House votes to send committee over wheat tax letter
In Topeka on November 1 the house, by party lines, voted to send a committee to Governor Landon to seek withdrawal of a letter urging institutions to use corn and rye instead of wheat to avoid the 30 cent wheat processing tax. Rep Caldwell Davis led the motion as Democrats largely supported it, while Republicans opposed. The session also saw a Wichita bill on a municipal university bond issue pass 64 to 60 and a vote to end re registration for Wichita and Kansas City voters.
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Topeka
House of Representatives
Alf M. Landon
Caldwell Davis
Bourbon County
Benjamin Franklin
Kansas
Davis
Vernon
Plummer
Jefferson
Abell
Clark
House
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Wichita Municipal University
Davidson
Sedgwick
Blood
Sargent
Kansas City
Senate
Mill head protests over wheat tax shift in Kansas
Kansas City Kansas November 1 AP Benjamin Franklin state business manager suggested substituting wheat flour with corn meal and rye flour to dodge the wheat processing tax. Midland Flour president C B Warkentin called the move unpatriotic and warned Kansas wheat farmers would lose markets and revenue.
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Kansas City
Kan
Benjamin Franklin
Kansas
C. B. Warkenstin
Midland Flour’ Company
Alf M. Landon
Franklin
Haa
Hess Narkenstetnstein
Anklin
Regulations prescribe duties of local councils in trade code
The National Trade Council issued regulations under the retail code governing local chambers of commerce and business organizations. Local bodies will handle complaints as information centers and general representatives for the trade in their communities and may act in enforcement as needed.
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Washi
National Trade Council
Chambers of Commerce
Weather Forecast: Scattered Showers With Colder Night
Unsettled Thursday with colder conditions in eastern and southern portions. Expect scattered showers tonight and in the morning with clearing later.
Block of 600000 votes bolsters Tammany ticket
In New York on November 1 AP reports a potential block of 600,000 votes shifted to support Mayor John P. O'Brien, boosting the Tammany mayoralty bid after endorsement by a civil service conference of 178,000 workers. Conference secretary James F. Chambers estimates influence at 600,000 votes after a 35 percent deduction for members with other political faiths.
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New York
John P. O'Brien
Tammany
O’brien
Allied Civil Service Conference
New Or
James F. Chambers
Finney on Stand in Embezzlement Trial in Emporia
Warren W. Finney, Emporia banker, was unexpectedly placed on the witness stand by defense to testify in his own behalf on embezzlement charges. He detailed his career in mills and telephones, including consolidations and liquidating accounts, and described stock holdings and assets in various Kansas companies. The defense proceeded to question specific counts, including a Sunday withdrawal of 800 dollars and related bank transfers, with Finney asserting steps taken to liquidate properties with approval from Kansas Home Telephone officials.
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Emporia
Kan
Warren W. Finney
Emporis
Finney
Gardley
Ing
Wedel
Lon C. McCarty
Theu
Inney
Einesy
George Wood
Eureka
Southwestern Hel Lephone Company
Southwestern Bell
Paola Company
Kansas Home Telephone Company
Compan
Piqua
Quincy
Fall River
Core
Buffalo
New Albany
Fredoni
Burlington
Neosho Falls
Tonto
Tauichrreenits
Finney Transac
Frome Fi Wits
Arabes Needles
Fidelity Bank
National Bank of
Fred Harris Confined A Section Sends Bond
A terse report notes Fred Harris confined a segment and sent a bond tied to Sean Lexa. Special coup named Gov Alt M Landon to probe Kansas man involvement in a broader political shift.
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Fred Harris
Bond
Sean- Lexa
Bor
Henne
Iris
Alt. M. Landon
Kansas
Pageant to Open Kansas Teachers Convention at KU
A pageant titled Wa gthe ee Shpi zho meaning So were We educated will be presented by Haskell Institute students at the Kansas State Teachers Association opening session in the University of Kansas auditorium at 9 45 Friday morning. The district meetings Friday and Saturday are expected to attract about 3 teachers of eastern Kansas if weather remains clear. The program includes an Indian education segment, authentic songs dances and legends with family costumes, under the direction of Dean Margaret Pearson Speelman and Superintendent Henry Roe Cloud. A. L Bach will lead an Indian band.
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Haskell Institute
Kansas State Teachers Association
University of Kansas
Kansas
C. E. Birch
Lawrence City
Haskell
A. L Bach
Maskell
Margaret Pearson Speelman
Henry Roe Cloud
Massachusetts Street
Kell Institute
William John Oper
George’ Washington, University
Washington, D. C
K. U
Edgar G. Doudna
Board of Regents
Wisconsin Normal Schools
Rural Carriers Speed Up Postal Route Consolidations
Washington reports the thirty year retirement rule is accelerating rural route consolidations under the rural free delivery program. From July 1 to last week, 1,092 routes were eliminated for an estimated annual saving of 1.3 million dollars, aided by the retirement of carriers with 30 or more years of service and improved road conditions and automobile use.
