Consul Reports Casualty List From Yokohama District
Consul Dickover reported to the state department on Sept 6 the list of Americans reported dead missing or presumed dead in the Yokohama district. Names include Paul R. cat no, Ingoglia, H.W. Morse, Jon Burnell, Stimson, Robert syvain, and McHenry Holbrook among others. He noted about 2,000 foreign refugees arrived in Kobe from Yokohama Tokyo with several hundred Americans. Further reports said supplies and personnel were en route as admiral Anderson and other units prepared to assist in Yokohama relief.
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Washington
Consul Dickover
State Department
Ead
Yokohama
Paul R Catno
US N Navy
Dickover
Kobe
Tokio
Consula
Nason, Wardell
Egilar
Jeffeson
Seattle
Kebe
Davis
Shanghai
Nagasaki
Osaka
Admiral Anderson
Sacramento
Woosung
Iwaka
Associated Press
Earthquake Hits Fujiya Hotel and Village in Japan
Reuters dispatch from Osaka reports about 40 foreigners killed when the earthquake leveled the famed Fujiya hotel and wiped out the nearby village of Miyanoshita in Nakane district. A volcanic explosion occurred at Kawakidani in the same region.
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Japan
Fujiya
Miyanoshita
Nakane
Reuters
Osaka
Kawakidani
Murphy Confesses to Multiple Car Thefts in County
Dave Murphy admitted to Sheriff Will Johns and County Attorney A B Mitchell that he stole a Dodge coupe from Dr. George Esterly in front of the Statler’s office and two other cars, a Nash owned by B Anderson and the Beggs car of Geo Hildenbrand. He will plead guilty before Judge Tugh Means and face sentence.
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Dave Murphy
George Esterly
Statler
Will Johns
A. B. Mitchell
Nash
B. Anderson
Lawrence
Beggs
Geo. Hildenbrand
Murphy
California
Baptist pastor to lead citywide New War Movement effort
The Rev. Frank Jennings returned from Chicago where he attended a conference of fifteen pastors chosen to direct special meetings in large cities for the New War Movement, a Baptist church missionary effort. He will oversee the Chicago conference in November and has been granted leave of absence starting October 15 to arrange plans. similar meetings will be held in thirty major cities nationwide.
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Frank Jennings
Chicago
New War Movement
Baptist Church Missionary Movement
Mr. Jennings
Baptist
New World Movement
Jennings
United States
Rescue Work On Foreigners In Japan Get Aid
Washington reports food and medicine distribution to foreigners in Japan proceeding. Radio message from Shanghai via Consul Davis says Yokohama was completely destroyed and Tokio two thirds devastated. Foreign casualties listed as about seventy at Yokohama, three at Hakone, none at Tokyo.
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Japan
Washington
State Department
Davis
Shanghai
Inteh
Yoko Yokohama
Tokio
Yokohama
Hakene
Tokin
Building Complete But Central Section Delayed
Construction on the Administration building's exterior is finished and sidewalks now connect the wings and the main front walk. The central portion remains incomplete and will not be ready for occupancy for several weeks.
Colglazier to Visit Baldwin for Weekly Farmers Talk
County agent Colglazier will visit Baldwin next Wednesday to confer with local farmers at the Prentice variety store. He plans to spend one day weekly in Baldwin, with Wednesdays likely chosen for future visits to discuss farm problems.
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Colglazier
Baldwin
H.C. Colglazier
Prentice Variety Store
Koreans in Uprising in Tokyo streets fighting
Dispatches from Harbin and Peking report Korean revolutionary elements in Japan have begun armed uprisings in Tokyo amid catastrophe. Street fighting is reported as authorities struggle to contain clashes.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Harbin
Peking
Japan
Tokio
Chancellor Lindley to Return From Lake States Tour
Chancellor Is Returning Chancellor BE. d. Lindley sits on vacation tour through the Lake states with his son Stanley and is expected to arrive in Lawrence almost any day.
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BE. d. Lindley
Lake States
Stanley
Lawrence
Hold Second Session By County Commissioners At Court House
The county commissioners held their second session of the month today at the courthouse. The meeting focused on routine county business and scheduled items for review.
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Court House
Weather and notices from the day
Temperatures max yesterday and min today with rainfall noted. Mrs Eily Corle and Mrs Etta Corle, Alpha Chi Omega house mother and former Chicago summer camp cheer director, have returned from Chicago. George Hollingbury returned from Colorado voyage. Loggiseese via Fidan Ryneraon arrival noted from Colorado trip.
