Mexico Missouri Bank Robber Captured Near Fulton
A bank robbery suspect linked to the First National Bank of Mexico is captured near Fulton after authorities clear up the case. Loot valued at about 23,200 was mostly recovered, with a Chicago gang figure Davis and other accomplices involved. Hightower was killed, Brack and Audraine and Callaway county officers pursued remaining culprits.
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First
National Bank
Mexico
Fulton
Audraine
Callaway County
John E. Brack
New York City
Willie Hightower
Dallas
Tex
Davis
Chicago
Ster
Williamsburg
Ely HE
Bool A
Sam
Harry
Books
Aks
Orchand
Alumni plan memorial for late Dean Walker at university
Alumni of the engineering and architecture school have approved a memorial and a scholarship in honor of the late Dean Walker. A committee led by BE A. Dunaire and Dean C. Shaad will organize the fund, aiming to place tablets in the engineering building library and secure wide alumni support for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Engineering
Py. Walken
Éhigindering School
BE. A. Dunaire
School of Engineerr and Architecture
C. Shaad
Engineering’ Pool
It Iis
Spport | Fron Ag
Ihem
Frisco Police Corporal Shot In Liquor Raid Trap
Frisco CorPol James J Muldoon was near death from a shotgun wound after he walked into an automatic trap during a liquor raid. Investigators found a rifle and shotgun mounted on blocks with trigger wires set to fire. Brother officers stumbled over the rifle wire rushing to aid Muldoon. A weapon was found and dismantled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Gal
James J. Muldoon
Muldoon
Byrd Seeks Dog Team For Antarctic Quest
A Pacific Northwest search seeks 25 malamutes and a driver to join Commander Richard E Byrd on the Antarctic expedition. Logs are requested in Dunedin by February 7 with teams to sail on the steamer Eleanor Bolling to Byrd’s base port. The New York manager gave no reason for the dogs needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pacific Northwest
Richard
E. Byrd
Ralph Lomen
Lomen Reindeers Company
LAS
Dunedin
New Zealand
Alaska
Byrd
New York
Tamen
Eleanor Bolling
Dunnedin
McCoy named American member on Saeagan Bolivian Commission
Brigadier General Frank R. McCoy was appointed American member on the special commission to conciliate the Saeagan Bolivan controversy. The announcement followed the signing of the North American accord by delegates of two republics.
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McCoy
Washington
Kelloge
Frank R. McCoy
Ameri
commis_sion
Saeagan
Wax Exhibit On Display One of First in Lawrence
A large wax exhibit, among the first shows of this kind in Lawrence for many years, opened today at 928 Massachusetts Street. Featured attractions include Hickinen, Loeb and Leopold, Ruth Snyder, Judd Gray, Wild Bill Hickok, Jasse, James, and others. Managers say it is the only show of its kind touring the United States at present.
