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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1931

Page

1

New Japanese Army drives in Manchuria threaten peace

Reports from China and Mukden describe General Honjo demanding Chinese forces withdraw north of the Eastern Railway and not cross it, with ten days to comply. Japanese troops brace for winter operations, extending occupation plans under Manchurian conditions amid League tension.

China Mah Chan Shan Mish Tsitsihar Tuonan Aganchi Honjo Neon Mukden Manchuria Tule Associated Press Mih Cian Shan Japan League of Nations Council Kirin Manchurian Mukden Coun

FIGHTING AT TAHSING IN MANCHURIA REPORTS

A dispatch from Harbin says Gen Mah Chan Shan launched an attack at Tahsing at daybreak and severe fighting raged. The war department plans to send additional planes to Manchuria from Japan and Korea, including bombers.

Tokyo Harbin Genral Mah Chan Shan Tahsing Manchuria Japan Korea

Hoover Home Credit Plan Widely Commended

Washington Now 16 AP The looming message to Congress and Grandi's visit shorten Hoover's guest list. Telegrams of support pour in from building and loan leaders including William E Best of the United States Building and Loan League wiring from Tulsa that officers will meet in Washington on December 1 to discuss all phases and offer full cooperation.

Washington Congress Dino Grandi Italy Hoover White House Wiliam E. Best United States Building and Loan League Best Tulsa Okla

Grandi Arrives in United States for Talks With Hoover

Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi arrived in New York aboard a liner and was escorted to Washington by a special train after quarantine. He is to meet with Secretary Stimson and then call on President Hoover, with discussions expected on international issues.

Jersey City N. J New York City Dino Grandi Italy New York Harbor Fred Fe and Associates New Washington State Department Charles A. Lindberch I Grandi Pres Hoover Jersey Pennsylvania Railroad Grandi Stimson Busine Italis Hoover

Supreme Court Denies Netherton Rehearing

The Supreme Court denied today a rehearing for Dr. S. Q. Netherton of Olathe retired ship surgeon and fruit grower whose conviction for the slaying of his wife was upheld. Netherton remains under a life term in a state penitentiary.

Tonela Supreme Court QO. Netherton Olathe Netherton

Confession Ties Missouri Merchant Killing to St Joseph Case

Police say a confession linked Lewis F. Brown a Missouri merchant to the shooting and beating death of a Missouri man found south of St Joseph. Alan Mueller a roadhouse operator and Bennett allegedly discussed the crime after an accused dispute.

Ofrkers Lewis F. Brown St. Joseph M. Ile Alice W. D. Bennett Davis City Tow Brown Here Valice Bennett al Mueller

No Action At Meeting By Big Six Athletic Directors

Athletic directors of the Big Six conference met in Kansas City to discuss deficits in six schools athletic programs. No action was taken, and a future meeting was planned for Tuesday December 7. Attending were Dr F C Allen of Kansas University, Dr James of Kansas and Coach Brutus Hang. The group also attended a National Amateur Athletic Union session in Kansas City this week. Fort Scott Plea Guilty in Federal Court.

Big _$ conference Insas City F. C. Allen K. U F.C. Allen James Brutus Hang University of Kansas Kansas City National Amateur Athletic Union Fort Scott Fort Scott Kan

Weather forecast shows increasing clouds and showers

Arkansas forecast calls for increasing cloudiness with showers probable in eastern areas tonight and Tuesday. Slightly warmer in the north central region, with clear spells near Wichita Coffeyville Emporia Ottawa Topeka and Arkansas City. Road conditions vary from muddy to good with several cities noted for traffic ease or difficulty. Temperatures yesterday and today show a mix of highs and lows with trace rainfall by 7 p.m. See Hamilton for Ford’s ad.

Akansas North Wichita Coffeyville Emporia Ottawa Topeka Arkansas City Pittsburg Manhattan Bouglas

Bandit escapes with 67 dollars from Union Pacific station

A masked bandit robbed the Union Pacific passenger station in North Lawrence around midnight Saturday, taking 867.45 from the cash drawer while 65 dollars in pennies and a 317,450 check were left behind. Pearl Perky faced the risk and opened the safe under threat, then the bandit fled through a north window in a dark coupe. Police reported the description as a six foot tall man about 150 pounds with light hair, wearing a tin sweater and cap, armed with a pistol.

Union Pacific North Lawrence Rehher Pearl Perky North Third Street Verky Myke Perky Schultz Head Barky Bur Terky Sterky Jeff Oscar Peterson Henry Smith Albert Manhattan Minhattan UE Eeluck Wamic Sud Lawrener

Robberies At Scottsville Reported In North Kansas

News from Stottsville 14 miles northeast details a night robbery at the post office. Between 200 and 300 dollars in postage stamps and 80 dollars in currency were taken along with several money order blanks. Three stoves and a jewel box were also broken into. Police were alerted and investigating. A calf later fetched 11.25 dollars.

