Outlines Mexican Oil Controversy by Alva Taylor
Alva S Taylor of Indianapolis addressed the Chamber of Commerce on Mexico oil issues. He argued Mexico seeks fair oil profits and land reform, noted unclear land titles, and criticized foreign firms for shipping profits out of Mexico while resisting local refinery investment. He urged adherence to Mexican laws and proposed broader rights for investors under international ties.
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Alva
S. Taylor
The
Christian Church
Indianapillie
Ind
Latpér Industries
Mexica
Florel Cermin
Mexico
Ex-bank president arrested as Chicago police seek fugitive
Chicago police announce they will extradite Ormandon Ormiston, named with a California subordination of perjury and conspiracy charge in the Aimee Semple McPherson case. The warrant, issued by Los Angeles, lists him as co-defendant. arrest expected with possible resistance to extradition. Police say he was intercepted near Harrisburg and will be brought to custody for court action.
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Jean A. Collins
Itrey
Kottheth
G.orpius
California
Aimec
Semple McPherson
Robert E. Crowe
Ste
Fring
Ormiston
Los Angeles
Ormniston
Californ
Harrisburg
Ely
Burlington banker Copple found guilty by jury
J R Copple former president of Farmers National Bank of Burlington Kansas was found guilty by a jury in a federal court on a charge involving the making of a false report to the comptroller. One related case went to the jury yesterday.
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Eansas City
Kan
Farmers Nation
al Bank
Burlington
Treasury
Copple
Bantc
Sar Safekeep
Ing. Uw
Johnson Co Road Row Hearing on Brick vs Concrete
A Johnson County hearing opened to decide whether brick or concrete should surface a rural road in Topeka Kansas. County commissioners approved a tract for a brick road, prompting taxpayer opposition over higher costs. The dispute involves state highway plans and the river’s south side area near Topeka.
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Kansas
State Highway Commission
Johnson‘ Satnite
Lismore
Arash
Ibi
Sai'd
Christmas Charity Drive Urged by Lawrence Committee
Chairman Crim of the Christmas Committee outlines the drive and invites public support in Lawrence. Donations of food, clothing, fruit, and money will help the needy. gifts will be distributed through the Health Department and local churches.
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Guim
Crim
Muse
Lawrence
Dley
Phan Humber
Health Department
Gan
Chan'man
Frazier Readmitted To Fold Amid Senate Actions
Washington report notes Senator Frazier of North Dakota was welcomed back into the Republican fold by a unanimous Senate reception. The body approved committee actions and confirmed several nominations while ongoing talk of party reconcilement continued. A separate note recalls a Wheat belt accident and a Kansan senator's health issue, with brief injuries and updates.
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Tal
Zanss
Frazier
North Dakota
Wes Z
Repiblican Senate
Ds Rence
Trata Mada
Nebieh Dier
Ion Te Tea Imnation Ok
Borris
Hebraska
Thairhian
Wash
Republicat
Intel
la Fallette
Han
Graham
al Tal
Farm relief bill revival seeks Senate action
Washington report notes the M Haugen farm relief bill revised for support, introduced by Chairman McNary. It proposes five stabilization funds for cotton wheat corn hogs and rice tied to credit to cooperatives and processors, with a $250 million loan pool and a federal farm board to oversee but not trade. The measure aims to stabilize prices via surplus control rather than direct price fixing, with nominations for the board to be made by farm organizations and a modified form to be introduced by Fulmer and Parnell.
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Washington
Senate
Reyist
Inter
Federal Farm
Representative Prodifsers” Associations
House
Fulmer
South Carolina
Parnell
Indiana
Christmas Concert at Meallaster School
Meallaster school hosts a Christmas concert tomorrow evening in the building at 7:30. The program features about ten musical numbers including carols, choral pieces, and a French song recital with a boys chorus and a highlight likely from an oratorio.
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MedDabtet School
Gene Ald Ye Vatchfur
Processigna
Inias Joy
Chime Ustc
Rolvatia
Fire on Bill Sparks Rivers and Harbors Controversy
Amid Missouri river upgrade plans, Senate debate rages over the funding split and house provisions. Republican Willis and leaders Reed Cro demand property requirements while Oregon's McNair criticizes administration harbor measures and the bill’s reach.
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Missouri
Senate
Develor
Willis
Ohio
Anosa
Christmas Adoption Drive Aims to Aid Children
A community Christmas committee plans a drive to gather goods and support for children in need. Public nurses and cooperating societies join Electa Kindel Sperger and Scott Minnig in organizing assistance at local schools and agencies.
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Desirin Sharpnsan
Lawrence
Biss
Electa
City zoning petitions heard by Lawrence planning panel
The Lawrence city planning commission met to consider amendments to the zoning ordinance. One petition sought to reclassify North Third street from residence to business, but neighbor A B Ewing previously urged a remonstrance and the item was tabled to the January 9 1927 meeting for recommended action. A second petition requested rezoning a city block between Nine teenth and Eighteenth streets from apartment houses to residences, assigned to Mrs E H E Turner and TD Funk for study and to be acted on in January.
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A.B. Ewing
North Third
Isyone
Planning. Commission
Ewing
Planning Commission
Petit
Asting
Eighteenth
Kentucky
Tennessee
Bej
P. A.diismoor
Tamer
Funk
Rebecca Bradley Rogers Granted Bail in Texas Case
In Austin Texas Rebecca Rogers charged with firearm robbery received $5000 bail in Travis district court after bank employees identified her as the robber and Sheriff George Allen testified. Rogers accompanied by husband Otis Rogers and mother Grace Bradley remained composed as proceedings noted. Bail pending bond completion and habeas corpus action.
