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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1931

Page

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No Intervention Welcome To Japs Neutral Zone Debate

League of Nations council seeks intervention help from United States Britain and France to clarify Japans stance on a neutral zone near Chinchow Manchuria. Japanese Foreign Office rejects third party observers and urges Mukden led by Yuan Shikai to govern the area. Chinese and Japanese troop movements and notices of potential conflict loom as Paris dispatches surprise Tokyo.

Paris Dees League of Nations’ Council Chinchowi Manchuria Tukyo Japey Chinchow Azwich Tokyo Kenkichi Yoshizawa Japa League of Nations Council Japan Baron Shidehara Yoshizawa Alfred Szeese Chang Hsueh Jiang Chinchow Marshal Chang Mukden Yuan Chin Kai Nanking Thel: League ‘Council China Tahushan Yungtiao Railway Dir Hsinminfu Briand Sze Liaoyang Boy Council Harbin

Casualty totals from Japanese forces in Manchuria update

Tokyo reports 210 army deaths and 473 wounded in Manchuria with 12 officers among the dead and 27 among the wounded. The government war office issued the figures as part of ongoing war activity disclosures.

Tokyo Manchuria Government War Office

Kansas Forecast With Varied Conditions Across Regions

The weather forecast for Kansas calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday with slight cooling in the southeast and extreme east, and warmer trends in the west and north central. Morning observations note clear skies with mist near Ottawa and heavy fog at Arkansas City, while road conditions range from good to muddy across cities including Salina Topeka Wichita Emporia, with Douglas County roads partially slippery.

Kansas Ottawa Wichita Topeka Emporia Arkansas City Salina Eamporia Manhattan Douglas County

Row Over Moses Will Be Fought out on the Floor

Washington dec 4 ap news the senate row over george moses of new hampshire will be fought on the floor as republican independents oppose his reelection while party leaders keep the 48 republicans and 45 democrats in line and two democrats are absent from the session opening monday the issue centers on control of the senate and chairmanships within the republican bloc as bolters face possible reprisals

Washington Senate George Moses New Hampshire Watson Indiana Robinson Arkansas Moses Wild Jackass Splace Friends of Huey Long Louisiana Stephens Mississippi Oklahoma

Escape With Undetermined Sum At Clarita Okla

December 4 AP report from Coalgate Oklahoma describes a bank robbery at Clarita State Bank. Two masked men responsible fled after taking an undetermined sum, with a sheriff's search continuing into the afternoon. Local weather observations: high 44, low 30s, trace rainfall.

Clarita Okla Coalgate State Bank Sheriff's Office Ada Hamilton

New Jersey Senator Impresses With His Great Size

Washington December 4 AP reports the new Republican senator from New Jersey, a former heavyweight boxer, made a strong impression on Senate leaders. Senator Watson joked about his size calling him a whale and noted he would want Barbour and Oddie as allies if a fight broke out.

Washington Des New Jersey Senate Watson W. Warren Barbour Senator Oddie Nevada

Two Die in Blast in Berkeley Hillside District

In Berkeley California a gas leak-triggered explosion in a burning hillside residence left two dead and many injured. Fire Chief George Haggerty survived injuries while others, including student Shermani Pepper and Ernest Maxwell, died. the blast wrecked the house and surrounding structures as crowds gathered from a nearby field.

Berkeley Cal Hillside Shermani Pepper Stephen Pepper University of California Ernest Maxwell George Haggerty Marjorie Campbell

Local Post Wins Membership Contest Prize

Dorsey Liberty Post of the American Legion won its membership contest, with Iola Post informed at a meeting last night. Dorsey had 220 last year and 225 now. Iola had 320 last year and 287 now. Campaign coordinators were H. W. Keene and A. B. Elliott.

