Three Months of Driest Summer Period in Kansas
Topeka July 6 AP Kansas endured its driest three month summer period in fifteen years with April to June average rainfall at 2.74 inches. Officials noted record dryness for this time of year except the 1921 drought, with western counties especially short of moisture. Tornadoes were reported in June, hail caused damage, and temperatures peaked at 107 degrees in Phillipsburg while Oberlin reached 3 degrees. Corn and grain sorghums showed variable growth under the dry conditions.
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Topeka
Kansas
United States Weather Bureau
D | Flora
Mangas
Tillsburg
Atwood
Flora
Phillipsburg
Oberlin
The
Weather Bureau
Gun battle injures man and son in Kimball incident
In Kimball Neosho county two men from Chanute were wounded after a clash linked to a fireworks accident. Deputy Roy Stickard and George Fisher were also shot during the confrontation. The two Peercys and Stickard were involved as a pistol discharged near a service station tank. The injured are hospitalized with non serious wounds.
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Chanute
Peercy
Boitie
Roy Stickard
George Fisher
Bystaffer
Kimball
Stickard
Deerey Automobile
Fisher
Neosho County
K. U. Ahimni Office in Gonder Memorial Pledges
The Make A Payment A Day campaign for the Memorial corporation starts July 29 to raise $80,000. Pledge literature will be issued from the alumni office this week. Funds will fund Union building occupancy on the cafeteria and first floors for the next school year.
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Memorial Corporation
Pope calls for prayers for Mexican church aid
Rome July 6 AP Pope Pius XI set August 2 as a day of special prayers for Catholics worldwide to seek divine aid against Mexican government restrictions on the church. A circular letter notes persecution in Mexico is increasing and calls worldwide observance.
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Rome
Pius XI
Mexico
Illinois A C quartet sets record in mile run at national meet
Municipal Stadium Philadelphia July 6 The Illinois Athletic Club foursome sped to a record 3 minutes 17.8 seconds in the one mile race despite a heavy track after rain. The event opened a series to decide team honors in the national senior A A U track and field championships. The day also saw relay records toppled as New York A C teams posted faster times in heats.
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University of Ioiwa
New York A.C
New York A. C
Newark A. C
Southern California
Los Angeles
TALK SWIMMING POOL IN LAWRENCE PLANS
The board of directors of the chamber of commerce will consider a proposed swimming pool project tomorrow at 12:30 PM. Interest in one or two pools for Lawrence has grown over several months and will receive special attention during the meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Will Talk to Jury on Abduction Story
Aimee Semple McPherson received a subpena from District Attorney Asa Keyes to testify before the grand jury about her abduction tale told after her return to Angelus Temple from a 36 day disappearance. Keyes also asked Douglas police chief Bowden to report on the border city inquiry, with Mrs Minnie Kennedy and others connected to Angelus Temple summoned.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Asa Keyes
Grand
Douglas
Ariz
Angelus Temple
Keyes
Bowden
Minnie Kennedy
McPherson
Four ‘Square
Oo Democrats
Kansas Needs A Song In California Visit Gossip
A Kansas story notes Governor Paulen learned Kansas lacks a state song. An orchestra played neighbor songs in California, then teased a Kansas anthem titled The Wind Blew Through His Whiskers. The item weaves in Marion Davies photos and a quip about optimism licensing.
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Topeka
A. P
Kansas
Paulen
California
Golden State
Vario Commonwealths
Supreme Court Justice Delays Nomination Filing
Justice John S. Dawson of the supreme court waited near the deadline to file as a Republican renomination candidate. A Scottish phrasing explained waiting before depositing the filing, noting the risk to his family if he died before submitting and losing the $69 paid to become a candidate.
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John S. Dawson
Supreme Court
Clearance sale announced by Geo B Sheets Son in Lawrence
The Journal World runs a double page spread announcing a clearance sale by Geo B Sheets & Son, a long standing Lawrence clothing firm. The sale runs July 8 to July 24 under E G Pringle of the Henry Durst Sales System.
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George B. Sheets & Son
Journal-World
Lawrence
Geo. B. Sheets & Son
George Sheets
Harry
Clark Bouldin
E. G. Pringle
Henry Durst
Tuesday's Radio Features With WEAF and Other Stations
A dense schedule of radio features lists WEAF and numerous stations across major cities detailing orchestras, dancers, recitals, and concerts. Entries include Erbstein, Murphy's Minstrels, Lucerne Trio, and various regional programs with timeslots and venues in a period-voice listing.
