Calles Steps Down Ending Mexican Political Crisis
General Plutarco Elias Calles withdrew from Mexican politics after a five day crisis, departing for his Sinaloa ranch as President Cardenas consolidates power and forms a new ministry. Rotary delegates in Mexico City faced delays but expected no further turmoil as demonstrations were planned by anti government groups and Catholics.
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Associated Press
Mexico
D. F
Plutarco Elias Calles
Ito
Lazaro Cardenas
Calles
Rotarians
Sinaloa
Cuernavaca
Cardenas
Saturnino Cedillo
Andreu Almazan
Rotary
Monterrey
Liston Collects Money for New Baker Stadium
Emil S. Liston Baker university football and basketball coach visited Lawrence and said he would spend summer collecting contributions for a new Baldwin stadium. Work is underway with Baker students building units to seat 600, cement pouring for the first unit to begin about August 1 and to be finished this year. Sixteen boys worked part time last school year on the project.
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Emil S. Liston
Baker University
Lawrence
Coac Liston
Baldwin
Baker
Liston
More Marriage Licenses Pose for Lawrence Weekend
Four marriage licenses were issued Friday and Saturday by Probate Judge L. H. Menger, bringing June’s total to 35. Recipients include Renwick N. Crockett and Elma Rickert of Lawrence, Harold W. White and Ethel Mae Griffin of Lawrence, Everett G. Tuttle and Anna Lee Bandy of Lawrence, Marvin H. James of Lawrence and Hazel A. Shoemaker of Tonganoxie. all marriages planned with local ministers.
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L. H. Menger
Menger
Renwick N. Crockett
Elma Rickert
Lawrence
P. H. Rickert
Goessil
Kan
Harold W. White
Ethel Mae Griffin
F. P. White
Everett G. Tuttle
Anna Lee Bandy
Ward
Big Springs
Marvin H. James
Hazel A. Shoemaker
Tonganoxie
Bar Examinations Begin in Topeka This Week
About eighty four candidates reported in Topeka to take the state bar examination, with exams scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Topeka
Test Your Knowledge trivia tease from classified page
Seven quick quiz items ask about oboe Casanova E Pluribus Unum proposer no madic South American race andes etc, with odd spellings. The clues mix oboe Casanova Ursa Major and Roman imperial kin. the anonymous author of Sun Up and a mis-spelled genealogical query.
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Casanova
United States
Argentine Republic
Uruguay
Syas
George Cattermole
Augustus
Marcus Antonius
Lawrence News Roundup of Odd Events and Local Notes
A stray police dog produced seven puppies for a Lawrence family, while the city will shelter the mother and litter for several days. Cascade Lodge burned near Estes Park with rangers and CCC workers preventing a larger spread. Farmers report crop issues from canker worms and a bull snake killed by a local fireman. An amateur CCC contest is slated for June 19 with Lawrence contestants given transport from East Eighth Street. Local nostalgia and weather notes pepper the column along with small-town incidents and harp maintenance woes.
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Co. 1764
Lone Star CCC
Recreation Hall
Lawrence
East Eighth Street
Deaths and Funerals for Mike Seiwald in Wamego
Funeral services for Mike Seiwald formerly of Eudora died Saturday at his home in Wamego were held today at the Catholic church in Wamego. Burial followed in Wamego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Seiwald
Eudora
Wamego
Two Pay Telephones and a Candy Vendor Stolen
The K U athletic office reported a vending machine theft at Robinson gymnasium later recovered behind the gymnasium with the coin box broken and funds taken. A pay telephone stolen from the auditorium Friday was found behind it Saturday morning after the coin box was opened. Another telephone vanished from the Union Pacific depot with two youths seen loafing nearby this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U. Athletic Office
Robinson Gymnasium
Union Pacific
Suit Against Associations Targets State Tax Revenue
Arkansas attorney general sues in Pulaski county chancery court against twelve fraternal insurance associations for about 1.6 million dollars in gross premium tax. Standard Life of Lawrence is named defendant for 27,256.15 dollars. The suit aims to correct inequities and provide revenue for the state.
