Alumni of Kansas University Highlight Notable Engineers
A Kansas University alumni feature recalls prominent graduates in science and engineering. It notes F H Snow, C E McClung, E C Franklin, and others who shaped bridges, geology, hydraulics and industry. It cites Buckeye and Kansas City engineers, and mentions notable projects from the Grand Canyon bridge to Niagara River crossings and oil geology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Oread
Middle West
Mount Ordad
K. SU
H. Snow
University For Kansas
Coleres
Kansas
Pennsylvania Women's College
K.U
C. E. McClung
Geologiat
University of Pennsylvania
E. C. Franklin
Leland Stanford
American Society of Civil Encaineers
Ite Mortinga
Ko U
Anon
I. BH. Black
Acansas
Py Lupfer
Ann ‘Arbor
Michigans
Bo ON
Nuyos
Dallna
Mfoseph Incas
Seattle
Rockier
Trom
Mexico
Aail
K. UW
John Lyle Harrington
Kansas City
Golden Gate
A. M. Meyers
Ipany
Grand Canyon
Flagstaff
Arizona
E. P. Lupfer
Niagara River
Vanl E. Bunn
Endinser
Mississippi
Louisiana
Missouri
Cairo
Illinois
Gila
Yuma
St. Charles
Columbia
Kennewick
Washington
Ohio
Henderson
Kentucky
Leath
Mildard Shaler
Belgian Congo
Belgium
Belsium
Austin Railey
Nadley
Wirelown Tolannone
Charles We Stang
Sa A. T Wake
Lins Rence
Conauldng Chancer
Carler
General Alvetrle Company
Unoir
Henry
Earl Riggs
University of Michigan
Michigan
John Worer
Hiead
Transportation Department
Wallace Pratt
Humble Oil Company
Houston
Tex
David H., Redinger
Big Creek
California
A. H. Riney
Phillips Petroleum Company
Burgeoning Aqueduct Projects Highlight 1908 Era
The text notes a forged line from Borger Texas to East St Louis used to steal gasoline, with forged components sent and rejoined. It highlights Homer Neville a Kansas City architect gaining prominence for the municipal auditorium and Joe Burkholder a 1908 graduate overseeing the Boulder Dam to Los Angeles water aqueduct project.
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Borger
Tex
East St. Louis
Homer Neville
Kansas City
Municipal Auditorium
Joe Burkholder
Boulder Dam
City of
Los Angeles
New Rules Change CSEP Work at Kansas University
Raymond Nichols oversees changes as Washington issues new College Students Employment Projects rules. Under the revised guidelines 120 KU CSEP students shift away from routine tasks to research or special projects. Eligibility checks and a GPA floor are in place as classes near opening. several activities and events are listed for the campus week.
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CSEP
University of Kansas
Raymond Nichols
E. H. Lindley
Washington
K.U
Savill
Nichols
Ifa
Nee
Knowledge Quiz From Old Texts and Figures
Questions cover topics from early modern storms and belief to Leaves of Grass author and dynamite composition. Includes inquiries on a Baltimore woman who married Jerome Bonaparte, the Joba river location, a trial series led by Jeffreys after Monmouth, the leading English satirist, discovery of red blood cells, and the fifth U.S. president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namie
Baltimore
Jerome Bonaparte
Joba River
Jeffreys
England
Monmouth
Uls
Farm and Home Week Draws Kansas Farmers to Manhattan
Kansans from across the state converge on Kansas State College in Manhattan for the four day Farm and Home Week. Poultry Day kicks off with awards for five champions D B ONeil Ransom Mrs Samuel Wenger Powhattan Mrs Grace Hutchinson Sabetha Bernard L Melia Ford and R C Black Enterprise. Lectures by extension staff and industry leaders stress poultry lighting and crop practices amid a packed agenda including livestock tastings seed shows and crop improvement discussions.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State College
Kansas
D. B. O'Neil
Ransom
Samuel Wenger
Powhattan
Grace V. Hutchinson
Sabetha
Bernard L. Melia Ford
R. C. Black
Enterprise
Poultry Management
M. A. Lenton
Kansas State College Extension Service
Kansas Dairynell
L. Willoughby
Crop Improvement Association
H. 3. Scott
Department of Poultry
Kaansas State College
HW. C. Kempster
University of Missouri
Missouri
Lawrence man pits wit against mail system theft ruse
