Approval on Cash Bonus Compromise In Congress
A cash bonus compromise for veterans was approved by Senate Finance Committee amid debates on costs and eligibility. Amendments would delay payment timing, adjust veteran service certificates, and enable President to move funds from the work relief program. The bill advances to the Senate for final action with administration support uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Senate Finance
Alan
Ehanue Sharhinson
Senator Connally
Ahien
Senpportore
D-Okta
Congress
Sey Chamber
Senate Usain
Senate
Better Days for Rails Seen by Santa Fe Head
Topeka April 28 Santa Fe president Bledsoe said passenger travel rose 44 percent since the 40 percent rate reductions began. He noted freight conditions in March were better than February and that revenue gains persisted after rate cuts were absorbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Topeka
Bledsoe
Santa Avid
Coughlin Opens Drive for National Union in Midwest Rally
Detroit crowd hears Father Charles E. Coughlin announce the National Union for Social Justice as a political force with aims to rally veterans and blunt Democrats and Republicans. He lists influential figures including Senators Nye and Martin L. Sweeney and Representatives O Malley and Lemke as supporters guiding the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Amr LY
National Union For Social Justice
Charles E. Coughlin
Aigrocrats
Ctce
Chicago
New York
Paladedphia
Father Coughlin
Stave Unite
National Union
Washington
Politi
The
Abit Detroit
Gerald B. Nye
North Dakoign
Eline
Applegate Receives Life Term for Habitual Theft
Frank Applegate of Emporia was sentenced by District Judge George J. Benson to life in the state penitentiary as an habitual criminal after a conviction for theft of three tons of feed from the Trowning ranch near Madison. His brother Harvey Applegate and Bill Holt, both of Emporia, were Given 10 to 20 year sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Kan
Frank Applegate
Emporia
George J. Benson
State
Applegate
Harvey Applegate
Bill Holt
Madisin
Iarsey Applegate
Holt
Filibuster in Senate Blocks Warner Cosigan Anti Lynching Bill
Southern Democrats led by Senator Connally of Texas used a prolonged filibuster to block the Warner-Costigan anti lynching bill. Senator Wagner and Costigan argued for quick action citing national outrage over lynching and calls for federal crime coverage, while opponents warned it would shift prosecutions to federal courts and upset states rights.
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Washington
Senate
Warner-Costigan
Connally D.tex
Wasrner
Itigan
Cala
Win
Iyvneh
Oklahoma Floods Cause Wide Damage Across Counties
Beav er floodwaters surged through Grant and Noble counties with roofs torn off and stocks damaged in Salt Fork. Four inches of rain swelled the Ciuokta river and flooded Blackwell and Breenan lowlands while towns like Tonkawa and Blacksoskisk faced isolation. Dust storms and cold rain accompanied the storm system as trains faced delays and western Colorado saw new snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
de Chrico
Bade Mule
Prntimble
Tlyeo Thinbea
Las
Bowems
Grant County
Salt Fork
Blackwell
Tonkawa
Panhandle
Ovain
Beaver
Guymon
Goodland
Kan
Sandland
Althe
Linton
Colo
Jubilee is Assailed in May Day Protests and Lights
London marks the silver jubilee with a Communist manifesto urging workers to join a May Day demonstration. The Daily Worker mocks ticket sales for viewing the procession as electric lights prepare to bathe the city from May 6 onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Daily Worker
WLIO
Amos
Buckingham Palace
Queen Victoria
Whitehall
Tra- Square
Youth Confesses in Texas Deaths
Austin reports that Howard Pierson, a former Texas University student and son of Justice William A. Pierson, confessed to killing his parents and himself on a countryside road near Austin to obtain insurance money and for revenge. He led officers to the gun and other items after nine hours of questioning, with motives described as revenge amid testimony of dementia praecox.
