Four run rally boosts Athletics to win in World Series opener
In St Louis at Sportsmans Park on Oct 1, the Philadelphia Athletics defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6 to 2. Al Simmons delivered a crucial seventh inning homer after a three-run third, while Paul Derringer faltered for the Cardinals, despite the Cards outhitting the A’s 12 hits to Grove’s pitching. Gate receipts reached $165,161 from a 38,529 crowd as the A’s seize early Series advantage.
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Wage increase urged to resist cuts by railway clerks head
George M. Harrison international president of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks told Sacramento union members that he would not accept wage cuts. He advocated shorter hours and wage increases as part of a permanent economic readjustment. The remarks appeared in an address amid a broader clipping of world and local notices.
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Official Circles Oppose Bimetallism for United States
Washington October 1 AP Return of the United States to bimetallism was opposed in official circles. They favor the gold standard as the stable monetary base while noting little agitation for silver. Silver would be inconvenient to carry and its value fluctuates with mining byproducts.
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Washington
Great Brittain
Plan of Life Loan Fund Growth at Haskell Institute
Supt. Baldwin of Haskell Institute urged Kiwanis and other service clubs to foster a life philosophy beyond piecemeal thinking. He linked Americans’ freedom to civic responsibility and warned that piecemeal economic focus delays progress. The University loan fund has raised 7147.16 dollars, with 5747.16 from the University, 816 from letters, and 200 in cash received yesterday. The Chamber committee plans downtown solicitation next Tuesday and requests pledges by mail to support current and memorial loan funds.
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George Shawnee
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George Hedrick
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Lawrence Folks Attend Dedication in Manhattan Sunday
A group from Lawrence will travel to Manhattan for the dedication of the Rebekah Odd Fellows home completed this summer. Morning talks by figures such as Sen. Arthur Capper Gov. Harry Wood ing and Rep. W P Lambertson precede the ceremony in which grand lodge and Rebekah state assembly officers take part. Lawrence attendees include Mr and Mrs Ellis T Johnston with Mrs Johnston slated to speak on Reminiscing.
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Manhattan
Rebekah
Eastern trunkline railroads plan four systems
Presidents of the eastern trunkline railroads agreed to urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to modify its plan grouping lines into four systems. The pact names the New York Central, Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio and Chesapeake & Ohio Nickel Plate systems and outlines specific line adjacencies and track rights for the reorganization. The Virginian railway disposition remains undecided.
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Interstate Commerce Commissoin
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Lackawanna
Virginia Railway
Deepwater
Wabash
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Norfolk & Western
Virginian Railway
Hottest September on record at Kansas University
The September just finished was the hottest in 64 years at the University of Kansas weather bureau. Mean temperature reached 77.75 degrees, 3.11 above August, with four days above 100 degrees and a 101 degree high on several dates. Rainfall was 3.73 inches, slightly below normal, aiding a year deficit of 5.29 inches.
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University of Kansas Weather Bureau
Col. Posey
K.I .I
Woolworth Denies Gang Member Role In Bank Robbery
Allen Woolworth of Wichita testifies he did not belong to the gang that robbed the American National Bank in Hutchinson on November 26, 1930. He described his day, aided by his father and nine witnesses, while prosecutors note he allegedly negotiated returning bonds. A rebuttal witness, Mrs. Spauldine, testified Woolworth forced her into a back room during the holdup.
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Man uel and Diosaner In America Find It Wanting
New York reporters note that Manoel and Diosaner, two African youths brought here by explorer Johnson to care for three gorillas, will sail home soon. They find Harlem too strenuous and stomach upsets from local fare, but value a few cut glass tumblers from the five and ten as souvenirs.
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Harlem
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Hard Times an Aid to Inland Waterways
Washington reports that hard times boost the government inland waterways corporation. Shippers seek cheapest transport as margins shrink. Major General T Q Ashburn says the barge lines are profitable and expects continued profits with 3 million of 10 million in reserve. The system has 321 vessels on the Mississippi and tributaries.
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Dad's Lunch Hold Up Reported. Robber Still At Large
Police log a hold up at Dad's Lunch 1105 Massachusetts Street now run by Harry Hegeman 1241 Pennsylvania Street. About $6 changed hands the gun wielding masked bandit wore a grey suit and cap, stood 5 feet 6 inches, and may be the same robber who hit a Standard Oil filling station for around $100 last Sunday. The incident occurred about 11 40 pm. Hegeman, alone, described the man who asked for coffee then demanded cash and ordered him to hide behind the counter for five minutes. A friend later alerted police Henry Smith and Alfred Hughes but no trace was found.
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Drivers license tests moved to sheriff amid new rules
Douglas county applicants for licenses were sent to Sheriff Jack Dunkley to take required examinations before issuing an application. The October 1 deadline under the new law requires tests. blanks cover speed laws traffic rules and city driving, with no extra fee. Notary service ends as 462 blanks run out. 7,300 blanks issued previously.
