Local option for Sunday movies ponders repeal of blue laws
Topeka February 10 AP a bill before the Kansas legislature would authorize local bodies to prohibit or regulate labor or business on Sunday and repeal the 63 year old blue laws. The measure seeks to end Sunday labor bans including movie showings, with exemptions for household or essential needs. It also covers horse racing cockfighting and card games Sunday prohibitions and sales restrictions tied to Sabbath observance. Additional bills include real estate tax penalties suspension and road funding plans. A constitutional amendment proposal would legalize a graduated state income tax with revenue shared to elementary school districts and a property tax levy reduction.
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Topeka
Kansas
House Labor Committee
Garvin
Neosho
Bowman
Anderson
Dodge
Saline
Public Works
White
Lyon County
Body of Newton girl identified after homicide
The body of 18 year old Lucile Price was found on a Harvey county road used by few locals and identified by relatives in Newton Kansas. Coroner reports she likely was killed by a heavy beating and left by the roadside after she disappeared January 25. A coroner's inquest was underway at the scene as investigators pursued clues.
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Newton
Kan
Harvey County
Lucile Price
Robert Jordan
Farley
Lucile
G. H.price
Thieves Hit Continental Oil Station on Seventh Arkansas
Robbers broke the front door of the Continental Oil filling station at Seventh and Arkansas streets last night and stole about $102.15 in cash before leaving. Manager L. Curtis conducted a later check and confirmed the total. police are investigating the break in.
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Continental Oil
Seventh and
Arkansas
L. Curtis
Pe Joe
Demonstrations of Unemployed Across Cities Sparked but Quiet
Across Washington Kansas City Boston Oakland and New York unemployed demonstrations drew police attention. In Boston twelve arrests included two women and two clergymen after a communist rally on the Common. In New York Union Square drew about five thousand with multiple platforms and a large police presence. Washington barred a communist delegation from the House floor but admitted them to the public gallery. Hartford saw a march to the capitol demanding a 10 million dollar unemployment relief plan. Kansas City hosted about a hundred unemployed seeking emergency aid of 200 thousand dollars. Oklahoma City demonstrations were canceled after Governor Murray deployed the National Guard.
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Washington
Kansas _ City
Boston
Oakland
Cal
Boston Common
Pve Ely
Caade
Athe
New York
Ae Song
Union Square
Washington, D. C
Capitol
House
Hartford
Conn
Wilbur L. Crossdesande
City Hall
Kansas City
William Z. Foster
New York City
W. H
Murray
National Guard
Oklahoma State Capitol
Oklahoma City
Food distributed to road crews and families by city health dept
A quantity of bakery products and apples were distributed yesterday afternoon to needy families through the city health department. More than 100 men with dependents working on county roads received food at the county garage after quitting time. Lawrence bakeries donated bread cookies and cakes that are a day old, with additional products available daily for workers. Apples were donated by George McCarty and packed by the health department. Harry Burger, city health officer, directed the effort.
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City Health Department
Lawrence Bakeries
Social Service League
George McCarty
Health Department
Harry Burger
Shy
Mia Burg
Burger
Zephyr, Moll, Brinkman and Drake
Holmes Bakeries
Press Women Celebrate End of Dolly Alice Feud
Washington February 10 AP A funeral scene staged by the National Women's Press club ends the Gann Longworth feud as Alice Longworth and Dolly Gann attend a joint reception. A symbolic 23 hatchet casket bearing Hello Dolly Hello Alice is placed at the grave featuring a stark epitaph. The feud's parting is marked by laughter and a restored social accord among Washington’s press women.
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Washington
Alice Longworth
Dolly Gann
Dolly
Alice
Gann-Longworth
National Women’s Press Club
Women's Merry King
White House
Fire Damaged Residence Reported With Roof and Porch Burns
A fire caused about 800 in damage to a residence, scorching the roof and porch and burning two holes in the floor. Missive notes smoke damaged sleeping areas and a swift response by fire crews, with Mr. Dunham and nearby water used to extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunham
Dan
Daisy De Boe Granted Probation With Jail Term
Daisy De Boe former secretary to actress Clara Bow is granted probation by Judge William Doran but must serve 18 months in county jail. She will spend the remaining five years under supervision after conviction for stealing 825 dollars from Bow. A large crowd surrounded the courtroom as bailiffs kept spectators from entering the spur room doors.
