Four Balloons in Race From St Joseph
Regenerans: Field St Joseph Mo May 1 Associated Press The S 16 army balloon with Captain Raymond E O Neill as pilot was withdrawn from the national elimination balloon race after the net broke and was damaged Major Maurice Smith Kansas City was overruled as a contestant by Major A B Lamberts referee The action followed advice from Major General Mason M Patrick Smiths balloon would not present fair competition The other balloons will use sixty percent water gas and forty percent hydrogen gas Smith to fly the pilot balloon Four balloons remain in the race Weather bureau wind forecasts failed to materialize a stiff NW breeze persists driving pilots toward the South opposite the desired direction Inflation halted by pilots Captain Honeywell refused further inflation to avoid damage Officials expect wind to subside before the start Belleville Is May 1 The dir igible TC 6 left Scott Field for St Joseph Mo to attend the start of the national balloon race Pulitzer races in October at New York to be held if guaranties are made
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Regenerans
St. Joseph
Associated Press
Raymond E. O'Neill
Maurice Smith
Kansas City
A. B. Lambert
St. Louis
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air Service
Lambert
Pvt . Weather Bureau
Honeywell
Igs
Belleville
Scott Field
Here
Soviet Lena Gold Fields Concession Reported Won
Moscow May 1 The Soviet government closed a contract with Lena Gold Field Ltd a London company to colonize 1 5 million acres of gold silver copper and lead bearing areas in Lena Altai and Sisser districts in Siberia It is the most important concession yet granted by the Soviet New York banking and mining interests are expected to participate when plans are completed If the contract lasts fifty years it could involve hundreds of millions of dollars in turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Associated Press
Lena Goldfield, Ltd
Lena
Altai
Sissert
Siberia
New York
Potter Named Chief Clerk in Federal Prohibition Office
Kansas City May 1 Harve Potter former mayor of Bethany Missouri today assumed the post as chief clerk under J F DeHart federal prohibition director Missouri The office was previously held by Harry Buckner Potter was a field deputy under Noah Crooks internal revenue collector for several years Munich Has Dogs Public Bath: Munich May 1 Associated Press reports a new daily dog bath open from 830 a m to 7 p m to keep dogs clean
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Kansas City
C. Harve Potter
Bethany
J. F. DeHart
Prohibition
Missouri
Harry Buckner
Potter
Noah Crooks
Internal Revenue Collector
Munich
Associated Press
Kansas Weather Forecast Amid Partly Overcast and Warmer
Partly overcast weather expected in Kansas with warmer temperatures tonight and Saturday. The forecast notes unsettled conditions in the far eastern portion and mentions radio parts and batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Immigration Bureau Probes Mary MacSwiney US Entry
Washington May 1 The immigration bureau halted its inquiry into Miss Mary MacSwineys American tour awaiting Ellis Island records. Officials will scan passengers and crew lists for ships arriving last January to uncover how Miss MacSwiney entered the United States using a British passport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Immigration Bureau
Mary MacSwiney
Ellis Island
Night of Frost Hits Midwest and Plains
Frost appeared in many localities north of the Ohio River and near the northern Oklahoma borders with no serious damage reported. In Indiana Illinois Iowa and other midwestern states frost was light to heavy in spots but did not reach the lake region. Future frosts expected from the Mississippi valley eastward. Kansas fruits largely escaped killing temperatures though garden crop damage noted. In the Kaw Valley fruit safe east of Manhattan with a 28 degree reading. Tribune reported 24 degrees elsewhere and local gardens suffered.
