Gangster funerals shock Kansas City readers
A Kansas City newspaper describes the elaborate joint funeral for three gangsters executed for murder. The crowd mixed respect and fear, reflecting how law and underworld codes collide in a city known for its north end crowds. The piece contrasts Chicago gunman obsequies with due process in Kansas City. It notes wheat acreage forecasts and naval policy shifts, plus political campaigns and figures like Henry J. Allen and Ma Fergusden.
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Kansas City
Chicago
North End
Abe a leading candidate in gubernatorial primary runoff
The report notes aba back as the leader in the first gubernatorial primary and ready for a capital fight in August. It suggests if she wins, allies and contributors will be alert to the upcoming battle and references Mrs Ferguson’s underestimated political influence in Texas. The piece discusses broader political dynamics and candidate distinctions from the Emporia Gazette with focus on preparation and readiness.
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Aba
Texas
Pa fifty years ago July 29 notes and town chatter
A fragment from The Old Home column recalls Sheriff Asher leaving for Denver for two weeks with Bae appointed as deputy. It notes the marshal and power debates, praises the Colo nel’s work, mentions Rev. 5. P. Ash seeking a pine for a family, J. R. Flo and family visiting for a home, McConnell selling a colt for 250 dollars, and Frank Willard offering a free lunch at his billiard hall, hinting customers will flock at lunch.
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Asher
Denver
Bae
Dub Walker
Rees
P. Ash
J. R. Flo
Milton, Ib
McConnell
Frank Williard
Fran
Ray Carter to become clerk at New Eldridge hotel
Twenty five years ago notices report Ray Carter of Junction City arriving next Wednesday to take the position as clerk at the New Eldridge hotel. Dr W Y Leonard returns from Indiana due to his sister illness. Mrs Emma Walker suffers a severe thumb injury at the Journal office. Attic rooms advance for domestic science at the high radical building. J A Zimmerman builds a new house on Vermont Street opposite Plymouth Congregational. Mrs Sol Marks and Adele Marks return from Excelsior Spring. Mr and Mrs P L Rowlands travel to Sparr property at 1400 Ohio Street. Mrs L D Havenhill returns home.
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Ray Carter
Junction City
New Eldridge
W. Y. Leonard
Ligonier Indiana
Emma Walker
Journal Office
High Radical
Domestic Science Department
J. A. Zimmerman
Vermont Street
Plymouth Congregational Church
Sol Marks
Misa Adele Marks
Excelsior
P. L. Rowlands
Yacvel
Sparr
Ohio Street
L. D. Havenhill
North Illinois Woman Suffers Fractures In Stair Incident
A report from North Illinois describes J Havenhill at 709 Tennessee Street where Mr Sohn Simmerock fell down stairs at her home the day before yesterday breaking a hiatal and injuring a limb.
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Illinois
J . Havenhill
Kansas History This Date 1882 Convention Survivors
The Kansas history note recounts a 1882 convention with survivors living in Kansas. Jane Solon O and Thacher presided as president pro tem. reports confirm an outlaw named Quantal was found dead in Louisville a week later.
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Kansas
Jadne Solon
Thacher
St. Joseph
Quantal
Louisville
The Sixth Year Molar And Child Dental Health
The article explains human dentition, detailing two sets of teeth and the importance of preserving the sixth year permanent molar. It warns that decay or loss of this tooth disrupts alignment and overall mouth health, urging parents to monitor eruption around ages five to six.
Flashes of Life roundup from many places AP
A collage of brief items reports MacDonald Smith eyeing next year's British Open at Carnoustie, Gallant Fox workouts and car-filled crowds in Saratoga, Laura the Jersey cow, vest pocket golf in the Bronx, a naval academy applicant too tall in Annapolis, Nicholas brother of King Carol flying, Nag crash and prince’s forced landing, a Brookline town ban on hitchhiking, a Florida study of taxi rides for a scholarship recipient, and Fascist era threats and celebrations in Europe and Italy’s Gotthard tunnel anniversary.
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Associated Press
New York
MacDonald Smith
Bobby Jonas
Carnoustie
Saratoga Springs
Gallant Fox
James Fitzsimmons
Delia
Towanda
Laura
Vest Pocket Golf
Bronx
Annapolis
Sam Ais
Naval Academy
Bucharest
Nicholas
Carol
Prince
Brookline
Petaclate
Orange
Danger Meets Jack in a Tense Texas-Ranch Romance
In 1930s Texas, Dagger and Jack marry amid family tensions. Uncle Jim disapproves of Jack’s drinking and past, while Dagger battles fear over losing Blaine and the strain of a soon to be New York visit. Chapters unfold with propulsive emotional stakes.
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Danger Mariay
Texas
Blaine
France
San Antoni
Johneering
Herpa
Seaden
Vaneering
Eering
New York
Uncle Jim
Jim
Espy Saltoun
Dagger
Howard
Jim Marley
Jack
Marley
Gin Marley
Casa Blanca
Aunt Espy
Shere
Antoni
Danger
Geology Explains His Earth Treasure Costume
A strange gentleman calls himself Geology and walks toward the children with a coal shoe and gold trimmed hat. He explains his costume is made from earth treasures and shares his sleepy, wondrous world as the group discusses names and curious attire.
