Federal judge upholds government fraud claim denial
Cheyenne June 19 Federal Judge T Blake Kennedy dismissed most fraud claims in a suit brought by the government over naval oil reserves. The ruling found no sustained fraud in the conduct of contracts with Sinclair and Doheny while preserving broad authority questions about executive handling of government property.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Pj—Fhevleasing
Harry F
Sin Fair and
Hig
Mammoth
Blake Kennedy
Kennedy
Secretary of ‘the Navy Spas
Pearl Harbor
Portsmouth
Road Aid Funds Discussed By State Officials
June 19 report states money from gasoline tax may secure over two million dollars in federal aid. Governor Pawlen, the attorney general, state treasurer, and highway commission will meet to review a proposal to pledge funds to protect the loan. Legislators assure reimbursement when lawmakers reconvene.
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Pawlen
Defense at Work Defense Gets in Some Testimony
Chicago reports the defense in the Shepherd case plans to present more witnesses Monday or Tuesday as the trial nears its end after nine days of testimony. Attorneys William Scott Stewart and W W O'Brien announced more than a dozen witnesses will be called to cross examine and lay out the defense. The state rested earlier after presenting key testimony about typhoid germs allegedly used to kill Billy McClintock, with Charles G Faiman cited as providing corpus delicti. The defense then called Arthur E Comvey to challenge Faiman's character and credibility. court recessed until 10 a m tomorrow.
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Micago
Willady Darling
Shepherd
William Scott Stewart
W. W.o’brien
Chicago
Associated Press
Billy McClintock
Charles G. Faiman
National University of
Sei
Arthor
Comvay of
Avas
Politician Meeting in county courthouse stalls crowd
A county Democrat meeting at the courthouse, called by county chairman Dr. E G Hanbour, drew a small turnout with reporters and some attendees. confusion over schedule and attendance marred the event as delegates and observers waited for statements.
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Douglas
E.G. L
Hanbour
Essman
H. “Little
Robert Good
Topeka
Speieman
Amundsen Plans Fresh Arctic Pole Attempt
Copenhagen reports Capt Roald Amundsen after returning to Spitzbergen from a polar flight is determined to resume the attempt to reach the pole. The Oslo dispatch notes the expedition gained scientific value and that Amundsen and companions hope to beat other nations’ plans. The party traveled to north latitude 88 degrees 30 minutes, about 100 miles from the pole, then descended when fuel ran low and prepared for a single-plane return after rigors of an ice runway.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
Social Democrat- Bni
Oslo
Roald Amundsen
Spitzbergen
Pole
Amundsen
Periodic health exams urged by Dr Haven Emerson plan
Minneapolis June 17 AP reports Dr Haven Emerson of New York urged periodic health examinations for all ages at a national health conference. The plan, backed by the AMA and National Tuberculosis Association, outlines mothers, infants, and adults receiving regular medical observations at specified intervals.
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Minneapolis
Haven Emerson
New York City
National ‘Tuberculosis Associ‘ation
American Medical Association
National
La Follette Funeral Train Leaves Washington for Wisconsin
The funeral train carrying Robert M. La Follette, whose storied political career ended with his death in Washington, departed yesterday for Wisconsin, bearing the casket home to his beloved state. The procession marked the end of a long public life and a return to his final resting place.
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Washington
Associated Press
Robert M. la ‘Follette
Wees
Wisonsin
Violence in China as foreigners beaten in increasing disorder
Reports from Chungking say strikers are beyond control and many foreigners have fled aboard foreign gunboats. Two Japanese gunboats left Ichang for Chungking amid rising unrest. A British, a Swedish, and a Polish national were severely beaten, with few details released. Foreign powers urged negotiations with Chinese authorities to address Shanghai disturbances and wider Chinese conditions.
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Shanghai
Associated Press
Chungking
Ichang
Washington
State Départment
Robert L. Smyth
Peking
Hina
Todays Baseball Results and Local School News
Reports from American League and National League games show varied outcomes with homeruns by Goslin and other players noted. Local items include plans for a new interdenominational university near Kansas City and the outdoor commencement for Army officers at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
River Delaware River Levels Fluctuate Amid Flood Fears
Weather Bureau Topeka reports two stationary stages on the river with rising prospects in the next 48 hours. Kaw at Fence down about one foot while Delaware remains unsettled in Jefferson county. Horton reports heavy rain and rising Delaware threatening Perry Valley Falls Ozawkie with waters near former highs. Two Meriden boys Richard Russell and Eddie Cunningham drown at Ozawkie. bodies found after fishing incident.
