Byrd Antarctic relief appeal seeks Norwegian help
New York AP report says Admiral Byrd’s expedition may need larger whaling ships to reach Little America as ice conditions worsen. The City of New York and Eleanor Bolling, near the Ross Sea edge, await open passage. Bailey asks State Department to urge Norway’s cooperation to provide vessels capable of breaking through the ice pack within ten days under normal conditions.
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New York
Richard E. Byrd
Ladle America
State Department
Antarctic
New York Times
Omega
Add
Iw York
Washingtonville
Bailey
Ross Sea
Eleanor Balling
Byrd
City of
Little America
vAdmiral Byrd
America
Vanor Bolling
Start Second Series of Church Supper Meetings
The First Presbyterian church held the opening supper of its second series last evening. About 15 members and friends attended as guests were Mr. and Mrs. te R. Becariand and Dr. or Mrs. H. B. Latimer with W. W. Gurmman as toastmaster. Mrs. Geores Lowman presented music. Carlinag introduced guests and toasts. Mrs. T. Funk welcomed them and brides received corsages. Reverend Harry A. Gordon led devotions and theme setup for future talks. Judge Jade G. JA. Roberds gave the principal address on Pioneering, comparing past and future developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te R.becariand
H. B.latimer
W. W. Gurmman
Geores Lowman
Old Virginny
Florence Beamer
Carlinag
Harry A. Gordon
Jesus
Jade
G. JA. Roberds
Re Ts
Mr. Roberds
District Court of
Olsthe
Seed Oats Inspection Urged By State Ag Inspector
In a radio address at Yopeka on January 23 inspector F M Aiman of the Kansas state board of agriculture urged farmers to send seed oats for termination quality tests. Samples will be tested free of charge at the state seed laboratory at Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yopeka
Kansas
F.M. Aiman
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Service League Luncheon Set in Topeka Kansas
Ex soldiers league in Topeka will hold a noon luncheon at the Hotel Kansan on Kansas Day January 29 with Claude C. Bradney of Columbus presiding. The Kansas Republican Service League calls for members to attend and support the event and organizational activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service League
Topeka
Kansas
Jay
A. BE. Noonda
Kansas Republican Services League
Claude
C. Bradney
Columbus
The
Teague
Kansan
Violence By White Mob Strikes Filipino Homes in Watsonville
A mob of about 600 whites attacked Filipino residences in Watsonville California injuring at least twelve occupants. Police and sheriffs deputies fought to disperse attackers, saving victims from further harm while guards remained on duty through the night amid renewed threats. The violence followed a Palm Beach confrontation over a Filipino social club fire.
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Watsonville
Cal
Iran
Carl Abbott
Palm Beach
Pajaro River
Park Director Stephen Mather Dies at 62 in Brookline
Brookline, Mass. Stephen Tyng Mather former director of the national park service died yesterday at age 62. A former newspaperman and executive in New York Chicago and Pennsylvania he joined the government in 1915 as assistant secretary of the interior. He led the park service from 1917 serving under Wilson Harding and Coolidge until retirement in 1928 due to ill health.
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Brookline
Mass
Dan
Stephen Tyng Mather
Department of the Interior
New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Mix
Wather
Woollow Wilson
Interior
National Park Services
Wilson
Miss Lienard Wins Leavenworth Speech Contest
Miss Margaret Lienard of Lawrence an employee of the Leavenworth office of the Kansas Electric Power Company won the speaking contest among Leavenworth group employees last night, placing first over four other contestants. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1926 and has worked in Leavenworth for one year. The Lawrence and Bonner Springs event was held in Lawrence Tuesday night, with J. S. Waxte taking second.
