Harding letter in oil case evidence
The testimony centers on the interior department and Navy in the Elk Hills oil reserve lease. Senator Harreld of Oklahoma questions in the Fall Doheny oil conspiracy trial touch on a 1922 lease decision and the roles of Fall and the interior department as agents for naval interests. The record covers Roosevelt’s Pearl Harbor link and Doheny Pan American ties, with references to prior letters and approvals.
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Jan Wities
Ds Penatar
Mavis
Ibility
Torard
Dohedy Inter
Senate
Hamling
Interior Department
Witmers
Polley
Harding
Viney
Standard Oil Company
ANP
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Interior
de Martnens
Navy
Fe Senred
Vraneforsen
Orien
Jeno
Doho
AM Pan
Hash
Union Literaiz
Interyt
Pearl Harbor
Harbor
Dicheny
Pan-American
Theodore Koosate Bibsant
As! Navy
Wasss
Zent
Albert B. Fat
Doheny Jease
Ilk Hills Naval Reserve
Roosevelt
Senator Hurteld
Oklahoma
H W. J
Elk Hills
Oe Fall
Harreld
Pan-Armerican Company
Fall
County farmer collects bounty for gopher control
Wichita Kan Dec 1 Cat C E Peacock Sedgwick county farmer received 121 60 for two months wages for killing gophers. He caught and skinned 1 226 of them in November and collected a ten cent bounty each. The county paid 499 39 for bounties in November, the largest in years.
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Wichita
Kan
C. E. Peacock
Sedgwick
Peacock
Private sale near Hotel President in receivership
The Hotel President in Kansas City is in private sale after being in receivership since June 24. United Hotels of America, based in New York and operating 23 properties with assets over 100 million, is expected to take possession around January 1. Frank E. Dean, receiver, announced the move. Parallel items report a French auxiliary schooner and United States prohibition force incidents, a retraining order in Kansas, and other local notices.
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Kans Tamnellia Ruptey Op
Albert L. Reaves
United Hotel Vofiany of America
United Company
Military moves stir China capital unrest in Hankow
An AP report details fighting around Hankow as Chinese forces defend the city against invading zones. Southern government officials plan to move to Wuchang by December 4, hoping to pacify Hankow with support from labor unions and foreign troops including American destroyers Pope and Truxton returning to aid protection.
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Peking
Dee
A.P
Canton
Hanka
Wuchang
Fromt Can
Pope
Truxton
Hankevy
Charles F Morse Dead at 87 in Boston
Charles F Morse a longtime Kansas City business and civic figure died in Boston after a long illness at age 87. He came to Kansas City as general manager then president of the City Stockyards Company, growing the yard from 30 to 160 acres and also headed the Old Metropolitan Street Railway Company before retiring to Cape Cod Massachusetts.
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Kansas City
Charles F. Morse
Boston
Ka City
Morse
Old Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Tye
Cape Cod
Mistrial motions denied in Hall Mills case trial progress
In Somerville New Jersey Dec 1 the Hall Mills murder trial nears a jury decision as motions for mistrial are denied. Robert J T McCarter opens defense speaking over two hours followed by Clarence Case and then special prosecutor Alexander Simpson. Judge's lengthy charge expected. questions linger if jury reaches verdict tomorrow. No retrial planned if verdict is guilty or acquittal occurs says Newark authorities.
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Bulletin Se
Somerville
N. J
Hall-Mills
Robert JT. McCarter
Clarence E. Case
Alexander Simpson
Jane Gibson
Simpson
Gase
Newark
Newark News
Trenton
Hall- Mills
Frances Stevens Hall
Willian
Henry Stevens
Edwards Wheeley
Memphis Evening Appeal Debuts Amid Press Consolidation
The Memphis Evening Appeal launches as a new afternoon paper with 51 pages led by George D Norris and published by Commercial Publishing. It arises after the Memphis News Scimitar’s sale and AP service disruption, with CL P Mooney tied to the Commercial Appeal prior to his death. A factory in Wembley completes a four story concrete plant aiming to produce 132 million gum packages for Europe and London.
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É c. T
ATP
George d Norris
Commercial Publishing Company
Associated Press
Evening Appeal
Memphis News Scimitar
Serions-Hoaward
CL P. P. Mooney
Commercial Appeal
Mooney
Neiki
Mid-South
Wembley
London
Weather note for Atwater Kent radio era
A fragmentary weather update notes a forecast for Thursday with rising temperatures. The entry mentions Atwater Kent Radio and Hanns in connection with the item, reflecting a historical weather snippet tied to a period ad or station listing.
