Death toll rises in Wyoming Burlington wreck
Casper Wyoming authorities report a Burlington train plunged into Coal Creek after a bridge collapse amid heavy rains. Early estimates say between 40 and 100 people killed or missing with many more injured. Rescuers worked through the night using ropes to reach marooned passengers as the Platte River swept the scene.
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Casper
Wye
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Coal Creek
Lockett
Trom
Platte River
Wyoming
Reeuers
Completed Flight From Haiti Reported From St Louis
St Louis report notes Lieuts S. Rogers and H D Palmer Marine fliers completed flights from Santo Domingo and Port au Prince bases before noon. They traveled via Washington and Dayton as part of international air efforts next week. A separate river disaster description details a train wreck scene with submerged smok ing oxit and several deaths in the Pullman cars.
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St. Louis
Rogers
H. D. Palmer
Marine Corps Fliers
Santo Domingo
Ater
Sheridan Flood Forces Residents to Flee
Sheridan Wyoming September 28 flood waters from Big Goose and Little Goose creeks overflowed banks early this morning. Homes in river bottom areas were inundated with one to three feet of water, prompting residents to pack belongings and seek higher ground. Local authorities urged caution as neighborhoods faced rising water and evacuation concerns.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Big Goose
Little Goose
Lown
Train wreck leaves twenty four missing near Lockett
Chicago Burlington and Quincy Train No 30 plunged into a swollen creek near Lockett Wyn, four Pullman passengers and thirteen smoker on day coach passengers and five crew members were missing. Twenty eight of the thirty two Pullman passengers escaped unharmed and are cared for in Lasner, with word some taken to nearby ranch houses.
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Casper
Wye
Associated Press
Burlington
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Lockett
Wyn
E. P. Bracken
Lasner
Brackmm
Wreck Toll Reported At Fifty Seven Near Casper
News from Norfolk Nebraska recalls Chicago and Northwestern information that fifty seven people perished in the Burling tion wreck near Casper Wyoming. Burlington and Northwestern tracks run on opposite sides of the river at the scene as Northwestern employees aid rescue efforts.
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Norfolk
Neb
Chicago
Northwestern
Casper
Wyoming
Burlington
Tnusshee
Postponed five town picnic delays in mud at Tonganoxie
Despite late notice the five town picnic was delayed to next Wednesday as grounds remained muddy after yesterday morning rain. Haskell Institute team drove to Tonganoxie to perform for disappointed attendees. Officials had canceled due to soggy grounds and planned a dry, safe program for the rescheduled date with several invited speakers confirmed.
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Tonganoxie
Haskell Institute
Torganoxie
Heynen
Tonwanoxie
Ward Acquitted in Peters Murder Case
White Plains New York Walter Ward was acquitted of murder in the Clarence Peters case after a three hour and four minute jury deliberation. The verdict ends a high profile trial with Peters named as the victim.
Haskell Band Plays to Promote Five Town Picnic
The Haskell band performed yesterday in Tonganoxie to advertise the five town picnic. Members report they were royally treated by the town committee.
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Haskell
Tonganoxie
Fight in the Ruhr May Be Continued
The Ruhr population is seen as resisting occupation and favoring continued fight without Berlin’s help. Communists across the Ruhr urge passive resistance, issue handbills for a general strike, and call for a workers and peasants government amid occupation tensions. Paris dispatches report calm in Munich under police-influenced suppression of nationalist demonstrations. The Munich gatherings were blocked, and minor street protests dispersed without incident.
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Dorf
Berlin
Essen
Associated Press
Ruhr
Paris
Segation
Munich
Bavaria
von Kahr
Nuremburg
Vinland seeks bids for new rural high school building
The Vinland school board invites bids on the new rural high school project estimated at 26000 dollars. Bids open October 12. Architect is Charles A Smith of Kansas City. Plans are reviewed by county superintendent O J Lane. The building will include modern school conveniences funded by recent bonds and proceeds from the old rural high school fire losses.
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Vinland High School
Vinland
Vinland Board
Charles A. Smith
Kansas City
Etrneturn
Vinland — Board
O. J. Lane
America Wins Schneider Seaplane Trophy Race
America won the international seaplane race off Cowes Isle of Wight to claim the Schneider trophy. Lieut. David Rittenhouse piloted the winner with 177.38 mph average over five 42 mile circuits in 1 hour 12 minutes 26 4/4 seconds. Sea Lion piloted by Rutledge Irvene finished second and Captain H C Baird, British entrant, was third.
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Cowes
Isle of Wright
Associated Press
America
David Rittenhouse
Lion
Rutledge Irvene
U. S
H.C. Baird
Sile
Lion AI
York firm fails as exchange reads insolvency filing
New York report states that York stock exchange firm Robert I. Marshall and Company collapsed. An involuntary petition valued at 2 million plus 340 thousand dollars prompted the move. James M. Shield was named receiver under bond of 3 percent.
