Explosion wrecks last of Belgian forces in Rhineland
In Tewila and Apia harbor a non magnetic Carnegie vessel wrecked by an explosion. Captain Ault killed, crew injured. divers to recover bodies. Belgium completes evacuation of Aachen as last occupation troops depart under General Pouleur. concerns rise over possible post departure incidents by Communists and separatists in Eupen Malmedy.
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Rhineland
Tewila
Samos
Carnegie
Apia Harbor
Cantain
P Ault
Ault
Trout
Tony Kelar
Auli
Eric Stenstrom
Wart Albin Suirk
Otte Ericsen
John Lindstrom
Ontario
Fran
Brussels
Belgium
Fourth Engineers
Jat
General Pouleur
Aachen
Guillaumat
Berlin
Pouteur
Eupen
Malmedy
Captain Ault and Baker ties in magnetic survey legacy
The Baker University community recalls Captain Ault, graduate of Baker, who earned an MA at Columbia in 1969 and led magnetic survey work. He is survived by two sisters and a Kansas City attorney brother. Baker figures connect to L. A. Bowers and Trot. W. J. Bowers linked to the magnet station at Baker and later taught at the University of Chicago. The text notes several Baker alumni who served on Carnegie or related expeditions and mentions Don Sowers, Lawrence Stewart, and Archie Powers, with context on the Carnegie and naval exploration. A hospital clinic note about a stomach clinic on Tuesday morning at City Hall is included.
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Dames Rercy Awt
Baker University
Baldwin
M.A. Ault
Columbia University
New York
Teas
Carnegie
Ault
J. B. Campbell
Bonner Springs
H. A. Suits
Kansas City
Beker
L. A. Bors
W. J. Bowers
Baker
L.A. Bowers
WJ. Bowers
University of Chicago
Alendraws
C. A. Stewart
Lawrence
South America
Canada
Don Sowers
University of Colorado
Powers
We ‘Powers
Connecticut ‘Street
United States
Archie Powers
Stewart
Washington
Lintrey
Christina
WRIEN
Santa
SMNP
Northy Tale
Sante
Senate and House Plan Swift Tariff Drive Before Holidays
Washington reports renewed vigor in Congress for early passage of the long pending tariff. Leaders aim to send the measure to conference before Christmas recess while also handling seating of Senator-elect Vare of Pennsylvania and a tax reduction package. House and Senate plans focus on income tax cuts, debt ratifications, and departmental supply bills amid leadership realignments and committee reshuffles.
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Washington
Senate
House
Vate
Pennsylvania
Watson
Indiana
Republcan
Western Independents
Senator Lafollette
Wisconsin
Vare
Bribery Plot in Fleagle Escape Moves Prison Transfer
Ralph Fleagle, leader of a Lamar bank robbery gang, was moved from Denver county jail to Lamar after a bribery plot surfaced. Sheriff Alderman said Fleagle offered two Denver inmates $10,000 to help his escape and provide a hiding place, with payment upon success. The sheriff held the note’s authenticity. Fleagle’s new trial hearing on alleged errors and a life-prison offer for a confession was postponed to December 10 in Powers county court.
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Lamar. Cola
Ralph Fleagle
Lamar
Denver
EB. Alderman
Alderman
Fleach
Fleagle
Powers County District Court
City Sanitary Dept Seeks Prompt Reports of Short Weights
Numerous complaints about short weights reach the city sanitary department. Inspector H L Burger urges immediate reports to enable action, noting many have waited weeks before filing. Citizens are advised to register complaints promptly to ensure enforcement.
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City Sanitary Department
Ih. L. Burger
Burger
Douglass County to Mail Tax Statements Next Week
J F Metsker, county treasurer, says tax statements will be mailed by mid next week. Anyone not receiving by the week’s end should notify the treasurer’s office. He notes possible omissions from property exchanges and urges property owners to visit the office to obtain their 1929 statements.
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Douglass County
J. F. Metsker
Young Guard Senator Jones resigns as assistant Republican leader
Washington AP reports Senator Jones of Washington resigns as assistant Republican leader due to heavy duties from chairing the appropriations and commerce committee. The move clears the way for Senator McNary of Oregon to be named assistant leader by the Republican conference early next session, with support from the Young Guard bloc.