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Austin
Texas
Rebecca
Rogers
National Bank At
Travis
George. Allen
Mays County
Otis 'Rogers
Grace Bradley
Whyse
of Criminal Appeals
Whic
George Calhoun
District Court
Torlay
A.M. Ramsey
Hays “County
Owas
Ianadoe
Rebecca ' Bradley
Hays County
Final Phase of Fall Piracy Trial Reported
A fragmentary AP wire notes defense efforts in the Fall piracy case as prosecutors push toward a final phase. Mentions tentative timelines, local figures, and a $100,000 figure tied to Beall and others amid ongoing court proceedings.
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Washington
Dees
Zuil
Shetty
Beall
Elephant on the loose in Kansas city circus tale
Ottatva Kansas December reports a wandering elephant circling near Kincaid Garnett with circus handlers pursuing through cold weather. Train crews sighted the animal, believed unharmed, as authorities weigh action to prevent further damage or danger while officials debate humane measures.
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Garnett
Kincaid
Circus Meni
Lorses
Missouri’ Pacific
Page
Sage
Franklin
Anderson
Coffey
Powerell Rifle Essary
Bad checks and passing figures reported in 700 block area
Local merchants report a series of bad checks last night around 7 PM at Droz store and nearby drug stores. A suspect, about 35, in a gray overcoat and light hair, attempted to cash 26.50 and 18 dollar changes, with similar alarms at Barber’s Drug Store and a 4:15 AM incident. Chief Mull Johns urged merchants to alert police about any suspicious checks.
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Tiahout
Wilson
Jxeré
Ralph Achning
Ajstranger
Barber
Tchief Mull Johns
Rim Ron
Gade Man
Tryin
Would Drop Mexico Recognition in 1927 Policy Debate
A decayed AP wire fragment notes Representative Boylan of New York urged U S recognition of the Calto government in Mexico. It cites Rear Admiral Latimer and Kellogg, arguing Mexican contempt for the United States and alignment with bolshevists, with a 1927 looming deadline for decisive policy.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Boylan
Democrat
New York
Latimer
Coolidge
Prado
Kellogg
Weather Dips Below Zero At Emporia Kans In December 1925
The Kansas region reported subzero temperatures with a reading of four degrees above zero early morning in Emporia. Government weather bureau thermometer noted the first subzero low since December 1944, while other towns logged similar frigid conditions across the state.
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Deere
Henel
Freezi - Emporia
Kgnsi
Fiattan
Kans
Kansas
Comerville
Kana
Topeka educator completes rural school visits
Ma Belle True of Topeka, earth adviser of the state, completed another week in the rural schools of Douglas county. Ten visited locations examined 215 children with defects identified at each, totaling up to 660 examined overall. She cited the Teachers’ Association and noted the importance of the service credit due.
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MaBelle
Topeka
Douglas County
Taylor
Pareachers’association
Marning Ithe
Credit
Uehard
Fey
We O
Nelson
TH Randall
WB. Henry
G. BS “Maestof
Lecomipton
Dire Sdohhzori
Evora
DraBelle True
Topolka
Lawrence Legionnaires Meet at Banaue Hotel Conference
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Legionnaires gathering at the Jewhawk Hotel last night. Mentions include General Wilder S. Metealt, Harry Frazee, Dave Rickard, and adjutants. refers to posts yesterday and national conference aspects. Additional readable items are sparse and unclear.
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Lawrence Légionnaires
Choral Union Tonight Election Rehearsal Details
The Choral Union plans an election and rehearsal tonight led by director Harry De Thurnain and Mrs Theodore Schoertlein. Members are urged to attend despite throat ailments as the group prepares for the season.
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Tnis
Harry. de -Thurnain
Theodore’ Schoertlein
Porton Slomina de
Two Christmas Benefit Basketball Games Planned
The article notes two charity basketball games tomorrow to support a Christmas fund. Teams include Stetson H. H. wheels, Hy Ginbara, and Bete J. G. Brandt with players Captain Schmidt, Gor Fraffla, Heterson, Burton, Inderson, and Dr. Alten among others. Proceeds support the fund.
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Aufae
Stetson H.H
Wheels Switz
Hy Ginbara
Jincup
Proba
Schmidt
Gorfraffla
Héterson
Ari
Burton
Inderson
Farmer
Illinois
John Bunivat
Alten
Centerland
G. Gappon
Job
Heel Sims
Pittsburg Sail Purchase Details From Northwestern Papers
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions Pittsburg and a purchase of property by a person named Vandegrift or related figures. References to newspapers, mail, and immigration gates appear amid garbled lines, with scattered phrases about buying milk, balance ledgers, and a senate action. No coherent story emerges. readable bits indicate local press dealings and civic mentions from a period likely early 20th century.
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Pittsburg
Fire at Indiana sorority house destroys property
A large fire struck a sorority house on a city street around 10:45 PM, gutting the building and causing about $5,000 in damage. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with eight alarms sounding as crews worked to control it and prevent spread to nearby structures.
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Indiana
Unclear case notes reveal claims awaiting ey date hearing
Fragmented text shows a civil case with claims awaiting a day hearing. Mentions Hattie Losena Bowen, Anna Galloway, Britt, and Mike Cathes in relation to an estate. Testimony references the death of Ma wen or what sia held and estate for kee.
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Hattie Losena Bowen
Arainet
Anna Galloway
Britt
Mike Cathes
Bowen
Tsol
Severa
Ma Wen
Mixed advertisement circulation boosts a local paper
A partial readable notice describes a full page color advertisement for a real estate and manufacturing firm. The item mentions Wren Milling company and Lawrence residents, with circulation reaching thousands. The fragment notes a push in popularity since earlier times and references a Norwegian steamer event.
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Tenny
Jenn ‘Wren
Wily Lee Tull
Issua
My Wren
Denny Wren
World
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