Japan to Answer U.S. Indictment
Tokyo reports the imperial government drafting a statement denouncing the nine power treaty as obsolete and inapplicable in the present emergency. Tokyo stock market steadies after Roosevelt call for action and army tallies place Chinese losses at a quarter million in three months of undeclared war. Japanese press warns neutrality must be kept to avoid wider conflict.
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Japan
United States
League of Nations
China
Foreign Office
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Roosevelt
Miyako
Orient
Hachi
British gratified by Roosevelt speech on peace efforts
London reports Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden expressed Britain's gratification at President Roosevelt's remarks to the American charge d'affaires Herschel V. Johnson and called the speech a real contribution toward peace. Eden and Johnson also discussed the nine power conference plans regarding Japan's invasion of China and the likely venue considerations.
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London
Anthony Eden
Roosevelt
Herschel V. Johnson
Great Britain
Eden
Johnson
United States
China
Washington
Theague
Netherlands
Far East
Soviet Press Signals Full Support for Action Against War Nations
Moscow reports Izvestia and Pravda pledge full Soviet support for decisive action against war making nations. They acknowledge U S readiness to join efforts while criticizing delayed measures and urging governments to turn words into action against fascist aggression. Roosevelt’s declaration is noted as a significant step forward.
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Moscow
Izvestia
Pravda
United States
Tavestia
Britain
France
Roosevelt
More Troops for Rebels Reach Algeciras Port
Reliable sources report 4000 to 5000 troops arriving at Algeciras in southern Spain aboard four steamers said to have crossed from Ceuta. Two torpedo boats with rebel flags reportedly escorted the vessels as authorities kept the landing area closed to visitors.
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Gibraltar
Upi
Algeciras
Ceuta
Spanish Morocco
Officials deny Earhart life raft link in Hawaii find
Officials of Air Cruisers Inc state the deflated rubber life raft found on a Hawaii shore is not the one used by Amelia Earhart for her round the world flight.
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Earhart
Clifton
N. J
Air Cruisers, Inc
Hawi
Hawaii
Amelia Earhart
Baker C. E. Club-Tied Score At Halftime In Kansas Contest
The Kansas conference football game in Baldwin between Baker University and College of Emporia ends the first half tied 0 to 0. Both teams play careful defense and seek the breakthrough after intermission.
Yankees Edge Giants In Pitcher’s Duel With Errors
In a tight box score game McCarthy leads Yankees with 2 RBIs and a two base hit. Lazzeri and Gehrig contribute runs, while Schumacher takes loss after 9 hits in 6 innings and Pearson earns the win for New York. Umpires Basil Stewart and Barr preside. Time Wes
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McCarthy
Chiozza
Melton
Lazzeri
Dickey
Selkirk
Gehrig
Rolfe
Dicker
Hoag
Whitehead
Badell
Yankees
Giants
Schumacher
Crosetti
Pearson
DiMaggio
Ott
Berger
Bartell
Murphy
Brennan
Basil
A.L
Stewart
N.L
Ormsby
Barr
Wes
PO Crosetti
Ripple
Ane Danning
E Whitehead
jLestie Menace
Eene Brennan
Oes
Mepwetea Snare
Uneven Sales Tax Study Prompts Audits Across Kansas Counties
A county by county analysis shows inequities in June sales tax returns. Auditor visits are planned to find causes. Sedgwick leads per capita with 59 cents. Wyandotte, Shawnee, and Barton show varied totals and per capita figures.
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Topeka
W. G. Fink
State Tax Commission
Stevens County
Sedgewick County
Barton County
Fink
Sedgwick County
Wyandotte County
Shawnee County
Trial of Ray Barnes on liquor charges continued to October 13
Ray Barnes faces a possession and sale of intoxicating liquor case. He was arrested September 25 and released on a $500 bond signed by Fred Lindley. The Beach court filed a complaint September 26 and his arraignment was waived as the trial was moved from October 1 to October 5 and then to October 13 after two prior continuances.
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Ray Barnes
Barnes
Baldwin Mitchell
Beach
Fred Lindley
School bond issue blocked by treasurer’s refusal
Leavenworth County School District No. 22 sought a mandamus in the supreme court to compel Herman Aley former treasurer to sign a $7 000 bond issue. Attorney James Kelsey said Aley refused after bonds were issued and resigned delaying the school building construction.
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Topeka
Leavenworth County
Supreme Court
Herman Aley
James Kelsey
Stock Market Index Notes Steady at 52.5
The index tracks an average of 60 stocks holding at 52.5. A curious metaphor describes a common house rat as an expert climber swimmer and digger. The animal reportedly lives in a communistic network of underground tunnels.
