Senators Engage in Liquor Debate in Senate
The long awaited Senate debate between Reed of Missouri and Borah of Idaho opened with Borah defending the Volstead Act as a good law while urging discussion. Reed pressed enforcement and justice, warning that disobedience to law undermines government, as Borah argued the fight against liquor spans generations and may need modification if a better approach exists.
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Washington
Reed
Missouri
Boran
Idaho
Senate
Inder
Senagor Borsh
United States
Ing
Borah
Sigvari
French Government Employees 138 Strong For Idle Salaries
In France, 138 government workers sit idle while still drawing pay, says Pierre Forget, minister of public works, hoping Senate debate will trigger action. The issue stems from wartime liberated regions where a small staff remains employed amid an ongoing idle labor situation. The report notes the matter has persisted for a year and a half.
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Paris
France
Pierre Forget
Senate
Senate Moves to Curb Newspaper Reporters Again
Topeka February 18 AP Senate reconsidered a rules committee ruling that would restrict press privileges in the state senate. House adopted a Free Press resolution demanding reporters attend all sessions and criticized the senate rule as a threat to reporting. The measure was referred back to the rules committee after a roll call vote.
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Topeka
Senate Today
Rules
Sen
Davis
Senate
Mann
House
Kansas
Myers
State Senate
Ben F. Endres
Jean A. McKone
Leavenworth
Donald Muir
Harper
British unions see steep drop in memberships since 1926
London AP reports British trade unions hit a 12 year low in membership, with total union membership at 4,908,000 for 1927 and a drop across mining and railway unions. Only teachers union shows growth, while unemployment and the 1926 general strike collapse are blamed for the decline.
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London
Ministry of Labor
England
Teachers Union
Ireland
Sees fuel from crops forecast by university expert
Washington University economist Dr. Osaae Lippincott predicts farm crops will supply automobile fuel as conventional petroleum nears exhaustion in about 16 years. He notes chemistry can convert crops into gasoline equivalents and corn fiber into paper, underscoring a secure farmer financial future.
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St. Louis
Osaae Lippincott
Washington University
Dr. Lippincott
Handloom Hobby Brings Wool Weaver Fame in Vermont
Ludlow Vermont resident Joseph Burns, a veteran woolen weaver, spends his leisure hours at a handloom designing intricate patterns. After ten hours at the mill loom he retreats to his attic to craft more than 800 rug styles from a few cotton yarn varieties, believing the hand loom yields flaws machines cannot easily correct. A Kansas agronomist reports fertilizer trials boosting yields by about 9.5 pounds per acre on medium soil. In Berlin, Ploetzensee Prison inmates enjoyed a jazz band holiday, the first such musical performance heard inside the jail.
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Ludlow
Nev
Joseph Burns
Unsettled Weather Forecast For Kansas Tonight
Unclear OCR text reports unsettled conditions tonight with snow probable on Tuesday and a milder Tuesday in western areas. Forecaster notes clear in Topeka and partly cloudy elsewhere with good roads except frozen routes in Pittsburg Ottawa Salina and Dixon counties. Temperatures posted 7 pm yesterday and 7 am today with noon today values missing.
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Toneka
Pittsburg
Ottawa
Fair Salina
Janchinson
Douglas County
Smiths Book Brings In Democratic Coin
Alfred E. Smith campaign speeches book sold 30,000 copies and raised $125000 for the Democratic national committee treasury. A $2 contribution pledge in January offered a copy. responses poured in nationwide and from abroad, with a $10000 check from the Bronx Democratic organization among the largest.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
Democratic National Committee Treasury
Douglas County School Board Association Elects Officers
Samuel Bucheim was elected president at the first annual meeting held at the courthouse. Oscar T. York became vice president and L. G. McGee was chosen secretary treasurer. C. E. Beeks and C. J. Lane join them on the executive committee as Baldwin and the county superintendent. A constitution was adopted setting the annual meeting for the last day of August during the county normal institute. The group also discussed the state school code.
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Samuel Bucheim
Douglas County School Board Association
Court House
Bucheim
Jones
Oscar T. York
Blue Mound
L. G. McGee
White School ‘Board
C. E. Beeks
Baldwin
C. J. Lane
School Board Association
County Normal Institute
Pay a Silent Tribute to Melville E. Stone
Funeral services were held at Park Avenue Baptist Church for Melville E. Stone former AP general manager. The worldwide AP news gathering system paused for a minute of silence as tributes were sent by telegraph and AP staff worldwide. Burial plans shifted to national cathedral in Washington with ashes to be placed there. date to be decided by the family, bishop, and AP president.
