Shanghai Battle In Progress Near Key City
Conflicting reports place Shanghai under mounting tension as northern and southern forces position for a battle that could decide control of the city and the Langtse valley. Marshal Sun Chuanfang defends Shanghai amid reports of heavy casualties, while British proposals for a new treaty draw little public interest.
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Shanghai
Here
Langtse
Republic
Sun Chubn-Fang
Chekiang
Marshal Sun
Mangchow
Yeuchow
She
Hangchow
Kashtne
U S SHIPS TO SHANGHAI IN SHARP MOVE OF FORCE
U S ships and a naval squadron head toward Shanghai as tensions rise in China with warlords contesting for control. about 1,450 marines and crews move closer to danger zones to protect American interests, while Kellogg awaits a response to a call for talks on equalization treaties. additional marines from San Diego and Philippines forces join, signaling readiness for possible emergency action in the region.
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Washington
Shanghai
Aaner
Ftes
Alfred Sze
Echanghai
Pr. Sze
America
Canton
Chekiang
United States
Kellogg
Eugene Chen
China
Richmond
Marblehead
Cincinnati
Balboa
Canal Zone
San Diego
Avilliams
Weather forecast for Kansas including city notes
Unclear forecast notes for Kansas cities mention unsettled tonight and continued mild conditions. Roads described as slippery in several areas including Emporia Hutchinson Coffeyville Salina and Ottawa with rain in parts of Kansas City and Coffeyville. Some counties like Douglas reported good road conditions.
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Kansas
Emporia
Hutchin‘son
Coffeyville
Salina
Arkansas
Topeka
Ottawa
Douglas County
Mystery deepens over Kansas City forgery suspect arrest
The Kansas City Star identified a body from the Missouri River as Albert Seitz, missing since Labor Day, deepening the mystery around Philip Mast who vanished after a suicide note. Dr. R N Hill of Columbia verified the dental work, and Mrs Carrie Mast identified the recovered body. Mast faces forgery charges and a count of selling mortgaged property after claims he was seen alive earlier this week.
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Kansas City
Kansas City- Star
Missouri River
Philip IG
Mast
Albert Seitz
St. Joséph
Labor Day
R.N. Hill
Columbia
Young
Seitz
University of Mis
Carrie Mast
Rebel Moro Chief Tahil And Wife Hide In Sulu Forest
A Manila dispatch says Datu Tahil and Princess Tarhata Kiram, noted Moro figures and an Illinois University graduate, were found roaming on Mount Naligay in Sulu after fleeing Jolo. They reportedly had four followers, refused food, and may surrender. Tahil faces sedition charges. Datu Jailani plans attack on Jolo amid reports of six Moro women killed by constabulary during Tahil’s escape.
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Manila
Tahil
Jolo
MUST HAVE FARM RELIEF St Louis Man Says All Will Suffer
Chicago February 4 AP Charles Nagel of St Louis former secretary of commerce and labor says all classes face grave common peril unless practical relief for American agriculture is found The Business Men Commission on Agriculture concludes its Chicago hearing after hearing leaders from farming and industry Nagel notes consensus on farmer distress and calls for relief measures to protect national prosperity
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Chicago
Charles Nagel
St. Louis
Commerce and Labor
Theh Business Men’s Commission On Agriculture
Commission
Heard
Nagel
Collections Slow As Student Pledges Lag At YMCA
The YMCA treasury shows $843 still missing due to students not meeting pledges from the September canvass. About $1,407 has been paid, ensuring YMCA operation remains viable. Total canvassed pledges reached about $2,230.
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Young Men's Christian Association Treasury
Mount Oread
Y Alc. A
Eee
Congress Opens Noon Sessions on Supply Bill and Tariffs
Washington reports indicate congressional leaders plan noon meetings as the supply bill heads to the Senate while House committees continue hearings on appropriation issues. Discussions cover bread prices, tariffs, and tax amendments amid ongoing district actions.
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Congress
Senate
House
Ap of
Columbia
Arashitca
Topeka Proposal Reimburses Losses From Bank Failures
In Topeka a state senate committee advances a bill to fund reimbursements for losses suffered by Hecorkiers through bank failures. The proposal aims to secure a public finance solution and support affected teachers and institutions.
