China's Situation Causes Concern and Tensions Rise
London reports say China's appeal to Western powers for aid alarms observers as Japan masss troops toward Peiping. Ambassador Quo Wai Chi warned of Japan's violation of the nine power treaty, while Britain votes to watch and wait. In Tientsin and Peiping, Japanese forces push toward the capital as Chinese leaders confer in Nanjing on responses and expulsions of anti Japanese elements.
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London
China
Japan
Great Tall
Peiping
Quo Wai-Chi
Foreign Office
Sir Sampate
Great Britain
United States
Ambassador Quo
the Times
Belgium
France
Italy
Netherlands
Portugal
Tientsin
UPI
Tentsin
Shanhaikwan
Chahar Province
Ho Ying-Chin
Nankin
Hopei
Great Wall
Mencken Nominates Huey Long as Strongest Radical
Henry L Mencken in New York declares Huey P Long the era’s greatest demagogue and the strongest radical with potential to win nationwide. He predicts Long could sweep California and argues Long favors the average man despite supporting large wealth. He also notes Father Coughlin's decline by 1936 and mentions other reformers. Finland pays $165,453 to clear war debts as twelve European nations default.
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New York
Huey P. Long
Brusque Apraiser
Americana
Henry L Mencken
Louisiana
Baltimore
Europe
Mencken
Huey Long
California
Father Coughlin
Finland
Washington
Test Your Knowledge Seven Questions From Classifieds
Test your knowledge with a seven question teaser from the classified page. It asks about literature history citizenship science and famous names including Little Lord Fauntleroy Mascagni Rin Tin Tin Gandhi and Henry Ford.
Kansas News Highlights: Wheat Harvest and Rail Week
This week in Kansas featured the start of the 1935 wheat harvest, with forecasts of a short crop at 67 million bushels. Troops remained in the Cherokee county strike area as relief workers protested for higher pay. Governor Landon launched Railroad Week in Topeka, urging cooperation between railway workers and employers. Other items include floods receding, a murder arrest in Belleville, and various local incidents from Lyon to Pittsburg.
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Topeka
Kansas
Cherokee County
Emporia
Kansas News
Lyon County
Alf M. Landon
John Cobb Landon
Parsons
Kangas
Belleville
Kan
John Fredlund
Edith Carter
Vic Anderson
Scandia
Merritt Sigsbee
Drayman
Republican River
Pittsburg
W. A. Wilmoth
Plainville
Harry
Allen Pyle
Reiter
Dean L. E. Call
Kansas State College
Alva Reed
Trusty
Kansas Penitentiary
Victor Stateler
Minneola
Lyons
Stateler
Kentucky
W. W. Finney
A. M. Rehwinkel
St. John’s College
Infield
Concordia College
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Sam
AAA
Carl Brown
Atchison Globe
Editae Haereig
University of Kansas
Marshall County
Payne Ratner
American Legionnaires
Iola
Walter G. Thiele
K.U. Alumni Association
Railway Brotherhood
Calvarymen
Fort Riley
Riley County
CCC
Joe Paradowsky
State Board of Pharmacy
June Carey
Hutchinson
Salina
Miss Guida Bergan Sues Cab Company for $5000
Miss Bergan filed suit yesterday in Douglas county district court against C H Hunsinger for $5000 alleging injury in a cab collision at Eighth and Mississippi streets. The cab was driven by Bob Robinson, an employee of Hunsinger, and collided with a car driven by Allen Elmore of 830 Missouri street as per a police report. Baker Graduate to Travel Baldwin City June 15 Miss Dorothy Jillson, who graduated June 3, will sail June 29 on the Duchess of Atholl from Montreal for Europe visiting nine countries and return in September to study at Syracuse University Library School.
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Miss Guide Bergan
Douglas County
C. H. Hunsinger
Bob Robinson
Hunsinger’s
Eighth
Mississippi
Allen Elmore
Missouri Street
Baker
Baldwin City
Dorothy Jillson
Baker University
U. S
Montreal
Canada
Europe
Syracuse University
Heraca
N. X
Laska Convicted in Urschel Case in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City June 15. Ben B. Laska was convicted by a federal jury on charges of taking ransom fees for defending Albert Bates, linked to the Urschel kidnapping. The verdict followed a brief deliberation. James C. Mathers was acquitted. Mrs. Molly Edison, key defense witness, was arrested for perjury, and Bond was set at $5,000 for her.
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Oklahoma City
Ben B. Laska
Albert Bates
Charles F. Urschel
Gy. Laska
Denver
James C. Mathers
Laska
Edgar S. Vaught
Molly 0. Edison
Urschel
America
Knights of Columbus elect new council officers
Lawrence Council No. 1370 of the Knights of Columbus elected new officers this week. Named were Grand Knight F. G. Fitzpatrick Deputy Grand Knight Thomas Delahunty Chancellor J. A. Klug Recorder Myron Keys Financial Secretary H. M. Burke Treasurer T. J. Sweeney Lecturer E. P. Roth Advocate John J. Riling Warden H. O. Beaty Inside Guard C. R. Horst Outside Guard G. E. Jennings trustees William Brady Don F. Carlos Albert Sommer chaplain Rev. M. T. Hoffman.