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New York
Melville E. Stone
Te Associated Press
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Rerry Emerson
Fosdick
Woodstock
James Edward Freeman
Washington
National Cathedral
Frank B. Noyes
Associated Press
British Admiral Bridgeman Dies in Nassau Hotel
Vice Admiral Sir Francis Bridgeman, former first sea lord of the Admiralty, died in Nassau Bahamas after a long winter sojourn. He collapsed in the hotel lounge while listening to an orchestra after requesting a number. The cause was hardening of the arteries.
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Nassau, Bahama
Francis Bridgeman
United Kingdom
Baptism names spark Catholic tensions near Sonora frontier
Dispatches report a Tucson synod ruling bans baptizing children with Jesus or other sacred names. Mexican priests near the border have stopped ceremonies. many parents still favor names like Jesus Concepcion Encarnacion Ascencion and Asuncion. The issue follows two years of protest against national religious laws.
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Mexico City
Sonora
Tucson
Ariz
Jesus
Mexico
Concepcion
Encarnacion
Ascencion
Asuncion
Debates Open On New State College At Dodge City
Topeka Feb 18 AP Rep B C Weaver Kiowa county opened the house debate on a bill to establish a new state college at Dodge City with provisions for statewide radio broadcast of proceedings. Senate tax committee killed proposed 10 percent levies on tobacco. Fred M Harris Ottawa chaired a tax revision bill creating a five member panel to advise the governor with a $15 000 appropriation. The panel would study tax burden equalization. Kansas legislature enters seventh week amid major appropriation bills and scores of measures. House ready to consider Dodge City college bill along with others for Great Bend Garden City Scott City and more, with over 700 bills introduced this session.
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B. C. Weaver
Kiowa County
Dodge City
Senate
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Fred M. Harris
Ottawa
Harris
Kansas
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Great Bend
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Local police officers weigh in on average heft of force
Fifteen Lawrence police officers, totaling 2908 pounds, average 195 pounds each based on figures supplied. Chief Johns, John Ingalls, and James Messer show 465 pounds, while Richard Huchtes and Floyd Hughes claim 240 pounds. Don Cooper weighs 65 pounds. Calhoun and Hughes also list 240 pounds. Louis Rocklund and G Atkeson at 200 pounds, Pat Callahan at 190 pounds, Fred Woeler and Henry Smith at 175 pounds, George Price and James Weed at 170 pounds.
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Ubgef of
Folie
Will Johns
Chief Johns
O Ots
Richard Huchtes
Floyd Hughes
John Ingalls
James Messer
Don Cooper
Charles Calhoun
al Huches
Louis Rocklund
G Atkeson
John “Pat” Callahan
Fred Woeler
Henry Smith
George Price
James Weed
Stone Rites Today for Former AP Executive
Funeral services for Melville B. Stone, former Associated Press general manager and longtime counselor, are held this afternoon at Park Avenue Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Fosdick to conduct. burial private. Wallbearers include former AP employees JR Youatt, Joseph J. Tongs, M Moran, Arthur Thompson, Jackson Elliott, Frederick Roy Martin, Charles Boynton, Charles Stephenson Smith, W. J. McCambridge, Byron Price, Dr. Oscar Watson, and J. A. Bates.
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Melville BE. Stone
Associated Press
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Stone
JR. Youatt
Joseph J. Tongs
Mr. Moran
Arthur
Thompson Jackson S. Elliott
Frederick Roy Martin
Charles. H. Boynton
Charles Stephenson Smith
W. J. McCambridge
Byron Price
Oscar Watson
J. A. Bates
Transmission of Fingerprints by Wireless Aims to Aid Police
Scotland Yard fingerprint experts test wireless transmission of photographs and fingerprints of criminals. They believe the method will help identify members of fugitive gangs and international thieves to assist American and other police. In New York City on February 18, over 150 people including Rose Pastor Stokes and Adolph Wolff were arrested in the garment center for mass picketing as radicals.
