Debate on British and American radio control systems in Kansas
Kansas high school students debated British and American radio control merits at state contests near the University. The piece argues President Roosevelt acts to curb looming strikes while recovery efforts favor unionization, criticizing the recovery administration for supporting labor gains and discouraging company unions, which could fuel labor leaders to push strikes.
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Kansas
Roosevelt
Recovery Administration
Organization of Labor
Haseen
Gas Rate Battle Over Halstead Municipal Plan
A public utilities firm offers a two cent lower gas rate at the city gate of 8 cents per thousand feet to Halstead, though delivery would be by a company sibling to the distributor. Halstead votes to build a municipal system and officials argue the discount aims to wreck the public plant while the state public service commission weighs whether the rate plan serves residents.
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Halstead
Public Service Corporation
Playing the Spy: The French Secret Service Scare
An excerpt describes a spy scare linked to the French secret service, likening it to wartime intrigue. It notes the imagined breadth of territorial reach and the number of countries the organization is said to penetrate, suggesting a broad yet unconfirmed threat.
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Secret Service
Arming Peace Officers and Espionage Peddling Notes
The piece notes a peace officer arming push in Kansas after an inquiry by Attorney General Boynton, with federal prompts claiming the underworld is now best armed. It also discusses espionage intrigue, information markets, and a pushback against nickel and silver hoarders while Kansas City police brace for bombings amid racketeer campaigns.
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Kansas
Boynton
Senate
Washington
Local society notes and incidents march through town
Old Home Town reports Mr and Mrs E R Hess attending an Al Jolson show in Kansas City. Miss Marguerite Emery hosts a bridge party for six tables honoring Miss Ethel Dykstra of Bollands Michigan visiting her sister Mrs R A Eusden. Elks buy honorary memberships for the Boys Knot Hole club. Mrs F H Donkley injures from shattered glass in a car crash near Sev enth and Ohio. Prof Herbert Hunderford named head of KU entomology. Junior Prom planned at Newton High April 11 with set organizers. F B Dodds hosts weekend party to boost Newton basketball. four Cavers to be seated. A death threat used to obtain jewels from Mrs Robert House.
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E. R. Hess
Kansas City
al Jolson
Marguerite Emery
Ethel Dykstra
Bollands
Mich
R. A. Eusden
Ed Schmidt
Will Pendleton
Elks Aid
Gang Boy
Lawrence Knot Hole Boys Gang
Boys Knot Hole Club
Elks Lodge
The
Elks
F. H. Donkley
Maine Street
Daryl Doddy
Santa Fe
al Johnson
Seventh
Ohio
Lindley
Herbert Hungerford
University of Kansas
Gyneth Stugard
Merle Griffith
Thomas Cable
Alice Lackey
Helen
Poor Pa by Claude Call An I Don’t See Job for Joe
A humorous monologue portrays a father lamenting his son Joe’s job hunt and late nights with a girl’s help, reflecting mid century rural family concerns. The strip highlights generational tension and everyday life, with Claude Call’s writing voice delivering quaint dialogue.
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Claude Call An
Joe
Baker U football axed by Coffeyville conference
Twenty five years ago reports state Baker University will have no football this season after Coffeyville conference refused to approve the plan. Trustees and Clay Center conference had approved prior, but Coffeyville delivered the setback. In other notes, a high school play titled Mr Bob was announced for tonight, with listed cast members.
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Coffeyville
Bob
Frederika Hodder
Florence Payne
Allen Wilbur
Lillian Watkins
Paul Elliott
Lucy Culp
Marmaduke McConnell
Junius Underwood
Louisiana Street
Edna Dicker
J. E. Dolisi J
Thimbles
Smith
A. P. Hults
Molvin Pilla
Eudora
Buchanan
Anna Boulder
Ruth Peaks
St. Patrick
Theodore Schwartz
Frank Savage
Col William Sells Dies in Topeka circus fame
Forty years ago Col William Allen Sells of Sells Bros. circus fame died at the Chesterfield hotel in Topeka after weeks of pneumonia. He came to Topeka a decade ago from Columbus, Ohio, and had since severed ties with the circus. The item also notes local social events including Miss Emma Hoge’s birthday, Irma Levy’s return, the Johnson wedding anniversary and birthday, and upcoming millinery openings with local shops highlighting spring fashions. Republican primary candidates are listed for several city offices.
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William Sells
Topeka
Kan
William Allen Sells
Sells Bros
Chesterfield
Col. Sells
Columbus
Ohio
St. Andrews
Lawrence
Emma Hoge
New Hampshire Street
Irma Levy
George Y. Johnson
Board of Education
F. W. Blackmar
E. D. F. Phillips
A. C. Griesa
N. S. Clark
W. H. Carruth
St. Engle
A. W
Kansas History This Date 1896 1897 Highlights
In 1896 Silver leaders discussed nominating former Governor George W. Glick of Atchison as a fusion candidate with Populist endorsement for governor. In 1897 Joseph L. Bristow of Kansas was named fourth assistant postmaster general.
