Polish Coup Crisis Deepens as Haller Promises Attack
May 11 report from Paris cites General Haller promising to attack Warsaw with 25 000 troops and tanks after Pilsudski overthrew the government. Haller says a reign of terror exists in Warsaw and denies broad Polish troop support for Pilsudski, predicting a prolonged struggle to crush the insurrection. Follows reports of Rada officials and Paris sources forecasting Pilsudski’s eventual failure and calls to reorganize elections outside Warsaw.
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Fighting in the Rif: French Advance Near Tarquist
French forces in French Morocco report a nearly 6 mile gain along a 20 mile front in a drive against the Rif. Moroccan and French units moved rapidly through Dichel Bow Rebbi and Dichel Boy Zines as friendly tribesmen seized Beni Abbou territory west of Beni Ameri. Spanish troops also claim progress reoccupying zones lost in 1921. The operation develops under the high command.
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Stands by Agreements Policy of New German Government
Berlin May 19 The Reichstag approved the policy of the new cabinet led by Chancellor Marx. The program pledges strict adhesion to Germany's foreign policies in the London reparations accord and the Locarno security pact, set to continue under the new government. Boston May 19 The AT&T directors voted to offer stockholders one new share for every six held, at par, totaling about 134 million dollars to roughly 870 thousand stockholders.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company Today
Kansas Forecast Highlights Mixed Conditions Across Cities
Cloudy tonight in Kansas with little change in temperature through Thursday. Road conditions vary from clear and good in Hutchinson Coffeyville Pittsburg Arkansas City Wichita Topeka to rough in Emporia and fair in Ottawa. Local weather service update appears on Douglas radio.
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Farm relief measure to head for passage in House
Washington May 19 AP—Having approved key parts of the Haugen farm relief bill the House will likely finish reading the measure for amendment tomorrow before a vote. Substitute bids including Tincher credit bill and Curtis-Wright commodity marketing proposal may be offered this week. The equalization fee on basic crop sales and a cotton fire tax after two years are also under debate amid lobbying charges. Senators McNary and McKellar signaled farm relief action this session.
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Kansas Chamber Pushes Special Legislature Session on Roads
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board passed a resolution urging Governor Ben Fanlen to call a special session of the Kansas Legislature before August 1. The aim is to submit a constitutional amendment allowing state initiative to fund and start road construction, speeding Kansas highway development. A committee will meet with the county board to discuss property valuation, and support for a road initiative continues.
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Stokes Dies at 78 in New York Home
W E D Stokes finance and hotel owner died this morning at 238 West 73rd Street after a week of illness from double pneumonia. The 78 year old figure was long in the public eye due to a sensational divorce suit with wife Helen Elwood Stokes. He is survived by son James from first marriage and daughter Helen Muriel, plus a second wife and two children.
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Ruth Hits Two Homers as Yankees Top Browns in A L Tilt
Babe Ruth homered twice for the Yankees driving in two sessions against the St. Louis Browns. His 14th of the year came in the eighth, after Zachary left the mound, with Coombs adding a fifth of the season in the same stretch. Cross-league results show Chicago, Philadelphia, and Cleveland also tallying, with various pitchers and lineups listed.
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State forest reserve lake project gains backing
The State forestry fish and game commission accepted a 400 acre tract six miles north of Pittsburg for a proposed forest reserve and lake. It includes a 160 acre lake and a 160 acre tract near South Mound, offered by Ladette and Neosho counties. Development costs will be determined with the help of an engineer.
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Disarmament Talks Split Over Armament Limits
Geneva and Tokyo reports show Western powers favor limiting armament while France Italy and Belgium resist fearing vulnerability. Italian Mussolini and French diplomat Boncour call for balance between reductions and military support. Japan signals patience awaiting reasonable proposals amid abortive talks.
Culbertson testifies on tariff row and sugar case
Washington May 19 AP Summoned from Rumania where he is American minister William B Culbertson former tariff commissioner told the special senate tariff investigating committee he resigned because his position had become intolerable not because he was forced off or tempted off He defended President Coolidge in his relations with the tariff commission and criticized Senator Norris Republican Nebraska who led the investigation with Costigan for using his private papers without consent He denied Norris charges that White House pressure sought to coerce him into a tougher tariff stand saying the President never inferred he should change his position and respected his views He said his personal relation with the President remained friendly and he believed the sugar incident showed honest differences of opinion for the public good Appeals Bus Regulation Topeka May 19 AP The Kansas Public Service Commission appealed to the supreme court to determine its right to regulate bus traffic between Topeka and Kansas City Mo
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Vare Leads in Pennsylvania Senate Primary Victory
Philadelphia reports show William S. Vare leading for the Republican United States Senate nomination with 565,411 votes to Pepper’s 452,599 from 76,270 districts. Pepper led Philadelphia totals while Pinchot trailed. final statewide results reflect broader support for Vare beyond the city.
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Senate to Investigate Campaign Expenditures
The Senate voted 59 to 13 to order a full inquiry into senatorial campaign expenditures. Reed of Missouri pressed the measure after Pennsylvania primary spending claims. party lines and a cross-party bloc shaped the vote. Early opposition came from Republican senators and Pennsylvania’s Reed, amid assertions of millions spent in Pennsylvania GOP primary race.
