Lawrence Officials Target Bootleg Rings in 1921
The report notes Kansas officials in Hartland and Lawrence push to disrupt bootlegging operations. A. R. Kastor and Franklin P. larbridge Building are cited in association with AP coverage. The piece stresses enforcement efforts within 160 miles of Lawrence and mentions a deadline for receiving four by 7 P M notices.
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Caritar
Lawrence
A. R. Kastor
Ee Vaty Hartland Salting York
Franklin P. Larbridge
Associated Press
Presa
Ween
Mystery ships along Atlantic coast judged as booze runners
Fragmentary OCR reports suggest government belief that several vessels observed off the Atlantic coast are schooners used for illegal liquor traffic. The notes mention tensions among major powers and the broader question of naval balance and law enforcement at sea.
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Atlantic
Prince's Quiet Life Amidst Turmoil in Far Lands
A fragmented text hints at a prince tiring of duty and seeking a simple life as a stone mason. Several towns and environments in a distant setting, possibly California, are mentioned as part of his unconventional plans. The piece touches on political restraint, negotiation, and a preference to avoid public leadership.
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Ruth
California
Irish problem eyed as union tensions rise and insurance rates debated
The piece discusses Anglo Irish relations and the Irish question, noting confusion and unresolved solutions. It then covers fire insurance rates in Lawrence and Leavenworth, criticizing insurers for demanding higher premiums despite lower losses and urging legislative reform and better safety measures. It also mentions Soviet concessions to Japan, Admiral Sims, and French bullfighting efforts.
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Lawrence
Leavenworth
the Times
I Pei
Rice County farmer tests cost of harvest with combo unit
Kern of Rice County operated a combination harvester-thresher in one field and used a header in another to compare harvesting costs. He estimated five cents per bushel for harvesting and threshing with the machine versus forty two cents for preparing grain by the older method.
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Lyons Kans
Trank
Kern
Rice County
National and Local Events Highlight Today’s Agenda
Secretary of Agriculture Wal lace to speak at the North Dakota State Par. The National Federation for Business and Professional Women’s Clubs opens its annual convention in Cleveland. The American Flint Glass Workers Union wage conference to meet in Atlantic City. The Ancient Order of Hibernians holds its fifty second national convention in Detroit, addressing Irish affairs insurance ritual and degree work.
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St. Vincent de Paul
Order of Sisters For Charity
Wallace
North Dakota
National Federation For
Business
Professional Women's Clubs
Cleveland
American Flint Glass Workers
Uniox
Atlantic City
Detroit
Lightning Starts Fire in Topeka Kansas Heat Wave
Lightning caused fourteen fires across Kansas in June, destroying property and leading to total losses of 212.40 dollars in one incident. Fire damage mounted to 12,088 dollars in another case, with cigarettes blamed for several blazes. One blaze damaged seven homes and part of a neighborhood.
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Topeka
Kan
Caugeil
Jane
Tered
Topeka Censorship Effort Fails Over Bathing Suits
Officials report an ongoing attempt to enforce bathing suit censorship in Topeka has failed. The city statutes are challenged as authorities seek to prohibit feminine swimwear at municipal park pools and beaches within city limits.
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Topeka
Cuti
Gare Park
Ediet
Tha Sen
Katieds
Shongawanen Creek
Night river notes in fractured OCR fragment
Fragmentary OCR text describes a night river scene with unclear elements and possible references to people, places, and actions. The readable parts do not establish a clear event, location, or identifiable individuals.
HILLED GLO FARM HAND BELGIUN INCIDENT
A fragmented report describes a brutal killing at a farm involving a Belgian man tied to a post and executed with a fire, with youths directing the act and police seeking further details amid chaotic garbled narration.
Kansas city school tax rates rise across state
Topeka July 19 The average school tax rate in Kansas cities of first and second class rose from 12 to 14 mills in the year 1920. Salina had the lowest levy while Great Bond carried the highest. The report lists eleven cities and shows a statewide trend toward higher school tax levies with values varying by city.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Ley
Salina
St Me Ithe
of &Kehdol
Anl
Secant
LGA
Shewa
Elesena LL
Firefighters barred from crossing border to battle Austrian blaze
Vienna reports a dramatic incident as fire crews were blocked at the border by local authorities while a major fire raged. Gendarmes and officials struggled to permit aid as a high blaze consumed the Brenger Pass railway area amid deaths and extensive damage.
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Vienna
Highta
Brenger Pass
Auss
Auditors call for reform of state salaries in Kansas
Kansas state auditor Norton A. Turner urges the legislature to adjust salaries for elective officials to match duties and responsibil ities. He notes current pay for elective officers such as the governor and Supreme Court justices lags behind appointive officials and calls for standardized, adequate compensation. He argues two year terms for elective posts and longer terms for appointive offices influence pay expectations and campaign costs. The report discusses disparities between elective and appointive officer remuneration and the need for reform.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Norton A. Pay
Turner
Unive
Ageatorat Ollege
Dupreme
Pup
Geme
Auditory Turner
Fressien
Tuipier
Shere
Tiveen
Elerky
Ee Hayips
State House
Unknown Pastor Abilene Revered For Lifelong Ministry
The respected pastor in Abilene was widely known for his long service and leadership in the community. He served as chaplain among Masons in Kansas and taught at Emporia where he held chairs in theology and scripture.
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Abilene
Francis
Nastoy
Laeturch
Ceed
Kansas
Wadi Dik
Mayney
Godlewe
Emporia
Doctor Paynes
Unclear historic note from Kewl Park playfield
Fragmentary OCR text describes a play event at a park with references to youth games and a person named Ruskin, but details are illegible and no coherent facts emerge. The passage seems to mix scattered names, places, and phrases without a clear story.
Club to Present New Hospital Clock at Fincktey Concert
On Thursday night the Year Round club will present a new hospital clock to Lawrence memorial hospital. The ceremony will be conducted by Rankin and George L, with generous city support. The clock, a handsome piece, has undergone careful adjustment by Marks, jeweler, and will feature a new lighting system by Green Bros. in the park during the concert.
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Fincktey
Lawrence Memorial Pilat
Rankin
Nator George L
Green. Bros. New Clighting
Lang Cohiine Chautauqua Opens in August with Georgene Walker
The Lang Cohiine program begins in August at Lauresco under Miss Georgene Walker. Paulkener will present new ideas for the play movement and Lawrence management plans a multi day program to educate children and adults in better play practices. Taulkendr coordinates supervised play programs and organizes several activities for the effort.
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Chautauqua
Iin Lauresco
Georgene Wallkener
Y Paulkener
Lawrence
The
Taulkendr
Chicago Tribune
Ind
Tags Herald
Musical mishap over AWE piano theft claim
A puzzling report from Dells Music Store describes allegations that AWE and Chase Piangs manipulated a piano sale. The piece claims upright pianos and a "Gipad" were involved in a deception affecting the A. B. Chase company and its distributors.
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Tog
I. B
A. B. Chase Company
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