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Los Angeles
Daisy de Boe
Clara Bow
William Doran
Miss de Boe
Miss de Kot
Doran
William Beirne
de Boe
Consantly
Webster Groves girl awakens from coma after near drowning
Miss Dorothy Sawyer, 24, of Webster Groves, who had been in a coma since a near drowning in the Meramec River, woke Saturday night. Her mother Mrs. Frank Sawyer reported the revival followed a period of shock and illness while doctors said the coma was induced by the incident.
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St. Louis
Dorothy. Sawyer
Webster Groves
Frank Sawyer
The
Com
Meramec
Bexea
Ion
KU Fraternities Ratify Anti Liquor Resolution
Topeka AP reports University of Kansas fraternities approved a resolution condemning liquor use among students. Attorney General Roland Boynton praised the move, noting the state did not need to intervene. The measure, drawn by Greek letter leaders, expands student council disciplinary powers and affirms house rules governing liquor. Delta Chi pledged cooperation. Dean Werner called the action a public stand against liquor, not an admission of current violations. Continued on Page 2.
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Topeka
Roland Boynton
University of Kansas
Boynton
Journal-World
Henry Werner
K. U
K. UL
Statarchy
Kansas
Counell
Men's Student Council
Coun Ee
Men's
Delta Chi Fraternity
Clarence Birney
Dean Werner
Lssae
Ohio State Prohibition Commissioner Sears Named
Lawrence H. Sears appointed as state prohibition commissioner of Ohio with cabinet affiliation mentioned. The report notes Sears and White in the Ohio administration, highlighting the governor’s cabinet context and Ohio governance structure.
Fears of Grasshopper Invasion Discounted by Expert
Professor H. B. Hungerford of the University of Kansas says recent inquiries from farmers about a grasshopper invasion are overblown. He notes milder winters can bring cresting grasshoppers but the species in question is not a major threat to crops. only four spur-throat grasshoppers in Kansas cause damage, and timing varies by county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae H. B. Hungerford
Tment
Tetversity
Kendal
Kansas
Tim
Joe Hungerford
Elk's Charity Minstrels Delights Local Crowd In 1931 Debut
A large audience enjoyed two hours of Elk's Charity Minstrel antics at Memorial High School with about 100 performers. The show featured prominent local figures, a Fritz Meyn appearance in blackface, musical numbers from Bob Krum and others, and a finale cakewalk won by Walter Johns and Roy Lawrence. Proceeds benefit the charity, with another performance scheduled at 8:15 tonight for those who missed the first night.
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Lawrence
Memorial High School
Charles Radcliffe
Elk's
Henry Asher
van Bruner
D. H. Stockwell
Al_Kerr
Fritz -Meyn
Fritz
Radcliffe
Corlett Cotton
Robert Kirchner
Oper Charles
Larkin
Steve Hinshaw
F. W. McDonald
Cliff Cari
Bob Krum
Fred Jaedicke
Pat Maloney
Pete Reedy
Paul “Pluke
Hensher
Cherman
Southland Melodies
Allie Merletk
Meribah Moore
K. U. Fine Arts
Walter Johns
Roy Lawrence
Hugh Cake
Clarence Hunter
Elk’s Minstrels
Hailey Held Over Concealed Weapon Charge
A. B. Hailey, 20, of Lawrence, released from police custody after a concealed weapon charge. He was arrested again amid a police inquiry led by Theodore Chariton and brought before Justice R. B. Ste. Hailey, remanded to jail following a preliminary hearing set for February 7. City officials noted pending ordinance actions related to concealed weapons.
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A. B. Hailey
Lawrence
Theodore Chariton
R. B. Ste. Haley
Pride
Hailey
Hampshire
Baldwin
Riad
Plight of Railroads Outlined by Brophy at Chamber Meeting
Mr. Brophy, former Union Pacific division supervisor, told a Chamber audience that railroads face earnings pressure and seek relief from strict regulations to compete on even terms. He cited idle cars and engines, argued for Panama Canal and multi-modal competition, and warned unemployment affects demand while rail shipments could boost activity. He urged full regulation of all carriers and equal competition across transportation fields.
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United States
Chamber of Commerce
Ho- Sar
Union Pacific
Brophy
Kansas
Panama Canal
Lawrence
Quantrill
Caer
Move to Halt Babies Rabies Conference in Rural Townships
Deputy livestock sanitary commissioner David Gray met in Lawrence with Dr. E R Keith county physician and Dr. E G L Harbour to address the rabies situation in Willow Springs and Marion townships where several cases have been reported. They discussed cooperative investigation and potential Pasteur treatment for exposed dogs and a likely quarantine if needed. A baby at hospital and several dogs killed nearby were noted as context for the ongoing health concerns.
