Lindbergh to Meet Mother in Mexico City Flight Plan
Mexico City dispatch reports Air. Evangeline Lindbergh will be met by son Charles Lindbergh in a silver wing monoplane as she nears the capital. He plans to fly from Valbuena field to escort her to Mexico City with stops not extending to Tampico. He notes he has traveled over 40 000 miles by air and prefers air travel for safety. The scene at Xochimilco shows a flower adorned gondola salute as he passes.
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Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh
Spirit of
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San Diego
Paris
Sachimilco
Venice
Xochimilca
Hima
Deaths and Funerals Reported in Local Area
Mrs shine Day Mrs Jane Dey, 35, died this morning at home on Lid Kentucky street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mrs Rosanah Phillips, 78, died this afternoon at a local hospital. Funeral services will be announced later. Mrs Joseph Dunkel died last week at a Kansas City hospital. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 am from Funk chapel with Rev H Butler officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Jane Dey
Ater
Kentucky Street
Rosanah Phillips
Joseph Dunkel
Dunkel
Tulle’s Hospital
Kansas City
Funk Chapel
R Ev . H. Butler
Oak Hill Cemetery
Rain Bow Inn 18 Robbed by Three Thieves
A report from 1847 Massachusetts Street notes the Rain Bow Inn was robbed last night by three thieves who forced entry through a glass door and unlocked the cash register before fleeing through the back. Police found no merchandise missing.
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Rainbow Inn
Massachusetts Street
Winter arrives with icy travel and stormy seas
A telegraph report notes an early winter with freezing temperatures and bleak outlook for Christmas week. High winds slow trans Atlantic liners carrying 18,000 sacks of mail. traffic delays reported. An Erie, Pennsylvania man dies of exhaustion. Henry Ford plans a visit to Ireland in spring, mixing business with leisure at Moore Abbey. Chicago society women unveil a $100,000 Jack and Jill theatre with 500 seats and gum machines to self-finance via 50 cent tickets. Supreme Justice Crain critiques Rev. Dr. John Roach Straton as sensitive, while Charles Smith faces a criminal dismissal over atheistic mail. Rumors circulate of indirect talks between the Holy See and Mexico, and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt becomes a grandmother again with a newborn daughter to Archie and Grace Roosevelt.
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Associated Press
New
Chicago
Chicago Society
Congo
New York
International action urged to curb world work accidents
Geneva AP report notes rising global accidents prompting the International Labor Bureau to push for action at the May 1928 conference. Aims include universal safety standards, mandatory facility plans subject to government inspection, and safety campaigns targeting railway brakemen and dock workers. The U S tallies 25,000 workers hurt nationwide last year with an estimated four billion dollars in losses. France shows costly accident totals but protective measures cut accidents by up to 80 percent in some industries.
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International Labor Bureau
Labor Bureau
United States
France
Reckless Drivers Safe Paris Taxi Chauffeurs In 1926
Paris, U. F. says Paris taxis are safer than London drivers though car accidents in 1926 killed 2,160 in France and 4,015 in England. France had 901,000 vehicles versus England's 984,000 with France at 0.24 percent deaths and England at 0.40. Official report cites speeding and rule violations as leading causes. Paris streets with many narrow crossings create safety islands that strand pedestrians for long periods.
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Paris
U. F
London
France
England
Average Potato Crop Prospects Across States
AP reports preliminary estimates indicate 68 percent of this year's potato crop will grade U. S. No. 1. Quality near the usual average but slightly below in most states east of the Dakotas and above average in western states. Total crop about 400 million 300 thousand bushels.
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Washington
U. S.no
Dakotas
Remote Consuls Get Rhymed Yule Letter
Washington AP recalls a holiday poem sent to American foreign service officers by a chemical company. The rhymed note wished a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, prompting consuls to reply with formal acknowledgments and a paraphrase of their own reply about regional prospects and assistance.
