Campaign wind up for Douglas county primaries
Douglas county Republicans prepare for a tight primary with many uncontested nominations. Key races include county clerk treasurer register of deeds co superintendent coroner and probate judge contesting sheriff and precinct chairman posts. Democratic and Socialist lanes show limited competition with one sheriff bid and sparse township tickets, while voters brace for turnout next Tuesday.
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Douglas County
Tom Harley
Geo. C. Wetzel
W. H. McKone
Estelle Northrup
Register of Deeds
O. J. Lane
Col. Carl Phillips
A. L. Cox
Hugh Means
Lawrence
John
Johnson
Garnett
Jefferson County
A. L. Teouke
Grantville
George W. Phimmer
Perry
A. C. Wilson
Lizzie K. Rotenson
Eudora
Chas
F. M. Tidrow
Alison Andrews
G. S Kretsinger
Palmyra Township
H. Eberhart
Lecompton and
D. McCulloch
Route 2
Richland
D. O. Lovejoy
J. B. Wilson
C. B. Hosford
Douglas
Sam
Heflin
A. D. Dahlene
Seth Fenton
Vinland
Herman Broeker
F.S. Williams
Baldwin
John L. Hoover
Lone Star
Sonety
F. F. Copp
Jacob Badseby
J. Bo Carver
Jonn Westfall
Clinton
Kanwakau
Arthur Ubrich
Barris
C. A. Richards
John D. Martin
Wakarusa
Geo. Tf. Griffith
Thomas Shiyar
Primary election boards named for county precincts
Trustees appoint precinct election boards across the county. Listings include Eudora, Grant, Kanwaka, Lecompton, Marion, Palmyra, Willow Springs and Clinton townships with judges and clerks named for each precinct. Also notes two-week vacation plans by Mr and Mrs Corcoran and family and Joe Daniels visiting Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Eudora
Albert Griffin
Alfred Eisele
Adolph Totz
Alta Roe
Mrs. Tenaenis
Grant Township
S. M. Dolan
Chas. Wood
W. R. Stiner
E. Heck
Filmer Wise
Kanwaka
J. Arthur Hird
Ben Swallow
J. H. Holke
Mio VO Terre
Men Ceteen
Kanwaka Township
Stull Preera
Wolles
J. A Rake
Cras. Nichols
Geo. Anderson
Sr. Klerky
A. Tloffsammer
Aurfast Walter
Lecompton
Vier Springs
HH. Griffin
Grace Thomas
Myra B. Taylor
Palmyra
Black Jack
H. D. Shepherd
J. G. Mignot
B. G. Vanties
Ralph V. O'Neil
Vari Hughes
Vinland
Judes
W. D. Fordyce
F. M. Woods
C. E. Schick
Helen G. Gill
Nellie Hoover
Willow Springs Township
Johanning
Chas. Warner
Carl van Hoesen
Gee
Pitts
Gert Vaughn
Clinton Township
C. A. Baldwin
S. W. Halderamn
J. H. Mitchell
W. H. Danning
W. W. Toyd
Kansas Weather Forecast Prompted By unsettled conditions
Forecaster notes unsettled weather through tonight and Sunday with scattered thundershowers mainly in the east and north. Cooler air moves in Sunday especially in the northeast. Temperature readings show highs and lows from yesterday and today with rainfall amounts to be expected in affected areas.
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Kansas
Reds Fraternizing With the Germans Charged
Paris July 31 Allied French mission reports Bolshevik troops near the East Prussian frontier and fraternizing with Germany. Northern Bolsheviks menace Warsaw from north and east as French Allied troops hold the line. General Romer relieved. General Joseph Haller commands northern Polish army. French officers coordinate technical services and bolster morale amid Polish counterattack preparations in Galicia.
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Paris
Associated Press
Warsaw
Romer
Joseph Haller
Haller
France
Irike
Lone Star Chautauqua Opens With Strong Attendance
A five day chautauquay opened at Lone Star yesterday with good afternoon and evening crowds. The Cartwright brothers performed a 45 minute musical program of songs stunts and instruments and Professor Wassum of Iowa State University followed with a rapid fire lecture on The Secret of Power. He urged strengthening weak places and kept the audience engaged with fast delivery and humor. Organizers promise a strong four day lineup, especially Sunday at Sunray, drawing Lawrence residents to attend.
