Eden Rushes Back to London as Spain Crisis Grows
Britain's foreign secretary Anthony Eden abandons a Monte Carlo holiday to lead the foreign office amid a Soviet ultimatum to fascist states over Spanish intervention. Moscow warns of breaching the non intervention pact as Britain and France seek a neutrality patch, while Italian and German aid to Madrid deepens the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Anthony Eden
Monte Carlo
Foreign Office
Eden
P Uomparrow
Leon Blum
France
Russia
Market Index Report from Today
Afternoon market index shows a mixed tone with a slate of 60 stocks on the ASCCAGE exchange. Traders note modest gains in technology issues while energy and financials lag as Ys and Ks tickers trade near session highs.
New Deal Smoke Screen Raised to Obscure the Issues
Knox declares that administration leaders are raising a smoke screen to hide charges that insurance policies and savings are imperiled by current fiscal policies. He cites Roosevelt's Pittsburgh speech and criticizes inflationary Germany as a comparison while warning that no life policy or savings is secure. He says Washington aims to cover its mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deal
Knox
Wilmington
Del
Frank Knox
Roosevelt
Pittsburgh
Germany
Berlin
Washington
Soviet Press Hints at Action Over Spanish Nonintervention Pact
Moscow signals it may withdraw from the Spanish neutrality accord if Britain France Germany Italy fail to curb alleged shipments to fascist insurgents. Kremlin withholds further steps awaiting Western moves while warning that delays could invite Soviet aid to Madrid and raise wider European tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Madrid
Portugal
Germany
Italy
Neutrality Committee
Great Britain
France
Europe
League of Trons
Geneva
Leon Blum
Popular Front
Spain
Lexeue
Berlin
Rome
Mussolini
Red Press
Russia
Great
Britain
LPC, PY the
Assec
Kremlin
England
Non-Intervention Committee
London
Marcelino Pasqua
Pasqua
Final Government Check on Sewer Project Is In
The final government check for the federal share of the PWA sanitary sewer project finished in Lawrence in July was received today by City Clerk A. E. Woostemeyer. The check for $201,407.49 brings the PWA total to $227,464.49. city total cost is $34,845.02, with overall project cost $62,310.41. The city voted $36,900 in bonds to cover the cost, and $1,154.38 unused will go to street funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Lawrence
A. E. Woostemeyer
Chicago Rail Firm Plans Six Streamliners Purchase
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad announces plans to buy six streamlined passenger trains for use across the middle west next year. The trains may cost about $2,500,000 and run on routes from Kansas City to Denver. Approval hinges on federal court and Interstate Commerce Commission action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Get. &.Pi
Middle West
Chicago, Rack Island & Pacific Railroad Company
M. Durham, Jr
Kansas City
Denver
Federal Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Campaign Trail Delivers Grueling Push for Roosevelt and Landon
The Associated Press reports Roosevelt and Landon enter a taxing campaign phase with heavy travel. Landon embarks on a 2400 mile lake states tour from Topeka, Chicago and Omaha speeches outlined. Roosevelt heads west for a nine day midwest and Rocky Mountain swing, with stops in Omaha and Chicago and a New England return planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Landon
Topeka
Chicago
Midwest
Rocky Mountains
New York
Condition of Earl Ring Improves at Watkin Memorial
Earl Ring a KU student at Watkin Memorial hospital showed definite improvement after surgery for a ruptured appendix last Friday. Miss Carlotta Witt of Kansas City remains seriously ill after an automobile truck collision near Lawrence on September 25, with slight progress earlier this week. Five other crash victims stay hospitalized, including Beulah Finneo of Lawrence who is recovering satisfactorily after a minor operation. Charles Overall of Caldwell underwent appendicitis surgery last night and rests comfortably today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ring
Russell
K. U
Watkins Memorial Hospital
Ring
Carlotta Witt
Kansas City
Lawrence
Miss Witt
Altho
Beulah Finneo
Charles Overall
Caldwell
Russia
Hudson elected to the World Court
Dr Manley O Hudson of Harvard University was chosen to sit on the World Court of International Justice, succeeding Frank Kellogg. A native of St Peters Missouri the 50 year old jurist brings youth to the bench and long involvement with the court. He was nominated by national groups of 35 countries and has long advocated American adherence to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Manley O. Hudson
Harvard University
World Court of International Justice
Frank B. Kellogg
United States
Hudson
World Court
International Tribunal
St. Peters
League Assembly
League Council
American Journal of International Law
Torrential rains flood streams across Coffeyville region
Heavy rainfall across Coffeyville and surrounding areas causes streams to rise and flood highways from Bee creek to Caney river. Road closures reported on multiple routes near Niotaze Peru and Independence while towns record up to 5 inches in a day and more in the week. Wheat sowing halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kan
Sedan
Bee Creek
Niotaze
Caney River
Peru
Sedan Independence Road
Monett
Chattauqua
Onion Creek
Dearing
Caney
Here
Independence
Cherryvale
Newton
Sund Creek
Thankful
el Dorado
Walnut River
Absentee ballots mailed in Douglas County drive
