Hunter in City of Chicago extends endurance record
Chicago July 2 AP John Kenneth Hunter in the monoplane City of Chicago flew through 500 consecutive hours over Sky Harbor at 11 40 a m CDT, about eighty hours ahead of the prior world endurance record. The flight continues as fuel and profits roll in plus two daily radio broadcasts to accompany the record chase.
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Chicago
John Kenneth
Hunter
Sky Harbor
Kenneth
Columbia Broadcasting System
John
Walter Hunter
Flying Hunters: Court action over Chicago venture funds
In Chicago on July 2 AP reports a circuit court suit to appoint a receiver for the Chicago We Will Corporation run by the Hunter brothers. Five shareholders seek an accounting and protection of funds as the firm promotes endurance events at Sky Harbor. The Hunters, piloting their aircraft, sought to begin a new week of flying at 3:40 p.m. CST unaware of the legal move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hunter Brothers
We Will” Corporation
Mon Cane
SF the Corporation
John
Kenneth Hunter
Panama Canal transit and tolls drop in 1930
Semi official figures released in Panama City show a fall in canal transits and tolls for the 1930 fiscal year ending June 30. Transits were 6,185 vs 6,413 in 1929, while tolls totaled about 27,076,890 dollars compared with 1929. Despite fewer ships, total tonnage rose, yet toll income fell by roughly one fifth of one percent.
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Panama City
Panama Canal
Methodists Increase Temperance Education Fund by 50000
The Methodist Episcopal church raised its temperance education fund by fifty thousand dollars this year, expanding its program to promote sobriety and moral reform through church channels and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kansas Weather Forecast With Warmer Thursday
A Kansas forecast calls for mostly fair conditions tonight and Thursday with slight warming. Cool air arrives in the northwest while tonight there is clear skies and dry roads in Douglas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Dougles
Michigan student disciplined for flying without approval
Ann Arbor July 2 AP University of Michigan officials disciplined James D. Morton of Douglas Wyoming the first student punished under the rule prohibiting airplane operation without permission Morton who practiced without authorization crashed into Devil's Lake near Adrian Michigan May 31 suffering multiple rib fractures and was suspended for the first semester of next year.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
James D. Morton
Douglas
Wyo
Morton
Devil's Lake
Adrian
Tincher to Speak Here for Haucke in Kansas Gubernatorial Battle
July 2 AP report that Hutchinson attorney J N Tincher will address supporters of Frank Haucke in Topeka to counter Gov. Clyde M Reed. Haucke campaign chairman John W Breyfogie says the main issue is Reed's unfitness for office and money from allies Reed has opposed. Tincher's Emporia radio speech broadcast on WIBW at 8 p.m. aims to boost Haucke's challenge.
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Topeka
Kansas
Emporia Front
Clyde M. Reed
J. N
Poly
Tincher
Hutchinson
Seventh District
Frank Haucke
John W. Breyfogie
Thea
Wheat crop harvest and local incidents across Kansas
In Dodge City a 1930 wheat crop estimate for southwestern Kansas reached sixty per cent. Thomas Reed, son of Homer Reed, drowned in a stock watering tank while playing. At Fort Scott warrants were served on four alleged offenders in a prohibition crackdown, with arraignments set today. Marion Talley, former Metropolitan Opera star, piloted a combine on her 800 acre Thomas county ranch and arranged wheat marketing via Colby elevator. In Wichita, George Behrens, son of Mabel Behrens, died from a granary explosion during pest control work. two year old Lyle Dean Wolfe was severely burned.
