Hoover Crossing Andes Notch In Chile Argentina Visit
President-elect Hoover traveled the trans Andean rail route from Los Andes to Mendoza crossing the highest continental railway in the Americas. The rack railway climbs to 10 512 feet with electrified Chilean side power near Santiago. He bid farewell to Chile after a lunch with President Ibanez and spoke of US Chile friendship and shared future progress.
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Lawrence couple search ends in arrests after wife disappearance
Fred Davis and his father F A Davis were arrested in Lawrence after a daylong stakeout and car pursuit as a missing bride case unfolded. The elder Davis fought officers during arrest as a crowd gathered outside Pine Brothers store. The wife and her aunt arrived at the station and the wife refused to return to her husband.
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Topeka
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Bomb Plot Probe Leads to Questioning Two Girls in Argentina
In Buenos Aires two Argentine authorities questioned two minor girls linked to a bomb plot aimed at President-elect Hoover. The suspects, whose names were withheld, denied knowledge of the activities of men already arrested. Handbag searches reportedly yielded anarchist balls. Prince George Leaves Bermuda for New York on H.M.S Durban. Clarence Smith says banks face about 1.23 million in refunds from past taxes, with counties bearing most costs. state revenue fears ease pending further adjustments.
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Daylight payroll heist rocks Yonkers bank district
Eight gunmen fired on the First National Bank payroll wagon in Yonkers injuring guard Adolph Kaus ter. The armored car carried $100000 from the post office to Alexander Smith Sons Carpet Co. men escaped toward New York City in a switch to a Jersey-licensed car.
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New York City
University Activities Closed by influenza Epidemic
The university suspends all activities due to the prevailing influenza epidemic. Dr Will Durant lecture is postponed, Christmas vespers are cancelled, Mu Phi Epsilon concert is canceled and loan fund meeting postponed. The East West Revue by the Cosmopolitan Club is postponed with other activities at a standstill.
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Two More Join Grid Squad In Big Six Southwestern Game
Lincoln Nebraska December 12 AP Coach Ernest E Beary of the University of Nebraska announced that Carl Rudh end Iowa State College and Robert Byars halfback Missouri had accepted his invitation to play on the all star Big Six in the Big Six Southwestern game in Dallas Texas January 1 Thirteen players accepted their invitations yesterday and there are ten other players who have not answered Coach Beary said To Play Washburn K U Game Topeka December 12 AP The Washburn University of Kansas basketball game will be saved here Next Tuesday despite the losing s of the University Dr Parley P Womner president of Washburn said today
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Neb
Ernest E. Beary
University of Nebraska
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Towa State College
Robert Byars
Missouri
Dallas
Texas
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Washburn-K. U
Flu in City May Be Held in Check Says Physicians
Lawrence doctors report influenza cases stationary or falling overall, with a two to one favoring reopening city schools. 543 pupils and five teachers absent, yet most cases mild with no pneumonia. Some absences due to other illnesses. no formal recommendation to close schools.
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E. R. Keith
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New York
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Haskell Hospital
Play Tonight at Liberty Memorial High School Auditorium
Station YyYyYY presents Booth Tarking ton’s one act play of American life at 8 o’clock in the Liberty Memorial High School auditorium. A short program by Tan Sigma and Miss Saynetta Munroe precedes the performance. Two other plays by the League will follow later, likely in January, as plans for She Stoops to Conquer move forward. Admission is free and the League urges drama enthusiasts to attend tonight. Also, hearings for Arnold Weidmann and Willie Wesnsen were postponed for one week in justice court.
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Soda fountain business mounts to big total
Chicago December 12 AP America here is four annual soda fountain bill Ice cream sodas 500000000 Fountain lunches 300000000 Confectionery 700000000 Total 1500000100 That is the amount spent every year at the 100000 soda fountains in this country at the annual convention of the industry M H Kauer representing a large fountain manufacturer said The fountains form a 300000000 investment bringing a return of 34109581 in each day's trade
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America
M. H. Kauer
Kansas City liquor fight explodes in midwest crackdown
A chaotic clash of federal and local authorities over bootleggers erupts after a reformist saloon raid. Roscoe Patterson and W. Harold Lane allegedly clash with police, while Mrs Maude Wilson and her daughter Iris confront community liquor selling. Police report 11 raids, and raids extend as prosecutors eye minors and operator Lies. The fight widens with grand jury appearances and disputed cooperation among agencies.
