Cold snap to ease with gradual warm up expected
A Kansas weather summary reports a slow moderation after a severe cold spell. Forecaster S D Flora notes temperatures will rise gradually from subzero readings in Goodland to near freezing in Concordia and Wichita, with continued train delays and isolated towns facing disrupted communications. Nine deaths are attributed to the extreme cold, and Topeka recorded ten below zero last night.
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Kansas
S. D
Flora
Goodland
Concordia
Wichita
Topeka
Trans
Kansas City
Winth
Weather Bureau
Associated Press
Kansas Citys
WDAJF
Widhe
St. Mas
KSD
St. Louis
Jefferson City
WOS
State Marketing Bureau
Dee
Mercury
Tapeks
Dodge
Fittsboro
Hutchinson
Wihama City
Washington Creek Women Host Food Sale and Bazaar
The women of Washington Creek plan a sale and bazaar at Mete lor furniture strive on Tuesday in December. Featured foods include fried chicken, homemade bread, cookies, pies, cottage cheese, and potato dishes.
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Washington Creek
Metelor Furniture Strive
Jon
Gale
Weather outlook for the week across regions
The forecast describes a cold week across the Southern Rocky Mountains and plateau with below normal temperatures and generally fair skies early to midweek, possible local snow and rain west of the divide. The Upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys expect mostly fair weather with a chance of snow around Tuesday or Wednesday. Kansas shows continued cold, with tonight and Sunday lows and today’s temperature readings noted.
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Washington
Rocky Mountains
Plateau
Aliide
Mississippi
Missouri Valley
Kansas
Washington denatured alcohol debate outlined by Wheeler
Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League filed a statement with the Senate committee amid talk of the Cramton bill to create a separate prohibition enforcement bureau. He argued denatured industrial alcohol prevents bootleg use and blamed criminals for misuse while warning the government cannot tax its release without crippling industry.
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Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti- Saloon League
Senate
Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
Wheeler
Reed
Democrat
Missouri
Congress
Douglas County Farmers Union adopts resolutions at annual meeting
The Douglas County Farmers Union holds its annual gathering at Hoplewell School House on a Saturday in December. Members oppose amendments and license taxes on automobiles, back a tax on lard sales, support extending rural school textbook programs, and advocate a labor age limit and other fiscal measures.
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Douglas County Pare Union
Hoplewell
George Hardfarfey
Farmers’ Union
Tim
Thouglas
Vinus
Kansas
Congress
Food Prices Rise Slightly Across Twenty One Cities
Washington reports a 1 percent rise in retail food prices in the month ending November 15 across twenty one articles in twenty one cities. The regional increase peaks at five percent in the area. meanwhile Los Angeles shows a two percent decrease in prices.
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Washington
Department At Labor
Los Angeles
Government Fights Intervening in Teapot Dome Case
Denver man Leslie Darker petitions the U S court to intervene as an interested party in the government suit to annul Mammoth Oil's lease on the Teapot Dome naval oil reserve. Government special assistant predicts opposition from Mammoth counsel.
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Denver
Cheyenne
Wyo
Leslie Darker
United States
Mammoth Oil Company
Teapot Dome Naval Oir Reserve
Fay
Mammoth Company
No Chamber Luncheon Next Tuesday Postponed
Local business men report a Christmas rush and announce there will be no Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Tuesday noon. A luncheon is planned for the following Tuesday instead. No bulletin is issued this week.
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C. of. G
Chamber of Commerce
Denver and Rio Grande Passes to New Owners
The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad at midnight last night formally passed into the hands of its new owners the Missouri Pacific and the Western Pacific systems. The change of control, with J. E. Pyeatt becoming president, was marked by no immediate changes in operational management.
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Denver
Colo
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
Missouri Pacific
Western Pacific Systems
Contuol
J. E. Pyeatt
Texas, New Orleans and Mexico Railway
Pyeatt
Prohibition Seizures Reach Record Car and Spirits Totals
In the last fiscal year, 5,214 cars were seized by prohibition authorities with a value of 3,226,339 dollars. Boats and launches numbered 236 valued at 279,198 dollars. Total appraised value of seized and destroyed liquor stood at 7,745,962 dollars. Missouri led states with 989,582.39 gallons of spirits seized. California led in wine confiscations with 61,084 gallons. Two agents were killed on duty and 68,161 persons were arrested.
