Solons In Session Topeka Jab 82
The 1929 regular biennial Kansas legislature convened in Topeka with Republicans holding majorities in both houses. Senate and House opened as officials took oaths, with J. H. Myers as House speaker and Karl M. Geddes as Senate president pro tempore. Key issues listed include taxation flood control school system and primary. Joint session planned to hear governor’s message next day. Two Senate committees were named and routine seating and adjournment logistics noted amid bank meetings in Lawrence.
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Topeka
Kansas
Senate
D. A. N. Chase
Frank J. Ryan
House
Andes
E. A. Cornwell
State Supreme Court
W. Keey
Chard J. Hopkins
J. H. Myers
Johnson County
J. D.M. Hamilton
Sénate
Karl M. Geddes
el Dorado
Henry M. M. Laing
Rus
Ben B. ‘Endres
Fo Ay Sloan
Sheridan
Ayere
Folllows
Edwards Sl Marshall
Pleasant
Raniklin
Robinson
Miaimi
John Hw
Davis
Greensburg
Bam
Pawsen
Mus
J. Solader
Lof Osawatomie
Ourment
D. A. N.chase
Fie
G. G. Imumell
Sharon ‘Surings
Haris
Warran
Fort
Scott
Dem
HiDorado
W. L.iSmyth
Great Bend
Forecastody. Tonight and Wednesday Weather Update
Fragmented forecast mentions tonight and Wednesday, with likely colder temperatures and potential frost. Notes rough county roads conditions and a general sense of colder weather ahead without clear specifics.
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Stine
Optimistic Over Future Grange Head Says Farm Bodies Unite
DC Cogswell head of the Kansas State Grange expressed optimism about agriculture in Kansas at the annual meeting of the state farm bureau. He said major farm organizations are uniting to coordinate headquarters and speak for agriculture during the legislature session. Farm Week opens tomorrow with the state board of agriculture three day session underway.
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Topeka
Jen
Kansas
DC. Cogswell
Kansas State Grange
State Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Cream
Kansas Agricultural Council
State Association
State Board of Agriculture
Drilling Rush Grips Wichita Oil Pool
A fevered drilling rush began in the Wright oil pool north of Wichita as Marland Gypsy and Bu-Vi-Bar join owners move to accelerate spudding with rotary rigs. Small operators balk at a drilling pact after a conference failed to yield agreement, stirring competition over multiple locations and faster development.
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Wichita
Kan
Wright Oil Pool
Here
Marland
Gypsy
Bu-Vi-Bat
Talon
Oklahoma House Seizure of Power Shocks Johnson Faction
Insurgent Democrats join Republicans to take control of Oklahoma House organization. A committee on committees will let the bloc steer investigations into state departments while Speaker Allen Street resigns after losing appointive powers. James Nance becomes speaker and aims to bolster anti Johnson forces amid charges of gubernatorial inefficiency.
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Oklahoma City
Henry S. Johnson
Repubblicans
Oklahoma
House
Allen Street
Johnston
Keen
James
Nance
Street
Johnson
Thrill in Alps Sea of Ice Air Tour From Chamonix
Tourists take a 15 mile aerial ride from Mont Blanc summit to the Arve valley aerodrome near Le Fayet and St Gervais. Lieutenant Joseph Thoret, famed in France, pilots a two seater Air Union sightseeing plane over four glaciers forming the Mer de Glace before crossing toward Mont Blanc via the Needles of Chamonix.
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Chamonix
France
Ahve
Mont. Blanc
Arve
le Fayet
St. Gervais
Joseph Thoret
Air Union
Alps
Mer de Glace
Mont Blanc
Car for Each Child Washington AP finds rising auto ages
AP reports that Dr. Frank M. Phillips of the U S Bureau of Education notes there are as many autos as children in the U S now. In 1895 four registered autos existed. this year 20 million. School age children rose from 9 5 million in 1896 to 20 million today. Education costs rose from 40 to 102 dollars per child. Plan Religious Council Banquet at Lawrence First Methodist Church to host annual event with committees named. Wichita hosts a large checker tournament drawing 40 participants and tennis facilities.
