Norris murder trial closes arguments in six hour limit
In Austin Texas the state and defense finished their arguments and the judge began charging the jury. The defense urged the death penalty issue for the defendant with special prosecutor Tobias Helton declaring the defendant had forfeited life and liberty. The courtroom surrounded by supporters, the case faces potential verdicts from murder to not guilty with a possible hung jury.
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Austin
Texas
Din
Jair Shortsy
Swat
Lepenad Argamtente
Tobi Bheltén
Fundameritanse Nestor
Chipps
Helston
Fort Worth
James R. Hamilton
Nesses
Plan Dinner Friday by Boy Scouts of Lawrence
A plan for a Friday February 1 dinner and program by the Boy Scouts of Lawrence is under way. Van Hoater leads a Scouts Leaders Association committee to organize the event with a program focusing on Scouting demonstrations. Tickets will be sold by M. A. Keene with aim of 250 to 300 attendees and scouts.
Kansas Forecast: Mostly clear with rising temps tonight
A garbled weather note shows Salina and Salina area clear, with Wichita and Topeka indicating cloudy skies. Roads mostly covered with slick conditions. Douglas County roads listed as slick. Other details unreadable.
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Kansas
Salina
Kinneriarough
Douglas County
Painting the Lily at Rotary Meeting in Lawrence
WuG Stevens of the University of Kansas Botany Department spoke to Rotary about using colored slides of street scenes and homes to promote tree care and lawn beautification. The talk urged rapid planting of shade trees, cautioned against overcrowding, and suggested practical soil and cultivation tips for healthy roots.
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Wug. Stevens
University
Lawrence Rotatians
Lawrence
Walt
Ottays Rotary
Russell
Delph Simons
Lawrence Club
Washington says no formal agreement with Britain Japan France US yet
In China news from Washington and New York on January 24 the State Department reports no formal agreement has been entered among Britain Japan France and the United States regarding protection of foreign missionaries in China. Reports also note Britain and Japan increasing forces amid rising tensions in the region. American missionary families are being withdrawn from China and sent to places of safety, including Manila, with names of some affected workers listed.
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Washington
Williams
China
Great’ Britain
Japan
France
Stanghai
Great Britain
New York
Fauohowe
Ind
Aigtery
Methodist Board of Forcion
Manila
Misith Able
Grice Shawhan
Topeka
Nutrition talk by Miss Conie Foote in Lawrence
Miss Conie Foote nutrition specialist from Manhattan will speak at the Chamber of Commerce building in Lawrence on Wednesday afternoon January 26 at 2 o’clock. The Douglas County Farm Bureau women will discuss the nutrition project and all Farm Bureau women are asked to attend. Mrs Elizabeth Randis county demonstration agent says the subject Foods and Nutrition interest the public and invites members to bring neighbors.
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Conie Foote
Manhattan
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Douglas
County Farm Bureau
Elizabeth Randis
Ceb
Ford kept stock off the exchange amid tax trial
Detroit January 24 AP deposition details Henry Ford and associates delaying Ford Motor Company stock listing to avoid exposure in a $000,000 tax case. A.L. Means former secretary, John Fyland Horace, and S.K. Rothstein described a New York group seeking a holding company to sell shares and the option relief when interests were released.
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Detroit
Ford: Motor
Stock Exchange
Henry, Ford
L. ‘Means
Secreta
John Fyland Horace
S. K Rothse
Dodge
New York Group
Compa
Stocs
Henry
Ousted Denver Juvenile Judge Lindsey Loses Seat
Denver voters ousted Judge Lindsey in a high court reversal of a district contest led by late rival Royal W. Graham. The Colorado Supreme Court voided Lindsey’s election, leaving the Denver Juvenile Court seat vacant as Lindsey vows to stay in office until a successor is elected.
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Denver
Jule
Ben B. Lindsey
State Supreme Court
High Court
Denver District Court
Royal W. Graham
Lindsey
Graham
Supreme Court
Isid
Javyenie Court
Vietor
Juliana Moora
Denv ‘District Court
Graham Jad
Pis
Aravel
Kindsey
Aphald
Nalle
Ujie
Venus
Dudge Lindsey
Lind
Topeka News Briefs on Semester Examinations Week
Fragmentary report from Topeka outlines the last week of semester exams at local schools. Mentions elementary students and events near Muscle Shoals area, with unclear names and dates due to damaged OCR. Focus remains on exam period and student activity.
