Belize and Port of Belize hit by major hurricane
Hurricane assails Belize British Honduras with 110 mph winds destroying St. John’s College and many buildings. Death toll estimates rise to 200 400 with hundreds injured. Guatemala City ships relief aid while US orders naval assistance and Red Cross support. A second hurricane threatens Puerto Rico Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
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Guatemala
Belize
British Honduras
St. John’s College
Miami
Fls
Pan American Airways
Ity
State Department
Washington
Hoover
Porto Rico
Haiti
Dominican Republic
San Juan
Santo
Domingo
Navy Department
Marine Corps
Managua
Red Cross
Weather Forecast and Public Notices Summary
Kansas forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with cooler air in the northwest. Morning conditions clear with dirt roads rated good, including Douglas county roads. Temperature data notes 70 degrees, yesterday 7 am. Advertisement hints at rental listings and a miscellaneous insert.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Germany Moves On U S Wheat Sale To Germany
Washington AP The farm board approved sale of 7 500 000 bushels of wheat to Germany guaranteed by the German government with delivery at monthly rates, shipped from Atlantic or surf ports. The deal raises total stabilization wheat sold since July 1 to 47 500 000 bushels, with Berlin handling via Deutsche Getreide Handelsgesellschaft.
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U. S
Washington
Farm Board
Brazil
China
Seaboard
Romer
Atlantic
Surf
United States
Deutsche Getreice Handelsgesellschraft of
Berlin
National Grain Handling Organization of
Farmers National Rain Corporation
von Prittwitz
Stone
Saving Dr Rudolph Dead in Lawrence Kansas
Dr John C Rudolph aged 70 a longtime Lawrence physician died at 4 30 am at 022 Kentucky street from cancer in the intestines Funeral arrangements await relatives from California He is survived by wife four daughters two grandchildren a brother and two sisters and was born in Stettin Germany where he studied before coming to the United States in 191? to practice medicine in Lawrence.
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John C. Rudolph
Lawrence
Kentucky Street
California
Rudolph
Rose Rudolph
Pauline Teich
Erna Corey
Clara Emerson
Long Beach
Ruth Sshnebly
San Diego California
Robert Corey
Cal
Ruth Emerson
San Diego
Eric Rudolph
Stettin
Germany
Frieburg
Gerr ™Many
Rossleben
Frieburge
Heidelberz University
America
Brooklyn
N. Y
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins
Hanover
Kan
Lawrenie
Two Topekans Charged in Bank Heist
Topeka Sept 11 AP two men Claude Pruitt 88 and Sid Olney 42 both of Topeka were charged with highway robbery in the Merchants National Bank messenger holdup Aug 14 Eugene E Leach a ex Topeka policeman is being brought back from Washington to face a similar charge In Seattle he reportedly confessed and said he received 3000 of the loot He gave 1000 to his mother and said he was penniless when arrested Pruitt and Olney pleaded guilty and were released under 5000 bonds awaiting a preliminary hearing Sept 29
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Topeka
Claude Pruitt
Sid Olney
National Bank
Eugene E. Leach
Washington
Seattle
Alaska
Pruitt
Olney
Impreses Music Critics Harold Henry Sends Mother South American Comments
Harold Henry of New York returns from a concert tour in June and July through Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Articles from several South American papers praise his playing and his own compositions. He earned a bachelor of music in 1902 and later a master’s in music, with studies in the East.
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J. M. Henry
Tennessee Itreet
Harold Henry F
New York
America
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janiero
Mr. Henry
East
Tax Revision Would Be Mistake Says Watson
Senator W Watson said after talks with President Hoover that any tax increase or tax revision next session would be a great mistake. He opposed a sales tax and warned against demoralizing industry with tax legislation. He predicted few government economies and that deficits could be funded with short term certificates. He praised Mellon’s leadership and urged avoiding tax bills until after the election and stability returns.
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Washington
W Watson
Hoover
Congress
Senate
Reed
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Watson
Andrew Mellon
Fall Victim No Better At Memorial Hospital
Robert Miller aged 19 of route 1 remains unimproved at Memorial hospital since early last Sunday after a skull fracture from a sleepwalking fall from a second story window. He is semi conscious as hospital attendants report no improvement.
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Robert Miller
Route 1
Memorial Hospital
Young Miller
City schools use heat to adjust schedules
Altho extreme heat forced noon dismissals, C E Birch acting superintendent says full class schedules proceed in the mornings with shortened periods. Teachers meet in conferences and prep sessions while awaiting cooler weather to resume afternoon classes.
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Altho
C.E. Birch
Lawrence Schools See Enrollment Rise in First Week
The Lawrence school system reported a total rise of forty five in enrollments by the end of the first week, totaling 2355 for junior high and elementary schools, up from 2310 on opening day. Quincy led gains with 161 students, while McAllaster and Lincoln declined slightly. Final tallies list Junior high 716, Cordley 338, Lincoln , Meduaster , Pinckney 3, Quincy 161, Woodlaw 239.
