States receive emergency highway funds totals by state
Kansas allotted 2,192,301 from the 80 million emergency highway appropriation. The fund will match regular federal aid and cover construction bills through the current fiscal year. Officials say most money should go to labor and spur state projects projected to absorb the allotment. Colorado 1,832, Missouri 526,823, Nebraska 1,708,031, Oklahoma 1,926,351.
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Washington
Emericy
Are
Federal Air
C. Curtiss
Toe Bureau of
E Public Gonda
Curtiss
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Alahoma
Man Held in Theft of Dodge Car at Tonganoxie
Alleged theft of a Dodge from Tonganoxie is charged to Alpha Hurley living near the county farm. Hurley was arrested by a local constable after a car reported missing by an Emporia mortgage firm led to his arrest. He says the employer sent him to fetch a car left at a garage for repairs. The car had been damaged previously and was not yet claimed by its owner.
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Tonganoxie
Alpha Hurley
Hurley
Erie
Emporia
Cebperstien
Gare
John Coulter
Lawmeeé
Morte
Beesmger Faces Long Prison Term for Theft Counts
Gilbert H. Beesmger, 45, a former Hollywood financier and clubman, faced potential maximum penalties totaling 140 years in prison for ten counts of theft of $8,000 each. Prosecutors indicated they would seek the maximum sentence, with a minimum about one to fifteen years in San Quentin.
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Los Angeles
Gilbert H. Beesmger
Hollywood
Sanrentin Penitentiary
Police arrest two men and release other on recognizance
Two men were arrested and jailed awaiting court as another was freed on his own recognizance. William Ponders was taken from his wife’s home at 28 Elm and held on liquor charges after previous Lansing confinement. Ole Olson, of east Law, was arrested near the Santa Fo and cited to appear in police court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toorrow
William Ponders
Elmit
Ponders
Belice Say
Lansing
Johnson County
Ole Olson
East Law
Santa Fo Rds
Pear
Midnight Service at Trinity Episcopal Church on Christmas Eve
Due to a broken heating plant the Trinity Episcopal midnight service on Christmas Eve will begin at eight o clock at Trinity Lutheran church. Prof H C Taylor has arranged a musical program including Silent Night and Angels from the Realms of Glory with organ prelude processional and recessional, and a choir under Willis Hermon. Attendees invited. list of participants and musical selections provided.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
H.C. Taylor
Ward
Shelley
Willis Hermon
Gloris
Tomlinson
Bethlehem
Cain
Pendleton
Barnby
Hark
Herald Angels
Mendelssohn
Richard Jackman
Marcia Baty
Mary Lou Barlenbaush
Ball Ball
J. E. Hume
E. Bay
Uiseston
Prof
Crucifice
Ira Buriek
Richard Dow
Musicians Keep Going After Church Power Failure
At Trinity Lutheran Church the 11 oclock service featured Mildred Reuter soprano Edsah Hopkins violinist and Criss Simpson organist performing a Christmas offertory. When the organ died the musicians continued a cappella for three minutes, exchanging glances while experts checked fuses and the blower. The audience praised their calmness and musical bravery.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Mildred ' Reuter
Edsah Hopkins
Criss Simpson
Miss Reuter
Miss Hopkins
Prominent Mason Mose Anderson Dies in Guthrie
Mose Anderson, 64, longtime secretary of the Oklahoma Masonic Lodge since 1929, died today at his Guthrie home after a stroke. He had been Governor Johnston's impeachment period and faced removal from office by the Senate last year.
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Guthrie
Okla
Mose Anderson
Oklahoma Masonic Lodge
Peachment
Johnston
Senate Court of Ent
Youth Held for Theft in Milk Bottle Case
Leland Spearman, 17, of 546 California street, arrested Saturday by city officers, is in the county jail on default of bond for petty larceny. He allegedly stole seven milk bottles from the Fritzel creamery at Sixth and Mississippi and sold them to a nearby grocery for thirty five cents. He may plead guilty, police report.
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Leland Spearman
California Street
Spearman
Sixth
Mississippi
Oklahoma City Post: Rail Rates Slashed On Coach Travel
The St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad gained authority from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to cut passenger rates from 3.65 to about 2 cents per mile, effective February 1, 1931. Applies to coach travel and one way tickets, reducing current rates by about 55.55 percent. Ottawa Policeman Arrested, D N Civies, Ottawa officer, charged with taking three $1 bills from a filling station cash drawer. apprehended by two officers and a station attendant. Baltimore Banker a death by own action, T fidward Hambleton, 44, president of Hambleton and company, shot himself at home in Lutherville. coroner rules death by own action.
