Byrd Wings Way Toward the Pole
York reports Commander Richard M. Byrd and a three man team launched from base toward Antarctica. The 1,500 mile flight toward the south pole covered hours and included a photographer and radio contact planned with New York. Byrd aims to reach the pole by air, joining past explorers and precedents in polar flight in a bold expedition nearing its spring activities.
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York
York ‘Times
The
St. Louis! Tech
Richard M. Byrd
Antaretic
South Pole
Ashley ©. Makin
Antarctic
New York
Peta
Erat
Hazel
Fokke
Dusephine Ford
King's Bay
Spitcbergen
North Pole
GaNmil Tei
Tuytes
Pole
Robert E.leary
Byrd
Seaton
Sir George Hubert Wilkins
Antarctica
Roaldmandsey
Fanlain
Robert F. Scott
Business and Farming Outlook Improves in District
The Wichita Kansas AP report notes October and early November showed improved business and agricultural outlooks in the Federal Reserve Bank District. Retail trade remained fair with rising bank loans and a stronger agricultural sector, as urged by officials and industry observers. Separately, authorities planned to question several Wichita residents tied to a roadhouse gambling inquiry, with summons set for this afternoon or Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeniling Industries
Wichita, Kan
Nan
W. J. Wertz
Foshay Indebtedness Report Shows Large Liabilities
The receiver reported substantial debts of Public Utilities Consolidated and related holdings, with undisclosed totals so far, while a separate note from Aberdeen referenced a $1,000,000 loan by the federal farm program to South Dakota Wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foshay
Minneapolis
BR. Foshay Company
Public Utilities
Consolidated Corporation
Sf Dakota
Washington
South Dakota Wheat Tation of
Aberdeen
Federal
Kansas Weather Forecast Lifted East Fair With Snow West
Revised forecast shows generally fair conditions in eastern Kansas with possible snow in western areas. Tonight and Saturday turn colder in the east. temperatures rise in the northeast by Saturday morning. Wichita and Cofferville report clear skies while Dodge City and Arkansas City see snow. roads vary by location. Douglas County roads listed as good. Previous day temperatures noted with max and min values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wichita
Cofferville
Dodge City
Arkansas
Douglas County
Judge dissolves order in liquor party inquiry case
Fredonia Kansas November 29 judge Brown on his own motion dismissed a restraining order and writ of mandamus blocking inquiry into liquor parties. The action allows probate judge Dennis Sheedy to pursue delinquency probes into minors tied to a September crash that killed Ruth Mullins and Doris Hall. Charges remain against several youths and adults while others were dismissed after marriages. Investigation extends to Parsons and other counties.
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Fredonia
Kan
C. Brown
Brown
Dennis Sheedy
Wilson County
Sheedy
Ruth Mullins
Doris Hall
Ethel Powell
Philip
Veronda Campbell
Independence
Oran Smith
Dorothy Hall
Neodesha
Parsons
Smoot Keeps Post in Senate Tug of War Over Chairs
Washington November 29 Senator Smoot Utah declares preference to retain finance committee chair to shape Republican reorganizations allowing Senator Jones Washington to chair the appropriations panel. Watson Indiana remains party leader with McNary Oregon possible assistant leader as Western independents demand finance chair. In China Moscow Nanking talks over Manchuria. rail raids hit Harbin and Pokotu as refugees flood Harbin. Nanking denies independent Sino Russian talks. New well near Hays Ellis county Missouri Pacific Weigel No 1 drills 13 miles NE of Hays with 2500 feet gained awaiting swab removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smoot
Utah
Senate Republican Committee
Jones
Appropriations Committee
Watson
Indiana
Finance
Amov
Francis i. Warren
Wyoming
Senate
Senator Jones
McNary
Oreron
Thesave
Finance Committee
la Foliette
Wisconsin
Ware
Pennsylvania
Geneva
Wu Kai-Seng
League of Nations
Nanking
Moscow
Harbin
Tonicht
Pokotu
Manchuria
T'sitsihar
Marbin
Mosscow
Manchurian
Foreign Office
Mukden
Hays
Ellis County
M. P. Weigel
New Telephone Service On Ocean Liner Leviathan Ready
The Leviathan will offer ship to shore telephone service on December 8 as she sails toward Southampton. The system, perfected by American Telephone and Telegraph, marks the first use on an ocean liner for passenger communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Evening Post
United States
Leviathan
Southampton
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Mt Dread Commandery Drill Team Wins Kansas City Contest
The Mt Dread Commandery No 14 Knights Semilars drill team won first place in a drill contest in Kansas City Kansas against five teams. Twenty one men per team. Jim Bowers drillmaster. Prize money totaling 350 from the Blue Lodge 310 from the Association and a loving cup. Banquet for teams in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Dread Commandery
No. 14
Knights ‘Semilars
Kansas City
Kan
Jim Bow‘ers
ML. Dread Commandery
Blue Ledge
Association
Wagoner estate to appeal lease title ruling in Texas
Attorneys for the W. T. Wagoner estate prepared to appeal a district court decision that awarded Sig Ter Oil Co. title to a lease on the estate valued at more than 2.6 million dollars. Leonard Lynd, 15, of Parsons Kansas, died from bullet wounds received accidentally while hunting squirrels yesterday.
