Italy Prepares for Troop Moves in Warlike Stance
Rome reports Italy furthers military buildup with large troop embarkations to Eritrea and Somaliland. Premier Mussolini seeks a broader solution to the Ethiopian issue. Crown Prince Umberto opens a Naples embarkation station as soldiers and engineers depart from Genoa, Messina, and Naples aboard ships like the Bari cruiser and SS Valennia.
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Rome
Italy
Addis Ababa
Mussolini
Great Britain
Umberto
Naples
Eritrea
Somaliland
Genera Graziani
Milan
Genoa
Army
Ddvision
Messina
Regiment of Engineers
Palermo
Bari
Muassawa
Pupils Visit Legislature in Topeka from Lawrence Junior High
Ninth grade social science classes of Lawrence Junior High toured the state legislature in Topeka yesterday. Sponsored by parents, the visit included a musical program with Reed Whetstone on trombone and a bassoon solo by Jean Moyer, announced by David Whitney, with thanks to House Sergeant Harvey Jetfiore and chaperones Miss Nancy McClelland Mrs Celia Stewart and Mrs Persis Nystrom.
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Lawrence Junior High School
Topeka
Regisistors
Reed Whetstone
Nelon Louise St. Clair
Anita Poushton
Martha Rose Miphin
Jean Whetstone
Jean Moyer
David Whitney
Harvey Jetfiore
Anns
Nancy McClelland
Celia Stewart
Persis Nystrom
Buddy Rogers Denies Mary Pickford Marriage Rumor
New York February 22 AP Buddy Rogers screen star and orchestral leader laughed at reports he would marry Mary Pickford as successor to Douglas Fairbanks. He said they are just friends and the rumor is unfounded while en route to Hollywood after months in England. Will hold public wedding.
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New York
Charles
Buddy) Rogers
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
Europa
Hollywood
England
Public wedding planned at Dickinson Theater March 28
The Dickinson theater will host a public wedding at 9 PM on March 28 announced by management. Bride Miss Histo Barnby and groom Harley Reed Hoth of Lawrence will wed with bridesmaids Celia Rigas Mike Nivian McVey and flower girls Holoty House Jacqueline House. Best man Arthur Murphy. Special stage settings flowers and presents from local merchants will be given.
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Dickinson Theater
Histo Barnby
Harley’ Reed, Hoth
Lawrence
Avil
Celia Rigas
Mike Nivian McVey
Holoty House
Jacqueline House
Bo Arthur Murphy
Missing Army Rifle At KU Sparks Fraternity Action
Routine check of the ROTC rifle rack at The University of Kansas revealed one U S Army rifle missing after drill. Authorities suspect it may have been borrowed during fraternity activities. theft is considered unlikely but all sightings should be reported. The Theta house plans a black cat tea with pledges bringing twelve cats and reciting poems.
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Thetas
JLC
University of Kansas
K. U
Vowler
Military Department
R.O
Theta House
Spring notes and campus chatter at Corbin Hall dorms
Friends of Corbin Hall discuss decor inspired by George Washington at a Wednesday afternoon event. Students at K U adapt to changing weather with spring clothes and campus observations note Dorothy Lewis Nortonville Corbin Hall in blue. Phi Alpha Delta varsity lacings practice while co eds sip drinks and dine.
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Corbin Hall
George ~ Washington
K. U
Dorothy Lewis
Nortonville
Louis Parsons
Kappa Eta Kappa
Wamego
Tonganoxie States
Katie” Springer
Kansas City
Dorothy Miller
Chaney
A. D. Pi
Phi Alpha Delta
Courthouse Closed for Washington's Birthday Renovation
City hall offices stayed open during the holiday while courthouse renovation began. Workmen took the first step in removing old wiring and lights as the city clerk's office planned extended hours to accept land and voter registration filings.
