Seminole waitress pleads guilty to Coffeyville murder
Muriel Sullivan, of Seminole Oklahoma, confessed to shooting Mrs Maude Martin in Coffeyville Kansas. She received life in a state industrial farm at Lansing. Paul Jones of Coffeyville admitted planning the murder for 100 dollars and later repudiated the Brainard charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kan
Muriel
Sublivan
Okla
Lay
Coffeyville
Maude Martin
Parton
Selves
Lansing
Staro'l
Tiel
Brainard
eEsther O'Dare Nidiffer
Miss Sullivan
Paul Jones
Premis
Grier
Brainard Addrivr
Miss Sullivan Land
Jones
Society's Beans Arts Ball Roars Tonight in New York
Society's Beans Arts Ball lights up the Hotel Astor tonight with a fete moderne theme. Guests from Wall Street and Park Avenue expected in flamboyant pajamas and silver masquerade fins, with Mrs. Graham Fair Vanderbilt III noted in red. Architects sponsoring the event plan skyline costumes as part of the annual charity gala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hotel Astor
Park Avenue
Paris
Arts
Paty
Graham Fair Vanderbilt III
Paja
Wall ‘Street
Eaux Arts
Kansas basketball players face scheduling clash with exams
Several Kansas University Sea squad members failed to arrive from Ames in time for the morning basketball events as exams started at 9:30. Students in 3:30 classes faced delays, with some players granted extra time to finish tests after trains ran late and a 2:00 a.m. arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U. Seaa
Ames
Kansas
RG Wes
Ieee
Hearing Continued in Coffeyville Doctor Death Plot Case
A preliminary hearing for Dr. 4S A Brainard on charges of plotting to kill Mrs. Maude Mer ain in Coffeyville was moved to January 30 after an earlier session was postponed. Details mention connections, a bail amount of $1,200, and ongoing case proceedings. Local weather and intramural scores are noted in surrounding briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kan
A. Brainard
Maude Merain
Coffeyvillé
Siateatt
Iested Ha
Martin
Altered Dates Charged in Tax Refund Case
A warrant accuses O. Markley Baldwin and A. E. Garvin of altering dates on gasoline tax refund receipts in Douglas County. Garvin provided County Attorney Harry Frazee with receipts showing altered dates, tied to refunds claimed in the same quarter as the gasoline use. Dunkley expected to serve the warrant later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
O. Markley
Baldwin
A. E. Garvin
State Auditor’s Office
Garvin
University of Kansas Journalism Department
Harry Frazes
Frazee
Markley
BIELS IN LEGISLATURE TOPEKA BILLS ON PRIMARY AND BUDGET
A Kansas House session introduced a presidential preference primary bill with changes to the date and party rules, similar to a Senate proposal defeated two years ago. Other measures include a 20,000 dollar appropriation for livestock show funding, a 10 cent crow bounty proposal, and extensions for veterans' claims deadlines. Additional bills cover state penal reform, a nine hour day request, and public institution rate controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
House
Kansas
National Party
Senate
Renner
Parsons
Garber Kingman
Baesas Agricultural Livestock and Barge Show Association
Salina
Meade
Beck
Stafford
Roosevelt Fire Threat Capsizes Theater Plan
A partially legible 1920s era notice describes a fire scare at Water Bay involving a theatre and volunteers. The event references landmarks like Roosevelt and Ni Y with telephoned alerts to mobilize fire crews and prevent damage. The fragmentary text hints at a dramatic rescue and immediate extinguishing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Bay
Ni Y
Roosevelt
Taland
Youth Slayer Case Baffles Kansas Readers
An unclear AP report cites a Kansas case naming a youth as a supposed slayer. Details are fragmented with garbled names such as Charles Robingen and William Ravenscroft, and reference to a Kansas City telegram. The piece mentions a freshman coach and a tied sequence of events surrounding the alleged crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Kansas City