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Washington
United States
Frank M. Phillips
United States Bureau of Education
Eng
Phillips
Agee
Religious Council
Lawrence Council- of Religious Education
Richards
Gordon
Chas. W. Thomas
Will Gorrill
Methodist” Church
New York Speakeasies Threatened With Complete Dismantling
New York raids on speakeasies resumed in defiance of police. Police Commissioner Whalen warned that all reopened venues would be “revisited” and effectively dismantled. Last night several sites were wrecked as police used wrecking tools, leaving resorts in ruins.
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New York
Bedayiby
Whalen
Snowbound Saline farmers as Kansas plows clear roads
Saline county farmers remain snowbound as snow plows operate day and night since Saturday. Farmers describe drifts as the worst in 25 years while Highways 81 and 408 reopen. Reno county plows clear major routes though township roads stay blocked. Temperatures near eight to 22 degrees expected to rise to the 32 to 35 degree range by Wednesday.
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Salina
Kan
Althe
Saline County
Hutchinson
Han
Reno County
Trafic
W. A. Stacey
Topeks
Wichita
Kansas
Bureau
Pay Day for Randolph County Farmers In Arkansas
Everyday income rises for a Randolph County farming group working with J. C. Fullerton. Members save money through cooperative efforts, ship two cars of lambs, and boost farm production. The program includes soil improvement, soybeans, and tuberculin testing, plus truck crops and animal products for market.
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Pocshonias
Ark
Randolph County
J. C. Fullerton
Agricultural
Nebermagiats
Old Mosque Into Library in Constantinople Plan
A government commission proposes converting an iconic Constantinople mosque into a large public library. The Golden Blue Mosque is held as the only structure large enough to house Turkey’s first public library, with volumes some centuries old stored in obscure local libraries.
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Constantinople
Sultan Ahmed
Turkey
Elms for 5000 Each and 10000 Refused in Greenwich
Stamford Conn AP describes high values for elm trees with 50 fair sized elms selling at 5000 each. Felt of Bartlett Research Labs notes not unusual refusals at 10000. Greenwich town valued at about 25000000. Felt suggests 350000000 potential value.
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Stamford
Conn
E. P. Felt
Bartlett Research Laboratories
Greenwich
Felt
Inaugural plans limit Hoover ceremony to simple parade
President elect Hoover approves a plain March 4 inauguration with no ball. A two hour parade of military units, escorted governors, and delegations will proceed near Washington. Officials emphasize minimal entertainment beyond official functions and public viewing opportunities. More plans for outside events are to be arranged for March 4.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Capitol
Col. U.S. Grant
E. F. Colladay
District of Columbia
Hoover
Col. Grant
President Coolidge
Senate Resumes Work On Treaty Compromise
Senate negotiators resumed talks on an interpretative declaration to accompany the Kellogg antiwar pact after a prior breakdown. Senator Mosea of New Hampshire urged a vote soon, claiming Britain and other powers had reservations in their assent and warned against acting blindly in world affairs.
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Washington
Senate
Mosea
New Hampshire
Great Britain
Woman senator makes Kansas history as first in upper chamber
In Ay ropeka January, Patricia Salence of Gsawatomie was sworn into the Kansas Senate, marking the first time a woman served in the upper chamber. She represents the Sixth district covering Miami and Johnson counties. The House also has two women, Stella B. Haines of Butler county, who missed opening due to prior injuries but plans to attend soon.
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Stella B. Haines
Butler County
Haines
Roads Nearly Open After Freeze Paralyzes County Travel
Douglas County roads were reported generally open for travel today by county engineer Trueblood, though some roads and highway sections remained closed. Crews worked to clear routes, with meals near Twin, Mound and Lone Star noted as experiencing trouble but expected to open as thaw continues. A separate court case saw gang members sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Mrs Thel Price.