Dorsey-Liberty Post American Legion Legion Iola Dorsey Post

Santa to Visit Lawrence with Reindeer and Toys for Children

Lawrence prepares for a Christmas visit by Santa Claus and his team of reindeer. The event will span the day and include Toyland factories running day and night to fulfill next Tuesdays toy demand. Merchants create a festive welcome as Saint Nick travels through ice, snow, and blizzards to arrive on schedule.

Santa Lawrence Vixen Dasher Prancer Blitzen Toyland Santa Claus Saint Nick Teutauk Boy Heas Yuletide

Hargiss backs tee kickoff and keeps wedge in play

University of Kansas football coach H W Hargiss advocates a high slow tee kickoff to reduce injuries and favors keeping the wedge. He argues for improved equipment and conditioning, noting most football deaths occur at prep and high school levels where gear is weaker and players are overextended.

H. W. Hargiss University of Kansas Journal- World Today Harciss

Sam Bachman Charged in Double Slaying at Club

Kansas City AP reports Sam Bachman, 26, faces two second degree murder charges for the November 17 deaths at the Jeffersonian Democratic club. Mike Katz, 29, former prizefighter, died from wounds and Roy Shepherd, deputy constable, was killed while trying to separate Katz and Bachman.

Kansas City Sam Bachman

LANDLUBBERS GUIDE NAVY INLANDERS IN CHARGE OF NAVAL AFFAIRS

Landlubbers will guide naval legislation through the house this session with Carl Vinson of Georgia likely to chair the naval affairs committee Ayres of Kansas may head the appropriations subcommittee and French of Idaho could lead the Republican side. In Tokyo the imperial guards railway regiment was ordered to Manchuria to repair railways after bandit raids.

Landlubbers Navy Inlanders Congress Washington House Naval Affairs Committee Carl Vinson Inland Milledgeville Ayres Kansas Idaho Eean Tokyo War Office Imperial Guards Division Manchuria

Bank Robbery Strikes Eugene Missouri Bank

Three men robbed the Eugene State Bank at Eugene near here this afternoon, fleeing in a small sedan after taking about $1,300. The incident was reported in nearby Eldon and referenced in Journal-World classified columns seeking poultry and eggs sales.

Eugene Eldon Eugene State Bank Here Journal-World

Hoover plans new giant credit corporation for Congress

Washington December 4 AP President Hoover has developed a plan for a large credit corporation modeled after the war finance corporation. He will submit the proposal to Congress to supplement the banking pool and restore broader banking liquidity. No head is chosen yet, and Congress may appoint the leader. Hoover praises the banking pool for stabilizing banks though its reach falls short of the credit need. He has consulted with Bernard Baruch and Julius Barnes about the plan.

Giant Credit Corporation Hoover Congress Washington War Finance Corporation Bernard Baruch War Industries Board Julius Barnes Grain Stabilization Corporation

Banquet date set for two high school teams celebration

The second annual Community Football Banquet will be held Monday December 14 at 6 30 PM in the Haskell main dining room honoring K A Haskell and Lawrence high school teams. Speakers are head coaches H W Hargiss W H Dietz and Joe Ulm with special entertainment planned. Tickets go on sale next week.

K. A Haskell Lawrence High School Chamber of Commerce H. W. Hargiss W. H. Dietz Joe Ulm

Topeka Disarmament Meeting Draws KU Delegates and Speakers

A Topeka Kansas disarmament convention gathers seventeen University of Kansas delegates along with Henry Werner and Prof. Herman Chubb. Major Koenig will advocate militarism and Dean Irvin will speak for disarmament. Dr. J William Terry delivers the banquet address. Miss Mary Ida Winder closes the conference after speaking to KU students.

