Rivers of Kansas Near Flood Stage and Rising
Heavy rainfall across Kansas and western Missouri has pushed Neosho Cottonwood Walnut and Arkansas rivers toward flood stage. Cities including Coffeyville Emporia and Arkansas City report record rain totals causing river overflows and road washouts. Authorities warn continued rain will worsen floods across the region.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Jiansag
P. Connor
Coffeyville
Emporia
Neosho
Cottonwood
Burlington
Council Grove
Cottonwood Falls
Wichita Faces Flood After Worst Rain In City History
Wichita endures one of its worst floods as over 4 inches of rain fell in 24 hours. The Little Arkansas and Arkansas rivers surged, threatening to overflow banks and inundate lowlands. Crest expected tonight, residents urged to evacuate to higher ground.
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Wichita
Littlerkansas
Arkansas
Break-in at Butler Tire Shop on Massachusetts Street
The Butler Tire shop at 1016 Massachusetts Street was broken into last night. A small front window was broken. nothing of value was taken. An investigation was conducted this morning.
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Butler Tire Shop
Massachusetts Street
Kansas City Judges Involved In License Plate Prank
Judges H. F. McElroy Leo Koehler and F. E. W. Hayes faced Chief Carman for driving without a license plate on a Jackson county car. A second group of road officials traveling with them joked about the arrest, sparing the judges from public embarrassment.
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H. F. McElroy
Leo Koehler
Fe.w. Hayes
Jackson County
Kansas City
Kansas Citinns
Filipino butler admits strangling nurse fiance then tries to dump body
Eluigo Lozado, a Filipino butler for Dr G W Meauliffe, confessed to strangling his fiancée Miss Blossom Seeley Martin a nurse. He allegedly carried the body to Elizabeth Port Staten Island 18 miles away where police stopped him while attempting to dump it from a ferry into the harbor.
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New York
Eluigo Lozado
G. W. MeaAuliffe
Blossom Seeley Martin
Elizabeth Port
Staten Island
Manhattan
Lozader
New Jersey
Edward Marauer
Trea
John Miller
Lozade
Miller
Flag Smut Hits Eastern Kansas Wheat Fields
A new wheat disease termed flag smut has reached eastern Kansas and damages fields by black streaks that stunt growth and prevent heads. An expert from Kansas State Agricultural College will inspect Douglas county fields next week to assess the outbreak. No complete method to halt the spread is known.
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Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural College
Douglas County
President Harding Arrives in Delaware for City-hosted Visit
President and Mrs. Harding arrived in Wilmington after noon and began a day of entertainment arranged by several cities hosting their Delaware visit. Thousands cheered as they rode from the station to the hotel marking their first Delaware appearance since his presidency began.
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Willmington
Former congressman seeks breach of promise damages
Manuel Herrick former Oklahoma representative files a breach of promise suit against his former secretary Ethlyn Chrane seeking 450000 damages. He testified in court that Chrane promised to marry him in the presence of witnesses after he had paid a police court fine of five dollars for alleged street harassment.
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Washington
Manuel Herrick
Oklahoma
Hgainst
Ethlyn Chrane
Miss Chrane
Herrick
Missing Virden Priest Spotted in Lawrence Area
Lawrence residents reported seeing Father J. A. Vraniak of Virden Illinois, a priest missing since March 4, preaching to Mexican communities along rail lines near St. Louis. Police and Knights of Columbus briefed, rewards total 11,500 for safe return.
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Vraniak
Ottawa
J. A. Vraniak
Virden
St. Louis
Lawrence
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Massachusetts Street
Father Vraniak
Sedalia
Joplin
Knights of Columbus
J.R. Delahunty
Cudahy Packing Company
Kansas City
Kans
Journal-World
Revolt in Bulgaria Overthrows Government in Sofia
Sofia reports a coup as a reserve officer organization with active army support overthrows the government at 3 am. All ministers are arrested and an opposition coalition forms excluding the communists. Provincial garrisons back the movement. order remains in Sofia and across the country.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Kaw river faces potential inundation and high water
Reports from the state meteorologist warn of rising Kaw river levels with Topeka at 1.17 feet last night and a 2.1 foot rise by tomorrow, likely 18 to 19 feet at Lawrence. Officials urge dike inspections and precautions for residents in low lands amid unsettled outlook and historical flood data.