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Oklahoma City
St. Louis and
San Francisco Railroad Company
Corporation Commission
Oklahoma
Ottawa
Kan
D. N. Civies
Baltimore
T. Fidward Hambleton
Hambleton and Company
Lutherville
William P. Butler
Decline in U S Oil Production Reported
Daily average crude oil production in the United States dropped sharply last week to 2,202,761 barrels, the Oil and Gas Journal reported. This is the lowest level in over four years and 87,517 barrels below the prior week.
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Tulsa
Okia
United _ States
Oil and Gas Journal
Christmas eve service draws crowds for Lutheran orphanage aid
A dawn Christmas morning service announced for 7 o clock with a pageant featuring performers such as Heck Jeanette Houk Belle Price and Helen Louise Overbaugh. The offering supports the Lutheran orphanage at Lincoln Nebraska as viewers anticipate a heartwarming seasonal event lasting just over thirty minutes.
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Carri
Tve
Benes
Heck
Jeanette Houk
Belle Price
Helen Louise Overbaugh
Wilms Hill
Dorothy Schul Mi Olson
Hack
Karnes
James Shaha
Irwin Pater
SP Marilee Dauber
Anderon
Lincoln
Boiler damaged at Trinit Episcopa Church causing Christmas plans change
A boiler failure in the main building at the corner of Tenth and Vermont streets last Saturday forced changes to Christmas plans. The heating plant was destroyed beneath the church proper while no other damage occurred. A Lewis offered the use of that church for the annual midnight services on Christmas Eve. Christmas day services will be held in the church as renovations begin, with a committee tasked to assess repairs and restore use within two weeks.
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Tenth
Wermont
A. Lewis ‘Ave
Seaeee Tie
Death of Baldwin Linked to Insurance Policy Gain for Bigler
Clay Center Kansas dispatch reports officers found a life insurance policy naming Lawrence Bigler as beneficiary on L. J. Baldwin. The policy valued at 6000 for natural death and 12000 for accidental death, with total policies totaling 20000. Bigler allegedly confessed to killing Baldwin during a quarrel Thursday night.
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Clay Center
Kan
L. J. Baldwin
Lawrence Bigler
Baldwin
Coi
Bigler
Favors a defense elan
Topeka dispatch reports Ade ate defense was held out today by Ralph T. O'Neil national commander of the legion who said defense is necessary only for national protection but will give the United States prestige needed for leadership in adjudication for world peace O'Neil stated the legion's position on press reduces was consistent with efforts to advance world peace.
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Topeka
Adeate
Ralph T. O'Neil
Toe
Spree
United States
O’neil
Legion
Widow Receives Gift After Tragic Loss In Road Work Plan
Neighbors completed a plan to honor a Columbus Kansas widow whose husband and her 3 year old son were killed in a grade crossing accident two weeks ago. Mooney had died leaving a contract to gravel a mile of township road. Three hundred thirty dollars was presented to the widow and her four children as a Christmas gift.
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Columbus
Kanos
Mooney
Theft Reported Of Glasses And Lap Robe
A pair of field glasses and a lap robe were reported stolen to the Police last night. The glasses were taken from a car belonging to E. E. C. Dent parked in front of a residence on Guinans Street.
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E E. C. Dent
Guinans
Punjab Governor Wounded in University Convocation Attack
Sir Geoffrey de Montmorency governor of Punjab was wounded above the hip and an arm as he attended a university convocation in Lahore. Two police officials were hurt and two students were arrested in connection with the attack. The wounds were described as minor.
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Lahore
India
Geoffrey de Montmorency
Punjab
Arsores
Death in plane crash near La Porte in snowstorm
An unidentified private pilot was burned to death when his monoplane crashed while attempting to land during a driving snowstorm near La Porte Indiana. No identification was found on the wreck or the aviator.
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la Porte
Ind
Big Brothers Fund Christmas Quota Reaches 39035 in Hutchinson
Hutchinson Kansas December 23 AP Despite low mood stories locals aimed to raise 7500 for Christmas charities but total reached 39035 after requests and donors. Veterans and rail history noted in separate items.