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Vernon
Tex
W. T. Wagoner
Sig Ter Oil Company
Parsons
Kan
Leonard
Lynd
Plan quick action on tax reduction discussed by Hawley
Chairman Hawley of the House Ways and Means predicts the House will adopt a resolution authorizing a one per cent tax reduction on corporate and individual incomes. The plan, expected to pass before Christmas, could use a short parliamentary route if needed. Senate efforts to expedite are noted. May take short cut if unanimous consent is granted. The committee will convene Monday when Congress opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Hawley
Mellon
Ways and
Speakler Longworth
Northwestern Coach Lawrence Visitor in Lawrence Visit
Northwestern football staff and family arrive in Lawrence from St. Louis for a short rest visit at the Eldridge house. Hanley notes star Bruder suffered a season-ending injury after three quarters against Wisconsin, praised for captaincy elect in advance. Snow reports, Haskell ties, and Shriners event plans also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TieRay B. Hanley
Northwestern
Uni Evanston
Hansey
Bruder
John Levi
Mayes McLain
Hanley
Columbia
Lawrence
Richard Hanley
Haskell
Shriners
Dartmouth
Navy
LeRoy B. Hanley
Hi Faskell
Santa FE
Clerical Employees to Get Five Percent Raise
Santa Fe announces a five percent wage increase effective December 1 for about 7,000 clerical workers. The raise covers all clerks represented by the clerical association, regardless of membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toveka
Santa Fe
D. F. Todd
ARC Was Well Said For Tribute To Caesar
Chicago sees a Shakespeare angle in old records noting Marc Antony owed Julius Caesar 1,569,435 dollars on the Ides of March and, by early April, cleared on the books. The Civic Theatre suggests Antony erased the debt after Caesar’s death, while praising Caesar’s fortunes and legacy.
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Arc
Caesar
Chicago
Marc Antony
Julius Caesar
Chicago Civic Theatre
Shakespeare
Marc
Brutus
Antony
Christmas seal sale opens to fund tuberculosis program
Two hundred thousand Christmas Seals worth twenty million dollars in stamps go out by mail today in Douglas County. The Kansas Tuberculosis Association aims to raise the usual 382.50 for disease prevention next year with a mail campaign led by Mrs. Ed Anderson. No house to house canvass. clinics and education supported by seal proceeds. University and county schools join the drive with students aiding and seals used as Christmas package stickers. Dr. Frank Strong presides over the Kansas TB association. local officers include Mrs. Ed Anderson secretary Mrs. E J Bowen treasurer CG H Tucker and Supt O J Lane chairing the county school sale.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas Tuberculosis Association
Douglas County
Werpons
Red Cross
Tuberculosis Association
Uiversity of
Minnie.Scott
City Hall
Seba Eldridge
G. Jane
Franktrong
Kansas T. B
Sale
Ed Anderson
E. J. Bowen
CG. H. Tucker
Sala
Supi
O. J. Lane
Fire Sweeps Nantasket Beach Water Front
Fire swept Nantasket Beach destroying five steamers and several waterfront structures near the state bath house. A forty mile per hour wind aided the blaze while firemen from six towns plus Quincy and Boston battled the flames. Loss estimated at 82 million dollars.
