Five Men Indicted in Kansas City Liquor Probe
A Kansas City grand jury handed up 25 indictments four weeks after raiding saloons tied to liquor enforcement. Names include Harold Nor leged keeper Oscar Rowe Jess Blanch ned and others. Indictments cover liquor violations and charges of assault with deadly weapons tied to an election eve incident amid tense exchanges among judge Brown Harris county authorities and police chief Lincoln R. Toyne.
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Kansas City
Jani
Namie Tive'menani
Peut
Paier
Brown Harris
Lincolnr R. Toyne Ajho
Jadge
Wwe
Kludge Brown
Png
Brown
Janés
Yas
Opan
Ivan Ramapage
Lip
Onx
Megred
Shindel
Harold Nor
Ann Saloan
Oscar Rowe
Jess Blanchned
Rom Liter
Rowe
Blancher
I'de Rafferty
Stewart Campaign to Oust Rockefeller Ally at Oil Firm
Chicago Jan 12 A P reports Robert W Art began a vigorous campaign among Standard Oil of Indiana stockholders to oust Col Stewart from the board. More than 16 000 employee stockholders received proxies to vote at the March 7 annual meeting. John D Rockefeller Jr. urged proxies to support his committee. The move aims to replace Stewart with Rockefeller aligned directors, while Seubert remains a neutral board member as Rockefeller claims confidence in other directors.
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Chicago
Robert W.wart
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Rockefeller
Col. Stewart
Tribune
John D
Stewart
Aree
Cal. Stewart Timsell
Edward G. Seubert
Edie J . Graham
Seubert
Stewart-Rockefeller
Iines
Sepbert
the Tribune
Boars Cal
New York
Regee Eeee Choir
Plans to repeal monkey bill ignite Tennessee bid
Jamestown Tennessee January 12 AP Rep George L Stockton of Fentress County said he will introduce a bill to repeal the state's anti evolution law after the Fentress board of education dismissed charges against Prof Elmore Gentry for teaching evolution. Stockton argued the move could save Tennessee from a Dayton monkey trial and ridicul e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Tenn
Tennessee
George L. Stockton
Fontress County
Stockton
Fentress County
Dayton
Men Seek Rich Widow Prank Sparks Philharmonic Disruption
Berlin January 12 AP A Vienna composer conducting the Philharmonic faced disruption when a man in dinner jacket protested aloud and drew a pink note. Over 100 men in evening dress followed with similar letters as the conductor fainted. Police say it was a prank tied to a newspaper ad offering a chance to wed a wealthy widow. The joke aimed to fill front rows with hopeful suitors for a “white rose” sighting. Police opened an investigation.
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Berlin
Lia Maria Mayer
Vienna
Philharmonic Orchestra
Herr Mayer
Drees
Topeka Conference on University Needs With Governor Elect
Chancellor E H Lindley and Prof E P O'Brien of the University join Governor-elect in Topeka to discuss legislative needs for the University. Also present are heads of state schools, W Y Morgan and regents board members, and Prof R C Moore, discussing completion of the state's geological survey.
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E .H. Lindley
E. P. O'Brien
Topeka
Tods
W. Y. Morgan
State Board of Regents
R. C. Moore
Geological Survey of
Edgar Steel Seal and Manufacturing Company officers elected
The Edgar Steel Seal and Manufacturing Company held its annual stockholders meeting at 617 Vermont Street and elected officers. Thad C. Carver of Pratt was president, W. C. Simons first vice president, H. B. Ober second vice president and general manager, George B. Edgar third vice president, C. C. Edgar secretary treasurer, and E. J. Weatherby assistant secretary treasurer. Directors include T. J. Nostzger of Wichita, J. R. Davis of Santa Monica, Calif, and Dr. C. P. Richardson of Union, Okla. Production rose about fifty percent from 1924, with many new customers and a plant move to a fireproof building. The last quarter was the best of the year, and January was expected to be a record month.
