Walton to sweep aside opposition in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Sept 14 AP report says Gov J C Walton plans martial law to crush opposition. Threats include jailing lawmakers who seek a special session, censoring newspapers, and occupying counties with troops. Tulsa and Muskogee officials faced ouster as martial rule looms nationwide.
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Walton
Oklahoma City
Dam
Sustai Walton
Tulsa
Ku Klux Klan
Tul
Tulsa Tribune
F. K. Bixby
Muskogee
Wallon
W. R. Sampson
Cyclops
Muskogee T
Teachers Will Meet for Monthly Douglas County Session
The first monthly gathering of the Douglas county teachers of district schools will convene at the office of O. J. Lane, county superintendent, next Saturday. A round table discussion will address problems teachers face across the county.
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Douglas County
Teachers of District
O. J. Lane
Dyer Seeks Beer Legal Change After White House Talk
Representative Dyer of Missouri said after a meeting with President Coolidge he would introduce three bills. They propose amending the Volstead act to permit 2.75 percent beer, an anti lynching measure similar to one he sponsored previously, and a trade with China proposal.
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Washington
Dye
Republican
Coolidge
Ir. Coolidge
Dyer
China
Missouri
Madrid selects civilian ministers for new government
The Spanish military directorate announced last night that cabinet ministers would be submitted to Captain General Primo Rivera today. Most ministers are civilians except for war and marine chiefs. Rivera arrived in Madrid amid cheers from workers and King Alfonso, as a 24 hour strike was due to end. Quiet ruled across Spain with no clear signs of government change, though troops were visible mainly in Madrid. London reports no disturbances but notes strict censorship as Rivera prepared to take charge.
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Madrid
Associated 1 Press
Milita Directorate
Primo Riviera
Marine
Spain
Barcelona
Alfonso
Bilbao
Primo Vivigrsy
Ailvic
London
Puerta del Sal
Altesamovel
TOPEKA KNOWS NOVAK Foepeka Man Arrested With Whiskey
Mike Novak was arrested on a rural highway near Lawrence after fourteen gallons of whiskey were found in his Buick. He was previously convicted in Shawnee County for liquor possession on February 27, 1923, with a fine and jail sentence. County Attorney Mitchell filed a new charge of having intoxicating liquor in possession and transporting liquor, with preliminary hearing not yet set. John Melnar was also under county charges. the car remains with officers. If convicted, Novak faces prison or reform school, and his car was declared a nuisance.
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Mike Novak
Fopeka
Fort-To-Fort
Lawrence
Shawnee County
Novak
Mitchell
John Melnar
Treaty Registrations Bring Italy and Austria to League
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Geneva reports official confirmation that Italy and Austria will register the Rapallo treaty and the San Märchertita Agreement with the League of Nations. The accord includes a border adjustment between the two nations.
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London
Geneva
Italy
Huge
Avis
League of Nations
Treaty of Rapallo
San Marcherita
Man pleads guilty to highway speeding in Kansas City
Claude C. Williams was arrested on the fort-to-fort highway for speeding. He pleaded guilty before Justice Manley and was fined $39.50.
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Claude C. Williams
Kansas City
Fort-To-Fort
Justice Manley
Dempsey Beats Firpo In Dramatic Early Knockout
York report of the 1921 bout describes Jack Dempsey retaining the heavyweight title by knocking out Luis Firpo in 4 minutes 57 seconds in a brutal, dramatic fight. Firpo twice rises from knockdowns, but Dempsey’s relentless attack and a final right uppercut send Firpo crashing to the canvas for the decisive knockout.
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Jack Dempsey
Luis Firpo
Ascliff
Firpo
Dempsey
Ping
Pete
Dempery Hartel
Firpe
Vushei
Chamnion
Ender
Jack
Piro
Opus Act
Promptu
Salory
Nottner
Topeka Passes Bus and Taxi Sales Ordinance
The Topeka city commission yesterday approved an ordinance governing buses and coaches operating between cities. It sets license fees of 50 for autos 100 for small buses and 200 for large coaches, requires insurance and drivers over twenty one, with penalties of five or sixty days in jail.
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Topeka
Citie
Fio
Hi Y Will Meet Tuesday At School Gym
The Hi Y club holds its first meeting of the school year in the high school gym Tuesday night from 7 to 9. Frank Strong serves as president and L H Emmett Vino is faculty adviser.
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Frank Strong
The
Skyland
L. H. Emmett
Safety First Week Proclaimed by Acting Mayor
Acting mayor T. J. Opyengan of Taawrence designates the week starting September 17 as Safety First Week to combat rising accidental deaths nationwide. He cites last year’s 17 000 fatalities with motor vehicle incidents accounting for 28 percent and children making up 47 percent of car accident victims, urging community action to reduce avoidable loss of life.
