Sheriff nominees listed for Douglas County races
A Democratic candidate for Sheriff of Douglas County is Carl Hird, running in the August Primary. A Republican candidate seeks nomination, Charley Edmondson, on the Douglas County sheriff ticket.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1934
Page
7
A Democratic candidate for Sheriff of Douglas County is Carl Hird, running in the August Primary. A Republican candidate seeks nomination, Charley Edmondson, on the Douglas County sheriff ticket.
The day’s report shows mixed markets with bonds and foreign exchanges steady, steel and railroad shares under pressure amid low investor enthusiasm. Wheat and corn dropped, hogs strong, and the day closes with cautious sentiment across sectors as investors weigh new federal measures and global uncertainty. Obituary notes Charles Frederick Skiles dies at 58 after service in Spanish American War. survived by widow, siblings, and nephews. Funeral services held at Rumsey home with Rev. Miller officiating.
Market notes show mixed farm prices with cattle and hogs trading unevenly. Grain futures slide, milled products steady, and hay markets report slight declines or stable quotes. Officials note drought effects and government purchases influencing supplies and pricing across Kansas City and Chicago markets.
The city commission decided to change the dog ordinance effective January 1, 2935, cutting license fees by 50 percent. Male and spayed female licenses will be $1 and $2.50 for females, kennel license unchanged at $10. Minimum license and rabies vaccination age rises from two to four months. Mayor Spalding noted expenses for dog control are about half of revenue.
Spanish American War Veterans of the Joseph A. Wahl Camp No 17 took charge at the cemetery. A grass fire started by burning trash ignited vacant lot grass at Twenty third and New Hampshire Streets at 11 this morning. Firemen extinguished it before damage. Another grass fire at Fourth and Arkansas streets around 10 o'clock caused no damage.
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