Japan Britain rift widens as ship fires on transport
Reports from Tokyo say Britain and Japan edge toward breaking ties, with friction in China and threats to isolate the Tientsin concession. A British cruiser fired on a Japanese transport east of Hong Kong. Also noted were a Japanese death from a Shanghai factory injury, arrests of British officers, and tensions over Soviet talks in London and Moscow.
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Scattered Showers Tonight or Friday over Jefferson City area
Scattered showers are forecast for tonight and Friday across the Jefferson City region. Temperatures will rise, with a high around 86 and a low near 64. River levels show Lake of Guarks at three and seven tenths feet below full. other local gauges vary.
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C of G Picnic at Sunnyside Today
One hundred fifty members of the Chamber of Commerce were expected to attend the annual picnic at Sunnyside on the Maries. Festivities would begin at 4 p.m. with a barbecue at dinner hour. The arrangements committee planned games and athletic contests, including challenges from champion horseshoe pitchers, with the club membership to be decided by nightfall.
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Robertson moves fast on rural electric co op bill
Senator Charles O Robertson of Rockport said he will call a meeting of the senate agriculture committee soon to consider a house passed bill authorizing operation of rural electric cooperatives in Missouri. Administrator John Carmody of the rural electrification administration said Robertson was thwarting the will of Missouri farmers by not scheduling a committee hearing.
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Rockport
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Missouri
John Carmody
Federal Rural Electrification Administration
Lloyd C. Stark
Roberson
Senate
Kansas City
Release of head man of IRA in Detroit amid royal visit
The Labor Department ordered the release of Sean Russell self styled head man of the outlawed Irish Republican Army. Russell was taken into custody in Detroit as the British king and queen were in Canadian territory. Immigration officials telegraphed the release order and bond was approved for his release pending a deportation hearing in Detroit Saturday. Some House members threatened a boycott of Congress's reception for the Majesties unless Russell was freed. They appealed to President Roosevelt for intervention.
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Engineer predicts 200 mile per hour speed on rails
San Francisco June AP reports engineer A Ludlow Clayden of Philadelphia said speeds of 200 mph on rails and 150 mph on highways will be common when suitable highways exist. He noted cars could reach that speed now but production awaits road development. Sam Snead led first round of the 43rd national open golf championship with a 68, one under par, in Philadelphia as half the field still to finish.
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Death of California’s centenarian Mrs Charlotte W Moore
California mourns the death of its oldest citizen Mrs Charlotte W Moore aged nearly 101 after a brief illness. She resided in California 72 years after marrying Major John W Moore who died in 1911. Survived by six children and several relatives, funeral set for tomorrow at the family home.
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Moniteau County
Hamburg
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Stockbridge
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Harriett Moore
A. B. Meyer
Jamestown
Harry M. Moore
Richard C. Moore
Panama
Walter T. Monroe
Helena
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Hepburn In Real Life Drama Slugged By Burglar
Katharine Hepburn awoke in her hotel room to confront a burglar. He dropped a $5,000 pearl necklace and fled as Hepburn pursued, her butler and cobbler joining the chase. Detectives say they know the intruder's identity and expect an arrest.
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New York
Katharine Hepburn
Miss Hepburn
No Bombs Found During King George Visit Preparations
Police detectives checked 15 addresses suggested by the state department as bomb search targets ahead of the royal visit by King George and Queen Elizabeth. No devices were found.
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Queen Elizabeth
Futile Amendment Attacks on Police Bill in Senate
Opponents pressed amends to the Kansas City police bill as administration allies held firm in the Senate. Several Casey proposals failed, most with wide gaps between backers and foes, while leaders Donnelly and McDowell defended the measure and urged limits on delay.
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Sen. L. N. Searcy
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Phil M. Donnelly
Lebanon
James C. McDowell
Carreston
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Donnelly
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Second Suit In Madison Hotel Fire Filed In Circuit Court
May 3 suit arising from the Madison hotel fire names Mrs. Octavia Josephs as plaintiff against the Madison Hotel Lex Rose Corporation Louis Rose and Lea Levy alleging injuries from escaping room 317 and loss of 1600 in valuables plus personal property valued at 1600. Damages requested total 26600 with trial set for fall term as wrecking continues and hotel site prospects unclear.
