Rio Grande Flood Reaches Lower Valley Threats Civil Areas
San Antonio reports the lower Rio Grande flood has inundated 16 000 acres across Starr Hidalgo and Cameron counties with up to 1000 Mexicans swept from low lands. A levee breach near Los Indios threatens Cameron county while San Benito rushes to shore up defenses as Mercedes river floods reach Gulf Coast tracks. Authorities fear isolated Telegraph and railway access within 48 hours.
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San Antonio
Rio Grande Valley
Starr
Hidalgo
Cameron
Mercedes
Terrill
Texas
Rio Grande
Foo Crest
Sym
Laredo
Brownsville
Tex
San Benito
Cameron County
Los Indios
San Sebastian
Gulf Coast Line
Davis Has Small Lead In Minnesota Congressional Race
St Paul June 21 Representative Charles R. Davis of St Peter led Reuben Thereen by about 210 votes as 274 precincts reported in the Third Minnesota district with 20 105 for Davis and 19 895 for Thereen Two counties Nicolette and Rice still pending show Davis ahead in Nicolette and Thereen ahead by two to one in Rice The margin seems unlikely to change significantly Amy Dickie Olesen led Thomas Meighan for the Democratic nomination for United States senator The election theme includes whether to send a woman to the Senate in November.
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St. Paul
Charles R. Davis
St Peter
Minnesota
Reuben Thoreen
Davis
Nicolette
Rice
Amy Dickie Olesen
Thomas Meighan
United States Senate
Last day for tax payments yields record collection
Yesterday was the final day for paying taxes without penalty, with $23,711.36 collected—the largest daily total so far. The law imposes a five percent penalty on delinquent payments.
Safety poster urges cautious crossings nationwide
A large Lawrence poster campaign titled Cross Crossings Cautiously appeals to motorists, with an express train image at a grade crossing moments before collision. W. W. Burnett of Santa Fe says millions will be posted in garages, stations, and highways, including approaches to crossings.
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Lawrence
American Railway Association
W. W. Burnett
The
Santa Fe
Laez
Ireland election results reshape Anglo Irish treaty landscape
Dublin reports Parliament results by party with Coalition treaty 54 seats, Coalition Republicans 33, Labor 14, Farmers 5, Independents 10. London greets Irish vote as strengthening the Anglo Irish treaty yet notes ongoing tensions. De Valera’s silence spurs debate on future constitutional stance.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Coalition Treaty
London
Trish
de Valera
Shows marine inventions r aise
Sydney Australia May 195.- Demonstrations of late war marine innovations aboard the steamer Bembridge in port. Foremast shifted starboard to mislead subs while a shortened funnel over the keel hides the ship’s course from periscopes. Smoke diversion creates a near waterline screen in emergencies.
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Sydney
Bembridge
Apportioning the Offices at the Russian Affairs Conference
The Hague June 21. Holland assumed presidency of the central commission of the conference on Russian affairs as the head of that body and the three sub commissions were chosen. Belgium received the vice presidency while Great Britain France and Italy respectively head the three sub commissions.
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the Hague
Associated Press
Holland
Belgium
Great Britain
France
Italy
Downtown collision leaves two drivers uninjured
A truck driven by Raymond Diehl and a Ford sedan piloted by Cr G Kelsey of Kansas City collided on west Ninth street between Massachusetts and Vermont. No one was injured. the sedan sustained damage to the rear right section and a broken rear right heel. Diehl backed from the curb while Kelsey traveled west on Ninth Street at the time of impact. Farm Bureau Places Men. Douglas County Farm Bureau continues harvest hand placements despite high demand and steady supply, with job-hunters seen near Watkins Bank.
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Raymond Diehl
Cr. G. Kelsey
Kansas City
Ninth Street
Massachusetts
Vermont
Diehl
Kelsey
Farm Bureau
Douglas County
R. O. Smith
Watkins Bank
Senate Resumes Tariff Debate in Congress Action
The Senate, resuming debate on the tariff bill, set the soldier bonus bill as the special order after the final tariff vote unless disposed of earlier. The session focused on advancing the tariff measure with negotiations continuing.
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Senate
Washington
Labor Proposes Four Amendments to U S Constitution
Cincinnati June 21. Four amendments to the U S constitution and repeal of the Sherman anti trust law were recommended to the American Federation of Labor convention by its special policy committee. Proposals include a congressional vote on supreme court decisions and child labor limits under sixteen in mines mills and factories plus support for collective bargaining and a flexible constitution. A resolution urged investigation of Harvard College admissions policies amid allegations of discriminatory action against Hebrews.
