Britain Faces Civil War Threat as General Strike Looms
In London a tense Commons debate unfolded as Premier Baldwin warned that the general strike call endangers the nation. Trade union leaders and miners press for action while government officials seek unconditional withdrawal of strike notices to avert a wider crisis.
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Geovernie
Trades Union Congress
Midnay London
Tonio
Max i
Ape
Defig Stey
Trades
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Labor ‘Teader
Lloyd George
Hoh
Ayemen’s Onion
Imidnieht
Othe
Irades Union
Alent
Tal
House of Ccoruvens
Britain
Ihe
A. Pugh
Tradar Union Congress
Lorger
Nono
Trades Union Council
London
Britain Faces First General Strike Threat Amid Labor Turmoil
A scrambled AP report outlines a broad strike wave across Britain with millions of workers affected. Miners, railway workers, builders and transport staff face hour and wage disputes as authorities vow to prepare for a wide industrial action.
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Mke
Great
Britain
Democratic principles under strike and price fears
A damaged passage notes unrest over democratic freedoms amid a strike led by J H Thomas and the railwaymen union. It cites warnings of economic strain, rising food prices, and milk and meat shortages amid hoarding and government emergency plans.
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Mary Housewives
Subside Coal Subsidy Halted by Baldwin Statement
London May 3 The Prime Minister Baldwin told the House of Commons that continuation of the government subsidy to the coal industry is out of the question. He said the aim was to gain both parties' approval of the Ravall Commission report to place the industry on a self supporting basis. London May 3 A war warrant is issued for communist MP Shapurjit Saklatvali for allegedly making a seditious Hyde Park speech.
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London
A. P
Premae Baldwin
House of Commons
Wiew Tt
Ind
Jak Shapurjit Saklatvali
Hyde Park
Westminster Gazette
City jail raid reveals liquor stock in rear cellar
A successful liquor raid led to the arrest of Willam Ware colored who was found with three gallons of alcohol and whiskey in the cellar of his residence in the block between Comtent and New York on East Ninth Street. Officers Charles Calhoun Pred Vogler aided by Chief Ed Moore conducted the operation. A cup behind a board concealed the contraband. In Eldorado Kansas a fatal highway wreck near town killed 51 year old FLith who was instantly killed when her auto struck a parked vehicle four miles west of here. Her son W Smith, the driver, was injured.
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Willam — Ware
Itis
Com- Tent
York
East Ninth Street
Charles ‘Calhoun
Vogler
Ed Moore
Calhoun
Womary
Eldorado
Kan
Say
Flith
Here
W. .Smith
William Joynson-Eic
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Lord Asquith
Herbert Asquith
Queen Alexandria
Berg Dade
Queen Mary
Home Secretary
Christopher Letcher
Letcher
TR. Byilliams
Akj Wilson
Attorne
Staudine
J. M. Holmes
Charlies Kenndall
Carl Deay
Means
Kansas Foregast Partly Cloudy Tonight And Tuesday
Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight with warmer readings on Tuesday. Roads are reported clear and passable in Hutchinson Salina Arkansas City Wichita Ottawa Topeka and surrounding areas. Temperature figures show yesterday's maximum and minimum near minus four degrees earlier today.
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Kansas
Hutchinson
Salina
Arkansas City
Wiehlita
Ottawa
Chaos in Michoacan state sparks call for protection
Reports from Zitacuaro, Michoacan, describe chaotic conditions amid clashes over constitutional religious clauses. Police raids have curtailed personal rights, with residents jailed without due process. A Telegram from Zitacuaro asks President Calles for protection.
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Mexico City
Zitacuaro
Michoacan
el Universal
Calles
Wellington Man Found Buried in Garage Corner
The body of Charles L. Covell, a retired contractor, was unearthed Sunday from a shallow grave in a corner of a garage on the former Joe Thomas property. Thomas, the last man known to have seen Covell alive, aided authorities. he vanished last Christmas, leaving bad checks behind. Covell disappeared February 24, and a coroner’s inquest identified the skull fracture as the cause of death. Thomas and his wife deny knowledge of Covell’s whereabouts. Baseball results and other notes follow.
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Wellington
May
Charles L. Covell
Joe Thomas
Covell
Thomas
Cavell
High School Yearbook Finished for Red and Black
The Lawrence high school annual titled Red and Black is complete and will be distributed May 15. Supervisor Miss Mildred Newman announced this morning after weeks of staff effort. The printer has the material and promises delivery by the fifteenth.
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Lawrence
Mildred Newman
Robbery in Coffeyville Strands Sedan and Goods
In Coffeyville on May 3 two bandits robbed Sam S. Lowder on a downtown street, taking his sedan a 3600 diamond a watch and about 80 dollars in cash before fleeing. Patrolmen pursued in a cat and trailed them six miles over slick roads but abandoned the chase. Lowder resides in Coffeyville. The Social Service League re elected its entire nine member board including Mrs George J Barker and Mayor F M Holliday at its annual meeting. The Phoenix Life Insurance school scheduled at Charlton's was postponed to May 13.
