Houston flurry over Al Smith endorsement in city
Houston officials and Democratic executives debated endorsing New York Governor Al Smith for president at a January meeting. The resolution praised Smith’s law enforcement stance and favored his nomination, while critics argued the move was untimely and politically risky in the runup to the June convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
al Smith
New York
Dan Moody
George E. Woods
James &. Bailey
Bailey
Dan Mondy
Woods
Henry M. Dudley
Ater
Smith
New-York
Almith
Hhis
United States
Noustea
Deaths and Funeral of Clarence L Todd in Eudora
Clarence L Todd, aged 51, died this morning at his mother's home in Eudora. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 40 from the Baptist church in Eudora, with burial in Eudora cemetery. Survived by mother Mrs Eliza Todd sister Mrs Fred James and brother Eugene Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Todd
Eliza Todd
Fin
Supreme docket lists four cases from Douglas County
Four cases appealed to the state supreme court from the Douglas County District Court are set for April. C E B Hayhurst versus A B Cummings is scheduled for April, W H Martin of National Sign Company who secured an injunction preventing county commissioners from removing highway signs will be heard April, Archibald Satin Ton Level's conviction as a persistent violator of the prohibitory law is set for April 5, and William Frome versus L E McPhee's J D McNeill and others is scheduled for April 6.
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state supreme _‘court
Douglas County District Court
Supreme Court
Tocket
C. EB. Hayhurst
A. B. Cummings
W.H. Martin
National Sign Company
Archie “Satin Ton” Level
William. Frome
John Robinson Colored Charged With Liquor Transport
John Robinson colored, arrested by county officers and charged with possession of liquor financing transport. He was fined 200 dollars plus 57.50 costs and sentenced to serve ca fags in the county jail by Justice Richard B. Stevens on Monday afternoon. Robinson was suspected by officers after a punctured hat incident and a drive to his home in Worth Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Richard B. ‘Stevens
Oe Robinson
Worth
Lawrence
Lindbergh inspired rebuilds and a Wichita road meeting
A Paris fire ravaged the squatters zone near the old fortifications, sparking charity from Americans who rebuilt huts and added a nursery playground school and dispensary, naming the area Lindbergh City. In Wichita the Chamber of Commerce seeks a state road meeting date in February as the board of education plans a new high school costing about $900,000.
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Paris
U.P
Lindbergh
Alis
Symnasiany
I New High
Wichita
Kes
Board of Education
Reported newspaper thefts in front of businesses on Massachusetts Street
Complaints about newspapers being filched from business fronts on Massachusetts Street before or after closing hours have been logged with the chief of police. Chief of Police Johns promised action against offenders if the petty thefts continue. An out-of-town daily agent witnessed a man taking a paper Sunday morning from two business fronts and intervened to stop the practice in that instance.
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Massachusetts Street
Johns
Wilbur Hawk Best Candidate For First District GOP
Topeka State Journal reports Wilbur C Hawk Atchison newspaper man authorized as Republican nominee candidate to succeed D R Anthony Jr of Leavenworth who retires Kansas district veteran D R Anthony Jr cites ill health as reason not to seek renomination He will finish term March 4 1929 and remains active in parity affairs and Republican principles Fellow Kansans point to other strong Republicans as potential successors
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Bulletin Topetin
Topeka State’ Journal Today
Wilbur C. Hawk
Atchison
D.-R. Anthony, Jr
Leavenworth
Leavenworth, Kang
PD. BR. Anthony, Jr
Hirst
Kansas
Congress
Leavensworth
Anthony
Tucson
Ariz
House
Goi
Washington
Tacain
Charles Curtis
United States
Topeka
D. R., Anthony, Jr
Representatives
German composer Bernhard Sekles faces fall from Frankfurt conservatory
Frankfurt on the Main, U P reports Bernhard Sekles, head of the Hoch Conservatory, may be ousted after introducing jazz tunes as a coursework. His push for rhythm and modern styles reportedly angered German high society as the conservatory shifts from private to state control.
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Frankfurt-on-Main
U.P
Bernhard Sekles
Hoch Conservatory of Music
Frankfurt
Schles
Frankfurt Conservatory
Sekjes
Fishing by Wireless Changes Coastal Fleets
Paris reports a new method in coastal fishing where wireless equipped boats call other vessels in their group to aid in hauling in catch. The tactic, seen as profitable, spreads as crews work to maximize their haul while avoiding capture by rivals.
