Doolittle to Fly Busy Auto Tour Then to California
Jimmie Doolittle plans a rapid sequence of stops after a transcontinental record flight. Breakfast in St Louis, a convention session in Kansas City, a reception in South Bend, Indiana, then to Cleveland for repairs, and back to Chicago. He will finish the day by a Laird flight to California tomorrow via Wichita.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
South Bend
Ind
Cleveland
Chicago
Jimmie Doolittle
Doolittle
Aeronautics Division
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Vincent Bandix
California
Wichita
Missing Scott City minister Graver reported missing
In Scott City Kansas on September 9 AP reports the disappearance of Rev Jessie E Graver age 48 who left to keep an appointment in Syracuse Kansas. Rural officers and Colorado Springs police investigate while telegrams claimed his death but no body arrived and questions focus on a bogus sender. A second Scott City man George Schwertz vanished earlier in August.
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Scott City
Kan
Jessie E. Graver
Manning
Colorado Springs
Colo
Gruver
Syracuse
Kaw
Grover
Paul Jones
Paticy
Colorado City
Gnriver
A. P. Jones
Garden City
George Schwertz
Wood Denies Report In Harmsworth Trophy Row
Detroit AP Gary Wood pilot of Miss America TX contradicted reports he had deliberately crossed the starting line to disqualify both boats in the Harmsworth trophy heats. He said the aim was to beat Don over the line, instructed his throttle man to do so, and wept while denying any sport about foul play. He added he has spoken with London and cannot understand the misimpression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Gary Wood
Kaye Don
Wood
Don
Orlin Johnson
London
Ress
Woo
State to Go to Court on Doherty Stock Sale Permit
Topeka Sept 9 AP Preparations were made for another legal battle in the stock and gas rate controversy between Kansas and Cities Service. State AG Roland Boynton announced a suit to enjoin Cities Service and Henry L Doherty from selling stock in Kansas to determine whether a permit under the blue sky law is required. The action aims to clarify securities law as it applies to out of state listed stocks and holding companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State of Kansas
Cities Service Company
Public Utility
Roland Boynton
Henry L. Doherty
New Yok
Kansas
Doherty
State Supreme Court
Shawnee County
State Banking Department
Carl Newcomer
Robert Stone
Cities Service
Mt ‘Newcomer
First Preferred
Harry H. Woodring
Boynton
H. W. Koeneke
Edison insists on daily auto rides amid health decline
West Orange New Jersey September 9 A P Edison remains determined to take daily automobile rides for relief despite his physician Hubert S Howe reporting a slow definite decline from uremic poisoning and other ailments. Howe notes Edison refuses oxygen from the room tank though an oxygen supply is kept there. Charles Edison says his father is not as well as recently but his mind remains sound.
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West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Hubert S. Howe
Edison
Mr. Edison
Bright
Dr. Howe
Political Committees Struggling for Campaign Funds
Washington reports indicate the Republican and Democratic national committees face tight finances. The GOP balance fell to 14,324 from 53,062 after 3 months with 3,719 raised. Democrats started September at 39,785 and sought 80,000 in loans, bringing total loans to 325,250. Both parties plan fundraising to retire debts and prepare for the next cycle as headquarters and paid staff remain active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Political Committees
House
John J. Raskob
Raskob
Joseph R. Nutt
Hartford Police Chief and Ex-Mayor Shot Dead in Street Duel
In Hartford a confrontation between Chief Ready H Radford and former mayor Alaborne Raady ended with both men fatally shooting each other outside the mayor's home. Witnesses say they exchanged words, placed a hand on each other’s shoulders, then opened fire with pistols. Radford was struck multiple times and died instantly. Raady died minutes later.
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Hartford
Alaborne
Pert
Raady H. Radford
Toadmeyere
Innolace
Ready
Dford
Roady
Radford
Sinclair to Sell Horses at Belmont Park September 18
C J Fitzgerald announced Sinclair would sell nineteen yearlings in the paddock at Belmont Park on September 18 signaling the oil operator and sportsman will not race his stable next year. Tax levies are reduced in Montgomery county as 75 percent of 113 districts cut levies for 1931 due to lower valuations.
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Sinclair
New York
C. J. Fitzgerald
Sportsman
Belmont Park
Independence
Kan
Montgomery County
Sorority Rush Week Opens With Style Amid Warm Weather
Chic coeds, despite recent heat, parade in lightweight frocks and fur trims as the annual sorority rush unfolds. Houses are spotless, teas begin Friday, and pledges will be announced Monday with pledge services that evening at one o’clock. Rush captains list includes Nancy Wilcox Pi Beta Phi, Elizabeth Ainsworth LPP Gamma, Ruth Cushing Concordia Gamma Phi Beta, Martha Lawrence Alpha Chi Omega, Dorothy Arnold Alpha Delta Pi, Martha May Baugh Kappa Alpha Theta, Mary Hoerniz Alpha Omicron Pi, Frances Everhart Alpha Xi Delta, Christine Fink Chi Omega, Frances Jordan Sigma Kappa, Catherine Churchill Theta Phi Alpha, Maxine Morgan Delta Zeta.
