New Wheat Rust Strains Demonstrated At Science Meeting
Des Moines reports new wheat rust strains made in lab by American and Canadian plant doctors. Margaret Newton and colleagues described rusts that look like existing forms but behave differently when inoculated on plants. Researchers warned of potential sudden appearance of dangerous diseases in nature and discussed implications for farming and crop protection.
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Towa
American _Phytopathological society
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Margaret Newton
Thorvaldur A
Aln. Brot
Pathir
Dominion Research Laboratory
Winnipes
EB. C. Stakman
Minnesota
Mullan Liquor Case Heads for Jury in Idaho Town
In J’Alene Idaho federal court the Mullan whiskey trial nears jury deliberation after witnesses described a alleged conspiracy by village officials to rig a license system to permit liquor gambling and disorderly houses, claiming to fund civic needs while the town faced prohibition tensions. Defendants deny the conspiracy and defend the local license approach citing empty coffers and public demand for liquor.
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J'Alene
Idaho
William Langrosse
United States
Tamay
Committees named for Kansas Municipalities League report
The general legislative committee of the Kansas Municipalities League has been announced by Commissioner Frank L. Dunn. The panel will report proposed legislation at the 22nd annual convention in Hays. Subcommittees will focus on numbered enumbers, with V. Ried as chair, and Albert B. Martin as secretary and league counselor. Members include city attorneys and mayors from Kansas cities such as Kansas City Kan, Topeka, Hutchinson, Coffeyville, Leavenworth, Manhattan, Garden City, Norton, Horton, Emporia, Beloit, Ottawa, Arma, Baldwin, Ellinwood, Mankato, Valley Falls, and others.
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Hne BP
Kansas
Frank L. Dunn
Wichita
Acadeai
Hays
Uv J
V. Ried
Bert B. Martin
League
Junction City
Charles Hughes
Manhattan
C. B. Hawley
McPherson
E. C. Hathaway
Fred 4.Vans
Garden City
Robert W. Hemphill
Norton
LL. Simpson
Horton
L. Isaacs
Emporia
J. P. Stack
Bel
Women earn a place in census taking
Washington, Dec. 28, AP. Women have earned their place in government activity says W M Steuart director of the census. Five women aided in counting the 1920 population and 24 have been appointed as supervisors for the 1930 census with more likely to be included. Julie R Jenney of Syracuse was the first woman selected in 1919 and Steuart notes the 19th amendment and World War changed attitudes about women in such roles.
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W. M. Steuart
United States
Julie R. Jenney
Syracuse
N. Y
Steuart
Mr. Steuart
Woodrow Wilson Peace Prize Goes to League of Nations
New York December 28 AP The Woodrow Wilson peace prize for 1929 amounting to 25000 dollars is awarded to the League of Nations for ten years of service in world peace The foundation says final acceptance rests with the League council meeting in January Sir Eric Drummond accepts tentatively Newton D Baker announces the award and suggests using the funds for a memorial or bronze doors at the league building in Geneva The prize first awarded in 1924 and this is the fourth award from a fund started in 1921
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League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
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Woodrow Wilson
Eric Drummond
Council of the
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Cleveland
Wilson
Foundation
Geneva
Althe the League
Lem
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Chelwood
Elihu Root
Charles A. Lindbergh
Mild Weather Across Kansas With Above Normal Temps
Topeka dispatch reports continued fair weather with temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal across Kansas except the east where clouds hid the sun. The outlook calls for little precipitation and mostly above normal temperatures next week, with possible colder spells at week’s end. Forecaster Flora predicts near 30 this afternoon, 25 Sunday in west, 32 to 35 in east Kansas, with only a trace of precipitation at Concordia.
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Kansas
Snl
S. D. Flora
Concordia
Michigan
Actress Tessia Love Marries Beverly Hills Broker
Hollywood. Tessia Love, screen actress, became Mrs. William Ballinger Hawks at St James Hois church in Hollywood. The ceremony drew moviedom’s social set as Hawks brothers Kenneth and Howard Hawks, both connected to film families, attended. The article notes Love was later sent back to jail.
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William Ballinger Hawks
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Franklin County Prisoner Sentenced for Escape
Fred Catt described as part Indian Ottawa prisoner fled a road rang, captured in Wisconsin after his August 26 disappearance. Judge Means in Franklin County District Court sentenced him to seven months in county jail, noting no force used in the escape, and held he was guilty of forgery.
