New Front Active in Farm Strike Opens in Worthington
Worthington Minnesota September 19 AP farmers pickets block roads with girders cables and belts to force higher prices. Sheriff Rowe and Deputy Levine rescue farmer S V Calvin after his wagon is attacked. Pickets along ten highways drive back nonperishable shipments, signaling broad Midwest outreach for higher costs. Livestock receipts at Sioux City yards show heavier inflows as blockade spreads. Leaders of the Farmers Holiday Association push a cross-state strike, with plans to extend beyond Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota to Minnesota Wisconsin and other states. The campaign aims to withhold live stock and grain until production costs are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Minn
Eldon Rowe
Albert Levine
S. V. Calvin
Here
Calvin
Sheen
M. B. Miller
Nobles County
State Farmers Holliday Association
Calgin
Sioux City
APJ
South Dakota
Stevens
S. D
Dames
Nebraska
Woodbury
Midwest
National Farmers' Holiday Association
Iowa
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Kansas
Missouri
North Dakota
Illinois
Indiana
Montana
Erin
eSee
German Maneuvers Open With Wooden Cannons
Berlin reports wooden cannons with stovepipe barrels and cardboard trucks used in Reichswehr maneuvers near Frankfort as Germany tests equality of armaments under Versailles terms while Cabinet weighs Britain's note. President von Hindenburg set to attend the maneuvers tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wood&n
Frankfort
Great Britain
Reichswehr
von Hindenburg
Senator Davis on trial in Moose lottery case described as Mussolini
New York says United States Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania faces trial in federal court on alleged personal gains from lotteries tied to the Loyal Order of Moose. Prosecutor Louis M. Treadwell claims Davis profited over 100000, likening him to Mussolini. Davis and former U S Attorney Charles H. Tuttle deny wrongdoing and say no lottery occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mussolini
United States
James J
Davis
Pennsylvania
Louis M. Treadwell
Loyal Order of Moose
Charles H. Tuttle
Tuttle
Express
Americans Lunch With French Head
Paris reports that United States ambassador Edge and Senator Reed of Pennsylvania informally discussed disarmament and Germany’s equality of armaments with Premier Herriot. They urged progress on disarmament and treaty sanctity while Herriot pledged to safeguard France’s security and push best efforts when the Geneva conference resumes. The guests sought a strong League action on the Far East and support for League measures, with no war debts discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Japan
United States
Edge
Reed
Pennsylvania
Herriot
England
M. Herriot
Hoover
France
Pio
iGeneva
Far East
League of Nations Council
America
League
London
Great Britain
Notre Dame Grid Luncheon Tuesday at Hotel Eldridge
Public invited to Chamber of Commerce luncheon at noon to discuss football and the Notre Dame games. Reservations advised by 7 p.m. tomorrow. speakers include H W Hay from Kansas University and E A Wood from Lawrence. Invited guests include James Bausch Clyde Coffman Pete Mehringer Glenn Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
H. W. Hay
Biss
K. U
W. H
Lone Star
Otetz
Hes Cough
Haskell
E. A. Wood
Lawrence Bign
James Bausch
Clyde Coffman
Pete Mehringer
Glenn Cunningham
Olympic
Democratic candidates to speak at Orpheum tonight
Three Democratic candidates will address an open campaign meeting at the Orpheum theater at 8 p m Senator George McGill of Wichita seeking reelection B J Sheridan of Paola candidate for congressman from the second district and Howard Payne of Clathe candidate for attorney general will speak Prior to the meeting visiting candidates will attend a banquet at the Eldridge hotel hosted by T J Sweeney Sr with Topeka guests expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theater
George McGill
Wichita
B. J. Sheridan
Paola
Howard Payne
Clathe
