Hoover Seeks Naval Parity With Britain Under Treaty Plan
President Hoover touts a parity naval agreement with Great Britain as an answer to critics who urged immediate cruiser construction. He argues it is better to establish equal strength through a comprehensive formula rather than rival builds, while officials monitor London negotiations with MacDonald and Dawes. Japan Italy and France, parties to the Washington treaty, would need a preliminary conference before capital ships are considered.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Hoover
Ocfn
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
State Department
London
MacDonalds
Japan
Italy
France
Uncle Dave and the Two Janes greet crowd in Topeka radio visit
About 200 people met Uncle Dave Keilmann and Lucy Jane Keilmann at South Park in Lawrence for a homecoming style visit tied to Junior Capital clubs. Mary Jane Morrison joined as the other Jane. Donald Smith presided over the new club with Max Byer and George Woodward. The pair sang and performed, with lollipops for children, then performed at the Journal-World office. They plan stops in Meriden, Valley Falls, Lecompton, Lyndon, and Orange Grove in the coming days.
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Dave
Topeka Capital
IWIBW
South Park
Tadio
Ayl Keilmann
Lawrence Boy
Journal-World
Arthur’ Capper
Lawrence
Junior Capital
Lucy Jane Keilmann
Janes
Jane
Mary Jane Morrison
Junior Capital Club
Avith Donald Smith
Maxng
Byer
George Woodward
Uncle Dave
Andl
Journal-World Office
Meriden
Valley Falls
Lecompton
Lyngon
Oange Guy
Thieves Market and a London theft tale
The article notes a bustling Thieves Market in London with many items likely obtained through pawn shops and similar venues. Theresa Martin shares travels and talks on Many Lands, sponsored by Rex Company. A separate note mentions a 1922 Ford touring car stolen from 136 Indiana Street, Kansas City, with investigation by Officer Floyd Hunter.
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London
Heress Martin
Columbia
Theresa
Martin
Rex Company
Indiana
Floyd Hunter
American boy Guiry linked to London court case
A youth identified as Guiry faced four sentences in London Court after an accident involved a car and motorcycle. The report notes the American boy's age and mentions a sentence length of months, with details about injuries and the court's finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiry
London Court
Forest Fires Across Canada Escalate With Drought
AP reports extensive Canadian fires from Ontario to British Columbia worsen by drought. Kenora Pickle Lakes Windigo and Patricia Districts see major blazes. Crow Lake area logs 12000 acres burned. streams dry as firestrains strain equipment. Deaths and funerals noted in Lawrence and Kan. City areas with multiple local obituaries.
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Toronto
Canada
Pacific
Weae
Kenora
Pickle Lakes
Windigo
Patricia
Ontario
Farm Bureau Picnic Draws Large Douglas County Crowd
About 225 women and children attended the fourth annual Douglas County Farm Bureau picnic at Clinton Park. It was the most well attended yet, with a dinner, community singing and club stunts. The Big Springs group won the prize for largest membership, Riverside club for best stunt, and Kanwaka club took second in the stunt contest. Ottawa guests included Mrs C G Wolf and Mrs Abersi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Clinton Park
Big Springs
Riverside Club
Kanwaka Club
C. G. Wolf
Abersi
Ottawa
Weather and program schedule disrupted by fire at Belgrade Arsenal
A Belgrade arsenal fire last night caused extensive damage with an estimated loss of about $1. The day’s schedule lists a long program of readings, announcements, and musical acts, with multiple time slots from 30 p.m. to 10 p.m., including lectures by distinguished figures and performances by the Sta Van and Lehn Me bands. The weather forecast and farm market reports are also shown for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strombers-Carbon
Edison
al Ward
Upi
Ron Laboratories
West Orange
N. J
Thomas Zdizoress
Divisors Committee
Samuel W. Stratton
Bea
Vincent Lopes
Ali Ae
Lehn
Belgrade
Dugoslavia
Shooting Affray Leaves Two Wounded In Street Clash
A last night shooting on a city street left two men wounded, including Thomas McNichol believed dead. George Riggins, 29, friend of Shupe and a police sergeant, witnessed the exchange as shots were fired from a shopfront. A woman-driven car fled the scene after one gunman was shot and another was wounded, while Shupe, long noted as an ex-convict, was linked to the incident in local rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McNichol
George ‘Riggins
Shupe
Olice
Tommy Shupesne
Fatecnetional Arventer Company
McNichols
Lderman
Asim
Mainot
Felice
Igzins
Ai Man
Murrin
Palice
Boy Scouts Reenact Old Settlers Arrival in Lawrence
Twenty nine Boy Scouts from local troops will ride in covered wagons to North College Hill and pitch tents on the site of the first settlers arrival in Lawrence on August 1 1854. The group will camp tomorrow and disband downtown Friday marking seventy five years since that historic first night. L H Houston and Ralph Graves will lead and supervise the event.
