Ethiopia Urges US to Invoke Kellogg Pact
Ethiopia asks the United States to invoke the Kellogg Briand pact to deter Italy from war in Africa. Emperor Haile Selassie sent a five page note via William Perry George asking for U.S. help to induce Italy to honor the pact and settle the dispute peacefully.
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Washington
Ethiopia
United States
Italy
Hull
William Perry George
Addis Ababa
State Department
Hailey Selassie
Ebhioia
Jaly
African Empire
America
Haile Selassie
Huge bomber to be tested by army air corps at Dayton
Washington reports Boeing has completed the first Model 289 a four engine all metal flying battle cruiser. The plane aims at 200 to 255 mph at 10 000 ft with 6 to 10 hours endurance and a ceiling of 20 000 to 25 000 feet. Wing span 100 feet length 70 feet height 15 feet weight about 150 tons. It features four over 700 hp engines and retractable gear with automatic pilot instruments.
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Washington
Army Air Corps
Wright Field
Dayton
Ohio
War Department
Boeing Aircraft Company
Boeing
Air Corps
Ooss
Maximum Hours of Labor Are Cut to 140 a Month
Washington July 5. Harry L. Hopkins cut the Works Progress Administration project hours to 140 a month, slightly above the PWA cap. The rule allows eight hours daily and 70 in a semi monthly period, with emergency exceptions for public welfare or unfinished work. Deductions apply for voluntary absence illness or project postponement.
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Washington
GPI
Harry L. Hopkins
Onorks Progress Administration
PWA
Hopkins
Roosevelt Signs Wagner Labor Bill With Collective Bargaining
President Roosevelt signed the Wagner labor bill describing it as key to just and peaceful labor relations. The measure guarantees collective bargaining rights and creates a quasi judicial national labor board. Francis Biddle resigned from the current board and will return to private practice as the new board takes shape.
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Washington
Roosevelt
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Relations Board
Steel
New Labor Board
Francis Biddle
Philadelphia
Biddle
Bwv
Embezzlement Charge Filed Against Barnett
Oklahoma City July 6 A embezzlement charge alleging a shortage of 14700 dollars was filed in justice court today against W J Barnett former state bank commissioner The charge was filed by Assistant County Attorney Walter Marlin after consulting with County Attorney Lewis R Morris and Howard Johnson present bank commissioner Barnett’s attorney said he will plead innocent within two or three days The charges were based on information from M C Trimble special examiner for Johnson who also helped file related corruption and embezzlement charges elsewhere Trimble charged Barnett failed to account for 14700 dollars drawn from funds of insolvent state banks
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Oklahoma City
Justice
W. J. Barnett
Walter Marlin
Lewis R. Morris
Howard Johnson
Sid White
Barnett
White
Marlin
M.C. Trimble
Johnson
Oklahoma County
Ardmore
Trimble
Market Reaction Sends Wheat Prices Down Limit
Wheat futures fell to the five cent limit as selling surged after the holiday. July closed at 83 1/4 cents, September at 80 5/8, December at 81 1/8 amid rumors of liquidating Canadian surplus and weak Liverpool prices. The market opened 3-4 cents lower, briefly rallied on reports of rain in the northwest, then slid to limit once more. K. U. Graduate to West Point Calvin P.
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Kansas City
Liverpool
Canada
Kansas law school adds three new professors
Chancellor Lindley announced changes to the University of Kansas school of law faculty. New professors W. J. Vrockelbank, W. W. Wiesgelman, and James Barkley Smith replace Atkinson, Latty, and Kallis as they move to Missouri or pursue new plans.
