Riot in Madrid over resignation shocks capital
Madrid January 29 AP police battled crowds of students celebrating the resignation of General Primo de Rivera after six years as premier and dictator. Nearly 200 arrested and many injured. clashes occurred citywide. Police dispersed demonstrations near the royal palace with sabers drawn and firing over heads. Shouts of Viva rey and Muera Primo echoed as police quieted pro republica chants. General de Rivera bid farewell to King Alfonso, praising the king and naming General Berenguer as successor. Berenguer pledged a civilian-led cabinet and constitutional restoration with planned elections and party reorganizations. Madrid papers broke censorship, publishing extra editions to cover the cabinet crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Primo de Tivera
Royal Palace
Primo
Primo de Rivera
Alfonso
Damaso ‘Berenguer
Alfonso Siiii
Morocco
Liimo de Rivera
Spain
Afonso
da Jonas Berenguer
Paris Salons See Record Crowds for Summer Styles
Paris fashion houses report standing room only as crowds pack salons to view summer collections. Couturiers resist shorter hems despite American pressure, with afternoon dresses longer and evening gowns near floor length. The style debate continues until February 6 as buyers, writers, and critics demand early looks amid fashion shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Couturiers
America
Rue de la Paix
Car Theft Sentences Convict in Federal Case
Sioux Falls grants Russell Barcelle a sentence of one year and a day in Leavenworth for transporting a stolen car from Kansas to South Dakota. The vehicle, a Chevrolet sedan, belonged to Ethart Edquist of Concordia, Kansas, and was driven to Mitchell, South Dakota. Police also reported a Chevrolet sedan theft in Emporia. Will Jench announced his bid for re nomination as Republican state auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Russell Barcelle
Kansas
South Dakota
Federal
Leavenworth
Kan
Barcelle
Ethart Edquist
Concordia
Mitchell
Emporia
Lawrence
Chicago School Board Seeks Aid From New York
Chicago Jan 20 AP The school board seeks 54 million dollars in tax anticipation warrants after Chicago banks refused the issue A New York visit aims to persuade buyers as the city and county await funds from the Citizens Relief committee 20 million plus available from corporate funds delayed by 1928 tax reassessments blamed for payroll shortages Mayor Thompson and H Wallace Caldwell urge state legislative action stating downtown property reassessment could raise 300 million in value
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Schuol Board
Citizen's Relief Committee
Silas Strawn
Washingon
Intme
William Hale Thompson
Citizens’ Relief Group
Reformers
Thompson
H. Wallace Caldwell
Board of Education
Deaths and Funerals: Gavitt and Bechtel Obituaries
Mrs. Marietta E. Gavitt, 56, of 915 Ohio Street, died after a stroke. Funeral set for February 3 in Eyansville, Ind. She is survived by husband, one son, mother, and sister. Also notices funeral for Flora W. Bechtel, wife of Dr. J. K. Bechtel, at 2 pm from the Methodist church, burial at Memorial Cemetery. Relatives expected include father George Ward, brothers and siblings, and extended Bechtel family members from Kansas and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta E. Gavitt
Ohio Street
Onda
Eyansville
Ind
Flora W. Bechtel
J. K. Bechtel
Methodist Church
H. A. Gordon
In Memorial Cemetery
George’ Ward
Carbondale
Kan
H. EB. Wad
Wesleyan
Methodist College of
Buchanan
W. Va
Bechtel
Irvin
Muskoree
Olla
G. H. Bechtel
Liberty
John C. Mack, Kansas official, dead at 63