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Cit
North College Hill
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Boy Scouts
Magraligen
Journal-World
Miaie
L. H. Houston
Ralph Graves
Scouts
Jury changes verdict in murder case mystery
London reports a jury altered its verdict in the Vera Sidney case after initially finding murder by unknown persons. The second verdict states the woman died of acute poison with insufficient proof of self administration or murder. The case involves deaths in a family and a poisoning mystery surrounding Mrs. Sidney's daughter.
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London
Croydon
Sidney
Vera
Eighteenth collision in 11 days near Tonganoxie reported
Police say a car driven by Charlies Brown of Kansas City Missouri collided with another vehicle two miles south of Tonganoxie last night, Brown sustained minor injuries and was treated at Memorial hospital before transfer. He may be charged with driving while intoxicated. Other notes mention licenses from Kansas City and Chicago and a marriage in Lawrence. two fire alarms reported with minimal damage.
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Ant Gamnes
Richland
Lawrence
Stollen
Kansas’ City
Misa Mary Hormuth
Norton
Kan
Missaye
Hormuth
Olathe
Frank Hormuth i
John Hormuth
Guthrie
Okla
Herman Flemming
Kansas City
Carolina Herron
Toledo
Gas Gren
Grace. Brown
Kanages City
Eli Lee
Otis Silver
Eyee
Torganoxie
Charlies Brown
Brown
Memorial Hospital
Ty Williamworth
Noted Confusion Over Belville Ride Youth Parent Letters
Charles Hicks and Bert Hicks of Lawrence report mixed messages from their son in Belville as authorities seek clarity. Parents say recent letters reference "Dee mie" and ask for guidance regarding the youth’s welfare and possible involvement in events.
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Belville
Charles Hicks
Bert ‘Hicks
Lawrence
Deemie
Corn crop needs rain spread across eastern Kansas
Topeka reports from the U S Weather Bureau indicate widespread corn moisture shortage in eastern Kansas with drought threatening development stages. Wheat harvest largely complete. western counties show some delay while plowing slows on dry soils and heavy sands hamper parts of the state. Sorghums and pastures show variable conditions as Kaw valley fields begin harvest preparations.
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Topeka
Kansas
United States’ Weather Bureau
Kaw
Chicago Hot Weather Parade Fizzles in City Heat
The Chicago pajama parade collapse falters under a tropical July sun as onlookers stare. Parade participants claim comfort in lighter attire while opponents report embarrassment and a general shift in public mood. A drowning incident is noted in the closing lines.
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Chicago
Joe Jones
Salt Lake City
Third Drowning Tragedy Near Lola Within 24 Hours
Lola Kansas July 31 AP reports the third drowning near Lola within 24 hours as the body of Mrs. Bert Manear 44 found in Blea Creek. Earlier drownings included Harriett Gregory 31 and her daughter Evelyn Turner 9 in the Neo sho river. The mother was recovered. search continues for the girl.
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Lola
Kans
Bert Manear
Blea Creek
Harriett Gregory
Evelyn Turner
Neosho River
Evelyn
Walter Hall
Lee Hig
Freagle to Lamar Arrives in Kansas City Pursuit Acted
Unclear transit notes describe Freagle traveling toward Lamar and Garden City Kansas with a brief stop, then continuing by automobile toward Wichita to pursue warrants connected to a bank robbery. Authorities in Garden City and Wichita coordinating searches with warrants expected within 24 hours. Details are fragmentary and include references to stores and a grocery company as background.
