Basque and Madrid in widening little world war
Madrid reports rising casualties from air raids with at least 100 dead and 200 to 300 wounded as fascist insurgents widen strikes on Madrid and Bilbao. The report notes deaths at a house, near the American embassy, and attacks affecting ships, Basque patrols, and an Italo British accord. Belligerents seize ships, shell ports, and threaten further reprisals amid international protests.
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Madrid
Europe
Spain
Bilbao
Bay of Biscay
United States
Neutral Quarter
Baron de Borchgrave
Associated Press
Ceuta
Morocco
Rome
Cadiz
Italy
Guadarrama
International Brigade
Berlin
Palos
Marta Junquera
Bayonne
Pluto
Santander
Koenitsberg
Graf Spee
Moscow
Perpignan
Catalan
Mediterranean
Port Bou
Washington
British War Vessels Guard Spanish Waters After Two Incidents
London reports Britain moved 17 warships into Spanish waters to protect merchantmen after two incidents. Protests were lodged with Burgos insurgent junta and Cadiz naval authorities over the Etrile halt near Europa Point and the Blackhill shelling in the Bay of Biscay. Two battle cruisers a battleship a deck ship and 13 destroyers were positioned to deter potential danger.
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London
Great Britain
Burgos
Cadiz
Etrile
Europa Point
Blackhill
Bay of Biscay
Supreme Court upholds Ashurst-Sumners prison goods ban
The supreme court ruled the 1985 Ashurst-Sumners act constitutional, forbidding transport of prison made goods into states that restrict their sale and requiring prison products to be labeled. Chief Justice Hughes delivered the unanimous opinion.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Hughes
Bolivia
Paraguay
Chaco
Oregon
Dirk de Jonge
State
de Jonge
New York
Marshal Chang Freed in China Pardon
Nanking January 4 The council of state freed Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang without conditions canceling a 10 year sentence for kidnapping Chiang Kai-Shek and raising a revolt. He regained civil rights and retired from custody, while Chiang was believed to trust his capture and leadership excuse.
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Nanking
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Council of State
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Japan
Chang
H. H. Kung
Chiang
Lianfu
Shensi
Lanning wife injured in Kansas crash near Manhattan
Mrs. W C Lanning of Lawrence, wife of a KU chemistry instructor, was among three injured when an automobile collision occurred five miles east of Manhattan. She had a slight concussion and was hospitalized. Her brother Raymond Jones and father Albert Jones were bruised. another driver Miss Gennie Moore of Salina escaped injury. The Lannings were en route home after holidays. Also noted: Kansas bank commissioner issued a call for December 31 bank condition statements and a census reports 26 307 full blood Indians in Oklahoma.
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Manhattan
Kan
W. C. Lanning
Lawrence
Here
Lanning
K. U
Lannings
Ohio Street
Whens Street
State Bank
Topeka
Roy Haines
Kansas Bank
Advert in kidnap case cited by Tacoma father
In Tacoma on January 4 a new advertisement said the kidnapper had heard from the family. Dr. W. W. Mattson urged law enforcement to refrain from action to allow the kidnapper to return Charles Mattson, age 10, while police scoured Puget Sound area for the suspect and a Shelton mill watchman reported a message to tell the father everything is well.
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Tacoma
Wash
UPI
Charles Mattson
W. W. Mattson
Associated Press
Seattle Daily Times
Mattson
Seattle
Charles
Mable
Ann
Dr. Mattson
Shelton, Wash Mill
Shelton
Puget Sound
G. R. Grubbe
E. W. Willson
Washington State Patrol
Olympia
Gerald E. Byrne
Matson County
Grubbe
Many Problems Face Nations Congress
Washington, Jan. 4. The 75th congress opens tomorrow facing issues from work hour limits and minimum wage, to a constitutional amendment some administration leaders favor. Other items include neutrality laws to curb Spanish arm shipments, farm tenancy reform, relief aid for unemployed, monetary power to lower gold content, and tariff powers to extend reciprocal trade deals after May 12.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Spain
Oil price upturn in Tulsa as majors lift crude costs
In Tulsa on January 4, Continental Barnsdall and Globe raised crude oil prices by 17 cents. The basic price for oil below 29 gravity is 1.11 per barrel and 1.13 for above 29 gravity, with higher quotes for heavier gravities. Industry observers expect other major buyers to follow or resist the hike, noting big purchasers must meet the increases to sustain changes.