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Nancy Wilcox
Lawrence Pi Beta Phi
Elizabeth Ainsworth
Lypa Kappa Gamma
Ruth Cushing
Concordia
Gamma’ Phi Beta
Martha Lawrence
Garden City
Alpha Chi Omera
Dorothy Arnold
Kansas City
Alpha Delta Pi
Martha May. Baugh
Kappa Alpha Theta
Mary Hoerniz
Alpha Omicron Pi
Frances Everhart
la Junta
Colo
Alpha Xi Delta
Christine Fink
Fredonia
Chi Ome
Tise Frances Jordan
Sigma Kappa
Bernice Grizzell
Claflin
Alpha Gamma Delta
Catherine Churchill
Hoisington
Theta Phi Alpha
Maxine Morgan
Phillinsourg
Delta Zeta
Personal notices of faculty and alumni travels
Miss Cora Downs associate professor of bacteriology has returned to Lawrence after a three month tour of Europe. Dean and Mrs R A Schwegler returned from their vacation on Saturday evening. After visiting Astes Park Colorado they went to Chicago and Minneapolis to see their son Dr Raymond Schwegler. Miss Jean Elizabeth Altman granddaughter of Prof and Mrs DM Sterling has arrived from Berkeley to enter the University where she will study piano with Prof C A Preyer. Miss Altman's parents Mr and Mrs C A Altman are both state of the University of Kansas.
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Cora Downs
Lawrence
Europe
R. A. Schwegler
Astes Park
Colo
Chicago
Minneapolis
Raymond Schwegler
Jean Elizabeth Altman
DM. Sterling
Berkeley
Cal
Picnic Supper Invitation Draws Trinity Lutheran Members
Brotherhood of Trinity Lutheran invites church members and adult friends for a picnic supper tomorrow evening at the farm home of Mr and Mrs E C Schaake northeast of town. About 150 expected. bring meals or ride with church. watermelons prepared. John C Evans will speak on weather predicting. Third anniversary service set for next Sunday at 11.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
E.C. Schaake
John C. Evans
Deaths and Funerals Frances Barnett 27
Word has come of the death of Frances Winfred Barnett 27 who died Sunday in Stormont hospital Topeka She was formerly Frances Blair KU student 1921 1924 member Pi Beta Phi sorority attended Washburn College Topeka Presbyterian church survived by husband L C Barnett a son Richard Barnett 4 and her parents Mr and Mrs A S Blair Salina Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and burial was in Topeka Cemetery An Engagement Announced Muriel McCormick granddaughter of John D Rockefeller engaged to Elisha D Hubbard of Middletown Conn announced by Edith Rockefeller McCormick daughter.
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Frances Barnett
Frances Winfred
Barnett
Stormont Hospital
Topeka
Frances Blair
University of Kansas
A. S. Blair
Salina
Chicago
Muriel McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
Elisha D. Hubbard
Middletown
Edith Rockefeller -McCormick
Escape Serious Injury In Highway Crash Near Lebo
Mr and Mrs Will Holaday and children David and Margaret of 1530 Kentucky Street narrowly escaped serious injuries when their car went into a ditch near a railroad crossing three miles from Lebo. The steering locked and the front end was badly damaged. They were treated in Lebo and returned to Lawrence. Local residents noted many past fatalities at the crossing.
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Will .Holaday
David
Margaret
Kentucky Street
Wichita
72 Year Old Kansas Debt Sought From U S
J C Cottle a 78 year old Los Angeles man presented a dated 1859 debt claim to the U S district attorney. The note alleges Robert Cottle owed several hundred bushels of corn to the territory of Kansas for troops in guerrilla warfare. The district attorney staff advised sending the note to Topeka state treasurer.
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Los Angeles
United States
Kansas
J. C. Cottle
U. S. District Attorney’s
Cottle
Robert Cottle
Territory of
Topeka
Troops Change Station From Fort Leavenworth
The third battalion of the seventeenth field artillery, stationed at Fort Leavenworth for more than a year, leaves for Fort Des Moines Iowa by overland motor. Companies I and K of the seventeenth infantry ordered from Fort Crook Nebraska to Fort Leavenworth for permanent station. Change of station is seen as an economy move to assist in training citizens military training camps.
