Washington race riots lash capital amid martial law plea
Washington dispatch reports Congress pressed to declare martial law as race riots and attacks sweep the capital. five killed and at least fifty wounded as troops and Marines guard streets. hundreds jailed amid mobs. police and provost guards mobilized. casualties include a detective sergeant and multiple civilians.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Clark
Florida
Vaile
Colorado
Harry Wilson
Capitol Heights
Fragmentary Phrase on Gaea Cast Off Scene
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Gaea and cast off in an unclear context. The readable bits suggest a mythic or literary setting with terms indicating release or withdrawal. No concrete facts or names to verify beyond these two terms.
Lawrence pastor returns from France Y M C A work
Rev Frank Jennings arrived in Lawrence after four months in France with Y M C A service. He sailed on the Manchuria, witnessed soldiers boarding and recalled meeting twenty men he knew. He had gone overseas to assist in Y M C A efforts with the 137th Infantry, noting curtailed activities due to rapid drawdown of American troops. He had been associate religious secretary at A E University Beaune and visited Antwerp and Brussels before returning.
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Manchuria
Frank Jennings
Lawrence
France
Jennings
137Th Infantry
Mr. Jennings
A. E. . University
Beaune
Antwerp
Brussels
Rotterdam
Prest
Probated divorce decree set aside by district judge
Probate Judge this morning set aside a divorce decree handed down by a district judge. Judge IC EB Manley issued a marriage license to Jesse M Croan and Popie AM Croan of Beatrice Nebraska and performed the ceremony. The couple had previously divorced about a year earlier and corrected the matter in court. Clingemats will leave Saturday for Denver to spend the summer.
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Ic. EB. Manley
Jesse M. Croan
Popie AM. Croan
Beatrice, Nebl
Lindley
Isl
Wellsville
Senorita Eschaurre to Wed Carlos Uribe in Washington
A Chilean woman widely loved in Washington is set to marry Carlos Uribe, brother-in-law of a Colombian minister. The couple's union links Latin American social circles and diplomatic connections in the capital.
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Senorita Eschaurre
Washington
Chile
Carlos
Uribe
Colombia
Ureta
City to regulate air traffic with 1000 foot height rule
Chicago officials consider an ordinance to ban low flying, setting a 1000 foot minimum over Lawrences to protect riverfront and property after a deadly airship disaster. Mayor Kreeck says pilots will face enforcement and the rule follows Army aviation field practices. The measure, to be drafted soon, may include additional aerial safety provisions.
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Chicago
Lawrence
Kreeck
Enid
Army
OP Commission
Fear Famine Boarding Houses On Hill Closing This Summer
With the first term of summer school ending many eating places on Mount Oread are closing for the season. Professors and students fear a famine in the second term as the University club, open ten weeks this summer, must close for repairs. The hill cafes will shut and remaining eating clubs are full to capacity.
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Mount Oread
City Commission Orders Unsafe Buildings Demolition Notice
The city issued ultimatums to Glat hart and Wolters on Massachusetts street. If the unsafe structures and fire hazards are not removed or repaired within thirty days, the city will demolish them at the property owner’s expense. Some buildings have already been cleared, including the rear of the Hiawatha cafe.
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Jerry Glat
Hart
Massachusetts Street
Roberts
William P. Reinisch
Hiawatha Cafe
Miss Wolters
Sol Marks Jewelry
City Faces 1780 Franchise Fee Reporting Gas Sale
City records reveal Citizens Light Heat and Power sold gas valued at 89179 12 from January to July 1 and a 2 percent franchise fee of 1780 was enclosed. The report was sent to the finance commissioner for investigation. Will Play Indians Tonight Lawrence Stars meet Haskell Indians at 7 30 in the second game of the series after a Friday win.
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Citizens Light, Heat & Power Company
Commissioner of Finance
Indians
Lawrence Stars
Haskell Indians
Haskell Field
Lawrence
Appointment of Dr Eugene Smith to University Health Service
Dr Eugene Smith, previously a demonstrator in anatomy at the university, has been named chairman of the university health service by the chancellor. He will commence his duties in the fall.
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Smith
Eugene Smith
University Health Service
Doctor Smith
Motor Car Licenses Filed At Court House
At the close of business Saturday night the total motor car licenses applied for reached 2,109. Nineteen dealers licenses and twenty seven motorcycle licenses were among the applications.
Kanaga Accepts Advertising Manager Post in Kansas City
Captain Clinton W. Kanaga, longtime Journal-World staffer and former carrier turned city circulator and advertising manager, has accepted an offer from J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Co. of Kansas City to become their advertising manager. He began moving today to oversee the transition. His wife and baby have stayed with his parents in Seneca during the move.
