Increased Tension After U S Note Over Manchuria Crisis
Washington warned Japan and China that the United States would not recognize any de facto or future Sino Japanese treaty labeling Manchuria as under any regularized authority. The note invoked the Nine Power Treaty and Open Door policy to defend China’s sovereignty and urged restraint, signaling possible international replies but offering no guarantee of further steps.
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Washington
Jan
Japan
China
South
Manchuria
Chinchow
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Tokyo
W. Cameron Forbes
Stimsons
Debuchi
Nanking
Brvan
United States
Sun Yat Sen
Chang Hsueh Liang
Chang
United States Delivers Note on Manchuria to China
In Nanking on January 8 United States Consul General Willys R. Peek formally delivered the American note invoking the Nine Power Treaty to Chinese Foreign Minister Eugene Chen at 1 p.m. The Chinese side, led by Mr. Chen, said it would prepare an answer to be sent to Washington likely on Saturday. The reply is expected to express China’s unqualified approval of the U.S. stance on Manchuria and to reiterate Beijing’s position toward Japan.
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Washington
South
Manchuria
China
Tokyo
Nanking
United States
Willys R. Peek
Eugene Chen
Cuen
Powers may succeed in Manchurian crisis
The Manchester Guardian editorial says powers including Britain may succeed where the League of Nations failed. It notes invoking the Nine-Power Treaty could prompt concerted action to enforce observance, and questions why it was not invoked earlier given Japan's Manchuria policy.
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Eng
The
Manchester’ Guardian
Japan
Great Britain
League of Nations
Manchuria
Japanese Officials in Manchuria Surprised by Nate Mukden
Japanese officials in Manchuria were surprised by events reported from Nate Mukden on January 8. The AP dispatch notes unexpected developments and hints at continuing coverage on page 2.
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Manchuria
Nate
Mukden
Japan Threatens Action Over China Boycott
Tokyo reports an official forecast that Japan may land marines in China or block key ports if the anti Japanese boycott continues. Japanese merchants are suffering heavy losses, and the government is weighing pressure options while avoiding clashes with other powers.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Clean up pledge follows Topeka campaign fund row
Elmer E. Scott, Kansas Democratic treasurer, says the party will clean up irregularities in campaign funds and will enter the next election with a clean record. The State Journal cites J. F. Swonger Jr. claiming $16,000 was paid to Helvering to cover deficits, which Stucker and Helvering deny. Scott notes no money has passed through official channels since December 4, 1930, and warns voters about fund sources and potential influence on Governor Woodring’s payroll. Muir seeks Democratic nomination for governor.
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The
State Journal Today
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Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
Kansas
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H. M. Stucker
Ottawa
Guy T. Helvering
Stuecker
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State Highway Department
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Helvering
Stucker
Scott
State Committee
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Donald
Muir
Briand relinquishes foreign affairs post to Premier Laval
Paris announces Briand, weakened by health, has turned his foreign affairs portfolio to Premier Laval. He informed Laval earlier today of his decision to resign the post to permit a successor to be named. Fire at Edgerton Missouri destroys two stores and damages a meat market before containment as firefighters draw water from wells and a creek until aid arrives. The 1932 Pacific International Yachting Association regatta scheduled for Seattle waters next SPINK.
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Aristide Briand
Laval
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Kansas City
Pacific Internationall Yachting Association
Seattle
Sunday Show Schedule Sparks Ministerial Action
The Ministerial Alliance announced a heavier Sunday film schedule with shows at 2, 4, 7 and 9 pm to accommodate students and parishioners. County Attorney K B Stevens plans legal action if theaters open on Sunday, with ministers to present the issue to their congregations and a delegation meeting following.
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Ministerial Alliance
Lawrence
Lawrence Ministerial Alliance
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Rrev
R. A. Hunt
C. L. Heatherington
Missouri killers Harry and Jennings Young die by own hand
The bodies of Harry and Jennings Young, sought for the Missouri killings of six officers near Springfield, are due in Springfield about 4 PM after dying by their own actions in Houston. Paul Young, their brother, is held in Houston at Springfield authorities request, denying threats linked to the case.
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Harry
Jennings Young
Houston
Texas
Tex
Paul Young
Missouri
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Artur Heidingsfelder
J. Fromlinson
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Heidingsfelder
Paul
Grand Jury Indicts in Donnelly Kidnaping
Jackson County grand jury returns four indictments in the Nell Donnelly kidnapping case. Indicted: Mrs Ethel De Pew and William Lacy Browning Paul Scheidt Charles Mele and others. Marshall De Pew named in two indictments. most others jailed. Mele linked to guarding Donnelly in a cottage. Scheidt and Browning admitted arranging cottage use.
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Kansas City
Jackson County Grand Jury
Nell Donnelly
Ethel de Pew
William Lacy
Browning
Paul Scheidt
Charles
Mele
Marshall de Pew
de Pew
Democrats Active on Eve of Committee's Session
Washington reports show Governor Roosevelt of New York urged to declare candidacy while Governor Ritchie of Maryland is already in. The North Dakota committee will seek a statement placing Roosevelt as an avowed candidate. The Democratic National Committee faces a busy period ahead of its session with debt details disclosed, talks of more women delegates, and bids for the 1940 convention location.