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Kansas
City
L. E. Alderman
Lamar
Os Baek
Foretaste of an Edison ionnaire prompts tough questions
A July item lists nineteen questions for contestants and their families about life in rural to urban settings, education, personal scientific work, and future plans. Notables include Henry Golpoet de Inge, Dr. W Stratton of MIT, Dr. Lewis Peathead, and George Eastman of Kodak.
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East ‘Orangé
Iona
Agate
Tuck
Renner
Henry Golpoet
W. Stratton
The
Institute Technology
Lewis Peatheadwater
Phillips Exeter Academy
Ieee
George Eastman
Eastman Kodak Company
Understudy for County Attorney Aug 11 to Aug 25
Albert B. Martin a Kansas City graduate who just opened an office in the People's State Bank building will serve as Douglas County attorney from August 11 to August 25 while County Attorney Harry W. Frazee attends the Kansas National Guard encampment. Martin was formerly attorney for the Kansas League of Municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Martin
University’ of
Charge Against Pitt in Street Bus Incident
In police court this morning T G Pitt of Pickwick Greyhound faced a charge arising from a street incident at Seventh and Massachusetts last night. A bus driver and company official promised to ensure drivers’ careful conduct, with the court hearing continuing.
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John Ingalls
Massachusetts
Ree
Pitt
An J
Ane
T. G. Pitt
Pickwick-Greyhound
Railroad merger begins tomorrow in Wichita
Wichita Kansas AP reports that by close of business today the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad will cease as an independent carrier and tomorrow become the Orient division of the Santa Fe. The transfer includes relocation of several offices with traffic manager J J Lane moving to Ama rile as assistant general freight and passenger agent. Additional departments will shift within sixty days as Santa Fe adopts Orient tariffs and keeps key offices staffed by H Shauffet and R L Davis amid reorganizations.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas City
Mexico
Amarile
Santa Fe
Orient Division
H. Shauffet
R. L. Davis
Panhandle
The
J. P. Alvis
Lecompton Social News Highlights From Town Gatherings
Lecompton residents enjoyed a busy week with visitors and events including Sunday calls at the Morriss home and a crowds gathering at the Sehon residence to honor newlyweds. WCTU and United Brethren Ladies Aid hosted a quilting gathering with birthdays celebrated, and a state mail carrier’s meeting drew attendance in Wichita. Uncle Dave Keilmamm plans to visit August 9, with Rosemary Glenn coordinating introductions for local youth.
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Ellery Clear
Bobby
McClanahan
D. F. McCall
Orville McCall
L. Dark
Geveral
Harvey Glenn
William Gravel
Wichita
Floyd Krosch
Jamiie Florine
Hutchinson
U. B. Ladies Aid
United Brethren Church
Thurrsday
Mmembers
Gertrude Head
Mary Page
Ida Clark
Swithh
Clarke
Bias Mary Drake
A. I. Armstrong
Lecompton
Lucile Hildenbrand
Oakland
Topeka
Virginia Snecker
Larkin Club
Margaret Dark
Gisdse Holloway
Dave
Capital
Imprijsing
Rosemary
Glenn
Janes
Lawrence
Karl Kreider
Margaret and Stanton
Colla Alteral
Féenee
Residon
Minneapolis
Visttine
Gabors
Sanders
Coxce Landon
Baer
Hom
T. E. Dick
S. John, Dick
D. K. Dick
Ethel Dick
Missea Garnet
Margaret Hilliz
War
Milton Nima Nic
J. R. Bainter
Louise
Grand Junction
C. M. "Lake
Leavenworth Hospital
C. MM
Etm
Maxillie “Lecomaton
Arthur Ward
Ward
New Mexico
Carl. Edmonds
Zan Hthmonds
J. A. Davis
Kansas City
Hiawatha
Jack Steeplia
Suny
Alvin Means
Robert
Dan
Owen Edgar
Jess’ Walbridgs
William'Yost
Topel
Samuel One 'Sather
Owen Thompson
Leavenworth
Begg Ebs
Ida Suell
William ‘Gore
Orville Suell
Kan- 25
Matt Woodhead
Earl Hendrix
Earl
Sears and Roebuck
C. E. Casebier
Fort Cheater
Texas
Bro M
Allen Cazebier
Sam Dibrell
Baptist Church
George Papenhausen
B. Y.U
Papenhausen
Telephone Exchange
George
Mills
B. Y P.U
Pepe
Main Street
Rev. Wilkinson
Bom
Missouri
C. A. Emerson
J. Emerson
W. A. Saunders
E. Casebisr
Frank Schaeffer
Harold Steeper
J. R. Edmonds
Filla Jones
Lawrence Cesebier
He Malloy
Pdp
Laura Margaret Sanders
Anne Sanders
Susie Chapman
Hattie Guest
Pittsburg
Tainer
Local News Highlights From Topeka Area Embro Broidery Night
A July 22 gathering at the Nace home featured the Embroidery Club with Ruth Nace and relatives present. Guests included Mrs. Novak of San Francisco and Mrs. Crawford of Jacksonville. The evening showcased wares by Frida McCarty and Faye McFann, with heart motif vases and a bride and groom display. Also noted are church events, a chicken supper, and plans for the L. T. L. picnic at the high school.