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Austin
Texas
Lee Allen
Howard Pierson
William A. Pierson
Texas Supreme Court
Joe Weoten
Pierson
Sam Rogers
Paul Blair
Blair
Galveston
Rogers
Texas University
Justice
Mrs. Pierson
F. O. Linden
Will Phillips
Linden
Phillips
Justice Pierson
Gilmer
Upshur County
Tex
Baylor University
University of Texas
Lena Haskell
Evansville
Liberty County
William Haskell
Alice Lenora
Howard Merritt Pierson
Harvey J. Thomas
Salina
Kaw
Texas Bar
Boys Hobby Fair Set for May 17 and 18 in Lawrence
Dozens of inquiries from Lawrence and Douglas county boys led to the formation of a group promoting the fifth annual Hobby Fair. Clarence Harris was chosen president John E Jacobs vice president and Ralph Graber secretary. The fair will be held Friday afternoon and Saturday May 17 and 18 in the same building as last year with women’s groups invited to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Douglas County
Clarence Harris
John E. Jacobs
Ralph Graber
Stock Market Index Report Closes At 493
The daily index for sixty stocks rose to 493 with a reading of 39.7 yesterday, showing modest gains across major shares. Investors monitor sector rotations and volume as markets edge higher amid mixed economic data.
Lawrence High School Three Earn Top Honor Roll With Five E Scores
Three Lawrence High School students led the fifth six weeks with five E grades each in BE subjects Aaron Cohen Helen Naramore and Budd Russell. Additional scholars earned four and one half Es including Bob Allen Dorothy Dechert Mildred Ewing Alice Ann Jones Frances Mole Ruth Oatman Jean Stouffer. Others with four Es Rose Baldwin Jack Beamer Robert Bullock Marjorie Fox Mary Alice Gorrill Maurice Jackson Ruth Mason Louise Peyton Betty Ray nond Pauline Richards Helen Rice Tom Sweeney Joe Van Sickle Jean Williams.
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Lawrence High School
Aaron Cohen
Helen Naramore
Budd Russell
Bob Allen
Dorothy Dechert
Mildred Ewing
Alice Ann Jones
Frances Mole
Ruth Oatman
Jean Stouffer
Rose Baldwin
Jack Beamer
Robert Bullock
Marjorie Fox
Mary_Alice Gorrill
Maurice Jackson
Ruth Mason
Louise Peyton
Betty Raynond
Pauline Richards
Helen Rice
Tom Sweeney
Joe van Sickle
Jean Williams
Virginia Bell
Vera Flory
Mary Helen Harrison
Virginia Clark
Peggy Clayton
Ruth Mary Chandler
Barrie Dalton
Thelma Fishburn
Mary Flory
Helen Frame
Anna Marie Frazier
Charles Greenlees
Eugene Haynes
Harold Harris
Gwen Hunt
Lester Rappleman
Violet LaMont
Arthur Leonard
Dell Love
Marjorie McCarty
Eleanor Nelson
Otis Perkins
Joseph Cox
Marilee Frame
Hazel Frazier
Helen Gentry
Evelyn Gilbreath
Winifred Hagberg
Kathryn Hicks
Julius Hornberger
Jeannette Houk
Lena James
Dave Kephart
Mickie Learnard
Margaret Lewis
Andy Mitchell
Margaret Nanninga
Everett O'Connor
Mareta Ofsen
Carl Olson
Helen Pierce
Wanda Pringle
Opal Richardson
Hayward Risley
Virginia St
Truck Explodes on Highway 50S Near Spearville
A transport truck loaded with 2100 gallons of gasoline exploded and burned on Highway 50S near Spearville Kansas early today. The Hutchinson owner driver escaped unharmed after abandoning the vehicle as flames engulfed the three tanks and caused three blasts. Authorities say motor trouble preceded the fire.
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Dodge City
Highway 50S
Spearville
Kan
Free Woman in Killing Courtroom Crowd Cheers a Verdict
Helena, Mont. April 25 courtroom audience cheered when Evelyn Okeson was acquitted of killing Ed Johnson after a January truck collision. She testified the truck driver advanced toward her and she fired at the ground, a ricocheting bullet striking him. Montana State University names Douglas A. Fessenden of Chicago as football coach.
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Montana
Missoula
Mont
Douglas A. Fessenden
Chicago
Montana State University
Baseball results from early April in the National League
The report lists several NL games with New York and Brooklyn performances, noting Wally Berger homers, Roy Pare’s pitching for the Braves, and a 2 to 4 victory by the Giants over Huston in the series final. It also mentions players like Mel Ons and Ty Loth, and references teams Philadelphia, reston, and others across the league.
