Davis and Russell Davis bribery trial delayed for jury instructions
In Topeka April the trial of former Governor Jonathan M. Davis and his son Russell was postponed due to unseen difficulties in preparing jury instructions. Judge Hungate rescheduled closing arguments and jurors were excused until 2 o clock tomorrow morning as defense rested earlier today. Judge Wark testified about Russell Davis's reaction to a $1200 pardon payoff, used to challenge claims of governor's knowledge.
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Topeka
Hungate
Jonathan M. Davis
Russell
Davis
Sclock
George H. Wark
Prohibition Enforcement
Cork
Kansas
Wark
Russell Davis
Fred Pollman
Avell
Pollman
Pullman
Diary admitted in Davis pardon case defense
The diary by Mrs. Molly Davis, wife of former Governor Jonathan M. Davis, was admitted in district court as evidence in the pardon case involving Governor Davis and his son Russell. Mrs. Davis testified her husband is a road ehun and Russell a good boy while neighbors vouched for the Davises as honest men.
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Topeka
Russell
Davises
Easter Assembly At Liberty Memorial High School
A large crowd of Junior high pupils filled the Liberty Memorial High School auditorium for an Easter service. The morning featured a preview of Rings in the Sawdust, songs by the girls glee club, Passion Week talks by Principal J BE Stenceiphere, a main address by Chaplain E A Edwards, and musical numbers by Pine Arts students Wiske Mountain and Esther Ott.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Girls Glee Club
J BE. Stenceiphere
E. A. Edwards
Wiske Mountain
Esther Ott
Pine Arts
Unsettled Kansas Weather With Snow Likely Tonight
Forecast shows unsettled conditions across Kansas with snow probable tonight and Friday. Cold temperatures persist with below freezing air overnight. Winds remain fresh to strong and shifting. Roads are snowbound in Kansas City Salina Ottawa Topeka Emporia Hutchinson Pittsburg Arkansas City and Wichita. Continuous cloudiness and drifting snow reduce visibility in several areas. Temperature readings note yesterday and today with noormal noon readings listed.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Salina
Ottawa
Topeka
Emporia
Hutchinson
Pittsburg
Arkansas City
Wichita
April Snow Moves Across Kansas Missouri Nebraska
A fourth storm from the Rockies blankets Kansas and Missouri with several inches of snow across Salina Concordia Phillipsburg and Hays. Rail delays persist and water stage traffic is halted while forecasters warn of more adverse weather into the weekend.
Douglas County clears Victory Highway. Santa Fe trail remains work in progress
County Commissioner X J Kennedy said all roads in Douglas County are open except the Santa Fe trail which will be cleared this afternoon. The Victory Highway from county line to county line is open, and Douglas was the first county to do so. Work on the Shawnee county section of the concrete slab continues as crews are deployed day and night. Gas service may resume to Topeka late today if roads clear. interstate carriers and bus service to Kansas City and other points remain disrupted. Rural carriers report poor road conditions with routes incomplete yesterday and likely today.
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Kansas
Missouri
P. Connor
Salina
Canscordia
Phillipsburg
Hays
Kansas City
Union Station
Kansas City Terminal
Leaverworth
Lawrence
Clay Center
Smith Center
Douglas’ County
X. J. Kennedy
Kennedy
R. A. Armstrong
State Highway Commission
Douglas County
Shawnee County
Topeka
C. B. Hosford
Washington State considers Schlademann and Bradshaw for coaching berth
Pullman April 1 Karl Schlademann former Kansas assistant and Rabbit Bradshaw ex Nevada star are being considered for the head track and basketball coach position at Washington State College. J Fred Boller director of athletics announced the inquiry.
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Pullman
Wash
Karl Schlademann
University of Kansas
Rabbit Bradshaw
Nevada University
Washington State College
J. Fred Boller
Washinon School
Snow Beguiles Kansas With Record Topeka Storm
Topeka reports a harsh April snowstorm driven from the north with 13.5 inches in the city since Monday. Snow covers wheat fields, highways become impassable, and trains face possible delays as crews clear a 200 yard drift toward Lawrence. City commission meets tonight to approve salary bills.
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Topeka
King Boreas
Centre
Kansas
Mareh
Boreas
Goodland
Phillipsburg
Dresden
Concordia
Here
Lawrence
No Action in Sight in Washington Agriculture Hearing
The House agriculture committee pressed for relief measures as farmers face rising costs and stalled action. Rep Parnell faulted the delay, while Rep Rubey and Rep Darnell sparred over remedies. Prof Charles L Stewart backed the McKinley farm export plan amid price manipulation concerns.
