Death Fog Strikes Meuse Valley Kills Dozens
Fog and not gas caused more than sixty deaths in eight Meuse villages over five days. Authorities say the deadly fog, intensified by cold damp air, struck residents with asthma and asphyxiation while no lethal chemicals were found. Deaths occurred across eight villages with many hospitalized. theories include a mysterious plague comparison and weather conditions, not war gases.
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Liege
Belgium
Meuse
Brussels
Bellum
Meuse Valley
J. B.S. Haldane
Europe
Ministry of Health
Haldane
London
Weather Outlook for Kansas Areas
Mostly fair weather with Sunday clouds and little temperature change. Roads remain muddy and slippery in spots with poor driving conditions reported yesterday and today. Temperatures range from cool to warm with daytime highs around 83 and cooler nights. drivers urged to exercise caution on wet roads.
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Kansas
Northeast teachers to Lawrence in 1931
Topeka reports regional meetings of the Kansas state education association are planned for November 5 to 7. Caleb W. Smiek of Oberlin was elected president and M. F. Sark of Parsons was added to the board of directors.
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Northeast
Lawrence
Topeka
Ranesas
Era
Convent
Dodge Ci
Withite
Weat
Salina
North Central
Caleb W. Smiek
Oll
Parsons
M. F. Sark
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Dirctors
JURY SELECTED FOR SHEPARD MURDER TRIAL AT KANSAS CITY
A jury of seven farmers and five city workers from Oskaloosa Lawrence and Leavenworth was formed to try Major Charles A. Shepard a medical corps officer charged with the murder of his second wife. District Attorney H. M. Brewster opened the case as jurors were chosen and several were excused or eliminated by challenges.
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Kansas City
Charles A. Shepard
Oskaloosa
Kan
Leavenworth
M. Brewster
Kansas
F. E. Kimmons
Farmer
Berry
M. L. Crisaman
Topeka
W. A. Payne
Lee Colman
Lawrence
C. S. Patrick
Osloosa
Matt Malone
C. H. Mills
Holton
J. W. Harris
T. E. Bird
Eudora
E. C. Shaake
Lawrence C. Schultz
Ted Bates
Orankie
Washburn to play 1931 schedule and nearby foes
Announcement from Topeka lists Washburn college football 1931 schedule with games against Kansas University Haskell College of Baldwin and other opponents. Calendared dates show Oct 2 at KU or Hays Teachers Oct 16 17 Wichita in Topeka Oct 31 Emporia Teachers Nov 26 Baker in Topeka and Southwestern Pittsburg and College of Emporia on various dates. A missing man case and college football finals also appear in the clippings.
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University of Kansas
Haskell Indians
Washburn
Topeka
Centeat
Beng University of Baldwin
Ichabods
Kansas University
Hays
To- Pee
Wichita
Emporia
Opps
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College of Emporia
Jain
Southwestern
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Baker
Skelly
Tulsa
Okla
Haskell Indian Institute
University of Tulsa
Haskell
Indians
Jobnson
Tribe
Pilkington
Nerdes
Weller
Pein Sas
Sonchiana
Teby Ohngon
Planhrough
R. Costo
Buster Charles
Hurricane
Costo
Grisham
Reynolds Crowe
Griffith
Pi Kappa Alpha House Burglaries Strike Lawrence
An outbreak of burglaries hit Lawrence last night with several houses entered or attempted. Pi Kappa Alpha at 1200 Louisiana reported the heaviest losses including five salts, a gold watch and chain, and cash. Other homes on Alabama Ohio and Louisiana streets saw clothing valuables and small change stolen or attempted, with doors left open and a window screen removed at one occupied residence.
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Lawrence
Pi Kappy Alice
Louisiana Street
Seth Breckenridge
Clement H. Breckenridge
Owen Cox
W. Woodward
Lionel Carr
Buster Burcham
Russell Garrett
W. J. Cummin
Oscar White
Alabama
Seth W. Slaugh
Ohio Street
Jimmy
FM. McFarland
Bruning government survives multiple votes in Reich
The Bruning administration in Berlin won three key votes, defeating motions to revoke the chancellor and to table a motion of confidence. Despite opposition, the government retained support, allowing it to push ahead with financial reform amid a relieved, divided cabinet and public.