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Boes
Logy
Gin
Sen
John
Maida
Pegry
Geology
Maple products output tops two million gallons
Canada produced 2,185,379 gallons of maple syrup and 8,208,276 pounds of maple sugar this year, valued at 5,250,620 dollars.
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Canada
Foreign quake claims in Italy and protest unrest
The report notes Italian premier Mussolini receiving a personal gift of 1600 dollars while a communist leader faces a wage cut protest and 20 followers are arrested for anti-war demonstrations. A Pacific Ocean band devoid of oxygen is described by a scientist aboard a scientific ship. Washington reports a wheat relief in a period of drought.
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Asseceted
Montres
Berg
G.B. Alfano
Italy
Apennine
Rome
Mussolini
Eeeaees - Ae
Commuunists International
Eshington
Pacific
Washington
Legge
United States Lines launches $90,000,000 shipbuilding program
New York AP reports United States Lines aims at Atlantic trade supremacy with two 705 foot first flags liners costing 21 million together, 1300 passengers each, 20 knot speed, launching 1982. Plan includes two 45,000 ton super ships at 35 million each, to push US merchant tonnage ahead of rivals. Paul W. Chapman leads purchase and expansion following the Jones White act.
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New York
America
United States Lines
Paul W. Chaman
Tingis
Element
Expanson
New America
Great Britain
Ireland
First Flags
Chapman
Leviathan
American Merchant Marine
Shipping Board
United States Es
Rockefellers Cousin Sailor Carpenter Near Chicago
Chicago area craftsman William Avery, a 44 year carpenter, notes his kinship as a second cousin to John D. Rockefeller. He recalls a lifelong water hobby, past racing achievements including skippering the Cherry Circle in 1907 for the Lipton cup and a 1893 near drowning incident while sailing with a girl he later married.
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Chicago
Lake Shore
William Avery
John D. Rockefeller
John D
Avery
New York State
Rockefeller
Solomon
Bill
Cherry Circle
Commodore Price
Rubber plan to cut supply faces mixed backing in Straits
Straits Settlements rubber planters discuss a scheme to curb production by pausing tapping one day a week aiming to lift falling prices. Producers foresee benefits for the industry but large firms like Dunlop resist, insisting on harvesting as much rubber as their estates can yield, while authorities estimate eight to twenty thousand tons could be held off market this season.
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Singanore
Thomas A. Edison
Te ‘Steaite
Edison
Straits
Mabalaya
Ceys
Shin
Straits Settlements
Dunlop
Towatan Advises Russian Hog Raisers 8
An I youth, who has lived as farm al oat, since some three gov ist union to assist the country's agricultural i. He has chosen hh Schone for distribution nent owned.
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Towa
An_ I
Farm Aloat
Agricultural i
Hh Schone
Bution Nent
Lawrence trip nets many Kansas visits and notes
De Soto residents plan brief Lawrence visit with Deweeses and Harbison family. many Lawrence friends hosted or visited. News item lists frequent travel to Kansas City and Topeka for hospitals, family events, and social gatherings. Birth of Shirley Ann to Herbert Reynolds family noted. several local residents mentioned visiting kin and former classmates across the region.
Local residents attend dinners and visits across towns
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Osborne hosted a dinner at Harry Miller's home. William E. Burch visited relatives in Anna s City. Ruth Gordon of De Soto graduates from K S A C. Louis H. Rose funeral attended in Kansas City. Several locals hosted and visited relatives in Basehor To ka Jewett Springfield and other nearby towns. Families, travel, and illness noted among Bee croft Douglas Phillips and Strickland households.
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Robert Osborne
Harry Miller
William E. Burch
Annas City
Ruth Gordon
de Soto
Bliss Gordon
W H H. Baker
John A. Giebener
Taylor
Kansas City
Louis H. Rose
Sadie Marshall
Kate Hamilton
Basehor
Marall
Harry' Miller
Sandy
Oscar Lothholz
Samny Bobby
Eudora
S. Marshall
Howard Phillips
Mr. Strickland
Golden Belt
Theodore Kissee
Bell Memorial Hospital
Woodrow Douglas
Jewett
Charles
Douglas
Charles Douglas
James Large
Clarence van Sickle
Tonganoxie
van Sickle
J. T. Martin
Gon
Don
E. H. McVey
Gly-Cas Promises Relief For Rheumatism And Stomach Trouble
Lawrence resident Mrs. M. E. Strong reports quick relief from stomach gas constipation and rheumatism after using Gly-Cas. She says sleep improved and pain vanished, claiming the medicine acted promptly and left her feeling like a new person. Lawrence druggists and surrounding stores advertise Gly-Cas as a universal remedy.
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Mrs. Strong
Lawrence
Sol Wrence
Round Corner Drug
Atote
Ball
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