Governor Len Small Verdict Not Guilty
The jury in Waukegan Illinois found Governor Len Small not guilty at 3 38 in the afternoon after a nine week trial on conspiracy to defraud the state. The court heard motion to move Vernon Curtis trial to the October term and Judge Edwards indicated approval. Cheers filled the Lake County courthouse as supporters surged toward the governor's bar enclosure amid photographers' flash.
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Waukeegan
Len Small
LeForgee
Vernon Curtis
C. Fred Mortimer
Kangamon
Edwards
Lake County
Hoube
Saar Courses Monday At University Piano School
Nearly 150 students have registered for a four week piano school at the University led by Louis Victor Saar, head of the Chicago Musical College composition department. He arrives in Lawrence tomorrow and will teach starting Monday morning with coaching on interpretation harmony pedaling form ear training memorizing and other piano teaching subjects.
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Louis Victor Saar
Japanese Privy Council Approves Quadruple Treaty
The privy council in Tokyo unanimously approves the quadruple treaty urged at the Washington arms conference. The treaty is sent to the prince regent for ratification who promises to carry out the formalities.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Prof and Mrs Miller Thank KU Wellwishers for June Message
At the University of Kansas fiftyth commencement a telegram was sent to E Miller emeritus professor and Mrs Miller in Pasadena California by George O Foster registrar. Miller thanked about 1000 alumni for a banquet memory and noted 250 attendees or letter senders on June 5. Miller, a longtime KU figure, is 90 and in good health.
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University of Kansas
E. Miller
Tariff Debate Moves to Limit Eloture Rule in Senate
Senate Republican leaders advance a plan to curb debate in the tariff bill by invoking the two thirds rule. A petition to invoke eloture was drafted by Senator Curtis of Kansas, Republican vice chairman and party whip, and circulation has begun.
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Washington
Senate
Curtis
Kansas
Wheat from 1922 crop received at Newton mill
The first wheat from the 1922 crop was received at Newton mill today. It was cut along the field edge using a combined thresher on farmer D. D. Zook’s north Newton farm. See the Superior Chevrolet Sedan and Coupe.
Military officers probe mine riots in Illinois
Springfield reports a military inquiry into the Herrin area massacre of twenty-five strikebreakers amid mine field violence. General Milton Foreman faults Williamson County sheriff for lack of guts, while a military commission examines events at the Lester mine and threats to mobilize 1000 troops as Gov. Len Small weighs final action.
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Springfield
Associated Press
Melvin Thaxton
Williamson County
Black
Milton J. Foreman
Waukegan
Milton Foreman
Herrin
Len Small
Chicago
General Foreman
Foreman
Ill
Milton J. Poreman
Ornor Len Small
Trernois
Carbondale
William E. Swanson
Coal
Francis M. Allen
Fred E. Rand
Burtis‘j. Dolan
John M. Richmond
Samuel Hunter
State Adjutant General's
Lester
Hunter
Berry Pickers
C. K. McDowell
Marion
Thaxton
Pace
Hugh Willis
John Conroy
Mercury Hits 100 as Kansas towns reach peak heat
State Meteorologist Flora reports 100 degree heat in Topeka Dresden and Hanover yesterday marking the year's high. Salina saw rain in Plainsville last night but remained hot this morning with 98 degrees noted on Friday as the season’s record fog faded.
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Mercury
Topeka
Dresden
Hanover
Kansas
Flora
Salina
Plainsville
Indignation Over Wilson Assassination Rocks British Commons
London reporters note the assassination of Field Marshal Wilson shocks the nation and fuels speculation on the government’s fate. Calls grow for Home Secretary Short to resign as anger within Parliament increases over protection withdrawal for eminent men.
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London
Associated Press
Field Marshal Wilson
House of Commons
Commons
Troops Urged for Williamson County Unrest
Chicago June 23 Dannger for the Southern Wisconsin Coal company asks Adjutant General Black at Springfield to send troops to Williamson county. The attorney claims the county sheriff shirks duty amid threat of further outbreaks after a strip mine fire and killings by striking miners and sympathizers.