A Lawrence man forged a postal trick by sending a torn money order with a letter to the postmaster. The recipient produced the torn stub and the money order was cashed swiftly. Crown drug stores in Lawrence Ottawa Leavenworth and Paola hold a staffing meeting at the Eldridge hotel led by D W Bogue of Kansas City. John Bowens friends tease him over pants mishap at a cleaners convention in Topeka after his exhibit was left in a booth. The missing pants spark jokes as the theft note ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Drug Stores
Lawrence
Ottawa
Leavenworth
Paola
Eldridge Hotel
D. W. Bogue
Kansas City
John Bowen
Topeka
Tlowen
Methodists Take Game In Church League Action
Tarn Hack Baptists fall 16 to 12 as Methodist team wins on Junior High Court. Unitarian defeat, Centenary A.B. loses 46 to 16. Tonight’s games listed Friends vs Lithorans and Vili vs Christian. Postponements noted for university event due to weather and weekend schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarn Hack Baptists
Church League
Methodista
Baptista
Unitariana
Centenary A. B
Friends
Planeta
Reviral
Coat Stolen From Home Near Lawrence
J. A. Key of northeast Lawrence on Highway 40 reported to the sheriff that a thief entered his house Saturday night and stole a leather coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Key
Lawrence
Highway 40
Sheriff’s Office
Defense to Shift Burden on Fisch Continues in Court
In a lengthy cross examination, prosecutors pressed witnesses about the Fisch case. Questions touched on eccentric rumors, alleged cross-dressing, and ties to civic leaders. The defense sought to compel disclosure of Schwarzkopf remarks from the Lindbergh kidnapping probe, while arguing release records are pivotal to the criminality question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corea Coletl
Norman Schwarzkopf
New Jersey Police
Lindbergh
Schwarzkopf
Volomes
Readeve Choald
Beane
Charston A. Lindbergh
Yauke
Gener
Dieseph
Lontanne
Schwarakopf
Violet Sharpe
Dwight W. Morrow
Charles A. Lindbergh
David T. Wilentz
Banking bill would empower Federal Reserve and allies
Washington reports say treasury drafted measure would boost powers of the Federal Reserve Board over the bank system. President Roosevelt’s memorandum urged examination by key officials while Senator Glass noted Eccles denied sending the bill. Leaders promise careful study as the draft circulates among banking committees and policymakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Glass
Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Capitol
Eccles
Roosevelt
Ercoles
Leo.t. Crowley
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
J. FP. T. O'Connor
Fletcher and Steagall
Senate
House
Federal Reserve ‘System
Office of
Comptroller
Loo Ty Crawley
Foederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Marriner
J. F. O'Connor
Banking and Currency Committees
Fletcher
Senate Banking Committee
Reserve Board
Meclas
Ginna
Neclas
Himelf
Saphy
Deaths and Funerals of George Ott in Eudora
George Ott died at home near Eudora after months of illness. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM from the Methodist church in Eudora, with burial in Buskirk Cemetery. body to lie in state at Schubert Funeral Home in Lawrence until Wednesday morning. Born November 16, 1861 in Elgin Illinois, he lived in Kansas since 1878. Surviving are his wife and four children Gertrude McArthur Brewster Charles Ott Butler MO Marie Howard Sibley and George Ott Jr Eudora plus three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Millon South
Tilly
Madonna
Churcl
Buedora
Bustora
Schubert
Lawrence
Rura, Ott
Elgin
Kansas
Gieorge Ott
Eudora
Gertrude McArthur
Brewster
Charles Ott
Butler
Marie Howard
Sibley
George Ott, Jr
Two Injured When Auto Struck a Parked Truck
Hert Sutton and his son Clarence Sutton suffered severe cuts and bruises when their Ford coach struck a parked truck near the First National Bank on Massachusetts Street. The truck owner, Delar Hoekert, was uninjured. The crash occurred around 4 o clock yesterday evening with remnants of a chain reaction and a Chevrolet coupe in the vicinity. University of Kansas students Hath Stoo and Philp Doornbaas occupied the other vehicle. a running board was damaged. A tall smoke stack at the power house serves as a local weather vane, with northeast winds indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hert Sutton