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Big Brothers Fund
Hutchinson
Hutchinson, Kan
Big Brothers
Earthquake Shakes Southern St Louis Suburb
An earthquake shock struck the south part of St. Louis this morning a noticeable tremor lasting about one minute. The seismograph at St. Louis University recorded the quake near the city at 8:44 a.m. Residents were frightened as houses shook in the residential area.
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St. Louis
Des
St. Louis University
Miller Out on Bond In Liquor Possession Case
Gerald Miller, 20, of Eudora, was granted liberty on a $250 bond pending district court trial for possession of liquor. Bond signer was L Ziesenis of Eudora. Miller and three others were arrested after officers found a gallon of alleged whiskey on a country road near Eudora. Also out on bond are Harry Edwards, 17, Joe Zillner, 18, both of Eudora. Paul Seibolt, 19, Kansas City Kansas, is not yet tested.
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Gerald Miller
Eudora
L. Ziesenis
Miller
Walter Nieder
C. F. Richards
Harry Edwards
Joe Zillner
Birth of Meredith Joanne for Mandeville couple at Memorial
Mr and Mrs George Mandeville of 1832 New Hampshire Street announce the birth of a daughter Meredith Joanne on Monday at Memorial Hospital. Memorial Hospital staff will hold their annual Christmas tree and gift exchange this evening at Elizabeth Home.
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George Mandeville
New Hampshire Street
Memorial Hospital
Meredith Joanne
Elizabeth Home
Miss Eva Gill and Anne Gill Vacation in Parents’ Home
Miss Eva Gill a Wichita teacher and Miss Anne Gill a Little Rock high school teacher are spending vacations at their parents home, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gill of 1508 New Hampshire street. Mrs. Earl Farris is recovering satisfactorily after an operation at Memorial hospital. Mr. Lester Griffin of Dallas and his wife visit Lawrence for two weeks with his father J. Hi. Griffin and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hundley. Griffin is Dallas YMCA physical director.
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Eva Gill
Harry Street
Wichita
Anne Gill
Little Rock
Ark
W. W. Gill
New Hampshire Street
Earl Farris
Memorial Hospital
Lester Griffin
Dallas
Tex
Lawrence
J. Hi. Griffin
3. R. Hundley
Mr. Griffin
Dallas, M. C. A
Grain and Livestock Markets Mixed as Week Nears Close
Chicago and Kansas City market notes show grain edging higher on oats and wheat while corn dips late. Wheat futures rise on speculative buying with Canada aid hopes. cattle and hogs fluctuate, but overall livestock volumes stay active with varying trade levels across weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
USDA
Jarabencarce
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
TSO
Stoepi
Local Market Notes and Wall Street Summary
Weathered OCR snippets show Kansas City produce and poultry listings with prices, followed by Chicago Potato Market figures and a Wall Street roundup from New York on December 23. Markets report mixed activity with gains in several rail and utility shares and holiday retail signals. Prices for butter, oats, corn, and poultry items appear alongside farm market quotes and financial notes.
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Wall Street
New York
American Tobacco B
Atchison, Union, Pacific, Eastman
New York Central
Auburn
Case
Fort Motor Company
Iron Age
Incot
Copper Exiport Association
London
Standard of
New
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Lina
Empire State Building
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Jae
Oklahoma Lines
Phillip Forman
District of New Jersey
Supreme Court of the United States
William Clark
L. & Bal
Commander O'Neil
Husban
Ottawan
W. H. Martin
Ottwan
William’ Baugher
Murphysboro, Th
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Zatuniey
Aesortsics
St Roosevelt Field
de Montmorency
Fort Worth
Robert E. Libby
Rock Island
Caldwell
Iron Horse
Iran
Liverpool
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Brussels
Belgium
Libre Belgique
Meuse Valley
Tillieur
Flemalle
Hermale-Sous-Huy
Blues
Bay
Springfield
Tohn Savage
Kansas City Blues
American Association
Ines
Springfield, Til
Death Valley
California
Ralph G. Farnum
Ponicaro
Eid
Kanaag City
Kansas City Hay
Dena
Kanese City
City
Dec
Mest
Leear
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Idaho
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Lowboy
Shimmons Bros
Dr. Gowdy
Round Corner Drug Store
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