Hoover visits Buenos Aires in 1930s era goodwill tour
President-elect Hoover winds up his Buenos Aires visit with calls on the American embassy, meetings with President Irigoyen, and a wreath at San Martin tomb. He plans a sail to Montevideo aboard the Buenos Aires cruiser before heading to Rio Janeiro and then Washington.
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Hoover
Jie
Colon Theatre
Iigoyen
Fn Montevide
San Martin
Jose Tais Cantilo
Rio de la Plata
Montevideo
United States
Rio Janeiro
Herbert Hoover
Irigoyen
Weekly Weather Forecast For Southern Regions
Weekly forecast notes generally fair conditions with near normal temperatures in the Rocky Mountain and plateau areas. Upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys plus central plains see above normal temps but may trend colder near the period end with one or two precipitation periods. Kansas outlook: partly cloudy tonight and Saturday, possible rain east, slightly cooler in southwest and east and south portions Sunday. Roads: mixed. some cities report fair to good roads while Coffeyville and nearby routes show poor conditions.
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Rocky Mountain
Io Plateau
Mississippi
Missouri
Nouthern
Central Great Plains
Kansas
Emporia
Arkansas City
Salina
Dodge City
Hutchinson
Topeka
Wichita
Ottawa
Coffeyville
Pittsburg
Douglas County
League In New Appeal to Avert War Between Paraguay and Bolivia
Lugano Switzerland reports the League of Nations council sent a peace appeal to all American governments not in the league including the United States Brazil Ecuador Mexico and Costa Rica. Washington notes signs of reduced trench risk as Pacifi c and arbitration efforts center on the Pan American conference mediation may offer reparations over Paraguay’s raid on a Bolivian fort.
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Switzerland
League of Nations
League Council
Bolivia
Paraguay
United States
League
Brazil
Ecuador
Mexico
Costa Rica
Washington
Pesca
Diez de Medina
Hoover reports warm Argentine reception to Kellogg
President elect Hoover, in Buenos Aires, held direct telegraph contact with Secretary Kellogg. He conveyed profound friendship for the United States from Argentina’s president, government, press, and people. Kellogg dictated a message praising the cordial reception and the demonstrated ties of friendship between the two nations.
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Irigoyen
Tivover
Woaver
Argentina
Hoover
Idigoyen
United States
Trigoyen
Egentie
Buenos Aires
Washington
Kellogg
State Department
Coolidge
Latin America
Kelloge
Senate
Judib
Cate
Ketlagg
Mr. Hoover
Telegrapd
New Flu Cases Lessen Reported by City Doctors
City health department reports from physicians indicate fewer new influenza cases in the last twenty four hours and that the cases are generally lighter in severity than earlier. A few exceptions noted amid the overall drop in infections.
Yields in Key States Show Crop Estimates by Department
The Department of Agriculture released estimates for principal crops in major producing states. Corn production totals by state include Illinois 367,488,000 bushels, Iowa 476,012,000, Indiana 161,322,000, Minnesota 143,415,000, Nebraska 212,701,000, Ohio 136,725,000, Pennsylvania 50,037,000, South Dakota 3,849,000, Wisconsin 91,203,000, Kansas 179,118,000, Missouri 181,540,000, Kentucky 66,638,000, Texas 99,162,000. Winter wheat totals show varied state yields with Illinois 18,915,000 and Kansas 177,361,000 bushels, among others. Oregon and Colorado appear in line with regional figures. Distribution reflects interstate production scales and market implications.
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Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Mipsoe
South Dako
Nebraska
Kansas
Kentucky
Texas
Illinois
Michigan
Nebrasa
Danville News First To Print On Cornstalk Paper
Danville Illinois December 15 The Commercial News published a special 100 page edition printed on paper made from cornstalks grown on farms around Danville. The six hour process marked a landmark in modern science and in the paper industry creating a new market for farm byproducts once considered waste.
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Danville
Ill
Teachers in Meet in Lawrence for Rural Association
One hundred rural school teachers gathered in the music room at Memorial High School in Lawrence for a Douglas County Teachers association meeting. Miss Eleanora Anderson presided as special music by Lola Leonard and Rock Creek pupils accompanied an address by BH Wilbur Ross on Signs of the Times. illness reduced attendance and some schools were closed.
