Congress Opens Farewell Session Amid Death Notices
Washington December 1 The 68th Congress convened for its farewell session with limited agenda beyond annual appropriation bills The opening was brief rituals included prayers oaths and committee assignments to inform President Coolidge ready to receive his message The Senate opened with a 20 minute session noting the death of Senator Lodge and House members paid respects Adjourning to honor deceased members the days count began with few actions planned and a crowded galleries scene Previewed budget talks and early interior department appropriation bills for quick action later in the week
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Washington
Sixty Eighth Congress
Coolidge
Congress
Coolidlire
Theba
Howev
Interior Department
House
Cibmouttee
United States
Wesley L. Jones Named Republican Senate Whip
Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington was named Republican whip in the Senate by Senator Curtis of Kansas. Jones, longtime chairman of the Commerce Committee, will help maintain quorums and support party leadership. A suggested coalition with Senator Watson of Indiana was abandoned.
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Wesley L. Jones
Senate
Curtis
Kansas
New
Jones
Senate Commerce Committee
Republica Senate
Watson Lef Niana
Glee Club Plans Change for Joint Concert in Missouri City
The Missouri Valley Glee Association postpones a planned joint concert for February 14 at Convention Hall in Missouri City. The committee considers venues in Topeka Lincoln Omaha St Louis and Des Moines. A decision will be made in a few days with new plans for the group sings. Grain exports to the United States reach 438,000 bushels this week, with a total 9,027,000 bushels.
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City
Missouri Valley
Topeka
Linnois
Omaha
Neb
Sk. Louis
Amo
Des Moines
Jowy
Washington
Dec
United States
Avere
Kansas Wheat Girl Contest opens nominations
The Kansas Wheat Girl pageant begins nominating petitions tomorrow with one petition per subscriber. Winners will visit Washington to present Kansas wheat and the message Kansas Grows the Best Wheat. Finalists announced by the Kansas Daily Newspaper Advertising Association.
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Kansas
Washington
Patrioti
Cololidge
Hismals Ck
Topeka
Peti
Piper Res
Earth Hariee
Eiailene
Avhal Girk
Iburna- World
Merbherness
Sfender
Pepenion Tomei
Kansas Wheather
Tororing Tor Seleatibn
Topeky Dan Yare
Daly
Ad- Ater
FLAS
Washington Debates France Debt Talks With Mellon Jusserand
The American funding commission reviewed informal discussions on the French debt with Secretary Mellon and Ambassador Jusserand. No conclusions were reached though a ferme aim was noted, and further talks between Mellon and Jusserand were expected with Jusserand’s departure set for January.
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Washington
Amerikn Funding Commission
Hell
Mellon
Jasserand
Jusserand
France
Ssioy
Ambassdor Jusserand
Census of Agriculture Underway Nationwide
The United States census of agriculture has begun. Blanks with 42 questions will be mailed to all farms in the county next week. Enumerators start rounds soon, and farmers who fill out forms promptly will save time.
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Tomov
Ain
Victim slain with axe in Kansas farmhouse murder tale
Ana, Rani December 1 report states 24 year old Mrs Glhdy rk was killed and husband Earl cut, their son Bedford 20 and a strange man fled after the assault. Earl Work survived wounded and later described a midnight attack at their La Mar area home. The baby was believed to be alive but in critical condition. Authorities held Work for questioning as investigators searched for the assailant near Paola.
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Ana
Rani
Glhdy Rk
Bedford
Work
Ange
Paola
Blooi
Scoutmasters Training School Led by Ralph Childs
Master Ralph Childs, boy scout executive for Lawrence, will lead a two night scoutmaster training at the Parkdale Congregational Church. Former ministers and those interested in boy scout work are invited to attend the conference. The school runs 7:30 to 9:30 both nights with demonstrations by Kansas City officials and local leaders assisting in the training.
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Ralph Childs
Lawrence
Ehatae
Pirmauti
Alb
Stoutminsters
Kansas City
Childs
Chicago service clubs address invisible economic threat
Delegates from the Rotary Kiwanis Lions and others met today at an international boys work conference to discuss how to wake bad boys good and keep them good. William A. McKeever urged united action to combat the unseen economic foe as New York reported three men killed in a warehouse fire in Columbus?
