Hero's welcome greets Hamilton in Topeka crowd
Topeka welcomed John D. M. Hamilton, chair of the Republican National Committee, home after leading the drive that secured Gov. Alf M. Landon’s presidential nomination. A thousand-strong crowd cheered as Hamilton, flanked by officials and friends, met Governor Landon at the capital with remarks of confidence and a pledge to win.
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Dince
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Nation
Alf M. Landon
Topekan
Landon
Hamilton
Ralph O'Neil
Ralph V. O'Neil
American Legion
O'Neil
Cleveland
Bunsdreds
John
Col
Frank Knox
National Committee
London
Kansas
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Martin to Be in Charge of G.O.P. New York Headquarters
Topeka June 15 Rep Joseph W Martin Jr of Massachusetts the London floorleader at the national convention would be in charge of the committees New York headquarters Carleton MacVeagh Armonk NY named assistant chairman and Charles B Goodspeed Chicago vice chairman of the finance committee George F Getz Chicagoan chairs the committee and is national treasurer James Japne Cleveland will be Hamiltons private secretary Hamilton said Republicans won the cast before the Cleveland convention Landons nomination won the west He added Dems head James Farley knows this and has been whistling in the graveyard No decision yet on a Kansas City or far western headquarters
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Hamilton
J. Kenneth Bradley
Westport
Armonk
Eileen O'Daniel
Kathryn Hall
Charles P. Goodspeed
Chicaro
Republican National Committee
Topeka
John D. M. Hamilton
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
London
New York
Carleton MacVeagh
N. Y
Charles B. Goodspeed
Chicago
George F. Getz
James Japne
Cleveland
West
James Farley
Kansas City
Frank Knox
Guv
Alf M. Landon
Gov. London
John D. Hamilton
James A. Farley
Knox
Gov. Landon
Henry P. Fletcher
Charles D. Hilles
Daniel E. Pomeroy
New Jersey
Ralph Wiliams
Oregon
Paul FitzSimons
Rhode Island
Col
Harrison E. Spangler
National Committee
B. Creager
Texas
Knox says plain people welcome Landon bid in open arms
Chicago dispatch reports Col. Frank Knox declaring the plain people welcomed Alf Landon’s presidential bid with open arms after the Cleveland convention. He cites telegrams and letters as proof of a strong, understandable connection, and notes a shift from the New Deal. Knox plans to travel to Topeka for a post convention war council.
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Landon
France Rejects British Plan To Reorganize League Members
Paris reports France will reject a British proposal to reorganize League of Nations members into regional groups as destruc tive to collective security. Informed sources say the plan includes canceling Italy sanctions and revising the covenant especially Article 16, which France says would enforce sanctions by all members.
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France
League of Nations
George Clerk
Leon Blum
Italy
Ethiopia
Foreign Office
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Wmiller’s
Landon Eyes Eastern Campaign Tour After Nomination
Gov. Alf Landon shifts focus to an eastern campaign plan with possible stops in New York Boston Philadelphia and other major cities. Campaign chief Hamilton Knox and a Chicago office setup signal a formal, soon to be launched strategy ready by July 1 with speeches around August 15 after a Kansas session. He attends church with Mrs Landon and receives praise from the pastor while Farley accuses the nominating process of bias as Hamilton warns against a dirty campaign.
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Alf M. Landon
John D. M. Hamilton
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Chicago
James A. Farley
Col
Frank Knox
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Philadelphia
United States
Jappe Named Hamilton Campaign Secretary in Cleveland Move
James L. E. Jappe of Cleveland will serve as Hamilton's campaign secretary after joining Gov. Alf M. Landon in Topeka to plan the fall campaign. Jappe, who helped handle local arrangements at the Republican national convention, is expected to spend much of the race in Chicago. New Ford V-8, Hamilton's-Ady.
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John Hamilton
Republian National Committee
James L. E. Jappe
Topeka
Alf M. Landon
Jappe
Hamilton
Chicago
Pirates Attack Amoy Hospital Struck Down In Gun Battle
At Amoy China June 15 AP reports pirates attacked the American Hospital run by the Reformed Church of America. A machine gun duel left five dead including three pirates and two police. hospital staff unharmed. Ti Chui Hop, wounded outlaw chief, was moved to jail after the clash.
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New York
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Chicago
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Holland
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Utility tax bite hits average Kansas energy bill
Kansas Electric Power president George Mills told a Lawrence Rotary gathering that of the $32.22 yearly energy bill, $9.24 goes to taxes leaving only $4.46 for actual energy use and profit after fixed expenses. He warned taxes will rise with payroll taxes and national debt. Mills argued against anti holding company measures and criticized yardstick cost comparisons used by government assessments.
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Battles 3 robbers in Pond Creek store looting
Three robbers in Pond Creek Oklahoma opened fire with Night Marshal William McKay while looting a clothing store owned by Harry Harville. Ten shots were exchanged before the trio fled in a car with $20 cash and merchandise. Bullets damaged store windows as Harville described the raid and safe attempt.
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Okla
William McKay
McKay
Harry Harville
Harville
Unity banquet opens Republican drive in New York
National Chairman John D. M. Hamilton to open the New York campaign with a Unity banquet on June 22. Rep Joseph W. Martin Jr of Massachusetts will address alongside Hamilton. Group organizers include the Republican National Finance Committee and New York city and state committees. Robert H. Thayer announced fund raising progress with 11 200 contributions reported in New York City, many at $1 each. Hamilton to arrive for Louis Schmeling fight before the June 22 rally.
