Congressional seat changes rival war era totals
The seventy-first congress elected in 1928 set a record for changes with twenty eight seats shifting due to deaths and resignations, while the seventy-second Congress ended with 38 shifts. Deaths cited include Walsh Howell Dale, and resignations include Hull Swanson Bratton. Several replacements were named and specials scheduled to fill vacancies across states.
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Trnover
Senate
Wi Iam
George W. Calver
Capitol
House
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Robert B. Howell
Nebraska
Porter H. Dale
Vermont
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Navy
Sam G. Bratton
New
Mexi
Iow
United States
Reece
John E. Erickson
William H. Thompson
Nathan Lachman
Ee Byrd
Carl W. Hatch
New Mexico
Dale
John N. Garner
Texas
Douglas
Arizona
Heartsill m
Arkansas
J. Earl Major
Daniel E. Garrett
Clay Stone Briggs
Charles H. Brand
Georgia
B. E. Kemp
Louisiana
Edward
Almon
Alabama
Henry W., Watson
Pennsylvania
Lynn
Brand
Arkanas
Flashes of Life: Car revival and tropical fish mixups
A 1913 automobile is revived by John Hayes who cranked it and fell back after a snort and kick leaving him with only a broken arm and a dislocated shoulder. Celia Stark discovers she owns 107 tropical fish after counting from four. In New York a bartending course trains a freshman class of twelve at the American Bartenders Institute with two veterans as professors and options expanding to women applicants.
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Associated Press
Allerton
John Hayes
John
Sue
Cincinnati
Celia~ Stark
New
York
American Bartenders’ Institute
Arrest in Lawrence as Kansas City man Luther Littrell held
Kansas City police arrested Luther Littrell and detained his wife and young son upon arrival in Lawrence on a bus at 11 15 pm. Missouri officers held a warrant charging Littrell with larceny and two Kansas City officers retrieved him and his family to Kansas City at 1 am.
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Kansas City
Esterday
Luther Ittrell
Lawrence
J. Cummings
Missouri
Littrell
Collision at Sixth and Man Street Reported
A Buick driven by Elmer Bircher of 1104 West Sixth and another car driven by D. R. Sails collided at a Sixth and Man intersection. Officer Henry Smith noted Bircher appeared at fault. Dr. James Sosa, a state chiropractor, opened an office in Room 5 Ouse, Dept. 731, Massachusetts.
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Elmer Bircher
D.R
Elmer Pircher
West Sixth
Massachusetts
Henry
Smith
James S.' Sosa
State
Phiropidist
Foot Has
Ouse
Dept
Massachi
Lawrence high school yearbook notes staff roles
The 1934 Red and Black yearbook features Blossom Ewing as editor in chief with Doria and Mrs. A B Stockwell prominent in school activities. Miss Ewing, daughter of Mr and Mrs A B, appears in multiple roles, while McCoy and Wiggins families are linked to estate and Honor Society milestones. Varnum is highlighted for involvement in activities and football.
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Blossomm Ewing
Lawrence
Blossom Ewing
Doria
Miss Ewing
A. B
Lawrence Board of Mine
Stockwell
Stockwe
Lll McCoy
Miss Wiggins
J.B. Wiggins
H Varnum
Varnum
Mary Rose brings Barrie fantasy to Fraser stage
Kansas Players open five night run of Mary Rose by Sir James Barrie in Fraser theater at K U. Laurel Allen leads as Mary Rose with Allan Crafton Jessica Roger Crafton Robert Calderwood and Fanchon Oliver among cast. Tickets 50 cents each single shows and a $1 season pass available at Green Hall.
