Foreclosure of Matchless mine ends widow Tabor’s cash flow
Leadville reports the foreclosure sale of the Matchless mine owned by H A W Tabor’s estate. Elizabeth Tabor, widow of the western mine magnate, faced poverty as creditors pressed for cash. The auction began with two bidders and ended with Shoreto Mining obtaining the property for $14,000 as the sale proceeded to the highest bidder.
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Leadville
Colo. Yl
United States
H. A. W W. Tabor
Elizabeth Tabor
Senator Tabor
Shoreto Mining Company
Colorado
Tabor
Ssident
Garfield
Wao
West
Taber
Oldsvest
Nobleman's Romance Ends in Public Debut and Debts
London July 17 readers learn Lord Ashley heir to the Earl of Shaftsbury disclaims responsibility for debts after July 16 tied to his wife Sylvia Hawkes formerly a leading London actress. The marriage to Lord Ashley drew theatrical and noble attendance before a late family intervention tried to block the match.
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London
Lord Ashley
Earl of Shaftsbury
Lady Ashley
Sylvia Hawkes
Earl and Countess of
Shaftsbury
Lord Horthesle
Earl of Chicheser
Double Standard Discussed at Walther League Meet
Milwaukee July 17 AP Rev W Holenstein of Bloomington warned against temptations that threaten purity and faithfulness in marriage urging believers to avoid sensational movies and dances. He questioned believers risking happiness by associating with worldly rela tions as delegates reviewed resolutions and reports at the international Walther League convention.
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Milwaukee
Wis
W. Holenstein
Bloomington
Wontan
Hohenstein
Europe
Heat wave grips Europe amid rising death toll
Across Europe the heat wave worsened with numerous fatalities and mass movement to seas and lakes for relief. In southern England temperatures hovered around 95 to 100 degrees as rivers and coastlines saw heavy crowds seeking cooling. In London, July 17 reports noted continued high heat and scattered easing in some regions. A separate note: a speeding arrest on Massachusetts Street led to a $6 bond and release for the accused.
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London
Europe
England
Local Social Notes From Topeka Area Gatherings
Topeka residents attended a series of visits and events Friday through Sunday. Harry Kennedy and Alfred Humphry joined a novelty show in Topeka. Mrs Art Humphry and Mrs Douglas Reed visited relatives while Mr and Mrs H L Kennedy met with Watson residents. Woodward and Kennedy families hosted calls, with Jennie Foieat assisting Mrs Retin and Edna Harrell from Lawrence helping Mrs Russell Woodward. Merton Woodward planned a trip to Lawrence for Saturday as Rampton Humphrys visited Friday night.
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G. Woodward
Harry’ ‘Kennedy
Ward Beam
Harry Kennedy
Alfred Humphrey
Topeka
Art Humphry
Isister
Douglas Reed
H. L. Kennedy
Watson
Roy. Kennedy
B.G. Woodward
S.w.kennedy
Russell ‘Woodward
Jennie Foieat
Sarah Moore
Woodward’s
Cities Double Funds Spent on Recreation for Their Dwellers
New York AP reports a 1927 municipal recreation spend of 32.19 million, up from 26 million and 9.32 million in earlier years. The yearbook notes land and facilities purchases dominate, 1923–27 totals surpass 47.1 million, with 515 cities reporting facilities and baseball growth lagging behind playground and basketball.
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New York
United States
Canada
Playground and Recreation Association of America
Lattes
Playground and Recreation Association
Chilin
Revolving house follows the sun in Paris expo
Paris exhib its first revolving home powered by a four horse power motor lets a house rotate to chase sunlight. Central chimney like structure hides gas water and electric lines. Local notes mention community happenings and a windstorm with tornadolike force Tuesday night.
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Paris
West Fairview Social Notes Reach Richland Visits
Miss Esther Benander visits Richland on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Linna Houk and Mrs Thelma Slusser were Lawrence callers Tuesday afternoon. Harry Kennedy stopped by W W Kennedy’s Tuesday morning. Mrs Russell Bowen called in Richland Tuesday morning. Zeilhelma Slasser stays with Mrs E G Woodward this summer. Mrs Georgia Miller visited William Hilbert’s home Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Wednedy, Harry Kennedy and Francis called on Ota Moore in Twin Mounds Thursday evening.
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Dewey Benander
Chris Benander
M. F. Lienard
Lawrence
Ernest DeVere
Ivor McKinzie
Lottie Marie Houk
E. G. Woodward
Miller
Ri¢land
John Benander
Esther Benander Fras
Richland
Linna Houk
Thelma Slusser
Harry Kennedy
Ww. D
Wednedy
Francis
Ota Moore
Miss Esther
Benander
Local Socials Mention Moore Rose Petefish Guests
Readable fragments show Moore and Urille, Marion Connel Moore and Mrs Marion Petefish and Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Sigel Rose and their son. The piece suggests a family gathering or social event reported in a community page.
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Kénhedy
Moore
Urille
Marion
Connel' Moore-vigiterh
Marion i Petefish
Sigel Rose and Son
Pictorial Histories Of Wild Birds Life By Expedition
iPictorial histories of wild birds life made by expedition in Chicago report private life of pelicans and other birds preserved on celluloid for city readers. Alfred M Bailey leads a voyage to film northern plains birds with plans for a library of motion pictures and a zoological collection. The piece highlights Dakotas as prime breeding grounds and notes other species like California finches and shore birds to be filmed. A portrait of John Shaw, first Irish U.S. citizen, arrives in Dublin. Dead sparrows found under a cottonwood tree after a rainstorm at Ft Scott.
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Chicago
Searcy
Alfred M
South
Bailey
Aed
Edwin Komarek
Zoolas
Wesley Kobicheck
Coe College
Ireland
Dublin
Gilbert Stuart
John Shaw
United States
National Gallery
Stevenson Scott
New York
Presi ‘Dent
Cosgrave
Lotus Club of
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Abe Wolfson
Mags
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West Fairview and Vicinity
Fritz Company
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Hycoe
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Carter
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Conoco
Continental Oil Company
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