Coolidge Denies Favoring Ford on Muscle Shoals
Washington reports President Coolidge directly denied any aim to deliver Muscle Shoals to Henry Ford. The White House released a denial after a telegram quoted Coolidge in a Senate hearing. Ford associate James Martin Miller claimed the offer to Ford was discussed in 1928, but Miller had no Ford payroll ties. Weeks and Norris debated implications as the Burns Weeks testimony touched on the matter.
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Washington
Coolidge
Muscle Shoals
Ford
J. Martin -Miller
Henry Ford
Dearborn Independent
Ford’s Weekly
Senate
Nce
James Martin Miller
Inv
Norris
White House
Miller
Tom
Weeks
William J. Cameron
Ernest G. Tebold
Emre
The
Independent
Siebold
Utayas
Fdr
Oalidges
White
Horsa
Wwas
Gorgas
Muscle Shoals Project
Alabama Power Company
McNary
Ore
Faith healer draws 8000 to Halehurst evangelistic service
R T Richey of Houston Texas conducted evangelistic services in Halehurst preaching faith healing. Mrs William Bryan came from Florida in a chair to seek cure and said her husband would attend tomorrow. Mrs Bryan reports improvement and Allen Dyal said he regained sight after twenty years.
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Richey
Allen Dyal
Scott Defense Eases Impurity of Chief Witness Testimony
Trial toward verdict in La Cygne Kansas focuses on whether Charles Carnegie heard a scream during the June murder of Eleanor Scott as Ellison Scott defends himself. State witnesses counter that a scream occurred, while Carnegie testifies he heard only a dog and Scott calling for help. The defense seeks to discredit Peters and impeachment efforts continue as the case is expected to extend into midweek with closing arguments possible after jury deliberation begins.
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Mound City
Ellison Scott
Eleanor Scott
la Cygne
Kansas
Charles Carnegie
Carnegie
Scott
Carnegies
Scotts
Tom Peters
Peters
Lee Paynes
Paynes
Gates
Explaining Pooling: Cooperative Wheat Marketing in North Dakota
George T. Murray of Berthold spoke to about forty farmers at the Chamber of Commerce building on the cooperative wheat marketing plan. He outlined cost of handling at 2.4 cents per bushel and pro rating of charges among members, noting benefits from grading and mingling. Murray plans countywide meetings to present the plan and secure signers for contracts to boost wheat pooling in the vicinity. Miss Sadie Isaacs led University College London exams, overcoming total blindness.
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Cooperative Wheat Marketing Associations
North, Dakota
George T. Murray
Berthold
N. D
County
Chamber of Commerce
Murray
Kansas Cooperative Wheat Marketing Association
Douglas County
Northwest Wheat / Growers’ association
North Dakota
Explosion Traps 115 Miners in West Virginia Mine
An explosion and fire at the Benwood Mill mine of the Wheeling corporation near Benwood West Virginia trapped 115 miners. Four bodies were found, two survivors died soon after rescue, and rescuers from the U S Bureau of Mines and West Virginia fought after-damp with all entrances blocked for hours.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Beni ‘Ood Mill
Wheelieel Corporation
United States Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh
United States
West Virginia
Lawrence Music Festival planned by Community Chorus
Co L Scott secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will broadcast an announcement from Kansas City Star radio about a Lawrence music festival this week. The 400 voice community chorus led by Donald M Swarthout will perform Messiah yearly and introduce a new major oratorio each season with the University Orchestra of 50. The Lawrence Music Festival Association backs the event, comprising 270 citizens ready to cover any deficit as cities like Pittsburg Hays and Manhattan host similar weeks. Lawrence, home of the University of Kansas, aims to build a major music week around its festival.
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Co. L. Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Kansas City Star
Donald M. Swarthout
School of Fine Arts
Kansas University
Middle West
Lawrence Music Festival Association
Kansas
Pittsburg
Hays
Manhattan
University of Kansas
Kenneth S. Clark
Assessors Nearing Finish in Lawrence Work
Assessors in Lawrence are near completion with all work due by May 1. County Clerk Bussing notes blanks left at homes must be returned promptly. Remaining townships in the county are Wakarusa Willow Springs Eudora and Palmyra. Rebels capture Tegucigalpa. U S reports all Americans safe.
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Lawrence
Bussing
Emi
Isinz
Wakarusa
Willow Springs
Eudora
Palmyra
Washington
Tegucigalpa
State Department
Morales
Germany needs American quick lunches says Berlin consul
Washington reports Consul Nathanial Davis in Berlin says Germany requires quick-action cafeterias to replace the old leisurely meals. He notes German restaurants often delay checks, with it sometimes taking up to three quarters of an hour after dessert to receive the bill.