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John D. M. Hamilton
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Landon
Cleveland
Republican National Finance Committee
New York State
New York County
Manhattan
Robert H. Thayer
Finance Committee
Thayer
New York City
House of Representatives
National Committee
Hamilton
London
Ruth Pratt
Louis Schmeling
Finland Pays War Debt In Full On Time
Washington reports Secretary Morgenthau announced Finland paid its semi annual war debt of 164 315.50, the only nation to meet the June 15 installment. Poland Czechoslovakia and Latvia notified failure to pay more than their due amounts. Major Leagues Rest Today had no games.
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Morgenthau
Finland
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Latvia
Eee
KU Summer Session Enrollments Rise Over 1935 Totals
Enrollment at the University of Kansas in the first week of the summer term reached 1224 on campus, up from 1171 last year, with gains mainly in the graduate school. Totals including the Kansas City medical school bring 1241 enrollments, up from 1201. Officials expect further registrations as wage levels attract teachers to advanced study.
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E. H. Lindley
University School of Medicine
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Kan
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School of Law
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Historical Society Trip to Lecompton Tour
The Douglas County Historical Society will travel to Lecompton on Tuesday June 16 for a short program and a tour of northwest county historical spots. They will meet at 700 Kentucky and depart at 1 PM. President Mrs. E M Owen urges callers needing transport to contact L B Bear at 1109 for information.
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Douglas County Historical Society
Lecompton
Kentucky
E. M. Owen
L. B. Bear
Roosevelt son of the President to consider Congress run
Boston June 13 The American reports James Roosevelt eldest son of the President intends to run for Congress in Massachusetts St congressional district now held by Democrat Richard M Russell of Cambridge. Word of the ambition is quietly circulating among close friends and influential party men. no candidacy announcement is ripe yet.
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The
James Roosevelt
Congress
St. Massachusetts
Richard M. Russell
Cambridge
Roosevelt
Maine faces near 900 primary candidates in 633 precincts
Portland Maine June 15 nearly 900 aspirants sought Republican or Democratic nominations for national state and county offices. Leaders expect heavy turnout and slow returns due to the unusually large field. Polls opened at various hours in 633 precincts and will close at 7 pm EST.
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Maine
Payday for Uncle Sam and World War II veterans
Taxpayers must mail or pay the second installment of the 1935 income taxes by midnight. Foreign war debtors excluding Finland report defaults on today's payments. Glenn Oatman, Lawrence, Kan., tied 73 with Ray Watson Jr., in the Missouri amateur golf event at Hillcrest club in Kansas City.
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Sam
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Glenn Oatman
Lawrence
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Ray Watson, Jr
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Philadelphia to Finish Prep for Democratic Convention
Philadelphia plans a grand Democratic national convention starting June 23 with hotel capacity booked and a full week of events. John B. Kelly says delegates will enjoy constant entertainment including a Mardi Gras parade, New York style, with a queen from among 48 states, plus concerts, boxing, receptions and dinners.
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John B. Kelly
Democratic
Cleveland
Kelly
Earle
New York
Will Build Stone Steps at Kasnus University Library
Construction to start Tuesday morning on stone steps at Watson Library, University of Kasnus. J. L. Constant of Lawrence awarded contract for about $5,000 with a 30 day completion. Steps will be Carthage limestone on a concrete base, rising from east and west to the library door, replacing the old wooden approach.
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Watson Library
University of Kasnus
J. L. Constant
Lawrence
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C. G. Bayles
Warning to Farmers on Licensed Elevator Storage
Topeka June 15 Farmers warned by PF CC Mohler secretary state board of agriculture to store wheat only with licensed and bonded warehousemen. Cites state supreme court ruling that an unlicensed elevator cannot be sued for grain recovery. Cash sales to small elevators exempt from licensing. The Roy Kipp case involved $800 for wheat stored and sold. court forbids storage receipts from unlicensed operators. Read Journal-World daily. subscription ad mentions 25 cents monthly.
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PF. CC. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Mohler
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Roy Kipp
W. W. Harvey
Pay Day for Many Veterans in Lawrence Across Bond Rollout
The first batch of adjusted compensation bonds arrived at Lawrence post office, with 406 of the estimated 800 veterans to be served. Certification and delivery procedures were set at 706 Massachusetts Street, officials said the remainder may arrive later, and checks will be issued via Topeka.
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Post Office
Roger Williams
Massachusetts Street
Rex Kendall
Haskell Avenue
Topeka
Small Florida Town Is Victim of Flood Water
Bonita Springs Florida on June 15 faced severe flooding with one to ten feet of water. Imperial river overflowed its banks as Red Cross sent aid from Fort Myers 24 miles away by motor boat over the Tamiami Trail. About 400 residents and 100 tourists sheltered in a school and an apartment building. Russel Rich led the Red Cross relief and urged more boats with food as a potential shortage loomed. No wind damage reported from the prior night’s storm.
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Bonita Springs
Fla
Imperial River
Red Cross
Fort Myers
Tamiami Trail
Russel Rich
Father of Mrs Sawhill Dies Sudden in Hutchinson
Mrs. Sawhill and her husband traveled to Hutchinson after the sudden death of her father L R French. He died at St Elizabeth's hospital after a fall while working on his home. Cloyd Vermillion will lead summer school music and band practice in Mr Sawhill's absence. The gas office thermometer later showed 96 degrees after nearly 3 pm with a 98 degree reading around 2:30.
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C. E. Sawhill
Hutchinson
Kansas Weather Forecast and Road Report Summary
Kansas forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Morning observations report clear skies and road conditions in Douglas county good. Temperature readings include 7 p.m. yesterday, 9 a.m. today at 75, noon at 93, maximum yesterday, and minimum today at 74.
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