Major Shepard Convicted of Poisoning Wife
Major Charles A. Shepard, a Fort Riley officer and pulmonary specialist, was found guilty of fatally poisoning his second wife. The jury sentenced him to life imprisonment with no capital punishment. The case linked him romantically to Grace Brandon of San Antonio and featured letters and testimonies from army associates and a nurse. Shepard expressed innocence and planned a retrial motion while awaiting formal sentencing.
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Kansas City
Kan
Charles A. Shepard
Grace Brandon
Brooksfield
San Antonio
Texas
Miss Brandon
Major Shepard
Fort Riley
Army and Post
Shepard
Weather report for Kansas forecast cloudy and fair
Yesterday temperatures varied with a quiet change in today’s readings. Mostly fair conditions expected tonight and Tuesday with clear skies in most areas. Douglas and neighboring counties show slight temperature changes as new readings come in.
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Kansas
Douglas
Zina County
Reformers Exiled, Lewis Says Exile Crank Claim
Berlin dispatch reports Nobel laureate Sin clair Lewis declares reformers should be exiled and notes he would exile himself if applied. He calls himself no reformer and critic, arguing the world suffers from too many reformers while distancing from reform agendas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Berlin
Sinclair Lewis
America
Reed Protests Kansas Exclusion From Federal Drought Aid
Gov Clyde M Reed calls drought emergency relief committee meeting to press Kansas needs for the $45 million federal drought relief measure signed by President Hoover. He plans to lobby Congress and the Agriculture Department after a 2 p m meeting with committee chair M A Limbecker and telephonic briefing to Senator Capper. Reed had earlier estimated Kansas drought relief needs at $3 million.
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Topeka
Kansas
Clyde M. Reed
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Hoover
M. A. Limbecker
Emporia
Reed
Department
Lgrical
Core
Arthur Capper
Guinant
Athletic league idea sparks debate among educators
Prominent educators from Dartmouth, NYU, Penn, Swarthmore and Harvard weigh Butler’s plan for a “athletic league of nations” to fund free college contests. Some urge caution on alumni endowments and eligibility rules while others call the proposal desirable or worthy of consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Athletic League of Nations
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York Times Today
Ernest M. Hopkins
Dartmouth College
Elmer _Ellsworth’ Brown
New York University
Thomas S. Gates
University of Pennsylvania
Frank
Aydelotte
Swarthmore College
Oporta
John L. Griffith
Butler
F. C. Allen
Doctor Allen
Harvard University
Football League of Nations
Allen
Thompson sues Randolph for a million dollars
Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson filed suit against Col. Robert Isham Randolph, head of the Chicago Association of Commerce, seeking 1,000,000 in damages. The action targets Randolph and the association over the mayor’s prosperity drive and prize coupon scheme, which had been briefly barred from the mails and radio. Thompson also announced he will seek a fourth term as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Robert Isham’ Randolph
Chicago Association of Commerce
Aree
Ings
Randolph
Association of Commerce
Thompson
Washington
Expect Decision Soon on Prohibition Report
Washington reports officials expect a decision in the next few days on what to include in the prohibition report. Law enforcement leaders aim to present recommendations to the president by January and debate ongoing over the Eighteenth Amendment. Christmas seals are being urged for return or $1 mailing to Miss Minnie Scott, city health nurse, to avoid being forgotten in the rush. Lieutenant Lester J. Maitland was court-martialed in Texas for intoxication after a Pacific flight, sentenced to pay forfeiture and dismissal.
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Washington
Law Enforcement
Sonmillion
Tacoers
Minnie Scott
Tex
Lester J. Maitland
Geran Ina
Oakland
Cal
Hay
Iy Poe
Attack on Norris Stirs Up a Big Row
Washington AP Dec 22 Senators and party leaders clash over Robert H Lucas financing of Norris opposition. Senator Cutting calls Lucas a mere employee. argues GOP must defend voters, not mere officials, amid Norris controversy and 1928 platform promises.
