New Deal Triumph in New York City Mayor Primaries
In New York City on September 17, the new deal routed Tammany in mayoral primaries. Copeland was defeated for both the Democratic and Republican nominations by LaGuardia and Mahoney, with LaGuardia winning the Republican nod and Mahoney the Democratic, amid write-in and impounded-ballot controversy.
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New York City
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Royal S. Copeland
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Jon Tammany
Jeremiah T. Mahoney
James A. Farley
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Mahoney
LaGuardia
Coycone
Trumth
D. Sullivan
Carner
Alfred E.e
Roosevelt
National Democratic
Farlex
Democratic
Sullivan
Smith
Brooklyn
Modern Arizona Posse Substitutes Airplanes for Spurs and Horses
Tucson reports Sheriff Ed Echols calling out a posse that swaps horses and six shooters for goggles and airplane motors. The incident marks another shift as old west bravado yields to modernization, with riders taking to the air rather than the range.
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Arizona Posse
Tucson
Ariz
Ed Echols
Japanese advance cuts off Chinese base in North China
Peiping reports Chechow captured 40 miles southwest of Peiping after a mechanized Japanese push of about 60 000 men. The fall threatens 50 000 Chinese along the rail line and signals two central government armies pouring toward Paotingfu to halt the Japanese southward drive. Observers say the outcome hinges on North China battles as Shanghai actions play lesser tactical role.
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Chochow
Peiping-Hankow
Yungting
Chuma
Chechow
Paotingfu
China
Nanking
North China
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Tsnechow
Tientsu
Pukow
Hankow
Shanghai
Chinese Ambassador protests arms embargo to Hull
Chinese Ambassador C. T. Wang formally protested to Secretary Hull against Roosevelt’s partial arms embargo to the Far East war zone. He said the action harms China by indirect support to Japan and expresses disappointment over the policy.
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C. T. Wang
Hulli
Roosevelt
Far Eastern
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China
Bond Case Continued In Topeka Bank Scandal
The state supreme court moved the hearing in the $150,000 bond scandal suit against National Bank of Topeka from November 2 to December 10. The case stems from a 1933 state treasury check tied to T. B. Boyd and Roland Finney bonds, with a 1937 Shawnee county judgment of $176,625 including interest. The state appeals a district court reversal after a new trial was ordered.
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National Bank of
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George A. Kline
Potato control plan approved by Shawnee County growers
In Topeka on Sept 17 the Shawnee County growers approved a potato control program by a 11 to 7 vote in a referendum. Farm agent Preston Hale said results would be sent to Dean Harry Umberger in Manhattan for tabulation. The plan allocates no state acreage by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and sets payment rates.
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Topeka
Shawnee County
Preston Hale
Dean Harry Umberger
Manhattan
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Victory on Court Signifies Today’s Constitutional Defense
Detroit reports Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg urged celebrants on Constitution Day to confront usurpers with lawful resolve. In a national NBC broadcast, he praised the Senate’s defense of judicial independence, warned against executive overreach, and cited Ben Hill and Macaulay to defend checks and balances.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
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Supreme
Supreme Court
Supreme Congress
Bu- i Preme
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Ben Hill
Old Georgia Statesman
State Court Says Vote on Child Labor Legal
Topeka September 17 The decisive vote of Lieutenant Governor W M Lindsay approving the federal child labor amendment was legal a state supreme court opinion held Justice Harry K Allen wrote Lindsay had a right to vote since the measure was not a bill or act of legislation The vote which broke a 20 20 deadlock was challenged by State Senator Rolla W Coleman and 23 other legislators who sought a mandamus ordering the senate secretary to mark the amendment as not passed
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Topeka
W. M. Lindsay
Kansas
Harry K. Allen
Lindsay
Rolla W. Coleman
Senate
Hame
Frigidaire
Destroyers Escort Insurgent U Boats Near Malta
British naval sources report two submarines flying insurgent Spanish colors sighted about 50 miles from Malta. Each submarine was escorted by two German and two Italian destroyers, convoy moving toward Mallorca. A British marine party is to embark aboard British ships for Mallorca tomorrow.
