Old scouts clash over Chamber lineup in boy scouts base ball
A fragmentary report describes a clash between old scouts and Chamber of Commerce figures over a baseball lineup for boy scouts. Names like Dr. Forest C. Allen and Harry Kepler appear among a long list of signed players including T. J. Sweeney and J. S. Daniels as tensions rise over training and selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comwill
Bentie Expiri
Forest C. Allen
Phog
Isett
Insmore
Alter
Hag
Boy Scouts
Chamber Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Kepler
Kepler
Harry Sparke
T. J. Sweeney
Carpentier
T. J.sweeney
Red Cross
General Metcalf
J. S. Daniels
H. B. Peaks
Daniels
Hugh Blair
Wilder S. Metcalf
J. S. Stover
Twilight Photos and Local Notices Highlight Park Fight
Harry Smith the shortstop of The F.AU faces a rival in a park confrontation as Cap Garvin looms large nearby. Dripsey shows equal grit in July game prep, while travel and business notes cover Lawrence arrivals, Kansas loans, a rummage sale, and local ads for coal and hot weather treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
F. Alu
Ervice
Smith
Garvin
Dripsey
Georges
Paris
F.au
Lawrence
Kansas City
Georges Carpentier Faces Nervous Final Training Delay
Georges Carpentier eases into final stage before the world light heavyweight title defense as pressure from his camp grows. Manhasset crowd anxiety rises while Georges, calm amid the nerves, adjusts his hair and prepares for the halt in training tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpentier
ManHassett
F Beut
Eve Challenger
Georges
Mworryi
Tamp
Pierre Mallet
Des Camps
Wilson
Manhasset
Teddy Carpentier
Training Camps Endorsement By American Legion
The Military Policy Committee of the American Legion resolves to endorse Citizens Military Training Camps run by the War Department this summer. The aim is to help recruit, publicize, and promote these camps for men sixteen and older with athletics and recreation, and to stress American citizenship duties.
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Topeka
United States
American Legion
The
War Department
Artdeudas
Weed Cutting Efforts Expand Across City
Mayor Kreeck and city sanitary officer Ed Anders led a drive yesterday to curb weed growth on vacant lots. They found weed cutting far more extensive than in prior years and listed uncut lots for owners to address. After a five day grace period, the city will proceed and charge the costs to the properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreeck
Ed ‘Anders
Personal notes from Topeka and Lawrence visits
Local items recount visits and travel. Miss Mariah Brown traveled to Topeka for a relatives visit. Mrs G T Marshall and children George and Josephine visited Kansas City. Mrs K Dow plans to return to Lawrence in July. Miss Vera Brown returned from Gates and to Law rence with Vida Keen. Mrs JJ Guthrie and son R M Guthrie visited Kansas City to see W C Guthrie who will return to Lawrence, then they plan a California trip later in the week.
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Jack. Norton
Topeka
Rankin’s Orbs
Mariah Brown
G. T. Marshall
Cele Dren
George
Josephine
Kansas City
K. Dow
California
Lawrence
Vera Brown
Gates
Toad
Vida Keen
Griffin Coal Company faced fears over Colorado coal imports
The report notes concerns about Colorado coal supplies and potential disruptions affecting Griffin Coal Company, mentioning contact details and a telephone reference as part of the notice.
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Colorado
Griffin
Coal Coa
Dempsey Near End of Grueling Training Camp
June 29 in Atlantic City reports Jack Dempsey finishing two months of open air workouts. He plans light final work this afternoon, contemplates rest after meeting Carpentier, and aims for a 190 pound ring weight. He expects to lose weight with careful diet and water only the day before the bout.
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Atlastic City
Jack Dempsey
Denimsky
Carpentier
Salt Lake City
Pempsey
Boyle’s
Thirty Acres
Ready for air attack on Iowa
Washington reports Army and Navy scout planes contacted the radio controlled battleship Iowa at 10 45 AM off Virginia coast. Planes from Hampton Roads and Langley field set out at 8 AM in search of Iowa ahead of a planned attack with dummy bombs. Weather showed a slight mist over the Atlantic as planes moved offshore.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Virginia
Newport News
Hampton Roads Naval Base
Langley Field
Naval Base
Atlantic
Legion Relief Dams Pueblo Flood Crisis With Bravery
Indianapolis report to the American Legion executive committee cites extraordinary bravery by Legion members in Pueblo Colorado. Relief action included securing boats and rescuing survivors from rooftops and second stories. The committee granted 500 dollars for relief work and Legion posts coordinated immediate aid from Denver.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Pueblo
Colo
Harry A. Sullivan
Deriver
The
Buttes
Denver
Ahs
Legion
Legionairies
Sanitary Rubber Goods and Supplies at Barber's Drug Store
Sanitary rubber goods syringes water bottles rubber sheeting bed pans and sick rooms necessities offered by Barber's Drug Store, supplying essential items for health and care.