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Hull
Mass
Nantasket Beach
Quincy
Boston
Gridiron Receipts Show Increase for KU Football Season
Kansas University reports higher football income and attendance this season despite rain. Total receipts reached 142,430.95 from 212,131 paid admissions, with KU net gains of 747.00 over last year and 31,147 more fans. Missouri game yields set records for shares to both schools. Aggie and Nebraska games also posted strong Jayhawker shares. A KU Physical Education Corporation meeting is set for December 12 to outline the next year’s budget and discuss Memorial Stadium financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Forrest G Alten
University
Jayhawkers
Emporia Teachers
Kansas Aggie
Oklahoma
Washington
K. U. Athletic Association
K. U
Missouri
Kansas City
Columbia
Kansas
Thme
Doctor Allin
Hive
Insm
Nebraska
Jayhawker
University of Kansas Physical Education Corporation
Athletic Board
Memorial Stadium
Allen
Gale Ro
Davis
White House
United States
Evry
Kan State Teachers College
Kas State H. A Natural College
Aig A
Ishington
Boua
Abraad Woos
Nunther
Kapain
Burinee Burson
Amd
Tax Code Commission Studies Bills for Kansas Tax Revision
Topeka Nov 29 AP The tax code commission studied proposed bills to be presented to the legislature with recommendations for revising the Kansas tax system. The commission's report, largely prepared, is in the hands of Governor Clyde M Reed who plans to convene members of the legislature before sessions begin on the end recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
State Tax Code Commission
Commissio
Ithe Hans
State Prinker
Clyde M. Reed
Memorial Service For Elks Set With Minister Remarks
The Rev Harry A Gordon pastor of the First Methodist church will deliver the memorial address at the Elks club service Sunday at 8 pm An annual Dec first Sunday gathering honors departed brothers who died this year Attending officers and music will accompany the ceremony with many Elks and guests invited to attend Both the sermon and program aim to honor the memory of deceased members including listed local brothers and lodge dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gordon
Harry A. Gordon
First Methodist Church
Elks Club
Elks
Rage
Ord Clineman
T. Simmons
William
T. J. Sweeney
Otto A. Fischer
He Mitchell
Henry Albard
Charles Elwell
Ty Metifestrhu
Tirother
Omb Ctinenar
HE Mihedeett
Ergenty
Terdinaul
Sawrenee
Lites Dowel
Vrank Simmons
Ron
S. Mv
Roth Ude
Matyi
Ris
Matrox
Rey Itirey Oa
Ny Mosing Vistarditions
Tite
Gambler Testifies in McManus Rothstein Murder Trial
New York gambler called as prosecution witness in the McManus murder case involving Arnold Rothstein. He described a large poker game that allegedly sparked McManus to appear, noting winnings of 219 900 won but never collected. Other players named include Meyer, Swimston, Red Rowe, Titanis Thomas, Joe Bernstein, James Meehan, and McManus. the game began around 4 a.m. and ended about 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nigeer
Nate” Rayman
George McManus
Arnold Rothstein
Ymond
McManus
Rothstein
Hyman
Gill Biller
McMan
Meyer
Swim 3Ton
Martin
Red) Rowe
Titanis Thomas
Milwaukee
Joe Bernstein
James Meehan
Kidnapped Missionary Husband Released In Sinyeh
AP dispatch reports Mrs Oscar Hellestad, an American missionary from Le non S. Th., kidnapped yesterday at her home in Sinyeh southwest Honan, released last night and taken back to the Lutheran mission at Sinyel. The incident reflects wider bandit activity in the region. Separately Rev Ulrich Kreutz of the Franciscan mission at Wuchang, abducted weeks ago, wrote that his captors demand money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Spicer
West Fourteenth Street
Spicer
Marie Chase
Hankow
Oscar Hellestad
Sinyeh
Honan Province
Sinyel
Hellestad
Lenon
S. Th
Ulrich Kreutz Vsian
Wuchang
Journal World readers boost ads revenue amid growing subscriptions
The Journal World reports more paid subscribers than there are vacant homes, a sign that rising readership powers high impact classified ads. The piece notes strong reader engagement and advertising results reflecting a robust market for local notices and listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Eneus