Newton Kansas January 29 AP John C Mack state highway commissioner and business manager of the Kansas Republican dies of a kidney infection after a recent operation he was 63. A former state representative from the sixty fifth district and earlier served two terms beginning in 1921 he came to Kansas in 1887 after teaching in Kentucky and ran the Kansas Republican 82 years ago He held posts including county school superintendent postmaster and census numerator Born in Risingsun Indiana he married Elizabeth Prentis Mack in 1892 Surviving are his widow and two brothers George and Charles Mack Funeral services expected Friday or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Kan
John C. Mack
Newton Kansany
Mack
Kansas
Kentucky
Kansas-Republican
Eighth
Risingsun
Ana
Elizabeth, Frentis
Elizabeth Prentis Mack
George
Charles Mack
California
Road Contracts Set for 47 Miles in State Plan
The Kansas state highway department announces let date February 1 for about 47 miles of work in five counties Kingman Harvey Butler and others. Projects include 19 miles of hard surfacing on U S 54 and U S 50 concrete slabs and earth and culverts on K routes plus bridge approaches and culverts in multiple locations. A separate item notes a flock of 100 robins observed near Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Highway Department
Kingman
Harvey
Newton
Fifth
Commission
U.S. 54
U. S
Butler
Birds Settle on Evergreen Tree Near Santa Fe Station
A Monday sighting by Santa Fe employees described nearly 100 robins settling in an evergreen tree near the Santa Fe station. The flock attracted by berries drewviews as weather kept birds in the cold. No injuries were reported in a separate incident as Floyd McComb and Don Schulz collided cars at Ninth and Indiana streets with minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Station
Jesse, Wilson
Santa Fe
Ars
Floyd McComb
Ddn Schulz
Ninth
Indiana Streets
Record Low Temperature Quietly Stages At Ottawa
In Ottawa Kansas on January 29 a station reported a low of 3 degrees below zero. The reading underscores a bitter cold spell gripping the region with more frigid nights anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kan
KU County Clubs Arrange Programs Across Cities
University of Kansas programs will be staged in several Kansas and Missouri cities this week under KU County Club. Events feature film viewings, talks by John Bunn and Dr. James W. Naismth, and programs at multiple high schools in Montgomery county, Leavenworth, Parsons, and Kansas City areas. Local club leaders organize and host these activities with Mrs. Mary Slater and others directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Kansas
Missouri
University
K. U
Joplin
Mec Gaughey
James W. Naismth
Physical Education Department
Montgomery County
Kenneth Paddock
Eleanor Mitchell
Cher Iyvale
Independence
Caney
John Bunn
Speck
Colony
Humboldt
la Harpe
Mary Slater
Allen County Club
Leavenworth
Parsons
Paul B. Lawson
Ernest Nirdlinger
Parsons High School
Tanice Poole
W. W. Davis
Kansas City
Kan
Wyandotte
Argentine
Rosedale
John Hassiz
Four Day Physician Training Course Planned at Bell Memorial
A four day graduate study course for physicians will be held at Bell Memorial hospital in Kansas City Kansas February 10 to 13. The program divides two days into obstetrics and gynecology and two into pediatrics with sessions from 8 50 a m to 5 p m daily. Faculty include Dr. Harvey B. Matthews Dr. William B. Hendry Dr. Henry J. Gerstenberger and Dr. Horton Cararis from several universities and hospitals. The course mirrors a University of Oklahoma offering with reversed order of subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Memorial Hospital
Iansas City
Kan
H. G. Ingham
Versity of
Kansas Extension
University of Oklahoma
Harvey B. Matthews
Long Island College Hospital
Brooklyn
N.Y
William B. Hendry
University of Toronto
Henry J. Gerstenberger
Western Reserve University
Babies’ and Children’s Hospital
Grundy Seat Backed After Senate Elections Committee
The senate elections committee unanimously ruled that Senator Joseph R. Grundy of Pennsylvania is entitled to his seat. Also brief bond notes show New York government bonds closing with Liberty bonds and Treasury issues listed with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Bonds