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The
Roary, Kiwanis
the Lions
Ren’s. Edub3
International Boys Work -Confernee
William A. McKeever
Lawence
Ans
United Action
New York
Threjen
Asing House
West Ear
Revolt in Reval Fails as 50 Die in Estonia Clash
Premier Akel narrowly escaped assassination as communists attacked Reval leading to a brief riot. Insurgents were routed with about 50 casualties. Martial law was ordered and Estonian forces regained control as Washington reported order restored and pacification underway.
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Esthonia
Associated Press
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M. Akel
Spe
Cme
Chamber of Deputies
Washington
Dee
Harold B. Quarton
Tieval
Howe
Pac
Tat Consult
Geneval Faudner
Concert Tonight Features Graard Baritone Recital
Graard, a noted baritone, returns with a program of German songs and four old British numbers. Arpad Suniler will perform two piano solos and Grav ice delivers refined diction. The program closes with French English and American songs. Seats remain at the gymnasium for the 8 20 start drawing guests from nearby towns.
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Conasiin Bang Ri
Arpad Suniler
Graveure
Cilose Essay Contest Winners Named by Local Judges
Local contest entries sponsored by Kansas Electric Power were handed to judges for review. Winners will be announced this week as MLC Del Manza Sharon Mote and Prof. G E Fort serve as judging panel.
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Kansas Electric Power. Company
Mlc
del Manza
Sharon Mote
Haskell Intitute al
G. E. Fort Unding
Estimated railway passenger fares to rise after December 15
A general increase in passenger rates on routes between the States, Great Britain and the Continent will take effect after December 15. The move, reported by Cassell's Press, follows an authoritative note about upcoming price changes.
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London
Poultry Show Preparations Advance with Officials Arriving
Officials of the American Royal poultry show begin preparations as Charles M. Swan of Kansas City arrives to assume superintendent duties. The three day event, joined to the public on Wednesday, aims to educate farmers and poultrymen on breed types color markings and disqualifications while promoting egg production and breeding stock quality.
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Swart
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Kansas
Ithe
Ani
Merciai
iAlso
Athlete Dies After Instance at Winfield College
Winfield mourns a second athlete as Erwin Benzmann center on St. John’s College basketball dies of heart failure a day before the cornerstone ceremony for the college administration building. Benzmann a Milan Wisconsin native, followed recent Southwestern star Edigon Ogroski who died from an on court injury.
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Kant
Wnfield College
Erwin Benzmann
St. John's College
Benzmann
Milan
Wis
Edigon’ Ogroski
Southwestern
Salvation Army drive appeals for missed pledges
The Douglas County Advisory Board of the Salvation Army urges residents not yet reached to contribute their $300 quota. Donors should mail checks payable to Salvation Army to FE 618 Massachusetts Avenue. The committee seeks quick completion of the drive in the coming days.
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Lawrence
Lriets
Doulas County
S: Salva
Hon Army
Massachusetts
Aiden
Quarterly County Held Thursday N Theree Building
A brief notice announces a Thursday meeting with minor business followed by a basketball game between a Lone team and another party in the county facility.
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Busine Leeting
Haskell and Lawrence Students Attend State Conference
At Manhattan last Friday to Sunday the annual State Older Boys Conference drew about 600 high school attendees. Haskell Institute and Lawrence High School sent delegations led by G E Lindquist and EK H Lindley, with Haskell members performing services and sharing remarks on youth and native hope.
