Rescue at sea after second grim voyage end
Captain George Fried of the United States liner America heads toward port with the rescued crew of the Italian freighter Florida after a whole westerly gale in the wintry Atlantic. The America had previously saved the Florida crew in a race with death as the sea ravaged the sea route.
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New York
George Fried
United States
America
Florida
Harry Manning
Cantain Fried
Fried
Florida freighter crew rescued after near collapse
New York AP dispatch tells of the freighter Florida crew nearly collapsing in a violent squall. Chief Officer Manning and eight of the America’s crew saved 22 men by breeches buoy, two hours after the救. Twenty one suffered exposure and injuries, one in serious condition, while others swam to the boat. The rescue occurred as other ships struggled to locate the Florida.
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New York
New York American Today
America
Florida
Dtevaten
Tollanse
Messare
Manning
Weather forecast and road conditions across Kansas
Readable text shows mostly cloudy to partly cloudy conditions with a cold wave in the east. Snow and sleet affect Topeka Salina Coffeyville Ottawa and nearby roads. Expected rising temperatures Friday in the northwest with frigid spots tonight. Road conditions vary from good to rough with ice and snow across several cities.
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Kansas
Topeka
Salina
Emporia
Wichita
Hutchinson
Coffeyville
Ottawa
Arkansas City
Pittsburg
Douglas County
Heroic boat crew rescue off Florida hailed by captain
Captain Fried describes a dangerous rescue on January 22 after SOS from the Florida and Dannedaike. The America crew lowered a lifeboat through heavy seas and snow to save 41 men, with 32 rescued and nine crew assisting. He urges awarding the crew the Treasury gold medal for courage. Bethlehem Steel also declares a quarterly dividend of 1 on common stock payable May 13, 1929.
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George Fried
S. 8
America
Dannedaike
Florida
Nelson Smith
Harry Manning
A. Wilson
Bracco
J.’Paits
W. Trettin
F. Kellam
J. Harobin
Waleck
Hife
Manning
Ais
The
Treasury Department
United States
Bethlehem Steel
New York
Bethlehem Steel Gerneration
Commanion
Ie Ee
Inspectors to Put Down Abuses in Philippine Islands
Washington AP inspectors will go to the Philippine Islands to curb pension abuses. About 3,600 American pensioners are affected. Officials say many applicants have been robbed by pension agents. Two more inspectors were funded after one had already arrived. postal laws do not apply there.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Islands
House
Pension Bureau
Philippines
Interior Department
United States
Ice Cream Sent by Air From Peoria to St Petersburg
Arctic shipment of ice cream arrives refrigerated with dry ice from Peoria to St. Petersburg via express. Dr. J Rex Sholl tests long distance运输, receiving four pounds dry ice at departure and two and three fourth pounds on arrival. Tin container displays fantastic floral design when opened.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Peoria
Ill
J. Rex Sholl
Dog murder trials may stop in Kentucky
Lexington Kentucky January 24 AP Kentucky’s murder trials for dogs face likely cessation if Fayette Circuit Judge J Keene Daingerfield ruling stands in the court of appeals. The judge held that the old law allowing dog murder trials under sheep killing charges was repealed by the 1918 licensing act for dogs.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Fayette Circuit Court
J. Keene Daingerfield
Court of Appeals
Daingerfield
Guard Major Leads Federal Inspection of Arkansas Units
Major Floyd Hatfield of the National Guard in Little Rock will head the federal inspection of Lawrence infantry on February 14 and 15. An external field rank officer will represent the state. Inspections target Company H1 and M of the 137th Infantry on February 4 at 740 Vermot Street Armory, Headquarters Company first battalion and Company D of the 137th Infantry on the following night. Co D is at Haskell Institute. Headquarters Company first squadron and Troop C of the 114th Cavalry at Haskell Institute are to be checked February 7 by Captain Harvey N. cl ffsemen. Cavalry with the Iowa National Guard, Major Paul A. Cannady of Lawrence, will represent Kansas National Guard in cavalry inspections. Other state units will be examined in February or early March. Federal inspectors will come from outside the state. The public may attend these local unit inspections.
