Desperate Siege Report From Sianfu Amid Cannibal Hunger
AP dispatches quote a Chinese refugee describing famine in Sianfu, capital of Shensi, where residents and foreigners face starvation after months under siege. The city reportedly saw cannibalism, theft of food, and a failed relief effort as General Liu Chen Hua’s forces contested the area. About nineteen foreigners remain, including Americans and British nationals, with some urged to evacuate but choosing to stay.
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Peking
Sianfu
Shensi
Lianfu
Huk
Liu Chen Hua
Sianfa
Inthide
Liu
Kuominma
People’s Army
Siifu
Lin
Lit
PAY DEBTS BABSON Boston 1927 forecast urges reducing debt
Boston December 9 AP Roger Babson the statistician told the Boston chamber of commerce that 1927 will be a quieter year than 1926 with lower prices and fewer market swings. He advised businesses to push sales and reduce debt to weather the change and urged accounts receivable be pressed for quicker payments. He suggested both bulls and bears can profit by cutting indebtedness.
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Boston
Roger Babson
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Batson
Sibek
Busin ‘Ness
New Fugland
Senate moves to bar Smith and Vare from seats
Washington December 9 AP The Senate debated disqualifying Illinois Senator-elect Frank L Smith and Pennsylvania Senator-elect William S Vare over large campaign outlays. Senator Dill pressed a resolution to deny credentials if presented citing outlays of about 800000 for Ware and 466000 for Smith as repugnant to American ideals. The issue included contributions such as Samuel Insull’s 125000 to Smith and debate over primary versus convention nomination, with senators arguing the Senate could disavow a seat but not deny it outright.
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Washington
Senate
Frank L. Smith Ofllinois
William S. Vare
Pennsylvania
Mgde Zyday
Sehater
Dirk
Ware
Smith Eithant
Samuel Insull
Smith
Till
Bmith
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Ashurst
Izena
Barsh
Idaho
Dill
Thi
Harding
Sunshine and Vitamins Bring Health From Outdoor Life
Dr J Hughes of Kansas State Agricultural College spoke at a Waestaff’s luncheon on Sunshine and Health. He urged ultraviolet rays and vitamin D for bone health and calcium absorption, noting direct sun keeps babies from rickets and that indoor life reduces health benefits.
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J. &. Hughes
Kansas
Dr. Hughes
Bermas Hey
Mexican Tipica Orchestra to Perform at Robinson Gym
The Tipica orchestra of Mexico, the former official band, will give a matinee at Robinson gym Thursday afternoon. Tickets priced 1.50 dollars for best seats, 1.00 and 75 cents for other seats, obtainable by mail and at the University School of Fine Arts office. The University concert course seeks a yearly diverse attraction lineup.
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University School of Fine Arts
Tipica Orchestra of Mexico
Robinson Gymnasium
Paul Whiteman
D. M. Swarthout
Orchestra of
Mexico
university ‘school of fine_arts
Tipicans
New York
Chicago
Hile Obregon
Capultepec
Carles
United States
Dean D. M. Swarthout
Nisi
Wheat Grower Resolves Ear Relief and Marketing Trust
The Southwest Cooperative Wheat Growers Association announced a resolution urging cooperative contract marketing as the proper basis for handling farm products. It calls for Congress to include a provision ensuring administration by farmer-based boards. The group, organized June 1, 1926, acts as a central selling agency for wheat pools in Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska, and neighboring states. Copies will go to listed regional representatives.
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Wichita
Ors
Southwest Co-Operative Wheat” Growers’ Association
Kansas
Oklahoms
Galrade
Nebraska
Berts
Deer Creek
Okla
E.cox
Ashland
George A. Frost
Kimball
Neb
Charles J. Hooover
Colorado
Church Night Supper Draws Largest Attendance
The weekly First Methodist Church supper under Women's Home and Foreign Missionary societies drew the largest crowd of the series. Miss Helen McMillan spoke on India mission work and education, with student Miss Satyavata Chitambar performing on the sitar. The program closed with remarks from Dr. Harry A. Gordon and others as the first series ended. a second series begins in January.
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First Methodist
Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Helen McMillan
Isabella Methodist College
Luknowy
India
Satyavat
Chitambar
Luknow
Baker University
Harry. A. Gordo
Th. E. Church
Gordon
Kansas City
Torrence
Eudora. Lawrence
Lateie
Exec
Liquidation moves for Federal Trust and Walde State Bank
In Kansas City a start on liquidation was filed for the Federal Trust Company and Walde State Bank, with liquidation agents appointed by State Finance Commissioner S Cantley. Inventories show loans to Carl J Peterson, farm bank official, and ties to Missouri Press Publishing and Terminal Trust executives, including a $25,000 demand note endorsed by J and M Rinehart and a $4,600 Peterson loan past due at the time.
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Kansas City
Der
Federal Trust Company
Walde /State Bank
S. Bh. Cantley
State Finance Commission
Carl J. Peterson
Farm Bank
Kansas
McMahon
Terminal Trust
Missouri Press Publishing Company
Sto. Peterson
J. 3
M. F. Rinehart
Theminal Trust
Peterson
Peerson
Ute
Charles A. Baker
Compa
George, McKinney
Boost Oil With Gas In Preliminary Stage Says Expert
Frank Hift of Union Oil of California warned against rushing into using gas in oil wells for gasoline extraction. He cautioned that improvements won t instantly fix production problems and urged careful testing under proper conditions during a gathering of the American Petroleum Institute. The discussion occurred as talks on bus laws were announced for a conference in Topeka with J. T. Hussey noting changes proposed by the Public Service Commissions. Prices cited at $2.50 and $3.
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Teles, Okio
Frank Fp.hift
Union Oil Company
California
American Petrofeum Institute
Topeka
Kan
Des
Kans
Dresember
J. T. Hussey
Public Service Commissions
Confereree
Paris Diary Sparks Controversy Over Memoirs and Novels
Paris dispatch reports criticism in England and the United States over memoirs and novels with thinly veiled references to living figures. A novel titled The Damon of Impurity parallels Prime Minister Alain Didier with a form of insanity, drawing ire from political circles. Critics warn the resemblance risks exposing real people, not fictional characters, fueling debate in France's press. The piece also covers odd parliamentary quibbles about milk-derived umbrella handles and a light note on dog bread consumption amid economic strain.
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Paris
Dirc
Englad
United States
France
M. Aristide Briand
Tix Maurice Betz
Alain Didier
Jugoslav
Tom Themb
Admiral Jaures
Oretor
Memorial des Allies volume offered for sale in Paris
A 20 pound volume from the International Federation of War Veterans displays signatures and manuscripts of kings queens and presidents from the great war. It includes Woodrow Wilson and Joffre among others autographing the histories of the war in multiple languages. Bertrand initiated the project in 1919 with the committee’s support and most contributors donated their work.
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Paris
United Press
FIDAG
International Fedération of War Veteran
Antheon
de la
Woodrow Wilson
Coglidge
Marshal
Joffre
Marshal Foch
Memorial Des Allies
M. Charles Bertrand
Ithe
M. Bertrand
Herbert Hogver
Scots humorists clash at Scottish motor show over kilts
A British Scottish humorist event turns tense when Sandy Mec Dougall wearing a kilt is told to wear pants under rules banning fancy dress. Robert son protests, arguing kilts insult Scotland. He suggests if kilts count as fancy dress, Scotland might ban English garb at Scottish events. Local notices list a tea room bazaar and a garage info line.
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Sandy
Robertson
Scotland
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