Tax Reform Debate Drags Through Congress In 1927
House floor debate over Garber Garner measures reveals pressure to cut taxes. Mills argues against political gestures while Republicans and Democrats clash on reducing corporate and excise taxes and stamps. President Coolidge cited treasury surplus as context for relief.
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Tennnessee
Coolidge
Congress
Treasoury
Treasury
Mills
Garrett
Garner
Texas
Ae Posie
Local hymn contest draws 500 in Lawrence churches
About 500 people attended a music contest organized by the Lawrence Council of Religious Education with participants from twelve churches including First Baptist Lutheran First Presbyterian and Second Presbyterian North Side Christian and African Methodist. Attendees noted interest from Salina for a similar event.
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Music Club
Lawrence Council of Relisigns
Peope
Lawrence
Haskell’ Eheipe
First’ Baptist
Tsraity “Jintheran
Christin
Gon Ntionsl
Presbyterian
North Side
Gold Reaches New York At Paris Exchange News
Reported that exchanges in New York noted a large gold shipment valued around 20 million dollars. The article mentions France aiming to return to the gold standard and a potential settlement with the United States, with no disclosure of a franc covert devaluation.
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Ts Ambeau
France
United Stat
Trial Opens in Browning Separation Suit in Carmel
Edward Bosary and John De Gorman testified as the first witnesses in a high profile divorce case filed by Mrs. Catherine Heenan against real estate magnate Browning. The court adjourned for the night with the trial to resume tomorrow at 4:00 a.m. in its new Carmel jurisdiction.
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Edwar Ee
New York
Edward Bosary
John de Gorman
Browning
Mr. Browning
TNE Sattorneys
John W. Mack
Mick
Foc Browning
Ep‘stein
Confina
Kirs Browning
Supeme Court
Seeger
Sor
Uri Carmel
White Plains
Carmel
Sands
Zor
H His. Swifg
Tulsa Creek Indian Barnett seeks equity against oil lease
In federal court Jackson Barnett, the wealthiest Creek Indian of Maykoges, sues to cancel a 16 year oil and gas lease alleging a fraudulent, unreadable signature on his instrument. He claims royalty earnings and oil cash were improperly taken and seeks 1.97 million dollars plus accounting. The case centers on an oil land lease in Creek county with multi company involvement and questions surrounding Barnett's literacy and the lease execution.
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Tulsa
Okio
Jackson Barnett
Maykoges
Hei
Creek County
Barnett
Bart Lett
Oss Sons Company
Cashing Gasoline Company
Gas ‘Company
Fire at Overton Store Ruins Front Floor
Fire at the Overton store on Main Street caused damage to the front entrance and several show cases. Owner A. Overton says insurance covers stock and fixtures. fire likely started by a short circuit per initial estimate, though Chief Reinisch cannot confirm the cause. Fire alarm was placed by Frank Stutsman after smelling smoke. store was locked and later emptied. Building owned by J. Y. Grayson with building insurance. Overton planned to resume business after settling with adjusters.
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Gartan
W.T. Reinisch
Frank Stutsman
Massachusetts” Street
J. Y. Greyson
Grayson
Ant Ple
Overton
Lawrence
Mel Overton
Ay McGlanahan
Reinisch
Crash Injures Dial Family Near Alvence West
G D Dial and his 15 year old son Charles of Piper are in Sim phons hospital with serious injuries after their car collided with a vehicle driven by Teo of northwest for Lawrence on the Victory highway about three miles west of Alvence. Mrs Dial sustained multiple injuries and the son suffered a facial cut and nose injury. Doctors report Dial’s injuries required stitches and both victims are in stable condition as of Sunday afternoon.
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G.D. Daile
Hig
Charles
Piper
Simphons
Teo
Northwest
Lawrence
Victory Highway
Alveence
Si Saui Ray
Sud‘Jer
Mr Dial
Tee
Ada State Bank Closes Voluntarily in Topeka
The Ada State Bank in Topeka Kansas was closed voluntarily today and turned over to the federal department after reported losses. A theft report describes a 1917 Willys land car stolen from the old Wellman farm near Adams Rock Crusher, with the vehicle stripped of accessories.
