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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1934

Page

1

Kidnapper Robinson hunted as clues surface in Stoll case

Nashville and Springfield reports detail the pursuit of Thomas H Robinson Jr in the Mrs Berry Stoll kidnapping. Officials trace ransom money and stolen notes across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky while a grand jury planned in Louisville. The elder Robinson defends his innocence as authorities press for charges and a swift indictment.

Nashville Tenn Wartburg Berry Vi Stoll Thomas H.robinson Ohio Bank [& Trust Co Robinson Thomas H. Robinson Springfield Robsinson George Abele Pringfield Piahwaye Abele Louisville Monte S. Ross

International Red Cross congress opens in Tokyo

Tokyo Oct 7 AP Two hundred fifty two delegates from seven nations gather in Tokyo for the fifteenth quadrennial Red Cross Congress opening tomorrow The U S delegation led by John Barton Payne secretary of the interior and chair of the American Red Cross is among the largest The conference focuses on relief humanitarian work methods of public hygiene and aid to prisoners and non combatants in war time

Tokyo Red Cross Congress United States John Barton Payne Wilson Red_ Cross

Polls Spark Partisan Clash Over New Deal Fate

Washington reports Republicans claim the Literary Digest poll signals a shift against the New Deal while Democrats say predictions favor victory. RNC Chairman Fletcher asserts 17 states oppose Roosevelt acts. Farley counters that election gains will favor the administration. Public sentiment deemed hostile to bureaucratic expansion and fiscal policy.

Washington Literary Digest Henry P. Fletcher Republican National Committee Democratic National Committee Farley Republican Party Tammanyized Fletcher Roosevelts Hiese Phes New.deal

Esposito Kidnapping Ends As Son Returns Home

Lewis Esposito, 23, was kidnapped for 20000 dollars but returned home late after three days. A federal agent said detectives will continue questioning. the family says no ransom was paid. The youth was driven away at a traffic light with taped glasses, and he could not identify his abductors.

New York Lewis Esposito Antonio Esposito Esposito Lewis Meh Papainsane

Indians Fight Oil Estate Claims Amid Legal Turmoil

In Shawnée Oklahoma, Indian Commissioner John Collier called the estate dispute a hopeless mess and said the department cannot act. Some 83 claimants totaling over $1,000,000 have filed suits in Muskogee Henryetta and Los Angeles, all denied by the Creek tribe oil bureau.

Shawnée Okla Barne Realthy Los Angeles John Collier Collier Muskogee Henryetta Los ‘Ange Jaln

Relief housing to be built nationwide in rural industrial towns

Washington reports Harry Hopkins outlined plans to build 150 to 700 homes per community using relief funds in twelve rural industrial sites across the country. He showed a Red House West Virginia example costing 1600 dollars for a house and ten acres, with 200 more planned. locations and costs not disclosed.

Washington, Dct Harry Hopkins Yelief Reief Red House West Virginias

Yugoslav Troops Massing on Border Report

An unconfirmed AP report says Yugoslavia concentrates troops along the Hungarian border amid feared frontier tension. Four former opponents of King Alexander’s regime are freed from government custody, seen as signaling a potential new policy shift and possible amnesty.

Maribor Yugoslavia Alexander Thames Kovoshetz Kulovec Natlacen Qbri

Terrorist Threat Against Europe Scarcereacts in Belgrade

Belgrade October 19 AP Nichol as Titulescu foreign minister of Romania warned that international measures against European terrorists must be taken immediately or grave conflicts may erupt in Europe. He spoke before a conference of foreign ministers from the Little Entente and Balkan pact signatories Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia and Romania. The talk referenced the assassination of King Alexander of Yugoslavia and the political situation in Europe.

Belgrade Nicholas Titulescu Rummania Europe Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Romania Alexander

Probe Treasury Robbery in Havana May Tie to Enemies

Police probe Havana city hall treasury theft of 157000 dollars with possible links to revolutionary activity. theories range from government chemists backing the crime to secure arms funds to gangsters reportedly taking only U S currency.

Treasury Havana United States

Portland Fire on Northshore Threat Confined

A major blaze on Portland Oregon's northshore waterfront was soon controlled after a careless smoker sparked the fire. Officials estimated damage to the Oceanic terminal at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars as the flames were contained to the terminal area.

Portland Ore

No Return to Gold Standard Seen by London Officials

London reports there is no chance Britain will return to the gold standard despite measures discussed at today's meeting of the gold bloc nations in Brussels. Officials affirm the pound will be maintained with independence despite possible fluctuations in the United States or other countries.

London Great Britain Brussels United States

Interfaith leaders assail Roosevelt on dry pledge

Washington on Oct 19 AP report says Doctor Arthur J Barton of the Southern Baptist social service commission accused the Roosevelt administration of reneging on pledges to keep saloon influence out and to protect dry states. The interdenominational conference closing session urged Kansas West Virginia California Nebraska Florida South Dakota and Wyoming citizens to uphold state dry laws amid Evangelical and temperance leaders.

