Kansas judge envisions federal tribunal similar to Industrial Court
W L Huggins presiding magistrate of the Kansas Industrial Court predicts Congress will enact a federal act creating a high class tribunal with powers over interstate commerce and fuel production to protect public welfare. He urges removing the court from politics and expects a future similar law at federal level despite Kansas politics.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Democratic Action
Huggins
The
Law
Justice of
Isciny
Elief
Industrial ‘Tribunal
United States
Federal Congress
Drugstore whisky proposal voted down at conference
At the American Pharmaceutical Association convention a proposal to have whisky dispensed from drugstores under federal or state control was opposed as a dangerous precedent. A recommendation to newspapers to avoid listing poisons in death notices was adopted. In other items, Abilene reports two girls elected to Lutheran League offices Miss Hazel Roger editor and Miss May Sextio secretary. Ottawa Kiwanis plans a special train to the Kansas-Nebraska convention in Topeka with entertainment spending of about 17000.
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Aes
American Pharmaceutical Association
National Prohibition Commissioner
Samuel L. Hilton
New York
Abilene
Kansas, Lutheran League
Hazel "Roger
League
Sextio
FE. W. Holden
Leaue
National Lutheran League
York
Ottawa
Kiwanis Eli
Topeka
Iwanis
Bo. E
Red Olympiad Aims toBoost Soviet International Sports Ties
Moscow authorities plan a Red Olympiad as Bolshevik Russia seeks world athletic links after postwar revival. Proletarian sports including soccer and tug of war will feature. government trains instructors, schools teach physical culture, and limited funds constrain equipment. A Moscow match drew about 7000 spectators as officials foresee growing sporting interest.
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Moscow
Russia
Red
Petrograd
Kentucky Blue Grass
New Methodist Church to be Dedicated in Thompsonville
Thompsonville Kansas holds a dedicatory service next Sunday at 10:30 am for a new hollow tile and stucco Methodist church replacing last winter’s fire destroyed building. The $8,000 project includes a community room and kitchen, with 2,500 in donated labor, and features speakers Rev. Edmund James Kulp Topeka Rev. G B Zook Rev Lyman B Pruitt and Rev Milton M Thorne. Visitors expected from Topeka Jefferson County areas and beyond.
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Thompsonville
Kan
Edmund James Kulp
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Topeka
G. B. Zook
Lyman B. Pruitt
Wamego
Milton M. Thorne
Jefferson County
Alonzo F. Myers
B. L. Brown
M. Nelson Brown
Gaylor. Kunkel
H. A. Ploughe
Clarence H. Thompson
J.'‘red True
John Yost
Perry
Night Air Mail to Link Chicago and Cheyenne Soon
Reno Nevada reports post office plans for night flying on the Chicago to Cheyenne air mail route with landings every 25 miles and beacon fields. J A McGee and Major Tomlinson note a 36 hour cross continental schedule and a dawn start from San Francisco to reach New York by day’s end.
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Nev
Post Office Department
Chicago
Cheyenne
Wyo
J. A. McGee
Washington
A. Tomlinson
Reno Air Field
McGee
Steanding
San Francisco
New York
Juarez Slot Machines Earn Big Profits Under Military Concession
In Juarez Mexico gambling is largely banned yet many slot machines operate under Gen. J J Mendez commander of the Juarez garrison. Operators nets average 117 dollars weekly per three machines while owners take 176 dollars and keepers 40 percent. Concession runs to December 31 with monthly rent of 2700 dollars and about 500 dollars for repair and helpers.
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Mexico
J.J. Mendez
Dec
General Mendez
German Catalogues Spark Price Worries In Australia
Australian manufacturers face perturbation as German catalogues circulate with low prices for imported goods after August 1. A milling machine listed at 70 pounds and a circular saw for cutting steel at 2 pounds 10 shillings starkly undercut domestic prices. German pianos range from 17 to 20 pounds versus imported American and English instruments around 40 pounds. A broad array of commodities is listed as priced well below current wholesale rates.
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Sydney
N. S.W
Australia
Export trade grows and dormitory limits push fall terms
Montreal reports a sharp rise in butter exports to the British Isles with over 100000 packages shipped by Aug 1 up from 10000 a year earlier. In Canada a Missouri college notes dormitory shortages despite new facilities, delaying fall terms to mid October.
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P. G
Canada
Aspensary
British Isles
Saskatchewan
Columbia
Stephens
Christian
Indian Burial Ground Near Lansing Penitentiary
Workmen digging a shale quarry near the Lansing state penitentiary unearthed four human skeletons and a dog skull, with bones found within six to seven feet of each other. Local experts believe the site was once an Indian dwelling area and nearby mounds may mark former homes. Further skeletons and relics are anticipated as digging continues.
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Lansing
Kan
State Penitentiary
John J. Bedwell
Mr. Bedwell
Democrats Publish Paper The Democrat News
The Democrat News appeared in Topeka yesterday as a new campaign weekly published from the Democratic state central committee headquarters. The paper is to appear every Tuesday and is part of the party's campaign newspaper tradition.
