Legion to Sponsor a Job Conference in Washington
Ralph T. O'Neil national commander of the American Legion announced a national conference on unemployment to be held in Washington on September 14. Invitations are arriving daily from governors mayors and AFL officials as the Legion aims to coordinate public and semi public agencies to boost employment this winter and lay groundwork for lasting programs. Governor Woodring described his members as ship builders and urged maximum effort at the convention. Ernest A. Ryan reported a Legion state department membership of 24 375, with retiring commander Douglas Hudson recounting department achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Ralph T. O'Neil
American Legion
Washington
D. C
O'Neil
American Federation of Labor
Thore
Legion
National Employment Commission
Woodring
Ernest A. Ryan
State Department of the Legion
Douglas Hudson
Fort Scott
Hat
Capone Granted Leave to Withdraw Guilty Plea
U S District Judge James H Wilkerson allowed the Chicago gangster known as Starface Capone to withdraw his guilty plea to conspiracy against the prohibition law. The judge earlier signaled possible new charges and scheduled the income tax trial to begin October 6 with jurors to be brought in October 5. Capone was not present in court for today’s ruling. The move follows a prior ruling on evasion indictments and delays in the liquor case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
James H.wilkerson
Aphonse Capone
Wilkerson
Capone
Fumigating Warehouse With Hydrocyanic Gas Successfully
Barteldes seed company warehouse at 26 Pennsylvania Street containing 350000 cubic feet of air space was fumigated over the weekend using calcium cyanide powder. Robert Guntert of Kansas University entomology led the operation. the gas is deadly and aims to exterminate all insect and rodent life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barteldes Seed Company
Pennsylvania Street
Robert Guntert
University of Kansas Entomology Department
Weather brief with mixed bits of city notes
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Morning clear skies. Douglas County roads reported as good. Local ads mention Hamilton for Fords and New Plymouth free, Wheeling floating power, and contact numbers.
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Annésday
Douglas County
New Plymouth
Wheeling
Quapaw Superintendent Seeks Custody in Kansas Suit
H A Andrews superintendent of the Quapaw Indian agency at Miami Oklahoma filed habeas corpus in Kansas Supreme Court to gain custody of his son Wayne Leo Andrews 18 who has lived with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Landon of Douglas County Kansas The Landons are asked to bring Wayne Lee before the court on September 21 for custody instructions. The boy has resided with the Landons for ten years and the stepfather alleges the Landons refused him custody after his wife died in February 1921.
Farm Bureau Leader Pushes Equalization Fee to Shield Farmers
Edward A. O Neal head of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged amending the federal agricultural marketing act to allow an equalization fee on surplus crops. The plan would isolate excess supply, protect farmers, and keep markets away from world competition. He linked it to avoiding subsidies and compared it to immigration controls protecting American workers. He noted farmers seek credit reform and support for grain and cotton exchange regulations, while opposing higher railroad freight rates.
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Farm Bureau Federation
Syracuse
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
O'Neal
Europe
Asia
Monoplane Search for Moyle Allen
Tokyo reports no sighting as Moyle and Allen begin a nonstop Pacific flight from Samushiro toward Seattle possibly reaching the U S later today. Enrollments total 2310 as schools open with Pinckney leading elementary turnout. Liberty Memorial HS details pending.
Massive Labor Day Picnic Draws Local Colored Elks
A Labor Day picnic at Bonner Springs drew several thousand members of colored Elks lodges from the area. Sponsored by the Lawrence lodge, with Arthur Pitcher as exalted ruler, the event featured games, entertainment, and a picnic dinner for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonner Springs
Colored Elks Lodges
Lawrence Lodge
Arthur Pitcher
Commissioners to Meet Tax League Spokesmen
Douglas County commissioners plan to meet tomorrow at 2 p.m. with the Douglas County Tax Payers League executive committee. The league questions the county farm bureau's legality and its right to benefit from a tax levy, while county attorney R B Stevens says the bureau lacks the required 250 farmer members but may keep a levy until court action dissolves it. Murray Talks Politics.
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Douglas County
Douglas County Tax Payers League
League
Farm Bureau
R. B. Stevens
Stevens
I Murray
Oklahoma Governor predicts New Yorker not winning if Democratic nominee
Kansas City dispatch reports Governor W H Alfalfa Murray of Oklahoma asserts a New Yorker would not be elected president if nominated by Democrats. He questions eastern understanding of the western realm and says it is too early to discuss his own candidacy. Murray asks for coffee on arrival and sends a telegram to lunch in Emporia, Kansas, offering to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chi- Cafo
W. H.alfalfa Murray
Oklahoma
Murray
Two Die in Crash Near Buffalo Municipal Airport
AP report: Paul Boyed a Williamsville pilot and Stanley Wakis an engineer from Buffalo were killed today when a Curtiss airplane crashed on the outskirts of the municipal airport. The crash involved Curtiss Aircraft and Motor Company, Inc. workers. Roller Hockey Party: Denver P club hosts Pegg at Towne night at the Hollywood Roller Rink inviting all local team members to attend. Keeler's carries school books.
