Lester McCoy elected Kansas Legion commander
Lester McCoy of Garden City was elected department commander of the American Legion at the Kansas legionnaires convention closing session Fort Riley Kans July 27. The ninth department commander Motoy is the first Navy veteran to hold the office. McCoy served as an enlisted man in naval aviation and is now an automobile dealer in Garden City. Delegates named include Chet Brewers Manhattan vice commander and W B Tremblay Topek a sergeant at arms with other officers elected. Major General Harry A Smith delivered the final address urging veteran support for national defense and peace.
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Kens
Lester McCoy
Garden City
American Legion
Kansas Legionnaires
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Meoy
Naval Aviation Service
Hey
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Kansas City
Chet
Manhattan
W. Bb. Trembly
Kane
Htwrits
A. M
Warner
Hugo T. Wedril
Cha Nate
Larne
Condit
EV Dorado
Cano
Kansas
Harry A. Smith
Seventh Corps
Aitchson
Fort Riley
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The
Gulf
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United States
France
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Industrial giants may unite in steel GM Du Pont entente
New York reporters envision a three way link among United States Steel General Motors and Du Pont interests as Du Ponts quietly build stakes in United States Steel and press for board representation. Earnings for GM and US Steel are cited while merger unlikely. Gerald Sloan could move from GM to Steel, with Chrysler named as GM chief if Sloan departs.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
General Motors Corporation
Amprida
E. J. du Pont
Tors
United States Steels
General Motors
United States Steel
du Ponts
Steel Corporation
Morgan
Firsts National Bank
Wallstreet
du Pont
United States Steel Common
Wall Street
Altho
Pierre du Pont
Rumo Vrs
Elbert H. Gary
Alfred PB. Sloan Jr
Gary
Sloan
Walter DP. Chrysler
Queen Marie of Romania Eyes Private US Tour After Mourning
Queen Marie, grieving King Ferdinand, told AP she hopes to visit the United States again as a private person to meet people and attend events without burdening authorities. She plans travel next summer if duties permit and wants to see a national political convention and perhaps write a book about her impressions.
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Riomatia
Marie
United States
Fer‘uinand
Associated Press Baura
Ihalls
Ferdinand
APJ
Queen Marie
Associated Press
Cotorene Palace
Investigate Nolan Case Developments In Topeka
Roy Mathews, a colored man, is held at the county jail on an assault with a deadly weapon charge in Topeka related to Trears Nolan's death from a fractured skull after being struck with a shotgun barrel. Sheriff Cummings and H. T. Jones visit Topeka for further investigations while county attorney George K. Melvin is away. murder charges may replace the prior assault charge.
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Roy Mathews
Trears Nolan
Topeka
Mathews
Cummings
R H. T. Jones
George K. Melvin
Heat and storms sweep Kansas as drought eased briefly
Hot weather across Kansas cooled by scattered thundershowers with readings around 84 in Lawrence and 98 in Liberal. Forecasts call for more warm to hot conditions and possible thunderstorms tonight as engineers note lingering heat effects. Separately, Chicago saw a bid to block the Dempsey Tunney title bout at Soldier Field with a taxpayer suit filed in circuit court.
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Chicago
Soldier Field
J. Kentner Elliott
Dempsey
Kansas Forecast With Patchy Clouds and Roads Update
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with cooler conditions in the northeast. All clear overall with some road notes mentioning Arkansas City and Emporia. Douglas County roads listed as good except dusty conditions. Temperatures noted with yesterday and today reports. Chevrolet advertisement included.
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Kansas
Arkansas City
Emporia
ArkansasCity
Douglas County
Farm witnesses testify at Kansas grain rates hearing
Wichita July 27 farm leaders and officials testified before the interstate commerce commission on grain rates west of the Mississippi. Jesse Greenleaf Greensburg farmer said bank failures have stripped farmers of working capital and that financing farm operations is a serious problem. C E Huff Kansas Farmers Union president defended farmers against blame for credit loss, noting retail credit to individuals has been withdrawn. Other witnesses included E J Smiley Kansas Dealers association and Ralph Snyder Kansas Farm Bureau president.
