Last Minute Rush for State Office in Kansas
Topeka June 20 AP An avalanche of last minute entries closed the books for Kansas primary candidates with about 270 filings for state congressional and district offices and presidential electors. Independent aspirants seek ballot placement for November, while some may be eliminated a week hence for technical defects. last entrant was A P Lauchlin of Tonganoxie seeking the Democratic nomination for state auditor.
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Topeka
Kansas
E. A. Cornell
Aommunist
State Board of Canvassers
Secretary of State
A. P. Lauchlin
Tonganoxie
Thc
Jone
Weather Forecast and Conditions Across Kansas
unsettled tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Clear in morning, cloudy in Emporia, partly cloudy in Arkansas City and Wichita, threatening in Coffeyville, rain at Pittsburg. Dirt roads muddy except good at Cofferville and Douglas county. Roads rough. Temperature data incomplete with today and yesterday readings and total rainfall around 1.57 inches.
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Kansas
Emporia
Arkansas City
Wichita
Coffeyvi
Pittsburg
Cofferville
Douglas County
Dodgers Edge Pirates Behind Stripp S Heroic Single
Joe Stripp delivered a timely single in the eighth inning driving in Taylor and giving Brooklyn a 2 to 1 win over Pittsburgh. Ferris and Mungo combined on the mound for Brooklyn while Lakeforth and Tez worked for Pittsburgh. Boston Braves beat Reds 3 to 2 in eleven innings with Lucas on the mound and Zachary routing Cincinnati. Cubs beat Phillies 7 to 5 as Shteage’s team rallied in the ninth. American League: Buddy Myer homered to lift Washington over Cleveland 3 to 2. Detroit and Chicago games noted, other line scores listed. Missouri and Kansas City in American Association action.
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Brooklyn
Joe Stripp
Taylor
Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Pittsbursh
Ferris
Mungo
Lo- Tez
Lakeforth
Boston
Boston Braves
Cincinnati Reds
Zachary
Lucas
Cincinnati
Lombardi
Manion
Spohrer
Philadelphia
Jeanue Teading
Root
Smith
Tinning
Hemailey
Holley
Collins
V. Davis
Cleveland
Buddy Myer
Wes Ferrell
Washington
Cleveland Indians
Fceeser
First New Federal Taxes Go On Tomorrow
Washington reports today the last tax free day for many items including matches automobiles candy radios face powder and yachts under the new emergency tax. Purchases after tonight will carry higher prices with taxes on items from movies telegraphs long distance calls and bank checks rising. Three cent stamps will not be required on letters until next month.
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Washington
Hetter
Rain floods Walnut River. Kansas sees soaking weekend
El Dorado Kansas reports four inches of rain in 36 hours flooding the Walnut River and nearby areas causing some evacuations. Kansas weather eases after weekend downpours with 2 to 5 inches statewide, rivers rising but not causing major floods. Forecast calls for cooler, unsettled conditions. wheat damage noted, corn and alfalfa aided. Roads blocked in Rice County as Cow Creek floods.
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el Dorado
Kan
Walnut River
Topeka
Kansas
Upper Smoky Hill
S. D. Flora
Flora
Rice County
State Highway Department
Lyons
Cow Creek
Aiden
Bushton
Roosevelt Looks Toward New York Delegates
In Chicago on June 20 AP reports New York with 94 votes becoming pivotal in Democratic preconvention skirmishing. Roosevelt allies expect New York to deliver a first ballot win, while New York leader James A. Farley hints at Roosevelt’s triumph. Delegation dynamics, rule debates, and nomination plans unfold ahead of the convention with figures like Arthur F. Mullen and John Mack coordinating the Roosevelt effort.
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Chicago
New York
Gav
Roosevelt
Empire State
Alfred E. Smith
James A. Farley
Rainfall Falls Behind Normal Levels in Lawrence Area
Rain began Saturday night and continued with minor interruptions into yesterday evening, totaling 1.57 inches in Lawrence and vicinity per the University of Kansas weather station. This month shows 4.41 inches, above the first twenty days normal of about 2.32 inches, but yearly deficiency remains 4.04 inches as of June 1.
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Lawrence
University of Kansas
Rotarians Gather in Seattle for 23rd Convention
Trains and ships bring last minute arrivers from many corners of the world to Seattle for the 23rd Rotary International convention. Delegates exceed 5,000 with 155 members arriving aboard the liner Malolo from Honolulu and including Orient, New Zealand, and Australia. R L Hill of Columbia Missouri chairs the convention committee and will preside at tonight's opening session.
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Seattle
Honolulu
Orient
New Zealand
Australia
R L
Bob) Hill
Columbia
Candidates Headquaters Open as Battle for Century Looms
Chicago June 20 AP The Democratic presidential fight centers on undecided New York and two rival sons Roosevelt and Alfred E. Smith. Joseph Israel II opens Smith headquarters at Congress Hotel with Farley presiding. Roosevelt backers name J Bruce Kremer for rules chair as two thirds rule looms. McAdoo, Raskob, Byrd and Tamany leaders head to scene. Spellacy leads floor fight for Shouse against Walsh. Farm groups press for explicit relief plank as hearings approach.