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University of Kansas School of Law
E. H. Lindley
State Board of Regents
W. J. Vrockelbank
W. W. Wiesgelman
James Barkley Smith
Thomas E. Atkinson
Elvin R. Latty
University of Missouri
Milton A. Kallis
Vreckelbank
University of Paris
Haverford College
Harvard
University of Alabama
University of Pittsburgh
Europe
International Corporation Company of Paris
London
Lincoln’smn
France
Paris
United States
Canada
W. W. Wiesselman
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Minneapolis
University of North Dakota
Northwestern Life Insurance Company
Viesselman
Phillips
Abbott
Haring
Smith
Army
K. U
University of Kansas
United States Army
Yale Law School
New York City
Louisiana State University
Interstate Commerce Commission
Royal pair tied to Austria restoration rumor
Two young royals attract attention as a possible restoration unfolds in Austria. Archduke Otto, 22, son of the late Emperor Karl, and Princess Maria, 20, daughter of King Victor Emmanuel III, are in the spotlight. Otto has lived in exile in Belgium and is known as Duc de Bar. Maria, debutante of 1933, is educated, multilingual, and enjoys music, swimming, skiing, and dancing.
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Europe
Archduke Otto
Maria
Otto
Karl
Victor Emmanuel
Elena
Italy
Belgium
Duc de Bar
Zita
Villa Reggiio
Flood Injury Fatality Near Clay Center Kansas
Burgman, a farmer living northwest of Clay Center, died after flood injuries. He was rescued from a housetop but his arm was injured. infection followed, and amputation preceded his death.
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Clay Center
Kan
Here
Burssan
Stock Market Index Fluctuates Amid Mixed Data
An index of 60 stocks stood around 44.9 on Wednesday with slight movement to 44.6 earlier in the session. Christie? Christensen and Wall Street firms reported modest gains, while market chatter pointed to cautious buying as ice cream prices noted at 30 cents in local outlets.
Plan To Tax Middle Incomes In New Deal Debate
Washington July 5 United Press International circles around the new wealth tax scheme expand to middle income brackets as well as the millionaire class. White House talks push for quick enactment this session while hearings will start with treasury experts. Doughton says some lawmakers favor additional revenue without business injustice, with no bill yet before the committee. Senate figures hint at rates up to 80 percent for very high incomes and 4 to 75 percent on large inheritances, while current top income tax remains 59 percent. The plan aims to have Congress adjourn by September 1.
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UPI
New Deal
White House
Doughton
D.-N.c
Coughton
Treasury
Roosevelt
Harrison
D-Miss
Senate Finance Committee
Daughton
Congress
Harvest Looms As Kaw Valley Potatoes Suffer Flood Loss
Harvest advances in Douglas County as Kaw Valley potato growers prepare to dig a smaller crop. Flood damage may reduce yield to 60 to 70 bushels per acre versus 100 plus in good years, with up to 11,000 acres ruined. Local prices in Kansas City range 65 to 75 cents.
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Douglas County
Kaw Valley
Lawrence
Kansas City
Revenue Figures Show a Prosperous America
Kansas City July 5 CP-Guy T. Helvering, commissioner of internal revenue, said tax collection figures indicate a general business expansion and greater buying power of the American people. He noted 1935 fiscal year tax collections rose 104 percent from 1933 to 3,296,000 and cited AAA processing tax as a factor. He defended works program appointments as Democratic and warned against politics in administration. John Stutz will retain a prominent relief role.
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Kansas City
Guy T. Helvering
Internal Revenue
Helvering
AAA
Evan Griffith
Kansas
John Stutz
Theme of The Christian and the Problem of Suffering Service
The Lawrence Ministerial Alliance announces an open air union service at South Park Sunday evening led by Rev Joseph F King of Plymouth Congregational Church with Rev Nathan Huffman presiding and Rev Charles W Thomas directing singing. The event features a 7 48 start and new park improvements including 100 benches seating 800 more attendees.
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South Park
Joseph F. King
Plymouth Congregational Church
Nathan Huffman
United Brethren Church
Charles W. Thomas
First Baptist Church
Railroads picked for Senate inquiry investigation
Washington July 5 federal coordinator Joseph B Eastman announced eight railroads selected for a Senate ordered inquiry into railroad finances reorganizations mergers acquisitions dispositions insolvency credit and security operations and policies. The list includes St Louis San Francisco Chicago Rock Island Missouri Pacific Chicago Northwestern and others.
