Mountain Region Shivers Under Deep Snow Across West
The western half of the nation endured frigid conditions as snow and subzero temperatures spread from the Rocky Mountain states to the Midwest. Denver dipped below zero, western cities faced travel delays, and snowplows and airline schedules struggled with the cold. The Weather Bureau warned of colder to come, with little relief expected tonight.
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Calder
Denver
Kansas City
United States Weather Bureau
Hue
Syme Chiemipo
Dees Moore
la Bering
Weather Bureau
Father and son drown on Kansas farm pond
Clark A. Green, 56, and his 14 year old son Clarence died after the father tried to rescue Roy, the boy who fell through ice on a farm pond near Concordia Kansas. Roy escaped, but all three bodies were found after nearly an hour in frigid water. the family also includes a widow and two other children.
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Concordia
Kan
Clark A. Green
Clarencé
Tay
Ting
Clarence
Roy
Bey
Mr. Green
State Senator Mogier Shot in St Louis Office
Senator Joseph Mogier of the 34th district, based in St Louis, was killed today by several masked men inside a theater office. The incident marks a violent act against a state lawmaker amid a period of political tension. The same page notes Lawrence Bank Clearings and Federal Reserve data showing bank debits for Lawrence for the five weeks ending November 6, 1929, at 6.417 million dollars, up 1.6 percent.
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Joseph Mogier
St. Louis
St. Lewis
Mogier
Oath
General Assemblies
Lawrence Bank Clearings
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Lawrence
Weather forecast for Kansas and local notes
Kansas forecast shows fair tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures. Morning notes report clear conditions except Cofferville, while roads vary from frozen to good and Douglas County roads remain rough. Temperatures range from low to mid range with no precipitation expected.
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Kansas
Cofferville
Douglas County
November Weather Record Coldest and Driest in 50 Years
November 1920 at the University of Kansas was the coldest in five decades and among the driest, per D J Posey. Mean temperature 7.92, lowest since 1880. average highs dropped about ten degrees. six days near 82 and three below 32. Rain and two light snows totaled 0.38 inch, about a quarter normal. Posey notes 1928 had far heavier precipitation by comparison.
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D. J. Posey
University of Kansas
Nott
K. US
Posay
Escapes A Volley Win Show Honors
A chaotic drive on first street and the Paseo ended in a volley from two shotguns fired into a car carrying Bert Haycock, a Kansas City detective. Haycock survived uninjured as police launched a roundup of suspects and recalled a recent kidnapping. The incident followed by hours-long manhunts near the police headquarters and the daily prisoner showup.
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Kansas City
Bert Haycock
First Street
Paseo Yeork
Haycock
BE. P. Boxle
E. E. Wilcutts
Boyle
Lonni Fronti
Angelo Toring
Lasculla
Ee Oras Hay RE
Humboldt Youths Arrested in Lawrence After Confessions
Three Humboldt youths aged 19 to 23 were arrested in Lawrence after attempting to sell copper wire brass fittings and other stolen items from Iola Portland Cement plant and Humboldt general store. They confessed to further thefts and were remanded to Humboldt authorities for prosecution by Trumboldt's police chief.
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Humboldt
R. R. Rutherford
Alien County
Lawrence Auto and Wrecking Company
Morris Cohen
Debert Gamblit
G. W. Davis
Jesse Thornton
Trumboldt
Lawrence
Train Robber Identified in Cross State Inquiry Pawnee Tale
Pawnee Oklahoma December 2 AP Tom Vernon a 43 year old former cowboy rodeo rider and firefighter held in Pawnee County jail as Wyoming and California seek him for interrogation in two train wrecks and robberies. Passengers reported money taken from the Portland Limited near Cheyenne and the Pacific Coast Limited near Solatos Cal with about 639 dollars missing. Vernon’s photographs were identified as the alleged suspect by investigators from both states. No fatalities reported.
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Pawnee
Okla
Tom Vernon
Wyoming
California
M J
Portland Limited
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Wio
Pacific Coast Limited
Southern Pacific Railroad
Sautus
Cal
Vernon
Ten K. U. Students Are Awarded Scholarships
The central extension office drafts a new constitution to be reviewed at the Farm Bureau meeting on Thursday December 5 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. County agent AL Gilkison announced the session begins at 1 pm with a 11 30 am meal. Prof I Throckmorton head of agronomy at Kansas State Agricultural College and Miss May Miles home demonstration agent will be the principal speakers. Miss Elizabeth Randie AL Gilkison and T R Warren will present brief reports of their year’s work. All Douglas County farmers and families are invited.
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Central Extension Office
Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
AL. Gilkison
Bath
I. Throckmorton
British lord weds nurse at ranch in Alberta reported
Lord Chaylesmore married Miss Margaret Pearl Sundberg on July 25 at Alix near Calgary where he had settled 4000 acres on the Happy Valley ranch after coming to Alberta six years ago. Known locally as Captain Francis Henry Onnand Eston, he and Miss Sundberg left soon for a trip to eastern Canada and the United States.