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Washington
Treasury Post Office
Jones
Missouri
California
City Officials Praise Coop With Mint Vending Removal
Mayor Holliday thanked local businessmen for removing mint vending machines from their premises. An official from the machine company says the federal injunction may be broadened to stop mayors from hindering operations, and notes most trouble comes from city officials. He reports most machines have already been removed or tucked away and only one new site appeared. citizens are urged to acknowledge the prompt cooperation.
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P. M. Holliday
Compan
Manyers
Hhad
Mint
Journal-World
Guy
Soviet authorizes large sugar import to cover beet crop loss
Moscow reports the Soviet government has authorized imports of 390,000,000 pounds of sugar to counter beet crop failure. Most sugar will come from the United States, Czecho-Slovakia and England, with a likely need to import substantial grain as well.
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Moscow
Unite States
Czecho-Slovakia
Engani
University of Kansas Chancellor questioned by governor in hearing
Chancellor E H Lindley faced Governor Davis and A B Cayney in Topeka as part of a renewed inquiry into petitions backing the chancellor. Lindley denied pressuring vetoed moves and explained delays in selecting a medical college dean amid policy questions.
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Topeka
Kan
E. H. Lindley
University of Kansas
J.M. Davis
A. B. Cagney
State Board of Administration
Davis
Medical College
Ed Medical School
Lindley
Tean
Sadler
M.T. Sadler
United States
Seven Die In Wreck Near Chippewa Falls Wisconsin
Seven people die when a dining car on a Chicago to Minneapolis train plunges into the Chippewa River. Thirteen were rescued, many in bad shape, as crews battled ice and cold from the crash caused by a broken switch bolt.
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Soe
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Chicago
Chippewa River
Harry Jones
Sioux City
Iowa
Kenneth Henderson
Moose Jaw
Sask
John Henry Dunne
New York
John Lewis
Ae City
Town
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hosquital
Irvine
Cate
Five Lost Trains Located After Communication Break
Five passenger trains that had been reported lost through southwest Missouri were found early today. They left St Louis Thursday and reached Springfield by 4 am, with Katy Fristoe Texas Special and Frisco No. 4 among those cut off from full communication for almost a day due to impaired wire service.
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Joplin
Missouri
St. Louis
Springfield
Ward
Dallas
Tex
Salvation Army Appeals for Funds for General Relief
A meeting of the Mayor's Christmas committee in Lawrence planned telephone canvassing and miscellaneous drives to raise money or merchandise for the Salvation Army Christmas fund. Mrs. T. D. Fank was named chairwoman and Mrs. E. K. Crim vice chair. Boy scouts, led by Ralph Childs, will collect donations and deliver meals and clothing to the needy on Christmas Day. Captain D. Clark said funds stay in Lawrence for general relief. last year the fund totaled $807.95.
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Mayor'sfice
T. D. Fank
E. K. Crim
Lawrence
Tom Kennedy
Ralph Childs
Dourt House
Boy Scout Troops
D. Clark
Salvation Army
Clark
Health Board elects Bert E Brown registrar of vital stats
The Kansas state board of health re elected Bert E Brown registrar of vital statistics at a regular meeting in Topeka though questions about legality of the meeting arose. Dr M O Nohere was re elected secretary and Dr C G H Kinneman was reinstated as epidemiologist after earlier removal. A dispute over quorum and signers of the meeting call was raised.
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Bert E. Brown
Lawrence
Topeka
Kansas ‘State Board of Health
Joneka
Brown
Bez
Dd W. G. Patton
Me. G. Aa. Laffoon
Marty K. Allen
The
Boar
M. O. Nohere
Wichita
GC. H. Kinneman
Patton
Davis
New Englanders Plan Big Dinner With Connell ey Speaker
The New England Society prepares for its annual dinner at the Congregational parish house with W. E. Connell ey, secretary of the State Historical Society, delivering the evening address. The program includes a roll call of New England states, musical pieces by General Charles G. Dawes, and a violin solo by Miss Frances Robinson.
