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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1932
Page
1
The Kansas forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with increasing warmth. Morning weather is clear and roads are reported good in Douglas County. Temperatures show yesterday’s seven p.m. reading and today’s seven a.m. reading with noon values and a range between today’s maximum and minimum.
Insurgents under General Li Tu massacred thirty Japanese in Iran and the city today. General Ti Tu has emerged as a leading insurgent figure in eastern Manchuria as Japan maintains a military presence around the Chinese zone. The conflict follows Japan's assertion of a separate Manchou state under Henry Pu-Yi and ongoing resistance. The report notes Japanese forces in Manchuria and Li Tu’s units gaining momentum in the border region.
Connecticut Democrats today instructed delegates to cast the state’s 16 votes for Alfred E. Smith at the national convention. The action followed a morning of strife at the state convention over the national committeeman seat, pitting Archibald McNeil against David Etzgerald and delaying presidential debate until a premeeting compromise backed Smith’s backers and Roosevelt.
A jury was impaneled in district court to hear the 2288 damage action of Leo G Froeliger against the city of Lawrence. He alleges negligence for an uncovered manhole at 729 New Hampshire street causing a broken arm and permanent injuries on December 13 1931. He seeks 1500 for lost wages 3800 for employments and 33 for medical expenses. Trial set for tomorrow at 9 am. The case mentions a cover left near the opening and denial of a claim by city officials. Also updates on Carl Wilson murder case including motions for dismissal and venue changes from Jefferson to Douglas county and back, with prior trials and convictions in Jefferson county.
Washington May 17 AP Senator Capper R outlines a fourfold program for Congress: approve a tax bill to ease business and taxpayers, enact emergency relief to relieve present distress and revive industry, pass the Goldsborough bill to stabilize the dollar, and apply government cuts in that order before adjournment. He supports President Hoover's call for swift economy and says the country backs him.
Washington May 17 AP Senator Watson Indiana Republican leader said a summer session of Congress appears inevitable but Senate leadership will work until June 11 in a desperate effort to finish before the national conventions. Garner and Snell conferred with Moses and Watson who said it would be impossible to finish by June 10. House ready to end by June 4 but doubtful before convention. Senators favor recess around June 7 or 8 before the Chicago convention. If adjourned Congress would reassemble in July or August.
The Associated Press reports the official text of John Hughes Curtis Norfolk intermediary in the Lindbergh case. Curtis says he was sane but unsettled by financial troubles, admits fabricating stories about Haskell Wilcox and others, and asks Col. Lindbergh for forgiveness. He cites a distorted mind and recent phone talks with his wife and police.
Donald Hahn and Herbert Wood narrowly escaped injury when their Birdwing biplane stalled after takeoff at a Topeka area airport. The craft crashed into trees near the edge of the field, destroying the plane but leaving both occupants unhurt. The aircraft belonged to Hahn and Wood and was being sold.
Vatican City May 17 A papal encyclical urging global prayer to relieve the sad condition of the human race will be published tomorrow in Osservatore Romano. Ten minute summaries will be broadcast in several languages from the papal radio. A wave of 30.26 will be used and the document urges worldwide prayer during June, the Sacred Heart month, to discuss world conditions and remedies.
Kansas University fraternity presidents met in the Administration building to discuss plans to tax fraternity property and to respond to a Kansas Supreme Court special master recommendation. No action was taken pending a ruling, with a Thursday meeting set to review the issue and the organizer status.
Harrington circus comes to Woodland Park for two days with a three ring show, trained animals, clowns, aerial acts, and educated horses. Merchants cooperate for a ten cent ticket with any purchase, boosting sales. a Washington bi centennial parade is planned for Thursday morning. Democratic state convention success in Lawrence praised for smooth traffic, ample facilities, and hospitality. 3,000 attendees enjoyed sessions at the University auditorium.
Paris May 17 AP Dr Pauli Gorguloy the man who assassinated President Paul Doumer told an examining magistrate he was in a kind of hypnotic sleep when he fired the shot A mystic force armed my hand he said I had no reason whatever to murder M Doumer He added he drank cognac before going to the war veterans charity exhibitions where he shot the president.
The Rear Car a risqué mystery drama presented at the Orpheum under Dickinson management ends its run this evening after two successful nights. A strong cast with notable professional experience headlines the production, first staged as an Elk's benefit. Tickets sold through American Legion members aid the Legion's bugle and drum corps fund.
Members of Til Upsilon fraternity report theft of funds from the house at 1420 Ohio Street. About $40 was stolen from the treasury. an audit will determine exact amounts. Eight men were robbed of cash and bill folds. small change and watches left untouched. Entry was via the front door.
Washington May 17 AP Senator Cohen says assurance of Roosevelts nomination is strengthened by Owen D Youngs decision not to run and by Kansas delegates joining the Roosevelt column The Kansas Democratic move signals western and national sentiment supporting Roosevelt The comment lauds Young as a great Democrat and condemns efforts to block Roosevelt Also House panel approves resolution urging Frank T Hines to seek the resignation of William Wolff Smith as VA general counsel See Ford V3 Ady
Nearly 200 students will graduate from Haskell Institute with 147 from the high school, 30 from the commercial department, five from the vocational division, and 17 from the junior college, which may be its last class as the department is being discontinued in federal Indian education reform. Events run May 28 to May 30 with a baccalaureate by Rev. Robert A. Hunt and a keynote by Chancellor F. E. Lindley of the University of Kansas.
In Bombay mobs loot and set shops ablaze in Bhendy Bazaar. Royal Irish Fusiliers fire on rioters near British tanks as 72 dead and 800+ injured since last Saturday. curfew imposed. 40,000 mill workers displaced. Fighting also breaks out in Calcutta leaving seven injured, including a European officer.
Coblenz May 1. Floods in the Moselle valley add six dead to the 25 killed in Whitsuntide disasters across Germany. Reports say roaring waters swept away houses, ruined vineyards, and even washed coffins from cemeteries around Guels. The flooding followed a cloudburst. May 17 Helena Montana Democrats backing Roosevelt urge repeal of prohibition and instruct delegates to push for a repeal resolution at the national convention. A Journal-World classified ad notes a vacant room for rent in Dexter, Washington.
The state of Kansas will issue 500000 dollars in bonds on June 10 to cover long delayed World War I bonus claims. The bonus board approved the sale bringing total bonds issued under the compensation act to 31000000 dollars, with 22500000 dollars outstanding. 652 veterans have pending claims, not all approved, some in litigation. The 1931 legislature extended the filing deadline to January 1 1952.
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Kansas organized last night with Frank W. McDonald athletic director of Haskell Institute elected president. About 320 attendees heard reports on bylaws and program. The group, chaired by McDonald, endorsed Gov. Harry Woodring and outlined national goals.
Pittsburgh pitcher Tut Harris held Brooklyn to a few hits as the Pirates edged the Dodgers 3 to 1. Lloyd Waner's third inning homer proved the deciding blow in a tight, well pitched game.
Wichita preacher Rev. G. W. Griffin, head of the National Good Sentiment Campaign, will address the Ninth Street Baptist Church at 8 30 Wednesday evening to promote better interracial relations. Tune in to WDAF tonight at 9 15.
Democrats of Kansas closed a Lawrence convention praising its success with several thousand attendees and delegates returning home. The gathering urged support for Franklin D Roosevelt at the national convention, endorsed Harry Woodring and George McGill, adopted unit rule, seated Wyandotte and Atchison delegates, and chose presidential electors Eugene Sullivan and others.
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