Olympic Opening Dominates Dutch French Creed
The Amsterdam opening of the ninth Olympiad unfolds amid a Dutch French dispute over a stadium incident. A formal apology quiets tensions, the French sign a pledge to compete, and the ceremony proceeds with pomp as Prince Consort Henry opens the games with a national salute. The parade features 3,000 athletes from nations including Greece, Germany, Cuba, Finland, Britain, Italy, Panama, and the United States led by Johnny Weissmuller and Major General Douglas MacArthur.
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Franz Reichel
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Paul Mericamp
French Athletic Federation
Olympic Committee
Count Clary
Tafter
Liptical Simpitheater
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Wilhemina
Wilhelwas van Wassauen
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Rotterdam
Haarlem
Breda
Maastricht
Hertogen- Bosch
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Steekest
Olympic Stadium
Richard M. Tobin
Argentina
Chile
Cuba
Haute
Mexico
Tanama
Uruguay
International Olympic Committee
Charles Sherrill
Prince Trento
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Harry Denis
Snort
Peters
Germany
Pete Barrientos
Kendrigan
Finland
Willie Ritola
Paavo Nurmi
Panama
Guilty on Werner Charge in Texas Trial
A 48 year old woman, Mrs Waybourne, was found guilty by a jury of murdering her husband W. W. Waybourne with a blunt instrument after conspiring with her alleged lover Hugh Middleton. Insurance premiums totaling over 12 000 were paid on Waybourne. Middleton testified he hired a Mexican to kill Waybourne, but Morales was not produced at trial.
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Smithville
Hugh Middleton
Claton
Middleton
Joe Morales
Morales
Calles to retire as president on December 1
Intimate friends report President Calles will retire from the presidency on December 1. Efforts to persuade him to change his mind were likely. A provisional successor concept for Obregon era plans is debated, with a special session to tackle Obregon amendments limiting labor party influence. Also noted is an air crash injuring Charles B Robbins, assistant secretary of war, in Pennsylvania.
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IAPI
Calles
Aaron Sit'enz
Nuevo Leon
Alvaro Obrextean
Pricncal
Labor Party
Obregonistas
Weekly Weather Outlook For Upper Plains And Rockies
The forecast covers the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with occasional showers and thunderstorms but mostly fair conditions. Temperatures rise early in the week and stay near or above normal thereafter. Colorado and New Mexico expect local showers and storms with cooler conditions in Utah. Kansas mostly fair with some frost risk north portion and unsettled conditions later. Roads mainly good with some mud in Arkansas City and scattered rain in Kansas City.
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Plateau
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Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Kansas
Lear
Dodge City
Arkansas City
Douglas
Week Sets Record in Wheat Movement at Kansas City
Kansas City market reports 8,267 wheat cars this week, surpassing last week's record by 1,718 cars. Total receipts reach 22,032 so far this month, just 789 shy of July 1926. Grain men expect around 2,000 cars tomorrow, easing from last Monday’s peak. The market may break the national over Sunday receipts record, following last Monday’s 2,899. Previously, Minneapolis held the record with 1,900 on Labor Day.
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Kansas City
Minneapolis
Tunney hints at retirement after Heeney win
New York July 28 AP Gene Tunney heavyweight champion of the world today threatened retirement awaiting acclaim as a great champion earned by stopping Tom Heavey in eleven rounds at Yankee Stadium Thursday night He will make an important announcement next week Unofficially confirmed retirement is expected He will marry after a walking tour of Germany sailing August 16 Heeney bout described as a masterful knockout with Tunney considering his fistic legacy and future plans. preparation and travel details noted with Greenwich Conn as a current base.
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Gene Tunney
Leliever
Tom Heavey
Yankee Stadium
Branch Friends
Greenwich
Conn
Turney
New Zealand
Tunney
Heeney
Rusty
Gene
Altho
Germany
Thornton
Europe
Lance of Tinney
Jack Demp
Sam Pryor
Jami Standing
Trace of youths eludes capture near Junction City
A statewide search tightens around Junction City for two escapees from a state reform school. Fugitives Jake Schell and Glenn Bellfield moved by car among White City and Fort Riley area as police and volunteers press a wide hill country search. A reward and body return offer loom large in the case.