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Norris
Washington
Senator Cutting
New Mexico
Robert H. Lucas
Lucan
Republican National Committee
Cutting
Lincoln
Lucas
Senate
Judiciary Committee
No Norris
Congress
Publican National Committee
Anauelal
Berbersaig
Harding
National Republican Committee
Grain Corporation to Buy More Wheat in 1930s
Chicago dispatch reports the Grain Corporation plans to buy additional wheat to stabilize prices and reduce surpluses. Analysts, including Milner, forecast a lower carry-over this year by about 100 million bushels, aiming to support food supplies and farm income amid low prices.
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Chicago
Den
Milner
Rotary Speakers Bring Christmas Spirit to Lawrence
Rotarians enjoyed a premier program headlined by Dr. D D Grey and highlighted by student performances from Lawrence high school girls and boys glee clubs led by Byron Dormyer. A Christmas address celebrated Christ’s influence on democracy education and family, with music by a Russian church choir and varied soloists and ensembles.
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Lawrence
Dd. Grey
Rotary
Dents
Byron Dormyer
Christ
McNabb Girl In Alleged Kansas City Slaying Case
Fern McNabb 14 and companions face murder allegations tied to a Kansas City street killing. Officials say she may testify against youths including Everett Haldi 17 and others arrested in Dallas and Sioux City as the case unfolds in Montgomery County.
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Independence
Kan
Montgomery County
Fern McNabb
Kansas City
Everett Haldiman
Redan Sonay
Gameh Re ‘Ackson Coun
Bepsees
Thurman
Hukiman
A To Bel
Tyr
Sennin
McNabb
Page
Fern
Price
Montgomery
Oon
Haldimen Illis Harley
Aletha ‘Ashy 14
Sioux City Town
Dallas
Boca
Girard Man Killed Handling Suspected Bad Shotgun
Fraser W. Cole a 47 year old Girard businessman was killed at his home when a shotgun he was removing from a neighbor’s car, after it had been lent, exploded. The weapon reportedly malfunctioned and he did not know it was inoperable. Police investigated the accidental shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard, Kan
Fraser W. Cole
Girard Busi
Wild Oil Flow Menace Prompts Cleanup Efforts
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dangerous spill from oil and gas flow causing ongoing hazard. Missing details hinder full context but cleanup and pressing actions are referenced as necessary responses.
Early New England Life Reflects on Parsonage Era
Rev. Alfred D. Grey at a Forefather's Day dinner discusses 17th century New England life. He notes blue laws, funeral fees, Sunday penalties, wigs, and the clergy’s role, with anecdotes about Cotton Mather and colonial customs. tribute to New England teachers and leaders, event details, entertainment, and attendees.
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New England
Alfred D. Grey
Eldridge Hotel
Grey
Cottoner
Cotton Mather
Old North Church
Boston
Mr. Grey
Harvard College
John Winthrop
Standard Oil May Aid Kansas Producers
A meeting of Kansas oil producers and Standard Oil discussed relief after Prairie Oil and Gas announced it would withdraw as a market outlet on January 1. Os Seubert and Governor and Alfred M. Landon urged Standard Oil to help plan actions, citing 12,000 eastern Kansas wells and a potential flood of water with about 200 million barrels of lost production.
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Srough
Seubert
Piasing
Kansas
Clyde M. Reed
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Alfred M. Landon
Independence
Standard Oil
Indians Corporation
Santa's Mail Box contest wins first prize for Mrs Baker
Mrs June Baker of 204 West Twelfth street wins first prize in the Santa's Mail Box contest run by 36 Lawrence merchants and the Journal-World. Judges selected winners after entries closed at midnight Saturday. the paper added 10 extra $1 prizes to include more contestants.