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Democratic National Committee
Resigning Japanese government after assassination attempt
Premier Inukai's cabinet hands its resignation to Emperor Hirohito after a bomb nearly struck the imperial carriage. One horse harmed. countermeasures continue as the emperor directs the premier to stay in office. A young Korean suspect was arrested as a second bomb was found.
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Hirohito
Yamamoto
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RED Cross
Gas rate schedule filed for 10 Kansas towns
Topeka January 8 AP The Union Public Service Company filed with the public service commission an optional gas rate plan for Baldwin Gardner Edgerton Le Loup Wellsville Richmond Princeton Scipio Colony and Welds It would cut bills for users over 7000 cubic feet monthly The plan noted but not approved would take effect January 1 with 200 cents per hundred for the first 1000 feet 10 cents per hundred for the next 2000 feet and 5 cents per hundred for over 3000 feet plus a $2 minimum per meter and a 10 percent late payment penalty The commission also approved a separate reduced rate for Altamont by American Gas Company a 65 cent per thousand rate with a $1 minimum and a 10 percent late penalty Union Public Service Company is a Cities Service affiliate.
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Public Service Commission
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Gardner
Edgerton
le Loup
Wellsville
Richmond
Princeton
Scipio
Colony
Welds
Kurman Hill
American Gas Company
Altamont
Bartlesville
Scouts pass tests at court of honor in Lawrence
Lawrence and Lecompton Boy Scouts passed tests at the regular monthly court of honor in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The tenderfoot to First Class rankings were earned by members from Troops 52 53 54 60 and 51, with Norman Laswell achieving Star Scout.
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Chamber of Commerce
LM. Metzler
L. H. Houston
R. Key
J. F. Randall
Ellis Kahn
James Lee Suggs
Gordon Brown
Robert Richardson
Edwin Baldwin
Arley Shields
Charles Gibbons
Eugéne Harding
Talbert E. Dunn
Glenn Sims
Earl Goodrich
Colin H. Maust
Eugene Sulzen
Elmer Goodrich
Ralph Hildenbrand
Lecompton
Robert Polson
Sterling Polson
Norman Laswell
Melvin Griffith
Alen Mitchell
Edwin T. Burgess
Forrest Randall
Ira Buzick
Beauty for City Is Goal of Group
A Lawrence program to beautify and modernize homes and business buildings will be launched soon through a building trades section of the Chamber of Commerce. Harold Constant was named chairman and George Hedrick secretary as representatives from diverse trades and banks plan a permanent effort to improve conditions and boost employment. The plan mirrors a successful Muncie project and calls for painting, landscaping, grounds cleaning, and property modernization to raise livability and real estate values.
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Building and Loan Association
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A. B. Weaver
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George Hedrick
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Kansas Chamber Dinner Speaker Plans Employment Talk
Samuel Wilson secretary of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce will address the Chamber meeting next Tuesday at 12 39 in the Hotel Eldridge. He will discuss Business and Employment in Kansas and efforts to stabilize business and raise employment in several communities. Holmes says Wilson is a capable speaker and a member of Governor Woodring's employment committee.
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Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
C. B. Holmes
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Holmes
Harry Woodring
Kansas coal on tour from Pittsburg to Topeka
Forty carts of Kansas coal will depart Pittsburg on a four day tour. The shipment will travel over the Frisco and Missouri Pacific to Wichita, Hutchinson, and Salina with stops and receptions en route. Governor Woodring is to attend arrival ceremonies in Topeka Friday at 1 pm.
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Frisco
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Topeka
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Weather forecast and road conditions brief
Kansas stays cloudy with light snow possible in the far east and cooler in the northwest. Saturday brings generally fair skies and higher temperatures in the southwest. Morning outlook shows cloud cover with snow at Salina and clear at Coffeyville. dirt roads mostly good but rough or frozen in several cities, with Douglas County roads reported rough.
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Senate Debates Corporation and Tariff Measure
The Senate and House opened debate on a reconstruction corporation and the Democratic tariff bill. Senator Blaine led a GOP attack on federal backing for a huge credit-spreading corporation, but his objections lacked decisive support. Approval in the House is seen as likely, with a straight party vote anticipated.
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Jan
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Japan Reports US Note On Manchuria Crisis
Tokyo sources say Ambassador Forbes delivered Stimson note to the Japanese foreign office. Officials view military moves in Manchuria as unlikely to invite third power intervention. Japan reiterates it seeks no demands beyond treaty rights and questions Chinese governance in Manchuria prior to 1931.
Kansas City bids for the Democratic convention
Four Kansas City men fly toward Washington to present the city's invitation to the Democratic national committee. A $100,000 pledge, borrowed by the Chamber of Commerce, backs the bid. The ambassadors include Col. Ruby D. Garrett and I B Dunlap, traveling after a St. Louis departure.
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Jan
Fap
Washington
Democratic National Committee
St. Louis
Conrad H. Mann
Chamber of Commerce
National Committee
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Col
Ruby D. Garrett
W. Ricker Fillmore
W. M. Symon
I. B. Dunlap
Rumors Fly Over Kansas Athletics Shakeup
Rumors persist after a Kansas athletic board meeting with no action on coaching staff. Budget cuts loom to cover a $9,000 deficit, with reduced personnel and salary trims likely to protect a $160,000 stadium bond. Names tied to changes include F C Allen H W Hargiss M J Getto and Leon Bauman among others as possible staff reshuffles.
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Athletic Board
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H. W Hargiss
Leon Bauman
Hinshaw Getto Mullins
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