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Berlin
Bruening
Ristag
Mot
Sphancellor
National Socialists
Serine
Ocracy
MacDowell Frat Initiation at University of Kansas
Initiation ceremony for the MacDowell Fraternity at the University of Kansas was held Thursday evening in the Administration Building. William Vandel, president, presided as new members were welcomed including Jean Arbuckle Ruth Back Willa Mae Bareeee Durkee Mary Lou hy emmae ine apenlish Jets Hedges and several others.
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University of Kansas
William Vandel
Jean Arbuckle
Ruth Back
Willa Mae Bareeee Durkee
Mary Louhy
Emmae Ine Apenlish
Jets Hedges
Woon Heiderstadt
Frank H Howser
Harold Johnson
Sdoward Johnson
Katherine Kaull
Paul Mannen
Maurice McManus
Mse Malgaret Plummer
Fran- Pauline
Alumni Meet in Salina Honors Tuberculosis Seals Sale
A Salina alumni gathering plans a social event in the evening at Wesleyan Gym with Dr. F. C. Ailend Greed likely in attendance. Students and county residents will be present while proceeds from a Christmas Seals sale aid detection and treatment of tuberculosis and related diseases.
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Dr. F. C. Ailend
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Salina
Fragmented OCR sports voting note with garbled names
Fragmented text shows a favor by state bureau two overtime six with Dee and Palay providing information for a real attraction to be introduced at the next session. A draft was endorsed by the county attorney's association. Abilene appears as a referenced location.
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Palay
County Attornsy
Ciety Aes Focta
Topeka
el Abilene
Veterans discharged from Leavenworth suspended
Washington December 6 AP Brigadier General Frank T Hines suspended until January 5 the discharge of 285 veterans at the national military home Leavenworth Kansas He sustained Col C W Wadsworth in ordering the men discharged but postponed due to unemployment concerns Examinations showed among 1138 inmates 290 cured or with minor disabilities Nearly 97 of 286 World War veterans ordered discharged had already left Leavenworth when word of the suspension arrived awaiting official order
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Washington
Frank T. Hines
Veterans
National Miliitary
Leavenworth
Kaw
Hines
C. W. Wadsworth
Bureau of Nations Homes
Jischa
C Lingenselter
Frank 'J. H'nes
Ares
Damage Action Against Santa Fe Rail Ends Abruptly
In district court the five thousand dollar damage case of Will Pendleton and Grauberger versus Santa Fe Rail Road ended suddenly after Raymon F. Rice argued a demurrer. The suit claimed flood waters backing up on Grauberger’s farm south of Lawrence in fall 1928 caused damage to a dwelling and property east of the farm.
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Will Pendleton
John Grauberger
Santa Fe
Grauberger
Lawrence
Raymon F. Rice
Santa F
Legionnaires Urged to Pay Dues Before Monday
A fragment notes quotas for Legionnaires to pay dues ahead of Monday to meet manpower needs amid missing details. The clipped text mentions Liberty and El Fee regions, names such as Ralph and O'Neil, and references to auxiliary forces and discarded clothing, plus an appeal for an ad-taker.
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Ralph
O'Neil
Hi conference session convenes at Liberty Memorial High
Two hundred twenty five Kansas town youths packed Liberty Memorial High for the Hi conference opening sessions. Dean Lawson of Ponca City led as toastmaster and Prof. Howard of Kansas State spoke on personality, urging that inner character outshines outward appearance. Delegates from Effingham Atchison Ottawa McClown Falls Hiawatha will attend today through tomorrow with discussions, a one act play, banquet and World Fellowship dinner on the slate.