Third series tilt goes to Yankees
Yankees win their third straight World Series game defeating the Giants 5 to 1 at Polo Grounds. Monte Pearson held the Giants to five hits as Hal Schumacher's wild pitching hurt New York's hopes, while Red Rolfe, Dickey, and Gehrig delivered key hits to stake the victory.
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Polo Grounds
N. Y
Yankees
Giants
Hal Schumacher
Monte Pearson
Lefty Gomez
Red
Yances
Red Rolfe
Bill Dickey
Lou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Nye pushes for stricter neutrality after Roosevelt Chicago speech
New York Oct 8 Senator Gerald Nye North Dakota Republican and chairman of the senate munitions committee says he will seek next session tighter limits on presidential discretion in neutrality law. He cites President Roosevelt's Chicago address and argues Japan remains the aggressor and should be stopped. He adds he does not seek to embarrass the president or aid Japan.
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New York
U. S
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Senate Munitions Committee
Roosevelt
Chicago
Congress
Nye
Far East
Japan
Bismarck
N. D
State Department
Oklahoma College Band to Give Concert Here
The Oklahoma A. and M. college band directed by Bohu mire Makovsky will perform Wednesday evening October 20 at 8 o'clock in Hoch auditorium. The 90 musicians will be joined by the band queen and three attendants and will stay overnight in Lawrence before traveling to Kansas City for the American Royal. Makovsky has led the Oklahoma music department for 22 years and is a pioneer in state band direction.
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Oklahoma A. & M
Bohumire Makovsky
Hoch Auditorium
Dean D. M. Swarthout
K. U. School of Fine Arts
Toay
Queen
Lawrence
Kansas City
Makovsky
Dean Swarthout
Russell L. Wiley
Oklahoma School
Oklahoma
K. U
Wiley
Moreau Addresses Co-ops on Law History and Progress
Dean Frederick J. Moreau of the Kansas University law school spoke at the Co-Operative club dinner at the Colonial Tea Room. The event featured performances by the KU Trumpeteers. He argued law evolves from social experience and noted the Supreme Court's ruling upholding a state minimum wage law for women.
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Frederick J. Moreau
K. U. School of Law
Co-Operative Club
Colonial Tea Room
K. U
Dean Moreau
Supreme Court
Lift of public meeting ban in Republic County Kansas
The public meeting ban in Republic County Kansas was lifted by Health Officer E R Bederwell. Schools in Belleville Scandia and Courtland had been closed when the order was issued and beginning Monday children under 21 may attend public events. Active cases remained in Belleville Scandia and Courtland.
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Republic County
Belleville
Kan
E. R. Bederwell
Scandia
Courtland
Relief Corps Elects Officers in Kansas City
Mrs. Florda McGinnis of Fort Scott was chosen president of the second district Women's Relief Corps at the convention in Kansas City. Other officers include Agnes Olson of Lawrence senior vice president Violet Lesker of Fort Scott correspondent Mary J. Burns Fort Scott secretary and Dorothy Grigsby Fort Scott delegate to the national convention.
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Relief Corps
Kansas City
Kan
Florda McGinnis
Fort Scott
Women’s Relief Corps
Agnes Olson
Lawrence
Violet Lesker
Mary J. Burns
Dorothy Grigsby
Roosevelt Meeks Cabinet to Discuss Special Session
President Roosevelt met with his cabinet to consider calling a special session of Congress next month and reviewed American foreign policy regarding the Sino Japanese conflict. No formal conclusions were announced.
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Roosevelt
Washington
CPI
Congress
Civil War Veteran Henry Button Dies at 92
Ottawa Kan Oct 8 Henry Button 92 of Pomona one of three remaining Civil War veterans in Franklin county died last night of pneumonia. He had lived in the county 43 years.
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Ottawa
Kan
Henry Button
Pomona
Franklin County
Rainfall Spreads Across Kansas With Varying Amounts
Rain fell today across several Kansas towns with Medicine Lodge canceling a 70 year old Indian treaty pageant due to soaked grounds. Parsons enjoyed steady rain boosting wheat and fall pasture while Wichita recorded .88 inches and Lawrence saw .06 inches by mid afternoon.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Medicine Lodge
Parsoons
Wichita
Reward Increased for Kansas City Showdown Killing Suspect
A reward fund grows as authorities seek the unknown assailant in the fatal beating of a University of Kansas student. The total now reaches 600 with $500 state pledge and private donations from Topeka residents, business leaders, and university staff.
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Russell H. Kelly
K. U
Toneka
Lawrence
Topeka
Walter Haxman
Journal-World
Fred Vogler
Old Settlers Dinner in Baldwins First Methodist Hall
The Palmyra Old Settlers Association holds its annual meeting and dinner on Tuesday October 12 at the First Methodist church Fellowship hall in Baldwin A basket dinner is served at noon followed by songs and social time At 2 PM officers are elected and Dr James Naismith of Lawrence will give the main address The program includes music by Professor Byron Donmeyer All Kansas residents of forty years or more are invited.
