Davis on trial for seeking a bribe in Kansas case
Topeka Kan May Associated Press Davis a farmer in Bourbon county testified this afternoon on the stand regarding a bribe offer connected with the Atlas Portland Cement Company. He described conversations about pardons and stock ownership as the defense sought to establish Russell's involvement and intent.
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Dawes Plan Aims to Pacify Germany Amid Opposition
Fragmented text indicates Germany expects the Dawes Plan to stabilize its economy and secure its future. Proponents claim without the plan Germany could face economic collapse and ongoing strife, while opponents resist acceptance.
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ROTC program aims to build citizenship not drill
Major J R Gygan, commanding officer of ROTC unit at the University, told Rotary Club that ROTC cadets are trained for citizenship rather than drill. He noted 130 ROTC units in colleges with about 110,000 cadets, not counting high schools, and said 60 more units await federal funds. He cited ROTC, Citizens Military Training Camps, the U S Army and National Guard in stressing civic responsibility.
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Floral Show Opens At Ford Motor Rooms In Lawrence
The Lawrence Floral club invites the city to its first annual flower show at the Ford Motor Company rooms, 1020 Massachusetts street, tomorrow from 1 to 9 pm. Members may compete for ribbons. nonmembers can join by giving name and 50 cents. Public may view free. cut flowers sold at 99 cents tomorrow evening to fund the club treasury.
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Bulgarian unrest in central Bulgaria threatens stability
May 18 report from Sofia notes armed bands roaming central Bulgaria under cover of night harassing countryside. Authorities uncover stores of lives and weapons in Lehtimai and Philippopolis. bridges and tunnels guarded. trains escorted. Britain and allies reportedly hesitant to extend Bulgaria's extra troops beyond May 31. Bulgarian and allied officials defer decision to the Allies.
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Baseball Results From National and American Leagues
National League scores show Chicago and New York with tight finishes, while Cincinnati and Boston feature hitting bursts. American League updates include Philadelphia, Chicago, and Detroit results, with notable homer by Bennet and various pitching lines amid a busy day of games and junior college notes.
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Police Focus on Traffic Laws in City Drive
City hall announced a concentrated effort by the police to enforce traffic laws. Officials hope stricter observance will ease congestion and reduce difficulties by ensuring drivers operate their vehicles in accordance with the city ordinance.
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University to Honor Top Seniors at Convocation
The university will hold the final convocation in Robinson Gymnasium Wednesday at 10 am to announce the top ten percent of seniors by scholastic standing. The event will name more than 100 honorees this year and reveal the individual honor award winner, chosen for character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Dr G W Dyer of Vanderbilt University will lecture. Paul Endacott, class of 1928, was the first recipient and his name will head the new Union building honor tablet listing studious leaders.
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Union
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Oratorical Contest at Liberty Memorial Auditorium
An oratorical contest will be held at the Liberty Memorial auditorium at 11:15 tomorrow morning during a high school assembly. Four best manuscripts were chosen to compete on topics such as Women in Politics, Industrial Democracy, Discontent, Pinchot and Conservation, and Advertising. Judges will be named tomorrow morning under the high school debating club auspices.
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Perkins
Willardean Harner
Edward Cain
Lois Kent
Gifford Pinthot
Myron Peyton
Thomas Cable
High School
Ottawa Rotarians Here at Luncheon Guests of Lie Club
Rotarians from Ottawa were guests of the local club at their regular luncheon today. Presiding was J J. Schubert. absent was Rowland. W C Simons and E W Young were named to a Rotary education committee. Major J R Gygon, CO of K U R O T C G, was chief speaker introduced by Prof W W Davis. Paul Dinsmoor discussed classification. Dinsmoor, Manley and Scott named to the committee. Attendance at next Rotary International in Cleveland prompted interest.
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Rotary Education
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IL Cy Manley
Claude Scott
J. R. Gygon
K. U
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Paul Dinsmoor
Rotary International
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Ohio
KilI Posse closes in on deputies killer near Marshfield
Reports from Marshfield Missouri indicate a posse and Webster County officers surrounded a woods near Marshfield as they pursue two Negro suspects in the shooting death of Deputy Sheriff Charles Kinser. One suspect is believed captured soon, the other remains at large when the morning wires carried the update.
