Defense Attacks Key Witness in Shepherd Murder Trial
In Wil liam Darling Shepherd murder case the defense challenges the star witness Charles Caiman’s testimony and character. Mrs Luella Rhubell, former manager at Faimanié School, denies letters to Shepherd and says she removed a file. expert Dr Joan Fischer testifies Shepherd lacked skill to propagate bacilli and questions Farman’s credibility. Trial paused with Shepherd not taking the stand today.
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Associated| Press
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Shepherd
Charles. C ‘Aiman
Oere
Lué¢ila _Rhubelf
Faimanié
National University of Sciences
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Mel Clintock
Ihry
Rhubell
Itria
el Ugk Sel
Joan
Fischer
Fischer Laboratories
Germs
Alyear
Faima
Shepherd Talgenin
Vavere
Young
Farman
Dr. Fischer
Pischeri
Chicago
McClintock
William Scott Stewart
Defense
Stewart
McDonald Resigns to Take Missouri State Teaching Post
McDonald head coach at Liberty Memorial High School resigns after two years to assume a coaching post at Missouri State Teachers College in Springield Missouri. He will begin duties around September 1. A Lawrence High School and University of Kansas alumnus, he earned letters in football and basketball and led Lawrence teams to consistent success, including a spring track squad regarded as one of the best.
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University
Tyro
Lawrence
Back Meeting Friends Dr Franklin Returns to Campus
Dr EB Franklin, a Kansas University trained chemist and former staffer at California and Northwestern, returns to Topeka after attending a Denver AAAS meeting. He holds MS and BS degrees earned in 1888 and has served as professor of chemistry and dean of graduate studies. He is married to Meddie Clark of Topeka.
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University of Kanas
Oot University
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California
American Association For Alvanieé “of Science
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Northwestern University
Evanston
Gg Chemistry
American Chemical Sci
Weather fragment hints unsettled rain and slippery roads
Fragmentary forecast mentions local thunderstorms probable today with slippery roads. Cities cited include Wichita Emporia Topeka Salina Ottawa Pittsburg Hudson Coffeyville and others in Kansas. Unclear timing and precise figures.
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Coffeyville
Pittsburg
Wichita
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Topeka
Heads’ Road
Salina
Kan
Canton Defenses Tighten as Foreign Settlements Seized
Seige tightens around Shameem Canton foreign settlement with two gunboats positioned in the creek separating Shameen from the city. Europeans warned to avoid Canton proper while locals report fresh French sailors and evacuations. The Kuomintang led strike presses workers, while Americans report relatively better treatment amid anti foreign sentiment. Four U.S. destroyers reach Woosung as Shanghai faces potential partial law in adjoining districts. Hongkong pledges protection as Chinese students and workers strike, with family death benefits noted.
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Associated Press
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Canton
Seige
Shameén
Shameeni
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Shanghai
Chang- Suseh-Liang
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Chang Tso
Lin
Chefoo
Hongkong
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Fiat
Slot Machine Operator Faces Kansas City Hearing
Pittsburg Kansas June 22 a Wichita man who runs fifty slot machines under federal injunction must appear before Judge Pollock in Kansas City Wednesday morning. C A Burnet assistant attorney general said he was en route from Wichita after hearings on the injunction case before special master George T McDermott. The defendant admitted obtaining printed copies of the injunction and pasting them on his machines, prompting the master to destroy the subpoena.
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Kan
Badhter
Wichita
John C. Pololek
Pollock
Kansas City
C. A. Burnett
Temporary Injunction Against Kansas City Drug Store
A temporary injunction was issued by Judge A Reeves in federal court restraining Joe Cusack of a Kansas City drug store from handling liquor. The order lasts one year and will be in effect until a hearing on a permanent injunction to padlock the store.
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Joe. Cusack
A. Reeves
United States District Attorney
River Level Drops as Kaw River Recovers From Flood
The Kaw River has fallen sharply since its flood crest, with water levels dropping over four feet. Officials report the river is receding, though measurements show lingering high flow near the dam and ongoing concerns for nearby areas.
