Hoover completes cabinet with surprise appointments
Washington February 28 news reports President elect Hoover has finalized his cabinet with James J. Davis as labor secretary and five other surprise picks for agriculture and commerce. Unmentioned ministers are described as careful confirmations amid speculation.
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Washington
Hoover
James J. Davis
Agriculture and Commerce
Mr. Hoover
Henry L. Stimson
New York
Andrew W. Melton
Pennsylvania
Treasnysamus
California
Interior
Hosvér
William J. Donovan
Philippines
Eugene A. Gilmore
Gaverate
Manila
Henry IE. Stimson
Frank A. IrCey
Nicaragua
Sam H. Thompson
Simers
Chester Gray
American Farm Bureau Federation
F. Trute Davison
Wn. P. MacCracken
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Stimson
Shanghai
Apj
Henry T. Stimson
United States
Court Adjourns In February Term Under Judge Means
Judge Hugh Means adjourned the February term of district court for ten days or two weeks after only mixed civil and criminal cases remained. He departed to Garnett to open a district court in Anderson county next Monday morning and will return to Lawrence in about two weeks. Jurors serving the term were discharged and about five criminal actions had been tried, with most cases civil.
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Hugh Means
Judge Means
Garnett
Anderson County
Munday
Lawrence
Assessors Get Supplies and Final Instructions
Nine deputy assessors begin the annual property assessment in Lawrence at county clerk C. Bowman's office after receiving final work instructions. Supplies for the sixty day task were checked out, with eleven outside Lawrence to receive instructions and supplies tomorrow morning. The county assessors start work after their session at the courthouse.
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Torrow
Lawrence
C. Bowman
Bowman
Court House
Weather Forecast for Kansas Cities and Roads
Mostly fair tonight and Friday with cooler readings in eastern areas. Clearing conditions noted for Salina and Wichita, while Topeka and Kansas City show cloudy or rainy pockets and muddy roads. Temperatures ranged from low to mid forties yesterday, with today’s highs near 42.
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Ansas
Pittsburg
Coffeyville
Kansas ‘City
Wichita
Topeka
Arkansas City
Salina
Pittsboro
Ottawa
Hutchinson
Kansas City
Douglas County
Esterday
Trotzky worries White Russians in Constantinople
A 2000 strong White Russian colony in Constantinople sent a delegation to beg authorities not to relax the current severe exclusion of Leon Trotzky at the Soviet consulate. They warned that any harm to Trotzky would be blamed on them as exile hopes fade and transfer to Germany diminishes.
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Constantinople
Leon Trotzky
Trotzky
Germany
Moran gang slayings tied to McGurn and Fnelli
Chicago February 28 AP two suspects linked to Moran gangster killings in custody Jack McGurn reputed Capone ally identified by witnesses as at the scene and Rocco Fnelli arrested today from photographs he fled in a car after the slayings A blonde woman claimed as McGurn's wife was in his hotel suite as investigators edge toward a solved case
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Chicago
Jack McGurn
Scarface al Capone
Rocco Fnelli
West Side
Wis
McGurn
Stevens
Louise Wolfe
David, Stansbury
Therisoner
Gusenberg Brothers
Stege
Stock Prices Whirl On New York Exchange
Stock prices rose on the New York stock exchange despite a 10 percent call loan rate. Adams Express climbed to 360.50, with shares in American Express, National Tea, and others jumping 12 to 15 dollars. Radio equipment and U S&S steel bounced back near their record levels. Total sales neared 5 million for the first time in three weeks.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Adams Express
American Express
National Tea
U. S&s. Steel
Basketball Coaches of United States Meet in Chicago in April
The National Association of Basketball Coaches will convene in Chicago on April 4 to 6 at the Windermere Hotel. Sessions include observing the interscholastic tournament at the University of Chicago from April 2 to 6 and a board meeting. Officials include Dr. Allen and Craig Ruby, with Ward Lambert chairing the coaching committee.
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Basketball Coaches of
United States
Chicago
National Association of Basketball Coaches
Forrest O. Ajien
K. U
A. A. Schabinger
Reighton University
Windermere
University of Chicago
Ward- Lambert, Purdue
Association
Arthur
Lonbarg
Northwestern
K U
Dr. Allen
Craig Ruby
Illinois
L. R. Andreas
Syracuse
Clarence Price
California
Kansas train ready for inaugural trip to Washington
Charles P Beebe says the 150 Kansans will depart tomorrow night from Kansas City to Washington for Senator Charles Curtis inaugural ceremonies. The group includes Mrs Rome Colvin of Topeka and Ada Livingston Osawatomie. Train leaves KC at 9 PM and arrives in Washington at 8 AM Sunday.