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Floyd Hatfield
National Guard
Little Rock
Ark
Lawrence
137Th Butantcy
Vermot Street
137Th Infantry
Haskell Institute
114Th Cavalry
Harvey N. cl
Thellowa National Guard
Paul A. Cannady
Kansas National Guard
Oklahoma governor scandal seen in testimony on aides
Oklahoma City AP January 24 H E Sullivan private secretary to suspended governor Johnston testified before a house committee that Mrs C O Hammonds Johnston’s secretary claimed Johnston was absolutely incompetent and that without her the administration would go on, the rocks. Sullivan recounted visiting James R Armstrong's home where he found him reading a bill amid oriental decor and incense. Armstrong, Johnston, and Armstrong linked to Rosicrucianism and oriental philosophy. R L Letman former highway secretary said Hammonds ordered him to direct bidders on road contracts to bond with a law firm linked to her uncle, a request he refused. Seaman said the incident followed his hiring and he ran afoul of Mrs Hammonds.
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Oklahoma City
H.E. Sullivan
Henry S. Johnston
House
Armstrong
Sullivan
Johnston
R. L. Letman
State Highway Commission
C. O. Hammonds
Seaman
Highway Commission
Hammonds
Condition Is Serious For Markle Knipe Kansas Athlete
Markle Knipe a Kansas football player in Leavenworth is listed in serious condition after an accidental shotgun discharge on January 6 while hunting on the west campus with two companions. The shot struck his lower right leg and exposed nerves though not yet life threatening, and doctors fear his athletic career may be affected.
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Markle Knipe
Kansas
Leavenworth
Phi Delta Theta House
Kuipes
Heights
Altho
Winfield
Kan
N. Hy Meadows
Oxford
Lake Oil Company
Kansas Senate Votes 34 to 2 On Law Enforcement Bill
Topeka January 24 AP The Kansas Senate approved Governor Reed s law enforcement bill with a 34 to 2 vote after House passage Tuesday The measure includes a $40000 appropriation under the governor s direction Geddes amendment failed 24 to 8 The session also introduced major tax revision proposals including a ten percent excise tax on cosmetics and perfumes and a tax on entertainments tobacco and a separate state tax department readied for later debate.
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Senate
Reed
House
Geddes
Harrison
Sen
Knapp
Ways and Means
Kansas
Rep. Robinson
Mia
Houses
Harris
Ottawa
Taxi Department
Public Service Commission
Tax Department
Martin
Cold grip tightens across Kansas in brutal cold snap
Kansas shivers as the coldest stretch of winter persists with light snow statewide. S. D. Flora, meteorologist, warns more snow tonight for southeast and eastern regions while highs drop to five below in northwestern areas and eastern Kansas faces subzero temperatures. If extended, January may be the coldest month since 1918. Also, Kansas City Kansas approves a marathon dancing contest starting February 6, lasting up to 45 days, requiring bond coverage for prize money.
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Kan
Kansas
S. D. Fiora
Flora
Kansas City
Harry Hayward
Hayward
General Amusement Company
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Eae
Vast calcium gas cloud spotted by Cornell astronomer
Ithaca New York AP An astronomer from the Fuertes Observatory at Cornell University S L Boothroyd reports the discovery of a vast calcium gas cloud in northern space near the constellation Aquila. Observations were conducted at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria B C, revealing the cloud's calcium composition through spectroscopy. Lifeboat reaches Lisbon from Coruna in repair progress The 20 foot Schutteraer and its four crew arrived in Lisbon after repairs, health good, plans to sail to New York via the Azores.
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N. Va
APY
Asuioueias
S. L. Boothroyd
Fuertes Observatory
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Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
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Lisbon
Schutteraer
Atlantic
Coruna
Spain
New York
Azores
Man Without a Country Puzzles Authorities
Cleveland, Jan 24 AP Charles F. Knight lies jailed as a deportable alien with no country to claim. Four months in custody awaiting U.S. and Canada to settle whether he remains here or is sent abroad. Knight cannot prove citizenship of any nation. his wife faces a separate charge of moral turpitude. He entered the United States at Niagara Falls without a visa due to funds and lacking a Canadian birth certificate.
