Kansas oil strike relief urged as Prairie cuts buys
Telegrams were sent to President Hoover and oil leaders by Kansas producers meeting in Chanute to seek relief after Prairie Oil and Gas announced it would stop buying crude on January 1. About 42 000 stripper wells in southeastern Kansas face possible curtailment without new outlets, risking layoffs for thousands of oil field workers. Alfred M. Landon chaired the relief committee and urged prompt action to save independent producers and protect wells.
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Chanute
Kan
Hoover
Kansas Producers
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Kansas
Alfred M. Landon
Independence
Tom C. Johnson
Arthur Dellman
Sedan
Earl Weiner
Landon
Ous
Monoxide fumes kill mother and two sons in car
In City on December 19 AP reports Mrs Elsie Rall 36 and her sons Myrle 9 Donald 6 died from monoxide fumes in their car. The husband Albert Rall a safety engineer found the bodies after returning from work. A vacuum hose fed exhaust into the rear of a sedan in a basement garage. Despite attempts by six physicians, no one revived. The couple had moved recently and no financial troubles were noted. Mrs Rall leaves a sister in Independence and six brothers and two sisters in Lincoln Neb.
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City
Elsie Rall
Myrle
Donald
Albert Rall
Act Mall
Kimmel Case Nears Jury Verdict
The trial of Louis H. Kimmel, president of a pac company, nears jury deliberations over the death of business associate Roy Kramer. Attorneys for both sides were expected to complete closing arguments as the afternoon approached. Dec 1.
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Topeke
Tec
Sor
Louis H . Kimmel
Xprmee A Pac
Accu
Inatiarath
Roy Kramer
Wheat acreage down on December 1 yields year-ago data
Washington dispatch reports fall sowings of winter wheat show acreage planted by December 1 was 4.196 million acres, about four percent below the ten-year average and compared with higher levels the previous year. The government survey indicates rye and oats plantings also varied, reflecting conditions shaping 1920s winter grain production.
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Washington
G B Shaw Explains Fame of Sinclair Lewis Ridicule
New York December 1 report quotes G B Shaw on Sinclair Lewis as the New York London corre spondent notes Shaw says Americans adore ridicule and accept flattery as normal They will be roused only by ridicule of the universe and will not resist their fame as a leading American author quoted in a foreign dispatch from New York authorities and observers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Shaw
Sinclair Lewis
New York
London
Ff Tierez
Ce At
Hearing Delayed in Kansas City Slaying Case
Preliminary hearing for Everett Haldiman and Ray Willis Harley of Kansas City in the slaying of Tyre filling station operator John B. Siebel at Tyre, Kan., was continued to December 29 by Justice S. P. Miles. Prosecution aims to link two girls held with the youths and other cases to be developed with Kansas City authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kan
Everett Haldiman
Ray Willis Harley
Kansas City
John B. Siebel
Tyre
S. P. Miles
Warren B. Grant
Action Piakt
Haldiman
Souri
Co Ion
Alex
Hadi
Ben Sieira Igreninds
Dallas
Thurman
Fire in Store Basement Damages Goods and Fixtures
A fire in the Crown drug store basement shortly after 4 PM caused undetermined damage to goods and fixtures. A barrel of sulfur ignited, forcing employees and customers to evacuate quickly. Fire department arrived promptly and contained the blaze within a short time.
Fire in Plane Unaided By Lindbergh at Logan Field
Col onel Charles A. Lindbergh's airplane caught fire at Logan Field as he prepared to depart for New York with Mrs. Lindbergh. He extinguished the flames unaided, with Mrs. Lindbergh aboard and the danger from gasoline fumes cited as past. Minor repairs were made and the flight to New York resumed after about two hours.
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Baltimore
Charles A. Lindbergh
Logan Field
New York
Lindber
Wiikeer
Ite
Lindberghrs
Linde Ta
Murder trial in Kansas City major accused in Wife poisoning
Testimony wrapped up in the Major Charles A. Shepard murder trial as prosecutors prepare final arguments. Key witnesses included nurse Clara Brown who testified about the wife’s statements and a bottle linked to the poisoning. Fort Poey medical chief Marce E. Strickler testified about the wife’s mental state. Defense objections and record rulings accompanied today’s proceedings with jurors awaiting rebuttal and closing pleas.
