Powers rally to League in Geneva on Ethiopia dispute
News report from Geneva on September 14 details international support for the League of Nations amid the Italo-Ethiopian quarrel. Canada and New Zealand pledge backing for peaceful settlement, while Finland and Turkey weigh demilitarization issues and territorial adjustments surface as a potential path to a settlement.
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Geneva
Canada
Russia
League of Nations
George Howard Ferguson
League Assembly
League
Baltic States
Europe
Ethiopia
New Zealand
James Parr
Hoare
Parr
Assembly
Anti Hackzell
Finland
Julian Lopez Pineda
Honduras
Maxim Litvinoff
Litvinoff
Five-Power Committee
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Rome
Italy
Haile Selassie
France
Italian Cabinet Abides No Compromise in Ethiopian Crisis
Rome Sept 14 The Italian cabinet presided by Premier Mussolini refused any compromise in the Ethiopia dispute and reviewed conditions that could make Italy’s League of Nations membership impossible. Mussolini said East Africa preparations intensify and Libya is reinforced as embassies in Rome guard against demonstrations.
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Mussolini
Italy
Ethiopia
League of Nations
St Duce
East Africa
Libya
Egypt
Associated Press
Laval
France
Samuel Hoare
League of Nations Assembly
Il Duce
Louisiana Ready for Special Session After Long Shootings
Baton Rouge reports an imminent special session to reverse Long era measures as anti-Long opponents unite against the machine. Discussion also centers on possibly naming Long widow to his unexpired term, with sources noting tense leadership battles and a verdict that Weiss’s shooting was an act of God, per Judge Pavy.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Alley ‘Long
White House
Long
B. H. Pavy
Senator Long
Carl A. Weiss, Jr
Weiss
Pavy
Five Die in Illinois Central Freight Wreck Near Monroe
Five unidentified bodies were removed from the wreckage of about 15 cars after an Illinois Central east bound freight train derailed three miles west of Monroe. Five other transients were rescued with injuries. Pete Ries of Calhoun, La., had his right leg amputated with pocket knives to free him. Rescue workers feared more victims lay under the smouldering ruins.
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Monroe
Illinois Central
Here
Pete Ries
Calhoun
Show Interest in Aiding Students to Find Jobs
Fred Ellsworth, KU alumni secretary, said Lawrence business leaders recognize the need to help students through the University of Kansas. He noted students can work more than one hour daily with a reduced study load, and that long hours are not advised. There is an immediate demand for on campus or local jobs to cover room costs, and Ellsworth predicts job openings will grow soon.
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K. U
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Ellsworth
Rs el Sinh
Mount Oread
West Administration Building
Oren R. Bingham
Bingham
Stock Market Index Drops to 50.2 Points
The average of 60 stocks stood at 50.2 points yesterday, down from 50.4. The brief market reading notes a slight decline in overall index value. No further details on sectors or contributors are provided.
Lawson Little Retains American Amateur Title at Cleveland
W Lawson Little Jr retained the American Amateur golf crown by defeating Walter Emery of Oklahoma City 4 up with 2 to play in a 36 hole final at The Country Club Cleveland Ohio. Little led early then fought back as Emery rallied with clutch birdies and a 30 foot putt on 17 but came up short.
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W. Lawson Little
Walter Emery
Oklahoma City
W. Lawneson Little, Jr
Lawson
Little
Emery
Envery
Senator McAdoo to Marry Daughter of Auctioneer
Washington report details Senator William Gibbs McAdoo's marriage to Doris Cross, nurse and daughter of Oakland auctioneer R G Cross. ceremony set for 4 p m at Brice Clagett's Maryland home, with McAdoo's family attending and mixed reaction from Cross family in Oakland.
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Washington
William Gibbs McAdoo
Misa
Doris Cross
Public
Robert McAdoo
New York
Clagett
Nellie Cross
San Diego
Santa Barbara
California
Miss Cross
Oakland
R. G. Cross
United States
Cross
Doris
Amsterdam safety rating ranks high in Europe
Amsterdam shows a strong traffic safety record, second in Europe after Stockholm. The city records a death rate of 6.4 per 100000, compared with Paris 10.8 and London 17, highlighting its comparatively safer streets.
