Hanover State Bank President Jaedicke Arrested
August Jaedicke, president of the Hanover State Bank, who vanished a month ago with bank shortages talling near 180000, was arrested in Shreveport Louisiana. He is to be returned to Kansas. a nation wide seven week chase followed his disappearance and escape from Ceatrice Nebraska after the bank was ordered closed.
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August Jaedicke
Hanover State Bank
Shreveport
J. E. Butterfield
Western Union Telegraph Company
Jaedicke
Kansas
Western’ Union Telegraph Company
Hanover
Ceatrice
Neb
Banking Department
Supreme Court Reverses Workman's Claim Over Stokes Heirs
The supreme court reversed a Wyandotte County district court ruling in a workman's compensation suit by the heirs of Lillie Stokes. They sought a judgment against Morris & Co. for a supposed marriage to Major Stokes. Stokes had a living wife and was never legally married to Lillie Stokes. the administrator could not revive the judgment.
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Supreme Court
Wyandotte County
Lillie Stokes
Morris & Co
Stokes
Representative J J Smith on Valley Wheat Yields
Representative J J Smith delivers a grain opinion stating the Republican valley wheat crop will average twenty to forty bushels per acre. He notes the wheat is mostly first grade and testing at 62 pounds. the grain is almost all harvested.
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J. J. Smith
Republican Valley
Farmer L. H. Youngcamp Dies After 52 Operations
L H Youngcamp a 49 year old farmer from near Manhattan died at Bell Memorial hospital in Rosedale after undergoing 52 operations. He is survived by his widow Mrs Sylvie Youngcamp and a son William Youngcamp.
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L. H. Youngcamp
Manhattan
Bell Memorial Hospital
Rosedale
He Sanza
Sylvie Youngcamp
William Youngcamp
Presbyterian Pastor Charged With Defrauding Three Men
The Rev. Juett N. McDonald of Pittsburg was bound over for district court after a preliminary hearing on defrauding three men in a mining deal. Bond set at 5000 dollars with option to supply a surety. McDonald was ousted from his pastorate by the Neo Bho presbytery as three men, including two church members, allege he obtained money through misrepresentation.
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Juett N. McDonald
Pittsburg
McDonald
Neo Bho Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
Pratt Wins Bid to Build Two Four-Room Grade Schools
John W. Pratt of Chanute secured the contract to construct two grade school buildings each with four rooms. The bid amount is $51,906.70 and the project is to be completed by year end.
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John W. Pratt
Chanute
Burglary at Hudson Clothing Store in Pratt
A burglar accessed the home of J. Fishburn and stole store keys from Pratt. The thief unlocked the Hudson clothing store and carried off valuable loot. Multiple Pratt homes have recently been looted.
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J. Fishburn
Hudson Clothing Store
Pratt
Fifth district hit by aerial political propaganda
The fifth district experienced its first bombardment with political propaganda from the air. Joe T. Marshall of Concordia, a Republican candidate for Congress, conducted a reconnaissance flight with Tex LaGrone, Dr Outland’s pilot.
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Joe ‘T. Marshall
Concordia
Republcan
Congress
Tex
LaGrone
Outland
Sibley Resigns as Kanway Mechanical Head to Lead Nevada
F H Sibley, eight years head of mechanical engineering at the University of Kanway, resigns to head the engineering school at the University of Nevada. He will assume duties September 1.
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F.H. Sibley
Kansas Crops Forecast for 1930s Grain Yields Updated
Government forecaster E C Paxton projects Kansas will harvest 110 million bushels of wheat, 104 million of corn, and 52 million of oats with barley at a record high. Acreage gains and better than average conditions support strong yields. chinch bugs threaten counties east of the state. An oil tax fund surplus of 75 000 remains unneeded as gas and kerosene use climbs.
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Kansas
E. C. Paxton
Government Bureau of Crop Statics
Kansas Assessors
Ben P. Paulen
Kansas Supreme Court clears docket for summer vacations
The Kansas supreme court trimmed its docket with only a few cases submitted this month. Emergency matters will be decided promptly and a portion of the court will remain in Topeka during the summer to handle urgent cases. The court handed down fifty two decisions, with some held over for later action.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Topeka
Keere and Troutman Reappointed to State Board of Law Examiners
State Senator A. M. Keere of Fort Scott and James E. Troutman of Topeka have been reappointed to the state board of law examiners for another four year term. The reappointments were made by the Supreme Court.