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Chicago
New York
Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
Joseph Israel, II
Smith
Congress
James A. Farley
J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
Rules Committee
Rosevelt
William G. McAdoo
Califor
Nia
John J. Raskob
National Committee
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Tammany
John Curry
Thomas Spellacy
Connecticut
Jouett Shouse
Senator Walsh
Mont
Shouse
Farley
Bingham
Resolutions Committee
Fifth candidate enters race for state senator district five
Fritz Meyn filed for the Democratic primary August 2 in Topeka, joining four Republican candidates C E Friend Curtis Sehon Marshall Gorrill and J B Wilson in the fifth senatorial district covering Douglas and Jefferson counties. Meyn, Lawrence resident since 1912, is a former businessman and civic participant. Willard Morgan of Grant Township announced candidacy for lieutenant governor as a Republican, filing in Topeka at 11 48 AM after three terms in the state legislature. Morgan plans to outline his platform within a week or ten days and seeks a strong campaign.
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Fritz Meyn
Meyn
Topeka
Secretary of State
Douglas
Jefferson
C. E. Friend
Curtis Sehon
Marshall Gorrill
J. B. Wilson
Lawrence
Kansas City
Kan
University of Kansas
Crown Drug Store
Eighth
New Hampshire
Elke Lodge
Rotary
Chamber of Commerce
Masonry
Douglas County Democratic Committee
Friends
Willard Morgan
Grant Townsship
Morgan
Lawrence High School
Lawrence Business College
Extortion Plot Suspect Confesses in Nebraska Case
Elmo Imbler 26 of Rolla Kansas was arrested after confessing to an extortion plot aimed at Henry Knabe and his son Edward, Nehawka Nebraska farmers. He allegedly planned to collect a dummy package of 10000 dollars from the Knabes after drafting the threatening letter.
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Omaha
Neb
Elmo Imbler
Rolla
Kan
Henry Knahe
Nehawka
Edward
Knabes
Knabe
Cass County
Qinaha
Imbler
Eudora Farmer M B Starr Seeks Second District Commissioner
M B Starr of five miles south of Eudora announces candidacy for county commissioner from the second district subject to Democratic primaries on August 2. Drafted by community and district friends, Starr has lived in the county all his life and is a successful farmer. For ten years he has served as treasurer of Eudora township.
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Eudora
M.B. Starr
Starr
Eudora Township
Political Candidate Nights at Dickinson Theater
Douglas County candidates will appear on stage at the Dickinson theater this week to present their campaigns. On Tuesday at 9 pm the Democrats will be introduced by Frank W. McDonald, and on Wednesday at 9 pm the Republicans will be presented by R. B. Stevens. Stevens also calls all Republican candidates to a 4:30 pm meeting Tuesday at his courthouse office.
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Douglas County
Dickinson Theater
Dark Horse
J. Topping
Frank W. McDonald
R. B. Stevens
Stevens
Court House
Will Not Support Hoover, Borah Tells the Senate
Senator Borah announces in the Senate he will not support Hoover for reelection on the Chicago convention platform. He denounces the platform and says he will carry the prohibition issue to the people, signaling a break with the president’s bid for a second term.
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Hoover
Borah
Senate
Washington
Senator Borah
Chicago
Idaho
Gas Tax On Tomorrow
Chicago June 20 AP Gasoline retail prices set to rise 1.1 cents a gallon tomorrow as the federal tax takes effect. Standard Oil of Indiana says one cent covers the tax plus a tenth cent for pipe line transportation and tax collection costs. Local dealers told to add a penny on gas, with some stations also raising lubricating oil prices. Larger firms pass the burden to dealers. many stations plan to absorb part of the tax themselves.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Tda
Lindley forecasts Democratic platform tone for unemployed
Ernest K. Lindley told Rotarians the Chicago national convention will adopt a platform likely to appeal to the unemployed. He noted the left may be modernized rather than radical, and urged care in shaping policy. He is a former New York World writer now with the New York Herald-Tribune. Daniel Borth Jr earned a PhD in Economics at Illinois for a thesis on capitalization of public service corporations. He hails from Lawrence and is the first business school graduate to attain the doctorate. A plate supper will be at Lake View Methodist church on Wednesday night. all interested are invited. A new Ford V-8 was advertised by Hamilton's.
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Roosevelt
Arthur F. Mullen
Nebraska
John Mack
Poughkeepsie
Mack
Ritchie
Maryland
Robert B. Ennis
Baltimore
Senator Tidings
Richard F. Cleveland
Howard Bruce
William G. McAdoo
Garner
Tom Connally
Texas
Ernest K. Lindley
E. H. Lindley
Chicago
Lindley
New York World
New York Herald-Tribune
Daniel Borth, Jr
University School of Business
University of Illinois
Borth
Lawrence
School of Business
Lake View Church
Lake View Methodist Church
Jare
Bank Receipts Replace Counter Checks In Kokomo Move
The Kokomo Indiana bank issues receipts to use instead of counter checks hoping to dodge the new bank check tax. Treasury legal division notes that a mere receipt used in place of a check is not taxable, suggesting only a tiny portion of the tax would be lost if others adopt the practice.