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Vancouver
Lord Cherles
Alberta
Alix
Calgary
Happy Valley
Margaret Pearl Sundberg
A. L. Sundberg
Lord Chaylesmore
Alberts
Francis ‘Henry‘Onnand Eston
Edge Sworn In as Ambassador to France
Walter E Edge a former New Jersey senator was sworn in as ambassador to France at the state department. The oath was given by Miles Shand a New Jersey resident and former head of the appointment division. Edge will stay in Washington to discuss duties with Assistant Secretary Gastle and depart December 1 aboard the steamer Titel De Prance.
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France
Washington
Walter E. Edge
New Jersey
State Department
Miles Shand
Chie
Edge
Paris T Syv
Gastle
Lave Reedn
Congress Opens New Session Under Hoover Program
Washington December 2 Congress convened its new session amid tariff dispute and a pending 12,000 word message from President Hoover outlining his full legislative program. House Ways and Means Chairman Hawley offered a one percent tax reduction plan. both chambers held opening ceremonies amid sleet and photographers.
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Congress
Hoover
Hawley
House
Ways and Means
Longworth
Treasury
Elks Memorial Rites Draw Large Crowd
Lawrence Lodge 595 of B P C E held annual memorial services at the Elks building 724 Vermont Street with many lodge members present. The Rev Harry A Gordon First Methodist Episcopal church delivered the memorial address noting five lodge members who died in the past year Ord Clingzman Wm Bromersick Frank T Simmons W Dick and H Bullock. City schools resumed class work after Thanksgiving vacation and will not have vacations until Christmas. Tractor event postponed due to Farm Bureau meeting with a new date announced.
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Elks
Vermont Street
Lodge
Harry A. Gordon
Pistor
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Ord Clingzman
Wm. Bromersick
Frank T. Simmons
H. Bullock
Drum and Bugle Corps of Liberty
American Legion
Old City Hall
Dick Pucka
Judge Polkock Warns Jury to Shield the Poor Devil
Federal Judge John C. Pollock in Kansas City warns a district court grand jury to protect the inalienable rights of man. He says the poor devil needs protection and that the wealthy and influential often evade punishment, noting the jury will meet three or four times daily. The remarks are not aimed at Governor Clyde M. Reed.
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Kansas City
Kan
John C. Pollock
California
District Court
Potkock
Data On The Young At Saturday Night Club Address
Dr Raymund A Schwegler hosted the Saturday Night club where he spoke on guiding youth and reading signs of temperament. The talk traced methods from skull shape to handwriting as possible indicators of mental and physical powers and discussed data from child reports. The gathering at Dr Schwegler’s home included an excellent dinner and a lively discussion with Chancellor E H Lindley as guest.
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Raymund ‘A. Schwegler
Peter
Susie
Reed Takes Charge of Liquor Investigation
Governor Clyde M. Reed, visiting Parsons for Thanksgiving, led a liquor probe that yielded three arrests on Tuesday. Mills and Nash, both Parsons residents, faced witness status over alleged whiskey purchases from Watino of Corona, Kansas, after a gallon of Aquar i was found in their car and authorities seized thirty two gallons on Watino’s property. Watino was moved to arrest as the investigation continued.
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Parsons
Kan
Clyde M. Reed
P.S. Mills
Richard No 19
Joe Watino
Corona
Watino
Reed
Parsons Sun
Mills
Nash
Charles Cory
Leo Armstrong
Cherokee County
Watine
Santa Visits Lawrence Wednesday Reportedly Promised
Big news says Santa will arrive in Lawrence Wednesday afternoon with Bingo Smith of station WREN confirming the plan. A radio signal reportedly traced to Santa’s North Pole schedule mentioned Paducah Hastings Walla Walla and Kan. The crowd will gather on Massachusetts Street to see the arrival likely around 3 to 8 pm.
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Ln Town
Bingo” Smith
WREN
Lawrence
Bing
Tosling
SCNP
Santa Claus North Pole
San- Hal
Sahta
Paducah
K . Hastings
Neb
Walla Walla. Wash
Kan
Rence
Smith
Liedmer Martin
Curtiss Flying Service
Christma
Massachusetts Street
Thes Street
Bingo Smith
Arrest Two Fleagies For Tax Non-Payments
Garden City Kan December 24 AP authorities detained two members of the Fleagle gang Walter and Jake Fleagle after money tied to taxable funds was found in their deposits across Kansas banks. A warrant for Fred Bleagle was issued. Walter Fleagle was freed on bond while the father remains jailed.