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Upet
WPG
Atlantic City
Murphy's Minstrels
Chaltonte-Haddon
Conway
WBAL
Baltimore
Sandman
City Park Orchestra
WEEI
Boston
Lucerne Trio
Ram Weaf
Buffalo
Starles’ Orchestra
Tram Weaf
TAM
Cleveland
WEAF
WOME
Betromt
Linner
Detroit
Ee Opchestra
Ark
Orsuewe
Hall Outarter
Near
New York
Wellat
Taskwallahy United Press
Max Jacobs
Iessons
Park Band
Om Weaf
Erbstein and Orchestra
Eee
Cincinnati
Castle Varm Orchestra
Burnst Corkere
Vermica_ Orchestra
Henry
Theis’ Orchestra
WSAI
WFAA
Dallas
Henria Boute
MVOC
Davenport
Keithsburg
Handwag
Des Moines
Philbreck
KFAB
Lincoln
Los. Angeles
Ekak
Ite
Radio Club
WHAS
Louisville
Emphis
Britling Orchestra
Paul
Wiaid
Mooseheart
Clorians
Oakland
Joo —the Pilgrims
Madson
Midshipmen
Wwoaw
Omaha
Pasadena
la Fe
Ken
Ki Lo
Tourists Enjoy Meeting Royalty in England Headlines
London crowds chase royal pageantry as Americans and Britons favor palaces, guards, and historic sites over other attractions. Museums, Elizabethan theatres, Stratford plays, and Warwick Castle draw visitors, with Dickens, Burns, Wordsworth, and Oxford Cambridge among favored stops amid a London-centric itinerary.
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London
England
Associated
Buckingham Palace
White~ Hall
London Tower
Hampton Court
Henry Vet
Anne Bolarm
Catherine of ‘Aragon
Shakespeare
Draker
Elizabeth
Stratford
Warwickk Castle
Burns
Wordsworth
English Lake District
Oxford
Cambridge
Ireland trial over license tag dispute in police court
A MIN-UF OF TAGS VF Ireland faced a police court hearing on driving a Ford speedster with a 1926 license tag issued to another. He and witnesses argued the tag was on the car when purchased, while the defense claimed a 1925 tag. Judge Daugherty continued the case for further investigation tomorrow morning with Richard B. Stevens and John Clark as counsel.
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Walker Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Richard B. Stevens
John Clark
Deaths and Funerals Noted in Baldwin and Kansas City
Mrs Margaret Simpson of Boone Iowa died from a gasoline explosion while visiting her daughter in Flellywood California. Funeral services are set in Baldwin on Thursday at 10 AM. Also noted: Mrs Frank Hauber of Lawrence died in Kansas City Kansas last Friday. Survived by husband and large family. previously lived in Lawrence. family lost goods in the 1903 flood but rebuilt later.
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Independence
Charles Faurat
Coffeyville
Tyre
Faurat
Oklahoma
Margaret Simpson
Martha Cowgill
Baldwin
Boone
Iowa
Flellywood
Cal
Simpson
First Methodist Church
Ottawa
Baker University
Frank Hauber
Lawrence
Kansas City
Kan
Nellie Delahunty
Charles Saile
Josephine Newman
Hauber
Barbara Kneall
Leavenworth
Haubers
Kansas
Kans
Dhney
Eal Ee
H.P. Haessler
F. M. Testerman
Ethel
Testerman
W. D.auchard
Green
Ater
L. A. Simons
Hastings
Neb
Demonstrations of Optical Instruments at University
A representative from Bausch and Lomb demonstrates microscopes and still projection equipment at Fraser Hall for University of Kansas teachers. Demonstrations started yesterday and run daily until Saturday from 8 30 to 2 00 and 1 40 to 4 36. The sessions aim to boost use of optical devices in schools and introduce them to more districts. Utica waterworks plans approved for enlargement by city council.
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Bausch and Lomb Optical Company
Rochester
University of Kansas
Fraser Hall
Indians and RotaryNines Split Junior League Games
The Indian erd Rotary nines won yesterday morning at South Park. The Indians defeated the Holcoms 10 to 0, while the Rotary crew downed the Elks 7 to 4 in closely played contests. Hagerman pitched well for Holcom but Indian batters connected for six hits. Roy Vandeventer logged the lone Elk hit in the fifth inning. Toad Johns went two for three for the Rotary White Sox, with two notable hits.
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Rotary
South Park
Indians
Holcoms
Rotary Crew
Elks
Hagerman
Holcom Ervers
Haskell
Holcom
Rhe Haskell
Backhawk
Kensler
White Sox
S Elks
White
Roy Vandeventer
Rilks
Toad” Johns
Fire trucks stay at Woodland park all day
The Woodland park chemical fire truck remained at the park all day yesterday. It responded to a large barn fire and extinguished several grass fires a blaze in a concession stand and a light pole fire at 2 58 p m Police halled to a store behind 408 Elm street for a small damage fire of unknown cause. Oakridge Farm Bureau to meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. W R Stiner s home current events on roll call. Lula Uttinger files for divorce from Theodore Uttinger in district court. Jd L Siler released on $700 bond after Baldwin arrest for high violations. Robbin s Chieger remedy advertised by Rankin s drug store.