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Kaw
Ladd Dies As L Fallette Bloc Shrinks In Senate
Washington June 22 A P The death of Senator Ladd marks the second major loss for the La Follette insurgent bloc in four days in the Senate The North Dakotan had helped shape legislation in committee and led the public lands panel He died after two weeks of kidney trouble complicated by neuritis family travels and funeral arrangements proceed while discussions of tilts within the party continue The body to lie in vault in Washington until Mrs Ladd can travel to North Dakota The death comes amid ongoing election contests involving Senator Brookhart of Iowa and other bloc members and follows the burial of Senator La Follette earlier in the week.
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Ferge
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Vernon
Cleveland
Katherine
Rizpah
Rosita
Wisconsin
Elizabeth
Ant
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Brref Baptist Church 70th Anniversary Celebrated
Brref Baptist Church marks 70 years since organizing on June 25 1855 with a Thursday meeting at 7 45 p m Rev John F Watts presiding Prof A S Olinto to give the historical address special music old member participation and introduction of new members a social hour and birthday cake Nancy Theta Epsilon hosts a cake and punch a long banquet Friday at 6 30 p m with toastmaster J B Wilson Rev George D Rogers chief speaker former pastor now in Atlantic Iowa and a Sunday morning close with communion and note of future work invited guests
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John F. Watts
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J. B. Wilson
George D. Rogers
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Atlantic
Towa
Oklahoma U Dean Dead in Norman After Ill Health
Dr Albert Heald Van Vleet 64 dean of the graduate school and botany professor at the University of Oklahoma died in Norman after weeks of illness from influenza leading to pernicious anemia. A longtime faculty member and track meet official, he watched events from a car before his death. Funeral services set for 2 o clock tomorrow at McKellar Memorial Methodist church with burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Okla
Albert Heald van Vleet
University of Oklahoma
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Wax
Vleet
McKarlane Memorial Methodist Church
Borcal
Odd Fellows
County Increases Assessments In Wyandotte Kansas City
Wyandotte County announces total assessed valuation of 18 176 410 dollars, rising about 300 000 dollars from last year. Major industries taxed include packers soap companies elevators and milling firms. Armour Company leads with 90 000 dollars assessment, Southwestern Bank valued at 550 000 dollars. many senators and firms listed.
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Kansas City
Wyandotte County
Margaret Cloughley
J. Ollie’ Davis
jArmour + Gi pany
Southwestern Gang
Nave the Highe
ADD NEW POWER WHEELS AT BOWERSOCK MILLING PLANT
The Bowersock Milling company plans two vertical turbine power wheels with generators under the dam to boost the plant’s capacity. The seven wheels will be of a new efficient design, expected to yield about one third more power than the old units under the same water conditions. Mary Copley Thaw suffers a fractured hip after a fall outside Third Presbyterian Church. she rests at Homeopathic Hospital as Harry K Thaw arrives to stay nearby.
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Thaw
Pittsburgh
Associated Press
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Harry. K. Thaw
Third” ‘Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Mote to Head South Dakota Indian School
Sharon R. Mote, assistant superintendent at Haskell Institute for three years, will head the Rapid City Indian School in South Dakota. He will take over duties in July, overseeing grades one through eight. George E. Peters will succeed him as assistant superintendent while continuing principal duties. Haskell staff express regret at departure but welcome the new assignment.
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Rapid City
South Dakota
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Dayton
Ohio
Veterans’ Bureau
Indian Service
Carson City
Nevada
Lawrence
George E. Peters
H. B. Peairs
Amundsen Ellsworth expedition news delayed at King's Bay
An Associated Press correspondent covering the Norwegian search for the Amundsen Ellsworth explorers faced transmission blocks at King's Bay due to Aero club syndication rules. The reporter, who traveled via Ingertre and Heimdal, was not allowed to join the Heimdal or transmit from the launch, leaving only limited word of Amundsen's return.
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Associated Press
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Gero Club
Aero Club
Amundsen
Amundsen Ellsworth
North Pole
Norway
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Spitzbergen
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reHef
Colored Baptists Meet in Wichita for National Gatherings
More than four thousand delegates from across the United States converge on Wichita for the National Baptist Sunday School and Baptist Young People's Union events. A school of methods and religious activities for the youth are planned with Rev J E Douglass hosting and Rev D Wy Osman presiding over the Sunday school congress. Dr W K Williams, president of the National Baptist convention, will confer with the executive board in Baltimore in September for the annual meeting.