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Sscotland Yard
New York
Rose Pastor Stokes
Adolph Wolff
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ron-Gofi
Adv
Bitter Cold Grips Kansas City Area
A new polar wave pushes temperatures down sharply across the region. Kansas City dropped from 52 at 4 p.m. yesterday to near zero by 7 to 8 a.m. while St Joseph hit 3 below after a 49 degree drop. Other Kansas and Missouri points report zero or near zero temps with more snow possible as cold air moves south.
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Kansas
Missouri
Roads Wins A Suit On Bonner Springs Crossing Case
A judgment for Union Pacific Railway was tendered in Douglas county district court, ruling the city street crossing law did not apply to the Bonner Springs incline where William Hines alleged his Ford was damaged by a Rock Island train seven years ago. Attorneys for Hines argued the car skidded on the incline but Judge Hugh Means granted the defense a judgment on the pleadings. The civil jury was recalled later tonight for further proceedings.
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De-Fendants
William Ines
Bonner, Springs
Hugh Means
District Court
Douglas County
Hines
Bonner Springs
Union Pacific
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J. G. Wilson
Frank Dodds
Tine
Means
Proposal New School Code Address By Prof Rarick
Prof C E Rarick director of rural education at Hays Teachers College will speak at the Chamber of Commerce meeting tomorrow noon on the Proposal New School Code. He chairs the school code commission studying changes now before the state legislature and potential tax impacts for citizens. Rural school board members near Lawrence are urged to attend.
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C. E. Rarick
Hays Teachers College
C. L. Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Todd
Lawrence
Rarick
Busy schedule maps lawmakers visit to campus Wednesday
Kansas legislators arrive at the University on Wednesday for a full day of campus tours and events. Highlights include a noon bus ride from the State House, a musical reception with campus glee clubs, guided tours, a social matinee of Ten Nights in a Barroom, campus feature showcases, and a Kansas Missouri basketball game dinner program.
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Topeka
Eachi
Negislator
F.H. Lindley
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Fraser Hall
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Ey Toreka
Long career merchant Bromelsick dies aged 73 in Lawrence
William Bromelsick a longtime Lawrence merchant and former president of the Peoples State Bank died suddenly Saturday evening at his Rhode Island street home. Born April 18, 1852 in Herman Missouri he moved to Douglas county as a child and later settled in Lawrence where he built a noted career in clothing and banking. He leaves wife and two sons Walter of Miami Oklahoma and Alfred of Lawrence. Funeral service set for 2:30 PM Tuesday at the Masonic temple with Knights Templar in charge. mausoleum interment at Oak Hill cemetery. The Peoples State Bank will close at noon tomorrow and remain closed for the day.
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Wanker
Lai
Rhode Island
Bromelsick
Peoples State Bank
Walter Bromelsic
Masonic Temple
Harry A. Gordon
Knights Templar
Qzk Hill Cemetery
T. E Sweeney, Jr
AW Rk. M
Fitzpatrick
Geer, Baty
H. B. Spaman
L. N. Lewi
Herman
Douglas County
Hesper
Awas
Douglass County
Quantrill
Lawrence
Louise Eisenmayer
Trenton
Ill
Watlins project bid contract considered by city commission
City commission weighs three bids for the Watlins contract at a special meeting this afternoon. Architects estimate is 710. Electrical work and limited plumbing plus telephone options are planned with work starting soon after contract award.
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Ilvine 'Ore
Rte
Aeber
Eiders
Comunons
Senate bars question on Johnston competence
Oklahoma City February today senate impeachment court sustained a defense motion to exclude a repeated question about Henry S. Johnston’s competence to conduct office affairs after a question to H F Sullivan, Johnston’s private secretary, was withdrawn. The vote to exclude the question was 26 to 11.
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Oklahoma City
H. F. Sullivan
Henry S. Johnston
Johnston
Senate Court of
Smokers Profitable for Paris Government in 1928
Paris reports that French smokers contributed over 126 million dollars to government expenses in 1928. Since modern industrial methods were adopted, profits from the state tobacco monopoly have risen steadily, pleasing government business advocates.
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Paris
Tanya Ene
Wolves Attack Skating Party In Austria
Budapest AP reports hundreds of winter sport enthusiasts in Burgenland panicked when hungry wolves emerged from nearby forests. Ice broke as skaters fell into freezing water. lifelines rescued many. Armed skaters fired, killing several wolves and driving off the rest, averting greater disaster.