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Lawrence
Douglas County Teachers Association
Memorial High School
Eleanora Anderson
Willow Springs
Lola Learnard
Rock Creek
Olive A. Brown
Wilbur’ Ross
Kansas City, Kan
O. J. Lane
The
Association
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce to elect seven from fourteen
Ballots mailed this evening will let members vote for seven of fourteen candidates for the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board of directors. The top seven vote-getters will win seats. ballots due by 6 pm Tuesday and canvassed Wednesday morning by the election board led by retiring directors.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Election Board
H. G. Ingham
A. B. Weaver
W. H. Varnum
W. C. Blanchard
W. W. Curfman
D.R. McWilliams
W. K. Bruner
Paul Dinsmoor
J. W McCoy
J. &. St. Clair
E. F. Abels
Glen Charlton
Harry Green
H. A. Brinkman
Jarv Scott
Scott
Tularemia Fears Rise In Wichita After Rabbit Case
Wichita city doctor reports a possible tularemia spread after examining a patient, C. T. Bearman who prepared rabbits for Thanksgiving. Symptoms include a finger ulcer swollen glands and fever. Also reported are Beatrice Wilson and her son in Newton suffering from the disease.
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Wichita
Kans
J. E. Wolfe
C. T. Bearman
Beatrice “Wilson
Wichita Chiroberactor
John
Newton
Derailment halts UP freight line near Winifred Kansas
A Union Pacific freight train left the tracks a half mile east of Winifred Kansas due to a broken rail, delaying traffic on the Topeka cut‑off from Kansas City to the Pacific coast for several hours. The four rear cars derailed but the crew escaped injury. Local care and delivery services were noted in the report.
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Marysville
Kan
Topeka
Union Pacific
Kansas City
Pacific Coast
Winifred
Here
Bruce in Attack on Kellogg Pact Sparks Senate Debate
Washington December 15 AP Bruce Maryland Democrat assailed the Kellogg Briand pact as futile but said he would vote to ratify. He argued it moves toward world court and League of Nations, while Senator Curtis urged restraint and executive session. Moses of New Hampshire proposed a reservation resolution on US obligations and policy. Borah opposed the resolution, warning letters from Britain and France could affect support.
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Kellogg
Senate
Bruce
Maryland
United States
World Court
League of Nations
Curtis
Reed
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Senate of
Moses
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
France
Exhaustion Persists as King George Undergoes Ray Therapy
London reports the royal doctors stating the king had a quiet day with better fever control, but exhaustion remains and ray therapy will be used as part of treatment. Prince George returns to New York after a brief visit aboard the Cunarder Berengaria. A Pasadena liquor ring probe targets a Pasadena millionaire, an attorney, and two actresses over 800 cases found at a San Marino estate. Santa Fe bonds worth 30,204,000 are approved by the ICC for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway.
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Prince George
England
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Chevrolet
Santa Claus Delivers Toys in Lawrence Christmas Visit
Jolly Saint Nick rode through Lawrence in a fire chief’s auto with police escort to distribute over 2000 toys to children on Massachusetts Street. He greeted families from noon until the platform at Eleventh, pausing to promise gifts from his North Pole workshop. City workers quickly arranged a suitable site and a GMC truck hauled gifts to the meeting place as the crowd, the largest of the year, cheered and photographed the merry procession.
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Santa Claus
Lawrence
SCNP
North Pole
Massachusetts Street
Eighth Street
Santa
Eleventh
Saint Nick
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Ralph Lawrence
Yjantu
Hanny
Layshe
Post Office Adds Ten Workers for Christmas Rush
Lawrence post office to add ten staff starting Monday with a two man counter in the lobby to handle packages and letters. C H Hosford urges careful packing return addresses on mail, noting 24 of 50 letters were missing addresses in checks. He warns fragile items require careful packing and advises keeping wrappers for insured packages if contents are damaged.
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Lawrence Postofti
Hosford
Lawrence
Postoffice
Christman
Axe Incident Tames City Driest In Years
Kansas City police chief says prohibition enforcement improved after Maud Wilson used an axe to wreck a soft drink shop. Raids found liquor in only one eighth of places inspected in forty eight hours. six arrests reported. Parole case involves Ralph Scott linked to Parsons jewelry robbery. must return to penitentiary after temporary release to visit ill mother. Mexican convicts escape Blue Ridge prison. 15 escapees sought. Federal radio commission life extension bill proposed. Christmas Dinner and Turkey offered with merchandise purchase at Gas Office.
