Mills of State on Half Time Cut to Free Grain Cars
Kansas public utilities commission orders mills in central and western Kansas to half time for seven days to release 70 to 100 grain cars daily for the wheat region. Rail officials and governors consider a trophies commission for World War trophies to be shipped to states. Governor to name Adjutant General C. L. Martin and American Legion state commander W. P. McLean to the committee.
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Topeka
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Transportation Officials
Kangas Railroads
The
Utilities Commission
Allen
Kansas
C. L. Martin
W. P. McClean
American Legion
Debor Seizes Republican Nomination After Recount
Wakeeney reports show Peter Debor won the Republican nomination over Rep. H F Kline by recount. Initial tally certified Kline 318 to 315. recount shows Debor 323 to 315. Debor will seek substitution of his name on the ballot by the state canvassing board.
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Topeka
Wakeeney
Peter Debor
H. F. ‘Kline
Trego’ County
Mer
Secretary of State
Kline
Debor
Kansas News Briefs: Legion leader injured in crash and other state updates
Captain W. P. McLean, head of the Topeka boys industrial school, and two pupils were injured but not seriously when their car overturned north of Wichita while en route to a division reunion. Judge James A. McDermott lost his car to thieves in Winfield. it was recovered but wrecked. Rock Island dispatcher G. L. Zellers shot himself, leaving a wife and twins. J. H. Niesley, longtime Wakeeney high school head, died suddenly after guiding the school since 1905. Luther Barker was re elected national commander of the National Indian War Veterans Association with next year’s meeting in Topeka. Ten state banks closed under the state bank commissioner, with B. V. Curry as receiver. nine more operate under individual receivers.
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W. P. McLean
American Legion
Topeka
Wichita
McLean
James A. McDermott
State Industrial Court
Winfield
J. H. Niesley
Trego County High School
Wakeeney
Abilene
Luther Barker
Clay Center
National Indian War Veterans’ Association
B. V. Curry
Taxpayers in Washington County Face Lower County Bill
Taxpayers in Washington County will pay sixty five thousand dollars in taxes, less than last year. The levy covers county operations and the local share of state expenses, with the amount to be collected from local taxpayers.
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Washington County
Two Local Residents Die in Well Rescue Attempt
Mayer, a Kansas City grocer, and Stanley Brooker, a farmer near Altoona, suffocated at Mayer's farm near Neodesha during a gas-filled well rescue. John Strasser, 81, a resident, was overcome while aiding. The incident occurred as efforts to rescue the trapped men intensified.
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Matter ‘Mayer
Kansas City
Kas
Stanley Brooker
Altoona
Mayer
Neodesha
John
More Gars in Kansas Topeka Edges for Wheat Car Supply
Kansas officials and farmers press for more rail cars as wheat growers face severe shortages. Reed urges better car distribution after a 25 to 30 percent drop in Kansas car receipts versus last year, impacting elevators banks and merchants amid a crowded wheat harvest.
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Topeka
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas Public’ Utilities Commission
American Railway Association
Kansas
Minneapolis
Governor’s Wife Remains in Hospital Weeks More
Due to a setback in her condition Mrs. H. J. Allen wife of the governor has been in a Topeka hospital for the past two weeks after an operation and will stay for another week or two, physicians report. Phil Pearson of Windom has been elected editor-in-chief of Bethany College annual the Bethany Daisy and will also serve as associate editor of the Bethany Messenger. News reaches of the death of Mrs. H. V. Perry of Sanford Florida the first music instructor at Kansas State Agricultural College. The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Wranosky near Narka was seriously injured in an accident when a car's exhaust gas caused unconsciousness. she was revived on arrival home.
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H. J. Allen
Topeka
Phil Pearson
Windom
Bethany Daisy
Pearson
Bethany Messenger
H. V. Perry
Sanford, Fla
Ed Wranosky
Narka
Haddam
Greenville
Del
Lydia E
Pinkham
Wm. S. Hughes
Delaware
Lydia_E. Pinkham
Dick brothers arrested in Lawrence on liquor charge
Harry Dick state representative from the twelfth district and Republican candidate for re election was arrested in Lawrence with his brother Will Dick on a liquor selling charge. Both men operate a Lawrence drug store and were bound over to Douglas County district court on $1000 bonds each. William Bradley a Rock Island railroad porter beat by six men won $5000 in damages against the city of Herington after a jury verdict in district court. A Wichita taxicab driver Turner C Tucker was murdered in Eldorado with a prison sentence for Crisp who pleaded guilty and faced possible death penalty.
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Harry Dick
Lawrence
Will Dick
Dick Brothers
Douglas County
William Bradley
Rock Island Railroad
Herington
Eldorado
Turner C-Tucker
Wichita
Crisp
A. J]. Ayers
Lions Club Plans Band Sponsor for Hutchinson Girls School
The Hutchinson Lions Club discusses sponsoring a band for the girls industrial school. The note reflects community support and a move to provide cultural activities for students.
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the Lions “Club
Hutchinson
Ae ‘Movement
Afsa
Modern Dairy Barn Design Promoted by Expert
William A. Radford explains the modern dairy barn as the near ideal for clean milk, with wide sunshine windows, roof ventilators, and continuous air exchange. The design supports 43 cows, ample water at the manger, and sanitary handling to prevent germs, aligning with health department priorities.
Tanlac Promises Relief for Rheumatism and Dyspepsia
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a cure for stomach trouble and rheumatism, citing patient testimonials from Robert Trotter of St Paul Minnesota who reports relief after use. It claims digestive disorders poison the system and recent production figures note U S playing cards output at 25 to 30 million packs annually with imports under 500 thousand.
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Robert Trotter
State SE
St. Paul
Min
United States
Axiom Quip Sparks Quiet Domestic Mystery
A terse New York Sun item notes a widow named Gladys referenced by Alice and Virginias, hinting at social roles and a light humor moment without further details. The line suggests a casual, clipped exchange about Gladys and her mood or status within a social frame.
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Alice
Gladys
New York Sun
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I. W. Blackmar
New Orleans
Frank E. Samuels
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