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Clint Kanngs
J W Jenkins’ Sons
Clinton W. Kanaga
Journal-World
J. W. Jenkins’ Sons Music Company
Kansas City
Kanaga
Clint
Gervat
Irs
Baby
Seneca
Commissioners and Attorney Visit State Highway Office
Douglas and Leavenworth county officials led by County Attorney J B Wilson traveled to Topeka to confer with the state highway commissioner about the highway river bridge repairs. A prior Douglas Leavenworth meeting discussed needed work and sought a firm opinion before proceeding with any plan.
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Highway Commission
Endoraridge
J.B. Wilsor
Topeka
Cantor
Haw River
Blue Dora
Douglas
Leavenworth
Con
Res Seeger Ag
Callectors Visited City Mall for Tax Delinquents
City officials report unpaid pall tax led to collector visits, with warrants and notices issued. Tax defaults prompted removal of collectors from the job after nine days, with 2,960 dollars unpaid. City finances chief warns court action if necessary. no malice intended toward residents.
Two Suk for Divorce in Historic Court
Wives filed for divorce in the historical court yesterday. Lucile Simpson seeks legal separation from John Simpson alleging cruelty after their 148 year marriage in Sebi Quarry. Eva DL Kine sues Herbert A. Kine, claiming abandonment and cruelty following a Tyly marriage.
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Lucile Simson
John Simsen
Sebiquary
Eva DL Kine
Herbert A. Kine
TaTy
Merch
Death by Own Action Darkens University Memoir
Former University of Kansas Romance languages instructor Ralph B Bassett died by drowning in the Ohio River at Cincinnati. Brief dispatches gave few details of the fatality. Jubilee Singers seek permit for a Central Park concert by a Kansas City group, with warnings of potential police action if used for propaganda. John Elliot, arrested for loitering on city streets, was fined and ordered to stay away from Lawrence.
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Univer
Ralph BE. Bassett
University of Kansas
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Jubilee Singers
Central Park
Kansas City
George N. Kreveh
Solv
John Elliot
C. 0. Stewart
Lawrence
Fine Remitted After Auto Headlight Offense
Roy Selsey was arrested by the by the police last evening for driving an automobile on Massachusetts street without headlights. This morning in police court he was fined one dollar and was remitted the fine upon payment of costs totaling four dollars and fifty cents.
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Roy Selsey
Hy Vae
Massachusette Street
Bolsheviki Refuse Sweden Legation Release at Petrograd
Stockholm reports the Bolshevik government in Petrograd refuses to release five Swedish legation members recently arrested. Swedish Foreign Office officials fear other nation representatives may be imprisoned in Petrograd as a consequence.
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Stockholm
Petrograd
Cohn Family News From Newport Newsy
J H Cohn received news that his son Byron S Cohn has landed at Newport News. He served with the 35th Division in the Argonne battle. After the Armistice he attended the University of Poitiers and completed a course that ended June 30.
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Bide” Cohn
Newport News
J.H. Cohn
Nevis
Byron S. Colin Jhas
City Cigarette Law Gains Enforcement Teeth
The city passes a cigarette ordinance tightening proof requirements and enabling seizure of cigarettes and related items. Minors are barred from tobacco sales and violators face fines up to 40 dollars, with enforcement by police and city officers. the law takes effect around August 1.
Westminster Bible Chair Heads to Tulsa Deanery
Dr Dee of Westminster Bible Chair resigns to become dean of the professorship of Biblesret Roliodes Eddentios in Henna Ver dad College. Henry Keneall remains the solee in eastern Oh hens dois the Wreebyterian eal as preparations begin for the transition amid marked support.
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Dee
Westminster Hible
Suun
Tulsa
Old
Biblesret Roliodes Eddentios
Henna Verdad
Henry Keneall
Geudiere
Vollerce
Oilboota
Reverend Jennings Thome Passes After Months Abroad
The Rev Jennings Thome, pastor of First Baptist Church in Cin turned yesterday after months in France. Deadly events followed. resignations and reports indicate colleagues and soldiers moving rapidly. The minister rushed back to work in Lawrence, with details unclear.
Horse Thief At Work Reported In Baldwin Area
Farmer El Jamison near Baldwin reported to Sheriff Woodward that a horse weighing about 1208 pounds with a white forehead spot and front shoes was stolen from his pasture. Jamison offers a reward.
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EL Jamison
Baldwin
Jamison
Woodward
Appraised Farm Damages On County Road
County commissioners visited the Swanson farm on Section of the Ortega Fort highway Saturday and appraised road damages at 150 dollars. The owner reportedly finds the amount satisfactory.
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Board of County Commissioners
Swanson
Ortga-Fort
Concert Series Here Next Year Brings Top Opera Names
Kansas City hosts a major arts concert series next year featuring Frieda Tempt and the Metropolitan Opera guest artists. The program includes a stellar string quartet and performances by noted sopranos and tenor soloists, with plans announced for New York engagements and high anticipation for sales.
