Senator Capper Pushes Plan To Restore Prewar Railroad Powers
Senator Arthur Capper Republican Kansas hearings outline a bill to repeal the Fair Return clause of the transportation act end the railroad consolidation plan and restore full prewar status and powers to state railway commissions. The bill backed by National Association of State Railway Commissioners and National Livestock Growers Association would strip ICC of authority over intra state rates though carriers keep right to appeal to the Supreme Court from alleged confiscatory rates. It would also authorize ICC to consult with state commissions on the impact of state rates on interstate tariffs.
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Washington
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Senate Farm Bloc
Transportation Act
Capper
National Association of State Railway Commissioners
National Livestock Growers Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Roads Help Orchardists At State Horticultural Meet
Dec 5 Topeka Kansas speakers at the State Horticultural Society convention said good roads have eased the marketing problem for orchards. James Farley Hutchinson described trucks from 150 miles away delivering 30 to 90 bushels. Frank W Dixon Holton urged action and condemned the legislature for inaction on a state highway system.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
James Farley
Hutchinson
Frank W. Dixon
Holton
The Servant in the House at Baptist Church
Miss Buckley presents The Servant in the House at the Baptist church tomorrow night for fifty cents. The play features a bishop in disguise changing lives and promises strong drama with noted actors in past versions. A Friday lecture on The child and the camera mind follows at 3 o clock. attendance is free.
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Walter Hampden
Tyrone Power
James. K. Hackett
M. Beryl
Buckley
Baptist Church
Parole bid on Newmans linked to bank failure in Coffeyville
Coffeyville residents oppose parole for A S Newman and Rufus P Newman, embezzlers and forgers who ran Peoples State Bank, which closed after the bank owed about $100000. A local industrial plant funded by depositor money remains under receivership. A Coffeyville attorney and town leader, a major bank loser, spoke against parole at Leavenworth.
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Coffeyville
Kan
A. S
Rufus P. Newman
Peoples State Bank
Newmans
Leavenworth
Troops to be moved from Ruhr cities to camps
Paris dispatch reports French authorities plan to concentrate occupying troops in camps outside towns to ease German irritation. There is no plan to evacuate the Ruhr now. forces remain at current strength while troops are withdrawn from city streets.
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Paris
Associated Press
Ruhr
Holmes Receives State Charter for Investment Firm
A state charter was granted to the J. R. Holmes Investment Company of Lawrence with $30,000 capital. The firm will handle the Holmes agency’s insurance business and act as central agent for North American Accident and Continental Casualty. Officers named are J. R. Holmes president, J. C. Holmes vice president, and Charles B. Holmes secretary and treasurer. J. C. Holmes previously served as publicity manager for Continental Casualty and as assistant agency manager for North American Accident. Plans include remodeling the building in the coming months.
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J. R. Holmes Investment Company
Lawrence
Holmes Agency
North American Accident, ‘Company
Continental Casualty Company
J. R. Holmes
J. C. Holmes
Charles B. Holmes
Continental, Casualty ‘Company
North American Accident Company
Christmas Buying Season Brightens Massachusetts Street
Retail shops along Massachusetts street prepare for the holiday rush with displays, lights, and decorations. Storefronts showcase bright merchandise as festive atmosphere grows for the Christmas season.
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Massachusetts
Oil Promoters Plead Guilty in Houston Federal Case
Henry H. Hoffman former president of the Blue Bird Oil corporation and John H. McCain of Houston along with M. M. Leavitt and H. I. Messe of Chicago and 11 others pleaded guilty in Federal Court. They had faced charges of using the mails to defraud in oil operations before Judge J. C. Hutcheson.
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Houston
Tex
Associated Press
Henry H. Hoffman
Blue Bird Oil Corporation
John H. McCain
M. M. Leavitt
H. I. Messe
Chicago
United States
J. C. Hutcheson
C. P. A. Meeting Postponed to December 20
The Lorie Star C. P. A. announces its regular meeting is moved from December 18 to December 20. Several initiation candidates from Lawrence cannot attend the original date.
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Lorie Star
Photographs Issued of Thirteen Lansing Escapees
Sheriff Will Johns received photos showing full face and profile views of the thirteen convicts who escaped Lansing penitentiary Sunday night. The release includes full information on each man for identification.
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Will. Johns
Lansing
Christmas Sale at Unitarian Church Offers Gifts and Food
The Unitarian Church hosts a Christmas Sale Friday December 7 starting 10:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Attractive gifts aprons plum pudding and candy featured. The Food Shop offers 50 cent dinners 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tea Room daily 5 to 8 p.m. 1126 Tenn phone 1467. Mrs A F Brown seeks meeting with Calendar of St James A M E church at Mrs H R Gillum's home Thursday afternoon.