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Douglas County
Efeb. Trueblood
Baldwin
All County
Twin
Mound
Lone Star
True
Birger
Marion
Senter
D. Ty . Hartwell
Thel Price
Kansas City Gas to Get Lower Rates
A reduction in heating gas and small industry heating rates was announced by representatives of the Henry Dohe company, which controls its gas company. The new schedule, upon which agreement was reached, will lower the rate by about 10 cents per thousand feet from the existing household heating and cooking rate of 74 cents per thousand.
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Kankes City
Kansas City
Henry‘ Dohe. Co) Company
Question Mark flight ends with minor engine fault at Los Angeles
At Metropolitan Airport Los Angeles January 8 the Army’s record setting airship the Question Mark landed after 150 hours and 40 minutes aloft. Official inspection by Lieut Harris found worn push rods and rocker air rings in the first engine caused the failure, though compression was good. The craft planned to fly to Rockwell Field San Diego for further checks.
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Lieut
Harris
Fiest
Art Shed
Honor Andrew Jackson Memorial Observed Across Tennessee
Citizens across the state gathered for memorial services marking the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. A parade a banquet and speeches honored Old Hickory as Democrats held ceremonies in Tennessee amid the nationwide remembrance of Andrew Jackson’s legacy.
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New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
South
Newsanivera
Noo
Onions Are Profitable Near Boise Island
A Boise area onion crop yielded about $1000 per acre across roughly 430 acres, boosted by favorable yields and strong market prices. Growers delivered sacks weighing 100 pounds, with prices around 2.50 per sack, and cooperative shipments featured very large bulbs some near six inches in diameter.
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Boisd
Ind
Boise
Edgle
Boise River
Ower
Swedish Air Record Milestone for Aerotransport Group
Sweden’s aviation network expands as Aerotransport Group marks four years of steady in service routes. Stockholm based carriers report over twenty five regular air routes linking to major European centers, reflecting growing confidence and ongoing operations.
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Stockholm Air
Jat
Aerotraks‘port Company
Vi Ae Lie
Ti Go ¢ Aerotransport Company
Sweden
Europe
Plane Hunters A Problem In South Dakota
South Dakota officials seek tighter laws after airplane hunting of waterfowl violated state rules. Despite many flights, only five arrests occurred. C H Johnson plans to push 1929 legislature for stronger curbs on hunt from aircraft. Fire destroys Palco State Bank building. vault intact, no money or papers lost. rebuilding planned.
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Pierce
S. D
South Dakota
sDu
C. H. Johnson
Adams
Palco
Bank Salita
Paico State Bank
Paico
New Traffic Plan In Use Saturday In Lawrence
City officials unveiled a bright semaphore system to manage both vehicle and pedestrian flow on Massachusetts street during peak hours and game days. Eight-foot poles with red stop and black go signals will be placed at Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth streets, manned by police, for trial to ease congestion and improve main street movement.
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Massachusetts
Police Department
Lawrence
Will Johns
Ity
I Aharminisne
Men Arrested in Youngstown for Killing of Couple
Two men were arrested in Youngstown Ohio today in connection with the slaying of Mr. and Mrs. John Oser near Canal Fulton. Police said an auto sought in two states was seized. Suspect Donald McCandless 21 of Fort Wayne Indiana admitted farm work near Canal Fulton but denied knowing the victims. Another suspect is Steve Stavrolakis 32 of Youngstown.
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Youngstown
Ohio
John Oser
Canal Fulton
McNicholas
Donald McCandless
Fort Wayne
Ind
Steve Stavrolakis
Nedi
Bolivians in Move Near Gran Chaco Forts
Report from Jan 8 aed in El Diario Bolivian travelers claim forces are concentrating at forts near Fort Re as the Pileg Maeyo river rises. Front line troops were said to be massing at Forts and Sarpresa as tensions flare in the disputed Gran Chaco region.
