Japanese Landing Forces Decimated Near Shanghai
Shanghai reports massive Japanese losses as forces attempt to land reinforcements near Woosung. Chinese defenses, mines, and machine gun nests inflicted heavy casualties on 5 000 troop waves, with hundreds drowned or killed, while fires and bombardments rage across the city and surrounding riverfront.
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Shanghai
Woosung
Whangpoa
Yeigtse
Japan
Tsuangming Island
Yangtze River
Yangtze
Whangpoo
Parrett
Texas Oil Company
Goughsland
Nantao
International Settlement
Pootung
Minton bids McNutt as 1940 Democratic Leader
Washington predicts Paul V. McNutt will be nominated by Democrats in 1940 to succeed Roosevelt. Senator Minton praises McNutt as a natural, effective administrator, widely known across the country, and a strong campaigner aligned with the New Deal. McNutt, former American Legion commander, has been discussed as a 1940 possibility.
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Washington
Minton
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
Roosevelt
Indiana
McNutt
United States
American Legion
Fort Riley clash as Reds press Blues in war games
At Fort Riley Kansas the Red streamlining division attacked the Blue doughboys on the right flank of the 35th division in a dramatic mock battle. Cavalry charged from front and rear while infantry and artillery battled amid dust and wooded terrain. Umpires halted the action for meals. night bivouac planned with a continuation tomorrow.
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Fort Riley
Kan
Snd
Elie
Kansas Ress
Nebraska National Guard
187Th Kansas National Guard
130Th Field Artillery
Two Die In A Fire In Chicago Rooming House
A three story south side rooming house fire killed two young women, Dorothy Kolt, 18, and Marion Matas, 25, with several others burned or trapped. Occupants fled in night clothes and some were lowered to the ground by sheets tied to bed posts as firemen used ladders to rescue survivors.
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Chicago
Dorothy Kolt
Marion Matas
Betty Creager Engaged to J I Poole Jr in October
Betty Creager daughter of Marvin Creager Milwaukee Journal editor announced engagement to J I Poole Jr son of Parsons Kansas The couple, who met at the University of Kansas, will marry October 16 They currently reside in Detroit and will wed in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Betty Creager
Marvin Creager
The
Milwaukee Journal
J. I. Poole, Jr
J. J. Poole
Parsons, Kan
Mr. Poole
Detroit
University of Kansas
Santander Falls to Rebel Forces End Northern Spain Drive
Insurgent forces announced the surrender of Santander, last government stronghold in the northwest, as they push toward dominion of the Biscay coast. Government troops were believed trapped and forced to capitulate, with 15 000 remaining soldiers surrendering and advancing insurgents nearing the city outskirts.
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Hendaye
Santander
Spain
Biscay
San Sebastian
Irun
Bilbao
Federal court probe aimed at Kansas receiverships
Representative Hill and three judiciary committee members will open a Topeka inquiry next week into federal court operations in Kansas. The probe, first in a series, will look at receivership cases and possible transfers between district and circuit courts amid testimony from judges Hopkins Phillips and Lewis.
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Washington
UPI
Hill
Houston
Richard J. Hopkins
Orie T. Phillips
Robert KE. Lewis
Circuit Court of Appeals
Wife Finds Husband Slain on Return From Vacation
Chicago detectives report Kathryn Peterson 24 returned from California to discover her husband Gerald Peterson 38 dead in their bedroom. A baseball bat was found near the victim and the room showed signs of a struggle. Neighbors said a quarrel with the father Adolph Peterson was heard earlier. Authorities sought Adolph for questioning.
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Chicago
California
Kathryn Peterson
Neathy
He Vicum
Gerald Peterson
Peterson
Palice
Adolph
New Stafford oil pool indicated in Stafford county Kansas
In southeastern Stafford county the No 1 Mary Hartnett well by Stanolind Oil and Gas shows a saturated sand core from 3,404 to 3,408 feet in the Ordovician Simpson sand. Casing to 3,802 feet, completion expected Friday or Saturday. Test located NW SE 23-24-11, six miles northeast of the Neola pool. Unit includes Stanolind Atlantic Refining Tide Water Associated Oil and Continental Oil companies.
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St. Johns
Kan
Stafford County
Mary Hartnett
Rank Wildcat
Stanolind Oil and Gas Company
Neola Pool
He Discovery
Stanolind
Atlantic Refining Company
Tide Water Associated Oil Company
Continental Oil Company
Federal funds for state building program approved
Topeka August 25 UP PWA grants totaling 665 786 will launch Kansas state building program. Gov Haxman says legislature provided 977 500 to supplement federal funds. Projects include Norton TB sanatorium hospital unit 204 545 PWA 290 000 state funds, Kansas State College science building 400 000 state funds 273 060 PWA, Larned state hospital 250 000 state funds 157 000 PWA, KU Medical Center power plant 37 500 state funds 30 681 PWA. Dyche museum modernization request rejected. University of Kansas Hospital corridor and clinic 100 000 to be state funded.