Choose Delegates for Douglas County Democrats Saturday
Douglas County Democrats meet at the courthouse Saturday at 2 30 to select eight delegates for the Democratic state convention in Wichita on May 28. County chairman Dr E G Y Harbour urged full participation noting the meeting is highly important.
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Sons and Daughters to Be Taller
Atlantic City May 19 A P13 Sons will outpoint their fathers in height and weight and daughters will top their mothers by an inch or two, two nutrition experts at the national health congress say. The gain of an inch in height and corresponding weight gain may be linked to future generations due to our musketter diet habits, Dr Samuel J Crumbine says.
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Hodges Pleads Guilty In Grand Larceny Case
Alexander R. Hodges former University of Kansas athlete admitted guilty to second degree grand larceny in general sessions court in New York. Sentencing set for June 18. Prosecutors and defense seek leniency citing youth and good character witnesses. Bail remained at 300.
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Izaak Walton League Acts Over Vandalized Rack Creek Grounds
At a Douglas county meeting the Izaak Walton League offered a 25 dollar reward for information leading to arrests in vandalism at Joe Anderson Place on Rack Creek. A rattlesnake and equipment damage marked the incident, threatening local picnic and fishing access on farmer Joe Anderson’s land.
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Dance Recital Tickets Sell Equally To All Attendees At KU
The Tau Sigma dance recital at the Bowersock theatre tonight is sold to both first time attendees and those who did not attend May 10. Miss Margaret Barto notes full house demand, with half the program to be shown at a Lawrence banquet May 28. Dress rehearsals completed, lighting to improve, and new costumes planned.
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MIT Establishes Four Year Course in Ship Operation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology launches a four year program in ship operation and management aimed at training for shore administration of shipping. Prof J R Lackey and Prof Lawrence B Chapman lead the program with support from American steamship companies. The curriculum covers marine insurance, admiralty law and other marine transportation topics.
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Endowment fund created by S S Kresge chain head
New York May 12 AP Sebastian S Kresge head of a chain of 500 five and ten cent stores established a 25 million dollar endowment for philanthropy and education. The endowment starts with an income of 600000 annually and may grow to several million as further gifts are made. The latest gift is 500000 shares of S S Kresge Common stock valued at 45 a share. Baltimore May 19 AP The jury to decide if Richard Rees Whittemore shall die for slaying Maryland penitentiary guard Robert Holtman was selected in record time after the Candy Kid had passed. The Best in Radio Hamas
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Missouri and Kansas to renew Thanksgiving football pact
Missouri and Kansas universities plan a non conference game in Columbia the Saturday before Thanksgiving and Missouri aims to sign a contract for a 1927 Lawrence game. GC Brewer Missouri athletics director said the schools may end ties if Kansas refuses Thanksgiving play.
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Farm visit highlights Douglas county county farm
Cal Sizer superintendent of the Douglas county farm and hospital hosted county commissioners and guests for a noon country dinner. The group toured facilities praising condition and improvements. Twenty three inmates work on the farm as Sizer showcases cattle poultry and pigs while guests compliment the grounds and management.
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Wood land park carnival in Lawrence draws large crowd
The Lachman Carson shows at Woodland Park in Lawrence drew big audiences with a three ring dog and monkey circus, trained pony acts, and a high diving display. Monkeys performed Maggie and Jiggs routines while a Charleston minstrel act delighted attendees. A water carnival diving contest is planned for tomorrow evening and a Charleston contest for Friday.
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Terratenna Brings Summer Radio Clarity From Winter Levels
Chicago inventors Ray Gibson and Jack Woods unveil the Terratenna a device that replaces external aerials and increases sound clarity by 50 percent when used with an outside antenna. F G Blecha eastern Kansas district agent assisted Farm Bureau directors in drafting a coming year budget for submission to the county commissioners.
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Ward awarded 300 to Frances Ward in alienation suit
After about three hours the jury in Frances Ward versus Thomas Ward et al returned with a verdict awarding 300 to the plaintiff and costs against the defendants. Earlier in the day Carl Hess was found guilty of liquor violations. Buck Wright failed to appear as scheduled and a bench warrant was issued. A second alienation case, W B Frances v Camm, et al, was scheduled for trial with a jury seated and the court adjourning to tomorrow at 9.
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Cap to Ann Betsford Receives Kansas Daughters Award
The Kansas State chapter of the Daughters of the Founders and Patriots of America planned to award Ann Kallron Betsford of Lawrence the silver loving cap for best individual rifle-teach record at the University of Kansas school year. The presentation was set for 4 30 this afternoon with Mrs C D Liond of Teaveh worth presenting.
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New Rock Island Head Leads Chicago Rock Island Rail Way
ER R Brown elected chairman of the executive committee of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway to succeed Charles Haydon who remains chairman of the Rock Island board. Rock Island directors declare regular semisannual dividends of 2.40 on 5 percent preferred and 2.00 on 4 percent preferred payable June 30.
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