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Washington
Coolidge a Bewildered Man States Biographer
Kansas City Feb 22 AP Calvin Coolidge, in the view of his latest biographer, died bewildered and distracted by trends in American life during the final dawn of his life. Dr Clauda M Muess of Phillips Academy, Andover, says Coolidge did not want to run in 1928 and knew he was ill.
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Kansas City
Calvin Coolidge
Ufe
Clauda M. Muess
Phillins Academy
Andover
Mass
Coolidge
Fuosa
Puess
Fuess
Harding
Dickinson Feature The Scarlet Pimpernel Plays Through Saturday
The Scarlet Pimpernel at the Dickinson is a melodramatic crowd-pleaser with strong visuals and a standout lead in Lestis Howard. Merle Chorety as Lissy Weakey shines, while the plot blends daring escapes with Les Mis style guillotine danger and a dramatic romance. Short subjects include a Popeye cartoon Fox News and a newsreel showing Linly wartime prep, Campbell in the Bluebird, and ice boating thrills.
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the Dickinson
Lestis Howard
Mr. Howard
Merle Chorety
Lissy Weakey
Beonch
France
Fox News
Linly
Malcolm Campbell
Lawrence Junior High to Host Ottawa Team at 3 PM
School notes describe Lawrence Junior Highs basketball schedule with Ottawa Junior High this afternoon at three. A Liberty Memorial High School skit promotes the Red and Black yearbook during assembly while Gordon Gray, KU guard, recalled by Newton High in 1929 as the state final loss to Winfield 10 to 3. A quiz paper at Lawrence Junior High mentions Evangeline and her feathers.
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Lawrence Junior High School
Ottawa Junior High School
Liberty Memorial High School
Gordon Gray
K U Guard
Newton High School
Gray
Newton
Winfield
Lawrence Junior
Evangeline
Europe Twenty Years After War Now Likely Eastward
British journalist Ky Hateliffe warned in a University lecture that postwar unrest and treaty fallout points to greater war risk in the Far East and forests of Europe. He cited Versailles’ humiliation of Germany, rising Nazism in Germany, the Russian Revolution, and Japan’s imperialism as key dangers to peace.
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Europe
Ky Hateliffe
Italy
Nazi Germany
Rateliffe
Russia
Ratcliffe
Germany
England
Saar
Japan
League of Nations
Bes
United States
Gas oven explosion injures Miss Simmons at school
Gas accumulated from a partly left on jet exploded when Miss Simmons tried to light the oven at Laurence Junior High today. Cully burned on face and hands but injuries not serious. Miss Simmons expected to resume duties soon. Mrs Harris substitutes.
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Laxel Ley Showmiuna
Doe Monte Sciences
Lawrence Junior High School
Cully
Accumu
Inter
Miss Simmons
Test Your Knowledge item questions
A collection of quiz style questions asks about founders leaders and origins. It includes who started Pennsylvania and Volunteers of America, Emile Zola, cross scoring, silver producer countries, Percheron horse breed name origin, capital of Afghanistan, the state represented by William Borah, and a hedge definition, followed by a note that many rooms are rented yearly via Journal World classifieds.
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Pennsylvania
Dudley Buck
Volunteers of America
Emile Zola
Afghanistan
William T. Borah
U. S
Senat
Senate fights over work bill and wage provisions
The Senate debates a relief bill with a McCarran amendment to fund public works at private wage rates and concerns over transfer rulings. Leaders hope to drop the wage provision in conference while facing inflation, bonus riders, and veteran employment preferences amid further amendments from Byrnes, La Follette, and others. Senator Robinson pressed about transfers as Dickinson’s vote shifts influence the outcome.