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Cincinnati
Associated Press
United States
Anl
American Federation of Labor Convention
Congress
Supreme Court
Ofl
Harvard College
Federations
Change in sentiment as rail strike vote plains hopes
Chicago reports union headquarters tabulating a nationwide referendum of railroad workers on a strike in protest against wage cuts. At Burnside Illinois Central shops boiler makers voted overwhelmingly against a strike, signaling strong anti strike sentiment. Five days remain before the rail workers general committee meets to canvass results.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Burnside
Illinois Central
Lindley to Speak at National Sunday School Meet
Chancellor be Lindley of the University leaves for Kansas City to address the national Sunday School convention on the Moral Situation in America. He will return this afternoon and speak tonight at the Conference on Religious Education on The New Emphasis in Moral Education.
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BE. H. Lindley
The
University
Kansas City
Ant
Doctor Lindley
America
Dean Kent
Arizona
Fh. A. Kent
Flagster
Ariz
Vision
Dean Went
Flagstaff
Lawrence
Patsy Prep Steals the Show at South Vermont Sewing Club
Miss Dorothea Simons hosted the Bob White Sewing Club on South Vermont Street. Members sewed and rehearsed for the upcoming play Patsy. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Maurine Downing Helen Balke Veneta Finucane Rosemery Janey Bonnie Jean Daniels Audrey Bunker and Dorothea Simons.
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Bob White Sewing Club
Dorothea Simons
South
Vermont Street
Patsy
Maurine Downing
Helen Balke
Veneta Finucane
Rosemery
Janey
Bonnie Jean Daniels
Audrey Bunker
Quarterly Address At First Baptist Brotherhood Class
The Brotherhood class of the First Baptist church adopts a quarterly address format. On the last Sunday in March John R. Dyer Dean of Men spoke. The next Sunday June 25 Prof F W Blackmar Dean of the Graduate School will address the class on The Antiquity of Man. All men welcome to the 10 15 session in the unclosed gallery of the auditorium. Mrs L S Sheldon spent yesterday in Topeka on business.
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Brotherhood
First Baptist Church
John R. Dyer
F. W. Blackmar
Graduate School
Won't Ride on Wet Ships for Prohibition Sail
New York June 21 William E Pussyfoot Johnson says he will not sail on American bootleg ships for his prohibition drive. He departs for Liverpool tomorrow aboard the British steamer Scythia and states he does not consider American craft safe to travel on.
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New York
William E. “Pussyfoot” Johnson
Liverpool
Churches Find Common Ground at Rotary Luncheon
Dr. John Elbert Stout of Northwestern University urged unity in religious education during a Rotary luncheon at the Wiedemann grill room. He noted a growing movement to disseminate fundamentals of faith and emphasized shared knowledge over denominational differences. Stout, an instructor in religious instruction at the University of Texas, called the gathering well attended with visiting guests.
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Jesus of Nazareth
John Elbert Stout
Northwestern University
Rotary
Wiedemann Grill
Stout
University of Taisas
Transcontinental tramp from New York on way to San Francisco
A wanderer named Loman travels through Lawrence toward San Francisco from New York claiming to have been a eastern newspaper publisher. He lives on twenty five cents daily with minimal meals and says he left New York with $1 75, walking most routes and accepting odd jobs or rides.
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Lomin
Lawrence
San Francisco
New York
Suul
Loman
Bucket Shops probe ordered by Kansas Attorney General
Communications from Attorney General Richard J. Hopkins direct county attorneys to investigate grain exchanges known as bucket shops and report on any illegal activities. The statewide inquiry follows a recent temporary restraining order against five Hutchinson grain exchanges for alleged illegal operations.
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Fopeka
Attorn
Kansas
Richard J. Hopkins
Hutchinson Gr
Charles J Farrell Dies Deputy Grand Master of Kansas Masons
Charles J Farrell deputy grand master of the Kansas Masons and former state senator from the Elkhhautauqua district died at his Sedan home after a two week illness. He was 56. He leaves a wife a son and a daughter. The burial will be at Sedan at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon.