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Seventeenth Infantry
Fort, Leavenworth
Citizens Military Training Camp
Battery thief chased east after Salina theft
Kansas City railroad watchman alerted Lawrence police late last night to look for a man described as a negro named Ashland, about 80, wearing striped overalls, who stole two automobile batteries from a Salina box car. He drove a Model T touring car eastbound. batteries bore the stamp 10-31 on the positive pole.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Salina
Ashland
Long curled bob is it season for fashion
New York reports that many women who resisted cutting their hair are now adopting the long curled bob with soft ringlets at the neck and the swirl as popular styles while expressing individuality in coiffure. Alfalfa Bill Murray dined on beans milk prunes and radishes in Arkansas City paying 60 cents due. waiter admits overjoyed to waive charge for radishes. Thieves steal 21 cases of cigarettes from Sentney wholesale and a truck later abandoned two miles east. Marriage licenses issued include Harley Austin Clara Edwards Kansas City MO and Harold Knowles Dorothy White Lawrence Eudora to be married by Rev Rapier.
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New York
Arkansas City
Kan
W. H
Murray
Oklahoma
Harvey House
Liberal
Sentney Wholesale Grocery Company
Here
Harley Austin
Clara Edwards
Kansas City
L. H. Menger
Harold L. Knowles
Lawrence
Dorothy White
Eudora
Rapier
W C T U Members Attend Allied Campaigners Meetings
Douglas County W C T U members plan to attend three day Allied Campaigners meetings in Kansas City Missouri. Speakers include Ira Landrith Grant M Hudson Robert C Ropp Raymond Robins Norma C Brown Daniel A Poling Oliver W Stewart with Prohibition alliance aims to reach 486 cities in 48 states. Former cashier on trial.
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Douglas ‘County
Allied Campaigners
Kansas City
Elizabeth Jacmain
Douglas County
Ararat Temple
Temple
Allied Forces of Prohibition
Prohibition
Ira Landrith
Citizenship Department
Christian Endeavor
Grant M. Hudson
Congress
Robert C. Ropp
Allied Youth
Raymond Robins
Norma C. Brown
Allied Forces For Prohibition
Daniel A. Poling
Oliver, W. Stewart
Judge Means Hears Embezzlement Case in Mound City
Amos W. Bush former cashier of the LaCygne State Bank goes on trial before Judge Hugh Means in Mound City on charges of embezzlement and obtaining money by false pretenses. The case stems from a $58,600 loss linked to the bank’s 1929 failure. Kyisely says he lent funds in 1916 for investment. Defense admits loss but seeks civil liability only. Judge Trinkle disqualified himself due to prior connection with the bank and defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
Amos W. Bush
LaCygne
P. W. Kyisely
la Cygne
Kyisely
Charles F. Trinkle
Cars in collision injures Rev J R Cox passenger
A Chrysler sedan driven by Rev J R Cox of Topeka was badly damaged Monday night when it hit a Nash sedan driven by George Noland at Fifth and Mississippi. Burns, a passenger with Cox, sustained minor cuts. The damaged car was towed to a local garage.
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J. R. Cox
Topeka
Fifth
Mississippi Streets
Nash
George Noland
Michigan Street
Burns
Cox
Sir Hubert Wilkins Plans Early Return to America
Sir Hubert Wilkins overhauls and refuels the submarine Nautilus at Longyear, Spitsbergen, as they prepare for an early return to America. A violent storm damaged the mast, but scientific instruments including the gyro compass performed well, and the team weighs routes via Iceland.
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Sir Hubert Wilkins
America
Longyear
Snitzbergen
Hubert Wil_kins
Iceland
Arctic
Today's Crossword Puzzle and Word Play
A dense puzzle page listing across clues from Harbor to oceans and many entries in between. Includes varied topics from geography to literature alongside down clues with names, abbreviations, and themed terms.
East Leads in Tree Planting Race Across Nation
AP dispatch notes Pennsylvania and New York advancing in the American Tree Association’s nationwide tree planting effort. Charles Lathrop Pack, president, predicts the total trees planted by 1982 will exceed the 10,100,000 goal. Also reports on hospital fundraising drives in Leeds England and a Kansas City livestock and market roundup with local social notes.
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East
Washington
Pennsylvania
New York
American Tree Association
Charles
Lathrop Pack
Local Social Roundup and Community Notes
Mrs. Fred Kahn hosted a prize event with a hostess prize and winners receiving wrapped honey gifts. Guests included Antone Kahn Alfred Kahn Langley Edna Langley KR Blaker Esther Sowers Geo. Phenicie Stell Geo. White and relatives. October meeting planned, plus potato digging completed at Skeets and O'Dea homes. Local residents attended events in Kansas City and North Lawrence. Visitors from Louisiana and Arkansas City noted. Eastern Star chapters resumed meetings in Tonganoxie after summer break.