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Washington
Neat Ate
Progress by NRA shown in Roosevelt remarks
President Roosevelt expressed satisfaction with the recovery program’s results. An official report credits NRA actions with higher wages and shorter hours, noting wage gains from 42 to about 44 cents per hour and a shift in production patterns. Farmers’ price indices rose while paid prices also climbed, all aligned with a 1926-55 parity goal.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Myo
Ihe Reaes
Pai Sed Perkins
Rt Saya
NRA
Kidnaping of Lincoln, Kentucky candidate in 1960s style plot
Willis Staton 65 of Pikeville Independent candidate for circuit judge was abducted near London Kentucky on election night. He said he was forced into a car by six masked men after his nephew and he were returning from campaigning and was later found on the Dixie Highway six miles south of London. Staton claimed he freed himself from a wood where he had been tied a bush and that the abductors demanded he sign a paper withdrawing from the race and quit union work. Police and Justice Department investigated.
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Willis Staton
Pikeville
Signa Ty
Dixie Highway
Here
From & Wood
Staton
Pike ‘County
Department. of Justice
Ents
Change urged in Wichita land bank management
A Kansas and Oklahoma Democratic delegation urged President Rodubvedt to replace Wichita land bank head John Fields. Senator Thomas led the group with Senators Gore, McGill and Commissioner Helvering. They argued current management undervalues farmers grain and calls for a new arrangement to aid farmers.
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Washington
Kansas
Oklahoma
Rodubvedt
Wichita Land Bank
Thomas and Gore
McGill
Guy T. Helvering
Internal Revenue
Thomas
John Fields
Kansas Representative Investigates Chicago Bankruptcies
Congressman Guyer of Kansas traveled to Chicago as part of a House judiciary sub committee to probe bankruptcies and receiverships. The inquiry targets abuses by receivers and lawyers when cases are handled by federal courts, accusing the system of scandalous practices that harm firms and creditors.
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U.S. Guyer
Kansas
Chicago
Judiciary Committee
House
Charythea
Farm Loans Paid Early Boost Accounts for 41 Percent
The Farm Credit Administration reports that 41 percent of this year’s crop production loans were paid in advance, mainly in recent weeks, reflecting a trend toward shorter term debts. The note cites Morgenthau and the agency’s role while mentioning related industry impacts on canning, packing machinery, and other equipment.
Stock Market Index Update and Classified Ads
Stock market index shows slight move as traders note 90s era blocks yesterday. Old clothes offered for cash or in classified advertising. Phone contact listed for buyers and sellers.
Shawnee County Treasury Reopens After Dispute
The Shawnee county treasury reopened for business in Topeka on November 1 after a three week closure due to office differences. Intermittent disagreements over settlement between retiring Treasurer J Bady and incoming treasurer and county commissioners led to a temporary halt. A $210,000 deposit with the International Mote trust company was secured by bonds with a face value of $167,000, and procedures were adjusted to permit reopening.
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Topeks
Shawnee
Davis
Baisee
Douglas county corn husking contest crowns winners
A large crowd attended the Douglas county corn husking contest on the Owen Mitchell farm near Lawrence. Willi Reusch of Vinland won the men’s division with 15 bushels and 36 pounds in 1 hour 30 minutes, earning $10 to fund the Hor ton state contest. Women’s champ Mrs. W. R. Harrell of Clinton husked 15 bushels 9 pounds, with several locals placing in the top ranks as contest times ranged from four minutes to just over three hours.
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Douglas County
Willi Reusch
Vinland
Reusch
W. R. Harrell
Clinton
B. J. Babbitt
Lawrence
Alvin Dye
Arthur Hird
Woodrow Richland
Ates
Oliows
Ilson
Mest Lewis Bearman
Lake View
Alice’ Ie Strong
Anwaka
J. M. Allison
W. J. Collins
Cora Lewis
Altho
An. Lee
Lawrence Merchants
STATE MEET AT HORTON 1933 BUSKETS CONTEST IN KANSAS
Champion buskets of Kansas will compete in a statewide contest at the Grosfield farm near Horton on Friday for the 1933 crown. Field strips for 32 cat, 36 teams and 160 helpers arranged. Judges L E Willoughby F C Blecha Ralph Snyder R L Stover. Horton Chamber of Commerce sponsors with an estimated crowd of 10 000 to 20 000 expected.
