Subpoenas Issued In Indiana Political Corruption Case
Indianapolis Oct 12 A subpoena issued to publisher Thomas H Adams of Vincennes Commercial to appear before the Marion county grand jury at 2 30 PM seeks all records relating to political favored actions. Other subpoenas named D C Stephenson and William A Renix as potential witnesses as authorities pressure for evidence in a political corruption inquiry.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas’ H. Adams
Vincennes
Marion, County
D.C. Stephenison
Arden
Walter Tsheriff
Jacob Hahn
County
Indiana
Oppose Soviet Regime Draws AFL Labor Split
Detroit, Oct 12 AP The American Federation of Labor denounces the Soviet government as an unscrupulous anti socialist menace while opposing any diplomatic recognition report. The convention’s resolutions committee rejects a labor commission of investigation and extends sympathy to Russians. The group aligns with President Coolidge on upholding American principles. Legion invited to France.
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Detroit
Russia
American Federation of ‘Labor
United States
Committee On
Cooeridge
Labor Commission
French Envoy Invites 1927 Legion Convention in Paris
Disabled Polly Nears Message of France to Philadelphia as Sesquicentennial audiences hear Col Picot and Jacques Turgile urge the American Legion to hold the 1927 convention in Paris. Picot, shell blast survivor, receives ovation. first time foreign government extends official invitation to a U.S. veterans group.
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Philadelphia
Oc Dag
Tav
Legionnaires
Jacques Turgile
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Picot
Legion
France
United States
Bi Instanton
Fori National Cainvertion
Rae
Army aviator lands in Wichita on cross country flight
Lieutenant Robert McClelland, an army aviator bound for New York on a transcontinental flight, landed at Wichita Municipal Airport today. He is a graduate of New State Agricultural College and University of Nevada and is the pastor of the First Methodist Church in Winfield.
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Wichita
Kans
New York
Robert McCleland
Aix
Santa Monica
Calif
McClelland
Stas York
State Agriculturalepileze
Nev
Kansas Forecast Shows Unsettled Tonight and Warm Wednesday
Forecast indicates unsettled weather in the southeast tonight with cooler conditions in the extreme west. No frost in the north, temperatures rising on Wednesday. Clouds and partial sun across regions with varied rainfall chances and milder roadway conditions.
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Kansas
Salinas
Dentists Elect Emerson at October meeting
Oct 12 1926 independence election of officers for South Dental Association. G Emergon named president. Chapute chosen for next year. Joe Johnson Chanute vice president. Cutler Chanute treasurer. W Bauersfeld Neodesha secretary. County members listed. At Enid explosion toll rises to three with Edna Powell19 dying in hospital after blast at Casinohead Gaso line plant in Billings oil field. Other two earlier victims burning. Harley pickup noted. Kansas wheat in bins: 40 percent of 149 million bushel crop stored on farms. updates from Topeka. East Radio Service Douglas.
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Enid
Okla
Casinohead
Billings
Edna Powell
Tonkawa
Kansas
Topeka
Kans
State Board
Pershing Receives Legionnaires at Annual Convention
Philadelphia reports General Pershing greeted by American Expeditionary Force members at the Legion convention. He offers a brief speech and urges Legionnaires to stay united in civil life. France invites the Legion to Paris next year, with President Doumergue sending a cordial salute.
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American Expeditionary Force
Pershing
Uptil
American Legion
Legion
Ishich
America
Els
General Pershing
France
Court halts moving pictures at Memorial Hall in Independence
District court to hear morning evidence on permanent injunction against showing moving photographs in the Memorial Hall auditorium. The state of Kansas ex rel CB Griffith attorney general sues Memorial Hall board of trustees and Elen Robley after trustees leased the hall to Robley for movie shows last night, drawing the largest local crowd. Earlier, a prior injunction blocked the Memorial Theatre name and showings in the building.
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Kans
District Court
Holdren
State of Kansas
CB Griffith
Memorial Hail Board of Trust
Elen Robley
Week
Memorial Hail
Robley Whic
Queen Marie of Romania Sets Sail for America
Queen Marie of Romania embarked on the United States liner Leviathan at Cherbourg amid light rain. She hugged her son Crown Prince Carol in a warm farewell as their separation was made official before her voyage to America.
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Renee
Queen Marie
Rumania
United States
Leviathan
Amer
Carel
Marie
Romania
Paris
America
Carol
Cherhoting
Spain Hails Columbus Day Ceremonies in Madrid
Madrid October 12 AP Columbus Day, celebrated by Spaniards worldwide, observed in Spain with ceremonies emphasizing fraternity with Latin America. Government officials and representatives from American countries attended a parade to the monument where wreaths were laid. Addresses followed. A note on the cordial ties between Spain and the United States was welcomed by the American embassy.