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Kaw
State Meteorologist
Topeka
Lawrence
Bowersock Mills
Hesford
Rotary funds back Lawrence youths summer activities
The Lawrence Rotary Club finances two summer programs for boys and girls including pool use six afternoons weekly and six class periods under instructors. Boys and girls each have three afternoons of classes, pool water is changed thrice weekly, and about 100 youths will learn to swim before fall. The club contributed about 50 for equipment for Junior Twilight Baseball League, with leftover funds slated for future use.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Harrington Named Kansas City Election Commissioner
Grant Harrington appointed by Governor Davis as Kansas City Kansas election commissioner is well known in Lawrence where he is Sigma Nu alumnus and former editor of the Kansas Democrat in Hiawatha. J E Smith, current officeholder, vows to contest removal and Harrington’s appointment in court.
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Grant Harrington
Davis
Kansas City
Kan
Lawrence
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Kansas Democrat
Hiawatha
Harrington
J. E. Smith
Tax collections and due date urged for county residents
The county treasurer collected 9611.83 dollars in second half personal tax yesterday. The final collection day is June 20 and residents are urged to pay at once. Bring first half receipts to assist in payment.
Two Apply for Citizenship
Two applications for citizenship were received by the district court clerk. Julius and August John Schalber of Overbrook, born in Germany, declared their intention to become American citizens on February 9, 1918. They are Bavendbern residents.
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Julius
August John Schalber
Overbrook
Germany
Bavendbern
Court Orders Health Department Closed and Keys to Clerk
The Kansas Supreme Court halted control of the health department following quo warranto proceedings. The department was ordered closed until further notice and all keys turned over to the court clerk with 2 p.m. Monday set for further arguments in the case.
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Topeka
State Supreme Court
State Department of Health
New Religion Courses Announced At University Summer Term
The university will offer a summer straight Bible course titled SA survey of the New Testament taught by Eliot Porter from nine to ten thirty daily. Additional fall offerings include The Early Development of the Church and The Life and Teaching of Jesus by Arthur Braden, plus two courses by Forrest Witcraft. Enrollment rose from twenty to seventy in the School of Religion.
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Eliot Porter
School of Religion
Advanced
Jesus
Paul
Arthur Braden
Forrest Witcraft
Harper
Missouri
Kiet Porter
Prowlers Take Curling Iron From Drug Store Display
Thieves tried after 11 PM to break into Wess Drug store front display. They hauled away an electric curling iron while several electric fans and curling irons remained. A car tail light cord was used to pry the panel open and the door was partially opened before the intruder fled, leaving the cord behind.
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Wess
County Board Seeks In Person Land App Form Submissions
Former owners appeared before the county board this afternoon to file applications. The board urged those who have submitted forms to return them in person if possible to avoid mail delays and to catch errors before filing, saving time for applicants.
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County
Bohus
Railroad Wage Increase for Chicago & North Western Workers
Approximately 14 000 maintenance of way and railroad shop workers on the Chicago and North Western system will gain a wage hike of 1 to 6 cents an hour. The settlement was announced by A F Stout vice president of the United Brotherhood of maintenance of way employees and railroad shop workers.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Em- Heven
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
A. F. Stout
United Brotherhood
Nineteen Years in One Gas Office for Dodds
Daryl J. Dodds marks nineteen years with the local gas company after a 1904 University graduation and several earlier transfers He began with the gas firm that same week and has since served as manager of the Lawrence office for multiple years.
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Daryl J. Dodds
Lawrence
Summer Grind Opens Monday at KU Enrollment Sets Start
KU announces summer session enrollment begins Monday in Robinson gymnasium from 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 with classes starting Tuesday. About 1,500 total students expected. 500 already registered. Courses include coaching for men and recreation for women with limited credit offerings in physical education.
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Atc. U
Robinson Gymnasium
Pittsburgh jail case tests bondsmen for Howat release
In Pittsburgh a bid to release Alexander Howat, former Kansas leader of the United Mine Workers, failed as prospective bondsmen lacked property worth the $100 bond. County officials withheld names of three men and a woman who offered property as security.