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Washington
Joseph B. Eastman
Senate
Eastman
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Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Milwaukee
St. Paul & Pacific
Kansas City Southern
Chesapeake & Ohio
Erie
New York
Chicago & St. Loui
Pere Marquette
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Wabash
Delaware & Hudson
Illinois Central
Southern Railway Company
Central of Georgia
Florida East Coast Railway Company
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Move to drop grade D milk ban in Lawrence
City council may take up Monday night a proposed amendment to remove grade D milk from Lawrence's standard milk ordinance. Willard Brown leading the effort, aiming to present an ordinance to strike the grade D provision and seek a majority vote to pass.
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Lawrence
Willard Brown
Hugh Means
L. T. Haverty
City Commission
Haverty
Leon Bauman
Brown
A. W. Berger
Dealera
Four Arraigned in $134 Slaying of Dickinson
Detroit July 5 four suspects including William Lee Ferris real name William Schweitzer and Florence Jackson Loretta Jackson and Jean Miller were arraigned before Recorder's Judge Thomas M Cotter on the $134 holdup slaying of New York attorney Howard Carter Dickinson. All pleaded not guilty and were ordered held without bond as examination set for next Friday. Dickinson, nephew of Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, was found dead in Rouge Park June 27.
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Detroit
Howard Carter Dickinson
Thomas M. Cotter
William Lee Ferris
William Schweitzer
Florence
Loretta Jackson
Jean Miller
Cotter
Ferris
Dickinson
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Rouge Park
Eight injured in Wichita Independence Day incidents
In Wichita on July 4 eight persons were hurt in a motor car accident and several children suffered minor burns from firecrackers. The injured include Etta Louise Brown of Arkansas City Charles Chase of Winfield B H Chapman of Wichita and five children of Al Simon of Wichita. Police said burns were not serious.
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Wichita
Kan
Etta Louise Brown
Arkansas City
Charles Chase
Winfield
B. H. Chapman
al Simon
TRAIN DERAILMENT IN MONTANA INJURES DOZENS
The Empire Builder transcontinental train derailed after a washout near Bainville Montana at 2 20 a m. A cloudburst washed away 1000 feet of track injuring 24 persons with at least two in serious condition. Eight cars left the rails four rolled over while the engine stayed upright. The accident sent survivors from their berths to Willis ton North Carolina for treatment, including a 12 year old boy and the brakeman among the more seriously hurt.
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Bainville
Mont
Great Northern Railway
Empire Builder
Williston
N. C
Pirates Beat Cubs 4 to 0 Behind Red Lucas Pitching
In Pittsburgh, Red Lucas limited the Cubs to one hit as the Pirates won 4 0. Roy Henshaw was knocked out after giving up the early runs. The Dodgers pummeled the Giants 14 4 on 21 hits and Hank Greenberg led Detroit’s 16 1 win over St Louis. Hemsley named to replace Dickey as AL All Stars third string catcher.
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Red Lucas
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Roy Henshaw
Pirates
Chicago
Henshaw
Casey
Hartnett
Lutas
Padden
New York
Dodgers
Bill Terry
al Cuccinello
Tony Cuccinello
Brooklyn
Babich
Lopez
Fitzsimmons
Chagnon
Gabler
Mancuzo
Danning
Detroit
Hank Greenberg
Tigers
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
St Louis
Vanatta
Loman
Hemsley
Sorrell
Hay
New
York
Washington
Cleveland
Dickey Chicago
Rollie Hemsley
Bill Dickey
National League Stars
Dickey
Palace Clothing Leases Lawrence Store Location
Palace Clothing Company leases the building at 843 Massachusetts street in Lawrence, formerly Hook & Green Clothing, to open a new store soon. The firm already runs shops in Kansas City Topeka St Joseph and Em porahane fixtures in the building indicate stock disposal plans with Houk and Green. George Houk the manager has not announced future plans.