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House Agriculture
E¢Ho
Parnell
Indiana
Rubey
Missouri
Darnell
Representative Little
Kansas
Senate Agriculture Committee
Charles L. Stewart
University of Illinois
McKinley
Fort
Republican
New Jersey
House
Fort Scott Digs Rescue From Snow Drifts
A Fort Scott relief effort late yesterday freed prisoners and rescued marooned residents after a mile of snow drifts blocked a school three miles from the city. Engineers used a caterpillar tractor to clear a path while others walked to town. Bus service between Fort Scott, Pittsburg, and Iola remained halted but expected to resume by night.
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Vert Scott
Fort Scott
Pittsburg
Iola
Oe Ag Stee
Casey Wins Contest At Liberte Memorial High
Jack Carey a Lawrence high school senior captured the total preliminary of the Third National Constitution Oration contest from seven contestants at Liberte Memorial high school. His victory means he will represent Lawrence in the county contest here on April 8, with judges Rev. W H Backus Miss Sara G Laird and J B Wilson presiding. Se Atwater Kent Radio Hanna.
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Jack Carey
Lawrence High School
Liberte Memorial High School
Young Casey
Lawrence
W. HW. Backus
Miss. Sara
G. Laird
J. B. Wilson
British to vote for disarmament in international efforts
In the British House of Commons Godfrey Lacker-Lampson says Britain will join global disarmament steps and push for definite schemes at Geneva. He notes initiative with the United States on naval disarmament and urges careful limits on submarines as key to protecting trade routes and world peace.
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London
A. P
Lord Cecil
Geneva
House of Commons
Godfrey Lacker-Lampson
Home Office
Arthur Ponsonby
Ramsay MacDonald
Labor
Mr. Locker-Lampson
Geerl
United States
Washington
Appeal for Stay of Execution in Chapman Case
An appeal for a stay of execution for Gerald Chapman the mail bandit scheduled to die April 6 for murder of a New Britain policeman will be made today to Supreme Court justice Ray M Wiley of Springfield Mass. Chapmans counsel reached Washington to argue that new case phases justify review. A stay would depend on proof of new developments since a recent denial and could delay review until the court reconvenes April 12.
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Washington
Gerald Chapman
Aff
New Britain
Conn
Supreme Court
Ray M. Wiley
Springfield
Mass
Chapman
House floor near fight erupts over impeachment procedure
On April 1 in Washington Representative Mills of New York and Representative Rankin of Mississippi clashed over the impeachment case against Federal Judge English of Illinois. A near fist fight broke out as Rankin urged withdrawal of action, while Mills moved toward the Democrats. others kept them apart as the debate continued without a quorum. The Douglas County commissioners plan to meet Monday at the courthouse to approve February bills. Fads Radio Sets-Douglas.
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Alill
New York
Rankin
Ippian
Douglas County Commissioners
Court House
Washington
House
Agaist
English
Illinois
French budget balanced after two-year effort
Paris reports the budget closed the deficit after two years of cabinet and minister turnover. The chamber ended an all-night session voting resources to wipe the deficit and establish a surplus between 60 and 80 million francs, ensuring Briand government stability for months.
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Paris
A. P
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Lawrence Churches Plan Joint Three Hour Good Friday Service
Lawrence churches unite for a noon to 3 p m Good Friday service at First Presbyterian Church. Clergymen including A Richard Edward tisp and others lead opening and closing prayers across seven sermons. Attendance expected large despite snow. order of service booklets provided for following prayers and hymns.
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Lawrence
First Presbyterian Church
A. Richard
Edward. Tisp
M. Testerman
John Harman
John F. Waits
B. F.ledy
F. A. Edwards
Gerrit Snyder
G. W. Burgin
Frank Arnold
London
Ministerial Alliance
Congregational Church
Baptist
Remus Sues for 1 Million in Personal Property
Cleveland in April 1 date AP reports George Remus former Cincinnati bootleg king files in federal court to recover 1 million dollars of personal property. He names Imogene Remus four Clevelanders and a Lexington Kentucky resident as defendants alleging illegal seizure while imprisoned at Atlanta penitentiary. He cites 4 085 barrels of whiskey valued at 300 000 plus bonds art works and household items. He seeks injunction to prevent dispersion of assets pending suit.
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Cleveland
Ohio
George Remus
Cincinnati
Imogene
Edward §. Wertz
United States
Joseph C. Breitenstein
Wertz
Matt J. Hinkle
Imogene Remus
Remus
James ¥. Pepper Company
Lexington
Dodge
Hinkle
H S Operetta Tonight Rings in the Sawdust at Liberty Memorial
Lawrence High School combined glee clubs perform Rings in the Sawdust in the Liberty Memorial auditorium at 8 15 tonight. Tickets cost 35 and 50 cents with proceeds to cover a music fund deficit.
