Browder Indicted on False Passport Charges
Earl Browder, secretary of the Communist party in the United States, was indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of false passport applications. He pleaded innocent, posted $10,000 bail, and was arraigned before Judge William Bondy. The case ties to a wider passport fraud probe connected to a ring linked to Records of World Tourists, Inc. and figures in the Communist movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Earle Browder
Communist Party
United States
Browder
William Bondy
Francis G. Caffe
Dies Committee
Unamerican
Europe
Feurone
Altho
Nicholas Dozenhere
George Morris
Federal
Prowder
Iormer
Robinson- Rubens Wassnort
Hotter and Drier Day Forecast Across Kansas
Topeka reports abnormally warm weather with clear skies and no rain expected for the next 36 hours. Weatherman A. D. Robb notes a shift from high to low pressure bringing southerly breezes and sunshine with highs near 80 to 85 and lows around 45 to 55. Dodge City and Wichita reached 85 degrees. Topeka logged an 83 high and 12 degrees above normal for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
A. D. Robb
Nebraska
Robb
Dodge City
Wichita
Two Die In Plane Crash At Missouri River Sand Bar
Kansas City men Ralph Williamson age 31 pilot and owner of the craft and William B Bailey age 31 were killed when a two cylinder pontoon plane crashed into a Missouri river sand bar near Kansas City Williamson was not licensed to carry passengers but had interested his friend Bailey in flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri River
Ralph Williamson
William B. Bailey
Williamson
Bailey
Marked Activity on Western Front Reported by French
Paris reports a marked shift in western front activity with reinforced patrols and heavier skirmishing on the northern flank near Luxembourg. Premier Daladier aims to secure wartime credits in an extraordinary parliamentary session in November while France’s strategy centers on morale and limited troop sacrifice.
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Western Front
Paris
Daladier
Luxembourg
Saar
France
Germany
Saarbruecken
Forbach
Werndt
Alarm but No Raid Drill Is Doubled
London reports an air raid warning over the Firth of Forth area cancelled after a short period. British naval authorities note increased submarine activity with limited losses, including two ships sunk and 14 missing. In Kansas, National Guardsmen will drill twice weekly and undergo 7 day field training through January, with pay nearly doubling.
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London
Firth of Forth
Scotland
Germany
Whitemantle
North Sea
Sea Venture
Dover Navigation Company of London
Scapa Flow
Firth and Forth
Southampton
Rosyth
Topeka
Kansas National Guardsmen
Milton R. McLean
Kansas
Adjutant General
War Department
National Guard
Forty Year Topeka Heat Record Is Broken Today
Topeka reached 92 degrees at 1 30 pm breaking a 40 year date record from 1899 and becoming the hottest Oct 23 reading. Other cities saw high marks with Wellington at 94 Salina 98 Pittsburg 93 and Wichita 89 as regional heat persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Mercury
Fredonia
Wellington
Salina
Pittsburg
Wichita
Grass Fire Extinguished at East Thirteenth Street Home
Fire crews contained a grass fire at the residence of B. E. Geiler 814 East Thirteenth Street this afternoon with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E.geiler
East Thirteenth Street
Allied Clothiers Convention Sets News for Midwest Style
The convention of Allied Clothiers in Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa and Oklahoma saw a decision on a two piece fall and winter suit. A new system translates Broadway styles to smaller towns and cities. Men will wear more colors contrasts and slacks next year.
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Kansas City
Pi—The Vest
Allied Clothiers and Robbers
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Oklahoma
Haskell Institute Band Plans National Cornhusking Fest
The 60 piece Haskell Institute all Indian band will have a key role in the national cornhusking festivities with a 10 30 Friday parade of bands. Director Phil Cato notes the group’s 12 tribe membership and purple and gold uniforms with drum majors and a band queen in native dress.