Clarence Sutton
Ford
Massachusetta
First National Bank
Delar Hoekert
Vermont Aleeds
Charan Sutton
Haldia
Hort Sutton
Gili Cothelyn
Milo Sloe
Philp Doornbaas
Stoo
Doornbank
University of Kansas
Chevrolet
University of Kansas Power House
Lawrence
Perkins Report Denied as Unfounded at Wellesley
Boston AP reports Robert G. Dodge president of Wellesley College trustees denied claims that Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins was offered the college presidency. Dodge said there is no basis for the report and The Boston Traveler had claimed Perkins discussed acceptance with President Roosevelt. A government meeting note mentions a separate Diaghix County Tuberalosin au xoplatton session set for tomorrow at 10 in the county superintendent’s court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Robert G. Dodge
Wellesley College
Frances’ Perkins
Boston Traveler
Perkins
Roosevelt
Tha
Dtractora
Diaghix
Tuberalosin Auxoplatton
Euporhitendenta Offica
May Plana
Man Agios Bvisiedont
Hoy Neaietunt
Mall Ag
Renee
Guard Foils Prison Break Attempt at Missouri Facility
Alert guard W. Ty Cox observed inmate Joey Williams, 36, on a guard tower platform at the Missouri state prison broom factory. Williams, serving 10 years for robbery, triggered an alarm and was placed in solitary confinement. He was unarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deffernon City
Fel
W. Ty Cox
Waeden J. M. Sandora
Missouri State
Oey Williams
Williams
United States census estimates for 1935 released
Official census figures show the U S population at 126 425 046 and the U S population 5 940 089 for a total of 141 774 435 as of July 1. The report comes from the Census Bureau and reflects midyear projections.
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Washington, Fel
Continent i
Tates
Gutlyin Pera
Wis Mide
Ea Etgeri Tee
Stamp Secrets Sape
Washington February 3 The large Democratic majority in the house moved to block Republican demands to compel Postmaster General Farley to explain stamp issuance to friends. The House rejected a resolution by Representative Millard with a 27 to 6 vote, and the post office committee attached a letter from Clinton B. Ridenberger third assistant postmaster general asserting precedent for Farley practice and that no stamps were issued for sale to exclude collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Farley
Post Office
Millard
N. Y
Clinton B. Rilenberger
Aml
Wooden guns inefective inquiry uncovers prison escape attempt
Mrs. Mabel Bassett leads investigation into a Granite reformatory incident disclosed in Granite Oklahoma. Dale Stanphitl of ds a county reports an inmate rush using wooden and soap weapons, while officials claim no secret plot exists.
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Bassett
Matlage
George A. Waters
Creer
Matlnge
Ile
Vietor QO
Waters
Mangum
Okla
Kelif
Mabel Bassett
Charities and Corrections
Dale Stanphitl
Dsa County
No Secret
Cha
Junior Vole
Prion
Education plan funds to aid districts with levy limits
The Nenite education committee approves a proposal to create a targeted aid program for school districts unable to raise funds under the maximum levy. An equalization fund of about $5.8 million would be allocated to participating districts based on enrollment to provide shantielil assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popes Pebo
University economist directs Oklahoma tax survey leave
Prof Jens P Jensen of the University of Kansas economics faculty is on leave this month to assist with the Oklahoma tax survey. He leads the Brookings Institute survey at Governor Marland's request. KU classes will be divided among other faculty during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens P. Jensen
University of Kansas Economics
Oklahoma
Jensen
Brookings Institute of
Washington, D. C
Tnvernor Marland
K. U
Save Moratorium Bill Moves In Topeka
Prop on extending the present mortgage moratorium law for two more years failed a motion to re refer to the House Judiciary Committee. The vote to lay it back on the general calendar needed a bare majority and did not pass.