Kan Heati Stottsville

Hereford Calf Sold High At Kansas City Yard

Hereford raised by Virgil Goff of Meadow Lark 4-H sold for 124 at Kansas City stock yards. calf weighed 19 pounds and set the top price in Douglas County this year. Other 4-H participants selling calves included Orville Carey Morgan Allison Raymond Lee and Charles Pugh. Allison sold an Angus while the others were Herefords. Columbus, Ohio, was reelected master of the National Grange for a fifth term.

Virgi Goff Meadow Lark Vlub Kansas City J. A. Terrell Douglas County Orville Carey Morcan Allson Raymond Lee Charles Pugh Allison Grange i Vis APJ Columbus Ohio National Grange

House GOP Leaders to Sponsor Tax Increases

Washington November 16 AP Republican leaders agreed to sponsor tax increases this session. Senator Watson shifted from opposition to support, saying a boost is inescapable while Smoot notes further taxation will be required. Both favor a sales tax but doubt Congress will approve it. increased rates on larger incomes seem certain. Treasury fears a near 2 billion dollar deficit. Mellon may push borrowing only with authority.

Washington Watson Inover Smoot Senate Finance Committees Congressional Hoover Mellon Congress White House Treasury Watforth

Dawes to seat on League council if Kellogg pact revived

Aristide Briand says Ambassador Dawes may join the League council if the Kellogg pact is invoked again to address the Manchurian dispute. Dawes, in private talks with leaders, would represent the United States on the league’s executive board if approved. Also notes 4-H banquet plans in Douglas County with Governor Woodring invited.

Paris Aristide Briand League of Nations Council Charles G. Dawes Council Dawes London Washington Briand Prentiss Gilbert United States League Manchuria Earry Johnv Simon Great Britain

Court Takes Up Civil Docket of 128 Cases

The district court opened this morning with a civil docket of 2000 cases led by H W Surher versus Currie Walters and Lee Costello for money and foreclosure. A demurrer was sustained, case removed from the docket, jurors dismissed and next action set for 9 o'clock tomorrow. The Merrill versus Lander damage suit follows.

Dudge Hadh H.W. Surher C. A. Walters Currie Walters Lee Costello Castella H. A. Merrill Theodore Lander

Local Exhibits at The American Royal Display Cattle

Exhibits at the American Royal in Kansas feature Hereford cattle from Jackman farm with entries by Steele of Clinton, including a baby beef junior class calf from the 4 H club. Exhibits were judged Saturday. results not yet released. Fred Laptad displayed a grain exhibit, same booth as at the Topeka Free Fair.

Douglas County Kansas Jackman Jack‘quelean Steele Clinton Fred.Laptad Topeka Peli She Ans Pelci

Oklahoma A and M wins grand championship at show

Aberdeen Angus owned by Oklahoma A and M College at Stillwater is named grand champion steer at the 33rd American Royal livestock and horse show in Kansas City. Announcement draws cheers from cattlemen as the winner is revealed. Thieves loot rural home in Winfield as couple returns from trip, furniture missing, suspected truck theft.

Kansas City Oklahoma Agricultural and, Mechanical College Stillwater Okla Winfield Kan Charles Quier Burden Quier Cowley County

Snow grips western ranges trapping travelers in heavy storm

Severe winter conditions blanketed southern Idaho and western states. An expedition of ten men was buried in snow at the Sierra summits, while six companions hacked a path back five miles with a car. Planelt? Rescue teams and highway crews opened routes as temperatures plunged to six to eight degrees. Both parties reportedly have food and expect to reach Placerville today or tomorrow.

Pocatello Idaho Montana Sierra Mountains California Prore Inca Placidrville Penner Summit Nevada

Kansas Star Glenn Cunningham Dominates Two Mile Race

Glenn Cunningham of Kansas topped Iowa State in the two mile at Ames, clocking 9:23.8 despite a muddy track. The meet shows Iowa State leading the conference with four wins while Kansas State and others trail. Kansas and Nebraska tied for third, Missouri fifth, and Oklahoma sixth.

Glenn Cunningham Kansas Iowan State Ames Ispite Iowa State Kansas Aggies Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma

Armament Truce Picked Up by League Council

The League of Nations secretariat announced that the one year armament truce, proposed by Italian minister Dino Grandi and adopted by Aristide Briand, is accepted effective November 1 with about forty nations signaling willingness to adhere. The pact calls for a yearlong suspension of all armaments programs. In other news, Gov. Woodring received Jack Dempsey’s invitation to a Kansas City boxing charity event, and will attend a fireman’s ball in Kansas City, Kansas, the same evening.