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Amsterdam
Europe
Stockholm
Paris
London
Strike in Soft Coal Industry in Prospect Washington
Soft coal operators rejected President Roosevelt's plan for a 15 day extension of the Appalachian wage agreement set to expire Sunday midnight. Edward F. McGrady said the President approved retroactive increases in a new agreement. If no deal is reached by Monday morning a strike is threatened. Operators insist the current scale is the best offer while miners demand higher pay. Negotiations failed to produce any extension.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Edward F. McGrady
McGrady
Saline county audit case nears jury in power misuse trial
Salina Kansas September 14 Ed J Powers state auditor on trial for misusing public funds while Saline county treasurer testified he used personal checks to cover daily shortages. His wife testified similarly. Deputy treasurer Joe Snyder faced balancing duties as Powers illness kept him away. Court earlier dismissed 17 counts as time barred or lacking evidence, leaving four counts of illegal use totaling $1,210.45.
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Salina
Kan
Ed J. Powers
Saline County
Joe E. Snyder
Powers
Joe Snyder
Snyder
J. B. Youd
Treasury
Doad
Still Hunting Langan In Kansas City Area
Kansas City officials and federal agents scour greater Kansas City for John Langan 34 linked to the slaying of his wife near White Church Kansas Deputy Sheriff Ellsworth Edwards was wounded as he confronted the couple and Mrs Langan was killed by a riot gun blast A Paola search tracked a car believed to be theirs and the driver of a crash car remains sought Edwards is listed as wounded and recovering.
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Greater
John Langan
White Church
Kan
Wyandotte County
Thomas J. Higgins
Langan
Jesse Doyle
Paola
Edwards
Rise in River Pleases Water Superintendent
A small rise in the Kaw river since last night pleases water superintendent Frank E. Willey as it promises softer city water and reduced algae. He notes higher flow aids impurity control and announces minor jetty repairs and busy handling connections as summer residents return. Two armed men robbed June Knight and her maid, stealing jewelry valued at $5,000 in New York.
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Frank E. Willey
Willey
Water Department
June Knight
New York
Follies
Enthusiasm Rises as Kansas Prohibition Push Gathers Steam
Topeka reports Kansas prohibitionists energized to elect a legislature in favor of 3.2 beer ban next year. Jason Averill of the Anti-Saloon League cites Senator Capper predicting a five year push for national prohibition revival. Capper criticizes 3.2 beer and cites crime and drunkenness as rising issues.
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Topeka
Kansas
Jason M. Averill
Kansas Anti-Saloon League
Arthur Capper
W.C.T.U
County Old Settlers All Set for Reunion Monday
The Douglas County Old Settlers Association plans a reunion at First Methodist Church on Monday. Events begin with a 10 a.m. business session, lunch at 12:30 served by church members, and afternoon general sessions with no evening part. Fiddlers are expected to provide old time music for descendants of pioneers. Eligibility includes residents of Kansas or ancestors who settled in the state 50 or more years ago.
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Douglas County
Old Settlers Association
First Methodist
Kansas
State
Association
Billie Hormuth Injured In Car Collision
Paul Hormuth, former Lawrence high player, was summoned from CCC camp to Topeka where his 15 year old brother Billie Hormuth lies with a fractured skull after being struck by a car while riding a bicycle yesterday. Billie had gone to Topeka last week to attend school and is known to Lawrence twilight baseball league fans as a member of the Tiger championship team.
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Paul Hormuth
Lawrence High
CCC
Topeka
Billie Hormuth
Young Hormuth
Lawrence Twilight Baseball League
Registration Rush Fills KU Lines as Students Check In
KU registration moves rapidly with long lines at West Administration. Photographer Oren R. Bingham speeds mugging and prints. students receive matching IDs, school cards, and timed photos. Freshmen take a psychology test and appointments for entrance physicals. enrollment expected to top conservative estimates as officials assist and answer questions.
