Convicted Pair Sentenced for Illinois Mail Train Robbery Plot
Willis Fahy and James Murray were sentenced to 49 years on five counts and 10 years on five counts with concurrent runs for plotting the mail train robbery near Illinois last June. Other co‑defendants received up to 49 years per count with additional terms. appeals motions are noted and a writ of supersedeas may be sought.
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Cliffe
Ilformer
James Murray
Ry Fahy
Murray
New Shoals Bid For Muscle Shoals Operation
A new bid for the operation of Muscle Shoals has been prepared by Howard Sutherland and Hambleton Sympasy linked bankers in New York. The senate is expected to introduce the measure by November 20 and authorize accepting the offer with a 50 million dollar federal grant to complete and operate Muscle Shoals and distribute electricity throughout the river valley.
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Howard Sutherland
Solmer
West Virginia
Hambleton
New York
Senate
Toryiver
Che
Bombard a Hospital and Sudanese Forces Clash Reported
A report from Khartum notes British forces bombarding the Sudanese stronghold as tensions rise in Sudan. In Pennsylvania a payroll heist near Presson yields $18,000 to $20,000 stolen by two men who fled in an automobile. Washington reports continued tax reductions under discussion with Chairman Smoot.
Army Downs Navy in Twenty-Seventh Service Classic
Army defeats Navy 12 to 0 at Baltimore Stadium on November 29 in the Twenty-Seventh Service Classic. Captain Garbisch kicked four field goals, scoring from 40 and 44 yard lines, and the cadets celebrate a decisive victory as President Coolidge and officials look on. Navy held to no touchdowns and was stopped near the Army goal line.
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Biltinlore
Assac
Ed Garbasi
Arthhy
Navy
Coolidge
Army
I Ta
Garbisch
Longi
Mutiny at Khartum Quieted After Surrender
Surviving mutineers of the 11th Sudanese platoons at Khartum surrendered following bombardment of the Egyptian army hospital compound. British officers were killed and mutiny contained as authorities report reduced unrest in Cairo and ongoing student protests amid the Sir Lee Stack assassination fallout.
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Egypt
Associated Prese
Khattum
Egy Iindarmy
Nein Meh
Caird
al Avhar University Ceeds
Lee Stack
Alli
Hartus Leyell
London
Penge
Ehich
Unclear text fragment on ballots and senate evidence
The readable portion mentions ballots and a senate hearing with references to judges and a general tally. It is incomplete and lacks coherent details, names, dates, or a clear event outcome.
Government bureaus turn back funds in savings record
Washington reports a treasury transfer of 4 percent of the department’s Weather appropriation totaling 178,786, with $23,157 saved by the pension bureau alone by dropping 14,217 pensioners. The reclamation bureau closed its fiscal year with a balance above $1,000, and the Indian affairs bureau returned nearly a half million.
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Washington
Department
Treasury
Wea
Pension Bureau
Reclamation
Bureau Department
Herdall of Indian Affairs
University to dedicates KFKU radio with Chancellor address
Plan calls for a December 15 8 o clock program on KFKU with Chancellor F H Lindley delivering the first words. The University band will perform Boole Bools ten minutes before the hour and Harold Ingham will announce. Tom Veatch of Missouri will preside as Ky mineinmine.
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F. H. Lindley
K. U
KFKU
Lindley
University Band
Harold Ingham
Extea
University
Tom Veatch
Iansgs City
Delinquency case shocks Wichita youths after kidnapping claim
In Wichita on November 20 three 18 year old youths and an unnamed adult were questioned after an alleged kidnapping of a girl who claimed she was knocked unconscious and left in a box. The girl later recanted, saying the story was false and that she is now under arrest according to authorities.
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Wichita
Kan
Delia
Bank Messenger Robbery in Downtown Alley Seized $6000
Two men held up a negro messenger for the Twelfth Street bank in an alley of the downtown district and took $6,000 from a Columbia National bank cash shipment passing via Pett Street. The robbery occurred as the courier neared the alley on Twelfth Street between Baltimore and Wyandotte with the Cashier EB Powell present.
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Twelfth Street Bank
Columbia National Bank
Pett Street Bank
Anid
EB. Powell
Yeats Sentenced to Five Years for Abduction Case
In Nowata Oklahoma on November 29 Joseph E Yeats a farmer and minister was found guilty of abduction in connection with eloping with a teenage girl from his choir. The jury deliberated 15 minutes and the judge set the sentence at five years in the penitentiary.