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Edgar Steel’ Seal & Manufacturing Company
Vermont Street
Thad C. Carver
Pratt
W. C. Simons
H. B. Ober
George B. Edgar
C. C. Edgar
E. 3. Weatherby
Nostzger
Wichita
J. R. Davis
Santa Monica
Calif
C. P. Richardson
Union
Oklo
J. T. Constant
Mayer
Treworgy
SP Es
Lebouef reprieve stays executions in Franklin La
Governor Huey P Long signed a reprieve delaying until February 1 the executions of Dr Thomas E Dreher and Mrs Ada Bonner Lebouef for their husband’s murder in Franklin Louisiana The move followed a Louisiana supreme court request and was telegraphed to Sheriff Pecotsi The reprieve keeps the pair from immediate hanging in January.
Irving Hill to Speak on 1929 Business Outlook at Chamber Meeting
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will host Irving Hill for a regular weekly meeting in the chamber luncheon room Tuesday at noon. Hill will review 1929 business outlook predictions from Harvard and other committees, sharing insights from his east trip and past talks. All members and guests are invited with no reservations. This will be the first weekly session since before Christmas.
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Willl
Irving Hill
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Hill
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Harvard
Scott
DeSoto
Beulah Hackler
K. U
Miss Hackler
Lawrence Business College
K.A
Ed. Burns
Miles Hackler
Alex Catton
Joe Nesselhuf
Kansas City
Perman
Nesselhuf
Harry Miller
W.E. Burch
Evelyn, Blaylock
Russell Midgett
Tonganoxie
Mark Massey
Elmer Midgett
Amy Bond
Evelyn Blaylock
Esther Nease
Mabel Grob
Martha Jean
Fred Warsop
Arthur Wyland
George Kaegi
Lawrence
Eudora
Ceddes
Harbison
Alberta Taylor
Ferrell Martinson
Athenaeum Club
Ida Giebener
Bertha Bell Whitelaw
Kansas
Mollie Ashlock
Belle Bartz
Colorado
Belle Austin
Young Women’s Club
Carrie Baker
Bartz
Winona Hill
Cora Corliss
Allie Taylor
August
Ross
Howard Phillips
Topeka
Don Miller
R. W. Phillips
Phillips
Seimester
J. FE. Deweese
Mildred
Baldwin
Dramatic Art Club
Baker University
Maxine Deweese
Linwood High School
E. J. Gay
Wayne Dickens
J. E. Dewees
Olathe
Maurice d'Roever
Mayme Scott
Harry Dicken
Charles Baker
Minnie Dicken
Pleasant Hour Club
Baker
T. C. Wemnott
O. A. Kobler
Helen Blaylock
Merie Cramer
Emma Williams
Jessie Hodge
Bertha Blaylock
Jury Disqualification for Liquor Purchases in Rodoni Case
Maryville Calif Jan 12 AP all jurors who admitted buying liquor were disqualified by Superior Judge E P McDaniel during jury selection for Albert Rodoni hotel man charged with illegal possession Prospective jurors admitting liquor purchases were initially accepted but the judge ruled possession would be violated by a jury member The panel of 24 veniremen was exhausted and a second group of 16 was needed final jury included six men and four women
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Maryville
Calif
E. P. McDaniel
Albert Rodoni
Queen Mary Is Ill Now Attack of Catarrh Not Serious
London AP reports Queen Mary suffers catarrh like many, not serious. King George remains in steady condition with no sign of setback. Royal doctors continue to treat his illness as weeks of weakness strain staff and resources.
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London
King George
Queeen
Mary
Arradiga Postmaster On Perjury Complaint
Concordia Kansas January 12 AP Sid Knapp the Concordia postmaster was arrested on a perjury charge tied to sworn testimony in a libel suit against the Concordia Blade Empire. The complaint signed by L H Stichler and endorsed by W A Smith and Tom Kennett alleges he lied about an anonymous letter and asserts he wrote it. He was arraigned and released on bond with a preliminary hearing scheduled for next Tuesday morning. Mrs Ruth Lapp had previously sued him for slander after an incident in the sheriff's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia, Kans
Sid Knapp
Concordia
Concordia Blade Empire
L. H. Stichler
W. A. Smith
Tom Kennett
Knapp
Stichler
Execution by mah jong in Mukden linked to officials
Reports from Mukden state that Yang Yu-Ting former chief of staff and Chang Yin-Haui former minister of communications were executed while playing mah jong at Governor Chang Hsueh-Liang s house. Soldiers entered, firing as Yang was shot in the head and foot and Chang in the body after attempting to use his revolver.