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Palmyra Old Settlers Association
First Methodist Church
Baldwin
E. Beeks
James Naismith
Lawrence
Byron Donmeyer
Baker Music School
Kansas
Lawrence Lions Meet Pioneers Tonight at Haskell Stadium
The Lawrence high School Lions face the Leavenworth high Pioneers in a 7:45 PM kickoff at Haskell stadium. Admission is 35 cents. The Pioneers are favored, but Lawrence defense and offense trained this week will determine the outcome after last week’s two Topeka touchdowns.
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Lawrence High School Lions
Leavenworth High Pioneers
Haskell Stadium
Pioneers
Lions
Lawrence
Topeka
Denies Zinc Poisoning Tokens Harmless Says Zinc Institute
Ernest V. Gent, secretary of the American Zinc Institute in New York, challenges claims that Kansas tax tokens cause zinc poisoning. In a letter to Tax Commission Chairman W. G. Fink he states medical authorities found tokens have no public health significance after reviewing reports of poisoning among those handling many tokens.
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Topeka
Kansas
Ernest V. Gent
American Zinc Institute of New York
Gent
W. G. Fink
The
Tax Commission
Lower Rates for Manhattan and Topeka Filed
Kansas Power Light and Gas submits reduced street lighting and gas rates for Manhattan. State Corporation Commission Chairman Ernest E. Blincoe announced the filing today.
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Manhattan
Topeka
Kansas Power, Light & Gas Company
Ernest, E. Blincoe
State Corporation Commission
Lawrence Names Five to Study City Trees
Mayor Alfred Lawrence announced a five member citizen committee to organize reforestation in Lawrence. The group includes Donald Durell and A W Berger with city councilman C B Russell Bruce Cameron and W C Simons. The panel will survey the tree situation, consult experts, and plan a city wide program to save and replace shade trees.
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Lawrence
Alfred Lawrence
Donald Durell
K. A
A. W. Berger
Cc. B. Russell
Bruce Cameron
W. C. Simons
Red Cross First District Meets in Topeka
The First District Red Cross Roll Call session at the Jayhawk hotel Topeka opened at 10 this morning and runs to 3. It outlined plans for the upcoming drive starting November 11 with district officers and local leaders in attendance.
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Topeka
Red Cross
Jayhawk
J. W. Ross
Roll Call
William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Fred R. Isaacs
T. J. Sweeney, Jr
Mildred Watson
0. M. Hixon
W. G. Hutson, Jr
W. A. Schaal
W. G. Hutson
Call for War Veterans to Name Social Welfare Service Officer
Gov. Walter A. Huxman ordered officers of all war veteran groups to submit names of members qualified for appointment as social welfare service officer. The officer would handle disability and compensation claims for war veterans, with the governor to forward the lists to the state board of social welfare for selection.
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Topeka
Walter A. Haxman
Huxman
State Board of Social Welfare
Annual Duck Season Opens Tomorrow in Kansas Hunters Urged
Pratt Kansas October 8 tensions along the duck front ease as hunters prepare for a 7 a m to 4 p m daily season through November 7. State licenses and federal duck stamps required. Shotguns max 10 gauge with three shells. live decoys banned. Daily bag limit ten ducks or five geese with protected species listed.
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Kansas
Pratt
Kan
KU Fans Ride Santa Fe Special to Wichita Game
Kansas University fans will travel to Wichita tomorrow on a Santa Fe special train departing at 6:30 AM. About 185 tickets sold at 3.64 dollars round trip. The KU band and pep groups join the trip, with a 2:30 PM kickoff at Wichita University stadium and a 8:00 PM return arrival in Lawrence around midnight.
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Kansas-Wichita
Wichita
Santa Fe
K. U. Athletic Office
Lawrence
Russell L. Wiley
Jay Jones
Ku Kus
K. U
Douglas Avenue
Lassen
Wichita University
Hold Awards Court Highlights Scout Court of Awards
The Boy Scouts Court of Awards met at the Chamber of Commerce with Ralph Graber as chair. Members included E D Hay L E Bailey J J Lavery and Wade Pierce. Awards were given to multiple troops for safety painting bird study health gardening and other skills. National Jamboree talks followed by moving pictures by Tom Anthony who is now assistant scout executive. Deputy commissioners Tom Putnam Elmer Horseman Jr Leslie Thompson and Arthur McLendon were named under A E Woestemeier to assist with troop activities. A scouter's conference at Camp Naish was announced with training courses and certificates.