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Lone Star
Cartw’ingeht Brothers
Wassum
Towa State University
Lawrence
Immodest Dresses Barred at Cardinal Parish
Cardiff July 31 A British clergyman, Father Joseph Parlin, sternly warned parishioners against immodest dress at Holy Communion. He declared he would refuse Communion to any woman who appears at the altar in inappropriately revealing attire, treating such individuals as if they do not exist. Athletics and Tigers Tie for First in Playground League Standings. A post season game will be played this afternoon to decide the champion. Foster to Take Vacation for George Foster plans a one month break starting mid next year, visiting his mother in Idaho with stops in Seattle and Los Angeles.
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Cardiff
Wales
Fasher
Joseph Parlin
Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church
Tigers
Tiger
Foster
George QC
Foevter
Middie
Idaho
Seattle
Los Angeles
Licenses Issued and Speeding Fine Highlight County Report
The article notes 34 automobile licenses issued yesterday while over 400 unlicensed autos operate in the county. John Barnes paid a $10 speeding fine in police court after being arrested yesterday by Officer John Perkins.
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Xutos
Finedan
John Barnes
John Perkins
Yousewives Welcome Vegetable Price Drop Across District
A ten day decline in farm truck prices in Lawrence district lowers costs for tomatoes to ten cents per three pounds and greens to four cents a pound. Cucumbers, cabbage, green corn, and melons also fall, prompting housewives to bargain and neighbors to share harvests as grocers anticipate further declines in “fancy” veg items.
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Lawrence
H. E. of
AGSER PRODUCTION STRUCK AT 788 FEET IN GAS LAND
Early this morning operations reached 788 feet when drilling stopped after penetrating eight feet. The gas land well could not be brought under control and efforts were discontinued before Tuesday.
Four Million Foot Gas Well On Hemphill Farm Near Lawrence
A Pittsburgh Youngstown Oil Company test well on the Hemphill farm northeast of Lawrence produced at 7:30 AM after reaching a gas sand at 735 feet. Estimated flow exceeds four million feet daily with rock pressure between 300 and 406 pounds. Gas was allowed to vent while awaiting equipment to cap and complete the well. Company plans further wells on the site and holds leases on most of the structure. Local interest includes Dutshirs Youngstown representative and Lawrence gas use figures.
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Hemphill
Lawrence
Pittsburgh- Youngstown Oil Company
F. S. Hill
Independence
Kansas
Wellsville Sienday
A. E. Hucrews
Dutshirgs
Youngstown
University Department of Geology
D. Dodds
Hill
Feld
Loftus Death Mystery Rocks Chicago Jewel Firm
Chicago July 31 Roy M Shayne and Miss Ruth Woods questioned over the sudden death of Samel A Loftus head of Loftus Bros jewelers. Coroner reports cerebral hemorrhage with external violence but no wounds found on the body. Woods and Shayne offer conflicting accounts of Loftus’s last hours at his Loftus Apartments. Loftus famed for mail order jewelry and wild nightlife, with a history of marital strife and high living.
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Chicago
Roy M. Shane
Ruth Woods
Sammel A. Loftus
Loftus Bros
Shayne
Woods
Loftus
Huth Weals
Sam Nand
James F. Simons
Miss Wood
Roy M. Shayne
Bionaire
Miss Woods
California
Mine Workers Ordered Back to Work in Indiana Strike
President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America directed immediate meetings to resolve the strike. Telex messages to mine locations in Indianapolis and nearby areas urged miners to return to work and halt protests to end the stoppage.
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Mine “Vision Head
Jacals
Indianapolis
Indiana
H- 4
Hueis Tolay
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America 2
Quay Driving Charge and Local Fines
In police court George Naylor and George Bird paid fines for driving infractions while M D Perkins and George Jor also settled penalties. Bird was released after a fine of 31. eet pede ene Mrs. A F Bason of Wichita arrives to visit her sister Mrs. R C Martin this morning.
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A. F. Bason
Wichita
R. C. Martin
Kid Circus Proved to Be Big Success
The playground events closed with a parade and circus in South Park. Little Miss Helen Audine Gable led the procession as Princess in a decorated pony-cart, with Agatha Tiley, Dorothy Perkins, and others on ponies. A large brown ostrich prop and a crowd of young performers highlighted the show, while the FP ASU band provided music and tumbling acts.
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South Park
Machusetts
Enilerd
Helen Audine Gable
Agatha Tiley
Dorothy Perkins
Sam
Larsen
Civyeus Performuares
Afeynoon
Awatha
Rey
John Pickens
Holmes
Myrene
John Henry
Paul Hutton
Bud Kennedy
Lawrence Marlee Philin Edwards
Roland Naud
Fark Hope
Myron Ken
FP. Asu
Pro Irish Prelate Sailed on Baltic
New York reports Archbishop Daniel J Muunmg of Australia sailed for Ireland aboard the Baltic despite British Premier's claim Ireland would not land a visiting clergyman over Irish question remarks. Crowds cheered and jeered at the pier. guards and police contained scuffles as longshoremen clashed while booing the archbishop and shouts of Irish republic were heard.
