Curtis Presses Farm Relief Talks at Summer Capitol
Senator Curtis of Kansas arrived for a three day conference with President Coolidge to discuss farm conditions and potential relief. He advocated cooperative marketing and a government reorganization to cut costs, but warned against rushing a special session and emphasized executive department reforms and rule changes. He noted possible savings of 300 to 500 million dollars with streamlined departments.
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Shamyiscott
Mass
APJ
Coolidge
Curtis
Kansas
Curtis Aid
West
Enator
Capper
Deader
Finance Committee
Hebelieves
Bax
Senate
Dawes
Congress
Court
David Milvane
Mulvane
Webster Knights
Narragansett Pier
Matthew
Hale
Progressive Party
Rate hearing in Chicago and Topeka on rail increases
Interstate Commerce Commission holds hearings in Chicago and Topeka on proposed rate increases by Western railways. Petitioners and oral experts present arguments as the commission plans to work out its policy promptly.
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Topeka
Kati
T. Tiée
Ae Eea
Teleandat
Chicago
Interstate Commerce We Mission
Witern Railways
Kansas
Heari
Weather forecast and road report fragment across towns
Forecast calls for light and Tuesday showers in east and south portions with cooler air tonight. Road conditions: cloudy but roads reported as good in Hutchinson Pittsburg Ottawa Arkansas Kansas City and nearby areas. Fragmentary notes also mention an Albright chiropractor case.
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Hutchinson
Pittsburg
Hedge Fence Shelters Law Violators Near Coffeyville
Independence Kan July 20 Judge J W Holdren grants a permanent injunction in Montgomery county district court against Jack Clements to prevent violation of Kansas liquor and gambling laws along the Kansas Oklahoma border south of Coffeyville. Clements owns a farm on the border line and a hedge fence shelters gambling parties and liquor. The suit filed over a year ago follows a decade of enforcement challenges and a prior temporary injunction. Local officers testified that the hedge had been used by law violators for ten years without action by the owner or tenants.
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Independence
Kan
Montgomery County
J. W. Holdren
Jack Clements
Kansas-Oklahoma
Coffeyville
Clements
Montgomery
Nowata
Remits Payments Show U S Friendship with China
Washington July 29 A P The balance of 6 137 552 due the United States from the Chinese government on Boxer indemnity payments has been remitted by President Coolidge under congressional authority granted in May 1924. Funds are to be used for educational and similar purposes under a board appointed by the Chinese government and composed of Chinese and American citizens. The action aims to demonstrate Washington’s friendship to the Chinese and ease tensions in the Chinese situation. The original amount due was over 24 million dollars, later reduced by Congress to 13 655 492 in 1908.
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Washington
A. P
United States
Coolidge
Congress
Will Meet in Winfield and October Convention Set
Winfield Kan July 20 The state executive committee of the firemen's association meets to fix October convention dates October 26 27 28 in Winfield Officers in attendance include Charles Marsh Peabody K D Doyle Wamego L E Brown Tola W B Higgens Solomon and W B Wall Kansas City Also reports baseball results from the National League and American incidents noting homers by Meusel Huber Ruth and others. torpedo boat explosion at Danzig injures and kills are mentioned amid a mixed news column with local notices.
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Winfield
Kan
Firemen’s ‘Association
Charles Marsh
Peabody
K. D
Doyle
Wamego
L. E. Brown
Tola
W. B
Higgens
Solomon
W B. Wall
Kansas City
Cides Wall
Kangas
Darrow Seeks Forgiveness in Scopes Trial Clashes End
Dayton Tenn July 20 Associated Press Clarence Darrow apologized for remarks that fed contempt charges. Judge Raulston forgave him after an afternoon session in which the judge praised Tennessee and the court and ordered Darrow to post a $5000 bond and appear Tuesday to answer the contempt charge. The exchange marked a temporary lull as court read statements from scientists and clergymen and prepared for further argument over admissibility and record coverage.
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Tenn
Associated Press
Clarence Darrow
Raulston
Scopes
Darrow
William Bryan
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Frank diGeorge
Chattanooga
George W. Rappleyea
Fou Sell
Hidge
Raulstonegan
Larence
Marine Fridare
Clarence Dariow
Clarence
Raulster
Becam
Peay
Tennessee
Scientists Statements On Evolution At Dayton Trial
Dayton July 20 The defense placed statements by nationally known scientists in the Scopes trial records. Maynard M Metcalf says evolution has occurred and is evidenced today in plant and animal life. Winnerton Curtis argues no conflict between Bible and evolution and that the historical fact of evolution is attested by strong evidence. H H Newman notes common mammalian ancestry for humans and apes. The statements assert changing world as core to evolution and invite examination of the evidence.