New York
Liberty
Personal notices from Norton and Topeka for Kansas Day events
J F Bennett of Norton spent last night with son Ralph Bennett a freshman in engineering and left for Topeka for Kansas Day activities. J H Griffin of 400 Illinois left for Dallas to visit son Lester Griffin. Mr and Mrs L A McNalley and daughter Mary Beth of Minneapolis Kan arrived to spend days with Mrs McNalley’s parents Mr and Mrs W C Simons. Mrs J W Humphrey returned home after attending her aunt’s funeral in Junction City. Charles Tucker Mrs F P O Brien attended Kansas Day activities in Topeka. Claude L Scott C B Holmes and Will Johns went to Topeka for the Kansas Day club meeting and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bennett
Norton
Ralph Bennett
Topeka
Kansas
J. H. Griffin
Illinois Street
Dallas
Tex
Lester Griffin
L. A. McNalley
Mary Beth
Minneapolis
Kan
Will Johns
Kansas Day Club
Resumed Midweek Services At Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran resumes popular midweek services after a weather pause. Rev. Puls announces plans to project Bible stories using a new modern projecting machine with over three thousand pictures. The trial visualizes the Old Testament starting with Creation and the Fall of Man, leading to the Flood, with 40 to 50 images per session. Community singers will continue, and Thursday night programs run in the parish house from 7:45 to 8:15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Puls
Phurscay Noche
Plan Special Program on Farm Home Aims at Douglas County
Farm and Home Week at Kansas State Agricultural College runs February 4 to 7. On February 5, a special program on Improving the Farm and Home and Farm Machinery and Soil Erosion will feature A A Gilkison and college engineers. Topics cover water supply and sewage disposal, farm home planning, rural light and power, soil washing solutions, new machinery, tillage tools, tractor issues, and feed handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Kansas State Agricultural College
A. A Gilkison
Resume of Chamber of Commerce work presented at board meeting
A year end resume of Chamber of Commerce activities was presented at a noon board meeting. Secretary Claude Scott said the board will continue with further business at a meeting next Wednesday. In Pittsburg Kansas, John Alderson, 44, a World War veteran and bachelor, was killed today after being struck by a switch engine in the Missouri Pacific railroad yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Claude Scott
Pittsburg
Kan
John Alderson
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Alderson
Laorer
Bishop Mize to lose sight after auto collision
Salina January 29 AP The Rev R H Mize bishop of the Salina diocese of the Episcopal church will lose the sight of his right eye after Pete Martinez a Mexican walked into the bishop's car. Martinez was injured but expected to recover. Glass from the impact struck the bishop in the eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kan
R. H. Mize
Death and local life in Woodstock area column
Neighbors note the death of Dan Taylor at fifty nine, previously living near Oskaloosa, with past residence in the Woodstock vicinity. The piece also records weddings, visits, illness, school and church events, and a basketball game between McLouth and Oskaloosa, alongside social gatherings and ongoing community notices through the week.
Snowplow plane aids Reno road work in snow
Reno township bought a road planer delivered Friday and used Saturday to plane the snow on mail routes and adjoining roads. It is drawn by H. G. Skeet’s tractor and performs well in fluffy snow but struggles when snow is packed or deep. Residents noted several social visits among local families including Mrs J A McKone, Mrs Marguerite Warren, and Mr and Mrs August Wartzack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McKone
