Kansas Papers Debate Harmony and Politics in 1927 Era
Kansas newspapers discuss harmony in the Republican Party, George A Clark of Harmony urging unity for next year’s governor race. Editorials note party divisions persist but favor a harmony candidate who can unite conservatives and progressives. The Wichita Beacon praises President Coolidge’s farm stance, showing farmers’ approval of his overall leadership despite policy views.
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George A. Clark
Topeka
Cabee
Ksdeas
Clark
Kansas
Hozen
Big Chough
I Ward
Harmony
Wichita
Coolidge
Editorials Shift Views on McNary-Haugen Veto
The piece notes growing belief among farmers and critics that the President was correct in vetoing the McNary-Haugen bill. It remarks on Honey Sete's failed editor career and reports the Sapire libel suit ending without settlement, while Ford retracts statements his paper had long supported.
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Honey Sete
Ratisoegeie Sapire
Ford
Lawrence to retire bonded debt by following plan
On a business basis Lawrence finances have been arranged so that by following the drawn program the city’s bonded debt will be retired as bonds fall due. The key issue is whether future administrations will adhere to the plan, with serial bonds recently issued helping prevent refinancing, unlike older railroad bonds. The city is applying sound business methods, and it rests with the People to ensure these methods are continued.
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Leity
Lawrence
Sevjenties
Topeka Daily Chronicle Local Briefs and Updates
The new German bank building at Massachusetts and Warren streets nears completion with an attractive roof. The Free Bridge opening at Tope celebrated as a toll-free river crossing funded by city enterprise. Ridenour Baker’s store front torn to ground and scaffolding for upper work. Emsen’s building roof framed at the corner of Massachusetts and Henry. Charles Richards and bride return from bridal tour and stay several days with guests Sudhish and Pratt. Col. McHenry of Janesville Wis visiting with Major Peel to explore Kansan relocation prospects. G L Ottman leaves for New York, plans a sea air trip and returns with a desire to escape heat.
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Haist
Willemsen
Masgachu- Sen and
Henry Streets
Charles Richards
T Mountains
John B. Sudhish
C. H. Pratt
Humbolt
Fess
Charles W. McRenry
Janesville
Wis
Major Peel
Lawrence items mix in 25 years ago notes and marriages
A 25 year old Lawrence column notes local happenings including Wm Stiner ill at home, T J Whitney departing for New York and Harvard, Roche’s pug day at town, lawn party at Geo Orr home, newlyweds Charles McCain with Miss Mabel Winchell, Dolly Graeber's lake trip, Hattie Hck and Julius Buermann wedding, Lane University prospects with Lane J. Baughman and P D Bonebrade, Fred Allen posting a $10 bond, and Game Warden Kelley Murray detaining a fishing violator.
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Wm. Stiner
T. J. Whitney
Lawrence
New York
Harvard
Beast
Roche
Geo
Orr
Alex Lewis
Charlie Tucker
Charles McCain
Mabel Winchell
Dolly Graeber
Lake View
Eck-Buermann
Hattie Hck
Julius Buermann
Eekt
Mr. Buermann
Kansas Taxpayers Take On Nine Million Bond Load
Topeka July 18 AP Taxpayers of Kansas via elected representatives have contracted public debts exceeding nine million dollars in the first half of 1927. State auditor Will J. French reports bonds issued by state and 15 subdivisions reached 9,312,875.73 between January 1 and July 1. Major items include a one million state soldier bonus issue to Butler county and El Dorado bonds for water works and paving. Various counties and cities issued road, sewer, school, and street bonds in January through June, with Butler county leading in road bonds and Topeka issuing a large school bond. Several towns like Ottawa, Hutchinson, Salina, and Parsons issued bonds for paving, sewers, and education. The aggregate reflects wide municipal and county borrowing across Kansas in early 1927.
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Topeka
Kansas
Will J. French
Butler County
el Dorado
Fie
Wyandstte County
Brown County
Wichita
Topeka Board of Education
Ottawa
Board of Education
Hutchinson
Cedre City
I Parsons
Independence
Pittsburg
Coffeyville
Leavenworth
Salina
Gherryvale
Emporia
Manhattan
Riley County
Atchison
Lawrence
Arkansas City
Montgomery
Pleasant Grove
Crown Prince of Labor and World Trade Union Leader
Matthew Woll, longtime AFL vice president and former International Photo-Engravers' Union president, has urged workers of all nations to form a world trade union. A Gompers understudy nicknamed Crown Prince, he championed industrial over political solutions and influenced Gompers to back Workers' Education Bureau.
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Matthew Woll
Workers of All Nations
American Federation of Labor
International, Photo-Engravers’ Union
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Mr. Gompers
Workers’ Education Bureau
Fifty years ago troops sent to West Virginia strike riot
Fifty years ago today federal troops were ordered to West Virginia to quell railroad strike riots. Also noted Mexico marks anniversary of Benito Juarez death in 1872 and Edmonton exhibition opens as one of Western Canada’s largest. Advertising methods to be showcased at Great Britain convention in London. Pan American Federation of Labor opens fifth congress today in Washington. J Johnson jailed Saturday night on drunkenness and dry law violations turned over to county sheriff by officers Ingalls Vogler and Hughes.
