Bribery Charge Against Creek County Judge Dismissed
Lucian B. Wright of Creek County district court faced charges he took a 5000 bribe in the Sallie Atkins oil lands dispute. Justice A. E. Piltz dismissed the case after finding no evidence introduced. Attorney General Freeling declined to comment beyond stating the verdict reflected the court’s view of the evidence.
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Sapulpa
Lucian B. Wright
District Court of
Creek County
Sallie Atkins
Tommy Atkins
A. E. Piltz
S. P. Freezing
Wright
Freeling
Austice Piltz
Lord Northcliffe Denies Interview in London Turmoil
London July 29 Prime Minister Lloyd George read a King authorized statement in the commons declaring a royal denial of an interview attributed to King George about Irish policy. The interview quoted the King saying he would not have his people killed and suggested a clash with leaders. Lord Northcliffe telegrammed Washington denying ever ascribing such words to the King.
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London
Associated Press
Lloyd George
House of Commons
King George
United States
Lord Northcliffe
London Times
Loyd
George
Ireland
Leland
Washington
Lord Stamfordham
King
Cancelled Dinner Ties UK and Washington Officials
London July 29 The foreign office said it was not surprised when news arrived that Ambassador Geddes in Washington cancelled a proposed dinner to Lord Northcliffe. The move followed language used by Lord Northcliffe about Lord Curzon, the ambassador's chief. Officials denied Curzon coerced the embassy or influenced the decision.
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London
Foreign Office
Geddes
Washington
Lord Northcliffe
Northcliffe
Lord Curzon
Sweezer Preliminar Hearing Scheduled Tomorrow
Sam Sweezer faces a state charge for violation of the proprietary law and will attend a preliminary hearing at 9 30 tomorrow morning.
Sergeant Shoots Attorney in Crowded Chicago Court
In Chicago on July 29 Henry D. Kellogg a police sergeant shot and killed Lemuel Ackley an attorney in a crowded courtroom after being dispossessed of property and sentenced for contempt of court Ackley died an hour later surgeons said Kellogg would recover and spectators said the sergeant fired at Ackley in the back without warning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry D. Kellogg
Lemuel Ackley
Ackley
Kellogg
Harding Denies Exaggerating South Pellagra Famine
President Harding replied to Representative Byrnes defending government reports on pellagra and famine in the South. He said the effort is to uncover facts and avoid alarm while investigations proceed. A telegraph from Charles O'Hearon supported continuing the Health Service probe.
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Washington
South
Harding
Byrnes
South Carolina
Charles O’hearon
Snartan Bure South Carolina Herald
Public Health Service
University Cafeteria Plans Finalized and Sites Confirmed
Final plans for the University cafeteria are completed and construction may begin soon. The site remains west of Snow Hall, deemed most convenient for utilities and access, though some oppose the location. Officials note budget limits require choosing the optimal site to avoid reduced size or quality. There is speculation the temporary building may be removed when no longer needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Shea
University
Shea
G. ©. Shtaad
Snow Hall
Walker 18 Busy Man
Dean P Walker of the University of Engineering oversees a summer program while classes run, directing a major industrial survey of Kansas. He also compiles a comprehensive report on conservation and transmission of power across Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas and northern Texas. The work draws on original research by Mean Walnut and laboratory reports in the Mid Continent section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean P. Waltker
School of Engineering
University
Kansas
Dean Walker
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Dean Walke
Americas Society
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs F WU Frencisto
Families from Kansas City attended the funeral at 10:30 this morning for Mrs F WU Frencisto. Present were relatives of Dr C B Francisco C C Pickard Tack Carter and Irving Rogers of George Hamilton and the Wicke family of Topeka among others.
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Liz
F. WU
Kansas City
Dr. C. B. Francisco
C. C. Pickard
Tack Carter
Irving. . Rogers
Hiawatha
Frank Wickeshar
Topeka
Spurgin Flight Ties to Alabama Bank Case
Chicago reports tie Warren Spurgin, former president of the defunct Michigan Trust, to a July visit to Hank in Alabama. Investigators probe his associates including James McShane, with searches for a woman linked to Spurgin and possible $1,000,000 in deposits as authorities pursue leads across multiple states.
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Chicago
Warren GC. Spurgtin
Elysed Michigan Trust Company
White
Alabama
Dictorneys Aml
James McShane
Spurgin
Vincence Beutel
Tene Bank
Spurfig
Boilers and smokers to power new UK heating plant
Fifteen bidders compete to install boilers and smokers for the UK heating plant contracted to Alch & Weidner of Chattanooga by the state. Work on excavation proceeds slowly as grading is hindered by heat. The plant sits on the Hill south slope with two 200 hp units and three others planned. project aims to finish by next fall semester.
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Alch & Weidner
Chattanooga
Board of Administration
Bel
John M. Shea
University Grounds
Joliite
Michael Spellacy Raced With Death From Ths To Lima
Michael Spellacy of Tulsa in a transcontinental race died en route to Lima Ohio after an crash and late arrival. his brother Timothy Spellacy of Los Angeles also died in a hospital there. Timothy was a California political figure and oilman with ties to Ohio and Texas fields. body sent to Los Angeles for burial as a rainstorm saved corn nearby in Ottawa county.
