Philadelphia man retracts murder confession in Humphries case
George Tompkins of Philadelphia repudiates his confession to killing J. Humphries, wife, and son in Johnstown. Warden Knee reports Tompkins said Humphries killed his family and wounded him, then tried to kill himself. Tompkins then shot Humphries after a chase across a cornfield.
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Ohnstown
George Tompkins
Philadelphia
Wad J. Humphries
Tompkins
Humphries
Humphrics
Hkdmund Humphries
Carmata@res
Ab Ag
Judge Disqualified Self in Adams Piersol Case
Springfield July 24 Judge Arch Jason disqualified himself from presiding over the trial of Taylor B Adams son Cletus and Claude J Piersol with others charged in kidnapping conspiracies in the Green County circuit court All dates set for next Monday to determine when and where the trial will take place.
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Self
Springfield
Taylor B. Adams
Cletus
Claude J. Piersol
Lloyder
Allie Adams
Marie Mains
Dick Carter
Sam McGin
Arch Jason
Five Mile Zone Order Targets Saloons Near Camps
President Wil issued an executive order prohibiting disreputable resorts or saloons within five miles of military camps. The measure aims to curb disorder near cantonments and enforce licensing restrictions for establishments operating close to bases.
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Washington
Wil
Prohibition Rule Restricts Saloons Near Camps
The directive states no saloons within a half mile of camps. Private residents within five miles may possess liquor for personal use but may not supply soldiers.
Name To Be Added For Journal-World Volunteer Service
Neil Gaumer a former Journal-World pressroom worker has enlisted for volunteer service in Company H. The publishers invite other former Journal-World employees who enlisted to be added to the list.
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Neil Gaumer
Journal-World
How the Kansas Supreme Court Delivers a Decision
An analysis of how the Kansas Supreme Court writes and approves its opinions. The seven justices collaborate, assign writing duties by rotation, and may dissent or revise text after full court scrutiny. The process centers on collective responsibility, not a single author’s voice.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
John L. Gook
Leavenworth Terminal Railway & Bridge Company
Senn
Applicants Begin Second Series of State Training Camps
Topeka July 21 Examinations of applicants from Kansas for the second series of officer training camps began here and at Beloit today. The work will continue about a week at various cities. Kansas men selected will attend the camp at Fort Snelling Minnesota. Kansas quota for the camp is not fully stated.
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Topeka
Beloit
Kansas
Fort Snelling
Minn
Missouri fills army quota in new report
Missouri joins states with full regular army quota as 6,620 of 6,586 allocated. total recruits since April 1 reach 16,587 with 1,230 enlisting over Saturday and Sunday. In London dispatches, Petrograd uprising reportedly suppressed with regiments disarmed and disbanded and strict steps to curb unrest.
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Missouri
Washington
Poe Gs Ge
London
Petrograd
Not Eligible When Posted for Draft Exam
Washington July 24 Registrants under the selective draft law are not eligible for voluntary enlistment in the regular army or the national guard after their names have been posted by local exemption boards for examination. Provost Marshal General Crowder announced today.
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Washington
Regular Army
National Guard
Mareal General Crowder
Siam Declares War on Germany and Austria
Official telegram to the state department from Bangkok states Siam declared war at 6 o clock on July 22 against Germany and Austria. The note notes internment of German and Austrian subjects and ships. The scene on Thirteenth Street shows guards protecting a coat being placed on the pavement near Woodlawn Park.
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Siam
Washington
Germany
Austria
State Department
Baneegkok
Thirteenth Street
Woodlawn Park
Tanks on the Front Lines Inspire Peculiar Parade of War Machines
British headquarters in France describes a tank encampment set about 15 miles behind the front. Dozens of tanks lie in the sun while attendants with oil and cleaning gear resemble pigmies beside Brobdignagian toys. The piece notes the tiny crews and the stark, practical interiors and the painterly, cubist-like decorations on the vehicles. A separate dispatch reports a German squadron bombing Harwich via London on Sunday with no reported losses.
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France
Hooka Without Hoice Closet Helper
Residents in apartments can use a simple device to increase closet capacity. Fasten a heavy picture wire to a closet hook and thread the other end through the spring of a clothespin. Wind the wire around a second hook and repeat to place clothespins between each pair of hooks. Holds skirts and waists and can be removed easily.