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Lawrence
Massachu
Setts Street
Hickinen
Loeb
Leopold
Ruth’ Snyder
Judd Gray
Wild Bill Hickok
Jasse
James
United States
First Christian Church Holds Annual Gathering
The First Christian Church held its annual meeting after a 6:30 dinner, despite weather and illness. Rev C A Richard praised a productive year with strong council work, missions, and youth groups. Officers were elected, including Albert Williams as president of the board and J I Harris as vice president, with plans for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theen
C. A. Richard
Womay
Tares
Kappa Beta
Missionary Circle
R. C. Ardrey
Albert, Williams
H.F. Holtzclaw
Lisle Eby
C. E.s Dreyer
J. L. Harris
Claude Scott
Ross Stanwix
H. H. Laney
George Overton
Alfred Lawrence
W. C. Ellis
Albert Williams
J.I Harris
C.E. Dreyer
RC. Andrey
Board of Elders
Margaret Drennon
H.dunn
Countess de Aurine's Mate Files for Divorce in Sedgwick
J Martin Flanagan of Wichita files for divorce from Pearl Hussey Flanagan self-styled Countess de Aurine in Sedgwick County District Court. He accuses neglect of duty and notes a property settlement agreed upon. The case cites absence from home and plans for a chateau in France. Debtor actions by a Kansas City attachment affect the Countess and manager Charles F Faye. Barron of Kingman involved via a separate investment claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
J. Martin Flanagan
Sedewick County
Pearl Hussey Flanagan
de ‘Aurine
Flanagan
Social Service League Plans Annual Meeting in Lawrence
The Social Service League of Lawrence schedules its annual meeting for Monday January 7 at 10:30 in the mayor's office. Frank M. Holliday led the September fundraising drive with a committee, thanking volunteers and donors for supporting local relief work aimed at helping self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social ’Service League
Frank M. Holliday
Us Ape
Holliday
Social Service League
Lawrence
Robert C. Rankin
E. K. Crim
George W. Lowman
Coca Kendall
Byron Cooke
Canl Graeber
H.E. Don. Cares
W. B. Dalton
H. L. Muzzy
C. B. Pontius
T. W. Schoenlein
George J. Barker
O.A. McGinnis
L. H.menger
E. F. Abels
van K. Brumer
Fred J. Bosles
A. B. Weaver
F.W. Doane
Charles D. Young
Deaths and Funerals Notice Briefs From Local Ledger
Mrs Lawrence A Marshall died in a Kansas City hospital. Her Navy husband, Lawrence A Marshall, currently in the Philippines, survives along with her parents Mr and Mrs B Frederick of Kansas Lawrence. Funeral plans to be announced. Mrs Hattie Johnson 69 died Friday. Services Monday at 2 30 pm from 918 Pennsylvania with Rev Burbidge, burial Oak Hill Cemetery. She leaves her mother Mrs Mary Paris and two daughters Gertie Barnett Hutchinson Mamie Timmons Kansas City MO and many grandchildren. Leo Burk McClintock infant son of Mr and Mrs Herbert McClintock Sibley funeral at Rumsey 2 pm Sunday, burial Oak Hill.
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Lawrence A. Marshall
Lawrence A. “Marshall
Kansas City
Kans
Lawrence
Philippine Islands
United States Navy
Wv. B.frederick
Kansas
Theodore Marshall
Hattie Johnson
Pennsylvania Street
Burbidge
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mary Paris
Gertie Barnett
Hutchinson
Mamie Timmons
Leo Burk McClintock
Laverty Cox
Alma Gerstenberger
Leon Durr
Eileen Woodard
Pearl Rosenal
Erna Gerstenberger
Bessie Kraus, Jrs
Lois Durr
Fay Lepper
Henrietta Schubert
William Fuchs
George Rhoe
Sam Selzer
Nannie Selzer
Belle Rhoe
Russel Rhoe
Durain Selzer
Billy Durr
Janice Guenther
Topeka J
John Riling
Adolph Lotz
Guy Grimes
Arleta
Cleo
Topeka
Grace Neustifter
Catharan Upchurch