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Tenn
Unitarian
A. F. Brown
St. James ‘A. M.-E
H.r.gillum
Christmas Bazaar at Congregational Church Cafeteria
Christmas Bazaar runs at the Congregational Church cafeteria with noon and night sessions on December 7. Everyone is welcome to eat. Miss M. Beryl Buckley presents The Servant in the House on December 6 at the Baptist church. Also notice Wearing Apparel ad.
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Congregational Church
Beryl Buckley
The
Baptist ‘Church
Rotary hears talks on business ethics codes
At Wiedemann's Rotary luncheon G L Scott announced aims to develop ethics codes for each business type and unite businessmen nationwide. Speakers read codes from industrial unions dry goods advertising laundry and commercial secretaries stressing cooperation, truthful advertising, efficient service, profits and public service.
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Rotary
Wiedemann’s
G. L. Scott
Scott
Paul'Dinsmoor
C. E. Decker
van Bruner
National Laundrymen’s Association
Co. L. Scott
Rotary Club
Los Angeles Faces Clash Over Midnight Dancing Permit
Los Angeles tightens social lines as police refused midnight dancing permits for a charity ball by Western Motion Picture Advertisers. The Jinnistani Grotto Charity Circus faces trials for games of chance. Screen writers' guild denounces the 12 o'clock curfew and urges action. American Legion open house planned for next week. An advertisement urges Sam G. Clarke’s suit and overcoat offerings with long service value.
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Los Angeles
Western Motion Picture’ Advertisers’ Association
Jinnistani Grotto
Screen Writers’ Guild
Christmas bazaars announced by local church groups
The Methodist Ladies announce a Xmas bazaar on Wednesday and Thursday December 5 and 6 in the League Room of the church inviting all ladies to view the displays. A Lutheran bazaar and food sale is planned for December 7 and 8 at Olson Bros. plumbing shop located at 934 Mass Street.
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Lutheran
Olson Bros. Plumbing
Mass. Street
Santa to Visit Lawrence on December 15
Special efforts by the Merchant's Bureau bring St. Nicholas to the Chamber of Commerce in Lawrence. He promises a December 15 appearance with bells and whiskers, arriving by Ford if weather blocks his reindeer. He will distribute 5,000 souvenirs to county schoolchildren and will make multiple visits through Christmas.
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Merchant’s Bureau
Santa Claus
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
North Pole
St. Nicholas
Dramatic club triumph at Bowersock theater
The K U Dramatic club staged George Bernard Shaw s The Devil s Disciple at Bowersock theater winning praise for skillful performances. Richard Dudgeon and Rev Anthony Anderson clash as British soldiers and Colonial leaders in a stirring melodrama set during the Revolutionary period. The production drew keen audience reaction to its clever Shaw style.
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K. U. Dramatic Club
George Bernard Shaw
Bowersock Theater
Richard Dudgeon
Anthony Anderson
Anderson
Dramatic Amateur Cast Shines In Stage Revival
Albert Kerr stars as The Devil's Disciple with Laura Ballou, Rich pre rescues, and Stanley Pennell delivering a climactic Rev Anderson. Dorothy Blackmar and John Alden enhance the cast alongside Morgan as General Burgoyne. Helen Hickok grounds Essie, while settings impress with tasteful homes and steady pace.
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Anderson
Dudgeon
Rich
Pre
Albert Kerr
The
Faile
Laura. Ballou
Anthony Anderson
Richand
Brewstar Morgan
General Burgoyne
Brit “Reneral
Dorothy Blackmar
Stanley Pennell
Mr. Anderson
Richard
John Alden
Swindon
Cecil Duncan
Christy Dudgeon
Helen Hickok
School Lighting Question and High School Landscaping Debate
The Quincy Patron letter criticizes the school board for delaying electric lighting in grade school rooms and notes approval of a costly landscaping contract for the half million dollar high school grounds. It argues for better illumination to protect children’s eyesight and suggests local funding or independent financing as options.
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Dolar High School
Quincy
Sulphur Soothes Ugly Itching Skin
An advertorial claims Men tho Sulphur treats eczema and other skin troubles. It says the preparation has germ destroying properties, provides quick relief, cools and soothes the skin, heals rashes, and is harmless when applied like a cold cream. Available from druggists.
Man Sings Praises Mayr’s Remedy After Years Of Trouble
A man suffered chronic stomach issues and gas for years with suspected ulcers or cancer. After doctors advised Rochester operation, a friend urged Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. He claims it cured him, enabling free eating, and notes the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflamed areas in the intestinal tract. One dose convinces or money refunded. Available at Round Corner Drug Store and other druggists.
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Rochester
Minn
Mayr
Round Corner Drug Store
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