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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1932
Page
1
Washington reports indicate a forthcoming American policy statement by Secretary Stimson as France and Britain seek coordinated action. Japanese advances toward Chin chow and Manchuria prompt calls for redress, while Hulutao falls to Japanese forces and aims to bolster Manchurian trade.
Tokyo observers report Secretary Stimson discussed Manchurian issues with French and British envoys in Washington. Papers wonder if a joint note to Japan from the three powers might be issued. Officials note Japan seeks any action a respectable government would accept, but a formal written apology remains uncertain. Consul Chamberlain in Mukden is described as not being recognized as a U.S. official after the attack.
Lieut E H Bobbitt missing since Christmas Day is found by M S Simmons and Carl Beaver with his wrecked plane near Fool s Old in the mountains near Elkins West Virginia State police were notified by A G Arbogast that the body and the aircraft have been located Bobbitt was en route from Selfridge Field Michigan to his Hot Springs Virginia home when he disappeared Christmas Day.
Kansas forecast calls for fair tonight with increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures in the east and south. Ottawa reports clear mornings, Salina and Coffeyville have snow or mud on dirt roads, with Douglas County roads muddy. Temperatures show yesterday’s high and today’s low, with precipitation at noon.
Representative Patman of Texas introduces a resolution in the House to impeach Secretary Andrew W. Mellon for high crimes and misdemeanors based on a 1789 statute. He cites Mellon's stock ownership in 800 corporations and holdings in sea vessels as conflicting with his treasury role. The measure is referred to the judiciary committee as the House adjourns.
Topeka Jan 6 AP Speculation grows as Alfred Landon and Frank Haucke weigh 1932 governor bids. Landon, former state chairman now canvassing party sentiment, likely to announce soon with a platform emphasizing economy and tax reform. Haucke, 1930 GOP nominee, undecided but leaning toward another run, saying friends’ wishes may steer him within a week. Haucke lost 1930 election to Woodring by 251 votes. Woodring seeks Democrat nomination. Landon, Kansas oilman and lawyer, to state principles of efficiency in a simple formal entry.
The Senate ended the battle over the president pro tempore election with Moses, Republican of New Hampshire, remaining in office. Norris, Nebraska Republican, led opposition but was overruled by Vice President Curtis and the Senate in a 64 to 17 vote. McKellar's bid to move to a constitutional amendment on session times passed without recorded votes. Robinson pledged to oppose further ballots until a deadlock is resolved. The chamber has cast 25 ballots in the stalemate.
Kansas City Jan. 6 AP Police said Martin De Pew leader of the Mrs Nell Donnelly kidnapping gang has been identified as Marshal Deputy formerly of Downingtown Pa and a bigamist City detectives from the Pennsylvania town reported to Chief B H Thurman the identification came via a photograph by Mrs Valerie Messner Deputy a 39 year old cook at a high school cafeteria Deputy identified DePew as her husband whom she wed nineteen years ago She said a daughter 14 a son 10 and another daughter 8 are their children She said she learned of DePews second marriage to Ethel Byars two years ago but had not obtained a divorce nor was she served with papers for a decree
Washington dispatch reports John J. Raskob, Democratic national chairman, meeting with party leaders to set a time and place for the next convention. He promotes a home rule liquor plan and a nationwide referendum on the eighteenth amendment, while prompting broader discussion among senators and representatives about prohibition and party unity.
William N. Rogers of Wakefield, a wet Democrat, won the first district seat in New Hampshire, defeating Republican former Governor John H. Bartlett who drew 24,505 votes to Rogers's 25,453. Heavy snow and cold affected turnout, aiding Rogers in cities while rural areas favored Bartlett. Rogers, born in Wakefield and a former Dartmouth standout, had prior state legislative service and has practiced law in Concord since 1923.
Judge R A Young in Greene County Missouri said he would likely recommend paying part of the $1000 reward for the Young brothers to J F Tomlinson Houston Texas carpenter who aided police in locating the suspects. He noted the Houston officers’ work and indicated the reward could be paid when the bodies reach Greene County authorities. Revolvers found with the duo were identified as belonging to three slain Springfield officers. Items found at the Young farmhouse were identified as goods stolen from Marshfield store on October 26.
In a mixed report from Douglas county, Shrine leadership elected John Robinson of Lawrence as potentate at Abdallah Shrine’s annual Leavenworth meeting attended by about 300. Delegates to the San Francisco Imperial Conference were named. Separately, weather delays kept motorists from securing 1932 license tags but issuance rose to 414 passenger tags with notable activity on Saturday.
A re canvas of business and civic leaders in Kansas City seeks to gauge support and funds for hosting the Democratic national convention. Conrad H. Mann of the Chamber of Commerce says Kansas City is eliminated as a contender for now, noting Convention Hall is inadequate and a new $4.5 million municipal auditorium is only in excavation.
Chicago authorities say Denver rancher Louis Alterie known as Diamond Jack was arrested in Denver on Chicago kidnapping for ransom charges. Pat Roche of Illinois officials sent the telegram to Denver police. Alterie, once linked to Al Capone and Dion O’Banion, denied the charge and said he would fight extradition after a brief bond release at the Cosmopolitan hotel.