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New York
York Stock Exchange
Robert I. Marshall and Company
James Fh. Shield
University Commons Robbed. $60 Stolen Overnight
A break in at the University Commons occurred last night when the back door was pried open. About $60 in change was taken, according to a local report.
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UL Commons
University Commons
F. U. Band Performs at Overbrook Fair Afternoon Concert
The F U band played for visitors at the Overbrook fair this afternoon, delivering a lively performance that delighted attendees and added music to the event.
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Piared
Overbrook Fair
F. U
Sooner Troops Return Home from War Detachment Enid OK
Enid Oklahoma September 28 A Battery local detachment of the Oklahoma National Guard arrived in Enid at six this morning from Oklahoma City where the unit had been on duty since the entire state was placed under martial law by Governor Walton The battery has been demobilized and officers and men who live outside Enid have started for their homes.
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Enid
Okla
Oklahoma National Guard
Oklahoma City
Walton
Flood in Wichita Flood waters breach dikes threaten city’s west
Wichita reports the Little Arkansas River flooded west areas after heavy upstream rainfall. Dikes broke early today, threatening beyond last spring’s inundation as lowlands floated and the river drifted four miles north of the city. Weather observer 8 P Peterson warned the Wichita flood could rival the June event.
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Wichita
Little Arkansas
P. Peterson
United States Weather Observer
Potato Expert Demonstrations Across Douglas County
W H Beattie U S truck crop specialist and FR A Stokdyke potato expert from Manhattan led demonstrations in Douglas County today. County agent H Colglazier accompanied visits to farms including H G Powell Olford Pine and Rv Ht Brown with seed selections and seed treatment contrasts. Th H Rogers explained trucking methods as 2 0delock afternoon session and guidance was well received by farm owners.
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W. H. Beattie
U. S
FR. A. Stokdyke
Manhattan
Douglas County
H. ©. Colglazier
H. G. Powell
Ma Geattie
Olford Pine
Th H H. Rogers
Ofelock
Rv Ht. Brown
Beattie
Soviet Center Crushes Bulgarian Communist Soviets
Soviet center Safta Bulgaria reports the city of Verdinandaya occupied in one day by government forces. Communist elements have lost their last resistance center as government troops quell fifty soviet republics established in northern Bulgaria. Militias recruited under allied military control supply fresh detachments to surround Ferdinan dovo Berkowitza and other centers.
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Safta
Bulgaria
Verdinandaya
Burkowitz
Werlhe Ouinghave
Ferdinandovo
Berkowitza
Avena
Boxing partner sought for Cheney with Legion post aid
19 year old boxer weighing 158 pounds seeks a partner for a match before Eli Dorsey post of the American Legion next Wednesday night. Cheney has boxing experience per Major Samuel G. Clarke commander of the local post. Anyone wishing to box Cheney should contact Major Clarke.
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Eli Dorsey Post
American Legion
Cheney
Samuel G. Clarke
Loval Post
Major Clarke
Bloodshed feared in Manila senatorial vote clash
Manila reports warn of disturbances and possible bloodshed on October 2, the day of the insular senatorial election, as rival political camps issue stark statements about potential violence.
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Manila
Associated Press
Fire Prevention Week Observed In Lawrence
Lawrence will participate in Fire Prevention week from October 7 to 32 with national observance and local activities. The Chamber of Commerce, city officials, and city schools sponsor inspections for businesses and homes to identify fire risks and lower losses.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Schoors
Fir
Reinisch
Eli Overman Dead As Son Sought By Police
Eli Overman died at 2 45 PM in the Vital Christian Mission people home at Seventh and Connecticut. Police and newspapers in Wad komis HL and Kansas City Mn searched for Chauncey Overman, 35, his son, who was last heard from in Kansas City. A telegraph to Nakomis MI and a KC address failed to locate him. Eli was a former farmer who moved to Ottawa and entered the mission home about a year ago. Chauncey is a carpenter and former Navy enlistee.
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RG Overman
Christian Mission
Mame
Seventh
Connecticut
Wadkomis
Kansas City
Chauncey Overman
BH Overman
Overman
W. T. Smith
Main’ Street
Eli Overman
Smith
Connecticut Street
Ottawa
Navy
Mr. Smith
Divorce Suit Is Dismissed by Judge This Morning
The divorce suit of Pearl Coker against A B Coker was dismissed by Judge Hugh Means on motion of the plaintiff. Edward M Dolly of Lawrence and Helen B Fleet of Independence obtained a marriage license from Probate Judge Menger this morning.