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Dae
Lincoln R. Fayne
Maud Wilson
Scott
Topeka
Ralph Scott
Ray Terrill
Upyright
Parsons
Kans
Kansas
Miami
Oklo
Pausen
Bourbon Bank Robbed in Bourbon Missouri
A masked man robbed The Citizens Bank of Bourbon at about 8 AM, forcing assistant cashier Miss Lelah Essman to open vault and safe. About $1,100 in small denomination currency and coins were taken. the money was insured.
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Citizens Bank of
Lelah Essman
Legion Conference Set for Wichita on December 15
AP reports the state adjutant announced the Legion conference will not be postponed and Harry H. Woodring may not attend. Woodring's father Hiram Woodring, 92, died at Neodesha. Also noted: treasury business nears 1.708 billion dollars, Bank resources in Kansas rise 17.006 million, Nurmi denies turning pro, and a Royal Rochester ware sale offers 25 percent off Green Bros. ad.
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Wichita
Kan
Renly Tor
Harry H. Woodring
Woodring
Hiram Woodring
Neodesha
Saratoga Sets World Record For Power In Trials
In Los Angeles on December 15 the US Navy aircraft carrier Saratoga topped 215,518 horsepower and 34.99 knots during a final acceptance trial, surpassing sister Lexington’s 209,751 hp and 34.82 knots. Battle Fleet officers hailed the feat as proof of American electric power in warship design.
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Los Angeles
United States Navy
Saratoga
Lexington
Battle Fleet
Kansas Missouri game yields small Kansas share in 1920s
The University athletic office announced a Kansas share of 21 673.92 from the November 24 Columbia game. Attendance was lower than expected, with 20 138 officially present, far below the 1920 turnout of 21 629 and the 1925 high of 27 387. Missouri's and Kansas' gate receipts have trended down since the 1925 peak despite Missouri's three prior defeats.
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Nebraska
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Tunney Leads Silent Prayer for King George at Portsmouth
Gene Tunney, visiting Portsmouth, led a silent prayer with British marines for King George’s recovery. The retired champion addressed officers and men in a square at the marine barracks after presenting a cup gifted by American marines.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Marine Corps
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Marine Square
Young pilot completes transcontinental flight for under-18 prize
Richard James, a 17 year old from San Francisco, finished a cross country flight begun October 30 to win a $1,000 prize for the first pilot under 18 to fly coast to coast. Several forced landings and poor weather stretched the journey to a month and a half.
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Richard James
San Francisco
James
Everal
Ener Ees
Groups Ready to Adopt Families for Christmas Aid
Local groups and organizations move to adopt needy families under the municipal Christmas basket committee. About 100 to 150 families receive help each year. donors choose baskets with guidance from Mrs. C. W. Carman at the city health office. Inquiries should be made by Wednesday noon December 19 at the health office. various groups have pledged to supply families, with specific case examples of needs and circumstances for several households and elderly residents.
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Liberty Legion Post
Liberty Nosh Auxliary & Alliance of the Unitarian Thurch
The
Unitarian Church
G. L. F. Club
Presbyterian
United Spanish War
Veterans
McGinley Gets Three to Ten Years In State Penitentiary
Rentence P J M Ginley of Pittsboro Kan was sentenced to three to ten years in the Kansas penitentiary on a charge connected with the Frontenac State Bank failure in June 1926 His attorneys filed notice of appeal to the Kansas Supreme Court and he was released on 5000 bond Convicted by a district court jury on November 30 Brezley overruled motions for a new trial and arrest of judgment.
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Pittsboro
Kan
Dee
MacGinley
Kansas State Bankers Association
Inday
Kansas Penitentiary
Frontenac State Bank
Kansas Supreme Court
McGinley
Judean
George F. Brezley
Gusher Keeps Flow Up Near Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City's oil gusher six miles southeast of the city maintains a flow of more than 300 barrels per hour after deepening three feet. The well, down 6,405 feet, will be permitted to flow until the flush period ends before operations resume to deepen it into the Wilcox sand, per the owners.
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Oklahoma City
Modern agriculture seen in chain-store farms plan
In Champaign Illinois director Joseph J. Johnson of a bank farm management unit urges chain-store farming as the future of agriculture after four years overseeing 32 central Illinois farms. Also notes a Kansas highway conference invited by governor-elect Clyde Reed, town news from Independence and Wichita, and Prairie Pipe Line stock dividend postponement to January 4 1929. A death in Wichita is attributed to alcoholic poisoning from Christmas whisky.
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Grain-Stoyers
Illinois
Joseph J. Johnson
Champaign Bank
Parsons
Kan
Kansas
Clyde Reed
Wichita
Pass
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