Washington Interdenominational Conference of Church Roosevelt Arthur J. “Barton Wilmington N. C Social Service -Commission Southern Baptist Convention Kansas West Virginia California Nebraska Florida South Dakota Wyoming

Hazing Vote Keeps Paddling Policy at WK

Freshmen hazing by paddling continues at WK after a narrow student referendum. Of 2,800 men voters, 759 cast ballots with 412 in favor of continuing hazing and 347 against. The result sustains the tradition that caps, sidewalking, and crimson and blue ribbons dominate before a home football game.

Eluate IX U Ee Gee Yiutory IC. U

Lawrence backs standard milk ordinance for Ottawa

A Lawrence led push supports adopting the state standard milk ordinance in Ottawa. City officials and dairy men reported on grades, inspections, and the future of dairy prices as Ottawa aims to replace its isolated law with the standard rule. A Lawrence producer praised the tight grading system ensuring safe, up to date dairy milk.

Lawrence Ottawa J.E. Wallen Franklin County Wallen Leon Raman Alan Voms Ottuiwa Ui State Board of Health Ottwa

Roosevelt Warns On Bonus Payment Timeframe

In Roanoke Virginia on October 19 President Roosevelt addressed war veterans, stressing that no immediate bonus payments will be made. He highlighted support for disabled and ill veterans through medical care and hospital services, while urging veterans groups to focus on broader prosperity and reform ahead of the upcoming American Legion convention in Miami.

Roanoke Cain Avery Jocality Hare Meidleaj Bhs American Legion Miami

Government Must Spend Yet Safeguard Government Credit

President Roosevelt stated federal spending must serve the national goal while protecting the government's good credit. He did not address business demands about future monetary plans but emphasized funding for a veterans hospital and the need to eliminate causes of low mood and slow prosperity. He cautioned against spending all available funds at once.

Reanoke Dusiness Roosevelt United States Veterans’ Hospital Hery

Workmen Escape Injury as Wall Falls at Lumber Yard

Several workers retreated when a large wall section at Logan-Moore Lumber collapsed unexpectedly. They avoided injury by moving to safety as rock and debris slid down. The wrecking crew, Constant Construction, began boarding up the exposed area in the 600 block on Massachusetts Avenue.

Logan-Moore Lumber Company Jeneas Comany Logan-Moore Massachusetts S Dees

Youth Convocation in Lawrence at Trinity Lutheran Church

A youth convocation will bring nearly 200 Lutheran youths from surrounding communities to Lawrence on Sunday. Registration begins at 2 30 with a light sewing tour through the city to follow. Dr Keyser of Springfield Ohio will speak on How Much Is One Person Worth and later address The Beauty and Reasonableness of the Christian Faith open to the public. The youth committee includes Katherine Hicks Aliene Sabol Charles Elam Carl Olson Evelyn Sabol Alda Knotts Barbara Knotts Lucille Reuter Helen Hicks Helen Thorpe Phil Overbaugh and Donald Uls.

Lawrence Trinity Lutheran Church Dre S$. Keveer Shringfield Ohio Keyser Wit Bevat Katherine Hicks Aliene Sabol Charles Elam Cerl Olson

Vigorous Step Forward in Fall Trade Movement

The Dun and Bradstreet weekly trade review reports the most vigorous forward step of the fall season in general trade movements. It notes sharp increases in retail distribution across the country with pronounced rises in the farm area where government funds are distributed at an expanding rate.

New York Dun & Bradstreet Trade-Review Ifar

Jayhur University and Kansas State set for annual grid clash

Large crowds prepare for the thirty second meeting of Kansas University and Kansas State. The App rally plans to energize fans on campus with Coach Lindsey directing 35 workers. Tickets sell fast for KU section A, with many to travel to Manhattan tomorrow. A varsity dance in Aggieville welcomes KU clubs as guests. The KU band will not travel due to late uniform delivery. No special train. round trip fares set at 1.75 dollars. Train timings: Lawrence to Manhattan 10 59 AM, return 6 15 PM.

K.U. Stuents Lawrence Manhattan Jayhawka Wildcats Kansas State Lindsey Aggies Fow Jer Grove K. U Hans, Preutze Clyde Nichols Ray Anderson K.U Ku Kus Jay Jones Aggieville K. Us John Robinson Union Pacific

Editors Gather for District Meeting in Baldwin Kansas

Kansas editors and publishers from the Second Congressional district met at Baker University in Baldwin for their annual gathering hosted by C Leitake. Ren y C Haskell spoke on European journalism. Dean Ky Ebricht discussed Bishop Quayle’s Bible collection later viewed in the library. At 2 PM editors toured the university and attended the Baylor-Phorson football game. Kenneth Mouser of the Olathe Mirror was elected president for 1935 with Maurice Darnell of Edgerton Journal as secretary treasurer. Olathe was chosen to host the next meeting in 1935.