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Tulsa
Okla
Continental
Barnsdall
Globe
Carter
Stanolind
Magnolia
Gulf
Sinclair
Texas
Early Resident Edwin C Eldridge Dies in Kansas City
Funeral services were held at Oak Hill cemetery for Edwin C Eldridge 83 of 52 East Thirty second street Kansas City Missouri son of James Monroe Eldridge and brother to Shalor and Thomas Eldridge builders of the Eldridge house site of the present Eldridge hotel Shalor built the Free Blake hotel on the same site The Free State hotel completed on March 12 and burned May 21 Sheriff Jones Eldridge house built in 1857 Edwin C Eldridge resided in Kansas City for 1 years former president of Sellers and Marquis Roofing company retired 23 years ago Surviving are son James C Eldridge of Kansas City and daughter Mrs Henry Anderson Seoso Creek Texas
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Edwin C. Eldridge
East Thirty-second Street
Kansas City
Eldridge
James Monroe Eldridge
Shalor Eldridge
Thomas Eldridge
Free Blake
Free State Hotel
Sheriff Jones
Sellers and Marquis Roofing Company
James C. Eldridge
Henry Anderson
Soose Creek
Texas
Two Guymon Women Die In Train Crash
Two well known Guymon women Miss Mary Salyer and Mrs. Fred Orahood were killed when their car was struck broadside by the Golden State Limited at a Main street crossing. The signal bell was ringing. Survivors include Salyer’s parents and siblings, and Orahood’s relatives. A separate brief notes J Albert York will join Clay Center High School staff January 18 as an American history and social science teacher, replacing Miss Georgina Bleakley.
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Guymon
Okla
Golden State Limited
Rock Island Railroad
Mary Salyer
Fred Orahood
Orahood
Miss Salyer
Darwin Salyer
Ashland
Kan
Paul
Ancel
Lamar Kan
Howard
Chicago
Grace Salyer
Mullenville
Production Credit Association
Charles
Willie Bradshaw
Art McMain
Clay Center
UPI
J. Albert York
Lane
Neinelpal
Georgina Bleakley
Lawrence
Topeka
Potsy Clark Becomes Dodgers NFL Coach
George Potsy Clark, formerly Illinois quarterback and Detroit Lions coach, signed today as coach of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the National Pro Football League. He led Kansas University from 1921 to 1925 and later directed athletics at Butler. Clark began his pro coaching in Portsmouth, Ohio, before the franchise moved to Detroit. He coached notable players Elmer Schalke and Dutch Clark in Detroit.
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New York
George “Potsy” Clark
University of Ilinois
Detroit Lions
Brooklyn Dodgers
Clark
K. U
Butler University
Indianapolis
Lawrence
Portsmouth
Detroit
Elmer Schalke
Kansas
Earl
Dutch) Clerk
Colorado
Stock Market Index Holds Steady After Saturday Gains
The average of 60 stocks closed at 69.1 with a slight uptick to 69.4 on Saturday. Investors kept a cautious stance as trading volumes remained light and major sectors showed mixed performances.
High Court Passes on Security Act Jobless Levy
Washington Jan 4 The Supreme Court refused to rule on the constitutionality of a major part of the federal social security act that levies a tax on employers for unemployment benefits. It declined to pass on George P Davis of Boston's appeal from a district court ruling upholding the act and dismissing his complaint. The government urged prompt decision to avoid administrative costs and docket congestion. Davis has other suits in lower courts challenging the same provision.
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Washington
PHA
Supreme Court
George P. Davis
Boston
Massachusetts Federal District Court
Davis
Circuit Court of Appeal
Stanley Reed
New Deal
Congress Chooses Floor Leaders In Open Ballot
Washington in floor fight as Democrats seek a leader to direct House action for the new congress. John O'Connor and Sam Rayburn clash on first ballot with possible dark horse talks. Senate Democrats rally behind Joseph T. Robinson. Republicans plan to renominate Bertrand Snell. Roosevelt to address wage and hour questions and constitutional change next week.
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Washington
Democratic House
Bankhead
D-Ala
John O'Connor
New York
Sam Rayodurn
Texas
Capitol
O'Connor
Roosevelt
Rayburn
Interstate Commerce Committee
Garner
House
Ren. Bertrand Snell
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
McNary
Oregon
Cold Weather Forecast Sweeps Kansas Tonight
Topeka reports clouds and dropping temperatures expected to move into Kansas tonight or Tuesday. Federal Meteorologist S. D. Flora warned the warm spell is ending and that temperatures could fall further with readings from the mid 30s to 40s yesterday and dipping to as low as 16 at Dodge City. Forecasters project 32 to 15 degrees tomorrow with a chance of even lower readings by Tuesday night.
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Topeka
UPI
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Dodge Ciy
Flora
Severe Cold Wave Hits Northwest at 20 Below
A severe cold wave swept the northwest with fresh snow and highways blocked in western Minnesota and North Dakota. Northwestern Minnesota roads were drifted by strong winds delaying snow plow work. Four Minnesota deaths over the weekend were attributed to the weather conditions.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
North Dakota
Ten Thousand Dollar Damage Suit In Student Wreck
R W Robb files a 10000 dollar damage suit in district court over a September 25 wreck on highway 59 near Dutton bridge. The case names Elmer and Mrs Husted, Harold Stone, Luzier's Incorporated, R F Marken, and Carlotta Witt alleging negligence by the truck driver and Witt. Robb's son Robert William Robb and Hermina Hilda Frick died. many students injured.