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Lawrence
Liberty Memorial High
Quincy
McAllaster
Lincoln
C. E. Birch
Cordley
Ea ‘ Meduaster
Geneity
Pinckney
Woodlaw
Will Address Convention By New State Secretary
Dr. Myron D. Settle of Chicago will speak at the Southeast District convention of the Douglas County School of Religious Education at Vinland Grange fair grounds. The event on September 13 runs all day from 10 a.m. with a Sunday school session and a noon basket dinner. Settle succeeds Dr. Frank Richards of Topeka who resigned July 1 after twelve years in the post.
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Myron D. Settle
Chicago
Kansas Council of Religious Education
Douglas County School of Religious Education
Vinland Grange Fair Grounds
Set
Frank Richards
Topeka
Stir in Parliament Opens with Bitter Exchange
London Sept 11 AP Lady Astor and Labor MP Mrs Manning sparked a minor sensation as the House of Commons adjourned after a spirited debate over economic issues. The pair exchanged verbal barbs and were escorted apart by friends amid cheers and jeers from the chamber.
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London
Nancy
Lady Astor
Leah Manning
House of Commons
Air speed of 420 miles expected in races
Clashot England Sept 11 AP Man may fly at 420 miles per hour in the Schneider cup races over the Solent tomorrow. Two new British mystery machines are expected to reach about that speed, one hitting 405 mph in a practice flight. It will be the last Schneider cup race under rules granting the trophy to the nation winning three of five consecutive contests.
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Clashot
England
Solent
Final Union Service closes summer in South Park
The last Union Service of the season in South Park is set for Sunday at 7 30 pm with Rev Alfred D Grey and Rev Chas A Puls organizing. Rev Herbert L Hoffman will preac h on The Task of the Church. soloist Katherine Langmade Nelson will sing Open the Gates of the Temple and Leave It to Him with accompanist Agnes Evans. In rain the service moves to Trinity Lutheran Church.
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Alfred D.grey
Ministerial Alliance
Chas. A.puls
Park Services
Herbert L. Hoffman
Lawrence
Friends
Knapp
James G. Ellis
Agnes Evans
Lawrence and
Trinity
A.D. Grey
Charles W. Thomas
Trinity-Lutheran Church
Pabst to Buy Atlas Grain Elevator for Beer Era
Milwaukee, Sept. 11 AP Pur chase of the Atlas Grain Storage elevator with a capacity of 400 000 bushels was announced today by Fred Pabst president of the Pabst corporation. He said the purchase follows his belief that Congress by next year will legalize the manufacture and sale of beer and will allow the company to store grain during the season when prices are lowest. The Pabst corporation last year installed 1 000 000 dollars worth of new equipment for beer production.
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Atlas
Fred Pabst
Pabst Corporation
Pabst
Congress
Pirates edge Giants in eighth inning mound duel
In Pittsburgh, Sept 11, AP reports Larry French vs Bud Parmalee defined a tight game. Tony Piet scored the eventual winning run on Frenchs single as Pittsburgh beat New York 3 to 2. Giants trailed 2 0 but rallied late to no avail.
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Larry French
Bud Parmelre
New York Giants
Tony Piet
French
New York
Tittsburgh
Parmelee
Hogan
Phillips
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Robins
Reds
Watson Clark
Clark
Lombardi
Johnson
Kop
Strelecki
Styles
Philadelphia
Rush Week Opens At Kansas University In Lawrence
Big shiny cars roll through Lawrence as Kansas University marks Rush Week opening activities for Greeks. Registration for freshmen begins Saturday with exams and physicals to Wednesday. Upperclass students register Monday, enrollment decisions loom, and class starts Thursday. A YWCA open house for new women follows Saturday evening.
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Lawrence
Mt. Oread
Henley House
George C. Foster
K. U
Merriweather Convicted in Melon Patch Death
Arthur Merriweather a 46 year old Beoks county farmer was found guilty of first degree manslaughter for the fatal wound ing of William Francis 17 as they approached the watermelon patch The jury convicted after a trial on a first degree murder charge and the judge scheduled sentencing later in court
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Stockton
Kan
Arthur Merriweather
Beoks County
William Francis
Merriweather
W. B. Ham
Oil Shutdown Attacked in Oklahoma Proration Case
Champlin Refining challenges Governor Murray's oil shut down in federal court at Guthrie. The suit seeks rehearing in a case against the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, arguing the proration scheme is price fixing and asking injunction to stop enforcement of the laws.
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Oklahoma City
Murray
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Champlin Refinin Company
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Old Settlers Dinner Reservations Urged by Douglass Co Association
The Old Settler’s Association of Douglass County sets its reunion for next Monday with Gen. W. H. Sears requesting prompt reservations for the noon meal. Sears’ phone is 1844R and two reception members, W. C. Simons and T. J. Sweeney Sr., have been named to assist with guest speakers.