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Charles Farrell
Independence
Kan
Charles J.farrell
The
Masons of Kansas
Elkhhautauqua
Sedan
Capper Tincher Grain Bill Moves Through House Rules
The house rules committee voted to give right of way to the Capper Tincher grain exchange bill. It would supplement the futures trading act to align with a recent supreme court decision and will be taken up by the house this week.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Supreme Court
House
Ruth suspended for argument with umpire Dineen
Babe Ruth faced a three day suspension plus an additional two game ban after a dispute with Umpire Dineen during the Cleveland vs New York game. President Ban Johnson announced Ruth will miss games through Sunday and forfeit pay totaling 1500 dollars. Dineen reported Ruth used the vilest language toward him and Ruth and teammates had to be separated by Tris Speaker and others to avoid a fight.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Babe Ruth
Dineen
Ban Johnson
Ruth
Johnson
Babe
Tris
McInnis
Cleveland
Tidinsol
Girls Go Home From Haskell After Habeas Case
Lizzie Harjo and Melissa Marjo, both 19, Indian girls at Haskell, were released by Superintendent Peairs and will return to Okemah Oklahoma. Habeas corpus proceedings were withdrawn after attorneys reached agreement and a call to the Indian supervisor authorized the release. Tulsa Harjo, their 76 year old father, traveled to secure their return due to an estate settlement. Tulda Harjo, speaking Creek, acted as interpreter.
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Lizzie Harjo
Melissa Marjo
Haskell
H. B. Peakrs
Okemah
Okla
Peairs
Tulsa Harjo
Tulda Harjo
Lizzie
Injured Traveler Miss Adelaide Dick Named in Wreck
Lawrence resident Miss Adelaide Dick daughter of Mr and Mrs Joaenh Dick sustained injuries in a derailment on the Denver Rio Grande route near Lundville Colorado last night. The report notes she was among several passengers who received emergency care and continued their journeys. It is possible her injuries were minor as she may have sent no word from Lawrence.
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Adelaide Dick
Joaenh Dick
Lawrence
Denver & Rio Grande
California
Ordered New Organ for Congregational Church in Lawrence
The Congregational Church placed an order with Renter Organ Co for a large pine organ priced around 12300. Completion and installation are expected by September 1. The organ would be the largest in Lawrence. Visitors include Ms and Mrs E W Froeliger and children from Wichita, Arthur Campbell family to Independence, Ed Frank of New Bedford, Ed Baumgartner of Kansas City, Louis Freund of New York City, and C J Lane county superintendent in Topeka.
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The
Congregational Church
Renter Organ Company
Lawrence
E. W. Froeliger
Wichita
E. D. Froeliger
Wheat crop hurt by hot weather in Kansas report
Premature ripening and possible damage from continuing heat mark the past week in Kansas. S. D. Flora, state meteorologist, notes shriveled wheat berries especially in northern and central regions. Corn stands, but needs rain. oats prospects worsen due to heat and drought.
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Kansas
S. D. Flora
Hind
Pintarnul Akl Chinn taaid Band Concert
The Pintarnul Akl Chinn taaid band concert will feature March Semper Pedelis Sinisa Spanish Serenade Vradion Fos Trot Ty Tee Hibo. Overture Mageppa Maht Walte Postilian trombone pieces and Star Spangled Banner. Walter Rigdon conducts with programs listed for the evening.
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South Park
Tomer
Walter Rigdon
Bast Airecor
Ansaneel
Opeh Aie
Vancert
St. Vitue
Halmos
Mulley
Lasey
Aotilers Conference Invites Mothers to City Hall
The regular weekly mothers conference will be held at the city hall tomorrow afternoon starting at 2 and lasting two hours. The city public health department invites mothers to bring infants under school age for thorough physical examinations between 2 and 4 o clock. Children from out of town will be admitted.
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City Public Health Department
City Hall
Elic
Candidates file late in eleventh district contests
Frank M Holiday filed late yesterday for the eleventh district Republican representative seat. J J Barton sought the Republican nomination for county commissioner in the frat district. Miss Maud Smith entered the Republican race for register of deeds. Filing ends tonight at five o clock and a complete list will be published tomorrow.
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Frank M. Holiday
Eleventh
J. J. Barton
Niss Maud Smith
Lobay
Régister of Deeds
Big Clearance Sale Marks Durst Semi annual Event
The Durst Sales System led by Harry Durst announces a big semi annual clearance sale at the Fair, with the store closed Friday to prepare. For seven years the proprietor Mr. Cuba has offered seasonable merchandise, ensuring items are near new and fresh, drawing more customers each year. Full details and bargains will appear elsewhere in the Journal-World.
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Harry Durst
Durst
Cuba
Journal-World
Wife Seeks Divorce From Oliver Weaver in District Court
Minnie A. Weaver filed for divorce from Oliver Oscar Weaver in district court alleging extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. She seeks custody of their children and asks for a division of assets including a car purchase, noting daily savings from a Superior Chevrolet deal.