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Mary Rose
James Barrie
Kansas Players
Fraser Theater
England
Parenta
A. Conan Doyle
Oliver’ Todae
Barrie
Mary
Sussex
Scotland
Mayor Rose
Laurel Allen
Nthe
Paesdena
Department of Speech and Dramatic Art
Allan Crafton
Jessica
Roger. Crafton
Robert. Calderwood
Fanchon Oliver
Oliver
Middlewest
K. U
Green Hall
B Brandt
Planes Crash Over City in Amarillo Air Show Tragedy
Thousands watched as two stunt planes collided above Amarillo Texas causing four fliers to die and injure another pilot. A silver three seat craft crashed through a roof injuring a passerby. a woman died in hospital this morning. One worker and another spectator were unhurt.
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Amarillo
Texas
Stude
No Rain Expected As Sunny Weather Continues
A fragment notes clear seas and sunny conditions with no rain in sight for today and tomorrow. It mentions Dr W C Nelson will charge, though context is unclear and details are incomplete.
Repeal Bone Dry Law Move Draws Legislation
In Topeka Oct 1 AP Sen Charles Miller of Leavenworth proposes immediate repeal of Kansas bone dry law after act publication. Other bills include state game warden salaries up to 3600 and deputy wardens up to 150, and measures on poor relief levies, insurance publication rules, and county machinery hiring by commissioners.
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Topeka
Charles Miller
Leavenworth
Ser. Miller
State, Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Frost
Blue Rapids
Carter
Scott
Scott County
Manaugh
Deaths and Funerals: John Nelson Ottawa and Miss Carter
Ericksen reports the death of John Nelson of Ottawa at his home Sunday evening. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Ottawa home. Nelson, a former merchant, is mourned by Ottawa. Also noted is the death of Miss Carter of St. Louis Missouri. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the church, burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Miss Carter is survived by her father two aunts and two uncles.
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John, Felson
Ericksen
John Nelson
Ottawa
Nelson
Marne
Adam
F. Carter
Pwrence
St. Louis
Chanel
Oak Hill Cemetery
Miss Carter
Enrollment Trends At Kansas State College Rise In Freshman Classes
In Manhattan Kansas students enroll at Kansas State college show a rise in first year enrollments while upper class and graduate divisions see growth due to limited jobs. The backward shift suggests more new students are entering college as others delay graduation. Names Taylor Wilcox, Henry Vinland James York appear in the fragment. Marriage Licenses: licenses have been issued. Hold contest today.
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Manhattan
Kan
Yomenro
Kansas State College
de Taylor
John Wilcoxs
Tecompton
Einge Henry
Vinland
James
York
Ork
Comm Huskers' Compete at Owen Mitchell Farm Near Lake
Fragmented notice mentions Norton on November 3 and a weighs 712 pounds. It references farm competition by Comm Huskers and Owen Mitchell Farm near a lake with buy-sell-rent trade.
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Owen Mitchell Farm
Engineers Urged to Embrace Liberal Views by John Ise
Professor John Ise of the E. U. economics department told engineers at a district meeting that they should adopt a more liberal attitude toward their own problems. He argued for an economic system prioritizing efficient production and ethical governance over pure business empowerment, urging broader education for engineers. Howard of Kansas City urged engineers to broaden training and engage with people beyond their field to elevate engineering to a cultured profession.
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John Ise
E. U. Economics Department
Eitisene
Mpleret
nAdmittin
Seba Elber
Esac U
Howard
Kansas City
Exhibit For Teachers At Kansas State Meeting
A mathematics exhibit for teachers will be shown in room 203 at the Senior High School during the district meeting of the Kansas State Teachers Association. Senior class projects in plane and solid geometry will be displayed under Miss Martha’s direction, including graph work and posters. The exhibit aims to illustrate practical applications of math such as surveying and interior decoration.
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Kansas State Teachers Association
Martha
II Dhat
Christ Life in Film at First Methodist Church
A new B picture titled Christ Life in Film is shown as part of a Wednesday evening at First Methodist. Lambert delivers remarks and solo performances, presenting a rare spiritual program. Parents are urged to attend with children to witness the screening and discussion.