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Opeka
Democrat News
Democratic State Central Committee
Topeka
Osborne County Turnip Patch Brims With Prospects
In the Os sborne County village a municipal turnip patch flourishes under Mayor Thomas. The crop shows a bumper yield and the town jokes about appointing a superintendent of turnips so there will be enough for everyone.
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Ossborne
Thomas
Osborne
Frugal Campaign Finance in Rice County Primary
The report shows one candidate paid 20 cents for Republican nomination filing, two justices spent 50 cents each, and the county coroner hopeful denied any expenditure. The top expense was by two defeated candidates. general primary costs ranged from 5 to 40 dollars with an average under 25. Forty township candidates reported no spending in the primary.
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Lyons
Rice County
Women defend Volstead law as movement expands
Chicago Aug 30 Officials of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union say as many as 1 000 women have joined to fight for enforcement of the Volstead act in response to Major General Daniel Appleton’s call for an anti prohibition army. Appleton disputes the law and argues for repeal while the W C T U counters with firm backing for prohibition.
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Chicago
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Daniel Appleton
New York Association
Molly Pitcher Llub
New York
Appleton
U. Cites Resolu
White Collar Professionals in Russia Face Starvation
A committee led by Sir Paul Vinogradof forms to aid Russian professionals distressed by the Soviet policy. Thousands of government workers earning only half a bread rouble per day have lost this pittance and now confront starvation.
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London
Paul Vinogradof
Russia
Griffiths Principal Speaker Named for Labor Day event
Salma C. B. Griffith Republican candidate for attorney general and current assistant in the office will be the principal speaker at the Labor Day celebration, per the arrangements committee.
PLAN BIG MEETINGS Odd Fellows set for Lawrence in October
The grand lodge meeting of Odd Fellows is planned for Lawrence October 9 to 12. Several thousand delegates will attend and the local lodge must arrange lodging and venues. The subordinate lodge sessions will be at Bowersock theatre, Encampment at Odd Fellows hall, Canton at Eagle's hall, and Rebekahs at First Methodist church.
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Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Lawrence
Bowersock
Reformatory Plans 46000 in Building and Plant Upgrades
James A. Kimball and R. L. Gamble review upgrades for the Thorore Reformatory Hutchinson. Main improvements total about 85000 for buildings and 10000 for the power plant, with additions and new equipment planned. Big Fair at Emporia draws Lyon county attention October 4 to 6 with expanded exhibits and no entry fee. Frank Lostrutt er is secretary.
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Hutchinson
Beys
James A. Kimball
R. L. Gamble
I 3
Bigelow
Emporia
Lyon County
Lyon
Frank Lostutter
Melon Crop Fails In Seward County
Liberal melon growers warn heavy rains are needed immediately or crops will fail. Citations note cantaloupes and watermelons are nearly all lost with dying vines and small remaining fruit. Unemployment doles in Switzerland will vary with local costs of living in each district.
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Seward
Alllin
Switzerland
Farm Power Day at State Fair September 20
Hutchinson notes Farm Power Day during the State Fair September 16 to 22 with farm machinery exhibits highlighted. Also events mark Fiftieth Anniversary Day September 18 and Running Race Day plus Hutchinson Day on Tuesday. Obituary reports Neodesha resident Thomas F Byrne age 75 known as Uncle Tommy, a longtime union member.
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Hutchinson
Reno County
Neodesha
Thomas F Byrne
Tommy
Organized Labor
Union
Death of Bert McFarland in California Home
Bert McFarland died at his parents home in California on July 28. He was born September 29, 1889 in Lawrence Douglas County Kansas and served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France during the war. He is survived by his parents a sister Mrs Helen M ward of Marathon Texas and two brothers Frank E McFarland of California and Arch McFarland of Vancouver B C.
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Bert McFarland
Albert McFarland
California
Lawrence Douglas County
Kansas
France
A. McFarland
Helen M. Ward
Marathon
Tex
Frank E. McFarland
Arch McFarland
Vancouver
B. C
Warned to Have Lights by Sheriff This Morning
H W Anderson of 1900 Barker Avenue received a warning from the sheriff for driving his car with no lights. Anderson was picked up last night by motorcycle deputy George Price. A couple married in England were named Willing and Ise.
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H. W. Anderson
Barker Avenue
Anderson
George Price
Denver Camp Grounds Open to Public as All-State Avenue
Denver marks dedication of a 160 acre municipal camping area at Overland Parks. Mayor Bailey and Navy Yard official Leslie oversee turning the grounds over to public use amid a celebration that drew thousands of campers from across the nation. The campgrounds are described as the world’s largest and best equipped of their kind.
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Qverland Parks
United States
Maygx
Dever C. Bailey
Donald
Leslie
Washington, D. C
Navy Yard
Yagaths
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