Famine A Weapon and Civil Unrest Across Spain and Lisbon
Reports from the Spanish frontier indicate heavy fighting with many casualties as the government battles rebels. Valencia reports rebel planes bombing the Royal palace. refugees seek safety in France. Spain faces food shortages tied to taxation and grain orders as authorities struggle to mobilize.
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Portugal
Muelya
Valencia
Panerts
France
Bell Yalerals
San Sebastian
Spain
Red
Alfonso Moto
Sebastian
Saint Jean de Luz
Madrid
Associated Press
Gene Spaley
Coates Vientoa Airfield
Cobetenanes
Ieee of
Tosa
Lisbo
Banquet Recap Honors Kansas Football Coaches
About twenty members of the Kansas football coaches gathered for a banquet last night. H. W. Bill delivered remarks as part of the event.
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Iside Kansas
H.W “Bill
Governor seeks probe of Kansas Bell rates across local long distance
Governor Clyde M. Reed asks the Public Service Commission to investigate Bell Telephone rates in Kansas, arguing present charges exceed fair value and urging a valuation based on current conditions. The move aims to align rates with property values and encourage regulatory consistency with other states.
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Public Service Commission
Topeka
Clyde M. Reed
J. W. Greenleaf
Bell Telephone Company
Ion
Guieensinto
Kansas
Employment Center Seeks Workers for Odd Jobs
A fragment notes an employment center calling for laborers to perform odd jobs. The brief mentions persons able to give work and requests calls to C of C, with daily reads and scattered text implying outreach to unemployed or available workers.
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Ohetare
Youths in Crime Arraigned on Murder Charges in Independence
In Independence Kansas on December 18 two 17 year olds and a female companion were arraigned on first degree murder charges for the killing of John Siebel at a Tyro filing station. Bond set at 20000 each. suspects sent back to jail. A male suspect confessed involvement and named accomplices, with arrests previously made in Dallas, Texas.
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Independence
Kan
John Sebel
Brentny
Kansasie
Sian
Tyro
Haldiman
Dallas
Tex
Siebel
Harley
Six Pittsburgh Bank Bandits Get $50,000
Six bandits robbed the Manchester Savings Bank and Trust Co in Pittsburgh today taking $50,000. Flourishing revolvers and sawed off shotguns were used. The robbers fled in a stolen automobile. three returned later. Several robbers were described as mere kids by witnesses. Details on escape varied and identification efforts continued.
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Pittsburgh
Manchester Savings Bank and Trust Company
MD Ban Ceer
Pitts
Turkey
Disputed Provision Redirects to Emergency Funding Powers
Washington December 16 AP The farm program wording is under dispute as the Senate readies a revised bill granting President Hoover authority to adjust funds in emergencies. The Democratic conference report also drops Senator Couzens amendment forbidding contractor spending limits.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
Couzens
Michigan
Spen
Kansas chamber debate on tax committee reform
The Kansas chamber of commerce tax committees vote and legislative action under review by representative Bale and a manager nominated to aid administration. The unnamed manager, reported as earning $5,000, is tied to reorganizing duties and consolidating duties under a new system amid state deliberations.
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Topeke
Cansas Chamber of Commerce
Bale
Ness Méniager
Pbpal
Bunted man surrenders in eight states crime spree
Amarillo Texas dispatch reports a bungled criminal case as a man described as a devil in eight states surrenders after a spree of slayings and escapes. The fragmentary text notes bars and a chilling multi state crime pattern with limited readable details.
California Visit Signals Continued Doctoral Progress
In California today Dr. Albert E from New York arrived to continue work on a medical project. The visit underscores ongoing collaboration between state researchers and the New York based expert.
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New York
Albert E
California
Thieves Strike Sigma Alpha Fraternity House
Thieves stole over 200 dollars in clothing money and a watch from Sigma Alpha at 1215 Dread Ave and Watkins Hall women’s dormitory. Entries occurred between 2 and 6 am via an unlocked front door. Losses concentrated on fraternity members, including Don Brenner of Kansas City with five one dollar bills.
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The
Sigma Alpha
Dread Ave
Watkins Hall
Hayden Walker
Don Brenner
Kansas City
Newark Dry Law Amendment Invalid
A terse AP dispatch from Newark New Jersey reports that a proposed dry law amendment was declared invalid leaving the legal status unclear under local enforcement. The brief item notes the decision came on December 16.