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Mallorca
Mediterranean
New 17 point safety code for Kansas school buses
Topeka Sept 17 new 17 point safety code for school buses was announced by state vehicle commissioner Carl Newcomer. Buses must be daily driver inspected lights horn brakes windshield cleanliness and windows. Prohibitions include driver talking while moving and smoking. Speed limits vary by road and weather. refueling with engine running is prohibited except in emergencies. Bus operators age 21 need chauffeur licenses. 16 to 21 require a special license. Violations may suspend or revoke licenses.
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Topeka
Kansas
Carl Newcomer
Newcomer
Allotment Cuts Hit Douglas County High Schools
The National Youth Administration reduces the monthly allotment to Douglas County high schools to 180 dollars from 340 dollars for the current school year. Harold Fisher, county superintendent, mailed notices detailing the per school shares based on enrollment, including Lawrence and Eudora.
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Douglas County
National Youth Administration
Harold Fisher
NYA
Fisher
Lawrence Ww
Eudora
British Representative Will Leave Shanghai Soon
Shanghai September 17. Sir Hughe M. Knatchbull-Huggesson British ambassador to China wounded August 26 by five machinegun warplanes will depart Shanghai October 7 aboard a British warship. He plans to leave hospital in a few days and can now walk and receive visitors. Britain seeks fullest redress from Japan. Tokyo expresses regret and denies proof the attacking planes were Japanese.
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Hamilton's Assistant Rallying Call to Republican Women
New York September 17 Miss Marion E Martin newly appointed assistant to National Chairman John D M Hamilton issued a rallying call to Republican women across the nation at the national council conference in the Women s National Republican club Her criticism of the White House and pledge to visit states to coordinate women leaders fo the next presidential campaign frames a push to energize party women and broaden appeal from an era of exclusive catering to a broader base.
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Marion E. Martin
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican Party
Martin
National Council
National Republican Club
Corn in big jump as September futures surge in Chicago
In Chicago on September 17 September corn leapt nearly seven cents as speculative squeeze tightens. Shorts dumped, price slid over five cents to 1.115 a bushel, closing 1.12 to 1.134 amid wide pit price gaps. Officials probe for manipulation while longs hold firm due to scarce delivery corn.
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Shorts
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Violence at Jones Store in Kansas City
In Kansas City on September 17 Pi Bricks were thrown through a plate glass window at the Jones store. Two employees reported they were attacked on their way home. The store had been looted since Saturday amid a strike over union recognition and wage increases led by Retail Clerks Ideal president John O Rourke. Anxious over missing yacht Endeavour I in Boston on September 17 authorities and coast guard cutters search the area.
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Jones
John O’rourke
Retail Clerks Ideal
Miss Lea Edgar Reports War Scene Aboard Lincoln Liner
Miss Lea B Edgar of Lawrence sails to China to resume teaching and writes of Shanghai refugees, Japanese forts and ships, and bombing action near Woosung. She describes the Lincoln class liner approaching the Shanghai river mouth, refugees aboard, and the tense air as planes are shot down.
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Lawrence
Shanghai
China
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Miss Edgar
Swatow
Hongkong
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China Clipper
Woosung
Student Leaves Trail of Checks at University of Kansas
Harrison Paul Morgan a mild fellow who claimed an interest in floriculture enrolled as a student at KU then vanished, leaving a string of bounced checks totaling at least 48.75 and drawing police alerts. Real name revealed as Harry P Mann Jr, a Topeka fugitive with prior forgery, sought on similar charges. He tricked Harold Roe into a roommate plan and used Roe to approach banks and merchants, cashing or attempting to cash checks from Topeka banks. Police notified Kansas City and Topeka authorities, and warnings were sent to other college towns. Morgan, about 35, 145 pounds, was described as neatly dressed, with one upper front tooth missing, registered as a special student with no transcript, listing 1195 Fillmore Topeka as address and floriculture as intended profession.