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Charles Kinser
Webster County
Removal of Eldridge Hotel Begins in City
Workmen started tearing down the Eldridge hotel to clear space for a new $150,000 hostelry by William Duton and J. Mynte Green. The south half will serve as a traveling public until completion, with furniture stored nearby. Demolition aims for about a month, with all usable lumber and fixtures to be sold.
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Witliam Duteon
J. Mynte Green
Eldridge
Monte Green
Marriage Notice For Madge Overstreet And Frank MacLennan
Kansas City May 18 announces the marriage of Mrs Madge Overstreet to Frank MacLennan editor of The State Journal Topeka Kan The ceremony was read by Dr J F Bailey at Westport Presbyterian Church with vows exchanged at two o clock The couple will reside in Asheville NC and Topeka Kansas families note long friendship among Emporia Topeka Kansas City figures including L R Wright state senator from Lyon and Greenwood counties in 1901 and 1903 The bride is connected to the MacLennan family in Topeka and Emporia and the ceremony marks a long standing social link among local families
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Federal judge tweaks LeMaster vending case in Kansas City
Judge Pollock of the federal court in Kansas City extended an injunction against interference with LeMaster vending machines. The amendment grants an interlocutory order and sets a hearing for 2 o'clock Saturday. A special master was appointed to hear evidence and report findings for the final outcome.
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Proposals for Kaw River power debated at chamber meeting
The Chamber of Commerce will discuss proposed power developments on the Kaw River tomorrow noon. Speakers include Fred Laptad and Grant township residents opposed to the Kaw river dam. Prof. F M Dawson will respond to the opposition after the hearing.
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Two Killed in Interurban Car Crash Near Baxter Springs
In Baxter Springs Kansas on May 18 Sherman P Knapp age unknown and Semuel FE Gilmore a local ordained minister were killed when an interurban car struck their automobile as they headed toward Kielville to attend church services. Gilmore was driving and both men were seated in the front. The motor car was wrecked and local authorities opened an investigation led by Porter Clark the county coroner. Speedy tire service was noted in the aftermath.
Funeral plans for Lt Gen Nelson Miles announced
Washington May 18 Plans for the funeral of Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles were ready for approval by his son Major Sherman Miles upon arrival. Major Miles was returning from Constantinople when his father died Friday and left New York as soon as possible. Full military honors will mark the funeral tomorrow with army navy and Marine corps participation and President Coolidge expected to lead the non military officials tribute.
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Nelson A. Miles
Sherman Miles
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President Coolidge
Run Over Child Shocks Tourists Near Kansas City Viaduct
Four year old Uowedd Dale Gregg was killed when a car driven by Miss Alfreda Oakes hit him as he crossed the Kansas City inter city viaduct amid heavy traffic. The boy’s mother witnessed the incident and said the driver stopped within five feet. Oakes was detained on a $5,000 bond for careless driving. Witnesses described the car’s speed as about jaboug miles per hour. The other passengers were tourists from Bethesda Ohio and California. The crash occurred near the viaduct’s west end and the boy died shortly after at Bethany hospital.
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Alfreda Oakes
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California
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William McHale
Merchants Plan Memorial Day Closings In Ottawa
Merchants in Ottawa consider closing on Memorial Day, with many stores staying open Friday late May 29 but closing Saturday. Shoe, clothing and dry goods stay open Friday till 11 pm. grocery, jewelry and hardware may extend Friday hours but observe Saturday as a holiday. Drug stores close Saturday afternoon at 6. Kaw Valley School to Close with supper and program.
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Bureday
Ottawa
Eurrope
Kanzay City
Radcliffe
Jury Impanelment for Jeffries Murder Trial
The trial of Mrs. Mollie Jeffries for allegedly poisoning her husband with arsenic begins after jury selection in district court. State’s witnesses include doctors and a chemist. defense stresses Mrs. Jeffries’s mental state and belief in superstition.
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