Doheny on Stand Tells Life Story
Edward L. Doheny, seventy, testifies in his own defense denying criminal piracy charges. He recounts motives behind loan to old friend Albert Bo ValI, claims no link to Ebbs and Pearl Harbor oil contracts, and details his past business and personal associations shaping his life and the case.
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Washington
Dee
Edward
L. Dohens
Soen
Albert Bo Vali
Ebbs
Pearl Harbor
Watt
Aid ‘Sen
Doheny
Hhis
Pall
Jin
Dion
Comet
Elk Hills
Wwlm
Frank J. Ryan
Leasin Nagatinlie
Anderson
Hoveianelt
Wilnessee
Neenk
Pan- Arkompas
Referendum on Roads Backed by State Legislators
Governor Ben St Paulen has support from Willard Morgan and C E Becks in backing a constitutional amendment to enable the state to build good roads. Morgan says voters should decide at the 1928 general election, not in a special election, and suggests drafting a proposal for amendment. Becks argues for a referendum to determine road-building freedoms while strengthening current laws.
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Ben St. Paulen
Willard Morgan
Eleverith
C. E. Becks
Kansas
Douglas County
Morgan
Paulen
Becks
Progrem
Kans&s
Fire in Borger Threatened Town Revival
Borger Texas fought a major blaze with dynamite, chemicals and water buckets. Fire destroyed more than half a block, with losses around 175000 dollars. Russell Hawley injured by dynamite cap explosion. looters targeted a jewelry store with diamond and watch losses estimated at 2000 dollars.
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Borger
Texas
Amr
Russell Hawley
Statewide Snow Covers Kansas Across The State
Snow blanketed Kansas from Dodge City to Salina and Wichita with varying depths. Western Kansas saw three to six inches while Dodge City measured three inches and Topeka and Hutchinson under half an inch. Temperatures near freezing rose later, melting most of the snowfall, with light rain and mist in some eastern counties.
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Topeka
Kan
Dec
Apl
Kansas
Dodge City
Goodhannd
Wichita
Concordia
Salina
Hutchinson
Fenville
Pittsburg
Ottawa
Lea Emworth
Pacific Coast Storm and Earthquakes Report
A messy OCR fragment reports Pacific coast storm activity with heavy rainfall and earthquakes felt along the Mexico border. It notes a West Side Brotherhood meeting, a chemistry lecture at Memorial High School, and W Prairie Oil and Many in Tulsa Kansas naming a director for the American Petroleum Institute.
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Kansas
Tulsa, Ok
W. Prairy Oil
Independence
Kantoday
Imge
American Petroleum Institute
Weather forecast for Kansas with varied snow and mud
Mostly fair tonight and Friday with little temperature change. The report notes cloudy conditions except for Empesia Hutchinson Tondlin snow and Arkansas City. All roads are muddy and Topeka has snow cover.
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Wansas
Empesia
Hutchinson
Tondlin
Arkansas
Topeka
Salm Hoogstraden Custody Suit Adjourned To January
The separation suit of Count Ludwig Salm Hoogstraden against Millicent Rogers Salm, Standard Oil heiress, was adjourned to January 17 to allow the count to secure witnesses for his claim he can financially and morally care for their son Peter. Also notes Washington briefings and Mexican oil laws.
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New York
Uudwig Salm Hoogstraden
Millicent Rogers Salm
Standard Oil
D. x
Peter
Washington
Supreme Court orders Franklin County to resume Santa Fe trail work
An alternate writ of mandamus directs Franklin County Commissioners to proceed with hard surfacing the Santa Fe trail southwest of Ottawa or show cause by December 29. The case, before the court for a second time, holds the district not dissolved and demands bids, contracts and construction on the 23 mile project begun March 4, 1921, with prior actions and funds questioned. The petition alleges funds were diverted to other road work while improvements were neglected.
