Utilities Field Plans Expansion In 1930 Budget
Washington November 27 AP utilities leaders met with President Hoover to outline a 1930 expansion of more than 100 million dollars in electric power and street railway facilities. The plan, supported by Owen Young and Samuel Insull, foresees increased construction and capital outlays to sustain industry demand and faster service growth next year.
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Washington
Hoover
Bus‘ness
White House
Owen D. Young
Wat Feotvie A. Ami Samuel
Isual Wl
Chicago
Matthews
New York
National Electricsociation
Wiper
Pr Ul
Ibs
Wi. Sloan Tou
Electric i Jpower
American Gas
Shannahin
Mullaney
Sléar
Tars
Kansas
American Power and Lig
Electric Power
Hight Corporation
Alabama
Arizona
Colorado
Florida
Ida
Louisiana
Nebraska
Nevada
Oregon
Penneylvania
Olina
Tennessee
Texas
Tad
Wisconsin
Wyoming
A | Jones
Cities Service
Weather Forecast For Kansas With Cold North East
A weather note describes cooler conditions in the extreme northeast and Thursday. It mentions tonight and Thursday morning conditions, with rough roads in places and a mix of uncertain times and areas.
Giant Fokker Plane Crashes Into Roosevelt Field House
At Roosevelt Field New York a F-32 Fokker mono plane, the nation’s largest, crashed into a house in Carrelace hamlet after takeoff for Teterboro. The craft and two dwellings burned. two occupants aboard were injured, Boggs and McDonald escaped. McDonald unhurt, Boggs suffered non serious injuries. Gasoline spattered across the area as the huge craft struck several buildings before hitting Beaver’s home.
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Roosevelt Field
Carre Lace
Teterbara
Ned
Mos
Boggs
Department of Commerce
Harry McDonald
McDonald
William Beaver
Arthur Weeks Wer
Beaver
Court Sets Civil Docket Hearings For November Term
Jury cases cleared from the November term leave 51 cases on the civil docket with hearings continuing through December 13. Twenty five cases involve divorce with most to be heard on Divorce Day Wednesday December 4. Schedule lists include Smith v Smith and others on December 3 and a December 13 lineup featuring Simmonds v Meyn among others.
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Huch
Rive
Kilworth Shaw
Higgins Allison
Kreech McNeill
Gallagher
Lawrence Building and Loan
Kennedy
Crawford
Templin Smith
Schaeffer Patterson
Dean Thornton
Travis Weon
Callaway
Simmonds
Meyn
Barber
Weber Prevost
Lymanarnes
Knott
Wilson
Hayes
Appreciation of Sherman Elliott as KU Memorial treasurer
Board of directors Sunday accepted the verbal resignation of Sherman G. Elliott as treasurer of the Memorial Corporation and extended thanks for his diligence and ability in supervising the Union Building construction. Charles H. Tucker was asked to draft the appreciation resolution.
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Sherman C. Elliott
University of Kansas Memorial Corporation
Board of Directors
Charles H. Tucker
Fillott
Sherman G. Eilicté
Memorial Corporation
Corcoration
Union
Woman Mrs Dimmery Receives Painful Bruises in Accident
Mrs Alberta Dimmery of 823 Garfield, Knight ham Massachusetts, was knocked down by an automobile driven by Ernest Harris of the Adams hotel last night. The wheel passed over her body, shoving her several feet. She was taken home for examination, which showed bruises. internal injuries not yet determined.
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Alberta Dimmiery
Garfield
Ernest’ Harris
Adams Hotel
Kightham
Massachusetts
Thieves Busy In Lawrence Report Multiple Break-ins
Police logs detail robberies across Lawrence including the Student Shoe Shop Burgert’s store entry through a rear window with $20 stolen, Mrs. Walter Calson’s Maiden Lane home burglary, two dresses taken from John Barrey’s clothes line, and a Midwest Tire Co truck tire pilferage.
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Lawrence
Burgert
Walter Calson
Maiden Lane
John Barrey
Why Street
Midwest Tire Company
Ernest
H. Fillers
New Hoyanshire Street
Miller Wins Bankers' Scholarship at Kansas University
D. Rose Miller, a junior in the University of Kansas business school, has been awarded the Bankers' scholarship loan for the current school year. A committee including Dean FL Stockton, Dean Henry Werner, Prof. W B Taylor, and Irving Hill of Lawrence National Bank selected the winner. The scholarship, established in 1928 by the Educational Foundation of the American Bankers Association, provides $250 and requires partial self-support.
