Congress on National Dry Law Pole Showed Mixed Support
Washington reports a half finished congress poll on a referendum of the eighteenth amendment. Prohibition leaders cite 59.3 percent in favor, 19.5 percent opposed, and 21.2 percent noncommittal among 47.3 percent of members. A two thirds House Senate vote and three fourths ratification needed. Maurice Campbell predicts hostile vote unlikely before 1949 or 1941.
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Washington
Congress
Prohibition
National Prohibition Board of Strategy
Charles. H. Sabin
Wromen’s
Organization For Prohibition Reform
United States
Maurice Campbell
Death Drama in Chicago High School Tragedy
Joseph Wilson, 16, shot Constance Trobalos, 16, after a staged demonstration at a Chicago suburb home. Ruth Wicklund, 12, was killed the day before by Henry Sio, 16, who then killed himself. Police say Constance’s death was accidental.
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Chicago
Joseph Wilson
Constance Tro
Henry Sio
Ruth
Wicklund
Sio
Constance
Wilson
Yrilson
Cleo
Wickland
Sia
Lee
Hardware recovered from Henry Keiser home
Officers recovered a quantity of hardware yesterday from the Henry Keiser home. An employee of the Jaedicke store is checking the items valued at $500, some dating back fifteen years. Keiser was arrested on liquor charges and is currently serving a jail sentence.
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Henry Keiser
Jaedicke
Keiser
Patee Theatre presents Are These Our Children
Wesley Ruggles directed the current Patee booking and earned a best director nomination for Cimarron. The cast features Rochelle Hudson Arline Judge Robert Gale Mary Eric Linden and Ben Alexander, portraying a youth driven story with rising screen stars. A prominent Los Angeles census noted area fruit and livestock output, while local events include a Girl Scouts talk by Miss Alice Phillipson and Elks bowling scores and a faculty Women’s Club Christmas sale at Louisiana Street.
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Patee ! Theatre
Wesley Ruggles
Motion Picture Academy
Cimarron
Rochelle Hudson
Arline Judge
Robert Gale
Mary Eric Linden
Ben Alexander
Barbour Named U S Senator From New Jersey
W Warren Barbour former Rumson mayor and thread manufacturer is appointed by Governor Morgan F Larson to fill the late Dwight W Morrow’s seat U S senator for New Jersey Barbour a 43 year old Republican and former amateur heavyweight boxing champion will serve until the 1932 election He declined immediate comment on seeking the Republican primary next year.
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Trenton
N. J
W. Warren Barbour
Rumson
Morgan F. Larson
Dwight W. Morrow
United States
New Jersey
Barbour
Amaeur
James J. Corsett
Jack Johnson
Morrow
Senate
Walter E. Edge
France
Edge
Republican State Committee
McConnell Death Verdict Says Shot By Undetermined Hands
Winfield Kansas December 1 A coroner jury found city school superintendent W W McConnell died from a bullet wound to the head inflicted by undetermined hands. Initial murder theory faded after a pistol linked to a pawnbroker was thought to be McConnell and a ballistics expert found no powder marks on his trigger finger.
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Winfield
Kan
W. W. McConnell
McConnell
Arkansas City
Kansas City
Funeral notices for infant and Mrs Emma Brown in Lawrence
Funeral services were held for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Richard J Eamick of Washington D C at Oak Hill cemetery. Emma Brown 37 died at home 815 New Jersey Street with arrangements to be announced. she is survived by husband Burt Brown three children and multiple relatives, most residents of Lawrence except Mrs Williams in Kansas City Kan.
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Washington D. C
Oak Hill Cemetery
Eamick
Cecile Hale
Lawrence
Emma Brown
New Jersey Street
Burt Brown
Madeline
Wesley
Bassel
L. H. Wallace
L. P., Wallace
Louis E. Wallace
Margaret Chicks
Eva Fishback
Rath Haven
U'S
Arene Svil
Hams
Williams
Kansas City
Kan
Clinton Township Farm Bureau Elects Officers
At a Clinton township Farm Bureau meeting at the Clinton school house last night Robert A. Steele and Mrs George Jensen were re elected vice president and president and will serve on the executive committee Roberta Steel spoke on 4 H baby beef work county agent J A Terrell and home demonstration agent Miss Christie Hepler made reports A motion picture show The Way Out was shown Next meetings are scheduled for Lecompton and Marion township bureaus at Big Springs and Lone Star respectively.