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Haskell Institute
Phil Cato
Haskell
Cato
Tewa
Pueblo of
San Juan
N. M
Charles Chibitti
Sarahu Hosie
Billy Shepard
Allan Shepard
Lawrence
Harness Theft Report From Seele Farm Near Baldwin Junction
The sheriff's office received a report of theft of three sets of harness and four horse collars from the H. G. Seele farm one fourth mile east of Baldwin Junction. The robbers used a car that entered a gate near the junction of highways 50 and 59 and cut a wire fence to reach a point north of the Seele barns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s Office
H. G. Seele
Baldwin Junction
Banning
Highway 50
Highway 59
Seele Barns
Holmes to Speak at University Business Smoker
C B Holmes of the J R Holmes Investment Company will speak at the University business school smoker tomorrow evening. He will discuss recent experiences with the securities and exchange commission. Alpha Kappa Psi commerce fraternity will present a medalion award to last year’s outstanding junior during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Holmes
J. R. Holmes Investment Company
School of Business
Holmes
Securities Exchange Commission
Alpha Kappa Psi. Commerce Fraternity
Finnish Delegation Returns to Moscow for Talks
A Finnish delegation led by former Premier Juho Gusti Paasikivi arrived in Moscow to resume interrupted negotiations with Soviet Russia. Finns described the mood as hopeful as they stepped from the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Juho Gusti Paasikivi
Soviet
Russia
Russell Arraignment Continued
Arraignment of Jack Russell an Oklahoma man accused in the kidnapping and slaying of William Scott Hamilton of Kansas City Kansas was continued to Wednesday to allow another mental examination by a psychiatrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Chicago
Jack Russell
William Scott Hamilton
Arkansas City
Kan
Expect Vote on Bill This Week in Senate Proceedings
Washington reports indicate Senate leaders aimed to wrap general debate on the administration neutrality bill with a Friday vote likely. Barkley urged unanimous consent to limit debate while Garner pressed for a vote this week despite opposition to related flood relief and defense measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Barkley
Chamber
White House
McNary
Garner
Drouth
House
U C T Holds District Meeting at Wiedemann's Grill
A United Commercial Travelers district gathering met Saturday at Wiedemann's grill with 24 members present. Music by Wongwai and two students enlivened the event as plans to grow area and Kansas jurisdiction membership were discussed. Lawrence guests included M. S. Winter and Don Haworth. attendees from out of town ranged from Buffalo to Ottawa and Topeka officials.
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United Commercial Travelers
Wiedemann’s Grill
Wongwai
Kansas
Lawrence
M. S. Winter
Don Haworth
W. T Blackwood
Buffalo
John Worley
Topeka
H. F. Keller
Joseph Riding
Kansas City
Kan
J. L. Gwinn
Kansas City Council
H. M. Hjorth
Ottawa Council
John Cochran
Ottawa
Victor Cain
Leavenworth Council
Brothers Shimmons
Leavenworth
Smith
Denney
Graves Trial Postponed Amid Ill Health
Kansas City October 28. W W Graves Jackson county prosecutor charged with neglect of duty saw his trial postponed until October 30 due to serious illness and possible stomach ulcer. Graves faces four counts from a county grand jury and ouster proceedings in the state supreme court filed by Attorney General Roy McKrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
W. W. Graves
Jackson County
James Burke
Paul A. Buzard
Graves
Supreme Court of
Roy McKitrick
Journal World Special Edition on Corn Husking Issued
The National Corn husking Edition will be distributed this week with about a hundred local photographs and drawings. Extra copies are ten cents each and include wrapping mail charges. Orders range from one to 94 copies, placed at the office to boost the contest and Lawrence community reach.
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Lawrence
Dies Seeks Prosecution Of Communist Party And Bund
Washington reports that Rep. Dies called on the state and justice departments to prosecute the Communist party and the German American Bund for violations of registration laws. He warned he would seek authority to present the case to the federal district attorney if action is not swift, following Browder’s New York indictment for passport fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Grand Jury
Nassport Mills
U. S
Tohn T. Cahin
Department of Justice
Washington
Browder
Republican National Committee
Frank Murrhy
J. Parnell Thomas
Dies
D-Tex
House
State
Justice Departments
Communist Party
Bund
Federal
State Department
New York City
Earl Browder
Hume Speaks on Rotary Ideals at Lawrence Luncheon
Marion C. Hume Ottawa district governor of Rotary spoke on What Is This Thing Rotary at the Lawrence club luncheon. The talk framed Rotary as a life philosophy promoting higher conduct, understanding of men, labor dignity, and universal brotherhood. Governor Hume praised Lawrence Rotary for a recent district conference and noted visiting Rotarians and upcoming inter city meetings. Col. Karl Baldwin announced a Hot Springs homecoming card from Dave Horkmans. Thayer Gaston, formerly a Rotarian, was inducted by Walter Keeler as the club reflected on bread breaking as an ancient practice. Gaston led Rotary singing, then was asked to lead again. An inter city Rotary meeting at Baldwin is set for Wednesday. another Lawrence gathering is planned in the Eldridge Crystal room next Monday at 6:30, with the Anns invited.