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William Brady
Don F. Carlos
Albert Sommer
M. T. Hoffman
Late KU Summer Session Enrollment May Edge Last Year
Late registration for the University of Kansas summer session began Thursday with offices of the deans handling the process. While official figures are pending, early indications suggest enrollment may exceed last year. A separate note reports a windshield defroster fire in a grocery truck caused by a short circuit. Also announced is the Big Springs Fair set for August 28 to 30 under the Douglas county livestock and agricultural association.
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University of Kansas
L. G. Eshnaur
Big Springs
Douglas County Livestock and Agricultural Association
Will Act In Strike Omaha Faces Night Rioting
Omaha authorities demand halt of night streetcar service in South Omaha after a deadly night of violence leaving one killed and over fifty injured. Sheriff John Hopkins warned of arrests and possible national guard involvement if cars are not withdrawn after rush hour.
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South Omaha
Omaha
Neb
John Hopkins
Omaha and Council
Hopkins
John Duster
Dewey McCoy
William Hutter, Jr
Lawrence Kiwanis Summer Manual Training School Opens
The Lawrence Kiwanis club launches a four week summer manual training school at the junior high’s manual training building. Classes run 9 to 12, Monday through Friday, with late enrollments allowed Monday morning. Students supply their own matches and pay a $1 enrollment fee while the school board provides tools and equipment.
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Lawrence Kiwanis Club
Immunization Drive Immunizes Four In North Lawrence Flood Area
Four residents of North Lawrence and nearby areas have received free typhoid immunizations provided by Drs. J Benot and H P Jones since the flood. The state supplies the vaccine material, with vaccines offered at the city hall health department from 9 to 10 45 a m and 1 to 2 45 p m. Immunization protects for three years. Dr Mott reported 218 contaminated wells treated with chloride of lime, and stated that all known wells had been treated. Lime for cleaning wells is available free at the city hall. The situation is reported under control.
Good Growing Weather for Kansas Crops With 90 Degree Heat
High Kansas temperatures reaching 90 degrees bring ideal growing conditions after a cool spring. Well soaked ground aids wheat and corn development and could keep crops healthy if 100 degree heat is avoided. Federal meteorologist S D Flora notes continued warmth should help late summer readiness. Attend summer school at the Lawrence Business College Ady.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
The
Lawrence Business College
Ady
Active Year for K U Radio Station Broadcasts
The Kansas University station KFKU reports a productive year with 631 programs totaling 196 and 112 air hours since September 29. Forty-three faculty and staff contributed, 25 different group selections aired, and education features reached 500+ listeners. Next year plans include language broadcasts, a versification program, P T A talks, and editor spotlights.
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KFKU
University of Kansas
Gladys Baker
H. G. Ingham
School, of Fine Arts
Petiodh of Education
Ed Eibel
K. U
Hoopes
Bert A. Nash
B. R. Elbel
L. N. Flint
Kansas
Department of Journalism
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Dryden
Word was received that Mrs F M Dryden wife of Dr F M Dryden died suddenly at her Pasadena California home Thursday night. Mrs Dryden was formerly Miss Nellie Brock of Lawrence.
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F. M. Dryden
Pasadena
Calif
Mexico Crisis Forces Cabinet Resignations Under Cardenas
President Lazaro Cardenas pressed his pro labor policy by prompting the resignations of his cabinet department chiefs and federal prosecutors. A palace statement said all officials agreed to resign to give the president freedom to reorganize his administration. Ministers left for Cuernavaca to confer with former President Calles after an extraordinary cabinet meeting.
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Mexico
D. F
Lazaro Cardenas
Cardenas
LEAVE FOR COAST SCHOOL DR BAUMGARTNER PARTY
Dr Baumgartner and party depart for Laguna Beach California where he will teach in Pomona Colleges summer biology lab. The group of Kansas graduates travels in five cars with teachers from Ottawa Lawrence and Beth el college Newton. They will visit Carlsbad cavern Grand Canyon Roosevelt dam en route.
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W. J. Baumperther
Laguna Beach
Calif
Baumgartner
Pomona College
Biological Laboratory
University of Kansas
Ottawa
Lawrence
Bethel College
Newton
Carlsbad Cavern
New Mexico
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Roosevelt Dam
May Call Out Troops in Omaha Tramway Strike
May call out troops in Omaha tramway strike reported as Lt Gov Jurgensen declares martial law in Omaha after riot deaths and widespread injuries. Adjutant General Paul orders Nebraska National Guardsmen to assemble ready for a 1800-strong deployment into the riot zone.