The county clerk released the first absentee blank ballots for the general election to Douglas County residents voting from out of state. Two ballots went to Florida, one to Pennsylvania, one to New Jersey. About fifty applications arrived, four affidavits received today. Ballots will be mailed once affidavits and identification blanks are on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. G. Plank
Touglas County
Florida
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Plank
French Government Proceeds Direct Against Fascist Leaders
Paris Oct. 8 The French government opened a direct judicial inquiry against Colonel Francois de la Rocque and other leaders of the social party after raids on centers of the nationalist organization. Officials said the new probe rests on charges they reconstituted the dissolved Croix de la Feu League to incite disorder. Raids spread from Paris to the suburbs, hitting 37 buildings including De la Rocque’s home as authorities seek possible criminal prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Francois de la Rocque
Social Party
de la Rocque
Croix de la Feu League
Popular Front
Palace of Justice
Busy Lawrence Memorial Hospital Report Details High Activity
Lawrence Memorial hospital reports a busy month with 52 admissions and 143 discharges. Twenty five births, 85 procedures, 117 total patient days, and an average stay of 5.4 days are noted. Outpatients totaled 28 with 22 lab, five X ray, and one electrocardiograph visits. A new hospital rule bars children under 12 from the obstetrical unit to prevent nursery infections. The census topped 40 on several days, with 15 to 15 admissions/discharges on peak days. A coal stoker installation aims to cut fuel costs by 500 to 800 dollars yearly, improving efficiency amid higher nursing and supply costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maudy Landis
Boost Campaign Fund Meeting in Lawrence for GOP Drive
A group of representative Republicans met at the Hotel Eldridge noon luncheon with L. I. Hussey of the national Republican committee to discuss campaign fundraising. Hussey, a Kansan and former state fire marshal, reported strong progress reports and that the drive for funds will intensify to sustain the national effort. The Junction meeting was chaired by M. A. Garvill, with local push committee Raymond F. Rice C. B. Hosford George K. Melvin A. B. Weaver and C. C. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
L. I. Hussey
National Republican Committee
Lawrence
Trussey
Kansan
State Public Utilities Comision
Tes
Kansas
M.A. Garvill
Junction
Mr. Hussey
Raymond F. Rice
C. B. Hosford
George K. Melvin
A. B. Weaver
C. C. Stewart
A Natural Reaction to Fast Pace of Life
Dr. George Crile of Cleveland told the Southwest Clinical Society that rising blood pressure is a natural nervous system response to the ceaseless pace of modern life. He said increased mental and physical demands trigger adrenaline release, quickening heart action and elevating blood pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Clinical Society
George Crile
Cleveland
Ohio
Blanket paving project approved for Lawrenc e streets
City Clerk announces WPA funding approval for a blanket paving program totaling 42119.01 dollars in federal labor funds. Materials costs will be charged to adjacent property owners, with six paving projects outlined on Indiana Third Mississippi and Reed avenues. Ordinances are required to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
City of
Lawrence
A. E. Woestemeyer
Indiana Street
Second
Indiana
Mississippi Street
Seventeenth
Ninth
Eleventh
Twelfth
Thirteenth Street
Pioneer Wagon Goes on Without Two Riders
Emporia report says three founders began a four day trip to Wichita in a mule drawn wagon. Clair Boone returned due to business reasons. Harold Sutton abandoned plans. Mayor Frank Lostutter and Tim Dye continue the journey with oxen replacing the mules. The pioneers kept the route secret amid rumors of an Indian raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Clair Boone
Emporians
Wichita
Harold Sutton
Frank Lostutter
Tim Dye
Boone
Sutton
Che Tvs
Accuse in Club Murder Pueblo
A second clubbing death is attributed to Frank Aguilar a 36 year old laborer by Sheriff Lewis Worker in Pueblo Colorado The accused man was identified by Mrs Ry McMur tree as the assailant who killed her elderly aunt Mrs Sally Crumpley in Kansas City Kan The two victims Miss Drain and Mrs Crumpley were beaten to death in bed occupants also left badly injured were Barbara 12 and others in the households The report calls the suspect a sex mad maniac and notes he is already jailed for a prior attack on Dorothy Drain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hueblo. Colo
Frank Aguilar
Lewis
Dorothy Dyttack-slayn
Aguilar
Aheriff
Ry OQ
McMur
Tree
Proclamation Sets October 11 as General Pulaski Memorial Day
Governor Landon issued a proclamation designating October 11 as General Pulaski Memorial Day in line with a state legislative resolution. The note lauds Casimir Pulaski as a Polish hero who opposed autocracies and championed freedom. Also mentions upcoming presidential candidate broadcasts in New York with Landon and Roosevelt scheduled for talks in successive time blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toneka
Ate M. Landon
Pulaski
Kansas
Injured in Highway Collision Near New Cambria
New Cambria Kan Oct 8 Joe McGee a farmer lay unconscious in a hospital after a collision last night between his car and a car driven by S C Lindell Hollywood Cal Meffee sustained brain injury scalp wounds and possible internal injuries while Lindell suffered minor injuries Officials said the New Ford V 8 was involved Meffee referenced in Hamilton's Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cambria