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Hook & Green Clothing Company
Massachusetts Street
Palace Clothing Company
Kansas City
Topeka
St. Joseph
Palace Company
New Maximum Record Gas Office Thermometer
The gas office thermometer read 97 this afternoon to set a new summer record. Yesterday's maximum was 95.5 and Wednesday reached 96, with today marking the highest in the period. Advertising offers extra cash by selling clothes and furniture via phone.
Hauptmann Case Jury Doubles Pay in Timeline
The Hauptmann jurors in Trenton receive double pay after a long hold up by a supplemental appropriation. Each juror gets $6 for 48 days, with 12 jurors totaling $258 per juror. The trial cost the state $125,000, with jurors locked up nightly.
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Comptroller’s Office
John H. Curtiss
Hunterdon County
Trucker Dies After Fall From Dump Truck
Lawrence Reed, 28, of 815 Vermont Street, was killed instantly yesterday afternoon near Williamstown after falling from the left side of a dump truck. Coroner Dr. Smith said the truck swayed, throwing Reed out. the dual rear wheels passed over his head and chest. Reed had recently moved to North Lawrence to run a filling station, survived by his wife and 5-year-old daughter. Funeral services set for 2:30 Saturday at Fonk's mortuary, Oak Hill Cemetery burial.
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Reed
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Smith
Jefferson County
North
Vermont
Brinkley Yacht Seized Over 5000 Salvage Claim
Dr John R Brinkley of Del Rio Texas left his 500000 dollar yacht the Dp Brinkley II with the Halifax sheriff and went fishing while the vessel is held as security for a 5000 salvage claim by the Shanalian. The crash near Chebogue Point and lifeboat escape are noted as context for the seizure.
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Halifax
John R. Brinkley
del Rio
Texas
Brinkley II
Chicago
St. Lawrence
Great Lakes
Bbig
Chebogue Point
N. S
Brinkley
Retail Sales Rise Amid Weather and Holidays
New York July 5 Retail distribution showed rain in the past week, with gradual improvement in retail sales extending from late June due to warm weather and Independence Day preparations. Across major producing lines, the recession was less than seasonal, yet many industrial indices flattened or declined. In the Southwest sales rose 12 percent from the prior week and 20 to 30 percent above 1934, while overall wholesale activity remained slow from seasonal and holiday effects. BEAT MOTORCYCLE OFFICERS.
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New York
Dan & Bradstreet
Two Kansas City Officers Slugged in Nightclub Incident
Two Kansas City motorcycle patrolmen, Cecil T. Hastings and J. Lawrence, were found unconscious in the Frankie and Johnnie nightclub on East Fifteenth Street. They were hospitalized and later sent home. Captain John Regan ordered the club padlocked. bartender Joseph Simone was arrested.
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Kansas City
Cecil T. Hastings
J. Lawrence
John Regan
East Fifteenth Street
Joseph Simone
Landon Addresses Farmers Union Picnic At Lone Star
Hundreds attend the Fourth of July Farmers Union outing at Lone Star with Governor Alf Landon urging preservation of local government and grass roots citizen interest. The Belvoir baseball team won 22 to 21 over Centropolis while CCC camp teams performed in exhibition play.
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Farmers Union
Lone Star
Alf M. Landon
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Landon
Washington
Cal Ward
Kansas
Belvoir
Centropolis
Warning To Drivers As City Police Sue Loud Cut Outs
police announce a warning to speeders and drivers of trucks and buses with loud cut outs or ex haust pipes. violators will be picked up. the notice aims to curb deafening roars that disturb streets and cars. also reports a Berlin plane crash killed a pilot and five mechanics when a prototype aircraft crashed into a house near tempelhof airfield. different incidents but both marked by sudden deadly outcomes.
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Berlin
Britz
Tempelhof
Weather Summary for Kansas Tonight and Saturday
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures in the east and north tonight. Morning weather calls for clear skies. Temperature readings and gas office records indicate slight variations with cooler air moving in from the northeast Friday night into Saturday.
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