Waitress Admits Murder In Coffeyville Case
In Independence Kansas a waitress Maude Martin murder case unfolds with suspect Miss Muriel Sullivan and Dr S A Brainard among arrested. Authorities say a note claiming death by one’s own action was forged to hide the plot to kill Mrs Martin to silence witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Quakenbush
Lawrence
Coffeyville
Gushenbush
Independence
Kan
Mariel ' Ivan
Maude Martin
Coffey- Me
Jam 5
Yester
S.A. Rainard
Artin
Jones
Mia
Orrison
Minole
Inard
Martin
Rman
Miss Sullivan
Dr. Brainard
Nidiffer
Warren B. Grant
Fiday
Probe death of Ross C. A. Head Believed Dead
Headlines report the sudden death of Colonel Charles J. Ross in New York of alcoholism or heart attack as investigators probe the cause. The telecommunication pioneer was 53 and died at a hospital after a reported collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Head
S Angeles
Charles J
New York
R.ca
Ross
Au- Lee
Don't Feel Sorry for the Lion Behind Bars Says Zoo Director
Bronx zoo director argues captive lions adapt quickly and thrive with care. He notes the lion’s contentment, learning ability, and bonds with people, while acknowledging the danger of large animals and the challenges of keeping cubs behind bars. A lion cub brood born January 12 will spend life in captivity as the lion house closes for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoo
New York
King of Beasts
Reid Blair
Bronx
Oie
Central
Beauty
Blair
Dr. Cet
Banquet marks KU medical school pre graduation events
The University of Kansas School of Medicine held its annual banquet in the Union building with about 1500 attendees. Ralph Melton of the sophomore medics acted as toast master as speakers including Dr. H. R. Wahl, Dr. J. G. Orr, Dr. E. H. Inger and Dr. Robert M. Isenberger addressed philosophy, importance of medical sciences, and pharmacology. Faculty members Dr. H. C. Tracy, Dr. Sherwood, and Dr. C. F. Nelson also spoke. Gordon Garnett and Martin Mi spoke for freshmen and sophomores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Medicine
University of Kansas
Union
Rosedale
Bell Memorial Hospital
Ralph Melton
H. R. Wahl
T. G. Orr
E. H. Inger
Bell Memorial
Robert M. Isenberger
Belt Memorial
University
H. C. Tracy
Sherwood
C. F. Nelson
Gordon Garnett
Martin Mi
Mrs Weston Arrested After Sewing Machine Dispute
Goldie Curtis and Ellins Weston, both farmers wives on route 6 near Lone Star, clashed over a sewing machine. Weston appeared before Justice J H Mitchell on assault and battery charges, pleaded not guilty, posted 25 bond, and faces hearing next Tuesday January 20. Wounding injuries noted along with physician findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Curtis
Ellins Weston
Route 6
Lone Star
Legislative Sidelights Topeka Kansas House Debates Wide Bill Flow
In Topeka on Jan 15 AP reports a flood of bills in the Kansas House. Proposals include Coffey measures banning outstate prison goods, Rawlins limits on municipal bond voters, Marion mortgage fee hikes, Jetmore tax on oil and gas, and Blood pension and driver license moves. Senate action covers compulsory liability insurance and cross border schooling while one bill allocating penitentiary twine plant proceeds passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Jaird
Coffey
Kansas
Rawlins
Carpenter
Marion
Jetmore
Douglas
Ryan of Crawford
Licks of Mitchell
State Poultry Association
Jetmore of
Blood of Sedgwick
Rhodes of Marshall
White
Lyon
Ees of
Mitchell
Pollicks of Mitchell
Drigwick
Nator Hanson
Jamestown
Senate
Births Registered At Memorial Hospital In January
Birth announcements list Esther Lou Koch and Eu gene Bernard Hurwitz among nine newborns at Memorial hospital with parents Koch Hurwitz Moon Maneas Cosgrove Clark Ward Wiswell Ratliff Barncord Hodges Freeman. Records filed by city clerk O H Stockwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Stockwell