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Lex Rose:Corporation
Louis Rose
Madison House
Madison Street
Bishop Installed for Kansas City Diocese
The Rt Rev Edwin Vincent O'Hara was installed today as Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Archbishop Glennon of St Louis escorted him to the throne as a papal message from Rome was read in Latin and English. Msgr J J McCaffrey was named Vicar General as the diocese seeks new leadership after Bishop Lillis's death. The ceremony marked the diocese's 80,000 Catholics and the first formal act of the new bishop.
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Kansas City
Edwin Vincent O'Hara
Monsignor McCaffrey
Thomas F. Lillis
State Gideons Meet Saturday in Jefferson City
John H. Nicholson of Denver and W. H. Hardin president of the International Gideon Association will speak at the state meeting. The group formed in 1899 to evangelize traveling salesmen expanded to hotels hospitals and prisons and now promotes Bible placement in public schools. Over 1 500 000 Bibles have been placed worldwide. Delegates from Jefferson City Fulton and California churches will hear talks Sunday with a broadcast from KWOS and a first Baptist church program. A banquet is planned Saturday night with 100 to 150 delegates anticipated.
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Denver
W. H. Hardin
International Gideon Association
Jamesville
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Fulton
California
Missouri State
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Injunction Looms Over New Cigarette Tax in St Louis
An injunction to halt the newly enacted 2 cent cigarette tax looms as lawyers challenge its validity. If signed by Mayor Bernard F. Dickmann the measure becomes effective, with two weeks expected before tax stamps appear. Officials estimate annual revenue of 800000 to 900000 to fund WPA projects and reduce the city deficit.
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Two Held After Trenton Street Fight Death
Two men were held and a third sought by officers investigating the death of Heber Hughes, 30, after a street fight in Trenton Mo. Hughes died last night amid the confrontation.
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Heber Hughes
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Missouri House Falls Short On Burial Society Bill By One Vote
The Missouri House failed to pass a bill regulating burial societies by 78 to 26, needing 76 votes. Upper chamber action on a stricter measure by Sen. Kinney advanced. Gov veto over school superintendent raises faced slim margins as lawmakers debated constitutionality and funding sources.
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Michael Kinney
St. Louis
Wayne V. Stankard
Newton County
Edgar J. Keating
Kansas City
Clarence E. Reed
Barry
Lloyd C. Stark
John D. Taylor
Keytesville
House
Missouri
Gestapo rounds up over ten thousand Polish Jews in Germany
Nazi authorities reported more than 10,000 Polish Jews in Germany rounded up for deportation or confinement. Groups were escorted to the Polish frontier with notices as short as 24 hours. By Munich authorities said 400 under arrest, while Berlin and Breslau held undetermined numbers. Dresden Jews issued noon deadline to leave. Those with Polish citizenship lost last November are sent to camps. others are moved toward the frontier.
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Germany
Gestapo
Munich
Breslau
Dresden
BRITISH ROYAL VISIT FILLS WASHINGTON WITH CHEER
Washington greets King George and Queen via a grand parade and White House program. Roosevelt hosts a busy schedule including a private lunch, sightseeing, embassy garden party, and a state dinner as police guards and armored tanks line the route. Crowds wave flags while the royal couple, greeted by officials, tour monuments and meet the diplomatic corps. The day features a 21 gun salute and formal introductions as the monarchs depart for the British embassy.
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Coleco Youth Escapes From Algoa County Court
Albert Walther, a Coleco youth from this county, escaped after stealing an automobile owned by Representative R. F. Wollard of Ray County. He fled to Callaway County where he was captured, pleaded guilty before Judge Nike G. Sevier, and sentenced to three years at Algoa Reform School. He had previously been remanded to the reformatory in February amid prior troubles.
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Ray County
Callaway County
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Algoa
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Will Takes Medicine For Triple Slaying In Fergus Falls
Two year-old Alvin Rix, refusing an attorney, waits in jail to take medicine after waiving examination on three second degree murder charges in the deaths of his parents Glenn and Mrs. Rix and a brother Carl. The case prompts a grand jury review as the boy recalls a red rage over a $1.60 bequest dispute. The mother, a three month old son, and a dog are also part of a harrowing scene from Fergus Falls Minnesota.
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