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Mies
Ruth H. Nace
William L. Richards
Fred H. Nace
Evenin
Spen ‘Ormany
Embroidery Club
Miss Nace
Nace
Sichendeae
Fertrude McCarty
Faye McFann
Ruth Nace
Erabroldery
Bwaphraan
Vito F “Novak
San Francisco
Calif
H. Gowan
Jacksonville
Fla
Renee
Jase Uth
Ed McClanahan
McClapahan
Mrs. Young
Topeka
Gerald Holloway
Harry Hall
Billy
Warren Springer
Frances Drake
Hall
Miss Drake
Cunard R. M. S. Ansonia
Enid
Montreal
Joplin
St. . Louis
Thdianapolis
Cleveland
Ohio
Erie
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Rochester
Syracuse
Watertown
Franklin
Careree
New York
N. A
Franklin Auto Mfg. Co
San
Piazza
Via del Triton
France
l'Opera
E. J. Hill
George L. Glenn
E! L. Bro
Joan
Madalyn
McClanahan
Willing Workers Club
John Mathey
McLouth
Speculates in Prisons Ensglistman Sees Factory Hope
Nottingham England AP reports local whispers and a noted businessman Sir Albert in Derby once bought an old prison built back in 1826 for about 825000. He says the building could become a fine factory or engineering works if offers come in. River taxi service now operates between a railway station and Chicago business district along Michigan Avenue.
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Nottingham
England
Sir Albert
Tingham
Albert
Derby
Jworks
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
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Britain
Earl Keilmann and Company
Wibw
Capital Club
Real Ee
Candly
Ea. m. Harci
Harves
Ae Erie
Atbbison
Atate Land Buildings
Mons Hardware Company
Hine Ameuke
Simmons
Rikhard
Jouhnt Bsung
Ican
Winst
N. Res
Guy
Sisto
Ernest
Leroy
Unkogee
Oklabe
Farm Bureau
Wain
Kasesas City
Coleman
Hamilton
Tender Walker
Emporia
J Brant
Pennsylvenis
Freagle
Feere Ee Hand
Weiwoh
Geen Ote Arab
McCarty
Stocey Company Bee Pyr
Frazee
Health Board
Ray Lawrence
Chanute City
State Board of Ealth
J. L. Barron
New York State Board of Health
Mary Elizebeth Ford
Ariel Vilas
Evanston Country Club
Miss Ford
Lucy Jane ‘Hedberg
Miss Vilas
Loui Adama
Indianapolis
California
Helen Wills
Helen Jacobs
Forest Hills
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Sharkey
Cainciant
Boxing Commission
Jack Sharkey
Max Schuman
Olympia
Mary Jan Hoover
White House
Beattie
Charles Lowery
Mra. Leng Lowery
Kew ‘i Mant
Sande - Terk
Juma Arey
Eaberty
Liberty First
Liberty -Fourth
Preasury
Freasury
Mexico and Orient Railway
Santa Fe Lines
Acre
Jesse Pyle
Kimporia
James Black
James Magill
George Usen
Wa Taylor
Kansae City
E. H. Taylor
Eva M Sill
R. W. Reynolds
Relati
Denver
Bis Belov
A. Haltom
Clarence
Ensglistman
Rumbey Bros. Funeral Home
Ind
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