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Minnie A. Weaver
Oliver Oscar Weaver
German Drive in Mexico Stirring Bankers for Trade Push
German bankers and merchants in Mexico are being lined up by Hugo Everesmann of Hamburg, partner of Hugo Stinnes, for a major commercial campaign to secure more business in the southern republic. Information from the American consulate in Juarez cites a Mexico City Chamber of Commerce report.
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Mexico
Fl Paso
Hugo Everesmann
Hamburg
Hugo Stinnes
Juarez
Mexico City
KU Grads Send Mail Donations at University
A large mail campaign raised funds for KU pledges. The Memorial Corporation at the university reported heavy mail contributions this morning as alumni and former students unable to reach in person respond rapidly to aid the university drive. An overseas note mentioned missionary work in South Africa and a girls’ school program in Argentina, tied to KU alumni in the Argentine club.
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Memorial Corporation
Klus Alumnd
Mi Ani Mes
Warter Mc Winley
Buenos Aires
Lesser
Arend
Persie
Huenos Adres
Methodist Episcopal
Ehurch
New York City
Buemis Aire
Ruby Husford Farmer
Lystitute Lowe
Reate
Argentina
Bryan on Program at International Sunday School Meet
City, Mo, June 1. Dr W O Thampson of Ohio State University spoke to open the sixteenth quadrennial International Sunday School convention with about 300 delegates expected from Canada the United States Mexico and South America. William Jennings Bryan was slated to close the convention but his name was later removed from the speakers list.
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Anda City
W. O. Thampson
Ohio State University
Teig
Canada
United States
Mexico
South Ameri
Seti Willian Jennings Bryan
Ote Pee Es
Plane crashes near Belleplain after 3000 foot fall
A plane descended 3000 feet and crashed near Belleplain fifteen miles south of Wichita. Pilot Roy Snow and passengers from Oklahoma City were among those injured in the tailspin. The former government plane on board was demolished in the incident.
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Wichita
Lung
Roy Snow
Ryu
Norman
Mun
Okhihome
Belleplaing
Here Town
Ples
Mnadia
Panev Een
Meverdine
Molliday Enters Race for Legislature in District T
Frank Halliday of Lawrence announced candidacy for the legislature from the district, subject to Republican voters' decision. He heads a longrunning local real estate business and has been a prominent figure in Lawrence and Douglas County.
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Frank Halliday
Lawrence
K. U
Tth
Holliday
T Douglas County
Vacation School Idea Praised At Religious Education Conference
A Kansas conference on religious education praised linking church and public schooling to benefit child education. Prof John B. Sydney argued mutual objectives must be agreed, schools contribute to attainment, and idle time during summer should be addressed by church programs. The three day gathering in Fraser chapel drew 200 delegates including ministers and superintendents.
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Fraser Chapel
Sural Uae
Karten Bags Ivermal Ester Forsyth
Afms
Opin
Dhiry
Forsyth
Arthur Braden
Kansas School of Rep
Hizion
Jesus
Forrest
M. Witerolft
Kansas School of Religion
Atherty
Murphy
Westminster Bible Chair
Tivile
Stout Ail
Eltl. Lanilies
Repudiated Confessions Probe in Wichita Murders
In Wichita on June 21 Frank Poster and George Weisberger, named members of a notorious Kiddie Adnisy anvil, repudiated their confessions implicating William Montleman in Deputy Sheriff Charlie Murray’s murder. The two men, now in Fort Madison prison, face murder sentences with potential pardons sought in October.
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Wichita
Frank Poster
George Weisberger
Willian R. Montleman
Charlie
Murray
Lows
Dempster
Tye
Tawa
Rotary club set to open cabin at Martin place camp
Preparations are complete for a Rotary Club event at the Martin place camp tomorrow. Materials are on hand and a party of Laturians will gather early morning to assemble the cabin, followed by an official opening with Rotarians and Rotary Anns in a short ceremony.
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Rotary Club
Rotary Bays
Martin Place
Laturians
Rotarians
Rotary Anns
Roofing Discounts At New York Street Supply Co
Miss Wilda Dale of Peoria Illinois visits her parents Mr and Mrs By Il Dale at home. The article notes roofing at discounts for the next days with various goods like motor parts and cans to be filled or traded.
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New York Street Supply
Ca. Y. St
Sand Dipper
M. Browning Mer
Wilda Dale
Peoria
Ill
Mrs
By Il. Dale
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