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George W.glick
Atchison
Joseph L. Bristow
Kansas
Homeopathic Doses of Independence Bell History
The Independence Bell, cast in England and reworked after cracking on the first hammer stroke, weighed 2 080 pounds. It was moved to Allentown in 1778 before British occupation, later returned to Independence Hall, and finally taken to the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.
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Independence Hall
Philadelphia
America
Allentown
Chicago
Local marriage licenses issued in Lawrence
Everett G. Clark and Martha Fisexs of Lawrence expected to wed Rev. J. A. Briece. Lford E. Pine and Margaret Haas of Lawrence planned marriage with Rev. F. O. Hesse.
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Everett G. Clark
Martha Fisexs
Lawrence
J. A. Briece
Lford E. Pine
Margaret Haas
F. O. Hesse
The Tragedy Of X Barnaby Ross Mystery Scene on a Ferry
The long carnival of intrigue centers on Harley Longstreet’s murder aboard a ferry car in Weehawken. Inspector Thumm questions DeWitt and other riders, linking a cigar band to DeWitt’s alibi while ferryman Hicks and motorman Guiness identify Charley Wood, the dead conductor, and reveal complex affairs among passengers. The inquiry expands as DaWitt’s evasions uncover multiple hidden motives and a missing passenger roster.
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Harley
Longstreet
DeWitt & Longstreet
Cherry Browne
DeWitt
Fern
Jeanne
Christopher Lord
Cherry
Pollux, Ahearn
Thumm
Charles Wood
Guiness
Fern DeWitt
Drury Lane
Dbd
A. Bruno
Lane
Mr. X
Weehawken Ferry
Bruno
Third Ave
Wood
Adams
Weehawken
Weehawken Terminal
Exchange Club
de Witt
J. O. Dew
Huengas
Havana
Conductor Wood
Patrick Guiness
Peter Hicks
New York
Lieutenant Peabody
Duffy
Peabody
Christ
Charley Wood
Charley
Crosstown
Hicks
Cap. T
Gen’ally
Hick
Pete
Mr. Lane
Boulevard
Cap
John DeWitt
John O. de- Witt
Jonas
Y . Thumm
Mr. Bruno
Nebody
Schilling
The Upset Ducks by Mary Graham Bonner
Willy Nilly finds the pond crowded with elephants as the ducks quarrel over space. The Signor notes the scene, claiming the pond is perfect for elephants while ducks lament the lack of room for bathing and sharing the water.
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Mary Graham Bonner
Willy Nilly
Signor
Mr. Duck
Mrs. Duck
Are Forehead Heights Tied to Intelligence Says Hrdlicka
Dr Hrdlicka reports a wide study measuring forehead height across groups including old Americans and National Academy members. Results show forehead height ranges from 6.59 to 7.16 centimeters with no clear link to race sex or intellect.
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Iago Galdston
Hrdlicka
Tennessee
National Academy of Science
National Academy
Port Said Scopes Miss Samuel Insull Freighter
Cable dispatch reports long range scopes trained at sea awaiting Samuel Insull as a freighter failed to appear and port authorities noted the wireless remained silent. Paris arrests widen espionage probes as trials begin. Hitler touts Nazi gains and unemployment drive in Munich. Tokyo voices grave alarm over Brazil immigration measures. Jun Vicento Gomez of Venezuela sends a message to ease illness fears while en route to Venezuela. Prospective renters are urged to read the classified page daily for ads.
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Associated Press
Samuel Insull
Paris
Munich
Germany
Hitler
Tokyo
Brazil
S.S. Pennsylvania
Pan-American Medical Congress
Venezuela
Jun Vicente Gomez
State Income Tax Rule on Loss Deductions No. 71
The text outlines three loss deduction classes under Kansas law: trade or business losses, profit transactions, and fires or other casualties or theft. It details rules for inventories, proof of loss, insurance offsets, and restrictions on gains from stock exchanges and personal-residence losses, with deductible loss timing and limits.
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Tax Commission
Kansas
Car Stolen From Residence Then Found Abandoned
Professor R D O Leary reported his 1931 Chevrolet coupe stolen from 1106 Louisiana street between 6 30 and 8 30 last night. The car was located abandoned at Eleventh and Haskell avenue. Rabbit Growers to Meet Kaw Valley Rabbit Breeders Association will meet Friday at 7 30 pm in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Open to anyone interested in rabbits to discuss spring activities and other business.
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R. D. O'Leary
Louisiana Street
Ater
Eleventh
Haskell Avenue
Valley Rabbit Breeders Association
Chamber of Commerce
Bayer Aspirin Relief Promises Quick Pain Stop
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin tablets as giving rapid relief from neuritis headaches rheumatism and neuralgia. The copy claims the tablet begins dissolving within two seconds after moisture contact and starts taking hold minutes after ingestion with proof shown by an illustrated glass. It urges buyers to insist on Genuine Bayer Aspirin.
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Bayer
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