Patrol Boat Chase Ends at International Line
U S customs officials near the Detroit riverfront chased a mahogany colored rum boat after it fired on a patrol boat at morning. The pursuit continued until the craft crossed into Canadian waters and the patrol abandoned the chase at the international line. Officials said the incident highlighted the danger on the river and vowed to intensify searches for firearms aboard rum boats.
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Stimson
Department
Ian “Waters
Saceee
Iied States Customs
Mittatown
Walter S. “Patty
Detroit
Oniraio
Pepuinlal
Arthur Did
Seidk Siands
Bishop Cannon Involved in Dealings With Bankrupt Brokerage Firm
New York reports reveal Bishop James Cannon of the Methodist Episcopal south led by anti saloon forces had dealings with the bankrupt brokerage firm Kable and Co. Books show investments of 2500 dollars turning into five to six figure gains between 1927 and 1928. Indictments were filed against Kable and Campbell. officials say press delays and focus on other cases hindered action. Cannon contends he sought reform of prohibition law and asserts no intent to gamble or defraud creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Cannon
Ty Haan
League
Washington, i. Q
of Fe and Co
Cannon
Kable Firm
United Sates
Hila-Meyra
Kable
Campbell
Harry L. Gold
Parthe
Injuries Fatal in Topeka Auto Crash Near Lawrence
June 20 AP report from Topeka describes a fatal auto crash near Lawrence in Dorlas County. Walter Good, driver, says the car left the highway and overturned after being struck by another vehicle’s lights. Burt, 18, died at the scene. authorities consider an inquest likely. Poultry meeting of the Valley-Poultry Association set for tonight. all members urged to attend. James Messer and Don reported a prowler incident on Mississippi Street last night. Proceedings indicate police response to the prowler call and no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Burt
Automobilecw
Lawrence
Clark Shawkee
Altho
Dorplas ‘County
Walter Good
nfeValley-Potultey. Association
Srooms
Nexxt
James Messer
Don Per
Ssippi Street
Phat
Court notice on driving while intoxicated arrest near White House
A man arrested near Pennsylvania Avenue close to Seventh Street for driving an automobile under the influence of drugs was released on $1,000 bond after a crash with a truck at a traffic signal. Patrolman Pete filed the arrest claim that he appeared unable to drive. He was taken to the emergency hospital and stayed about three hours under Dr. E Gribowsky’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Ja
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh
The
Capitol
White “House
Pete Patrolman
E. Gribowsky
Hoover faces rough start with Congress over farm relief tariff
Washington June 20 AP President Hoover begins first encounter with Congress in the special session to enact farm relief and tariff revision laws. After maneuvering and Senate clashes, a farm aid measure passes the House though its alignment with his views remains debated. Borah and Brookhart shift to endorse the debenture proposal, a surprise amid campaign stumping for farm relief. Hoover defers public comment on the tariff bill, citing its passage as Congresses action. He also wins a reapportionment and census scheduling measure, though immigration provisions face Senate blockage and automatic effect July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Senate
House
Borah
Idaho
Brookhart
Owa
Peaceful transfer of Indian territory eyed in Ontario
AP dispatch reports Canadian officials traveling to the Pawn district to finalize a treaty with 3,060 Indians ceding 128,320 square miles under the British crown. The move follows a peaceful conversion of unprotected Indian lands, with the delegation leaving Tuesday to formalize the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Pawn
Ontario
Wheat Growers Meet to Discuss Marketing Plans
Directors of the Southwestern Wheat Growers Association gather in Wichita to outline marketing strategies for the new crop. Timken, president, notes concerns about recent remarks on pricing, with discussions continuing at the old Lutheran church on Eleventh and Hampshire streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kani