Eldridge Hotel
T. J. Sweeney, Sr
Topeka
Banque
Minor files $100 suit over automobile collision
Wanda May Pringle a minor sues A. L. Buster for 100 damages claiming injuries to her arm and thigh from a June 17 collision at the Twenty first and Massachusetts streets intersection. The suit, filed through C. H. Prin sie, alleges Buster was negligent as the causes of the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda May Pringle
C. H. Prinsie
A. L. Buster
Miss Pringle
Twenty-first
Massachusetts
Buster
New Flour Distribution Changes Planned by Red Cross
Red Cross officials announce there will be no regular flour distribution from the Service Hall at 837 Vermont Street. Distribution plans are being revised and the new method will be announced later. No further distributions until records are checked and an investigation completes. Quarters were moved due to space shortages at the Social Service Hall and other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Street
Red Cross
McKee closes three Times Square burlesque theaters
New York Governor McKee announced the closing of three burlesque theaters in Times Square citing filth and unsettled conditions. The weather outlook warned of possible storms and cooler conditions in the Midwest with a fire incident reported in Salina Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph V. McKee
Times Square
McKee
New York City
Salina
Kan
Lester
Toby Greenroads
Gond
Dusty
Arkanberg
Konnecsas City
Douglas County
MAY REVISE LICENSES FOR TAXI CABS
City commission discussed revising annual taxi license fees at its weekly meeting. Taxi company owners urged changes to curb independent operators, proposing 10 dollars for the first car and 5 dollars for each additional car, versus the current 6 dollars per car semi annually. No action was taken. the issue will be considered again. Also announced was M F Hudson's appointment to the city planning commission to fill the term of the late C Manley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Commission
Taxical Company
Cary
M.F. Hudson
City Planning Commission
C. Manley
Gandhi Begins Fast Training in Poona Jail
Mahatma Gandhi started training today for a hunger strike set to begin tomorrow in Yeroda jail Poona to protest British communal elections. He reduced meals and widened intervals between them while studying ways to extend life after the fast. He still hopes the situation will change and spare him from the vow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Mahatma Gandhi
Yeroda
Poona
101 Ranch Land Sold in Sheriff Sale at Perry
In Perry Oklahoma on September 19 the attempt by Henry S Johnston attorney for Col Zack Miller to delay the sale failed and the 1066 acres of the 101 ranch land in northern Noble county was sold at sheriff sale for 27594 52 The Federal Land Bank of Wichita Kansas held the mortgage and bought the land in three tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry, Okla
Henry S. Johnston
Zack Miller
Noble County
Federal Land Bank of
Wichita, Kan
Federal restraining order blocks gas rate cuts
Denver and Topeka reports say United States Judge Orie L. Phillips issued a temporary restraining order to block enforcement of Kansas Public Service Commission directives lowering gas rates. Cities Service interests seek to delay reductions for networks serving nearly 100 cities, while a Shawnee county order also halts plans for receiverships against ten companies amid state law challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Kansas Public Service Commission
United States
Orie TL. Phillips
Topeka
Cities Service Company
Orie L. Phillips
Tenth Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Cities Service
Commission
Roland Boynton
Arkansas Valley Gas Company
Shawnee County
Harry H. Woodring
Boynton
Woodring
Pledge 158 Girls Pledged By KU Sororities In 1931
Twelve of the thirteen KU sororities pledged 158 girls this year, compared with 184 last year and 181 in 1930. Lists were released by Agnes Husband, dean of women. Twenty one Lawrence girls were pledged by eleven sororities, with names of honorees and cities across Kansas and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Alpha Omicron Pi
