Prohibition era musings mix with sales tax talk
A jumble of AP copy and local commentary discusses prohibition enforcement under Lowman, the sales tax debate and its impact on cigarette revenue, and reflections on shifting public attitudes. The piece notes court rulings on billboard removal, redistricting talk, and a July Fourth holiday without arrests, showing evolving social norms in Kansas and Emporia.
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Roberts
Oskaloosa Independent
Seon Univer Sal
Kansas
Redistricting Proposal Divides Kansas Into Seven Districts
The Capital suggests a new system of seven districts to divide the population more evenly. The plan aims to redraw Second, Fifth, and other districts by removing current council members and reallocating seats. Details remain unclear as proposals move toward approval.
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Tola Register
Washington
Allen
McPherson
Phoot
Popilant Kansas
Posse
Allen’ S
Anderson ‘Coun
aliWorld
Old Home Town and River Flood Update
Miss Elsie Russell underwent appendicitis surgery last night with the morning condition teporable. William Rowe sells out his Lawrence jewelry business to Broer Gustafson who has worked with him for years. The river has risen forty eight hours, flooding homes and damaging a brick plant. water works pumps shut down. Eugene Alder plans a visit from New York to his parents, Blanche Lyons leaves for Philadelphia, Mrs Frank McGrade and Miss May Anderson to Colorado Springs.
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Elsie Russell
Wm. Rowe
Lawrence
Broer Gustafson
Pamp
Eugene Alder
New York
John Alder
Mr. Alder
Blanche Lyons
Philadelphia
Frank McGrade
May Anderson
Colorado
Springs
Col
Fossil collecting trip opens for K Ui Museum staff
A private expedition to western Kansas will begin to gather fossil remains for the Dyche Museum. H T Martin assistant curator, will lead with his son Harry and a possible university student aboard a light truck with full camping gear. Also noted is a series of domestic and travel plans for local residents including trips to California and Vermont as well as a discharge of a Polish hospital veteran.
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K. Ui. Museum
Kansas
H. T. Martin
Dyche Museum
Harry
Martin
BR. Holmes
Willis
W. C. McConnell
California
S. Peckham
Louis
Vermont
Edwina. Peckham
Hervard
Frank Skofstad
79Th
Lawrence
Carrie B. Murphy
Marion
Murphy
Supreme Court upholds block on governor’s garage rebuild
The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed a Shawnee County ruling denying a permit to reconstruct a public garage across from Governor Reed’s mansion in Topeka. The dispute pitted attorney general William Snaith against residents, with former governors Davis and Paulen taking opposing sides over nuisance concerns from noise and fumes. Governor Reed did not testify.
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Topeka
Supreme
William A. Snaith
West Side
Shawnee
Moody distances personal criticism of First Lady Hoover
Governor Dan Moody of Texas opposed personal criticism of Mrs. Hoover over her White House entertaining. Both Texas houses passed a resolution condemning Mrs. Hoover's actions but Moody approved the portion excluding any attack on the First Lady. He said he does not officially rebuke those who vote differently and will not approve official meddling in a citizen’s stance.
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Austin
Tex
API
Dan Moody
Texas
White House
Amegre
Moody
United States
Democratic’ Party
Boliets
Herbert Hoover
PIES IN PLANE CRASH KILLS MAN DURING TRIAL FLIGHT
Kansas City reports C E McGillam a prospective plane buyer died when the aircraft he piloted fell after takeoff. Witnesses said a wing separated during wing overs and the wreckage landed on Goose Island in the Missouri river. He was alone aboard at the time of the accident.
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Kansas City
E. McGilam
St. Louis
McGillam
Goose Island
Missouri River
Real Estate Transfers In Lawrence Kansas Transacti ons
George Thurber and Carrie Thurber of Lawrence convey undivided interests in multiple tracts of Earl's addition to Lawrence including portions of block 3 and adjacent lots to Glen Thurber and Elmer R Shirley. Sally Tracy and Russell White with Osiers White convey a parcel to the United States Automatic Tire Alarm Company on Rhode Island street.
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George Thurber
Lawrence
Carrie
Thurber
Earl
City of
Carrie Thurber
Glen Thurber
Carrieber
George W.thurber
Earl’s
Wyandotte County
Elmer R Shirley
Dovelas County
Lyelltoad
Russell, White and Osiérs
Hite
United States’ Automatic “Tire Alarm Company
Rhode Island Street
Famine reports from several Chinese provinces described
AP dispatch from Boston on July 1 reports appalling famine conditions in Shensi Suizuan Kansu Honan Tehsien and Tien tsin. Missionaries say the shortages are extreme and cannibalism has been authenticated in several cases.
