Third Party Move Sparks Democratic Discord in 1932
Washington May 3 AP dispatch reports a third party effort within the Democratic ranks to oppose Governor Alfred Smith of New York if he secures the presidential nomination. Senator Reed of Missouri and Califor nia manager Wilbur Lepette push for a Reed Borah ticket with Smith as a potential rival. Josephus Daniels refused a third party nomination, pledging support for Houston nominees and urging Democratic unity to defeat privilege and corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilbur Lepelle
California
Yama
Wilbur Lepette
Democratic Party
Alfred TM. Smith
New York
Jozephus Daniels
Reed
Borah
Idaho
Smith
Daniels
Figt
Los Angeles
Legette
Raleigh
N. C
Houston
Reed Camign
Afissourian
Walsh
Montana
F Smith
Tar
Arraign Bank Cashier Atchison Kansas May 8
A former Farmers State bank cashier, Doud, 27, of Cum mings in Atchison county, faces an embezzlement charge after the bank closed amid a $30,000 shortage. He was arraigned in city court and his preliminary hearing is set for May 16. He is jailed on $25,000 bond after confessing to embezzlement last month and signaling willingness to plead guilty to charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kan
APJ
Doud
Farmers State Bank
Cummings
Atchison County
Charite
Kansas Weather Forecast With Mixed Conditions
Forecast notes cloudy tonight with showers and cooler air in the east and south, and frost or freezing temperatures possible in the west. Friday looks fair with rising temps in the west and north central areas. Road reports show Ottawa and Pittsburg clear, Dodge City rainy and cloudy elsewhere. Douglas County readings vary. overall tempera tures unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Ottawa
Pittsburg
Dodge
Haden
Theouglas
Boston Red Sox end Athletics series 3 to 1 victory
In a May game the Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 3 to 1 as Orwell was outpitched by Ed Morris. Batteries were Orwell and Cochren, Morris and Henry. Also noted are brief items on minor leagues, kidnap reports from Ciudad Bravo, and a governor's extradition decision.
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Boston
Boston Red Sox
Athletics
Orwell
Philadelphia
Ed Morris
Ander Yecruit
Enledelphis
Orwell and
Cochrenes
Morris
Henry
American Association
Local Autonomy Pressed at Methodist Conference Orient Branches Seek Unity
At Kansas City May 3 the Methodist Episcopal quadrennial conference heard a resolution by Rev Handell Lee of Nanking Chinese and Korean branches urging more local autonomy while remaining part of the general church. Delegates from India Mexico and South America will push for native bishops and greater local administration. The vote favored delaying discussion of fundamentalism and modernism as surveys of world activities began. The conference hears reports and contemplates farm policy and rural organization led by William Jardine on selling grain through the Canadian wheat pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Methodist Episcopal Church
Handell Lee
Nanking
China
Earth
Korea
Lee
General Church
Japan
Central Conference of Eastern Asia
India
Mexico
South Amerca
Kansas’ City
Methodist Episcopal Churchhereby
Paul, Sloan
Haddonfield
N. J
Pesterdas
Sloan
Churer
William M. Jardine
Canadian Wheat Pool
Board of Home Missions
Jardine
Storm Damage Across Iowa and Nebraska Returns Heavy Losses
Strong winds and violent rainStorms lashed northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Damage may exceed 200000 with one seriously injured by flying timber. In Clarks Nebraska population 800, virtually the entire business district was wrecked with twenty three buildings demolished. Nearby Moville reported about 50000 in damage.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Nebraska
Clarks
Neb
CALL ALL CANDIDATES IN FUND PROBE
Washington May 3 AP All presidential candidates are to be asked to appear before a special senate committee to inquire into campaign expenditures. The committee dispatched telegraphs to candidates asking testimony and to name agents who could report on expenditures. Chairman Steiner believes a start on the investigation may be made by Monday as many candidates are already in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee
Steiner
Senate
Art appeals and finance in modern culture
Homi Verbrugghen of the Minneapolis Symphony tells Kiwanis in Lawrence that Anglo Saxon governments neglect the arts while American efforts grow. He praises Dean Swarthout and local music development, noting art endures through artists. The luncheon included a performance of Meditation by Cotterat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homi Verbrugghen
Minneapolis Symphony
Lawrence’ Kiwanis Club
Andrew Care
Carnegie
Verbrugghen
Verbrugwhen
Europe
Dea Swarthout
Dean’ Swarthout
Demar Geltéh
Secompant
Dean Swarthout
Cotterat
PUSH FLOOD BILL AGREEMENT SEEN FOR PASSAGE
Washington May 3 AP Conferees agreed on the final form of the 325 million Mississippi river flood control measure and planned to push the conference agreement through the two houses within a day or two. If approved the revised measure could go to President Coolidge for signature by Saturday or Monday with objections to some provisions still noted by him.