In Benares police fired fourteen rounds at a crowd resisting orders, killing one man as the mob stoned officers. In Jubbulpore, nationalist congress workers squat in the main street for a day after police banned a parade, guarded by police and a magistrate as watchers are relieved periodically.
Max Schmeling and Mickey Walker will sign articles tomorrow for a fifteen round title bout in Miami on February 25, as announced by Jimmy Johnston boxing director at Madison Square Garden.
Washington January 6 AP Chairman Collier of the ways and means committee served notice that the Democratic tariff bill would be reported to the House for action tomorrow.
Senator Glass faulted the state department for moral responsibility in losses from foreign bonds. He cited testimony before the senate finance committee alleging sanctioned loans deemed unsafe by the commerce department. Glass said the department overstepped authority and ignored senate resolutions, noting Stimson’s apparent plan to disregard the action.
Dale Red Jackson, co holder of the world endurance airplane record, died when an amphibian plane he was stunting with plummetted from about 2,000 feet above Miami municipal airport. The accident occurred late today as Jackson performed aerial maneuvers over the field.
H H Young aged 70 died Saturday at his Dodge City home after a lengthy illness. He left Kansas City to manage his late father's affairs. his wife Louise Broeker joined him this week. A wealthy Ford County figure, he directed First National Bank Dodge City, led the Ford County Building and Loan, owned multiple farms, and was a thirty third degree Mason. Survived by wife and two sons D P Young and R Young. Alfred Fleming taxi driver received a year in jail and $1000 fines for drunkenness careless driving and leaving the scene, with the maximum penalty applied under a year old ordinance.
Virginia Graham of Amarillo and Helen Teter of El Dorado suffered painful injuries when a Ford coupe veered off U S 40 and into a ditch west of Lawrence. Graham has neck vertebra injuries and rib and leg bruises. Teter has a kneecap injury and bruises. Both are Pi Beta Phi members. Sisson treats them at the university hospital and sorority house. 244 students reported at the new campus hospital by noon today, mostly dispensary cases, with about 110 daily average.
Shawnee and Guthrie courts hear suits seeking receivership of Western Service Corporation, a merged utility tied to T. F. Murchison interests and Oklahoma Natural Gas. Carrato Finance seeks a $32,750 promissory note claim in Shawnee. Kahan Pipeline claims $8,271.55 in Guthrie. Earl R. Barnsberger, headed the firm, faces personal suit as gas service resumes under last summer’s franchise dispute.
Lawrence Pratt of Manhattan Kansas State College explains he and fellow delegates framed a resolution opposing the Volstead act at the National Student Federation annual congress in Toledo Ohio The motion to oppose or prohibit failed while another resolution opposing prohibition as it exists passed 63 to 40 Pratt notes delegates acted on personal views not as college representatives
Oscar Emery a 12 year old of route 3 was reported improved at Memorial hospital after emergency appendectomy on Monday night He remains on an oxygen tent and is expected to stay for at least 24 hours He is the son of J H Emery
Harrisburg Jan 6 AP searchers on foot and in planes comb the Blue Ridge southwest of the city for Ruth Stewart of St Louis and Debbie Stanford of Toronto who vanished in a cloud bank after flying from Pittsburgh to Sterretts Gap. National guard cavalry helped, with five planes ready to join.
County Attorney R B Stevens says opening movie theaters in Lawrence next Sunday will trigger arrests and bonds to settle the Sunday film issue quickly. Operators plan federal injunctions to keep shows open, arguing interstate commerce and fair business. Ben Hur to be shown at Dickinson and Working Girls at the Varsity with matinees at 3 and evenings at 9.
Albany Jan 6 AP Governor Franklin D Roosevelt in a 6000 word speech to the New York legislature urged a new social order with business and industry led anew to balance the rights of individuals to earn a living. He urged reconstruction and remodeling of the economy as he positions himself for the Democratic nomination this year.
W D Hume a pioneer traveling man of the old Indian territory died in Muskogee Oklahoma at 67 He was a prominent real estate and oil man in the region His death closes a chapter in early western commerce and land dealing reflecting the era of horseback exploration and enterprise.
The University of Kansas athletic board approved a drastic retrenchment plan aiming to balance a deficit of 8 000 to 10 000 for the year. The panel signaled possible salary cuts up to twenty percent for coaches and potential staff changes at the next meeting while detailing curtailment of out of town trips, travel squads, and equipment under a reduced budget. The 10th Kansas Relays on April 23 will proceed as a one day event within the plan.
The House voted 234 to 133 to strike 700000 from the deficiency appropriation bill aimed at improving the members office building. Democrats and Republicans joined in the cut citing treasury conditions and competing employment needs. The amended $125,156,000 appropriation bill was later passed, after also removing 200000 requested for remodeling the state, war and navy building.
The University of Kansas advanced gymnastic class will perform an exhibition of tumbling between halves of the Kansas Colorado game at 7:20 tonight in the University auditorium. Directed by H. G. Aliphin, the five minute program includes individual specials doubles and pyramids. Team members are Lee Furse George Hulteen Dick Gibbs Leonard Wolfe Eugene Richardson Jack Doerr and Ted Evans.
Liquor was extracted from Mrs Louise Brandhorsts clothing after raiders surprised her in Norfolk Nebraska The raiders forced the clothing to be wrung and the liquor poured into two bottles A city attorney planned a second offense liquor complaint against Brandhorst.
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