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Cleveland, O
Charles F. Knight
Charity
United States
Canada
Knight
Niagara Falls
Dairymen Gather for Meetings in Kansas Areas
Two meetings of dairymen were held in Lawrence and nearby areas with thirty cow testers county farm agents and board members from eight eastern Kansas counties attending at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. A separate session at Eudora high school drew about fifty dairymen to discuss dairy industry problems and promote local dairying efforts. Speakers included S Butcher and George J Bahnmaier with Kansas State Agriculture College dairy specialists J W Linn and J G Nesbit. Topics covered cow tester work district cooperation and ration methods for dairy cattle.
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Kansas
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Eudora
S. Butcher
Douglas ‘County Farm Bureau
George J. Bahnmaier
Lecompton
Douglas County
J. W. Linn
J. G. Nesbit
Kansas State Agriculture College
A. J. Gilkison
Open Way for Bill Faces Senate Battle in Naval Measure
Washington January 24 The cruiser bill moves to a Senate vote amid attempts to strip a three year construction deadline and reduce the 15 cruisers. Senator Norris leads opposition to the time limit and some lawmakers seek to scale back ship numbers even as supporters led by Chairman Hale push for the provisions. The bill, an administrative measure, previously passed the House.
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APIJ
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Hale
Senate Naval Committee
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RATE HEARING NEAR END TOPEKA JAN 24
Testimony on complaints by Hutchinson and Atchison attacking interstate freight rates was concluded before Examiner Carney of the ICC. Hutchinson and Atchison chamber officials urged parity with Missouri river to east rates. Testimony by J H Tedrow expected to continue in the afternoon.
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Atchison
A. M. Rickarts
Transportation
Hutchinson and Atchison Chambers of Commerce
Examiner Carney
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River
Kansas
J. H. Tedrow
Kansas City
Damages sought in twin wreck lawsuits on US 40
Two damage suits totaling about 35000 dollars arise from wrecks last week on U S Highway 40 between Lawrence and Reno. E J Swayze of Tulsa sues for 31760 with injuries to himself and wife Mrs Swayze and Mrs W B Williams of Riverside claiming speeding truck operator Fred Brown lost control near Reno. Kansas City Coca Cola Bottling Co. sues Garret Sage Charles Hughes C D Kingsborough and Floyd Crown for 2500 losses to a Coca Cola truck after a wreck five miles from Lawrence on January 15. four men convicted on liquor charges after returning from Kansas City.
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Reno
District Court of
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E. J. Swayze
Tulsa
Okla
Harry Frazee
Swayze
Ter
W. B. Williams
Riverside
Transport Company of Kansasity
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Highway 402
Shore
Mr. Swayze
Fred Brown
Kansas City
Brown
Cadillac
Demare
Mrs. Swayze
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Elwood Street
Williams
Madison
Cal
Coca Cola Bat
Jack Borden
Rep
Ottawa
Pomona
Hughes
Mud Creek
Thirteen Admittees Sworn Into Kansas Bar in Topeka
Thirteen applicants who passed the state bar exam were sworn in as Kansas bar members yesterday in Topeka by the state supreme court. Two additional lawyers, Roy V. Nelson of Hiawatha and Leroy E. Harris of Udora, admitted without exam after five years in another state, also sworn in. New members include Lawrence Walker of Lawrence, George Brewster of Topeka, Frazer Titus Edmondson of Emer son, Carey Jr. of Hutchinson, Loren Miller of Toeka, Willard James King of Gueda Springs, Earle N. Wright of Arkansas City, Mortis dareld Cundiff of Wichita, Lawrence Henry Taggart Jr. of Goodland, John Virgil Severe of Ashland, and Howard Tilman Horrell of Strawn.