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Washington
House
Senate
Coolidge
New Orleans
Gane 'Girardeau, Mo
Clothing drive appeal from Social Service League
The Social Service League seeks any clothing donations and assures use of all items. Garments are fumigated cleaned mended and prepared before sale. Call the Salvage store at 909 for inquiries. May 3 Pontiac California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Service League
Bremen crew returns to New York aboard sister ship
The Bremen crew arrives in New York today aboard a sister ship to the ocean liner. The voyage marks a transatlantic journey with the German crew returning home after the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
York
McNary-Haugen bill battle shifts to vote on fee
Washington AP reports the McNary-Haugen farm relief measure faced another House clash as Aswell Louisiana Democrat seeks to strike the equalization fee, moving toward a direct vote on the fee while efforts to eliminate its sections continue. President Coolidge was briefed as Fort New Jersey Republican warned the provision would fund prices via federal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May 'S
Aswell
Louisiana
McNary-Hansen
McNary-Haven
Fee
House
Jones
Texas
Celle
Fort
New Jersey
Treasury
Two Men Arrested for Possession of Liquor in Car
George Edwards and Lester Elmer of Leavenworth were arrested by city officers Ingalls and Messer on a charge of possession of intoxicating liquor. A small boy rode with them in a Chrysler reported stolen in Kansas City on November 25. The car held a pint of liquor and about $288 in cash. Edwards posted a $100 bond for court tomorrow. The men denied stealing the car and admitted selling liquor in Iola.
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George, Edwards
Lester Elmer
Leavenworth
Ingalls
Messer
Kansas City
Kansas’ City
Iola
Edwards
Gifts to Chorus Directors at Lawrence Choral Union Event
Last night the Lawrence Choral Union honored trainers of the choruses for The Guardian Angel. J R Holmes presented gifts to the directors. Dean Swarthout received boots and golf clubs. Miss Mabel Barnhart, Lee Greene, and Miss Selma Klemp received leather portfolios as thanks.
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Lawrence Choral Union
J.R. Holmes
Dean
DB. Swarthout
Mabel Barnhart
Lee
Greene
Selma Klemp
Ghoral Union
Chicago Heat Blamed for One Death in Warm May
May records show Chicago and the Midwest baked under 80 to 82 degree heat. The Weather Bureau reported the heat one death blamed on high temperatures as temperatures spiked across the region with cooler relief expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. Mercur
Middle West
Weather Bureau
Minneapolis Concerts Feature Skilton Works During Fifth Annual Music Week
Tickets moved rapidly as the Minneapolis Symphony prepared two performances this afternoon and tonight. Under Henry Verbrugghen, the 60-piece orchestra in its 25th year showcased Prof. Charles S. Skilton’s works in tribute during the fifth annual music week at the University auditorium and at 8:20 p.m. Tonight’s program includes Berlioz and Gounod selections along with Skilton pieces, with nearly 400 American cities and Canadian stops reflected in the ensemble’s touring history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Symphony Orchestra
Charles 5. Skilton
University
Lawrence
Henry Verbrugghen
Erenn
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Canada
Gulf
Skilton
Plans for Local Scout Camp Made
At a Lawrence district Boy Scouts dinner meeting the committee decided to use the Kansas City Kansas council camp facilities for Lawrence Scouts. The week of July 18 25 was set for the camp with limited capacity. Steps were taken to enlarge the court of honor for next year due to the large number of scouts advancing at each sitting. Reports from committees were received and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence District Committee
Boy Scouts of America
Cmp
Kansas City, Kan
Lawrence
Court of Honor
Lawrence high school clubs travel to Emporia contests
Lawrence High School horse and girls glee clubs leave at 11:35 AM for Emporia where top clubs and a mixed chorus will compete tomorrow in Kansas State Teachers College events. Directors Aaron Pendleton and J. Legsdon accompany. soloists Evelyn Swarthout Helen Stockwell and Clayton Lott also competed earlier this week. results announced Friday. Twenty seven scholarship contestants from Lawrence depart for Emporia Saturday with Pearl Carpenter and Raylan Boyer as escorts.