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Aul Jrids
Dlass
Kansas City
Wichita
Frieda
Metropolitan 1
Grace Fooane
Uwe
Bet of the
Amerean
Sayers
New York
New York City
Prairie City News Highlights Lincoln Park Film School Visit
Secretary HL WB Sparks of the Chamber of Commerce attends a school of the American Cinematograph at Enslee Park. The piece notes Kansas links to prairie mountains and vanity, with Tener Tabot of the New Jersey League of Municipalities and Mr. Talbot formerly Kansas League secretary, both connected to municipal affairs.
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WB. Sparks
Pennsylvania
Mountains
Sparks
Chamber of Commerce
Enslee Park
Kansas
Tener Tabot
New Jersey League of Munici
Talbot
Kansas League of Munich
Lawrence
Thirteen Lucky Babies Examined Yesterday at Clinic
Thirteen infants were examined at the clinic yesterday as part of Habe Week. Mothers with babies on their hands stayed busy and hopeful the clinic would ease their concerns. Doctors Clark, Jett CReehtel, and Eugen Sissen assisted, with other physicians listed for the remaining days. Colored mothers may bring their chickens to the clinic on Tuesday for care, avoiding other days. One baby was brought to the clinic, though the article notes rough text.
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Alice Wied
AL W
Clark
Jett Creehtel
Eugen Sissen
Physe Caine
Sivsan
Owen
Schurerkey
Gs Harver
Cabbell
Frorenes Shechier
Harold Ingham resigns as head of Florida Extension Division
Harold G. Ingham, secretary of the department of correspondence study and acting head for over a year, will leave Florida University to take charge as secretary of the extension division. He has been acting head since a prior leave of absence.
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Harold Ingham
Florida University
Harold G. Ingham
Department of Correspondence
Horia
University of Florida
Javham
FL Or. Hamiton
Meeting set by city commissioners on east Lawrence plan
A city commission meeting is scheduled for Saturday at 2 PM to discuss the Iran age of the east Lawrence area including the old fair ground. The invitation was issued to the city commission last night and centers on the plan for the township.
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Vrainace
C Missioners
Tra Tees
Vity Commission
Lawrence
City Commission to Hold Adjourned Meeting Wednesday
The city commission will hold an adjourned session in the commission chamber Wednesday evening. The decision was made after last night's meeting when it was found that all the business for the week could not be transacted in one evening.
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Tvo
Marine Corps
Treasury Building
Commission
Seventeen Held Pending Inquest Over Air Ship Crash
Chicago officials will fix responsibility for deaths in an air ship crash as seventeen individuals are held pending an inquest. The investigation focuses on causes and accountability for the deadly incident.
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Chicago
Dirigible Explosion Kills Eleven at Illinois Bank
The July 21 airship crash above the Illinois Trust Savings Bank in Chicago killed eleven and wounded twenty six as the gas bag and fuselage fell through the roof. Pilot felt impending doom, ordered jumping, and crew faced rescue efforts as flames erupted. State and federal inquiries opened. Akron Tire & Rubber Co. owners detained. pilot Bre Boeottier and Goodyear official WP Young detained.
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Chicago
MacLay Hoyne
Illinois Trust Savings Bank
United States
Charles F. Clyne
United States Attey
Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Bre J. Boeottier
Parchute
WP. Young
Th Goodyear Company
Radtner
State Streets
State Street
Z i
Cooper
Ody
Aoman
Fen
Kroen
Clarence Mavarville
Maminville
Scared Robber Firing Revolver Near 836 Missouri Street
Mrs. Anson, returning from a picture show, heard a man cranking a Ford in the garage behind her home at 836 Missouri Street. She called help, Halph Achning fired a revolver, and a woman ran into the darkness. Police found no clear suspect and continued inquiry.
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Ford
Anson Storm
Missouri Street
Drastic bill passes in strong prohibition push
Washington notes the house enacts the prohibition enforcement bill amid claims of a presidential veto risk by opponents. The vote stands at 62 to 1 with three members not voting. In other news a Detroit electric taxicab owned by W R Stubbs trips to a Mississippi street, causing a crash and damage to the vehicle. A First Christian Church picnic is announced for Marvin Grove with David H Owen to attend as state school superintendent.
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Washington
House
Detroit
W. R. Stubbs
President Stitt Returns to White House Conference
President Stitt, recently indisposed, has recovered enough to resume a conference with Republican senators at the White House. Admiral Grayson reported no pain but noted the President remains unusually weak. Willard Wattles of the University of Kansas faculty returned from harvest fields near Kyutchingen after a number of weeks.
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Stitt Weak Okton
White House
Grayson
Willard Wattles
University For Kansas
Titley
Kyutchingen
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