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Washington
Apa
John R. Minter
Breslau
Chemical Company
Department of State
Oldest Living Graduate Dr Samuel Williams Turns 100
Telaware Ohio UPI Dr Samuel W Williams Wyoming Ohio oldest living alumnus of Ohio Wesleyan University recently celebrated his 100th birthday and is thought to be the nation’s oldest college graduate. He will mark the Sun anniversary of his 1848 Ohio Wesleyan graduation next June and has spent much of his life in Cincinnati. He taught at Ohio Wesleyan and Kenesie College, edited for the Methodist Book Concern for fifty years, and houses a private library of about 14000 volumes. Though homebound, he still reads the Greek Testament for mental diversion.
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Ohio
UPI
Samuel W. Williams
Wyoming
Ohio Wesleyan University
United States
Ohio Wesleyan Alumni Association
Williams
Cincinnati
Ohio Wesleyan
Te Kenzie College
Lebanon
Methodist Book Concern
Br. Williams
Oldest Jewish settlement in Americas to be preserved
Ameatordam AP reports a plan to preserve what is claimed as the oldest Jewish settlement on the American continent. A Dutch American commission will oversee the effort with Prof Richard Gottheil and Rabbi D ds Sela Poot among its members. Funds raised will support preserving the historic site in Holland and its western colonies.
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Ameatordam
Richard Gottheil
Columbia Universit
D. Ds Sela Poot
New York
Vmanibers
Psteinat Poriews
Holland
Smoking Car Demand Sparks Subway Debate in Paris
Paris passengers press for a smoking car on every subway train as the city’s 30 year old underground system remains smoke free. Supporters cite ventilation and safety devices, while opponents doubt the privilege will be granted and argue smokers can endure 15 to 20 minute breaks without tobacco.
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Paris
Uhlans Lose Lancers in German Cavalry Edict
Berlin AP reports the German chief military command bans the lancer from future cavalry equipment ending the long standing role of the uhlans. The move aims to simplify drill and boost firing efficiency by removing the cumbersome lance from regiments once common since 1889.
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Berlin
England's Maria Marten Melodrama on Stage
London reports on the long running British melodrama Maria Marten or the Mystery of the Red Barn. Described as England's most celebrated melodrama akin to Uncle Tom's Cabin, it has endured revisions by barnstormers and remains a staple in provinces and occasional London revivals. The plot features a murder, grave digging, a masked executioner, and a Gypsy lover who traps the villain.
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London
Aly
Maria Marten
Red Barn
England
Weed Quiets Ferocious Bears and Lions in Berlin Zoo
AP reports Berlin Zoo keepers and Prof. Paul Meyerheim describe surprising effects of tobacco on zoo animals. Bears and lions allegedly respond to tobacco smoke by relaxing and posing, while llamas, reindeer, goats, baboons, and even monkeys are said to enjoy cigars or snuff, prompting varied anecdotes.
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Berlin
Paul Meyerheim
Meyerheim
Lloyd George Quietly Tests Clocks at Churt Home
In Farnham England AP Lloyd George the Liberal leader, famed for seeking quiet at night, observes a round of ticking clocks at his country home near Churt. The big grandfather clock and several admirer gifts run all week, then are tested on Sundays, echoing Carlyle’s midnight watch in wartime.
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Farnham
England
Lloyd George
Carlyle
Liberal Party
Churt
Convicted 59 Times Cain Back in Prison in Deptford Case
London AP reports Simon Cain known as the terror of Deptford returns to prison for his fifty ninth conviction. He faced a horse theft charge with a dramatic Old Bailey defense that ended when he said he was tired of talking. The jury found him guilty after a long performance. Cain’s record began in 1896 with a twelve stroke sentence for robbery with violence. The judge noted Cain’s ability and vigor but ordered penal servitude for five years.
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London
Simon Cain
Deptford
Cain
Old Bailey
Pecan Industry Grows in Oklahoma City Expansion
Oklahoma City reports a developed pecan industry with a state growers association holding its first convention and exhibition to promote pecans in foods. U.S. yield rose from 1.9 million pounds in 1920 to 10.01 million in 1926. 1927 crop around 4.5 million pounds. decline blamed on buds damaged after the 1926 bumper crop.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Board of Agriculture
Negro Singer to Russia to Perform in January 1928
Moscow reports Rolland Hays, a famed American Negro singer, will debut on the Russian stage in January 1928. The Moscow-based Russian Philharmonic Society signed the contract, with strong interest from Kharkoff Leningrad and other Soviet cities seeking concerts by the celebrated artist.