County Expenditures Rise in Reno County August
Reno county expenditures in August totaled $300 more than a year ago, lifting eight month outlays to $100 above the 1934 level. Fort Hays State College enrollment in Hays reached 821 students, with 13 freshmen, as late entrants may push the total toward last year’s 840 mark.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Reno County
Hays
Fort Hays State College
Fall Show Highlights Lawrence Grocers and Butchers
Lawrence grocers and meat markets showcased in the 14th Annual Fall Show with attractive displays of fruit, vegetables, and meat. Merchants report Lawrence as a leading Kansas food market per capita, ranking eighth in state annual food sales at 1,399,000 dollars, with many stores adding new fixtures and open houses drawing thousands.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Large crowd views fourteenth annual fall window unveiling
Several thousand people crowded Massachusetts street for the Lawrence window unveiling and style show. H. C. Brinkman of the Merchants' bureau noted many license numbers were identified and tickets claimed by car owners. Tickets were provided by Varsity Granada Dickinson and Patee theater managers. Downtown crowds joined the Legion bugle corps and Memorial high school band processions. Brisk commentary praised decorated windows and cooperation from Lawrence merchants. Brinkman thanked the bugle corps and band for their help.
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H. C. Brinkman
Merchants’ Bureau
Varsity
Granada
Dickinson
Patee
Lawrence American Legion Bugle and Drum Corp
Memorial High School
Jayhawker Candidates Take Field At Lawrence Camp Return
Lawrence football fans will see this year’s Jayhawker candidates in practice Monday at 3 p m when the squad returns to home quarters after a week at the Lone Star CCC camp Coach Ad Lindsey says 40 candidates directed by Lindsey and Mike Getto continue two hours of kicking passing charging blocking and running in formations this morning followed by an hour hike Oral tests were given to the squad in the afternoon The team was scheduled to meet the CCC camp hardball baseball team at 4 p m today They lost the first camp game 17 to 6 Coach Lindsey reports spirits high as the squad prepares to don football outfits again Robert Kruse stayed in Lawrence for treatment of a cold.
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Lawrence
Jayhawker
Lone Star CCC
Ad Lindsey
Lindsey
Mike Getto
CCC
Jayhawkers
Robert Kruse
A. S. Anderson
Stephens Shatters 100 Meter World Record at Meet
Helen Stephens of Fulton Missouri ran 100 meters in 11.6 seconds at the American women’s outdoor championships in New York, lowering Stella Walsh’s 1933 mark by two tenths. Stephens, a top Olympic sprint prospect, had previously clocked 11.6 in June at a Kansas City exhibition.
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New York
Helen Stephens
Fulton
Midlands
Stella Walsh
Miss Stephens
Kansas City
Progress in Work on Highway East of Lawrence
Weather permits cement pours on the 1200 foot experimental subgrade called the 6 inch dried and compacted sub-grade. R G Porter reports drying delays slowed progress. work will shift to the east end toward Lawrence with further tests east of the present section. Sixty four experiments planned on the new slab with 18 done. about one mile of the five mile stretch finished. around 55 men employed.
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Lawrence
R. G. Porter
East End
Porter
Blast Takes a Toll in Longmont Colorado
A dynamite blast tore through a granite cliff in North St. Vrain canyon killing three highway workers and injuring nine. Victims Jack Simmons C O Cantonwine and Jack Monroe died as jagged rocks and debris flew during the failed detonation. Foremen from Driscoll Construction led the removal of the detonating device while crews searched the site and called for aid.
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Longmont
Colo
St. Vrain Canon
Jack Simmons
C. O. Cantonwine
Jack Monroe
Loveland
Calc
Driscoll Construction Company
Lacy
May speed up work on relief projects in Douglas county
Officials and workers across city and county expect faster action as Roosevelt appears to back Hopkins with orders to curb unemployment. A letter from Oscar Palmer, first district PWA director in Topeka, praises Douglas county cooperation in lining up WPA projects and says placing destitute workers is the directorate’s top concern.
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Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress
H. T. Baker
Oscar J. Palmer
PWA
Topeka
Douglas County
Washington
Kansas Weather Forecast With Warm Outlook
Forecast calls for generally fair skies and continued warmth through tonight and Sunday. Morning notes report Wichita as partly cloudy while other areas show clear conditions. Road conditions are listed as good for both dirt and Douglas county routes. Temperature records show yesterday and today with some data missing, indicating a mild, dry day ahead.
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Kansas
Wichita
Douglas County
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