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Coffeyville
Sam S. Lowder
Lowder
Lawder
Social Service League
Social Service Hall
George J. Barker
Evan A. Edwards
A. Henley
Edward Hislop
F. M. Holliday
T.- H. “Kennedy
J. H. Mitchell
W.C. Simons
C. L. DeWatteville
Pheonix Life Insurance Company
Charlton's
Windy May Hurts 1926 Kansas Wheat Crop Extent
Topeka May A P J reports state board of agriculture notes serious damage to wheat in northwest and north central Kansas due to strong winds and soil moisture shortage. Growth better in south, corn planting progressing, oats and barley with good stands, alfalfa improving but frost and worm damage linger. Pastures green, cattle moving into Flint Hills. Irish potatoes emerging with good outlook. cabbage acreage expanding in Kaw Valley. beets sown in Arkansas Valley. apple crop generally good, Doniphan County reports ragged bloom. cherry crop expected.
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Topeka
May
A. P
Kansas Wheatfields
Northwest
North Central
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Flint Hills
Kaw
Arkansas Valley
Doniphan
U S Women Excel in Groomed Style Says Lavery
London dispatch reports Sir John Lavery praises American women as best groomed in the world, noting their focus on dress and independent upkeep even among the wealthy. He contrasts American efficiency with English pace, and references the Broadway era and New York’s smoky appeal.
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Sir John Lavery
Royal Academy
London
John Lavery
Royal Academy of Art
United States
Sir John
Lady Lavery
New York City
Tle
America
England
Ave
Markets Fall as Global Strike Casts Dismal Shadow
British general strike developments dampen U S markets with stocks sliding 3 to 10 points and sterling at its lowest since January. French and Belgian currencies hit record lows while wheat futures drop over 3 cents a bushel and cotton and other major commodities slip amid recession fears.
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New York
Maya
A.P
Lawrence High Students Sweep State Contest Honors
Lawrence High School students dominated the Kansas state scholarship contest at Emporia Teachers’ College. Dorothy Horton won first in English, Dorothea Sinton second in French, and Garland Murpie third in solid comedy. Honorable mentions went to Harold Allen Latin three Garland Marple chemistry James Penney current history Frelin Strimple American history and Maurie Reagan physics.
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Lawrence High School
Emporia Teachers’ College
Dorothy Horton
Dorothea Sintons
Garland Murpie
Harold Alien
Garla’nd Marple
James Penney
Frelin Strimple
Maurhe Reagan
Cora Davenport
Maporia
Independence Syon
Centess
Salinat
Concordia
Grants Granted Citizenship to Several Individuals in Morning Court
Mrs Annabel R Werkenthin admitted to American citizenship in morning by Judge Hegh 5 born in Atchison. Adolph Werkenthin formerly German subject granted citizenship. Oscar Mamigonian Armenian immigrant taking graduate work at University sworn in. Petitions of Nick Douvas and William Schumeyer dismissed for want of prosecution. Final hearings for Joe Olisieo and Charles Kaiser postponed to November 3. Twenty one of Mr Kaisers members signed.
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Annabel R. Werkenthin
Hegh
Atchison
Adolph Werkenthin
Germany
Oscar Mamigonian
Armenia
Hagi
Nick Douvas
William Schumeyer
Joe Olisieo J
Charles
Civil docket set by Douglas County Bar Association
The Douglas County Bar Association met Saturday and set several civil docket days. May 17 features Charles Miller and G L Wichster among others for money matters and notes. May 18 shows Merrillagh versus Chicago & Pacific and Meisler versus Lucas. May 18 also lists Allen versus Christ for money and Smith v Insurance. May 20 includes Frowe v McPheeters and Damm v Francis for damages. May 21 has Watkins National Bank v Pet-Pusch for money and O Neil Construction v Southern Junter.
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Douglas County Bar Association
M. G. Merrillagh
Chisago Ty & Pacific
Money
John Meisler
D. E. Lucas
Allen
Eugene Christ
Wot, Smith Vs
Insurance Company
Lois Adeft Colt Hl Habeaus
Corpus
T. LaTourette
Liston
William Frowe
E. E. McPheeters
B. Francis
William J.damm
Watkins National Bank
Pet- Pusch
O'Neil Construction Company
So. J.unter
Inecticut Fire
County Attorney Drops Rod Cases At Baker University
Twelve Baker University students facing charges tied to the spring publication of The Red had their cases dismissed by County Attorney George K. Melvin after editor Joseph Myler pleaded guilty earlier. Other defendants remain charged, with Lee Hetick and two editors from Gridley Light facing future pleas. Several defendants were granted pleas or sentences for liquor and burglary counts in the same session.