Topeka Kan University of Kansas Henry Werner Herman Chubb Department’ of Political Science State of Kansas W. C. Koenig University Department of Military Science and Tactics Will R. Irvin Washburn Washburn Kansas J. William Terry Chicago League of Nations Chronicle Mary Ida Winder National’ Council For the Prevention of War

Three Prisoners Escape From Leavenworth and State Penitentiary

Prison authorities report three inmates fled confinement last night and this morning. Leon Hubbard and W Harvey Fisher escaped from the federal Leavenworth facility, Hubbard 22, 5 ft 9 in, 138 lb with black hair and olive eyes. Fisher 28, same height, 127 lb with brown hair and blue gray eyes. Alvin Wallett escaped from the state Lan sing prison, 26, 5 ft 4 in, 56 lb, chestnut hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, last seen leaving in a Dodge truck with black cab and yellow wheels.

Federal Leavenworth Lansing Federal Penitentiary Leon Hubbbard W. Harvey Fisher Hubbard Fisher Alvin Wallett

Money From Nebraska K U s Share of This Year s Game Revenue

The University of Kansas athletic department received a check for 11175.88 from Nebraska covering Kansas share of receipts for the Lincoln game played October 24 with 16517 in attendance. Earlier exchanges note Nebraska received 24345.42 for the Lawrence game in November 1930 and Kansas had earned 12120.45 for the Lincoln game in fall 1929, a higher sum by 944.57. A tuberculosis clinic is set for Monday in the new city hall with Dr. E R Keith health officer in attendance, and Dr. C F Taylor of Norton supervising.

University of Kansas Athletic Department University of Nebraska Kansas Lincoln Lawrence Nebraska New City Hall E. R. Keith C. F. Taylor Norton

New York Democratic Delegation Backs Prohibition Vote

The 28 New York Democrats went on record for a prohibition vote in the upcoming session, signaling party unity. The AP dispatch notes the stance as a decisive push for the measure.

Washington New York

Allen Urges Lawrence Support for Kansas Football at Topeka

Dr. Forrest C. Allen, Kansas University athletics director, appeals to Lawrence residents to attend the Kansas football game against Washburn in Topeka to support the team and aid the charity drive. He emphasizes players' love of the game and the need for a vocal crowd to boost morale, noting players notice crowd absence.

Forrest C. Allen Jon Lawrence Washburn Topeka Kansas Alien Prue Iach Slash Beccles

Bishop Gregg to Speak at Methodist Church Sunday Evening

Bishop John A. Gregg a Kansas City AME resident bishop and KU graduate will speak at the First Methodist Church Sunday evening December 6. The final service in the Race and Religion series will feature Gregg on If I Were a White Man and Pastor Rev. Robert A. Hunt will present If I Were a Black Man.

John A. Gregg University of Kansas Kansas City African Methodist Episcopal_ Church iFirst Methodist Church Gregg Robert. A. Hunt

Quarrel Blamed in Death in Kansas City Fight

Richard Sandridge 60 blames a family quarrel for heart trouble that killed his wife Annie 60 during a dinner table dispute in Kansas City on December 4. Son John 29 intervened, knocking him down to shield the mother as she collapsed and died minutes later. Public typewriters in Germany reportedly allow 1000 strokes per operator.

Kansas City Richard Sandridge Annie Sandridge John Sandridge

Postoffice Shows Gain in Business for Lawrence

Lawrence postoffice reports higher earnings in the first three quarters this year than the same period last year, with receipts up 1109.40 over last year’s figures. Quarterly totals read 34227.87, 32001.61, and 27921.87, while last year’s three quarters totaled 33728, зас 8564.26. Carriers handled an average of 967 letters and 310 papers daily, with average mail weight 175 pounds and a daily distance of 11.7 miles.

Lawrence C. B. Hosford Hosford

City Firemen Offer to Repair Toys for Needy Children

Lawrence residents urged to donate discarded or outgrown toys for repair by city firemen. Firms supply paint and nails. stations 1 and 2 volunteer to refurbish toys for Christmas distribution. Toys may be dropped at fire station 1 Eighth and Vermont. Everett Stith will arrange delivery for those without transport.

