Kansas City bootleg king goes to prison in Leavenworth
The piece reports the bootleg king from Kansas City pleading guilty at Leavenworth federal court and receiving a two year prison term plus a ten thousand dollar fine, noting inability to pay the fine. It discusses broader Prohibition enforcement, Jones Law penalties, and Oklahoma legislative strains tied to the era. It also touches on Mexican government actions amid rebellion and war munitions.
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Leaven' ‘Worth
Kansas City
Illiciit
Kanga
Hoover policies and interior changes spark broad reforms
Forecasters note a presidential push to reshape the interior department as changes unfold nationwide. Wilbur signals heightened power as reform efforts press on, with supporters praising progress and critics warned to proceed carefully amid the sweeping agenda. A Maine editor argues towns grow cleaner and safer even as size declines, highlighting a nuanced view of regional progress.
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Hoover
Hay
Department’ of
Interior
Wilbur
Cohwiderab
Interior Department
Old Home Town Caucus Nominates Judge Usher for Mayor
In the old town caucus last evening Judge Usher was nominated for mayor. J J W Cooper to start his usual summer school after public schools close. R D Mazon has reopened his store and sold goods as usual. Improvements at Bismarck grove lure locals to view the new gates tomorrow. The Orcead Society met Friday with a program by C C Dare H L Vanderburgh E Parker W H Simpson B E Surface W G Raymond and B G Little. Je W Deak visits from Kansas City, with possible relocation plans for his family.
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Usher
J. J. W. Cooper
R. D. Mazon
Bismarck Grove
Or. Cead Society
C. C. Dare
H. L., Vanderburgh
E. Parker
W. H. Simpson
B. E. Surface
Raymond
B. ‘Gc
Little
Je W.deak
Kansas City
Local Society Notes From Lawrence 25 Years Ago
Mrs M Robinson hosted a small card party on Louisiana Street with high score by Mrs Zerby who received a cut glass vase while Malcolm Garrard won the men's prize a picture A Music Club program at the high school supported the library fund led by Miss Kate Riggs participants included Miss Wiedemann Parrish Bowright Bowersock Mrs Hamman Mrs Hults Mrs Lyons and Miss Cooke Professor F W Blackmar of the University of Kansas to preside at a World’s Fair congress of arts and science soon Will Build the Y M C A building in Lawrence rent progress committee named for active subscriptions: Innes Peairs Metcalf Erickson Weaver Rowland Naismi Stubbs Henley Strong March Mrs J Smith left for Chattanooga to spend three weeks.
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Kate Riggs
Miss Wiedemann
Parrish
Bowright
Bowersock
Hamman
Hults
Lyons
Cooke
I Blackmar
F. W. Blackmar
University of Kansas
Congress of Arts and Science
Europe
America
Blackmar
Y. M
Lawrence
Messrs
Ten Years Ago Aboard Progress Of Flood In Kaw Valley
A past Chronicle notes events from ten years ago including Dr A Haggart arriving from Kansas City to visit family at 1234 Mississippi and Roy Laster returning from Camp Funston for the weekend. Floods report two feet below 1915 stage with Leavenworth river washing out Tongie area, rail service interrupted, and waters rising over farm land in Kaw Valley. A Stranger in Leavenworth and Douglas counties seen in Lawrence.
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A.haggart
Lust Everning
Kansas City
Mississippi
Roy Laster
Camp Funston
A. Laster
Budge
Leavenworth Brand
Tongie
Islow
Kansas
Ivel
Leavenworth
Douglas
Kaw
Hamilton
Mon
Lawrence
Fossil Hunt Plans Mentioned By Prof Sternberg Pair
Letter dated February 28 reveals Prof Charles H Sternberg will be joined by Mr Glick on a summer fossil hunting trip. Captain Charles B Holmes has acted as topographical officer of the 8th Army Corps for months. Ollie Lescher, former Muskogee resident, now Swift rep, visited in town. Rev Frank Jennings heads to New York then France for Y M C A work. Polly Bayne returns from an extended California trip.
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Charles H. Sternberg
Glick
I Sternberg
Holmes
Charles
B. Holmes
J. R. Holmes
Army Corps
Ollie Lescher
Muskogee
Okla
Lescher
Newmark
Swift Packing
Frank Jennings
New. York
France
Polly Bayne
California
First woman notary public named in Kansas history
In 1877 Emma R Bristol was appointed the state’s first woman notary public. The same year M M Mur dock Edwin Tucker and J Wright were named regents of Emporia Normal. In 1878 Osage City was declared the county seat of Osage County.
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Emma R Bristol
M.M. Murdock
Edwin, Tucker
J. ‘J. Wright
Emporia Normal
Osage City
Osage County
Death in California and village chatter in Williamstown
Williamstown notes report the death of John Martin in California with few details. Local residents heard a talk about Perry exchange ownership as telephone patrons met at W A Hardesty’s to sign a petition. Several townspeople visited Oskaloosa and Topeka on various errands and personal visits.
Baldwin News Highlights Local Social and Civic Updates
Baldwin residents engage in family visits and notices of bereavement while clubs host events. A large roster of local figures attends gatherings, church and school activities include a Parent-Teacher meeting and a Japanese plays night. The city council and election board names are listed, with preparations for a April 1 election.
How Is Business Leading Barometers of Activity Decline?