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Cnit
Pearl Coker
A. B. Goker
Hugh Means
Nkinntiff
A Ana
Edward M. Dolly
Lawrence
Helen B. Fleet
Independence
Menger
Midland CPA Ice Cream Social Postponed
Midland CPA event postponed from September 19 will be held at Midland Hall next Wednesday. Social details indicate a community gathering with refreshments and a chance to meet local accountants and residents.
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Midland C.P.A
C.P.A
Midland Hall
Joher Fy
Greece Accepts Indemnity for Italy in 50 Million Lire Deal
Athens reports the Greek government will accept the 50,000,000 lire indemnity to Italy. A note to be delivered to the French minister expresses regret that the ambassadors conference did not wait for the conclusion of the international inquiry before deciding.
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Greece
Protes
Athens
Tted
Italy
Dato Janina Im Sacte
Plea brings fine and jail for selling intoxicants near Twin Mounds
In a plea of guilty Fil Mad near Twin Mounds was fined 200 dollars and sentenced to sixty days in county jail for selling and possessing intoxicants. He was arrested by county officers at a church on a Sunday after liquor was found on the farm. An application for parole was filed after the sentence and fines were imposed, citing a wife and four children as support and this being his first offense.
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Twin Mounds
Madley
Muanle Me
Store Robbery Alarm at Williamstown Back Door Entry
A post office store in Williamstown was entered late Wednesday night and robbed of gloves and goods. The proprietor, home at 2:80 am, reports discovering goods piled and suspects the intruder was interrupted by the owner’s father. The thief entered via the back door, fled before completing the loot.
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Williamstown
Younes
Hearings Set For Monday On Car Theft Allegations
Preliminary hearings are scheduled Monday afternoon at the county courthouse for Richard Topping sixteen held in a Dodge touring car theft case connected to Ext Wlein. Earl Lambert of St Louis also faces the same charge and has been in the county jail since harvest season. his hearing was continued to May.
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Richard Topping
Court House
Earl Lambert
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Meiay
Season closes Sunday for prairie chicken hunting rush
Local sportsmen have until Sunday to hunt prairie chickens with a few prairies yielding birds. Some go to Furnett where game is said to be abundant while duck hunting remains light due to warm weather. Hunters continue to buy licenses in preparation for the season arrival.
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Furnett
Boys' Work Advisory Conference at High School
A group of men focused on boys welfare met at the model dining room in the high school today for a conference on forming an advisory committee on boys work in Lawrence schools. They will work in conjunction with James A. Wright, athletic director. Special Liberty Memorial High School articles appear on page 1-A of My Journal World.
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Lawrence
James Akvight
New Liberty Memorial High School
My Journal
World
Legal tangle in Oklahoma grows deeper
Oklahoma City reports a renewed effort by Governor and attorney general to obtain a rehearing on impeachment timing against J. C. Walton as the state Supreme Court weighs a ballot question empowering legislators to meet without the governor. A mandamus petition and military order changes ripple through the political crisis, while Campbell Russell, once foe of the governor, is acquitted of disorderly conduct.
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Oklahoma City
Associated Tress
J. C. Walton
George F. Short
State Supreme Court
Tober 2
State Election Board
Secretary of State
W. OC. McStister
Election Board
Campbell Huesell
Institutor
Supreme Court
McAlister
W. S. Key
Oklahoma County
Jd. RB. Sledze
Oklahoma
Campbell Russell
State Corporation Commission
Quiet Title Suit Joins District Court Docket
Judge Hugh Means arrives from Ottawa to preside over district sittings with several cases slated. A quiet title suit is filed by Dora F. Minor and Walter B. Minor against W. A. Simpson et al, to settle ownership questions in the district court.
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Hugh
Dora F. Minor
Walter B. Minor
W. A. Simpson
Dedicating the Liberty Memorial High School Memorial Dedication
The Liberty Memorial high school was solemnly dedicated to former students who died in World War I. An audience of families and friends filled the auditorium on September 27, marking the fifth anniversary of the Argonne offensive. Irving Hill and Supt. H. P. Smith praised the building as a living memorial and Lawrence's commitment to liberty and education.
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Liberty Memorial High School
France
Autorium
Lawrence
Irving Hill
Bam of Education
Hill
H. P. Smith
Lawrence Memorial High School
Vv. Simons
Hilary Simons
Child of
Liberty
Wales of Lawrence
Eo i, Lindsey
University of Kansas
Flanders
Lindley Sai
Ifice
Dr. Lindley
Memorial High School
Lindley
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Caspar
Haiti
Wyoming Creek
Rittenhouse
Robert PL Marshall Co
Kansas
Little
Arkansas
E. A. Stokdyke
Ferdinandaya
Wee Cheney
Legion Post
Lawrence Liberty Memorial High School
Igy
Chauncey i Overman
Ed Mahl Wis
Justice Court
Eart Lambert
Means
A. Y. Liberty Bonds
Liberty Sr
New City
Argonne
Neal
Thern
Catia
Ager
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