Fate and Luck Forsake the Idle Striver
This excerpt argues fate is treacherous and luck faithless, rewarding only those who act on their desires and work hard. It contrasts the glow given to those who row as they pray with the mockery awaiting those who do not strive, emphasizing self-reliance over passive hope.
Not a Business Child Harper's Magazine anecdote
Uncle Elijah with his eight year old begs alms but fails. A well dressed lady refuses, saying she has no change. Elijah suggests giving the bill to the child to fetch change, arguing the child will not run away and is poor and lacking sense.
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Elijah
Chile
Harper's Magazine
Window Sills Make Lightweight Window Seats With Covers
A jut in a window without a sill can gain attractiveness by placing a box in it and adding a cover to create a window seat. A hinged front cover allows storage inside. In small rooms this nook may be impractical as it consumes space.
Art of Hanging Pictures and room balance principles
The guide advises strong base support below, a large centerpiece above, and a higher apex for framed art. A sofa or bookcase can form the base, with the main picture as center piece, ensuring the base is wider than the upper structure. Place the best picture above the fireplace for emphasis.
Truth Survives and Endures Beyond Authority
Quote attributed to Lester F. Ward on the universality of truth. It asserts that truth persists despite questioning or attack and does not depend on its source or status. Whether from humble origins or notable authority, truth will eventually be recognized by the world.
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Colorado Rockies
Minnesota
Journalld
Nazareth
Lester F. Ward
Must Be Dogwood With Intact Bark
A brief note states that Dogwood must be the tree type with the bark remaining intact. It emphasizes selecting specimens whose outer bark shows no damage for proper identification and planting standards.
Portable Edison searchlight on cart wheels lights distant wall
Edison unveils a portable searchlight mounted on cart wheels capable of illuminating a building side over 200 feet away with near noonday glare. A battery box hangs from the axle, always ready for use, enabling daylight-like lighting at night.
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Edison
Woman Wakes After 17-Year Sleep in Brussels Fire Folklore
A Brussels woman reportedly slept for 17 years and awoke in good health. She remembered events from before the nap, including a church bell alarm tied to a nearby fire. The strange tale mirrors sensational rumors from early 20th century society.
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Brussels
A Canary’s Ears and Hearing Features
A Canary’s ears lie behind and slightly below the eyes with no external lobe. Birds lack a fleshy outer ear and instead have a small feather covered opening. It is surprising that birds have acute hearing despite the absence of the mammalian ear flap.
New Trees for Old in Pear Orchard Rescue
A skilled tree surgeon saved valuable pear trees by grafting healthy young suckers to their trunks. Roots were blighted but new growth is planted around the diseased trees and grafted into their trunks, restoring vigor.
Hunger and famine tone in a fragmentary plea
A fragmented text depicts a wife confessing a drastic act tied to hunger and famine. The dialogue suggests a crisis of food scarcity, with references to Ireland and Bavarian peasants facing starvation and the appeal of a meat diet as a safer, bulk solution. The excerpt reflects social distress amid limits on food values and rationing.
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Ireland
Bavaria
Old Advice Still Applies to Good Fertile Land
Cato advised fertile soil with plenty of laborers and proximity to a large town or ready transport by water or sand. Though two millennia old, this guidance remains sound for productive agriculture and efficient produce distribution.
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Cato
Echoes From Tran- The Joseph Gallery Repeats Voice
In Marasalvar and Tran long histories of salt mines exist. The Tordo mine hosts the Joseph gallery where a voice echoes and reechoes sixteen times, creating a notable acoustic feature cited by observers.
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Tran
Marasalvar
Tordo
Joseph
Indians Meet Lawrence All-Stars in Tomorrow Night Ball Game
A baseball game between the Haskell Braves and Lawrence all-stars is set for tomorrow night at 6 o clock. An argument from last Thursday between the two groups will be reopened for further consideration.
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Indians
Lawrence
Haskell Braves
For Sale Notices and Miscellaneous Ads
FOR SALE Onions 1.60 per bushel 736 peat street North Lawrence K How den A BARGAIN My six room house with 66 Poor health nay k Bell 17255 geee ene he Seee FOR SALE My two places at 192614 Barker ave inquire Geo Henson IRON RUST mildew Fak or gra stain removed without injury to daintiest fabric by King Eyriess right XS OWL.
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Peat Street
North Lawrence
K. Howden
Bell
Barker Ave
Eyriess
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