Kansas and Missouri gain in 1930 census tallies
Kansas shows a 6.4 percent population rise to 1,882,518 across 105 counties, led by Sedgwick and Wyandotte. Crawford drops after a big loss, while Montgomery and Shawnee post gains. Kansas City Missouri hits 405,000 within city limits and 602,788 in the greater urban area, with 727,725 in an 80 mile radius.
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Topeka
Kansas
Associated Press
Oower
Sedgwick
Wyandotte County
Shawnee County
Onch
Greeley
Crawford
Montgomery County
Kansas City
Kansas Cty
Jackson County
Kan
New York Remains World’s Second City by Census Count
Final census figures publish New York as the world’s second largest city with 6,958,792 people, surpassed only by London’s 7,742,212. The data show strong shifts from Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, with Brooklyn leading at 2,596,154 and Queens up 120 percent to 1,082,212.
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New York
Triboroughs
London
Greater London
Europe
Berlin
Paris
Chisago
United States
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
Long Island
Richmond
Staten Island
Pan-Europe Plan Discussed by League Official
Geneva officials of the League of Nations secretariat expressed discretion in not commenting on Aristide Briand's pan European federation proposal. Sir Eric Drummond said the League could not opine, though recalling a 1921 report on agreements within the Covenant that may aid practical realization, and noted the idea deserves close attention.
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Eneva
League of Nations
Daye
Aristide
Briand
Sirric Drummond
Mentral
Federation of National Committees For European Federation
M. Briand
Eric
Kansas Frying in Heatwave Continues Across Nation
The national weather bureau warned Kansas and nearby states would swelter as heat persists. Meteorologist B R Laskowski said temperatures stayed near 100 degrees with no relief in sight. Emporia reported a 106 degree high and Goodland a 50 degree low as Topeka also noted extreme heat.
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United States Weather Bureau
B. R. Laskowski
Kansas
Emporia
Goodland
Laskowski
Topeka
Dogs Must Ride Inside Cars In Kansas City
Kansas City police have ordered dogs and other animals to ride inside motor vehicles. Violators face a fine of 5 to 100 dollars. The ordinance also applies to cats goats lambs cows donkeys and other animals.
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Kansas City
Lewis M. Siegfrid
Fido
Heat Lifts Wheat and Corn Values in Drought
Heat waves drying soils push wheat and corn prices higher in futures trading. Prices rose on brisk selling as traders digested extreme temperatures and rain delays across the Northwest and prairie regions. A Canada report noted urgent rain needs while the U S market saw renewed volatility amid drought fears affecting grain supplies.
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Chicago
Canada
United
Major Leagues Move to Enforce Universal Draft
The major leagues plan to end player relations with the five non draft minor leagues by December 1, 1930 unless they adopt a universal draft. The move targets class AA circuits Pacific Coast League American Association and International League plus western leagues, aiming to stop player purchases or releases without accepting universal draft terms.
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Chicago
Three Eye
Quarantine Lifted at University Frat House
Four University of Kansas summer session students at the Delta Sigma Lambda fraternity house 1137 Indiana Street were released after throat cultures showed negative results. Health officer Dr. E. R. Keith had placed the house under quarantine when diphtheria illness was linked to student Herman Mast. The released students were H. E. Riley, Stafford, Wesley McCalla, Lloyd Thomason, Harveyville, and John Cox, Topeka.
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University of Kansas
Delta Sigma Lambda
Indiana Street
E. R. Keith
Herman Mast
Mast
Goff
H. E. Riley
Stafford
Wesley McCalla
Garnett
Lloyd Thomason
Harveyville
John Cox
Topeka
Woman shot by former lover near Pittsburg then self kills
Mrs Effie Burlingame 33 told county attorney Tom Winter that Kressa J Davis 40 shot her and then killed himself three miles northeast of Pittsburg just before midnight saying he loved her and they must both die. Burlingame in Pitts hospital in serious condition.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Effie Burlingame
Tom
Kressa J. Davis
Davis
Pittsburge
Attorney to Appeal Bandits Case in Death Penalty Murder
Joe Lassen, attorney for Tony Mangia racina and John Messina, Home Trust bank, said the bandits convicted of murdering a policeman and sentenced to death will travel to Washington to file an appeal. He will stop at Jefferson City and St. Louis for conferences.
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Bandits
Kansas City
Joe Lassen
Tony Mangiaracina
John Messina
Home Trust Bank
Washington
Jefferson City
St. Louis
Army bands to be pitched a semi tone lower in London
British army bands will play on a lower pitch by a semi tone, a change costing about 500000 dollars. The move ends a 30 year controversy over pitch, affecting guards regiments and new instruments as the Royal Tournament at Olympia opened.