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Lawrence. High
Emporia
Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia
Evelyn Swarthout
Helen Stockwell
Clayton Lott
Uous
the College
Glenn
Mitchell
Miss Pearl Carpenter
Raylan Boyer
Shanghai
Guardian Angel oratorio wows Lawrence audience
Lawrence crowds exceed 2000 attend Prof Charles Skilton's The Guardian Angel presented by the Lawrence choral union and children's chorus with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and organ. The two hour oratorio drew generous applause, praised the children's chorus, and honored Skilton after a premiere in the University auditorium. The performance featured soloists Miss Jeannette Vreeland, Mrs Allee Monecrieft, Bernrd Ferguson, Eugenie Cressley, and Miss Faye Crowell with strong orchestral accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Charles 8. Skilton
University
Lawrence Choral Union and Childrens Chorus
Minneapolis Symphony
Jand
Ben
Paulen
Board of Regents
Skilton
Miss Barnhart
Jimpressive Zaverk
Guardian Agel
Dean D. M
Swarthaut
Misa Jieannette Vreeland
Allee Monecrieft
Bernerd Ferguson
Eugenie Cressley
Saprang
Faye Crowell
K. U
California Returns Slow in Presidential Primary
California totals from 606 precincts show Hoover leading the Republican field and Abed E. Smith Reed and Walsh ahead for the Democrats, with many precincts still unreported. Officials expect delays as reporting areas are distant and some precincts may not change the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Hoover
Abed E. Smith
James A. Reed
Thomas’ J. Walsh
S.147
Smith
Wes ‘Reed
Walsh
Lawrence junior high to host At Home Day exhibits and program
The Lawrence junior high school plans At Home Day tomorrow at 7 PM in the school buildings. The event features departmental exhibits a musical program and a lecture recital aimed at showing the school’s aims and progress. Teachers will be available for parent interaction while students act as guides and explain exhibits. Ralph E Graber chairs the exhibits with department heads listed for English math social science science health education home economics manual arts specials and activities.
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Lawrence Junior High
Ralph E. Graber
Helen Shaner
Elizabeth Henderson
Nettie M. Wismer
Hannah Lee Gaw
Marie ‘Woodruff
Edwin T. ‘Burgess
Ida L
Norma K. Smith
P E O Heads Organization Session in Pittsburg Street
Second day session of the Kansas P and O convention in Pittsburg Kan featured Mrs Mamie Rodiney Pratt speaking on reminiscences of the first grand chapter and Mrs Alice H Scott past president of the Suplente chapter addressing new chapters at Marion Topeka Manhattan and Sedan with charters presented and a Guardian of the Flame pageant.
