Lindbergh Lands at Panama Field in Route Stop
Charles A Lindbergh arrived at Cristobal Panama from Managua after a 4 03 p m landing at Panama Field. The airman began the final lap of his Miami to Panama flight bound for Cristobal with a 6 40 am departure from Managua and will cover about 700 miles of varied terrain including coast and mountains. He plans a 2 100 mile journey total linking the United States and canal zone in three flying days, touching Cuba Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica and Panama along the way.
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Panama
Erance Field
David
Managua
Nicaragua
Charles
Lindbergh
API Air Mail
Miami
Fanama
Marine Air Field
Cristobal
Tropic Coast
Isthmian Mountains
Panaya Canal
Atlantic
Debate Interpretation Leaves Decision Up In Air
A Northeast Kansas league debate between Lawrence affirmative and Atchison negative teams ended without a decision as judge Prof. E. C. Buehler could not rule due to a misinterpreted question about whether parliamentary government is preferable to the presidential system. The dispute centers on differing interpretations used by league officials and school leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Atchison
United States
Arthur Banks
Helen Eraston
Fred Montgomery
Lawrence High
John R. Barnes
Lawrence High School
Kansas Eagne
Barnes
Fourth Annual Scout Radio Program Tonight
The fourth annual Boy Scout radio program will be broadcast tonight from 6:30 to 7 over station KFRU at the University. Music by local Scout troops accompanies the broadcast. Following the program, postponed December and January courts of honor will be held at the Chamber of Commerce building at 1800 hours due to Christmas holidays. Prof. Edwin Belles of the university school of education directs the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonight
KFRU
Chamber of Commerce
Edwin Belles
School of Education
Th University
Lejeune to retire as Marine Corps commandant in March
Major General John A. Lejeune announced he would retire on March 3 from his post as commandant of the Marine Corps. He said he expected to be placed in charge of a post after leaving the command, with 22 months of service remaining before retirement eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John A. Lejeune
Aarine Corps
Lejeune
Vaccination urged by Dr Keith on smallpox risk
Dr E R Keith county and city health officer urges vaccination for all unimmunized against smallpox as cases rise across Kansas. A Fort Collins man was killed by a fall down an elevator shaft in the Gates Building. Edward Collier, 19, died on the third floor after an unexplained fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Keith
Keith
Tase Lawrence
Ge Lees
Nebraskra
Fort Corn Shaft
Kansas City
Edward Collier
Gates
Kansas City contest prep for KU Glee Club
The Missouri valley glee club contest comes to Kansas City after Lecompton and Perry stops. The KU Men’s Glee Club, directed by Eugene Christy, rehearses for Friday’s contest with Cotlet Cotton leading the last program group. Singers listed include Don Burnett, Paul Coil, Clair Foster, and others across tenors, baritones, and bass roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley
Kansas City
K. U
Lecompton
Perry
University
Cotlet Cotton
Eugene Christy
Glee Club
Don Burnett
Paul Coil
Clair Foster
Glen Simmonds
Wearton Birkin
Lloyd Youngblood
Wendell Sanders
Bernard Alden
Gilbert Cas Well
Merle Birney
Robert Kirchner
Walton Hoyt
Philip Keeler
Wiliam Skelton
Dela Selig
Corlett Cotton
George Stage
Ralph Cochran
Lloyd Ericsson
Clifford Mortimer
Lester Munnneke Rolland Stover
Charles Sazler
Dean Matthews
George Scofield
Myz Douglass
Tags
Gerald McClure
Paul Osborne
George Norris
Lynn Butcher
Marshall Scott
Albert Ewart
Guilford Day
Murray Smith
Harold Bradley
Editorials Split Over U S Naval Building Bill
London leaders reacted to the U S senate passing its naval building bill. The Times urged patience in disarmament talks, saying inquiry is needed and no British harm will come as long as Allied views on major issues remain aligned. The Chronicle condemned the government, accusing it of hasty naval competition policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States Senate
The
Times
Senate
the Chronicle
Murder Trial Near End in Riverside California
Indications the murder case against Gordon Stewart Northcott, the accused young Canadian acting as own attorney, nears closure as he plans to wind up his defense with brief rebuttal evidence. State's attorneys prepare to begin closing arguments before adjournment, while Northcott faces a possible death penalty. The charges stem from the killings of three boys at his ranch near Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Cal
Feb
Gordon Stewart Northcott
Hei
e _State
Northcott
Ryhere to Assist Tax Payers in March Filing
Deputy Collector John E Ryhere of the Internal Revenue Service will assist federal income tax payers in filing 1928 returns on March 7 8 and 9. He will offer help from chamber of commerce rooms in Lawrence with headquarters there during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fe, Rybere
Internal Revenue Serice
Journal- World
Ryhere
Chamber of Cant
Mercé
Lawrence
Glen Elder
Concordia
Kan
Here
R. W. Dockstader
Fast Phdl
Free State hotel claim to be heard in Washington
The historical dispute over damage to a Free State hotel during Lawrence unrest is set for a one day hearing in Washington. Prof Olin Templin and University Chancellor E H Lindley will testify to support the claim, with indications pointing toward a favorable settlement. Lindley recently spoke in Crookston after a stop in Minnesota.