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Douglas County
Jack Dunkley
Duhkley
Victor King
State Vehicle Commissioner
Lawrence Buick Company
Sam Moore
Moore
Dunkley
Oday
No Dividends Yet for Wheat Farming Co in Suit
At a supreme court hearing the Wheat Farming company vice president C A Beebe testified no dividends have been paid since last fall. He said production this year totaled 700000 bushels of wheat and barley at about .25 a bushel. Beebe denied plowing travelled public highways though an employee did so in Thomas county. Attorneys general seek to oust the firm for alleged excess of charter authority. The case includes testimony on state charter approvals and grain shipments from western Kansas towns since 1927. An error notice from Montgomery Ward & Co. appears in the circular.
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C. A. Beebe
Supreme Court
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Sledd Farm Corporation
Beebe
Kansas
Thomas County
Roland Boynton
Wallace
Weskan
Page City
State Charter Board
E. A. Cornell
J. N. Dolley
George A. Clark
KU Freshmen Take Oath in Colorful Initiation Ceremony
In a colorful series of events at North College hill and Memorial Stadium, Kansas University welcomed the 1931 freshman class. More than a thousand newcomers attended the initiation, as Chancellor Lindley and other dignitaries spoke on the university’s vision, traditions, and loyalty oath. New Mortar board torch chapter members were announced, and the fresh class pledged fidelity to KU ideals.
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Memorial Stadium
University of Kansas
Torch
Mortar Board
E. H. Lindley
Hannah Oliver
Frank Strong
George Leis
Lawrence
K.U
William Oliver Barber
Lindley
K. U
Mary Hatcher
Wellington
Kan
Chevy S. White
Norton
Dr. Lindley
Torch Chapter
Evelyn Gladys Swarthout
Helen Stockwell
Margaret Lawson
Ethel Mabel
Hornbuckle
Paola
Lela Mae Hackney
Wellngton
Dorothy Hamlin
Myra Little
Kansas City
Slarice Evelyn
Hindu Muslim Feud Blocks Indian Round Table Talks
London reports Prime Minister MacDonald chaired the minorities committee of the Indian round table conference but it adjourned immediately. Gandhi moved to adjourn to negotiate with Aga Khan on Hindu Muslim relations, while Ambedkar objected. Muzumdar warned the conference teetered toward breakdown due to British preoccupation with internal issues and rival Muslim-Hindu factions.
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MacDonald
Mahatma Gandhi
Aga Khan
D. R. Ambedkar
Haridas T. Muzumdar
Foreign Policy Association
Gandhi
Delay Grid Game Pushed To Saturday Night
Lawrence and Olathe high schools postponed their football game at ERU stadium due to weather. It will be played Saturday night with two extra days of practice for both teams. Key players Bliesner and Phillips may return, while Fritzel is likely ready after a chest cold. Coaches Ulm and Hart prepare a signal-practice session and expect a strong crowd for the season opener in the Northeast Kansas League.
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K. U-Haskell
Olathe High School
Lawrence
Bliesner
Phillips
Joe Ulm
Fritzel
Ulm
Olathe
Lions
Jay Hart
Weather forecast for Kansas tonight and Friday
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Morning observations show rain at Topeka Emporia and Ottawa with sprinkles at Salina and cloudiness at Manhattan Arkansas City and Wichita. Dirt roads are good except soft at Topeka and slippery at Emporia Ottawa and Salina. Douglas County roads slippery. Temperature data incomplete with rainfall to noon reported as 0.35 inch.
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Ottawa
Salina
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Douglas County
More Frequent Sales At Lawrence Public Market
Lawrence Public Market will hold weekly sales starting next Wednesday October 7 at the Harper Sales Pavilion in North Lawrence. W. O. Flory, manager, announced the change from biweekly sales begun in April citing demand for more frequent events. The market will keep the same location and goods, with about 200 attendees and solid cattle demand reported yesterday despite rural residents working in fields.
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W. O. Flory
Kansas editors to attend KU journalism roundtables
More than 100 Kansas editors reserved to attend the annual KU journalism roundtables at the University of Kansas. The event marks the department’s twenty ninth year and includes roundtables, a luncheon, tea service, campus tours, and a dinner with Lawrence Chamber of Commerce guests. Speakers include J BE Lawrence and Helen O Mahin with talks on journalism duties and early advertising oddities.
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University of Kansas
K. U. Department of Journalism
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Union Building
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Memorial Union
Fraser Theater
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Star
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Wiedermann
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Alfred Graves
Fire Prevention Topic Set for Chamber Meeting in Topeka
W R Kirk of Topeka will address the Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday noon at the Eldridge Hotel on Fire Prevention Week. Gene Glahn, fire prevention committee chair, arranged the talk with other committee members including C E Birch W C Ellis George Houk Dean George Shaad J C Updegraft and A B Weaver. An attempt will be made for him to speak at local junior and senior high schools next Tuesday.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Kirk
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C. E. Birch
W.C. Ellis
George Houk
George Shaad
School of Engineering
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J. C.updegraft
A. B. Weaver
State Fire Prevention Association
Giahn
Oil Company Car Features Several Unusual Devices
A 1931 Chevrolet test car from Standard Oil Co of Indiana, driven by K. Ernst with James Young arranging transport, visited Lawrence yesterday. It toured Davis-Child Motor Co and Fritz station, was shown to engineers, and carried about $600 worth of instruments including a decellator accelerometer a split second chronometer and gauges for oil water temperature and gas.
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