Wirt Letter Stirs Questions In Gary Ind
Gary Indiana March 24 AP Dr William A Wirt Gary schools superintendent claimed a plot against the social order was discussed in a letter read to the House Interstate Commerce Committee by J R Rand He offered to present full details to the committee if asked and said public knowledge might make him the goat Advocates investigation Washington March 24 AP congressmen urged probing the letter to learn who the brain trusters are and why they claim to decide for President Roosevelt The debate touched on naming members of the group and questioned the credibility of the so called brain trust Healy defended young lawyers testifying before the committee noting big business long controlled legislation and praising government lawyers for their work A new trial is denied
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Gary
Ind
Willigam
A. Wirt
House Interstate Commerce Committee
J. R. Rand
Anon
Dr. Wirt
Wirt
Washington
William A. Wirt
Bulwinkle
North Carolina
Bubyinkle
James H. Randdy
Committee For the Nation
Representative Marland
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Rayburn
Texas
Interstate Commerce Committee
Fletcher-Rayburn Stock Exchange
Senate
Brain Trust
Borah
R-Ida
St. Elizabeth’s
Nye
R-N.d
Hiram Johnson
Healy
Robert E. Healy
Federal Trade Commission
James H. Rand, Jr
Lawye
Samuel Insull
Insull
Prison Term Must Be Served by Dr Wynekoop
Dr Alice Lindsay Wynekoop was granted a new trial for the operating room murder of her son's wife Kaeta and ordered moved to the Dwight Illinois women's prison to serve the 25 year term. Judge Harry B Miller imposed the sentence after a jury convicted her of murder in her Monroe street mansion.
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Chicago
Alice Lindsay Wynekoop
Kaeta
Dwight
Ill
Harry B. Miller
Dr. Wynekoop
Monroe Street
Philippine Independence Bill Signed by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed the Philippine independence bill in Washington in the presence of lawmakers and island officials. The bill sets independence after ten to twelve years pending Philippine legislature approval, which must accept terms by October 1 or the measure dies. In Manila the signing triggered whistles and bells as word arrived.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Manila
Death of J W Graybill former Kansas official
J W Graybill 63 former lieutenant governor and grand master of the AOUW died in a Junction City hospital after double pneumonia. He had traveled through Colorado New Mexico and Arizona on lodge business and returned to Newton last week. Funeral at Newton Methodist church Tuesday at 3 p m burial Newton city cemetery. Survived by widow son Russell and daughter Miss Harriet Graybill a KU student.
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Junction City
Kan
J. W. Graybill
F. W. O'Donnell
Topeka
Kansas
Grayhill
Legislative
McPherson
Harvey
Senate
The
Kansas A. O
Graybill
W. A. Stacey
George Allen
Woodring
Washington, D. C
W. T. Markham
Supreme Court
Harriet Grayhill
Dr. Grayhill
University of Kansas
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Newton
Methodist Church
Newton City
Kansas State College denies Fry as assistant coach
M F Ahearn said Wes Fry name is among those mentioned by Waldorf for an assistant coach job, but Fry has not been definitely recommended to the athletic council and the choice rests with Waldorf subject to approval.
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Manhattan
Kan
Wes Fry
Oklahoma City University
Kansas State College
Lynn
Waldorf
M. F. Ahearn
Fry
Pick Up Insull Messages Near Rhodes
Ships at Piraeus Athens reported that code messages from Samuel Insull's floating haven freighter Maictis had been picked up by radio. Officers guessed the vessel's position near Rhodes about 250 miles from Athens, awaiting instructions.
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Insull
Athens
Piraeus
Samuel Insull
Maictis
Rhodes
State Board backs rural school consolidation plan
Topeka March 24 The state board of education adopted a resolution urging that a consolidation plan be worked out to provide a larger tax base for each district The resolution will be presented to the legislative staff meeting April 2 Thousands of buyers and sellers rely on the classified page daily reader notes
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Topeka
State Board of Education
One Major Point Still Debated In Auto Labor Talks
Washington march 24 ap settlement of the disordered automotive labor situation hinged on one major difference between manufacturers and union spokesmen with expectation of an early announcement. The point: whether unions must reveal membership lists. Unions assented to submitting rolls for government payroll comparison but refused to disclose identities. Employers argued public should know the union refusal invites discrimination. An impartial board would rule on discrimination cases. Union leaders planned to confer with NRA administrator Hugh S Johnson and return to Detroit tonight while executives await labor side developments.
