Last Man Club Mustered Out at Silent Farewell
In Stillwater Minnesota on July 21 AP reports the Last Man Club of Company First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry dissolves as Charley Lockwood, age 87, drinks a final toast to 23 Civil War comrades. Only Hall and Goff remain alive from the original roll. the club founded in 1885 ends with Lockwood’s lonely duty.
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Stillwater
Minn
Charley Lockwood
Ockwood
Lockwood
Historical Society
Voice Echoes Around World In An Eighth Second
A voice from C. D. Wagoner of General Electric traveled around the world in an eighth of a second. The broadcast began in Schenectady on 19.58 meters, relayed through Holland and Indonesia, then to Sydney before returning, a total distance of about 22 900 miles.
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Self N.Y
C. D. Wagoner
General Electrics
Schenectady
W2xad
PHI
Huizen
Holland
PLW
Bandoeng
Gutenceiady
Sydney
Australia
Wagoner
Radio Program Schedule and Court Estate Case Summary
A cluttered broadcast chart lists programs from Si55 Raw Items to National Farm and Home Hour with various act names and time signals. A separate item notes Mrs. Jae of Liberty, Missouri, seeking court action to restore control of her estate valued over one million dollars.
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Mongay
Ollendorff Tire
Orchestra
Chesebrough Real Folks
Longine
Amos
Andy
Floyd Gibbons
Governor
Feather
Ite
Morecast
The
McGrew
Pacific Vagabonn
Mildred DeWeete
Tas
Phil Cook
the Pouaker
Ross Gorman
Pure Oil Orchestra
Vincent Oz
Eddy Younger
Hope’ Bell
Langine
Amos ‘N
Taya Gibbons
Wayne Ring
Parnassus
Ryartin
Ouse
Chicago
Ki C
Helen
Bratton Radio
Cook
Ed DeWeese
Oliendorff
Foamers Sylvania Foresters Woadsworth
Jae
Liberty
Hunter Brothers Broadcast From Planes Aboard City of Chicago
The Hunter brothers achieved a historic feat by broadcasting from one airplane to another for national listeners. They spoke from their craft using a specially designed microphone lowered from the National Air Transport plane into the cockpit of the City of Chicago. The system fed through 800 feet of cable to the N A T transmitter on board the second aircraft, with RCA gear and a 1000 volt dynamotor powering the setup. The broadcast traveled via shortwave to ground receivers and networks.
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Chicago
Hunter Brothers
Columbia Broadcasting System
National Broadcasting Company
National
N. A
Hunter Brother
Endurance Fliers
Hunter
Clarke Improves After Weekend Hospital Stay
Clarke, a Douglas County representative from the Twelfth District, rested improve after a night in Memorial hospital. He was injured Friday when his Chevrolet collided with a truck near Sibleyville, suffering cuts and bruises but no serious injuries. C. E. Leinbach of Kansas City, injured in a Sunday accident that killed three, was released and moved to Kansas City.
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Samuel G. Clarke
Douglas County
Memorial Hospital
Clarke
Sibleyville
Mr. Clarke
Kansas City
Hines Confirmed as Head of Veterans Affairs Bureau
Washington July 21 AP Brigadier General Frank T. Hines is confirmed as administrator of the new Bureau of Veterans Affairs. He has led the Veterans Bureau for five years and faced no opposition, with approval given without a record vote as Congress merged pension and other veterans functions into the new agency.
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Washington
Senate
Frank T. Hines
Bureau of Veterans Affairs
Hines
Veterans Bureau
Congress
Pension Bureau
Home brew explosion kills man in Chicago home
A bottle of home brew exploded in the home of William Hayes last night, severing an artery and causing his death. Police report the incident occurred in Chicago. In a separate matter, tourist J. G. Johnson forfeited a $200 bond after failing to appear for a stop sign violation in police court this morning.
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Chicago
William Hayes
J. G. Johnson
London stage stars form Famous Players Guild scheme
London leaders of the stage form the Famous Players Guild to stabilize a sagging season. Actor managers Owens Nares Henry Ainley Marion Lorne and Cedric Tardwicke join a plan backing each theater with a star as resident manager and fixed salaries while pooling profits from all houses.