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Boy Scouts Monthly
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Graber
E. D. Hay
L. E. Bailey
J. J. Lavery
Wade Pierce
Allen Stutz
David Hay
Jack Payne
Bob Bayles
Don Jones
E. O. Stansbury
George Ward
Burris Lavery
Arvid Grover
Billy Casteen
Elden Tefft
Billy Burgess
Homer Dunham
Jim Mott
Jerry Correa
Washington
Tom Anthony
Anthony
Tom Putnam
Elmér Horseman, Jr
Leslie Thompson
Arthur McLendon
A. E. Woestemeyer
Camp Naish
Gentry Chosen Douglas County Democratic Leader
At a Douglas county central committee meeting the resignation of county chairman Frank Fitzpatrick was accepted Seymour Gentry former living west of Lawrence was elected to succeed Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick said his work in the state social security setup keeps him away from the county Eskridge is his common station
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Douglas County
Democratic Party
Frank Fitzpatrick
Seymour Gentry
Lawrence
Fitzpatrick
Eskridge
Tuberculosis Clinic Planned at Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Dr. C. F. Taylor of the Douglas County Medical Society will hold a consultation clinic at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Wednesday October 13 starting at 8 30 a m Persons are asked to bring a letter from their physician and enter through the west basement door.
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C. F. Taylor
Douglas County Medical Society
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Football Tonight Leavenworth at Haskell Stadium
Leavenworth visits Haskell Stadium for a 7 45 PM game in 35 C heat with advance coverage of the matchup.
Exhibits Planned for Seventh Annual 4-H Vocational Agriculture Fair
Boys and girls from county 4-H clubs and Vinland Lawrence high schools will showcase yearlong projects at the seventh annual fair. Sponsored by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, the event opens at 10 AM tomorrow at Mount Hope nursery building, northwest of Lawrence, with a closing program that evening. Expect large displays in home improvement food preparation food preservation and clothing. County farm agent Deal Six says about 12 beef calves are expected plus other livestock and poultry entries.
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Vinland
Lawrence Hich
Mount Hope Nursery
Lawrence
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
al Green
Deal Six
Attend the Fair Tonight in Lawrence at Mount Hope Nursery
Lawrence residents are urged to attend the fair with emphasis on the evening program. The route to the Mount Hope nursery follows Seventh Street west to Michigan, then north past city limits on a gravel road to a west turning road about a mile north.
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Lawrence
Mount Hope Nursery
Seventh Street
Michigan Street
4-H Livestock and Fashion Contest Program Tonight
The event lists 20 dairy calves seven sows and litters eight colts 10 lambs and 20 poultry entries for judging in livestock foods and clothing. Delmar Slinkard leads the evening parade fitting and showing demo by the afternoon winner. The Sandburrs Mayhugh Frost and Stowe provide music Alma Henry and Mildred Johanning sing Delmar Slinkard plays harmonica. A clothing contest style review closes the program.
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Delmar Slinkard
Clarence Mayhugh
Merlin Frost
Paul Stowe
Alma Henry
Big Springs
Mildred Johanning
Kanwaka
4-H Club
Expect Light Rains Hit Kansas State Forecast
Light rains across most of the state may continue. Federal meteorologist S. D. Flora said unsettled weather is likely with a touch warmer temperatures tonight in eastern Kansas and partly cloudy on Saturday. Lows range from 45 to 50 in western counties and 50 to 55 in the east. Saturday highs expected in the upper 60s.
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Topeka
S. D. Flora
Kansas
Flora
Concordia
Moran
Phillipsburg
Dodge City
Wichita
Howe Estate Divides Idaho Editor’s Fortune Among Heirs
The will of Ed Howe the editor known as Sage of Potato Hill leaves about 200000 dollars to his sons James P. Howe and Eugene Howe and to his niece Ade laide Howe of Atchison and Nellie Webb Globe society reporter for 37 years. The editor’s daughter Marcel Howe Farnham of Westport Conn. receives one dollar as a bequest. Friends say Ed Howe resented a novel Rebellion by Mrs Farnham from a decade earlier and the heirs plan equal shares with her.
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Atchison, Kan
Ed Howe
Potato Hill
James P. Howe
Eugene Howe
Adelaide Howe
Atchison
Nellie Webb
Globe Society
Marcel Howe Farnham
Westport
Conn
Unsettled Weather With Light Rains In Several Cities
Unsettled weather with possible showers and slightly warmer temperatures in the extreme east tonight. Saturday mostly cloudy. Morning forecast calls for light rains at Topeka Ottawa and Salina with clouds at Garden City Emporia and Manhattan. Dirt roads remain good. University Coal Co. Phone 44.
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Topeka
Ottawa
Salina
Garden City
Emporia
Manhattan
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