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Topeka
Public Works Administration
Washington
Kansas
Walter A. Haxman
Norton
PWA
Kansas State College
Manhattan
State Hospital
Larned
University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
Dennison
State Board of Agriculture
Haxman
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Coker Surrenders Cigarette Licenses After Dispute
Lawrence wholesaler A B Coker & Son announced surrender of 16 licenses to sell cigarettes through designated retailers ending a six month state dispute. Licenses revoked last Saturday by J L Grimes also impacted A J Pierson Co. Coker will not comment on an appeal and will stop selling stamped cigarettes. Grimes said retailers must buy stamps from the state directly. No tax evasion charges against either company. Meanwhile Pee Wee girls activities mark end of season with events at 1 30 Saturday for ages under 14 including 50 yard dash relay potato race and ball throwing contest. Prizes are Granada tickets. Saturday events also include a free Rex Bell western show at Patee theater for Pee Wee players and out of town children under 14 with six Pee Wee league teams scheduled to play.
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A. B. Coker
Lawrence
Department of Inspections
Coker & Son
Cokers
J. L. Grimes
A. J. Pierson Company
Coker
A. B. Coker & Son
Pee Wee Iare
Granada Theater
Patee Theater
Pee Wee League
Pinckney
Cordley
New York
Woodlawn
Baldwin
Eudora
Police Search Continues for Infant Abductor in Chicago
Chicago police pursue leads in the abduction of three month old Diane Carol Lucas from a northside shopping district. The baby was found abandoned four miles away after an anonymous tip 23 hours later. Detectives question buyers of baby garments and food and urge janitors to inspect rubbish boxes for the infant's clothes.
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Chicago
Diane Carol Lucas
Dorothy Lucas
Diane
Fall Session Is Certain In Washington
Washington reports a fall session of Congress likely to tackle farm and wage hour laws. President Roosevelt weighed a special session while conferring with Senate Leader Barkley and House Leader Rayburn. Leaders Bankhead and Guffey also signaled support for a special session. Meanwhile, 2500 job marchers from the Workers Alliance of America left the Potomac encampment, traveling home by train, bus, and battered autos. Two Kiwanis clinics are set for Friday with Dr. Francisco leading the orthopedic clinic at the city building and Dr. Gibson directing the nervous and mental clinic in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Barkley
Kentucky
Rayburn
Senate
House
Bankhead
D-Ala
Guffey
D-Pa
Workers Alliance of America
Potomac
Lawrence Kiwanis Club
C. B. Francisco
City
Eighth and
Vermont Street
E. T. Gibson
Chamber of Commerce
Congressional party to visit Hawaii announced
A full list of the congressional party visiting Hawaii in September was announced today. It includes Representative and Mrs. Clifford R. Hope of Kansas.
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Hawaii
Washington
Clifford R. Hope
Kansas
Wage Increase Denied by Major Railroads
Chicago August 25 The conference of 350,000 railroad operating employees and their employers ended with 86 major railroads refusing a flat 20 percent wage raise. Brotherhood representatives said the action leaves no alternative but to set strike date after a 97 percent vote in favor of striking unless pay increases are granted. A. Enochs stated the increase would be ruinous and carriers cannot sustain even an eight cents per hour boost.
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Chicago
Brotherhoods
A. Enochs
Carriers’ Conference
Tee Ae
Huge Wheat Acreage Forecast For 1938 Harvest
Washington economists predict record sowing of 81 million acres for 1937 harvest may push next year’s area higher. With a 950 million bushel U S crop and tight world supply, exports of wheat flour could reach 100 to 125 million bushels. Higher domestic prices may follow as world markets strengthen.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Roosevelt Signs Bill for 320 Million to States
President Roosevelt signed a measure authorizing 320 million dollars in federal outlays to states and territories late in implementing the social security act. The list of affected states and territories includes Arkansas Delaware Georgia Florida Illinois Kansas Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada North Dakota Washington Wyoming Hawaii and Alaska.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Arkansas
Delaware
Georgia
Florida
Illinois
Kansas
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Dakota
Wyoming
Hawaii
Alaska
Livestock Entries Set a New Record at Douglas County Fair
The eleventh annual Douglas County fair at Big Springs will feature a record livestock show with 75 hogs 50 cattle and 40 horses entered. Judging begins September 2 for livestock except 4-H entries horses and mules with 4-H stock on September 3. Baseball tournaments and daily luncheons by local groups accompany the three day program September 1–3.
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Douglas County
Big Springs
Lawrence
Tecumseh
Belvoir
Berryton
Lecompton
R. F. Buck
John Damm
Pete Bahnmaier
Mike Zeeb
James Wiggins
WPA Projects Approved for Kansas by Roosevelt
Washington August 25 CP lists numerous Kansas WPA projects approved by President Roosevelt. Funds cover schools in Atchison Bennington Dorrance Ellsworth Gar nett Topeka Pratt Newton Pittsburg Reading and more. facilities include waterworks streets aqueducts municipal buildings and a sewage plant with totals ranging from about 10 620 to 200 464.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Atchison
Basehor
Bennington
Buhter
Dorrance
Ellsworth
Eudora
Garnett
Junction City
Marion
McPherson
Newton
Winfield
Woodston
Lawrence High Band to Play at the State Fair
The Lawrence Memorial high school band of 90 pieces will perform at the Kansas state fair in Topeka on Tuesday September 14. This marks its first public appearance under new director Oliver Hobbs who replaces Clarence E Sawhill.