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APJ
United States District Court
Federal Prohibition Department
Carrie Nation
Roscoe C. Patterson
United States
W. Harold Lane
Buck
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Iris
Wilson
Lincoln R. Toyne
Lane
Towne
Building Santa's Chimney Contest at local paper
May build chimney contest offers $40 to three readers who correctly assemble a chimney from items listed in the paper. Forty-three Lawrence merchants participate. entries close Saturday at 5 p m. Winners announced next Monday after weekend judging by the Contest Editor. Princess Maria of Orleans wed in England. flu victim "Sweed" Wilson improving but not back to work soon.
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University closes as influenza cases soar
The University, after a survey led by Dr. H R Wahl, announces a noon to January 2 closure due to over 500 cases. Corbin Hall to be converted into a general hospital as staff and facilities strain, with dorm residents packing up and nurses scarce. Chancellor Lindley warns of possible pneumonia and urges medical care, while urging house officials to notify the Student Hospital of unserved patients.
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Rosedale
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R. J. Canuteson
Senate Sidesteps Boulder Dam Bell
Washington December news item reports the Senate delaying the Boulder Dam issue by tabling it during consideration of the treasury post office appropriation bill. The record notes nine appropriation bills in the short session and that the House has moved on treasury post office supply and other measures while the Senate follows suit.
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Plot to Bomb Hoover Train Foiled in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires on December 12 authorities said two men were arrested as police hunted anti American agitators amid a plot to bomb the arrival of the United States President-elect. Fifteen hundred guards will be on duty during the visit. Police found grenades pistols ammunition and a detailed railway map in a raided Estomba Street house. A youth identified as Carlos Gutierrez 18 or Alejandro Romano 21 allegedly manufactured bombs. A second man named Jaime Oliver or Jaime Castro a chauffeur was arrested nearby. President Irigoyen ordered intensified surveillance to assure the safety of the visitors.
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Influenza Deaths Rise Across United States
Washington reports a rise in influenza deaths and total mortality for the week ending December 8. Forty thousand plus cases across 39 states New York City and D C with 189 deaths in 77 cities. Kansas led states with 13,096 cases amid overall rate of 13.3 per 100000.
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Lawrence Art Club Meeting Planned for Tomorrow
The Lawrence Art club meeting will be held afternoon in room 312 of the University Administration building to view the ink paintings on exhibit by the university design department. Miss Rosemary Ketcham announced the room will be open and Mrs Roxi Seabury will lecture.
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Wentworth Academy Closed Over Flu Prevalence
Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington Missouri closed today through Christmas as a precaution against influenza and to allow students to go home for the holidays. About 25 of 250 students are reported to have a mild case of the illness.
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Santa Claus to Visit Lawrence Children
Promised Santa says he will arrive about two o clock next Friday for a visit in Lawrence. He read over 300 letters from local and distant children on air and promised to reveal more about the visit after listing the writers’ names. Santa will again be on the WREN program soon with details of his Lawrence stop.
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Bolivian Shift Allows Continued Pan American Participation
In Washington the Bolivian minister told Secretary Kellogg that Bolivia would remain part of the Pan American conference on arbitration. A note from La Paz earlier had warned Bolivia would not participate until Paraguay apologized for an attack on a Bolivian fort. Bolivia also faced a strengthened army as frontier calm persisted with garrisons in place. Local clubs urged subscriptions for defense amid regional dispute and unrest.
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ASK COUNTY LIQUOR PROBABLE INVESTIGATION REPORTED
Aly J Werts county attorney of Sedewick county said he asked the federal office to investigate liquor traffic in the county. He noted the situation and that the investigation would cover possible infractions and violative activities. The report comes amid countywide concerns and law enforcement scrutiny.
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