Autopsy Supports Lowenstein Survived 4000ft Plunge
Belgian financier Captain Alfred Lowenstein reportedly was alive when he plunged 4000 feet from his plane over the English Channel. An autopsy today began to confirm internal causes or poison while relatives seek further organ examinations.
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Alfred Lowenstein
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Belgium
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Revolt in Portugal Suppressed by Government
Lisbon reports a revolutionary attempt was crushed with government in control today. Police and army detachments maintain order as authorities cite arrests over bomb plots by extremists since 1927 revolts. February bombings prompted police calls for loyal citizens to aid against communists.
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Republican‘ Guard
Porwal
Jperto
India Railmen in Strike Clash Hits Madras District
Police and striking railroad workers clashed as the railway concentrated shops near Trichinopoly. Nine officers were injured by strikers at Mayasaram. At Tuticorin, crowds stormed the station as police fired, one man killed and several injured. Rail lines along the south Indian route were damaged with torn rails and cut telegraph wires disrupting traffic.
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Mayasaram
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Pratt Milk Declared Unfit for Human Consumption
Pratt Kansas July 21 AP Acting on an inquiry by H M Woolman state health inspector Pratt has found milk sold to residents unfit for drinking. He plans to appoint a regular milk inspector Monday and warned retailers to improve sanitation or risk pulling out of business after rounds of local dairies and distributors.
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H. M. Woolman
State Board of Health
Pratt
Woolman
Assisted in Organ Parade In Lawrence Police Help
The Lawrence police received a letter from Reuter Organ company praising officers who assisted with their annual picnic parade at Brown's Grave Thursday Avenue. Officers on Massachusetts Street also said the parade was the first they attended that started on time. Carranza’s Body to Mexico. The body of Captain Emilio Carranza, Mexican ace, was given into the keeping of his people this morning by the Eldridge Pharmacy license issued by G. Plank deputy county clerk at 9:30 this morning on the inter national bridge here.
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National Bridge
Aurora Borealis Paralyzes Short Wave Radio Worldwide
Washington AP reports a brilliant aurora and strong magnetic storm disrupted long distance high frequency radio globally. Navy radio central operators and naval research observers note signals from San Francisco Honolulu and Balboa faded and died, with local amateurs inaudible and the cause under scientific debate. Two plausible theories suggest the ionized layer reflecting short waves was wiped out or thinned, or became dense enough to absorb the signals.
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Navy Radio Central
San Francisco
Honolulu
Balboa
Naval Research Laboratory
Buenos Aires
Approaches Near Completion at River Street Bridge
The north approach work remains a few days, while the bridge has new paving and a firmer base. South end bricks were replaced to fix the approach, bricks between Interurban tracks removed for a concrete base, and northbound traffic diverted east of the bridge. About 110 cars pass the bridge hourly, per foreman W. T. Hutching.
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W. T. Hutching
Deaths and Funerals: Hannah Price Ray Barnes Nancy Taylor
Mrs Hannah King Price died at home of her son Walter at 1036 Rhode Island Street. Funeral 10 AM Monday at Funk mortuary with Rev Edward Price. burial Maple Grove Cemetery. Ray Barnes 60, of 916 Oakland Ave Topeka, died yesterday. services 10 AM Monday at home. burial Topeka Cemetery. Nancy Anna Taylor died Thursday night. funeral Monday 2:30 PM from First Baptist Church North Lawrence. Rev G G Jackson to lead. burial Maple Grove Cemetery.
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Funk Mortuary
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Maple Grove
Ray Barnes
E. E. Griges
Lawrence
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Topeka
Rumtsey 'Brothers
Nancy Anna Taylor
First Baptist Church of
North Lawrence
G. G. Jackson
Maple Grove Cemetery
Indictment in Jackson Ties McClellan to Patronage Sale
An indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Jackson Mississippi charges George McClellan of Newton with involvement in the alleged sale of public offices. A warrant for his arrest was issued and will be served at his home. The case centers on distribution of patronage by Republican leaders in Mississippi and the sale of a United States marshal position in Biloxi.
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Scott Stands for a Clean Primary in Kansas
Emporia July 21 The Gazette reports a new law aimed at preventing Democrats from voting in Republican primaries. Charles F. Scott backs the law and denies seeking Democratic votes, urging loyal Republican participation only. It notes William Allen White’s support and outlines the public registration consequence for cross-party voters.