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Tokyo
Telecam Fox
Mukden
Machuria
Yang Yu-Ting
Chang Yin-Haui
Mah-Jong
Chang -Hsueh-Liang
Mah Jong
Chang Yin-Huai
Reee
Bathing beauty contest winners shock social registers
Palm Beach society columns report a dozen prominent women entered a private bathing beauty contest at Beverly Farms estate. Judges locked in cages and shared rules, declaring all contestants winners. Hostess fell into a pool after a mishap. several names named include Mrs E L Beard Jr and Anita Emerson.
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Palm Beach
Fla
George A. Dobyne
Beverly Farms
Mass
Dor
E. L. Beard, Jr
James Emerson
Anita
John Charles Thomas
Airs
Robert Fe, Warren
Blaine ‘Webb
Theodore ‘Schaffer
Frederick W. Proctor
Teon Brion
Howard Moor
Business Changes Tells Of Chamber Plans
The report covers civic projects aided by the Chamber and outlines three major tasks for 1929. Walter Varnum and others are noted in leadership roles as B Holmes becomes president elect. Plans include municipal repairs, street resurfacing, and a 75th anniversary celebration for Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Downing
Waldemar Gelich
Dean D. M. Swarth
L. Scott
journal-World
Scott
Chamber
Hosford
Walter Varnum
Dean GC. Shaad
First View
C. B. Russell
Russell
B. Holmes
Holmes
Lawrence
Soviet Arctic plan aims for airship and ship exporations
Soviet government outlines the largest Arctic exploration program using airships airplanes steamers and weather stations. four wireless weather posts planned Franz Josef Land Wrangel Island Novaya Zemlya and New Siberian group with automatic reporters. ice breakers and cargo cruisers would support meteorology and supply efforts amid unknown polar seas.
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Leningrad
Arctic
Arctic Commission
Russia
Franz- Joseph Land
Wrangel Island
Novaya Zembla
New Siberian
Academican
Fersman
Severnaya Zemlia
Franz Joseph Land
Novaya Zemlia
Rural–urban maternal death rate compared 1927 data
Rural communities show a lower maternal death rate than urban districts in 40 states for 1927, with rural rate 55.3 per 10,000 live births versus urban 74.8, overall rate 74.7. Also reports Marie Prevost divorce final decree in Los Angeles court.
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Washington
Children’s Bureau of the Labor Epartment
Marie Prevost
Los Angeles
Jans
Kenneth Harlan
Rohe and Soward Call on Kretsingers in Weekend Visit
Local notes recount Martin Rohe Jr and Clarence Soward visiting Ed and Otta Kretsinger for mail amid bad roads. The long list of social calls includes Rohe family visits, schoolteacher Miss Bell Rohe at Evening Star, and gatherings with relatives in Eudora and Ottawa. Multiple neighbors and relatives share weekend errands, illness, and farm plans.
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Martin Rohe, Jr
Clarence’ Soward
Ed. Kretsinger
Otta Kretsinger
Longwood
Henry Rohe
Lester Deay
T Howard Werts
Henry Rohei Jr
Frank
Lorenzi Speicher
Ico
Rohe
Russell Imo
Evening Star
Bell Rohe
Wilbur Olmstead
Grace
Musich
Hdna
Louie Schellackland
Henry, Jr
Willam Chanay's
Edith Jo
Nenry Rohe
Prospect
Farmer's Union
Charles Rice
Bincke
Susan Skinner
Minnie Randal
William Chaney
Willie
Artie Chanay
Artie” Chanay
Baby
Phillip Meeder
Lena Randal
Mary
Geo. Rohe
Keith
Ben Kramer
Richard
Glenn Smith
Ottawa
John Chanay
Arvelda
Wellsville
Reed
Local Families Share Holidays and Fire Night
De Soto residents recount a holiday weekend with visits across town and to Kansas City. A Liberty schoolhouse fire destroyed the east of town building Friday night, with Joe Plummer among the first to sound the alarm and help save books and furnishings. reopening plans remain uncertain.