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Kansas City
Kan
Charles A. Shepard
Grace Brandon
L. E. Wynin
Harry
Will
Satdius M. Brewster
Clara Ie Brown
Charles A. Agand
Miss Brown
Marce E. Strickler
Fort Poey
Withdrawal of troops announced in Madrid crisis
Madrid dispatch reports a turning point as post revolution peace and security trends shifted toward withdrawal. Premier Berenguer, recovering from illness, conferred with King Alfonso at the palace, signaling a possible move away from recent tensions and a focus on stability.
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Madrid
Eis
Berenguer
Alfonso
Notified of Two Deaths in Fort Worth Tex
Relatives of Mrs Glenn Charlton received word of the deaths of an uncle and other relatives in Fort Worth Texas. The family notes that the relatives lived in the area and the notices were conveyed to Mrs Charlton.
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Glenn Charlton
Fe. Worth, Tex
Glenn. Charlton
Locomotive Firemen Meet to Propose Unemployment Aid
Railroad firemen from Missouri Kansas Texas and nearby lines discuss voluntary wage cuts and unemployment relief as part of a broader cost saving plan. The meeting addresses jobs, future operations, and protections for workers during downturns.
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St . Dec
Ticomatics
Missouri-Kansas
Texas
S Railroad
Filibuster Blocks Interior Appropriation Bill in Senate
Washington December 19 AP Senator Howell Republican Nebraska filibustered the interior department appropriation bill delaying action. He spoke for over an hour occupying Senate time. Meanwhile the House adopted the $45,000,000 emergency relief conference report which now goes to the Senate. The measure provides seed and feed loans and supports for production but no general loan provisions.
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Washington
Howell
Republican
Nebraska
Interior Department
House
Senate
Warning to mailers on proper envelopes and stamps
A notice issued by local postmaster C. B. Hoafard warns mailers to address all packages and envelopes, affix stamps, and include a return address. The warning follows discovery of over fifty envelopes in today’s mail lacking stamps or return information, with further misaddressed items continuing to arrive at the post office.
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C. B. Hoafard
New England Society Plans Saturday Dinner Event
Forefather's day activities include a 6 45 p m dinner at the Ekbridge hotel by the Sons and Daughters of New England. Edward Bomgeniier presides with Mrs Alice Monesset managing music Revuary Gordon to give invocation. Program features includes voices Florence ar Violoncelle and Sings Beans Hopkins with Miss syidoneeltay in attendance.
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Ekbridge ‘Hotel
Sonssai Daughters of
New England
Edward Bomgeniier
Erate
Alice Monessctt
Uary & Gordon
Dinni Ball
oAlthasar Florence Ar Violoncelle Obeeto
Garvens Centee Ienievente
the New England
Alfred D.reylusic
the Angel's Sons
William Stickle
Alice
Eansh Hopkins
Olin
Miss Syidoneeltay
Garvens
Hughes Daughter Weds William Gossett in Quiet Ceremony
Miss Beth Evans Hughes wed William Thomas Gossett in a simple ceremony. The bride’s father, former president Herbert Hoover, and relatives attended as the couple begins life together. The event was reported amid notes of family and social circles in Washington.
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Rg Dtes
Ashington
Ues
Beth Evans Hughes
Marri
Wil Willian Thomas Gossett
Herbert. Hoover
Kansas faculty to attend multiple national meetings
University of Kansas plans a Christmas vacation gathering drawing thirty two faculty to Cleveland Toronto and St Louis for meetings of the Geological Society American Political Science Association American Association of Bacteriologists and other groups Professors Swarthout Downs Gottlieb Nelson and Beamer among those listed to attend with sessions in Cleveland and Louisville and a National Coaches Association meetup in New York City December 27 28.
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University of Kansas
Cleveland
Ohio
Toronto
Canada
Geological Society of America
Guild
American Political Science Snsociation
Lanes Organizaerat
Dinsmore Alter
Othe Association
Poestingsings
R. Beamer
America
Ie Er
Fiona
Lowe City
Ional Association of Schools
Mone
Bi Muu Alpha Mee
St. Louis
D. M. Swarthout
Nateoa
Ston
Skilton
John H. B. Downs
Se Gottlieb
Adie
American Association of Bacteriologista
Boston
C. S. Nelson
Southern Medical Society
Association 1
Western Tints
Louisville
Kieee
Geological Society of Am
Mexican billiard champ loses to Swede Wilson
Joe Chamsco, long hailed as Mexico’s billiard champion, suffers a defeat at the hands of Swede Wilson, with observers noting the match as a potential indicator of Chamsco’s decline and Wilson’s rising status as a top player.