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Washington
NRA
American Federation of Labor
Hugh S. Johnson
Detroit
Accident to Car Keeps Allen From Court Dinner
Dr. F C Allen escaped a possible fatal crash near Silver Lake while speeding from Abilene to speak at a Wyandotte high school basketball banquet in Kansas City. A fly wheel and ring gear failure ripped into the car floor, preventing him from attending the event and forcing others to speak in his stead. He later traveled to Lawrence and plans a busy travel schedule through late April including appearances in Atlanta Lexington New York and Chicago before returning to Lawrence.
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Kansas City
Kan
F.C. Allen
Silver Lake
Abilene
Rotary Club
Wyandotte High School
Allen
Mike Getto
Forrest
Cox
Paul Harrington
K. U
Lawrence
Capt
H. B. Allen
Washington
Kh. G
New Orm
Chicago
Dyer Heads Y M C A Sophomore From Oberlin President at KU
Y M C A officers and advisory board members at the University of Kansas were elected at an all day meeting in the Memorial Union. Harold Dyer of Oberlin, a sophomore, was chosen president with Wilfred McClain named vice president and Ralph McKibbin as secretary. Five advisory board members were also elected.
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University of Kansas
Memorial Union
Harold Dyer
Oberlin
College of Liberal,arts,and Sciences
Wilfred McClain
Lawrence
Ralph McKibbin
Guy Smith
Bert Nash
Earl Hay
F. J. Moreau
R. H. Wheeler
Joseph F. King
Low Bidders Named on Kansas Landscaping Projects
The Kansas state highway department announced the lowest bids for landscaping on the $10,089,000 road program. Douglas County projects include Lawson Landscape Service and Byrd Nurseries with bids ranging from $1,138.96 to $3, etc. Bidders in Hiawatha, Olathe to Gardner, and Ottawa viaduct projects include Byrd Nurseries, Lawson Landscape Service, and A. L. Cook with bids from $460.15 to $2,018.45 and $915.88.
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Topeka
State Highway Department
Kansas
W. WY. Buck
Douglas County
Lawrence
Byrd Nurceries
Baldwin Corners
Baldwin
Lawson Landscape ‘Service
P Nurceris
Byrd Nurseries
Hiawatha
St. Joseph-Elwood
Omaha
Olathe
Gardner
B. Hockens
Marion
Holsinger’ Nurseries
Kansas City
Kan
Marysville Bridge
Lawson Landscape Service
Ottawa
Ottawa Viaduct
USSC
A. L. Cook
Insull Fate Ties to Capitulations Court Move
Washington officials believe Samuel Insull may be sailing into a foreign port under capitation provisions. President Roosevelt signed a bill enabling consular arrest or deportation of Americans abroad for crimes in their host countries. The shift endangers Americans abroad and could curb foreign life for many rich and elusive visitors.
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Washington
State Department
Samuel Insull
Roosevelt
Congress
United, States
Department
Insuil
United States
Shanghai
Tientsin
Canton
Cairo
Tangier
Bank Robbery Strikes Osceola Missouri Early Morning
In Osceola Missouri the Johnson Lucas bank company was robbed of at least seven thousand dollars after attackers disabled town telephones by cutting a cable and bound several witnesses with wire. The crew used an acetylene torch to force the safe open taking about two hours and fled in an unseen car.
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Osceola
Johnson-Lucas Banking Company
St. Clair County
Neada
T. H. Whitaker
Jack Mason
Missing Stavisky jewels found pawned in London
Paris reports that the Stavisky jewels valued at $650,000 were found to be pawned in London. A secret service trace linked to Serge Stavisky's secretary Romagnino followed the trail as Paris pressed for arrest. The jewels had secured a $40 loan after police began closing in on France's master swindler, who died by revolver at a Chamonix villa.
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Paris
Stavisky
London
Serge Stavisy
Romagnino
France
Chamonix
City Primary Election Set For Monday In Lawrence
The city hosts a primary on Monday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to nominate two candidates for city commissioner of finance for the April 3 election. Voters are by wards and registration stands at 7,957. Candidates include E. E. Alexander, Miss Sarah Cleland, and George Wetzel, with city elections and a follow-up special vote on adopting a city manager form of government in Lawrence.
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E. E. Alexander
Sarah Cleland J
George Wetzel
Lawrence
Kansas student wins two titles in Missouri Valley meet
K U entry Field wins extemporaneous speaking and oratorical contests at Austin Texas in the Missouri Valley tournament. Kansas University debaters Hackler and Molby reach finals. Field's high scores are announced by Mrs. E C Buehler. Contestants spanned 11 universities including Texas Kansas State Oklahoma Missouri South Dakota and Drake.