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Junction City
Jake Schell
Glenn Bellfield
Lee White
Doris Steele
Sterling’ College
Fort Riley
Reformatory
Alma Addock
White City
Manhattan
Smoot backs tariff revision to aid farm duties
Washington July 28 AP Senator Smoot Utah chairman of the senate finance committee announced support for revising the tariff act. He favors higher duties on farm products to solve the farm problem noting large food imports last year. He cautioned a full overhauling of the act and possible reductions on some commodities.
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Congress
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Senate Finance Committee
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Reds defeated Robins 7 to 3 in Brooklyn attack
In Brooklyn on July 28 the Cincinnati Reds beat the Robins 7 to 3 after a persistent attack on Doak Koupal and Clark. Luque Kolp and Picinich secured the win while Gooch took the loss. Also notes from Pittsburgh Boston rainouts and a St Louis win over Philadelphia in a doubleheader. Giants edge Cubs in extra innings as Nehf travels. White Sox drop to Washington in first doubleheader game. Yankees win Indians in New York doubleheader. Tigers beat Boston in first game of a doubleheader. American Association results and a notice on the fifth annual Douglas County picnic August 9 at Brown's Grove with baseball games.
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Indians
Herb Pennock
Cleveland
Pennock
Graboweke Bengough
Uhle
L. Lewci
Early rate adjustments hoped for in Kaw Valley potato shipments
Topeka July 28 AP Judge R M Pickler chair of the Kansas public service commission foresees an early adjustment of freight rates on Kaw Valley potato shipments following word from the Interstate Commerce Commission. He said enforcement of the new rate schedules effective July 14 was largely optional with railroads and anticipated a prompt adjustment after consulting with Robert Merrick and a conference of railroad representatives in Chicago.
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Udge Pickler
Robert Merrick
Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Survivors of Italia Arrive in Sweden Amid Cheers
Survivors of the Italia disaster reach Stockholm by special railroad car, with General Umberto Nobile and crew greeted by officials and crowds. Captain Alberto Mariatio remains aboard the Citta Di Milano due to illness. Nobile contemplates Spitzbergen search orders as two new Italian seaplanes join the voyage home.
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Sweden
APJ
Italia
Alberto Mariatio
Bis
Italy
Citta di Milano
Narvik
Umberto Nobile
Vindela
Hrennér
Nobile
Spitzbergen
Roald Amundsen
Citta di ‘Milano
Arrest of San Francisco Suspect Ties KC Police Fund Loss
Kansas City Kansas police say M Cook former secretary to police chief William McMullen who vanished July 16 was arrested in San Francisco and will be returned to Kansas City. Police noted missing funds from the police relief fund for which Cook was custodian.
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William McMullen
San Francisco
Sook
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Remus Gets Stay to Fight Deportation
Washington July 28 AP George Remus, jailed for bootlegging, won a temporary stay of deportation proceedings from immigration authorities. He is to stay pending an Ohio hearing after October 1 to decide if he remains a U.S. citizen or is deported. In Atlanta he had been questioned on citizenship while on trial for murder.
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George Remus
Atlanta
Ohio
Immigration Service
United States
Remus
Con Sparate
Lawrence Circus Day Draws Crowds and Colorful Parade
Massive parade through Massachusetts Avenue attracts Lawrence residents and country visitors as Robbins Brothers show trains in from Ottawa. Open dens of wild animals, elephants, camels, and Sioux Indians delight the crowd while shops offer Circus Trade Day bargains. Afternoon performance at Woodland Park draws large turnout and the evening show is expected to follow.
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Jong Circus
Robbins Brothers Circus
Santa Fe
Ottawa
Massachusetts
Court House
Woodland Park
Voiland Addresses South Park on Americanism and Citizenship
Fred Voiland of Topeka spoke to more than two hundred listeners in South Park last night on Americanism and citizenship. He praised Lawrence, highlighted the University’s role, urged higher pay for teachers, and criticized pardons and paroles policies in recent years.
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Volland
Mexican congress postpones special session amid Obregon unrest
Mexico City reports that a planned special session of the Mexican congress has been postponed until late Monday afternoon and will last only two hours. The shift aims to reduce political gatherings as the atmosphere remains uncertain after President-elect Obregon's assassination. In Saltillo a labor convention was canceled, and another at Pachuca was halted by the state governor.