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Topeka
Charles P. Beebe
Kansas
Charles Curtis
Washington
Rome Colvin
Curtis
Ada Livingston
Osawatomie
John Brown
R. R. Bittman
Independence
Kansas City
Judges Salaries Raised By Senate
The Kansas Senate approved a bill lifting district court judge salaries from 4000 to 5000 annually and supreme court justices from 3600 to 7500. A constitutional convention proposal was recommended for passage. The Senate also passed a highway subsidy bill for Pottawatomie County. House education.Committee reported several bills adverse to school tuition changes. Washington: Capital decorates for Hoovers inauguration with extensive flags and bunting. Inaugural planning focuses on crowd management and parade logistics ahead of Monday. Weather outlook uncertain.
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Topeka
Senate Today
Supreme Court
Ttm
Kansas
Senate
Judiciary Committee
State Highway Commission
Pottawatomie County
Baker
Highway Department
House Education Committee
Washington
National Capital
Herbert, Hoover
United States
Pennsylvania Avene
Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Film at Club Show Highlights Engineering Interests
Members of Kiwanis and the mining engineering department at the University screened the Cascade tunnel film from the Great Northern line. Prof. C M Young attended the club luncheon as a guest. Dean Shand announced an aviation topics program by outside speakers. Miss Irene Peabody performed songs and earned an encore with The Fairy Pipers.
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Sigma, Gamma Epsilon
Metal Industries
Kiwanis Club
Cascade Tunnel
C. M. Young
George Shand
Irene Peabody
School of Fine Arts
Needham
Altitsen
Brewer
Defense outlines Johnston impeachment trial in Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City February 28 AP reports defense of suspended Governor Henry S Johnston outlined by Thomas H Owen one of his counsel and former state supreme court justice. The trial resumed after a two day recess with Owen addressing each charge and arguing Johnston acted in good faith in all cases.
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Oklahor City
Henry S. Johnston
State Senate
Thomas H. Owen
State Supreme Court
Owen
Johnston
H. E. Sullivan
BR. D. Crossthwaite
Establishment of airports discussed by Highway 40 group
At Beloit Kansas February 28 AP reports David son of Glasco named president and R M Sawhill elected secretary treasurer at the annual meeting of the U S Highway No 40 association. The group discussed airports at 25 mile intervals along the route and better service for tourists as fifty delegates from fifteen towns attended.
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Beloit
Kans
Davidson
Glasco
R. M. Sawhill
Eight candidates file for public utilities race in city
At least four hopefuls have filed for the commissioner of public utilities seat. Incumbent Constant, C F Russell, T Hanks, and Guy Pettit entered the contest. Board of education race draws Irving Hill W H Quakenbush A R Ewing and W Parker among filers with A R Kennedy speculated to join. City clerk will stay open tonight and tomorrow until 10 o'clock for filings and voter registration.
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Public Utilities
Tommy
C. F. Russel
T. Hanks
Guy Pettit
Board of Education
Irving Hill
W. H. Quakenbush
A. R. Ewing
W. Parker
A. R. Kennedy
Cashier Fights Robbers at Redfield Bank
Fort Scott Kansas February 28 One of two bandits who attempted a bank robbery at Redfield State Bank was wounded in a revolver clash with Leonard Rutherauff assistant cashier. The wounded robber was helped into a car by his partner and the duo fled north as officers pursued, the other bandit escaping uninjured.
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Fort Scott
Kans
Redfield
Here
Leonard Rutherauff
Pass Deficiency Bill Senate Votes Measure After Filibuster
The Senate passed the second deficiency appropriation bill, the final supply measure, sending it to conference with the House. Leaders’ maneuvering ended a lengthy filibuster led by Senator Dill of Washington over a $150,000 Nicaragua canal survey, with votes set after a late night pause.
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Washington
Senate
House
Dill
Nicaragua
K S A C Leader to Speak at Lawrence Chamber Luncheon
Kansas State Agricultural College President F D Farrell will address the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce at the regular weekly luncheon Tuesday noon. The subject of the talk will be announced later.
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F. D. Farrell
Kansas State Agricultural College
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Cookery Hints to Aid Homemakers at Journal World School
Mrs Emily Lautz will conduct a four day free cooking school next week at the Fraternal Aid Hall in Lawrence. The program focuses on practical cookery and housework tips, with live demonstrations, problem blanks, and daily recipe handouts. A capacity audience is anticipated including women from the area seeking better meal planning, shopping, and efficiency.
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Journal-World Free Cooking School
Emily Lautez
Leute
Ault. Morever
Laura
Lawrence
Laviz Ha
Lautz J
Tax Commission Debate Moves House Vote Narrow
In Topeka the House approved the Senate bill to recreate the state tax commission without a record vote after 92 to 84 defeated a $1 million proposal. Debate covered gross income and sales tax plans, with officials arguing the bill would tax virtually every resident and business in the state.