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Eily Corle
Etta Corle
Alpha Chi Omega
Chicago
Eleanor Clubs
Ryneraon
Colorado
New Island Replaces an Old One Near Tokio Bay
Chiba police report a new island off the Izu peninsula while the island of Oshima, containing an active volcano, is invisible and feared sunk with about 10,000 inhabitants. No news from Bonin Island. catastrophic changes feared.
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Teking
Associated Press
Chiba
Tokio Bay
Izu Penninsula
Oshima
Bonin Island
French see peace through ambassadors council in Greco Italian talks
Paris reports in official circles that a council of ambassadors remains the likely path to settle the Greco Italian dispute. Mussolini’s stance against league intervention is viewed skeptically, while Greece’s Greek fleet retirement to the Gulf of Volos is seen as a prudent move. Officials note Italy’s Fiume issue strains negotiations and stress separating Janina assassination from Corfu evacuation in talks.
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R ‘Aris
Associated Press
Council of Ambassadors
London
Mussolini
Ambassadors’ Council
League of Nations
Dors
Gulf of Volo
Greece
Italy
Musso-link
Fiume
Janina
Corfu
Coal Parley Continued With Governor Pinchot
Harrisburg Pa rociated Press operators and officials of the mines union resumed conferences with Governor Pinchot for discussion of settlement terms after the suspension of operations in the hard coal fields. Leaders said little changed. Pinchot noted ongoing discussions over proposed points to reach any agreement.
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Harrisburg
Union Today
Pinchot
Greek Fleet Retires to Volo Amid Aegean Moves
Reports from Rome indicate Italian forces occupy Merlera Fano and Mathreki islands northwest of Corfu. Greek fleet orders retreat to the Gulf of Volos to avoid contact with Italy. Uruguayan and Brazilian delegates at Geneva told to align with Italy if the League of Nations dissolves. Italian gov promises pacific aims and no further occupation.
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London
Associated
Sid
Athens
Mission Free School Marks 62nd Anniversary
In St Louis Associated Press report Lay William Elliott, founder of what became the University city’s Mission Free School, celebrated its 62nd anniversary. The non sectarian institution educates thousands at no cost, serving ages 3 to 12 with a staff including a matron two teachers a physician two nurses and a recreation director. Domestic science is taught to both boys and girls.
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St. Louis
Associated Press
William G. Elliott
Washington
University of
Jeff Boston
Mission Wree
League council quits as it sends minutes to ambassadors
Geneva Sept 6 The League of Nations council adjourned after agreeing to send its meeting minutes to the ambassadors in Paris. The move aims to hasten a settlement of the Greece Italian crisis. Italy's Signor Salandra abstained from voting on league competency. Belgium's Paul Hymans said he cannot accept Italy's view, while Sweden's Fjalmar Branting supported Belgium.
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Paris
Brazil
Argary
Uuii
Geneva
Italy
League of Nations
Milan
le Ma Montevideo
Rome
Urupary
Grugary
Uruzumyan Foreign Office
Urugumuyan
Centue of Nations Council
Jem
Associated Press
Council of the
Council of Ambassadors
Pir
League
Salandra
Paul Thymans
Belgium
Fjalmar Branting
Swerden
Ford and Motorcycle Collision Near Kanwakz Store
A Ford car and a government motorcycle collided last night about 1 o clock on the fort to fort road a short distance north of Kanwakz store. One participant was badly injured and taken to Topeka for stitches to a head wound. The injured man's name was not learned.
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Ford
Kanwakz
Fort
Topeka
Lloyd Houston Undergoes Appendectomy at Lawrence Memorial
Lloyd Houston underwent an operation last night at Lawrence Memorial hospital for appendicitis. His condition is reported as improving.
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Lloyd Houston
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mery
Old Settlers Reunion Invites Baldwin Residents
An Old Settlers gathering is planned in Baldwin on the second Tuesday in October. All longtime residents are invited to attend the event.
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Old Settlers
Baldwin
Married Couple Carlson and Bristow Wed Today
Were married this morning by Probate Judge Merve. Badwin A Carlson of Togha and Leona Bristow of Scranton Kansas announced as the couple in the ceremony.
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Badwin A. Carlson
Togha
Leona Bristow
Scranton
Kans
Merve
Topeka Visit by Alfred G. Gill of KU Alumni Group
Alfred G. Gill secretary of the KU alumni association was in Topeka today on association business.