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Washington
Senator Jones
Day
Senate
Appropriations and Commerce Committee
Jones
Senator McNary
Oregon
McNary
Young Guard
Eudora to Hold Short Agricultural Course
Douglas county residents are invited to attend a three session agricultural short course at Eudora high school next Monday and Tuesday. Ed Melville leads with speakers L E Hawkins on education, A I Gilkison on dairying, and Mrs. Jean Randlett on motherhood. Dr. Melville Johnston presents soils and community improvement topics. Moving pictures, music, and readings by Mrs. Abels accompany the talks, with the high school orchestra performing and plans to expand the event as a community venture.
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Douglas County
Eudora
Tudora
Ed. Melville
L. E. Hawkins
A. I. Gilkison
Kansas
Jean Randlett
Melville Johnston
Johnston
Paul Luckan
Marie Abels
Norwich City Freighter Goes Ashore on Gardner Island
A wireless report received by the radio marine corporation says the British freighter Norwich City, 5537 gross tons oil burning built in 1911 for the Reardon Smith line, went ashore on Gardner Island in the Phoenix group south of Hawaii. The message read Ashore on Gardner Island Going fast. Reports circulated via Tutuila Samos and Honolulu stations.
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San Francisco
Radio Marine, Corporation
Norwich City
Gardner Island
Phoenix Group
Pacific
Hawaii
Tutui
Samos
Honolulu
Whittlewool
England
Reardon Smith Line
Beef contest winner at stock show in Chicago
Phil and Fay Ljundahl of Manhattan Kansas won seventh place in the Aberdeen Angus baby beef class at the inter national stock show junior livestock feeding contest. Also notes Young Plan goes to German vote as Reichstag defeats nationalist bill. Berlin schedules referendum for September 22. In St Joseph Missouri, 11 degrees at 8 am with an inch of snow after a cold night.
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Chicago
Phil and
Fay Ljundahl
Manhattan
Kan
Berlin
Reichstag
St. Joseph
Weather Forecast for Kansas Today
Snow expected in northern areas and a mix of rain or snow in southern portions tonight with a Sunday rise in temperatures. Sunday brings colder conditions in the west while morning skies are cloudy except for Emporia Topeka Ottawa and Coffeyville. Roads are good overall with slippery conditions in Douglas County. Temperature details unclear from the fragment.
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Kansas
Emporia
Topeka
Ottawa
Coffeyville
Douglas County
A. m. Toda
Notre Dame Beats Army 7 0 In Cold Stadium Clash
Notre Dame defeated Army 7 to 0 at Yankee Stadium before 83 000 fans. Jack Elder returned a kickoff interception for 100 yards to score the decisive touchdown in the second period. Army threatened several times but could not penetrate the Irish defense as Notre Dame finished its season with nine straight wins and claimed national honors. Captain Cagle starred for Army in a hard fought finale.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
Jack Elder
Army
Notre Dame
Hoosiers
Cagle
Euldiers
West Point
Elder
Three Die in Boston Rooming House Fire Tragedy
In Boston a rooming house blaze on the early morning of November 30 trapped residents on upper floors. Fire Captain Florence J. Sullivan died after rescue attempts. A woman and a young girl perished in the smoke. Five others were severely burned and hospitalized. A large crowd greeted Santa nearby.
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Boston
Florence J. Sullivan
Sullivan
Santa
Nursery Rhyme Characters Precede St. Nick in Parade
Thousands crowded Kansas City streets to greet Santa Claus during all Christmas visit. Sixteen bands and floats featuring nursery rhyme characters led the parade sponsored by the Kansas City Star. Radio station WHAF provided broadcast coverage.
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Kansas City
The
Kansas City Star
WHAF
Star
Steamship Esbjerg runs aground with Danish royalty aboard
Danish steamship Esbjerg ran aground between Esberg and Faroe while the king and queen were aboard. Refloating chances depended on a high tide. Meanwhile other brief items note Topeka realtor officers, a war dead train, a Vare case postponement proposal, a boiler explosion injuring three, and a Navy Dartmouth football result.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Esbjerg
Christmas clubs payout to Lawrence savers
Checks totaling 28874 are being distributed to members of Christmas savings clubs by Lawrence banks. Banks report many locals have already received their checks with others to follow, while a new club’s proceeds will be paid out December 1 next year. The clubs encourage saving and provide funds for holiday expenses.