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Lawrence
Robinson
Kansas
Hotel
The
Tribune
Western Dispatch
Independence
Sorimartial
Mit
Washington
Olin Templin
Exhibit Extended for Margaret Boehner Works at University
Interest in Mrs. Margaret Watkeys Boehner s exhibit in the University design studies department has prompted Prof. Rosemary Ketcham to extend the show for another week. The collection focuses on decorative landscapes in Indian ink brushwork and oil, with watercolors of Provincetown scenes and earlier flower studies. Displayed on the third floor of the West Administration building, hours are 8 30 a m to 4 50 p m daily except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Watkeys Boehner
Rosemary Ketrham
Provincetown
Mass
Queen Mother of Spain Maria Christina Dies in Madrid
Maria Christina, queen mother of Spain and regent during the 1898–era war with the United States, died at the royal Palace at 3 30 a m. Her son Alfonso XIII and other royals were at her bedside. Her long regency spanned 1883 to 1902, a period of crisis and loss of empire.
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Madrid
Maria Christina
Spain
United States
Royal
Alffonso XIII
Alfonso
Alfonso Kit
Burnette School Reapproved as Standard for Coming Year
The Burnette school in district 62 near Midland is reapproved as a Standard school for the coming year after committee visits to rural county schools. Burnette lists two teachers, Miss Vesta White and Mrs Wilson. Dr J J Keane has been called to the bedside of a brother in Montgomery City, Mo.
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Burnette School
Midland
Vesta White
Wilson
J. J. Keane
Montgomery City
New York Welcomes Transcontinental Flight Record Holder
Captain Frank M. Hawks and mechanic Oscar E. Grabb received New York’s welcome after setting a nonstop trans continental flight record. They arrived in 18 hours 21 minutes 59 seconds aboard the Lockheed Vega air express, beating the previous west to east record by 36 minutes. Hawks credited battling bad weather, while Grabb endured cabin fumes during the voyage from Roswell to New Jersey.
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New York
Frank M. Hawks
Oscar E. Grabb
Walker
City Hall
Joseph V. McKee
Tthe Board of Aldermen
Hawks
Air Express
Arthur Goebel
Harry Tucker
O'Grubb
Roswell
N. M
West Virginia
West ‘Virginia
New Jersey
Attorneys in Tilt in Forgery Trial Near Verdict
The Bradley forgery case concluded with a not guilty verdict for both defendants after a two day jury trial in North Lawrence. Jurors were named and the criminal docket for February closed as civil proceedings teed up for February 18.