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Paris
U.P
Lawrence Names Three Assistants to Hargiss Staff
The athletic board at the University of Kansas named Lynn Waldorf from Oklahoma City University John Bunn and Steven Hinshaw as assistants to head coach H W Hargiss at Mt Oread Waldorf a Syracuse all American and rower who led his Oklahoma City team to eight wins one loss and one tie also defeated Haskell 7 0 John Bunn a former Kansas athlete who starred in football baseball and basketball and coached at Parsons Junior College Hinshaw director of athletics at Parsons will become freshman football coach all three were recommended by Hargiss after a lengthy talk with athletics director F C Allen.
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Lynn
Waldorf
Oklahoma City University
John Bunn
K. U
H. W
Bill” Hargiss
Mt. Oread
Steven ©. Hinshaw
Parsons Junior College
John
Hargiss
F. C. Alien
Bishop
Br." Ly. Waldorf
Kansas City
Lawrence
Oklahoma City
Syracuse University
Syracuse
Waller Camp
Pie
Sharis
Oklahoma Baptists
Oklahoma
Haskell Indians
John Burn
Kansas
Jayhawker
Bonn
Kangas
Hinshaw
Succeering
Par- Sons
College of Emporia
Presbyterian
Parsons
Two Divorce Suits Filed in District Court
In a quiet Monday session no licenses were issued as two divorce proceedings moved forward in district court. Janet Warren seeks a divorce from Oliver F. Warren, while Mabel Henderson seeks a divorce from Henry Henderson.
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Dan Cupid
Janet Warren
Oliver F. Warren
Mabel Henderson
Henry Henderson
Belleview Social News From Belleview Area
Belleview residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Earl Of near Mesper and Lola Donecan at Kemper dairy. Local families welcomed guests, reported sickness, reported new windmill near Diechman bridge, and noted moves to nearby farms.
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Eisele
Frank Water
Arlene, Werd
Fred Whaley
George Ott. Jr
J. H. Kreese
Lawrence
Arleta Holmes
Memorial Hospital
Louis Bartz
Fred Barty
Roy Miller
Ben
John Shafstahl
Wildreadkinner
Harold and
Ruth Junéan
Gerald Ott
Louise Freese
Mildred Forsythe
Dorothea Bartz
Martin Abel
Kansas City
Eari Ott
Harry Warmker
J.B. Gage
Gage
de Soto
Leo Beedles i
George’ * Lothhalay
Moder
Will Lothhalz
Osear Lothhelz
Litle
Will Miller
LaVern Haverty
Little Son
Eudora
Tndenendence
Haterty
Earl Ott
Rosland Skinner
George Grosdicien
Gerald
Norbert Grosdidier
Hatt, Grosdidier
John .Schopper
Endoral
Albert Grosdidier
Roscoe
George Garstenberger
Harris
H. H. Gerstenberger
Ay Miller
Mais
T. Wiliamson
D. Harris
Obeur Lothholz
Bridge
T Heir
Morris Reber
James Duncan
D. M. Harris
Oakridge Karm Bureau Holds January Meeting
Oakridge Karm Bureau met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Thomas Van Nice with nine members and three guests. New officers attended except the treasurer. Miss Randle, home demonstration agent, assisted. Roll call drew an unusual reaction, and Mrs. Van Nice was appointed nutrition leader replacing Mrs. Alfred Heco who could not continue.
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Ch Te “Toms
Ross Pine
Mildred Clevenger
Bleakley School
Mildred
G. G. Clevenger
Eit
Frank Toms
Midland Rural Club
Presi Dent
P. S. Sterling
Katharine
Alfred Heck
E. G. Beck
Billings
Mont
Otto, Litz
Nawagas Okla
E G. Heck
Caffeyville P
W. R. Stiner
Sifternoon
Frank McGrade
Ralldall
Nelson LeSner
Hegbeca
Mitchner
Marguerite
Es‘penskub
Kansas
F. L. Hartman
J. Spaith
Walter Kirby
Rankin Welborn
Hurley
Kansas City
Frank Beretter
Charlie Miller
Wan Naste
Harry Miller
H. G. van Neste
F Iry
Rolla Stanwix
Clayton Stanwix
Rosy Stamvix
Keith
Gus' Schaake
Kaw Valley
Charlie Dicker
Lawrence
Sh Loie Mathia
Ansas
Citty
Sand Jay
Philip Gabriel
Frank
Johns
C. Jaeqmann
Frenly Toms
Chester‘Toms
John Chnary
Canniliy
A.A. Fennhouje
Dave Leonhard
Minnie Bennett
Bluffs, Ill
Deven
Frank Leonhard
Bennett
Leonard
Minis
A. von Gunten-sind
Harold von Gunnten
Lawrence Leonhard
Manhattan
F. H. Leonhard
Ozankie
Dissinger
Bertha Knop
Haldtiad
Glevenger
H.staley
Harry White
Hoff
Harmon
John Resereamity
H. IF
Lénganeck
A. R
Reed
Herbert Nunemak
Green
Las County Karm
Thomas van Nice
Bienen
Randle
van Nice
Alfred Heco
J. Smith
Oakridge
Doug
The King’s Henchman opera cast and tour details
The article lists cast for a Devonshire village setting opera The King's Henchman with historical names Eadgar Ordgar and Leofsyda. It names Anton Knopf and George Krim as village actors and Beatrice Zlatina Mary Young Jessie Morgan Rose Church and Helen Hart as players. It notes Jacques Samassoud and M Ziat as conductors and Edna St Vincent Millay as libretto writer with Deems Taylor composing music. It covers performance settings at Hedgar’s Winchester hall All Hallows Eve Devonshire forest and Ordgar’s hall and gives tour leadership by Fred Hand with staff roles across publicity advance business stage master mechanic and more.