Charles Robingen
William Ravenscroft
Kansas
Nominees Safe In Place As Power Commission Fight Persists
Washington Jan 23 AP Attorney General Mitchell released an opinion stating no Senate action can remove the three power commission members named by President Hoover. Senate recommitted the nominations to interstate commerce. vote 45 to 32. George Otis Smith Claude Draper Marcel Garland. King later reinstated. Senator Walsh urged suit to test the commissioners’ right to office. the judiciary committee to represent the Senate. President Hoover’s aide insisted the matter is closed and the nominees should remain in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mitchell
Senate
The
Power Commission
Hoover
Glen
Rey
George Otis Smith
Maine
Claude L. Draper
Marcel Garland
Diana
Charles A. Russell
William V. King
King
Walsh
Montang
Rover
Judiciary Committee
Administration
Watson
Kansas county officials adopt labor and materials road resolution
Ioa Kan Jan 28 AP a resolution favoring use of Kansas labor and Kansas materials in state road construction was adopted by a hundred county commissioners clerks and engineers of the seventeen feet of the fourth highway dis A district organized with W A Hess Allen county commissioner president H C McCur nt Anderson county engineer vice president and L R Beale county clerk secretary treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioa
Kan
Kansas
W- A. Hess
Allen County
H. C. McCurnt
Anderson County
L. R. Beale
Tarr Text Not Adopted In Kansas City College
A Missouri University of Missouri geology professor Dr Tarr wrote an economic geology textbook not adopted in Kansas City. Prof Ring and others reported in Columbia that Tarr’s text has not been adopted here while Prof Landes holds a copy and finds it good though lectures remain emphasized and no formal adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Tarr
University of Missouri
Ny of Kansas
Kx | Ring
Columbia
Day
Tarra
Landes
Rockne Football Banquet Announced for Feb 6
Letters from E U alumni announce a Rockne Football Banquet to be held here on February 6 under chamber of commerce direction. The event will feature football squads from KU Haskell Institute and the Seelie hh Knute Rockne of Ni Denes is to be the Seeciaa Nege er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U
Rockne
Bengieet
Chamber of Commerce
K. U
Haskell Instituts
Seelie Hh
Knute Rockne
Ni Denes
Seeciaa Negeer
Oldest Physician Dies in Selma. Million Dollar Bequest Likely
In Selma, Alabama, the oldest physician Albert B Kuhr dies leaving a will with a $1,000,000 bequest. The will also reportedly provisions a $2,100,000 fund for his heirs and pecan interests. The report notes the settler’s death and pending probate as details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aie Ly
Albert
Foun Tissass
Swindle Probe Focuses on Arnstein and Springfield Evidence
Federal and local investigators search for Jules Arnstein in a Chicago fraud case involving Myrtle Blacklidge, a northern Illinois revenue official. Ed ward Litsinger provided $50 000 for a faro loss, with $207 000 in reported winnings. George Parker’s resemblance to Arnstein is questioned amid ongoing prosecutions and investigations in Springfield and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Myrtle ‘Tanner Black Lidke
Federal Revenue
Edward R. Litsinger
Cook County ‘Board of Review
Jules
Nicky” Arnstein
New York
Moolee
Federal
Arnstein Aii Aege
Litainger
Ing Oreee
Springfield
E. Fullenwider
Maetter
Litsinger
Blacklidge
New Hands Sought for Reins of Government
Paris dispatch reports President Gaston Doumergue seeking a new premier after Theodore Steeg’s ministry fell in a 293 to 283 confidence vote. Debate centered on wheat prices and agriculture policy, with Pierre Etienne Flandin rising as a key figure and Laval and Barthou named as possible successors. Deputies from rural districts backed the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gaston Doumergue