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Chicago
Dannger
Southern Wiinais Coal Company
Carlos BE. Black
Springfield
Williamson County
Miners Flee Coal Fields In Mass Departure
More than 150 miners from the Herrin district left the coal fields passing through Carbondale and Til during the night and today. They were believed to be union men, but reasons and names were not available. Sheriff Thaxton reported all county mines were safe and adequately protected.
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Carbondale
Til
Associated Press
Herrin
Marion
Melvin Thaxton
Black
Peabody Coal Company
Madison
Texan Will Speak at Noon Luncheon by Professor Gray
Professor C. P. Gray of the University of Texas will address the Chamber of Commerce at the noonday luncheon Tuesday on the Industrial Development of Texas. The meeting will be the last before summer recess with a large crowd expected. Ray Gafney, known KA singer and dramatic player, will sing.
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C. P. Gray
University of Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Gray
Southwest
Texas
Ray Gafney
K. A
Weather Kansas Forecast for Today and Tonight
Cloudy conditions with possible thunder showers in eastern and southern areas this afternoon or tonight. Cooler tonight with Sunday expected to be generally fair and mild. Temperatures recorded include yesterday's maximum and today's low, with today's 1 pm reading noted.
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Kansas
Miner Politics Rule Herrin County Officials
In Herrin and Williamson county the mining vote dominates local government. Sheriff Thaxton and State's Attorney Duty are popular with miners, and most officials come from mining backgrounds. Despite the Lester mine massacre, officials remain solidly pro small and pro mining, with Len Small seen favorably by locals.
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Herrin
Williamson County
Lester Mine
West Frankfort
Johnston City
Carterville
Marion
Sherif
Melvin Thaxton
Mel
Thaxton
Bu R Paice
Len
Lund
Small
Len Small
Suit Filed Against United Mine Workers Over Wagon Mines
Clara Musson owner of the Peacock coal mine in Knox county Indiana filed a federal injunction suit in Indianapolis seeking to restrain union miners from actions closing wagon mines. John L. Lewis named as defendant in his dual role as UMWA president and individual. The case follows a Coronado coal decision that labor organizations are suable.
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Indianapolis
Associated Press
United Mine Workers of America
United States District Court
Clara Musson
Peacock
Knox County
Indiana
John L. Lewis
UM. W. of America
United States Court
Coronado Coal
Puritan Schooner Wrecked Off Sable Island
Malifax June 24 The Puritan a Gloucester schooner slated for the fall fisherman races was wrecked on Sable Island. Advices say seven men reached shore while fifteen are missing.
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Malifax
Gloucester
Sable Island
Everest Expedition May Be Abandoned After Third Attempt
London report from Calcutta says the Mount Everest expedition may be abandoned. The final attempt added only 100 feet to the record and progress is not expected. Explorers are incapacitated by hardship and the party is likely returning to Darjeeling.
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Mt. Everest
London
Associated Press
News Dispatch
Calcutta
Darjeeling
Two Divorces Granted By Court In Denglis County
Judge Much Means presided at Denglis county court with several minor cases. Edward F. Warner was granted divorce from Bonnie over extreme enmity. Clark Wilbur won a judgment quieting title against Rock-a-to-Whre and others. Kate A. Brockett divorced Fred A. Brockett for abandonment over one year. Kari Bunzkin, newly divorced from Ruth Dunakin, sought more visitation with two children. Dunakin accused her mother of swaying the child. Judge Means ordered the wife to take the two children to the band stand in South Park Monday afternoon for visit.
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Denglis County
South Park
Temporary injunction halts forcible entry suit in bank dispute
A restraining order was issued by Probate Judge LorD Menger to block trial actions in a case involving Citizens' State Bank A B McClanahan and John Clark. The injunction stops proceedings in justice court today on petitions by Aim Perkins and FLOM Perkins. The dispute centers on property transferred to the state bank during a restructuring, with the bank claiming proper transfer and the petitioners contending it a mortgage.
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Citizens’ State Bank
A.B. McClanahan
John Clark
Justice of the Peace
Justice Court
Aim Perkins
Flom
Perkins
Lord Menger
Menger
Hugh Means
C State Tank
Geer
Assassination of German Foreign Minister Rathenau shocks Berlin
Berlin reports the assassination of German Foreign Minister Walter Rathenau as he left his Grunewald residence. The government vows immediate emergency decrees for trial of nationalist plotters and bans militaristic demonstrations in Prussia. Rathenau, a prominent Jewish industrialist, was famed as a wartime organizer and postwar reconstruction negotiator.
