Oklahoma House Passes Tag Bill Amid Interstate Truck Tax Clash
Oklahoma lawmakers approved a reciprocal automobile tag measure aimed at out of state commercial vehicles entering the state. The bill requires higher Oklahoma license charges for out of state trucks and buses, with business vehicles exempt if not carrying goods or passengers for hire.
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London Tune 25 Negotiations Hint at Parley Plan
AP reports Deel announces negotiations for a naval arms settlement with four ton framing. Minister Rapa Mi hopes to reveal talks at a meeting attended by Hugh Gibson where StacDonald refrained from prophecy. The Prince of Wales and Dawes are linked as potential peace ambassadors amid tacit references to a planned parley.
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Rapa Mi
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Gibson
StacDonald
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Prince of Wales
Japanese Pact Nears Full Force Amid Peace Efforts
June 26 report notes Japan’s Privy Council approved the treaty, with ratification to enter force after deposit of instruments. The pact aims to curb disarmament and broad international adherence, reflecting Geneva talks and global peace drives. Public notices include Red Cross life saving classes and tests at the Jay plunge conducted by examiner F. M. Bray of St. Louis.
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Jayplunge
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St- Louis
Cross Life Saving
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Stowaway on Yellow Bird Lands Aboard Home
An apparent stowaway was found aboard the vessel Yellow Bird after docking in Maine. The incident prompted security checks and an inquiry into how the person boarded the ship in New York on June 26.
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Juin
Archie Se Tmnane
Maine
Hig Smither
Chicago Daily Radio Corp enters moy move
A terse Washington world note reports the Chicago Daily Radio Corporation taking a step related to an ongoing moy matter with official channels. The fragment hints at corporate activity and regulatory context affecting the organization.
Public Service Commission orders gas utility investigation
The Public Service Commission in Toneka issues an order directing an investigation on its own motion into rates charges and practices of all public utilities and common carriers engaged in natural gas. A hearing set for July 29 in Topeka will determine the scope and require detailed inventories revenues and expenses through June 30 1925 from each respondent.
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Weather forecast for Kansas from federal bureau
AP reports mostly fair weather for Kansas tonight and Thursday with clear skies expected statewide by 8 pm. Meteorologist Flora notes drying conditions aiding wheat harvest in eastern and south central areas, with light showers in south west Kansas in the last 24 hours and temperatures around 85 today dropping to 65 tonight.
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Foburg
Lindbergh Prepares Final Inspection of Transcontinental System
Charles A Lindbergh conducts last reviews of the air rail plan at Columbus Ohio before his transcontinental journey with wife Anne. He meets with company officials and surveys Port Columbus as the project schedules a July 8 opening. The trip proceeds in stages toward the coast with Lindbergh as pilot for the first eastward leg from Los Angeles.
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Ariz
Port Col Abu
Melon shipments rise to 7200 cars led by Georgia Texas
Government agricultural economics reports high melon supply this season with shipments averaging two and a half times past year. During the week last, 7200 carloads were shipped, mainly from Georgia and Texas, totaling far above usual levels.
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Texas
Capone Writ Sought to Free Chicago Gangster in Philadelphia
A writ of error was filed in Philadelphia municipal court to reverse Capone's May 17 sentence for carrying a loaded pistol at Holmesburg county jail. The petition argues insufficient time with counsel, prejudiced jury, and courtroom disruption as grounds. Frank Kline, his fellow Chicago gangster, was not included in the request.
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Trucks with Trailers Arrested for Exceeding Length Limits
Two truck drivers were arrested in Kansas City Kansas by Sheriff Harry B. Powers of Wyandotte County for operating vehicles over state length limits. Police seized two tractor trailer combos, one loaded with four new automobiles and the other attempting to haul a load of cars to Topeka. A pursuit along U S Highway 40 followed, with another truck and trailer loaded with five new Fords passing through Lawrence on Massachusetts Street.
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Masssachusetts Street
Mexico City to Open Churches Under Catholic Custody
Mexico City government announced plans to place church custody in the hands of Roman Catholic priests and a custodians committee. Archbishop Ruiz issued a pastoral urging peaceful cooperation with the government and no political activity as churches are prepared for opening services this weekend at Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe in Villa Guadalupe and the eastern area near Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
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Ruiz
Hirch
Rinz
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Nuestra
Senora de Adalipe
Saint-P Peter and
Saint Aul
Air Line Ready Soon
Kansas June 26 AP reports air line readiness nears with potential service resumption. authorities say preparations advance amid scheduling talks and regional transport plans.
Harvest Weather Spurs Activity in Douglas County Harvest
Harvest weather prevails in Douglas County as farmers resume cutting wheat after Saturdays storm. Interurban service returns to normal between Lawrence and Kansas City after bridge damage near Muncie, caused by a private dam failure. Train lines back on Union Pacific tracks after mill creek bridge wrecks and debris removal.
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Topeka
Mill Creek
Cincinnati Defeats Pirates In Opening Game Of Series
Cincinnati pummeled Pittsburgh 9 to 4 in the opening game of a five game set. Crimer allowed five runs in the sixth while Luque and Gooch contributed to the early scoring. Brooklyns and New Yorks performances are noted in the day’s baseball briefings with American League results highlighting Pennock’s seven hit game for New York and Ruth’s 13th homer.