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Senate
Theodore Steeg
Feslay
Third Republic
Ministry of Agriculture
Victor Boret
France
Winnipeg
Chicago
Pierre Etienne Flandin
Andre Tardieu
M. Boret
Pierre Laval
Barthou
Flandin
Uni
Canada
Severs Ties With Colony as Ada Schneider Seeks Divorce
Ada Ross Schneider of Benton Harbor files for divorce from John Schneider, former business manager of the House of David colony and confidant of Benjamin Purnell, as authorities investigate the sect. She spent 25 years with the colony and asks a January 29 court date, urging non support amid the group marriage history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Mich
Ada Ross Schneider
House of David
Berrien County
John
Benjamin Purnell
Ted
Bill
King
Benjamin
State Printer to Assist in Considering Connie Fox Booking
A state printer assistant is being considered to aid Bo in arranging a booking related to Connie Fox. Details remain uncertain as officials review the feasibility and scope of support needed for the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conor Anca
Fox Booka
Paris Journal Preview Notes Cotton Exhibit Impact
Paris reports on a Cotton exhibit affecting spring fashion trends. The article mentions Diane Datend and Clay by WRte Abst, highlighting potential influence on upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Birthday Club Luncheon Highlights Lawrence Society
W H Mita Sears entertained members of her Birthday club at a luncheon Thursday at the Colonial Toom in celebration of her name The organization which was igges more than thirty years old In opposition Fiends the name by which a rival birthday club was knowns of the charter members only Mrs C E Lindley and Mrs Sears remain in Lawrence For the first time in its history a man was present Mr Sears being invited Thursday to share the occasion Places were laid for Mrs Lind ley Mrs C E Merwin Mrs A B Plank Mrs H E Hoopes Mrs C L DeWatteville Mrs May Phillips and Mr and Mrs Sears Miss Madge Bullene was hostess to the imperial suction and at her home Wednesday afternoon enjoy the Mrs Merrit McGehee will the next heaters ene and Mrs H T Phinney T made a business trip to Holton the first of the week B P Davis Mrs Emma Buck mother of er dotmathts and the Dave St Francis hospital last week suffering from gall stones never fiens hope for a peed Teer Mrs Fred Thompson was aS hostess to her bridge club Friday evening the games a nice con was served by the hostess V Raines has returned from Kansas City where he served two weeks on the federal grand jury </S>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mita
W. H.sears
Sears
Lindley
C. E. Merwin
Plank
H. E. Hoopes
C. L. DeWatteville
May Phillips
Merrit McGehee
Ene
H. T. Phinney T
Holton
B. P. Davis
Emma Buck
Dave St. Francis Hospital
Fred Thompson
V Raines
Kansas City
Federal Grand Jury
Jefferson County Council of Religious Education
Eana
Aining Paths
Fe Methodist Aid
Rous Knderoon O
Topeka
McLouth
A.‘M. Cowan
Valley Falls
Clarence D
Winchester
Floyd Wray
Wiliamstown
I. T.kuhlman
Ozawkie
J. W. Roberts
Ruhlen
Jereld Hobson
Lee Gray
Jerald
Ji Gray
Grace Potts
Caffi
Hogal
Vining
Nork
Kan
Arthur White
Mary White
Mc Hobson
Jerald Iobson
Agnes White
Union School
Leone Campbell
Independence
Lawrence
Miss White
Ray Jordan
Oo. M
Merlin Cook
Gale
John Cunningham
Cook
Joan Hobson
J. le Hobson
Spears
Charlie Bowser
Farmer's Union Store
Mr. Hobbs
Mr. Bbs
Roy ‘Red Barkley
Floyd’ Ashly
Jerald Hobson
Harris Murray
Forest Hemming
Frank Cramer
Ed Baker
Jim Moore
Drake
Earl Moore
Mr. Baldwin
Curtis Newcomen
Hannah
Ray
John Cunning
Sire
Oscar and
Martin
Minnesoa
Unive
Dan Allen
Clark
Ezta Shuler
Ben Nelson
Margaret
Oscar Deyton
Marvin Stewart
Claude Myers
Sam Vanhuss
John Clark
C. Shipps
Velma Dee
le Stewart
Mildred Nelson
Rosa
Daniel Stewart
Will Dyer
Harold Nelson
Dee Clark
Lester Stewart
Ezra Shuler
Waterberry Council
Tom Miller
Charlie Onhel Fhutcher
Farmers’ Union
Ing
Harty.Hobson
Chas. Detwiler
Roy
Fred Barkley
An Stoneking