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Berlin
Rathenau
Prussia
Bercin
Associated Press
Walter Rathenay
Grunewald
Foreign Office
Muderer
Thy Rathenau
Dr. Rathenau
Alanson B. Houghton
Walter Rathenau
Louis Loucheur
Continuance Granted In Smithmeyer Antitrust Case
Judge Hyel Menns in district court granted a continuance for the trial of George Kirchotf and the Smithmeyer case. The jury trial set for June 27 was moved to the November term due to lack of material witnesses and the need to review records held by U S authorities in Washington. Attorneys Colmery and Dean argued the state evidence was written to meet Wood Administration rules, not Kansas law, while state lawyers Eagan and Wilson represented the state.
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Oo. Smithmeyer
George Kirchotf
Kansas
Hyel Menns
United States Food Administration
United States
Washingrton
Harry C. Colmery
Topeka
J. B. Wilson
Eagan
Slosson 18 Honored at Kentucky Commencement
Dr Edwin Slosson a 1900 University of Kentucky graduate received the honorary LLB degree at June 4 commencement. A nationally known chemistry author and chemist, he heads the science service. He previously taught at Kansas and served as a Sigma Xi national president.
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Edwin Slosson
University of Kentucky
Doctor Slosson
Lhe
University of Kansas
Doctor Stussun
Sigma Xi
William Rockefeller Dies in New York Suburb
William Rockefeller, oil magnate and brother of John D. Rockefeller, died in North Tarrytown at Rockwood Hall after a brief illness from pneumonia. He had been ill since Sunday, and news of his condition was not made public until today.
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Trrytown
N. Y
William Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Rockwood Hall
North Tarrytown
One Man Filibuster Triggers Recall of Absent Congressmen
Washington June 2 Republican members from the eastern territory were ordered back to Washington by Representative Mondell due to a one man filibuster led by Representative Voight Wisconsin. Mondell warned absentees that fourteen roll calls had occurred and all Republicans must be present by Monday to push the legislative program.
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Washington
House
Kansas
Mondell
Representative Voight
Rep
Wisconsin
Mandel
Rams
Voight
State Board Meets with Chancellor Lindley in Topeka
Chancellor EB H Lindley of the University left for Topeka this morning to attend a meeting of the State Board of Education. He has two speaking engagements next week including county school commencements at Oberlin and Norton Kansas.
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EB. H. Lindley
University
Topeka
State Board of Education
Oberlin
Kans
Norton, Kang
Lizzie Outwitted Board in Education Fight at Topeka
In Topeka on June 23 the board of education met at State Superintendent Lorraine E Wooster's office to revoke teachers certificates. Miss Wooster was absent and records could not be obtained as the files were reportedly locked.
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Lizzie
Topeka
Board of Education
Lorraine E. Wooster
Miss Wooster
Nineteen KU men in three summer ROTC camps
University of Kansas ROTC enrolled nineteen cadets across three training sites Fort Monroe Virginia Camp Custer Michigan and Morton Minnesota. The programs span five weeks with intensive instruction totaling 270 hours plus pay for days and mileage and full uniforms. Cadets engage in advanced coast artillery engineering and basic infantry tracks with campus dances newspapers clubs and student activities at each camp. Names listed include Worth Chubb Bradley G Hale Laurin Lyng Simmons Rose Armstrong Furison Paterson Bryant Gilbert Lines Schuane Shane Lawrence Long Roth and others.