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Chicago
Ohio River
Oklahoma
Indiana
Uinois
Iowa
Middle Western
Lake
Middle States
Mississippi Valley
Topeka
Kans
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Northwestern
Mercury
Tribune
Flora
Ori Kaw Valley
Manhattan
Weather Bureau
Scouts Collect Paper To Fund Backcounty Scout Activity
Scouts of the city will collect old magazines and papers tomorrow for a sale to fund their season activities. Lawrence firms lent trucks for the collection drive including Pochler Mercantile Co. C. 3. Gray Metzler's R. O. T. C. Bell's music store Kaw Valley Fuel Co. H. C. Gauck and C. E. Friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Pochler Mercantile Co
C. 3. Gray, Metzler’s
R. O. T. C. Bell’s Music Store
Kaw Valley Fuel Co
St Louis Man Is Slain At Francis Field
The body of Dr. William A. Dillon aged about 54 was found on the cinder track at Francis Field Washington University in St. Louis. A bullet hole was found in the head and another in the right knee. No weapon was located and officials believe he was slain. It is unclear whether the killing occurred at the scene or elsewhere. Dr Dillon was not connected with Washington University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
William A. Dillon
Francis Field
Washington, University
Dillon
Washington University
CHIED 3 SHOOTS WOMAN IN KANSAS CITY
May 1 Kansas City report of Marvin Crutcher 3 playing with a revolver wounded Mrs Frank L Harlan 30 wife of a city detective. The weapon discharged as Mrs Harlan warned him to put it down during a visit to the Harlan home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Marvin Crutcher
Frank L. Harlan
Harlan
Broad View urged for traffic and city planning
President Coolidge told two groups of motor club secretaries at the White House that traffic and city congestion require the broadest, most intrusive view. He warned that skyscrapers, elevators, and diffusion of population have increased congestion rather than alleviated it, and urged fundamental, concerted reconsideration of urban transport and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
American Automobile Association
White House
County Farm Bureau Women Plan County Meeting
A county wide session for farm bureau women is set for Monday at 2 PM in the Chamber of Commerce building with Miss W Pearl Martin of Kansas State Agricultural College directing health unit lessons. District leaders meet at 10 AM for a conference, then bandaging instruction in the afternoon.
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Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
W. Pearl Martin
Kansas State Agricultural College
Farm
Miss Martin
France Must Come to Gold Standard
Paris May 1 Finance Minister Cail Jaux told newspapers France cannot stay apart from Britain and others returning to a gold basis. He said much remains to be done before considering the question, but as soon as feasible France will be obliged to adopt the same policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Cail Jaux
France
Britain
Out and In Again H. H. Ball Fires and Reinstatement
H H Ball, KU superintendent of buildings and grounds, was removed and then reinstated within two days. Announcement of his successor, J A Eaton, was rescinded after Eaton declined. Delegations pressed for Ball to stay, telegrams to the governor followed, and university staff discussed a strike but none occurred. The causes remained unclear and not centered in Lawrence.
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H. H. Ball
University of
Ball
J. N. Fahnson
Topeka
American Legion
Faulen
Univsity
Lawrence
Supreme Court suspends packer consent decree in government case
Washington May 1 justice Batley of the district of Columbia supreme court denied the government request to limit an order suspending operation of the packer consent decree. The suspension remains until further order and the case may be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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Packer
Supreme Court
Washington
Justice Batley
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Department of Justice
Justice Bailey
Motor Car Thief Identified In Kansas City Bust
Kansas City police identified one of five arrested in a stolen motor car as Kenneth Fiebelkorn who claimed the name William Anthony of Salina Kansas He had served a seven year robbery sentence and was with Frank Sloane in the arrest near the Orpheum theatre robbery site also mention train wreck injuries and a separate dividend news item.
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Kansas City
Kenneth Fiebelkorn
State Penitentiary
Fiebelkorn
William Anthony
Salina
Kan
Frank Sloane
Orpheum Theatre
Varnum Relays Highlight Douglas County Play Day
Douglas county elementary students filled Kansas Memorial Stadium for a two thousand strong play day. A parade from South FP to Sixth Street preceded events, with over 2,000 children marching and rotating to stations. Lincoln won the Varnum Relays with ten points, followed by fitness events, pole dances, and a Lecompton versus Eudora baseball game before junior high track events closed the day.
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Dodglas County
Kansas Memorial Stadium
Douglas County
South FP
Massachusett+reet
Sixth Street
Eighth Street
Order of Mare
Knot Hole Garg
CordsNaw York
Woodlarr
Linegun
Quin Ih
Bor
Schoo
Scoutwoop No. 1
Hanns and
Misses Fesson
Helen Mohler
Grace Farris
Journa
Flora Stebbins
Turai
Girs
Lecompton
Eudora
Lawrence
Lawrence Senior High
Lincoln
Marvin's Grove
Gold Production Heaviest On Record In 1924
Canada reports gold output reaching a historic 1,516,360 ounces in 1924 valued at 31,345,541 dollars with total mineral production at 209,516,465 dollars. Silver bullion 20,243,846 ounces worth 13,519,043 dollars. Nickel up nearly 2,960,000 pounds. copper 10,650,730 pounds. lead a new high at 177,756,076 pounds. zinc 98,788,667 pounds.