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Kansas Town
Liberty
Memorial High School
Ersen Ae
Dean Panui B. Lawson
Ponca City
Okla
Dave
Howard
Kansas State Agricultural Colege
W. W. Corfman
Joy Iletzier
Lawrence Di-Y Club
George Allen
Ottawa
Professor Hill
Leo Genell
Wealyan'ai
Galsh Opibe
Toe Esle
Alina
Wesley Foundation
Rotary ~ Club
Bing
Effingham
Atchison
Saa
McClon Cotto Falls
Hiawatha
Elks Memorial Service Set For Tomorrow
A memorial service will be held tomorrow at 3 PM at the Elks hall BPOE No 095. The program includes opening exercises, vocal and instrumental performances, eulogies by Bre George Hackman and others, and a closing benediction.
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Elks
Elks Hall
B. P.O
Ogeuing
Conrad McGrew
Violt
Otto Garvens
Roynderwood
Sohm ‘Hermann
Henry Albach
We Ghartes
H. Tucker
George Hackman
Underwood
Mony
Sirius Underwood
Bro
Logy
County owes city on delinquent tax property dispute
Citizen contends Shawnee County owes the city for delinquent tax certificates and deeds held on city lots. He argues a 1990s county deal allowed county to skim penalties and interest, while the city seeks full tax payments and credits, claiming the county owes the city for taxes in full on city parcels. The dispute centers on past tax sales, penalties, and whether the county should reimburse the city.
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Eddy
County Wivey
County General Fund
Exama
Shawnee County
Kansas varsity football schedule reshaped by Big Six
Kansas reinstated by faculty spurs Big Six to adjust 1931 football schedules. Conference plans nine game options for 1931, with nine game permission granted in other institutions. Faculty to review eligibility code while schools seek nonconference matchups including Northwestern and Pittsburgh. Tulsa-Haskell game notes and other campus athletic adjustments appear amid broader schedule shuffles.
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Kansas City
University of Kansas
Big Six
Kansas
Comeieth
Kansan
Northwestern
Pittsburgh
South
Cats Council
James C. Bar
San Francisco
Greenburg
Nebraska
T. N. Metcalf
Lows
Herb
Huskers
South Dakota
Evanston
API Leen
Kancas
Detroit Aniversity
Detroit Beet
Drake
Ames
Kansas Supreme Court Affirms Several Douglas County Decisions
The Kansas Supreme Court sustains Douglas County cases involving damages for a malicious attachment, unpaid rent, and notes against various defendants. Key points include affirmations of judgments in favor of John Mewson, Charles W. Johnson receiver, and R. B. Lepuke, tied to the defunct Douglas County Farmers Union Bank.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
Douglas B. Alison Aid Court
Borer
Douglas County Saich
John Me
C. E. Gallaway
Lawrence
Kansas Supreme Court Today
Douglas County District Court
Charles W. Johnson
Douglas County Farmers Union Bank
Laren
Goff
Dougie County
Charles
R. B. Lepuke
Kimmel Trial Recess in Oxygen of Murder Case
The Kimmel murder trial paused as defendant Louisa H. Kimmel rests awaiting cross examination Monday. Virgil Pointer testified he struck Kramer at Kimmel's suggestion on March 25 at the packing plant. A Christmas seals campaign is noted in the text.
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Topeka
Louisa H. Kimmel
Rayne
Virgil Pointer
Kramer
Vneath
Kimmer
Kansas Regents Reinstate KU From Conference Ban
University of Kansas regained its Big Six athletic status after faculty representatives in Kansas City rescinded a resolution placed in October that barred KU from future participation. The move restores eligibility for James Bausch and other KU athletes, with statements from Dean Shand and Chancellor Lindley signaling a balanced outcome. The decision spurred mixed reactions and hints of a broader eligibility review by a Big Six committee.
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Kansas City
Columbia
Jayhawkrea
Kansas
Journal-World
Lawrence
K. U
F. C. Alien
Dean G. C. Shaad
E. H. Lindly
Lindsdey
James Bausch
Associated Press
Bausch
Dean Shand
S.W. Reaves
Oklahoma
Acuity
Shand
Columbus
Kansas University
James Gausch
H. H. King
Kansas Aggies
Dean F. W. Beyer
Iowa State
Dean S. W. Reaves
Dean Shaad
W.A. Tarr
Missouri
Dean, Beates
Dean Beyer
Towa State
T. J. Thompson
Nebraska
Dr. King
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