Squalus Sinking Cause Remains Undetermined
Portsmouth May 26 The Squalus sinking cause remains unknown as navy officials and submarine experts study the incident. Officials report water flooded the hull after a routine dive and divers continue salvage planning with pontoons or buoyancy methods under navy direction.
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Portsmouth
H. R. Greenlee
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Alfred G. Prien
Greenlee
Navy
A. I. McKee
A. R. McCann
Washington
C. W. Cole
Falcon
Naval
High Command
Dife-Savine
Navy Yard
O. F. Naquin
Isles of Shoals
O Malley to plead guilty in Missouri insurance case
Maurice M. Milligan announced R Emmet O Malley former Missouri state insurance superintendent would plead guilty in federal court to an income tax evasion indictment. The case cites a 62 5000 dodge over 1935 1936 payoffs tied to a 9 500 000 fire insurance rate base. Pendergast faces 15 month term for tax evasion.
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Kateas City
Maurice M. Milligan
United States
R. Emmet
O'Malley
Missouri
Milligan
J. Ringolsky
JC Malley
Melvill E. Otis
Tom Pendergast
United State’s Marshal’s
Leavenworth Peniten
Pendergast
Merrill E. Otis
Missouri Fire
United States Marshal’s Office
Bergdoll Returns to U S as Desertion Case Gathers Pace
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, labeled the nations No 1 slacker, is confined at Governor s Island after arriving on the Bremen from Germany. He faces possible four years ten months for desertion and a new trial for escape as immigration and military authorities weigh pre ce dence in his case. Senate committee delays action on a bill to bar Bergdoll s return. Also Liberty Memorial high school graduates 203 seniors in Kansas City with H Roe Bartle addressing the ceremony.
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New York
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Beredell
Bremen
Germany
Governor's Island
United States Army
Canada
Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Sheppard
Ptex
Carrollo Indicted for Perjury by Federal Jury
Federal grand jury in Kansas City indicts Charles Carrollo for perjury in a citizenship application. He is named in multiple aliases and once labeled "the big man" in local gambling by a federal judge. A separate federal indictment accuses him of using the mails to defraud related to a bingo operation.
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Kansas City
Charles Carrollo
Big Man
United States
Charles V. Carroello
Vincenzo Carrollo
Charlie the Wop
Albert L. Reeves
Reeves
Carrollo
England Tops France in Davis Cup Doubles Test
England gained a 2-1 lead over France in the European zone of the Davis Cup after a tense doubles victory. Frank Wilde and Charles Hare defeated Yvon Petra and Pierre Peliza in five sets, 6-3 6-3 3-6 4-8 6-3, as the two singles matches were set for tomorrow.
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Wimbledon
Eng
England
France
Frank D. H. Wilde
Charles Hare
Yvon Petra
Pierre Peliza
Office to Be Closed During Funeral Observance
The Journal-World will close from 2 to 2 30 Saturday afternoon for the funeral of Mrs. Louisa Jane Reineke mother of Mrs. W C Simons. Only two telephone calls will be answered. all other business will be suspended.
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Journal-World
Louisa Jane Reineke
W. C. Simons
Germans Avoid Blame as Pact Talks Run Against Russia
Berlin reports show Germany steering clear of blaming the Soviet Union over the British-French-Soviet dialogue. Nazi press is instructed to refrain from attacking the Soviet government during negotiations for a mutual aid pact. Germany also holds back on extending the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo axis for now.
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Berlin
Germany
Russia
Soviet Union
Britain
France
Japan
Chamberlain
Joseph Stalin
Italy
Baseball Roundup Mixed Scores From Major Leagues
In Boston the Red Sox beat the Senators 4 to 2 as Woody Rich left with a sore arm after a strong start. New York edged Philadelphia 1 to 0 on Tommy Henrichs sixth inning homer. Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 8 to 3 as Tobin and Berres led the attack. Chicago topped Cleveland 7 to 1 with Dietrich and Tresh driving the win. Includes flood control and conscription bill updates and a trivia note on gold density.
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Kansas City
St. Paul
Lindell
Himsl
Boyles
Pasek
Boston
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Woody Rich
Washington
Cox
T Leonard
Giulieni
Rich Heving
Desautels
New York
Tommy Henrich
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Henry Pippen
A's
Oral Hildebrand
Philadelphia
Pippen
Brucker
Hildebrand
Dickey
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Tobin
Berres
Lee
Mancusa
Lillard
Harrell
Brown
J. Ruseel
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Walters
Lombardi
Warneke
Owen
Cleveland
Dietrich
Tresh
Harder
Dobon
Pytlak
Senators clash on special railroad bankruptcy court proposal
In Washington on May 26 Senators Bordah and Norris opposed a plan to create a five member railroad bankruptcy court. Wheeler defended it as needed due to complex cases. senators warned of a court dominated by railroad lawyers. The measure is part of Roosevelt era railroad relief along with other transportation bills.