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New England Society
Congregational
W. E. Connelley
Historical Society
England
New England
GW. Jones
G. W. Joes
Society
Frank Strong
John Ff. Watts
Trius
Riggs
Charles G. Dawes
Frances Robinson
Cox
W. B. Downing
Eastern Kentucky
William FE. Connerley
State Historical Society
Topeka
Thomas Jefferson
Poland
Poison Liquor Death Toll Rises in New York
New York reports thirty one poison liquor deaths since the month began as authorities fear rising fatalities during the holidays. Police trace efforts are hindered while the lower east side is flooded with bottles labeled whiskey.
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New York
York
Charles Norris
Lower East Side
Lawrence forms council of twelve youth groups at high school luncheon
The Lawrence Council on Young People's Activities was formed at a noon luncheon at the high school with twelve organizations represented. George T. Kreeck was named president and Mrs. C. E. Lindsey vice president. C. L. Scott and others from local clubs will serve in secretary and treasurer roles as the council plans an all year program and centralized financing for summer camps and junior athletics.
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Lawrence Council On Young People
Outines Civde
High Evhent
George TL. Krevek
C. E. Lindsey
Docel Federation of Women’s [Ethics
C. Lb. Seoth
Chamber of Coming
Kreeck
Lawrence
One Council
Board of Education
Sealtoa
Georfre T. Kreeck
Chamber of Commerce
C. E. Lindley
Women’s Federated
Dr. Miner
American Legion
Lloyd Houston
Scout Council
Laura Adair
Damn Fire Girls
M. C. del Manzo
Miss Ruth
Adair
John R. Barnes
Hovey Hanna
Rotary Club
Olin K. Fearing
Kiwanis Club
C. L. Scott
C. C. Carl
Elks Club
Generous Lawrence responds to clothing drive for the needy
Lawrence residents donate warm garments and cash to Mrs Emma J Kennedy county poor commissioner. Clothings and beds underwear coats flood her office and some items head to Social Service HQ for distribution. Y M C A appoints Lyle O Armel to succeed secretary. Paul Smith of Osawatomie released on $300 bond after lewdness charge.
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Lawrence
Emma J. Kennedy
Cdr
Social Service
Paul Smith
Osawatomie
State board outlines unified medical school and campus growth
Topeka Kans Dec 20 The state board of administration proposes higher fees for special and graduate students and a forward looking building program. They support a united medical school at either Rosedale or Lawrence and plan new libraries in Manhattan and Pittsburg. Budget increases for state universities and colleges aim to fund new facilities and a new auditorium.
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Topeka
Kan
United Medical School
Rosedale
Lawrence
State Board of Administraion
Larned
Manhattan
Pittsby
Rasedele
Raseale
Lansing
Schvok
State University
State Agricultural, College
Pittsburg State’ Teachers’ College
Empria Teachers College
Music Hall
Haysteveneys College
State Hospital
Winfield King School
Pardon Granted for Ottawa Man James B. Baughman
The clerk of district court in Ottawa Kansas notified of the pardon for James B Baughman who was sentenced to one to five years for shooting Santa Fe officer F E Bowler at Ottawa The pardon released him from the state penitentiary on December 17 1921 He had been found stealing a tide on a Santa Fe passenger train and wounded Bowler seriously in the right lung but Bowler recovered Roads in Good Condition County roads remain in good shape despite cold weather as engineer FE Trueblood reports most routes were smoothed before the freeze and snow packed into ruts.
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William E. Connelley
Jones
Abraham Linton
Magoffin County
14Th
Kentucky Mounted Infantry
John C. Collins
Pania
Kan
Garrett Davis
U.S
Kentucky
Lincoln
Avenant
Ottawa
James B. Baughman
State Penitentiary
Santa Fe
F E. L. Bowler
Baughman
Officer Bowler
FE. FE
Trueblood
Teday
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Keeler
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Connelley
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Douglas County Farm Bureau
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Kreece
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