Betty Hishaw
Betty Brown
Sigma Kappe
Harriet Daniels
Ona Mae Larner
Delta
Stella Cutlip
Eleanor Frowe
I Chi Omega
Frances Funk
Helen Harman
Gamma Phi Beta
Betty Watersmulder
Margaret Kirchhoff
Alpha Delta Pi
Imogene
Kanna
Gamma
Marpery Dalton
Flavia Hay
Joan Mel Williams
Alpha Xi Delta
Hazel Rice
Marie Gustafson
Kappa - Alpha Theta
Tarolyn Harper
Alpha Onateron
Wirnda Dorris
Topeka
Jeune Marcin
Kansas City
Velma Beard
Kansas
Hetty Brown
Lawrence
Dante Coe
St. Louis
Helen
Wedow
Marie Nedwed
Mintteapolis
Kan
Betty Hinshaw
van Dunban
Roston
Magi Beta
Pat
Atherine Vu Cooke
Helen Granny
Hellmer
Constance Katherine Df
Wirst Edwards
Jane Korguso
Dane Shade
Ane Chmpbell
Margaret Mare Buel Tyle
Viratule
Tyrorkmorton
Wichita
Elizabett
Humphries
Shirley Jones
Hutch
C Wini Koenie
Frances
Betty Slavi
Rucling
Aeline Musford
Aucis
S Yong
Thoenondeyen
Mi.reeru
Dunetion City
Violet Wisner
Garden City
Katherine Marsh
Cuuihe
Reine Rucker
Sabet Het Ret Tryan
Emorias
Telly Cox
Great Bend
Tetf
Jones
Neodeésha
Edna Fibeon
Barbara Newherder
Veterlan Crosby Seymour
Ma Hay
Janet Huttne
Joan Mre Williams
Law
Charlotte
Miller
Fort Scott
Velen Skinner
Kansans City
Eleanor Smith
Seneca
Helen Status
Martha
Yankee
Jeon Schofield
Penn
Tary Tautse Harrison
Tol
Taxpayers Meet in Douglas County Courthouse Saturday
The Douglas County Taxpayers League plans a 2 o'clock Saturday meeting at the courthouse in Topeka. Speaker Mrs. Ella S. Burton of Topeka, education committee chair and state taxpayers executive, will address the gathering. County candidates for the state legislature are invited to attend and express views. Citizens from Douglas County are urged to participate in tax discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Taxpayers League
Ella S. Burton
Topeka
State Taxpayers’ Organizaton
Douglas County
Heuston
Douglas County League
Roosevelt
T. J
Burton
Sweeney
Lawrence
Kentucky race summaries and theft report mix
In Lexington Kentucky a meeting approves Roosevelt support and notes rising laughter at a campaign event. In Calumet Chuck context H H Gerstenberger and Kashmarv near Eudora report theft from a farm home with shoes stolen. Marchioness wins two heats, driven by Will Caton, Sheriff Dunkley involved, times around 2:02.34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Wee
Capexington
Kentucky
Calumet Chuck
H. H. Gerstenberger
Kashmarv
Brevere
Eudora
United
Jack Dunkley
Will Caton
Davis criticizes reparations and debts at Rotary talk
Professor W. W. Davis of the University history department told Rotary that debts from Europe must be paid by someone and not by U.S. taxpayers. He mocked reparations figures from Germany, likening them to a horse overpriced at $125 then reduced to seventy two cents, and urged international goodwill to resolve armaments and debt issues for the common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Davis
Rotary
Europe
United States
Stese
Davis
First Baptist Church of Lawrence Sees New Era
Yesterday's services marked a new era for the First Baptist church in Lawrence with Rev C Cunningham from Bates Avenue Baptist Kansas City delivering an excellent sermon. The event included praise by Mrs L W Berry and organ by Mrs Paul Rankin, and a note from Dr E Ewing praising Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Lawrence
C. C. Cunningham
Bates ‘Avenue Baptist Church
Kansas City
Cunninghan
L. W
Lee McCain
Mississippi Street
B. L. Brown
Paul Winter
Arnold Ransdell
University
R. A. Schwereler
Students gather for K U opening at North College hill
University of Kangas enrollment nears 1600 at noon with alphabetical registration. Freshman convocation set for 7:30 p.m. at the University auditorium, followed by the rack chalk rally. Torch relay by Glenn Cunningham links Rock Chalk Garden to stadium for ninth annual freshman initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henley House