Prince Carol Returns Amid Rumors of Renunciation
Fragmentary report notes in Bucharest Romania that Prince Carol may not have given up his throne rights. Premier Averescu reportedly told the chamber of deputies there has been no change in Carol's renunciation and no event altering his position.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Prince Carol'as
Prince’ of
Romania
Averscu
Chamber ‘of Deputies
Carol
Will Retire Debt Senate backs treasury surplus use
Washington February 4 AP the senate adopted a resolution by Senator Ranks Nebraska to favor using the treasury surplus to reduce the public debt rather than pursue tax cuts. The Norris tax reduction resolution failed 46 to 333 with strong Republican insurgent support for the regulars and only Senator Pleas please of South Carolina breaking from Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Treasury
Nebraska
Mies
Harrison
Mississippi
Norris
Please
South Carolina
Holds Up Road Contract in Labette County Kansas
Parsons Kansas February 4 AP approval on an eight mile bituminous road contract in Labette County is being delayed by the state highway department at the request of Attorney General W L A Smith pending a full investigation into the letting of the contract County Attorney C H Cory was notified Here the investigation into alleged irregularities in the letting led to the resignation of Commissioner R L Mullins of the Parsons district The contract was awarded to T L Throgmartin and son of Fort Scott on January 26 59
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Parsons, Kans
Labette County
Tthe State Highway Department
W.L A. Smith
C. ‘H. Cory
R. L. Mullins
Parsons’ District
L. M.‘Resler
Cory
T. L. Throgmartin
Fort Scott
Planets Put On Show in Western Sky Tonight
Chicago reports Jupiter and Venus in a near stellar conjunction tonight, offering a brilliant display. Professor Philip Fox of Northwestern explains the apparent approach and distances, noting true closeness occurs earlier in the evening and will look like a close arc of the sky rather than a near pass.
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Chicago
Philip Fox
Dearborn Observatory
Northwestern University
Sanse
Jupiiter
Fox
Jupiter
Venus
Grand Jury Indicts Dinkler Hotels and Petty in Liquor Case
Fulton County grand jury indicted the Dinkler Hotels corporation owner of the Ansley Hotel and M B Petty on liquor law violations. The case centers on a January 17 party at the Atlanta Co-Operative club where liquor allegedly was served and a risqué scene was part of the entertainment. Also noted is a separate New York item about a Wheeling and Erie railroad meeting plans for conversion and a stock corner matter.
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Atlanta
Dinkler Hotels
Ansley ‘Hotel
M.B. Petty
Fulton County Grand Jury
Atlanta” Co-Operative Club
New York
Wheeling
L. Erie Railroad
Cain Fock
Saturday at University of Kansas Morrows House Event
A fragment notes a Saturday session at the University of Kansas about mornin house building and design offerings. The text is incomplete but signals an academic or architecture related program or lecture. No clear date or organizer name is identifiable from the readable portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas Morrow
Mornin
Potatoes inspection bill debated by Kaw Valley growers
Kaw Valley potato growers gathered at the Chamber of Commerce to vote on a proposed car lot inspection bill. In a final tally, sixteen opposed and fifteen supported the measure with others not voting. a two year trial was urged by several speakers while discussants pressed for shared responsibility among inspectors buyers and railroads. Jess Haney presented the bill aiming to boost potato sales and set inspection placards and grade standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber~ of Commerce
Jess’ Haney
Topeka Buyer
Kaw Valley
Haney
U. S
Fred Laptad
Clifford, Pine
Will ‘Pendleton
Eli Wilson
Jay ‘Mitchell
Thda
Willard Morgan
Morgan
Robbery at Lyon and Healy Office Net $15,000
Chicago police report a four man crew of six robbers blasted a safe at the Lyon and Healy Music Co offices in the Skyscraper building. They escaped with about $15,000 in cash and $10,000 in securities, after forcing a watchman to give their late round report. A fourteen year old boy and a music teacher and her son were frightened by the blast and alerted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lyon &, Healy’ Music Company
Aberwatdaney
John Prater
Saida. Ballatine
Robert
Theodore Bergey
Ayey Sales
Hove
Auto Licenses Nearly 1100 Filed in County
Automobile licenses nearly eleven hundred applications were filed in the county this week. The county treasurer announced after three days of processing that the total would rise as more residents submitted renewals and new licenses.