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Omaha
Lincoln
Neb
Walter H. Jurgensen
Nebraska
Nebraskan National Guards
UPI
H. J. Paul
Paul
Liberty League pledges four point program defend the constitution
Chicago June 15 UPI members of the American Liberty League pledged a four point program under the slogan Defend the Constitution. Alfred E. Smith said the league has no bearing on a third party movement. The nonpartisan group plans to carry its program to major party conventions and to push for sound currency a balanced federal budget reduced government expenditures and abolition of federal bureaus. They condemned hasty legislation and urged constitutional deliberation while praising the NRA decision and criticizing President Roosevelt's constitutional change remarks.
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Chicago
UPI
American Liberty League
Alfred E. Smith
Liberty League
League
Congress
Supreme Court
NRA
Roosevelt
Death Toll Rises as Texas Floods, Winds Claim More
Storming flood waters in central and southwest Texas have claimed twelve lives with rising torrents. A windstorm near Kaufman killed Elmer Burns, 48, as floods threaten farms and communities across the region.
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Austin
Texas
Runaway Omaha Girls Hailed Home After 5000 Mile Hitch
Betty Barabara Clark and Helen Mary Nerbig, both teens, ran away from a Omaha girls school on May 15 and rode 5000 miles through the southwest and Mexico. Deputized by Deputy State Sheriff J. F. Davis and his wife they were removed from the city jail matron’s quarters and began the return trip by automobile. The girls looked dejected after their odyssey as Mrs. O. B. Clark of Lincoln, mother of one, failed to arrive as planned.
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Denver
Betty Barbara Clark
Helen Mary Nerbig
Southwest
Mexico
Omaha
J. F. Davis
Grand Island
Neb
0. B. Clark
Lincoln
Davis
Marriage Licenses Issued By Local Judge Reach Thirty
Two marriages were performed yesterday and today by Pro bate Judge L H Menger bringing June total to 30 an average two a day. Married were Melvin Stone and Mildred Scott both of Kansas City Missouri and Paul E Norman and Ann I Kamp schroeder both of Topeka. They planned to wed by Rev Huscher of Stull.
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L. H. Menger
Melvin Stone
Mildred Scott
Kansas City
Menger
Paul E. Norman
Ann I. Kampschroeder
Topeka
Huscher
Stull
Children’s day program set for Centenary church
The North Lawrence area resumes plans for a postponed Children’s Day program to be held at Centenary M E Church next Sunday morning after flood delays. George Veach and wife recently traveled to Darlington Missouri to mark the 93rd birthday of Mrs. Veach’s father James Consoliver, a Civil War veteran.
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M. E
George Veach
Darlington
Veach
James Consoliver
Consoliver
Raymond Veach
Starsbury
Flood aftermath and community notices in Gosh Se Joseph area
Local notices describe measles outbreaks and quarantine status, residents returning to flooded districts, repairs on walls and wells, and various visits and illnesses. Mentions include Mrs. Cosby Smith, families Veach, Knight, Mitchell, Wilson, and others, with Union Pacific depot work and a card warning about water purity. Card of thanks from Alma E. Neshanse and J W Newhouse family.
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Gosby
R. G
Gosh
Joseph
Cosby
Smith
Leavenworth
Veach
Molly
Thompson
Bila Sebras
Tillie Ie Caseorth
Parence -Bizes
Elm Street
Johnson
Lincoln_sf
E. C. Wilson
Rend Mound
S. Veach
S. Veach. Mrs. Wilson Has Been Us, But Is Now Smpr B
Mina Knight
Kansas City
Knight
Norence
Mr. Stover
Manhattan
Zimmerman
Ladies Foreign Missionary Society
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Mason and Dixon Line
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Mickey Mouse
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Star
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American Institute of Banking
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Harmon Waley
Tacoma
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A. M. Gardner
Gardner
S. 5. Learned
Douglas County Engineer’s Office
Clinton
Calles
Coast School
Dr. Baumgartner
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Cornell
New York Hospital
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Passavant Hospital
Will Johns
Mary Naderhoffer
Iter Johns
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Sten
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Coeda
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Ellis
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Manchester
N.H
St. Anthony's Hospital
Hays
W. B. Harrison
Wichita
Union National Bank
Frankfort
Edwin P. Morrow
Hitch-Rikers
Bernard Saffran
Saffran
City National Bank and Trust Company
Louis Deneheim and Sons Wholesale Tobacco Company
Je Bila
Treasury
W. C. Hail of
Municipal Accounting Board
Mitchell
John Monroe Johnson
South Carolina
Commerce
Ewing Mitchell
Missouri
Rapid City
National Geographic Society-Army Air Corps
C. R. Mathews
Mathews
Kis Clay Center
K15
North Lawrence
Alma E. Neshanse
J. W. Newhouse
General Motors
Wiedemann Motor
Mellon National
American Express
Peoples State Bank
Mass. St
Lawrence Building & Loan Association
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