Home Folk
Galena
Kan
Chester Backer
Eudora High School
Carl Neis
Weaver
Nellie Catlin
Lydia
Marie Catlin
Mary Willams
Leo Riley
Gene McFarland
Charles Payne
George Lothhole
Lothhole Lumber Company
Fuldora
Charles Lotiaolz
Fred Frey
Shawnee
Okla
Adolph Loz
Olathe
Henry Hadle
Cleo Grimes
Ed Diedrich
Curtis
Diedrich
Sythe
Belleview
Hubert Woodard
William Carter
C. EF. Cory
Robert Ward
Richard
Frank Blechel
Frank Greiner
Joe
Cecilia Blechel
Eudora
Clearfield Bears
Cecelia Blechel
St. Mary's Hospital
C. E. Sheldon
J. D. Adams
Memorial Hospital
Adamé
Charles Achning
Anna Lothholz
Forest Brown
Mary Margaret Grist
Harrisonville
C. T. Harrison
Grace
Helen
Ruth
Amos
Mormon
Blue Mound
Russel Dizmang
George Lothholz
William Lothholz
Fred Walker
Henrietta’ Schubert
Don Westheffer
Howard Kohler
Otto Roighau
C. B. Johnson
Everett Cory
Adolph Lot
James McCabriz
Maurice Starr
Cham Williamson
Ralph Davis
John Moody
John Miller
Frank Sommers
Minnie Jones
Euretta Kraus
Augusta Durr
Golda Zeck
Lucy Qkaegi
Edwin Bailey
T. E. Bailey
Teachers’ College
Pittsburg
Bailey
Fredonia
Emma Schehrer
Wendlein Schehrer
Robert E. Lee
John Brock Sr
John Brock, Jr
Marie
Eleanor Lee
Georgine
Stafford, Kan
A. Draper
Lea i Drebing
Norma Jean
Marion Earl
Lucille
Kathryn
Cuba to Renew Plans for Entertainment of President-elect
Havana January 5 AP Cuba, disappointed by the cancellation of Herbert Hoover's Latin America goodwill tour, welcomed news that the United States President-elect may again tour the region and include Cuba. Elaborate reception plans will be renewed and pushed to completion after Hoover's initial Cuban visit was scrapped.
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Havana
Cuba
Herbert Hoyer
Latin America
United States
Island
Grandmother Sues Over Desertion Scam in Hoisington
Mrs Mary Stowell of Hoisington Kansas sues L B Scott estate dealer for 20000 alleging he wooed wed and then deserted her after promising marriage and fixing a June wedding date which was postponed to August and never occurred while sidewalks cleanup urged by police chief Will Johns and a new Democratic whip warns of party dissolution amid Smith era battles as Garland Kansas store robbed of about 200 in merchandise by D W Boyer store crew
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoisington
Kan
L. B. Scott
Teal
Mary Stowell
Scott
Curtis to Receive New Vice Presidential Automobile
Senator Curtis will have a new automobile when he becomes vice president on March 14. President Coleidge has recommended Congress appropriate 5000 for the purchase and exchange of an automobile for the Vice-president in fiscal year 1929, with the machine used by Vice-president Dawes to be traded in. Firemen Ball Set for February 4 in Lawrence. Funds from the ball go to the firemen’s pension fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Curtis
Coleidge
Congress
Dawes
Lawrence
Paul Ingles
Firemen’s Pension Fund
Card Night Fails to Draw Crowds at Klan Meeting
Unfavorable weather reduced turnout for the Klu Klux Klan open meeting in Turner Hall. Reported attendees spent most of the evening playing cards on Rhode Island streets, with only a small number present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klu Klux Klan
Turner Hall
Rhode Island
Theatre Guild to Bring Shaw and Ned MacCobb to Lawrence
Snowbound city roads hindered travel but repairs kept essential services moving. The Theatre Guild Repertory Company of New York City prepares for a January 9 matinee of The Doctor's Dilemma at Fraser Theater, followed by Ned MacCobb's Daughter as the evening show, with Calderwood forecasting an American, engaging production and urging reservations.