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Buffalo
Paul _Boyed
Williamsville
Stanley Wakis
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company, Inc
Peyrence
Denver P Club
Pegg
Hollywood Roller Rink
Winchester Snake a Real Old Timer near Winchester
Reports from the Big Snake battle front near Winchester describe daily armed searches for a giant reptile. A Prescott Arizona resident G B Owen claims the snake could be nearly eighty years old, recounting a 1860 sighting and a tale of a 12 foot creature. Rewards totaling $1,300 spur hunters as carloads of locals join the pursuit.
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Winchester
Prescott
Ariz
G. B. Owen
A. E. Owen
Orry Owen
Lawrence
Rattlesnake in Mail Shocks Brookville Office
In Brookville Ontario on September 8 an employee of G T Fulford & Co. carried incoming newspapers from the post office and spilled them on the street as a ten inch rattlesnake emerged from the bundle. Postal officials could not explain the snake’s appearance, suggesting it may have come from a sack handled by many clerks during transit from British Columbia to Nova Scotia.
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Brookville
Ont
G. T. Fulford
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Police orders halt slot machine operations citywide
Chief W J Cummings ordered operators to stop using slot machines and punch boards immediately or face police court prosecution. He visited five sites and will inspect more, after city attorney A B Mitchell advised the action. Authorities say gambling devices recur and a cleanup is urged at the start of the school year.
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W. J. Cummings
Cummings
A. B. Mitchell
Divisional D A R Meet Opens in Omaha With Delegates
The western divisional Daughters of the American Revolution gathering in Omaha draws nine states and 200 delegates. A stone marker and bronze tablet were presented to the pioneer Mormon cemetery, marking the event as delegates from North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Texas New Mexico and Colorado attend. The first business meeting began late, underscoring the two day program.
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Omaha
Neb
the Daughters of the American Revolution
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
NIP PLOT TO FREE OLATHE YOUTH FROM HOSPITAL
Police said they thwarted a plan to help Robert South escape from General hospital where he is held after being wounded nine times in a May 10 sandwich shop holdup attempt. His brother Paul, 16, on parole for related robbery, was arrested for allegedly planning to smuggle a revolver to him. The pair reportedly devised the plan during a mother’s day gathering in Olathe.
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Kansas City
Robert South
Olathe
Kan
General Hospital
Paul
Knight extradition back to Oklahoma city asserts escape case
Douglas county officers, en route from Houston with Oney Knight wanted for the Howe murder, expect to reach Lawrence by Thursday. Knight, who fled Oklahoma penitentiary, agreed to extradition and waived further proceedings. Deputy sheriffs Dunkley Vogler and Price accompany the prisoner. George Atkeson remains as deputy during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Houston
Tex
Oney Knight
Melvin Howe
Lawrence
Sheriff's
Joe Dyer
Jack Dunkley
Fred Vogler
George Price
Knight
Dyer
Dunkley
Oklahoma
R. B.stevens
Howe
Arch Spradley
Harris County
Texas
R. R. Meyers
Kansas
Lawreace
George Atkeson
Vogler
Price
KU to Start New School Year With Registrations and Exams
University of Kansas readies for the coming term as new students arrive. freshmen register Saturday and Monday, with all enrollment by midweek. Physical exams begin at Robinson Gym on Saturday under Dr. Canuteson and staff, while Greek houses prepare for rush activities.
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C. E. Birch
Liberty Memorial High School
Atending
Pinckney
Cordley
Lincoln School
McAllaster
New York
Quincey
Woodlawn
Birch
University of Kansas
Lawrence
YW. C. A
Henley House
Oread Avenue
Union
George O. Fosster
K. U
Foster
Mr. Foster
Robinson Gymnasium
Nen
Russell D. Etzenhouser
M. D. Ballard
Baldwin
Ex Kaiser Ordered to Reinstate Discharged Worker at Bornstedt Estate
A court in Potsdam ordered former Kaiser William II to reinstate a discharged employee at the Bornstedt estate and pay legal costs. The laborer Franz Voss was dismissed for resisting overtime while claiming illness. He sought wages and reinstatement. James William Wood, 21, of Winfield, drowned at a shale pit near Ottawa, Kansas. Roy G. pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in Colorado Springs. trial set for October 16. Weeds cost Indiana farmers an estimated $200 and the farm value is $44,000,000.
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Potsdam
Sermeany
William
Germany
Bornstedt J
Franz Voss
Voss
Senegal
Ottawa
Kan
James William Wood
Winfield
Wood
F. 8. Reed
King
Colorado
Springs
Colo
Roy G
Colliers and
Rogers
Idiana Farmers
Wichita
Campaign to Resell Prohibition Launched in Columbus
The allied forces of prohibition announce a nationwide drive to resell prohibition to the country. Dr Daniel A Poling of New York is chairman. After a three day meeting, organizers plan a 260 city tour beginning soon, targeting Indianapolis Kansas City Dodge City Trinidad Santa Fe Albuquerque Flagstaff Los Angeles and western stops ahead of the 1982 campaign.
