Kansas cities vote in municipal and school elections
Topeka and 87 Kansas cities held or prepared for elections to fill mayoral, city commission and school board posts. Voters faced issues from Sunday movie bans to gas franchises and bond proposals, with campaigns turning contentious in Kansas City Kan and other towns. Ballots across many cities included energy, park, hospital and tax questions, while turnout looked strong in several locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas Cities
Coffeyville
Newton
Ray Colcord
Oklahoma City
Compan
City Commission
Hammond Park
Emporia
Wellington
Water Supply Restored in Managua and Supplies Soon
American Minister Hanna says looter killings in earthquake city exaggerated, with one looter killed and another wounded. Navy ships transport food and medical supplies to Corinto, while Managua’s water system is repaired and chlorinated water returns from the old source. About 650 bodies buried, with hundreds possibly unrecovered. The dispute between President Moncada and Lt. Cmdr Hetfield remains unresolved. Water supply restored with chlorinated water reintroduced.
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Managua
Washington
Hanna
State Department
Navy ‘Department
Hampton Roads
Miami
Ela
Naval
Anker
Salinas
Uragua
Navy Department
Corinto
Balboa
Canal
Monca- Wo
William B. Hetfield
United States Navy
W. H. Pigg
Baldwin City mayor elected in record city vote
Special to the Journal World Baldwin City elected retiree E C Heaton mayor with 304 votes while banker W M Clark had 209. Seven councilmen candidates were Hobson LeMaster Dempsey Hitchcock Price. five were elected. Eudora chose J D Adams 158. Lecompton’s mayor Curtis Schon 89 to E P Day 25. six high councilmen led by J T W Crady 96. Tonganoxie reelected William Heynen mayor 213 to 58 for L C Evans. five councilmen led by Heber Rawlings 245. Voter turnout described as one of the largest in Tonganoxie history. total registration 5,596. Polls closed at 6 and counting began. results to Journal-World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greaat Bend
Benker Springs
Barton County
Iou
Winfield
Ae ‘Girari
J. E. Ray
Moid
Alph Mitchell
Earl
Board of Education
St Leavenworth
Jinterest
Leavenworth
Jim G. Johnson
J. L. Clark
Homer Cory
Fred Metschan
F. L. Schultes
Ernie J. Lord
H. J. Oelschlager
Anthony Zielinski
Nathan
Journal World
Baldwin City
C. E. Heaton
Baldwin
Heaton
W. M. Clark
Clark
Earl Hobson
A. A. LeMaster
W. H. Dempsey
M. L. Hitchcock
C. W. Price
W. W. Neil
H. W. Guest
Hobson
le Master
Dempsey
Hitchcock
Price
Guest
Neil
Eudora
J.D. Adams
Eee
Adams
Charles Schehrer
Fred Rothberger
William Carter
Fred Walker
William Mertz
John B. Miller
Frank Sommer
Jake Milburn
Charles Gabriel
S. C. Sheldon
Lecompton
Curtis Sehon
E. P. Day
Ray Morris
F. W. Cummings
W. O McClanahan
W. ©. Gibbons
A. F. McCrae
William Heynen
Tonganoxie
Heynen
L.C. Evans
Heber
Rawlings
J. W. Foster
W. C. Allen
Gd F. Hunt
Walt Niebarger
C. H. Cain
Louis Koch
Tom Gallagher
H. J. Greene
Journal-World Office
Kareing Training School To Open In Lawrence
The Kareing Training School opens Thursday at 7 30 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church East Thirteenth and New Hampshire Streets. Courses cover Old Testament priced 5 cents by Rev. W Thomas and 15 cents by Rev. S W Slaughter. Administration of Variation Schools costs 1 dollar with Mrs J F McNaughan in charge. Dr J F Watts is named dean. Credit by the International Council Religious Sect for those who meet requirements.