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London
British Army
Army
Ina
Pentakers
Olympia
Crisis in Commons as Lloyd George Holds Balance
July 9. The Premier Ramsay MacDonald government faces a Commons crisis as Liberal allies and conservatives threaten defeat over a finance bill amendment. Lloyd George wields balance of power, with potential cabinet fall if the amendment fails. debate centers on income tax exemptions for factory reequipment and plant machinery replenishment.
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Lension
Ramsay
MacDonald
House of Commons
Ita
David Lloy George
Tom Kennedy
David Lloyd George
Lloyd George
Rates favor Kansas City will give tite to industrial
Readjustment of freight rates in western trunk line territory, handed down by the Interstate Commerce Commission, hailed as a victory for Kansas City. The decision introduces new western zones, moving shipments from the East to Kansas for manufacturing. Direct billing to all charges will cut shipments to Kansas by about half on all commodities, boosting industry and commerce in the region.
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Kansas City
Aga Waa
Kansaity
Kanoescu
Misoe
Kansas
Neville of the Marines Fought in Many Battles
Major General Wendell C. Neville former commander of the Marine Corps is noted for his long service and participation in numerous battles. The report mentions health issues and his role, with references to Secretary Jahncke and a transition after General Ben Use Davidson. The fragmentary text reflects a memorial or obituary context from Washington on July 9, AP coverage.
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Neville
Marines
Washington
Wendell C. Neville
Marine Corps
Denas Water
Jahncke
Ben
Taken in Death Charles Laridon dies at 39 in Joplin shop owner
Charles Laridon 39, owner of Laridon Beauty Shop, was found dead in his bed at his home 2228 Tennessee Street after an autopsy showed myocarditis. He had complained of chest pains Monday night and is survived by his wife and daughter Jeanne. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a.m. with burial at Fort Scott.
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Laridon Beauty Shop
Tennessee Street
Ea Lance
Heath
Laridon
Jeanne
Lora Laridon
Joplin
Lawrence
Sot Marka
Juliga Marks
E. &. Keith
Dr. Jones
Tariden
Larsdon
Scott
Fi. Scott Consistory
Aeion
Philippines
A. H. Rogers
Hop
Theodore, Astman
Ft. Scott
Births Recorded at City Clerk's Office
Birth notices list multiple newborns at Memorial Hospital. Entries include Thomas to William Thomas Cole, Carl Edward Jr. to Carl Edward Sneegas, a daughter Gayahiee Jane emtle to Arthur Kirchhoff, a daughter Anns to George Spears, a daughter Margaret Elisabeth to John William Dagget, twins a son and daughter to Isaac Vernon Fairbanks, a son Norman Edward to William Dan, a son Charles Lee to Avery C Stilt, a son Earl to William Babni aier.
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O. H. Stockwell
Thomas
William’ Thomas Cole
Memorial Hospital
Carl Edward Jr
Carl Edward Sneegas
Jane Emtle
Arthur L. Kirchhoff
Anns
George Spears
Memor' ‘Ospital
Margaret Elisabeth
John
William Dagget
Memorial Hospitatal
Isaac Vernon
Airbanks
Norman Edward
William L. Dan
Charles Lee
Avery C. Stilt
Earl
William Babniaier
Death of Charles Ed ward Hubach Former Kansas voice professor
Charles Edward Hubach longtime University of Kansas voice professor from 1903 to 1914 died in Los Angeles after a two year illness at age 56. He directed the Plymouth Congregational Church choir in Lawrence and helped as choirmaster at Independence Avenue Episcopal Church Kansas City. Survived by widow Olea and three sons Walter Clifford and Ralph, two sisters Lydia and Ella, and brothers Frederick Alfred and others.
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University of Kansas
Hubach
Los Angeles
Calif
Ile
Lawrence
Plymouth
Hubsch
California
School of
Scene P
Redlands Uni
Dean Finbed
Olea Fi
Walter Hubach
Clifford Hume
Ralph Hubach
Sacha
Cal
Lydia Hubach
Ella Hubach
Kansas City
Frederick J. Hubach
Orange
N. J
Census Figures for Kansas Counties Reported
Kansas census figures show Engaged counties with increases in population including Pratt and nearby areas. The report lists totals and changes for several counties, noting overall growth and shifts in county populations.
Weathering Drought Pressures Corn and Alfalfa Crops
A weather summary notes limited rainfall across the region. Last week ranged from cool to warm with only light scattered rains reported. Sorghums and alfalfa show favorable conditions while pastures suffer from drying due to extreme heat and aridity.