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London
Famous Players Guild
Owen Nares
Henry Ainley
Mrs. Fraser
Marion Lorne
Britain
Comediennes
Cedric Tardwicke
King
Veteran finally receives medals decades after service
Oscar Romahn a Norwegian born veteran of the Spanish American War and Boxer Rebellion finally received his service medals from Washington after more than 50 years of waiting. He served in the US Navy and later the Chinese Maritime Customs before retiring, and decades of letters had failed to secure the awards due to clerical errors.
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Shanghai
Oscar Romahn
Washington
Romahn
Spain
Dewey
Quarrel Turns Violent Ends with Todd Arrest
Lorenzo Todd of 932 New Jersey street was charged with fighting and disturbing the peace at his brother's home. Police Judge C H Daugherty warned him not to return except to visit his mother who lives there. Lorenzo, arrested with his brother, was released. The trouble grew from a family quarrel.
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Todd
Lorenzo Todd
New Jersey Street
C. H. Daugherty
Masked thief hits Phi Alpha Delta house for suit and pen
Friday night a thief wearing two masks exited the Phi Alpha Delta fraternity at 1140 Louisiana street with a suit and a fountain pen. Fraternity members alerted police Sunday morning about the observed exit. In other items, Charlie Jones forfeited a $10 bond after failing to appear on drunkenness and fighting charges. Two 16 year old boys escaped from the Boys Industrial School in Topeka, prompting police notice. A streetcar collision at Twenty third and Vermont injured one person, with minor injuries reported.
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Phi Alpha Delta
Louisiana Street
Charlie Jones
D. C
Ernest Stone
Lawrence
Elmer Brazier
Topeka
Australian Ghost Camel Allegedly Found Albino in Australia
A reported albino camel near Wirraminna cattle station in Adelaide, Australia, is described as possibly the first white camel. Authorities and station manager R. K. Jenkins deem it an apparition amid rising wild camel populations and rumors of a holy camel among local aboriginal camps.
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Adelaide
Australia
Haseen
Wirraminna
R. K. Jenkins
Thieves Market of Mexico City Razed for Court Site
The Mexico City commerce hub known as the thieves market was leveled to make way for a new Supreme Court building. Long a barter hub with legends of loot disposal, locals and tourists alike found it largely unhelpful in recent years as a destination for second hand goods and bargaining.
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Mexico City
Supreme Court
Natives and Brazilians Get Portugal's Jobs
Lisbon reports a government decree to curb unemployment by reserving jobs for Portuguese. Foreigners may stay in current positions but will be replaced by natives when vacancies arise. Unemployment lists will be updated weekly. foreigners with technical skills may be hired with home office approval.
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Lisbon
Home Office
De Soto residents host, travel and illness notes
Local news from De Soto details Norman Newell and associates camping near Williams woods while mapping Kansas, plans to move to Holliday and Miami county. Also reported are Bryant Hodge illness fears, guests from Kansas City, travel to Lawrence, Athenaeum club illness, oats yield, deaths, and various social visits.
Longtime Friends Reunite as Visitors Travel Kansas
A group of friends and relatives from California, Edgerton, Baldwin and Lawrence gathered in this state for a few weeks of visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades arrived by automobile, joined by O H Willard and Huphemia Noe, with other locals accompanying to various visits. Church and club activities followed with a Young Women’s Club meeting, readings on Kansas rivers and industries, a letter from a former member, and a monthly stunt. Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Hiddleston were held at the Christian church with Rev. Omar Watson officiating.
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Rhoades
California
Penner
O. H. Willard
Edgerton
Huphemia Noe
Baldwin
G. W. Elliott
Karl Martin
Dolores
Lawrence
Roy Frisbie
H. H. Hubbard
Helen Hubbard
Gladys Strickland
G. Bowling
Laverne Douglas
I. T. Martin
Kansas City
Jean
Lou Hiddleston
Christian Church
Omar Watson
Methodist Church
Hiddleston
Hiram
Ohio
Deaths and Social Notes From Local Area
Obituary notes recall the 1879 marriage to Frank Hiddleston and a long life in the area with children Frank Sheldon and Harold Sheldon, two great granddaughters, and siblings in the region. Local burials, pallbearers, and visitors from nearby towns are listed, along with community updates on residents’ moves, visits, and health notes.
