Rebels Hold Madrid Upward Drive Into Capital
Bulletin reports fighting near Madrid as loyalist artillery shell rebel columns blocking key mountain passes. In the Straits of Gibraltar a clash between six Spanish warships and rebel forts in Ceuta sees heavy firing with little effect. Evacuations from Madrid embassy and Bilbao rescue efforts are noted. Government says rebels control 28 of Spain’s 50 provinces while northern columns halt.
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Madrid
Straits
Straits of Gibraltar
Ceuta
Morocco
San Sebastian
Bay of Biscay
Molies
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Missouri Guardsmen Bivouac In Clinton Park Overnight
Sixty members of Battery A 128th Field Artillery Missouri National Guard bivouacked in Clinton Park last night on the way home from Ft. Riley to St. Louis. They travel in 19 trucks and plan to camp at St. Charles tonight before reaching St. Louis. Other units in the 128th depart Ft. Riley today but few will stop. The regiment advertises new faster motor equipment as a first for a National Guard regiment.
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128Th Field Artillery
Missouri
Natonal Guard
Clinton Park
St. Louis
Ft. Riley
St. Charles
National Guard
United States
Drouth Aids Rescue Of 17 Year Old In 25 Foot Well
Laird Ankrum, 17, survived four hours trapped at the bottom of a 25 foot well as drouth water rose to within inches of his face. Rescuers credited low water levels for enabling a successful rescue. He suffered exhaustion and temporary leg paralysis but was unharmed otherwise. Separately, Topeka officials reported $151,000 in state warrants and bonds recovered after being lost by a bank messenger ten days prior. payment on the warrants had been stopped.
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Laird Ankrum
Topeka
National Bank of Topeka
Knox Notification planned for Chicago July 30
Chauncey McCormick announced plans for a major Chicago event to welcome Col. Frank Knox as Republican vice presidential nominee. Knox will deliver acceptance remarks beside Gov. Alf Landon at Chicago Stadium in a ceremony themed Americanism constitutionalism and the flag. About 25 000 inside with another 25 000 outside expected to attend at 7 30 EST.
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Chicago
Frank Knox
Chauncey McCormick
Col. Knox
Alé M. Landon
Kansas
McCormick
Knox
Chicago Stadium
Priest Backed by Bishop Over Coughlin Vatican Ties
Naples reports Bishop Michael Gallagher of Detroit arriving to discuss Father Charles Coughlin. He denies Vatican intervention in the Coughlin matter, credits Coughlin with speaking for the people, and criticizes Roosevelt for broken promises. Gallagher cites public opinion, Italy’s war stance, and opposition to an American petroleum embargo.
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Naples
Michael Gallagher
Detroit
Vatican
Charles E. Coughlin
Roosevelt
Coughlin
Gallagher
Father Coughlin
William Lemke
Italy
Addis Ababa
Record Heat Reaches 110 in July as 112 Noted
The mercury hit 110 degrees at 3 PM marking the twenty second day in July above 100 degrees and tied the July 1934 record. Professor C J Posey, a volunteer weather observer, noted the climb to 112 degrees on Friday afternoon.
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C. J. Posey
Posey
Drouth relief to Kansas counties named
Washington reports 27 Kansas counties newly added to the drouth list may access Works Progress Administration employment funds and Resettlement Administration loans and food grants. Eligible farmers could obtain livestock feed loans, transport aid, and food donations from federal programs via state relief agencies. Topeka also notes Dr. John R. McFadden, district superintendent, becomes pastor and English Bible professor at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina starting September 1.
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Washington
UPK
Kansas
Drouth
Works Progress Administration
The
Resettlement Administration
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Eee
Kansas Wesleyan
Landon to visit Vandenberg for campaign talks
Topeka July 25 Governor Alf Landon schedules discussions with Senator Arthur Vandenberg and economists Leonard Ayres and Benjamin Anderson as he drafts three August speeches for his eastern presidential campaign. He plans calls next week and will stay in Topeka until after the August 4 Republican primary.
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Kan
Alf M. Landon
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Leonard P. Ayres
Cleveland
Benjamin Anderson
New York
American Poultry Association
Kansas
Estes Park
Colo
National Guard
Fort Riley
Girl's Uncle Questioned In NYU Student Slaying
In Asheville North Carolina July 25 authorities questioned W L Clevenger 54 uncle of Helen Clevenger the 18 year old NYU student slain the NC State College Raleigh professor was detained for investigation after returning from Ohio where he attended the girl's funeral violinist Mark Wollner 35 held for investigation since last Saturday was released by the sheriff
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Asheville
N. C
W. L. Clevenger
Helen Clevenger
New York University
Clevenger
N. C. State College
Raleigh
Laurence E. Brown
Ohio
Mark Wollner
Strike Ends in Mexico City After 3000 Electric Workers Walkout
Representatives of employers and workers reached an agreement to end a three thousand strong electrical workers strike that left Mexico City in darkness and posed a health risk to residents. United Press International reported the settlement today.