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Dodge City
Kansas
Thomas Richard ‘Reed
Homer Reed
Pittsburg
Tanford County
United States
C. BM. Armour
Fort Scott
Colby
Marion Talley
Metropolitan Opera Company
Thomas County
Wichita
George Behrens
Mabel Behrens
Murdock
Kan
Lyle Dean Wolfe
Braves Rally Tops Pirates 6 4 In July Contest
Boston won the third game of the series over Pittsburgh 6 to 4 aided by a three run rally after both teams traded runs in the third and fourth innings. Seibold, Crna, Brame, and Hemsley starred for Boston while Hubbell, Pruitt, and Hartnett contributed for Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Boston
Braves
Seibold
Crna
Brame
Hemsley
New York
Chicago
Hubbell
O. Witeot Pruitt
Hogan
Meicene
Wilson and Hartnett
Brooklyn
Phelps
Picinich
Grimes and
Mancuso
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Todt
Cleveland
Brown
Ferrell
Myatt
McFayden
Morris
Detroit
Philadelphia
Yankees
Chicago White Sox
York
Victorrm
Carl
Reynolds
Ruth
Survey on agricultural possibilities in Lawrence trade area
George Hedrick presented an economic survey to the Chamber of Commerce in Junction today covering Douglas county and parts of Jefferson and Leavenworth counties. The report notes 35 000 population, excess wheat production in Douglas county, higher profits from legumes, and many farms lacking hogs, with committee activity continuing through summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Trade
Chamber of Commerce
George Hedrick
Douglas County
Jefferson County
Leavenworth County
Hedrick
Walter Varnum
Lawrence Chamber
Varnusa
Fokker Airlines Designer Taken in Custody for Flying
Anthony H. G. Fokker air plane designer was detained for stunt flying at Eetanvelt Field New York. He lacked a valid pilot license when questioned by aviation inspectors. He had witnessed the departure of the Southern Cross he designed and briefly flew a small sport plane over hangars. Inspectors later learned he once held a license but had overrun renewal time. a renewal was ordered and will be mailed from Washington after a medical check.
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Eetanvelt Field
N. Ys
Anthony H. G. G. Fokker
Department of Commerce
Fokker
Chicago
Southern Cross
Ker
Phillips
Weerera
Caross
Department
Commerce
Okker
Pane
Washington
Veterans' bill delayed as House defers action
Washington July 2 AP The House postponed action on the veterans bill and sent it back with a request for conference. The Senate altered the measure and the House indicated it would tee up further consideration to resolve differences, as related changes and funding details remained under discussion.
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Washigton
Senate
House
Ieee
Congress May Hold Into Next Week On World War Veterans Relief
Congress may hold into next week to finish the World War veterans relief bill. The Senate showdown over conference compromises threatens adjournment, with leaders urging completion of work or extended sessions if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Tilson
Kingbury's Death: longtime district court bailiff
Frank W. Kingsbury 71, bailiff for the district court for six years, died at his home 1025 New Hampshire Street after a brief illness. Stricken Friday with a heart attack, he served since the November 1924 term and had prior postal service. Funeral Thursday at the Kingsbury home with Rev. Puls. burial in Oak Hill. Survived by his wife and son W H Kingsbury of Lawrence. Courthouse to close at 1 o clock.
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Frank W. Kingsbury
New Hampshire ‘Street
Will Johns
Ugh
Balltt
Pine
United States Postal Service
Lawrence Post-Office
Postal Department
Ki Bay
New Hampshire Street
Co. A. Puls
Oak Hill Cemetery
Southern Cross on Way to Western Coast
AP dispatches from July 2 report Wing Commander Kingsford-Smith in the Southern Cross arriving over Sky Harbor at 2 47 p.m. CST and saluting as he passed. The craft, en route from New York to Chicago, triggered a citywide reception with escort planes, then planned to stay overnight at Curtiss Field before continuing toward Oakland and the world flight’s finish.
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Chicago
Kingsford-Smith
Sky Harbor
Southern Cross
John
Kenneth Hunter
Chica
Butler
Ind
New York
Cleveland
Ohio
Newark
Roosevelt Field
Fem
E. T
Oakland
Calif
Curtizsfield
Rea
Curtissfield
Ship to Shore Hop Planned on Trans-Atlantic Ne de France
Paris July 2 AP reports the Trans Atlantic steamship Ne de France will carry an airplane enabling a ship to shore hop on both north and west voyages. The plan allows urgent mail passengers to depart by plane and shorten the crossing by about 24 hours on the Trans Atlantic journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Convict Labor Used at Frankfort Chair Factory
Report describes the Frankfort chair factory employing more than 800 convicts, working in a reformatory setting. Officials note the facility was damaged and that inmates toiled assembling broom factory components, with details of labor conditions and supervision.
