Arrest Dr Uhls Inks C Hospital In Hutchinson Kansas
Dr Kenn Uhls head of the Uhls Sanitarium Overland Park Kansas was arrested on a larceny charge for allegedly stealing 102000 of Gibbs estate stock from William E Gibbs Hutchinson man slain December 29 The stock and other assets disappeared from Gibbs estate while attorney W S McClintock said signatures on a power of attorney were forged The stock transfer allegedly involved a mysterious Mr Westenhagen and a possible dummy The case ties to highway robbery charges and other stolen securities with ongoing police investigations and statements by Dr Uhls as he spoke to Kansas City police detailing his movements and lack of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Kan
Uhls
Overland ‘Park
Kans
William E. Gibbs
Kenny
Fidelity Bank and Trust Company of
Kansas City
F. J. Martin
John Martin
W.S. McClintock
McClintock
Martin
Gibbs
Charles Westenhagen
Kenn Uhis
Mr. Westenhaven
Kenn B. Unhis
Ubis Sanitarium
Overland Park
Kansas
Ubis
G. Wise Robinson
Jesse Langford
Reno County
Dr. Ubis
W. S. McClintock
Fis
Uhis
Robinson Sanitarime
MacClintock
Uhls Sanitarium
Apex Paper
Comany
Louisiana Lumberompany
Kirk
Olathe
L. D. Breyfogle, Jr
Liberty
Overland Park Sanitarium
George FE. Davidson
Ottumwa
Iowa
Dr. Uhls
Uhis Sanitarium
Frank Leonard
Breyfogle
Snowstorm chills Northwest Kansas with deep drifts
Northwestern Kansas faced a heavy snowstorm last night with 5.6 inches reported in Concordia. Strong winds kept conditions bleak as temperatures plunged from 45 to 14 above zero. Light snow flurries also affected Chicago and Kansas City areas with frigid forecasts ahead.
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Concordia
Kan
Kansas
Chicago
Canadian Northwest
Weather Bureau
Northwest
Devil’s Lake
N. D
Moorhead
Minn
Plains
Kansas City
P. Connor
Trinity Parish Holds Annual Meeting and Elects Vestry
The Trinity Parish annual gathering Wednesday evening at the parish house reported strong membership gains across Trinity Guild Woman's Auxiliary Sunday school and the Girls Friendly society. R C Rankin and E H Chubb were elected secretary and vestry members with a wide slate of delegates and alternates named for the diocesan convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Parish
R. C. Rankin
E. H. Chubb
Trinity Guild
Woman's Auxiliary
Girl's Friendly Society
DH. Hollands
L. E. Sayre
W. H. Pendleton
W. W. Davis
Planned Kaw Valley Potato Show Sets Fall Plans
Vice presidents of the Kaw Valley potato show and county agents from Leavenworth Johnson Shawnee Wyandotte Jefferson and Douglas counties met at H C Colglazier’s office to plan next fall’s potato show. Ex extension agriculturist L E Melchert and Frank Blecha joined the gathering as presenters. The November meeting decided Kansas City Kansas would host next fall and the executive committee will choose dates and outline the program for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Johnson
Shawnee
Wyandotte
Jefferson
Deuclas
H. C. Colglazsier
L. E. Melchert
Extension
Manhattan
Frank Blecha
Kansas City
Kans
A Greek Premier Named With Venizelist Ties
Athens reports General Darglis, Venizelist party chair, agreed to form a government at the regent’s request. Former Premier Venizelos to serve as foreign minister. In Lawrence, A W Knott, extension dairy expert from Manhattan, to meet H C Calglazier and Mr Glazier to outline dairy activities tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Associated Press
Darglis
Venizelist Party
Coundouriatis
Venizelos
New
EEN
A. W. Knott
Manhattan
Lawrence
H. C. Calglazier
Mr. Colglazier
Smith to Chair I C Committee Promises Saner Rail Legislation
Washington January 10 Senator Smith Democrat of South Carolina was elevated to chair the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee with insurgent, Republican and farmer-labor support. He pledged the panel would handle railroad legislation sanely and in the manner the people want their representatives in Congress to act on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Smith
South Carolina
Congress
Cleaning Up City Marine Corps Officer Promises Year-Long Crackdown
Philadelphia report quotes Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler vowing a city hall cleanup that will last through 1925. He describes raids, promotions for merit, and sustained 48 hour patrol blocks as officers target crooks, bootleggers, and narcotics peddlers. A notable arrest involves Stanley Karginsky for home liquor production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
City Hall
Smedley D. Butler
Director of Public Safety
Leutenant
Butler
Marine Corps
President Coolidge
Damovles
Stanley Karginsky
Karpinsky
Court Watch Weekend Closure Hints February Term Move
Judge Hugh Means presides in Ottawa this week and is due back by Saturday. The November district court term may be adjourned to prepare for the February term. Clerk D F Smith and deputy Mrs Smith tally costs from recently settled suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Means