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Bradley
Hugh Means
Charles Beach
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Emer
Clyde Johnson
Elwin Lewis
Topeka
Lewis
Rockefeller Backed By Rosenwald In Oil Board Fight
Julius Rosenwald backs John D. Rockefeller Jr. in a battle to win the Standard Oil of Indiana chairmanship from Robert W. Stewart. Rosenwald says he wrote to stockowners urging proxies to Rockefeller, though he is not a stockholder. Books for the March 7 meeting were closed as transfers loom for voting. timing may affect recorded transfers. A separate note: Peanut vendors barred in Havana by new interior decree. Also: Will Durant to speak February 15 amid fox hunters meet in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Julius Rosenwald
Sears-Roebuck and Company
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Standard Oil of Indiana Board
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Maid Tells Story In Burnham Death Case
Chicago Feb 4 AP a maid at Mrs Selma Burnhams home testified today that a man forced entry on January 21 and coerced Burnham to sign a paper while threatening disclosures about her husbands death. The witness said Burnham cried I killed my husband and fled after packing. Investigations by state attorney, coroner, police and probate court intensify amid estate and possible slot machine syndicate links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Selma Burnham
Mary Doran
Burnham
Edward T. Riley
Mrs. Burnham
Burgham
Aged Alice Edmonds Dies at Home Near Blue Mound
Alice Katherine Edmonds aged 1, granddaughter of T. Edmonds of Lawrence, died at her home near Blue Mound. Oliver Hill, aged 71, died today seven miles northeast of Lawrence. Funeral services for Hill set for 2 o'clock at Diver Hill with Rev. E.F.E. Hollar officiating. burial in Reno cemetery. Survived by wife, a brother Will Bill of Lawrence, and a sister Mrs. McBride of Fall Leaf. Mr. and Mrs. F. McClanahan left for Lamar Mo. after death of Mrs. McClanahan's father A. K. Egger yesterday.
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Alice Katherine Edmonds
T. Edmonds of
Lawrence
Popes
Blue Mound
Lawrence S
Diiver Hill
Oliver Hill
Ef.e. Hollar
Eudora
Reno
Will Bill
Sist
McBride
Fall Leaf
F. McClanahan
Lamar
Legislature considers new motor carrier taxes and speed limits
In Topeka a House bill proposes a ton mile tax for motor carriers on public highways based on tire type, 12 mph bus and 20 mph truck speed limits, with proceeds for road maintenance. Other measures include regulation of automobile insurers, junior college aid, and a physiotherapy board to define non medical therapies.
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Topeka
Feb
Hill
Phillips County
Regent
Radio Features On Air Wednesday Night Shuffle
A garbled radio list notes several stations and programs for an air night. It mentions features on the air, opera music, and a variety of station call letters such as WEAF WGY WGN KSTP KPRC WFAA and others, suggesting a countrywide broadcast schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nich
Prostar
Regis
WTMJ
KPRC
Assoria
Orckeslank Moulan
Palmey
Hevelersson
WEAF
WGY
WGN
WMI
KSD
WDAF
WFAA
KGO
WVAD
WRAC
WGHP
WOWO
KON
KMBC
WIPD
CRUISER BILL PASSES SENATE IN 65 TO 12 VOTE
Washington Feb 6 AP The bill authorizing 15 new cruisers and an aircraft carrier for the navy moves toward the White House after Senate approval by 65 to 12. House may quickly concur with Senate amendments, urging funds to start five ships by next June. The program totals 274 million dollars with 17 million per cruiser and 19 million for the carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Onolidge
Senate
House
White House
Coolidge
Borsh
Idaho
Reed
Missouri
Congress
Htis
Wave Department
Legislative Mill
Opening of Fine Arts Classes Is Postponed
Regular classes will meet tomorrow in most of the school of the University though the fine arts school opens late due to the State Music Teachers Association meeting in Topeka Friday and Saturday. Dean Swarthout says sessions will be irregular and makeup work will be arranged later. Bernard Ferguson, baritone from St Louis, will give a recital at the Jayhawk Hotel tomorrow evening, a public event tied to the meeting.
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Willas
Music ‘Teachers’ Association
Topeka
D. M. Swarthout
School of Fine Arts
Tepeke
Jayhawk Hotel
Bernard Ferguson
St. Louis
Ferguson
Lawrence
Asi
Lawrence Choral Union
Akron Man Arrested After Ford Coupe Theft Confession
Officers John Ingalls and Fred Vogier arrested Pliner Mowry of Akron who admitted the 1928 Ford he drove was stolen in Ohio days earlier. Accomplices Jack Bryan of Toledo and John A Baer of Mechanicburg denied knowledge. All three were turned over to authorities for further action.
