Chicago Man Elected Legion Commander in 1927
Howard Savage of Illinois elected honorary commander of the American Legion. Johnson withdrew after Savage led on the second ballot as the convention chose him amid a hall scene with legionnaires supporting him. Savage, longtime railway maintenance official, was praised for service in China and with U.S. railroads.
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Chicago
Legion
Aecla- Howard PL
Americation
Salvage
Monroe Jolm
South Carolina
Savage
Johnson
Theos A. Fe
Ander John R
Howard Vath Savage
Chicago Eleway
Chineo
Corominder
Thes
Nagtatisle
Flovida
Otlay
Miami
Tavis
Santrdag
Altairs
Mikler
Berlin Police Wire Fragments on Mohenaallern Settlement
Fragmentary OCR describes a debated settlement bill involving the Mohenaallern family and Hohenzallern heirs, indicating payments and Hamburg allotments. It notes a single negative vote from the PR-1 provisions and references paragraphs limiting cash allocations and terms of the settlement.
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Berlin
Det
Mohenaallern
Hohenzallern
Kisser
Hamburg
Canim
Remarking Old Trail Marks National Association Update
The National Old Trails Association expands and renumbers the saciation. Frank L Worley, superintendent of sign painting, visits his uncle John Evans and notes the trail largely follows the old Santa Fe route. Worley, brother of Frank L Worley, heads membership efforts and returns to Los Angeles.
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National
Old Trails Association
Frank 1
Worley
John ¢ ‘Evans
Frank L
Los Angeles
Cal
Giant dirigible sails from Port Airport for Lakehurst return
An airship identified as the giant dirigible cast off from the Port Airport mooring this afternoon. After cruising around Detroit the airborne craft headed toward Lakehurst, New Jersey, for its return trip.
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Los Angeles
Port
Lakehurst
Detroit
Kansas Forecast: Partly Cloudy Then Little Temperature Change
The forecast notes for Kansas indicate partly cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with little change in temperature. Regional notes mention cloudy regions with Pittsburg clear, Emporia Coffeyville and Pittsburg areas varying. roads described as rough to good in places with muddy stretches and some rough terrain in others.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Emporia
Coffeyville
Pittebure
Secret Service to Guard President’s Son at Amherst College
Washington dispatch reports a secret service detail assigned from Washington to accompany Joan Comidge, son of the president and Mrs Coolidge, at Amherst College. The orders reflect general policy on vetting and protection during travel.
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Washington
Ning
Joan Comidge
Mre
Coolidge
Abiherst College
Erders
Queen Marie Plans Indian Ceremonial Visit Aboard Leviathan
The Leviathan reports Queen Marie preparing for arrival in New York with hopes to see rodeo Indians and tribal ceremonial dances, while expressing interest in Indian frontier life. Princess Teana and Prince Nicholas mingle with guests as the voyage continues toward Vancouver for the Haskell-Tribalian gathering.
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Marie
Liv Iinor
New York
Oreder
Herbert
Walter E. Dersqy
Cnt Nieholds
Prinze
Halstra
Teana
Holas v
Sidney Heller
New Rochelle
Prince Nicholas
Bilnedy
Vancouver
United States
Election at University Called Off Over Voter List Flaw
An annual university fal election was halted at noon after about 800 names were found missing from voters lists. Frank M. Dawson led a conference and the Men’s Student Council recommended canceling and destroying ballots. A new election is set for Thursday October 21 with a corrected voter list and no campaigning until then.
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Oan
Frank M. Dawson
Moon
Sof
J. Dawson
Howese
Jone
Henade
Dawson
iThursday
Pachabarnae
Independent
Government to seek bids for private run of air mail
Washington October 15 The government plans to relinquish operation of the transcontinental air mail service and within thirty days publish bids for its operation by private enterprise Postmaster General New said the new commerce department scope makes possible a move to step out The department holds airplanes hangars fields and shop equipment valued at many millions of dollars The result will include a bid for air mail and a lower postage plan to uniform rates nationwide through contractors will run both continental and eastern air services under federal supervision Bids due sixty days after advertisement and the Post Office expects to transfer the service to private contractors once feasibility is proven
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Washington
Ing
Possmaster
Naling
Congress of Legistation
Department of Commerce
Willon
Simaster General Retterat
Hnos
Nest Office
Pie
New York
Machine Guns in hunt for slayers of Policeman Garrett
In Chillicothe Ohio machine guns were deployed during the manhunt for the slayers of Policeman Cat Garrett. Two girls linked to John and Montrose Wickman were arrested, and guards in Company HB of the Ohio National Guard were armed and ready to fire if suspects resisted. Governor Davis to speak in Douglas County with two public appearances at Lawrence and nearby courthouse events.