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Columbus
Spain
Latin-America
A.’ Nath
Keith
United States
Two Robbers Rampage Through San Francisco in Killing Spree
Police hunted two masked gunmen who roamed San Francisco in stolen cars murdering three people and wounding several others from Saturday night into Sunday. A $1,000 reward was posted, with $500 from Yellow Checker Cab and $600 from Emmyees Benevolent Association.
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Thej
Clavic
Tyo. Beinditsy
Yellow- Checker Cab’ Company
Emmcyes’ Benevolent Association
Ing
Walter
San Francisco
National Guard
Walter Swanson
Michael Petroviteh
Jack Dunne
American Can Company
C. W. Johnson
Kh. A. Hayden
Join- Am
Mussolini praised as shaping a new nation in Italy
Andrew W Mellon secretary of the treasury called Mussolini one of the world’s most unique yet effective leaders. He said Mussolini is making a new nation out of Italy and is still young enough to build strongly, though bombings hinder progress.
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A. Pd
Mussolini
Italy
Andrew W Mellon
Treasury
Fourchet
J. Meinz
Aeros
Mellon Onte
Kansas corn crop hits only thirty one percent of normal
Kansas board of agriculture reports the crop at 31 percent of normal with total production expected at 68,570,000 bushels and average yield around 25 bushels per acre. Eastern and southern Kansas show some production while areas north and west of Salina produced little grain. Other crop estimates include sorghums 17,583,000 bushels oats 95,966,000 barley 200 bushels potatoes 1,000 bushels and hay 15,800 tons.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
Salina
Library board seeks funds for repairs and new books
Mitchell explains past summer redirection and redecorating left the library in need of money for electrical repairs and improvements. Davis notes 20000 books were checked out an average five times last year, with high in-library use. Commissioners missed a finance official present and ask board to return with all three commissioners.
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Laine
Hefine
Mitchell
Davis
Lawrence
Ropms
Stevenson
Librars Board
Farmers Union Meeting Heads to Arkansas Convention
Kansas State Farmers Union members pour into the city for a four day state convention. Officials and managers in session expect over three thousand delegates for the opening general session. Speakers include Governor Paulen, E. Stephens, congressional candidates Tromble and Barrett, with lodging tight as hotels fill and private homes host delegates.
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Guang
A.p.i
Kansas State Farmers Union
Governor Paulen
Es Stephens
Congress
Joby Tromble
The
Farmers Union
C. S. Barrett
Georgia
Funeral of Col Williams at Arlington with full honors
Washington reports Col Alexander S Williams Marine Corps officer killed in an automobile accident in San Francisco on September 3. Marines formed the guard of honor and bier. Honorary pallbearers included General Taran Vater S Louis M Gulick, Robert H Dunia Bradman, and Harald Reisin. Cathedral pictures featured in Popular Mechanics. Crosley FADA sets Douglas.
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Arlington National
Col
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San Francisco
Guard of Honor
Taran Vater
S.louis M. Gulick
Robert H. Dunia Bradman
Harald For
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Reisin
Auto racing sets double records at Rockingham speedway
Salem New Hampshire AP reports two 265 mile sprints set world records for racing automobiles with motors displacing 4045 cubic inches. Bennet Hill of New York von With posted 130.57 mph in 4 minutes 11 seconds. Ton Duray of Los Angeles then ran 23 miles in 11 minutes 50.22 seconds, beating Hill by over two seconds.
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Ton Duray
Los Angeles
Hill
Navy to attempt long non-stop flight from Virginia
A U S Navy plan will launch a non-stop flight from Hampton Roads Virginia to Panama Canal Zone Cuba under PN-10 ships. Commanded by Lt Cmdr Hazel T Bartlett the crew includes four officers and an enlisted man for two ships. The squadron aims to test long distance cruise capabilities with a possible Hawaii leg if successful.
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Get
Hampton Roads
Colon
Panama Canal Zone
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Navy
Hazel T. Bartlett
Ne Rodgers
Diego
Calhi
Hawaii
Traffic Plans to Be Studied Next by City Commission
The city planning commission decided to study traffic planning next after completing zoning work. Projects include classifying streets for through, trucking, arterial, and boulevard use, plus paving improvements. The traffic committee report named W Walker chair and H E Tanner and W E Spalding as members.