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Nowata
Okla
Joseph E. Yeats
Allowee
Ini
Eats
Noted Composer Puccini Dies After Illness and Operation
Noted composer Giacomo Puccini dies at noon following an operation and throat infection. Reports say the death may be linked to a heart attack after a year of illness. Attorney General Griffith Lil Papeka of Kansas reports from his home.
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Giacomo Puccini
Griffith Lil ‘Papeka
Kan
Charlie B.griffith
Santa to Come by Plane This Year
Community Christmas plans center at city hall with churches civic groups and relief societies aiding. Mayor Hollid d says Santa will visit Lawrence by airplane over three Saturdays with candy clothing gifts and festive lights. Dummy Santas will be dropped for cash prizes in Overbrook Baldwin Linwood De Soto Williamstown and Perry on successive Saturdays.
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Lawrence
Reinddey
Charke
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Laren
Santa Glas
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Baldwin
Lawrence Chamber of
Colmboroe
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de Soto
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Perry
White Horse Shortage Affects Violin Bows
London reports a shortage of white horse tail hairs used for violin bow strings. Makers fear reduced supply from Siberia and East Russia, with no suitable substitute found yet. Experts note gut string substitutes were later used for instruments but bow hair remains scarce.
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London
Siberia
Russia
Poultry Show to Feature Kaw Valley Youth Department
The Kaw Valley Poultry Association hosts the first youth department show next week at the Boener building corner of Sixth and Massachusetts streets. About fifty local boys and girls will exhibit eggs and chicks raised with eggs donated by major breeders, with lectures from Kansas State Agricultural College experts on winter housing feeding and mating. Admission for youths is free with a 25 cent general public fee. the event runs December 3 4 and 5.
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Eshow
Boener
Massachusetts
Rane
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kaw Valley Association
Douglas County Farm Bureau to Hold Annual Fest
The Douglas County Farm Bureau meets Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce building for an all day event with a basket dinner at noon. County Agent H C Colglazier says it will be the largest such gathering in the county. Officers for 1925 will be elected after reports on 1924. Speakers include Margaret Justin on Home Economics and F D Farrell on Sciences in Agriculture.
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Douglas County Farm Bureau
H. C.colgiazier
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C. Manwarring
Farm‘ Bureau
Bureau
J. A. Bogue
Margaret Justin
Kansas’ ‘State Agricultural College
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A J Dicker Dead Pioneer of North Lawrence
A J Dicker aged 82 died after a one day illness at Simmons hospital following Thanksgiving at home on Lopught street. He served on the Lawrence city council for years during J A Keeler's mayoralty era and helped develop North Lawrence. Survived by wife and four children, funeral at 2 pm Monday from his home. Marriage license issued by Probate Judge J H Menger.
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A. J Dicker
Simmons
Dicker
Lopugt Street
North
Mr. Dicker
United
Rence
Plyinville
J. C. Walton
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Coun
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J. T. Dicker
Law
L. J. Usher
1Phoenix
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Hatlet riddled coupe found tied to Osage City case
A hatlet riddled coupe stolen at Osage City on Thanksgiving was found last night in Mulvane. Charles C. Collins, aka Choc, is believed involved. Mrs. Collins, jailed in Cowley County, faces theft charges for the car and claims the Osage City man was not her husband. She says she rode with a stranger and that a gun battle occurred en route.
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Winfield
Coupe
Osage City
Kansas
Charles C
Choc) Colling
Mulvane
Cellins
Oklahoma
Collins
Cowley J
Pershing urges larger army in final staff report
John J. Pershing urged expanding the regular U S Army by up to 150 000 enlisted men in his final report as chief of staff to the secretary of war. The plan was made public today and would increase forces amid postwar defense concerns.
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Washington
U. S. Army
John J. Pershing
Secretary of War
Pershing
Mystery deepens over Mrs Sheatsley death at church parsonage
In Kansas City area reports, investigators reveal the cremated body of Mrs Addie Sheatsley was found after a six and a half hour probe of the Sheatsley family. Rev C V Sheatsley and two sons Milton 20 and Clarence 16 were questioned as detectives seek a basement intruder seen near the parsonage on the day of the tragedy. The case remains under close scrutiny with new blood analysis yielding no human traces on key items.