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New York
Daniel J. Muunmg
Australia
Ireland
Baltic
Great Britain
Trish
Ramons de Valera
Far Republic
Trish Republic
Governor Cox to frame address on industry and labor
Dayton reports Governor Cox will center his Democratic nomination acceptance on the League of Nations and major domestic issues. The address is expected to stress industrial policy to unite capital and labor, with emphasis on economic reform and national unity. The plan reflects one of Cox's principal campaign concerns.
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Dayton
League of Nations
Cox
Nhe
Church Leaders to Address Sunday Morning Service
Dr Masotu Speak Ire Wilhur N Mason chairmen of the State Board of Administration will address the congregation at the regular Sunday morning service tomorrow. Chancellor to Topeka FE WH Lindley went to Topeka to attend a meeting of the State Board of Education and will return tonight.
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Masotu
Wilhur N. Mason
State Board of Administration
Topeka
FE. WH. Lindley
State Board of ‘“Lucation
Auto Thief Gang Broken Up in Kansas City Area
National Automobile Dealers Association reports a 22.4 percent rise in car thefts nationwide. In Douglas County, thefts have largely ceased due to breaking up the Baker Savidge gang led by Baker, Crowder, and others, with numerous recoveries and several members now in prison.
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Auto Thief
United States
National Automobile ‘Dealers’ Association
Douglas County
Baker- Savidge
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Slim
McKay
Lawrence
Harmon
Camp Open To Visitors At Lake View Camp
An announcement by Paul Gilmer in charge says the Boy Scout Camp near Lake View will be open to visitors Monday night. Ladies night occurs tonight with camp fires starting at 8 15. Last night featured stunts with Mayor Kreeek and Mr and Mrs Tom Marley attending the entertainment.
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Lake View
Paul Gilmer
Stout
Kreeek
Tom Marley
Douglas County Schools Report Teacher Hiring Progress
Despite a notable teacher shortage, Douglas County boards report smooth hiring for next year per County Superintendent O J Lane. Needs cited include Vinland High Lecompton High and a principal for Eudora grades.
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Douglas County
O. J. Lane
Vinland
Lecompton
Eudora
Promises Clear Statement on League of Nations
Washington July 31 George White new national chairman said the Democrats will make their position on the League of Nations and the administration's foreign policies perfectly clear in response to Senator Harding's inquiry.
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Washington
Democrats
League of Nations
George White
Harding
Rail rate increases approved by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved an estimated 1.4 billion dollar increase in freight and passenger rail rates, to take effect after five days notice. Increases include 40 percent freight in the East, 25 percent in the South, 35 percent in the West, and 25 percent in Mountain Pacific. passenger fares up 20 percent. The move aims to absorb a 618 million dollar wage award by the Railroad Labor Board and raise net income to about 14 percent under the Transportation Act.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mountain Pacific Territory
Railroad Labor Board
Transportation Act
Japan Says Saghalin Occupation Inevitable
Tokio reports outlines of Japanism reply to the U S note on Saghalin occupation. The Carpers say the note's answer asserts occupation is necessary to preserve privileges, will be temporary, and that Japan has no territorial ambitions, with a stable government to follow.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Japan
Saghalin Islands
Carpers
Met
Detroit Photo Ties Felon to Trunk Murder Case
A photo said to show Oscar J Fernandez in Saltillo Mexico was identified today as Eugene Leroy by Detroit residents and police. Authorities await word from Mexico on Fernandez's apprehension amid the New York trunk murder mystery. The San Antonio photo came from police sources and involved several locals. A separate report covers alumni efforts for a World War memorial drive and a Kansas State Normal school dedication cost.
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Detroit
Oscar J. Fernandez
Saltillo
Mexico
Eugene Leroy
New York
San Antonio
Trumbull
Leroy
Fernandez
Chickens Ban Case Involving John Bergner Charged
Police report lists John Bergner charged with being at large amid a peculiar incident. He received a $2 fine and was released, with authorities noting ongoing proceedings and related contends.
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John Bergner
Ay Trent
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F. Richards
Wm. Mertz
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O. Mazion
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A. A. Huse
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OV. Kring
M. J. Jardon
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J. L. Burton
Socialist Party
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Rabbinn
T. M. Corcorah
St. Joseph
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Troy
Joe Daniels
Psola
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Poland
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Empire Gas and Fuel Comans
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Agency
KID Circus
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Thefternoon
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Bishop
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