Be First American Minister to Canada Named
Washington announces the first American minister to Canada. The state department confirms the selection of Frederick A. Sterling as minister to Dublin and Robert Wood Bliss as ambassador to Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnister
Canada
Washington
William Phillips
State Department
Frederick A. Sterling
Dublin
Robert Wood Bliss
Ambasador
Argentina
Kansas Considering 1928 Bond Plan for Bank Depositor Reimbursement
Topeka reports Kansas voters may face a 1928 decision on the solvency of the state bank guaranty fund and a five million dollar bond issue to reimburse bank depositors. Republican Rep Endress of Leavenworth, floor leader, introduces the measure in the House to restore public confidence and promote welfare. Rep Scott of Crawford counties files a similar bill.
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Topeka
Kansas
Endress
Leavenworth
Scott
Crawford County
Endres
Five Banks Crash Hits McAlester Oklahoma
Five banks faced closings in McAlester as the McAlester Trust company failed and the Bank of Krebs and First National Bank of Hartshorne also suspended operations. Deposits in the two McAlester banks were about $2 million, prompting crowding and assurances from community leaders that reserves were sufficient to protect depositors. The Bank of Pittsburg was later listed as the fifth institution closed, with its reserve funds deposited with the McAlester Trust company.
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Chokiaig
Here
Visigutang
al - Chuchow
Wenelew
Hangchow
Miersnal Fun
Shanghai
Sun
Yenchow
McAlester
Okla
Trust Company
Bank of Morth McAlester
Nationa Bank of
Hartshorne
Theank
Krebs
Marn‘ing
National’ Bank
Telier
Me‘Alester
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Mc‘Alester Trust Company
State’ ‘Banking
Bank of Pittsburg
i +a
McAlester Trust Company
Confesses to Killing in Detroit Feh Fourteen
Anthony Enyedi, 16, confessed to Highland Park police that his mother urged him to shoot and kill 43 year old Fanchali last Tuesday. Elizabeth Enyedi, 35, corroborated her son's story, and both were jailed. The elder Enyedi said the man had forced attentions on his wife, prompting the shooting after threats of self harm.
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Detroit
Feh
Anthony Enyedi
Highland Park
Peage
Fanchali
Elizabeth Enyedi
Fanghali
Enyedi
Denver Man Hanged for Murder in California Prison
Edward K. Sayer, a Denver man, was hanged at Folsom Prison for complicity in the murder of a Japanese woman near Penryn in Placer County in November 1924. The trap was sprung after his mother and father, along with his wife from Francisca, parted with him earlier in the day.
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Folsom
Calif
Edward K. Sayer
den Wer
Japan
Penryn
Placer
Sayer
Fath Denver
Francisca
Liberty Post Initiation for New Members Noted
The American Legion Liberty Post held initiation services last night for new men. About forty members of the post were present as part of the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
American’ Legion
Orty Amembers
Kansas road bond amendment up for debate in House
Topeka Feb 4 AP The house highways committee today recommended adoption of the Berryman amendment to the Kansas constitution proposing a State highway system. It would submit the measure with words stating the state shall never be a party to internal improvements except to adopt construct and maintain highways. The plan would raise state funding by increasing the gasoline tax and allow larger annual appropriations for road building. It also proposes county maintenance schemes and maintenance payments per mile for counties with completed highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
House Hushays
Berryman
Kansas
House
Cave of Haskell
State “Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
University Fraternity World War Scare and Chicken House Pranks
Sheriff W. Cummings reports a string of early morning pranks by university fraternity members at chicken houses on West Michigan Street. Officers found students prowling at 2 to 3 am, one farmer claimed access to burglar alarms. some offenders were released with warnings. A second call described a henhouse with modern protections, farm livestock wandered after intruders opened gates, and no chickens were stolen. The farmer suggested jail for trespass. Last night involved similar activity with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Jess
West Michigan
Davie
Poultrymen Elect Officers at Thaw Valley Meeting
At the Thaw Valley Poultry Association annual meeting last night Me Springer was reelected president, Ray Brewster named vice president, Ai Be Glass chosen secretary, with Charles elected to a posts on the Poultry Farm committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw Valley Poultry
Springer
o'Press
Ray.q. Brewster
Beca Rice
Ai Be. Glass
Charles
Sams Clock After Accident Described in Report
A fragment notes an event around thirty clock at Sams after the accident. Details are unclear but imply a late hour and a local incident investigated by authorities. The readable text preserves the basic sequence and timing without further specifics.