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Dick Innon
Barkley
D. Ky
Ope
Jowan
Frogler
Frazier
Dickinson
Mrs. Caraway
McCarran
Robinson
Caraway
Arkansas
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House
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Sonate
Thomas
Okla
Wheeler
Mont
Bulow
S. D
Adams
D.-Colo
la Follette
Wis
Metcalf
Deaths and Funerals Williams Pippert and Ben Jurgens
William Pippert 65 died last night at his home fourteen miles southwest of Lawrence. Survived by wife Sarah, daughter Mrs. Henry Boshle, two grandchildren, four sisters, four brothers, and four brothers. Funeral by Roy Jacob Nelson at Worden church 1 p.m. Sunday. Ben Jurgens died yesterday at his home near Lone Star. services at Washington Creek church Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
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William ‘C. Pippert
William
Pinpert
Lawrence
Sarah Pinpert
Ifenry Boshle
Amelia Conrad
Kidder
Rillen Foster
Louise Conrad
Mia
Alvenn Barnes
Kansas City
Charles Pippart
John Pinnert
Henry Pippert
Worden
Irvin Mppert
Ute Park
Roy
Jacob Nelson
Worden Church
Ben Jurgens
Lone Star
Washington Creek
Guilty Pleas From Barrow and Parker Associates in Texas
In Dallas on February 22 two of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker’s alleged associates admitted harboring the couple. Blanche Barrow and Joe Francis pleaded guilty before Federal Judge William H. Atwell. U.S. Attorney Clyde Eastus moved to dismiss harboring charges against Lilian McBride and Beulah Praytor, which the judge granted. The remaining 18 defendants entered not guilty pleas.
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Dallas
Texas
Clyde Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Blanche Barrow
Joe Francis
Barrow
Buck Barrow
Clyde
Francis
Clyde Eastus
U. S
Blaze Damages Barber Shop In Eudora Fire
Firefighters from Eudora battled a blaze at a barber shop on Main Street late at night. The room filled with flames from a couch cushion before the fire was extinguished. a corded report suggests a cigarette may have sparked the flames. Oxent Clark reported the alarm, and investigators noted the fire occurred after closing hours with damage limited to furniture.
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Eudora
Kimer Everley
Oxent Clark
Rioting injures four near Richmond hosiery mill
Four people wounded as gunfire erupted during a parade near the Richmond hosiery mill after a strike. Bullets sprayed a crowd of about 400, narrowly missing a truck carrying schoolchildren. two women and two men were hit. Separate item notes a new Streamliner schedule effective February 23 between Kansas City and Topeka with minor time adjustments and a round trip of 68 miles in 68 minutes.
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Tenn
Richmond Hosiery
Streamliner
Kansas City
Topeka
Lawrence
Rackham estate share claims move before Detroit judge
Detroit AP February 22 relatives of Horace H Rackham race to gain a share of the 16 million dollar fortune built from a five thousand dollar Ford early venture. Probate Judge Joseph Alumsha pending petitions from Wichita area kin. Trustees have already distributed charity earnings totaling 627 thousand dollars in the first year.
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Detroit
Horace H. Rackham
Henry Ford
Joseph R. Alumshy
Rackham
Wichita
Kan
Ford and
Mortengad
Staterne Law
Warm Springs Foundation
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Dropped in From Moon Native Thought Post
Wiley Post lands in the Mojave desert after a high altitude flight from Los Angeles to New York ends abruptly. He recounts landing at Muroc dry lake unseen by a man auto-repairing nearby who was startled by the rubber suit and oxygen helmet as he surfaced to seek help locating the airplane factory in Los Angeles.
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Wiley Post
Los Angeles
New York
Winnie Mac
Mojave Desert
Wiley
Muroc Dry Lake
Lox Ane
Klos
Post
Death in dust storm claims Wichita Kansan victim
Wakeeney Kansas reports Herman Ehrichs, 59, died of a lung hemorrhage while trying to reach his home during yesterday’s dust storm. In Finney County, wheat damage was described as extensive with about 75 percent nearly exposed, weakening soil protection.