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Chillicottie
Ohio
Cat Carrett
John
Montrose
Wickman
Garrett
Miels
Gt Regiment
Ohio National Guard
Grolli
Ton
Vean Davis
City Commission to Appoint Election Boards Next Week
The city commission will appoint election judges and clerks by Friday. A misreported story said the county clerk would make local board appointments. the commission, not the clerk, selects city board members from its approved list.
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Elec
Cit
City -Commission
Ninth Street Church singer to perform in Lawrence
Bessie Leala Eads, a ad artist from Bde ap Opera ij, will sing at Ninth Street Baptist Church tonight after winning a Metropolitan study opportunity in a Kansas City contest with seven others. At University Board meeting in Wichita Okla, Newlin, Dillon, Newlin, Byrd were elected members. A marriage license was issued by Probate Judge L H Menger to Ortin D Perine of Wamera J and Alberta Marie Dougherty of Topeka.
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Bessie Leala Eads
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Miss Eads
Metropolitan
Kansas City
Lawr
L. H. Menger
Ortin’ D. Periné
Wamera J
Alberta Marie Dougherty
Topeka
Avenger link questioned in McPherson case at LA hearing
Lorraine Wiseman-Sielatt, a key witness in the Aimee Semple McPherson conspiracy hearing, was questioned about ties to a group called The Avengers alleged to have threatened McPherson. Defense counsel Gilbert pressed for details on a letter purportedly from The Avengers, while Wiseman denied writing it. The exchange touched on dates and movements related to Wiseman and McPherson associates as the Los Angeles proceedings unfolded.
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Hall of Justice
Los Angeles
Lorraine Wiseman-Sielatt
Aimee Semple McPherson
Tle Avengers
My Pherson
Oa 50
Mide
Wit
Gilbert
Avengers
United States
Torney
Wiseman
Hahn
Kennedy
Attorne
Cali
Immanil
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Tstimamy
Moniday Laat
San Prancikes
Shane
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San
Francisca
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Miss Wells
Kentnedy
McPherson
Bert
Carmel
City meeting revises choking laws and tax rules
The council discussed changes to city ordinances including repealing some provisions, combining dealer reporting into a single ordinance, and shifting monthly updates. Firework and license notices will move dates, with monthly license renewals affecting enforcement.
City debates masking ban amid Klan parade clash
A City Commission meeting sparks debate over an ordinance banning face coverings at public events amid a Ku Klux Klan parade. The ordinance targets outfits and masks tied to organizations, with penalties up to ten dollars. Proponents cite safety, while critics warn of vagueness and enforcement issues. Education week plans arise as schools schedule speakers for National Education Week.
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Ku Klux Klan
City Commission
Rollidare
Poultry meeting hears on vitamin theory and hatchery plans
Kinw Tyuley Poult Gear Poul Give hosts a large crowd at a Kansas farmer meeting with Quisenbury of the American Poultry Association in Kansas City discussing vitamin theory in digestion and tissue impact on chicks. Palmer outlines demand while inviting investigations into a new hatchery and laying coop project as attendees come from across the country.
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Y Coultry Association
of Commeren
lQuigenburg
American Poultry Acoal
Kansas City
W. E. Palmer
O. Nobbs
Quisenbury
Palmer
Poultry School
Canada
Linwood
Governor offers mobilization to pursue Elizabeth robbers
Governor Moore announced a statewide mobilization to aid Elizabeth police in tracking the Elizabeth mail bandits. He ordered Mayor Ald of Elizabeth to consult Colonel Schwarzkopf, head of state police, and said actions would be guided by their decision. About 2,000 additional armed personnel join the existing 509 state and city police in the Watchung mountains.
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Elizabeth
Moore
Kenald
Schwarzkopf
Watchung Mountain
Young Editors at Annual Meet Opened at University
The eighth annual high school editors conference opened at the University with large registration. By 2 p.m. 47 instructors, 83 boys, and 107 girls registered, totaling 237, with girls outnumbering boys. Sessions featured L N Flint, H H Herbert, and George Montgomery. Ralph Ellis spoke on what a good newspaper should be and how to live as student editors.
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Department of Journalism
University
Central “Administration
Kansas Council of Teachers of Journalism
L. N. Flint
H.H. Herbert
S School of Journalism
University of Oklahoma
George Montgomery
Journal-Post
Ralph Ellis
Kansas City
Journal-Fost
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Ellis
High Secinal Newpaper
Tall
NuiPrint
K. U
Star
Kk. U
Kansas Interscholastic Association
Packard Car Upset Near Reno on Victory Highway
A Packard sedan driven by T A Pollock of Kansas City Kansas overturned on the Victory highway near Reno about 1 o clock this morning. Mrs Pollock and M Fairbanks were occupants. Mrs Fairbanks suffered a neck injury but others escaped serious harm. John Robinson and Win Newmark found the car overturned when returning from Leavenworth. the three occupants were inside the wrecked vehicle. The car appeared to have veered off the slab on one side and rolled once and a half, ending facing east. Only one window shattered.
