Halt Operations South of Mukden
News from Paris to Tokyo reports ongoing fighting between Japanese and Chinese forces in and around Tientsin and near Mukden. Japanese advances toward Chinchow halted under League of Nations pressure, with assurances from Japan that no attack on Chinchow is planned. US officials seek clarification as diplomatic efforts continue amid Manchurian tensions.
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Tientsin
China
League of Nations Council
Mukden
Manchuria
Tokyo
Peiping-Mukden
War Office
Chinchow
Council of the
League of Nations
Great Wall of China
Rengo
Tsitsi- Har
Taonan
Panis
League of Nations’ Council
Alfred Sze
Aristide Briand
Japan
Tom Mix in Crisis as Fight for Life Continues
Hollywood, November 27. Tom Mix, famed cowboy star, is in crisis as doctors treat peritonitis from a ruptured appendix. Physicians say they hope to judge his condition by nightfall, with cautious optimism tempered by warning. Messages of support pour in from fans and boys who admire him.
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Hollywood
Cal
Tom Mix
R. N. Smith
Storms Take Toll Across Nation After Thanksgiving
Unsettled weather spread from coast to plains after Thanksgiving storms. A five-vehicle incident near Tyler Texas left five motorists dead as blizzards froze Navajo hunters in New Mexico and a sheep herder near Glenrock died amid drifting ice. Nine hundred sheep drowned near Malta Montana while California notes cold relief and mountain snow forecasts. Missing Montana boys Robert Gordon and Billie Haines were found safe in Shell.
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Ohio
Mississippi River
Washington
Oregon
Great Lakes
Plains States
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New Mexico
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Wye
Malta
Mont
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Citrus
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Utah
Columbia Falls
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Billie Haines
Shell
Grandi’s Visit Ends After Eleven Days in U S
Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi wrapped up an eleven day tour of the United States. He met with President Hoover and Secretary of State Stimson, held talks in New York Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia, and described the Washington meetings as very satisfactory. Grandi addressed a Foreign Policy Association dinner urging disarmament and world peace while hoping for a grateful Thanksgiving future.
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Dino Grandi
America
Italy
Augustus
Signor Grandi
Hooter
Stimson
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
White House
Foreign Policy Association
Europe
Dawes as Hoover running mate sought by Chicago press
A quiet but determined GOP push to nominate Ambassador Charles G. Dawes as Hoover’s running mate in 1982 was reported. Dawes would need to be persuaded to reenter active politics, with some friends betting Vice President Curtis may seek the Kansas Senate next year. Gerald Milbrad, 17, Kanopolis high school student, was killed when his rifle discharged during hunting near Salina. Major General Sir Davis Bruce, famed as the Sherlock Holmes of science, died in London funeral services.
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Chicago
Daily News
Charles G. Dawes
Hoover
Dawes
Charles Curtis
Senate
Kansas
Salina
Kans
Gerald Milbrad
Kanopolis
London
Sir Davis Bruce
Sherlock Holmes of
Science
Governor seeks interest refunds in road benefit tax cases
Topeka Gov. Woodring asked the highway commission to reimburse interest on road benefit district taxes, arguing the law required payment of principal and interest. Attorney General Boynton planned mandamus to force refunds including interest, but Helvering said litigation could be avoided if the commission follows the governor’s guidance. Representative Brown, author of the bill, was instructed to pursue litigation to compel payment of interest portions as well as principal.
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Harry H. Woodring
State Highway .Commission
Guy T. Helvering
Helvering
Rolf Land Boynton
State Supreme Court
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Woodring
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Boynton
George Austin Brown
Wichita
Representative Brown
Pennsylvania Republicans Seek House Speaker Choice
The Pennsylvania Republican delegation voted 18 to 12 to back New York’s Representative Snell for speaker. Tilson of Connecticut had 11 votes and Temple of the state group one. The result isn’t binding on the general caucus, and Monday’s meeting will gauge whether Snell or Tilson gains support for the final nomination. Tilson asserts he will remain floor leader regardless of the outcome.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Representative Snell
New York
Tilson
Connecticut
Temple
Dean
Snell
House Republicans
Congress
Nick Longworth
Hoke Smith, Georgia Leader, Dies at 76 in Atlanta
Former Georgia governor and U.S. senator Hoke Smith dies at his Atlanta home at age 76. A major figure in politics, he served as interior secretary under Grover Cleveland, was a prominent lawyer and publisher, and in 1911 was seen as a potential presidential candidate for the South.