Navy Wins Game at Franklin Field in 13-6 Victory
Navy's hard-hitting eleven closed the season with a 13 to 6 win over Dartmouth at Franklin Field Philadelphia. Lou Kim powered the late scoring drive in the third and fourth periods. Dartmouth struck back on a 22-yard pass Wolff to McCall in the final quarter before about 40 410 spectators on a bitter November day.
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Franklin Field
Philadelphia
APJ
Navy
Dartmouth
Notre Dame
Pennsylvania
Lou Kim
Wolff
McCall
Manslaughter Verdict for Schuetz in Coffeyville Case
Coffeyville Kan Nov 30 a jury returned a fourth degree manslaughter verdict with a mercy recommendation in the murder case of Carl Schuetz a Dearing dairyman accused of killing his wife Frieda The jury deliberated thirteen hours before a five minute verdict and the sentencing is set for December 6 Schuetz was released on bond of 25600 pending sentencing
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Coffeyville
Kan
Carl Schuetz
Schuetz
Frieda
Foreign Minister Denies Opening of Negotiations
Nanking denials say direct negotiations with Russia over the Chinese Eastern railway issue are not underway. Reports from Nanking claim Mongolian trial chiefs will move 30,000 troops to Manchuria to aid Chinese defenders against Soviet forces. Washington says the U S favors China and Russia settling the dispute themselves but will back a concerted great power response if needed.
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Nanking
China
O. T Wang
Russia
Manchuria
Shanghai
Manchurian
Washington
United States
Professors Attend National English Teachers Meeting
From the University of English Department in Kansas City several faculty and students attended sessions of the National Council of English Teachers. Notable attendees included Dy and Mrs W B Johnson Prof R B O Leary Mr and Mrs Fred Raymond Miss Margaret Lynn Robert Allen Miss Rose Morgan Miss Cora Dolbee Miss Helen Rhoda Hooves John Weimer Carl Niemeyer Charles Lipa Miss Nellie Barnes and Miss Dorothy Moody. Arthur Guitterman was guest of honor at last evening’s banquet.
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University Department of English
Kansas City
National Council of English Teachers
W. 8. Johnson
R. DB. O'Leary
Fred Raymond
Margaret Lynn
Robert Allen
Rose Morgan
Cora Dolbee
Helen Rhoda Hooves
John Weimer
Carl Niemeyer
Charles Lipa
Complete Kansas gridiron schedule announcement details 1990 slate
University of Kansas athletic director Dr Forrest C Allen unveils a bold 1990 football schedule including Creighton Haskell Penn matchups and a strong eastern swing. Highlights include a homecoming Nebraska game November 8 and a night opener at Omaha with Creighton followed by a Haskell test in Lawrence.
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Jayhawker
Tr. Forrest C. Allen
University
Kansas
Creighton
Haskell Indians
University of Pennsylvania
Jayhawkers
Allen
Omaha
Haskell
Memorial Stadium
Haskell-K. A
Indians
Pitt
Penn
Doctor Allen
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Notre Dame
Georgia Lech
Wisconsin
Virginia
Dayhawkers
Pennsylvania
Washington University
K. U
Bears
John H. Outland
K. U. Grid
Kansas Relays
K. U. Athletic Board
Huskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Lincoln
Alou
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Towa State
Lawrence
Aggies
Missouri
Hy. W.giss
Ramsey
Smay
Paden
Fetty
Foy
Charles Smay
N. Serem
M. Sorem
Davis
Atkeson
Kost
F. Bauseh
Smoot
Fisher
Madison
Steve Hinshaw
Campbell
Hanson
Tainter
Stuck
Shroyer
Dale
Brazil
Lathrum
Zrolanek
McCall
Teach
Cox
Caughey
Morrison
Dumm
Schaake
Beach
Smith
Baird
Beard
Dirt
Nlaskeil
Kansas Aggies
Manhattan
Iowa State
Navy
Columbus
Ohio Blizzard Claims Nine Lives in November Storm
Cleveland report states Ohio's worst November blizzard in years has taken nine lives over two days. Temperatures across the state ranged from deeply below zero to six above, with deaths from freezing and house fires sparked by overheated stoves. Officials warned of colder conditions expected tomorrow night and Monday.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Koreau
4-H Congress Delegates From Douglas County Headed To Chicago
Glen Weeks and Wilma Hartman, 4-H club members in Douglas County, travel to Chicago for the national 4-H congress. Albert Schultz of Kansas State Agricultural College accompanies them. Weeks is a state potato championship candidate and led a winning potato demonstration team. Hartman, a standout member, organized clubs and contributed essays and journalism to the club news.