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Brown County Agricultural Lament
Bate Horton Chamber of Com
Tax Payers League To Discuss Two Problems
A Douglas County Tax Payers League meeting is planned for Saturday afternoon at the courthouse. Secretary Edares said the session will cover two issues and possibly other matters. Harvey announced that the election of officers will be held there.
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Tax Payers League
Douglas Coun- Tax Payers League
Edares
Lawrence
Harvey
Dent
Cme
Nebraska Ticket Sale For Kansas-Nebraska Game
A block of 1,500 tickets for the Kansas Nebraska football game at Line .day has been released. Details on purchase location and deadlines were not fully printed in the edition.
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Kansas-Nebraska
Kansas Potato Show Opens With Exhibits and Prizes
Preparations push ahead for the 13th annual Kansas Potato Show to be held tomorrow and Friday at the Ninth Street area. Kaw Valley growers, 4-H clubs, and Douglas County women display booths totaling about 300 feet of table space with 20 pound sacks and seed displays from Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota. Cash prizes run from two to eight dollars, with judging emphasizes market quality disease blemish and flesh. Banquet at Hotel Eldridge closes the event with lectures by state college staff and industry figures.
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Nes Gould Armory
Lew Hampshire
Kansas
Kaw Valley
Terrell, Douglas, Cous. San
Roscoe
Lawrence
Kaw Valley Brewers
Kansas State College
Board of Agriculture
Chambers of Commerce
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
New
Douglas
Shawnee
Wyandotte
Lesrentforth
Ihiss
Amy K
Eldridge
October Show Cattle Receipts Decline to Record Lows
Kansas City November 1 cattle receipts at the October show were the smallest since 1892, the exchange said. The report notes a downturn in cattle receipts for the period, contrasting with prior months.
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Kansas City
Cis
Exchange
November term opens in Douglas County Court complex
The November term of the Douglas County District Court opens Monday morning at 9 o clock with jurymen ordered to report. Civil cases will be set for trial at 1 30 p m. Judge Means will hear parole reports Monday. criminal docket is unsettled due to State Legislator George K Melvin’s absence. The lead case is Kenner Myers charged with first degree murder in the Rev H W Jones case. Several other criminal cases and sixty seven divorce and foreclosures appear on the civil docket. Judge Means will rule early in the term on an injunction against paving certain streets tied to surfacing the street car tracks by Kansas Electric Power Co. Reserved judgment on a separate power bill matter will be announced later.
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Douglan County
Hugh Means
Judge Means
Melvin
Myers
T Ww. Bell
Leaven- Myers
Sentel Tate
Lawrence
Teswit
Russell
Witberty
Doc Suttles
Ee Hill
Areon
Vin Tee
Umm
Ralph Caldwell
Justice Court
Ed Riling
John Callahan
Kansas Electric Power Company
Oance
Big Flour Sales Drop Across U S Mills
Flour sales in the United States fell sharply last week with spring wheat shipments down 18 percent from the prior week, according to the Northwestern Miller. The report notes that inventories remain high and many buyers have contracted for abnormal quantities, while mills anticipate continued weakness into the winter season.
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Kansas City
United States
Halloweeners Shot At Wichita With Salt And Bird Shot
Police report a Halloween party in Wichita where Tonetta Barnhisel, 16, and Courtney Thompson, 14, were struck by small salt and birdshot fired from a gun. Investigators say the shooter aimed to frighten the group. Barnhisel was wounded while Thompson was only lightly hurt.
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Wichita
Tonetta
Caverte
Courtney Thompson
Shiotine Heiby
Pellerine
Prarmina Bie
Massachusetts Street to be repaved under federal grant
State highway director Carl Friend announced a federal grant will fund repaving Massachusetts Street from Eleventh to Twenty third in Lawrence. Project cost estimated $125,000 to $240,000, with concrete pavement and widening from 40 to 48 feet south of Eleventh. Plans include moving rails, curb and gutter work, and bid advertising soon to aid winter employment and relief efforts.
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Massachusetts Street
Highway. Commission
Carl Friend
Harry Darbdy
Topeka
Friend
Darby
Lawrence
Court House
Kaw River Bridge
Eleventh Street
John L. Constant
State Highway Department
B. M. Babb
Ject Silo Namie
Tri
Twentythird Street
Massachusetts
Babb
Setts
Douglas County
Biggest Campus Affair at Baker U Saturday
Baldwin Nov 1 Baker University's Diamond Jubilee Homecoming and Dads and Moms Day set for Saturday November 4 promises to be the biggest campus event yet on the college grounds. Dr Fleming and colleagues provide guidance for the morning chapel and the day ends with a campus fire. Teachers will attend the homecoming including a banquet and invitations extended for Dad and Mother to join.
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Missouri’ Valley College
Dad
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