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Nation League
My York
UVF
Roy Paremotor
Braves
Hanover
Wally Berger
Giants
Huston
Mel Ons
Ty Loth Siiant
Reston Neem
OMA Taal Rai
New York Ae
Fithy
Cantwell
Benton
Spohrer
Pare Melee
Mancuso
Root
Thietmett
Kleinke
Delancer
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Johnson
Babieh
Pheins
Iixhureh
Atul Padeden
Mey Ami Vanghell
American Leseue
New York
Boston
Phodes
Pups Walberg
Hockent
Wilson
Stewart
Weaver
Coppola
Holbrook
Wilshere
Foxy
Detroit
Chicago
Sewell
St. Louis
Cleveland
Knott Andrews
Coffman
Prarven
Brown
Maat
American Association
Treasury to continue silver buys until $1.29 limit
Secretary Morgenthau announced the treasury will keep buying silver until the price reaches $1.29 an ounce or until treasury stocks equal one third of total gold. He said recent price boosts were to fulfill a congressional mandate under the silver purchase act and noted no time limit for stock buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
Clothing Drive Planned By Social Service League
A spring clothing drive is planned for Monday night at 9 o'clock led by O Langston of the Social Service League and Second Lieut. Schiller F. Shore of Company M 187th Infantry Kansas National Guard. The drive aims to collect used clothing beds furniture including shoes and canned goods to replenish the league storeroom. Collectors will operate after a shortened drill period with uniformed personnel and police patrolling to prevent unauthorized pickups. Committees for publicity transport organization and headquarters are named with several league and military volunteers contributing.
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O. Langston
Social Service League
Schiller F. Shore
Company M
187Th Infantry
Kansas National Guard
Social Service Headquarters
Wayne Allphin
Co. M
Clyde Babb
American Legion Organization
League
C. A. Puls
Seth W. Slaughter
Charles Louk
C. 0. Langston
R. N. Kirkpatrick
Ada Lindell
C. FE. Pontius
W. O. Hamilton
C. D. Clark
C. C. Gerstenberger
Fred Boyles
Fred Isaacs
Paul Lukan
E. F. Abels
Lieutenant Shore
Donald S. Hull
Richard L. Cook
Howard T. Lindley
Harris Pollock
Edwin S. Young
Paul Shuler
Leo Eller
E. F. Hoff
Cleo C. Williams
Fiden Smurr
Darwin P. Gerard
Henry P. Wilson
Rollie R. Hudson
Sam Seetin
James W. Polkinghorn
Harry F. Moorman
Missouri Supreme Court Denies McGee Rehearing
Kansas City kidnapper Walter McGee loses a rehearing on his sentence for abducting Mary McElroy, daughter of the city manager. The court offered no comment. potential avenues include US Supreme Court appeal or governor clemency. Mary McElroy plans to press Governor Park for commutation while her father paid ransom. First published April 23, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Walter H. McGee
Kansas City
Mary McElroy
McGee
United States Supreme Court
Miss McElroy
Guy B. Park
Hler
H. F.’Mcelroy
Lillie Knight
James M. Rader
Brunet
H. F. McElroy
Walter McGee
Canker Worm War Begins City Spraying Campaign
The city launches its annual effort against the canker worm infestation of elms, with optional homeowner participation. City forester J F Stubeck urges immediate orders through City Hall as spraying starts soon, with routes set and four firms authorized to apply the treatment at about 75 cents per average tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Stubeck
H. B. Hungerford
K. U
Feaf
Fraternity Candidates Sweep Kansas State Election
Kansas State students allied Greek letter candidates to rout a non-fraternity faction in the student council and publications board races. They won all seven council seats and all three publications board slots, defeating Wayne Dexter who had led the independent effort. Winners include Bruce Nix On Paradise and others, with Virginia Dole and Fearces Tannehall among councilwomen.