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Topeka
API
House
Restefor
Taigalnat
Muledal Tweedhitd
General Arters
Sond
Judiciary Committee
Cal Court Official Returns After Illness
Hoch chairman of the state corporation commission returned to his office in Topeka after several days’ illness with a cold. In oil news the Bureau of Mines reports 1934 crude output at 000,846,000 barrels, barely above the prior year amid a six percent rise in demand. Classifieds promote apartment rentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hoch
Topeka
Cali Lontey
Hoch
State Corperation Commission
Rosen
Washington
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Senate bill blocks boards from probing teaching faith
Topeka Feb 6 AP a bill to stop boards of education from inquiring into rally affiliations for teaching positions was killed 17 to 18. It would have allowed up to 10 dollars for violations and aimed to prevent barring otherwise qualified teachers over religious beliefs. Several senators supported the idea yet said the law could provoke reaction rather than fix the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Boards of Education
Senate
Kansas Senate OKs Elector Date Change Bill in February
The Kansas Senate approved a bill moving the presidential electors meeting date from January to December by a 35 to 0 vote and sent it to the House, citing federal constitutional amendments. Other measures sent to the House included housing board fee authority, a police radio dispatcher position change in Kansas City, and humane society care funding in Wichita. A separate note reports a train collision near Havre de Grace, Maryland, injuring two passengers.
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Topeka
Dale
Dentoux
State Housing Board
Kansas City
Todd ‘Ill
Wichita Humane Society
Franklin dinner guests and weekend visits noted
Mr and Mrs Martin Able hosted a June Louise dinner on Wednesday evening for Mr and Mrs Starry Warmer. Numerous neighbors and relatives were listed as visiting or spending Sunday evening with the Warmer and White families including Mr and Mrs Geo Warmer, Warren, Mr and Mrs Frank Griner, Mr and Mrs Ralph Wickman, Lucy Kagi, Mrs Ted Flory, Mrs Hertha Schickner and children, Mr and Mrs Wy Sehuts, Mrs Young and Raye, Mira Lids Wikson, and Tommy Akhe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Able
Louise
Starry Warmer
Louise Mfloger
Frank Gaxer
W. ‘Cr. Lemon
Carolin
Min White
Find
Geo
Warmer
Warren
Prank Griner
Ralph Wickman
Lucy Kagi
Harry Warinker
Ted Flory
Heulah
Hay White
Ployd Cox
Tovkins Waterata
Mn White
al Whelan Canary
Mond Mats
Wey Winniker
Lecompton Area Social Notes and High School Scores
Community greetings and visits as Lecompton residents host relatives from Topeka and Westphalia. Lecompton High boys win 30 to 7 and girls 24 to 6 over Dover. New Rebekah lodge officers installed including Rowe Vekarek noble grand and Katharine Weatherby vice noble grand.