Ottawa
Court House
D. F. Smith
Bank of France raises discount rate from five to six percent
Paris reports the Bank of France boosted its discount rate from 5 percent to 6 percent, the first change since 1922 after a long period at 5 percent. The article notes prior shifts at 6 and 5 percent during and after World War I, with the current move marking a return to higher policy after months at a flat rate. Also updated, fourteen prisoners are now in the county jail, with five held on government orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bank of France
Raids Will Go On Says Day Worker
Marion Jan 10 Associated Press says dry worker S Glenn Young vows to press raids with or without federal aid. Conference on Williamson county law enforcement resumes as Deputy Sheriff Layman removal and a peace proposal dominate talks. Ku Klux Klan members attend. plan to back Sheriff Galligan in a county clean up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Associated Press
S. Glenn Young
John Layman
Marion, II
Williamson County
St. Louis
Black
County Board of Supervisors
Galligan
W. W. Anderson
Prohibition
Glenn Young
Sherif John Layman
Gelligan
Artico
Boswell
American Lesson
Sam Sterns
Cyclops
Ku Klux Klan
Young Jin
Sheriff Galligan
Small
Herrin
Mr. Stearns
Capture of Ashley-Mobley gang continues in Florida
West Palm Beach reports six more members of the Ashley-Mobley band have been captured. Albert Milley, wounded with a broken arm and shattered hip, surrendered in a swamp house after a brief exchange. Officers also detained George Mariot and his wife, P. N. Jenkins, A. D. Blanchard, and ten others. John Ashley is believed surrounded in the vast swamp, with a potential final clash. Miller was moved from jail to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Fla
Associated Press
Ashley-Mobley Band of Outlaws
Albert Milley
Fred Baker
Miller
George Mariot
Joe Ashley
P. N. Jenkins
A. D. Blanchard
Iglades
Passemen
John Ashley
Ninety Day Extension Would Cover Pending Bonus Claims
In Topeka Kansas the bonus board said a self contained extension may push the deadline to file formal applications for state bonuses. All claims received before January 1 must be completed by April 1 if the extension takes effect. About 5000 claims would be affected. The extension would not apply to claims received after the expiration date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Illinois Dean to Speak at Lawrence Chamber Banquet
Invited officials from numerous chambers of commerce across Kansas and nearby states will attend the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on January 22. Dean Charles M Thompson of the University of Illinois College of Commerce and Business Administration will discuss Taxation and the Business Outlook. George J Kirchhott Jr will be installed as chamber president, with other officers sworn in. About 200 attendees expected. reservations being received by secretary L Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Hutchinson
Pittsburg
Kansas City
Kan
Leavenworth
Wichita
Atchison
Iola
Topeka
Winfield
Arkansas City
Wellington
Empoins
Neadesha
Manhattan
Parsons
Independence
Coffeyville
Caige City
Salina
Ft. Scott
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Charles M. Thompson
College of Commerce and Business Administration
University of Illinois
George J. Kirchhott, Jr
L. Scott
Casting the Statue at Kansas Uni Unveiling Planned This Spring
The James Woods Green Memorial statue is being cast in an eastern foundry and will be unveiled during commencement week this year. Work began about sixty days ago but labor troubles slowed progress. A base will be built in front of Green Hall next spring, with sidewalk changes near the law building to accommodate it. The statue depicts Uncle Jimmy welcoming a University of Kansas student wearing the K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Woods Green Memorial
Green Hall
University
Sherman Elliott
Memorial Corporation
Elliott
Green Hill
Law Building
Eliott
Jimmy
University of Kansas
REPORT PROSPEROUS YEAR FOR EDGAR STEEL SEAL CO
The Edgar Steel Seal and Manufacturing Co held its annual meeting yesterday reporting strong sales gains in seals and early contracts for 1921. Officers were re-elected: Thad Carver president. W K Edgar and H B Ober vice presidents. C C Edgar secretary treasurer. George B Edgar vice president and sales superintendent. Carver was ill and absent. Dr C P Richardson of Union City Oklahoma Bankers association attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Steel Seal and Manufacturing Co
Nrean
Thad Carver
W. K. Edgar
H. B. Obér
C. C. Edgar
George B. Edgar
C. P. Richardson
Union City
Okla
Oklahoma Bankers’ Association
Hunted Rabbits By Lone Star C P A Members
Chilly north wind and snow did not dampen Lone Star C P A enthusiasm as members divided into two rabbit hunting groups. The side bringing in more rabbits wins an oyster supper later. Also noted is Sheriff Will Johns and Deputy Ralph Lawrence celebrating three years in office with record fines collected in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star C. P. A