Millard Jack J. Bird
Jordon
Arthur Hatter
No. 10
A. R. Cook
Spring Creek
Walter Kishy
Deaths and Funerals In Lawrence And Topeka
The notice reports the death of an 89 year old resident of Douglas County Lawrence with Civil War era ties. Survived by three children and several grandchildren, the obituary notes funeral services to be held at the Masonic temple in Topeka on Saturday at 2 PM. Mr McClelland was a long time Mason and former grand patron and Eastern worthy, with service as secretary in affiliated orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Lawrence
Kansas
Prghe
Needlers
Louise Fresno
Cal
Fanny Gilson Brown
Port Townsend
W. McClelland
George Lelland
McClelland
Masonic Temple
Topeka
Arraignment Planned for Priest in Osborne Case
The Rev John Taylor Catholic priest in Osborne Kansas faced arraignment on charges tied to alleged inappropriate attentions toward Mrs Helen Abrell wife of a local farmer. He had not returned from Kansas City where Mrs Abrell and he were arrested Wednesday morning at the sheriff's request. Authorities expected the arraignment in Osborne late today as the priest may be in Belleville former home. Abrell reunited with her husband at her sister’s home. A separate note from Spokane reports five Pit planes left to join Case's ship yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Kan
John Taylor
Helen Abrell
Osborne County
Father Taylor
Kansas City
Belleville
Ean
Counse A
Rane Sas
Heas Corpus
Moore
Abrell
Oskaloosa Moves Bring Families And Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Jason Morten and family move to Oskaloosa from Fairplay Missouri and will occupy the east part of town near Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs Emily Seth of Kansas City spent weekend with Nell Pennington. Local residents attend Topeka inaugural ceremonies. Epha McIntosh arrives from Omaha to stay with Tom Davis family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Morten
Fairplay
Oskaloosa
Hopewell
Morten H
Pleasant View Cemetery
Emily Seth
Kansas
City
Nell. Penningto
Tex
Owenjo
Gene Bliss
Rosa Fletcher
Res Seure Otto
W. B. Ford
Topeka
Harex BE
Winchesters
Epha McIntosh
No. 10 and Vicinity Community Notes
Local residents share visiting and dining updates across No. 10 area. Jerald Hobson helps cut wood for a sick neighbor. multiple family visits, school teachers Agnes White and Leone Campbell attend meetings in Lawrence. farmers’ union events, stockholder meetings, and social gatherings featured among neighbors and friends.
Farmers Union Oyster Supper Draws Local Guests
Mr and Mrs Dan Bales joined Mr and Mrs Walter Kirby as guests at an oyster supper on Friday evening at 6 to honor Farmers Union members and families who participated in a recent rabbit hunt. About such persons attended and enjoyed the evening. The next FU meeting is set for Thursday January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan. Bales
Walter Kirby
Farmers’ Union
Lecompton News Highlights Local Visits and Birth
Mrs. John Taylor visited Thursday with her son Frankie and his family in Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sutton announce the birth of Ivan Merle on June 16 at their home south of Lecompton. Mrs. G. M. Hoat toured to Topeka for TU business. Elsie Lasswell of Topeka spent the weekend with Marion Lasswell and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Edler of Eudora visited Mrs. Edler’s sister, Mrs. Herman Bohnsack, and family. Mrs. Charles Wells traveled to Rosalie Nebraska for her mother’s illness. stroke but improving. Mrs. Sarah Morris west of Lecompton ill with influenza. Miss Mabel Bertschinger, secretary to Prof. Johnson of KU English, visited her parents. A May Day program will be held at United Church with a speaker TBA and music. Mrs. Clara Nace, Mrs. Ruth Richards and baby, and Sarah P. Baughman made a trip to Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Frankie
Topeka
Sam Sutton
South
Lecompton
Ivan Merle
G. M. Hoat
Tee Eee
Elsie Lasswell
Marion Lasswell
Wm. Edler
Eudora