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Manhattan
Kansa
Kansas State
United
Wayne Dexter
Waterville
Hoard
Dexter
Kansas State Collegian
Campus Newspape
Bruce Nix
Paradise
Don A. McNeal
Boyle
Maurice Street
Yates Coen
Ter
Ronald Cooper
Wichita
Leonard Zerull
Ellis
Virginia
Dole
Salina
Fearces
Jim Ketehersid
Hope
Ed Murphy
Kansas City
Kan
Mildred Buckwalter
Evanston
Kansas Highway Dept Builds 1042 Miles of Roads in 1934
Topeka April 25 1934 the Kansas highway department reports construction of 1042 miles of roads and 173 bridges in 1934 along with resurfacing of 1427 miles. The department spent 19380524 from cash receipts of 21104458 with 7994194 from gasoline tax 6284387 from the national industrial recovery highway fund 4580637 from motor carrier and license fees and 2196497 from federal aid. The department also acquired 7291.94 acres for rights of way in the last biennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
State Highway Department
Commission
National Industrial Recovery Highway Fund
Kiwanis Meeting Debates City Issues and Band Festival Plans
Kiwanis members discussed two petitions to the Lawrence city council urging a milk ordinance standard and prompt water plant superintendent. The club backed Cooperatives to illuminate South Park baseball diamond and sponsor housing for 2500 musicians attending a May 4 to 14 national band festival at the university. Werner Smith spoke on home landscaping to improve premises with plants and garden design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann's
Lawrence
Southpark
Ames
Russell Wiley
Collinsville
Scotts
Bluff
Werner Smith
Committee Takes Over Job Housing Bandsmen
Lawrence expects one of its largest meetings as about 2500 high school junior high and college musicians head to the National Band Festival May 9 10 11. Walter Keeler chairs the convention committee with Charles Louk in charge of rooms districted across the city. Officials will recruit volunteers to cover territories and entries from eight states are already received. A highlight will be the Friday May 10 procession of bands along Massachusetts Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
The
Chamber of Commerce
Walter Keeler
Charles Louk
Massachusetts Street
Water shortage grips Emporia as pipeline work begins
Emporia Kansas faces a 40 day water supply window as construction starts to link with the Cottonwood river. Nenasha river flow remains insufficient after a light rainfall and last summer prompted a curtailed bath program. County farmers haul water for stock wells and ponds amid ongoing shortages.
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Emporia
Kan
Apr
Emnoria
Cottonwood
Nenasha
Havi
District and Topeka Chamber District Meetings Set
Kansas Chamber of Commerce district meetings run April 2 to May in eight cities with Lawrence members attending the Topeka session on April 20. Roy F. Bailey urges broad citizen input as leaders L Lawrence aims for strong delegation and examines topics led by Paul A. Jones and Carl A. Mager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Topeka
Kansan
Roy F. Bailey
Salina
Kansas
C. B. Russell
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Carl C. Magee
Oklahoma City
Okla
A. B. Weaver
State Board of Diverters
Weaver
D. E. Ackers
Kansas Chamber
Paul A. Jones
Coronado
Roy
Bailey
Carl A. Mager
Ottawa City appoints six officers and names police judge
Ottawa city commissioners appoint Bert Newland as city police judge replacing E M Eliott who did not run. Six officers reappointed for two years include F H Bullock police chief RL RR Redmond attorney Crater city clerk Willis Rodgers fire chief Mrs Beryl Mitchell city treasurer and W Q Myers city engineer. Lift alfalfa quarantine at Topeka after Kansas entomological commission reports infected hay from Nebraska consumed or destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commissioners of
Ottawa
Bert Newland
E. M. Eliott
F. H. Bullock
RL RR
Topeka
Nebraska
Kansas Entomological Commission
Rocky Mountain
Weather forecast for Kansas with scattered rain and frost
Kansas weather outlook shows generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures in the east and along the Missouri border. Frost or near freezing is expected in the west tonight with rising temperatures Friday in the west. Morning clouds and intermittent rain affect Coffeyville Ottawa Emporia Arkansas City Wichita and Pittsburg. Dirt roads muddy except soft at Coffeyville and Arkansas City fair at Wichita and rough at Manhattan. Douglas County roads described as good. Rainfall this morning recorded at 0.4 inch.
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Kansas
Missouri
Coffeyville
Ottawa
Emporia
Arkansas City
Wichita
Pittsburg
Gond
Manhattan
Douglas
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al J. Keating
Lawrence High
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A. E. Woentemeyer
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Reed Brothers
North Lawrence
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Chicago Board of Trade
Rosenbaum Grain Corporation
Chicago Exchange
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Vansville
Ind
Gilbert Trigg
Donnie
Oklahoma
Lawton
George Elbert
Thompson
Lawton News Review
Pioneer
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Santa Fe Board of Directors
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Charles Steele
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