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Kansas
Mamie “Rodiney
Pratt
Pittsburg Kan
L First Grand Chanter
Alich H. Scott
Suplente
Marion
Jal Nhte
Topeka
Manhattan
Sedan
Arctic dirigible voyage passes Swedish coast to Spitzbergen
General Amibourts Nobile pilots the Statia from Stolp toward Spitzbergen with Arctic aims. The airship traverses Sweden at 5:45 pm near Carlskrona, follows the Baltic coast past Oskarshamn and Grisslehamn, then turns toward Stockholm at a modest 50 mph, disappearing toward the Baltic.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Amibourts Nobile
Statia
Stolp
Spitzbergen
Baltic
Italia
Carlscrana Ab
Oskarshamm
Elock
Anon
Grisselhamm
Gulf of Botiinias
Coolidge Views Texas Toad On Washington Visit
President Coolidge inspected a Texas horned toad displayed in Washington alongside Senator Mayfield and other Texans. The toad, allegedly walled in Hastland courthouse cornerstone for 31 years, was rediscovered as its owner Will M Wood explained burial details. Dr Woods plans to transport the specimen to New York amid age disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mayfield
Hastland
Coolidge
New York Crime Grows As Unemployment Factor
Police Commissioner Warren reports New York crime rose in the first quarter, totaling 1,983 cases across murder, manslaughter, felonies, assault, robbery, and burglary, up from 1,586 a year ago though below 1925 levels. He cites unemployment as an important contributing factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sommissiohar Warren
Queverly
New York
Probe Fire At Parsons Hospital Epileptics Premises
Parsons Kansas May 3 AP authorities at the state hospital for epileptics investigate three fires that struck buildings on three successive nights. Dr O M McGinnis says evidence points to incendiarism and a fire bug may be at work. Each blaze caused only minor damage and was quickly contained. Ford Motor announces Universal Credit Corporation to finance Ford products on payment plans with $10,000,000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Finance, Company
Petroit
Edsel- Ford
Ford Motor Company
Universal Credit Corporation
Ford
Forty first annual Kansas Association gathering planned in Lawrence
Local committees announced plans for the forty first annual Kansas Association convention to be held in Lawrence on May 24 and 25. Officials from Manhattan and University of Kansas agrarian interests will attend with about 1,000 delegates and 450 rooms needed for lodging and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Association
Mibecne
Lawrence
Universex
Manhattan
Iran
Texas
C.L. Scott
Chamber of Commerge
Toda
Lawren
Kansas
Plan to check river danger near St Joseph Missouri
St Joseph Missouri May 3 AP Mayor Stigall announced the Union Pasifit railroad agreed to contribute 10000 toward a 50000 fund for protecting the Missouri bank at Belmont Bend on the Kansas side. The river threatens the bank and possible new channel, affecting sewers and power plant. government survey notes danger but reservoirs would remain dry.
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St. Joseph
Stigall
Union
Pasifit Railroad
Reed
Donipt County
Kan
Missouri
Belmont Bend
Belmont
Land War Department
Joseph
Sh Lailway Light
Doherty Interest
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Harmony
Jesse’ H. Jones
Elenens
Arraign Bank
W. F Doud
Atchinson
Pittsburgh
Brandt
Taylor
Kremer
Gooch
Cimginnatt Awsid
St. Louis
Rhein and Mancusa
City
Wilson
Jose Rueda” Bravo
Botining
Ciudad Bravo
Guanajuato
Mexico City
Paulin
Grant
Awere
Collec
Orient
Methodist ‘General
Resolution
Nerbrugghen
Kiwanis “Club
Heuse
Pontiac
Ty Rea
Long Beach
Cal
Jed
Normal
Ill
Rea
Fuers
Price
K. C
Chorus
Tokyo
Tsinan
Shan
Tung
Tientsin
Anesé “News. Agency
Roe
Shilton
Hector Berlion
Lorch
Giuseppe
Linas
Charles - Sop
Nocesha
Baptist
Charles Gounod
Baiporia
Shanghai’ South
Guardian Angel
Avell
Choral‘union
Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburg St
General Nobile
Chide
Creature 7
New ‘York
Parsons
Alf Wne
Sammilten
Lind Weatelyne
Witaar
Alsicis
C. Salah Simons
W. Got
W. GO
Hamilton
de Yoderter
AL Alaeri
Gallager
Ralph Dicker
Iyi L. Go Carlen
Wim Endals
Nadered Mvalliam
Whipnle
Pilgpatricke
L. Kenstein
Otla Diitr
C. le Seolt
McGlanahity
Bromelsiuk
NL Lewis
Cjih
RIVE
Neer St. Joe As
Grand Jury
Iiterf
James Hu Wilkers
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