Weather and crops across Kansas show mixed signals
State meteorologist notes May rainfall near normal in western regions and above normal in the west, with an exceptionally cloudy month. wheat growth strong though some eastern fields show crowding to straw. Corn slowed by heat while potatoes and garden crops fared well. railcar shortages threaten coal and wheat harvest movements as mines idle and deposits shrink.
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Kansas
S. D. Flora
Norwich
Wallace
Western Weather Bureau
Walnut
Randolph
Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators’ Association
Kansas Board of Agriculture
Kansas court limits parental access to child in custody case
The Kansas Supreme Court upheld a ruling denying a parent the right to know the whereabouts of a child placed in custody by a juvenile court and refused to compel disclosure by the child’s society. The decision followed Hosford’s refusal to reveal the child Ethel Hook’s location after custody transfer. The case arose as the mother, Myrtle Curtis, sought possession but could not support the child financially. Later, the child was placed in an Oklahoma home by the society.
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Juvenile Court
Ciildi
Supreme Court
Hested
Hosford
District Court
Sdgwick
Ethel Hook
Myrtle Curtis
Hesford
Children’s Society
Oklaoma
Lodge Delivers Keynote as GOP Convention Opens
Chicago dispatch reports the Republican national convention opens with a two hour session marked by harmony and a orderly keynote by Senator Lodge as National Chairman Hays calls the gathering to order. Delegates cheer statements reflecting Wilson era policy critiques.
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Chicago
Senator Lodge
Hays
Yolce
Will B. Hays
Republican National Committee
Hays Lodge Rally Moves GOP to Stand United
Will Hays leads praise for Lodge at the convention as the GOP gathers to oust the Wilson dynasty. Lodge electrifies the hall with sharp critiques of Wilson policy while the crowd cheers. mayoral and religious leaders witness a tense opening. The day ends with adjournment and renewed party resolve.
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Senator Lodge
Wilson
Hays
Charles E. Woodcock
Louisville
Republican Party
United States
Massachusetts
Lodge
Hage
Henry Cabot Lodge
Beeckman
Rhode Island
Gompers Answers Allen on Public Rights and Strikes
Samuel Gompers told Governor Allen in New York that the public has rights in strikes that affect essentials, but the striking union must be viewed as defending itself and public progress. He said strikes are ordered by majority vote of union members, not by officials, and that disruptions are accidental rather than deliberate.
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Kansas
Augusta
Butler County
Middle
C. A. Calkins
Nevada
Arizona
Washington
Uteteller
Samuel Gompers
Allen
New York
Mr. Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gormpers
Gompers
Kaness
Henry J. Allen
Agsts
Inborbes
Mixup in Lower California Telegraphed Troop Move
A Calexico source reports a proposal for five thousand Mexican troops to move to Ensenada Lower California. The recommendation was telegraphed to Gen Alvaro Obregon in Mexico City by Baldomero A Almada, the de facto northern governor designate. The telegram was made public by consul M Padres after Almada announced plans to head to the capital to discuss the situation.
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Calexica
Cal
Ensenada
Lower California
Alvaro Obregon
City of Mexico
Baldomero A. Almada
M. Paredes
Hero
Senor Almada
Sporadic Vienna disorder and anti-Semitic clashes flare
Telegraphic briefs report sporadic disorders after an anti Semitic demonstration in Vienna with mobs beating Jews and smashing windows while police and soldiers barred entry to the Jewish quarter. Other items note peace talks in China, planned Kansas debate, Argentine labor federation, and front-line bolshevik counteraction with casualties at Andrews Crossing near Grand Rapids.
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Vienna
Republican Nation Convention Convenes Amid League Clash
The Republican convention faces delays and possible adjournment as factions clash over the League of Nations and platform wording. Rules changes expand the executive committee to include women. a decisive platform action may wait after nominations. Two killed in a windstorm. fires, ship losses, and storm damage reported in various locales.
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Resolutions Committee
League of Nations
Grain car shortages spur bid for Southwest shipments
Grain dealers and bankers allied with the Chamber of Commerce press for grain car allocations as most freight cars head to the Northwest. Hall of Hall-Baker Grain Co wires officials in Washington to gather facts after a Board of Trade telegram to Kendall sparks indignation. Local business seeks car service relief amid crop movements and rising eastern grain prices.
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Southwest
Northwest
Chamber of Commerce
H. F. Hart
Hall-Baker Grain Company
Washington
Board of Trade
C. H. Kyndall
Car Service
American Railway Association
Keeda
Kendall
Hall
Edear E Clerk
Interstate Commerce Commission
Renesas
Oklahoma
East
Railroads to Get Big Sum in Immediate Federal Aid
Washington announces immediate appropriation of 125 million dollars from a 300 million revolving fund to assist railroads in buying new rolling stock. The Interstate Commerce Commission disclosed the move under the Transportation Act. Additional allocations include 71 million for additions and improvements to boost freight movement and 50 million to cover maturing obligations.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rulings On Soldier Dead From Overseas Brought Home
Three rules govern repatriation of fallen soldiers. All bodies from Germany Luxembourg or Northern Russia are to be repatriated. In other countries except France bodies return unless relatives request stay. In France bodies return only at nearest relative’s request.
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New York
Atlantic Division
Hed Crosse
War Departments
Germany
Luxembourg
Russia
France
Supreme Court Upholds Day Laws in Sweeping Decision
The Supreme Court unan imously upholds the prohibition amendment and enforcement act as constitutional. Justice Van Devanter delivers a sweeping opinion holding the amendment within federal powers and lawfully enacted. The decision signals limits on state bever age laws but endorses federal enforcement while invalidating some state measures not directly involved. Miner Case undecided pending further action.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Justice VanDevanter
Congress
New York
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Name Temporary Officers Named for National Convention
The sub committee on arrangements announced temporary officers for the national convention. Selections include Henry Cabot Loder as chairman, Lafayette B Gleason as secretary, Edward P Thayer as sergeant at arms, McGinnis Hatfield as chief assistant sergeant at arms, Lebress as parliamentarian, Herman A Philips and George L Hart as official reporters, Brig Gen James A Ryan as doorkeeper chief. Also named are Timothy Presbyterian Church pastor Rev Johnston Myers, Dr Emil G Hirech, and several assistants including Richard J L , Mrs Gay P tacky, Jeannette A Hyde, Fred Wilson, and Mrs C A Mereas.
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Chicago
Henry Cabot Loder
Massachusetts
Lafayette B Gleason
Edward P. Thayer
Apology to Britain Over Flag Burning Incident
Washington Secretary Colby on behalf of the American government tendered a verbal apology to the British ambassador for the burning of a British flag by Irish women in the area. In Toledo, a pet chicken rescue attempt ended fatally for Emma Barbara Wilson, six years old, who fell into a tank of water. Ottawa reports 15 percent of print allocated for Cassia publishers, with a conference of newspaper owners concluded. In Rochester New York, Senator Robert Le Follette of Wisconsin underwent surgery to remove his gall bladder, lasting about half an hour.
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Britain
Washington
Colby
Sh Ambessador
Toledo
Emma Barbara Wilson
Canada
Ottawa
Cassia
Senator le Follette
Rochester
Robert le Follette
Wisconsin
Gail
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Clay Center
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Riverside Light, Power and Gas Company
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Lenire Throwbridge
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North Topeka
Joe Dugan
Hartlesville
American Glycerin Company
Dan and
Beryl Marchant
Lloyd
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Comber
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Russell
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State Manual Training Normal
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Lloyd Lewis
Albert H. Waite
Kansas City
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J. N. Truelove
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G.O.P. Convention
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