Dane
Southwestern Co- Haitive
Rower’s
Crow
John
Avseky
Timken
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kansas
Fesperal
Hampshire Streets
Syecbe
Christ
Ghonsdars
Ming
Vacation Bible School closes with large attendance
More than 425 children attended the Daily Vacation Bible School conducted across five buildings under Mrs. Harriet Rynerson. The program featured exhibits, a map of the Holy Land, handwork and bandages for Africa, and charity donations to the Memorial hospital and city nurse services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Rynerson
Rynerson
Massachusetts Street
The
Holy Land
Christ
Msgs
Lillis Lester
Africa
New Memorial Hospital
McAllaster
Cordley
Pinckney
Woodlawn
Woodlqw
Thei Junior High
Bel
Frances Grey
Marjorie Huff
Helen Harman
Emma Mayer
Aliia Pontius
Ruth Brown
WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS AT COOPERS
The Fairview Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs. G W Cooper's home on a June Wednesday with devotionals led by Mrs. John Aiken. Ruth Brown read from the Missionary Friend and E L Brown reviewed the Africa study. Mrs BE Ralston sang a duet and Mrs Oscar Johnson performed a solo. The meeting closed with a prayer by Rev J K Morgan. Refreshments were served to about thirty attendees including members, visitors, and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Missionary Society
G. W. Cooper
John Aiken
Ruth Brown
E. L. Brown
Africa
E. Legry Sand
BE. Ralston
Oscar Johnson
Morgan
Fred Howard
Alice Marie
Lewis Howard
Cowles
Ethel Cowles
Ed . Howard
Clyde
Edwards
Estel’ Moore
Norma
June
Max Moore
Ed Howard
Guy
Lloyd
Floyd
E. Leary
Mary McClintock
Henry Beehle
C. W. Wells
s. Mary + Wooley
Lawrence
Ottawa
Walter Howard
Peterg
Clyde Edwards
Burk .Edwards
CG. A. Whedon
Leary
Eugene Leary
Ellen Leary
Kansas City
Eugene
Ed Mcfoy
Wal‘ter
Atwood
Gladys
Mire
Charles Henderson
Dorothy Jean
Sophia Hinsinger
Otto Dreher
Ottingham
Local social notes log scattered visits around Lawrence
The notes record numerous visitors and social calls among Lawrence residents. Mr and Mrs Otto Dreher and family host gatherings. the Wells and Leary households are central, with visits by Dreher, Perkins, McCare, and others. A 4 H club met at Dreher's as well as dinners with various families.
Sunday visits and family gatherings in Lecompton area
A long list of weekend calls and dinners across Lecompton Eudora and nearby towns features Mr. and Mrs. Buchheim, Strobel, Bernitz, Kurtz, Abel, Neis, Laughlin and others visiting relatives such as Mrs. Jake Strobel, Mrs. Henry Kurtz, and Miss Minnie Kurta. Activities include church and W I T Y club events, shopping in Lawrence, and an airplane flying circus outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kurtz
William Buchheim
Edith
Emma
Lewis
Lecompton
Emma Strobel
Anne
Helen
Pearl
Alvenia
Dan
Woodrow
Carl’ Bernitz
Kansas City
Bernitz
Jake Strobel
Strobel
Reno
Henry Eisele
Carl Kurtz
Carl
Werner
Helen Hadl
Schwald
Eudora
Walter Parker
Roscoe
Leone
Kurtz
Mimnie
Leonard Bagby
South Eudora
Charlie Kurtz
Otto Abel
Sem Neis
Hesper
Ed Olmstead
Prospect
Otto
George
Martin Abel
Homewood
George Abel
Weaver
Herbert Oliver
Albert Luther
Paulie Riehtermier
Jake Wagner
Archie Allen
Chris Meuffle
Anna
Alvena Strobel
Arleen
Topeka
Carl Neis
Frank and Schuster
Felix Muellner
Orville Wilson
South Budora
Walter Ilson
John Bowen
Genevieve
John
Martin ‘Abel
Jeone
Arthur’ Strobel
Clyde May
Perry
May
Eauline
Miss
Ruby
Robert Neil
Lagrenca
Robert Laughlin
Barre Hill to perform at Fraser Hall in Lawrence recital
Music lovers in Lawrence will hear Barre Hill, famed American baritone of the Chicago Civic Opera, in Fraser Hall at 8 p m tomorrow as part of a University summer concert series test. Dean Swarthout praises the program and Hill's selections include Papilacci Prologue and Remembrance with Howard Neumiller at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
University
Barre;Hill
Chicago Civic Opera Company
Fraser Hall
Barre Hill
University of Michigan
Tito Schi