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Topeka
Kan
Ada State Bank
Setus
Amaag
Tiawa
Jay
Walter
Town of Carmel: Peaches Trial Opens Monday
The Carmel separation suit between Browning wealthy realtor and his 16 year old bride Frances Peaches Heenan opens Monday. Courtrooms fill as reporters pack the hall. presiding judge H. F. Seeger faces difficulties in managing proceedings amid denials of professing in room rates.
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Byedaward
Browning
Frances
H. F. Seeger
Evidence mounts against Walter Hannon and son Joy
Police report multiple break ins across Latyrence and other cities. Walter Hannon and son Joy were arrested after officers recovered items from Griffiths and Kendall homes, including a grindstone, ring, coins, Elgin watch, and a damaged fingerprint card linked to Hannon. Walter Hannon denies the charges and argues fingerprint evidence is misattributed.
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Walter Hannon
Joy
Hannon
Griffiths
Charles Kendall
Kentucky Street
Kendall
Mary
Margaret Sharp
New Hampshire
U.S
Elgin
Hanjion
Sol. Marks v
J. B. Walston
Wichita
Will Johns
W. J. Cummings
Fia Riay
Kansas
Io County
Esc
N. J. Hannon
Oklahoma
Walter
Hanston
Johns
Walter Halintom
Officers Install Session Prominent Speaker Planned
The chamber plans an annual meeting at the Cham ber dining rooms with about 210 attendees. Douglas Mallowch of Chignge to be principal speaker. Newly elected officers to be initiated. President P A Dingroor to preside and review the year’s work and upcoming goals.
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Myiade
Everning
Douglas Mallwch
Chignge
P. A. Dingroor
Yle Willetale
Navin Elected Acting Detroit Team President Briefly
The Detroit reliner team announced J J Navin as acting president today after special talks. The pick followed the departure of Bryan Bakroft Johnigon who left due to health. The league meeting was postponed pending further notice by Commissioner Lannis.
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Chicago
Jans
Ank J
Student injured in bobsled collision near Kansas university
A student named Monica Melcher from the University of Kansas suffered a serious left ankle and left wrist injury after a bobsled collided with a tree during a race near the West Cantings area. The accident occurred late Sunday. Melcher’s sister Ernestine Wilson is noted among witnesses and the injured were taken to University Hospital for treatment.
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Monica
Ernestine
Wilson
Alabama
Spwar “University
Hvsicien
Finals Week Preparations Amid Exam Confusion
Fragmented OCR text hints at final exams and scheduling chaos. Mentions multiple days Tuesday through Thursday, with notes on casualty lists and hospital patients, plus references to semester officials and student responsibilities amid unclear lines.
Unclear OCR item from historical Wichita page
Fragmentary text mentions a court, a person named Garver and dates around April, with unclear context. Names and places are partially readable, but details are not coherent. The readable bits hint at a legal or district court note involving Garver and a person named Alexany, but the missing parts prevent a clear summary.
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Madison
Beryl Saledman
Hatlie Hales
Coffe
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Toya
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Ri'Roy
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Apne Iides
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Goffey
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Boy Scouts
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Okle
Dan
Edna C Wer
We Cline
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Lia Tourhar
Stevens
Eng
Japain
Frange
Conie Fooe
Farm Bureau
Juvete t-Bible
Lansing
Independence
Kans
A.P
Everett Bible
State Penitentiary
Charles Faurot
W. D. McGcrabb
Thes Penitentiary
Doyle
Oxar
Parsons
Jess Doyle
Coffeyville
Karras
Pfeiffer
Dome
Albert B
the Interior
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Swaj
Frye Stunkenness
FORD
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Chaplin
Jan
Charlie Chaplin
Hens Sear
Lita
Grey
Chitalgo
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Tomorr
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Charles Bail
Len “Inge
Arta
CLC
Banking “Department
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Non
Lion Wing
R. Py Sisson
Jlifeo
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Kal
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Jen Melcher
Ernestine Pisa
AM. Panders
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Missouri
University of Kansas
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Mhnstau
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