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Frankfort
Arestenes
Lawrences Fourth of July Celebrations and Games Planned
Lawrence and nearby communities announce July Fourth programs including picnics, pageants, baseball doubleheaders, and contests at venues such as Lone Star Farmers Union, Lecompton, Brown’s Grove, and Lake View. Events feature speakers, parades, tennis and golf tournaments, and a large Ottawa fireworks display, with local clubs, churches, and scout groups involved.
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Brown's ‘Grove
Brown's Grove
South Lawrence
Bridge
Motion Pictures
M. Smith
F. P. Smyer
Lawrence
New Shop Agreement Details Five Day Week Plan
Details of a new Santa Fe shop employees agreement call for five eight-hour work days per week. The pact, entered June 4 in Chicago, was proposed by the executive secretary of the Santa Fe association and replaces a prior eight-week limit. The document was made public today by Shearer, an executive secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toneka
Santa Fe
Ore Shearer
Santa Fe Om
Chicago
Ern Senes Oe
Renee
Co. Company
Horseshoe Lake Fish Seined for Transfer to Streams
Wardens in cooperation with the Izaak Walton League drained Horseshoe Lake as it dried, seining from four to five thousand fish including bass crappie and bullheads. The fish were relocated to Rock Creek Washington Creek Lone Star Lake and other streams and ponds to prevent waste as shallow water threatened mortality.
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Horseshoe Lake
Bs ‘Tates
Lextence Y Ware
Izaak Walta 2 League
Douglas
Izaak
Walton League
Arrat
League
Rock Creek
Washington Creek
Lske
Lone Star
Six Arrests Made In County Truck Crackdown
Six arrests in Douglas county over two days mark a state and county effort against overweight trucks. One operator fined ten dollars. three more to be arraigned today. two more scheduled to appear. Companies named include Gly.5. Transfer and Coal Co and Kansas Southwestern Truck Lines. Drivers cited include E D McBee B L Slepp J F Cates and Bill Track. State weight inspector Fred Graft led the weigh checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Wa Transfer and Coal Co
R. B. Stevens
E. D. McBee
Kansas Southwestern
Wichita
Wise
B. L. Slepp
Topeka Transfer and Storage, Co
J F. Cates
Bill Track
Kansas City
Fred Graft
Missouri Distributing Corporation
Han
Charley Ivy
Ove
Death frees attorney in shadow of prison
H N Casebier a 72 year old Os ka loosa attorney died of apoplexy just after his conviction for criminal assaults on a 14 year old orphan girl. He faced a 2 to 42 year state penitentiary term. Supreme Court had extended time to seek a re hearing but the motion was never filed. Casebier, disbarred after conviction, had been accused by a girl he worked with in his office. Trial occurred in Pottawatomie county on a change of venue from Jefferson county.
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Oskaloosa
Kan
H. N. Casebier
State Penitentiary
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Pottawatomie County
Jefferson County
Italy raises import duty on cars amid tariff turmoil
Rome reports the Italian government unexpectedly increased import duties on automobiles by about 110 to 120 percent. The move, published in official notices, drew no immediate comment from official quarters after earlier protests in Congress over tariffs on Italian products.
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Rome
Washington
Italy
Planes to close Indian treaty in northern Ontario
Two airplanes carrying $25,000 in currency head for Ottawa and northern Ontario to finalize a treaty with tribes at Trout Lake, Caib mex, Lake, Fort Severn, and Winisk. The 2,500 mile flight aims to formalize government land transfers and establish ties with listed communities over about thirty-five days.
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Ottawa
Ont
Ontario
Ced
Trout Lake
Caimex
Lake
Fort Severn
Winisk
Tariff investigation discussions reported in Paris
An AP dispatch notes that under-secretary Mills of the United States cabinet signaled today that tariff investigation talks are ongoing in Paris. The brief item emphasizes ongoing diplomatic trade discussions between the United States and France without detailing outcomes or commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Brinagh S
APY Orden
L. Mills
Ary
Notice of Street Closure on July 3
The 700 block in Massachusetts will be closed Thursday, July 3 for maintenance. Detours will be posted and access to nearby properties may be restricted during the work period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Contested Names Put Topeka Ballots For August Primary
The state contest board reviewed protests to two candidates on party ballots for the August primary. E. O. Hobbs Kansas City seeks the Republican nomination for state commissioner of insurance. E. E. Mitchell Cawker City seeks the Democratic nomination for the sixth district. Arguments questioned Hobbs qualification under a statutory “well versed” in insurance rule. the board recessed after a hearing of over an hour to resume the following morning.