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Sooneg
Te Lawrence Council
Gious Tae
Trinity Lutheran Church
Corner
Thirteenth
New Hampshire
W. Thomas
S. W. Slaughter
Pageen
J. F
J. F. McNaughan
International Council
Innational Council
McNaughtons
Kansas City
Se Council
Thatchen
D. Hu
Spencer li
Strong Looks Around For Congressional Seat Run
Topeka Apr. Ree James G Strong says he cannot yet decide if he will seek re election after redistricting wiped out his fifth Kansas seat. He notes many Republicans in the first district want him to run, but he may back the GOP if he does not run, or run as a Democrat or independent.
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Topeka
Apr
James G. ‘Strong
Kansas
Strong
Marshall
W. P. Lambertson
Representative Strong
Republi
Boy Injured In Barn Fall At Home
Eight year old Arthur G W, son of Peacd G W, fell from a beam in a barn ten to twenty feet onto a board floor, fracturing his skull. He was taken to Memorial hospital in serious condition after being found unconscious by his brother Wayne, who alerted their mother. Arthur, a pupil at Kaw Valley school, was initially treated at home Saturday and Sunday. The incident occurred mid afternoon when Arthur slipped while crossing the beam used for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Catlett
G. W
Memorial Hospital
Arthur
Wayne
A. Punil
Kaw Valley
Heam
Relays Topic At C C Meeting In Lawrence Kansas
Kansas Relays importance highlighted at Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Hotel Eldridge. Speakers Dr John Outland and Robert L Finch urged support for the track carnival, predicting major growth in attendance and national impact within five years.
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Kansas
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
John ‘Outland
Kansas City
Robert L. Finch
B."merriam
Senenal
Finch
Kansas Relays
K. U
America
Outland
Death by own action shocks Oklahoma publisher scene
Oklahoma City reports confirm Hutton Bellah, former publisher editor of the Yuma Sentinel, died by his own hand in Yuma Arizona after a year long disappearance from Altus Oklahoma. Harrington Wimberly, editor of the Times Democrat, travels to Yuma to view the body and notes similarities to Bellah’s writing. Bellah rose quickly in Altus journalism after a stint at the University of Oklahoma, later owning and merging papers to form the Times-Democrat.
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Oklahoma City
Hutton Bellah
Oklahoma
Yuma
Ariz
Bill Lee
Yora
Lew H. Wentz
Escritis Meillionaire
Ponca City Oil
William A. Lee
The
Altus
Okla
Harrington Wimberly
Iimes-Democrat
W. A. Lee
Yuma, Sentinel
Wimberly
Sellah
Times-Democrat
University of Oklahoma
Bellah
Thespaper
the Plain Dealer
Daily Times- Democrat
Victor Murdock to Speak at Honors Convocation
Victor Murdock editor of the Wichita based Wiener Eagle is slated to speak at the honors convocation scheduled for April 20. The program will feature remarks naming an honor student selected from the student body and highlight demonstrations connected to the university garden and local street displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Murdock
Wienite Eagle
Wichita
Kan
Wil
Yantal Uni- Borium
Ree-K
Man
Chicago Mayoral Race Sees Record Early Voting
Chicago on April 7 reports unprecedented turnout as early voters choose between William H. Thompson Republican and Anton J. Cermak Democrat for mayor. Officials expect as many as 1,250,000 voters, a substantial rise from the last election, with mostly quiet ballots though some election-judge clashes required police intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Hate .Thompson
Anthon J. Cermak
Winners in Kansas Electric Power contest at Eagles hall
Beatrix Chariton of Lawrence won the women’s division with Marie Bonaly of Leavenworth second. Russell Gates of Bonner Springs topped the men’s division, with Russell Sea cat of Emporia second. Other contestants included Fred Kimball Leavenworth Ira Detmer Parsons Grace Macey Emporia and Ida Freshman Parsons. First prizes were $20 and second prizes $10.