Kansas Second Congressional Baldwin Baker University Reny C. Haskell Kansa JH. Ky Ebricht Bishop Quayle thes-University At Baler-te- Phorson Kenneth Mouser Olathe “Mirror Maurice “Darnell Edgerton Journal Olathe

Weather shifts warm nights as rain eases Kansas

The mid western rain belt moved east from Kansas leaving soaked fields in most areas. Warmer night temperatures rose across the state as rain tapered to drizzle and clouds cleared, boosting hopes for forage and wheat prospects while frost was avoided. By morning Topeka reported 68 degrees, 14 above yesterday’s high.

Topeka Mid-Western Kansas

Sigma Delta Chi Holds 25th National Convention at DePauw

Greencastle Ind Oct 19 AP members of Sigma Delta Chi national professional journalism fraternity return to DePauw University for the twenty fifth annual convention. The group originated on DePauw campus by ten English students and now lists forty two active chapters and several alumni chapters. The report also notes a late item about Elizabeth Galatas and Richard Galatas detained in New Orleans in a case tied to union station killings and a federal conspiracy charge to obstruct justice.

Chicago Insull Samuel Insull Ingul James H. Wilkerson Althe Mde Insull Companies P. Je Fallon Insull, Son & Company Leslie E. Salter U. S Field N and Frederic Burnham Middle West Lant Sulter Corporation Securities Communi Greencastle Ind Sigma’ Delta Chi de Pauw University DePauw Kansas

German airship pioneer seeks US facility for Atlantic line

Eckener arrives in New York to finalize arrangements for a North Atlantic airship service. He plans to start operations this year aboard Graf Zeppelin successor E2320, and will coordinate with Goodyear Zeppelin officials and Navy officials to locate hangars and a mooring mast in the United States. He expects L2 120 to be completed by mid April and aims to establish terminal facilities with officials in Akron and Washington.

New York Hugo’ Eckerer United States Atlantic Reper A Albert Ballin Graf Zeppelin Goodyear ‘Zeppelin’ Corporation Akron Navy Department

FHA Campaign Aids Local Housing Upgrades Request

Canvassers for the Federal Housing Administration reported progress in Douglas County with 6804.10 dollars pledged for repairs and improvements on real estate by nightfall yesterday. Jack St Clair, who oversees the program, noted many property owners plan to complete improvements without the loan, while others inquire about the 100 to 2000 dollar loans. The FHA office in the Chamber of Commerce building provides full details, as local banks and lenders participate under the Modernization Credit Plan, which now includes 8220 institutions nationwide with substantial resources.

Federal Yeaterday Altho Jack.St. Clair Douglas County Eudora FHA Chamber of Commerce St Clair Na Hare St. Clair Chambery of Commerce

Guyer to Speak at Republican Meeting Monday Night

Congressman U. S. Guyer will address a Republican meeting at Lone Star hall at 6 30 p.m. Monday night. A dinner precedes the gathering with tickets available at Republican headquarters. The event is sponsored by the county committee and township committees with a public meeting to follow in Legion hall at Baldwin at 8 p.m. Monday.

S. Guyer Lone Star Hall G. C. PF Lone Star Church County” Committee Willow Springs Marion Clinton Ihem H. He. Rhemann Waméxo Fourth District Women’s Republican Club Legion Hall Baldwin

Annual Tag Day Promises Salvation Army Fund Drive

The Salvation Army will hold its annual tag day tomorrow with volunteers in the business district. About $1,000 has already been collected in the campaign, Envoy W. A. Young reports. Contributions may be left at the Journal office. In state news, Topeka reports 2,694 precincts for voting, up from 2,683 in 1982, due to city divisions creating larger precincts.

Salvation “Army W. AW. Young Journal of Topeks Fi Ryan Gaiine Kansas

Eightieth Anniversary Services at Plymouth Church

Read about the eightieth anniversary program starting Sunday with special services including morning and evening events. The observance honors Rev. Joseph King and Rev. Holt, with historic ties to the Plymouth Church in Lawrence dating to 1854. The program details a church history, hymn readings, and sermons marking the founding settlers from New England and the growth culminating in the 1870 dedication of the current building.

Ani Social' Ethic Chicago University of Chicago Joseph King Plymouth ‘Church Dev Holt Hay Lawrence S. Yo Lum Plymouth Louisiana Phon

Kansas City Teachers Face Outside Work Rules

Oct 19 AP reports Kansas City's board of education considers rules to limit teachers outside school activities. If approved, limits would ban private tutoring and teaching in schools beyond district jurisdiction, restricting private music, theater, and labor work. Two reasons cited: ensure teachers are fully paid for teaching time and prevent depriving others of employment.

Kansas” City Kansas City Publi Achoola Boar of Education Bo of Education Spci

Counts feathers in a chicken class survey

A Caruthersville Missouri report notes a classroom exercise counting chicken feathers. Vernon Davis reportedly counted eight thousand five hundred sixty seven feathers, with other figures and names appearing as fragmented OCR text.

Caruthersville Deering Vernon Davis Morris Mass

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