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China
Boston
Shensi
Suizuan
Kansu
Honan
Tehsien
Tientsin
American _board of commissioners for foreign missions
Indian Commissioners audit claims in 1879 report
Kansas history item notes Indian Commissioners Stevens, Adams and Mann audited claims totaling 182645 dollars. A later snippet mentions Lindbergh and his bride sightseeing over the Grand Canyon from Winslow Arizona, with plans to spend the night in Kingman. Also included is a violent farming accident: Eliliott, 20, of Coats, critically injured after being caught in a tractor combine, with serious body injuries.
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Adams and
Mann
Lindbergh
Grand Canyon
Winslow
Ariz
Charles
A. Lindbergh
Kingman
Arne
Gouraud to Headline Rainbow Reunion in Baltimore
General Henri Gouraud will be guest of honor at the Rainbow Division reunion in Baltimore July 19 15. Speakers include General Charles Summerall and French ambassador Paul Claudel. Organizers expect 3000 to 4000 veterans with President Hoover possibly speaking.
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Honor
Rainbow Reunion
Baltimore
Henri Gouraud Gight
Rainbow
Charles P. Summerail
M. Pauls Claudel
Altimore
APJ
Marne
Con Ud
Gouraud
the Marne
New York
Presdent Hoover
Charles P. Summerall
United States Army
Artillery Brigade
Wander
James G. Marberd
Paul Claudel
Champagne
Francis P. Duffy
al Rainbow Division
France
Brackett Community 4 H Club Meets July 2 at Schoolhouse
Brackett community 4 H elule Weddits meets at Brackett schoolhouse Tuesday evening July 2 with talks songs readings and yells. Girls division plans sewing project and weekly meetings at members homes. Next meeting set for Friday July 12 at Mrs Fralick home. Residents urged to attend and bring sewing material.
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Brackett
Blackpetit 4-H Club
Cle
Fralick
Fred Paschel
Paschel
Jamesackson
Yeoman
Big Springs commemorates twenty fourth wedding anniversary
Big Springs residents gathered Friday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. John Mathey on their twenty fourth anniversary. Friends and relatives from Topeka and nearby towns attended, sharing meals and greetings, while local families extended best wishes through visits and hospitality. The note also mentions hospital recovery for Hutchinson after a serious horse accident and several neighborly gatherings at homes across the community.
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John Mathey
Elmer Kettering
Will Wymer
Esther Bahnm Coleman
Oneta
Brown
Walter Brown
Zamil R
Bahnmaier
Elizabeth Bahrmaier
H. F. Fulton
G. J. Bahnmaier
Irene Slavens
Ottawa
Orville Baldwin
G. M. Bahnmaier
Will Glenn
George Glenn
John Balnmaier
Whitkow
Goleman
Topeka
Cyril Bahnmaier Thomas
Paul Ramsey
Scott City
Justice Geelan
Ramsay
May' Paret Morris
Howard Brannaman
Tecumseh
Brannaman
Mrf
Will Geelan
L. H. Milliken
Hollywood
Cal
Bi Springs
Caversley
Neta CT
Milliken
C. L.’ Fialt
Ken
V. le Wilson
Lester Israel
Pearl iKoehler
Pearl Spencer
Ray Baldwin
Harley Milliken
For the Love of a Lady by Jeffery Farnel
Helen D Arce provokes Richard Guuffard with invitations and danger when a wild chase unfolds. Richard rescues her, jealousy rises, and a fateful sentence haunts him as Doctor Samson and Julian confront a deadly twist involving a signet ring.
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Jeffery Farnel
Helen D'Arce
Helen
Slig
Richard
Beware the Cats Eye unfolds a doomed healer's fear
Julian, gravely ill and tormented by dreams of murder, accuses others of poisoning as Doctor Samson tries to calm him. The sick man clings to a pistol, hints at danger from Tom Pitt, and plans a daylight walk with the doctor while plotting to reveal a hidden kin in an ominous warning.
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Julian
Guyfford
Doctor Lawson
Mr. Julian
Samson
Dittlan
Hell
Fanlord
John
Jubious
Tom
Richard's vow and a rider's chase in a tense tale
Sir Richard hides a ring and vows vengeance as he flees across the countryside. Julian is warned of danger while Richard declares he will attract joy by striking his foe. Tomorrow's chapter promises Richard finding sanctuary. Automobile racing growth climbs 0.37 percent from 1927 figures.
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Julian
Leery Forno
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