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Margaret Lienard
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Kansas Elective Power Company
Miss Lienard
T the
University of Kansas
Bonner Springs
Tawrence
J. S. Waxte
Death of Rev Arthur L Goudy Linked to Kansas Past Service
The obituary notes the sudden death from pneumonia of Rev Arthur L Goudy buried in Partridge Kansas. He served as a Congregational minister in Lawrence and nearby towns after a long career including missionary work in the Northwest and CANIS district. His widow Nita M Goudy and daughters Mrs Lyle Anderson and Mrs Rowles Anderson survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Gaudy
Arthur L. Goudy
Partridge
Kans
Lawrence
Kanwaka
Tonganoxie
Olathe
Cansis
Northwest
St. Russell
Kansas
Lyle Anderson
Rowles Anderson
Nita M. Goudy
M.’ Melvan
Lenaiy
Av ‘Incher
Five University of Kansas graduates admitted to Kansas Bar
Five KU graduates were among fifteen law students who completed the three day examination to practice law in Kansas and were sworn in by D. A. Valentine in the presence of the seven justices. The five are Cart v. Smith, Independence. Julian F. B. Ralston, Wichita. Justus H. Fugate and Ames J. Klepped, Lawrence. and Herbert R. O Harra, Colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Law
Kansas
D. A. Valentine
State Supreme Court
Cart 'v. Smith
Independence
Julian FB. Ralston
Wichita
Justus H. Fugate
Ames
J. Klepped
Lawrence
Herbert R. O'Harra
Colony
Promotion Friday for 9A class at Liberty Memorial High
Members of the 9A class of Junior High will be promoted to Liberty Memorial High School on Friday at 2 PM in the senior high auditorium. Imogene Beasper and Margaret Kirchhoff will preside, with awards presented by M. F. Hyde and W. Curfman. Principal Baker will accept the class. a slate of class members and various students will perform solos and presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Memorial High
Imogen Benmier
Margaret Kirchhoff
Eiht
M. F. Hyde
Hyde
W. Ww. Curfman
H. L. Baker
Liberty Memorial High School
Irma Long
Hazel ‘Lynn
Blissmitie Gilmore
Stella Brichmiller
Raymond
Oale Purvis
Norma Nicholsoit
Lloyd Buargertris
Catherine Penner
Buddy Hancalions
Albert Meinert
Jendshin
Caroline Gerocker
Aleh Selioel
R. H. Beamer
de Frantz Copeland
de Frantz Copeland Prabentenge
M. V_ Kydde
W. W. Curfman
Miss Holnah Hopkins
Francis Sebel
HL. Baker
Imogene Beasper
Howard Betel
Walter Block
Margaret Kroeker
Leyita Bro
Examinations End at Liberty High School Today
Liberty High School concluded semester exams with fourth period tests from 10:30 to 11:40 a m and sixth period from 1 p m to 2:30 p m. Teachers will grade doubtful papers, and reporting of failed students occurred at 4:80 p m. The second semester begins next Monday at the regular start time with students reporting to their first semester teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty M Sorisl High School
H. L. Baker
Vrperpal
Pamerton
Baker
Fire crews answer call for Plymouth coach blaze
A car owned by A Kosahouse caught fire under the hood at 1100 New Jersey Street last night, likely caused by an electric heater. The car, stored in a garage of George R. Frazier, suffered unknown damage but the garage remained undamaged. An initial alarm at Ninth and Indiana streets led to a rapid response, but the fire was already extinguished before firefighters arrived. The car owner’s name was not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Street
A. Kosahouse
George R. Frazier
Ninth