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Rotary
Marion C. Hume
Ottawa
Lawrence Club
Lfe
Universal Brotherhood of Man
Humer
Lawrence
Rotary Club
George Lothholz
Eudora
E. M. Brooks
Oberlin
Bob Beardsley
Topeka
Will Root
Fort Scott
Karl Baldwin
Dave Horkmans
Hot Springs
Ark
Thayer Gaston
Lawrence Rotary
Walter Keeler
Gaston
Baldwin
Crystal Room
Eldridge
Anns
Chancellor Malott announces busy week of engagements
Chancellor Deane W. Malott will address the Kansas Bankers Association in Ottawa on balance, speak at a Manhattan Town Hall on Crystal Gazing, and deliver talks to a Lawrence PTA, the Kansas Deans of Women at the University, and the Phi Beta Kappa meeting in Parsons this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane W. Malott
Tonicht Malott
Kansas Bankers Association
Ottawa
Manhattan
Lawrence P.T. A
Kansas Association of Deans of Women
The
University
Kansas
Phi Beta Kappa
Parsons
Fox and Wolf Hunters Meet North of Midland
Jefferson County Fox and Wolf Hunters association holds its annual meet October 25 26 and 27 at Petrie grove five miles north of Midland. Programs announced each evening with a beach show on Wednesday and acts from KITE station Kansas City on Wednesday. Oskaloosa talent Thursday and McLouth residents Friday. A wolf chase will be held and meals served by the Baptist Ladies Aid of McLouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Fox and Wolf Hunters Association
Petrie Grove
Midland
Station Kite
Kansas City
Oskaloosa
McLouth
Baptist Ladies Aid of
Pitt Students Repel the Invaders From Duquesne
Pitt students celebrated a 21-13 football victory over the University of Pittsburgh by clashing with Duquesne supporters on the Pitt campus. Fists, water hoses, and chaos ensued as more than 20 patrolmen struggled to restore order after the invaders were ejected from surrounding the university cathedral of learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pi—Duquesne University
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt
Cathedral of Learning
Stock Market Index Shows 60-Stock Average Shift
The average of 60 stocks stood at 53.4 with a Saturday reading of 538.4, signaling a market move. Traders noted mixed performances across sectors as investors weighed data and earnings.
Dickinson Sells Share in Building at Seventh and Massachusetts
A warranty deed filed today transfers a one half interest in the Dickinson building at Seventh and Massachusetts from Glen W. Dickinson to Partnership Theaters Incorporated and H J Griffith. One fourth interest each goes to Partnership Theaters and H J Griffith with $1 and other considerations cited and $70 in federal documentary stamps. The Dickinson Theaters chain has recent changes involving Griffith Theaters Incorporated and Commonwealth Theaters.
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Court House
Dickinson
Seventh
Massachusetts Street
Glen W. Dickinson
Partnership Theaters Incorporated
H. J. Griffith
Dickinson Theater
Glen W. Dickinson Theaters Incorporated
Griffith Theaters Incorporated
Griffith-Dickinson Incorporated
Lawrence
Dickinson and
Varsity
Commonwealth Theaters
Granada
Patee
KU Student to Be on We the People Program
Wendell Fox Roller, a Kansas University medical student, flew to New York to broadcast on We the People about his father Dr. R F Roller a former Altamont physician who died after a cerebral hemorrhage. He will recount his father life and sacrifice on tomorrow night’s Columbia network program.
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Wendell Fox Roller
Kansas University
New York
Roller
Kansas City
R. F. Roller
Altamont
Kan
We, the People
Columbia
Americans Arrested in Stockholm for Espionage Suspicions
Stockholm reports two Americans and nine other foreigners detained on espionage suspicions. Police say foreigners photographed a military zone while Americans, claiming press roles, accessed a hilltop children's home, with officials citing welfare interest but authorities noting military object surveillance. In Norway, a suspected spy’s jail entry followed postcard images marking military points, identity undisclosed but noted as a belligerent nation citizen.
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Stockholm
Foreign Office
Randalsnes
Norway
Matthew Murray Resigns as Missouri WPA Administrator
Matthew S. Murray resigns as Missouri WPA administrator in Kansas City amid federal inquiry into his finances. He cites no specific cause and notes the resignation was mailed to WPA headquarters in Washington last week. F. M. Basyé becomes acting administrator as Murray shifts from a city public works role tied to the Tom Pendergast era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Matthew S. Murray
WPA
Missouri
Murray
Washington
F. M. Basyé
Tom Pendergast
City Public Works Department
Harrington
Work Projects Administration
Program Planned for Kansas High School Institute at KU
Harold G. Ingham announced a two day state debate and speech institute to be held October 27 and 28 at the University of Kansas. invited schools within 296 miles, with a full schedule of lectures panels debates and practice sessions in Fraser Hall and Fraser Theater.