Andrews Jn promise to New Yorkers during prohibition debate
New York diners at the Economic Club dinner laughed as General Lincoln C. Apter outlined enforcement aims to curb illegal Sacramental wine distribution. General Andrews pledged it would be hard to obtain a drink, underscoring a strict dry stance amid the prohibition discussion.
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New York
Dec. L
Economic Club
Hotel Astor
New York Herald
Tyrbane
Lincoln C. Apter
Treasury
Andrews
Christmas Seals Drive Raises Funds in Douglas County
About 350 050 Christmas seals were left on Lawrence and Douglas county courthouse steps last Friday and Saturday. More than 59 000 have been adopted with proceeds aiding health work locally and at the state association for educational and clinical use. Over $2 000 was raised in donations. The drive cites extensive volunteer participation statewide and notes the 1913 and prior years’ totals. Officials in Douglas County include Mrs. Ed Anderson as chairman and others, with the effort connected to the Red Cross and T B associations amid some confusion over organization ties.
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Lawrence and
Douglas County
Frida
T. T. Shisng
Abbo
State Association i
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Los
Douglas
County
Ed Anderson
Sehn Eldridge
Ruth Bowen
Charles J. Tucker
F.R. Dietrich
James Nee
Sony By Peny
Couuty
Parent ‘Teachers Association
Eleeta
Lawrence
Minnie Scott
la City
Sale
Christaas
United States
Red Cross
T. RB
T. B
Winter In Today Debacle Sets Temperature Drop Across Midwest
A brutal cold wave swept the Midwest from North Dakota to Indiana, with Devils Lake hitting 12 below zero. Des Moines saw a 50 degree plunge since yesterday, while towns such as Sioux City reported near 0. The front moved from Canada’s Mackenzie valley, promising a thaw by Thursday as readings fell into the 20s and single digits in several locales.
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Chicara
Middlewest
Fune
Devil's Lake
Mackenzie River
Canada
Kansas
Pis
Indiana
Cetral
Sioux City
Murder Mystery Where It Started In North Lawrence
After three days of intensive investigations North Lawrence police and Sheriff staff remain unable to identify the killer of H. V. Stunz at his restaurant. Don Temple, brought to Leavenworth for questioning, is released with a hint he may return. Wesler Walker, held since Saturday, is expected to be moved to the county jail as officers pursue new leads.
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H. V. Stunz
North Lawrence
Will ‘Johns
W. J. Gummings
Don Temple
Leavenworth
Jolms
Cummingss
Cummings
Walker
Union Pacific
Tapelkin
Ayrshire Herd Leads County Milk Test Results
The Ayrshire herd owned by George Bahnmai er tops the county testing with 955 pounds of milk and 40.4 pounds of butterfat in 30 days. Sid Allingham of Tonganoxie trails with 976 pounds of milk and 97.6 pounds of butterfat from Holsteins in the same period. The high individual cow is Ed Harris's jersey from Tonganoxie, at 902 pounds of milk and 7.3 pounds of butterfat, while George Dews's Holstein produced 2,470 pounds of milk and 60 pounds of butterfat in 30 days.
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Ed. B. Harris
Tonganoxic
George Dews
Prince of Sweden Photo Book Captures Uproar in U S
Swedish prince's tour in the United States is recalled in a new book by Henriksson from Stockholm. The volume includes photographs by American News photographers and shows the prince and his entourage during a string of receptions. Crown Princess Louise also photographed scenes from the trip.
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Kholm U. Bly
Sweden
United States
Rit Sockholm
Dressing Hints to Men by Adalphe Menjou
New York fashion note suggests men should adopt styles cyclically as Menjou explains that what is worn today may return after years. He dons a heavy watch-chain as a nod to a 25 year old trend and believes such pieces will come back in fashion.
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New York
Nour
Artir Ants
Lemos
Adalphe
Menjou
Paranunt
Nem
Op en s N Y Show Mile Sorel At Cosmopolitan
New York previews Miles Sorel a famed French actress and her company opening at the Cosmopolitan for four weeks. Sorel reportedly brings 40,000 in wardrobes and stage wardrobe. The writing notes health sell lines about timed purchases and availability.
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New York
Mile
Devise Sorel
Vrancaite
Atte
Sorel
Elay
Coldest November in fifteen years hits Kansas
The Weather Bureau reports Kansas had the coldest November in fifteen years. The average temperature was 40 degrees, three below normal. The month's low reached 14 degrees, with 18 days under freezing.