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Columbus
Qhion
Addie Sheatsley
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Parsonage
Sheatsley
Joshn R. King
C. V. Sheatsley
Milton
Clarence
Mr. King
J. A. Gédown
Harry Carzon
James Creedon
R. C. Tarbell
Bexley
L O’t
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WAKES AFTER ELEVEN DAYS IN SLEEP
New Orleans, Nov 29. Mamie Engelia awoke from an unbroken sleep of eleven days at 3 am and asked for water. She appeared fairly normal and said she had not slept more than a night. The girl had fallen into a stupor while dying on her school book. Her physician did not make a diagnosis.
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New Orleans
Mamie Engelia
Lawrence high school football squad to speak at Chamber luncheon
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a December 2 noon luncheon with Lawrence High football players and coaches as speakers. About one hundred attendees, three course meal, and remarks by Captain Ira and Coach Andy McDonald. Members may invite guests via Scott, Secretary of Commerce.
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Scott
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Lawrences
Alvis Allison
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John Foster
Harold Schudders
Archie Kennedy
Kennardnedy
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Tony Mc Ry ‘Ira
Wilbur
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Ley Jones
Glenn Kiefer
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Owen Edgar
Kerulf Erickson
Ear Hartarer
John Hutence Hoffman
Charleton Kent
Lester W Lyons
Vance’ Warde Morris
Pratt
Richard Klijbgon
George Davis
George
Fllick
Floyde Lawrence
ArthurKittrick
Kansas Team Wins Inter-County Livestock Judging
Kansas team took first place at the inter livestock judging contest held yesterday at the fairgrounds. Nebraska finished second, Oklahoma third, Minnesota fourth, Missouri fifth, North Dakota sixth, and Iowa seventh. Results to be announced Monday.
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Chicago
Nebraska
Oklahoma
iMsota
Missouri
North
Millinery Show Highlights County Farm Bureau Display
A County Farm Bureau millinery meeting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce drew eighty one women. Fifty hats from fall displays showcased craftsmanship while Mrs Meir spoke on hat quality and Mrs Robert Steele of Hy gave insights on the meaning of hats to her. Mrs F D Jer discussed farm bureau work in Douglas County. Separately, Philadelphia surgeon Jim B Robertz died from injuries after a smoke incident when struck by a vehicle.
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Meir
Robert Steele
F.1d Jer
Woman's Farm Bureau
Douglas
County
Philadelphia
Jim B. Robertz
Anourgeon
Kansas Wheat Girl Contest Rules Set for 1925
Eligibility rules outline Kansas farm girl under 22 as of November 27 1924 must have lived on a Kansas farm for two years prior to that date and not lose residence by schooling. Nominated by Kansas Daily Newspaper Advertising Association farms, win district primary December 13 18 receive best Journal-World votes by December 27 47, and be chosen by seven judges among 19 district candidates at Topeka inauguration January 12 25.
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Kansas Daily Newspaper Advertising Association
Journal-World
Eption
Soven
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Wheat
Corn Harvest Report from Douglas County Highlights Yields
Douglas County farmers report about half of the corn husked with yields from 85 to 60 bushels. Wheat sowing similar to last year. Hessian fly affects pre October 4 plantings, 4 to 20 percent infestation. After October 4 wheat mostly fly free. Few cattle fed. some feeders use sheep. County Agent Colglazier notes conditions.
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Uuitty
Ity
Colglazier
Entz resigns from Kansas Board of Health
Dr J J Entz of Wichita resigns from the Kansas state board of health and submits it to Governor Davis. The governor says the resignation is on file but not yet acted upon. Entz was recently dismissed as state epidemiologist by Dr M O Nyberg and yesterday formally resigned from that office without leaving the board.
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Topeka
Kan
J. J. Entz
Wichita
J M. Davis
State Board of Health
Entz
M. O. Nyberg
Health Board
Iola Claims State Championship Amid Tie With Pakaon
Iola state junior college football claims the title after a tie with Pakaon in the final game, finishing four wins one tie and one loss for the season. Gave a gift of $25 000 for Southwestern College is announced by Mrs Lusila M Stewart of Wellington, a member of the college advisory board.
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Pakaon
Southwestern Winfield
Southwestern College
Lusila M. Stewart
Wellington
Kirk
Stewart
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