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Newark, N. J
Unclear Historic Quote on Buying Power Emerges
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a garbled quote about purchasing power and language during a 1930s Kansas City filing. The text lacks complete names, dates, or context, leaving the core claim and participants unreadable.
Supreme court orders bonds for Kansas highway work
The court directs Johnson county to issue bonds for the southern segment of Kansas highway 16 from Lawrence to Kansas City, enabling paving and related work. The order also covers surfacing highway 50 from Gardner to Olathe, paving nine miles of highway 16, and a short section west of the Johnson-Douglas line. The state highway commission must proceed with due diligence on the project, which may use brick or concrete materials.
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Kansas City
Kaw River
Supreme Courts
Johnson County
Johnson
Gardner
Olathe
de Las
Iust
State Highway Commission
Trapped, Bandit Gang Members Face Death and Capture
Two members of a bandit gang died of self inflicted wounds after a field chase across the state line. A third was wounded and two others were captured on the Leo Moody farm near Dana. The gang had looted the Citizens State Store in Walker, and Sheriff Shenley Beste led the pursuit with officers returning to Dana.
Shawnee Commissioners Involved In Disorderly Fight
A December incident saw Shawnee commissioners engage in a fight after an altercation that followed the discharge of an assistant engineer. Details are sparse but the clash prompted officials to take action.
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Bat di Uritye Noller
Christmas charity plans to be discussed at E C meeting
The executive committee of the Community Service committee will meet tonight to finalize Christmas charity plans and constitution details. Attendees include Mayor W C Ellis, Prof J Kennedy, and county and city nurses among others. Ex officio members were named last meeting, with full briefing promised at tomorrow’s general committee gathering.
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Community Service Committee
Eea
Watts
J. Kennedy
Eldridge
Hfa. Jetmore
J. T. Skinner
van Bruner
W. C. Ellis
X. J. Kennedy
Mize Mary Mi Fe
Minnie Scott
Ledta Findelaperner
Bis
Patee
Interspiers
Huge Narcotics Haul Seized On New York Steamer
Washington reports the largest narcotics seizure in U S history. Customs agents aboard the steamer Alesia in New York seized 1,080 pounds of contraband with a market value over 1 million dollars. Importers linked to Constantinople are under investigation as the narcotics bureau and customs collaborate on the case.
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Washington
Treasury
New York
Constantinogh
Ent
Msn, Et Aoe
Customs and
Nar Bureau
Senate Opposes Relief Plan Amid Drouth Aid Debate
Washington reports the Senate and House leadership plan to oppose the relief measure while vowing to press for drought aid. Democrats insist relief is enacted despite Republican resistance, with communications noting broad support for action in the region and warnings of political stakes ahead.
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Washington
Senate
Douglas county farm program outlined at luncheon
Douglas county agricultural program presented to the Chamber of Commerce at the regular luncheon. W R Basick chaired the agricultural committee. Essick described the committee’s work and future aims including a community market and an agricultural council. Four-H clubs in the county showcased projects and awards, with updates on school vocational agriculture and state demonstrations.
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Douglas County
R of Commerce
Agricultural Committee
W. R. Basick Ia
Essick
Chamber of Ci
R. I. Skisen Cqant Bn Sagent
Douglas
Colman
Chloreen McClure
Topeeka Fair
Willette Taylor
Nathan L. Jones
Cork
Lawrence High School
Orville Carey
Kansas
Lawrence
Icles
USA Ass Asa
Robert, Steele
J. S. Taylor
Shepard Testifies in Poison Murder Trial at Fort Riley
Major Shepard testified in his trial for the alleged murder of his wife Mrs. Shepard at Fort Riley Kansas in June 1929. He claimed Mrs Shepard suffered from alcoholism and narcotics fears and that they grew closer in late 1929 after initial marital tensions.
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Kansas City
Es Kan
Ana
Fort Riley
Kan
Rs. Shepard
Not After Any Job In Washington News Item
AP dispatch notes a trend of job seekers in Washington who prefer rest over work. The fragment references Kansas and a Journal-World advertisement line about cannibalization of food, with unclear context and garbled text.
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Washington
Kansan
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