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Associated Press
Maynard M. Metcalf
Oberlin College
Ohio
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Winnerton C. Curtis
Jogist
Misouri
H. H. Newman
University of Chicago
Jamestown Banks Merge To Form Jamestown State Bank
The Farmers State Bank of Jamestown merges with Jamestown State Bank, effective after Saturday close, forming Jamestown State Bank under the guaranty law. N R Kerwortman serves as special deputy bank commissioner overseeing the consolidation. The new bank lists 25006 capital 25600 surplus and 300000 deposits. Farmers State originated in 1909 and the former Jamestown State Bank in 1898.
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Associated Press
Farmers’ State Bank
Jamestown State Bank
Jashestown ‘State Bank
N. R. Kerwortman
Farmers State Bank
Tamestown ‘State’ Bank
Colorado Dragon Resigns From Ku Klux Klan Colorado Chapter
Dr John Galen Locke long time grand dragon of the Colorado Ku Klux Klan announces his resignation to Imperial Wizard Evans. He cites friction with national officers and a Denver Klan secession after a telegram ordering funds only with Evans approval. Fourteen other Klan chapters have since seceded.
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Denver
Cole
John Galen Locke
Ku Klux Klan of
Colorado
Evans
Locke
Enrollment Open for Second Term at University Summer School
Enrollment for the second term of the university's summer school is underway with about 80 new students registering by noon. Students from the first six weeks need not re register and those remaining for the second term may enroll at deans offices. Total enrollment for both terms reaches 4,549 with attendance expected to remain strong and enrollment possibly extended into tomorrow.
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Pate
State Welcomes Rain As Heat Fades Across Kansas
Topeka July 20 Associated Press cool north winds and scattered thunderstorms brought a welcome relief from heat. Heavy rain fell in North Central and Eastern Kansas with Ensworth reporting 1.82 inches. Coldwater and Liberal tied the national high at 106 degrees as hot spell peaked yesterday. More rain and cooler air were forecast for today.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated
The
Ent
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Weather Bureau
Ensworth
Coldwater
Liberal
Phoenix
Texas
United States
Powers seek agreement on disarmament and frontiers
London dispatch reports Germany delivering a security note to Britain and France proposing a conference of the powers to seek a permanent disarmament settlement and frontier security in Western Europe. If successful, the note hints at redefining military strength permitted under Versailles and easing the Rhineland occupation conditions for Germany.
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London
Germany
Westernrope
Rain Saves Corn in Douglas County After Heat
Rain this morning brought relief to Douglas County crops including corn and other produce. County farm agent H C Colglazier said the downpour saved corn from likely scorching, refreshed soil, and halted potato digging and street resurfacing work on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence. Lawns turned green after the rain, while market activity and yard upkeep were affected. Willard Yard battery priced at 11.95 from Carter’s.
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Douglas County
H.C. Colglazier
Farm’ Bureau
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Kaw Gets Sunday Toll of Two Men Drowning
Two colored men Oscar Hun Wood and Clyde McGee disappeared after falling from a boat in the Kaw river below the dam yesterday afternoon. Hun Wood, aged about 33, sank quickly after the skiff capsized while Earl Burns, another swimmer, reached shore. McGee, known as a strong swimmer, jumped in to help and also vanished as police and volunteers searched the river. Wood had been fined earlier for drunkenness, and Burns reportedly left the scene once ashore. Search efforts continued into the afternoon with no bodies recovered.
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Clyde McGee
Kaw
Hun” Wood
Earl Burns
Santa Fe
Burns
Hun
McGee
M Gee
Wood
New Jersey Street
Bryan Takes Stand In Scopes Trial Bible Beliefs
Dayton Tenn July 20 A P The defense in the Scopes case calls William Jennings Bryan to the stand amid objections. Bryan says he has full confidence in the scriptures and would believe miraculous Bible claims if the text states them, while noting some passages are figurative. Darrow questions his view on Joshua causing the sun to stand still and other biblical events.