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Topeka
Kan
Dee
Franklin County
Ottawa
State Supreme Court
Ater
Prnoral
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Ste
state+land
Congress opens rapid debate on prohibition funding
Washington reports the House debate on a 12 million dollar prohibition enforcement appropriation begun by Democrat Gallivan who vows to oppose the expenditure. He says treasury funds have been opened long enough and warns of brewing south of the Rio Grande by hostile elements. Meanwhile Congress moves to address judges' salaries poison laws campaign expenses and insurgent Republican strategy in the scant term.
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Washington
House
Easiny
Gallivan
Massachusetts
Wheeler
Wayne Bi Wheeler
Anti- Saloon League
Captain Kidd
Chicago
Galliykn
Rio Grand A
Congress
Des
Ormiston Arrest Ties McPherson Case To Harrisburg
Kenneth G. Ormiston, Los Angeles radio operator linked to Aimee Semple McPherson, was arrested in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and taken to Chicago. Los Angeles prosecutor Asa Keyes plans to seek extradition while McPherson Disputes significance of the arrest.
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Harrisbur
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles
Carmel
Calif
Chicago
Ormiston
South Front Street
Sesequebanha
F. Lininger
Harrisburg
Atlantic City
Keyes
Washington
Asa Keyes
Angelus Temple Radio
California
Aimea
Semple- McPherson Spastok
Four Square Gospel
St 1
Mars
McPherson
Tan Lisay
Angeles
Fand ‘Ath
Peapperrance
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Mexico
Oduan Park
Cal
Die in Mine Blast at Fran cists No 2
Princeton Indiana rescue crews predicted the death toll would total about twenty as only half of the 69 men in the shaft were accounted for by late morning. Officials said it would take hours to confirm the final count while wounded were cared for. Rescue worker J J R Miller of Wislow estimated around 35 fatalities, with many seriously burned.
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Princeton
Ind
Francists
R Vadhersing
J.j'r. L. Miller
Wislow
Railroad Brotherhoods Rest Case In PSC Hearing
Counsel for railroads prepare to present the other side tomorrow as the Brotherhoods rest their case in the public service commission hearing on long freight trains. Much of today’s session corrected figures offered by G3 Beckman of Parsons a Katy employee, with statistics showing longer trains over the past five years and questions raised about Beckman’s ability to interpret log sheets. Albania Ratifies Pact.
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Pulic Service Commission
Aeseidas
Beckman
Parsons
Katy
Albania
Topeka
Kans
Albania Ratifies Treaty of Friendship and Security with Italy
Tirana Albania Dec 9 AP The Albanian chamber ratified the treaty of friendship and security with Italy. Belgrade dispatches said Yugoslav officials expected Albania would not ratify the fract easing tensions in Yugoslavia. Also reported Miner killed by blast at mine near Miami Oklahoma. C White 46 of Treece Kansas killed at Robinson Mine. Survived by widow and five children. Cars washed 1.50 Hudson Goff.
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Tirana
Albania
Haly
Jugo Slavia
Belgrade
Jugo Slav
Miami
Okla
A.P.J
A C. White
Treece
Kansas
Iminer
Robinson Zine
Bules
White
Arkansas River gas producer in Sumner County
A Roxana Petroleum Company well in eastern Sumner County near Oxford, Kansas, shows large production potential. Located on land leased from the state for 135000 dollars, the test well has flowed several times after reaching 21 feet of sand, with the test connected to river banks by a bridge over the Arkansas River.
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Winfield, Kans
Arkansas
Oxford
Sumner County
Roxana Petroleum Corporation
tableaux at k Christmas vespers in fra ser hall
Christmas vespers will fill Fra Ser Hall next Sunday at 4 pm. It is the second all musical vesper this year with tableaux depicting Nativity scenes. Design, drawing, and painting departments present talent under faculty direction. A 25-voice vested choir, candle lighting, and various musical numbers by university ensembles and soloists will be performed. The previous year’s crowd packed the hall, and organizers expect strong turnout again.