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Attorney General of
Arkansas
Pulaski County
Park Naturalist Donald J Obee to Lead Estes Park Tours
Is A PARK NATURALIST Donald J Obee an assistant in structor in the K U department of botany spending the summer at Estes Park Colo where he has been named one of the Rocky Mountain National Park naturalists Obee has been working at the park for the past several summers but this is his first year in the capacity of naturalist He will conduct tours and lectures during the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Obee
K. U. Department of Botany
Estes Park
Colo
Rocky Mountain National Park
Obee
Park
Japanese Demands in North China Spur Tense Talks
June 17 London reports say Britain seeks clarification from Japan and China over Tokyo's push to appoint Chinese officials in North China. Rengo news says Gen Sung Cheh Yuan of Chahar is ordered to resign, with Japan threatening action if Beijing does not comply.
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London
UPI
Great Britain
Japan
China
United States
France
Italy
Netherlands
Portugal
Belgium
Tokyo
Rengo
Janese
Hsinking
Manchoukuo
High Military Council
Sung Cheh-Yuan
Chahar
Sung
Hopei
Inner Mongolia
Tientsin
University of Kansas forms summer session orchestra
Frederick Cooke of Covington directs the Summer Session Symphony Orchestra at the University of Kansas. Rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30 pm, with try-outs Tuesday June 18 at 3 pm. Chorus may be formed with 4 pm registration for those interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Frederick Cooke
Covington
Lawrence
University
Leaf Lice Attack Elms As Aphids Proliferate
Entomologists report heavy aphid infestation on elm trees following elm worms. Favorable spring weather and cool wet conditions allow raids to continue until summer. Damaged trees, strewn leaves, and a sticky excretion marring windshields are expected to persist.
Resod University Field Bermuda Grass On Gridiron
Workmen began re sodding Memorial stadium field planting stolons and Bermuda grass seed. An underground sprinkling system was installed after removing a stubborn clay gumbo layer that hindered grass growth and replacing it with suitable soil.
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Memorial Stadium
Students Seek Summer Work From Employment Bureau
The E. U. men's employment bureau reports many students need summer jobs to pay fall fees. The office invites anyone needing help such as lawn mowing gardening or cleaning work to contact them. Several students in summer school are also seeking employment.
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E. U. Men’s Employment Bureau
Three Kansas City Men Plead Guilty In Justice Court
Three men from Kansas City Missouri pleaded guilty in justice court before Frank J. Dodds after evading a hotel bill. They paid the hotel bill and costs and were released. Names given were Lewis Martin George Hartridge and Donald Montgomery.
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Kansas City
Justice
Frank J. Dodds
Lewis Martin
George Hartridge
Donald Montgomery
Committee Fast to End Highway 10 Appraisals
The land appraisal committee for the 120 foot right of way on highway 10, chaired by Hunter and including C. B. Hosford and Dave McCreath, reports divisions from Johnson County line to Ott farm and Ott farm to Lawrence city limits. First section appraised, second expected to finish today. The road will be 120 feet wide, 40 feet wider than highway 40, with a 20 foot slab. The project tests drainage and reinforcement. VFW to hold joint meet.
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Highway 10
C. B. Hosford
Dave McCreath
J. Hunter
Hunter
Johnson County
John Ott
Ott’s
Lawrence
VFW
Band Members to Receive Associate Memberships at VFW Meeting
The VFW and the VFW band will hold a joint meeting this evening at 7:30 in the Veterans hall at 8th and Vermont. All band members will receive associate memberships, with identification cards and badges. Refreshments by the auxiliary followed by band practice. Musicians past high school urged to attend and bring instruments to see Walter Rigdon.
