Ancient Azores fortress falls after two day Cuban battle
Havana reports Azares fortress surrendered after a bloody two day fight between rebels and government forces. More than 2,000 defenders faced artillery and naval bombardment as lines of white flags rose and government fire killed several gunners. American warnings and street danger followed as the clash near Havana palace drew international attention.
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Havana
Azares
United States
Grau San Martin
Fulgencio Batista
Gies
Belascoain Street
Ford Motor Agency
Howard Tewkesbury
Uruguay
Benjamin Fernandez de Medina
ABC
Burro
Atares
Senate approves Sargent bill to end general registrations
Topeka Nov 9 AP after an amendment that stops re registrations for voters moving within the same ward the senate approved the Sargent bill for passage eliminating periodic general registrations in Wichita and Kansas City A voter who voted in the last general election will not re register if still in the same ward despite moving to another precinct The measure is set for a roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Senate
Wichita
Kanas City
Measure to ease frozen assets grants preferred stock
Topeka November 9 A legislative council bill approved by the house banking committee would allow state banks to issue preferred stock to secure funds from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for eliminating frozen assets. Preferred stock requires 75 percent stockholder approval, carries voting rights, but avoids direct bank liability. RFC may buy such stock, with double voting power if the bank fails or dividends are paid. Interest on the preferred stock would not exceed eight percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
House Banking Committee
Legislative Council
Instruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Senate Passes Baird Chain Tax Bill For Kansas Stores
The Kansas Senate approved the Baird chain store tax plan by a 25 to 10 vote, sending it to the House. It imposes a graduated license fee per store from 2 to 100 dollars based on number of stores owned. Other actions included a tax measure on insurance real estate reserves and several bills touching county machinery rentals, sinking funds, and highway records. A county township road fund rest program faced delay amid news of a new federal civil works initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Senate
Baird
Kansas
House
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Delaney
State Highway Department
Melvin R
Douglas
Harry L. Hopkins
Civil Works Administration
Melvin
Kansas officials face impeachment bid in bond scandal
Topeka report outlines facts from state investigators on the Kansas million dollar bogus bond scandal. Gov. Landon aide Fred M. Harris presented the outline to the House judiciary committee as impeachment resolutions target Attorney General Roland Boynton and Auditor Will J. French. Hearings planned for early next week with Boynton and French invited to respond. Snow begins to fall at Atwood as winter nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
House
Kansas
Fred M. Harris
Alf M. Landon
Judiciary Committee
Harris
Roland Boynton
Will J. French
Bloss
Boynton
French
Weather forecast for Kansas distant warm and cold spots
Kansas forecast calls for fair weather with chill in the far south tonight as a front moves through. Overnight temperatures near 37 degrees, with daytime high around 62 degrees yesterday and similar today. Roads conditions unclear. cloud cover expected in morning.
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Kansas
Finney Jury Deliberations Continue In Embezzlement Trial
Emporia Kansas November jury in Warren W Finney banker embezzlement case resumes deliberations at 9 am after a noon recess. A juror sought to send a private message to the judge about a position, prompting the judge to reiterate the need to deliberate on the evidence for a verdict on all 12 counts.
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Emporia
Kan
Warren W. Finney
Emporia Banker
Harry Bixler
Lon ©. McCarty
Bixler
McCarty
Finney
Joe McClure
Lon McCarty
Lawrence Kiwanis Elects Stevenson President For Year
Lawrence Kiwanis Club elects C. Stevenson unanimously as president for the coming year. The full nominating ticket includes Guy Keeler as vice president and E. F. Engel Lloyd Purcell Bert Nash Werner Smith to the board for three years. Byron Cooke spoke on the grocery industry noting modern methods and NRA price effects. A Christmas party involving 23 Lawrence High students and over 100 children was planned for December 21. The article also lists the Scholastic Honor Roll and honorable mention recipients for the first six weeks.
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C. Stevenson
Lawrence Kiwanis Club
Guy Keeler
E. F. Engel
Lloyd Purcell
Bert Nash
Werner Smith
Byron Cooke
Cooke
United States
NRA
Lawrence ‘High
Louise Peyton
Helen Rice
Louise Feyton
Georgia Anna Shaw
Rose Baldwin
Hugh Magruder
Elizabeth Raymond
Pauline Richards
Ruth
Mildred Clodfelter
Aaron Cohen
Mary Anna Cunningham
Alice Daniels
Geneva Detler
Martin
Denlinger
Blossom. Ewing
Mildred Ewing
Helen Frame
Marilee’ Frame
Anna Marie Frazier
Hazel Frazier
Mary Helen Harrison
Helen Hay
Florence Heim
Kathryn Hicks
Helen Kamnschroeder
Lester Kap Ipelman
Mickie Learnard
Arthur Leonard
Burton Lewis
Margaret Lewis
Lola McManness
Edward Miller
Alex Mitchell
Helen Moore
Leis Moss
Margaret Nanninga
Harry Naramore
Almarin
Nottingham
Dorothy Nuffer
Ruth Oatman
Marjorie Perkins
Jean Perry
Gladys Pine
Wanda Mae Pringle
Francis
Rogier
Virginia Roach
Aliene Sabol
Marjorie Smith
Frederick Snyder
Virginia St. Clair
Keith Swinehart
Dorothy Jean Troutman
Fred Turner
Arsenold Weidman
Gertrude Welch
Thamar White
Roosevelt Return From Europe Vacation Aims For Peace
James Roosevelt son of the President returns aboard the Rex after six weeks in Europe with visits to England Italy France and discussions with leaders. He notes public desire for peace and optimism about wine exports to the United States as the eighteenth amendment ends. He and Mrs Roosevelt plan to visit New Haven and then Washington before returning to Brooklyn.