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Asia
Worahi
Saras
Lambert
Sermon to Be Delivered at Evening Service
A sermon will be preached on the evening of November 29 at the national event. The service committee includes Rev. Mr. Hunt Rev. Seth Slaughter and Rev. F. M. Smith. The prompt indicates the committee will oversee the sermon preaching.
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Mr. Hunt
Seth Slaughter
F. M. Smith
James M. Moore Dies in Kansas City Family
James M. Moore is reported as deceased with surviving brother Henry J. Moore and sister Miss Hattie Moore, both of Kansas City Missouri. The notice lists the immediate family and residence in Kansas City.
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Henry’ J. Moore
Miss Hattie: Moore
Kansas City
School Operetta Delights Students Assembled Cast
Mrs. Henry Werner and Mrs. W C Dunn staged an operatic fragment for Beech grade junior high students. They played prima donnas from a bygone era in costumes of velvet rose and blue taffeta. The October 25 assembly impressed the pupils with dignified portrayal and strong acting.
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Henry Werner
W. C. Dunn
Remy
Ee Werner
Adelina
Patty
Norma
Dunn
Jenny
Adelgiza
Werner
Preschool Clinic At Pinckney School
A pre school clinic will be held tomorrow at Pinckney School for children ages 9 and 11 in the morning. Parents who cannot bring their children to the Pinckney clinic may attend at Woodison School on November 8 Lincoln School on November 9 McAllister School on November 16 or New Leer attended by a children.
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Siernlen Dever
Pinckney
Anny
Quincy
Pinckney Clinic
Mi Cies
Kindlesperger
Ity Schoor
Wood Ison
Lincoln School
McAllaster School
New Leer
Odd Classified Ad Snippet Reflects Inflation Muse
Fragmentary OCR notes show mentions of governors and prices, inflation concerns, and a classified ad refrain offering eighty cents for a week with an ad-taker phone line. The obscure text preserves names and locations only vaguely, suggesting a historical local interest column.
Lawrence to Host Final Session This Week
A terse notice states a final session will be held in Lawrence this week and the five towns Manhattan Hays Dodge City Wichita and Parsons for related proceedings.
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Ual
Lawrence
Manhattan
Hays
Dodge City
Wichita
Parsons
Lawsuit Seeks Parole of Manor Baking Driver
Willard Lassiter of Lawrence filed a district court action against Kansas City city officials alleging his occupation and business set. The petition names the mayor, commissioners, city clerk, and police chief as defendants. The document cites regulatory claims and seeks a remedy in court.
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Willard Lassiter
Lawrence
Manor Baking Company
Kansas City
Tyelerk
Cannon Wins 1st District State Senate Seat
Complete unofficial returns show L. Cannon of Humboldt Republican leading A. R. Surpriser by 2592 votes in the 11th senatorial district. Cannon is a 1909 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law.
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L. T. Cannon
Humboldt
Republian
Tola
Ene
L. Cannon
Republican
Adrienne Aimes and Brace Cabet Travel to New Mexico
Fragmentary OCR suggests Adrienne Aimes and Brace Cabet travel to New Mexico or Merry in New Mexico. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing dates.
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Adrienne Aimés and
Brace
Cabet
Merry
New Mexico
Local settlers gather as session aids church service
The Walker family and other settlers of the county attended a Presbyterian service led by Rev. Es A reng. Syl Briner, brother of Walker, traveled to Oklahoma for a visit. Several friends and relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Fairchild of West Plains and Kansas City, joined others in the week’s events and condolences.
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Walker
Eos Roigi
Teco Fae
Syl Briner
Yer Walker
Fmtlahoma
Presbyterian Church
Es Areng
Se Salon
Manabars
Joe Cee
Chi
Ahrens
Adead
Fairchild
West Plains
Bert Fairchild
Kansas City
Mon
Schuyler
Stillwater, Ok
Okla
Ellis
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Moore
W. C. Ra
Henry Werses
Bang Opera Se
Forenc
Pinckney School
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University of Kansas
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