Indiana Streets
KU Pianists Share Unusual Recital In KU Admin Auditorium
University of Kansas seniors Virginia Nelson and Lois Rush presented a two pianist recital replacing standard classical pieces with romantic and modern works. The program included Rosina Rubenstein and Lindoff selections plus Borowski and Bach, Beethoven absent, with Professor Taylor providing second piano accompaniment. The event drew a good audience and showcased poised performances and clear technique. The next senior recital in the series is scheduled for Monday February 24 featuring Visini Derge under Professor Carl A. Preyer in the Administration Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Nelson
Lois Rush
University of Kansas School of Fine Arts
Howard
Taylor
Bach
Beethoven
Bert+ kigwicz
Alenulf
Lindoff
Yasss Svenstut
Friedman
Bertuewicz
Chicago
Felix Borowski
Miss Aelson
Mass Rosa
Rani Aleneff
Moszewski
Lchumann
ARS
Visini
Derge
Prob
Carl A. Preyer
Kaw Scout Leaders Meet Here In Regional Gathering
Scout leaders from seven Kaw area counties Douglas Wyandotte Leavenworth Johnson Franklin Osage and Miami convene for an annual meeting following a dinner. About 40 to 50 of the 80 area troops are expected to be represented. Clarence P. Rice of Kansas City serves as president and W K Gruner of Lawrence as vice president. Stanley A Harris of New York will attend the dinner and speak on inter racial relations work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw
Douglas
Wyandotte
Leavenworth
Johnson
Franklin
Osage
Miami
Clarence P. Rice
Kansas City
Arena
W. K. Gruner
Lawrence
Stanley A. Harris
New York
Scout Movement
Jayhawker Yearbook Rated All American Pace Maker
The Jayhawker at the University of Kansas has been named an All American Pace Maker for four consecutive years in the National Scholastic Press Association contest. The 1926 ranking led, with 1927 and 1928 results placing second and third respectively. The 1928 edition was edited by Mac Mahal with Arthur Cromb as business manager.
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Jayhawker
University of Kansas
National Scholastic Press
Wok
Mac ‘Ahal
Arthur Cromb
Robbers kidnap cashier in Kansas City crime
Two men abducted Fred Sorge cashier of the Wyandotte County Gas Company in Kansas City Kansas. They forced him into a motor vehicle and into his office to unlock the safe and hand over $2000. Sorge was later driven around before being released in Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Fred Sorge
Wyandotte County Gas Company
Lnter
Sorge
Western Retail Association elects T B Shannon president
Kansas City AP reports Thomas B. Shannon Sola Kun was named president of the Western Retail Implement and Hardware association at its forty first annual convention. Other officers named include M M Smith vice president L J Conn and E D Pennyman as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Thomas B. Shannon
Sola
Kun
Western Retail Implement and Hardware Association
M.M. Smith
Clay Center
Kan
L. J. Conn
Kingfisher
Okla
E. D. Pennyman
Fort Scott
Luncheon Honoring Mrs. W. A. Johnston At Topeka
Society notes say the Mierceles club met at Mrs. F. C. Whipple and included substitutes from Bil sworth and Topeka. A luncheon for Mrs. Johnston, a leading Kansas woman, will be held next Tuesday in the Florentine room of the Hotel Jayhawk Topeka. Reservations close Saturday night with Mrs. Selden H. Kilgore. Speakers will discuss life periods with Dr. Alberta Corbin of Lawrence among guests from Lawrence listed.