Y. W. CG. al
University
K. U
EF. Sir Lindley
North College Hill
K.ul
Jean Polson
Lawrence
Hil Bramwell
Belleville
Glenn Cunningham
Large opening service at Trinity Episcopal Church
The Rev. Carter Harrison, new rector and former St. Pauls Brookings pastor, led the first service of the season at Trinity Episcopal Church. He cited Acts 17 21 and critiqued religion’s pretensions while praising Christianity gained through study. He noted a Notre Dame tablet honoring British soldiers and pledged to continue the theme next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Carter Harrison
Europe
St. Paul's Church
Brookings
S. D
Paul
Mars Hill
Harrison
Notre Dame Cathedral
Arts
France
Christ
Baseball results for September in National and American Leagues
National League games saw Randy Moore homer in the fifth as Boston beat the Giants. Philadelphia topped Brooklyn 5 3 with homers by Chuck Klein and Les Mallon. American League features Boston at Detroit with key swings, plus Chicago and others on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Randy Moore
Boston
Giants
Lew York
Liege
Brandt
Spohters Hoyt
Luque
Schumacher
Oxy
Philadelphia
Chuck Klein
Les Mallon
Fata
Phils
Brooklyn
Kane
Mace
Teague
Huw
Shaute
Lopez
Sukeforth
Huesen
Liskiw
Todd
Detroit
Kling
Welland
Jolley
Ridges
Wyatt
Hoxsetl
Hayworth
Chicago
Grove
Cochrane
Gnilivan Chamberlain
Faber
Risks
Berry
Lonly Kaines
American Association
Kansas City cattle hit new high at $9.65 on 18 head
New 1932 high for cattle on the Kansas City market was set today as 18 red steer head sold at 9.65 per hundredweight, 5 cents above prior top. Receipts were about 30,000. Top cattle owned by Ed G. Jones of Olpe Kansas and sold by Bowles Livestock Commission to Swift. Ford V-8-Hamilton's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ed G. Jones
Olpe
Kan
Bowles Livestockommission Company
Swift
Tail Winds Boost New Air Mail Speeds Record
A. T. and W. A. mail plane from Los Angeles to Kansas City, aided by a strong tail wind, completed the 1482 mile flight in 9 hours 28 minutes, a potential new commercial record with a top speed of 185 mph. Another record was set on the 1144 mile Kansas City to New York flight in 8 hours 7 minutes after leaving Kansas City at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Arthur Burns
New York
Eighteen KU fraternities pledge 274 members after rush week
New Greek lists show eighteen University of Kansas fraternities pledging 274 new members after rush week. Lawrence boys pledged across thirteen groups, with totals down from last year and 1930, listing individual pledges by fraternity and hometowns across Kansas and nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas Fraternitiers
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Luwwrence
W Acacia
Huzh
Makinson
Alpha Tau ‘Omera
Budily Hosford
Rod Mums
Bud Miner
Sigma Nu
Lorine Palton
Team Frink
J. B. Mack
Irvin McElisin
Pi Kappa Alpha
Walter War- Tem
Kappa Sixma
Robert Ferris
Robert Alien
William Poland
Delta Chi
Henry Lane
William McNown
Lyman Terry
Delta Tau Delta
Grover Taylor
Phi Kappa Psi
Joe Bair
Des Upsilon
William Dalrymple
Phi Delta Theta
Buddy Hanna
Tack Miller
Phi_ Gamma Netta
Ben Barteldes
Glen Dickinson
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Byron Walters
William Bolton
Triangle
Theodore J. Craigant
Rav’ Norris
Two Drivers Injured In City Collision
Robert Dyer aged 19 of 929 Pennsylvania Street is in Memorial hospital with fractures of both legs after his model T Ford roadster collided at Eighth and Connecticut with a Dodge truck driven by S. M. Smyx of Elm Street. Smyx was knocked unconscious and bruised. his truck mounted the curb and struck a residence. Smyx reported braking to avoid impact while Dyer came from the north. J. J. Simon of the Kansas Electric Power Company assisted at the scene. An earlier radio appeal for 100 to aid needy children drew a good response, with checks mailed to the Rev. Puls. Contributions listed from Xi Ki dl, Mrs Helen Titsworths, H. Tipton, Sturkwedither, C. A. Johnson, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dyer