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Topeka
Alfred G. Gill
Kk. U
Wratton
Rights of Majority Sought in District Court
A filing by Sarah C. Plory on behalf of Robert T. Klors seeks rights of majority in district court. Helen Wilson plans to transfer to Bartlesville Oklahoma to teach English, while Nell Buchanan will teach Spanish in Winfield High School.
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Robert T. Klors
Sarah C. Plory
Helen Wilson
Bartlesville
Oklahoma
Winfield
Nell Buchanan
Annual Watermelon Feast Held at Courthouse
The court house gang held its annual watermelon feast this afternoon on the shady side of the courthouse. Henry Gillum, veteran custodian, oversaw catering as slices of ice-cold melons were handed to courthouse officials and employees from hastily erected benches. The event sought the best melons in the city.
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Court House
Henry Gillum
Outlook Better on Japan After Kobe Earthquake News
London reports a more hopeful view from Kobe on Japan’s government offices remaining intact after the quake. Britons note limited damage to Tokyo central districts and suggest consulates may be safe, while fatalities appear higher in Yokohama and Sagama coastal resorts where tidal waves and fires hit hardest.
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London
Japan
Foreign Office
Kobe
Japanese War Office
Department of Justice
Tureig
Alrive
Admiralty
Joel
Age Wilder
Tokio
Yokohama
Ambh
Lomion
Tokio Biy
Yokosuka
Kanazawa
Fi Chiba
Sagama Bay
Izu Penninsula
Sugama
Kamaura
Hiyama
Tulsia Amt
Judge Smart Explains Federal Constitution to Tiwan Lands
Judge C A Smart spoke at Wiedemann's noon meeting, detailing the original seven articles and ten amendments, and how constitutional changes are proposed and ratified. He outlined judicial duties in interpreting laws, stressed government actions aligned with national interest, and highlighted key amendments including due process and interstate commerce. Miss Mildred Lamb went to Taeka this afternoon.
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Wiedemann’s
Ven Ress
Smart
United States
Congress
Judge Smart
County Quota Nears Full as Lawrence Responds
Douglas County Red Cross moved to fill a 1500 dollar Japanese relief quota this morning by wiring for a 1000 dollar advance. Local funds and Eudora branch money cover the immediate need while planning to raise the full 2500 dollar quota. Lawrence residents like C. W. Smith contributed and relief gifts are being accepted at area banks Innes store C W W Smith's Ford agency Journal- Works Country Club and Mc Culloch's Drug Store amid a nationwide relief drive.
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J. N. Johnson
Douglas County Red Cross
Douglas County
Willigunter
American Red C
St. Louis
Douglas County Red ‘Cross
Lawrence
Eudora
County
Red Cross
C. W. Smith
Innes
C. W W. Smith
Ford Agency
Journal- Works
Country Club
McCulloch
Urug
Big Springs Fair Promises Thirteen Exhibit Departments
The Big Springs community fair, formerly the Lecompton fair, will be held at Big Springs on September 20 and 21 with prizes in thirteen departments. Departments include dairy cattle, beef cattle, swine, poultry, agriculture, horticulture, art, fancywork, girls work, and calf and heifer clubs. The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce helped publish the premium list and aid the fair board led by EL Hall as president and Charles on as secretary. The board of directors includes H. BE Hall, FP Buck, Charles Wilson, Bred Wulfkuhle, John Bahnmaier, R.A. Baldwin, Cy Boursaw, with department superintendents named for horses, cattle, swine, agriculture, girls work, and other divisions.
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Big Springs
Lecompton
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Fair Aviation
EL Hall
Charleson
J. W. Kreider
Uver
Sapers
H. BE. Hall
FP. Buck
Charles Wilson
Wulfkuhle
John Bahnmaier
R.A. Baldwin
Cy Boursaw
Bped Buhnmaier
Cla Cattle Hk
Brass
Le Suer Named Legion Delegate at Kansas Convention
Marvin Le Suer was chosen as a delegate to the state American Legion convention in Jays, Kansas, at last night’s local post meeting. Other delegates include Brig. Gen. Wikler Metcalf, Major Sam Clarke, Clyde Bell, and B. Homnes, all voting to back moving the state convention to Topeka. The next regular Legion meeting is set for September 1 and weekly meetings resume after early next month.