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W. A. Johnston
Topeka
Kansas
Florentine
Jayhawk
Selden H. Kilgore
Alberta Corbin
Lawrence
Johnston
Miss Corbin
E. H. Lindley
Prank Strong
Eugenie Gallop
Elise Neuen Schwander
W. W. Curfman
F. P. O’brien
Agnes Husband
H. L. Baker
Personal Notices From Topeka and Kansas City
W W Curfman will attend a State Teachers Association meeting in Topeka Saturday as a member. Mr and Mrs W B Dalton and Mr and Mrs A D Grey plan to attend a Pla Mar club dinner and hockey game in Kansas City tomorrow. Several locals, including Mrs James Masters and Mrs M W Wilcox, Mrs G M Falley, W L Birgs, Mr and Mrs Charles Starkleweather, Mrs S F Brown, Mr and Mrs Franz Weidemann, and Mrs A B Martin, spent the day in Kansas City or Topeka. Jane Pontius, daughter of Charles Pontius, has completed the University of Iowa first semester and will teach English at Grinnell High School, Grinnell Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Curfman
Topeka
W. B. Dalton
A. D. Grey
Kansas City
Pla-Mar
James Masters
Judge Rules Personal Injunctions In Liquor Case Unconstitutional
Federal Judge J W Woodrough declares the use of personal injunctions against habitual liquor violators unconstitutional in a Nebraska case Frank Cunningham of Sioux County Nebraska challenged government actions. The decision notes the Supreme Court will rule on the section of the national prohibition act permitting such injunctions and explains why enforcing contempt for future violations would conflict with constitutional principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
J. W. Woodrough
Woodrough
United States Supreme Court
Jude Woodrough
Frank Cuningham
Svottebluff
Unningsham
Rattligs
Govermment
Cunningham
Cout
Former Ford mayor convicted in liquor case
Dodge City Kan Jan 24 AP i D C Coal former mayor of Ford Kan today stood convicted of possession and transportation of liquor the verdict returned yesterday by a district court jury. Walter Whitaker testified liquor found in Cook s car belonged to him and Cook knew nothing about it. Whitaker was arrested on perjury charges by county attorney C Milner. The jury largely Dodge City businessmen returned the verdict in under ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Kan
I-D. C
Oklahoma Man Sues Missouri Pacific for 100000
C C McInturff of Tulsa Oklahoma filed a 100000 damage suit in Carthage Missouri alleging Missouri Pacific railroad employees poison ed his wife by falsely claiming he used passes to transport other women from Oklahoma to Kansas City. The suit accuses fraud and malice for statements made on July 9 1928 and calls the stories false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Oklahoma
Kansas
McInturff
Tulsa
Okla
Jsourt
Carthage
Ellsworth to Attend Alumni Meetings and West Coast Tour
Fred Ellsworth KU alumni secretary leaves for a series of alumni council meetings and gatherings in ten western cities. He will preside as director of regional meetings and return to Lawrence February 14, with stops in Denver Spokane Boulder St Marys Cal San Francisco Los Angeles and Fort Collins Powell. Final exams begin Friday for KU students with 2:30 classes, followed by a Saturday schedule and continued exams through next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ellsworth
University of Kansas Alumni Association
American Alumni Council
K. U
Ellsworth
American Lumni Council
Lawrence
Denver
K. A
Boulder
Colo
Swindlers Held After Koangae City Pent May Have Tried Racket Here
Samuel Johnson, one of four confidence men arrested after a security executive reported a $2,000 attempted fleece, was identified by farmer Omar G. Watson as a gang member who swindled him of $1,668. Watson said Johnson lured him with a farm sale and a $2,500 draft to Leavenworth, then into a poker game where a knockout drug was used and the draft stolen. Other arrested men were not identified by Watson. The gang reportedly also cased Lawrence for similar swindles, with a wealthy Indian backstory used to lure victims. Trinity meeting tonight at 6:30 will elect vestry and hear year-end reports. supper to follow. Gene Sarazen won first place $10,000 in the Agua Caliente golf tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Samuel Johnson
Harry J. Wheeler
Omar G. Watson
Weston
Leavenworth
Xan
Watson
Johnson
Ray Mosier
Artie Boller
Joy CG. Cline
Lawrence
Kanaes City
Trinity
Trinity Episcopal Church
Vermont Street
Prowlers Reported Around Mrs Reynolds Home
Mrs A C Reynolds of 712 Rhode Island Street told police prowlers had been around her house the last two nights. She was told to call police immediately if a prowler is seen or heard. TRUCK CATCHES ON FIRE Fire department responds to a truck fire on east Ninth Street believed to involve ELH Dillon’s vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Jones