Kan
Joe McGee
Farmer
S. C. Lindell
Hollywood
Cal
Meffee
Sindel
Woodring States U S Would Embrace Isolation Over War
Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring told the National Guard Association that the United States would accept isolation if forced to choose between isolation and war. He praised peace as universal and Roosevelt as a champion of peace, endorsing neutrality while seeking free trade and peaceful relations with other nations. He warned that isolation could be the only alternative to entangling in others' wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. T
Harry H. Woodring
United States
National Guard Association of the
Woodring
Roosevelt
ELECT GRID QUEEN MISS ESTHER COURCHENE AT HASKELL GAME
Esther Courchene an 18 year old senior in home economics at Haskell will reign as Indian school football queen at tomorrow night's 8 o clock game in the Haskell stadium. She is Assiniboine and will take part in ceremonies before and during the intermission with her attendants in Indian costumes. Her mother is Assiniboine of Big Devil's band and her father is French and Chippewa. The queen will toss a football at the opening and the lights will dim for John Rosin to cry out an Indian war cry. During the intermission Coach Carntods and Superintendent Kelley will present the queen to players who will greet her and Ry Summers will present her with a crown flowers and a football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Courchene
Haskell
Miss Courchene
Big Devil’s Band
John Rosini
R. M. Kelley
John Rosin
Jack Carntods
Kelley
Rain Was Unexpected Across Kansas October Weather
Topeka reports show unforecast rain with heavy showers in Southeastern Kansas. Wichita received 2.50 inches, Florence 1.04, Parsons Es Oswern 1.02, with traces at Topeka Kansas City and Dodge City. The rain extended to New York City, while northwestern Kansas stayed cloudy. Clearing and warmer weather were forecast for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
S. OD. Flora
Wichita
Florence
Parsons Es Oswern
Kansas City
Dodge City
New York City
Flora
Goodland
Turbidity Jump in Kaw River Sees Record Levels
Water Superintendent Frank Willey reports Kaw River turbidity spiked last Tuesday at city intakes with readings from 1000 to 5000 parts per million and a peak unseen in years. Bottom-water intake boards reduced turbidity to 7000 ppm overall, with river clarity improving afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw
Frank Willey
Willey
Wyeth assails strong executive power in Douglas talk
Mrs. George A. Wyeth of New York City addressed Republicans and friends in the Douglas county courthouse last night denouncing executive overreach and national debt. She urged division of government powers, cited Liberty’s difficulty, and warned of costs to future generations while praising Landon for keeping promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Wyeth
New York City
Anl
Douglas County Court House
Norman Thomas Not Speaking at University Forum
The University of Kansas forum committee and women's self governing association announced that Norman Thomas, Socialist party presidential candidate, will not speak at KU as previously announced. The error originated from a misreported plan and campaign rules barred political speeches using university facilities. A separate event notes the WPA leadership project holds a community night at Church of God in Christ tonight at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas Today
Norman Thomas
Socialist Party
K. U
Thomas
Board of Regents
WPA Recreational Leadership Project
Douglas County
Church of God In Christ
Eighth
New Jersey
Weather forecast and road conditions for Kansas
The Kansas forecast calls for fair conditions in the extreme west with chances of showers in central and eastern areas tonight and Friday morning. It will be not as cool in the northwest tonight and the southwest on Friday. Morning weather notes show rain at Manhattan Topeka and Wichita with cloudy conditions and partly cloudy skies at Coffeyville. Dirt roads are muddy except good at Manhattan, slippery at Ottawa and Emporia, and rough at Garden City. Douglas emptity roads described as rough. Temperatures yesterday and today are listed with no explicit figures. Johns Coal Co phone 34.ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Manhattan
Topeka
Wichita
Coffeyville
Ottawa
Emporia
Garden City
Douglas
Ias
Toda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blum
Barcelona
Valencia
Alicante
Moiseyevich Kagan
Market Index
Rack Island
Omaha
New England
California
Francis FE. Townsend
Rep
Wiliam Lemke
Lemke
Hull
Thomas Kennedy
Reed Issues
James A. Reed
Missouri
Supreme Court
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Paul Black
Alfred FR. Smith
Philadelphia
Tones
House Agriculture Committee
Waterloo
B. Wilson
Republisens
Kaw Park
DR. Hudson
THE
U. S. Secretary of State
Eldorado i
US. G. Plank
Oct
M—W
Minnie Brown
Marcy K. Brown
Leavenworth
Marcy K. Brown, Jr
Panini Ia Jene
Singapore
H. R. Ekins
New York World-Telegram
Scripps Howard
Straits Settlement
Hanna
Friginaire
Col. de la Roque
Lawrence Streets
Emmeil
Ceed
Qect
Gav
Mamilton
National Guard Association of
U.S
Esther’ Courchene
Kaw River
the World Co
G.O.P
General Washington
Valley Forge
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Nebraska
Tugwell
Los Angeles
Dent
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!