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Lyman Field
Missouri Valley
Austin
Tex
University of Kansas
Charles Hackler
Lawrence
James Molby
Salina
Field
E. C. Buehler
Kansas
Sopho
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Beta Theta Pi
Texas
Washington
Kansas State
Oklahoma
Missouri
South Dakota
Arkansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Iowa State
Drake
Death of J. W. Graybill Shocks Local AOUW Members
Newton mourns J. W. Graybill former grand master of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Local leaders in Lawrence recall his indefatigable service and gratitude to Lawrence where he began his rise. Funeral set for Newton Tuesday at 3 p.m. with the grand lodge notified.
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Kansas
Order
United
Newton
Lawrence
J. W
Frank Meierhoffer
Graybill
T. J. Sweeney
Dr. Graybill
Grand Lodge
A.O.U.W
Grayhill
Meierhoffer
Joy Riders Take Three Autos Before Abandonment
An overnight spree saw three cars stolen and recovered undamaged by police. Lloyd Kinnett, Glenn Charlton, and M F Hudson reported their vehicles taken after keys were left in sight. All were found abandoned within hours, prompting Chief Cummings to urge owners to lock cars.
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Lloyd Kinnett
Mississippi Street
Fifth
Locust Streets
Tenth
Kentucky
Glenn Charlton
University Heights
Rhode Island
M. F. Hudson
Colonial Tea Room
East Twelfth Street
Frances Hamilton
New Hampshire Street
Hamilton
W. J. Cummings
New Postmaster Williams Takes Lawrence Office
Roger M Williams became postmaster of Lawrence today succeeding C B Hosford who had served since January 15 1924 The commission arrived this morning and Williams presented credentials The two checked equipment stamps and plans for the turnover Hosford praised Williams and said he will return to real estate and insurance work Williams noted the honor of the appointment and pledged to serve the community Roosevelt signed the commission with the President’s confirmation by the Senate The exchange included filing the bond and oath in Washington D C and the post overhauls will continue with a quarterly check scheduled for April 1
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Roger M. Williams
Lawrence
C. B. Hosford
Williams
Mr. Hosford
Hosford
Senate
Washington, D.C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bonthron Joint Holder of 1500 Meter Record
Daniel J. Ferris says Glenn Cunningham of Kansas and Bill Bonthron of Princeton likely share the world best 1500 meters mark at 3 52.2 set in the national championships in Madison Square Garden on February 24. The judges ruled Cunningham winner while timers showed identical figures, with Ferris noting precedent for dual credit and expecting Bonthron to be bracketed for the record.
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New York
Daniel J. Ferris
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Glenn Cunningham
Kansas
Bill Bonthren
Princeton
Madison Square Garden
Cunningham
Ferris
Ralph Metcalfe
Eddie Tolan
Tolan
Ralph Hill
Lauri Lehtinen
Finland
Lehtinen
Bonthron
Iola Officials Seek State Help to Buy Modern Arms
Topeka, March 24 AP Iola city officials ask the state for assistance in obtaining modern arms and ammunition at reduced prices. The letter to Attorney General Roland Boynton was referred to Adjutant General Milton R. McLean. Joyton urged cities and counties to equip officers to combat bank robbers and criminals.
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Topeka
Kan
Tola
Roland Boynton
Iola
Milton R. McLean
Joyton
Deposits in Kansas Banks Reported by Bowman
The Kansas Bankers Association secretary Fred Bowman reports total deposits in 768 banks at thirty of last year end at 274,196,860 with 573 state and private banks holding 115,571,000 and 195 national banks holding 158,443,000. Total assets listed 339,229,390 with loans 127,762,443 and cash and sight exchange 73,101,903. Discontinue Hass CCC Camp at Hays Kansas to end April 1 per Congresswoman McCarthy. One Killed in Greyhound Bus Wreck near Yuma California.
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Topeka
Kansas
Fred Bowman
Kansas Bankers’ Association
Bowman
Wirt's Educational Plan Gains Noted Attention
Dr William Albert Wirt, Gary Indiana superintendent since 1907, championed the "Gary system" of education and drew international notice. He advised New York City's board of education in 1914 earning 10000 annually for monthly weekly services. Gary schools run year round with instruction from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. Records show Gary students enter higher education at age 16 to 32, older than the national college-age average.
