Bandits Dynamite Payroll Car In Wilkesbarre
Four men died and two were injured when masked bandits dynamited a Glen Alden coal payroll pay car near Nanticoke. The blast wrecked the car and damaged the motor but the payroll largely survived thanks to one injured miner who shielded the chest. Bandits fled in a blue New York tagged car. no arrests reported.
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Wilkesbarre
Glen Alden Coal Company
New York
Nanticoke
Truetdale
Harry Powell
Arthur ‘W. Webb
Scranton
Frank Bimski
Martin Burns
Posses
Singers Illustrate Skilton Radio Lecture at Central Admin
Three students from the School of Fine Arts Miss Margaret Drennon soprano Miss Amanda Wulf and Miss Elise Arbuthnot contraltos will sing selections from Rhinegold Maidens to illustrate Prof C S Skilton lecture on the Ring of the Nibel. Prof Skilton will accompany on the piano in room 32 Central Administration building at 7 20 tonight. Tickets for the operas in February at Convention Hall Kansas City are on sale at Bells or from Gerald McClure 1646 Barker Ave telephone 1050R. Farmers board attacked
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of
Fing Arts
Margaret Drennon
Amanda Wulf
Elise Arbuthnot
C. S. Skilton
Skilten
Agner
Convention Hall
Kansas City
Gerald McClurel
Barker ‘Ave
McClure
Lawrence Arent
Farm Board
Brookhart withholds final judgment on wheat program
Senator Brookhart of Iowa told the Senate he would withhold final judgment on the farm board plan to cut wheat acreage. He attacked farm board chairman Legge’s suggestion, calling it a possible decoy by a crowd seeking to destroy the cooperative industry. He said production beyond domestic needs is wise and that total control of agriculture is physically impossible.
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Washington
Brookhart
Iowa
Senate
Legge
Farm Board
Russian regime loses faith as economic pain widens
Paris AP reports the Soviet government sinks deeper into economic trouble and public skepticism. Miliukov, lingering Kerensky ally, argues the gap between Soviet theory and practice widens beyond repair, predicting collapse. At the same time, Captains like Stalin strive to slow disintegration while exiles note the drift. Radio reminiscences tie Lawrence memories to Joe Howard’s later fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Russia
Dogrom
Miliukov
Peat to Lecture on Peace Plans at University
Private Harold R. Peat Canadian World War hero will speak on The Inexcusable Lie at 8 15 p m tomorrow in the University auditorium as the second program in the community lecture course Admission 50 cents Season and student tickets available in room one Administration Building Topeka Jan 14 AP Governor Reed to meet Kansas delegation in Washington on bank taxation January 24 to discuss proposed revision of federal section 5219 He will be joined by C B Randall state tax commissioner The state would lose 1 558 286 annually if national banks taxed at intangible rate while state banks taxed at general property rate Banks dispute taxation basis before Kansas Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Digest
Topeka
Clyde M. Reed
Washington
Kansas
Congress
C. B. Randall
State Tax Commission
Reed
Kansas Supreme Court
Boy Charged With Forging Money Orders
Eddie Archambault a 19 year old Haskell student from Montana was arrested by Officer Richard Hughes on forging money orders belonging to fellow Haskell student George James. He confessed to taking the orders found on a professor’s desk and cashing one in Lawrence and one in Kansas City. He faces arraignment before U.S. Commissioner Lashbrook and possible charges of forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Archambault
Haskell
Ways
Montana
Richard Hughes
George James
Topeka
O. Hallock
Post Office
Hallack
Archambault
I. Lashbrook
United States
Hallock
James
Will Johns
Vicer
Hughes
Halleck
Pappan
Lawrence
Kansas City
Archamshauit
California Promised Relief From Winter
Snow, rain and extreme cold grip the far west with California slated for temporary relief. Northwest states face subnormal temps, with snow in southern Oregon and Washington and Idaho mountains. Nevada and northern California to see more snow. Bay Area hopes for warmer weather as Sierra motorists stranded by drifts return home.