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Kan
Kansas
Herman
Ehrichs
Here
Garden City
Leland Sloan
Finney County
Enrollment Reaches For Evening School Classes
About 160 enrolled to date under Ralph B. Gruber director with 250 attending the women’s tap class first night. Classes meet twice weekly except tap which is weekly. Home decoration and clothing six weeks, tap ten weeks, eight weeks for others. Enrollment still open. Paul Friend improving at Memorial Hospital. may return home soon after a leg infection. Pleasant Valley Farmers Union holds a special meeting at the schoolhouse Monday at 8. All invited. In Memoriam: Will Heyl remembered one year after death February 22 1934 by wife children and grandchildren.
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Lawrence Evening School
Ralph EB. Gr Her
Paul Friend
Memorial Hospital
Farmers Union
Pleasant Valley Farmer's Union
Will Heyl
Dail
Otto R. Souders Elected Grand Master of Kansas Masons
Otto R. Souders, Wichita attorney and KU alumnus, was elected Grand Master by Kansas Masons at their seventy-ninth annual communication in Wichita. Also elected were Judge James H. Wendorff of Leavenworth deputy grand master and other officers and appointees from across the state. The next annual communication will be held in Topeka next year.
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Otto R. Souders
Wichita
University of Kansas
Masons of Kansas
Lawrence Masons
James H. Wendorff
Leavenworth
RE U
Rand
Charley 8. Erskine
Cimarron
Henry S. Buzlek
Sylvan Grove
Dusty streets and dust storms plaguing Lawrence
Ducks and geese migrate north as Lawrence areas face constant dust and dirt from light winds. Merchants complain of the polluted Massachusetts street while officials await rain to wash paving and sidewalks. Firefighters may gain extra exercise to address the dusty streets amid rising minor crimes in Lawrence.
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Massachusetts
Devil Dogs of the Air at the Granada
Film review notes John Monk Saundara as scenarist with air propeller noise, stars James Cagney and Fat O'Brien in an U. S. Marine Corps air story. Pat O'Brien and James Cagney clash over flying and romance with Margaret Lindsay. Frank McHugh as Crash Kelly. photography praised. fast action and late news cartoon and Ted No Rita musical short accompany.
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John Monk Saundara
Jollywood'n No
Devil Dogs
James Cagney
Fat O'Brien
U. S. Marine Corps
Pat O'Brien
Bill Brannigan
Ted No Rita
SPEAKS ON DEFENSE AT KIWANIS MEETING
Col Lyle S Powell guest speaker at the Kiwanis club spoke on national defense. He called defense insurance and said it cannot replace peace officers. He warned that until the millennium we must address conditions threatening life and property. He noted our ranks among world powers and urged Roosevelt support.
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Lyle S. Powell
Kiwanis Club
Lse
Powell
Netic Ae
Woodring Urges Continued Support for Roosevelt Program
Topeka Feb 2 Harry H Woodring assistant secretary of war urged ex service men to back President Roosevelt and his two year program. He told luncheon attendees the president had restored faith in government and strengthened the nation’s democratic form.
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Topeka
ATP
Harry “Hk. Woodring
Roosevelt
Kansas
He Came to Help Others and Sheriff Anderson Reporta Tire
Sheriff C. J. Anderson of Salina Kansas traveled to Kansas City to aid two local merchants in recovering goods stolen from their stores and allegedly sold to a pawnshop. He also requested help in locating a tire wheel and tire cover taken from his car while parked downtown. State tax officials and county clerks from Kansas met in Topeka to review the 193 assessment with clerks from all counties.
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Kansas City
C. J. Anderson
Salina
Kan
Petrce
Anderson
Ieee
U.S
Dust Cloud Shuts In On El Paso And Washington Markets
A heavy dust cloud settled over El Paso Texas on February 22 turning daylight to dusk and disrupting air traffic. Markets across the United States closed today for Washington's Birthday with cattle trading active while lead and other commodities showed varied movement.
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Tex
New -York
United States
Washington
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