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Mexican Congress
Obregon
Tte
Saltillo
Pachuca
May Ask Dawes to Lead Chicago Crime Fight
Chicago July 28 AP A proposal to appoint Vice President Charles G Dawes to lead all Chicago crime combat forces was presented to the Chicago crime commission executive committee by Major George A Paddock chair of the commission's finance committee. He argued that centralized leadership would end fragmented efforts and improve reforms and said Dawes would be well suited to coordinate the drive.
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Charles G.dawes
Chicago Crime Commission
George A. Paddock
Marby Paddock
Scott to Speak in Lawrence During Governor Campaign Visit
Charles F Scatt of Tolan will tour Lawrence Monday as part of his governor bid. He plans live editorials and a morning reception at Gen and Mrs. Wilder S Metcalf home. At 11 am he will address listeners on WREN and later speak at a noon Rotary Club luncheon. Local supporters expect a full day in town with outreach by telephone invitations.
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Tolan
Lawrence
Scatt
Wilder S. Metcalf
Massachate
Te Will
Rock Island
Metcalf
Scott
Rotarians
Hutchinson
Wood Wins Fourth National Air Tour At Detroit Ford Airport
The fourth national air tour finished at Detroit Ford airport with Wood crossing first at 2 01 p m. He secured victory and the Edsel B Foard trophy after a long flight from Battle Creek Michigan. Joe Schoenhaly in Lockheed, Charles Meyers in a Wright engine Waco, Lewis Meister in a Buhl sedan, and Eddie Stinson among the top finishers followed in order. The tour tests aircraft reliability and pilot skill based on load, handling, takeoffs and landings, and engine efficiency. Also noted is the Western Union employees picnic planned for Brown's Grove near Lawrence with athletic events, entertainment, and a dance.
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Ford Airport
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Joe Schoenhaly
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Brown's Grove
Lawrence
Toain
H. M. Hilburn
W. HK. Robbins
Omaha
Neb
Aoe Ee
Alimony martyr Reid starts fourth year in jail
Samuel W. Reid, Northern California's noted alimony martyr, began his fourth year in jail for defying court alimony orders. He refuses support until his child is placed in the custody of someone other than his former wife, maintaining the same defiant stance seen at his original confinement. A second snippet notes a rain-shortened Davis Cup doubles match with France leading three games to two in the first set, and car wash prices at $1.59.
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Tilden
Hunter
United States
Bototra
Cadet
France
Heavy registration as voter books near close in Lawrence
Lawrence voters lined up at city hall as registration rosters closed for the August primary. City Clerk French reported about 12 000 registrations total, with 8251 men and 3407 women awaiting late entry. Books will reopen after the primary and stay open until the November election.
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Automobile Day at First Baptist Church Imortow
The First Baptist Church at Eighth and Kentucky streets, Imortow, will observe Automobile Day this year with a service at 11 and a focus on using cars to bring people to church. Last year there were forty automobiles, the longest distance driven and the largest group in a car are recorded, and a photo of the top carrier is kept in church records. The minister will preach a special sermon to automobilists, and the war committee oversees arrangements.
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Eighth
Kentucky
Saagpeaeh Lash Sear
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Chai Man
A.G. Alrich
J. R. Good
E. T. Johnston
W. C. McConnell
Rebecca McGain
J. A. Peyton
F. Stapleton
Former KU star Belgard held on bad check charge
Kansas City police detained W. U. Belgard once a University of Kansas basketball star and Kemper Military Academy coach after a complaint alleged he passed a $171 check with insufficient funds for a motor car accessory office.
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Boonville
K.U
University of Kansas
Newton
Goolidge eyes early Hoover cabinet duties and successor move
President Coolidge plans a quick replacement for the commerce secretary as Hoover completes tasks on the Pacific coast. He aims to announce an appointment soon while Hoover finalizes commerce matters. Governor Smith and family head to Hampden Bays for a weekend surf break as Dem leaders meet. The Dodge meeting adjourned.
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Goolidge
Iteo
Hoover
Commerce
Coolidge
Emerce Department
Pacific Coast
Nomi
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Seashore
No Action On Proposed Dodge Chrysler Merger Talk
Baltimore July 28 A special meeting of Dodge Brothers Inc stockholders adjourned without action on the proposed merger with Chrysler Corp The adjournment was moved by a merger committee representative as the session ended without decisions and amid unsettled market notes and car price references.
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Dodge Bros. Inc
Chrysler Corporation
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