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Washington
Germany
R Ecommerce
Gonsul Nathanial Davis
Berlin
Robbery Holds Lawrence Deliverymen Up After Dark
Two Lawrence deliverymen Ed Warner of Hunter Brothers and Jimmie Hazzard of Thudium s meat market were robbed Saturday night. Warner lost 34 dollars cash and 11 dollar check, while Hazzard was robbed of 16 80 in his own money. Both men were forced to drive by an armed bandit who rode with them before fleeing in a pursuing Ford. Police believe the same robber may be responsible for both holdups and are seeking identification from the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Ed Warner
Hunter Brothers
Jimmie Hazzard
Thudium
Warner
Tennessee
Hazzard
Locust Street
North Lawrence
Missouri Street
West
Music Week Calendar Signals A Busy April Week Of Concerts
Lawrence events list a packed schedule for April 28 to May 3 featuring Kansas University Band directed by J. C. McCanles, The Fire Prince by Henry Hadley performed by Memorial High School choirs, plus chamber concerts by Rudolph Ganz and the St. Louis Symphony. Notable soloists include Helen Traubel and Waldemar Gelich with Rotary and Kiwanis club events. The presbytery calls for equal church roles for women.
Music week opens with university band concert in South Park
Lawrence begins a week of concerts with the University band under J C McCanles at 7 pm in South Park as part of the festival. The high school operetta The Fire Prince by Hadley features 18 characters and elaborate costumes at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. St Louis Symphony performs two concerts at Robinson Gym with soloists Waldemar Gelich and John Kiburz. Rudolph Ganz directs both programs and attends a Chamber of Commerce luncheon to discuss music and community work.
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Chamber of Commerce
Rudolph Ganz
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Waldemar Gelich
John Kiburz
Robinson
Lawrence
University
South Park
University Band
J. C. McCanles
Henry Hadley
Robinson Gymnasium
the University
Heléni* Trubel
Gave Fine Program by University Women’s Glee Club
The University Women’s Glee Club presented a satisfying Fraser concert as part of the Masic Week in Lawrence. Misses Fearling Ott and Hopkins starred in solos with a violin obligato, while Mrs. Larremore sang solo in the Legend of Miama. The program closed with Chaminade duets and a strong overall performance reflecting Dean Agnes Husband’s directing, with attentive, poised singing and graceful accompaniment.
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University Women's Glee Club
Fraser Haring
Lawrence
Glee Club
Agnes Husband
Arthur Foote
Alice Fearling
Esther Ott
Edna Hopkins
Fanny
May Ross
Catherine Moore
Mary' Campbell
Chaminade
Iwell
Young Violin Duets Highlight Concert Program
Miss Frances Robinson and Miss Elinah Hopkins performed two violins duets in the program. They played Midnight and Serenade by Goddard, showcasing finished skill and harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Robinson
Ay Elinah Hopkins
Goddard
Finny Career of Violin Virtuoso Waldemar Geltch at KU
Waldemar Geltch of the University of Kansas fine arts faculty, a soloist with the St. Louis Symphony, has studied with renowned masters and performed in most US states. He has given hundreds of concerts, including 500+ in Wisconsin and 80+ in Kansas, often under extension divisions and national concert management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Geltch
Fine Arts
University of Kansas
St. Louis Symphony
Listemann
Lauret
Musi
Zaji
Leopold Auer
Mischa Elman
Heifetz
My. Gelich
United States
New York
Chicago
University of South Dakota
University of Wisconsin
Hivilla Conservatory
Chicago Lyric School
Theoven
Waukee Civic Orchestra
Gartlan
New York City
Greater New
Wieniawski
Farm Bureau Meeting At Chamber Of Commerce
Dr Sherbon and Miss Amy Kelly will speak after a noon picnic basket ginner at the Chamber of Commerce to all rural people, farm bureau members and spouses. They will discuss the farm bureau work and future plans with emphasis on child care as a Kansas health day theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence B. Sherbon
Amy Kelly
Manhattan
Ginner
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Senate Amendments to Soldier Bonus Bill Delayed
Washington April 28 Action on senate amendments to the soldier bonus bill was postponed by senate and house conferees until tomorrow due to the absence of Chairman Green of the house ways and means committee. An early agreement was forecast by the conferees of both houses. Radio Supplies Hanna.
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Washington
Senate
House
Green
Ways and Means Committee
Washington Elm piece sent to Kansas memorial
Topeka reports a fragment of the Washington Elm being sent to the Kansas state historical collection. Mayor Edward W. Quinn of Cambridge Mass. announced a piece cut from the old tree will go to every state as a symbol of patriotism. The elm, linked to George Washington’s command, stood 204 years before a storm last October 6 toppled it. A monument is planned with schoolchildren nationwide invited to participate.