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A. M. Keere
Fort Scott
James E. Troutman
Topeka
State Board of Law Examiners
Supreme Court
Osawatomie dumpsite becomes oil well site
A city dump area in Osawatomie was transformed into an oil producing site after drilling to 270 feet revealed 26 feet of pay sand. Initial production is estimated at 30 barrels per day. The ground is owned by the city in section 12-18-22 at the east city limits.
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Osawatomie
Wheat cars arrive at Salina with high grade new grain
Fifty cars of wheat reached Salina recently, seven carrying new grain. Mills and elevators pay $2.40 for both old and new wheat. The new grain tests at 60 or higher and boasts exceptional color and quality. The car supply situation appears relieved.
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Salina
Salina Declared City of First Class by Governor Proclamation
Governor Allen issued a proclamation placing Salina in Kansas as a city of the first class, resolving a long-standing status question for the city.
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Salina
Kansas
Allen
First 1920 wheat arrives at Hutchinson with strong praise
The first 1920 wheat shipment arrived at Hutchinson recently and tested 62 percent. Boards of trade men say it is the finest wheat ever placed on the market. The berry is plump and of good color. The wheat was raised near Hutton.
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Hutchinson
Boards of Trade
Hutton
Mulberry Girl 17 Shoots Self in Morning
Goldie Stewart of Mulberry, aged 17, shot herself with a revolver in the morning. Authorities report she left a note to her sister stating intention to take her life but gave no reason for the act.
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Goldie Stewart
Mulberry
Bungalow of Unusual Design With Bay Windows and Dormers
A detailed look at an unusual bungalow design by William A. Radford, illustrating how roof lines bay windows and dormers create distinct curb appeal. It describes interior layout with six rooms across two floors, a pipeless furnace option, and the value of thoughtful yard planting to boost home value and investment potential.
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Materi
Canada crops promise bumper harvests and rising wheat prices
Western Canada forecasts a record or near record grain yield with oats barley and flax expanding acreage. Rainfall has arrived at the right time and moisture is ample. Prospects for settlers with improved farms are good, while U S wheat acreage shrinks. Livestock pasture is strong and prices may stay high.
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United States
Canada
Veteran recounts novel musical instrument from Omdurman
A Bradford based army veteran recounts travels with Kitchener and service in the Sudan. He tells of a striking scene at Omdurman where native women and their troops abandoned babies during retreat, inspiring a camp humorist to fashion a musical instrument from stones and wails, producing a primitive musical device through gentle punching.
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Bradford
Eng
Kitchener
Soudon
Omdurman
Fleas Mosquitoes and Flies Implicated in Disease Spread
Historical notice warns that fleas and house flies spread typhoid cholera and dysentery while mosquitoes carry malaria yellow fever dengue and elephantius vectors. The text notes numerous species in Britain and warns of dangers from the black midge and putrefying material.
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British Isles
The Surprise Nominating Committee Mystery
Stella questions the plan as Bellan reveals a single person nominating panel is expected, hinting at a quiet, possibly decisive process.
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Stella
Bellan
Allen's Foot Ease Promotes Comfort for Hard-Working Farmers
Advertises Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder for in-shoe use and foot-baths to reduce friction, prevent tired aching feet and blisters. Claims increased efficiency for workers and widespread use among women. directs readers to buy from dealers.
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Allen
Adv
Tine of Great Danger
Quote from Bacon warns that weakening four pillars of government religion justice council and treasure requires men to pray for fair weather, reflecting political philosophy on governance and societal stability.
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Justice
Council
Bacon
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State Bank Department
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
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Ill
Boston
Transcript
Scandia
Harry. Hohman
Chas. Nordman
Rep
Adolph Nelson
Lebanon
W. Cc. Preble, W. M
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Morey, Seo0’y
Clarence Albro, V.’C. J. W. Plotner
John A. Freeburg
Kansae
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Jim. Jones
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