Pennsylvania Street
Memorial Hospital
Eighth
Connecticut
S. M.smyx
Elm Street
Kansas J. Electric Power Co
Smyx
Connecticut Street
J.T. Skinner
Ford
Dyer
Smys
Eighth Street
J. J. Simon
Kentucky Street
Kansas Electric Power Company
Eidith
New Hampshire
Wren
Rev.c. Av
Schol
Puls
Xi Ki
Iy Helen ‘Titsworths
AL Flere
H. Tipton
Sturkwedither
C. A. Johnson
Activity Tickets On Sale Tuesday At Lawrence High
Lawrence High begins selling student activity tickets at $3 joint with full privileges to athletic events plays and yearbook subscription plus discounts on the Red and Black. Payment plans offered. tickets available to townspeople with similar access but excluding parties shows. Library reopens with revised policy and new librarian Vida Ruth Watson directs a limited study use with open hours 3 to 3 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence High School
Neal M. Wheres
Sue Operetty
Wherry Saith
Vida Ruth Watson
Martha Raghi
House Destroyed by Fire Near Bismarck School
A late morning blaze totally destroyed a one and a half story frame house on the Ernest Suiter place, north of Bis marck schoolhouse. It belonged to D W Spencer of 1014 Mississippi street and was valued at 1000 dollars with 500 dollars of contents insured. Firemen reported the fire started from a defective flue at 9 40 o clock and fought the upper story flames with limited cistern water as wind drove it. Some furniture and fruit in the cellar were saved. insurance partially covered the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Suiter Place
Bismarck School House
D. W. Spencer
Mississippi Street
Hargiss Maintains Two Daily Practices At Ottawa
Coach H W Hargiss kept two football drills per day as enrollment rolls moved forward. Morning session drew a small, rapid drill with a swanny pace while registration continued today and tomorrow, aiming to maximize turnout and work for each player. Ottawa Drum Corps to parade at Haskell game Friday night in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Hargiss
Jayhawker
Ottawa Drum. Corpa
Ottawa
Kan
C. D.errickson
Ottawa Legion
Haskell Stadium
Lawrence
Teachers on Committee Selected to Handle Visual Education
A Lawrence city schools committee of three teachers was named to manage visual education. Members are Mrs. Rhuy Holmes of Woodlawn as chair, KK. T. Burgess from the Junior High, and Neal M. Wherry, principal of Lawrence High. The panel will oversee all picture and slide use in city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence City
C. FE. Birch
Rhuy Holmes
Woodlawn
KK. T.burgess
Neal M. Wherry
Lawrence High School
Roosevelt in Butte Mont Edwards public speech
Governor Roosevelt, the Democratic presidential nominee, arrived in Butte Montana at 10 p m and spoke from a courthouse stand after a city drive. Governor Erickson welcomed him and Senator Walsh introduced him during the Montana visit. Outlook for wheat planting in Kansas shows continued poor conditions in the western third and variable moisture across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Mont
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John E. Erickson
Roosevelt
Montana
Thomas Walsh
Toneka
Kansas
Federal Departments of Agriculture
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NEW Front
James J. Davis
Moose| Order
Treadwell
Moose
Lik Mussolini
Foreign Office
Seni
Orpheum
Wichita Land Bank
T. J. Sweeney
First Baptist
University of Kangas
Hamilton
Sehenedep
Baint Whit- Cheistin
Karl Scott
Kapsus
di Mo
Thomas Watkins
Joe Ferny
Kiow
Wis
Sehrader, Jr
Kinsley
David Tea Wiehita
Pa Omega
Walter Forora
Franklin Holstein
Chuxh
Chinu
Kenneth Westentauer
C. Mo
Robert
Crawford
Engert
Stanberts
Moerly
Buddy Mainsvind
Mine Thorns
Hitchinson
Pratt
Harold Eh
Okla
Hansan
Kansas “City
Woodrow Painter
Afton
Olu
Pau Seats
Wichhtappiechart _ Wolf
Tole
Kerk Zen
Saue Fund
Ernest Suiter
Will
Jayhawk Taxi
Butte
Montana City
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