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T. J
Pyengan
Taawrence
Italy and Jugoslavia seek extended Fiume talks
Rome reports Italy may extend the deadline for a settlement on the Fiume question amid ongoing diplomacy. British officials say the danger of hostilities between Italy and Yugoslavia is removed, with Swiss arbitration possibility discussed and a new approach under consideration though details remain unclear.
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la Axsociatet Press
Italy
Jugo Slavia
Fiume
Porte Barres
Wiume
Geneva
Switverlaml
Rappallo
Euuned Liat Switeertand
Rome
Farmers Union Met at Franklin School for Third Quarterly Meeting
Members of the county Farmers Union gathered at Franklin school for the third regular quarterly meeting. WWOR Stubbs of Laws spoke in the afternoon about local farmer problems, followed by a business session at 10 am. A basket dinner was served at noon. President D. C. Gerstenter directed proceedings.
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Farmer's Union
Franklin School
Coun
Stubbs
Laws
Vielowk
CL Gerstentere
Evu Orgsinwon
Kirmée’s Union
Tax levies delayed by school valuation in county
Tax levies for two school districts are held up pending valuation of joint school properties in Dohison county. Commissioners expect levy recommendations by August and Johnson county reports their valuation so the total county levy can be set.
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Anary Ay
Dohison
Asis
Johnson Evun
Cerio
Manter Family Returns Home From Colorado Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Ad Manter have returned from a stay in Colorado. They spent a couple of months visiting a son who works as an engineer on the Santa Fe railroad and the family of Willis H. Felks at Colorado Springs. They are now at home at 821 Michigan Street.
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Ad Manter
Michigan Street
Santa Fe Railroad
Willis Kh. Felks
Cleveland Jeweler Robbed in Morning Hold-Up
A Cleveland jewelry firm, Prather Jewelry Company, was robbed this morning by two or more masked assailants. Jewelry valued at about 21,000 dollars and 300 dollars in cash were reported taken. Police are investigating the holdup and seeking suspects.
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Cleveland
Prather Jeelry Company
C P A Tee Cream Social At Grant Township Hall
The Grant township CP AL will host an ice cream social at Midland Hall Wednesday night September 19. Ice cream will be free to all members and their families. Dr Florence Barrows Osteopathic Physician also specializing in diseases of Colorectal matters will attend.
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C.P. A
Grant Township CP
Midland
Florence Barrows
Registration Draws Throngs to K U
The vanguard of those who will attend the University this fall gathered at the gym this morning awaiting registration. A lengthy line formed as doors opened, with Lawrence residents and early arrivals getting the process done. Most will register today. the rest Monday, suggesting record enrollment this fall.
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University
Gymnasium
Wight
Lawrence
Lost Infant Daisy Sought by Sister in 32 Years
A letter received by Sheriff Will Johns from A McTannell of Oregon seeks his missing sister regarding an infant abandoned 32 years ago near Santa Fe tracks by a person named Daisy. The infant, found by Mrs Lee, was left with a note requesting the child be called Daisy. Local memories recall the case and the old freight depot site in Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Will Johns
A. McTannell
Offither
Orejgan
Tyro
Lee
Wall Whel
Tayi
Taft
Dent
Wy Melieanel
Duck Season Opens Tomorrow in Local Area
Hunters may begin waterfowl hunts tomorrow as the season runs until December 4. Quail, rabbits, and other game are mentioned with dates for permitted hunting periods and licensing requirements. The notice notes hunting licenses are sold locally.
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Dich
Septeber LY
Enlyson
Airy
Thy
Bros. Jaedike Evans Auto Sunely
Revival meetings draw attendees from nearby towns
The revival evangelist from Kansas City and local ministers led gatherings at Vera Hanur’s event. Nine converts were reported this week, with ten visitors from Topeka joining last night alongside Reverend John Hastings. A 2:20 pm service is advertised with a Kansas family invited to attend.
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Kans City
Mans
Alabama
Topeka
John Hastings
Kan
Kans
Farmhouse fire claims two young lives near the city
A morning blaze at a farm house east of town killed James in his wife and their two year old son. Firefighters found Helen, eight, among the residence when the inferno started. A parent reportedly threw her from a window as the fire broke out. Police and fire officials investigated the cause.
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James
Sonere
Les
Helen
Prairie Dividend Declared by Pipeline Company
A dividend of mh declared by directors of the pipeline company to be paid to stockholders of record on September 29 and payable October 31.
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Directo Ie Pipe Line Company
Tober
Public utilities panel to discuss dam project Monday
The Kansas Public Utilities Commission plans a Monday hearing at the courthouse on proposed changes to the dam on the Huw River. Residents, North Grant township members, and other affected parties are urged to attend, study the plans, and register approval or disapproval of the proposed arrangement.