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Weather Bureau
Topeka
Delaware’ River District
Jefferson County
Delaware
Horton
Richard Russell
Eddie Cunningham
Meriden
Oza Ie
Cunningham
Russell
Railroads and Crops Endangered East of Leavenworth
Leavenworth Kan June 19 steady rising of Big Stranger Creek last night and this morning caused damage in the county. Rails and crops along the Victory Highway three miles east of Tonganoxie are imperiled by high water. All railroad transportation in Leavenworth has been curtailed. Some residents of Easton left their homes as flood fears rose. Big Stranger Creek widened far beyond its banks, threatening areas twelve miles downstream.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Tonganoxie
Easton
Sinclair Oil Stock Jumps On Change Announcement
New York June 19 Associated Press report says Sinclair oil stock and bonds surged on the news of a lease upholding the Thipot Dome, with shares rising two points to above 24 and a six percent gain leading the market. Buy orders flooded the stock exchange as investors reacted to the development.
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New York
Associated Press
Sinclair
Stock Exchange
Thipot
J M Boyd tours Ozarks in self contained motor home
J M Boyd and Mrs Boyd plan a road trip to the Ozarks starting Monday using a motor car converted into a sleeping room with a bed suspended above the seats. A patent pending cooker and kitchen unit on the gunning board provide meals on the move, with food and utensils quickly accessible. Folding chairs and tables maximize space as the outfit aims for instant convenience and economy. Visitors may view the setup at 1643 Rhode Island Street before departure.
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J.M. Boyd
Boyd
Beydi
Rhode Island
Strest
Lawrence School Census for 1925 Shows 3 117 Children
The 1925 Lawrence school census lists 3 117 children, up 220 from 2 897 last year. Of these, 1 500 are boys and 1 617 girls. Treasurer Mrs. W A Churchill led census efforts, noting city population totals and checks against state counts. The city enumeration this spring put Lawrence at 12 341 residents, with overall population down from prior year.
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Lawrence
W. A. Churchill
Board of Education
Publicity for tuberculosis research approved in Minneapolis
Charles J. Hetfield president of the National Tuberculosis Association urged cautious publicity about research toward a cure during the convention in Minneapolis. He warned against declaring unproven results and called for educated public support while stressing tested outcomes and responsible announcements.
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Minneapolis
Associated Press
Charles, J. Hetfield
Natinal Tuberculosis Association
Hatfield
Denmark
Mollgaard
Copenhagen
Hatfied
Gusius
Tober
United States
Valuation Shrinks For Kansas Electric Railways
Topeka June 19 More than two and a quarter million dollars was shaved from Kansas electric railway valuations in a year, blamed on motor bus competition by the public service commission. 1925 valuations total 10,854,126 down from 13,109,626 in 1924 and 13,844,373 in 1923. Kansas Electric Power Company lines at Lawrence and Emporia show marked drops from 1924 figures.
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Topeka
Associated Press
Kansas
Public Service Commission
Kansas Electric Power Company
Lawrence
Emporia
City restricts Fourth of July fireworks use and sale
City officials announce a ban on using and selling fireworks within city limits as part of the Fourth of July observance. The ordinance from 1915 remains in effect, with penalties for violations. City commissioners reviewed the measure but believe it covers current needs while residents travel on business and visit relatives.
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Arthur S. Peck
Denver
Colo
Salt Lake City
Utah
Peck
Fourth of July plans announced for Woodland Park
American Legion authorities unveil complete plans for July 4 at Woodland Park to mark National Defense Day. The schedule includes junior baseball, parades, address by Fred Voiland, readings of the Declaration, musical numbers, two twilight league games, old fiddlers contest, boxing matches, fireworks, dancing, and park concessions run by Tom Mason and Charles Daughters with audience urged to bring suppers and stay all day.
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American Legion
Woodland Park
Legion
Defense Committee
South Park
Elks
Rotary
Odd. Fellows
Chamber of Commerce Rooms
Massachussett Street
Thirteenth Street
Fred Veiland
Fred. Voiland
Topeka
Voiland
Theodore’ Gardner
Post Commiandien
Jurfier
Green Brothers Athletic Club
Belvoir
Haltoms
Hugh Wialkier
B. Brady
Kansas City
Butcher Cuts Prices Stir Havana Shoppers
Havana June 19 Associated Press reports Segundo Tellebhea of Campo Florida slashed meat prices after being accused of typical butcherly high charges. He claimed a missing twenty thousand dollars in a government lottery funded by Student Oil Worker killed in Rainbow Bend oil field near Winfield. T.J. Donohue 21 drawn into a flywheel at gasoline plant, body mangled. He had been in the field two weeks and studied at Oklahoma A and M. An uprising in Chile leaves fifty nine rioters dead in northern provinces as government troops bombard positions. French and Spanish warships impose blockade along the Moroccan coast to cut off army and munitions supplies.
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Havana
Associated! Press
Segundo Tellebhea
Campo Florida
Segundo
Winfield
T. J. Donohue
Rainbow Bend
Stillwater
Oka
Oklahoma Ai. & M
Chile
Santiag
Paris
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Defense AT Work
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Tenn
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A. B. Mitchell
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Holton
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St. Lawrence
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John J. Stutz
League of Kansas Municipalities
Stutz
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Prince Edward Island
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M. Vinek
Belgium
Association of American Municapilities
International Union of Cities
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Lane
Dudley Whiteside
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Jeane Wheel
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Old Fiddlers
Batterie Hanna
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