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Michael Spellacy
Lima
Ohio
Los
Spellacy
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Lagary
Timothy Pellacy
Los Angeles
Timothy Spellacy
Michael
Micheal Spellacy
Connaught
Democratic State Committee of
California
Ottawa
Ottania
Franklin County
Gazette readers told to contact Journal-World office
A damaged note advises former Gazette sub AEs who did not receive their copies of the Journal-World to contact the Journal-World office by phone. It mentions price adjustments for missed issues and directs action to resolve the matter.
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The
Gazette
Journal-World
Journal-Ward
Governor Len Small Resumes State Duties Amid Indictments
Governor Small returns to Chico to focus on state affairs despite Sangamon County indictments. He plans public discussions on road matters with Lake County residents as attorneys continue a conference in his favor. He says he will not be deterred from serving the people and may return to Springfield soon.
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Chicago
Len Small
Chico
Sangampy
Lake County
Sinatl
Springfield
Henry Mestey
Sanga- Amen
Yefus
Sanga Pa
Hesitalian
Prison Riot Wrecks Shirt Factory at Oklahoma Penitentiary
In McAllister Oklahoma convicts rioted at the state penitentiary shirt factory early Friday morning wrecking portions of the plant. One guard and a prisoner were killed while several others were injured. The warden said escape attempts were not made and the violence aimed at destruction.
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McAllister
Oklahoma
Fridav
Mack Whitehead
George Perry
R. Cummings
Aa. R. Garrett
Exports to Europe Fall as So America Rises in FY Year
Washington reports that exports to Europe dropped by about 1.59 billion dollars while exports to South America rose by over 30 million in the fiscal year ending June 30, compared with the prior year. June showed sharp swings in both directions versus the same month last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
America
Commerce Department
Marshall Found Guilty Under Prohibitory Law
Marshall was found guilty before Justice Job Clark for violation of the prohibitory law this afternoon. He was fined $160 and sentenced to 30 days in jail. He announced an appeal and posted bond for release pending trial.
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D- A
Marshall
Job Clark
Theaistris
Community Picnic Speaker Named at Woodland Park
Judge J A Melpeth of Kansas Industrial Equit will speak at the Doce C A picnic in Woodland Park next Wednesday August 3. The main athletic event is a base ball game between Lone Star and Le Loup.
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Ag County
J. A. Melpeth
Kansas Industrial
Woodland
Lone Star
le Loup
Harding to Plymouth Washington July 28
President and Mrs Hardish will leave Washington late today aboard the yacht Mayflower for Plymouth where they expect to attend celebratory events. Weather and schedule details are tentative with plans to arrive Monday for a metropolitan gala.
No Private Conference Talk on Separate Parlors
Washington indicated the United States will reject any suggestion for a separate parlor conference. All powers invited to participate in the conference on armament limitation and far eastern questions must be included. There was an impression that at least one nation suggested a disability of a partial conference.
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Washington
United States
Evangelical Church Conference at Park Lands With Delegates
Topeka church groups plan an August conference at Land Park starting Wednesday and ending Monday. About 30 Topeka delegates join three societies to host a convention with daytime sessions and a Sunday concert expected to draw 2,000 to 3,000 attendees. Noted speakers include W G Hatlowachs of Cleveland and Miss Mauck of Japan. a baseball game vs the Topeka team is anticipated.
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Young People’s Alliance
Women'sissionary Society
Sunday School
The
Evangelical Church of Kansas
Re B. Hobbs
Topeka
Angus
Miss Mauck
Japan
W. GC. Hatlowachs
Cleveland
Ohio
Thirteen Attend Douglas County Poultry Culling Demo
Thirteen poultry raisers gathered at the Hublo Schellhorn farm near Lone Star for a culling demonstration. County Farm Agent R. P. Smith called it a successful event as plans move forward to collect attendee names for reports on flock culling profits and methods.
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Douglas County
Lone Star
Farm Agen
R. P. Smith
Section six completion opens four miles of new highway near Bit Springs
Roadwork progress reports indicate the park of slabbing Section 16 of the fort to fort highway near Bit Springs was completed about 6 PM yesterday. Contractors from Bit Springs will likely start Section F tomorrow. Section G remains closed until inspection. Major engineer RI Elise notes the inspection will take about two months. Korsans American Born in Washington July 21 reports Kansas population 76.6 percent American-born with 7 percent growth in foreign parents since last decade. Dr Albright, Chiropractor.
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Fort
Bit Springs
RI Elise
T Hat’ Lone
Wi Ashinton
Kansas
Uresu
Five Civil Actions Filed in District Court
Five district court cases are listed including a Kansas City Long Distance Telphone Co. suit seeking $68.10 plus interest on $1,074 from September 32, 1920 and $500.62 interest from May 21, 1920 with costs, alleging tolls while defendant operated a telephone exchange. Attorneys listed for plaintiffs include R. Morgan and others.