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Pittsburgh
Alexander Howat
Kansas
United Mine Workers
Rain Halts Model Road Demonstration in Kansas County
Rain halted work on the Lawrence-Baldwin road demonstration led by the School of Engineering in cooperation with county officials. If weather clears, work will resume Monday. about a quarter mile was opened yesterday using the D. D. Adams grader and a ten ton Holt tractor to show cutting and realignment capabilities. Nearly 100 county and township officials attended, with visitors from Ivan Morris Coffey Geary Waubaunsee and Johnson counties and the Jackson County court observing. If rain persists the demonstration may be postponed until later in the summer.
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Lawrence-Baldwin Road
School of Engineering
Lawrence-Baldwin Highway
Williamson Cut
D. D. Adams
Holt
Ivan Morris
Doniphan
Coffey
Geary
Waubaunsee
Johnson
Kansag
Jackson County
Chancellor Cuno urged to stay firm on Ruhr occupation
The district president of Muenster urged Chancellor Cuno to maintain a firm stance toward the Ruhr occupation at a reception in Berlin. In response the chancellor said the government would do all possible in accordance with honesty and loyalty.
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Berlin
Cuno
Germany
Ruhr
Muenster
Lawrence doctor Matassarin tied to state health board
A former Lawrence physician Dr Teon Matassarin, born in Romania, was elected secretary to the state board of health by the Davis group in a rump convention held days earlier. He practiced in Lawrence in 1908 and 1909 with temporary and later permanent permits, later working in Wichita and active in local politics as police surgeon. He disappeared after leaving Lawrence, with reports placing him in Old Mexico, then London and New Brunswick before returning to Lawrence.
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Teon Matassarin
State Board of Health
Davis
Lawrence
Kansas
Hester and Roberts Jewelry Store
Old Mexico
Kress
H. W. Hayne
London
New Brunswick
Matassarin
Wichita
Jury verdict favors Eastman in Brown real estate claim
Clarence Brown sued K. S Eastman for 240 dollars alleging commission on a real estate deal. The jury returned a verdict for Eastman yesterday about 430 PM. Jurors were dismissed until Monday June 18 for further trials. Judge Hugh Means departed for Ottawa to hold court in Garnett next week.
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Clarence Brown
K. S
Eastman
Brown
Court House
Hugh Means
Ottawa
Garnett
Republicans to Meet Open Local Section at Court House
A meeting for organizing a local section of the National Republican League will be held at the court house at 8 tonight. All Republicans are invited to attend and enroll. Prominent Republicans of Jaw zxence will lead the session and explain the league aims. Any Republican in good standing may join. it will be an open discussion of political issues affecting the party.
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National Republican League
Court House
Jawzxence
Union Service Move If Weather Fails
Congregations in South Park will hold union services at First Methodist Church at 8 PM tomorrow if weather remains unfavorable. The move is to accommodate all participants and ensure attendance.
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South Park
First Methodist
Motion for New Trial in Babb et al v Aetna Cas in Court
A motion for a new trial was filed after a jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the case of David Babb and others against Aetna Casualty and Surety Company and others. The trial occurred this week.
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David Babb
Rogershag Buys New Chevrolet Touring Car
DE Rogershag purchased a new Chevrolet touring vehicle, adding a modern model to the family garage. The transaction marks a small but notable automotive purchase for the household.
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C. DE
To Make Home in Missouri Mrs. Brent Leaves Douglas County
Mrs. Mary Brent who has lived in Douglas county for forty two years left for Bunceton Missouri yesterday to make her home with her niece Mrs. James Phillips.
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Missouri
Mary Brent
Douglas County
Bunceton
James Phillips
Cadillac Stolen From Garage on Mississippi Street
J. C. Walton reports his Cadillac stolen from his garage at 730 Mississippi Street last night. Police and nearby cities alerted in hopes of tracing the vehicle.
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J. C. Walton
Mississippi Street
Dance Given by Novelty Orchestra at Hagle's Hall Tonight
Local news: Novelty Orchestra scheduled a dance at Hagle's Hall this evening. Public social event invites attendees for music, dancing, and community gathering tonight.