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Topeka
Kan
Washington
J. M. Davis
Edward W. Quinn
Cambridge
Mass
Union
George Washington
Quinn
Best Guard Town in State Praised at Lawrence Banquet
Lawrence is hailed as the best national guard city in the state by Major Joe Dunkel of the adjutant general's department as officers and men of H Company 137th Infantry hear greetings from the adjutant. The banquet at Wiedemann's features General Wilder S Metcalf and Maj. F M Holliday among guests.
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Lawrence
National Guard
Joe Dunkel
Adjutant General’s’ Department
137Th Infantry
Wiedemann's
Dunkel
Adjutant
Kansas
Wilder 5. Metcalf
H” Company
F. M. Holliday
W. C. Simons
W. L. Brown
Regulary Army
France
J. C. Holmes
Frank Dunkley
Holmes
Kendall Walton
H” Mpany
Wilder
S. Metcalf
Usher Guards
Holliday
W. G. Simons
Spt
Robert Laptad
McAdoo Assured Lead at Democratic Convention
Cleveland April 28 William G McAdoo with 217 A 2 votes pledged is assured a lead on the first ballot at the Democratic national convention David L Rockwell his campaign manager said no other candidate has more than half that many The pledged votes include North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Missouri Georgia Arizona Kansas Nebraska Pennsylvania Porto Rico Panama Alaska Hawaii Panama 6 Hawaii 6 We feel satisfied with Mr McAdoo leading on the first ballot he will continue to grow in strength until he reaches the necessary two thirds
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Cleveland
William G. McAdoo
David L. Rockwell
Mr. McAddo
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Georgia
Arizona
Kansas
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Porto Rico
Panama
Alaska
Hawaii
McAdoo
Rockwell
Smiths Get Reward From Colored Masonic Order
The Lawrence colored Masonic Order splits a $200 reward for Roy McNutt murder arrest. Henry Smith and A. L. Smith share $100 each for aiding in securing Albert Gentry’s arrest and subsequent conviction in the alley shooting near Old People’s Home.
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Colored Masonic Order
Lawrence
Roy McNutt
Henry Smith
A. L. Smith
Salina
Albert Gentry
McNutt
Bey
May Docket Completed for District Court Term
D. F. Smith, clerk of the district court, has completed the May docket. The printed docket is expected to be ready for circulation in a few days.
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D. F. Smith
District Court
Hosford Named Sole Eligible For Lawrence Post Office
The Lawrence post office eligible list lists only C. B. Hosford. A Washington telegram says Hosford is the sole candidate on the civil service eligible list, with appointment likely announced early this week. Civil service examiners interviewed applicants and Lawrence business leaders, spending days there as part of the vetting process.
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C. B. Hosford
Journal-World
B.C. Little
Lawrence
Department
B. Hosford
Washington
Kansas City Star
Hosford
Civil Service Examiners
Civil Service Department
Threa
Dentists Convene in Topeka for Annual State Meeting
Kansas dentists gathered for the state association convention in Topeka opening with a reception for Dr. George A Crise of Manhattan, a pioneer in Kansas dentistry. The program runs through Wednesday with lectures by Dr. Weston Price of Cleveland and Dr. Russell Bunting of Ann Arbor on dental disease links, plus sessions on children’s dentistry and personality in dentistry. Kansas State Dental Association has 350 members. officers include Dr. C N Merts president and Dr. W Te Triplett treasurer.
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Topeka
Kansas
George A. Crise
Manhattan
Kinsus
Crise
Abilene
Weston A. Price
Cleveland
Russell W. Buntin
Ann Arbor
Mich
T. M. Robertson
Chicago
Paul W. Ivey
E. J. Cutshaw
Phillipsburg
Monte Gantz
Cawker City
BE. ©. Welch
A. J. ‘Falbott
Wichita
The
Kansas State Dental Association
W. T. Parkinson
C.K. Weaver
Clay Genter
W. Te Triplett
Salina
Rains Boost Kansas Crops Amid Mixed Conditions
State board of agriculture reports beneficial rainfall across Kansas last week aided crop growth though field work paused. Cool temps and general winds accompanied rainfall totals ranging from a quarter to over three inches, with late snow in the west. freezes in Sherman county damaged alfalfa and clover but overall prospects remain good. No rise in fly damage. corn planted 80 to 75 percent in the eastern third. Babe Ruth hits two homers as Phillies beat Athletics, bringing his season total to five. East Eudora Road crews completed grading near the cemetery hill and moved to reduce grades and clear rocks on the road project.
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Topeka
Kans
State Board of Agriculture
Sherman County
Kansas
Board of Agriculture
Ruth
Philadelphia
Babe Ruth
East Eudora Road
East Cemetery
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Traubel
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