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Mexico City
UPI
Jv Insurance
C. Scott Ph
Americans Safe in Madrid Embassy During Rebellion
Americans in Madrid have been invited to stay inside the American embassy as the rebellion unfolds. With most staff absent, embassy secretary Eric Wendelin leads duties. the palace is turned into a safe dormitory area with beds improvised from mattresses, rugs, and available furniture. Mrs. Wendelin oversees feeding about 200 people. children play on the tennis court turned into a play area.
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Madrid
An Sebastian
Eric Wendelin
F. Jones
Cincinnati
James T. Hepburn
Baltimore
Irving B. Pflaum
Chicago
Wendelin
Bassy
Altho
John D. Johnson
St. Albans
Buddy Sarwein
George Saurwein
Alvear
Col
DeHostas
Fuerte Rico
Kansas Feels Heat Record as Drought Roils State
Topeka Kansas July 25 AP heat worsens with forecasts for generally fair weather and relief unseen. Flora says Kansas endures worst hot spell ever with 110 to 120 degree readings. Topeka hits 114, Topeka nights at 83. Statewide heat toll rises to 52 with 15 drownings.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
D. Flora
Flora
Phillipsburg
Mercury
Kansas City
Sleepers Report a Hot Time in the Old Town
Mr. Hot Weather beat Lawrence with a sweltering spell, keeping residents awake overnight. Gas office readings peaked at 111 degrees yesterday afternoon, dipping to 84.5 at 6 am. Temperatures stayed above 100 until about 9:30 pm and above 90 until nearly 2 am, with hourly records from 3 pm yesterday to 9 am this morning.
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Old Town
Two Concerts at K U Sunday by Mid-Western camp
The Mid-Western music camp orchestra led by Paul Painter of Winfield performs at 3:30 p.m. in University Auditorium, followed by a 6:30 p.m. concert in Fowler Grove by the camp band directed by five directors, including Clifford Lillya and Russell Howland. Harold Bachman will lead the final concert next week as the camp ends.
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University of Kansas
Paul Painter
Winfield
University Auditorium
Fowler Grove
Clifford P. Lillya
Russell S. Howland
William G. Altimari
Russel L. Wiley
Jack Dalby
West Visits Douglas County Campaign Trail in Kansas
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Will West visited Douglas County meeting hundreds in Eudora Baldwin and Lawrence. After luncheon at College cafe he continued handshakes along Massachusetts street with a large local delegation and a list of supporters including Senator Carl Friend and county chairman Walter McClanahan.
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Douglas County
Eudora
Baldwin
Lawrence
Eldridge Hotel
College Cafe
Charles Beeks
Steve Thorn
Massachuetts
West
Carl Friend
Raymond Rice
Walter McClanahan
Harold Snider
George Melvin
C. C. Gerstenberger
Paul Lukan
Brad Perkins
E. F. Abels
Oscar
Reverend Price to Speak at Union Church Service
Rev Edwin F Price director of student activities at First Methodist will address Union church services Sunday at 7 45 in South Park The Rev Robert Hunt of First Methodist leads the song service Dorothy Enlow Miller is soloist and Ion fear Miller will be at the piano
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Union
South Park
Mr. Price
First Methodist Church
Robert Hunt
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Borah Praises Landon Acceptance Speech in Idaho
In Bellevue Idaho on July 25 CP William E Borah Republican Senate candidate said he liked Alf Landons presidential nomination acceptance speech noting its elevated tone and freedom from mere attack while signaling details would follow in due course.
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Idaho
William FE. Borah
United States Senate
Alf M. Landon
Millionaire for a Day Dividend Error Delivers Million Check
Winston-Salem July 25 A man named William E Merchant who owns a small stock block received a dividend check for 1 000 014 50 instead of 14 50. He returned the mistaken instrument noting it could not be kept as a windfall. Roosevelt Sails Home After Nova Scotia Cruise Schooner Liberty left Westport Nova Scotia as President Roosevelt returns to the mainland after eight days at sea aboard the Sewanna with fog lifting and plans to anchor at Grand Manan Island tonight.
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N. C
William E. Merchant
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Roosevelt
Liberty
Westport
N. S
Nova Scotia
Sewanna
Stock Market Index Advances to 67.9 Points
The stock market index for 60 stocks rose to 67.9 points after yesterday’s 67.0 closing. Investors watched gains across several blue chip names and tech issues with mixed turnover.
City primary registration hits 8004 as books close
City clerk A E Woestemeyer reports 8004 residents registered for the August 4 primary, 994 fewer than 1984. Of registrants 4028 are women and 3976 men. Total year registration sits 1057 below the 1932 peak of 9061. Unregistered voters may rejoin after August 4 when books reopen October 23 with precinct ward tables to follow.
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Baptist Young People to Hear Dr Brewster
Dr R Q Brewster of the chemistry department of the university will address the First Baptist Church youth class at Eighth and Kentucky streets on Sunday July 26 at 1025 AM during the education half hour. The unified summer service follows at 930 AM with Rev Howard E Koelb delivering the sermon Wings and Winds and Joe M Williams bass singer performing. Summer school students and visitors are invited to attend the entire service.