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Haskell Institute
Lawrence High School
Haskell
G.E. E. Lindquist
H. Lindley
University of Kansas
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Eli Wamnego
Pottawatomie
School of Fine Arts
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Eerie
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Pred Fearning
Robert Borth
Rotlin Stover
Irwin Hutchinson
Otto Shultz
Aresent
Anthony Armstrong
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Adam: Fehman
Benjamin
Goodbird
Benjamin Jackson
Jesse “Peake
Freddie Richards
Silk
Sourjohn
Best Brown Stanley
Samuel Westika
Wm. Jacobs
Franklin M. Howard
Milton Robertson
Jesse — Simith
Tom Lewis
Co. Moore
Eanerson Hill
Elié Wamego
G. E. EB. Lindquist
Lawrence High School Football Team to Be Honored
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will host a noon luncheon to honor the Lawrence high school football team. One hundred seats are set, with thirty five players attending along with chamber members. Contact C. L. Scott to arrange inviting a player. The menu features seafood appetizers and a full luncheon with talks by school figures. Storm damage in New Boston closes with telecommunication disruptions.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Menbers
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Chamber of Commerce
Andy McDonald
Capt
Wiltuc
Karl Schlademan
Allen
A. R. Kennedy
Kansas wheat act shows 15 percent year rise
Topeka reports the Kansas wheat act acreage up 15 percent over the year as the December agricultural survey by the railroad commission indicates farmers are more encouraged and supply readiness in the state is higher than since 1920. Missouri apple harvest prospects improve though earlier expectations were conservative with a large apple yield anticipated.
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Itc
Tal Ke
Kansas
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Dressmaker Ida Swank Killed by Car in City Line
Miss Ida Swank, a 41-year-old dressmaker, was struck by a Ford driven by Archie Martin on Grand avenue near Tenth street and died at General Hospital shortly before midnight. Martin was arrested on drunkenness and careless driving charges, later released as the investigation continued. Swank recently ran a sewing class and dressmaking school, having moved to Lawrence about two and a half years ago.
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Griven
Archie Martin
Margin J
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Martin
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Robert Gillicir
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Ajjd Geks Making
People’s State Bank
Jun Ling Tractor
Lawrence
Hame
Harry
Kane
Kansas City
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Superinkeljogls
Plan A Trip For Chamber Of Commerce Members
A committee seeks twenty automobiles for a group trip leaving the Chamber of Commerce building Wednesday at 8 AM. Participants will visit dairy condition farms along the Fort highway west to Linton and Lone Star Fort, with stops near Pleascove Vinland Baldwin and nearby farms before returning. A car pool and room for 10 spent people are requested.
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Aly! i
Chamber of
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Seal
Linton
Lone Star Fort
Cheon
Pleascove
Vinland
Baldwin
Leavenworth Girl Killed in Highway Crash
A Leavenworth woman, 21, was killed and several companions injured in a two car crash on the Leavenworth to Atchison road near Worthshire street. The driver identified as Curley Coopernet fled the scene with one other passenger after the collision. The deceased’s name appears as Miss Bradley and the party had spent the night in Kansas City prior to the accident.
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Joseph
Worthshire Street
Leavenworth
Lavenworth
Atchison Road
M. J. Zuchowshit
Felix Street
M. OU “Curley
Florence
Hianys
Miss Bradley
Kansas City
Douglas County Christmas Seals Drive Aims High
Returns from the mall sale of Christmas seals in the county are received by the Douglas County Tuberculosis association. About 350 dollars was collected this morning at the seal sale headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building. The committee hopes to raise around 2590 to support eradication work. All funds go to tuberculosis work and committee members donate their services. Mail solicitation only. no booths in Lawrence. School children may assist in hattery work as the drive continues in the county.
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Douglas County Tuberculosis Association
Chamber of Commerce
Ed’ Anderson
Douglas County
Lawrence
Hattery
Christman
Changes in Evening Classes After Instructors’ Accidents
Accidents to two instructors disrupt plans for the week at the high school. Sewing will meet at 7:30 p.m. as scheduled. an alternate instructor will replace Madame Swank. Advanced art moves to room 300 on the West Administration Building at the University with Miss Peers leading the first half and Miss Ketcham the second half, conditionally returning in the second half.
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Madame Swank
University
Miss Ketcham
Marion
Ketcham
Suit to Move Damage Case to Federal Court
A $15 000 damage suit filed by Mary Ann McQuilandhan against John Shosie and Joe Retresek, Inter state Stage Line partners, seeks removal to the U S District Court for Kansas First Division. The case, filed here in September, alleges injuries from an automobile accident and cites defendants as Kansas City Missouri residents.
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Mary Ann McQlandhan
John Shosie
Joe Retresek
District Court of the
United States
District of Kansas
First Division
Kansas City
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