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New York
James Roosevelt
Europe
Social
MacDonald
Great
Britain
Lebrun
France
Mussolini
Italy
Pope
Roosevelt
England
Europa
United States
Fire damages home on Mississippi street in three story frame house
Fire discovered in the upper part of the three story frame residence of Earl Dobson at 1222 Mississippi street about 3 o clock this afternoon fought by firemen who chopped away roof to reach the flames. Damage was confined to upper stories and roof. several University students rooming at the home assisted. Mr Dobson is a Bowersock mills employee.
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Earl Dobson
Mississippi Street
University Room
Dobson
Bowersock Mills
Doctor Gets Ten Year Sentence in Minister’s Son Case
Dr. Edgar L. Davis, 64, was sentenced to 10 years for second degree murder in the fatal September shooting of Paul Proctor, a minister’s son. Davis claimed a holdup and said he shot as the youth fled with money. Proctor said the money belonged to him and that Davis became enraged over payment for an examination. A new trial was to be sought by the defense.
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Kansas City
Edgar L. Davis
Paul Proctor
Davis
Young Proctor
Dr. Davis
Lindberghs
Lindbergh and companion feted in Geneva reception
In Geneva a crowd welcomed Charles A Lindbergh and his companion with an old-time reception at city hall. The aviator and Kinase of Champagne and Anne received chrysanthemums as a bouquet. Lindbergh planned studying atmospheric conditions over the Alps with a next hop expected southward.
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Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbe
Vimadzican
S| Geneva
Alabama
Lindbergh
Drenk Kinase
Anne
Alps
Foundations for US Soviet understanding outlined
Washington Nov 9 AP reports a two hour Hull Litvinoff conference laid foundations for a US Soviet understanding affecting diplomacy and economics. A presidential briefing was planned for late afternoon with no further state dept meetings. Early accord hints at closer ties between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Washington
Hall
Maxim Litvinoff
Roosevelt
State Department
United States
Kiro Dam Conference Discussed by Officials
W H Pendleton and George Hedrick led talks at a ceremony in Washington with government officials about the proposed Kiro dam. They met with President Roosevelt and Interior Secretary Sinobi es and with the War Department. Decisions were deferred. officials expect a reply in the near future as deliberations continue.
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W._H. Pendleton
George Hedrick
Comme
Tool
Ashington
D. E
Oma
President Roosevelt
Hedrick
Stock Market Index Pointed To Market Activity
The stock market index for ninety stocks stood at 78.4, with yesterday’s reading noted as 77.8. The brief shows a slight movement in the overall market sentiment though exact closing levels are unclear from the fragment.
Water Tank Site Settlement and Construction Plans
A dispute over locating a new water tank for the University area was settled after talks between the city commission and property owners committee. The city will allow a city lot near the Chi Omega house to be purchased for the first site, with plans to award the Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel bid once Monday action proceeds. A simpler design will reduce costs, and a federal grant of 30 percent totaling 4800 dollars will fund replacing old mains in Lawrence, with work to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company
Des Moines
Chi Omega House
Plains
J. L. Constant
Lawrence
Jury Still Out In Byson Selders Case
The jury in a $15,000 damage action by Betty Byson of Lawrence against O E Selders Alma failed to reach a verdict. The trial of the Tess Riley suit against Jesse R Carson was dismissed at plaintiff’s request. E L Jones of Leavenworth County sued Palmyra Township for injuries to his eyes from a road condition. trial set for tomorrow after jury selection was completed.
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Betty Byson
Lawrence
O. E. Selders
Alma
Miss Byson
Sara
Tsasc- Riley
Jesse R. Carson
E. L. Jones
Palmyra
Jones Cage
Jones
Leavenworth County
French wine sellers fear fakes will kill taste after repeal
Paris reports wine merchants fear imitations will ruin consumer taste for French vintages before markets open in the United States after prohibition ends. They also worry renewed talks of a French debt default could spark anti French sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Ellis County bond bill backed by McCarthy plan
Bill asserts Ellis County agrees with the McCarthy measure to empower the county to issue bonds for restoring funds lost through treasurer defalcations and has been sent to the governor. Nearby Crookston Minnesota reports a low autumn temperature while Bemidji and Moorhead record similar mild readings and wholesale prices show little change.