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San Francisco
California
Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Nevada
Tan
Bay Region
Sierra Foothills
San Andreas
Angel
England's Traffic Laws Aims for Fast But Sober Driving
London reports sweeping changes in England's road traffic bill. It abolishes speed limits for light autos yet raises penalties for careless and drunken driving. A four month term and fine up to 250 dollars possible for drunken driving with accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
House of Lords
Earl Russell
Goettge Named White House Aide and Marine Chief Aide
Captain Frank B. Goettge, football star of the Quantico marines, is appointed a White House aide and aide de camp to Major General Wendell C. Neville, commander of the marine corps. He reports for duty tomorrow. Captain John Halle, another marine aide to the President, is with the American delegation to the London naval conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank B. Goettge
Quantico Marines
White House
Wendell C. Neville
Marine Corps
John Halle
Prosailent
London Naval Confever
Social Service League plans year of aid and work
New board of Social Service Leave met in the Chamber of Commerce building to outline aims for the year. An employment bureau will open at the salvage store near the city library to help job seekers and those needing aid. Donations of clothing and Bible items are urged, with a February membership drive announced and praise for Grace Baldwin's annual gift of 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Service Leave
Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth Tuttle
League
Grace Baldwin
Learus
Longest Double Track Tunnel Completed After Ten Years
AP reports the Apennine mountains tunnel in Italy finished after a decade of work. It cuts Florence to Bologna travel by hours, eases north to south routes, and slashes elevations and curves. The $60.3 million project employed thousands, with 1300 underground workers at peak, starting in 1920 and dedicated after the final rock was cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bologna
Italy
Appennine Mountains
Florence
Rome
Vienna
Berlin
Semplon
Alps
Apennine
Exeay
Bolonna
University of Kansas Orchestra Delivers Splendid Concert
The University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra under Professor Karl Kuersteiner opened the year with a strong concert. Soloist Miss Storilah Moore performed Puccini and Arditi pieces to a small but appreciative audience. The program featured Dvorak New World Symphony and Tchaikovsky Nutcracker selections with a full, balanced orchestra. The next event is the university band winter consolidations concert under J G McCanles.
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University of Kansan Symphony Torchestra
Karl Kuersteiner
Storilah Moore
New World Symphony
Dvorak
Rachmaninoff
Orches Rn
Miss Moore
Puccini
Arditi
J. G. McCanles
1929 Chicago Divorces Record Surges in City
Chicago reporters note that 9,669 divorces occurred in 1929 with wives filing most often and a three to one ratio over husbands. Infidelity outpaced the men, 14 percent of cases granted to Native Americans and 80 percent of broken marriages produced no children.
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Chicago
Belleview Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs L M Holmes spent Tuesday afternoon at the Ren bme home. Mrs George Warmker visited the George y home last week. Ernest Gendger who works for Albert Grosdidier spent Sunday with his parents. Craig Mo residents Mr and Mrs John Page visited with Mr Warmker. Little Katherine Walker of Euora spent Sunday with Margar ete Forsythe. Garl Pflegar helped his father the butcher on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs C R Goodger called on Mr Goodger’s father Mrs C C Goodger Monday. Mr and Mrs A L Hadl and Oscar are mentioned in the week’s notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Holmes
R. N. Ren
Frank Varnum
Lasvrence
C. E. Crane
George Warmker
George Y Home
Ernest Gendger
Albert Grosdidier
C. R. Goodiger
Harry Marmker
Local family notices and visits fill Hesper week
A long list of callers and visits fills a Hesper area week. Names include Leonard, Mrs. Whaley, Mrs. Harbour, Mrs. Goodger, Dan Reber, Maurice Starr, John Akin, Lillian Rothrock, Orville Wilson, Hadi family, John Herman, Hadl, Hadland, Albert Hadl, E Pipes, Berthold Durr, Skinner family, Karl Ott, Ed Hadl, neurottis, and many others. Weather caused a school closure at Roscoe and a snowbound mail delay on Lawrence route 2.