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Chimistry
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Howard E. Koelb
Joe M. Williams
Boston Wins 3-2 Over Cardinals in NL Clash
Tony Chccinellos belted a first inning home run with two aboard and lead Boston to a 3-2 victory over St Louis. Winford and Davis, MacFarden and Lopez pitched for the Bees as the Cardinals fell behind early and never recovered.
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Botton Bees
St. Loui Cardinals
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Bill Swift
Floyd Youths
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Curt Davis
Chuck Klein
Milli
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Hully Myers
Reds
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New York
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Carahell
Brenna
Lombardi
Smith
Gumbert
Manecuso
Warm Welcome for Mrs Landon Arrives at Colorado Ranch
Estes Park Colorado July 25 Mrs Alf M Landon and family reached their mountain vacation home eight miles from Estes Park after a Denver to Estes Park auto trip The party included Peggy Anne Landon 19 John M Landon Sr Mrs S E Cobb Mrs Landon's mother and Mildred Creighton Landons secretary The children greeted their mother with glee while the adults planned a day of rest before Topeka ceremonies notifying Governor Landon of his Republican presidential nomination
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Colo
Nancy Jo
Jack
Alf M. Landon
John M. Landon
S. E. Cobb
Landon
Mildred Creighton
Scouts Honored at Camp Naish in Council Election
Robert Weir and Reed Whetstone of Lawrence Junior Scouts earned membership in the Campfire Council. The council, about 40 outstanding leaders from 11 northeast Kansas counties, plans to become a chapter of the National Order of the Arrow. Weir and Whetstone are Eagle Scouts. Mott also honored earlier and served as secretary.
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Reed Whetstone
Lawrence
Camp Naish
Campfire Council
Kansas
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Mott
The
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Order of the Arrow
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Whetstone
Billy Gurgess
Dale Anderson
Eldred Jones
Roger Quakenbush
Kenneth Keene
Jerry Cortea
Joe Bleakley
Gordon Dennison
West Praises Talk in Republican Primary Pages
Gov. Alf Landon’s acceptance speech draws mixed reviews in the upcoming governor primary. Will West lauds the address in Leavenworth while Walter Haxman critiques it at a Parsons rally, arguing it lacks constructive plans. James B. Kelsey backs the national platform at Leavenworth.
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Will G. West
Leavenworth
Walter Haxman
West
Leavenworth County
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Haxman
Landon
Huxman
Toneka
James B. Kelsey
Kelsey
W. P. Lambertson
Fairview
Richard's Widow Weds Chicago, July 25
Mrs. Maxine Richard widow of George L. Tex Richard sports promoter, married Thomas A. Gill Chicago broker today at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. She has lived at a hotel with her daughter Maxine 9 and was known as Maxine Hodges of New York. She married Richard soon after the 1921 bout and he died in 1929. Hanna for Frigidaire. Ph. 303 Ady.
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Maxine Richard
George L
Tex) Richard
Thomas A. Gill
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Gill
Maxine
Maxine Hodges
New York
Rickard
Scheduled Budgets Shaping Up For Coming Year In County
County and city officials report progress on next year budgets with August deadlines for certification to the state treasurer. Lawrence city council to meet Monday night to approve the budget for publication, with a hearing likely around August 10. County commissioners plan several meetings to finalize the budget and set hearings. The Lawrence school board will adopt August 3, publish August 4, and hold hearings August 14.
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Lawrence
U. S. G. Plank
Board of County Commissioners
Lawrence School Board
City Woman Is Safe From Madrid Embassy Evacuation
Word reached today that Judith M. Stapleton daughter of Mrs Beatrice Stapleton of 1046 Vermont Street has taken refuge with other Americans at the American embassy in Madrid Spain. She studied at the University of Madrid this summer and is a Spanish instructor at Wyandotte High School Kansas City Kansas.
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Judith M. Stapleton
Beatrice Stapleton
Vermont Street
Madrid
Spain
Miss Stapleton
University of Madrid
Wyandotte High School
Kansas City
Kan
University of Kansas
Stapleton
France
Daniel B. Esterly
Topeka
Seville
Esterly
George Esterly
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Lawrence Delegation Attends Topeka Luncheon Today
A Lawrence Chamber of Commerce delegation traveled to Topeka to attend a luncheon at the Jayhawk hotel. Charles W. Elliott, executive officer of the Natural Resources Commission, would outline the commission’s program, with Al Green, Wayne McCoy, George March, and George Hedrick among the attendees. The gathering aimed to acquaint local groups with state and local planning efforts.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Topeka
Jayhawk Hotel
Charles W. Elliott
Natural Resources Commission
al Green
Chamber of Commerce
Wayne McCoy
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
George March
League of Kansas Municipalities
George Hedrick
Elliott
Kansas Weather Forecast and Daily Temperature Readout
Generally fair tonight and Sunday with cooler felt in extreme northwest. Morning sky clear, dirt and Douglas County roads good. Gas office record shows 7 p.m. yesterday 104, 8 a.m. today 105, maximum yesterday 111, minimum today 84. Subscribe to Journal World for vacation edition via mail.
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Douglas County
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