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Glen Weeks
Wilma Hartman
Douglas County
Wit
Chicago
Albert Schultz
The
Agricultural College
Manhattan
Weeks
Miss Harrivan
Congress
Topeka
Hutchinson
Big Sprite
T. R. Warren
Miss Hartman
Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Coast Struggles With The Driest November In 40 Years
Across the Pacific coast the driest November in four decades is reported with water shortages intensifying in California and Washington. Californians sell water by the gallon while cities seek ways to keep lights on. Mayors of Tacoma and Seattle meet Governor Hartley to pool power resources, aiming to appoint a neutral administrator to overcome obstacles.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
California
Washington
Weather Bureau
Mother Lode
Mokeiumame Hill
Canperopolis
Calaveras County
Gatlon
Angels Camp
San Andreas
Fir Coast
Tacoma
Seattle
Roland H. Hartley
Hartley
Fire burns Mrs Schneder as kerosene fires spread
Mrs. Robert Schneder of Richards Missouri is hospitalized in Nevada Missouri with burns after kerosene used to start a fire spilled igniting her clothing. The house burned. neighbor James Johnson rescued her. Professor Hawkins honored in Kansas City with banquet praise and a reading of a paper. Cecil Streit seeks a new trial after a Shawnee county robbery conviction.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Robert Schneder
Richards
Nevada
Suknéder
James Johnson
Christmas screens go up next week in Lawrence
The town gears up for a full holiday display starting Wednesday with glowing lights on Massachusetts Street and trees along the business district. Merchants, led by the Merchants Bureau and George Lowman, prepared for a busy season to make Lawrence the state’s beauty spot. Santa’s arrival remains uncertain as plans contort around pre Christmas visits and WRIEN broadcasts.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Cme
Mertehants Bureau
Iof
George Lowman
Santa
Fisher Santa
Ifo
Jones
Christina
Transfer Licenses Into a Separate Department
Topeka reports the transfer of the state motor vehicle agency from the secretary of state to the state vehicle commissioner, effective at midnight. The automobile license division will become a separate department with offices near the capitol and a branch at the reform school, with duplicate records kept at the reform school. Governor Reed appointed Victor Ning as state vehicle commissioner for a four year term, continuing the department restructure begun seven years ago with Frank Bean’s support.
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Topeka
A. A Cornet
Victor I. Inj
of State
State Capitol
State Joys
Washington
Kay
Frank J. Bean
Nutesnobtte Lcense
Andes Ein
Departmerities
Question Court Actions Backed by Pro Tem Judges
In Wyandotte County Kansas City officials say pro tempore judges T F Railsback and Clyde Glanden will likely keep court operations running after elected judges were unavailable. Lawyer Henry BE Dean petitions that Railsback lacked authority while Clyde Glanden, who granted multiple divorces, voices concern. County attorney Fred R White thinks pro tem authority probably will be upheld despite the dispute.
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Kansas City
Wyandotte
Siation
T. F. Railsback
Clyde, Glanden
Henry BE
Dean
Railshack
Glandon
Mst
Fred R. White
Forest Fires Raging Across National and Private Lands
Fires raged unabated in national state and private forests across southwestern Oregon. Crews were recruited at Grants Pass and Marshfield to fight 14 fires across the Siskiyou and Umpqua forests, with 22 000 acre conflagrations along Coos and Curry counties.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Grant’s Pass
Siskicyou
Umpqua
Coos
Curry
Siskiyou
Ateast
Upmana
Coosi
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Ene
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O. WW. Torreson
Inspector Burger
Tolear Way
Cadets
Cagle Star
Knute Rockne
Sing and Queen of Denmark
Realtors
Wichita
Jesse C. Underwood
Kansas Association of Real Estate Boards
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Ware
Earnsboro
Okla
Healdton Oil and Gas Company
Marlsboro
Engli List ‘Council University
Thomas Clennan
Fleagte
Orville Newman
Pollock
John €. Pollock
Kansas Federal Court
Clyde M. Reed
Winfield
Arkansas City
Pri
Creighton and
Detroit
Georgetown
University of Detroit
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Hudak
Titans
Parsaca
Mooney
City Health Department
F. L. Loveland
T. B
Lange
Ed Anderson
Betters
Kentucky
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Glenn Weeks
Hawkins
E. M. Hopkins
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Streit
Cecil Streit
Shawnee County
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