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John Ingalls
Fred Vogier
Pliner Mowry
Akron
Ohio
Jack Bryan
Toledo
John A. Baer
Mechanissburga
Mowry Y He
Department of Ce
Will Jamis
Reichstag Ratifies Kellogg Pact in War Renunciation
Berlin February 6 AP report the Reichstag approved a bill ratifying Germany's signing of the Kellogg renunciation of war pact in a vote of 287 to 127. The session confirmed Germanys commitment to peaceful settlement of disputes.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Germany
Kansas Day program at Franklin School
Miss Ellen Melville and pupils presented a Kansas Day program at Franklin schoolhouse on Tuesday afternoon January 29. The event featured songs, talks on Kansas history and figures, biographical sketches of Lincoln and Buchanen, recitations, and a Kansas song trio. Visitors enjoyed chocolate covered cookies afterward as local residents and families attended and mingled.
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Ellen
Melville
Franklin School
America
Lawrence Fearing
Lincoln
Warren Coates
Seal of Mangas
Mary Trowbridge
Letha Tutile
Buchahen
Byran Eisele
Marie Cot Tell
Kansas
Maryann Ruby Troswbridge
Letha Tuttle
Edith Florance
Dorothy Nuttall
Harold Fiszle
Ruby Trowbridge
Kansas Day
Edith Florence
Mattie Duttweiler
Hartford
Kan
Plin White
Harold
Mary
Ruby Trawsridge
Fall Leaf notes from local residents and events
Local items recount residents returning from St Joseph's hospital in Kansas City, new coach Hubert Woodard visiting, social calls, births, travels to Topeka and Lawrence, minor injuries from a horse kick, a porch fire, school attendance for the month, and visits among families including Bagby, Vitt, Zeigler, Koerner and Abbott. AP London item notes royal household creatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vitt
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kansas City
Hubert Woodard
Eudora
J. E. Bagby
Charles Eberwein
Lloyd Bryant
E. M. Guffey
Topeka
Raymond Bagby
Uua
Ilness
Homer Koerner
Frrom
Roy Canary
Charles Zeigler
Walter
Nolan Guffey
Paul Papenhouse
Wm. Winklema
Dolpho
Madge French
Will Wheeler
Vivian
Longfellow
Lawrence
Wheeler House
Treva Canary
Mary Alice Branum
Wayne Vitt
Francis Bryant
Esther Canary
Ralph Abbott
Winfred Abbott
Durtin
Roy Zeigler
Edmond Koerner
Leonard Wallace
Lewis French
Jonathan Mathews
G. W. Abbott
Frank Sheanoffer
Charles Welch
Charles Zeigier
W. Wheeler
Joe Eder
Fedora
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Ange
Avia
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South America
UIE
Pacific
Frank H. Hawkes
Houston
Texas
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Rer
John E. " Rybere
Thien
Jersey
Wil
Dian Essick
Free State
Margaret Boehner
North Lawrence
Dave
W. F. Schultz
W. F. Johnson
H.F. Steward
0. Hird
Otis E. Hine
C. Richardson
Rockefeller Julius Rosenwald
Aida
Company Books
Havana
Secretary of the Interior
Mobile
Ala
Tither National Fox Hunters Association
Will
Durant
Fossey
Parkhurst
Allen
Rep
Broadie
Edwards
Jakes
Michael Schutz
Thomas Murphy
LW. H. Trowbridge
Harold Eisele
Franklin
Roy Tuttle
Lois
Lida Wilson
Flin White
William Eisele
Yetha Tuttle
Lola
Ruby
Pearl Coates
William Florance
Clarence
Floyd
Olin
Edith
J. RR. Topping
J. R. Topping
Arthur Schutz
Siner
Byran
Norma
W. H. Trowbridge
Henry Welsh
A. EE. Welsh
Edward Martin
Mia
William Tisele
Emma
Claude J ‘Cottrell
John O'Rourke
Michael Heiman
A. Coates
Dunio
Elizabeth
New Orleans
New St.Charles
Amencas
Bonous
St Charles
Alfred S. Amer B Co
Sive Falder Yel & Sa
Coaso
F. H. Roberts Optometrist
Erchants National Bank &Stablished
Rumsey Bros. Funeral Home
Ind. St
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