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Lawrence
University of Kansas
Morgan
Peoples State Bank
Judé Anderson
Harry P. Mann, Jr
Topeka
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Mann
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K. U
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Corbin
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Tennessee Street
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Harrison Morgan
Citizens State Bank
Woolf Brothers Clothing
Kansas City
Robinson Shoe Company
Emery, Bird
Thayer
Klines
Sol Marks and Son Jewelry
Wiedemanns
Jude Anderson
Bank
Fillmore
A. L. Morgan
Horton
Topeka High School
Washburn College
Stock Market Index Says 60 Stocks Close Near Par
The index of 60 stocks stood at 59.2 yesterday signaling steady trading. Investors watched modest gains across sectors as market activity remained cautious.
Ten Thousandth Patient at Lawrence Hospital Today
The 10 000th patient was admitted to Lawrence Memorial hospital this morning. Jimmy Ashby son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Ashby 909 Vermont Street was received for a tonsillectomy. The hospital opened September 25 1929 and No 1 patient was Harriet Johnson.
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Wesley Ashby
Vermont Street
Elizabeth Vincent
Topeka
County to Seek $15,000 Welfare Bond Issue
County Attorney Charles Springer prepared an application to Douglas County Commissioners for state tax commission authorization to issue not more than 15,000 in public welfare bonds. The plan aims to cover relief expenses for the rest of the year as old age assistance under the social security act increases demand and costs. The hearing and Topeka trip follow the usual process, with past issues totaling 20,000 in 1935 and 30,000 in 1934, and 50,000 in 1935.
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Board of Douglas
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Topeka
WINS SILVER TROPHY AT TOPEKA FREE FAIR
Bernice Wiggins of Sunflower 4-H won a silver trophy at the Topeka Free Fair for a grand championship Guernsey cow shown by her club. She also took the grand championship for the cow and earned several other placings in cattle, canning, and judging events. The Douglas County 4-H livestock judging team included Warren Hartman and Calvin Hartman with Bernice among the judges. Biz Springs and Kanwaka clubs earned booth prizes. Bill Henry Jr of Big Springs 4-H won multiple prizes on Ancus cattle and short horn cattle with a second on a short horn heifer and a best prize on two short horn calves.
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Sunflower
Topeka
Ayrshire
Bernice
Douglas County
Warren Hartman
Bill Henry
Calvin Hartman
Biz Springs
Kanwaka
Bill Henry, Jr
Big Springs
Gasoline Floods Osage City After Collision At Main Street
In Osage City on September 1772 a petroleum company truck and a passenger train collided. Driver Tommy Rickart was thrown free with minor injuries as burning gasoline spread along the street and required the train to be hurriedly moved to safety.
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Sept
Petroeum Company
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Mountain Chasm Not New On Mount Elbert
Ranger Charles Fox, leading a federal forest party to Mount Elbert near Leadville, reports a cliff fracture near the summit observed yesterday existed for some time. He notes summer rains widened several gashes but finds no new rapid cracking.
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Colo
Colorado
Charles Fox
Federal Forest Ranger
Mount Elbert
Fox
Right to preserve a nation youth must guard the constitution
Charles M. Harger, chairman of the Kansas board of regents, urged KU students at the seventy second convocation to safeguard the Constitution in recognition of its signing 160 years ago. He warned of attacks by politicians and emphasized the student’s future role as community leaders and guardians of freedom. Chancellor Lindley and new deans were introduced as the campus gathered.
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Kansas Board of Regents
University of Kansas
United States
Republic
Feaw
Harger
State of
Kansas
Lindley
E. H. Lindley
Dr. Lindley
Ivan C. Crawford
School of Engineering
Frederick J. Morean
School of
Saturday to be fair Topeka forecast update
Partly cloudy tonight with a fair and warmer Saturday forecast by meteorologist A. D. Robb. Temperatures today expected 75 to 84, then 55 to 65 tonight and upper 20s Saturday. Low this morning 40 at Horton. Liberal reported Thursday state high 90 degrees. Light rains in southern Kansas including 0.18 inch at Arkansas City and 0.03 at Wichita.
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A. D. Robb
Horton
Liberal
Kansas
Arkansas City
Wichita
Kansas Weather Forecast Shifts to Warmer Saturday
Partly cloudy and unsettled tonight gives way to generally fair and warmer Saturday. Morning conditions show cloudy skies in Pittsburg and Wichita, with Arkansas City clear elsewhere. Dirt roads remain good.
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Pittsburg
Wichita
Arkansas City
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