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David Gray
Lawrence
E.R. Keith
E. G. L. Harbour
Willow ‘Springs
Marion
Gray
Keith
Rammnission
Sae Serbone
Harbour
Overbrook
Joseph Heffner
Worden
Manhattan
Haffner Eos
Lone Star
Seater Etree
Drerr. O
Hitlerites Walk Out Of Reichstag Session
Berlin February 10 followers of the fascist party walked out of the Reichstag after the nationalists and socialists left the chamber. The Hitlerites then resigned their vice chairmanships and other committee posts they held, announced moments after the others departed. The walkout disrupted the start of the parliamentary session as deputies drifted in and out amid votes and delays.
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Reichstag
Berlin
Hitler
Ates Comemitten
Crash on Kaw river bridge links mail truck bus and interurban
Henry James driver of a mail truck suffered multiple teeth loss after a three vehicle collision on the Kaw river bridge. The crash involved a city bus and an interurban car. James was the sole injury. Bus and interurban crews aided, traffic halted for over an hour. A replacement bus and mail truck conveyed cargo to the Union Pacific depot to catch trains.
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Henry James
Kaw River
James
Bonner
Jean
O. D. Stewart
Perth
Bullock Interurb
Romeblle
Woul
Arallel
Lawrence of Arabia Hero Emerges at Plane Crash Inquiry
Plymouth February 10 AP reports the famed Lawrence of Arabia appeared as a key witness at a private court of inquiry into a seaplane crash that killed nine. Shaw, the renamed Thomas Edward Lawrence, aided in rescuing crew members and now avoids publicity while living near Mount Batt station and writing under his altered identity.
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Plymouth
Enz
Lawrence of
Arabia
Pigin
Clissstar
Shaw
Thomas
Lawrence
Thomas Edward Shaw
Air Service
Mount Batt
Rum Runners Arrested In Great Bend Liquor Seizure
Local officers seized twenty gallons of alleged liquor in Great Bend. Arrested were Erman Griffin and Jefferson, both residents, on charges of possession and transportation of alcohol. Oscar was detained for questioning as the investigation continued.
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Great Bend
Oscar
Tier
Erman Griffin
Jeff An
Snowstorm Tokyo Bar Fight Prompts Crowd Disruption
In the Uni auditorium Friday night a pickpocket incident grew as a crowd crowded the Rich Steamers collide in Snowstorm Tokyo event. AP report notes sixty nine attendees observed the scene, with theater staff responding to disturbances and small injuries among scattered onlookers.
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Uniauditorium
Tokyo
Three Day Water Works School Opens at KU
The annual three day school for city officials and utility plant workers starts tomorrow at the University of Kansas. Registration is at Marvin Hall at 9 am with a welcome address by Dean Gee and plans for a series of lectures, round tables, and films. Highlights include talks on municipal water softening, well construction, and biological examination methods by KU faculty and federal officials. Dinner and a meeting at the Hotel Eldridge crown the event, with officers to be elected that evening.
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University of Kansas
Board of ‘Health
Kansas Water Works Association
Eldridge
Memorial Union
Marvin Hall
Dean Gee
C. Shand
K. U. School of Engineering
Sven 2
L. B. Mangan
Kansas City
Kan
Water, Light and Power Department
K. U
State Board of Health
Kansas
Earnest Boyce
Yrad
Board of Health
Will
C.T. Mer
Lawrence Water Department
Ing
Selma Gottlieb
B. L. Ulrich
Manhattan
D.H. Rupp
Topeka
Zelby
Purdy
Oniay Public Healalth Service
H. B. Cran
Fr Filtes
D. H. Rupp
Filtrastion
Rupp
K K. Limnes
R. W. Kehr
Water Works Association
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Roxy & Gang
Schumann-Heink
Miss — Belkin
Roxy
Hid Gang
Madame Schumann-Heink
Beatrice Belkin
Metropolitan Opera Company
Dean D. M . Swarthout
Harold VanDuzee
Frank Moulan
Josef Stopak
Margaret Mickey
Buffalo
Toronto
Detroit
Cincinnati
Beatrice Abrams
Charles, Abrams
S. T. Dunham
Sears
Yonton
Ae Omar
Pervice
Ballone-Szinner
Motor .Co
Union ‘Pacific
Aead Gray
Lawrence of Arabia
Byrd
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