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Clinton Township
Clinton School House
Robert A. Steele
George Jensen
Roberta Steel
J. A. Terrell
Christie Hepler
Lecomptons Township
Big Springs
Marion
Lone Star
Counterfeit half dollar passed near lunch stand
A white man about 5 feet 10 inches tall passed at least one counterfeit half dollar in town yesterday afternoon. The event occurred at Aubrey Marts lunch stand in the 600 block of Massachusetts street after an employee noticed the coin’s light weight. The suspect was described as slender with a shrunken face and peaked nose, wearing a black and grey cap and brown coat.
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Aubrey Marts
Massachusetts Street
Santa Claus Broadcasts Invitation to Lawrence Children
In a 1931 message Santa Claus invites good Lawrence children to attend a broadcast from North Pole Santa Claus Broadcasting. He plans to visit Lawrence on December 5 with reindeer and Eskimo boys, promising to remember well behaved kids.
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Lawrence
Plan School Sessions for Douglas County Pig Health
Two swine disease schools announced for Friday December 4 by county agent J A Terrell. Dr J W Lamb of Kansas State College will conduct sessions at the Hartley building Baldwins at 2 PM and Bracket schoolhouse west of Lawrence on highway 40 at 8 PM. Lamb will address ailments of small pigs and sanitary housing practices. He cites over 90 percent piglet deaths due to disease preventable with better care. NewsSends cited as important to pork production in the county.
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J. A. Terrell
J. W. Lamb
Kansas State ‘College
Manhattan
Hartley
Baldwin
Bracket
Lawrence
Highway 40
Douglas County
Lumb
R. Terrell
Dr Louis K Zimmer opens practice in former Rudolphy home
Dr Louis K Zimmer announced the opening of his medicine practice at 922 Kentucky Street as successor to the late Dr John C Rudolphy. He comes to Lawrence from Wheeling West Virginia, studied at the University of Jena, earned a degree from Western Reserve University, and completed a year of post graduate surgery study in Germany. Mrs Zimmer is a graduate of the University of West Virginia.
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Louis K. Zimmer
Pat
Kentucky Street
John C. Rudolphy
Zimmer
Lawrence
Wheeling
West Va
University of Jena
Germany
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
University of West Virginia
Sewer Gas Explodes Injures Clerk at Drug Store
Al Johnston of 944 New Hampshire street sustained eye injuries when sewer gas exploded while he cleaned a grease trap at Frits Stewitts drug store 847 Massachusetts street about 11 am yesterday. A physician said the superficial skin was singed and Johnston, not seriously hurt, will be confined to his home for a day or two after lighting a match to inspect the trap where gas had collected.
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al Johnston
New Hampshire Street
Fritis-Stewitts Drug Store
Massachusettsi Street
Johnston
Ottawa Christmas Checks Will Total 57 009
Christmas savings checks totaling 57 009 will be mailed to 9753 patrons of four Ottawa banks this week. Nearly 100 more joined the clubs last year, averaging 58.97 per patron. Nationwide about 3,000 banks will mail out 600 million dollars to 12 million members of Christmas clubs, with Kansas estimates around 2.9 million.
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Ottawa
United States
Kansas
Monkey Business at the Dickinson theater review
The Marx brothers film Monkey Business shows at the Dickinson theater delivering laughs with new cracks and familiar chases. Harpo wields his cane and mispronounces names fuel the comedy, appealing to fans of the brothers and promising similar thrills for those who enjoyed their prior works. Albie Booth, Yale football captain and three-sport star, was discharged from New Haven hospital and moved to Gaylord Farm Sanatorium in Wallingford.
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Dickinson Theater
Harpo
Groucho
R. D
Albie Booth
New Haven
Wedding of Miss Carla Nutt and Victor Mallory in Waverly
Miss Carla Nutt and Victor Mallory wed Sunday at the Methodist church in Waverly. Rev. Zeidler officiated with solos by Josephine Kirkpatrick and accompaniment by Louise Stoner. The couple will reside in Ottawa after a western wedding trip. both are University of Kansas graduates.