Esther Lou
G. A. Koch
Memorial Hospital
Eugene Bernard
Samuel Hurwitz
Snowden Curtis
Thomas Paul
William Cosgrove
Chapen Dewitt
C. D. Clark
Mary Florence
F. A. Ward
H. L. H. Wiswell
Nell Elizabeth
R. G. Ratliff
Alta Evelyn
C. F. Barncord
Harvey Kenneth
B. F. Hodges
Carolyn Jean
W. C. Freeman
Youthful preacher Rolfe Anderson behind bars again
The Rev Rolfe Anderson, 25, a self described preacher and theology student, will remain in jail after being moved from Shawnee County where he finished a hotel bill sentence to Sedgwick County Jail in Wichita to serve time on multiple bad check charges. Police say additional alleged hot checks funded parties and liquor. Anderson was arrested October 20 in Wichita for a bad check and later jailed in Lawrence for cashing a $8.50 worthless check at Ober Clothing. He claims his father is a prominent minister in Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Anderson
Lawrence
Anderson
Shawnee County
Topeka
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Ober Clothing Company
Taveka
Minneapolis
Minn
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Brown of Schoolcraft MI
Word was received here today of the death at Schoolcraft Michigan of Mrs A M Brown mother of Mrs C F Nelson of 265 West Sixteenth Street The wife of Prof C F Nelson of the University of Kansas Mrs Nelson obituary notes her passing with funeral services to be held Saturday at Schoolcraft
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoolcraft
Mich
Nins
A M Brown
C. F. Nelson
West Sixteenth Street
Varnum Joins Lawrence National Bank Board
Lawrence National Bank officers and directors were reread at a stockholders meeting. Walter H Varnum, president of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, was elected a new board member. J D Bowersock of Kansas City was named vice president. Officers include Irving Hill president I J Meade and J Dersock vice presidents George W Kuhme cashier W H Schall W E Decker and A D Kolterman assistant cashiers and Frank W Hosford trust officer. The board lists I J Meade F W Barteldes G Schultz A W Berger A D Weaver F H Smithmeyer W H Varnum G G Clevenger Wilder S Metcalf and Irving Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence National Bank
Walter H.varnum
Chamber of Commerce
J. D. Bowersock
Kansas City
Irving Hill
I. J. Meades
J. D.ersock
George W. Kuhme
W. H. Schall
W. E. Decker
A. D. Kolterman
Frank W. Hosford
I. J. Meade
F. W. Barteldes
G. Schultz
A. W. Berger
F. H. Smithmeyer
W. H. Varnum
G. G. Clevenger
Wilder S. Metcalf
First National Bank Officers Re elected at Annual Meeting
At yesterday’s annual gathering of the First National Bank all officers and board members were reelected. Continuing officers include William Docking as chairman and W K Hooten, W F March as vice president, with A F W J Commi and others named among continuing directors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
William Docking
W. K. Hoodent
W. F. March
A. F. W. J. Commi
Geo
Peoples Bank Meeting Names Officers and Directors
The officers of last year and the board of directors were selected at a recent meeting. State Bank of Ow. Officers including Sweeney, Neradent, Friend, Jacob Badsky, Bate Reet and dines were re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rd Ow State Bank
Sweeney
Li “Corne
Inney
Neradent
Jacob Badsky
Bate Reet & Dines
George Washington Charged With Forgery at Local Store
George Washington of Birrin, Bloomington, stood accused on forgery charges after a spurious check for 6.76 was drawn at Miller and Malott unclaimed goods store. A February term hearing will proceed on default of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washingt
Birrin
Bloomington
Miller and Malott
Mail-Order Liquor Ring Is Under Investigation