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Counlt
Kansas City Long Distance Telphone Co
Kansas City
EM Campbell
Dwief Am
Buller
Hithh
Mel Mitchell
Mitchell
R. Morgan
Mattie Margai
Hine County
Meeting on Welfare Budget Plans In Lawrence
Secretary Bresette and Miss Biesette led a joint welfare discussion in Lawrence this morning to draft a minimum budget for working women. A later luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce featured Bresette speaking on welfare board efforts before she departed for Topeka.
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Liand Bresettee
E Welfaire Bouril
Tn- Coupt
Repekn
Lawrence Mgrchants
Ofelotk
Atother
Topekay
Chamber Off Commerce
Summer School Convocation Opens KU Summer Session
The first convocation of the KU Summer Session convened this morning with Dean PT Kelly presiding and Ray Garner of the School of Fine Arts performing a song. A large majority of students attended as plans for an expanded program and educational standardization were outlined. Tickets for summer sessions will be sold and a focus on equal tax support for education was emphasized.
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KU. Surmer
PT Kelly
University
Ray Garneyl
School of Fine Arts
Fay Kehen
Utendquake
al Rowleend
Clock Face Gets Fresh Paint At Lan ce High School
The Lan ce High School clock receives a new face for the first time in thirty two years as Su perintendent Chucker notes he once wound the clock at age fifteen. The restoration allows the clock to stop striking twelve at morning.
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Lance High School
Elbeck
Loss is Avoidable Modern Employment Methods Must Be Used
A New York committee report from July 29 warns waste in metal trades due to labor turnover. It estimates hundreds of thousands yearly losses, urges study of why men quit, and cites two million unnecessary separations. It calls for economics driven by management to restore normal production and lower selling prices.
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New York
Cammitteen
American Engineering Council
United States
Industria
Douglas County Fair Board invites guests to August meeting
Letters sent today to forty one board members from secretary O J Lane include Chamber of Commerce tickets for an August 2 gathering. A second meeting at 2 pm Tuesday will address business with plans in progress and Indian school supervisors from Haskell expected. A season ticket to the fair will be given to any boy or girl selling twenty five tickets, available through Laus's office on the Court House second floor.
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Douglas County Fair Association
O. J. Lane
Chamber of Commerce
Incheon
Jis
Haskell Jvill
Laus
Ockerblad to Join University of New Mexico Civil Engineering
Andrew Merrit Ockerblad will return home from the New Mexico School of Mines this fall to join the University of New Mexico as an assistant professor of civil engineering. He replaces Prof. N. F. Strachan in the department. Ockerblad is a University of Vermont graduate.
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Andrew Merrit ‘Ockerblad
New Mexico School
Drainage district plan advanced for Santa Fe route area
A committee formed by Douglas county and city officials announced progress on establishing a drainage system for a district along the southern Kansas Santa Fe line. The plan covers about 1300 acres including Wa karusa towns east Lawrence and Woodland Park with land draining toward the road. Legal steps and petitions prepared by City Attorney Thiele target court action in November, as preliminary arrangements move forward.
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Wakarusa
East Lawrence
Woodland Park
Citly Finglneer Henderson
Listrick
Kansas
Brary
Santa Fe Railway
Towlard
Thiele
Bel
A. L. Cox
Douglas County
W. W.cliland
Georg Griffith
B. K. Nicholson
Mattons
Lawrence Shrine Club to Remodel Rooms at Temple
The Lawrence Shrine Club plans changes in its quarters at the Scottish Rite Temple. President N Johnson says the two suites will be altered to create a two room house for women members and an adjoining area for student observers from the University. The project aims to keep club rooms open at night for members.
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Laiwrence Shrine Club
N. Johnson
Shrine Club
Elul J
Trip Postponed Due to Illness Among County Officials
The Johnson County commissioners and County Clerk George Byrne postponed a planned trip to investigate road oiling costs and feasibility. A later meeting at the Capitol in Olathe aims to secure fresh data for tax planning. Assists County Attorney Orin Stone’s appointment and impending Independence work trip are noted. Also mentions Lawrence residence for Roger W Evans and relatives visiting from Cincinnati and El Paso.
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George Bryne Inty
Johnson
Herin
Xh Wiek
Johnson County
Olathe
Eudora
Rohr
Roger W- Evan
Lawrence
Cincinnati
Ohio
el! Paso
Evans
John
Genevieve McCowan
Kansas City
Fern Evans
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Atkins
Walker
Mobilie
Hank
Ify
Walch and Weidner
Pittsburg
Welch
Ghivopractors
Small Thtea
Fatory
McAlister
Europa
South Ame
McDermott
Annuaj
We Land Park
Werarem Park
Ology Schehurehall
Hobbs
Turpeen
Hinish
Dr. Albright
Chiropraktor
Collectelephone Courant
Miss Biesette
Kelly
Irs
J.D. Kennard
Lamary Wast
Ells
Boar
University of Vermont
Wheaney
Enet Rae
Eas Santa Fe
Don
Frepi Lend Johnson
Mines
Orin Stone
Jan Appoiny
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Lyons County
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