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Topeka
House
Senate
State Tax Commission
Appropriation bill for seven Kansas state institutions
The Kansas House approved a Ways and Means bill carrying 4 208 800 dollars in biennial appropriations for seven state charitable institutions without a record vote. Allocations include Topeka State Hospital 980 000, Osawatomie State Hospital 266 000, Larned State Hospital 1 000 000, State Training School Winfield 400 000, State Hospital for Epileptics Parsons 180 000, State Orphans Home Atchison 242 000, State Sanatorium Norton 442 500. An amendment added 18 000 for Norton boilers. Total is 771 000 above 1927 funding, with 1 000 000 for buildings and equipment. The house also set aside 118 412.35 annually for two years for vocational education and 2 500 for governor’s mansion upkeep. Other actions included salary rise for state inspector to 4 200 and a decision to delay the sales tax bill to reestablish the state tax commission. The senate tax committee favored doubling the intangible tax and rejected a plan to tax all Kansas banks equally. The revised Blue Sky bill passed the senate 34 to 1 and goes to the house. Cars washed. Called for nd delivered.
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Topeka
House
Ways and Means
Topeka State
Parsons
Atchison
Crosis
Norton
Norton Institution
Oircy
Ben Garvin
Neosho
Ways and Means Committee
F. A. Sloan
Seth G. Weiss
Senate
State Tax Commission
Special session may be called April 10 in Hoover era
Washington February 28 AP House Republican leaders told President-elect Hoover readiness for a special session around April 10 with farm relief bill to be ready then. Tilson CT Republican floor leader said farm relief would lead, tariff revision to follow 10 days later, with farm relief needing about a week and tariff three weeks to a month. The exact session length was not forecast.
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Washington
House
Hoover
Representative Tilson
Connecticut
Tilson
Loyalty Sunday in Lawrence and Douglas County
Lawrence and Douglas county church leaders plan Loyalty Sunday as National Loyalty Day a day before the presidential inauguration. Services will emphasize patriotism, prayers for the President and authorities, citizenship duties, and the Kellogg peace treaty. Sunday schools report rising attendance and outreach calls will invite nonmembers to attend March 10 and subsequent Sundays.
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Lawrence
Couglns County
United States
Douglas County
Lindy and Anne Hop Again After Yesterday Mishap
In Mexico City on February 28 AP reports Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and Miss Anne Morrow flew over Valbuena field for over thirty minutes in a borrowed open cockpit plane. Lindbergh used one hand to steer while Miss Morrow, nervous at first, joined in three short hops and smiled on landing.
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Mexico City
Charles A. Lindbergh
Anne Morrow
Valbuena Field
Army
Treasurers Trial for Embezzlement in Miami County
Wallace C Hamm former Miami county treasurer faced a district court trial for alleged embezzlement of about 2300 dollars and falsifying county records. A 66 member jury panel including 30 extra jurors was seated for selection with state and county prosecutors outlining the case.
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Paola
Kansas
Wallace C. Hamm
Miami‘county
Walter T. Griffin
Alpheus Lane
City Dads Select Election Boards for Primary
The city commission approved Mayor Rankin's appointment of judges and clerks for the primary on Tuesday March 12 with polling places designated across six wards. New precincts aim to speed voting as F L Lawrence, city clerk, prepares the polls. boards list judges and clerks for each precinct.
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Todey
RB. C. Rankin
F. L. Lawrence
Lawrence House
Vermont
Kentucky Street
Coker's
Massachusetts Street
Bilmonds Grocery
Ninteenth
Sfsachusetts
Hunsinger's
G. A
Court House
Taberty
Munches Hich School
Borers
Matsachu_ sells
Move Glover Again
Atchison Kansas February 28 The whereabouts of Louis Glover a 37 year old man who police say confessed yesterday to attacking and attempting to murder Mrs V Jacobs was guarded after crowds attempted to seize him last night Glover confessed in Shawnee county jail Topeka and was moved to another prison He was taken to Topeka after his arrest Monday Crowds gathered in Atchison and roads into the city were halted and searched before his return for arraignment
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Atchison, Kan
Louis Glover
V. Jacobs
Shawnee
Topeka
Glover
Atchison
Lawrance High Student Ed Raber Injured in School Scuffle
Ed Raber, a Lawrance High School student, was injured in a friendly scuffle in the chemistry room Tuesday afternoon and reported resting easily at Simmons Hospital. He was taken there yesterday with a suspected slight concussion.
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Ed Raber
Lawrance ‘Hich School
Simmons Hospital
Raber
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City Dads Select Election Boards
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Second Ward
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