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Budapest
Hungary
Burgenland
Many at Service Opens Union Sunday at First Baptist
The first of a series of union Sunday night services at the central church was held at First Baptist. Rev A D Grey preached on the significance of repentance, stressing mankind's need to avoid wrongdoing and rely on Christ's redeeming power. Eugene Christy directed a choir from cooperating churches. solos and duets featured Mary Young and George Elliott. Next week the union service moves to First Christian with Rev J F Waits preaching and the Uni men's glee club performing.
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First Baptist Church
A.D. Grey
Plymouth Congregational Church
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Christ
God
George Elliott
First Christian Church
Christy
J. F. Waits
Uni
Streets Cleaned After Sunday Storm on Massachusetts Street
The street department under Utilities Commissioner J L Constant washed a block at a time using large hoses to remove ice and debris from Massachusetts Street. Police directed traffic while crews cleared gutters and sidewalks. merchants praised the effort as the street reopened and storm residue vanished.
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Massachusetts Street
J. L. Constant
Oklahoma's 101 Ranch Passed to Miller Brother
Oklahoma's 101 Ranch, long a southwest cattle and show landmark, passes to the last Miller brother as Joseph and George Miller died in car accidents within a year. The 110000 acre estate will be run as a diversified farm with new cattle, crossbreeding, a large apple orchard, oil wells, grain acreage, and the famed wild west show. Zack Miller, with nephews George W. Jr. and Joe C. Jr., to manage, while prior generations’ touring troupe and Indian friends continue to figure in. Kansas dairy leaders plan an annual conference at Kansas State Agricultural College March 5 and 6 with speakers from Missouri Nebraska and New York stations.
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Okla
Oklahoma
Miller Brothers
Joseph C
George J
Joseph
George
America
At Diversified
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George W. Miller
Zack Miller
George‘w. Jr
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W. H._E. Reed
Uniof Missouri
E- K. Reichart
University of Nebraska
George, Cheaman
Cameron, Mo
C. Dahlberg
Feneva
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Fatal Accident at Intersection Claims Kimma Walker
A fatal wreck occurred at the Eighth and Tennessee streets intersection Sunday night when 72 year old Kimma Walker was struck by a Buick sedan driven by Jimmie Moore. Witnesses recalled Walker stepping into the path after seeing the car from the south. she died minutes later from a skull fracture and internal injuries. Moore, 41 Mississippi Street, was alone. no inquest set unless county attorney wishes. Walker, a Lawrence native and former North Lawrence postmaster, had lived with Chris Epley at 201 East Seventh Street. funeral Tuesday at 2:30 pm at Rumsey Funeral Home with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. She is survived by a brother, W. Archer of Bergmann.
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Tennesee
Kimma Walke
East Seventh Street
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Tennessee Street
Wees
Buic
Jimmie Moore
Mississippi Street
Moore
Simmao
Iark
Whit Reet
Berne
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H. T. Jones
Forover
Lawrence
James Walker
North Lawrer
Rumsey Funeral Home
J. F. Watts
Moat Oak Hill Cemetery
W. Archer
Bergmann
Fawr
Directory on rural routes and trade territory expansion
A local directory project reports an upcoming publication detailing rural route listings and the full trade area of Lawrence extending into Douglas Jefferson and Leavenworth counties. Cannon notes over fifteen years in the field and a team of five workers aiding data assembly to reduce errors.
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Jefferson T and
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Byrd Sup Ort To South Wellington New Zealand Storm
Captain Byrd and the steamer Eleanor Bolling depart Tumadin on a third Arctic supply voyage toward the Whales and the Hydra base aboard the ship races to sea to avoid ice. Heavy weather challenges the voyage as it heads toward Dundedin seeking safety from approaching winter conditions.
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New Zealan
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Cap
Eleanor Bolling
Tumadin
Dundedin
Good Year In Service Czech Air Line Marks High Passenger Count
The state managed Czecho-Slovakia air line carried 6,321 passengers in the year, the highest in its history, flying 256,380 miles with two forced landings and no injuries. Since 1924 it has carried over 800,000 miles worth of service. Plans for 1929 include expanding internal routes and direct London Prague air service.
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Czecho-Slovakia
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