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Baptist Young People's ‘Union
J. E. Douglass
D. Wy Osman
Atlanta
K. Williams
National Baptist Convention
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Toj
Baltimores
C&nw
Chicago
Ssociated Press
Chicago Daily News Today
Marvin Hughitt, Jr
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
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New York City
Kan
Sharing Winds Sweep Southwest Kansas Heat Record
Wichita reports searing southwest winds pushing temperatures to the season’s peak. At 1715 hours the government weather station read 100 degrees and streets reached 105. Meteorologist S P Peterson called it the hottest June 2 on record here with a 43 mph city wind.
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Kansas
S. P. Peterson
Hewlett to Speak at Kansas City on National Defense Act
Lawrence chamber of commerce will hold its last regular meeting before summer recess tomorrow at 6 30 with a talk by C B Hewlett Kansas City on the national defense act and the duties of the military affairs committee Local National Guard units are invited to attend to hear the address The meeting marks the end of regular sessions until August Secretary Claude Stott noted possible special meetings during the two month break
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C. B. Hewlett
Military Affairs Committee
Kansas City
Kans
National Guard
United States
Claude Stott
St. Joseph
Worth
Texas
Lawrence
Jozeph
Plan to Raise Bowersock Dam Sparks Local Debate
Topeka June 29 members of the public service commission land owners and utility heads discussed a plan to raise the Bowersock dam at Lawrence. The proposal seeks a permit to raise the dam several feet to boost electric power supply and expand service territory while raising water levels seven miles above Lawrence. Land owners protest the proposed authority.
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Public Service Commission
Land Owners and Utility Company
Bowersock Dam
Lawrence
Kansas City Woman Tops Missouri Valley Golf Qualifiers
Mrs A Hill of Kansas City posted the low qualifying score at Mission Hills for the Missouri Valley women’s event, with Mrs Melvite Levey and Mrs L G Elijopotti close behind as about 120 players seek the 18 hole cut. The rain eased to sun as the tournament began. Huggins of Blaine pardoned by Mayor Holliday after a $10 fine and 15 day jail sentence was paid.
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Melvvite
Levey
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Hill
L. G. Eljipotti
Mariene Waddell
Hutchinson
Kan
H. T. Huggins
Blaine
Frank M. Holliday
Plans Discussed To Widen Seventh Street Traffic
Mayor Holliday said widening four blocks on Seventh Street and banning U turns at Seventh and Massachusetts could ease congestion. A voluntary business parking agreement on Saturdays may follow, with talk of extending the Vermont road widening near the new hotel.
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Vermont
Testimony on non operating Harriman line plan reveals new continental railroad
Washington June 23. Testimony today explains the New York Pittsburgh and Chicago non operating corporation owned by the estate of E H Harriman seeks permission to build across Pennsylvania. The hearing also hints at a major continental railroad project prompting competitive bids among eastern trunk lines. Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio attended with New York Central and Pennsylvania lines represented. Loree recounts the late nineteenth century attempt to link New York City with the West through rights of way and engineering plants for a continental railroad. Also notes social visits and returns of local residents including Mr and Mrs James Longaneckey departing for Pasadena California and Mrs A Mu Ockerblag's return from Kansas City Hospital. Mr and Mrs George Adams left Lawrence for their home in Not At Oklahoma while Mrs Susan K Smith of Kansas City spent the weekend with her daughter Mrs Philip Olmstead.
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Associated Press
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
Eseatate
E. H. Harriman
Penneyvania
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Chile
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Loree
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Continental Railroad
Girl Bandit Confesses Toy Pistol Led Taxicab Holdups
Chisago June 22 A P reports a pretty bobbed haired girl arrested after holding up a taxicab driver and admitting she was the mysterious girl robber who in a week had staged five similar holdups. She said the gun was a toy pistol and that she needed money awfully bad. She gave her age as 19.
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