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Washington
the Treasury
Banks to Use Counter Receipts and Tax on Checks
Banks prepare to implement a 2 cent tax per check with counter receipts replacing counter checks. Tax appears on monthly statements and daily totals. Postage rates rise July 6 with first class mail at 3 cents per ounce and air mail at 5 cents for the first ounce plus 13 cents per additional ounce. Parcel post changes set for October per Postmaster Hosford.
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C. B. Hosford
Hosford
Self-Reliance urged by Curtis at Vermont graduation
Vice President Charles Curtis urged Vermont graduates to embrace self-reliance as the key to success. He described it as an inner, laboriously earned power over self, attainable through self-study and discipline, and warned against leaning on others. Curtis received an honorary doctor of laws from University President Guy W. Bailey.
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Burlington, Vt
Charles Curtis
University of Vermont
Curtis
Guy W. Bailey
The
University
Elwood Newlin Dies After California Car Crash
T Elwood Newlin died at his Los Angeles residence after suffering shock from an automobile accident earlier in the day. The Lawrence family long tied to local service, with Mahlon H. Newlin in Indian affairs, T E Newlin formerly assistant cashier at Lawrence National Bank, helped found Whittier with Hadley. The Newlins were noted citizens with graves in Oak Hill. burial plans uncertain between California and Lawrence.
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T. Elwood Newlin
Los Angeles
Calif
Newlin
Lawrence
Mahlon H. Newlin
Friends Church
Interior Department
Indian Service
John M
Joseph H
Postal Service
California
T. E. Newlin
Lawrence National Bank
Washington Hadley
Hadley
Whittier
Newlins
Oak Hill Cemetery
Big Demand for Seats at Democratic Show
Chicago June 20 AP Democrats scramble for convention tickets signaling a larger turnout than expected. Executive director Jowett Shouse says over 1,700 delegates and 1,500 alternates are to attend with a 1,154 vote limit. About 2,200 Republicans filled the Chicago stadium floor last week, leaving little room. Shouse notes seating capacity around 20,500 and hints at needing 10,000 more seats.
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Chicago
Jowett Shouse
Democratic National Committee
Chicago Stadium
Shouse
P .Tt
Prohibition Debate Rally Defends Day Law at First Presbyterian
Rev H Aszman led a morning sermon defending national prohibition against claims of failure. He cited pre and post prohibition data, bootlegging history, and surveys to argue the era revealed societal null. He urged the church to foster a culture free of alcohol and the nation to face the moral test. A cenical crowd gathered at the playground.
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First Presbyterian
H. Aszman
Mr. Astman
Washington
Vailey Forte
Philadelphia
Tom
Alexander Tambert
Belleview Hospital
New York City
New York
England
Dollac
America
Astman
National Direetor' of Prohibition
Wondcock
Mr. Asziman
Children of All Ages Take Part in Summer Program
The Cordley school summer playground program opened this afternoon with good attendance under E A Wood. Sessions run 2 to 6 each weekday except Sunday, ending about two weeks before school starts. Croquet for sixteen players, two ball games, and two horseshoe contests run simultaneously, with paddle tennis added later in the week.
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Cordley School
E. A. Wood
Plan C P A Picnic Meeting in Lone Star Hall
The Douglas County C P A will meet in Lone Star Hall Thursday at 8 PM to discuss plans for the annual picnic on the second Thursday in August. All C P A members are invited to attend this important meeting.
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Douglas County
Lone Star
Race for County Office Shapes Up
Filing closed at noon marking the final forms for August primaries. Douglas county voters saw Fritz Meyn for state senator and Willard Morgan for lieutenant governor file on the Democrat and Republican tickets respectively, while A R Kennedy withdrew. The sheriff race drew seven Republicans and three Democrats, with numerous candidates for county offices listed including county attorney, treasurer, clerk, probate judge, and more.
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Court House
Topeka
Douglas County
Fritz Meyn
Willard Morgan
Grant Township
Gover
A. R. Kennedy
Plaudits for Amelia Earhart in New York crowds
Amelia Earhart Putnam returned to New York amid celebrations after completing her solo trans Atlantic flight. About 5000 people gathered in Battery Park as the Riverside ferried her and husband George Palmer Putnam from quarantine to shore. Fireboats saluted, and Harbor craft escorted the flotilla up the bay marking her historic achievement.
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New York
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Atlantic
Battery Park
Riverside
George Palmer Putnam
Ile” de France
City Commission Holds Routine Session at City Hall
A brief business session of the city commission met at city hall with all members present. No callers appeared and only routine matters were discussed. Mayor Ellis proposed inviting Grant township trustees to the next meeting to discuss rural fire protection. Curb Service, 1847 Mass., at Rainbow.
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City Commission
W. C. Ellis
Grant Township
Commission
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