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Lawrence
Fraser Theater
Theater Guild Repertory Company
New York City
George Bernard Shaw
Minneapolis
Shaw
Minneapolis Tribune
Theater Guild
Ned
MacCobb
Sydney Howard
Kennebec
Ameria
Robert Calderwood
University Department of Speech and Dramatic Art
Ned McCobb
Calderwood
Green Hall
Fedora rural high school class of 1925 reunion
The Fedora rural high school class of 1925 held its fourth annual reunion at Miss Gladys Jones's home. Guill Breithaupt led a brief business meeting, officers and committees were chosen for the coming year, and members heard letters from absent members. The evening featured a progressive rock game, high score to Mrs Ralph Bowling, and refreshments before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedora‘ Rural High School
Gladys Jones
Guill Breithaupt
Choisen
Katherine Gabriel
Clifford Breithaupt
Helen Selzer Breithaupt
Lottie Mathia
Ralp Bowling
Ralph
Boyling
Henry Breithaupt
Golda Zook
Katharine Gabriel
Gail Breithaupt
Clifford
Breithaupt
Johnny Selzer
Henry Frye
Hte
Maude Harris
Kansas City
Ellen Clark
Harold
Daugherty
Topeka
Bert Daugherty
Homer. Harris
Col
Sam Harris
Maria Crump
Viola Harris
Otto Roseman
Marilyn
Charles Gabriel
Robert Gabriel
Lawrence
A. Rodewald
Henry ‘Ausman
Clearfield
Henry Deckwa
Elsie Louise. Lawson
Rosemary
Nadine Harris
Herman Bohnsack
Gus
Bohnsack
Ed. Daugherty
Dorothy
Death in a Twister near Bay City Texas
A tornado seven miles from Bay City last night killed five people including Jim Wiley Burdine Wiley Claud Wiley and D J Mayer A five year old Negro child named Brown died in the carnage Mr and Mrs Wiley and others were injured A relief caravan went from Bay City to the neighborhood The storm damaged homes in the community and struck a common area near Lawrence Sunday Forum in Kansas City mentions lectures and violinSolo appearances by local speakers and artists
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Tex
Jim Wiley
Burdine | Wiley
Claud Wiley
D. J. Mayer
Brown
Charles Wiley
Bill Fondren
Kadeska
Woodstock New Year Wishes and Christmas Social Notes
The Woodstock column wishes readers a happy New Year and details Christmas gatherings around Standwood, including Mrs Frank Champion and family at Standwood church, visits by the Holliday brothers, Petrie and Graham families, and multiple local households sharing meals and hospitality. Various residents, including the Zooks, Wellmans, Walters, and Scofields, are listed visiting relatives in nearby towns. illnesses and travel to Atchison are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Champion
Herbert
Standwood
Harry Zook
Mr. Zook
Martin Zook
Holliday Brothers
Herbert Champion
Sam * Petrie
Dan Petrie
Little Samuel
Rachel Green
Aaron Graham
Dave McDonald
Harry Wellman
Howard Wellman
Topeka
D. A. Wellman
Clifford
Arthur Walters
Kansas City
F. Walters
Syll White
F. S. Champion
Mr Champion
Joe Boyd
Tom
Clarence Hichman
McLouth
A. Wellman
Dan ‘Berrie
Petrie
Charleyns
Albert Wikens
Means
California
Lottie. Eggert
Lawrence
Charles Fultz
Charles
Wand
Grandma Wilkens
Samuel
Atchison
Fragmented Early Evening Theatre Listings at New York Venue
Sunday program notes show a mix of theatre acts and readings including Mr Daniel A Pollig and Harry Fosdick with fragments of fan and folk items.Monday features a Dr Tayal program and Jenny Wren family acts with car and motorbike imagery recurring in the listings.
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Mphons Foxy
Theatre New York
Young Heopte
Terence
Daniel A. Pollig
Harry Fosdick
Fragmants
Geanass
Dr. Tayal
Coiemo
Jenny Wren
York
Oise
Wkard Cn
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Naomi Light
Will Johns
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Smith
Garland
Fort Scott
Massachs Street
Haskell
Massachusetts
Stret
J.W. McCoy
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Denver
Shai and
Howard
Theater Guilds
Eudor
Louise Lotz Speint
Mrs. Medley
Amanda Jones
Mary Fortner
Clarenes Harris
D. Harris
Walker and
P. Jones
Tope
Fred Mall
Ie Emma | Man
Bethany Hos
Willard
Fitzgerald
Belton
Harry. Hagenbush
Frank Jorgerean
Bay ‘ City
Lawrence Sunday Forum
McFarland
Florence Barber
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Helen Rhoda Hoopes
Council of Jewish Women
Woodstock
Wren
Dr. Gowdy’s
Round Corner Drug Stores
the Gowdy Medical Co
Lawrence, Kans
Rumsey Bros. Funeral Home
Ind
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