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Old Settler's Association
Douglass County
W. H. Sears
General Sears
W. CG. Simons
T. J. Sweeney
Bond in fishing case shocks small town arrest
Richard Higgins was arrested yesterday by a game warden and arraigned on a charge of flee fishing with a grappling hook. He pleaded not guilty and admitted to liberty. The complaint names Richard Higgins not Fred Richards. New Plymouth Free Wheeling floating power. Bailene Skinnner. Phone 1142.
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Richard Higgins
Charles Springer
Bond
Higgins
To’ Brown
Xame Sturden
Aiggins
Richards
Fred Richards
New Plymouth
Bailene-Skinner
Upset on the El Salvador as Mr and Mrs Allen chase ship
San Francisco AP report tells of Mr Robert Allen leaving Hollywood on the steamer El Salvador to New York. He boards without wife Mrs Allen. She reaches the dock as the ship sails, hires a speedboat to catch up, then returns after learning he already left. A chase ensues between pilot and speedboats.
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San Francisco
Robert Allen
Hollywood
Allen
el Salvador
New York
Big Springs fair showcases record livestock entries
The second day of the Big Springs fair drew more livestock entries than ever, with 4-H clubs from Douglas county and teams from Watson and Belvoir. Lawrence day featured city bands, chamber of commerce events, and concerts. Tomorrow closes with horseshoe pitching, Tecumseh and Watson junior baseball, a home talent play Cyclone Sally, sleight of hand by Prof. Ockerblad, and a concert by Donmyer’s German boys’ band. The Sunflower 4-H club won a silver loving cup for best booth, while Tecumseh defeated Big Springs in the afternoon baseball game and several clubs earned ribbons for booth displays.
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Douglas County
Watson
Belvoir
Cyclone Sally
Big Springs Dramatic Club
Howard Henry
A. M. Ockerblad
University of Kansas
Stone
Lawrence Wilh
Donmyer
Martha Roberts
Bic Springs
Tecumseh
Big Springs J
Sunflower
Hope Is Abandoned for Trans-Pacific Airmen
Seattle reports confirm Don Moyle and C A Allen vanished after a nonstop departure from Japan to Seattle. Multiple sightings over Aleutians and northern Canada failed to yield evidence, with officials deeming recovery unlikely. Officials and aviation experts caution against unsafe record attempts.
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Don Moyle
C.a.allen
Aleutian Islands
Canada
Coast Guard
Otter
Japan
Dutch Harbor
Chelan
Traska
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
Carmacks
Whitehorse
Y. Tu
Yukon
Valentine Gephart
National Aeronautic Association
Dave Logg
Boeing Field
Douglas County Move on Farm Bureau Action Sparks Dispute
Douglas County commissioners clash over whether to dissolve the farm bureau. County Attorney R B Stevens says he was authorized to file action to dissolve, while two commissioners deny directing such action. Stevens maintains the board instructed him to place the bureau’s status before the court for decision. Harvey of the Tax Payers League confirms commissioners authorized action.
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Douglas County Commissioners
R. B. Stevens
Farm Bureau
Stevens
Board of Commissioners
League
Commission
Douglas County Tax Payers League
Harvey
Care Urged on Drivers as School Starts Increases Traffic
Police chief W. J. Cummings warns drivers to slow for school zones and obey stop signs. Three arrests for rear light violations and stopping infractions. suspects Claude Wray Topeka L Betcher 300 North Eighth and N Tegarden. Bonds set and court appearances scheduled. several motorists ordered to install rear lights.
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Cummings
Claude Wray
Topeka
L. Betcher
North Eighth Street
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Teegarden
Betcher
Tegarden
Murray ejects reporter at press conference
Oklahoma City Sept 4 a Murray press conference ended when Governor Murray ejected Times reporter Lee Hills after repeated questions about an inquiry into charges of cruelty at the state institute for the feeble minded. Murray defended Ed Andruss superintendent and warned reporters to stop asking until results are ready.
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Oklahoma City
Tlahoma City Times
Faeibio
Garysenor
Murray
State Institute
E Murray
Ed Andruss
Mabel Bassett
Charities and Corrections
de Wepape Taee
Enid
Lee Hills
Times
Stan
Hins
4-H Booths At Topeka Fair For Douglas County Clubs
Three Douglas County 4-H clubs Sunflower Kanwaka and Big Springs will exhibit at the Topeka Free Fair next week at the fair grounds in Topeka. The clubs also have booths at the Big Springs fair which ends tomorrow. Also listed are Jayhawk Sunflower Busy Bee Meadowlark and Kanwaka club members entering exhibits. Mrs Barns down with a leg fracture from a fall Thursday night is recovering at Memorial Hospital.
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Topeka
Christie . Hepler
Kanwaka
Big Springs
Big’ Springs
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