Roberts A Strong Chester Witness On Barton Murder
Fred Roberts testifies in Kansas City that Denzel Chester was with him the night Miss Florence Barton was killed and denies being near the scene. He says Barton family offered money and a garage in any town to sign a statement naming Chester, with other inducements including release from charges and $1,500.
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Kansas City
Fred Roberts
Florence Barton
Denzel Chester
Chester
Barton
Miss Barton
Roberts
St. Joseph
Ernest McKown
Elie
I. B. Kimbrell
Kimbrell
William Barton
H.R
Jack) Barton
Blue Ridge Road
Grand Avenue
Twelfth Street
Here
Neville
Miss Barter
Twelfth
Grand
Chuck
Mtective
Agencies Move to Detain Chester and Roberts after Shooting
Authorities say Chester and Roberts face arrest on shooting charges as officials reveal they know who carried out the killing and seek to remove the suspects from the area.
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Chester
Roberts
Douglas county wool growers load two cars for Chicago
Douglas county producers pooling wool will load about two carloads on Santa Fe tracks in Lawrence next Tuesday and Wednesday June 7 and 8. A planning committee led by Seth Fenton D Howard and F E Childs will supervise tagging and issuing receipts for the wool, with roughly seventy growers involved and about 20 000 pounds expected per car.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Seth Fenton
D. Howard
F. E. Childs
Jack Parnell
Kansas City
Chicago
Parnell
German Forces Soon to Disband in Upper Silesia May
Reports from Ober Glogau in Upper Silesia indicate German defense troops will disarm under new Allied authority as General Von Hoefer notes the need to protect themselves while enemy forces withdraw. Back home, university trainees seek altered summer camp funding. a cyclist was injured in a car collision in Boston, with medical care given and the victim later moved to a relative’s home.
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Ober Gloguu
Upper Silesia
Ober River
Upper Spesia
Sic
Vou Feefer
Thi
von Hoefer
Silesiia
Germany
Man Signed Names Bill or Willie Anderson Passed Bogus Checks
Police report says bogus checks were passed in Lawrence Saturday evening by a man signing as Bill Anderson or Willie Anderson. Checks drawn on Lawrence National Bank. the largest was for $40.
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Lawrence
Wheat Took Upward Jump Chicago May 81
May delivery wheat surged on demand from shorts who postponed fulfillment. Prices rose 12 32 cents to 1.82 a bushel, while other wheat deliveries stayed within moderate limits. Large grain arrivals, about 2400 car loads including 130 of wheat, offset bullish May wheat pressure.
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Chicago
At Odds Over the Silesian Matter
A renewed dispute among Paris London and Berlin over the Silesian question slows toward a decision. Britain backs a prior expert mission while France argues experts should tackle the issue after June 15 with penalties on Germany kept until it begins full treaty compliance.
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Paris
Tandon
Livy
Bisant
France
M Yo
Briand Hinded
Ishemba
Germany
Plant Disease Survey Visits Lawrence to Inspect Potatoes
Kansas State extension plant expert from Manhattan will visit Lawrence on the upcoming Tuesday to study plant diseases, focusing on warm winter weather impacts on potato treatments. Horticultural specialist Albert Dickens will join County Farm Agent Smith in Lawrence to examine the value of vetch and similar fertilizing crops.
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AL Statdlyk
Kansas State Agricultural Culsette
Manhattan
Lawrence
Tousilay
Dme
Albert Dickens
The
Agricultural College
Smith
Patience in charge of county Ford license dept
County Treasurer W E H McKone creates a Ford license department under Miss Patience Martin to handle the expected workload from changes in the new law. An estimated 1700 Ford cars in Douglas county will require licenses, with certificates ready as owners call for the new tags. The factory model and serial number rules are clarified for applications, except Ford and Dodge cars, which share a single model. The city commission plans its weekly meeting tonight.
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W EH. McKone
Patience Martin
Ford
Douglas County
McKone
Dodge
Merchants Asked Not to Park Cars on Saturdays
Local merchants urge drivers to refrain from parking on high street Saturdays to keep storefronts accessible while farmers request more curb space for market setups. Authorities consider scheduling changes to balance traffic flow and vendor needs.
Chamber of Commerce meeting hears mayor oppose business move
The noonday session of the Chamber of Commerce heard Mayor George La Kyevick announce that business hours in the business district should stay as is, citing preexisting agreements. Amid city plans for parking and street spaces, farmers from Douglas County pressed for policy, while officials indicated enforcement of ordinances would be strengthened.
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Chamber of Camwree
Gergre la Kyevek
Lawrene
Douglas County
Hans Fattes
Paris
Music Club Chorus to Meet at First Presbyterian Church
The music club chorus schedules a meeting tomorrow night at 9 30 at the First Presbyterian Church. Members are urged to attend for practice and performance planning.
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Music Club
First, Presbyterian Church
Disarmament Feelers Reported by American Government
Washington May 31 The American government has issued in torna feelers on an international agreement to reduce armaments. The move aims to gauge foreign governments' attitudes before formal negotiations begin.