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West Virginia
Mexico
Benito Duster
Edmonton
Alta
Canada
Great Britain
Advertising Association of
London
Pan-American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Washington, D. C
J. Johnson
First Baptist Church
K. Q. Brewster
Richard Hansen
Brotherhood
Frank Jennings
J. P. Coffman
Local notes from Oskaloosa and area reflect community life
Mrs Dramithins and daughter Katie return from St. Joe visit while Fred Nettelbesk enjoys Sunday with Falls City family. Miss Mary Williamson wed Charles Rhodes of Portage Kan in Troy Kan. Several residents travel for work and family visits, church events, health updates, and local entertainment mark the week in Oskaloosa and surrounding towns.
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Dramithins
Katie
St. Joe
Fred Nettelbesk
Joy
Falls City
Neb
Me] Brown
Lawrence
Brown
Mary Williamson
Charles Rhodes
Portage
Troy
Kan
Rhodes
Anna Rogers
Tomy
Bard
Winchester
Lavina Waugh
Tulsa
Tulsa University
Helen Goleman
Emporia
Stebbing
Ruth
Haines
Weizshan
Nortonville
Osceola Pooler
Gibbs
Duffield
W.F! M.S
Methodist Church
Grace
Leaverton
John Kirkipatrick
Vic Shrader
Sarah Robison
Tebben
Miss Leave
Marguerite Frisbie
Curtis Patrick
Jay Adams
Atchison
Rave Downs
Neilie Pennington
B. R. Small
Topeka
Nenery jNothdori
Lena
Siters
W.B. Ford
Aurea
Ate Tenlancé
Biebeer
Tebbeh
Addie Mains
James Mains
Bendemeer Lodge
Denver
Glyde Brooks Falls
Deckes
Vale
Ley Falls
Valley ‘Falls
F. Frye
Atey' Chison
McFadden
Ozam
Ed Sheldon
Tampa
Eli_Briner
Caddie Johnson
Christ's Hospital
C. Waugh
Evans
Williams É
Jones
M. F
Presbyterian Church
Local notices and community events in Topeka area
A brisk wind and rain marked Tuesday night with corn blown down in some localities as the community notes church activities, weddings, travel tales, school events and a bad check case. Miss Bertha Peterson’s funeral drew Kansas City Episcopal and local church attendees.
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Gene Bliss
Gretta Rank
Topeka
Leslie Waggener
Beani Lake
F. W. Coleman
Winchester
Marty Lowe
Willetta Lowe
Bertha Peterson
Methodist Church
Secral
Friends
Kansas City
Miss Peterson
School For
Coleman
Homer Prapa
Smithville
Minnie Wilehelm
Harry Riley
Leutenant
Frank Roberts
Philippines
Roberts
America
Asia
Europe
Italy
West Point
Charles Decker
Joe Gardner
Thomas “Mathews
Bellastan
Charles Needham
New York
Flagstaff
Maine
Highsways
Frank
South
Bauman
Receneta
Garth Guthrig Returns From War to Seek Albany Help
Garth Guthrie, scarred after World War service, plans a perilous trek with a dog team to Albany to seek Cameron’s aid for a wounded man aboard a Hudson Bay post. He aims to bring Miss Quarrier to tend the injured and cover his secret of a dangerous pursuit by a killed lover’s ally, while Etienne guards a feverish comrade and the crew faces a tense fate aboard the ship.
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Sykopsis
Garth Guthrig
Canada
Hls
Ethel Falconer
Sir Charles
Milsionaire War
Guthie
McDonald
Etienne Jrent
Ottack
Albany
Muse
Bodge
Garth
Etienne
Craig Galbraith
Galbraith
Walifax
Craig
Monetreal
France
Halifax
Fie
Oper
Briage
Ota
Craigs Gathraith
Cameron
Galarle
Delrium
Eilenne
Savanne
Guthrie
Elkwan
Gov” Hel
Alliance
Misa Quarrier
Gondby
Jrra
Fort Rlbants
Camerons
Bidenne
Contined Quarrier Tale Echoes In Moody Confrontation
A fragment from a continuing scene shows characters in a tense exchange about rumors surrounding a sick child and a missing woman. Names like Joan, Elkwan, Guthrie appear as tensions rise over past actions and a vow tied to Moose and Swan. The dialogue hints at coercion and tragedy with unresolved stakes.
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Joan
Res
Moose
Roy
Guthrie
What tallest skyscraper will rise in the nation
A fragmented quiz list asks about the nation’s future tallest skyscraper, earthquake resistant buildings, and major landmarks. It cites Harding, Byrd, and the French Revolution, with a mystery note about Dr. Carl Phillips’s office moving to B47 Mass over McCulloch’s Drug store.
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New York
Carl Phillips
B47
Mass
McCultoch
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