Floods Threaten Wichita and Region as Rivers Rise
Wichita faces one of its worst floods with over five inches of rain in 24 hours. Little Arkansas and Big Arkansas rivers rise, threatening low lands and inundating northern neighborhoods. Reports from Kansas City Kansas and Emporia note flooding rivers and heavy rainfall. Denver issues flood warnings as Globeville areas flood.
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Oklahoma former rep seeks 50000 in breach of promise suit
Manuel Herrick once a Oklahoma representative tells a new courtship tale and files a breach of promise suit against his former secretary Miss Ethlyn Chrane seeking $50000 in damages. He recently paid a $5 police court fine after an incident on the street.
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Jap fleet reinforcement after China clash call
Japan dispatched four destroyers from Sasebo base to bolster patrols on the Yangtze river. Tokyo reiterated its determination to defend Japanese lives and property in China following China's demand for an apology over the Changsha shooting of Chinese rioters by Japanese gunboats.
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Mine Bosses On Trail for Mine Explosion Deaths
Evensburg Pennsylvania William Young and Owen J Flanagan mine bosses face trial on involuntary manslaughter charges after the grand jury found true bills accusing them of carelessness and negligence in supervising the Spangler mine that killed 77 miners last November.
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Smuggling Beer Fleet Moves Thousands of Pints Daily
A mosquito fleet of 30 to 50 small boats supplies Detroit and suburbs with 50 000 to 65 000 pints of Canadian beer every 24 hours. The illicit beverage is brought across the Detroit River in barrels kegs and cases from the Canadian terminal at Petit Cote.
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Thought Photography Claim From California Research Leader
Vincent Jones, vice president of the California physical research society, told newspaper interviewers that thoughts could be photographed and that such images had already been captured. He exhibited a series of thought photographs to support his claim.
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Burglar Shoots Captor in Daring Escape
In Chicago a burglar seized by the leg from a second story window shot his captor’s hands then fell to the sidewalk and escaped without injury. August Schwerius restrained him and was left with injuries from the escape attempt.
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Fight earnings net $200000 for milk fund
The bouts featuring Jess Willard Floyd Johnson Luis Firpo and Jack Mac Uliffe in New York netted about $200000 clear for the milk fund, according to an announced figure.
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Washington Deteriorating Winter Wheat Across Regions
The Agriculture Department reports common wheat crop decline nationwide except parts of the Southwest and Pacific Coast. News also notes a Shrine convention parade for Harding, political moves on language laws, and various local incidents including a fatal auto crash near Beloit and flood damages in Beaver Valley Nebraska.
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Multiple News Items Jump Across Nation In Briefs
Domestic R C Tesmer of Chicago is shot dead by a girl bandit as his wife watches in fear. A Flag Day proclamation is issued in Batavia New York by B J Cigrand. Irene Nuffer is named assistant US district attorney in Cleveland. A Grand Trunk train wreck near Durand Michigan kills four and injures 27. Governor Neff of Texas signs electrocution into law. Buffalo garment workers strike after employers refuse union recognition. Deimonico's in New York goes to auction. prohibition blamed for restaurant collapse. Auction raises five hundred dollars. West coast timber groups organize to oppose the 1 WW in Taoma Washington Oregon California.
Notable Deaths and World News Highlights Across Countries
Personal Simon Wolf 86 a lawyer diplomat and author died in Atlantic City New Jersey from heart trouble Harriet Webb James 56 daughter of Thomas L James postmaster general under Garfield died in Utica New York an eye witness to Garfield assassination John C Houk former congressman from Second Tennessee district died in Knoxville Tennessee Col Charles Young funeral at Arlington National Cemetery noted as the army’s only Black colonel William N Haskell informed Moscow that American relief will end after harvest two years of service in Russia Germany seeks new reparations talks and will present resources revised plan International Harvester plant Moscow closed for lack of funds UK official says no truth in Geddes retirement rumour London says Britain building largest submarine Geneva election results show Swiss vote to end alcohol monopoly and legalize home distilleries Sun Yat Sen's forces capture Walchow and Canton troops pursue retreating army Tokyo dispatch reports a Japanese fishing vessel seized by Russians Miss Mabel Russell elected Conservative MP for Northumberland division with a large majority.
Iowa Bank Deposits and Farm Jobs Highlight State News
A broad Iowa state rundown notes April bank deposits steady, 55 banks. summer jobs for 50 farm youths. large egg and butter production figures for 1921 and 1922. Pocahontas play day draws near 8,000. lightning fatality near Corwith. safety driver school in Des Moines. county road surfacing. Creston summer teachers. 1924 motor license cost. Ames commencement June 9–11. Des Moines parade plans. governor illness limits federal attendance. Lincoln memorial bridge bill. Lake Manawa wind damage. Wentworth Academy honor grad. cooperative marketing of farm eggs. Iowa artists cash prizes. state fair tickets and colors. accrued interest on Iowa bonds. Congress duties for ag producers. butter fat study shows income above feed cost.
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Spanish Lamb and Pineapple Cottage Pudding Recipes
A household page offers practical recipes including Spanish Lamb with thin potato layers and tomatoes, Pineapple Cottage Pudding with butter sugar and pineapple, Date Pie with dates and cinnamon, Prune Cookies with prunes, and Oatmeal Muffins with oats and milk.
Garfield Quote Reflects Self and Faith Focus
A Garfield aphorism contemplates pleasing two masters, God and self, urging alignment with conscience in life and hereafter. The reflection centers on inner integrity and spiritual accountability.
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Seasonal rhubarb preserves and easy dessert ideas
The article offers seasonal home canning using rhubarb with fruit fillings like strawberries pineapple or raspberries. It describes a rhubarb conserve with one part fruit to two parts rhubarb, sugar, and canning, plus a chocolate marshmallow dessert and a spaghetti dish with boiled spaghetti. It also includes Maryland style griddle cakes with flour milk eggs and baking powder.
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