Pending fight for Democratic convention resolution chair
Reported friction over who will lead the platform committee at the Democratic convention. Senator Glass of Virginia is favored, but Montana's Senator Walsh, backed by Wm Jennings Bryan, is also discussed amid broader party maneuvering following a dinner gossip session.
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San Francisco
Gavin McNab
Senator Glass
Virginia
Waleh
Montana
W. J. Bryan
Anil
Fight over platform planks splits party power at convention
The debate centers on a wet plank for the platform and opposition to a prohibition plank led by Senster Walsh. Mr. Bryan offers his own Nations plank view, conflicting with the Virginia platform. The resolutions chairmanship battle signals administration versus Bryan forces as the Democratic convention proceeds with roll completion in sight.
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Senster Walsh
Bryan
League of Nations
Virginia
Wilson
Resolutions Committee
Contention over Georgia seating and Reed's fate at the convention
The session centers on credential questions for Georgia and Senator Reed as Missouri delegates push to seat. Governor Cox gains nominating chatter amid expanding delegations while the McAdoo movement resurges publicly despite organized suppression efforts.
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Georgia
Reed
Missouri
Palmer
Cox
Ohio
Equal Suffrage Debate Shape at Convention
Delegates discuss a national committee proposal to double its size by adding a woman and a man from each state with equal voting power. The scene features banners and a surge of women delegates amid Pacific Fleet arrivals in port.
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National Committee
Naval leaders head to field as Daniels joins Rodman party
Admiral Rodman sails in with Secretary Daniels as a passenger aboard his flagship. The naval secretary will be the fourth cabinet member to reach the battle field. Attorney General Palmer, Meredith, and Burleson already attend the convention throng, signaling a shared presidential boom and joint headquarters for Meredith and former ambassador Gerard.
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Rodman
Fleet Camemander
Daniels
Naval Secretary
Palmer
Meredith
Burleson
Gerard
Democratic committee weighs Georgia row and Need case
The Democratic National Committee opened in San Francisco by debating the Georgia contest with Taft supporters holding 36 half votes and Hoke Smith Watson forces 32 with district and at large delegates. The panel then heard the Need case presented by Francis M. Wilson and supported by Joseph I. Shannon for Reed.
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San Franciseo
Democratic National Committee
Georgia
Taimer
Tom Watson
Francis M. Wilson
United States
Missouri
Reid
Joseph I. Shannon
Fifth
Reed
Kansas Weather Outlook Forecast Quiet Warm Weekend
The Kansas forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with continued warm temperatures. Dr. Albright, chiropractor.
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Kansas
Union Rail Workers Readmit Mass Expulsions Amid Wage Talks
W L Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen says the union will readmit 16000 of 30000 expelled members as a wage decision nears by July 20. He notes efforts to resolve dissension nationwide while other leaders return home. The Brotherhood reports a tentative average wage increase is under consideration by the federal wage board, though the board remains noncommittal.
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Afso
W.lee
Ins
Lee
Hieavo
Federal Rally and Board
Hsa
Thought Gen Unloaded At TiN Ash Street Incident
Leo Kidd aged 11 and Ernie Wing were playing with a public safety item at Ernie King’s home on TiN Ash Street. The device discharged and struck Kidd’s hands causing injuries. Police described the event as non dangerous and no others were present.
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Leo Kidd
Tin Ash Street
Ernie Wing
Ash Street
Diesel
Ernie King
Pervons
Draft Platform To Host June 26 Meeting
Community group H iets Draft Platform invites members to a June 26 meeting to discuss campaign aims and local policy priorities. Organizer Win. 7 will lead brief introductions and solicit participant input on platform goals.
Army Veteran Clark Carpenter Injured in Argonne Return
Just Out of Army Clark Carpenter a Kaneas University graduate spent time in Lawrence tonuy for a visit. Carpenter a member of the 28rd Engin e sustained injuries September 26 in the Argonne forest and was not released from the army hospital until early this month. Harding Leaves for Rest Washington. June 26 Senator Harding Republican presidential candidate left Washington for an unannounced destination to rest. Cabrera Reaches U. S. Mexico City. June 26 Luis Canera former finance minister in Carranza cabinet has reached United States soil and is at Texas City near Galveston.
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Army
Clark Carpenter
Kaneas University
Lawrence Tonuy
Carpenter
Argonne Forest
Art Hospital
Harding
Washington
Senator Harding
Cabrera
U. S
Mexico City
Luis Canrera
Carranza
United States
Texas City
Galveston
Greeks Drive Into Asia Minor Advance In Four Directions
Greek forces push the Turkish nationalists in Asia Minor in four directions and claim several towns captured. British warships near Ismid report heavy Turkish losses, about 1000 fatalities, as fighting continues. Marshal Foch says allied nations control the Near East and use Greek forces in the common interest.