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Gran Chaco
Nejon
Paraguay
el. Diaria
Ftrionés
Sat Juan
Pileg- Maeyo
Sarpresa
Atwater-Kent ‘Redio
Hanna
Adv
Runaway Horses Stop for Traffic Light in Evanston
An ice wagon team bolted through Evanston's business district as motorcycle officer Frank Kreml chased them. The horses halted when Sherman Avenue traffic lights turned red, ending the wild ride. Officer Kreml, known for honesty, reported the incident with disbelief and humor.
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Evanston
Frank Kreml
Reig
Sherman Avenue
Kreml
Kidnapping Case Sparks Custody Battle in Lawrence
Mrs Vera Drescher filed for a court restraining order to stop her former husband William Drescher from interfering with their five year old daughter Marjorie Jane. Judge L H Menger granted the order amid conflicting accounts of last night's incident at the Babb home.
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Vera Drescher
Kentucky Street
William Drescher
Lawrence
Marjorie Jane
Court House
L. H. Menger
A. B. Mitchell
Mitchell
Offiogre
Drescher
Bullene
Question Mark Fliers to Speak on WREN Radio Tonight
The crew of the Question Mark, yesterday’s endurance record setters, will discuss their flight on air with General Hines from 6:30 to 7:00 this evening. Broadcast will be on station WREN.
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General Hines
Yihee
Wren
Business on good level in 1928 says Commerce Dept
Washington reports that business conditions in the last six months of 1928 were better than the first half and on par with 1927. President Coolidge upbeat, predicting prospects remain strong. Also: trade conference called for petroleum in St Louis on Feb 11. Col Francis Lejau Parker confirmed as insular affairs chief. Magnetia Petroleum cuts crude oil price by 20 cents to 80 cents in Miranda field, Texas.
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Coolidge
Washington
Colidge
Commerce’ Department
Jan
St. Louis
Firm
Texsé-Crude
Dallas
Tex
Magnetia Petroleum Company
Miranda
Texas
Lawrence Board Advances Insurance and Promotions Plans
Lawrence Board of Education met in the senior high building but absence of two members paused action. It approved boiler insurance coverage of 5 000 for liability and 25 000 for property damage over three years. About 85 6 A pupils to junior high and 55 to central high will be promoted at semester end January 18. The board discussed vocational agriculture and evening classes, with pamphlets to be prepared on enrollment and district performance.
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Lawrence Board of Educa ‘Tion
Lawrence Board
Charitonsurance Agency
W. W. Curfman
Center
Curfman
Miller
Tvo National Agriculture
Lawrence High School
Lawrence Evening School
Lawrenced High School
Lawrence
United States
Lawrence Board of Education
University of Kansas Symphony Plans Free Winter concert
The University of Kansas sym phony orchestra of sixty pieces under Prof Karl Euersteiner will present its twenty sixth annual mid winter concert in the new Auditorium on Thursday evening January 10 at 8 p m The program includes two parts with woodwind brass and string sections plus harp Vocal solos by Prof W B Downing and selections by the orchestra Special numbers include Die Bl2e Danube Waltz and Dream of Love Faculty members appear on strings and percussion Seats are free and the concert lasts about an hour and a half.
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University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra
Karl Euersteiner
School of Fing ‘Arts
Carl Goldmark
Vienna
W. B. Downing
Atonhe Gnivarbet
Pum Crs
Cate Dowding
Boleyn
Bizet
Strauss
Liszt
J.M. Swarthout
School of Fine Arts
J. J. Baron
Waldemar Gelteh
Aryl Lee Greene
Otto Garvens
Lawrence
Hamburg
Germany
Conrad McGrew
Dean Swarthout
University Symphony Orchestra
California Senate Ratifies Boulder Dam Pact Swiftly
California Senate unanimously passes the seven state under dam pact by suspending constitutional rules. The emergency bill, submitted by Senator Ralph Swing of San Bernardino, passes without debate or dissent.
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Sacramento
Senate
California
Hoday
Ralph Swing
San’ Bernardino
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