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Lawrence High School
Liberty’ Memorial
Ralph Graves
Paola Judge Opens Hearing On Funeral Home Case
Judge J C Rankin presided as injunction action began in district court over C W Schubert starting an undertaking and embalming business at 1350 Rhode Island street or 1331 Barker avenue. Plaintiffs claim nuisance health and value harm. defense argues site is adequate and distant from neighbors. Twenty one witnesses testified, amid disputes over odors and distress from funeral music.
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District Court
J. H. Parker
G. R. Smith
J. R. Edmonds
Ida M. Stevenson
J. E. Hardtaker
C. E. Scott
E. J. Netzer
C. W. Schubert
Mr. Schubert
Rhode Island Street
Barker Avenue
Louis H. Menger
J. O. Rankin
Paola
Tenth District
Hugh Means
D. F. .Smith
Producer Ferl Carroll Indicted for Perjury
New YorkApril 1 AP The theatrical producer Ferl Carroll was indicted for perjury by a grand jury and promptly arrested. The case stems from a federal inquiry into a bath tub party at his theatre where a nude chorus girl served drinks, with Carroll allegedly denying knowledge of any violation of the prohibition law while other witnesses contradicted him.
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New York
Ferl Carroll
Carroll
League urges round table on American World Court reservations
The League of Nations advises Court signatories to discuss American reservations to adhesion by a round-table at Geneva, inviting the signatories to a September conference. Washington notes the circular signals difficulty in direct note exchanges and seeks a general agreement.
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Geneva
Permanent Court of International Justice
League of Nations
United States
League
Washington
World Court
Colierts
Gasoline tax receipts reach state total in ten months
Topeka, April 1 AP. The gasoline tax surpasses 5,500,900 in ten months. March receipts from 10 counties total 267,168 as announced by Seth G Wells state oil inspector. The fund stands at 2,320,947. One county Wichita reported no March receipts. Wyandotte moved ahead of Sedgwick with 20,247.98 while Sedgwick reported 19,637.69.
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Topeka
Seth G. Wells
Wichita County
Wyandotte
Sedgewick
Sedgwick
KU Engineering Banquet Highlights 26th Dinner
About 300 engineers attended the University of Kansas School of Engineering twenty sixth annual dinner at the Masonic temple. William J Squire acted as toastmaster with speeches by A Kraus H A Johnson L E Lindley and others. The program included music by a seven piece orchestra and various department stunts.
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University of Kansas School of Engineering
Wiliam J. Squire
Squire Electric Company
Kansas City
Squire
P. F. Walker
K. U. Engineering School
A. Kraus
Chem
Brown University
Kraus
H. A. Johnson
Chicago Rapid Transit Company
M Ketchum
Tilinais University School of Engineering
B. J. Denman
United’ Light and Power Company
Davenport
Iowa
R. C. Matthews
Tau Beta Pi
F E. H. Lindley
Duel Ends in Killing in Topango Canyon California
Arthur Winzelle real estate dealer aged 58 was killed and R Roselle aged 44 injured in what sheriff officers call a duel in Topango Canyon. Howard Winzelle says his father accused Roselle of pursuing Mrs Winzelle, leading to a confrontation when Roselle emerged from his home followed by Mrs Winzelle. Rifle and shotgun fire sent both men into the canyon.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Arthur Winzelle
R. &. Roselle
Topango Canyon
San Fernando Valley
Howard Winzelle
Roselle
Organists Plan Two Day Convention at KU
Kansas Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will meet at the University of Kansas April 5 and 6. The event features Courboin’s recital, talks by state organists, student recitals, a Reuter Organ tour, and a banquet with Courboin as guest of honor. Officers will be elected during the meetings.
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Kansas
Guild
University
American Guild of Organists
University of Kansas
Courboin
G. § Skilton
School ‘of Fine Arts
Fraser Hall
School of Tine Art
The
Reuter
Tine Arts Facillty
Alfred Huback
Kansas City
Stocks Settle Amid Mixed Moves After Prior Slide
New York stock market steadied after a sharp rout with some rails and industrials rising early, then facing profit taking as selling pressure re emerged. Hudson Motors recovered from 75 1 4 to 78, while Atlantic Refining Pan American National Tea American Water Works United Fruit Otis Elevator and American Ice traded to 4 1 2 points above last night’s close.
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New York
Storth
Reading
Ewass
Hudson Motors
Atlantic Refining
Pan-American B
National Tea
American Water Svorks
United Fruit
Otis Elevator
American Ice
Skares
Mexican Statesman Dead in West Mexico Leader Flores Dies
General Angel Flores once a presidential aspirant and West Mexico military governor has died after a pneumonia relapse. He opposed Calles in 1924 and was a prominent national figure. Other items note WOAW Omaha radio anniversary and political moves in Washington toward Judge English impeachment.
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Angel Flores
Southern Republic
Culidean
Simioa
Mex
West Mexico
Flores
Calles
Ar Revolution
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