Federal agents arrested three individuals in a Times Square office on charges linked to a mail order liquor ring that shipped cash on delivery across the nation and abroad. The probe, aided by a grand jury testimony, alleges the operation moved millions yearly under names such as the B. and O. Novelty Company and Henry Miller Company for three years, with customers including Texas, Washington, Maine and Illinois. The same case also ties a narcotics conspiracy to a French organization moving a large annual trade between Paris and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Times Square
Texas
Washington
Maine
Illinois
B. and O. Novelty Company
Henry Miller Company
Southern Agency
Daniel M. Lefkowitz
Benjamin Williams
Pauline Paris
Weiss
United States
Henry Gerson
Jacob Bloom
Atlanta
Gorson
Paris
Lunches with Longworths Will Rogers Confesses
Will Rogers confessed he was lobbying for drouth and oil, joking about “our car” used by Speaker Longworth and Rep Garner. He met with Mr and Mrs Longworth at the capitol and asked how the car was operating as Garner eyes the speakership and the Democrats consider the next house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Will Rogers
Longworth
Garner
Capitol
Rogers
Government Bond Prices Reported By Treasury
Government bond notes show Liberty 349s at 102 and Liberty first 4345 at 103.1. Liberty fourth at 43 and 103.29, Ti 15.3, 44. Treasury press release notes minor variations in values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liberty
Liberty First
Treasury Press
Regular Meeting Tonight for Douglas District Scoutmasters
The Douglas District Scoutmasters hold a 7:30 PM meeting at the Chamber of Commerce led by L. H. Houston. Plans cover the 21st anniversary of American scouting with all district Scoutmasters urged to attend. Harmful to omit any attendee, district-wide participation emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Douglas District
Chamber of Commerce
L. H. Houston
America
College Head Resigns at Southwestern College
Winfield Kansas AP reports the resignation of Dr. E T Franklin as president of Southwestern College after a board meeting. He cites fulfilled conditions of his appointment two years earlier and asks for leave to study toward a degree. A special committee will investigate the college conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Kan
Southwestern College
Franklin
Barbourville
Union Cole Se
Albert Kirk
Kansas farm corporations in Kansas bill left awaiting action
Topeka Jan 15 AP Measures to end Kansas farm corporations were before the legislature awaiting committee reference. A ban would bar domestic farming incorporations and bar permits to foreign groups. A concurrent resolution seeks to forfeit charters of current farm corporations, arguing they depopulate the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Kramer
Montgomery County
Roland Boynton
Furmer
House
Ise
House of ‘Representatives
Senate
Natinae
Reed
J. F. Lucey
Pe Iba Hoovers
Crustsgeney Employment Committee
C. J. Beck
Beckman
Casia
Becker
Lucey
Dallas
K.U
Seven Take Part in Program Held This Afternoon
Seven students from the University of Marai section of fine arts performed this afternoon in an administration auditorium program. Pianists Katherine Kaull Carolyn Rot House Lucile Gabel Leona Jensen violinist Hermine Stover cellist Genevieve Hargiss and vocal soloist Boyd Fisher contributed numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Marai
Katherine Kaull
Carolyn Rot House
Lucile Gabel
Leona Jensen
Hermine Stover
Genevieve Hargiss
Boyd Fisher
Cooperative exhibits boost soybean display in Ottawa program
The Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau partner to draw farmers to a Missouri Pacific railroad soybean exhibit in Ottawa on Friday January 23. A panel of experts from Kansas State Agricultural College Parsons and the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce will discuss soybeans and prize awards will honor best displays. Transportation arranged for farmers without cars, and attendees are urged to notify local offices. The Rainbow Banquet at the First Methodist Church followed by initiation of twenty five girls with officers and a farm bureau meeting set for January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Chamber of Commerce
