Hoover Launches Campaign Tour Enroute to Washington
President Hoover on a campaign swing from Des Moines to Washington declared a great national victory over the economic storm. He blasted the Democratic program, defended his vetoes, and urged continuation of Republican tariff and agricultural policies. Tens of thousands greeted him in Des Moines with a long parade and confetti.
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Washington
Hoover
Des Moines
Tidiana
Ohio
House
White House
Des Moines ‘Coliseum
Roosevelt
Dan Turner
Iowa
Weather forecast for Hansas and Wichita area
Forecast calls for fair weather with heavy frost in places tonight and Thursday. Clear to partly cloudy morning conditions expected. warmer by day. Dirt roads noted in Douglas County. temperatures and rain were recorded up to 7 p.m. yesterday.
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Wichita
Doulas County
Disease stalks in path of hurricane in Puerto Rico
San Juan Puerto Rico October 5 AP Disease spreading in hurricane damaged towns including Luquillo and Fajardo with malaria influenza and fear of typhoid due to water contamination. Anti typhoid inoculations underway. National guard and 65th Infantry have given tents for shelter. Governor Beverley cabled New York for 500 tents 2000 cats and 2000 blankets.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Porta Ico
Luquillo
Fajardo
National Guard
65Th United States Infantry
Beverley
New York
Insull brothers cited in Illinois embezzlement indictments
Illinois authorities pursue Martin Insull and Samuel Insull in a sweeping embezzlement and grand larceny case tied to the collapse of the public utilities financing group. Representatives fly to Toronto to secure a capias, while Ontario officials discuss treaty steps needed for extradition and arrest validity.
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Capias
Martin Insull
Canada
Chicago
State's Attorney's Office
Toronto
Onl
A. Capias
Martin
Insull
Samuel
Orillia
Edward Bayle
Ontario
Martin Insult
Insuli
Samuel Insull
Cook County
Receivers Seek Loan to Liquidate National Electric Debt
Receivers Edward N Hurler and Charles A McCulloch of Middle West Utilities plan to ask the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for 21 million dollars to repay National Electric Power Company debts held by five New York banks. The move aims to lift 36 million dollars in collateral and restore Middle West control after banks seized operation.
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Bulletin Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Middle West Utilities Company
Insull
Chicago
National Electric Power Company
New York
Middle West
Insul Holding Company
Edward N.hurler
Charles A. McCulloch
Ruth Bryan Owen to Campaign in Kansas for Democrats
Rep. Ruth Bryan Owen of Florida will tour Kansas next week for the Democratic ticket. She will host a noon radio segment from the governor’s office, speak in Emporia at 3 p.m., then Kansas City Monday night, Wichita Tuesday at 1 p.m., Dodge City that evening, and Hays Wednesday night.
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Topeka
Ruth Bryan Owen
Florida
Kansas
Frank E. McMullan
Harry H. Woodring
Governor’s
Oyen
Emporia
Kansas City
Wichita
Has No Jurisdiction over Governor Election Contest
District Judge W F Robertson ruled he lacked jurisdiction to hear Governor Roy Sterling’s election contest challenging Miriam Ferguson’s right to run as the Democratic candidate for governor in November. The ruling halts further district court action pending higher court rulings. In Topeka, Miss Irene Peabody of the University of Kansas gave a thirty minute mezzo soprano program for the Women’s Civic Club, with Roy Underwood as accompanist, before a Bavaria themed event.
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Austin
W. F. Robertson
R. S. Sterling
Miriam A. Ferguson
Topeka
Irene Peabody
University of Kansas Fine Arts
Women's Civic Club
Roy Underwood
K. U
Kansas Oklahoma season opener attracts multi events
Kansas and Oklahoma meet in the 30th annual clash at KU with kickoff at 2 pm and a crowd-friendly ticket price of 1.10 at the gate. Regular seats cost 2 and 20 cents tax. Opening wins see Kansas over Denver 18 to 12 and Oklahoma over Tulsa 7 to 0. Activities include a Knight shirt parade, freshman ribon distribution, and a High School Journalism Conference with 75 students from 25 towns.
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University of Kansas
Kansas
Denver
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Adrian Lindsey
K. U
Dust! MN
Ally Jien
South Park
Lewis Hardage
Norman
H. Lindley
A. A. US
Farm Picket Slain Near Canry Minn
A father Ole Anderson 47 and son Leonard Anderson 18 were arrested at Granite Falls for the slaying of Nordahl Peterson 25 a farmer picket near Canry Minnesota last night Peterson was shot in the chest from a roadside tent where he stood as other pickets obtained the gunman’s license number The Andersons denied knowledge of the killing An inquest was set for 2 pm Police said the incident stemmed from farmers trying to halt marketing of nonperishable produce during the Farmers Holiday Movement Also noted was a prior shooting at Fred Hacker another picket. he escaped unharmed Will Rogers left Los Angeles for a three week trip to South America by air heading to Brownsville then Buenos Aires on a scheduled flight.
