Five Prisoners Claim Blame for Black Rock Bank Robbery
An unsigned confession from five inmates at Lansing Prison asserts they took the blame for the June 16 robbery of a Black Rock, Arkansas bank to shield two other suspects. The letter cites a desire for justice and includes fingerprint verification on its reverse side, though it refrains from offering surrender plans. Investigators will test the truth of the claims.
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Lansing
Black Rock
Ark
Arbitration Over Boundary Brings Peace After Deadly War
The Bolivia Paraguay dispute in the Gran Chaco is referred to Argentina Brazil Chile and Peru for arbitration after years of undeclared war. The settlement was pursued only after both sides saw force could not decide the matter. The article also praises Kansas City jurors who sought the death penalty for a kidnapper, framing it as a necessary example to deter crime.
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Bolivia
Paragysiy
Gran Chaco
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Kansas City
America
Lila
Anna
Belcome
Bee
Darling
Lady Pattison
Golly
Tesh
Tye
Saida
County Council
Anns
Kansas bankers balk at deposit guarantee plans in Topeka
Kansas state bankers meeting with Governor Landon in Topeka voiced hesitation to subscribe to a deposit guarantee scheme. They fear failed outcomes under state and national regimes and fear any plan to guarantee deposits. The debate dampens a potential special session to align state laws with federal banking rules. Also noted is a pork processing tax under preparation that may raise prices for consumers while aiding hog producers and delaying consumer purchasing power gains.
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Kansas State
Topeka
Landon
Five Gangs Leader Wilbur Underhill Yet at Large
A letter from the five gang members led by Wilbur Underhill declares they remain at large following their escape. Officials caution the public as authorities pursue the fugitives. The communique highlights their continued mobilization and intent to avoid capture.
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Gang of Five
Wilbur Underhill
Picnic and travels thread through village notes
A fragmentary list mentions a seaside fish pond, balloons as favors, and Mrs. St Clair hosted by Mrs EF H Bales and sister of Harned at Chicas het. A long roster of attendees includes Hunter, Ruth Hunter, Bernice Hunter, Mary Esther Rutter, Marjorie Dalton, Helenard, Newman, Bob Bullock, Gene Meyer, Susie Emerson, Marjorie Louise Smith, and others. Mrs A W Lamb departs for Denver and Colorado aims for a month. Dr J W O Bryan family heads to Green Mountain Falls Cole tomorrow.
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Junior Kahn
Ethel Lynn Makepeace
Billy Itareveea
Lloyd Ware
Marjorie Louise Smith
Susie Emerson
Alice Maze Meon
Christina Meon
Lena Hk
Frances Funk
Aintipp
Alfred Weber
Edward Neustifter
Geneva Jellison
Lillian Hennon
Joe Nevin
Elmer Martin
Tecum
A. W. Lamb
Denver
Colorado
J. W. O'Bryan
Green Mountain Falls
Cole
Wedding Unites Mable Wickersham and Finis Francisco
A quiet afternoon ceremony at 4 at 515 Ohio Street joined Miss Mable Wickersham and Mr. Finis Francisco with Rev. L W Myers officiating. Only relatives and friends attended. A two course luncheon followed and the couple will live at 11016 Vermont Street.
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Wickersham-Francisco
F. E. Wickersham
Ohio Street
Mable
Finis Francisco
L. W. Myers
North Lawrence
Francisco
Vermont Street
Elliott Camp
Winifred Fisher
Margaret Cone
Robert Fisher
Charles Cone
Frank Russell
Charles Starkweather
Auburn
N.Y
Dudley Asher
H. H. Holmes
Weatherby
Byron
Colorado
George Hackman
Harry Dick
Excelsior Springs
Ernest Wise
Drew Theological College
Mare Eva Hayes
Fort Scott
Salvation Army
Cameron’s Bluff
John Watkins
Watkins
William Hagerman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hagerman
Toponrow
Officials abandon bid to block 32 per cent beer sale
Baline county and Salina officials dropped efforts to stop 32 percent beer sales as repeated prosecutions failed. Governor Landon warned the state is in confusion as acquittals outnumber convictions, while some towns consider ordinances to supervise regulate and tax sales. Open liquor may arrive before the state is ready. Weather notes contrast Kansas cool spell with scorching Los Angeles and Pasadena heat.