Chicago Civic Opera
Europe
Paris
London
Pr Pi
Dean D. M. Swarthout
University School of Fine Arts
Dean Swarthout
Mr. Hill
Summer recital opens fine arts series in Admin building
In the first summer session joint recital Miks Meribah Moore soprano and Lee S. Greene pianist perform open to the public at 8 o'clock in the Administration building auditorium. The program includes classic works by Plat and Debussy and other pieces, reflecting a varied concert of voice and piano. Also noted are two unrelated items: the interstate commerce commission suspended a proposed freight rate increase on newsprint from Canada to many U S cities, and several marriage licenses were issued by the probate judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miks Meribah Moore
Lee S. Greene
Bey Ind
Washington
Interstate: Commerce Commission Today
Canada
New York
Chicago
United States
Thursday Program Highlights at Bell's Ampleto
Read aloud billed programs list for the Thursday session at Bell's Ampleo. Acts include Tales Ye m Lena and Fink Serenaders, Mennen Men orchestra, Atwater Kent Orchestra with Jena Golders, Around the World With Indy, Slumber Music, and Weather Forecast segments. Also featured are Bluebirds, Babyths Kitchens, Western Radiace, and other acts with interleaved weather and livestock notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Bell
Helold
Lena
Fink
Fat
Mennen
Atwater’ Kent
Jena Golders
Indy
Bell
Squibb
Frinders
M—Selon
Strgers
Pbfa
Philea
White
Slumbér
Quake danger ends in northern New Zealand
Wellington reports the danger from the latest earthquake has subsided with shocks diminishing in intensity. The death toll is tentatively 45, though communications breakdown and district isolation hinder precise casualty totals and damage estimates. Some persons remain reported as missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand
Fifty nine Kansas bar admittees sworn in today
The Kansas Supreme Court swore in fifty nine applicants as members of the bar after passing the June examination. Among them was Ruth Van Riper of Dodge City, the only woman, who studied law at the University of Kansas. Caspar, Wyoming, admitted without examination. The list includes numerous KU graduates across cities like Topeka, Wichita, Kansas City, and Lawrence, with many named individuals and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiftty
Ruth van Riper
Topeka
Jie
State Supreme Court
Kansas
William Ballinger Cobb
Casper
Wyo
Dodge City
University of Kansas
K. U. Produptes
Edwin Arnold Schalker
Kansas City
Glenn Franklin Crofts
le Roy
Duane McQueen Ward
Peabody
Theodore Frank Dnnelson
Lincoln
Neb
Clarence Cleveland McCullough
Femporia
Dallas Meyer Patts
Wichita
Raymond Jordin Reynolds
Thomas Homer Davis
Leavenworth
Arthur Lee Claussen
Harold Dean Shrader
Holton
Ralph Maurice Hope
Garden City
Ernest Shay Hampton
Kinsley
Francis Joseph Bretiles
Denver
Colo
Roy Bliss Darlington
Toeka
Harry He Dunn
Abbyville
Jean Haines Louderback
Fort Scott
Clarence Herman Paulsen
Concordia
William Histed
Charles Alden Sparks
Goodland
Leland Warfield Richardson
Clayton Merle Davis
Ruth van. Riper
Dodgery
William Franklin Schropp
Boulder
Edward Maurice Gregg
Frank
Walter Willis Urban
Slyvan Grove
Orin Milton Wheat
Lawrence
Eonard Henry Axe
Vincent Clarence
Alfred
Harold
Lee Sheppard
Thomas Watts Caffey
Pittshurs
George
Maurice
Pope
Bendena
Alton Baul
Snyder
Protection
Elwyn Estes Ernst
George William Stanley
Arkansas City
John Daniel Cunningham
Manhattan
Francis “Jack Rost
Belleville
Hayward Clarke Marsh
William Cunningham
Raymond Edward Smith
Charles S. Schnider
Harold Cecil Engle
Delmas C. Hill
Wamego
Morris Lotis Kilmnick
Charles Edward Murray
Forest Victor MecCalley
Wryo
Robert Rowland Ritchie
Cunningham
Obituary of William H. Spurgeon
William Henry Spurgeon born August 28 1855 at Greencastle Indiana died June 15 at his home after a fall accident. Orphaned young he found foster parents Martin Sedgwick and his wife near Kanwaka who reared him. He lived in Lawrence engaged in business and married Ella Read in 1903. His niece Goldie Read Huntsman and family were with him during his passing.