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Bordh
R-Ida
Norris
Ind.-Neb
Senate
Borah
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Special Railroad Advisory Committee
Baltimore and Ohio
Lehigh Valley
Sheriff payroll cut trims county costs in May
Kansas City reports the sheriff department payroll for May was cut by 1700 dollars from 9600 due to budget constraints. County Auditor C F Mayer ordered the reduction, affecting 88 employees at about 20 dollars per month each. The move follows a countywide expense trimming mandate to 40000 dollars monthly for the rest of the year.
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Kansas City
Sheriff's Department
C. F. Mayer
John B. Pew
Jackson County
K.U
Income government revenue tops five billion in year
Washington May 26 treasury reports government income reached 5 billion on May 24. Revenue trails last year but further tax receipts due June 15 could drive total past the 5.52 billion budget estimate. Expenditures total 8.1747 billion. deficit 3.1686 billion, debt hits a new high of 40.2404 billion.
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Jackson
Miss
Washington
The
Treasury
Poppy Day Proclaimed in Lawrence by Mayor Russell
Mayor C B Russell designates Saturday May 27 as Poppy Day in Lawrence urging citizens to wear memorial poppies for World War I sacrifices and to donate to support disabled veterans and dependent families. The proclamation notes Lawrence’s patriotism and sacrifices of local soldiers.
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C. B. Russell
Lawrence
United States
America
I. C. B. Russell
Mrs. Louisa Reineke Dies at 95 in Kansas City
Mrs. Louisa Jane Reineke aged 95 died at her daughter Mrs. W C Simons home after a decline in health. Funeral services will be held at the Simons home with Rev Howard E Koelb officiating. Burial at Shawnee cemetery follows. She longtime member of First Baptist Kansas City and previously lived in Girard Ottawa and Kansas City. Survived by son John Reineke of Chicago and five children born to John Reineke and Louisa Buckley. Burial and church ties noted. pioneer family history included.
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W. C. Simons
Simons
Howard E. Koelb
First Baptist Church
Shawnee, Kan
Robert J. Wilson
First Baptist Church of
Kansas City
Reineke
Louisa Jane Buckley
Frankfort
John Buckley
Lawrence
Oak Hill Cemetery
Kentucky
John Reineke
Girard
Ill
E. Blanche
George
John
William
Mary Gertrude
Ottawa
Kan
Chicago
A More Rigid Discipline Plans at Kansas Penitentiary
Warden M F Amrine told guards at a Lansing assembly that fraternizing between officers and convicts must end, obscene language will not be tolerated, and convicts will not be allowed to play poker. He said no immediate drastic changes to management, but a strict, efficient plan will be implemented.
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Lansing
Kan
M. F. Amrine
Kansas State Penitentiary
Amrine
Commencement Week At Kansas Opens June 9 With Recital
The University of Kansas plans a full commencement week from June 9 to June 12. Events include a School of Fine Arts recital, Baccalaureate in Memorial Stadium, address by Dr. James Bryant Conant, and four class reunions. If rain, ceremonies move to Hoch Auditorium.
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University of Kansas
School of Fine Arts
Memorial Stadium
James Harry Cotton
Broadstreet Presbyterian Church
Cleveland
James Bryant Conant
Harvard University
Hoch
Fred Ellsworth
C. S. Skilton
Jack Laffer
Wichita
Allen Crafton
Memorial Union
Fraser Hall
Mathilde H. O'Leary
Wiggins Wins Senior Ayrshire Judging at Ottawa Show
Mrs J B Wiggins of route one tied for first in the senior judging contest at the Eastern Kansas Ayrshire show in Ottawa. Her daughter Bernice Wiggins won multiple awards with their cattle. Bernice, a Liberty Memorial high school senior, is in tonight's graduating class and active in 4 H Girl Reserves band and Agassiz club.
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J. B Wiggins
Route One
Kansas
Ottawa
Bernice Wiggins
Bernice
Liberty Memorial High School
Agassiz
Wiggins
John Keas
Effingham
Ernest Adcock
Atchison
H. A. Ward
Fred Gilges
Ward
Chamber of Commerce
County Attorneys Warned by Jay Parker on Racketeers
Attorney General Jay S. Parker told Kansas county attorneys at the Kansas Bar association convention to be vigilant over racketeers moving from Kansas City and to shut down any remaining slot machine operations in the state. He urged vigorous action and noted a few places still permitting machines. The meeting occurred in the supreme court room.