C. P
Lone Star . Oe
Will Johns
Ralph. Lawrence
Jeffice
Johns
Liberty Bond Prices in New York Today
Liberty bonds closed with several issues holding near par. The 3 1 2s at 99.25, second 4s at 98.19, first 41 4s at 98.26, second 4 1 4s at 98.24, third 4 1 4s at 99.20, fourth 4 1 4s at 98.27, and U S Govts 4 1 4s at 99.31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bonds
New York
Jan
U. S. Gov't
Red Star Trail group discusses Ottawa to Lawrence link
Ottawa hosts the annual Red Star Trail conference as boosters from Kansas City to the south push an Ottawa Lawrence road project. A county road petition seeks a Kansas City to Tulsa corridor with Ottawa Lawrence access. State highway engineer Capt Tillotson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Schalke
X. J. Kennedy
G. R. Shake
Ottawa
Kansas City
Lawrence
Fort To
Fort
Tulsa
Franklin County
Pleasant Grove
L. R. Tillotson
Ended Bandit Crew in Kansas City Robberies
Kansas City dated Jan 10 reports the death of bandit leader George Riley and the arrest of three accomplices ending a wide scale crime wave. The gang confessed to two bank robberies and theft of $50,000 in merchandise and 400 costly cars. Riley was shot in a rooming house trap after an order for capture dead or alive. Lieut Toyne was wounded while stopping a car theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
George Riley
John Rock
Pilice
Rock
First State Bank
Ng Riley
Riley
Lincoln R. Toyne
Police Motor Theft Bureau
Toyne
Lost on contract Pratt Thompson costs rise at hospital
In Topeka on January 16, Pratt Thompson Construction Co. said the Bell Memorial hospital project in Kansas City Kansas cost about 8000 dollars more than the contract price. The firm sought 12000 dollars for extra expenses due to erroneous state specifications and unexpected rock. The state board of administration temporarily rejected the claim after a conference with Governor J. M. Davis. A Japanese man Kawashima fatally stabbed his two children and possibly his wife before hanging himself in Sacramento. In Emporia a farmer and business group discussed politics and possible endorsement of a governor candidate. President Coolidge sent nominations to the Senate including Staden for Major General and Rockenbach and Parker for Brigadier General. Additional items listed include Radio Supplies Hanna's and Watch Chevrolet Lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Bell Memorial Hospital
Kansas City
Kansas
Pratt Thompson Construction Company
State’ Board of Administration
J. M. Davis
State Board of Administration
French birth rate rises as births exceed deaths
Paris reports official statistics for the first nine months of 1923 showing 584,458 births across ninety departments versus 506,007 deaths, an excess of 78,451 births as the franc falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Business talk by G W Sulley at Lawrence merchants dinner
G W Sulley of Dayton will speak at a Merchants Association dinner at the Chamber of Commerce building in Lawrence. The event includes executive board elections from twenty nominees, starts at 6:00 pm, with reservations via the Chamber of Commerce. Sulley uses charts and sketches in a practical better business talk and will also address economics students next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Sulley
Dayton
Ohio
National Cash Register Co
Merchants Association
Mn Salleys
University On Business’ Methais
Association
Lawrence
Coast Guard Funds Sought to Expand Coast Guard
Washington January 10 Treasury officials push for a 28 million dollar expansion of the coast guard to enforce prohibition. Secretary Mellon says most liquor moves through bootleg channels from outside the United States and ships must be practical and economical to operate. He rejects navy craft and shipping board boats as unsuitable for coastal patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Mellon
Budget Bureau
Coast Guard
United States
Shipping Board
Missouri Bank Failures Rise in 1923 Totals
Jefferson City Mo Jan 10 Twenty eight banks in Missouri were closed during 1923 compared with nineteen in 1922 according to figures announced by Frank C Mills paugh state finance commissioner Five of the banks closed were reopened and five others were taken over by other banks Mills paugh also noted Missouri had five fewer closures than Kansas which reported thirty three in 1923
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri
Frank C. Millspaugh
Mills*paugh
Kansas
Finance Department
Christmas Fund Shortfall Hits Community Observance
The Christmas committee reported insufficient funds to cover expenses for the observance. Cash raised matched prior years, but costs for produce and goods rose as the need for boxes grew, forcing purchases of items that had been donated in earlier years. Measures to raise additional funds will be undertaken.