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Peterson
Martin F. Firner
Salmer N. Knutson
Fred Hacker
Moderate Business Improvement From October Commerce Survey
The Commerce Department reports moderate improvement in business activity since late August, led by rapid gains in textiles and upturns in leather and food processing. Heavy industry remains lagging with steel at 17 percent capacity, and autos seasonally inactive. Freight car loadings rise, prices firm, production up 6 percent, factory payrolls higher, finances improved yet bank credit still contracts.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Worden Evangelical church project advances with concrete foundations
In Worden Kansas seventeen miles southwest of Lawrence, sixty congregation members poured concrete for church foundations in a cooperative effort led by Rev. Jacob Nelson. A 40 by 73 foot buff tile building with basement will replace the 1872 frame church, with cornerstone likely laid October 16. Services now meet in township hall two miles east while the old site is cleared. Sixty year Friends meeting anniversary events include dramatic presentation by Lawrence congregation and reminiscence gathering of attendees from 1872, featuring noted locals such as M. E. Pearson and Asa Kennedy.
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Worden
Lawrence
Jacob Nelson
Ponterbey
Nelson
Friends Yearly Meeting
Kansas Yearly Meetings
H. L. Hauffman
Charles Spray
Lawrence Newlin
Josephine Bailey
The
Friends Church
M. BE. Pearson
Kansas City
Kan
Walter J. Pearson
Richard Gaus
W. ®. Wadley
Wichita
John Outland
Asa Kennedy
Okmulgee
Okla
Bonus Expeditionary Force proposal extends membership
In a stormy all night session Caie Totyn Pennsylvania October 5 AP a committee carried to the national convention a plan to admit nonservice men to the bonus expeditionary force. After four hours behind closed doors executives and the rules committee drafted a constitution and by laws. Delegates meet in the boxing arena as a 21 point policy is presented for adoption. The B E F would be nationwide with units in every state and remain non partisan while backing candidates favorable to its policies and ideals. The drive aims relief for the unemployed and destitute amid tensions over Walter Waters national command controversy.
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Caie Totyn
Bonus Expeditionary Force
B. BF. F
Erday
Walter W. Waters
Altho
Waters
W. GT
Northeast Principals to Hold League Meeting in Lawrence
Lawrence high school hosts a Saturday morning session of Northeast Kansas League principals led by C.C. Wright, Atchison high school principal and league president. The gathering will address business for the coming year and is reported in The Journal-World Market Basket Pages.
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Lawrence
C.C
Wright
Atchison High School
Lawrence High School
Princess Helen's remarks discredited by King Carol
In Bucharest and London headlines claim Princess Helen accused King Carol of halting Crown Prince Michael's London visit for publicity. Carol denounces the charge as false and unfair, noting his two years in exile in Paris without Michael's access. Crown Prince Michael departs Dover for home after two weeks with his mother in London.
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Bucharest
Romania
Carol
Helen
London
Michael
Paris
Prince Michael of
Dover
Juror Fined for Contempt in Davis Lottery Trial
New York AP reports juror Henry F. Moore paid a $100 fine after being held in contempt for informing defense counsel Charles J. Margiotti that another juror aimed to prejudice the panel against Senator James J. Davis. Judge Frank J. Coleman offered jail or fine to resolve the matter.
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New York
Henry F. Moore
United States
James J. Davis
Moore
Frank J. Coleman
Charles J. Margiotti
Defense Counsel
Pennsylvania
Coleman
Friends Meeting Opens Kansas Yearly Assembly 1932
The Friends yearly meeting of the Kansas area opened the 1932 convention at the Quaker meeting house near Tenth and Delaware. Arthur B. Chilson led as superintendent amid broad delegate participation, with Rev. Huffman noting the atmosphere most like early meetings. Clerks were elected and reports presented on benevolence, aged minister care, stewardship, and Friends University activities led by Dr. W O Mendenhall.
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Quaker Meeting House
Tenth and
Delaware Streets
Friends Yearly Meeting
Kansas Area
Arthur B. Chilson
Yearly Meeting
H. L. Huffman
Awrance
Huffman
Friends Yearly Meetings
Kansas
C. J. Heatherington
Lawrence Ministerial Alliance
Friends
Lawrence
Heatherington
Chilson
Frank M. Dell
California Pearls Neating
Dell
Frank Brown
Dre. Vida Priboenow
Harold Selleck
Bertha’ Stubbs Sumter
Reading
Eli Wheeler
W. &. Hadley
Oscar Batti
Ba Astor
Barclay Friends Church
W. O. Mendenhall
Frienda University
Kaw Valley Poultry Association Forms Show Committee
At a Kaw Valley Poultry Association meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms a committee was appointed to plan the Annual Kaw Valley Poultry Show. The group will decide the date, place, premium list, catalogue and expenses and reconvene next Tuesday night. Chair is W. C. Boardman. members include Mrs. R. K. Nicholson, Robert Mason, Nelson Lesner, W. R. Essick, J. A. Terrell and Raymond Standing. Miss Christie Hepler spoke on the utilization of eres.