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VFW
Veterans’ Hall
8Th and
Vermont Street
Association
Walter Rigdon
Public Hero Number 1 at Granada
MGM presents Public Hero Number 1 with Chester Morris Lionel Barrymore and Jean Arthur in a fast moving crime story linking public enemies California prison break Wisconsin resort battle and Dillinger killing. Calleja debuts as a top villain with The Discontented Canary cartoon and Laugh It Off stage skit. Prof Allen Crafton directs five quick comedy sketches and a musical program by B C Mott.
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G-men
Department of Justice
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Chester Morris
Lionel Barrymore
Jean Arthur
Joseph Calleia
California
Wisconsin
Dillinger
Chicago
Paul Kelly
Lewis Stone
Paul Hurst
Late News
Canary
Allen Crafton
West dies from horse kick in Kansas ranch scene
D B West a Kansas stockman and former state legislator died Sunday from injuries after being kicked by a horse at Lincoln Center Kansas. West had served in the state legislature and was noted for his ranching work and public service.
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Lincoln Center
Kan
D. B. West
Kansas
Local Markets Today Grain and Livestock Prices
Grain lists Wheat 72 and corn 9. Butterfat at 20. Poultry shows heavy hens 13, light hens 0, cocks 9 and 14 for springs, eggs at 19. Hogs price 5.10.
Halted Omaha Trains End City Street Car Strike
Omaha under martial law as Governor Cochran removes street cars to end a violent strike that began April 20. Riots have wounded two and injured 150. guardsmen hold city as arbitration bids fail and a director’s meeting is set.
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Omaha
Neb
R. L. Cochran
Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Company
Sla.m
Cochran
Detour on Eudora Road Due to Flood Damage Repairs
Traffic on the damaged old Eudora road remains detoured near Farmland school house while repairs proceed. O E Votan, trustee of Eudora township, says the road will be restored for traffic soon after flood washouts created large holes near the Daugherty farm. A radio address by James G McDonald of the League of Nations high commissioner for refugees will air on Station WREN at 7 45 pm Wednesday June 19 on behalf of the United Jewish Appeal. The state highway commission filed appeal to the supreme court over a Greenwood county judgment for 1500 dollars in highway damages. Washington estimates 1934 cash income from wheat at 280 million dollars.
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Eudora
O. E. Votan
Eudora Township
Daugherty
James G. McDonald
League of Nations
WREN
Spen
United Jewish Appeal
American Palestine Campaign
Joint Distribution Committee
Highway Department
Topeka
The
State Highway Commission
Supreme Court Today
Greenwood County District Court
W. E. Cheney
Social Circle and chapter events meet in Pleasant Grove and luncheon
The Social Circle club meets Wednesday at Mrs. Jack Dillon's Pleasant Grove home. Chapter EA of PEO will luncheon Thursday at 1 with Mrs. R. E. Lawrence. Mrs. Earnest Boyce assists. A surprise birthday dinner was held Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Freese’s Sibley home for Mr. Freese Frederick Freese and Mrs. Louise Pfleger. A noon dinner featured roses and photos. attendees included numerous local couples and relatives from Lone Star, Kansas City, Eu dora, Lyle, Fields, Vinland, Junction City, Lawrence, and Belleview.
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Jack Dillon
Pleasant Grove
P.E.0
R. E. Lawrence
Earnest Boyce
F. W. Freese
Sibley
Freese
Frederick Freese
Louise Pfleger
Charles Sanders
Lone Star
Homer Marsh
Kansas City
Helen Pfleger
Eudora
Personal notices and travel plans appear in local column
Mrs E H Eberhardt and family of Wichita visited with her sister Mrs Edith H Cleveland. James Meisner county engineer of Marion county visited Fred Harris in the county engineer's office. Mr Meisner, formerly assistant county engineer, left Lawrence in April 1931. Mr and Mrs F B Dodds and Beverly Jane left for Lincoln Nebraska to attend a Spanish American War Veterans convention. Mr and Mrs A A Blaes and daughters Donna Lucia and Patricia leave for Evanston Wyoming after visiting relatives. A Bressee College quartet from Hutchinson will sing at Nazarene church at 8 pm Tuesday under Prof A R Aller. One member is a chalk artist. quartet members are John Dunbar bass Philip Johnson baritone Vernon Snowbarger first tenor and Earl V Greer second tenor.