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Smyrna
Asia Minor
London
Ismid
Asian Minor
Exchange
Dnpatch
Athens
Muestapha Kemel Pasha
Paris
Near East
Marshal Foch
Wability Company
Compa
Sims Daniels row revived by letter
Washington June 26 Rear Admiral Benton Decker commandant of the Seventh Naval District Florida releases a letter accusing Secretary Daniels of misrepresenting acts of Rear Admirals Sims Fullam and Fiske in senate testimony. He argues Daniels rewarded officers who followed his wishes and implies threats and underhanded methods.
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Sims- Daniels
Cnn
Benton Decker
Seventh Naval District
Florida
Daniels
Senate
Sims
Fullam
Fiske
Decker
Navy
Johnson paroled on support. Baldwin divorce granted
In district court Judge C A Smart kept Orville Johnson on parole to pay 200 monthly child support to his much older wife. A divorce was granted this morning to R A Baldwin from Vera Baldwin. Elmi Reed was granted a set aside from Robert Reed. Walter Harrell obtained a judgment in a suit against Ephriam Nute Jr.
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Orville Johnson
Walter Harre
Ephriam Nute, Jr
Hunt Infant Slayers in St Louis County Murders
In St Louis county three infant deaths over the past week were linked to strangulation. County officials began a search for the killer or killers after a dead infant was found in a pasture by children. Coroner Denny announced the deaths were caused by strangulation. Otto E Hopler, a former University of Denver student, was in town noting plans to return to Kansas University for the fall term. Welch and Welch Chiropractors.
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St. Louis County
Missouri
St. Louis
Denny
Otto E. Hopler
Denver University
K. U
July 15 set for preliminary Rhodes Scholars in Kansas
Chancellor Frank Strong of the University of Kansas announces July 15 as the preliminary selection date for next Rhodes Scholars in Kansas. Four candidates will be chosen July 18 to advance to the final selection in Boston next fall with about 1500 dollars yearly stipend. Candidates must be at least 18 and have completed their sophomore year and show outdoor athletic vigor.
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Rhodes
Kansas
Frank Strong
Strong
Crsimman
Rhodes Schol
Roston Nest
Rhodes Funds
Cat
Eathees
Oxford
Crap Shooters Lose Big Roll to Six Shooters
An intended high class crap game near Lawrence turned into a hold up amid an official investigation. Four or five principals are involved as a stranger with a gun interrupted the game and fled with a large roll. The owner worries the incident was staged by associates as a safer path to wealth, delaying formal complaint.
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Lawrence
Progres
Oak TL
Reil
Otsthe Rell
Arty
Jone
Burleson Announces Texas Support for McAdoo
San Francisco June 26 Master General Burleson, visiting overnight, said he and all Texas delegation favor William Gibbs McAdoo for the Republican nomination. He predicted the Republican convention would adopt a platform on key issues and decline to reiterate stance on Prohibition questions. He warned the Democratic convention would state its position clearly and forcefully.
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Burleson
Texas
Yale
Wm. Giltis
McAdoo
Republica Convention
Auleptin
San Fianrisco
Democratc
Ms Attide
Jackson Angatoned Held on Burglary Charge
Jackson Angatoned was identified as the thief who stole dental word from Lawrence dentists and was brought to Lawrence last night. He appeared before Justice Tom Chirk on burglary and related charges with a preliminary hearing set for time 80 at Yooelugk.
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San
Topeka
Lawrence
Justice of the Peace
Tom Chirk
Payne
Jackson
Yooelugk
University to Build Concrete Stadium Seating 35000
Engineers draw plans for a fully concrete stadium at the university with 35000 seating capacity after adding end sections and temporary seating. The arena will feature a 220 yard track, two practice fields, locker rooms, two gym spaces, a promenade atop the stands, and space for automobiles outside. Estimated cost ranges between 100000 and 150000 dollars.
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Oudliama
Anto Pwate
Eldine
Nisl
Harvard
Iunner
Toyo
Vlan
Thandball
Brown
Odo
Treck Through Bridge Raises Local Transportation Woes
A loaded wagon owned by Jos hes Clevenger broke through a bridge floor at Mudl Creek near Lawson Station, Leavenworth County. The front wheel collapsed the bridge, a long‑standing hazard to farmers who say threshing machines must travel nine miles out of the way to bypass the structure.
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Joshes Clevenger
Muedl Creek
Lawson Stution
Sta Iuhat
Leavenworth County
Rain Delays Wheat Harvest Across Counties
Rain slowed the wheat harvest yesterday though work resumed in Kaw valley as binders moved again. Labor demand rose with harvests expected to start Monday while some districts report no extra help needed. Six men from Chicago and Kansas City were rounded up in Lawrence for vagrancy cases, with four Chicagoans held and later released to the city limits.