Tonzanoxie
Mit
Will Frost
Bonner Springs
Dwyer
C. L. Dehoff
Lawrence
Marguerite Warren
Kansas City
George White
August Wartzack
Henry Wartzack
Tonganoxie
George Sullivan
Reno
H. G. Skeet
Lecompton Hosts Ozawkie Teams in Doubleheader Night
Lecompton and Ozawkie high school girls and boys basketball teams met in a Friday night doubleheader. The Lecompton girls and boys faced Ozawkie in a local clash, with action centering on the opening whistle and the early score, as residents Will Grauel and Nichols Luxm visited Mrs Grauel's father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Grauel
Topeka
Lecompton High to Host Eudora Contests and Club Meetings
Lecompton prepares for basketball games as high school boys face Eudora this Wednesday and grade school teams also meet Eudora groups at Lecompton. A Friday home game is planned in the high school gym. Local social notes record Mrs Edward McClanahan hosting the Embroidery Club and a tea luncheon for members. Margaret Jean Gibbens visits Newton to see her father Ray Gibbens, Santa Fe employee. The Locompton Farr Bureau Club met with Emma Kreider as Elizabeth Randle of Law rence aided reed banker making. Next meeting set for February 5 with officer elections and a program, with Randle present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecompton
Eudora High
Eudora
Lecompton High School
Edward Mcclanahan
W. D. McClanahan
Harvey Glen
Yancey
Clara Nace
Faye McFann
Ruth Richards
Gertrude McCarty
Ruth Bahnmaier
Glenn
McCarty
Margaret Jean Gibbens
Newton
Ray Gibbens
The
Santa Fe
Locompton Farr Bureau ‘Club
Emma Kreider
Elizabeth Randle
Law‘rence
Douglas County
Reed Bankers
Randlew
De Soto Community News Report Covers Local Visits and Events
De Soto residents report visits by Lizzie Savage and Mrs Reed to care for a father, Harold Cooke of Kansas City escorts Mrs Reed for a medical check, and Guy Longstreth travels with families to the veterans bureau. Local activities include Ladies Aid silver tea, a project to write a De Soto history, a fire near Simon Aldrich’s home, new autos for families, hospital visits in Lawrence, and high school basketball wins at Bonner Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Savage
Kansas City
Sterling
Charles Reed
Harold Cooke
Kan
Guy V. Longstreth
Veterans’ Bureau
City
C. E Ashlack
Sherman Cashier
Law- Tener
J. D. Buckingham
Casebier
Methodist Church
Ee Deven
Aid
de Soto
Simon Aldrich
Simon
Ransom
J. J. Laree
George Kouns
Harry Miller
Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Ray Miller
Eudora
Fanshall Abent
Linwabd
Marshall
R. A Collins
Local marriages and community notes in Olathe area
Dewey Harkler and Clara Leeker wed in Olathe and plan to live in Gardner. Jap LeSeuer and family, stationed at Lebo, spent the weekend here. Margaret Strickland visiting Tracy Plummer home. C E and Olin Jewett report Cuba trip from Havana with 80 degree temps. Warren Search ill with back pain. James Cross ill with chickenpox. A high school alumni basketball team, coached by Henry A Kesler, won at Holliday. Several locals visit Olathe and Lawrence relatives. nurses in charge of Ed Rogers illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonner Springs
de Soto
Herbert Reynolds
Kansas City
J. A. Reynolds
Lawrence
Ed Coker
George Combes
Combes
Harry Miller
William Burch
de Sate
Dewey Harkler
Clara Leeker
Lenexa
Olathe
Gardner
Jap LeSeuer
Lebo
Margaret Strickland
Tracy Plummer
Olin Jewett
Havana
Cuba
Willian
Caldwell
Maynard
Bernard Gardner
Lawrence Watson
Vernie Welch
Mervon Osborne
Alli Mont
Holliday
Aton
A. T. Broveak
John Whitelaw
Anna
Kate Jewett
L. M. Jewett
Anna Jewett
Ed Rogers
Thelma
Murphy
Roy Frisbie
Milton Quaintance
Elmer Jewett
W. H. Dent
Daugher
J. Je Penner
Penner
Friay
Wednesday Radio Schedule Highlights and Guests