Hell Eldridge W. A. Schaal Schaal Douglas County Bankers' Association George Docking R. M. Fitzpatrick Lawrence W. & Mervier Eudora M. M. Clark Baldwi W. Ft. Essick Lawrence High School Douglas County Hankers’ Association Geneva League of Nations Secretariat Today Aristide Briand League Council Dino Grandi Dempsey Woodring Topeka Harry H. Woodring Jack ‘Dempsey Charlity Kansas City Kan

Guyer Speaks on Hoover Policies at County Meeting

Congressman Guyer spoke more than an hour at the Douglas County Republican Central Committee meeting in the court house describing Hoover’s relief for drought and unemployment, the German moratorium, budget cuts, farm relief, and tariff protections. He praised Hoover as humane and best for the nation, urged unity, and noted congressional restraint on relief while supporting humanitarian aid via the Red Cross. A resolution endorsing Hoover and his economic policies passed unanimously.

Hoover Vu.s. Guyer Douglas County Republican Central Court House Guyer Alf Congressman Guyer Germany Treasury Red Cross Eloover Puri Belgium House of Representatives Conpessman Guyer Igler Herbert Hoover Republican Party J. W. ‘ Anderson United States A. J. Erikzen Lawrence Anderson Ed. Aitels Young Re Ublicans Topeka Baker University C. B. Hesford Jonathan P. Carter Hesford

Band to American Royal guests from Lawrence

Fifty two members of the Lawrence Boys Band were taken to Kansas City by train to perform at the American Royal stock show. Director Byron C. Donmyer led the group, returning tonight. thirty-two from Lawrence High, the rest from Junior High. They are hosted by the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. In Aurora bank news, the First State Bank closed by board order last Saturday, confirmed today by the state banking department.

Lawrence Kansas City Byron C. Donmyer Lawrence High School Kansas City, Mo Chamber of Commerce Aurora Kan Topeka State Banking Department First State Bank

Gandhi and His Goat Influence Spring Sandals

New YorkNov 16 AP American designers of feminine footwear present Gandhi inspired sandals at a National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers show. Goat leather dominates styles with kid skin used widely. Sun colors include Canadian green Hi Li red Biscay blue Tronic yellow and Orange Glow while black and brown remain strong daytime choices.

New York National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association Kid Stein Blue Kid

Murder trial opens in Jefferson county district court

Fre Swoyer, 27, son of a Winchester farmer, stands trial for first degree murder in the July 6 killing of Lester Milligan. The packed courtroom and 40 night jurors reflect the case’s high profile, with investigators linking a 38 caliber revolver found at the scene to Swoyer and evidence tying him to rival Miss Blanche Davis. Swoyer claims innocence and an alibi, while the defense faces a strong case based on weapon purchase and witness accounts.

Jefferson County Oskloosa Fre Swoyer Winchester Lester Milligan Brick P. Davis Horace T. Thinney Sweyer Wrrst Milligan Hickory Point Road Swoyer J. M. Phillips Atca Blanche Davis Miss Davis Davis Phillip Iistrict Court

Indictments of Dreiser Dos Passos and others in Kentucky

A Bell County grand jury indicted Theodore Dreiser John Dos Passos Marie Verpain and seven others on criminal syndicalism charges tied to a coal field probe in Harlan and Bell counties. Prosecutors said the group unlawfully banded together to promote a reign of terror and resistance to the U S and Kentucky governments during a tour of coal regions.

Middlesboro Theodore Dreiser John Dostassos New York Marie Verpain Bell County Dreiser National Committee For the Defense Harlan Uell Commonwealth W. A. Brock Tinh Ind United States Kentucky

Hip injury hospitalizes aged resident after fall

Miss Luella Pugh, 72, is confined to Memorial hospital with a hip injury from a fall at her sister Mrs. H. T. Tanner’s home on Louisiana street. She was treated at home by a physician and admitted Sunday morning after the accident occurred Saturday afternoon when her foot woke and she toppled onto a victrola.

Luella Pugh Memorial Hospital H. T. Tanner Louisiana Street Miss Pugh

Kaw Valley Poultry Association Meeting Planned Tonight

Plans for the Kaw Valley Poultry Association annual show will be discussed at a meeting at 8 o clock tonight in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Nelson LeSuer, the association president, urges all members to attend.

Kaw Valley Poultry Association Chamber of Commerce Nelson LeSuer

Market Trends and Ore Supply Research in Lawrence

A fragmented OCR passage outlines a compilation of articles on ore sources and refinery operations in Lawrence. It notes a long term, year by year statement and the involvement of progressive firms researching factors affecting the local economy, aiming to map site values and individual business significance.

Tates Ty the Moneesien Art Hawieniss Borin Continol Terels

Marketing Drives Profit in Lawrence Area Farms

The article argues that profitable farming hinges on more than output. markets and outlets are essential. It notes Lawrence’s superior local marketing, the impact of rail access, and a survey showing annual agricultural product values exceeding city payroll. It cites a modern canning factory and regional processing capacity as keys to turning surplus into cash for farmers and Lawrence merchants alike.

Mukden Japan League Henry Pu-Yi Tientsin Goors Deorce Hedrie Agricultural Committee Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Lingege Middle West

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