The report analyzes countrywide bank wash steps and weekly activity trends showing declines in certain weeks. It highlights the leading barometers and the fluctuating influence of key factors on business activity, indicating cautious outlook amid mixed signals.
Community Notices and Social Calendar for Baldwin
A series of visits and gatherings are reported from the Baldwin area. Residents traveled to Kansas City and Topeka for visits and a dental convention. The Baldwin Federation of clubs invites women to a First Methodist church program next Thursday afternoon at 7:30 with a play When Love is Young by Baker University students and special music.
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Kansas City
Nellie Stone
Florence’ Merchant
Carrie M. Lange
Shel Della Marshall
Ruth Phenicie
M. C. Bridges
Tom Janoxie
Baldwin
W. T. Pyles
J. B. Viers
Weirs
Maurice W. Markham
Jean - Louise
Topeka
Betty Lou Clark
Baker University
Fair Weather and No Showers for Week End
Topeka forecasts fair weather with little rain for Kansas over the weekend. S. D. Flora notes warmer readings in the west, showers in the east fading, and temperatures from the mid twenties in the northwest to near 60 Sunday afternoon. Goodland logged a low of 18 last night. Travelers in Edinburgh may visit the Walter Scott house linked to Burns.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Kansas City
Goodland
Edinburgh
Walter Schott
Robert Burns
Scott
Burns
Scotland
McAllaster School Reports Active Fourth Grade
Benjamin Gunn and Charles Pennell help run a moving picture unit for fourth to sixth grades in New York. The second grade notes no absences since September and uses Story Games. Basketball teams form in both fifth and sixth grades with Aaron Cohen captain and coaches Morrison and Cohen. Four cadet teachers guide classes including Keyes Wall Abell Bowie. The P T A marks its thirteenth birthday with a candy sale and program on April 12. New pupils arrive from Boulder and Walnut Grove, while the library reports heavy checkouts and spring activity across grades.
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Benjamin Gunn
Charles Pennell
New York
McAllaster
John Morrison
Herman Cohen
Aaron Cohen
Arthur Harris
Philip Buzick
Bob Morrison
Gerald Mohler
Wayne ‘Gee
Carl Lavery
McAllaster School
Keyes
Wall
Abell
Bula Margaret Jenke
Boulder
Colorado
Orea Katherine Kimberling
Walnut Grove
Ashton Keith
Elisa-Lawra Shields
Kansas City
Rozella Kimberling
Naomi Comstock
McFarland
Bertha Ireand
Pinckney
Rose Milligan
Ruth Comstock
Trinity Episcopal Church Service and Activities Schedule
Trinity Episcopal Church at Tenth and Vermont outlines Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon on The Distinctive Marks of the Episcopal Church at 1:00 p.m. Bible classes for men and women, church school at 9:43 a.m. The choir sings Benedicite by Hall and offertory Sun of My Soul by Andrews sung by a quartet. Confirmation instruction at 2:45 p.m. Chaplain Edwards Club meets at Wiegemann's for supper. AN students welcome.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Tenth
Vermont Streets
F._B. Shaner
H.C. Taylor
Episcopal Church
Hall
Andrews
Elise Arbuthnot
Ruth Jack~ Man
Justis Yugate
George Ellott
Edwards Clu
Wiegemann’s
Local Social Notes and Health Clinic Report
Mr and Mrs George Rohe and Russell attended an oyster supper. Miss Ruby Rohe and Sevier Tadlock of Baldwin visited relatives. Mrs Henry Rohe visited her parents on Tuesday. Herman Bohnsack hosted dinner in Eudora Monday. Dan Selzer and family visited the Schellacks and Houseman family in Eudora Friday. Stephen Speicher recovered from mumps at home. Ronnie Deay is recovering from blood poisoning in his hand. Miss Helen Speicher left for Topeka to work a few weeks. A free pre school clinic for Emorla children is sponsored by Kiwanis with Lyon county Medical society and other schools.
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J. P. Mangold
Vassari
B.C. Miller
Osage City
Thelma Harter
Overland Park
Centenary Hall
Jongwa
Baker University Lecture Association
Baldwin High School
U. B
Paul’ Dempsey
William M. Clark
Peggy
Billy
J. G. Talbot
Topeka
Dean Shand
University of Kansas
Baldwin
Dean Shaajt
Emma Hail
Leich Baker
Manhattan
A. F. Baker
Omicron
Maxine DeVilliers Hester. Beauchamp
Evelyn Lungren
Mary Louise Spencer
Maxine Carl
Margaret Ann Hunt
Kathryn Keohane
Lois Dean
Mary EB. Clark
Helen M. Keve
Alice Moore
Tucille Sanders
Garet J. Spencer
Margaret Walker
H. K. Ebricht
Allan Brennock
Ruby Keohane
Simpson Taylor
George Rohe
Russell
Evening Star
Ruby Rohe
Sevier Tadlock
Martin Rohe. Jr
Henry’ Rohe
Reuben Weeks
Albert Edler
Joe
Herman Bohnsack
Eudora
Dan Selzer
Man
Louie Schellack
George Roche
William Chanay
Rosearna ‘ Seer A c
Jacob
Toul Schellack
Dorain
George Houseman
Artie Chanay
Baby
Stephen Speicher
Ronnie Deay
Helen Speicher
Kiwanis Club
Lyon County Medical Society
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