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Hagle’s Hall
Eagle’s Hall
Notice On Street Grass Pile Removal By City Trash Man
Ed Anderson warns residents that grass and weeds on streets violate city ordinance and wash into sewers. All such trash must be piled in alleys for city trash removal.
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Ed Anderson
Eagle Lodge to Install Officers for Ensuing Year
Eagle Lodge to install officers for the ensuing year on Monday night with refreshments to be served. Signed by Bob Stewart, president.
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Eagle’s Lodge
Bob Stewart
Children’s Day Observed at Local Churches
Committees plan programs for the observance next Sunday morning at First Methodist and Ives Chapel. Rev Claude Short of Pleasant Hill Missouri, a student in Baker, is the new pastor at Ives Chapel succeeding Rev Ernest Stewart of Clay Center who graduates this year and expects to enter Theological Seminary in the Valley.
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First Methodist Church
Ives Chapel
University of Chicago assigns summer quarter staff changes
Two to study at Chicago C I Reed and J J Wheeler will be summer students. Mr Reed will be replaced by Eisenberger in physiology. G B Patrick of physical education will serve as University marshal for the term.
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Chicago
C. I. Reed
University
J. J. Wheeler
University of Chicago
Reed
Eisenberger
G. B. Patrick
Department of Physical Education
Oncetkine
Lawrences Mayor Issues Dog Rabies Proclamation
Lawrence Kansas Mayor Geo L Kreeck orders all dogs restrained and forbidden from running at large due to a rabies scare. The Chief of Police is empowered to kill any dog found at large and applies to dogs on private property as well as streets. The proclamation remains in effect until further notice.
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I. Geo. L. Kreeck
Lawrence
Kansas
Geo. L. Kreeck
Drs
Ardrey & Ardrey
Lightning Strikes Hit Homes Across Town
A 7:30 p.m. bolt near 1509 Massachusetts Street damaged the Ober residence fuses and burned a maid’s arm. Lightning also struck near 1515 New Hampshire Street, melting radio wires, charred a curtain, and knocked out lights. A trolley wire fault and several transformers were reported, leaving areas without power for part of the night.
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H. B. Ober
Massachusetts Street
Ober
Leone Jordan
J. T. Skinner
New Hampshire Street
Mr. Skinner
Skinner
Massachusetts
Thirteenth Street
Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed Against Wolfe and Co
New York reports another brokerage failure as M. S. Wolfe and Company faces an involuntary bankruptcy petition. The firm, once a leading curb market house with a Chicago branch, had withdrawn from the Consolidated Stock Exchange after an investigation began about a year earlier.
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New York
M. S. Wolfe and Company
Chicago
L. L. Winkleman and Company
Wolfe House
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Exchange
Japan Sends Destroyers To Reinforce Yangtze Patrol
Japan replied to China's demand for an apology over the Changsha killings by dispatching four destroyers from Sasebo to strengthen the Yangtze patrol. Tokyo stated it would defend Japanese nationals' lives and property in China.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Changsha
Hunan
Sasebo
Yangtze River
Seyster Visits Lawrence on Three Part Gas Rate
O. B. Seyster of the Empire Gas and Fuel company in Arkansas City spoke in Lawrence to a citizens committee researching the Ottawa Doherty three-part gas rate system. He offered information desired by the Lawrence committee.
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O. B. Seyster
Arkansas City
Gas Service Department
Empire Gas and Fuel Company
Lawrence
Ottawa
Seyster
Standard Schools Reapproved by State Superintendent Jess Miley
State superintendent Jess Miley announces the reapproval of county schools meeting standard requirements. Approved districts include 6 9 12 14 15 16 20 22 25 28 33 42 44 47 49 50 53 58 61 63 60 70 79 83 and 87 for Standard School status.
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Jess Miley
School Board Sets June Meeting For Monday Night
The board of education will hold its June meeting Monday night at 8 o'clock in the board room located in the Insurance building.
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Board of Education
Insurance
City weed control appeal to property owners
Ed Anderson urges property owners to cut overgrown weeds to avoid city intervention. Complaints about neglected patches mount as weeds grow quickly. owners risk assessments added to taxes if not addressed.
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Ed. Anderson
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