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William Henry Spurgeon
Greencastle
Ind
Nissouri
Martin Sedgwick
Kanwaka
Lawrence
Ella Read
Pacific
Speeding Bond Post for Floyd McComb on West Seventh
Floyd McComb of 717 Mississippi Street was arrested for speeding at forty miles an hour on West Seventh Street. He posted a $10 bond to appear in police court tomorrow morning, with Officer Charles Calhoun handling the arrest. Also noted is a 1928 property tax collection statment at J. F. Metsker’s office. A prison uniform change in Colorado mentioned, contrasting with a dangerous inmate still in striped garb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McComb
Mississippi Street
West Seventh Street
McComb
Charles Calhoun
J. F. Metsker
Ee Dasmete DE Selenes
Miss Gamble Secures State Budget Chief Post in Topeka
Topeka dispatch notes Alice Gamble, a prominent Wyandotte county political operative, has been appointed assistant state budget director. The piece portrays her as a determined strategist who challenged established male power, shaping a path from Kansas City to the statehouse and influencing Governor Reed’s inner circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-Worth
A. L. Shutts
Topeka
Kans
Reed
Alice Gamble
Bs Takeri
Miss Gamble
State House
J J
Miss Gambie
Kansas City
Kansas
Matt I
Wyandotte
Bert Barrer
Barrer
Miss.Gamble
Tom Bigger
Wyandotte County
Court House
O. K
Governor Reed
Personal notices list of guests and visits in Wichita and area
Mrs J N Van Der Vries and son Jack of Winnetka Illinois arrive Monday to visit Dr and Mrs A J Anderson for several days. Mr and Mrs Tack Yelin and Igor Venn retired last night after spending the weekend visiting relatives and friends in Wichita and Kingman. Miss Moyne Louise Tice returns tonight to Lakehurst New York area to pursue dramatic art studies and teach in the Emerson College camp. Mrs I T Wise of Greenville West is a guest at the Atkinson home for several days. Miss Clara Froese of Chicago arrives home for vacations with relatives in Lawrence. Mrs Charles Schingle of Newey Oklahoma visits her twin sister Mrs Walter Kirby of Oak Ridge. Granddaughter Elaine Kingarde accompanies. Mrs W M Young and son Orval of San Francisco dine with Mr and Mrs Frank Gibbs. Prof and Mrs Carl Preyer travel to Topeka for a piano concert at the Woman's Club by Martin Barton. Miss Merle Caldwell of Draft visits sister Mrs Nelson LeSuer. Dr and Mrs J F Watts return from Denver Connecticut after attending the Northern Baptist Convention. Our Bead Stringer is at the job bring in your Bears Lithey Gustafson Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N
van der Vries
Jack
Winnetka
A. J Anderson
Tack Yelin
Lgon
Wichita
Kinggian
Moyne Louise Tice
American Academy of Dramatic Art
New York
Lake Uy
Presbyterian Gammer
Lake Pleasant
N. Y
Lake Wabshery
Mass Rice
Aung Hidtore
Emporia
College of Amneria West
I. T
Oak Ridge
Elaine Kingarde
W. M. Young
Orval
San Francisco
Calif
Frank Gibbs
Carl Preyer
Topeka
Woman's Club
Martin Barton
Merle Caldwell
Dratt
Nelson_Le Suer
J. F. Watts
Denver
Conn
Northern Baptist Convention
Dr Caldwell 3 Rules to Stay Healthy and Prevent Constipation
Dr Caldwell emphasizes natural rest and gentle treatment for constipation. His Syrup Pepsin is a mild non habit forming remedy praised by mothers and used to prompt a clean bowel movement without harsh purges or harming the system. Seek a bottle from a local dr gist and follow simple health rules to keep bowels open.
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Wire News
Samuel B.anderson
Presbyterian
Popekas Tarkid
Mors
Portsmouth
Derbys Kans
Jane
Dra Opal Fick
Emma Mae
James Goodwin
Fife
Bible* School
John ‘Seliz
Delfino Juaresd
Fed
James Weed
Bor Atkeson
Fairview
William Wells
City
Betty
E. W. Perkins
Caroline Perkins
Kaw V
South Park
I William Wells
Ftt
Garrett
Clinton
Charlie -Woodward
Ed-Pine
Dorothy Pine
Josephine McCare
Lou_ Lawson
Transmeier
LeRoy
Otis Lindell
Dorothy
Peter Dreher
Floyd Nisely
E. Ralst
Mary Wooley
Ft. Dodge
Wells
Linwood
J. C. Ross
Leary House
Ontay
William Maira
C. A. Whedon
J. K. Morean
C.W. Wells
William Wellsley
Mrs. Rothrock
Vivian
Evening Star
Greene
Ital 'Forza
Morris
H. Menger
Clarephe Piphert
Leong
Antoinette Anpard
Overbrook
Joseph Shafer
Fath) Yount
K. U. Law Grads
Bar
William H. Spurgeon
Colorado
Rizeger
Ail Landony
Topekal
Charley ‘Steiger
Wred Trigg
Bill Pratt
Pratesh Peainst
Bob Fitz
Miss. Gamble
West Side
Bethlehem Poltyhna Society
Garhbir
Sue
Whit
Bears
Lithey Gustafsoam
Dr. Caldwell
Erchants National Bank
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