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D. Rose Miller
School of Business
University, of Kansas
Bankers
FL Tt Stockton
Henry Werner
W. B. Taylor
Irving Hill
Lawrence National Bank
Educational Foundation
American Bankers’ Association
Jury Disagrees in Hunt Manslaughter Case
In El Dorado, a Butler county jury could not agree on the degree of manslaughter or assault for Wilbur Hunt, 18, of Augusta. The 10 to 2 vote against acquittal led to discharge by Judge George J. Benson. two co-defendants, Cole Thompson and Andrew Gahm, face manslaughter charges tied to Albert Watkins Jr.’s death and may be tried in January after Hunt’s case is recalled.
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el Dorado Kan
Wilbur Hunt
Augusta
Butler County
George J. Benson
Cole Thompson
Andrew Gahm
Albert Watkins, Jr
Car Crash on Fifteenth and Massachusetts Streets
A collision at Fifteenth and Massachusetts streets at 12 30 today involved Mrs. Jees of Paola and Clifford Shenk of Lawrence. Shenk's car Willys Knight suffered major body damage while Mrs Tees Buick coupe was undamaged. Shenk and James Leuffler, riding with him, were uninjured and the other vehicle overturned.
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Fifteenth
Massachusetts Street
Jees
Paola
Clifford Shenk
Lawrence
Shenk
MasSaddSetts Street
Tees
Fifteenth Street
Willys-Knight
Family 18 Shot to Death Near Newalla Thanksgiving Tragedy
Oklahoma City November 27 AP Relatives arriving to spend Thanksgiving found T M Henley 48 and his wife and five children shot to death at the family home near Newalla southeast of Oklahoma City. Justice Traub, acting coroner, believes Henley killed his wife and children then himself. At Gouverneur New York four young men, likely St Lawrence University students traveling home for Thanksgiving, were killed when their auto was struck by a New York Central train on the St Lawrence division.
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Oklahoma City
T. M. Henley
Newalla
Henley
Carl J.’ Traub
Ganton
St. Lawrence University
Gouverneur Crossing
New- York Central Railroad
Thanksgiving tableau at Liberty Memorial High School assembly
A Thanksgiving program at Liberty Memorial High School featured "America the Beautiful" tableau with three sections led by Ilinza and B C Donmyer. Students performed violin pieces and readings, with addresses on "America First" by Fr H Olney and a prayer by H D L Baxter. Junior high and elementary assemblies followed, including musical numbers and scenes from The Courtship of Miles Standish. Baker football roster otherwise thin as several regulars are out for the game with Kansas Wesleyan.
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America the Beautiful
Liberty Memorial High School
Ilinza
B. C. Donmyer
Oita
Senate Club
America
Ann Smith
H. Olney
H. DL. Bakter
Helen Stockwell
J Evelyn
Frank Danks
Leonard Deller
O’ita
K‘nor W. Sisson
Alice Bern
Marston McChiggage
Lloyd Venner
Charles Thomas
Junior Wich School Orchistry
Hyong
Wameless
Ba Ife
Pridal
Lohengrii
Repubic
Blossom Ewing
Winlinsolo
Wild Rose
George Eberhart
Ernestine
Waters
Glen
Dar
Nevin
Gaynor
Miler Standish
Eftly
Reader
Morcaret
Kirchhoff
Priscilla
Margary Taltan
Miles “Standish
Walter Bloc
Plane theft by ruse ends with Muskogee stop
Two young men who obtained a shin jin Kansas City by ruse abandoned the plane at Muskogee Oklahoma after refueling near Carthage Maryland and vanished. Louis Coghill a former KU student was robbed. the field manager reported the theft to the Kansas City station. In Coffeyville, Carl Schuetz faces murder trial jury deliberations. Lawrence public library to close for Thanksgiving.
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Kansas City
Muskogee
Oklo
Louis Coghill
K. U
Carthage
Noom
Cars Outnumber Baths About Three to One in 1940s Survey
Pullman Washington reports a survey by Professor Stanley A. Smith of Washington State College showing about one seventh of Americans owned cars while only one in twenty had a bathtub. He notes many modern plumbing fixtures appeared since the mid 19th century and cites historic beliefs in bathing.
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Pullman
Wash
United States
Stanley A. Smith
Washington States College Department of Architectural Engineering
America
Smith
Pep Rally Boosts Liberty Memorial Ahead of Ottawa Game
A Liberty Memorial high school pep rally prepared students for the Ottawa game. The band under B C Donmyer, boys pep club led by E J Logsdon, and girls pep club under Miss Elora Stebbins performed stunts. Teachers and students wore colors, and uniforms featured sweaters and emblems. Ticket price is 75 cents at the gate for the 2:30 PM kickoff. a large delegation is expected to travel to Ottawa to support the squad and extend a string of victories to twenty four.