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Hoke Smith
United States
Georgia
Interior
Grover Cleveland
South
Newton
North Carolina
H. H. Smith
New Hampshire
Catawba College
University of North Carolina
Young- Smith
Mary Brent Hoke
Lincolnton
N. C
Continental Congress
Board of Education of
Veteran officer Nelson E. Margetts serves as U.S. military observer in Manchuria
Washington reports Lieutenant Colonel Nelson E. Margetts, a Salt Lake City native and long serving officer, is the military attache and observer in the Chinchow area. His career spans Spanish American War service, Alaska postings, Philippine duty, Pershing aide, and education at Fort Leavenworth and the Army War College. He was assigned to China two years ago.
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Japan
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Stiftison
Baron Shidehara
Aross
Forbes
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Manchuria
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China
Utah Volunteer Light Artillery
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Alaska
Mounted Service
Fort Riley
Kansas
Philippine Islands
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Army of Occupation
Germany
General Service School
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Army, War College
Chicago Burlington and Quincy Salary Cuts Announced
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad announced a salary reduction of 10 to 20 percent for non unionized employees earning $3,600 or more. Effective December 31, the cuts start at 10 percent for $3,600 to $10,000, 15 percent for $10,000 to $20,000, and 20 percent above $20,000, affecting about 700 mostly office workers.
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Chicago
Thehicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad Today
Four-H Club Achievement Banquet Set At Hotel Eldridge
Rainy, muddy roads may thin Attendance at the 4-H Club achievement banquet in the Crystal Room of the Hotel Eldridge tomorrow at 6 50 PM. Over 200 members and teachers are invited by the Douglas County Bankers Association which funds the event. Governor Harry Woodring will speak and awards will be presented by County Agent J A Reli and Home Demonstration Agent Miss Charlie Hepler. Four-H songs and a vocal solo by Karl Bratton are planned along with entertainment by Prof. Allen Crafton of the University and a cartoon talk by Carl Postlethwaite.
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Eldridge
Douglas County Bankers Association
Harry Woodring
J. A.’ Reli
Charlie Hepler
Karl Bratton
Allen Crafton
University
Carl, Postlethwaite
Expenses Draw Fire Toneka Nov 27
Toneka Nov 27 AP reports Kansas state auditor Will J. French criticized officials and employees for tipping and daytime use of Pullman transport on state expense accounts. He urged departments to curb nonessential costs and stated no daytime Pullman or storage charges for mileage travelers will be allowed.
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Toneka
Kansas
Will J. Prench
French
Rockefeller estate target in $50,000 writ of attachment
In Lakewood New Jersey a sheriff posted a $50 000 writ of attachment on the gate of John D Rockefeller Jr s estate after Michael Morris a former Rockefeller chauffeur claimed his supervisor Roscoe Fstell asked him to ride in a Rockefeller car in 1929 an accident left Morris unable to continue as a chauffeur. Rockefeller had not been in town and chose attachment instead of personal service. James fined $25 for beating his 18 months old daughter in Bonne T Mo with costs.
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N. J
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Todi
Michael Morris
Rockefeller
Roscoe Fstell
Morrris
Bonne T
James
Children Invite Santa to Visit Lawrence in Strong Affection
Dozens of Lawrence children sent handwritten invitations to Santa Claus asking him to visit. The Journal-World notes the warm sentiment and expects Santa will accept, promising arrangements to entertain him and his reindeer all day with companions.
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Santa Claus
Lawrence
Journal- World
Santa
Journal-World
Santa the Journal
World
Mom and Pop
Pioneer Honored Thanksgiving Day
A family reunion and birthday dinner honored George White the oldest Douglas County settler, who arrived as a boy in 1854. Four generations attended at Russell G. White's home, including Olin White and great grandson William Allen White. George White recalled Quantrill’s raid and Lawrence’s growth from a trading post to a city, expressing gratitude for friends and community.
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Russell. G. White
Rhode Island Street
George White
Douglas County
Russell G. White
Olin White
William Allen White
Bourbon County suit seeks recovery of excess salaries
A group of Bourbon County taxpayers led by former governor Jonathan M filed in district court to recover 2750 dollars paid to county clerks and deputies since May 1930 and to stop further payments. They claim salaries violated local law for counties under 25 000 population and allege county officials overpaid themselves in 1920.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Jonathan M
Bourbon County
Veteran U P Employe Dead in Kansas City
William Henry Hutton aged 69 a veteran coach builder for the Union Pacific railroad died of heart disease as he entered the yards on his way to work He had lived in Kansas City for 45 years The obituary notes his long service. Seventy debate teams from 19 Kansas and Oklahoma high schools began the fifth annual southwestern college tournament at Winfield with events to continue through tomorrow.