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Marvin le Suer
American Legion
Jays
Kansas
Legion
EV Ferrell Dorsey
Wikler
Metcall
Sam Clarke
Clyde Bell
B. Homnes
Topeka
Athletic Office to Move to ROTC Trophy Room
The athletic office will relocate to the former ROTC quarters in Fowler shop. Once the military department moves into its new space, the athletic office will move to the trophy room on the right side of Robinson gymnasium.
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K. UL
Fowler Shop
R. O. T. C. Officrs
Robinson Gymnasium
Commerce Trust Party Joined In Harley Equity Suit
The Commerce Trust Co. has been made a party to the equity suit brought by Tom Harley against A. J. Happe and others by order of Judge Hugh Means.
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Commerce Trust
Commerce Trust Co
Tom Harley
A. J. Happe
Hugh Means
Upham Urges Business Board for German Reparations
Fred W. Upham, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, endorsed a firm American intervention to break the deadlock over German reparations. He proposed Congress grant President Coolidge authority to appoint a commission of American businessmen to quickly determine the reparations Germany should pay, framing the issue as a business proposition.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Germany
Fred W. Upham
Republican National Committee
Congress
Coolidge
New YMCA secretary Edwin Shultz begins duties at K U Fraser Hall
Edwin B. Shultz arrived in Lawrence on August 30 and started as secretary of the University YMCA in Fraser Hall on September 1. He comes from Lexington Virginia where he led the YMCA at Washington and Lee University, accompanied by Mrs. Shultz and their three children, and they reside at 1701 Indiana Street. A pamphlet describes the move as a “new day” for campus YMCA work, noting Shultz’s wartime service, football leadership, and commitment to reviving the local university association with strong student and faculty participation.
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Edwin BR. Shultz
University
Y.M. C. AL
Lawrence
K. U. SY
Fraser Hall
Shultz
Lexington
M.C. A
Washington and Lee University
Hevildiai
Ne University Association
Europe
Asia
Edwin Th. Shultz
Virginia
Nis
Ty. Shultz
Ag Uited
Washington and
Fee University
Univer
Southern Field Council
National Council
Jude Department
Y. M. SA
Paving Work Near Campus Completes Street Improvements
Campeshone finishes paving the area around Cartioniga RK and the Coons tower building. A new hard road strip extends between Commons and Orcad Avenue, prompting side street parking only after school opens Monday for Libmrty novial high school students.
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Campeshone
Reed Family Plans Return From Chicago Visit
Dr and Mrs Reed have returned to Lawrence after a stay in Chicago. Reed taught in Christ. Mrs Carl Gracher heads to Los Angeles and San Francisco for a two month visit.
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Reed Returner
Cage
Reed
Chicago
Lawrence
Carl Gracher
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Storm Hits Lawrence Telephones And Power Lines
A late afternoon thunderstorm knocked about two hundred telephones out of service in Lawrence as rain flooded three main cables and soaked wires. A tree limb fell on electric lines at Seventeenth and Tennessee, cutting lights along that street. Sparks warned passersby from a live wire, and repairs followed. The city water plant line on Indiana Street was broken but quickly fixed. Lightning damaged an electric fuse near Fifteenth and Haskell. By evening the city lights were restored and most telephone lines were repaired by morning. The Lawrence to Leavenworth transmission line remained high tension during the storm, with reports of stronger impact near Leavenworth.
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Massachusetts
Seventeenth
Tennessee
City Water
Indiana Street
Fifteenth
Haskell
Electric Light Company
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Students Seek Jobs as University Aides Appeal for Work
The University Office appeals to Lawrence residents to offer more jobs for students. Secretary E B Shultz notes many applicants are willing to do any task from washing windows to odd chores. As the semester begins, more permanent positions are hoped for, with farm hardships driving students to seek earnings.
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University
E. B. Shultz
Lawrence
Reckless Driver Fined in Douglas County Court
Mark Stone of Kansas City pleaded guilty to reckless driving after an accident scene crowd formed on the Fort to Fort highway near Kanwaka store. He was fined 35 dollars and bonded in Lawrence, with injuries to E P Owens who suffered a back wrenching crash. Dr F C Allen headed to Kansas City for Phi Kappa Psi banquet before addressing a De Moley order conclave in Wichita.
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Mark Stone
Kansas City
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence couple wed by Judge Menger this morning
Henry Jones of Lawrence and Elizabeth Simpson of Kansas City Missouri, both described as colored, were married this morning by Probate Judge Menger.
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Menger
Henry Jones
Lawrence
Elizabeth Simpson
Kansas City
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