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Barber's Drug Store
Ten National Drivers Run Tacoma Speedway Race
Twelve automobile race drivers, famed for their national circuit work, compete in Tacoma for points toward the national championship and a winner’s prize around 4000. About 50,000 spectators expected as the 125 lap “shellcourse” covers nearly two miles at Tacoma Speedway in July. Notables include Rosco Lailds, Jules Elingboe, Howard Wilco, Eddie Pullen, Ralph Mulford, Joe Thomas, Ira Vail, Eddie Hearne, Eddie Miller, Allen Seules, and Jerry Wonderlich.
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Takoma Speedway
Tacoma
Wash
Rosco Lailds
Ihlianapolis
Milton
Jules Elingboe
Indianpolis
Manzanita and Lydia Pinkham Herb Remedy Promoted
An herbal remedy discussion highlights Manzanita as a wild herb on the Western Plains and lauds Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing female ailments. The piece notes long standing use and urges women to try the product, framing it as a cure-all from nature.
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Lydia
E. Pinkham
America
Divorce Petition in Douglas County Court
Sylvia McKissack sues Frandison McKissack in Douglas County District Court for absolute divorce on cruelty adultery and abandonment. She asks for temporary maintenance child custody and alimony based on his substantial property.
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Douglas County District Court
Sylvia McKissack
Frandison McKissack
Petiion
McKissack
City Lighting Contract Conference Held by City Commission
Mayor Kreeck stated no action would be taken at the conference with Kansas Electric Utilities on a new city lighting contract. Lecompton to Celebrate Fourth of July next Monday at noon under O E F lodge auspices with B Wilson of Lawrence as speaker. Miss Ima Butler and Miss Myrtle Burke returned from Gentry Arkansas after ten days.
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Kansas Electric Utilities Company
Kreeck
Lecompton
O. O. EF. Lodge
B. Wilson
Lawrence
Ima Butler
Myrtle Burke
Gentry
Arkansas
Market Letter Reports Wheat Decline and Harvest Delays
In Kansas City June 29 I The Market Letter notes large wheat offerings in the southwest and a drop in prices amid harvest delays and labor concerns at elevators. Legislation in Congress and delayed Capper Tinder bills are seen as influencing markets, with buyers reluctant to enter the market and elevators storing less grain. Weather, crop expectations, and regional yields across Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Illinois Indiana Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota North Dakota shape a complex outlook. The new crop advances, but overall supply remains ample while prices weaken. A local note mentions an ice cream and cake sale at South Park and Presbyterian church events.
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Kansas
City
Atc
Congress
Texas
Inihoma
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Oklahoma
St. Paul
State Board of Agriculture
Nebraska
Mississippi River
South Dakota
Minnesota
North Dakota
Woulord
Irip Sethi
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Twilight Photos
Will Gilleress
Newth Kansas Loans
Pittsligh
Pennsylvania
Douglas County Building and Loan Association
Mass
St. Jane
Lhe Litahni
Johnston
Ike
Rankin’s
Griffin Coal ‘Co
Teavenworth
Derby Grain Co
CALN
U. K
Lownjans Ergy
Iver
Mis Pievy
Iowa
Gement
Enterprise
J Insurance
Charlton Insurance Agency
Northwestern City
S. G. Clarke
Er Y. Price & Co
Palmer Tire CO
West
Ayers Rofus
South Park
June Calender
Presbyterian
Razor Sale
Jaedicke
Ewest
Skofstads
Pathic
Paris Nasten Gore Ademar
A.stein & Company
oWakers
New, York
Chicago
Akea
Huy
Wiedemann’s
Tage Purest
Watkins National Bank Capital
C.H. Acker
C.A. Hill
D.C. Sher
Dick Williams
WE. Hazen
C.ia. Tucker
Hill
Jno
Moore
D. Bishop
T. C. Green
F.V. Miller
D. C. Asher
A.B. A
NAT
City Bank
Peoples State Bank
Farmers State and Savings
Pruies
Amieinie
Drubeists
OAM
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