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Carla Nutt
Q. M. Nutt
Waverly
Victor Mallory
J. R. Mallory
Alton
Ri. J. Zeidler
Josephine Kirkpatrick
Louise Stoner
Chester Hemphill
Evelyn Stoner
Louise
EB BE. Leasure
T. J. Leasure
Gerald Nutt
W. D. Foltz
Mallory
Ottawa
Thompson Drug Store
Lawrence
Crown Drug Store
University of
Personal items from Rankin and area amid meetings and visits
Mrs. R. C. Rankin returns home Monday from Avtonia Texas after attending the annual meeting of the Mal Association of Ice Industries. Leroy Harris and guests spent ten days with their cousins. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Manley plan to leave Monday for Unadilla, New York.
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R. C. Rankin
Vtonia
Tex
Rankin
Mal Association of Ice Industries
Leroy Harris
Sirs
R. C. Manley
Unadilla
Meeting Friday for VFW Post and Auxiliary
Samuel G. Clarke post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a meeting in the court house post rooms next Friday night at 8 o clock. The V E W Auxiliary, organized last Friday, will also meet. Wives mothers or daughters of servicemen are invited to join.
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Eldridge
Topeka
Crystal Room
Lyle
Powell
Europe
Daneme
Lawrence
Lawrence Rotarians
Anns
Auxiliary
Samuel G. Clarke Post
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Court House
V. E. W. Auxiliary
Chicago Beads Tulsa 3 1 in AHL Playoff Action
Chicago defeated Tulsa by 3 to 1 in an American Hockey League game. Christmas Bazaar and a dinner event were scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Church located at 11301 Vt. avenue.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Tulsa
Thens
Ford Selé
Unitarian Church
New speed record chase from Vancouver to Agua Caliente
Vancouver and Cap tain Hawks pursue speed milestones in a cross border relay. Wedell lands in Vancouver after a 5 hour 42 minute flight from Agua Caliente and plans to complete a round trip within ten hours. Hawks flies from Vancouver toward Agua Caliente pausing for fuel as they race the clock.
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Hawks
Oakland
Cal
Oakland Tribune
Victor Hart
Yreka
California
Frank Hawks
Vancouver
B. C
Agua Caliente
Granada
Calif
J. R. Wedell
New Orleans
Pam
San Francisco
Frank
Lower
Wedell
Portland
Qre
Oakland Airport
James Goodwin Hall
New York
Low bidder for Leavenworth soldiers home hospital work
In Washington AP dispatch Joseph A Holpuch Co of Chicago was the low bidder for general construction of two hospital buildings and quarters at the soldiers home Leavenworth Kan totaling 457800. The report notes bids from nine firms including local sewer and labor bids.
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Wichita
Washington
Joseph A. Holpuch
Thanksgiving dimmer entertains Crowder families and officials
Mrs Henry Colling and Mrs Elmer Shields hosted a Thanksgiving dimmer with covers set for Benjamin and Elmer Shields of Winter, Wilbur Sawyer family of Lawrence, Oscar Collins and others. Crowder school board members J M Crowder Jack Grimes and Lionel Rogers visited Crowder school. Other local families from Barker Lawrence Tecumseh and Bradleys were noted in attendance or visits.
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Henry Colling
Elmer Shields
Benjamin Shields
Wilbur Sawyer
LeRoy, DeVrayne
Barbara Gene
Joy Dodson
Lawrence
Oscar Collins
Henry ‘Collins
J . M. Crowder
Jack Grimes
Lionel Rogers
Crowder School
lCrowder
Thanksgiving social notes from Meadowbrook area and neighbors
Thanksgiving vacation gatherings list Lawrence residents visiting Meadowbrook farm and nearby homes. Guests include Sidney Emmett Kanwaka. J M Crowder family. Benjamin Shields Elmer Shields Winter. Mrs Henry Collins. Mrs Elmer Shields Oscar Colns. Mrs Barnes Oskaloosa. Mrs Howard Hicks. Mrs Harlie Armstrong. Mrs Rollie Stanwix. Kaniwaka Literary Club at Mrs Stanwix home. Wilbur Sawyer family Lawrence. Harland Coley George Rothwell in Marshall Gorrill's Lawrence tenant house. Appreciation for booth builder, Mr Worswick lumber, coal gift and Topeka business mentions.
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Lawrence
Meadowbrook Farm
Sidney Emmett
Kanwaka
J. M. Crowder
Benjamin Shields
Elmer Shields
Henry Collins
Oscar Col
Barnes
Oskaloosa
Howard Hicks
Crowder
Harlie Armstrong
Rollie Stanwix
Harland Coley
George Rothwell
Marshall Gorrill
Lawrence, É
Flood Strains Williamstown as Local Traffic Delayed
Heavy rains inundated Williamstown causing North and East areas to flood. roads blocked, culverts washed out, and traffic directed by Ralph Baker. Townspeople helped via ongoing flood responses while residents faced a brutal week of high water and recovery efforts.