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University of Kansas
Fort Monroe
Camp Castle
Mich
Mort Snelling
Minn
Natn
Aim N Non
Cuayl
Calibee
RO. T. C
Advanced Coast Artillery
Worth J. Chubb
Secil A. Bradley
Arthur A. G
Travis B. Hale
Willard R. Laurin
Emner W. Lyng
Verney Simmons
George E. Rose
Davidl Armstrong
Louis , Furiuson
Patt Rinson
Dale M. Bryant
Camp Custer
Robert L. Gilbert
Marion I. Lines
Auggust HL Schuane
Henry K. Shane
K. Ulonan
Rey J. Liawrence
Lovitine C. Long
Aud
Jesse E. Roth
Pare
Baird and Crisp charged in Tucker murder case
Mrs Edith Dewell Baird of Shidler Oklahoma and Carl Crisp of Kansas City Missouri face first degree murder charges in the killing of Wichita taxi operator Turner C Tucker. Sheriff Nunt Purvell said the search for a third participant named Fred continues based on Crisp’s sworn statement.
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el Dorada
Edith Dewell Baird
Shidler
Oklahoma
Carl Crisp
Kansas City
Turner C. Tucker
Wichita
Nunt Purvell
Butler County
Fred
Crisp
Fraulein Stoeckmann Marries Carl Dammann in New York
Fraulein Anns Stoeckmann from Bremen married Carl Dammann of Lawrecee at a Lutheran church parsonage. The couple, once childhood friends in Germany, now reside at 1010 Pennsylvania Street after a lengthy immigration and delay period including travel aboard train No 1.
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Fraulein
Anns Stoeckmann
Germany
Carl Dammann
Bremen
New York
United States
Benato
Caitheran Church
Wm. F. Esser
Pennsylvania Street
Dammann
Mr. Dammann
Lawrehee
Farmer Kills Self Near Independence Kansas
Morgan Holdridge a 50 year old farmer killed himself with a rifle at 5:30 AM at his home eleven miles west of Independence Kansas health was the cause according to reports. He left a note but details were sparse and no others were harmed.
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Farmer
Independence
Kansas
Morgan_ Holdridge
Colored Boy Edward Jones Drowns in Kaw River
Edward Jones an 18 year old colored boy drowned in the Kaw River two hundred yards below the old railroad bridge yesterday at 4 45 pm. He was swimming with companions and became unable to swim to shore. His body was recovered after about an hour in the water. He lived with his mother and brother at 1525 West Sixth Street. The body was taken to Cross undertaking rooms.
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Edward Jones
Kaw
Jones
Bobbie Jones
Joss Cayate
Leothew
Robbie Jones
Totel
Frank Winhorn
Prank Winhorn
Fdrward Jones
Doug Smith
West Sixth Street
Bonner Springs
Lawrence
New Crop of Lawyers Amitted to Kansas Bar
Sixty men and four women were admitted to the Kansas bar after state examinations held in Topeka. Most new lawyers are KU graduates and only nine applicants failed. Notable names include Seward Blackburn, Alta Vista. Harry Burton, Concordia. Dorothy Margaret Parkins, Lawrence. Clifford H. Pugh, Wichita. Forrest M. Rogers, Wellington. Vincent J. Rosencrans, Winfield. and John Waugh, Eskridge.
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Kansas
Topeka
K. U
K. UL
Seward R. Blackburn
Cottonweail Failx
Harry By Burton
Alta Vista
Louis I. Clevenger
Concordia
James By Crawford
Godwater
Bradner E Davidson
L Lavrenee
Andrew G. K Jr
le Cna
Relig
Baitman
Greensburg
Roy C. Farrell
Lawrence
Alec D. Henderson
Solomon
Cliffor R. Holland
Rossill
Bronce Jackson
Dorothy Margaret Parkins
Martin E Jarvis
Arkansas City
Paul R. Jones
Council Grove
Walter L. Kimmel
Cherokee
Leon Lund
Concordit i
Everett R
Free America Debate Spins Senate Talk of Free Work
Senator Myers of Montana used the Southern Wingis mine disorders as proof there is no free America while citizens cannot work with consent from an invisible government. The Douglas County Farm Bureau reports a harvest labor shortage, needing about a dozen men to answer calls as demand exceeds supply.
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Washington
Myers
Montana
Senate
Tno Free America
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Japan Plans Siberia Evacuation By October 30
By Associated Press Japan will evacuate Siberia by October 30 next, it was learned today. The report notes Tokyo and Siberia coordination, with officials eyeing orderly moves and implications for regional status.
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Siberia
Tokio
Associated Press
Japan
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