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Fred Kahn
Bach
Antone Kahn
Alfred Kahn
Langley
Edna Langley
KR. Blaker
Esther Sowers
Geo. Phenicie
Stell
Geo. White
Warren
C. D. Miller
Sen
Kansas City
VY. A. Dehoff
C. L. Deshoff
Skeets
O'Dea
C. B. Hillsden
Chesley Ward
Lawrence
C. T. Ward
Louisiana
W. R. Seanor
E - Chanter
Eastern Star
Tonganoxie
Market News Bulls Rally As Russian Wheat Seen Shrinking
Wheat prices firmed late on hints of lower Russian production and steadiness in U S crop prospects. Reports said the Farm Board may expand wheat sales without new congressional funds, while the government report due tomorrow was expected to keep domestic spring wheat unchanged. Corn led cautious gains amid a bearish weekly summary, and oats and provisions moved within narrow bounds as traders weighed supply and demand signals from Kansas City cash grain data.
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Chicago
Russia
Federal Farm Board
Congress
United States
Kansas
Ung
Sweden
Liverpool
New York Central dividend cut and market reaction
Traders report New York Central's quarterly payment reduced from 75 cents to 50 cents, with speculation of further cuts to 25 dollars per share. The stock faced a record low for the century amid uncertain maintenance of the annual rate and strong cash position cited at 66.8 million. Western Union and International Telephone also eye dividend movements. London selling and overseas rumors swirl as the German political scene stabilizes. Steel trade shows modest rot and a Labor Day pause, while freight car loading nears 29,000 with seasonal rebound anticipated.
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Svenret
New York Central
General
Motorp
Baing
Wall’ Street
London
Reichabank
Albott
Ates
Mbis
A. Auiek
Excursion to Topeka offered by Union Pacific
The Kansas Free Fair offers a low priced round trip chair car ticket from Lawrence to Topeka for 75 cents next week. For sale details including date return limit and phone contact see a Union Pacific agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Union Pacific
Lawrence
A E Investments Declares Quarterly Dividends
The Board of Directors declares the quarterly dividend on the $3.50 stock at 1.714 cents per share and 40 cents per share on Class A common stock, payable October 1, 1931 to holders of record at close of business September 20. Cash payments apply unless reinvestment was elected. Nathan L. Jones, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Board of Directors
Nathan L. Jones
Board of Directors
Public Utility Investment Co declares quarterly 7% dividend
The board announces a regular quarterly dividend on the 7 percent preferred stock of Public Utility Investment Co. at $1.75 per share, payable October 1, 1981, to holders of record September 15, 1931. Nathan L. Jones, President.
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Timmie Doolittle
Kansas Electric Power Company
Mary Gatter
Beatrix Charlton Wll
Ephrim Hood
Henry Hammond
Hammond
Bob Miler
Hood
Alfonso
Argentina
Alfonso_of
Spain
Daily Express
Nvite
Dox
North Beach
L. I
Californian Eregente Claim Aginst
Lavenworth
Chapeaux
Mae Ritu
Uni
Freie
Sandall
Annoy LE
Caress
Stair
Weiting
Prighton
India
Ital
Gumresia Thomas
New England
Airim iMjo
Ali
Mo Ye
Hikera
Leeds
England
Reno
S. Kelsall
Boulder
al Bowen
Pearl Bowen
Kansas’ City
A. Wartzack
G. L. Phenicies
W. K. Hoover
Fred Kelsall
Alfred Skeets
Williamson
Hashagen
Leavenworth
Dorothy May Bleakley
Bleakley School
Dorothy
May
Herrandfather
Bleakley
Robert Graham
Friends Church
Goble
Barrier
Oak Leaf Station
F. W. Kahn
Headdy
Anton Kahn
Pony Creek
Glen Colburn
Gladys Seanor
John Wiggins
Labor Day
Herred
Jean McKone
C.O. Wiley
M. Keve
Paul Keve
York
Neb
O’dea
Baldwin
Paul
Rev
W. A. Keve
Minnie Luckan
Fall Leaf
Jand
Tornedon
Georgiana
May Bleakley
Busy Bee Club
W. S
ARS Gas
Jasgiay
Anne Tay
Ry Bent
Marion Eisele
Belles
Hays
USDA
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Idaho
Government
Sept
Konda
Liberty
Treasury
Wall Street
General Motors
Soggrness Jn
Genera Motors
International Harvester
National Biscuit
du Pont
General Motora
Alaska Juneau
Homeatake
Kansans City
Oney
Rumsey
Capel Wioderaly
Western Power Light &Telephone CO
Ae Investments
the Public Utility Investment CO
Call 870 Memorial Hospital
Douglas
County Medical” Society
Schubert
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