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Raulston
Tennessee
Judge Paulston
Colonel Darrow
Dayton, Tenn
A. P
William Jennings Bryan
Dayton
Bryan
Tae
Secretary of States
Clarence Darrow
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
Mr. Darrow
Joshua
Wade Sees Lawrence on Seven Day Los Angeles to New York Flight
Lieut Leigh Wade world flier completing a seven day nonstop motor trip from Los Angeles to New York passed through Lawrence at 6:45 this morning. Kansas City figures Frank Cromwell and John A Sonover joined Wade as observer and escort in Newton. Wade, due in New York City late Wednesday, will broadcast from a station that night and report on his journey. He has continued without stops for food, oil, gasoline, or water, and carries a device to lift the car for tire changes only on down grades.
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Los Angeles
New York City
Lawrence
Wade
Frank Cromwell
Kansas City
la Junta
Newton
John A. Sonever
Kansas City Automobile Club
New-York City
State highway funding far exceeds needs in Kansas
Topeka July 20 indicates Kansas may secure well over the needed 88 000 to launch its highway department and obtain federal aid. Gov Paulen expects near 1 million dollars if the current trend continues. In a single mail the governor received 94 000 in loan offers for the highway commission and Kansas City Topeka and Wichita banks have offered to fund the entire loan.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Paulen
Highway Commission
Kansas City
Wichita
Enjoying the Rain at Rotary Camp Near Lawrence
Girl campers weather the heavy rain nine miles southwest of Lawrence with Miss Laura Adair directing. A church service, campfire program, and visitors marked the day as tents were named after the arrival of the girls. a radio and Victrola with records were installed for camp use.
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Lawrence
Laura Adair
Nhrents
Foster
Robert House
Roberta Stewart
Terry Gaskill
Gussie, Gaskill
Lee McCain
Koehring
Hovey Hanna
Hanna
Lloyd Houston
Fire destroys Hetrick Theater and adjoining buildings
In Chanute Kansas rain aided firefighting after the Hetrick Theater burned yesterday morning, destroying three story front and four story rear sections along with a row of brick business buildings. Estimated loss around 300000. Fire Chief Dryden and two firefighters injured from roof blast and debris.
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Chanute
Kan
Hetrick Theater
Hetricks
Stansberry
City
Wid
Hettick
George 3B. Dryden
Nozzlemaen
Frank Jordan
H. H. Brown
Dryden
Brown
Jordan
Farm Bureau Picnic Slated for Ottawa Next Saturday
Members of the Douglas County Farm Bureau are invited to the annual county picnic to be held in Ottawa next Saturday. Bradfute, president of the American Farm Bureau Association, will be the honored guest and speaker. Local members plan to attend amid plans for radio, parts, and Hanna's.
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Douglas County Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Ottawa
Bradfute
American Farm Bureau Association
Douglas County
County Tax Rate Higher This Year
Douglas county and Lawrence face a higher tax rate this year due to inflated railroad valuations and lower intangible property assessments. Cancellations on Santa Fe, Rock Island, and Union Pacific last year reduce revenue, with general fund needs rising for court house and jail improvements. City rates remain unsettled, with state certification expected in September.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Bussing
State Tax Commission
Santa Fe _railroad
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Qatgua
Earth tremors felt in Helena and Great Falls Mont
Helena reports a distinct quake at 1:08 AM causing a downtown clock to stop but no damage. Great Falls records a slight tremor at 10:07 AM. no injuries, observers noted shaking within buildings.
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Helena
Mont
Associated Press
Great Falls
Melvin Family Returns from Colorado Vacation
County attorney George Melvin returned from a three week trip to Estes Park Colorado with his wife John Melvin and Mrs H A Martin. They drove home by automobile arriving Saturday night after minor car trouble. The party enjoyed excellent fishing in Colorado.
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George Melvin
County
Estes Park
George ‘Melvin
Colo
George
Golorado
Melvin
John’ Melvin
H. A. Martin
Dr Young Honored At Colorado Springs Convention
Dr W A Young, Supreme past president of the Fraternal Aid Union, was acclaimed to the office by acclamation at a Colorado Springs convention. Dr and Mrs Young attended and were warmly greeted by old friends.
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W. A. Young
Fraternal Aid Union
Order
Colorado Springs
Lightning Hits Farm Barn in Franklin Vicinity
A lightning strike at about 5 am on Arthur Oatman’s Franklin area farm started a fire that destroyed the barn, two cars inside, hay, and farm tools. The barn valued around 1200 dollars, with total losses including vehicles and equipment.
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Arthur Oatman
Franklin
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