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Tien Hurd
Ralph Baker
Williamstown
Elmer Goepfert
S May
Junction City
George May
Frank May
Harvey Beker
Harold Abel
Thayne Ferris
Clarence Hurd
Floyd Wray
Junction
Joe Welter
Perry
Orval Peatgon
Dewey Raines
E Rusch
Piper
Bobby Brewster
Alene Jones
Lot Cabin
Opal Sharkey
Emmett Laster
W. A. Hardesty
X. Hardesty
Ischool
Forrest King
Clarence Lewis
Union Pacific
Mr. King
Lewis
King
Oskaloosa
Union Pacific Railroad
Lawrence
Wheat market gains on Russia wheat buy talk
Chicago prices rose as traders cited reports that Russia was buying wheat for internal needs and bullish outlooks on U S winter wheat. December futures fluctuated and led to wider price shifts across corn oats and hog values amid crop-forecast revisions and regional production notes.
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Chicago
Russia
United States
Kansas
Bie
Nebraska
Oklahathm
Cascarets claim quick relief for constipation
An ad touts Cascarets as a gentle, effective remedy for constipation. It promises rapid relief with a night candy that cleanses by morning, improving appetite and energy, claiming the drug strengthens bowel muscles and is sold in 10 cent boxes at drug stores.
Canadian wage board expected to propose 10 percent cut
Rumor in the financial district says the Canadian board of mediation on railway wages will issue a report recommending a 10 percent wage reduction. Anticipated action could signal later moves in the United States as markets watch with interest. sterling instability and oil production shifts add to cautious sentiment among bankers.
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Wall Street
New York
Canada
Delaware
Hudson
Missouri
United States Steel
American Can
International Harvester
Casq
National Bssault
Persiatent
Financial
Canadian Board of Mediation
United States
England
No More Coughs Bronchuline Emulsion Claims
Bronchuline Emulsion promises to loosen stubborn coughs after two doses and fully clear the system with a half bottle. It contains no chloroform or narcotics, claims to avoid stomach upset or drug habit, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails, per Round Corner Drug Co.
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Round Corner Drug Co
Roy Lawrence Market Ad Copy for Meats and Groceries
A dense listing of meat cuts and groceries with prices per pound and per item. Items include shoulders pork hams lard sausages liver ribs tenderloins and various beef cuts plus fresh fruits vegetables fish and canned goods. Deliveries offered citywide via Stop and Shop or phone 272.
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Nork
Alaska
Thompson
Olive Tablets Offer Quick Relief For Bad Breath
Thousands seek relief from halitosis with Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The sugar coated tablets claim to gently stimulate the bowels and liver without the harsh effects of calomel, purifying the system. Discovered by Dr. F. M. Edwards after twenty years of practice, the vegetable formula is sold in 1c, 30c, and 60c doses, to be taken nightly for a week.
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Los Angeles
Federal Census Bureau
Australia
Alice Phillipson
National’ Girl Scouts
Tomorow
Chamber of Commerce
ELKS
Pierson
Menger
Bull Jack
Faculty’ Women’s Club
Louisiana Street
Italy
Greece
Sweden
Hungary
Syria
Virginia
Adv
Santa Claus Toyland
North Pole
Santa Claus Broadcasting
Santa Claus
Wheeling, West Va
Dickinson
Mabel Haskell
Friends In Council
Edith H. Burney
Palo Alto
Signa Kappa Mothers’ Club
Alec, J. N. Gilbert
Cart L. Smith
Lucife Smith
Charles Jackson
Hattie Wood Lson
L. H. Menger
William Sanders
Franklin
Ind
J Ane
Gertrude Herkes
Dakota City
Xeb
R. Wedell
Nbrar
Varsity Theatre
South Lawrence
K. U. Library
Sible
Mr. Worswick
Kansas Electric Power Co. and Gas Co
Santa’s
Shimmons Bros
N. Lea
Belfies
Dee
Hye
Kansas City Hay Market
Kanena City
Ction
Hame
United States Bureau of Standard
Santa
Burgner-Bowman- Matthews Ltr. Co
Roy Lawrence Market
Wes Mase
St. 9
Mr. Pig
ONEY
M Farm
City” Real Estate
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