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Columbus
Ohio
Allied Forces of Prohibition
Daniel A. Poling
New York
Indianapolis
Ind
Kansas City
Dodge City
Kansas
Trinidad
Colo
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
N. M
Flagstaff
Ariz
Los Angeles
West Coast
City Eyes Final Steps To Own Community Building
The city moves toward ownership of the Community building at Eighth and Vermont as Walter Thiele presents a council resolution. The city would gain a solid title after the mortgage is cleared, now reduced to about 3500 dollars with the remainder to be paid soon. Trustees named were C. H. Daugherty Frank Whipple and Walter Keeler.
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M. CG. A
Eighth
Vermont Streets
Walter Thiele
Thiele
C. H. Daugherty
Frank Whipple
Walter Keeler
Frank Banks
Barker Avenue
Dale
F. J. Stubeck
Minnie Scott
C. H.daugherty
William Reinisch
Germany to Buy Wheat From Farm Board
Berlin reports the German government has signed a contract to purchase 200000 tons of U S wheat from the farm board for delivery in the second half of the current agricultural year starting January. Farm board chairman Stone declined to comment and spokesman Carl Williams said he knew nothing of negotiations.
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Berlin
Telegrafen Union
United States Farm Board
Washington
Stone
Farm Board
Carl Williams
North German Lloyd Mail Plane Flight Reported
A radio dispatch from New York announces a mail plane piloted by Joachim Blanken ure was catapulted from the liner Europa at 11 p m ship time about 600 miles off Sidney Nova Scotia. The aircraft planned to refuel at Sidney then proceed to New York as an experimental long flight. Officials noted mail planes from the Europa and Bremen typically launch about 200 miles off Cape Cod.
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New York
Lloyd Steamship Lines
Joachim Blankenure
Europa
Sidney
N.S
Bremen
Cape Cod
Tax revolt calls demand tax relief and board funds use
Jonathan M. and Caldwell Davis urged taxpayers in Fort Scott to expect a special session to cut taxes and reduce county and state official salaries while seeking release of Federal Reserve funds to employ seven million men in building projects. A separate note reports Indian War veterans plan to discuss pension increases at their St Joseph convention. Stockton, California resident Longist, aged 106, is noted at the organization’s headquarters.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Jonathan M
Caldwell
Im County
Luce
Federal Reserve Board
Oae
St. Joseph
National Indian War Veterans
Morrow
Labor Day Picnic Draws Thousands at Brown's Grove
On Labor Day hot weather kept shops closed while Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges hosted a crowd at Brown's Grove. Attendees from Lawrence, Douglas County, Paola, Osawatomie, Topeka, Tonganoxie, and Kansas City enjoyed music by the Lawrence Boy's Band, puppet shows, vaudeville acts, and contests with prizes.
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Odd Fellows and
Rebekah
Lawrence
Brown’s Grove
Douglas County
Paola
Osawatomie
Topeka
Tonganoxie
Kansas City
Wakarusa
Byron C. Donmyer
Mabel Campbell
C. C. Carl
Oscar Olson
Carl Hill
Kansas City Co
Odd
Lawrence Lodge
Welcome Address by Dr BaldWIn at Chamber Meeting
Baldwin University chancellor E H Lindley will deliver the welcome to Dr Robert D Baldwin now superintendent of Haskell at a Chamber of Commerce noon meeting in Eldridge Hotel gall room. Holmes urges wide attendance of business and professional men to greet Baldwin. Fritts and Simons outline goodwill activities and upcoming fairs and picnics. Simons notes teachers convention in November. Meeting marks first since late summer with biweekly gatherings planned.
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E. H. Lindley
University
Robert D. Baldwin
Haskell
Chamber of Commerce
J.H. Fritts
Dolph Simons
Fatal Accident Kills Teacher Child In Fort Scott
Miss Edith Bullington 22 died in hospital from injuries after a car crash north of Fort Scott Kansas Saturday night. Lajnie Vanbuskirk 19 months was killed outright. Laverne Vanbuskirk 5, Lloyd’s son, is hospitalized with a fractured skull after the vehicle overturned while Mrs Lloyd Vanbuskirk tried to avoid team horses. A second item reports Police Chief Charles Cavanaugh shot dead in Bernarieville New Jersey. authorities suspect retaliation for bootlegger raids.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Edith Bullington
Lajnie Vanbuskirk
Arthur Vanbuskirk
Laverne
Arthur
Lloyd Vanbuskirk
Lloyd ‘Vanbuskirk
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San
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Samushiro
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Moyle Allen
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Etroit
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Ferrell
Whitehill Anc
American Association
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Padden Benton
Stinson
Ashington
Stimson
Marcus
STIR
Jonathan and
Caldwell Davis
Altho
Association of University Women
Aimee Piper
Marie Dunkley
Elmer , Brown
M. Hughes
J. B.wilson
Ellis T. Johnston
Gertie K. Johnston
Jeanette Bishoff
Ruthy Kenny
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Charles Cavaneugh
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