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Kaw Valley Poultry Association
Chamber of Commerce
Kaw Valley
W. C. Boardman
R. K. Nicholson
Robert Mason
Nelson LeSner
W. R. Essick
J. A. Terrell
Raymond Standing
Hiss Christie Hepler
Unger hearing continued for possible Kansas extradition
Minneapolis Oct 5 AP An agreement of counsel kept the Unger case open as Catherine Unger charged with attempted blackmail near Saline Kansas. The hearing was moved to next Tuesday for a conference with Governor Oleon to arrange an extradition hearing. Unger is free on recognizance and denies the embezzlement claim she alleges against Miss Alice Todd.
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Minneapolis Minn
Hideas‘corous
Catherine Unger
Saline
Kan
Oleon
Defendan
Miss Unger
Kansas
Alice Todd
Salina
Miss Todd
Miss Unray
Corn Drops to Worst Level Since 1896 on Exchange
Chicago report says corn fell to its lowest level since 1896 on the Chicago board of trade with all wheat deliveries down about 2 1 4 cents. December corn touched 26 7 8 cents mid session, December wheat at 52 1 2 May 7 1 8 and July 58 3 8. Heavy selling by eastern interests noted amid lower prices. Also noted, Secretary Chapin cited gains in the general business situation from August to September. University of Kansas senate to meet at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon in the Administration auditorium.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trace
Washington
Commerce
Chapin
University Senate
University of Kansas Senate
Dinner set for Young Republican Club at Hotel Eldridge
About 125 people are expected for tonight's Young Republican Club dinner in the Hotel Eldridge grill room at 6:80. Corlett Corton says ticket sales total, with Harry Colmery as speaker likely to discuss organization and reelecting the current ticket. Ray Wright leads entertainment with Karl Bratton and Mrs Bratton providing free performances.
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Aslea
Reapublican Club
Corlett Corton
Eldridge Grill
Harry Colmery
Fopeia
Yer
Curtis
Hoover
Ray Wright
Karl Bratton
Bratton
Baker University
Chilled Steel Bars Authorized for County Jail Windows
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners authorized replacing ten downstairs jail windows with chilled steel bars after a prisoner escape last night. Sheriff Jack Dunk announced the plan, to be carried out by county workers under Alva Hodges, with bars ordered now and installation starting as soon as they arrive.
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Douglas
Board of County Commissioners
Jack Dunk
Douglas County
Alva Hodges
Two Hurt In Crash In Kansas City Couple Injured East Of Eudora
Mr and Mrs Francis Cannon of Kansas City Missouri were injured when their car left Highway 10 a mile east of Eudora. They were brought to Memorial Hospital by Dr B Johnson for Eudora. Mr Cannon suffered bruises and lacerations while Mrs Cannon had a probable broken nose and lacerations. They were too dazed to explain the crash.
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Francis Cannon
Kansas City
Memorial Hospital
Highway 10
Eudora
Cannon
Kansas to discuss gas conservation rules in McPherson
Topeka Oct 5 AP Propos ed rules for conserving Kansas natural gas resources will be presented tomorrow in McPherson. Attending will be members of the Public Service Commission oil advisory committee and a 21 member special committee to study the issue. The committee will also seek recommendations for legislation.
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Topeka
Kansas
McPherson
Public Service Commission
Thurman Hill
Three prisoners escape jail by sawing and car theft
Three inmates at Douglas County jail escaped early this morning after sawing from an inner cell block and stealing a confiscated Whippet coupe from the jail garage. Escapers were Willard Lyon burglaries, Hobart Jones auto theft under the Dyer act, and William Hilderbrand sorcery and auto theft. Sheriff Dunkley reported all prisoners accounted for by 11:30 p.m., with attempts to prevent pursuit including disabling power in the cell block.
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Douglas County
Willard Lyon
Hobart Jones
William Hilderbrand
Lawrence
Jony
Excape
Willian Blosser
Rikiarhrand
Jack Dunkley
Tay
Dunkley
Jones
Charles Dyer
Baldwin
R. H. Stevens
Lyon
Topeka
M. R. Gill
Will Green
Clarence Houk
Stevens
State Reformatory
Hutchinson
Kansas City
Kan
W. J. Cummings
Ss Hilderbrand
Hilderbrand
Dankley
Lyon Andl
Lyon, Hildebrand and Jones
A. R. Kagi
Belton
John Taylor
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Riley County
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House Committee On Foreign Affairs
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