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Baline County
Salina
Jte
Landon
Kansas
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Stolen Cars Reported In Essex and Nearby Towns
Old Home Town Cars stolen last night from A Enlow 1304 Massachusetts Street and a Ford touring car owned by George Harris stolen yesterday evening from Brinkman’s Battery on Massachusetts Street. Officers in nearby towns notified. Farewell party hosted by Miss Lena Simpson for Alma Nell Sprong who leaves for Los Angeles with guests listed. Mrs Holloway and Mrs Ray Zimmerman hosted a 500 game event for visiting Mrs Walter Holloway of St Louis. Birthday party held by Mrs John S St Clair for daughter Rachel Virginia at 516 Ohio Street. activities described.
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Ann Essex
A. Enlow
Massachusetts Street
George Harris
Brinkman
Baery
Lena Simpson
Alma Nell Sprong
Los Angeles
Cal
Mildred Baker
Maurine Popplewell
Aucille Evans
Holloway
Ray Zimmerman
Walter Holloway
St. Louis
W. H. Dunn
Gene Rogers
Merle Dunn
John S. St. Clair
Ohio Street
Rachel Virginia
Forty Years Ago World’s Fair and Local Visits
Forties era notes report Dr R Morris and wife with Miss Nelle Morris returning from the World’s Fair. Mrs N H Gosline and son Nelle come back from Chicago visit. John Kilworth heads to the World’s Fair then Wixom Michigan to visit sister Mrs Byron Powers. Fred Read moves into a new home on Rhode Island Street. Louise Lense to read an original poem titled The Women of Kansas at Kansas Week. Lawrence fashion notes remark on attire as brothers and sweethearts would be shocked by low cut shirts. Barteldes improves residence on Indiana Street with a new iron porch enhancing curb appeal.
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R. Morris
Nelle Morris
N. H. Gosline
Nelle
Chicago
John Kilworth
Wixom
Mich
Byron Powers
Fred Read
Rhode Island Street
Barteldes
Indiana Street
Johnny Wade
Johhny
John Wade
Lila
Anna
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Homeopathic Doses of History Curio on Homestead Law
Dr Edward Bumgardner surveys the 1862 Homestead Law granting U S citizens the right to enter public land at 1 25 per acre, acquire ownership after five years residence, and how the measure spurred western settlement.
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Edward Bumgardner
Congress
The
United States
Wooden Jewelry Trends At Chicago Fashion Show
Wooden beads and bamboo bar pins lead the latest fashion in wooden jewelry. Descriptions note small beaded bracelets and bamboo bar pins up to three inches, with bamboo and wood combined with white or colored components and some with metal taps. Also mentions near elimination of freshmen scholastic ineligibility as Clark Shaughnessy follows A. A. Stagg as coach at the University of Chicago.
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Chicago
Ios
University of Chicago
Clark Shaughmany
A. A. Stagg
Northwestern coach Frank Hill undergoes knee operation
Northwestern University track coach Frank Hill, who has battled arthritis for years, underwent a leg operation recently. The procedure aims to relieve pain and improve mobility, enabling Hill to continue guiding the program though recovery will take time.
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Frank Hill
Northwestern University
India Rubber Man intrigues Wade in Mecca river scheme
Inspector John Wade pursues the India Rubber Man gang plotting around the Mecca river resort. The pursuit tightens as Wade uncovers a hidden munitions factory trap and Lila and Anna desperately flee a perilous cellar trap set by Golly. Wade’s apparent death rumors stir intrigue.
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John Wade
Scotland Yard
India Rubberman
Wade
Mecca” River
Mum
Golly
Theiseee
Mung
Lila Smith
Lita
Rector Elk
Down and Out Secrets Threaten Puddle Muddle
Rip and Willy Nilly hide a dangerous secret from an outsider named Beara who has asked about their animal family. They fear exposure will bring trouble and possibly cost them their home and friends. The pair debate how to handle the situation and how to keep their trust intact while avoiding panic among their companions.
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Anna
Lila
Golly Oaks
Rip
Willy Nilly
Rip Takes Charge
Rip vows to wreck a stranger’s plan as he contemplates tearing down local buildings including Top Notch’s shed General Store and a repair shop. He voices urgency and asserts he will act the next day to take control of the situation.
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Top Notch
Ripio
Rip
Kansas Populists Back Watson for Vice President Bid
John W. Briedenthal, Kansas Populist chairman and national executive member, returns from the St. Louis convention and declares Kansas should support Thomas E. Watson of Georgia for vice president with Bryan for president.
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John W. Briedenthal
State Committee
St. Louis
Kansas
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Bryan
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