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Joe Chamsco
Mexico
Law firms push to remove fraternities from tax rolls
A Topeka firm filed a mandamus with the Kansas Supreme Court to strike real and personal taxes from the Pan-Hellenic groups at the University of Kansas. Only two fraternities have paid taxes, both under protest, while tax officials weigh a five percent delinquent penalty and possible broader exemption rules. The case seeks a court ruling on whether the statute should exempt fraternity property used by colleges or universities from taxation and may prompt legislative action.
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University of Kansas
Topeka
State Supreme Court
Las County
Tte
J. F. Metsker
Douglas County
Metsker
Frauies
Sana
Kansas
Supreme Court
Students Go Home for Christmas Vacation at KU
University of Kansas students finished class work and left for two weeks off before the new year. Classes resume January 5 as exams wrap up for 1930. Some students extended their break by leaving yesterday to gain an extra day.
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University of Kansas
Pat Lents
Gas Well Fire Threatens Wewoka Field
A gas well fire near Wewoka Oklahoma erupts, endangering surrounding area as crews battle the blaze. Reports indicate injuries to several workers and rapid spread of flames amid windy conditions. Local officials urge evacuations and monitor air quality while petroleum company crews coordinate containment.
Income tax collections show a decrease
Washington December receipts show total income tax revenue at 290,736,708 for the month, compared with last year’s 90,222,489 increase. The treasury notes final 1929 income installment included, yet overall monthly collections declined from the prior period.
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Ashington
Treasury
Smanth
Liberty Memorial high school football banquet honors players
About 44 members of the Liberty Memorial high school football squad attended a turkey dinner in the school cafeteria where Dr. F. F. c. fk Ute and Coach H. W. Hargiss spoke on athletics. The event prompted discussion on scholastic eligibility, fundamentals, and the role of athletics in character, with reports of a separate party causing an investigation into eligibility for next season.
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Liberty
F. F. c. Fk Ute
H. W. Hargiss
Hargiss
Cdurstica
Yin
Te Tge
Baker
Armada Flight Delayed Over Balearic Seas
Waves hindered fifteen foot seas keep Italian seaplanes off Toland island. Six planes head to Cavisccen, eight remain anchored as weather delays force postponement. Expedition members aim to reach Cartagena, then Rio de Janeiro. plans blurred by storm. Centenary Methodist Church asks members to bring food baskets for the needy during Sunday eve services.
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Balearic Isles
Deni
Balearic Islands
Board Accepts Resignation of Hospital Superintendent
Lawrence Memorial Hospital directors met with full attendance and accepted the resignation of Misse Abbie Stevens after eight years of service. Dick Williams was named chairman, with Madge Bulleno and W. C. Simons as a committee to select a successor. The new hospital building, occupying its fifteenth month, has faced higher operating costs amid city budget cuts and a four tenths mill levy. The board expanded staff, added a bacteriologist and X-ray plant, and oversaw wall reinforcement and a nurses home funded by the hospital and Mrs. Watkins. The board has purchased $9,750 in real estate for the city and incurred a deficit for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Abbie Stevens
Miss Stevens
Dick Williams
Madge Bulleno
W. C.‘Simons
Misa Stevens
Watkins
A. Russell
University
Watking
Basil Green
Hospital Board
Certificate Honors for Douglas Scout Training Course
Sixteen certificates were awarded for completing the six week Scout training course in Douglas district. Presentations were made by J M Metzler in a meeting attended by district leaders. Recipients include Melvin Griffith S E Hulls Rex Hunter Ray Hunter V E Bright Frank Melone William Harvey Jr G H Brown William Williams Earne Faltie A A Van Sickle W S E Morawatt and M wae all of Lawrence with Linwood representatives James Smith and W Anderson.
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Douglas
J M Metzler
Melvin Griffith
Hulls
Rex Hunter
Ray Hunter
Bright
Frank Melone
William Harvey Jr
G. H. Brown
William Williams
Eaene Faltie
A. A. van Sickle
W. S. E. Morawatt
M. Wae
Lawrence
Land
W. & Anderson
James ‘Smith
Linwood
L. H. Houston
Distri
A. E. Woestemyer
Court of Honor
Court’ of Honor
Eee
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Spain
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Emery
New England Society
Bayles
Charles
Rosedale
Tafivensa
K. U
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Cincen
Neilia Beal
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