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Kansas Electric Power Company
National Electric Light Association
Eagles’ Hall
Beatrix Chariton
Lawrence
Marie Bonaly
Leavenworth
Russell Gates
Bonner Springs
Russell Seacat
Emporia
Fred Kimball
Ira Detmer
Parsons
Grace
Macey
Ida Freshman
Harold Null
Wayne McCoy
E. A. Edwards
Walter Thiele
Wichita
Atlantic City
Middlewestern
Excelsior Springs
Charlton
Mr. Gates
Kansas
Blinn Leads Walton In Oklahoma City Vote Edge
Officials report incomplete returns from 59 of 179 precincts in Oklahoma City show Blinn leading Walton two to one with 3 401 votes to 1 275. Even in Walton wards Blinn trails by slim margin, as unofficial results unfold.
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Oklahoma City
J.C. Walton
Walton
Blinn
Stay Filed To Delay Albert Fall Jail Sentence
Washington reports a stay request extends thirty days the time to invoke the court mandate that could send former interior secretary Albert B. Fall to prison for a year. The DC appeals court affirmed a lower court ruling imposing a one year jail term and a $100,000 fine for accepting a bribe related to the Elk Hills naval oil reserve lease. Hogan, Fall’s counsel, cabled from Europe planning next steps and possible Supreme Court review after consulting Fall.
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Washington
Albert B. Fall
Frank J. Hogan
Interior Stary
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Fall
Edward Li’ Doheny
Elk Hills
Calif
Hogan
Tope
J Returh
Europe
Noted surgeon Dr Saers Baer dies at 69 in Johns Hopkins circles
Dr Saers Baer, an internationally known orthopedic surgeon and Johns Hopkins faculty for 32 years, died at 69 after a stroke. His wartime France service as chief orthopedic consultant to the American Expeditionary Forces yielded a major advance in bone infection treatment.
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Halpmare
Saers
Peice Interna
Sde
Baer
Johns Hopkins’ Medical School
France
Amer
Wan -Re- AK
Semavk
Woodring Urges Legion Peace Stand In Wake Of War
Gov Harry Woodring spoke at Plymouth Congregational Church commemorating America's entry into World War I. He argued for global peace, criticized embargoes on foreign goods, and urged a policy allowing foreign nations to trade to repay war debts. He praised the American Legion’s peace aims and its ties to the international peace movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
American’ Legion
Harry, Woodring
Plymouth
America
Dorsey-Liberty Post
Woodring
Kansas
Legion
American Zion
American Legion
Fidae
International Organization of All
Star of Bethlehem
Oil operator Julian seeks release as four indictments loom
C C Julian an oil operator from Oklahoma and California is free on $15,000 bond after four indictments accuse him of attempted robbery and extortion seeking $50,000 from Lamar Bolling. He boarded a charter plane to San Antonio en route to Oklahoma City where his trial is set. District Attorney Walls says Julian and companion Boren will be key witnesses for the state. Julian plans to post $25,000 bond for Boren from Oklahoma City. He hosted a dinner in Nuevo Laredo prior to travel across the Rio Grande.
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Laredo
Tex
C. C. Julian
Oklahoma
California
Liberty
Lamar S. Bolling
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
Julian
Bolling
John A. Walls
C. C. Boren
H Julian
Boren
Nuevo Laredo
Michigan votes against restoring death penalty
Michigan voters rejected a proposal to restore the death penalty for murder. Early returns show the measure failed as about 600,000 ballots were counted in Detroit and statewide, with a clear majority opposing the capital punishment plan.
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Michigan
Detroit
Breathing Machine Rescues Newborn in Wichita Hospital
An electric breathing machine revived a nine and a half pound baby boy in Wichita Kansas after all standard methods failed. The infant, born to C. S. Harlan, Au Kan, appeared healthy today. The mother died of shock shortly after the birth. The device pumped air into the lungs and was used after physicians despaired of the child's chance.
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Wichita
Kan
Fasta Ap
C. S. Harlan
Au- Kan
Prain
Avin
Educators Gather for Kansas junior college meeting at KU
Kansas educators converge at the University of Kansas for the Kansas State Association of junior colleges opening session at 10 AM. About fifty representatives attend. Tomorrow’s Schoolmen’s conference expects 300 to 400 administrators. University of Kansas Education classes dismissed for the event. A banquet featuring Dr. George Counts occurs this evening in the Union.