Heintz Assassinated in Palatinate Leader Shot
Speyer Bavarian Palatinate January 10 Associated Press reports Herr Heintz leader of the separatists autonomous Palatinate government was assassinated last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyer
Bavarian Palatinate
Associated Press
Third Annual County School Contests Announced
O J Lane county superintendent announces the third annual district school contests in spelling writing and arithmetic. Contests among schools will be March 20 with winners meeting in Lawrence in early April to choose the overall winner. Township planning committee members are listed for Lecpington Kanwaka Marion Waka pusa Willow Springs Palmira Eudora Grant and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Lane
Committee For Planning
Sni
Fol‘low
Lecpington
Dora Binck
Clarence Smith
Kanwaka
Rosa
Watson
Ruth Sehroyer
Clinton
Bertha Lee Glenn
Elhan Anderson
Marion
Telitha News
Mabel Longanecker
Waka'pusa
Ethel Kindeed
Mildred Maloney
Willow Springs
Ferner. Cochrane
Viola Haas
Palmyra
Ellen F. Melville
Blanche Skinner
Eudora
RH. O. Deay
Ethel Somer
Grant
Edith Bucheim
Leona Eberwein
British submarines L-2 and L-24 lost near Portland
An admiralty report says the British submarine L-2 is missing off Portland with fears the crew perished. L-24, believed to have thirty six aboard, sank after a collision with the battleship Resolution near Tortland’s Isle of Portland, with reports it was jammed by the dreadnaught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lendyn
Associated Press
Admiralty
Portland
Tortlanl Bill
Isle of
Apetah Channel
Railroad Official to Speak on Financing at Chamber Luncheon
Topeka Santa Fe treasurer KE Copeland will discuss The Financing of the Railroad System at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday noon. Officials from railroad firms are expected as guests. Copeland will outline the budget system and financing procedures used by the Santa Fe. The Chamber board meets Monday evening to organize standing committees. specific committee assignments are not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. L. Copeland
Topeka
Trea Urer
Santa Fe Railroad
Chamber of Commerce
Copeland
Santa Fe
Chamber
Deputy Assessors Named for Douglas County Townships
County clerk E. C. Bussing announced the appointment of deputy assessors for Douglas County townships. Appointees include Clinton, J. T. Anderson, Hudora, Sam Stanley, Grant, H. Wood, Kanwaka, A. E. Lecompton, W. O. Marion, J. H. Ba, Earl T. Black, Willow, Johanning, and George T. Griffith with Elmer Cox among those selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidapie
E. C. Bussing
Douglas County
Clinton
J.T. Anderson
Hudora
Sam Stanley
Grant
Artes H. Wood
Kanwaka
A. E. Lecompton
Marion
Earl T. Black
Willow
Cider With a Big Kick Sold in Pittsburg for 40 Cents
Henry Farris advertised cider at 40 cents a gallon in Pittsburg Kansas. Police said the drink contained three and one half percent alcohol after analysis at Pittsburg State Texan ers' College. A judge fined him 200 dollars and ordered sixty days in jail, with Farris vowing to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kan
Henry Farris
Farris
Pittsburg State Texaners’ College
Riley
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DR. Uhls Ink. C. Hospital
Hutchin’ Son Recluse
Tog
Episcopalians
Venizelist
Toa
Klan
Trail Ashley Gang
Ilinois
Uncle Jimmy
Edgar Steel Seat Co
Cost Construction Company
Bell Memorial 2 Hospital
Sacramento
Calif
S. Kawashima
Nevada
Emporia
Senate
Coolidge
Fred W. Staden
Westpoint
Samuel D. Rockenbach
Frank Parker
Hanna’s
Chevrolet
Dayton, Ohio
Merchants’ Bureau
the Key
Kimiee
Ussourt
Heintz
Annouce
RAIL
Chamber E
Fs Copeland
Treasurer of Commerce
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