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Leonard
C. E. Crane
George Warmker
Fred Whaley
Tom Harbour
Anna Goodger
Dan Reber
Fred Laughlin
Maurice Starr
Roscoe
Haverty
A. L. Hadi
Oscar
Charlotte
Léonard
Marbel
John Akin
Lillian Rothrock
Orville Wilson
H. R. Pardee
Marty Frances
Kan+esas City
John Herman
Lawrence
Hesper
E. Pipes
Chicago
Berthold Durr
R. Skinner
Frances
Elizabeth
Mildred
Hadl
Alvin Durr
Fairfax
Mildred Skinner
George Eichelmeyer
Henry Mathia
Lew French
Esther Curtis
Ralph Mathia
Ralph Bowling
de Sotio
Gus. Koch
C. R. Goodger
Willis Colntan
Carl Péieger
Ed Hadl
George Ott
Harl Ott
Albert
Hadland
Alberta
Wanda
Jane
Fred Bartz
James Duncan
Harold
Oklahoma
Barnadean Dale
Francis Skinner
George Grasdidier
A. le Hadl
Grandpa Madl
Joseph Schopper
Budo Tr
Oscar Baker
Henry Welsh
Norma
I.D. Harris
Belleview
Adolph Tornaden
Alfred
Milton Shofstahl
John Shofstahl
Billie Koehler
Local Visitors and church gathering noted in Kaw Valley area
The Hesper Fdr Haverty and Wr and Mrs Charles Cox and family plus Mr and Mrs Lee Cox and daughter of Kaw Valley traveled to Kansas City and Leeds Missouri to visit relatives last week. The Hesper C. E. hosted a party for church members and guests at the academy with music by Mr Lackan and Louise. Lula Votan of Research hospital Kansas City visited home briefly. Edmund Stanley and Bobby Klopfenstein were among Sunday visitors. the Kraybill family from Topeka and Mr and Mrs C C Gerstenberger also spent Sunday with the Necis family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Haverty
Harold Jeffrey
Eldon Votan
Helen Clark
Frances
Kansas City
Roger Stanley
Clara Seiwald
Lawrence
Harold
Esther
Lucille Gabriel
Pittsboro
M. C. Hill
Alvin Haverty
Ed Burnell
Luckan
Rev. Dunlap
N. M. Eisel
Irvin Vo- Law
Raymond Stanley
John Kasberger
Ernest Milburn
Elmer Kurtz and Sons
Carl Kurtz
Ray Clinton Nellis
Tonganoxie
Hesper Friends
Everett Wotaw
Ralph Votaw
Albert Kasberger
Louie Middleton
Roy Kurtz
Kansas
Haverty
Charles Cox
Lee Cox
Kaw Valley
Alsin Haverty
Leeds
Hesper C. E
Fred Necis
C. C. Gerstenberrer
Fame of Sargon Spreads Worldwide Delighted Users Email Praise
A century old era notice touts Sargon medicine as a world spreading remedy. Letters from grateful customers across England Ireland France Norway Sweden Cuba and more praise its cures. Endorsed by prominent Northwest figures including governors and ministers, the item claims widespread success and lasting health benefits.
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Norway
Sweden
Sargon
Local greetings mark New Year as families gather
Mrs Haverty extends New Year wishes to Mrs Fred Koch and daughter who visited Mrs Ela Burnell on Monday. Ralph and Mildred Grob, Mr and Mrs W W Grist and families rented a party Saturday night at the Spitzli home in Weaver, honoring Mary Grist and Margaret Spitali on their birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverty
Fred_ Koch
Ela Burnell
Ralph
Mildred Grob
W. W. Grist
Fami
Weaver
Mary Grist
Margaret’ Spitali
Evening Radio Schedule With Various Musical Acts
Tuesday night lists multiple programs and performers including The Landt Trio The Alediterran and Golden Gems with time slots from 6:00 p m to midnight The schedule covers news items weather forecasts and cooking shows with entries for Johnson Johnson Mary Hale Martins Households and other named programs and performers through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWeese
Pianlat
Landt Trio
oLew White
Organ Ree Cital
Longines
Slumber
Smax
Jemima
Parnassus String
The
Manhatters
Jenny Wren
oMary Hale Martin
Nadirann
pi—McGrew
Bernin
Crimila
w—Tolin
Kennedy
Gdp
Humaber
Andy
Sunil
Alan
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Lewrence
KMBC
Howard
William and
Arthur Monk
John Sharpe
Texas
Underwood & Sons
U. S
Has
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Alled Stat
Law Enforcement Commission
Hoover
Representative McKeown
Baltimore
Willian Burns
St. Joseph's Hospital
Long Oil Company
H. Prosser
O. H H. Prosser
P. M. Bushong
Vern Swh Haw
Roy W. Rogers
O. H. Prosser
Adv
Art Shires
Arthur Shires
New York State Athletic Commission
Hua
Michigan
Winois
National Boxing Association
Michigan Board of Athletic Control
Sabath
Ihingis.ee
Feix 1
Alaska
Pat Reid
Wilam Hughes
Jim Hutchinson
Pairbanks
Unalakleet
Nome
Brinkman’s
Brinkman‘s
R.A. Proteh
Ady
Shanghai
Shensi
Kansu
Shansi
China
George Andrews
Chain
Andrews
China International Famine Committee
Kansa
Red Cross
Urachie
Board of Directors of Social Service
Treasury
Meribah Moore
O. E. Wotan
Herbert Knabe
Chapman
Velme Haverty
Mary
Anna
A Erchants National Bank
Christmas Savings Club
Scotland
Ireland
France
Canal Zone
Cuba
America
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Coca-Cola
Belebrook
Beeith
Saigon
Minneap
Scotts
Schubert Funeral Home Ambulance
Clare
Shimmons Bros
Manley's Insurance Agency
New City Hall
Rumsey Bros. Funeral Home
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