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Court House
KR. C. Jackman
Huw River
Ue Dam
Fle
North
Grant Township
Fire Prevention Week Emphasizes Safe Industry And Homes
The National Chamber of Commerce urges all chambers to observe Fire Prevention Week with activities directed at Lawrence industrial plants mercantile estates and dwellings. Emphasis is on educating adults schools and local committees about preventing fires and conserving safety.
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National Chamber of Merce
United State
Lawrence
Prohibition Raid Nets Twelve Jefferson City Men
Federal agents swept Jefferson City today arresting twelve men for violating prohibition laws. The operation targeted suspected bootlegging rings, with agents acting on a Turner ground tip. Raids occurred simultaneously at several locations, yielding evidence and arrests as officers moved through town in the afternoon.
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Gus Martians
Jefferson
Army Diytor Napier Resigns and Takes New Post
The article notes Major Napier resigning a forage position and moving to direct science education methods at the university. It mentions plans and a fatal accident during an earlier transport episode but focuses on Napier’s transition to a new role and teaching duties.
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Napier
Aight
Suri
Dhe Fehl
Typhoon Over Japan Relieves Coast Towns Beneath Floods
Typhoon typhon over Japan causes inundation near Tottori and Kobe region as relief ships carry materials to shore. Reuters reports calls for refuge along the northwest coast while Kansas City Star writer London Laird covers the event from Lawren. Laird, a KU alumnus class of 1913, is writing a Sunday feature.
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Kansas City Star
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Weekly high school assemblies announced by principal
Principal F H Diner stated this morning that assemblies will be held once weekly on Fridays on the school avenue. The plan outlines Friday gatherings for students, replacing earlier irregular meetings.
Chinese capital in turmoil as Li Ynae fung rises
Kanchal and Yusu Huns, twice presidents of China, recently ousted by the military, arrive in Shanghai with twenty two foreign ministers and secretaries. Over 200 parliament members gather to back Li Ynae fung's bid, who insists he remains the republic’s legal president and seeks peaceful means to influence the government from Shanghai.
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Yusu Huns
China
Shanghai
Li Ynae Fung
Lishe
Vinland votes on $10,000 rural high school bonds
Grange hall in Vinland will host the upcoming bond election to finance a new rural high school building costing about 26,000. Previous votes were challenged for legality and narrowly defeated after a delayed election. supporters expect a large turnout this time.
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Vinland
Grange Hall
Tim
Haskell Band Concert At Alpine Sunset Program
The Haskell band invites the public to a concert in the pavilion featuring pieces led by conductor Sargent. The program includes Night Wirt, Mendelality, Alpine Sunset, and Militaire Overture among others, with selections by Dvorak and Clenene.
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Haskell
Ll. Mine
Fox
A. Dvorak
Arne
Membership doubles in Kansas historical society report
Topeka September 14 the annual report of the Kansas Historical Society shows a near doubling of membership to 740 with 110 new life members. Secretary Connely notes the society ranks second in the United States for value of museum and membership, outlines life member payments, and mentions a change in leadership health concerns for BD Coburn and a forthcoming October 16 Memorial Hall meeting with sessions, reports, and a public address.
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United States
Wisconsin
William Be Cumsne ‘Hoy
Conneley
BD. Coburn
Story
State Board of Agriculture
New-View
Charles F. Tucker
Lawrence
F. H. Lindley
University of Kansas
Ada
Memorial Hall
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Step
Lawrence memory shrine talk honors Douglas County pioneers
At the annual meeting of the Association of Old Settlers in Lawrence Kansas W B Connelley secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society due to illness sent a letter. He speaks of Douglas County memory as deeply significant noting Lawrence as a fortress of liberty during the territorial period and the Civil War. He urges current residents to honor pioneers and preserves liberty through sacrifice and example. Several speakers including Miss Hane Oliver Aggie Lane Johnson and others recall the early settlers and the ideals they formed for Kansas. Obituaries note deaths of association members and remarks by speakers on pioneer legacy.
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Douglas County
Association of “Sure and Old Settlers
Towelas County
W. B. Connelley
Kansas State Historical Society
Connelley
Boreigd
Kansas
Lawrence Stud
Lawrence
Qutrill
Aivine
Oues
Lawrences
Katy
Smart
Hans
Kanoas
Spoke at Girard on law enforcement and price control remarks
Former governor spoke at Girard on September 21 praising American birthright and cautioning against illegal price fixing and small combinations that threaten the republic. He urged appreciation of educational and economic opportunities, noting price-maintaining practices harm supply and demand. Lawrence Lapel printed blessings announced for Five-Town picnic attendees, available from the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Lawrence
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Tonganoxie
Chamber of Commerce
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