Judge Norton Left Gifts to Many of His Friends
The will of Dan Dad Qe Al Norton, Kansas pioneer, was filed in the office of Judge F., 1. Menger, on Wednesday afternoon. Thirty-four beneficiaries shared cash legacies totaling 11850, with payments completed before Norton’s death. The residuary legatee is Horace Norton Shofstall of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Norton
Dine Dad Qe AL Norton
Kansas
Dudge F
Menger
Presbyterian
Ohio
Washington Post
Lawrence
Maude B. Thiele
Horace Norton
Paola Ara Proun
Ottawa
Eliza W. Shofstall
County
McCtong
Fudze Norton
Aescording
Walter Thiele
Horace Norton Shofstall
Pennmont
Mauretania Delayed After New York Harbor Collision
Mauretania resumes voyage to Europe after a 24 hour delay caused by damage to the bow from a collision with a lighter in New York harbor. All passengers aboard except one woman who stayed to be with a sick relative returned to travel. Repairs included replacing plates on the port bow and cementing a new section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
Europe
Dr Lindley Talks Travel and Europe Views to Kiwanis
Dr Lindley described European travel as the wanderings of a provincial and noted many travelers go to escape restrictions, while Americans abroad help balance economies through what they spend. He praised Cambridge over Oxford, discussed English reactions to American films, and urged American travel to absorb European culture to enrich American character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Chaneudar Ba
Lindley
Kiwanis Club
Buraone
Dr. Lindley
Iran
Waindiey Sud Ae
Bandon
Saviur
Cambridge
Oxford
United States
Friends of Cambridge
Burone
Polar Land Claims Trigger Diplomatic Talks
Washington reports that Byrd's Antarctic expedition has raised an international issue over national title to southern Polar regions. Britain claims large sections as discovery rights, while the United States notes British policy statements and hints at future diplomacy as Washington and London weigh Antarctica territorial rights and areas including Enderby, Kemp, Queen Mary, Wilkes and King George V Lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard J. Byrd
Antarctic
London
Palau
Great Britain
Arporina
Apn
Dieputehme
United States
British Commonwealth
Sveas
Falkland’ Dependencies
Enderby Land
Kem Land
Queen Mary Land
Wilkes Land
King George V. Land
Dates Land
Motives Named in Thanksgiving Tragedy Tale
Chicago AP reports two motives offered to explain the Gol Coast apartment killings on Thanksgiving. Pauley, driven by ill health or market losses, shot his wife as she worked a crossword and then killed himself with the same revolver in the bathroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gol Coast
James Barrett, Pauleys
Pauley
Record attempt falters in air endurance flight
At Metropolitan Airport Los Amwall es on November 29 AP reports Bobbie Traut of Arbel es and Elinor Smith of New York tried to set a new fire endurance record. Fuel shortage forced them to land after 2 hours 6 minutes aloft, ending their flight.
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Metropolitan
Los Amwales
Bobbie Traut
Ar- Beles
Elinor Smith
Neve York
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Carey
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Italy
Florence
Lemuel G. Marty Jr
Dorothy M. Easton
Aoa
Reda Jewel Burks
Rascae Burks
Dees
Columbus, G
Hocking Valley Railroad
Chesapeake and Kia Railroad
Wellsville
Edgerton
Kansas City Southern Railroad
American Samoa
Orean Drill
James Kilgore
Lawrence Visitor
Durant
Okla
Tia-Hughes
Ruel Taylor
A. J. Eastap
Will Hughes
Oslo
Norway
Kansas ‘Tuberculosis Association
Heanty
M. U
TAX Code Commission
Gambler
Avi
Mauretania
Miller's Night Hawk
Mud Creek Bridge
Arv
Stwater-Kent
Findta — Banta.— Adv
Falk
Bindley
Horace Munkett
British Agricultural Authority
Dome Wn
Miininhas
Severa
Polar Land
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