is ordered by the inspector and will begin at once. An appropriation of 120000 for enlargement and improvement has been outranted but funds have not yet been allotted. The notice outlines urgent repair needs and early plans.
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Lawrence Postoffice
Postoffice
Lawrence Posts
Ten
Hotel expansion planned for Holridge building project
Hutson and Mont I. Green announced plans to add a south wing to the Holridge hotel. The front section will rise higher while the rear includes a one story kitchen and ballroom, coffee shop and rental space. Construction may begin soon with completion expected in the current season.
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Holridge
Ajie
Massachusettstreet
Sheight
Fidridge House
Denjalinda
Green Rlams
Uldridge
Air mail stamps arrive in tribute to Lindbergh
The first shipment of 10 cent air mail stamps honoring Col. Charles A. Lindbergh reached the Lawrence post office this morning. The blue stamp matches the current 10 cent air mail design and depicts The Spirits of Saint Louis in flight with Europe and America coast lines and Paris marked on the sides.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Lawrence
Linzbergh
Saint Louis
New
Grant Four Divorces In District Court
Judge Means granted four divorces in district court. H A Leonard vs Nellis Leonard suspended. Lucila Jackson granted divorce from Fret Jackson for neglect and abandonment. costs to plaintiff. Catalina Gutierrez divorced from John C. Cutierres for gross neglect. costs to defendant. Lena Simpson divorced from Grant Simpson for neglect and abandonment. custody awarded to Verda Mates child. weekly support ordered. Mary B. Jarey divorced from JCP.
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Means
H. A. Leonard
Nellis S. Leonards
Fret Jackson
Lucila Jackson
John C
Cutierres
Catalina Gutierrez
District Court
Mary B. Jarey
JCP
Pat
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Charles D. Darnall
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