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Topeks
Jay S. Parker
Kansas
Kansas City
Parker
Toshea
Kansas Bar Association
Supreme Court
Scouts Camp-O-Ree Opens Amid Threatening Weather
Large numbers of Douglas district Scouts journeyed to Brown s Grove for a Camp-O-Ree starting at 4 pm and running until 4 pm tomorrow. William R. Comerford Kansas City Kansas leads Camp-O-Bee operations while Maj. Ray F. Edwards KU ROT directs camp set up and inspections.
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Lawrence
Brown's Grove
Douglas
Lawrence High School
Hoch Auditorium
University of Kansas
H. Roe Bartel
Kansas City
Yaa Sebel
WILL "JUST TALK" Dr. E. H. Lindley to keynote KU convocation
Dr E H Lindley chancellor of the University will be principal speaker at a Monday 10 am convocation honoring him. Velma Wilson and C H Mullen lead planning with Blaine Grimes and Geneva Landrith on the platform. University band under Russell L Wiley and Dean Swarth lead singing. Abduct bank cashier.
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E. H. Lindley
Lindley
Velma Wilson
C. H. Mullen
Men’s
Mullen
Blaine Grimes
Gevene Landrith
University of Kansas
Russell L. Wiley
D. M. Swarth
Fine Arts School
Lindsey
Oklahoma bank robbery ends with empty safe
Three young gunmen abducted the First National Bank cashier O A Patridge in Dewey Oklahoma early today. They failed to break into the vault containing thirteen thousand dollars when the cashier did not know the combination. Patridge escaped by flagging down a passing motorist after the bandits fled in his car near Tuxedo.
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Dewey, Okla
First National Bank
O. A. Patridge
Tuxedo
Royal Tour Sweeps Alberta as King and Queen Visit Calgary
King George and Queen Elizabeth travel by royal train through Saskatchewan into Alberta. Crowds greet the monarchs in Moose Jaw and Calgary during a 30 minute stop and an eight mile procession. They plan a Banff visit before heading to the Pacific coast.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Dominion
Calgary
King
Moose Jaw
Main Street
Medicine Hat
C.S.T
Banff National Park
Pacific Coast
Rural Schools to Present Diplomas in Douglas County
156 graduates from rural and graded Douglas County schools will receive diplomas at Liberty Memorial high school auditorium tomorrow at 2 PM. Harold G. Barr of First Christian Church will give the address. Harold C. Fisher will present diplomas. The program features the Douglas County Junior Band, solos by Miriam Kraft, Maxine Maust, Lester Stauffer, and a vocal trio, with Rev. Harold G. Barr delivering the address and Fisher closing the diploma presentation.
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Liberty’ Memorial High School
Hoch
H. Roe Bartle
Kansas City
C. EB. Birch
Verdi Liberty Memorial High School
Alton Liberty Memorial High School
Charles A. Puls
Trinity Lutheran Church
H. Foe Bartle
lPrin
Neal MM Wherry
Lloyd S. Purcell
Board of Education
Ralph EB. Graber
Mereenensne Ee ——Pranels
Scott Key
Joseph F. Wilking
Voice
University’ of Kansas
Douglas County
Liberty Memorial High School
James van Dyck
First Christian Church
Harold G. Barr
Pas
Harold C. Fisher
Kansas University
F. G. Nichola
America
Phil
Tette
Old Circle
Ter Crady
Miriam Kraft
Maxine Maust
America the Beautiful
Hearing near end on WREN move to Kansas City
Federal communications commission examiner hears closing testimony on WREN request to relocate from Lawrence Kansas to Kansas City Missouri. Witnesses say KC market has heavy competition while engineers note only slight interference with existing stations and support for the double directional antenna plan.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
WREN
Lawrence
Kan
Kansas City
Mitnesses
L. L.jacquier
Kite
NBC
Donald Davis
WHB
C. H. Owen
Commission
Conrad Mann to resign from Kansas City Chamber
Conrad H Mann honorary president of the Chamber of Commerce announced his resignation from the chamber at age 68. He led the chamber as president from 1928 to 1934 and has long guided civic work with the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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Kansas City
Conrad H. Mann
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Mann
Order of Eagles
Weather forecast for Kansas unsettled with showers possible
Forecast shows unsettled conditions across Kansas with possible showers in the northeast and generally fair weather in the west. Temperatures range from a high near 89 and a low around 58 with a trace of rainfall since yesterday.
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Kansas
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