Lawrence Eighth Vermont Streets Everett Stith Barker

Would Retire Farm Board

A bill to abolish the farm board will be introduced by Representative Vinson of Georgia. He says the agriculture department should teach farmers to increase production, while the farm board urges cutting production, and the board should be liquidated and its affairs turned over to the agriculture department.

Washington Farm Board Vinson Georgia Iason Agriculture Department

Tomorrow's Football Clash Kansas Meet Washburn In Topeka

Fair weather is forecast for a charity football game at Moore Bowl Topeka between Kansas and Washburn. Kickoff at 2 pm with tickets $2 at K U athletic office and Round Corner drug store. Proceeds fund unemployment relief. K A band will march in a downtown parade. Washburn co champion of Central conference and among top college teams. Last game of the year for both schools. Seats still available.

Weather Bureau Kansas Washburn Moore Bowl Topeka K. U. Athletic Office Round Corner Drug Store Lawrence K. A America K. U

Taxation talk to headline Douglas County Farm Bureau meeting

Harold Howe of Kansas State College will speak on taxation problems and the state income tax at the Douglas County Farm Bureau annual meeting in Manhattan. Officers will be elected, about 300 attend, and a noon dinner with a menu including bread, butter, sandwiches, beans, cranberry sauce, fruit jello, and cake will be served.

Harold ‘Howe Department of Gris Kansas State College Manhattan Douglas County Farm Bureau First Methodist Church Robert A. Steele Ralph Colman B. O. Kellogg Howe J. A. Terrell Roy Flory R. L. Colman Teri Yell Christie Hepler Bureau Women's Chorus Byron Donmyer F. O. Blecha Georgiana Smur Waite W. R. Stiner

Kansas unemployment relief talks with Gov Woodring

Kansas officials and federal unemployment relief committees met with Governor Harry H. Woodring to discuss the labor situation. William Allen White said Crawford and Cherokee counties needed outside aid, with Cherokee lacking three cities. Attending were Harry Darby Jr., Rowland Haynes, and C. J. Beckman.

Topeka Dev Harry He. Woodring Kansas William Allen White Emporia Hoover Crawford Cherokee Harry Darby, Jr Kansas City Rowland Haynes C. J. Beckman

Soviet envoy pledges peace stance in Manchuria

Washington reports Boris E. Skvirsky unofficial Soviet representative rejects US rumors about Russia's Manchuria policy. He states the Soviet Union will adhere to a peaceful policy and will not strike deals with any government at China's expense, stressing deep concern for the region.

Washington Russia Manchuria Boris E. Skvirsky United States Soviet Union China

Highway project contracts set for state work

Topeka, Dec. 4 AP Contracts for state highway construction totaling about 2 million dollars will be let late this month or in January. Director Guy T. Helvering said the work will largely involve grading culverts and bridges and will be the first under the 1932 program. A project list was not immediately available. No Alimony for Wire No. 9 Chicago, Dec. 4 AP Paul Filts was sentenced to jail yesterday for failure to pay alimony to his ninth wife.

Topeka Guy T. Helvering Helvering Chicago Paul Filts

Charity Game to Close the Season at Topeka

Kansas football plans the charity season finale against Washburn Ichabods in Moore Bowl Topeka kickoff at 2 pm Tickets $2 Boys Lawrences support expected as weather looks clear Funds from receipts benefit unemployment relief in Lawrence and Topeka with shares for each city Union Pacific will provide a free bus for players K U athletic office and Round Corner drug store selling tickets. transportation coordinated by Chamber of Commerce and K U alumni office.

Kansas Topeka Washburn College Ichabods Moore Bowl Jayhawkers Lawrence Woodring KK. U. Athletic Office Round Corner K. U. Band Union Pacific Stage Lines T. J. Sweeney, Jr Union Pacific Community Service Committee Chamber of Commerce K. U Robinson Gymnasium Kansas Avenue K. U. Athletic H. A. Jetmore Tomor Washburn Washburn College Big Six Ichabods Kansas Aggies

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