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Topbka
Kane
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Growth of Intercollegiate Athletics Sparks Debate
Kansas interview with Chancellor E I Lindley highlights tension between rising college sports prominence and educational aims. He argues American competition makes intercollegiate athletics necessary while calling for discussion of alleged abuses and stricter recruitment ethics in Missouri Valley coaches.
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E. I. Lindle
Hedgetat
Hich
Kansas City Times
Lindley
Inotfail
University of
England
America
United States
Missouri Valley
Santa to distribute numbers in Lawrence Christmas hunt
Santa Claus will visit Lawrence tomorrow afternoon and then return at 7 50 PM. Local merchants will display 200 telephone numbers in their windows and give gifts to those who find them. The whistle at the water works and the corner siren will mark the start of the gift hunt. Christmas lights will be turned on Thursday evening as decorations go up.
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Santa Claus
Lawrence
Eighth
Massachusetts Street
Windmya
Arrests in Las Vegas Deportation Case Involving Indian Prince
In Las Vegas Nevada AP report states three men arrested at a restaurant on suspicion of planning illegal activities. The men are identified as Amber Abdel Hamid Parref Abdel El Laz or Ahmed Wi, and linked to deportation proceedings. One suspect noted as a prince from Indore, India, visiting the area. Police say the Turks were detained on suspicion of involvement in a criminal network.
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Benaumrant
Lymiley
Herey
Agaiist
Tukail
Holkar
Pin Harajah
Indore
India
Beek
Amber Abdel Hamid
Parref Abdel
el Lazor
Ahmed Wi
Pigeons Race at the Northwest Missouri Poultry Show
Pigeons will race from the Northwest Missouri Poultry Exhibit opening today. Twelve birds will fly to Kansas City and two to Wichita. The show reports 1,250 entries from exhibitors, highlighting a playful rivalry with the English pheasant named the prettiest bird and a Tu eight between a chicken. Secretary of State J Bean will attend the National Association of Secretaries of State meeting in Chicago on December 2 and 3.
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Sty Joseph
Kansas City
Wichita
Kan
Cere
Stais
Jon Ockabit
Ryan
Chicago
Topeka
J. Bean
Inne “Tary
Asyoctriatsion of Secretaries of State
Athletes Barred From KU Politics Resolution Adopted
A KU coaching committee approved a resolution barring athletes from running for or holding student elections until after November 20, 1946. The rule aims to avoid conflicts between varsity participation and political office. exceptions apply to student athletic association roles. The unanimous action seeks to balance athletics with other activities while preserving student rights.
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Hunrt
Anenihist
Didate
Ampex Chydien
They
Avenblr
Dots
Elec Schhool
Hid Lyne
Chin
Tourist crop of northern outdoors boosts Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota
The annual tourist season across Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota yielded about 4 000 000 gross with a boom in visitors. State highway departments added official tone to the figures while deer hunters braved snow and cold for their trips. Michigan drew over three million in summer play areas, Wisconsin nearly a million more than its population, and Minnesota about a million and a half with shoreline activity up about 20 percent from last year. New licensing showed Michigan issuing many fishing licenses and Wisconsin issuing around sixty thousand.
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Sanmier
Wisconsin
Theough
Michigan
Minnesota
Tragic shooting in Coetville leaves teen dead
In Coetville Kansas, 17 year old Tack Rickerway was fatally shot by his father during an incident at dawn. Doctors say the boy died after being struck in the chest and neck, the gun misfiring as a tree limb moved during a home confrontation. Authorities investigate the fatal shooting.
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Coetville
Kans
Rickerway
Tne
Physi
Rose Marie at 820 Theater Tonight in Musical Comedy
The Rokvepsack theatre at 82d avenue offers a single evening showing of Hipse Movie a musical comedy musical production with a lively chorus and a rousing finish. Audience members can still purchase tickets at the door tonight as last minute seating remains available. Engineer for 3A Years Belleville-Georges Savish has completed UA years of service with Union Pacific Railroad. He served on the Ville-Junction City branch as yardmaster before promotion. Thompson, Santa Fe yardmaster for 11 years, is named traveling yardmaster of the Western Line in the Southern District. Chesley-FADA Seis-Douglas.
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Liavrence
Belleville
Gesrze -Savish
Union Pacific Railroad
wereville-Junction City
Yetlington
Thompson
Santa Fe
Chesley-Fada
Douglas
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