The
Farm Bureau
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Ottawa
Lawrence
A. I. Gilkison
Agricultural Development Department of the Railroad
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas
Inn County Court House
Hi. 8
Wells
I. Ek. Landon
Parsons
R. E. Nelson
Kansas City, Mo
Chamber of Commerce
T. J. Hudson
Fredonia Linseed Oil Works
Fredonia
Howard Jackson
Nappa
First Methodist Church
High Scool
Josephine Maxwell
Moses Grace Siuey
Lois Ganga
Beinice Clair Snyder
Gwedolyn Holt
Aliss Leona Vensen
Deitia Wagi
Voasia
Mary Williati
Magaree Roberts
Miss Snyder
Mary Stanley
Reba Stansbury
Gwendolyn ‘Thoppe
Ida‘ Walker
Evelyn Wallace
Sigel Farm Bureau
Charles Nemic
Receiver for company largest federal bond in oil case
The Richfield Oil company of California was placed in receivership by Federal Judge William P. James after a petition by Republic Supply Company. Richfield assets are listed at 120 million dollars with liabilities at 35 million. William C. McDuffie, Richfield president, was named receiver in equity with a 3.56 million dollar bond, the largest ever set in federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
APJ
Richfield Oil Company of California
William P. James
Republic Supply Company of California
Richfield
Udge James
William C. McDuffie
Pacific Coast
Club Smoker Held At Green Owl Tea Room
Members of the Co operative club hosted a smoker in the Green Owl tea room last night with Cliff Carl as committee chairman. Irwin Hartley and John Nutt served on the organizing panel. The event featured stunts that culminated in an old fashioned spelling bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-operative Club
Green Owl
Cliff Carl
Irwin Hartley
John Nutt
Music Supervisor Named At McAlaster School
Dorothy May Bleakley is appointed supervisor of music at McAlaster school in Lawrence. Several local residents and families are noted as guests at various Friday and Saturday gatherings, including Mr and Mrs Papenhausen, the Wiley families, and Mr and Mrs McKone. A Leavenworth basketball trip involved Harry Skeets and other high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy May Bleakley
McAlaster
Lawrence
Harry Skeets
Leavenworth
Clas. Papenhausen
L. S. Wiley
O. O Wiley
Hho A Eee
Senny
Uranuary
Bert Hiaie
Jean A. McKone
W. H. McKone
A. C. Hess
Scherer
Ieet
Henry Eisele
Belknap
Abilene
Family visits and New Year events across Kansas
Residents traveled to Lawrence to visit Bleakley relatives, then to Kansas City and Leavenworth to see more kin, returning to Abilene. Several gatherings followed with birthday celebrations and dinners in Lawrence and Florence. A skating accident injured Harry Skeets Jr. but he recovered quickly. A funeral for F. A. Kelsey was held in Lawrence with interment at Tacumne, Kan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Young
Dusy Bee Club
Florence
Kan
A. C. Hess
F. A. Kelsey
Rumsey
Wartreck
Hilsden
Kansas City
Mary McXone
Lawrence
S. A. McKone
Anna Taylor
Anna
Lydia Tidrow
Topels
Frances Taylor
Janesville
Wis
John Wiggins
Welcome and Vicinity Social Notes of Lawrence
Jimmy Nelson of Lawrence called at the Jim Nelson home Wednesday. Arvie Southard has worked at the Roy Rathrop home for a week. George Hunsinger hauled hogs to Lawrence Friday. George Pardee called in Lawrence Friday. Joe Sarte visited the George Tunsinger and Jim Nelson homes Friday. Clara Hunsinger stayed at N. D. Messer home at Pleasant Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Southard and family enjoy a radio. John Giblin visited Charles Wells Thursday. Elmer Breckenridge and wife enjoy a new radio. Jim Nelson and wife were Lawrence visitors Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvie Southard