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Willam Allen White
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Europe
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Kansas
Frank Ryan
Lyon County
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Veterans' Hospital to Go to Nebraska
A 200 bed veterans hospital will be built in Nebraska to serve Kansas Missouri Iowa and Nebraska. Existing facilities at Excelsior Springs Missouri and Knoxville Town will be enlarged while Kansas City Missouri leased facilities remain in use until the new Nebraska structure is completed. The final site will be chosen at a future Federal Board meeting along with plans for additional Kansas facilities.
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Plan New Court House in Garden City Kansas
Finney county will award a contract August 8 for a four story brick court house section costing about 150000 dollars Plans for the building are with contractors county officials hope to occupy by June 1 1929 Several southwestern Kansas counties have erected court houses in the last two years including Scott Stanton Gray Meade and Comanche Wichita and Haskell Edwards and Stafford counties have started new buildings
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Edwards
Stafford
Hutchinson Wheat Receipts Break Weekly Record
Hutchinson Kansas July 21 AP Wheat receipts on the Hutchinson board of trade reached a new weekly total of 6 152 000 bushels as 779 cars were listed breaking the prior record of 719 cars set last Tuesday Harvesting was interrupted again across western Kansas by rains reducing yields in several counties Grain men warn the moisture content of grain this week worsens the problem and may trim regional yields Poultry trophies awarded include the Matis farm Kansas Parls Kans and barred Plymouth Rocks Minorcas also noted Two sleepers held at city jail last night
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Fred Brown
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Topeka
City paving begins on Rhode Island Street with dirt removal
Geiger and Rutherford, Leavenworth paving contractors, began grading the 2100 block of Rhode Island Street for concrete laying. A steam shovel hauls dirt away as large International trucks move material. about three quarters of the dirt has been removed. Once grading finishes, a cement mixer will arrive and concrete pouring will start promptly to accelerate the project. The shovel will relocate to another site afterward.
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Geiger and Rutherford, Leavenworth
Governor Smith Keeps Speech Plans Under Wraps
Albany July 21 AP Gov Smith guards his acceptance speech content via his own counsel and cautions against official forecasts. A date for formal notification of the Democratic presidential nominee isn’t fixed, expected after mid August. Smith aims to cover all party platform points, previews farm and prohibition topics, and seeks the best radio hookup for a coast to coast broadcast from the state capitol steps next month. The notification likely lands around August 6 or during August 19 week after Hoover is notified.
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Herbert Hoover
Rain damages wheat as southwestern Kansas harvest halts
Weather across Dodge City area triggers heavy rain and crop destruction. Ashland region reports 1.5 to 3 inches, leaving about 20 percent of local wheat unharvested. Experts estimate multimillion bushel losses as drought-weary farmers suspend operations and weeds hinder harvesting.
Advice to Youth Works Against Athletics and Studies
A Kansas youth near Trousdale writes University of Kansas officials seeking to work mornings to fund exams and then pursue athletics in the afternoon. KU’s dean replies that balancing three demands would be nearly impossible and advises prioritizing finances and studies first year, delaying heavy athletics until grades improve.
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University of Kansas
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Change in Vacation Plans After Mrs Brown's Death
Mrs F L Brown of Long Beach California died of a heart attack July 11 at 4 55 am altering a family vacation. Funeral services were in Long Beach July 17 with many friends. Son George Brown and his wife will transport the body to Lime Springs Iowa for services July 29. Professor Brownhee will take the family to Portland then Lime Springs before returning to Lawrence.
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Hoover asks about his mother in letter from Iowa
Northwood Iowa July 21 AP a Chicago attorney Rush C Butler and his mother Mrs L A Butler received a letter from a Kansas City convention congratulator asking to write all they can remember about his mother Hulda Minthorn Hoover. The two women were schoolmates in a West Branch area school taught by Joel and Hannah Bean and later near Quaker communities where the Republican candidate was born.
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Herbert. Hoover
President of Frettch Senate Cannot Afford Car
Paris AP reports that France’s senate president, M. Paul Doumer, lacks funds for an automobile for daily use. His private fortune and senate expenses barely cover urgent travel, while most senators own two or three vehicles. tradition dictates the senate leader travels on foot.