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Ottawe
Washington
Cal
John T. Axton
Army
Southwest
Est
Pacific Coast
War Department
Gas Tax Sparks Change In Law And Prices
The Kansas gasoline tax increased to two cents plus a two cent per gallon tax, with proceeds expected to fund road construction and maintenance. Stations report higher sales recently as some residents rush to fill barrels to avoid the extra cost. About four million dollars annually will be distributed among counties and state funds, divided by population and valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Lawrence
Lawrence school music demonstration at Liberty Memorial high school
Elementary pupils present a music demonstration for Music Week at Liberty Memorial High School auditorium at 3 30 tomorrow. Program includes rhythm work eye training piano and violin instruction and a cantata The Ugly Duckling. Over 200 children participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
University and Memorial Hospitals
Kathryn Kayser
Lawrence
Liberty Memorial High School
Schoor
Choral Union Triumphs In Verdi Requiem Performance
Lawrence Choral Union’s rendering of Verdi Requiem last night drew strong praise for conductor Swarthout and soloists Mme Else Harthan Arendt Miss Mina Hager Eugene Bressler and Herbert Gould. The University orchestra plus Kansas City players supported a demanding work with nuanced choral passages and powerful unison sections.
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Lawrence Choral Union
Lawrence
Gers
Orra
Mare Finet
Mme
Else Harthan- Arendt
Madame Arendt
Ss Hager
Hager
Misa Hager
Mme. Arendt
Comlet
Mr. Gould
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ST Joe
National Aeronautic Association
London
Harve Potter
Federal
Prohibition Department
Maxmum
Hanna’s
Middle West
Kansas Gardens
W. A. Dillon
Washington U
Chied
Dangerously
Della Garrett
Poer
New York Clearing House
J Lastly
Poe
Carter Tiré Service
President Coolidge
C. of C
Mike Novak
Novak
Ranger Bicycles
Hanna
K.U
Ball Sfills
Union Pacific
Grand Island
Neb
Summit
John O'Dowd
Aller D. Skemn
O'Dowd
Shum
Seogg Shygeene
Hindenburg
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
von Hindenburg
Messener
Ebert
Simons
Ito
M. H. Young
Hill City
Vern Ita Young
University
Massaachusetts Street
Canada
Halifax
N. S
Cape D
Nova Scotia
New England
Canton Christian College
Honan Island
China
Orchestra Concert
Marie Tiffany
Minneapolis Symphony Orchest EnCer
Robinson Gymnasium
Metropolitan
Oren
Bis
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Kriston
Gyrmnasiun
Nokinsat
Charles S. Skilton
University School of Fine Arts
Robinsonsgymnasium
Henri Verbruggen
Marie Tiffan
Soprans
Opera
Filline
Big Boston
Pennock
Howe
O'Neill
Quinn
Picinich
Oat Gaston
Springer and
Dix
Rega Thurston
Crouse
Ce Olins
AOL
Bassler
Snade Karr
Myatt
Speaker
Philadelphia
Cochins
Zachary
Ruel
Simmons
Boston
U _ Cooney
Gibson
O'Neill O'Neal
Betts
Henline
Mokan
Philadelphia Nationals
Bost Ten Braves
O'Neil
Ultz
Tenling
Welsh
Padgett
Herline
Fronseca
University of Nebraska
F. D. Farrell
Kansas States Agricultural College
United States
Dr.Farrell
School of Agriculture
Seah Tae
Denver
Cheyenne
North Platte
United States Weather Bureau
Karachi
Wander de Finedo
Rome
Japan
Charbar
Persia
Pete
Rochester and
Pittsbburgh
Delaware & Hudsson Company
T. Nooban
Buffalo, Rochester
Pittsburg
Ennour
Berne
Switzerland
Npr
Europe
Privy Council
Szechuan
Yangtse
Belgian Congo
Eerge
Guerrero
Audi
Intrait
Kyric
Carter
Balloon Reys
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