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KR. U
Dutton Bridge
R. W. Robb
Robb
Robert William Robb
K. A
Hermina Hilda Frick
Larned
Elmer Husted
Lawrence
Harold Stone
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Bloomington
Husted
Luzier’s Incorporated
Kansas City
R. F. Marken
Little Rock
Ark
Carlotta Witt
Luzier's Incorporated
Miss Witt
Stowe
Husteds
Pope Pius Gains Ground In Health Update
Vatican reports Pope Pius XII, 79, remains ill with arteriosclerosis and heart weakness but shows slight improvement in left leg pain. Officials say heart action improved with rest, though leg discomfort persists. prognosis cautious, age noted. Pope rose, attended mass after a quiet weekend and received Cardinal Pacelli.
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Vatican City
Pius
Cardinal Pacelli
Althe
Holy Father Asvoke
Gaetano Cardinal Bisseti
Congregation of Seminaries
Train Crash Kills Conductor and Injures Cattle Handlers
A Santa Fe freight rear-ended a stock train near Ellinwood Kansas injuring 16 people including conductor Vance Hendry of Newton who died in the crash. Harvey Lancaster of Kinsley was critically injured. Five others were discharged and several cattle were killed as derailed cars scattered along the main line. Residents named include H L Webster H N Matthews Arthur Pate Ed Lippelt and others.
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Great Bend
Jan
Vance Hendry
Newton
Ellinwood
Hendry
Harvey Lancaster
Kinsley
H. L. Webster
Wound Fatal to Youth in Emporia Billiard Parlor
Harry Gentner a 19 year old Emporia Gazette carrier was fatally wounded last night while examining a new rifle at a billiard parlor Coroner Philip Morgan will conduct an inquest The event occurred in Emporia Kansas with a new Ford V eight advertisement from Hamiltons included in the item.
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Kansas City
L Ford
Pratt
Kan
W. W. Ford
Ford
Rock Island
E. L. Major
Emporia
Harry Gentner
Emporia Gazette
Philip Morgan
Nebraska's One-Half Legislature Convenes as Sponsor Locks On
Lincoln Neb Jan 4 Under Senator George W Norris the unicameral Nebraska legislature begins its first session with Norris absent from his fifth US Senate term. One hundred seats in the house split 43 in the chamber. governors speech to open. Twenty-two former Democrats and 21 former Republicans, 32 experienced lawmakers, 11 newcomers. Seventeen farmers and ranchers, ten attorneys. Each member to be paid 1944 for two years.
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Lincoln
Neb
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Norris
House
U. S. Senate
R. L. Cochran
Cochran
Vienna Church Probe Over Duke Reading Nativity
Pastor C H D Grimes says Anglican church officials want an explanation for allowing the Duke of Windsor to read a Christmas scripture at Vienna English church. Officials fear lack of consultation and the strained relations with Edward and Wallis Simpson amid marriage controversy. The report notes a rumored May wedding denied and mentions Mrs Simpson’s divorce decree due April 27 and possible collusion concerns.
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Vienna
C. H. D. Grimes
Duke of Windsor
Grimes
Edward
England
Wallis Simpson
Vienna Chapel
Enzesfeld Castle
Legation
Mrs. Simpson
Ernest Aldrich Simpson
Mellon gift offer does not alter tax refund suit
Washington reports Andrew Mellon offered a 27 million dollar art gift including works by Raphael and Titian and a gallery. Treasury officials say the proposal will not affect the 3,089,000 dollar claim against his 1931 income tax. The gift's final status depends on timing and eventual transfer to a public gallery.
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Washington
Andrew Mellon
Raphael
Titian
Treasury
Mellon
A. W. Mellon Charitable and Educational Trust
Arthur H. Kent
The
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Moves to establish new KU athletic plan begins
The University of Kansas athletic board and officials moved to implement a new control setup for KU athletics. The plan abolishes the director of athletics office, creates a three person management committee, reallocates roles, and outlines a four year coaching and business management framework, with implementation to start as soon as possible and full operation by next fall. The changes involve the alumni, faculty, and student body in the athletic board and set a new budgeting and management structure.
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University of Kansas Athetic Board
K. Us Athletics
Board of Regents
Topeka
Athletic Board
Ralph T. O'Neil
H. K. Snyder
Winfield
Regents
F. C. Allen
Alumni Association
University Senate
E. H. Lindley
Hing
Physical Education Department
Allen
W. W. Davis
Department of History
Karl Klooz
Lindley
K. U
C. M. Harger
University of Kansas
Hig Six
Faculte
University
Kansas Forecastwarns unsettled cold spell ahead
Kansas weather outlook shows mostly cloudy and unsettled skies tonight into Tuesday with a pronounced cold wave in the north late tonight and Tuesday. Morning clearing improves road conditions while temperatures are reported by the Gas Office Record with yesterday’s highs around 33 and near zero lows.
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Kansas
Turner Coal Co
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Warren P. Behan
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