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Kansas State Association of Junior Colleges
University of Kansas
K. U
Kansas
Association
Union Building
Educators’ Club
Schoolmasters’ Club
George . Counts
Teachers College
Columbia University
Ernest H. Lindley
Arthur I. Gates
Teachers’ Salree
George S. Counts
Treachers” College
Tixy
Wiliam
Kilpetrick
Techers ‘College
Drought Strikes Tribes and Herds in Southern Iraq
A Bombay dispatch to the Times of India reports thousands of tribesmen and their cattle dying of thirst in the southern Iraq region, the worst drought in memory. Water scarcity has dried up grazing and water sources across the plains, with donkeys, sheep, and goats perishing. A separate note from the Atlantic Coast region mentions continued rain and snow delays on the Washington weather outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
India
Bagdad
Times of India
Irak Rt
Weid Babi
Nejd
Elect Teachers For Coming Year Board Buys Time On Salaries
The board of education elected teachers for the coming year in a harmonious meeting. Four resignations were accepted and salaries for 1931-82 were not raised except for certain college credits already earned. Special raises for summer credits were denied. Calendar for the year was adopted with opening Sept 6 and multiple recesses. Elected teachers include Mabel Barnhart Margaret Benfield Alice Hard and many others. Special elections named Forrest Noll L R Perry Marston McCluggage E J Logson Frances Grainger Joyce Johns and Mildred Schoepflin.
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Board of Education
Pinckney School
Westate
Marc
Mabel Barnhart
Margaret Benfield
Alice’ Hard
C. E. Birch
Ida Booth
Jeanette Bowersock
Oliver Brock
Edwin Burgess
Pearl Carpenter
Marcia Carter
Cora Davenpor
Hazel Dawson
Winifred Alice Dicker
Mary Dillard
Byron Donmyer
Maude
Elsworth
L. H. Emmett
IW. R. Essick
Luella Forman
Susan Friend
Helen Gaw
Ralph Graber
Mina Hadorn
Iva Belle Harper
Helen Harshberger
Virginia Enrich
Elizabeth Henderson
Arault Henley
Rhuy Holmes
Emma K. Howe
M. F. Hyde
Iva James
Opal Jayne Kennedy
Electa. Kindelsperger
Mildred
Kirkham
Marion Lane
E. J. Logs-don
Irma Long
Hazel Lynn
Bas Deas
Faye
Waters
Bernice Kirkpatrick
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Don C. McCombs
Robert. BE. Crowley
Crowley
McCombs
Uichita
Madeira
J. D. Adams
Eecompton
Jonga
Brynen
Religious Education Council
Sport Ors Trai School
Arthur Catlett
API
Alexander
Thomas
Ton
Mas
Ted
Dr. Outland
Robert Finch
Rockie
Knute
Notre Dame
E. H. Lindley
Lew Wentz
Annas
Tanlor
Alberteine
Johns Hopkins
Ballene-Skinner Mator
Gov
Metcalf
Governor Woodring
Wilder S Metcalf
J. W. Twente
Alfred D. Gray
Congregational Church
William Pilcher
JD. M. Swarthout
University of Kansas Fine Arts ‘School
America the Beautiful
C. W. Pollom
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Fraser Hall
Bert A. Nash
Dean E. L
Walter H. Staith
J. H. Clement
Inde- PeReen Ce
Combera Ier
Iust
J. Bright
Eivery
Sik
Fraser
Austin
His Furney
Robert G. Anderson
Tope- Ae
Huesner
Salina
Pf’. L. Schlagle
Frahe Hall
R. C. Maul
Emporis
L. H. Petit
Ghanle
Fraver Theater
Se A. Gutidante
Richard M.allen
Providence
R. P
T. Buswell
University of
Desert
Stormea
Atlantic
Ford Motor Company
Albert Pine Loth
North Stireet
North
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