The program guide lists a 5 56 p m start with John FB Menneny, followed by News Items at 6 00 p m. Irene Peabony and Mery Ibah Moore perform at 6 10 a m, then Westinghouse Salute and The Beat Foanner at 6 m. Neapolitan Nights appears 8 2 m, Vincent Lopez and Bt Ree Ris Hotel Orchestra at 10 00 p m. Longines Correct Tune at 1 00 p m, Slumber Music at 10 30 p m, Amos n Andy at 1 30 p m, Salicoh Weather Man 1 00 p m, plus Thursday features Circuit and Pancake Program at 7 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FB
Menneny
Irene Peabony
Mery Ibah Moore
Westinghouse
The
Beat Foanner
Vincent Lopez
Ree Ris Hotel Orchestra
Longines
Amos 'N' Andy
Salicoh
Milk of Magnesia Endorsed As Quick Acid Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Phillins Milk of Magnesia as the fast relief for heartburn gas and indigestion caused by excess stomach acid. It claims rapid five minute results with a spoonful in water and highlights its long standing status and official US trademark since 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillins
Weather and Music Notes From a Faded Page
A fragment from a historic page lists weather forecasts and a parade of music groups and performers. Names include Aunt Jemima Man, The Manhatters, Werther Forecast, and Sunny ensembles with bands like Belvo and Conoco Adventurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemima Man
United States Marine A. m
Manhatters
van—Lartats Gould
Cummbis
Orm
Snuffy Tllew
Mildred Vinntet
Lele Beard
Kael Wee
Champlur Sparkers
Smith Pwothees
Mom Maxwell Mutse
felom—AlWater Kent
Mon Conoco Adventurers
MAN Ta' Anny
TAS Jp
KFKU Broadcast Schedule Teases Miss Mirvin Rib Event
The KFKU program lineup shows a Wednesday 8:00 to 8:30 pm slot with a feature described as Miss Mirvin ribs Contentia and a reverse fritdaman vitude. The text is garbled but indicates a live or recorded segment with a quirky title and early evening airtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirvin
Cel Dane Rab
Wm Horkowstys
No Pleasure in Life Suffering Gly-Cas Remedy Ad
A feature from Gly-Cas testimonials at Round Corner Dry Store reports Mrs Ethel Griffin of Scott City Kansas praising Gly-Cas after one month of use. She cites relief from kidney bladder and nervous issues and improved digestion, sleeping again, and gratitude for the remedy. The Gly-Cas man meets the public daily at the Round Corner Drug Store to explain the new medical discovery and its effects on severe cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Corner
Ethel Geilfi
Walt Si, Bt
Scott
Kas
Chelea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rivera
Will. J. Jench
Atate
Saditor
Hei
Chicago School Board
Oral Kansas
Missouri Cities
Edmund Gibbs
Doris Burnet
James Moore
Martha ‘Lin
Lin
Lolita Russell
F. W. Hasford
E. G. Stith
Parker Avenue
C. W. Poliom
A. B. Carter
Howard McConnell
Alva Pelefish
V Perefish
Jr. Metsker
Metsker
Liberty Memorial High School
Olathe High School
James Smith
Edgar Gift
Hugh Randall
Charles Thomas
United States
Ben
Herman Lerner
George Siefkin
Wichita
H. W. Shideler
Girard
Directors Review
Mise
Woodstock
Dan Taylor
Taylor
Oskaloosa
Hari
J Will'am Wright
Othe ‘Goffman
Charles ‘Puls
Wright
Zephyr
Herman Vandrif
John Studie
Champion
Herbert Champion
McLouth
MecLouth
Ruth Zook
Harry Wellman
Margaret
GC. L. Rublem
Lloyd Scofield
F.S. Champion
Herbert Cham _oon
Frank Potter
John Studle
McUouth
Vivian White
Frank Walters
Evans
Tronnberger Toneanoxie
Earl Zant
C. W. Williamson
Howard Emeert
Wwoyd Scofield
den Petrie
Gon
Martin Zook
Frank Champion
Mew Wright
Pru Ine Zook
Conrad Avland
Helen
Morma
Ofos
Ed Davison
Robert Davison
D. A. Wellman
George Yarr
Chester Zook
Miss Rath Zook
Mac Wright
Re— National Bank
Our
Mas Savings Club
Wren
Israel
Kye
Pyeesee Goon
KFKU
Bearns
Schubert Funeral Home Ambulance
Mrs. Griffin
Gly-Cas
He Mrs
Etmel Griffin
Rumsey Bros. Funeral Home
Ind. St
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