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Harry Wanning
Cynne
Eugene
Gordon
Wulfred
John
Compton
Oslac
Enrietta Bagger
Kathfainil
Hideburh
Hamill
Hildeburh
Leofsyda
Anna Crion
Ostharu
Devonshire
Vilagers
Anton Knopf
George —Krim
Nicholas
Kenny
Spencer Hall
Charles Burke
Edith ‘Reeves
Beatrice’ Zlatina
Mary Young
Jessie Morgan
Rose Church
Helen Hart
Eadgar
Ordgar
Jacques
Samassoud
M. Ziatin
Ednal St. Vincent
Millay
New York City
Com Ogee
Deems Taylor
America
England
Tng Hedgar's
Winchester
All-Hallows
Fred ©. Hand
Laura Becktenwalt
Harry R. Schutter
Charles EB. Hodgkin
George Limoloty
Willian Kogan
Oliver N. Curtis
Poward Duane
James McDonald
Leo, Flack
M. Chamine
George Pops
Mme. Curtis
Ynistress
Ben Hur at Varsity Theatre Delights with Grand Spectacle
Review lauds the four million production Ben Hur at the Varsity Theatre praising Ramon Novarro in the title role, the chariot race climax, splendid cast including May McAvoy and Carmel Myers, and the film as a triumph in production and entertainment. Also notes real estate transfers and Kansas club film screenings.
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Ben-Hur
Varsity Theatre
Todag
Ae One
Ramon Novarro
Batty Bronson
Madonna
McAvoy
Nigel de Brulier
Hur
Claire McDowell
Carmel Myers
Family Dead in Blaze in Wyoming Camp
Mr and Mrs McFadden and their three children perished in a fire that destroyed their home at an oil camp northwest of Rock River Wyoming. King attempted rescue but died after reentering the blaze.
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McFadden
Wyo
Rock River
Wye
King
Mes
Kansas Teachers Assn to Hold Seventh Annual Session in Topeka
Preliminary program for the Kansas State Teachers Association meeting to be held in Topeka February 1 to 4 was received by W. W. Curfman. Lawrence educators and university staff will participate in department meetings and discussions on character education social studies and schooling responsibilities with speakers from the University of Minnesota and the University of Kansas.
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Council of Administration of the
Kansas State Teachers
Toyoka
W. W. Curfman
Lawrence
GLA. R
Topeka
Ml. Go
Febrt Coffman
University of Minnesota
Bauerion
Kart Williams
Washington, D. C
Doctor W.w.charter
University
John R. Barnes
Lawnnee High School
Delna Meeker
Hof
Woodlawn School
H. ,C. Riges
Robert, E. Wood
University of Kansas
F. A. Riedel
Dread Training
G. ¥. Kent
Charles &. Realey
F. As Godess
Mage a K. U. Movie Promises One Reel Release
A one reel film titled Dread is being produced under Ellsworth Dent of the extension vision. It will be ready for distribution in a month and alumni clubs may obtain it by paying express charges for exhibition. The movie will include scenes from the 1927 Kansas University Missouri game the 1927 Relays campus buildings interiors and student residence houses.
Eye Clinic Appointed At Thy Hall Tomorrow
Dr H Reding will oversee an eye clinic at Thy Hall tomorrow afternoon from 1 to 5 o'clock. Anyone wishing to attend may come. The speaking program features a note about antique devices once used by Alexander the Great around 335 B.C.
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Alexander the’ Great
Notable Giants Pitcher Moves Up in Office Tower
The article notes Chick Evans relocating his office to the thirteenth floor, facing north, predicting a successful year on the links. It contrasts with Cy Seaymo, who never slept above the second floor due to fears on elevated trains. It mentions mood shifts among the Giants and a quirky anecdote about Cy.
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Demaree
New York Giants
Chick
Evans
Cy 'Seaymoh
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