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E. H. Eberhardt
Wichita
Edith H. Cleveland
James Meisner
Marion County
Fred Harris
Meisner
Lawrence
F. B. Dodds
Beverly Jane
Lincoln
Neb
A. A. Blaes
Donna Lucia
Patricia
Evanston
Wyo
Nazarene
Bressee College
Hutchinson
Nazarena
A. R. Aller
John Dunbar
Philip Johnson
Vernon Snowbarger
Earl V. Greer
Entente Discussed to Stabilize World Currencies
Basel Switzerland June 17 bankers at the Bank for International Settlements discussed a three nation accord among the United States England and France to stabilize world currencies.
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Basel
Switzerland
United States
England
France
Bank For International Settlements
Roosevelt vetoes tax refund bill for building associations
President Roosevelt today vetoed a bill extending the time for several building and loan associations to file tax refund claims that had not met the original deadline. The measure would have allowed these associations additional time to submit their claims.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Expecting Sunshiny Days After Week of Heavy Rains
Topeka reports a trend toward warm sunlit days aiding mature wheat and crops after persistent rains. Montana forecast calls for cooler weather with near freezing readings, while eastern counties may see lows of 60 to 65 and western areas 50 to 55. Joplin mines in Missouri expect reopening soon as most tri state lead and zinc mines resume by week’s end.
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Topeka
Upi
Montana
Flora
Joplin
Tri-State
Edwards sentenced to life in Missouri murder case
Rufus E. Edwards of Thayer Mo real estate dealer received a life term in Howell County circuit court for the murder of his stepson Oscar Bush art et al, the June 17 decision noted in West Plains.
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West Plains
Rufus E. Edwards
Thayer, Mo
Howell County
Oscar Bushart
Fall Leaf Families Return After Flood Week
Fall Leaf valley households resume normal life after the flood. Families including the Bryants at Eu dora and the Frank Bryants near the Fall Leaf school continue repairs, while Will Reetz was elected to the school board and Lulu Lewis will return to lead the school. The pea hullers operate for the cannery in Lawrence as residents recover, with furniture moved and homes tended by local families.
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Fall Leaf Valley
Joe Bryant
Eudora
Frank Bryant
Fall Leaf
Bill Foster
Roberts
Lawrence
Frank Mignot
Arthur Underwood
Homer Pfleger
John Bowen
Weaver
Otto Mignot
Frank Sommers
Jim Dyer
Alfred Reed
Kansas City
Frank Vitt
Charles Vitt
Roy Canary
Mrs. Vitt
Louis French
Floodwater Strikes Eudora Area Hitting Frank Mignot Home
Residents return to high water damage as Kaw River floods isolate districts. Bridge unsafe, Highway 32 culvert under repair and north routes charted. Bill Shook farm cottages and gardens washed away, Jo Hannah Barbara Mignot visited relatives amid cleanup.
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Frank Mignot
George Warniker
Som
Eudora
Kaw River
Tongenoxie
Borhood
Jo Hannah
Barbara Mignot
Verne Kasberger
Bill Shook
Mr. Shook
Lawrence
Farm Census Shows Growth Across Owensboro Region
The department of agriculture reports 15 Kentucky counties with 3,500 more farmers than in 1930, reflecting a rural expansion in this farm census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro
Department of Agriculture
Model Citizen Jones Is Quiggle a Typical American
Smith describes Jones as a typical American, enjoying baseball and buying an automobile on time. He has a home mortgage higher than its value, pays alimony, and holds seven different government loans. The piece profiles everyday financial and lifestyle traits from the Government-Border Cities Star.
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Jones
Smith
Border Cities Star
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