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William’ Albert . Wirt
Sterain
Gary
Ind
Board of Education of
New York City
New York
Wirt Usea
Farm Home Burns West of Barker Schoolhouse
The Armstrong farm home six miles west of Lawrence was destroyed by fire about 8:30 this morning. A chemical wagon from Lawrence saved the barn but the house and part of the furnishings were a total loss. The fire started from the kitchen stove and water shortage hindered efforts. no insurance covered the losses.
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Oszood Armstrong
Mitchell
Barker
Lawrence Fire Department
Armstrong
Paul Ingels
Lawrence
Ingels
Ciuroney
Doherty Profit 19 Million Dollars Cited by Healy
Washington March 24 AP Robert E Healy chief counsel of the trade commission told the house interstate commerce committee Henry L Doherty utility magnate made a personal profit of 19 000 000 in dealing with Cities Service Securities company stocks Healy urged strengthening information provisions of the Fletcher Rayburn stock exchange regulation bill noting that over three years Cities Service Securities sold 1 1 billion in securities and only 80 million went into new capital Healy said the remainder was used to prop up a market price for the stock on the New York curb to mislead investors about its activity
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Washington
Robert E. Healy
The
Trade Commission
House - Interstate Commerce
Henry L. Doherty
Cities Service Securities Company
Vey
Fletcher-Rayburn Stock Exchange
Healy
Cities Service Securities Corporation
Healey
New York
Will Address Masons Dr Schwegler to Speak at Joint Meeting
Dr Raymond A Schwegler dean of the University of Kansas school of education will be the after dinner speaker at the joint meeting of Lawrence Lodge No 6 and Acacia Lodge No 1 AF and AM to be held at the Masonic Temple Monday evening March 26 Work of the third degree will be conferred in full form with team opening at 4 o clock Dinner will be served at 630. Sets New Shot Put Record in Lafayette Louisiana Jack Torrance LSU star bettered the world mark with a 53 feet 6 inches toss at the Southwestern relay carnival surpassing John Lyman Stanford whose 52 8.75 inch record stood last year. Two to Death Chair Lima Ohio Dillinger gangsters Harry Pierpont and Charles Makley were sentenced to death in the electric chair for the murder of Sheriff Jess Larber on October 12 while aiding Dillinger’s jailbreak. Execution set for Friday July 13.
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Raymond A. Schwegler
University of Kansas School of Education
Uint
Lawrence Lodge No
Acacia Lodge No
A.f.&a.m
Masonic Temple
Lafayette
Jack Torrance
Louisiana State University_star
John Lyman
Stanford University
Lima
Harry Pierpont
Charles Makley
Dillinger
Jess Larber
John Dillinger
Allen County
Stock Market Snapshot Shows Modest Rise
The stock index for 90 issues stood at 85.0, up from yesterday’s 83.6 as traders watched developments around Ford V-8 and Hamilton’s Adv. A brief market update notes gains across several industrials.
New program to replace the CWA announced in county notice
Mary B. Jamison, county case supervisor, received a state order stating CWA work ends April 1 and a new work relief plan will replace it. The Douglas county CWA quota is 246 for the current week with 191 CWA workers for the final two days of March. afterward all workers will be off payroll. The plan bases aid on actual need, with investigations and budgets, and federal funds will share costs while the county handles administration.
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Mary B. Jamison
Douglas County
Miss Jamison
County Poor Fund
CWA
Kansas
Buyers to Pay Highest Produce Market Prices in Lawrence
Lawrence farm produce buyers representing 14 houses announced they will pay the highest market prices for butterfat eggs and poultry to match top territory rates. Current prices are 22 cents for butterfat and 14 cents for eggs, reflecting recent fluctuations in surrounding buying centers. In other news, Missouri is to be asked to extradite Carol Walters to Kansas for trial in the March 12 Exchange National and State Bank robbery in Atchison, with Gov. Landon issuing requisition papers. Walters has not waived extradition.
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Lawrence
Olin White
Axk
Walters
Topeka
Kan
Parelt
Missouri
Carol Waiters
Kansas City
Kansas
Exchange National and State Bank
Atchison
Alf M. Landon
Kansas Weather Sketches With Forecast By Region
Forecasters expect a generally fair weekend, with unsettled conditions near the Oklahoma boundary tonight and warmer Sunday. Morning notes show clear skies with partial cloudiness at Coffeyville. Roads are listed as good in dirt and Douglas County areas. Temperature readings include yesterday’s high and low, with trace snowfall noted to 7 a.m. today.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Coffeyville
Douglas County
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