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Kansas
Topeka
State Supreme Court
Roy V. Nelson
Hiawatha
Leroy E. Harris
Eudora
Lawrence Walker
Lawrence
George Brewster
Frazer Titus Edmondson
Emerson Carey, Jr
Hutchinson
Loren Miller
Toeka
Willard James
Indians had poor teeth in ancient skeleton study
Milwaukee researchers examine 200 Indigenous skeletons aged 600 to 1,000 years to test the theory that rough foods preserve teeth. Alton K. Fisher of the Milwaukee Public Museum reports widespread tooth decay and pyorrhea among Wisconsin tribes, challenging the popular belief.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Alton K. Fisher
Milwaukee Public Museum
Fisher
New pickle models to tempt palates announced
Chicago January 24 AP new pickle models are announced by the pickle packers association after five years of experimentation led by Prof. George E. Starr of the University of Michigan. The seed allegedly grows a shapely cucumber pleasing to eye and palate as civilized Americans demand.
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Chicago
Pickle Packers Association
George E. Starr
University of Michigan
Starr
Douglas county to sue delinquent personal taxes
Douglas county will sue delinquent personal taxpayers over 1927 and 1928 taxes. Special deputy assessor Charles Starkweather started collecting back taxes after warnings failed. Warrants will follow nonpayment, with sheriff handling notices and penalties for continued delinquency.
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Douglas County
R. Rutherford
J. F. Metsker
Metsker
Evon
Charles Starkweather
Bus Sideswiped by Truck Breaks Glass in Winter Travel
In Lawrence, a Tonganoxie Paradox bus bound for Denver was sideswiped by a truck, breaking glass on one side. No injuries were reported as passengers transferred to another bus. city streets remained slippery though no major transit disruption occurred.
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Lawrence
Tonganoxie
Paradox
Denver
Kansas City
Minister 67 Years in Haddam Parish Celebrates Long Service
The Rev William C Knowles 67 years as rector near Ponset Haddam Conn observed his sixty seventh anniversary in ministry and his eighty ninth birthday. He began serving Killingsworth residents in 1861 as a lay reader and clergyman before ordination fifty four years ago. He chronicled local histories and prepared a map locating early white settlers homes in Haddam and Killingsworth.
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Haddam
Conn
William C. Knowles
Ehurest
Ponset
Knowles Papi
Mnty
Killingworth
Knowles
Killingsworth
Senate committee sets Ware inquiry hearings timeline
In Washington Fan the Senate committee chair Reed announced that all hearings into expenditures of Senator elect Ware of Pennsylvania in his 1924 primary campaign must be constructed by tonight. He plans an early report to the Senate on the two-year-old case.
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Rush Vare
Washington
Nottice
Reed
Senate
Elect Ware
Pennsylvania
Kansas Day KU Radio Night to Be Broadcast
The seventh annual KU radio night will air Tuesday January 29 on KFKU from 8 oclock to 11 oclock marking Kansas Day. Fred Ellsworth announces a program with Sydney David xylophone solo, varsity glee club and quartet, K U Serenaders, Bratten brothers acts, Evelyn Watkins piano piece, and speakers Governor Clyde Reed Chancellor Lindley Mazalis Hoopes Lynn Willett WISS coach Prof. Rh and Dean Lang.
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KFKU
Kansas
K. U
WDAF
Kansas City
Fred Ellsworth
Sydney David
Clyde A. Reed
B. H. Lindley
Sheffield
Final Dividend Planned By FSB Bank At Mound Valley
Parsons reports the defunct Peoples State Bank of Mound Valley will pay a final 26 percent dividend to depositors on February 9, the third and final distribution among 125 failed state banks. Prison terms were issued for Payne and Jamison on embezzlement charges tied to the failure.
Family Has Good Record Jesse Merrilys Descendants Noted
New Haven Conn AP analysis by Arthur H Estabrook for the American Eugenes Society the Jesse Merrill family traces 480 descendants from 1789 wedding journey ox drawn sled from Newbury Mass to Peacham Vt noting one in 40 listed in dictionaries of notable persons versus national average of 1 in 4560. Descendants include lawyers soldiers writers ministers teachers engineers and social workers with no recorded crimes and only one long term day laborer.
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Estabrook
United States
Merrilla
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