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Rommel Yerkes
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Gleveland
St. Louis
Hudlin and Myatt
Collins and Schang
Aes Eee
Dawes to Skip Knee Breeches at Queen Mary Court
London dispatch reports Ambassador Dawes will refuse the knee breeches and silk shoes with silver buckles for tonight’s presentation to Queen Mary. The former generals George Harvey and Alanson Hu gtop previously wore knee breeches to court, while Dawes and his wife will attend in plain swallow tail evening dress as a formal courtesy.
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Saint James
Hell
Maria” Dawes
George Harvey
Alanson
Hougtop
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King George
Generge Dawes
Garden tour draws 155 Douglas County Farm Bureau women
About 155 Douglas County Farm Bureau women joined a garden tour yesterday visiting Fred Hartman farm Oakridge Jack Kelsey farm and other stops. Discussions covered cultivation seed bed preparation and canning demonstrations by Miss Elizabeth Randle and Miss Conté Foote. Stops included Vinland Reeder Stevens and Gabriel farms with insect control and sealing beans demonstrated at Brown's grove and Gabriel farm.
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Yesteday
Elizabeth “Randle
Fred Hartman
Oakridge
Jack Kelsey
Brackett
Brown's Grove
Miss
Conté Foote
Kansas State Agricultural College
G. A. Reeder
Vinland
Bert Stevens
Gus Gabriel
Miss Foote
Gabriel Farm
Divorces Filed in District Court for Two Couples
Two divorce petitions were filed yesterday in district court. Fay McCullough of Lawrence sues Getree McCullough claiming residency in Lawrence and a 1926 marriage there. Clarence Richardson of Lawrence seeks divorce from Eva Florence Richardson. he notes a Kansas City Kansas wedding on August 7, 1927.
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Oscar S. Stauffer Buys Shawnee News
Oscar S. Stauffer of Arkansas City Kansas announces the purchase of the Shawnee News. Associates include J C Denj ons publisher of the Dodge City Globe Burns Hegler former Augusta Gazette Henry Tichnor of the Daily 2 Woman and R P Stauffer of Kansas City. The Stauffer papers own Arkansas City Traveler Independence Reporter Headlight Sun Pittsburgh Kansas and Maryville Forum.
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Oscar S. Stauffer
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J.C. Denjons
Dodge City Globe
Burns “Hegler
Augusta
Gakette
Henry Tichnor
Daily 2 - Woman
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R. P. Stauffer
Kansas City
Stauffer
Arkansas City Traveler
Independence Reporter
Headlight and Sun
Pittsburch
Kansas
Maryville
Forum
Parole Lists Approved for 103 Prisoners in Kansas
Governor Clyde M. Reed approved parole for 42 penitentiary inmates and 61 reformatories inmates in Kansas. The releases followed June parole meetings by the state board of administration at both institutions. Penitentiary parolee John Brown of Douglas County was among those freed to seek work during wheat harvest.
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State Reformatory
Hutchinson
Clyde M. Reed
State Board of Administration
John’ Brown
Douglas
Anniversary of First Baptist Church Of Lawrence Celebrated
The Lawrence First Baptist Church marked its founding anniversary with dinner and a program last evening. Dr. W A Elliott of Ottawa spoke on The Future of the Church, urging the church as the source for spiritual restoration. The event featured a 74% birthday cake, talks by Lawrence leaders, and a note on Miss Lea Blanche Edgar’s China service. The church, organized in 1855, now numbers about 700 members.
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Lawrence Baptist Church
Purchases ARK and Scout Trip Highlight Local News
Two young women from Lawrence bought about 10 dollars worth of merchandise at a Leavenworth store and gave a Topeka bank check. The merchant kept some shoes and the girls returned to Lawrence. Presbyterian Troop 59 Scouts depart for Camp Naish near Bonner Springs led by Earl Behrend with Ralph Graves assisting. Names include Otto Barteldes John Chandler Roy Jung Junior Dickinson Lymani Terry Arnold Gilbert F C McJone J B Mack Robert Bailey Roy Metzler.
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Topeka
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Lake Forest
Ralph Graves
Naish
Earl Behrend
Barteldes
John Chandler
Roy Jung
Dickinson
Lymani Terry
Arnold’ Gilbert
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Mc Jone
J.B. Mack
Robert Bailey
Rloyl Metzter
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Southern Cross lands in Derby after cross continent flight
AP report says Captain Charle Kineford Smith landed the Southern Cross in Derby at 10 30 am local time after a nonstop crossing from Sydney. The flight faced perfect weather but severe acid and marks it as the first leg of a Sydney to England attempt that previously ended with forced landing near Port Os. Tre. BukSlon To. Get New Music Hall Lindsborg Kansas pledges 873800 for Bethany College hall. construction of a studio wing costing 115000 will begin this summer. Clinics to be held Friday sponsored by Lawrence Kiwanis at Chamber of Commerce building starting 1 30 pm.
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