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R. O. Smith
Kaw Valley
Ais
Lone Star
Rk. O. Smith
Clinton
Farm Bureau
Stull
Douglas County
Lawrence
Chicago
Kansas City
Salina
Stewart
Harvard Wins Four Mile Intervarsity Regatta By Six Lengths
Harvard led from the start and won the four mile race by six lengths over Yale in New London Connecticut. Coach Bill Haines saw the Crimson dominate with strong blade work and stamina finishing 2 minutes 11 seconds after the start while Yale trailed exhausted 35 seconds later. The victory, unexpected as Yale was favored, sparked celebrations and cheers for American rowing and the Crimson crew led by Stroke St Jonney.
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New London
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Bill Haines
Crimson
Elis
Rive
Guy Nickalis
Harvare
St. Jonney
Fighting Curenain
Thames
Federal Aid Road Work Begins in Franklin County
Work has started on the first federal aid road project in Franklin county near Ottawa Kansas. A mile long stretch extending west of Eleventh and south of Willows streets will be graded this week after surveys. Plans and materials have been approved by state and federal highway officials and the contract was let several weeks ago.
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Ottawa
Kan
Franklin County
Eleventh
Nart
Willows Streets
Profiteers Trim Prices as Army Bans Stores near Coblenz
German merchants along the Rhine front near Coblenz held a meeting to cut prices by 20 percent after the army placed twenty-eight stores in the district off limits to American soldiers amid profiteering concerns.
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Coblenz
Rhine
Army
Illustrated Service on Japan at Evangelical Church
A missionary service at the Evangelical Church 10th and Connecticut at 710 tomorrow evening will feature a hundred colored views of evangelical missionaries in Japan. Rev. J. K. Young, the pastor, will present and describe the pictures.
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The
Evangelical Church
10Th
Connecticut
J. KK. Young
Professor Hodder Heads to Kansas City This Morning
Prof. F. H. Hodder traveled to Kansas City this morning for undisclosed business. He is a noted academic and joins a team of researchers preparing for upcoming meetings in the city.
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F. H. Hodder
Kansas City
Eudora Rural High School Names Principal and Staff
Fred H. Barber engaged as principal of the Eudora rural high school. Other teachers include B. R. Miller Clarence O. Danta Miss Lila Canavan Miss Evelyn Stuckeman Ethel Ingalls. Adaline district hires Miss Ethel Miller for the coming term. Douglas County reports show teacher shortages easing and a general drop in school age children in most mural districts.
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Fred H. Barber
Eudora Rural
Douglas County
O. J. Lane
Boards of Education
Mr. Lane
Spring Creek
No. 6
Fairview
Lone Star
Willow Springs
West Fairview
Adaline
Bismarck
Centennial
Eudora Rural High School
Lane
B. R. Miller
Clarence 0. Danta
Lila Canavan
Evelyn Stuckeman
Ethel Ingalls
Ethel Miller
Miss Miller
Lon Poff to Star in The Shepherd of the Hills in Lawrence
Lon Poff, former Lawrence man now with Fox film, will appear in Lawrence theatres next week in The Shepherd of the Hills. This is his fourth year in movies as a character actor. His mother Mrs. Mary E. Poff will join him in California for the summer, with his sister Grace Poff, a Lawrence high school instructor at the University of California.
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Lon Poff
Lawrence
Fox Film Company
California
Lawrence Theatres
Mr. Poff
William 5. Hart
Mary E. Poff
Grace Poff
University of California
Busy day in Police Court as judge returns
Police Judge C. C. Stewart resumes work after a week at Camp Funston and handles sixteen cases including speeding gambling jaywalking and vagrancy. A University student pays 50 fine for drunken driving and speeding. two others appeal a game of chance fine. several others are fined for bright lights speeding and jay driving. Omar D. Gregory Osborne county Republican candidate for county attorney graduates from Kansas law school in July and holds a A B A degree and Delta Theta Phi membership.
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C. C. Stewart
Camp Funston
James Monroe
Charles Brown
Joe Eck
Earl Pringle
Stewart
Charles Allen
G. W. Snow
Ralph Pine
L. A. Cunningham
H. van Neste
Ed Davis
Ray Young
Arthur Walker
W. E. Ellington
H. A. Klock
John Doe
A Rypsey
N. C. Benson
Doe
Benson
H. Carr
Osborne County
Omar D. Gregory
University of Kansas Law School
Gregory
Delta Theta Phi Fraternity
First Hunting License Sold For July Period
The first hunting license of the period opening July 1 was sold today to J. W. Ince by George Wetzel deputy county clerk. Ince is a regular yearly hunting license customer.
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J. W. Ince
George Wetzel
Ince
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