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June Baker
West Twelfth Street
Santa’s
Lawrence
Journal-World
Kansas City
Topeka
Ottawa
Glendale
Arizona
Baker
Nina Feilders
New Hampshire Street
Carl KR. Williams, Jr
New York Street
Roberta Robertson
Connecticut Street
R. E. Lawrence
Indiana St
Mildred R. Houston
New Hampshire St
Marie Jones
East Thirteenth Street
Myrtle F. Kennedy
Mississippi St
Max Elias, Jr
Vermont St
Walter T. Wilbur
Argel Cochran
Eudora R
Harriet R. Hunter
Rhode Island St
Rose Mac
Dougall
Kentucky St
Frances Martin
Leta Bruckmiller
Ohio St
F. L. Hartman
Mabel Winrick
Filmore
Kan
Everett McPheeters
Tennessee St
Slayer in Kansas City Officer
Knights of violence shadow gun murder case as Harry Raymond Gunn, a Black trapper accused of killing Velma Colter, 19, is moved from Buchanan county jail to Jackson county jail after a mob attempt to seize him in Maryville. Police fear for his safety as officers escort him to Kansas City for protection.
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Kansas City
Raymond Gunn
Velma Colter
Buchanan County
Gunn
Maryville
St. Joseph
Jackson County
Kidnap Plot Snares Wealthy Creek Freedman in Oklahoma
Tulsa reports Peter Johnson, 42, a wealthy Creek freedman from Wewoka, abducted while visiting here. Investigators say two men and a woman held him at Red Harvey's home, then escaped in a car. Authorities believe Johnson was abducted for ransom. several suspects are under arrest as the case unfolds in Seminole County and Coffey County stares.
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Tulsa
Okla
Peter Johnson
Wewoka
Pierney
Coffey
Stareny
Ed Johnson
Red Harvey
Negro
oJhnson
Escalpe
Johnson
Seminole County
Monaco Welcomes Prince Amid Unrest as 7000 Observe
Chaos greets Prince Louis of Monaco on December 22 as crowds of about seven thousand gather amid discontent over his absences. The prince’s irregular visits have stirred irritation, with more than fifty locals noting disruptions to day and night services. Bullene-Skinner Motor Co. listed in the crowd report.
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Ai ‘Carlo
Monaco
Louiis
Sea Lana
Sunday Operation Debate Halts Without Action
The city commission discussed Sunday amusements, focusing on an indoor miniature golf course operated by S. H. Ober for charity. No action was taken though a proposed ordinance change to end Sunday operation was considered, with Mayor Ellis favoring closing all amusements on Sabbath.
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City Commission
George Wetzel
Ministerial Alliance
S. H. Ober
Ober
Commission
W. C. Ellis
North Lawrence
Third
Alabama
J. I. Constant
Johnson says McDermott urged Oklahoma move for Johnson
Kansas star center William Bill Johnson claims Oklahoma coach Hugh McDermott sought his attendance at Oklahoma. Johnson says during Christmas a McDermott visit included dinners and offers to transport him to schooling to study Oklahoma basketball. He maintains he chose Kansas despite the alleged inducements.
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Johnson
McDermott
Oklahoma
William
Bill” Johnson
University of Kansas
Hugh McDermott
Oklahoma City
Oxia
University of Oklahoma
Hays Teachers College
Kansas
Kenneth Johnson
Bill Johnson
Jayhawker
Sale man takes own life in Joplin hotel room
Arthur C. Whitaker a 21 year old tobacco salesman from Fort Scott Kansas was found shot to death in a Joplin Missouri hotel room. A note on the dresser declared death by own action and directed that Mrs. A C Whitaker Fort Scott Kansas be notified. The coroner released the note as the case’s only stated motive.
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Arthur C. Whitaker
Joplin
Fort Scot Kan
Theoroner
A.C. Whitaker
Fort Scott
Kansas
Air service to Chicago Kansas City to begin
M P Redfern of the National Air Transport announced the company will inaugurate nightly passenger service between Chicago and Kansas City starting January 1. The pioneer route will operate on a schedule of three hours and forty five minutes between the two cities.
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Chicago
Kansas City
M.P. Redfern
National Air Transport
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Missah Hopkins
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C. S. Skilton
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Whittier
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W. C. Manley
Learn
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Mrs. Baker
Santa ‘Claus
Slayer
Harry Raymond Gunn
Bullene-Skinner Motor Co
Miami
Fla
City National Bank
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