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Kansas High School Debate Institute
Kansas High School
University of Kansas
Harold G. Ingham
Kansas High Schools Activities Association
Kansas
Fraser Hall
Ingham
Deane W. Malott
E. C. Buehler
Roger Aly
University of Missouri
Robertson
Hornung
Aly
Buehler
Chanute High School
Wrandotte High School
Kansas City
Nan
Leo Rhodes
Department of Speech
Ruth Vette
Atchison High School
Effingham
Lee Gammell
Forest L. Whan
Wichita University
Kk.us
Fort Scott High School
Whan
Inghan
Fraser Theater
Bradshaw Named Secretary of Engineering Education Section
G W Bradshaw associate professor of civil engineering at the University was named secretary of the Kansas Nebraska section of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education at a Saturday business meeting. Registration began Friday for the two day meeting and totaled 150, Prof T H Marshall reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bradshaw
Kansas-Nebraska
Society For the Promotion of Engineering Education
T. H. Marshall
Daniel Brune Injured Playing Neighborhood Football
Daniel R. Brune, a Lawrence sophomore in KU's engineering school, suffered internal injuries yesterday while playing football in Midland. He was admitted to the student hospital and listed in good condition at noon. Mrs. James R. Colgan, a nurse at Watkins Memorial Hospital, had a tonsillectomy this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel R. Brune
Lawrence
K. U
Midland
James R. Colgan
Watkins Memorial Hospital
White Opens Insurance Week in New York
The life insurance industry began its annual message promotion week with William Allen White declaring that life insurance best supports democracy's pursuit of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Insurance
New York
Life Insurance
William Allen White
Federal Grand Jury to Inquire Into WPA Affairs
A federal grand jury opened an inquiry into the financial affairs of Matthew S. Murray, resigning WPA Missouri administrator, with eleven witnesses subpoenaed. The panel also probes income tax records of Otto Higgins and notes Pendergast era officials in Kansas City. Indictments are anticipated as state and county juries continue related probes.
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Federal Grand Jury
WPA
Kansas City
Matthew S. Murray
Missouri
Aed
Business City Hall
Bernard F. Gneckow
Tom Pendergast
Democratic Machine
Otto P. Higgins
Pendergast
Pender
Cornville restricts visiting at national corn husking grounds
Attendance at the national corn husking contest drew crowds forcing officials to close the grounds to the general public for the coming week. Only workers and officials will enter while displays from John Deere International Harvester and Allis Chalmers rise around Kernel avenue.|
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Cornville
Kernel Avenue
Tassel Boulevard
Stalk Drive
Hybrid Lane
John Deere
International Harvester
Miss Eitner to Lecture at KU Studio Recitals
Violinist Miss Olga Eitner of the University of Kansas arts faculty will give a series of lecture recitals at 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month over station KFKU. The October program features Corelli works In Folia Variations Serenese Suite in F major Somis Gigue Geminiani Allegro Locatelli Adagio and Allegretto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Eittner
University of Kansas
KFKU
Eitner
Miss Eitner
Corelli
Somis
Geminiani
Locatelli
Wage hour phase Increases pay and shortens workweek
Kansas City reports the second phase of the wage hour law takes effect at midnight Increasing the minimum wage to 30 cents per hour and reducing the maximum weekly hours to 42 Employers covered total 110 400 workers with 4 200 earning under 30 cents and 28 300 working more than 42 hours
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Engineers and geologists speak at Pratt utilities meeting
Crawford of the Kansas University engineering school spoke today to the Kansas Association of Municipal Utilities in Pratt and will address Pratt junior college tomorrow. Ogden S. Jones of the University geology department will replace Earnest Boyce to discuss Water Conservation Problems in Kansas.
Kansas Weather Forecast Clarity and Cooler Northeast
Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with cooler air in the northeast. Gas Office Record shows temperatures at 7 p.m. yesterday, 7 a.m. today, and noon today with highs and lows noted. comparison to Saturday and Sunday values provided, including year-ago figures of 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
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Journal-World
Unamerican Committee
Hume
Malott
Duquesne
Sweden
Matthew Murray
State of Missouri
Kansas City Public Works
Bradshaw
Daniel Brune
Big Kansas
City Hall
Garst
Thomas
Coon Rapids
National Broadcasting Company
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