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Woodland Park
Myron Dicker
Elm Street
Oakridge Farm Bureau
W. R. Stiner
LE Iet
Osif of Haskell Wins Champ Race
Philip Osif an 18 year old Arizona Indian from Haskell Institute won the six mile national track championship with a new record of 31 minutes 31 seconds. Finn Invader Ove Anderson led early before fading to finish third behind Verne Booth. John Kuck won the Javeline with a record toss of 189 feet 7 inches.
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Aenensrationat
Philadelphia
Philip Osif
Arizona
Finland
Verne Booth
New York
John Kuck
Kansas State Teachers’ College
Herb Schwartz
Wisconsin
Tennis at Kansas University third round results
In the singles tournament Robinson beat Stockebrand 6 0, Ryther advanced on forfeit, Johnson won 4 6 1, Davis defeated Rosa 6 3, LeGrands advanced on a default, Barry advanced on default, Engle beat Banister 6 2, 6 2. Doubles Krings and Wallingford reached the semifinals by beating Banister and Barry 7 9 6 2 6 1. Robinson and Stockebrand beat Engle and Hamar 6 1 6 2. Hogue and Elson defeated Davis and Rolo 6 8 6 3. Banister and Barry won on default, Taft and LeGrande 6 4 7 0 6 1.
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University of Kansas
Robinson
Stockebrand
Ryther
Johnson
Davis
Rosa
LeGrands
Barry
Engle
Banister
Krings
Wallingford
Robinson and Stockebrand
Hamar
Hogue
Elson
Rolo
Taft
le Grande
Gun Glur Shoot At Lawrence Gun Club Near Has kell
Lawrence Gun Club held a shoot on their grounds near Haskell yesterday listing scores and participants such as R. B. Reed I H Siewald L Schleife F Biringer A L Lingard Ed Quinlan K G Schulzig Shortali G Fencer Carlson and more. Major league scores from Philadelphia New York St Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago Washington Boston and national league results are also recorded with numerous player names and team outcomes.
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Lawrence Gun
Haskell
R. B. Reed
Siewald L. Schleife
F. Biringer
A. L. Lingard
Quinlan
K. G. Schulz
Ig. Shortali
G. Fencer
Carlson
G. B. McCall
W. ‘Culver
W. A. Carter
PF. Jaedicke
G. Reber
Bill Quinta
G.H. Fitz
Bill Quinlan
Carter CG. Schulz
F. Jaedicke
A.L. Lingard
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Washington
Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Indianapolis
Toledo
Columbus
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Marion Davies
Govenor
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Pratt
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A. O. Justice
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Osare, Pottawatomie
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Arkansas
Conty
Italy
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
District of Columbia
FX. O'Connor
Vincent
Tampico
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Mordel Vincent
Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies Petroleum Company
Mexico City
Floyd M. Ballinger
Laura Jennings
Hoy P. Sherwood
Emma Marie Allen
Edward Hielop
Claude F. Gordon
Oskaloosa
Mary Angela Pickens
Frank J. O'Beester
Sarah Robinson
L. H. Menger
Will Cummings
D. A. N Chase
Chase
Tulsa
Alsa
Okla
Peoples Ice Company
Chetopah
John N. Free
Chettopah
Federal District Court
Free
S. M. Gentry
Lake View Club
Pega
Fern.Evans
J. C.’Eivans
United Press
Eveready Orchestre
Atk
Wozeid Wrc
the Keystoners
Erbstein
WDAF
Nighthawk
Frank Dele
Leonard
Pennsylvania Keystoners
Wewl
GBS
New - York
Rosalie
Georges Kanamy
Baritose
Ladelphia
Atlantic ‘Ciy Wei
Ode
KDRA
Pittsburg
Symphony Players
Theatre Coricere
Ta Eee
Olla Penn Orchestra
Radini
En Willard
Pennsylvania
Wss
Atlanta
Concers
KYW
Wi Orchestrs
San Weee
Chapman's
WEBH
WLS
Orchestra
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Gerald Bowers
Ruth’ Stewart
F. E. Ireland
K. U
Utica
Elks and Holcom
Gyes
Cense
Weidman, Cummings and
Vandeventer
Lula Uttinger
Harry Frazee
Theodore Uttinger
Robbin
Rankin's Drug Store
Massachusetts—Ady
Osif OF
B. Reed
We Culver
Sandwich Inn
BE. G. Soxman
Richard Greene
East Twelfth Street
Masser
Paris
John GG. Anderson
Wingfoot Country Club
W. L. Richard
Yaak
van Heusen
Heusen
H.d.hill Motor CO
Emerson
Olson Bros
Roy Lawrence Market
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