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Rolland Hays
Russian Philharmonic Society
Hays
Kharkoff
Ukraine
Leningrad
Soviet Union
Russia
Arlel Titz
Legislative feat sails through senate on own fiber bill
Manua UP report says Senator Alegre steered a self drafted fiber standardization board reorganization bill through the senate with three present and one voting. Of the three senators present one presided the other abstained while Alegre voted aye. Opponents challenge the legality of the maneuver.
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Alegre
Senate
Laboratory Coal Pit Tests Safety Methods in Germany
An abandoned coal bit near Gelsenkirchen serves as a laboratory to test safety devices for miners. Experiments assess prevention of firedamp explosions and pit fires and evaluate new transport and rescue apparatus. The Reich, Prussian State, and Miners' Union are on the investigation board.
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Berlin
Gelsenkirchen
Miners’ Union
Christmas Cantata and Community Gatherings in Kaw Valley
Prominent Aliss Helen Allenbernd led a Christmas cantata at St Pauls Church Wadora under Mrs Wade Durr with piano by Mrs Otto Roseneau. The Women Foreign Missionary Society met at Rev EE Hollar’s home. Roy and Mary Daugherty visited in Eudora. Kaw Valley school district plans a Christmas program December 21 directed by Mildred Chandler and Oscar Leonard featuring pupil readings and a play Cackie Cackie Cacke. Albert Cox’s birthday surprise gathered relatives in Lawrence. Lawrence residents entertained by the Kennedy's with an aluminum company demonstration. Pleasant Hour club hosted at Bigsby home. W I T club held a Christmas dinner.
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St. Paul's Church
Wadora
Wade Durr
Otto Roseneau
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Eudora Methodist Church
EE. Hollar
Behod
Albert Cox
Willard Winey
Lawrence
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Oscar Cox
Dorothy Cox
Lemuel Cox
Jay Smith
Roy Cox
Elmer Cox
Lawrence Kennedy
Aluminum Company
Independence
F&iing
F. G. Hughes
Kas. Cox
Myrtle Walters
Elizabeth McFarland
Robert Mcfarland
J. C. Saunders
Mildred Saunders
Don Westheffer
Guy Bigsby
Kanwaka
Pleasant Hour Club
Bigsby
Vera Hibbard
Kansas
Ralph Davis
Annine
James McGabria
Harry Hagenbusch
Erne McCabria
John _Miller
Oven
Ruth
Neighborhood news recalls minor collision near Gilmore home
A near miss occurred last Saturday near the Gilmore residence when a car carrying Miss Gladys Jones and Miss Golda Zook from Eudora collided with Mrs. Oliver Deay and her daughter Thelma Deay returning from Lawrence. No serious injuries. both vehicles damaged. Other local updates note health officer Dr. Keith explaining quarantine and vaccination at the school and several residents visiting or attending meetings in Lawrence and at the Chamber of Commerce building.
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Eva Belle
Alice
Marie T
Louis Lee
Broters
Wm. Mertz
Fred Walker
Lucille
Katherine
Clarence Daugherty
Herman Bohnsack
Don Westheffer
Dori
Vera Hibbard
Ralph Davis
Doris
Eldon
Gilmore
Gladys Jones
Golda Zook
Eudora
Oliver Deay
Thel
Ma Deay
Lawrence
Arthur Ott
Wm. Ott
Keith
Clara Gox
Marion Hughes
L. M. Walters
Myrtle\Walters
J. C. Saunders
Ray Walters
Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Felix Tucker
Leone Tucker
Harold Tuckel
Ray Ogden
Social calendar and church notes from Eudora diary
Eudora residents and visitors gather for family dinners church events and a Christmas cantata. Nursing staff member Miss Lota Ziesenis visits her parents as relatives attend dinners and friendly gatherings in Lawrence Kansas City Topeka and St. Joseph. A serious hip injury befalls Mrs. Dixon, 83, with risk of pneumonia as she lies on a kitchen floor until help arrives. The St Paul church choir performs The World’s Redeemer cantata directed by Mrs. Walda Dior with Otto Tosenau at the piano.