New York Street
Pokien
A. C. Reynolds
Rhode Island Street
East Ninth Street
ELH
Dillon
Kiwanis Talk Outlines Plan for Children Home and School
Mrs. A L Ferris spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon on a convalescent home and school for crippled and handi capped children in Kansas. She described a state survey by a governor appointed commission and a possible use for the former Jess Willard residence. Dr H L Chambers urged locating the institution and noted medical support for statewide orthopedic programs. The meeting also covered Kiwanis education and illness of International President Horace McDavid, with a plan to send a get well message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Ferris
Kiwanis Club
Kansas
Ferris
Jess Willard
H. L. Chambers
Lawrence
Committee On
Kiwanis Education
F. J. Moreau
Idaho
Motor Car Owners Urged to Obtain Tags Soon
Dougis county treasurer J F Metsker warned motor car owners that lax license applications may incur an extra fee for late licenses. With 2 000 potential fines and 3 300 licenses issued, the office can process 225 cases daily. About 7 760 owners remain, and 1 575 more applications may be handled in seven remaining business days. The office will stay open at noon for those unable to come earlier. Applicants must provide motor and serial numbers plus last year’s license number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougis County
J. F. Metsker
Meteker
German inventor unveils non sinkable warship material
Franz Felder demonstrated a new shipbuilding material claimed to allow warships to carry twice as many guns and be nearly unsinkable. A yard long model buoyed a 120 pound load. a wooden model sank under the same weight. Other dispatches mention Arctic patrol planes, Bethlehem Steel earnings, a fatal rail crash in Monett, and an American delegation visiting London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bueren
Germany
London
Franz Felder
al Legad
Felder
Night program notes and wartime wreath ceremony in Whitehall
A wartime radio program schedule is listed with items such as a wreath laying for fallen British dead at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. The lineup includes Mildred De Feost, various musical acts, and evening segments from 6:20 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with multiple performances, weather forecasts, and program notes. The fragmentary text names performers including The Manintters, Amos, and Atwater Kent segments, plus Times of day and show titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred de Feost
Manise
de Teleton Beard
Kari Bratton
Melody
tiwLehn
Condeo Adventurers
Amos
Ato
Andynes
Salleon
Manintters
Josephine
Gehan
Muale
Widler Damrose
Aron
Schweglen
Nottonead Farm
Toby
Saalth Ballew
Pauling
DeWeess
May Singht Breen
Peter da Ros
Armstrong Quakers
m—Salth
Oreheim
Longines
Shimbher Maxie
Pape's Cold Powder Demo Warns Against Doping
An old testimonial promotes Pape's Cold Powder in a druggist pitch, claiming quick relief from mucous discharge, head congestion, and pains, suggesting the product is better than doping and urging readers to ask at any drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Chicago Optometrist Offers $20 Spectacles for $2.98
An advertisement promises affordable spectacles from Dr. Ritholz & Song in Chicago. It claims a new comfort design with no tarnish and a polished look, inviting readers to try a pair free of charge by sending name, address, and age, with a 100 day trial and a free case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ghienge
Dr. Ritholz & Song
W. Jackson Blvd
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Mather
Nive K. U
Goldsboro
N. C
T. W. Gross
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Fremont
Hall
Rumsey Bros
P. EB. Reusch
Susie Tucker
Hans’ Lassen
Soion Tuckes
Plymouth
Ikosahouse
Nante
Washington
Laredo
Texas
San Diego
California
Walter Johns
Eudora Road
Johns
Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Grove C. P.A
Robgers
Kidnat Casiuer
Tola Man
Western Retail Association
U.S. Livestock
Vale of Livestock
United States
Department of Agriculture
Evelyn Hehlns
Jefferson’ City
Hiram G. Sweet
Gleaner Combine Harvester Corporation
Independence, Mo
Alumni
Koangae
Our
Mas Savings Club
Kiwanis
Helena
Mont
Arctic
Soares
Billings
Miles City
Bethlehem Steel
Bethehem Steel
Industria
Monett, Mo
William H. Phipps
Fort Smith
Ark
A. E. Canary
Springfield
Frisco
Frisco Yards
Stimson
Whitehall
Wren
Beto
Leto
Corner Drug Co
Schubert Funeral Home
Island Ave
Milwaukee
Wise
Mt. Ilietad
Hadley
Dept
Rumsey Bros Funeral Home
Ind. St
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