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Lawrence Memorial High School
Topeka
Lawrence
Oliver Hobbs
Clarence E. Sawhill
Wee
American Legion
Haskell Stadium
Atchison
Tabor
New York
Everett Stith
Woodlawn Park
Refuse Proposed Plan For Interurban Railway Reorg
Washington August 25 An Interstate Commerce Commission examiner recommended refusing to approve a reorganization plan for the Arkansas Valley Interurban railway company at this time without prejudice to further proceedings. The examiner said probable future earnings are insufficient to cover operating expenses and fixed interest charges needed to attract new capital for a reorganization.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arkansas Valley Interurban Railway Company
Japanese Troops Said to Enter Soviet Consulate
Shanghai reports say unconfirmed accounts indicate Japanese troops entered and searched the Soviet consulate, located near Japan’s own mission, which had closed amid the advancing war. Ford Service, Hamilton, 702 Vt.
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Shanghai
Ford Service
Hamilton
Senate Court Committee Plans Further Court Changes
Washington Aug 25 UP Chairman Ashurst of Arizona and Vice Chairman Hatch of New Mexico led a special senate committee in discussing procedures with the President. They expect the full committee to meet around November 1 and will study enlarging the Supreme Court and the need for new district judges. Senator King Utah criticized the move as continuing administrative plans to overhaul the judicial system.
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Washington
Ashurst
Arizona
Hatch
New Mexico
Senate
King D.utah
Grasshopper Infestation Persists in District Area
A fresh brood of grasshoppers is thick in the district, especially damaging barley at the edges as farmers report a demand for poison bait. Farm Bureau lacks funds to supply bait. Dr. E G Kelley of Kansas State College Extension is at a conference in Sioux Falls seeking additional funds. Meanwhile a do it yourself poison bran mix is offered: 20 pounds bran, 2 quarts molasses, 1 pound white arsenic, 3 4 gallons water, citrus peel or onions, enough for five acres.
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Deal Six
Farm Bureau
Six
E. G. Kelley
Kansas State College Extension Division
Kelley
Sioux Falls
S. Cak
Manslaughter Charge Filed in Oklahoma Driver Case
County Attorney John Potucek filed a manslaughter charge against R E Adams 28 of Bartlesville Okla in connection with a motor vehicle crash that killed Mrs Ed Falkenberg of Medford Ohio and seriously injured her husband The charge followed an investigation by Kansas State Highway Patrol Captain H M Tomlinson Adams bonds set at 1000 and awaiting trial August 31 on reckless driving liquor charges The accident occurred last Thursday and Mrs Falkenberg died Monday in a Wichita hospital.
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Wellington
Kan
Pi— County
John Potucek
R. E. Adams
Bartlesville
Okla
Ed Falkenberg
Medford
Ohlo
H. M. Tomlinson
Kansas State Highway Patrol
Tomlinson
Adams
Stock Market Index Sees Slight Dip
The stock market index of 60 stocks falls to 67.3 from 67.8 the previous day. Carters advertises brake adjustment services as a local notice.
Thursday Big Day for the Teachers in Douglas County
Teachers at the Douglas county normal institute in Lawrence anticipate a full Thursday with a hotel banquet hosted by the Lawrence chamber of commerce. About 65 teachers will attend a 7 o'clock dinner led by M S Winter, followed by a speech, program, prize fight hearing, and dancing with Clyde Bysom Orchestra.
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Douglas County Normal Institute
Lawrence
Eldridge
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
M. S. Winter
Chamber of Commerce
Winter
County Teachers’ Association
Clyde Bysom
Cloudy and Cool Weather Foreseen for Kansas
Topeka reports cloudy cool skies as a weather front moves in over Kansas. Thunder showers expected to condition soil for fall planting. Forecaster S. D. Flora notes temperatures 60 to 74 tonight and lower 90s Thursday with brief late-summer heat possible. Eastern Kansas has good rainfall while western counties need moisture before wheat planting begins. Light rain touched Kansas with Goodland at .03 inch. low temps around 66 in Independence and Manhattan. Tuesday reached a state high of 96 degrees at Phillipsburg.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Goodland
Independence
Manhattan
Phillipsburg
Eee
Change Date for Circus Here Up to September 9
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus arrival in Lawrence moved from September 16 to September 9. Circus officials in two wire to Mayor Alfred Lawrence sought permission to shift the date, and the mayor approved. The circus leased about 23 acres at the base of Maple Locust and Elm streets in North Lawrence.
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Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Lawrence
Alfred Lawrence
Maple
Elm Street
North
Kansas Weather Forecast With Showers and Cool Down
Partly cloudy to cloudy tonight and Thursday with scattered thunder showers this afternoon or tonight. Cooler tonight in extreme northwest and cooler Thursday in west and north. Morning weather clear. dirt roads good. Temperatures show office record with 7 p.m. yesterday low 50 and today’s high 89.
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Kansas
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