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Baker University
Baker. University
George K. Melvin
Archer
Hiswatha
Madison Idol
Melvin
Etteral
Topeka
Joseph Myler
Teval
Lee Hettick
Gridley Light
Hettick
Tom Slavens
Russell Baldwin
Tad Dalton
Bud Eliott
Donald Gulley
George Fogg
Leo Neyhard
Ray Atkinson
Verne Nton
Buel Hawks
Harry German
Carl J. Peterson
State Bank
Dowell
Theta Nu Epstley Fraternity
Powell
Baker
Abey
YN. E
Jude Hugh Means
Plumard Merrill
Alfred Snapip
Morvis Porter
Glenn Dickinson
Laurel Brown
Tevin Hallmerk
1Ifford Teampeany
Init Venny
Statewide GOP meeting urged in Kansas turnout
Toneka May 3-4. A state wide meeting of Republicans to organize the primary campaign was urged by Archer G. of Hiawatha speaker of the 123rd house. He urged the party to rally voters, outline a legislative program for the next session and nominate candidates. The Dems have called a statewide meeting and Republicans were urged to respond.
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Toneka
Kan
Esorso
W-B.archer
Hiawatha
House of
Democra
Republicas
Erdy
Indian Glee Clubs and Orchestra Stage Successful Music Week
Indian Glee Clubs and Orchestra closed Music Week with a Saturday night concert at Haskell auditorium. The program opened with A Day in the Cornfield and featured soloists Miss Imogene Masten and Miss Elaine Johnson in Indian maiden costumes. Wilbur Howard drew praise for his violin solo While the double quartet entertained with In the Rain and the girls’ chorus added several numbers under the direction of Cuma McQuiniels.
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Haskell Auditorium
Cornfield
Haskell
Imogene Masten
Soprans
Foster
Parks
Hy MacDowell
Wilbur Howard
Tadinu
Weaver
Lieursinee
Melory
Elaine Johnson
Byers
Cuma McQuniels
Kawelo
Bicward Cata
Wee Vluh
Firemen’s Fund Carnival Opens May 1 Under Fire Department Auspices
The Lachman Carson show season opener benefits the Lawrence Fire Department. George J. Grigsby says the road’s largest act includes free portions and a $15,000 carryall water show with a bevy of girls and clowns. Events at Woodlawn Park promise a large foldierome, horses, trained animals, buzz wheels, baby rides, and many concessions with Boy Scouts selling tickets.
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Lachman-Carson
Lawrence
Violin Recital by Waldemar Gelieh at University
Professor Waldemar Gelieh of the University of Kansas gives a recital in Wynser Hall tonight at 8. D L Swarthout will accompany. Program includes works by Shilton, Tchaikovsky, Kreutzer, Beethoven, Elgar, and Paderewski. Also notes a Ventura earthquake shock reported at 5 45 this morning.
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Rat
Waldemar Gelieh
University of Kansas
Wynser Hall
D. L Swarthout
Offingants
Jano
Vidi Shilton
Allegra Decisay
Dian
Ventura
Cal
Galil
Ia.p
Daryation
City boys take charge in annual Boys Week observance
Fred Fearing and the Commissioners Archie Kennedy and Roland Stover direct city government for a day as part of Boys Week. Police judge Philip Cook city health officer Clarence Hoffman chief of police Kenneth Fern attorney Herbert Weather ity enginest Lenahan fire chief Gilbert Shawnee and fifty more boys will handle city affairs and traffic enforcement amid a Chamber of Commerce luncheon led by Robert C. Foulstén. A twilight league baseball game between Oddiel Jows and Rotarians, a Liberty Yost marble tournament at South Park, and outdoor activities cap the program with plans announced by James Akright and Chaplain F. W. Edwards.
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Fred Fearing
Archie Kennedy
Roland Stover
Philip Cook
Clarence Hoffman
Kenneth Fern
Herbert
Lenahan
Gilbert Shawnee
Chamber of Canmerce
Gielock
Rovbert C. Foulstén
Mays
South Park
Oddiel- Jows
Rotarians
Pieldel
F. W. Edwards
James Akright
The
Liberty Ust
Fifty Boys Entertained by Rotary Leaders
Fifty junior high boys were hosted during a Rotary week with Billy as boy sheriff and Bob Rowlands as chair. Leslie Welch welcomed the guests moments after election. Each Rotarian hosted a boy on his right for future entertainment, including movies and Chamber events, with plans for more luncheons and activities later in the week.
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Talay
Billy
Bob’ Rowlands
Ehairman
Ghanina Edwards
Leslie Welch
Reunion planned by university transportation for students
A local notice invites students to attend a reunion at the university on Saturday May 8. Volunteers will bring 20 cars in the afternoon to transport attendees to the meeting and back. Call Wilford Luts at 2404 or Ernest Dolindon immediately to offer a car or assist with assignments.
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Imate
Secondrava University
Feve
Abel
Zen
Tawreiee
Pimnaers
Wilford Luts
Ernest“dolindon
Nike
Rea Sille
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Pittsburg
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University of South Carolina
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