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U. P
Kansas City
Kan
William Henry Hutton
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Hutton
Winfield
Kansas
Oklahoma
Return Army Officers to Duty With Troops
Washington November 27 AP General Douglas MacArthur ordered a survey of officers in Washington to return to troop duty. More than 100 officers likely will be sent to field service. Current duty totals 580 including over 10 staff officers and large groups under branch chiefs, with vacancies in higher field ranks to be filled from overstaffed capital offices.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Four Missing Youths Believed Eloping Near Edwardsville
Four young people from Edwardsville Wyandotte County vanish after leaving a home Monday night. Lawrence Mulsap 17 drove off with Doris Coffelt believed partner in what authorities suspect is a double elopement. Mab el Hopson 20 and Paul Ruby 17 are the other missing pair. The last sighting was Monday night as they planned a visit to a neighbor for parts for a community play. Melba Hogson 16 Mab el’s sister says the quartet told her they planned a motor trip but she believed they were joking. Funds totaling about 18 50 were on their person at departure. An anonymous call claimed they were seen Tuesday on Minnesota avenue Kansas City Kan.
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Edwardsville
Wyandotte County
Lawrence Mulsap
William Millsap
Doris Coffelt
Mabel Hopson
Paul Ruby
Melba Hogson
Mabel
Melba
Hopson
Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City
Kan
Arrests in Capital Over Unemployed Demonstration
Thirteen people were arrested near the White House during an unemployed demonstration. A four member delegation seeking to meet President Hoover was denied access to the executive office. One protester resisted, fined for parading on federal property without a license. Herman Benjamin led the group. Sadie Van Been of New York and two Black individuals were among those arrested.
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Washington
White House
Coun Ieils
Hoover
Executive Office
Herman Benjamin
Sadie van Been
New York
Students Protest in Sofia Marking Neuilly Treaty Annex
Demonstrators clashed with police in Sofia on November 27 in a protest against the Neuilly treaty signed twelve years earlier. Students pelted a Yugoslavian bastion and smashed windows while authorities detained several protesters and one officer was wounded.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Former Brakeman Gets Ten Years For Forgery
James Francis Rollins a 44 year old ex railroad brakeman was sentenced to ten years on three concurrent terms after pleading guilty to forging pay vouchers on the Santa Fe railroad totaling 1500 dollars over five years. He admitted printing the vouchers on a small hand press.
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Kansas City
James Francis Rollins
Exrailroad
Santer Fe
Rollins
Market activity unsettled as hogs fall to 24-year low
Kansas City on November 27 reports hog prices slipping to the lowest quotation in twenty four years with top at 4.25. Wheat futures hover about three cents lower. Cattle hold steady to 25 cents higher while lambs drop by about 25 cents.
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Kansas City
Depot bandit Ray Kelly bound over for trial
Ray Kelly a 32 year old ex convict from Kansas City Missouri is bound over to district court for trial in the 867 depot holdup on November 14 four witnesses identify him as the robber Pearl Perky station operator C Shultz night operator H E Brast railroad fence ch tack man and Earl Smith an employee of the Palms cafe all affirm identifications Kelly admits stealing a North Dakota coupe but denies other robberies Officers found about 90 in the car and dimes from the Union Pacific station in Miss Norris possession Kelly held on bail and extradition waived with charges in several counties and Iowa
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Ray Kelly
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Pearl Perky
Kelly
C. Shultz
H. E. Brast
Smith
Augusta
Oids
Miss Norris
Manhattan
Wyimere
Union Pa
Riley County
R. B. Stevens
North Dakota
Norris
Lawrence
Iowa
Kellyr
Shubert
J. J. Mitchell
Kelly's Bend
Pantages Acquitted After 65-Hour Jury Deliberation
Alexander Pantages, the theater magnate once accused of a criminal attack on Eunice Pringle, was acquitted by a jury after a lengthy trial. The verdict came in after about two days of deliberation, as Pantages and his family sat in the courthouse during reading.
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Alexander Pantages
Unusual Accident Near Town Ends With Minor Injuries
A sedan collided with a truck late Wednesday, sending the car into a ditch while the truck landed atop it. Both sedan occupants suffered bruises. the truck driver was uninjured. Residents reported the scene to the Journal World classifieds.
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