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Wichita
Kan
API
Kansas
Interstate Commerce — Commission
Mississippi River
Jesse Greenleaf
Greensburg
Kansas Public Service
Paul Walker
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Greenleaf
Pritcesses
C. E. Huff
Kansas Farmers Union
Lmoor
Huff
E. J. Smiley
Kansas Dealers “Association
Ralph Snyder
The
Kansas Farm Bureau
Road gap closure at federal highway near Midland delays finish
County engineers say extra concrete and reinforcing steel caused the hold up on the Midland project. The work, tied to completing a hard surfaced highway to the Jefferson county line, likely opens in about two weeks. Large turnout of officials and farmers noted the longer than expected pace.
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Midland
Douglas
Jefferson
E. E. Truedlood
Jefferson County
K. C. Power and Light Company
Britain Fights Sea Power Equality Debate at Geneva
Sir Austen Chamberlain defended British proposals at Geneva to preserve equality of sea power with the United States and Britain’s intent to continue negotiations. He denied any desire to destroy Washington Conference balance and said discussions could yield a temporary cruiser-building accord. Bridgeman and Cecil departed London for Geneva to resume talks and finalize the conference work.
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Daly
Great Britain
United States
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
Geneva
Dhaka
Austen Lold
London
Austen
W. C
Newfoo
Washington aims and Geneva outlook strain naval parity talks
Washington officials said prospects for a successful Geneva outcome were slim after the British foreign secretary’s remarks. The British and American views on naval parity appear far apart, and officials refused to publish, limiting access to the speech’s full text.
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Washington
Fmmons
Weington
Geneva
Oil Still In Blaze At Golden Rule Refining Plant
A fire at 8 a.m. destroyed a new $160,000 Golden Rule Refining Co. still in Wichita. Firemen contained the blaze by noon. 300 barrels were burning at the time. Two workers, Jack Warner and West, suffered minor burns. operator Kim Melmyre was on site. Insurance will cover part of the loss. The tower’s flames prevented closer attack, and a prior nearby location had fatal explosions years before.
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Wichita
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A.P
Golden Rule Refining — Company
Conttrol
Jack Warner
Wext
Kim Melmyre
Algo
Charles Messer
New York Mullions Breathe Freely After Strike Off
New York July 27 AP Freed of transit strike menace, New Yorkers traveled to work with relief as a conference led to the strike being called off. The report notes travelers breathed easier and mass transit resumed smoother operations amid lingering uncertainties.
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New York
Injured Girl in Ford Crash Enroute to Washington
An unnamed girl riding with Lori Whited and Mrs. A. W. Mullins of Joplin sustained deep cheek and mouth lacerations requiring sixteen stitches after a Ford sedan collided with another vehicle at Seventh and Loess streets. She suffered facial wounds near the temporal artery and arm injuries as the car wrecked into a railroad track area. An ambulance and private car assisted transport to a physician as authorities investigated.
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A. W. Mullins
Joplin
Mog
Weins
Washington
Collision injures Lawrence man near Lecompton Road
A Lawrence man named Brown suffered a forehead cut when his car, traveling from Lecompton at around 2 PM, was rear ended at fifty miles per hour on the Lecompton road four miles north of the Fort-to-fort highway. The other driver fled the scene. Brown was not identified. The crash damaged both vehicles, one with a broken wheel.
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GR. Brown
Lawrence
Lecompton
Brown
Lecompton Rand
Fort-to-fort
Former Office Boy of Lincoln Is Dead
Former Lincoln era office boy, later Union soldier with Company A 144th Illinois Infantry, died in Springfield Home of the Old Soldiers. He served at Andersonville prison and was captured at Ackworth. Funeral services held. two sons A H McIntosh and Fred W McIntosh noted. Mayor asked to explain.