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Yardy Sevice
Topeka
Taylor
John. Taylor
Bruce Hil
Marie Ul
Westphalia
E. d. Hill
Lecompton R. H. 3
Dover
Lecompton
Chester Gibbons
Clifford Brass
Eugene Collins
Eugene Harding
John Wraxler
Ray Scott
Glenn Sims
Juseel Sehon
C. H. Maust
Earl
V. 0. Cramer
Joha Martin
H. L. Webster
Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
Rowei Vekarek
Katharine , Weatherby
Wilma Morris
Carrie , Gray
Noble Gram
Chora
Nava
Ady Mikenelly
Bamba Cassell
Mra
Page Glenny Mer
Quant
Nettie Glens
Mer
Kathryn McChinahany
Midstia Geely Asevatary
Mira Ruth Hahnmidert
Planta
Mes
Goertrude McCaty
Mig Agnes
Cauptuilda
Noble Arid
Vareddd
Teoallelain Tana
Porn
Kita Stale
Local obituary and society notes from Topeka region events
Mr and Mrs Tagk HME and Alvan return home after visiting relatives here for several weeks including FB HN MH Nace fanvilles. Doneyl Gibbens improves after illness. Jack Leamdr of Enid Okla attends funeral for F. J Hil and visits friends. Mrs W L Glenn guests of Mrs Rinna Hoge in Topeka. United Brethren quartet travels to Lawrence for Douglas County Christian Endeavor program. Rev H L Webster and Mrs Webster accompany them. Mrs Flizandeth Jackson recovering from diabetic toe at 408 Harrison, Topeka. Dr J C Kerr and Mrs Kerr attend E J Hill funeral. Kerr formerly from Lecompton. Louise Clarke Sara Slavens Leos Byth Arlette Fulton visit Verne Tint in Lawrence. Mrs W T Gem and Mrs F Fulton attend play Samantha at Capitol Theatre. guests of Mrs Cinta Treland entertain L A H club at theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tagk Hme
Alvan
Hutchingon
Doneyl Gibbens
Jack Leamdr
Enid
Okla
F. J Hil
United Brethren Church
Glenn
Rinna Hoge
Topeka
The
Miss Onta
Bishop
Julia Martin
W. J. Cramer
Rose
Pekarek
Lawrence
Douglas County Christian Endeavor
Evangelical Church
Hf. L. Webster
Webster
Flizandeth Jackson
Louise Shaffer
Harrison Street
J. C. Kerr
Kerr
Council Grave
E. J. Hill
Liewtence
W. T. Gem
F. Fulton
Samantha
Capitol Theatre
Cinta Treland
Olive Tablets Promise Digestive Relief From Inside
Thousands seek the real cause of stomach upset by cleaning clogged intestines and easing constipation. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are promoted as a soothing aid that helps bowels perform naturally, reducing indigestion and bad tastes. Take one or two at bedtime for quicker relief.
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Jauwwrence Hotary
Clikby
J. Btrickler
University of Kansas Alumni Association
Journal-World
By. Iato
Kansas-Washburn
Union Ballroom
Union Building
Charles Patersony
Union Recreation
KRUL
Tn Union
Nin Dinehavene
Caklia
Henry Werner
Lois Lippitt
A.O
Meadville, My
Grace Brandon
Charles A. Shepard
Bill Cochrane
Midwest Psychological Association
Minois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
John McGeoch
Peery Anne Landon
S. E. Cobb
Methodists
Pept Laurel
Anderan
University of Kaew
St. Joseph
W. Ll. Burdick
University of Kansas Law School
Runcie Club
Russia
Ents
Bronx
Reilly
Seykorn
Dr. Condon
Wilentz
Sykoru
Fisch
Bertha Hoff
Fiseh
Naman Budrenu
Lebanon
Limthorgly
Havstles
New York
Eisel
Conetery
Dye Condon
Lindoe Figely
Sul
Ler
Iauptmann
Senator Glass
Wellesley
Dodge
DAVAK
Jefé
U. 5
Oklahoma 1 Reformatory
George Matlage
Granite Reformatory
Kit W. E. Parkey
Reformatory
Parkey
E. N. Clataugh
State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections
Granite
Jens I
Havre de Grace
Seighl Pérayns
Otter Point
Here
Franklin
Dantota
Richmond
Kruse
Salta
Ngesain
Oweeka
Anerley
Funk’s Mortuary Ambulance Service
Mass
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