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Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Gus Ziesenis
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Ziesenis
Magdalene Grosdidier
Bert 5Eiwal
William Schehrer
Kansas City
Emma Schehrer
St. Mary's
Emma Schneider
Carroll
George Gerstenberger
Eudora
Tawrence
Dread
Will Merta
J. D. Adame
Jessié Clare Marley
Lester Reber
Rener
Aov
Ethel Fulton
Topeka
Fred Zillner
Clement
Joe Zillner
Hilda Zilner
St. Louis
Leon Durr
Gon
Billy
Augusta. Durr
J. D. Adams
Charles Sheldon
Henrietta Schubert
S. Fuller
Anna Dilton
Dixons
St. Paul's Churth
Otto Tosenau
Lula Floyd
Adolph Lotz Jr
John Wilson
Dorothy
J. B. Miller
Fred Papenhaugen
Ed Neidermaier and friends visit ill Mrs Porter Bell
Oklahoma City residents Ed Neidermaier and wife visit Edgerton to see Mrs Bell who is quite ill. The day includes visits by the Winters and Blechel families, a 73rd birthday for Ben Faust with a card shower, and a church youth group caroling plan for Friday night. The St Pauls Young People League to sing carols. St Pauls church annual meeting December 21 with program and midnight devotion.
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Oklahoma City
John Neidermaier
O'Mary
Louisburg
Kas
Louise Ziestnis
Will Ziesnis
Will Fuhs
Edgerton
Fuh
Porter Bell
Albert Winters
Henry. Blechel
Frank Blechel
Ben Faust
Faust
Wellsville
Henry Brecheisen
Roy Daugherty
St. Paul's
Twin Mound News Highlights Local Visits and Events
West Fairview resident Charlie Lasher called on John Simmons at his home Tuesday of last week. Dan and Francis McKenzie visited Richland on Thursday afternoon. Overbrook resident Mr. McClintock was called to Clyde Hiatt’s home Wednesday evening as Mrs. Hiatt was ill. Henry Montfoort and spouse visited Toweka Thursday last week. Thaddy Petefish and brother Melvin travelled to Kansas City Institute Thursday. A church program and Christmas tree are planned for Saturday evening December 24. Frank Schirmer and daughter Lena, along with Mrs. Joe Schirmer, visited Topeka last Thursday. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Fogerty December 15. attendees included Mrs. George Sullivan, Mrs. Take Montfoort and Jennie, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Bransifer, Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Peart Thurber, Sarah Gidler, and Mrs. El-
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West Fairview
John Simmons
Stansifer
Dan
Francis McKenzie
Richland
McClintock
Overbrook
Clyde Hiatt
Hiatt
Henry Montfoart
Toweka
Thaddy Petefish
Melvin
Kansas City
Frank Schirmer
Lena
Joe Schirmer
Topeka
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fogerty
George Sullivan
Take Montfoort
Jennie
Wilson
Bransi~fe
Mer Thurber
Frank McKenzie
McKenzie
Philip
Pediacpe
Coffman
George Simmons
E. C. Wilson
John Montfoort
Roy Thurber
Connel Moore
Melvin Pete- Seb
Lawrence
Friay
Keith
Twin Mound
Thurber and neighbors plan January 12 ad visit
Fragmentary local notes describe multiple residents in Lawrence and Twin Mound area visiting, calling, or working Friday and Sunday. Names include Thurber McKenzie Coffman Simmons Montfoort Hatcher Matters Johanning and Fogerty. Christmas day services and holiday travel noted. Nancy Longenecker returns from Chicago to spend holidays. An advertisement touts a repeating razor as a Christmas gift.
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