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Ottawa
Slugh Means
Franklin
Catt
Wisconsin
Judge Means
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Lawrence Man Receives 60 Day Sentence in Ottawa
Walter Moore, 20, Lawrence, pleaded guilty to passing a forged check for 8.60 at an Ottawa store and was sentenced to 60 days in Franklin County jail. He was jailed Tuesday after pleading guilty to the forgery charge.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
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Convicts On Prison Ship Make Desperate Bid For Freedom
In a five mile offshore mutiny near Luanda, Portugal, convicts aboard the prison ship Guinea fought guards, then later seized on deck. With 126 long term prisoners aboard, a second breakout in port was crushed by troops summoned by radio. All prisoners were transferred ashore under tight escort.
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Portugal
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Indian Congress News Dominates London Papers
London papers publish extensive coverage of the Indian nationalist Congress working committee. Gandhi backs complete independence and civil disobedience while boycotts of legislatures are urged. Outlook hinges on plenary sessions as some papers warn of possible loss of support.
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Congress
Mahatma Gandhi
Soot on Campus At KU Sparks Fertilizer Debate
C G Bayles reveals Americans import soot from Scotland for fertilizer, but KU uses its own soot. About 2 carloads removed from the base of the power plant. Soot is scattered on lawns and gardens to keep campus greenery thriving. Bayles notes thin topsoil over the campus makes the task hard and large amounts of black soil are spread where rock lies near the surface.
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Scotland
University of Kansas
C. G Bayles
Byrd Asked to Aid Search for Missing Norwegian Aviator
Rear Admiral Richard Byrd was asked to join the search for Leif Lier, the Norwegian aviator missing for forty hours while accompanying the whaler Kosmos in Antarctic waters. Sixteen whalers hunt the flyer who, with Dr. Ingvald Schreiner aboard the Kosmos, was conducting a reconnaissance flight.
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German Government Seeks Clarification on New Ambassador
Washington reports the name of a new ambassador to Germany has been submitted to the Berlin government with a standard inquiry about acceptance. Officials say the chosen man was not among those speculated as successor to Jacob Gould Schurman, whose resignation was announced yesterday.
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Salute at Dickinson theater presents football film
An all talking Fox feature Salute shows at the Dickinson theater with an A Navy football game scene starring George O'Brien and Helen Chandler. Stepin Fetchit adds comic relief. The plot follows two brothers at Annapolis and West Point with action and football highlights. Also brief notices on church youth meeting and local police call.
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Mesmerist arrest shocks Soldier Field crowd
Chicago report describes Sergeant Tony Hintz arresting a man claiming to be a mesmerist after a bluff demonstration that ends with a comical eye turning routine. The scene unfolds at Soldier Field amid the Tunney spectacle and odd theatrics.
Garner invites independent Republicans to back tariff coalition
Washington Del 28 AP Representative Garner of Texas Democratic Leader invites independent Republicans in the House to form a coalition modeled on the Senate tariff group. The aim is to secure final enactment of Smoot Hawley tariff rates by approving Senate rate sections and sending only administrative sections to conference with a record vote when the Senate bill returns.
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Ottawa Girl Is Married In Nineteenth Century Tone
Nell Emilie Kerr and Elliott C. Crooks married in Ottawa at the bride’s home. Kerr sister Adelaide Kerr, a NY AP writer, is noted. Crooks, son of Alma residents, relates to Alma College president father. Other items include Snook appeal filing and community notices from local clubs and Old Folks Home.
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Alma, Mich
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Soviet Russia Agrees to Stop All Propaganda
London dispatch reports Soviet Russia will abstain from propaganda in Britain and the dominions as it resumes diplomatic and trade ties with Great Britain. The note from Soviet ambassador Sokolnikov confirms the pledge extending to Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa and the Irish Free State Newfoundland with dominions to follow via separate exchanges.
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In Tribute to Schurman Retiring U.S. Ambassador to Germany
Secretary Stimson praised Jacob Gould Schurman for long service in education and government. He noted Schurman became ambassador to Germany on March 17, 1923, and carried out his duties with conspicuous success. Stimson said the ambassador’s request to resign was granted after a long interval of service.
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Deaths and Funerals Frank Dale Jr 20
The body of Frank Dale Jr 20 who died last evening at a local hospital was taken to his home in Miltonvale Kan this morning Funeral services will be held there.
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Miltonvale
Kan
Klan Denies Being Political Group in Alabama
Atlanta dispatch reports Ku Klux Klan leader Tames Bisdale, grand dragon for Alabama, declares the Klan is not a political organization and will not be made an issue in Alabama politics. The statement follows Birmingham News claims of a Klan proclamation criticizing the Democratic state committee’s candidate ban for former party bolters.