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Topeka
E. 0
Hobbs
Kansas City
Insurance
E. E. Mitchell
Cawker City
Con- S. Coe
Charles E. Hobbs
Hern
J. O. Emerson
E. O. Hobbs
Visa
Pengea
Emerson
Wiliam A. Smith
Truck License Drive Shows Early Results in City
The city health department reports about a dozen truck licenses issued since this morning as part of enforcing the licensing ordinance. Police, led by Chief W. J. Cummings, have personally sold several licenses and launched a campaign to persuade operators to obtain city permits. Most permits for the second half of 1930 were due July 1 with many owners still needing first-half permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Stockwell
W. J. Cummings
Welcome Bobby Jones Returns Home From British Conquests
Bobby Jones arrived in New York to a quarantine welcome from Georgians and city officials. A harbor parade led to Battery Park and a flag adorned procession up Broadway to City Hall as crowds hailed the British amateur, the British Open champion, and the American Open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bobby Jones
Battery Park
Lower Broadway
City Hall
KIWANIANS HOLD ELECTION AT ANNUAL CONVENTION
Atlantic City July 2 The Kiwanis International convention elected Raymond H. Crossman of Omaha Nebraska as president Charles Jenkins of Brantford Ontario and Hartford Dalton of Bradisonville Kentucky were named vice presidents Frederick C W Barker of Chicago was chosen secretary and Walter R Weisner of Daytona Beach Florida was named treasurer
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Atlantic City
N. Y
Kiwanis, International
Raymond H. Crossman
Omaha
Neb
Charles Jenkins
Brantford
Ont
Hartford
Dalton
Bradisonville
Frederick C. W. Barker
Chicago
Walter R. Weisner
Daytona Beach
Fla
Disbarment Contested by Spealman in 1826 Case
Spealman argued before the court that his earlier conviction did not involve moral turpitude, hence should not constitute grounds for disbarment. The Stockton attorney, identified as E. G. Spealman, faced proceedings amid questions about the crime's nature and its impact on his license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pealman
Ssrealmaan
Stockton
Spealman
Debt outlook for Douglas county and Lawrence bonds
The new fiscal year brings relief as highway 40 bonds totaling 170000 are retired and a small levy will clean up 30000 in bonds. Lawrence city debt totals about 1313719 after sinking funds, with school bonds adding to a combined municipal and school debt near 1889719, about 10 percent of city property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Fort-To-Fort
Lawrence
Memorial High School
Board of Education
Parachute Jump Sets Record at Roosevelt Field
A young Midwest mother, Mrs. Rita Schoewaker of Chicago, leapt from a plane at approximately 15,000 to 16,000 feet over Roosevelt Field New York and landed safely in a new parachute record inspired by a French jumper.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Middle West
Rita Schoewaker
Chicago
Thief Takes Trousers In Lawrence Incident
Police report a pattern of thefts from Lawrence residents with trousers stolen from Harry Mull's home. Last night a pair of trousers and a pair of shoes were taken, and days earlier another trousers theft contained $18 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Harry Mul
Mull
Sharkey to Meet Schmeling in Sep. 25 Yankee Stadium Fight
Boston sailor Jack Sharkey signed articles through manager Johnny Buckley for a fifteen round heavyweight bout with Max Schmeling the champion to be held at Yankee Stadium on September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmeling
New York
Jack Sharkey
Boston Sailorman
Johnny Buckley
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
Kansas City Board Votes One Day Market Vacation
Kansas City board of geography votes to close Friday market day following Independence Day. The action ignores other principal markets that observed a two day break. AP reports the decision for the Friday closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Campaign finances of Ruth Hanna McCormick released
Washington July 2 AP Representative Ruth Hanna McCormick of Illinois makes available to the senate campaign funds investigating committee all her accounts and records concerning her successful senatorial campaign. Submits records for review as part of inquiry into campaign financing.
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Washington
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Illinois
Senate Campaign ‘Funds
I. Mpan
Juan
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St. John’s Catholic
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