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Ellis County
Topeka
Senate
Ringed With Steel Touhy Gang Goes On Trial
In St Paul four Touhy mobsters faced trial amid heavy steel-guarded security. Roger Touhy led the lineup with Willie Harkey Gustav Schaefer and Eddie McFadden flanked by deputies. William Hamm Jr the kidnapped brewer was absent but pledged cooperation. Government precautions aimed to prevent outside rescue attempts.
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St. Paul
Gyee
Roger Touhe
Gus” Schaefer
Eddie
McFadden
William Hamm, Jr
St. Paul Brewer
Touhy
Visit in Schools Highlights American Education Week
American Education week promotes parental involvement as visits to Lawrence schools are invited this week. Demonstrations, classroom observations, and meetings aim to show the regular school day, with Armistice day observed tomorrow through talks, music, and flag ceremonies. Notable speakers include Gen. W. S. Metcalf, Dr. Lyle Well Cordley, Prof. Allen Crafton, and Maj. W. C. Raster.
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Lawrence
Schchol
Duniated School
Lyle
Well “Cordley
Allen Crafton
Atty
L. Harris McAllaster
H. W. Keene
New York
E. F. Abels Pinckney
W.C. Rastergaieit
W. J. Burl Odlawn
William Pollender
Eighty Four Pupils on Junior High Honor Roll
Eighty four seventh eighth and ninth grade students are named on the six weeks honor roll. Entries list room numbers and student names including Lorraine Polson Doris Pierce and Elmo Maiden among others. A fatal injury report from Neodesha Kansas notes farmer John Duggar died after a colt dragged him. other notices mention W. Brooks and a Swanton address with classified ad lines.
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Lorraine Po
Louise Polson
Doris Pierce
Albert ‘Mole
Inez Hazenbuch
Helen Louie
St. Clair
Elmo Maiden
Robert Aliphin
Victoryetta Dawes
Helen Lindquist
Mary Lou Lobhman
Doris Trent
Ann Murray
Owen Maloney
Edward Bishop
Doris Twente
Florence McConnell
Jack Stephenson
Herold Lefman
Donald Wetzel
Lewia Riederer
Jeanne Moyer
Mex Mason
Billy Hungzicker
Jean Ular
Evelyn ‘“Sabol
Mary Evelyn Jending
David Watermulder
Maurine Auchard
Ed Cooper
Max Alice Peterson
Ruth Mary Chandler
Jack Beamer
Andy Mitchel
Rusty Frink
Mabel Yenton
Tom Sweeney
Jick Jacob
Llazaret Hyde
Marie Cochran
Alice Ann Jones
Helen Turner
Budd Russell
Charlen Anderson
Katherine Heck
Vivian Markley
Maurice Jackson
Gwendolyn Hunt
Jean Stouffer
Katherine Werges
Helen Evans
Dorothy Anedell
Robert Allen
Margarette Parker
Margaret Matovs
Virginia Beil
Marjorie McCarty
Marjorie Eustace
Lena James
Ruth Crumer
Neodesha
Kan
John Durgar
Hold Up On Interurban Car Near Lawrence
Two masked bandits boarded an interurban in City Park Kansas City and held up motorman Ed Meinke and passengers after reaching Delaware station eleven miles east of Lawrence. Victims included Joe Condit special officer for Union Pacific and Mrs Myrle B Melone. Losses totaled over $50 plus a watch and other items. Bandits remained aboard nearly an hour, escaped before a following car arrived, and left with Condit’s badge and Meinke’s money.
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City Park
Kansas City
Delaware
Lawrence
Joe Condit
Union Pacific Railroad
Myrle B. Melone
West Twelfth Street
Linwood
Ed Meinke
Melone
Condit
Knigtss Templar
Meinke
Delaware Station
Usin Meinke
United States Congress
Twenty-eighth U. S. Infantry
Gunnlay
Ninety Percent Kansas Business Graduates Find Work
Ninety percent of 1933 graduates from the University of Kansas School of Business are employed full time. Many secured positions via the placement bureau and direct canvassing of firms. The post Regents plan moves placement to Dean Stockton's office and emphasizes employment for February graduates. Vinita tours will contact manufacturers, sales branches, retail, finance, insurance, utilities, and other organizations.
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School of Business
University of Kansas
N.R. A
Dean Stockton
Vinita
City to seek 2 million relief funds from Hopkins
Kanaag City manager Henry F McElroy said the city would ask federal relief administrator Harry L Hopkins for 2 million dollars in unemployment relief funds to provide work for the jobless this winter. If awarded, the grant would be augmented by 1 million dollars from city funds.
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Kanaag City
Henry F.mcelroy
Harry L. Hopkins
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Fred Harris
Atwood Latine
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Atwood
John Schenck
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Geneva
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Union Pacific Railroad Co
Kiro
Pendleton
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Grand Canyon Limited
Santa Fe Railroad
Fresno College
University of New Mexico
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Dun & Bradstreet
New York City
Judiciary’ Committee
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Minn
Innesota
Bemidji
Moorhead
Touhy Gang
Retary W. Ra
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Swanton
Brocka
Leavenworth
Here
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