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Will Not Take Checks for State Auto Licenses in Montgomery
Independence Kan Dec 28 Anson Hendrickson Montgomery County treasurer said he would not accept personal checks for state automobile license payments after receiving 50 no fund checks last year. Licenses will be paid with other methods to ensure direct delivery of tags to purchasers. Berlin Dec 28 Negotiations between the German government and Edwin C Wilson of the American embassy in Paris concluded today aimed at a silver settlement of German reparations payments to the United States.
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Thanks for kindness after our loss by Beatrice Metsker family
The Metsker family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown on the death of their father son and brother. Mrs Beatrice Metsker and children Mr and Mrs Henry C Metsker and daughter Mr and Mrs W W Burnett and Frederick returned yesterday on Kansas City where they spent Christmas.
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Henry C. Metsker
W.w.burnett
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Kansas City
Christmas Dinner and Hospital Staff Party in Cameron
Ar and Mrs Terry Crall hosted a Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs George Zaneher and Mr and Mrs John Graft of Cameron Mo and Mr and Mrs T K Holloway and others. A hospital staff bridge party followed with prizes won by Mrs Theodore Schoenlin, Mrs Kathryn Dassford and Miss Wilda Hore. The event featured a “Kidnapping of Santa Claus” play by Rebekahs, a radio fairies theme, a five piece orchestra, and a 300 guest gathering with red and green deco and Santa Claus distribution.
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George Zaneher
John Graft
Cameron, Mo
T. K. Holloway
Jeannette
A. M. Furiney
Memorial Hospital
Theodore Schoenlin
Kathryn Dassford
Wilda Hore
Abbie Stevens
Winifred Bonander
Kathryn Bassford
Lota Ziesenis
Helen Peters
Kate Jewett
Hilda Borj
Bessie Murphy
Barbara Benz
Lorena Bemis
Ottawa
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Theodore Schoenlein
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Personal notices of holiday travel and visits in Kansas City
Miss LaVera Beth Smith spends the weekend at her Kansas City home. Miss Doris Burnett goes to Dallas to visit relatives during the holidays. Mrs. Effie Brinsmaid of Topeka visits Mrs. F. I. Kendall. Miss Lorane Canler, Burlinton Ta music supervisor, is home for the holidays. Miss Mary Jane Melton will teach in Bowen, TX high school. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Brodhead and daughters return from Wichita with Mrs. Robert Rood, guest over the weekend. Mrs. Rood is Oklahoma Republican committee woman. Miss Alice Adams, a former University student, leaves for Goodland. Mrs. J. L. Jones accompanies their guest to Topeka. Miss Rosemary Kinney visits Liberal. Mrs. Howard McConnell and Mrs. A. A. Weber go to Kansas City for Connecticut Yankee at the Shubert and return with Paul Klunzicke. Miss Jessin Underwidd is visiting friends in Chicago during the holidays. Mrs. H. R. Yates nestling Yates and others are in Okla. Mrs. J. A. Sterling and daughters plan departure for St. Louis. Household members visit in Tulsa.
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Kansas City
Doris Burnett
Dallas
Tex
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Topeka
F. i. Kendall
Lorane Canler
Burlinston
Mary Jane Melton
Bowen
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Bartlesville
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Goodland
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Junction City
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Chicago
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Virginia
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Halidays
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Britten Backs Three Power Naval Armament Pact Plan
Washington dispatch reports Representative Britten chairing the House Naval Affairs Committee endorsed a three power naval armament agreement among England Japan and the United States in reaction to a French memorandum. He warned the French view should not derail talks and joined Representative McClintic in supporting a pact even if France or Italy withdraws. He said the US would not tie any agreement to League of Nations sanctions. In Independence Kansas Py C W Randolph 71 former Cherryvale mayor died at home after a brief illness.
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France
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North Lawrence churches urge shared worship and outreach
The Fetavily Chavet and First Evangelien Church announce morning services and a joint effort to end the year with worship. Sunday school begins, a sermon at Bay at TL, and Endeavorers greet all with friendly invitations as warship plans unfold.
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Sonata in D Major Adagio Miss Elizabeth J Violin
A fragmentary recital note listing Elizabeth J as violinist with organist and violin entries, including MacDowell Misericardist and Weber Wirreer, all in a period tonal setting. The text records performers and instrument roles with unclear sequence.
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MacDowell
Ethelbert New Misy
Waltthers Wirreer Weber Walt
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