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Ottawa
Liberty Memorial High School
B.C. Donmyer
E. J. Logsdon
Elora Stebbins
Fie Boy
Melvin Griffin
H. L. Baker
Eosin
Thanksgiving Quiet Observance At White House
Washington Thanksgiving will be celebrated at the White House in a quiet, old fashioned manner. In the morning President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover will attend church services and spend the day with a few friends. In the evening the state dining room will be set with domesticated and wild turkey and traditional trimmings. Mr. Hoover will have no engagements and government offices will close.
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Washington
White House
Will of wealthy Wichita resident set aside in probate ruling
Judge I N Williams of Sedgwick County District Court ruled to set aside the will of M R Diver a wealthy Wichita resident who died last February leaving 280000 to nine heirs Frank R Diver of Alamosa Colorado was named sole heir after contesting the will Attorneys for the defense signaled an appeal to the state supreme court and radio applications were denied.
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Wichita
Kan
I. N. Williams
Sedgwick County District Court
M. R. Diver
Frank R. Diver
Alamosa
Col
State Supreme Court
Commission Denies Requests From KFH Wichita and WIBW
Washington AP reports the radio commission denied license modification requests from KFH Wichita and WIBW Topeka broadcasting association. KFH sought full time 1300 kilocycles at 1000 watts, WIBW requested 690 kilocycles and 6 kilowatts.
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Washington
The
Radio Commission Today
KITH
Rigby-Gray Hotel Company
Wichita
WIBW
Topeka Broadcasting Association
KFH
Parachute death during practice kills sergeant in San Antonio
AP reports Sergeant L. J. Pallaye of Brooksfield medical unit died instantly when his parachute failed to open during a five ship formation jump in San Antonio Texas. The accident occurred during parachute drill at the Laboratory pavement.
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San Antonio
Texas
L. J. Pallaye
Brooksfield
Streit Case to Jury Today in Topeka
Topeka AP reports the trial of Cecil Streit for first degree robbery in the $14,000 Security Benefit payroll theft here last June was expected to reach the jury late today. Veteran Emporia banker dead. Fred Newman 74, prominent Emporia banker, died at his home after several months illness.
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Streit
Topeka
Cecil Streit
Security Benefit Association
Eteran
Nationalists Allegedly Pay for Civil War Ceasefire
AP reports abrupt halt to civil war in Hu nin and Hupeh with unconfirmed claims the Nationalist government bribed Kuominchun leaders to stop fighting. Valued sums of five million dollars and other payments are cited, with Chiang Kai-Shek’s move amid a broader power handover. Negotiations for settlement progress as remnants of disaffection move toward Canton.
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Associated Press
China
Hunin
Hupeh
Aprist
Rovernment
Shanghai
Hankow
Chiang Kai-Shek
Henan
Yen Hai-Shan
Shansi
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Kuominchun
Chiang
Kuominechun
Feng
Yen
Pointent
Z. Vi. Soong
Torlorin
Kwangetung Marines
Ironsides
Kwangsi Province
Canton
Nanking
Britain ready for joint action in Manchuria dispute
Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson told the House of Commons Britain is prepared to participate with other powers in peaceful action over the Russo Chinese dispute in Manchuria if feasible. He noted talks had occurred with the American and British governments and that a further joint plan could be undertaken if possible.
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London
Britain
Manchuria
Arthur Henderson
House of Commons
Great Britain
Mr. Redderson
Aubren Chamberlain
Foree
Foreign Office
Japan not worried by Manchurian tensions says Tokyo
Tokyo reports that Ambassador Debuchi transmitted views of Secretary Stimson on the Manchurian situation after his talk with Stimson. Japan’s foreign office said no action is planned now either alone or with others. Stimson implied U.S. may offer ideas if helpful, amid cautious Russian Chinese border activity reports. An official Russian communique from Khabarovsk warned that further punitive measures might be needed.
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Tokyo
Stimson
Debuchi
Foreign Office
United States
Khailar
Harbin
Khabarovak
Siberia
Chinese Delegate Reports Nanking View On Manchuria Crisis
Dr Wu Kai Seng, Chinese delegate to the League of Nations, told AP in Geneva that the Nanking government would likely lodge an appeal for intervention in Manchuria with League secretary-general Sir Eric Drummond in the coming days. He had just returned from Berne where he conferred with Chang Tso Ping, the Chinese minister in Berlin.
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Geneva
Wu Kai-Seng
League of Nations
Nanking
Manichuria
Eric Drummond
League Ithis
Associated Press
Manchuria
Drummond
Berne
Switzerland
Chang Tso- Ping
Berlin
Republicans Seek Bigger Share On House Committees
Washington reports the GOP house majority of 102 plans a major committee reshuffle to boost Republican seats from 13 to 21 on the key panels. Democrats would fall to seven. The 435 member house now has 267 Republicans, 165 Democrats, one farmer laborer, and two vacancies after the 1928 elections.