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Earl Ross
W Lae Reid
Memorial ‘Hospital
Rence
Glen Couch
Marion Phimmer
Alex Catton
Iunny Hackler
San Antonio
Texas
Joe Plummer
Nadine Cox
B. Hymer
Lloyd Chambers
Kansas City
Jessie Rattles
Elmer’ Midgett
Snowbound Rural School Life And Village News
Veatha Glenn sick at Le scompton rural high school. snowstorm cripples rural telephone lines, but repair crews restore service. Local residents clear roads, with Payton Watts patrolling to hard surface. weather warms Sunday. Glenn School reports December attendance and class activities, including student contests, gifts, and a festive Christmas gathering with Mrs Wymer and Larkin Club meeting at Mrs Mary Dark’s home with a Christmas luncheon.
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Veatha Glenn
Lescompton Rural High School
Mellenbrich
Robinson
Glenn School
J. F. Myers
Robison
Myers
Fritz Parrish
Payton Watts
Starr Glenn
Cemetery Lane
Glenn Church
Glendale Toad
W. H. Glenn
Stull
Glenn
Lollow
Juanita Chiles
Henry “Brown
Cecil Welcher
Rosemary Glenn
Charles Scott
Ivan Glenn
Harold Chiles
Gladys.Welcher
Ruby
Maxine Glenn
Viola Welcher
Gladys Welcher
Harold Welcher
Grace Parrish
Santa
Larkin Club
Mary Darks
Gladys Holloway
Belle Riley
Bable Lancaster
Jane Duncan
Frances Drake
Sallie Glen
Wilma Glenn
Lara and
Geraldine
Mary Dark
Unclear Radio Schedule Mix With County Jail Claim
Billie Cummings states the County Jail is the building nearest the center of the school population. The town's geographical center is likely farther West, Adv.
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Billie Cummings
Adv
What Is Sin Prof Barnes Denial Sparks Debate
Fragmentary notice discusses Professor Harry Elmer Barnes denying the existence of sin and mentions a modern view to be presented at a Union event. It ends with a card of thanks for flowers sent during illness and death of a person, reflecting a small community remembrance.
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Harry Elmer Barnes
Unita
Relief Corps
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Rockefeller Law
Worthout
University School of Fine Arts
First Presbyterian Church
Varsity Theatre
Briant
Mary Lou Earlenbaugh
Ofth Fine Arts
Gerald McClure
The
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Dean’ Swarthout
Court House
L. Hy Menger
George,b. Thomas
Fannie Rk. Walter
Russell D. Et
Enhouser
Rose Thompson
John G. Potts
Thelma Milligan
Leater_ Scott
Lestex-Scott
Lance High School
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Lawrence Chamer
Commerce
Lindley
Edgar
Governor Long
Ewee
Kan
Max Bernstein
Arkansas City
John C. Pollock
Sedgewick
Bernstein
Deny Velie
Velie Motors Corporation
Moline
Ill
Associated Press
American Eagle Aircraft Corporation
Velie
Irving
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Queen Mary
Catarrah
Arradiga
Mar-Jong
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Grant Township
Midland
Federal Trade Commission
Buckingham Palace
Charles Hardtaker
New Hampshire Street
Delice
Trinidad
Colo
Charles Festi
Hastings
Delagua
Vietor-American Fuel Company
del Rio
Tex
U.S
Rio Grande
Lake
Ernie
Midett Hill
Doris
Marguerite Lee
Althea Davison
Dorothy Hotson
Helyn Blaylock
Orville
Robert
Midgett
Lowell
Laster Massey
Samuel
Kenneth
Lee
Freddie
Morse
Allex Catton
Perman Nesselhuf
Margaret, Lawler
Eli Lawler
Irvin Kilmer
James
J . Anne Osher
DE Soto
Fred Hackler
Harvey Hackler
rMs
Mabon Plummer
Wiklin
Roxy Symphony
Daniel A. Poll
Harry Emerson
Enna Jetticike
Coliers
Dr. Reval & Deneinfg
Jade Graly
Tout Fat
Tay
WEAS
TYNE
Iniral Sibmdsara
Claigint
Rumsey Bros. Funeral
Ind. St
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