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Topeka
Alyelaine
Port Ani
Lagat
Drowned Americans Feared After German Flying Boat Capsize
Ruth Patricia Northrop of Philadelphia and John L. Burkholder of Mount Pleasant Pa along with three other passengers are believed drowned after a German flying boat D 864 capsized off Denmark following a forced landing in rough seas. The plane had departed Stettin for Kalmar Stockholm service when a gale crippled a wing, the Danish ship Maja rescued the pilot, mechanic, and one passenger, leaving five missing. Burkholder, a physician from Mount Pleasant, was to return home in August and traveled with Northrop, a Philadelphia dietitian, who had sailed for Europe in May.
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Ruth Patricia Northrop
Philadelphia
John L. Burkholder
Mount Pleasant
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Stettin
Germany
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Maja
Burkholder
Europe
Northrop
ELKS
Simons Birthday Dinner Surprises Honorees in Lawrence
Mrs. C. Simons hosted a social dinner in Lawrence honoring the birthdays of Mr. Simons and L. A. Simons of Kansas City. Attendees included L. A. Simons and many local residents, with bridge played after. A separate gathering for about thirty five local telephone office employees was planned at Green Owl tea room with a safety talk by C. L. Strange. Lawrence district meeting drew around twenty five, with attendees from Leavenworth Ottawa Seneca and Garnett. Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt announce the birth of a daughter born July 5 named Shirley Jeanne.
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Dothea Simons
Frances Nordlund
Auburn, Neb
Green Owl
C. L. Strange
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Ottawa
Seneca
Garnett
Thomas B. DeWitt
Shirley Jeanne
Personal Notices of Local Travel and Visits
Mrs F O Luckan and daughter Mrs Bertha L Wilson depart for Kansas City then Florida for three weeks by car. Mr and Mrs W A McClain leave for Colorado for about two weeks with a stopover en route. Robert T Davis to Iowa City for two weeks. Miss Anna Graham to Laguna Beach California for summer. Niece Miss Ruth Millikin of Lawrence left for California two weeks ago. Miss Jane Holm of Atchison to occupy Miss Graham's house during absence. Edwin F Price to return tomorrow from Wellington after a brief trip last Tuesday.
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F. O. Luckan
Bertha L. Wilson
Kansas City
W. A. McClain
Colorado
Robert T. Davis
Iowa City
Iowa
Farm unit meeting and community news recap
Minutes from a June farm unit meeting describe social items and ongoing church activities. Reports include interment near Williamstown, a Baptist service in Kansas City, and plans for future gatherings at local homes. Also noted are potato market trends, travel by local residents, and a vehicle accident injuring Orman Hamm with a broken axle on a Ford roadster.
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Grace Ba
Baker
Kerr Con
Kansas City
Underwood
Williamstown
Rte Baker
Eugene
Helen
Abi
E. M. Hurley
Ryalsonary
Ranma Eh City
H Baker
Witkenptows Ladies
St. Matthew
Frances Webb Heidsison
Ello
Mia
Ae Evans
Thelma
Pliner
The
Baptist Church
Ray
Lei Eepite
Anacciaton
Frank May
Juon City
Hammer Pearson
Hamm
Valley Grove Ice Cream Social Brings Valley Family Reunion
A family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Ward near Valley Grove drew relatives for a summer gathering with ice cream and four kinds of cake. Alfred Edmonds serving in the navy was absent. Laurence Ward delivered feed for his uncles, and other locals visited or returned from trips to Lawrence and McLouth.
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Ey Ward
Rence Ward
Tnser Valley
Alfred Edmonds
Laurence Ward
Lawrence
Russell Stewart
Valley Grove
Dan Smith
Near
Mc Louth
H. N. Casehier
Local county shock as new superintendent named
Reported confusion and surprise in the county as the sudden appointment of a new superintendent unsettles officials. Residents note weather delays from recent showers and rain easing crops, while farms stay busy caring for vegetables amid uncertain leadership.
Distress Says He Cannot Say Too Much for Dr Gowdy's Stomach
Letter from A Fates of Lawrence Kansas praises Dr Gowdy's Stomach Prescription for indigestion lasting years. He claims the remedy rebuilt his stomach and ended use of strict diet, recounting eating cabbage without distress. Recommends to try the product and notes availability at local drugstores and Round Corner Drug Co.
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Dr. Gowdy
Rees
W. A. Yates
Lawrence mi Be
Gowdy Medical Company
Lawrence
Kansas
Jr. A. Yates Lawrence
Butler
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