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Fraser Hall
Albert Block
Raymond Bustwood
Rosemary Ketehans
Earemony
John Maxon
Ruth Filis
Loverg
Arkan
University
School of the Arts
Kansas students face Rhodes selection committee in Lawrence
University of Kansas students will appear before the Rhodes Scholarship committee in Lawrence for consideration beginning tomorrow and Saturday. Representatives from Kansas colleges including Baker University and Wichita University will seek Rhodes awards for study at Oxford starting October 1927.
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Tive University of Kansas
Rhodes
Lawrents
Oxford
Heginning
M Miet
Lawrence
Mech
Martin Dickinson
Charles
Enybree
Brewster Morgan
Astin van Ler
Dr. Prank
Strong Kansas
Wi. E. Sandelius
Idaho
Wadhan
M. B. Giffen
Missour
Queens
F. B. Bristow
Kansas
Merton
J. G. Madden
Missouri
Wadham
E. Dlentz
State Agricultural College
Baker
Paul Wolf
Howard T. Bennett
Wichita University
Booth
George Flesh
Friends University
Pennington
Sterling Collegé
Robert Wilson
College of Emporia
Howell Lewis
John Brewster
Washburn
William O. Stenyon
Clarence H. Judd
Harold A. Carr
Clark Millison
John W. Scott
Columbia. University
Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting Banquet
The Fort Bureau members filled the Chamber of Commerce banquet room for the annual meeting and luncheon. Dr J Hughes of Manhattan gave a lecture on adequate diet amid reports from Miss Elizabeth Randle and A I Gilkison on farm visits, office calls, and bureau activity.
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Fort Bureau
Jenny Wren
Good Ofc
Tdr J.1
Hughes
Manhattan
Elizabeth Randle
A. I. Gilkisom
Randle
Bureau
Clifford Pine
Callimg
Farm Bureau
Journal-World
University senior class election to proceed tonight
After meetings to resolve differences, senior women approve continuing the class election as planned in the Central Administration auditorium at 7 80. Polls close at 9 and results to be announced later. Chancellor Lindley and joint committees from WLS G A and Men's Student Council agree to cooperate on future class directions.
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Ata
BE. H. Lindley
WLS. G. A
Neil
Silver Lake man elected leader of Kansas horticultural society
T F Van Orsdol of Silver Lake was elected president of the Kansas State Horticultural Society today, succeeding George Welkinked. Barnett of Kansas Arts Agricultural College Manhattan was named vice president, James N Farley of Hutchinson secretary and WK Martin of Wathena treasurer reelected. Sebastian Hahn of Coffeyville urged farmers to work more, talk less, and use common sense to gain profits. Filed motion in case.
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Topeka
Ken
Der
T. FE. van Orsdol
Silver Lake
Raneds State Horticultural Society
George WelKinked
Pray
Rd. Barnett
Kansas
Arts Agricultural College
Manhattan
James N. Farley
Hutchinson
Martin
Wathena
Sebastian Hahn
Coffeyville
Kansas State Horticultural Society
Crath Amendments Sought to Be Set Aside in Court
Topeka attorneys for Fred L Crabb Arkansas City lawyer seek in the Kansas Supreme Court to strike amendments to the state bar examiners charge. They claim the amendments arose after the defendant moved for specific charges and allege Crath obtained money under cover of law enforcement efforts. The filing adds to efforts against disbarment over alleged unethical conduct while head of the Kansas Anti Saloon League.
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Topeka
Kan
Fred L. Crabb
Arkansas City
Kansas
Anti- Saloon League
Supreme Court
State Board of Bar Examiners
Crath
Washburn May Absorb Kingfisher College
Officials of Washburn College at Topeka met at Kingfisher Oklahoma to discuss consolidation of the two institutions. Kingfisher College has been closed for several years due to lack of support. Both schools are Congregational denomination affiliated. A formal action was expected to be announced later today.