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Washington
Torna
Read Training School to End Read Training School
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a training school ending and lists a string of unclear proper nouns and phrases. The readable bits reference people such as Linnie and Joe Mert, with scattered terms like Gaussian and Diplan, but the overall meaning is obfuscated. The piece preserves names and possible topics without a coherent narrative.
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Vucky Lavise
Sation
Diplan Sbatidlar
Linnie
Reond
Joe Mert
Syfisy
Three Men Fined In Police Court Session
In a Lawrence police court session, Benes was fined 15 dollars for sparing a menu to police court and paroled. Carl R. Korper and J. E. Gustlein each paid 20 dollars for fee hiving. The Kane League has named O1 and T4 for its annual meeting in Lawrence. J T Kennedy and wife with daughter Virginia and Mr and Mrs D F Patterson of Blue Mound visited the J R Holmes family Saturday and returned today after dinner.
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League of Kane
Lawrence
J.T. Kennedy
Virginia
D. F. Patterton
Bhue Mound
J. R. Holmes
Railroad Wages Tumble Tomorrow Across 14 Roads
A railway wage reduction is announced to take effect tomorrow, applying to 14 national roads. The board expects a 10 to 15 percent cut across the industry, with estimates varying by route. The new rates, to be established, will cover all workers and locations in the affected regions.
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Ikea
Pinal Exams and Schedule Revisions Mentioned
Unclear OCR text hints at exam calendar changes and substitutions for a student named Pinal. Mentions a quiz, a tour prompt, and a timetable with references to morning and afternoon sessions. No clear names, dates, or locations reliably readable.
Man in police court over bridge quarrel during harvest day
A young man, claiming to be a miner out of work since April 1, argued with a policeman on the bridge yesterday afternoon and explained the misunderstanding during a harvest ceremony. He was dismissed with orders to continue his search for work as authorities noted the issue stemmed from crossing rules amid the event. Mrs J P Bell of Baldwin visited with her son during the day.
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Mann
Jack Dempsey
Hegail
Ife
Rail rates revised to meet ocean competition
Edward Chambers of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe testified before Senate committees, saying freight rates from San Francisco to New York will be adjusted to compete with water carriers via the Panama Canal. He added interior rate structures for Kansas City and Cincinnati will be penciled to maintain balance.
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Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
Pani Canal
Edward Chambers
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Senate
Sin Francisco
New York
Mrr
Chambers
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Ino Atl Paints
Indian Music Heard Here By Tawersock Night Cast
Indian music pieces performed for an audience of Haliday night listeners. Fragments from ancient Indian choruses edited by Mrs Frances Wonrich and Dean Charles S. for an orchestral reprise. The program blends Quitchua tribe origins with Mexican Indian melodies and Peruvian themes, featuring women and mixed choral parts.
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Wen
Qienta Ts
Haliday
Wien
Frances Wonrich
Lime
District Covet Work In May Term Report
Fragmentary text shows a district related to work and progress with names Diane and Chere. details are unclear. The readable bits indicate a May term reference and a sense of pride and progression tied to education or local effort.
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Isles
Diane
Squirrel Sheet Arrest Reported in Local Chronicle
Wil Johes traveled to Wa sfast wie to aid the arrest of Prat Shaw, alleged printer, on charges of publishing a recent squirrel sheet forged to resemble the likeness of Ban as. Sheriff Johns anticipated formal action amid the continued investigation into the publication's contents and leadership.
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Wil Johes
Wasfast
Prat Shaw
Taiks
Wik Mitchell
Johns
Inaugural Ceremony Invitations For Chancellor Lindley
Invitations to the inaugural ceremony for Chancellor E. H. Lindley are arriving at the Chancellor's office at the University, with acceptances pouring in for the event next Tuesday.
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E. H. Lindley
Univer
Haskell Institute to become center of Indian education
Supervisor Peairs to oversee nationwide Indian education as Haskell adds a normal training course and expands staff. Seven districts gain full time education supervisors with eight district a part time post. Lawrence hosts June meeting to plan courses while Haskell trains teachers, directors, and clerks for the reorganized system.
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Haskell Institute
United States
H. B. Peakrsill
Haskell
Burke
Indian Affairs
Peairs
United Tes
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Dis
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
North Carolina
North
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Washington
Oregon
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Nevada
Pew
Harkell
I. Barly
Lawrence
Haseen
Peaks
Two Soldiers Killed by Bomb Exploding on Plane
May 31 report from Aberdeen Maryland states two stern men were killed and three officers and eight enlisted men wounded when a bomb slipped from its fastening on a plane during ascent at the Aberdeen proving grounds. Officials described the incident as an accident with no fatalities among officers reported.
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Bomly
Spton
Enstern
Fiee Eine
Bombay
Aberdeen
Maryland
War Department
Baltimore
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Spen
Proving Grounds
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Mr. Jennings
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