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Garden City
Kan
Walter
Jake Fleagle
Ralph Fieagle
Lamar
Colo
Fred Bleagle
Jake Eagle
Kansas
Watter Fleagle
Ralph Fleagle
Denver
Lamar Bank
Jover
Pleagle
Prowers
Browers
Tax Code Commission Report in Printed Form
Topeka. Copies of the tax code commission report to Governor Clyde Reed detailing tax revision recommendations were delivered by the state printer and will be mailed to lawmakers and interested groups. About 14 bills to enact the recommendations will follow to legislators. a special session this winter is possible depending on the legislature's reaction. Ten thousand copies of the 175 page report were ordered.
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Topeka
Tax Code Commission
Clyde M. Reet
Jegislatura
Reed Hng
Barnes pleads guilty after manslaughter charge dropped
Pearl Barnes of Washington Kansas pleaded guilty to possession and transportation of liquor after a fatal September crash near Lawrence. Judge Hugh Means sentenced Barnes to $100 in fines and three months on each count, to run concurrently, considering jail time already served. Companion Glen Dague received six months in jail on liquor charges from the same incident.
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Pearl Barnes
Washington
Kan
Charles Sluder
Lawrence
Barnes
Quer
Hugh Means
Glen Dague
Dague
Wn Apree
Didge Means
Fure
Thant Studer
Sailor Rescues Amid Train Wreck In Virginia
Wreckage from a Pennsylvania Railroad excursion train bound from Cape Charles to New York left eight carriages wrecked and a death toll of nine with twenty four injured. The crash occurred after a broken rail caused cars to derail and passengers to be thrown into glass and debris. Sailor Karl F. Chenoweth aided victims, including Mrs. Kemp who was saved by a handkerchief tied above her wrist. five dead were white, four were negroes. Court resumes tomorrow with three contested divorce cases before Judge Hack Mess as juries complete remaining duties.
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Cape Charles
Pennsylvania
New York
Karl F. Chenoweth
Oklahoma
A. ¥. Kemp
Norfolk
Chenoweth
Tomorroyw
Hack Mess
Tames. A. Smith
Haz T. Smith
Clara Lena Pipes Veirs
David Pipes
Agnes Ellis
John G. Ilis
Six Coal Miners Die In West Frank Explosion
The charred bodies of six miners were recovered after an explosion at Old Ben mine No 1 near West Frank, with rescuers still seeking a seventh. Officials said safety devices triggered shale dust to extinguish flames, likely saving fifteen other crew members. A lone Australian-manufactured ram may be tested on western grain fields.
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Frank Silort
Dee
Old Ben
Cen
Lawrence to Run Municipal Airport Under Trustees
City commission approves an ordinance placing control of the Lawrence Municipal Airport with a board of trustees appointed by the mayor and commission. Trustees operate under city rules and US Commerce Dept guidelines, with the city not liable for trustee contracts unless approved. Current trustees named are Lyle Powell J T Skinner and Richard Jackman. The board may lease the field to Curtiss Flying Service of the Midwest at 50 dollars monthly rent, including hangar access for two planes.
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Ordiphance
Medinariie
Tthe University of Kansis
City Commission
Department of Commerce of
The
United States
Board of Trusters
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J. T. Skinner
Richard Jackman
Credinanes
Curtiss Flying Service
Midwest
Curtiss School
Thait
Iprumangel
Pal
Mas
Wstate
Neautys
Farm Bureau Sets Annual Meeting for December 5
Ten University of Kansas students were named scholarship recipients by Prof. Eugenie Gallop as head of the committee. Awards total $100 to Sarah M. Emory memorial recipient Wilna Schoenflin, $100 to Vera Wakeman from the Ketts Washington Chapter, and $50 loans to Maurice Allen and Marie Gonsen for other memorial funds. Additional prizes include a $40 Joan scholarship to Mitch McCann and five awards from the Women’s Self Government Association to Dane A Cornelius Laura Judd Joshi Wheeler Mildred Wisher Wilson and Nevada Tale.
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University of Kibsas
Eugenie Gallop
Von
Sarah M. Emory
Wilna Schoenflin
Enite
Vera Wakeman
Gallege
Ketts
Washington
A. R. Maurice Allen
School of Education
Bertha Mix -Rice
Lucia March
Marie Gonsen
Mitch McCann
Bootleggers a Pest Rest In Dorms and Police Action
Major Henry Goodnowt, administrator of prohibition enforcement for New England, says bootleggers are a pest after raids by federal agents and Boston police yield five arrests. He notes cooperation from Harvard students to rid dorms of bootlegging. Also reports Liberty Post drum corps officers to be elected, plus a divorce suit filed by Lela Ballard of Lecahleton against William Ballard, alleging gross neglect and abandonment. Ad promotes Chevron.
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Henry KE. Goodnough
Ant
Prohibition Enforement
New England
Toston
Goodnowth
New
Tmarvard
Isaki
Lela Ballard
Lecahleton
Willian’ Baller
Chicaro
Jil
Lyse
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