Rail Lines Endure 5 3-4 Percent Return Forecast
Omaha Neb Feb 4 The Interstate Commerce Commission rate hearing concludes with testimony that eleven principal western trunk line railroads can pay about 5 3-4 percent return on investments totaling 6157 487 and that additional operating income funds must be forthcoming. Chicago chief statistician testified on the carriers behalf.
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Omaha
Nebr
AL _P
Chicago
County eyes bids for U S 73 W hard surfacing south of Lawrence
County officials plan to advertise for bids to hard surface four and a half miles of U S 73 W south of Lawrence late March or April after review by Federal and State engineers. Plans, checked yesterday, await final approval from Topeka and Omaha. Completion will extend the road a mile south of Dutton bridge. Concrete pouring on the northern section near Lapland stock farm should begin by April 1.
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U. ‘S.no
Lawrence
Syore
State Highway Department
Topeka
Omaha
Neb
X. J. Kennedy
Dutton’ Bridge
U.S
Dutton
U. S.73
Laptad
Stock Farm
Kansas Glee Club to Represent Conference in National Contest
The Kansas University Glee Club, defending national champions, will sing in Washington D C to decide the national contest representative. Members include Ivan Roberts and Lewis Mears with J A Larremore directing. Competitors from Oklahoma University Oklahoma State Missouri Washington Iowa State Arkansas Westminster compete in the Missouri Valley contest.
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Kansas. University Glee
Missour Valley
Washington
D.C
Kansas Club
Lawrence
Shubert
Dvorak-Deis
Bowles
J. A Larremore
Lewis. Mears
School
Justus Fugate
Kansas
Kussouri
University
Oklahoma
University of Missouri
Iowa
State College
Arkansas
Westry College
Missouri Valley
Fayetteville
Westminster
Fulton
Coffey Sentenced to Life for Hales Murder
William M Coffey, 51, Madison salesman, pleaded guilty to murdering his alleged wife Hattie Hales with a baseball bat and hammer. He was sentenced by Circuit Judge Sharine De Smalley in Grant County to life imprisonment at Waupun. Coffey, impeccably dressed, was escorted to the court where the verdict was handed down. The case concludes the La Crosse widows tragedy as authorities plan actions after the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Wisi
William. M.' Coffey
Wauoon
Sharin’ de
Smalley
Hattie Hales
Coffey
Madison Bond
Morse
Waupun
la Crosse
Grant County
Euit
Community meeting invites public to discuss improvements
A fragmented notice invites residents to join a community meeting this evening to discuss improvements and ongoing projects. The brief mentions attendees and a general agenda but lacks specific names or times.
Family home robbed in Kansas City, valuables taken
Police report a burglary at a residence where entry opened drawers and chests, a choke of personal items including a tie, hat, wig, beads, change, and buttons were stolen. Officers followed a back-trail but found no definite clues. Investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. wWatens
George Unger
Kansas
Christian Church to Host World Faith Conference Talk
A public invitation at the Christian Church announces Chaplain Edwards will discuss the upcoming World Conference of Faith in Lausanne Switzerland. Delegates from Europe and America will attend with topics on the church's message, destiny, ministry, and Christendom. The public may hear the Chaplain's address in the city where he has long served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Pondey
Chrisan
the Star
Edwards
Yaward
Owl Norse Kansas campus contest winner named
A fragment from the Kansas university campus notes that the Grand Contest winner for the Lapland issue of the Owl magazine is awarded the prize. Mail and publication details are unclear. the entry mentions F. Hoose and Louise’s marriage at Texas, with World Company printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Mornin
Lapland
The
Owl
Kai
Magazinie Ndt
F.hoese
Stor
Gui
Louise
Texas
Nevada and Athens relay teams prep for Kansas meet
In sparse readable lines, Nevada and Athens relay squads announce intentions for a Kansas event. Details are fragmentary but indicate participation by over 1,000 in some event lineup.
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Nevada
Detroit
Michteeny
Iversity
Athens
Kansas
In N
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Fanton
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Tarhata
Sulu
Prince Carol
Tiga
Grand Jury
Argue
Atwatér-Kent
Radi
McAlester Trust
Denver
Liberty Post Meets
Sams
Muse
Federal
South
Kansas University Glee’ Club
William
Rum
Sury Ve' Ork
Wissel
Edgewater
N. Ce
Éryone
Arene
Daugher
Christian Church
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