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Washington
House
Garner
Texas
Fourth annual Father and Son Scout Banquet Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the fourth annual Father and Son banquet of Lawrence Boy Scouts went on sale across city troops. The event at First Methodist church on Friday December 6 begins at 6 14 PM with a dinner and program planned to fit the high school opera hour at 6 30 PM. Films from the Boy Scout World Jamboree in England last summer, shot by B B Dawson of Kansas City, will be shown. Tickets are sold through the local Scout troops. the dinner invites all Scouts, fathers, and men who wish to sponsor a Scout for the evening.
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Lawrence Boy Scouts
BB. Dawson
Kansas City
Kaw
Guns Left With Bond For Lawrence Hunters' Appearance
Warden G A Heinrich said three Lawrence hunters arrested near Vinland Sunday were not charged due to a prearranged agreement. Gordon McMillan Galen Ware and Hollis Logan, all with licenses but without them on hand, were released on bond to appear next day after wardens sought to verify licenses for non resident quail hunters. Two Franklin County wardens joined the inquiry to check non resident fees.
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Vinland
Caine
Journal-World
G. A. Heinrich
Gam
Dens
Dover
Hill Hemphill
Heinrich
Gordon McMillan
Galen Ware
Hollis Logan
Franklin County
Kansas City
Douglas County
Lawrence
Justice Court
Arctic flier Wielson reported missing near North Cape
Nome Alaska November 27 The AP reports that Carl Ben Wielson Arctic flier and his mechanic Earl Borland, missing for 18 days after taking off from Teller Alaska to reach the fur ship Nanuk near North Cape Siberia, may still be alive as a dog team driver saw smoke rising from foothills inland near the Nanuk area. Natives say they saw the aircraft within 60 miles of the Nanuk, while a Russian trapper heard the motor from roughly 50 miles away but could not sight the plane due to heavy fog.
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Nome
Alaska
Carl Ben Wielson
Earl Borland
North Cape
Siberia
Eielson
Teller
North Cane
Rome
Shoreine
Dinners For Six Families By Liberty High Girl Reserve
The Girl Reserve organization at Liberty Memorial High School will provide Thanksgiving dinners for six needy Lawrence families tomorrow. Members raise funds during the year by running concession stands at football games and selling candy and other items to support these charitable efforts.
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Liberty Memorial’ High School
Lawrence
Thanksgiving holiday closures sweep Lawrence institutions
Lawrence observes Thanksgiving with city schools and the University of Kansas in recess until Monday. Downtown businesses close, post office hours shrink, and libraries suspend services. Elks party planned, traffic to the Ottawa game noted, and county offices shut for the holiday while sheriff’s office operates in shifts.
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K.U
School of Fine Arts
Elks Lodge
Lawrence
Lawrence High School
Ottawa
Ostawe
Taw
Asial
R. Rutherford
Seek Adjustment of Grain Freight Rates
Kansas City report notes the Ranges City Board of Trade has filed no brief with the Interstate Commerce Commission in an appeal seeking to restore pre August rate relations for grain shipments. The dispute centers on a 7 cent per hundred weight cut to sub ports by Kansas City Southern Railroad and resulting shifts of traffic away from Kansas City to Gulf routes. The board proposes reestablishing balance by raising Kansas City rates to the Gulf or lowering eastern rates, or a mix of both.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Ranges City Board of Trade
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City Southern Railroad
Kansas Points
Gulf
Board of Trade
Oklahoma City notes 12 state banks close after death of investor
Oklahoma City AP report states 12 state banks failed to open after the sudden death of FLAL McCauley 55 of Sapulpa who had interests in all twelve. State banking department reps took charge of Sapulpa State Bank The Bank of Mounds Henryetta State Bank Bank of Commerce Weleetka First State Bank Viant Giti zen's State Bank Webbers Falls Davenport State Bank Oilton First State Bank Ter? ton Avant State Bank Keystone State Bank Bank of Keltyville.
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Oklahoma City
Graves Shull
State Bank
Weleetka
First State Bank
Viant_Gitizen’s
Webbers Falls
Davenport State Bank
Oilton State Bank
Teriton
Avant State Bank
Keystone State Bank
The
Bank of Keltyville
SEEK NORTH POLE TICKETS FOR TWO YOUNG SANTA FANS
Dorothy Belt five and Eileen Belt four wandered into Union Station bound for the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Miss Edna Schneider of Travelers Aid tried to calm them as Mrs Philip Belt arrived to take the children home. The story reflects a holiday misadventure and concern for the children's safety.
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Washington, Navy
Santa Claus
Dorothy
Eileen Belt
North Pole
Union Station
Edna. Schneider
Travelers Aid Society
Philip Belt
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