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City Planning Commission
W Walker
H. E. Tanner
W. E. Spalding
Lawrence
P. A. Dingmoor
T. D. Funk
Ruth Contract Rumors Stir Yankees Future Plans
New York Oct 12 AP Babe Ruths salary rumor flared as 150000 a year was alleged but denied by owner Col Tacob Ruppert who said no offer had been made and he would decide next February The home run king ended his 520 contract after the World Series with Yankees for 3200 yearly over three years
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Babe Ruth
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Col
Tacob Ruppert
Chibey
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Yankee
Yankees
Heavy rains hit Eden Kansas and northeast region
Oct 12 reports from Topeka AP note rainfall across northeastern Kansas surpassing monthly norms with nine of twelve days rainy while western Kansas stayed dry. Kaw Valley showers extend to Ellsworth with 2 to 3 inches in spots. Oil field tests near Winfield drift into oil at 2830 feet in Dib Hen No 1, hinting at potential new production horizon.
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Kans
Kansas
Kaw Valley
Ellaworth
Sone Raltan
Winfield
T. B
Navy Band to Play in Two Novem ber Concerts
The United States Navy band, led by Dean D. Al Swarthout, will perform in two shows at Robinson Gymnasium on Friday November 2. An afternoon concert at 2:39 is followed by an 8:20 evening program featuring notable soloists and a different program both times. The ensemble, well known for White House appearances and garden parties, has radio airings on WCAP and WRC.
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D. al Swarthout
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Capitol
Wth
Ren G. Barding
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White House
Topeka
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Lawrence
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Swarthout
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WRC
Reckless Horse and Wagon Driver Arrested in Wichita
Cius Flemming, a 7 year old boy named Jimmie Bolster injured, was hit by Flemming driving a horse and wagon. Flemming was arrested by a mounted officer in Wichita after the accident. It is reported as the first arrest in a year for reckless driving of a horse and wagon.
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Wichita
Kan
Cius Flemming
Perro
Harge
Flemming
Jimmie Bolster
Rural Parent-Teacher group to meet at Liberty Memorial
Plan P.7 A rural Parent-Teacher conference is set for Liberty Memorial High School in Lawrence next Saturday October 16. Mrs Jam resident notes delegates from four counties will attend with county units reporting progress and plans for the year. Mrs W Q Hamilton of Lawrence leads the district meeting and Douglas county will be represented by Lawrence P T A on the board.
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Topeka
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Hesper
Eudora
Baldutin
Organize Classes At Liberty Memorial High School
A meeting organized night school class offerings was held at Liberty Memorial High School. Six week units in tear planning and service under Miss Helen Rose were announced with advanced sewing home planning and decoration courses and two new instructors to be named. Professor Frank Jones from the university will teach mechanical drawing and arithmetic with a practical assistant. State funds may support these courses and broaden enrollment, with the first meeting set for Thursday night per Superintendent H B Smith.
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Helen Rose
Frank Jones
KK. US
Enuyses
Othey
H. PB. Smith
Grand Lodge of Kansas Gathers 4000 Visitors in Manhattan
The Sixty annual convention of the Grand Lodge of Kansas I C O F opens as Manhattan attracts about 1590 visitors with expected total near 4000 by tomorrow. A memorial service at First Presbyterian Church will feature Grage G Kemper and a joint meeting follows at the college auditorium. Sessions continue at the high school auditorium Wednesday through Thursday.
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Kans
Grand Loden
State of Kansas
First Presbyterian Church
Rebekah
Grage G. Kemper
Pas
College
Minneap olis Attorney Found Dead Near Salina
Earl Sweet a well known Minneapolis Kansas attorney was found dead by hanging from a tree in a grove six miles from Salina at 10 50 this morning. His automobile was found abandoned two miles away. Relatives say he had been in poor health. His widow and son Evan a Kansas University student and his daughter Jean survive. Henry Sweet a senior at University is also mentioned.
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Earl Sweet
Minneapolis
Kansas
Sweet
Tom Kirkland
Pierce
Ford
Evan
Kansas University
Jean
Liquor charge fines and jail in justice court
E Thomas was fined 137.50 and jailed sixty days for possessing intoxicants. J M Cook received 62.50 for drunkenness. Both pled guilty. State vs R W Hager on a bad check charge was dismissed by county attorney's motion.
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Seith
Justice of the Peace Clark
J. M. Cook
R W. Hager
Germany the soundest nation in Europe says Rev Richards
Rev G A Richards told the noon Chamber of Commerce meeting that Germany is the soundest nation in Europe politically and economically. He cited stable government under the republic, a productive industry, and a generally prosperous France, Britain, and Italy as contrasted with Germany. He warned against complacency and urged further study of European problems. About 125 attended, with several ladies present.
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Sherwood - Eddy
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Students hear readings at campus assembly in Topeka
Misa Heladi Rhoda Hoopes of the English department at Vince read She Three Penny Bin by James Stevens as Liber school students attend an assembly. Principal Beriy spoke on Friday football in Manhattan and parental consent for attendance. Elections from Witte sections elected. First District Dental Society suspended Topeka board members for professional violations.
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Hoopes
Vince Aioe
Deames Stevens
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