Patrick
Wells
Sarah Morris
Mabel Bertschinger
Johnson
K. U
F. W. Bertschinger
Bertschinges
United Aera
Clara Nace
Ruth Richards
Pits
Sarah P. Baughman
Lawrence
Topeka meeting names Miller head of reform caucus
Rep Charles I Miller of Tonganoxie was chosen chairman of the Reavewes caucus in Topeka Monday. A pitch and pinochle party was held Tuesday January 20 in Bee hall by the Ladies Catholic club. Walter Gould of Emporia visited the M Farrell home last week. Mrs William Boone of Kansas City works at Valley Grain during Irene Lenehan's absence. Christian Ladies Aid will sell food January 31 at Henderson garage. Kate Verhage of Downs is visiting the Deikman and Verhage homes. Dale Koch and Horan Leakey left for Satanta for work. J C Lanning was in Topeka Monday. L Theodore Davis on mail route No L drives a new Ford coupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I. Miller
Tonganoxie
Reavewes
Topeka Monay
Bee Hall
Walter Gould
Emporia
M. Farrell
William Boone
Kansas City
Valley Grain Company
Irene Lenehan
Christian Ladies Aid
Henderson Garage
Kate’ Verhage
Downs
Kan
A. Deikman
John Verhage
Dale Koch
Horan Leakey
Satanta
J. C. Lanning
Topeka
Theodore Davis
Oyster Supper Attended By Sibley Grange Members
Sibley residents Mr and Mrs Ed Paasch attended the Belleview Grange oyster supper at the Belleview school house Friday night. Mr and Mrs Chas Whedon joined G W Cooper home Friday evening. Harve Cooper and grandson Virgil visited J F Cooper home. Mrs Mabel Rumsey of Lawrence spent Monday with her mother. In Angora Turkey livestock worth 300000 rely on one civilian vet surgeon. army ties noted. Electric trolleys give way to motor buses in Huntsville Selma Gadsden Alabama City and Attalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Paasch
Belleview Grange
Belleview School
Chas. Whedon
G. W. Cooper
Harve Cooper
Virgil
J. F. Cooper
Mabel. Rumsey
Lawrence
Owman
Angora
Turkey
Swiftest Easiest Way to End Bilious Spell
An old advertisements describes Cascarets as the fastest gentle remedy for bilious symptoms. It claims cleansing of the bowels improves digestion and relieves headachy dizziness. Sold in drug stores for 10 cents.
Market News From Kansas City and Chicago Prices
Kansas City markets list butter, poultry, meat, grain, and rabbits with prices per unit across several categories. Chicago reports potato prices on track and at auctions, plus assorted government bond quotes in New York.
St. Joseph reader touts Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
A testimonial from Mrs. Harry Pryor of 309 E Robidoux St praises Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as beneficial more than other remedies. The ad promotes fluid and tablet forms and directs readers to fill a symptom line and mail to Dr Gent Saban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Indore
Pierce
Harry Pryor
E. Robidoux St
Gent Saban
Tanlac advertised relief for stomach and nervous troubles
A Philadelphia man testifies that Tanlac stopped dizzy spells and improved appetite nerves and sleep after years of illness. The ad claims Tanlac fixes digestive troubles, relieves gas and stomach distress, restores vigor, and costs less than two cents per dose with a bottle from any druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Daniel Vinciguerra
Bules St
Philadelphia
Tanja
Taniac
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Miller
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Em- Wash- Earth
Sagamore Hill
POWER
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Selma
Cem
Colony
Schneider
Si Pantr Wea Commis
Madge Bullene
Spokane
Wash
Case
Ianeo
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Huntsville
Gadsden
Alabama City
Attalla
Ala
Nial
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Abers
Hoctfcians
Yanan
Io Insurance
Tan
Cate
T&c
USDA
Lsconsin
Colorado McClures
York
Erty
Tberty
Treasury
Neseano
Barber's
Glover's Man
Ady
Holer
Woodbury
Phearance
Olson Bros
Schubert
Rlange
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