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Lighting for Churches in London sparks future illumination
London reports the installation of an electric lighting system at St Michael and All Anzel’s Stonebridge. The Vicar says artificial lighting will restore the stained glass glow, with a switch-controlled setup allowing amber or rose tones to enhance services. Also: A.H. Kobnty of Uniontown, Penn., was cut on the head after being struck by a car driven by Dan G. Baimhart of Hutchinson, Kan., at Seventh and Locust streets.
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Chicago Wheat Market Slumps On Forecast Cool Weather
The Chicago grain market closed with wheat prices dropping to new season lows as forecasts suggested widespread cool weather favorable to spring wheat. Corn advanced slightly while provisions moved downward. North American demand was weak and Winnipeg's crop reported progress in prairie provinces.
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The Presidents Question Game Thirty Million Voters Quiz
The article promotes The Presidents Question game inviting wide participation. It notes thirty million or more will vote for President this year and asks readers if they know past presidents, their election, deeds and legacies. It emphasizes learning through an entertaining, patriotic activity suitable for all ages.
Know Your Country's Presidents booklet offer
Classified page asks readers to answer questions about Presidents as part of a promotion for a 40 page booklet titled Presidents of the United States. The American Legion arranges delivery to readers for six cents in stamps. Address Haskin Information Bureau Washington DC via the paper.
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Kansas City Sets Daily Wheat Receipt Mark
Kansas City reached a daily wheat receipt record with 1,252 cars, 124 more than yesterday, and the week total 6,549 cars, 205 above the prior record. Through July, 18,725 cars have been received, with about 6,250,000 bushels stored, though much of today’s wheat carried excess moisture.
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Tournament Monday Pairings for Elks Club Rowing
Pairings announced for a row ing tournament at the Elks Club next week. Teams include Underwood, Biting, Johnson, Com stock, Ernst, Martig, Smith, Shar, Koch, Cohen, Hetadi, Berger, Bullock, Hastings, Young, Phillips, Menger, Robinson, Schubert, Shim mons, Sebon, Cohen, Wettle, Kaufmann, Aller, Strong, Geia, Parsons, Shimmons, Edmondson, Merrer, Blets ner, Arnold Achning, Houk, Jerson, Eohuts, Backer, Dungan. Next week’s schedule: Monday Shimmons vs Underwood, Tuesday Hartig vs Hetzel, Thursday Houk vs Allan, Friday Young vs Edmondson.
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Prisoner counts in Douglas jail for 1927 28
State Board reporters show Douglas county held 301 prisoners in the year July 1 1927 to July 1 1928. Of the total 272 were men over 16, two boys under 16, eight girls under 18 and nineteen women over 18. Also noted is a car theft report and a divorce petition seeking child custody.
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Hargiss Plans Policy Shifts At KU To Emphasize Students
Jayhawker coach Hargiss declares a new policy at the University of Kansas aimed at turning students into better athletes, arguing past methods failed. He plans to move to Lawrence soon after a short Emporia visit and will have seven weeks of summer teaching at KU. He says the goal is to select and train students rather than recruit athletes, calling the old approach a failure. Heeney Ready For Final Run Before Yankee Stadium Bout With Turney in Fairhaven.
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Laurence
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Real Estate Transfer to Mary L Kiene in Lawrence and Tas' county
J M Dever and wife transfer property in Siames county to Mary L Kiene and Doug Tas' county, Lot 172 Tennessee Street, Lawrence. Night swims gain popularity in Seaside Oregon as two arc light installations illuminate the beach extending a beam along the coast.
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Siaames County
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Local Marriage Licenses Recorded by Probate Judge Menger
Marriage licenses issued today by Probate Judge L H Menger include Harold Pontius and Al J Keene of Lawrence and Alvin Leonard Sappenfield and Ed dina Lee Moraveh of Clay Center. The Clay Center couple married by Judge Menger. In El Dorado Kansas Carl Witt, 28, died from a skull fracture after falling from an electric line pole he had climbed.
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Al.j. Keene
Stone
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Eddina
Lee Moraveh
Clay ‘Center
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Marriage License Issued by Local Probate Judge
Probate Judge G DeCon and Dedith Martin of Kansas City were issued a marriage license and married by Probate Judge L H Men Rer this morning. My office will be closed until Thursday, July oe ar. H X Dolen.
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Dedith Martin
Kansas City
L. H. Men- Rer
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