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Aberham Lin
Springfield
Douglas
Old Soldiers Home
A. H. McIntosh
Home
Fred W.mcintosh
Angeles
McIntosh
Mer Hevin
Ackworth
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Andersonville
Prian
Tle
Galena Head Asked to Explain Official Actions
Major J. P. King of Galena appeared before Kansas Attorney General W. A. Smith and assistant W. C. Ralston at 10 o clock to explain why the Galena town council charged their chief executive with misconduct. If King cannot give a satisfactory explanation of his official acts the AG warned ousters may be brought. The inquiry follows disputes over town funds disbursement and city official employment amid council mayor conflicts.
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Juiy Ae
J. P. King
Galena
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W. A. Smith
W. C. Ralston
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Equiuil
Band Concert Thursday at South Park July 28
The regular weekly A U band concert will be in South Park Thursday July 28 at 8 p m The program will include marches and selections by various composers adding a varied program for the evening The event promises a wide range of music for attendees.
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1828 Kansas cleaners and dyers convention to meet in Lawrence
The Kansas State Association of Cleaners and Dyers held its 1828 state convention in Lawrence after yesterday and Monday sessions at El Dorado. Officers elected included Lloyd Modann of Garden City as president and BL Dowolo as vice president with Charles Alleson of Iowa as treasurer. About 180 registrants attended from various colleges, with plans for next year’s event in El Dorado. Delegates toured El Dorado oil fields and the Kelley refinery, enjoyed a wale tournament, pool swimming, tennis, and a banquet and entertainment in the evening.
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Kansas State Association of Cleaners and Dyers
Dorado
Bowen
Chamber of Commerce
Dormale
Bunsen
Il Daraidas
Lloyd Modann
Garden City
Presidinry
Dowulo
Charles Alleson
Lola
Oalleperis
Ratsas
Sinc
Dunibar
Lawrence
Ing
el Dorado
Baseball roundup with AL results and Braves win
Fragmented wire service style summary notes multiple baseball games. Yankees and Browns clash as New York dominates early. Boston Braves defeat Cincinnati 7 to 2 in first game of a twin bill. Scattered player listings and incomplete names appear throughout the page.
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Ding Wiati
Tate Sehrig
Willy Gabeath
Shrile
Rath
Incing
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Youngoo Eye
Balla
O'Seily Bicinich
Srabowski - Detrait
Hilnedelps von Uno
Whitehill
Boston
Cincinna
Greenfield
R. Smith
Urban
Picinich
Philadel St. Louis
Pruett
W Snyder
Sees Gold Pageant in Coolidge Visit
President Coolidge witnessed a pageant on a hillside near the town depicting the early gold discovery days. Mr and Mrs Coolidge rode in an open car as citizens and Indians watched a reenactment of General Cutter’s soldiers finding gold and the ensuing frontier conflict.
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Custer
President Coolidge
Coolitre
Cl Ter
Brothers in Legislature Report in Georgia Assembly
In the Georgia House two pairs of brothers serve. Hamilton and Hezzie McWhorter represent Owlethorpe and Weckiey counties. G. C. and J. H. Adams represent Newton and Waiton counties. All are described as Democrats.
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House of Representatives
Georgia Assembly
Hamilton
Hezzie McWhorter
Owlethorpe
Weckiey
G. C
J. H. Adams
Newton and
Waiton
Local Marriages Reported For Topeka and Nearby Cities
A marriage license was issued to Robert F Ellis and Lulu Wagging of Topeka by Judge Lindsey yesterday. Judge Lindley officiated. Cyrus Roy of Hot Springs Arkansas and Curtis Watts of Independence Kansas were licensed at the probate court yesterday. Dr Amples served as officiating minister.