Roy Rathrop
George Hunsinger
Lawrence
George Pardee
Joe Sarte
George, Tunsinger
Jim Nelson
Clara Hunsinger
N. D. Messer
Pleasant Grove
Charles Southards
John Giblin
Charles Wells
Elmer Breckenridge
Valley Chapel Visitors Spend Weekend in Lawrence
Mrs. Marvin Bond Venita and Norman stayed overnight in Lawrence with Mrs. Jesse Henderson formerly Mabel Edgar. The Bond party and other children returned home Sunday evening. Mrs. Hugo Schellhorn visited Lawrence with her mother Mrs Bertha Schellhorn and Miss Nettie Hartman. Mr. and Mrs. W H Curtis and Margaret and Mr. and Mrs Roy also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Bond
Venita
Norman
Lawrence
Jesse Henderson
Mabel Edgar
Bond
Hugo Schellhorn
Bertha Schellhorn
Nettie Hartman
W. H. Curtis
Margaret
Roy
New Year Visits and Socials Across Prairie Town
Curtis spent New Year day with Mr and Mrs, guests included Mrs Schellhorn and Bertha Siler, Nettie Hartman of Lawrence attended church and visited. John Dunn and Eliza of Lawrence joined Valley Chapel Sunday. Mabel Shaw resumed school after vacation. Ellis Bond hosted dinner with Roy Puckett family. Hanson sale drew buyers. Lawrence residents visited and helped with family duties. Miss Marie Riley traveled to Kansas City for New Year. County Force moved equipment for bridge project near Fred Gray’s and Fort Windhell’s. Chas Riley attended Mrs Roy Canary’s funeral in Lawrence. Frad Melviney visited sister Linda Tidrow in Lawrence. others joined Christmas Day gatherings. Jolly Stitches husbands hosted oyster supper at Lone Star hall. Fred McKinney broke arm cranking Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Jay P
Mr Flory
Ki Schellhorn
A . Horn
Little Bertha Siler
Nettie Hartman
Lawrence
Lontana
Mrarman Schellhorn
Little Daughter
Oklahoma
John Dunn
Eliza
Valley Chapel
Gottlieb Nieder
John David
Lone Star
Mabel Shaw
Ellis Bond
Roy Puckett
Gus Hadle
Ralph McNeen
Neal Banks
Hanson
C. D. Thomas
Chas
Riley
Chas, Hicks
Linwood
Mr. Riley
Hugo Schellhorn
Luise Barteldes
Robert Wilson
George Willmann
Miller Carpenter
Mildred Ann
Martha Jane
Chas. Riley
Maric
Walter Thome
Cty
Sani
Fred Gray
Fort Windhell
Roy Canary
Frad Melviney
Lyndia Tidrow
Mrs. Tidrow
Inez Bowren
Kansas City
Faith
Harry Bowen
Alfred
Jolly Stitchers Club
Lone Star Hall
Fred McKinney
Olive Tablets Offer Quick Relief From Constipation
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a practice remedy for chronic constipation and torpid liver, claim to stimulate normal bowel and liver action without calomel. The sugar coated olive colored tablets are said to be gentle and pleasant, with brisk results in one or two doses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Calcm
Jack Brown
Dr. Edwards
Olive
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Bells
M A. F
Miami
Green
American Fedation of Labor
Executive Council
Labor
Legislative ‘Committee
Oasii
Wamaha
O Ledders
Dlowest
Omaha
Floyd L
A. M. Brown
Varnum
Lawrence National
Peoples Bank Meeting
Longworths
Drouth
H. Menger
Roy Schwenson
Jery Olipeant
Richmond
Menger
Roy Waldron
Bernus C. Heim
Baldwin
Bald
Springfield
Southwestern
Bil
Aristide Briand
Nropean Commission For
Soo
Tansiea
Soclely
California
Club
Reno
J. J. Bleakley
W. T. Bleakley
G. R Bleakley
McNaughtona
Tonganoxie
Belkpap
Elis Bleak
F. W. Kahn
Alfred Kahn
Antone Kahn
F. A. Stanwix
Daisy Meary
Hire
Bal B Meciivore
Harvey Barton
Clinton
Sue
Harold Herschel
Leonard Stanwix
Barton
Frances Strobel
Eudora
L. DeHoff
Leonard
Clarence
Helen
Wilms DeHoff
Alfred Skeets
Dickinson Theater
Wartzack
McKoney
Eastern Star
C. R. Stewart
Joe, Willis
Jarbalo
Fred Pernhardt
Dorothy Is Bleakley
Stew
Jimmy Nelson
Gastafion Optometrist
Gag. Olson Bros
SC Aubert Funeral
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