Social Visit Highlights and Tragic Death in Powell
Mrs Brackett and others from Seattle and Topeka called on Mr and Mrs R W Yeoman. Reta Lavigne visited and returned home with her son Harry Jr. Frank Douglass died of heart trouble in Powell Wyoming shocking locals as plans for a Kansas trip and year in California fade. Pleasant Hour club set to meet July 23 at Mrs E E Kiefer and Mrs W P Martin's home. Mrs Hollis Marsh and son Phil Marsh visit St Louis. Kelsal family hosts. Margaret Kelsal visited Tonganoxie with Mary Sanders. Mrs R C Nance and Mrs Gea
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E. S. Reeves
Roma Shaw
Mary Low and
Shirley
Seattle
Wash
William Kirby
William Mears
Pleasant Valley
Etelice
Lawrence
Davies
Toneka
R W. Yeoman
Reta Lavigne
Topeka
R. W. Yeoman
E. E. Kiefer
W. P. Martin
Kiefer
Hollis Marsh
Phil Marsh
St. Louis
Local Farmers Gather for Meetings and Visits in Kansas
Foster of Lawrence called Mon evening and Mr and Mrs Dr and Mrs A J Anderson visited the Kelsals. The Kelsal milk barn nears completion after the old barn was destroyed. Reeves, Mrs Shaw and daughters Mary Lois and Shirley spent Sunday afternoon in Lawrence with the Kirbys. Brackett Farm Bureau held an all day meeting at Ruth Omstead’s country home. McClung and Lois joined A E Ulrich on a Saturday motor trip to Hutchinson. McClung will visit with sister and brother Guy Spaulding this Sunday. Edgar McClung visiting at the McClung home. R W Yeoman attended a Tractor demonstration at Haskell. Farmers from Ottawa, Stull, Big Springs and Lecompton attended. Novell of Enterprise and Ogden of Lincoln Neb dine with S W Yeoman Thursday.
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Frank Hiddleston
Hiddleston
Frank Sheldon
Herbert
Harold Sheldon
Venita June
Ruby
Arlene Sheldon
Ohio
Edith Sigman
Helen Blaylock
John Sheldon
Belton
Harold Cooke and Sons
Kansas City
Kan
Charles, Reed
Plesanton
Walter Reid
Ellsworth Las
Bonner Springs
Sherman Cesebier
Lawrence
Ray Longacre
Wilma
Lovie Koerner
Fall Leaf
Maggie Moon
Augusta
Will Nichols
Gardner
Myrtle Beamer
de Soto
Aransas Pass
Texas
Raymond
Watson
Charles Bell
Mr. Bell
Loranda Haddock
Theodore Bird
J. C. Harris
Kansas
Oklahoma
A. G. Naylor
Tonganoxie
A. T. Broveak
Florence Teegarden
Argentine
Bet Ellis
Ralph Davis
Garnett
Earl Steed
Gwen Baker
Ruth Omstead
Crawford McClung
Lois
A. E. Ulrich
Hutchinson
Kaw
Haskell
Ottawa
Stull
Big Springs
Lecompton
Novell
Enterprise
Kans
Ogden
Lincoln
Neb
W. Yeoman
Mandate to Replant Felled Trees In Alicante Province
In Alicante Spain an official policy awards a medal to anyone who grows two trees where one stood and imposes a fine plus a requirement to plant two trees for each tree felled. The rule targets reforestation and conservation efforts in the region.
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Alicante
Spain
MELLO-GLO Face Powder Promises Shine Free Finish
Advertises MELLO-GLO Face Powder as preferred by beautiful women for a long lasting, spotless finish. Claims to prevent shiny noses and visible pores via a new French process, with smooth spreading and a youthful bloom.
Medals Awarded in Spain for Protecting Plants and Animals
In Alicante the Protection of Plants and Animals awards honors, including a silver medal to former civil governor Mariano de las Penas for sentencing a farmer who cut 55 palms to plant 110 trees. He also faces fines of five pesetas per destroyed tree or jail. AP reports on Springfield road work and Illinois plans.
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Spain
Alicante
Mariano de Las Penas
Police Judge Fines Self For Overparking In McPherson
C O Asnerten of McPherson Kansas, serving as police judge, fined himself one dollar for overparking and warned himself against a second offense in a self administered measure from the local court.
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C. O. Asnerten
McPherson, Ks
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