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Kingfisher
Okla
Washburn ‘College
Topeka
Kingfisher, College
Fs Fisher
the of Hells
Td Fen
Hold up victim Mort White near Lawrence after late drive
Mort White of 1700 ae St moved to Lawrence last September and was assaulted early Saturday while returning from Topeka on the Fort highway. His car was wrecked, money, spare tire, flashlight, and cigarettes disappeared. He was found with injuries and taken to a nearby farmhouse. His memory is incomplete and police have not yet issued a formal report.
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Mort White
Ae St
Lawrence
Topeka
Fort Highway
Topekat
Kansas City
Mr. White
White
Peter
READY FOR CHRISTMAS In Lawrence shops shoppers seek gift ideas
The piece highlights Lawrence as a prime locale for Christmas shopping with stores offering ready selections and helpful staff. It notes festive window displays along Massachusetts Street and the town’s bright holiday atmosphere drawing shoppers and families seeking guidance on gifts for all ages.
Murder Trial Details Slaying at Penitentiary
Federal court in Kansas City heard Edward Murphy’s trial for the fatal stabbing of fellow prisoner John Bowers at the Leavenworth penitentiary. Witness Richard Taylor testified the fight began after Cammerford seized a sledge hammer and Murphy stabbed Bowers in the side during a showers confrontation. Bowers died two days later. Murphy’s attorney said it was self defense.
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Kansas City
Kan
Federal
Ledgenworth
James Camtmerford
Herseizee
Bowers
Taylor
Cammerford
Murphy
Bowers Buat
Oklahoma Cotton Growers Assoc loan announced in Wichita
A loan of 320000 dollars was granted by Wichita Federal Land Bank to the Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association at 4.5 percent interest. It is intended to aid members holding cotton in hopes of higher prices. The report notes the loan’s purpose and rate.
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Wichita, Kans, Dee
Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association
Wichita Federal Land Bank
New England Reunion Set Date At Local Society Meeting
The thirteenth annual reunion of the Sons and Daughters of New England will be held Tuesday evening at 7. It was announced by E N Manchester president of the organization. Rev John F Watts pastor of the 1st Baptist church will speak and Prof Caston Skillton of the University of Kansas will oversee the music. About 200 members, native or long resident of New England, are expected. Newcomers to New England eligible for membership are urged to send names to secretary Mrs P P Lester 404 Indiana street, telephone 1544 White. Officers: E N Manchester president Rev John F Watts vice president WH Wood treasurer Dr Baumgardner and Mrs T E Grieda executive committee.
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New England
E. N. Manchester
iJohn F. Watts
1St Baptigé Church
Speaks
Evenimes
Cas. Skilton
Ifine “Arts
University of Kansas
Si Legit
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P. P. Lester
Indinimn Street
Telenigue
Manchester
I. N. Manchester
John F. Watts
Wood
Baumgardne
T.E. Grieda
Learned
Rockefeller
Florida
Taylor the Speaker Alyy Wi Paylor to Speak at Laurebee
Alyy Wi Paylor of Indianapolis secretary of social work for the Disciples of Christ will address the Chamber of Commerce about The Labor Movement His KU visit follows ten years on the University of Missouri faculty and work as an editorial writer for the Christian Century.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Disciples of Christ
Lot of Commerce
Eig
Laurebee
University of Kansas
Chamber of Commerce
Tayior
Uversity of
Missouri
al Mh
The
Christian Century
United States
Ee Ge
Uneasy Geneva Meeting Signals Italy Concerns
In Geneva seven foreign ministers met for league council sessions amid anxiety over Mussolini's aims. They reportedly feared the Italian leader's ambitions could threaten the world order the league seeks to preserve. The round of action yesterday focused on strengthening league machinery for international danger.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Mussolini
China
Germany
League Council
Italy
League
Liquidation Sale Draws Cold Crowd at Ideal Clothing
A large crowd braved cold weather as the Journal World advertised the Ideal Clothing liquidation sale. The issue also notes KU Radio Night plans led by Fred Baeketh, with many Kansans and KU students involved, and ticket sales continuing across home rooms and junior high venues, reaching about 9 198 sold.
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Journal World
Ideal ‘Clothing Company
Journal-World
Cale Hare
Adre
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