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T. A. Pollock
Kansas City
Victory Highway
Reno
Pollock
M Fairbanks
Pani Eley Ei Saani
Republican Meetings For Baldwin and Lecompton Next Tuesday
County Republican Chairman M A Gerritt announced two meetings in Douglas county next week. Al F Williams United States district attorney and a woman speaker will address the Fairwin gathering Tuesday evening. Roberts of Oskaloosa will speak at Lecompton as part of the county committee and state committee coordinated event. Shrine ceremonial class of forty novices was instituted into the Mystic Shrine with a decorated town and an eleven block parade yesterday. Attendees from Lawrence included Win Newmark John Robinson Mr and Mrs Fred Shimmons Mr and Mrs A T Johnston J D Kuhn and about six others.
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Jonathan
Douglas
Roger Williams
Lawrence
Court House
Harbour
Democratic
Baldwin
Lecompton
M. A. Gerritt
Beld
Douglas County
al F. Williams
United States
Fairwin
FA. Reoberts of
Oskaloosa
State Committee
Sabetha Shrine
Mystic Shrine
Pate
Win
Newmark
John Robinson
Fred “Shimmons
A. T. Johnston
J. D. Kuhn
Bert Twineham Pleads Guilty in Bootlegging Case
Wichita Kan Det AP Bert T Wittham alleged bootlegger pleaded guilty to a charge after a trial began and jury deliberations continued. The jury's verdict and the case proceedings were discussed, with court officials indicating a potential precedent for Wick County.
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Wichita
Kan
Det
Bert T Wittham
Badllerrer
Genilly
Twinehams
Fox -Wick
Meeting of the sevena district Parent-Teachers association thrills Woodlawn boy
The seven district Parent-Teachers association plans a meeting with Arthur Zimmerman of Woodlawn set to sing. The program includes round tables discussions, reports, and a reception. Notable attendees include state and local officers from Kansas with visits by district and school officials.
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Sevena Itrict Parent-Teachers’ Association
Arthur Zimmer-man
Woodlawn
Arthur
Meloek
Feronen
Ser ‘Trict
W. A
Leachsehect
Neil Tess
Joh MacNarry
Wanse Canis
Wansits GM
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Lanhattan
Siee
Aes
W. &. Saunder
Kansas City
Kans
Pie
Ehairm Whipple
Topek
Prank Nighy
F . Camish
Geard
Kanesag City
Florence’ Brown Sherbon
W.ja. Dill
H.P. Smith
Lawrences
Knot Hole Gang
iPodey
OFF TO MANHATTAN Principal, John 8. Bar resentative of the two school cheerlead 3 si and
MANHATTAN AREA NEWS THREADS REPORT PARTIAL LIST OF HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT EXCUSES FOR ABSENCES WHILE MENTIONING FORMER RESIDENT HERT W PHILLIPS INJURY IN ROXDALE COUNTY ACCIDENT NEAR SALINA WITH DETAILS OF THE CRASH AND POTENTIAL DANGERS.
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Bar
Clement Evans
Accotins
Othe High
Schnel
Ifanthadl
Tai
Manhatans! High School
Au Jtheriti Lowen
Mike
Prinei
Mpal
Agsicuitural College
Premium school fund sale ties up state authorities
A garbled OCR note describes a sale involving the State School Fund and Lawrence, with payouts around 1100 to the fund and bids over 1000 for bonds. It mentions the State School Commission, a city, and an attorney general, indicating a public financial transaction and legal review.
Luger Campaigns Head Toward Home Stretch In Kansas
In Topeka and across Kansas the Lugers and rivals race toward a decisive period with seventeen days left. Democratic challenger Jonathan faces Faulen and Gaver as campaigns move through counties like McCrake and Reno. Voters in Nutman, Greamwood, and nearby towns prepare for last minute campaigning and polling as districts tally turnout.
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Topeka
Kanes Oak
Fmanaagers
Faulen
Jonathan
Werner Paulen
Fredenia
McCrake
Prowler Entry Reported at Local Home on Wills Drive
Neighbors report a prowler entered a residence on Wills Drive while occupants were away. Officers investigated, found the house locked and no obvious entry point. A light in the den was seen on earlier, but no signs of forced entry were observed.
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Wills Drive
Anand
Thief Steals Coats From Lumber Company Office
A thief broke into the Matthews Lumber Co offices last night, smashing a side door glass and taking coats and a leather jacket as the sole items. The incident was reported to police this morning by a company employee amid a spurt of other unspecified burglaries.
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ner-Bowman-Matthews
Lumher Srl
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