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Robert F.cEllis
Lulu Wagging
Topeka
Lindsey
Lindley
Cyrus Roy
Hot Springs
Ark
Curtis Watts
Independence
Kans
Dr. Amples
Minis
Divergence on tax cuts in House Ways and Means
Washington July 27 Republican and Democratic leaders on the House Ways and Means Committee differ on how to cut costs. Representative Green Iowa urges a slash in corporate taxes and income tax relief under 500000 while Garner Texas Democrat favors repeal of certain excises and automobile levies.
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Sun
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Ways and Means Committee
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Texas
Derporrat
Work progresses on new university building completion near September
Report describes rapid construction of a university auditorium and wings, with plastering, flooring, and stone work underway. Exterior brick finish near, ceremonial wall work and stage wings installed. Electrical wiring advances, oak doors set, and a curtain to cover stage area, as crews push toward occupancy by September.
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Durse University
Bern Ingtt
Saerie
Debates at Kansas State Leaders Move to Split Districts
The Kansas State debating plan reshapes districts from nine to twelve, creating two class A and B divisions. District champions will decide state winners at Lawrence with revised debate times and team sizes, as teams adapt to reduced rounds and larger cities push for faster schedules. The article also notes district structure changes, small league champions, and the upcoming convention results in Cafferville Kansas.
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He Ua
Lawrence
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Ti Fe
Mnpot
Lange
Kansas
Fram Ng
Alls
Spri
Douglas County Normal Institute Plans Announced at Liberty High
The Douglas County Normal Institute will run August 22 to 26 at Liberty Memorial High School. Superintendent and university educators outline a four day program with teachers from Baker University and Lawrence area schools. Professor Williams leads teaching methods sessions while Miss Spencer and Mrs Sea-Ingey direct geography arithmetic and art projects. Several demonstrations, a special lecture on Sun protection, and class sessions in the study room and auditorium are planned.
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Liberty Memorial’ High
Profi Ay
Wileliams
Education Des Fortinese Vet Baker Universite
Oh Beg Stoncciphere Princijad
Lawrener
Stk High
Yates Coenter
Mira
Mevoli Seeburys
Williams
Cinher
Duree Arrested in Oklahoma Bank Loot Case
Duree, 24, said to be part of the Oklahoma powder gang led by Matthew Kimes, was arrested in Los Angeles on a burglary warrant. He faced charges tied to looted bonds worth 8600,000 and linked to his brother, held in prison in McAlister. Kimes was captured in the Grand Canyon area of Arizona and brought back to Oklahoma to face murder and bank robbery charges.
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Ats Geeree
Sheriff's
Olklahoma
Matthew Kimes
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Kansne
Direc
Ess
Bafmond
Olda
McAlpster
Geli
Kinmes
Grange Canyon
Arizona
Oklahoma
Weather roundup reports mixed rainfall across Kansas last week
July 27 Topeka notes a warm spell with highs near 90 and nights from 1 to 6A degrees. Clyde Cloud County logged 6.5 inches of rain Wednesday morning, with 9 two inch rains in the Kansas River valley east to the state line. Harvest slowed by showers, corn generally excellent statewide with moisture shortages in some areas.
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Topeka
Clyde
Cloud County
Kansas
River Valley
Concordia
Apper Maaie Dos Cyrnés
128th Infantry Breaks Camp at Fort Riley Camp
The 128th Infantry begins breaking camp at Fort Riley after a week of intensive training. Battery A from St. Louis departed early and will camp at Topeka tonight, while Battery B from Mexico moved out later with a stop at Wamero. The remainder of the regiment leaves Thursday and aims to reach home by Sunday.
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Topeka
Mexico
Wamero
Berlin youth amid schoolbag contraband scare in Bremen court
In Bremen a court case revealed rampant use of dipsticks and powderspuffs among Berlin youths, shocking older generations. A Berlin high school study found nearly half the pupils involved, with bags containing items described as powder and small amounts of potatoes shipped nearby. Potts noted dull prices and local grading.
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