Rebels Bomb Naco Across Border From Mexican Airfield
Naco Ariz April 2 AP Mexican rebel airmen dropped four missiles on the federal stronghold on the Mexican side of the border two bombs hit American soil shattering windows in Naco Ariz two hurt Baker of Alliance Ohio was wounded one man a boy reportedly injured while rebels attacked under Gen Fausto Topete authorities and troops on both sides rushed to protect the town and prevent further incursions US officials including Major Hazeltine planned guard zones and possible air defense moves from San Antonio to deter further attacks.
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Ariz
Ferry Baker
Alliance
Ohio
Sonora
Fausto Topete
Lucas Gonzalez
Augustine Olaches
Topete
Charles B. Hazeltine
Nacos
United
Unearth
Hutt
Frank
Cocell
el Paso
Bisbee
Hazeltine
Elose Naco
Washington
Apr
Nac Ariz
State Department
William Lassiter
8Th Corps
Army
San Antonio
Army Air Corps
Texas Air Fields
Lassiter
Jones
He ‘Porder
Americai Tritory
Riz
Calles Reports Victory Question of Hours
In City April 2 AP General Calles reports victory as a question of hours after brutal uprising. Portes Gil briefed this afternoon on efforts to exterminate aggressors led by Escobar and others amid widespread deaths and unrest. Marriage licenses Shaffer to Quenemoara Vallier, 23, Richmond noted in court records.
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Calles
Eer
Telé- Keaphad
Portes Gil
Escobar
Shaffer
Quenemo Ara’ Vallier
Richmond
Matthe
House
Henry Allen to Topeka to confer with Reed
Henry Allen of ihits heads to Topeka to confer with Gov Clyde Reed tomorrow. The talks mark the first between the two since Allen’s appointment as senator and Curtis’s succession. Allen said he is considering applications for private secretary while announcing two assistant secretaries.
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Pee Core
Henry ‘Allen
Ihits
Sena
Tom Kansas
O Ka
Govptr
Clyde M. Reed
Allen
Charles Ment
Succes Curtis
Alice Harvey
Wichita
Washington
Biona Hull
Marino denied admission in $410,000 jewel theft case
Topeka April 2 AP Kansas City detectives repeated that Mike Black Mike Marino admitted in Topeka he helped plan and participate in jewel robberies including following diamond salesman Harry Amols to San Francisco. Schopen named as partner, tape racket details cited. Marino denied the confession. two women jailed, and prospective hearings set as authorities plan to return suspects to California.
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Topek
John Schopen
Harry Amols
New York
Kansas City
San Francisco
Amols
Marino
Charles Rooney
Wa |Horning
Mike
Union Pacific
Tivin
Home Trust Company
C. R. Burrell
Topeka
Schopen
Penny Efter
Alla Amburg
Rand
Brush
Dhef
Kerry Brush
Eth
George Raven
T. J. Higgins
West Coast
Jet Marino
Black Mike
Kansas Weather Forecast Summary
Readable forecast notes indicate fair conditions across Kansas with warm temperatures tonight and Wednesday. Roads are mostly clear with good conditions. Dodge City and Emporia expect fair weather while Pittsburg may face rougher conditions. Douglas County shows mixed readings.
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Kansas
Dodge City
Emporia
Pittsburg
Douglas
City election shows bright turnout and key contests
Bright sun set the scene for a lively city election with a strong turnout. Polls opened at 8 and closed at 6 with results expected about two hours after closing. Voters focused on the commissioner race between John S Constant and Guy E Pettit while several candidates vied for three School Board seats including Irving Hill A B Ewing and W H Quakenbush. Mrs W A Churchill ran unopposed for treasurer. Preliminary totals show 2510 votes cast by mid afternoon, compared with 3535 in the March 12 primary and 2572 in the city primary, with precincts reporting varying participation.
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Lawrence
John S. Constant
Guy E. Pettit
Irving Hill
A. B. Ewing
W. H Quakenbush
A. R. Kemnedy
Paul B. Lawson
J. S. Stover
W. A. Churchill
Board of Education
Rebels Clash as Government Pounds Jimenez, Mexico
April 2 AP report notes bitter fighting around Jimenez in southern Chihuahua. Government says rebels are hemmed in by heavy federal fire, with attempts to break through failing. Rebel commander Jose Gonzalo Escobar’s army holds scattered positions despite a fierce struggle. Near Quila and Culiacan on the west coast, the rebel retreat northward follows a battle leaving 100+ dead, 50 prisoners, and many wounded. A church meeting plan is scheduled for April 4 at First Baptist, with church officers to attend and thanks extended for publicity support.
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Plutarco Elias Calles
Jimenez
Chihuala
Ceel Jose Gonzalo Escobar
Mazatlan
Sinaloa
Mexico
Quila
Culiacan
First Baptist Church
Lawrence
Ministerial Alliance
la Ge
Delay in Long Probe Held Up in Louisiana House
In Baton Rouge April 2 AP reports impeachment charges against Governor Huey P Long were delayed as lawmakers wrangled over procedure. A 4 p.m. recess was taken to await the attorney general's opinion while the Senate passed a resolution demanding names of legislators accused of being bought off by Standard Oil, per a radio speech. An Egypt Fayum man claims to be the world’s oldest.
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Baton Rouge
Huey DP
Long
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Standard Oil Company
Cairo
Egypt
Fayum
Tom Antivist
Topeka Votes on City Manager Form and Wichita Sunday Polls
In Topeka the vote on adopting a city manager form of government draws tens to the polls with mayor and four commissioners plus three school board members to be elected. A $75,000 bond issue for a new city jail is also on the ballot. Wichita voters head to the polls for a biennial city election to choose two city commissioners and six school board members and decide on allowing Sunday movie show openings.
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Topeka
APJ
Board of Éducation
Kansas City
Kan
Bauta
Wichita
Carsons
Kans
Penee
Concordia
P. F. Edquisti
Auto thief held as law officers target car theft ring
Otis D Groomer twenty year old Pattensburg Missouri was arrested by Officers Weed and Price on car theft charges. Police say the suspect aided a network stealing cars in Kansas and Missouri and that a second arrest in Ottawa tied to the ring supports broader thefts. A related report notes small mayoral races in Douglas County with Baldwin Lecompton and Eudora electing officials in a light turnout.
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Pattensburg Mo
Jam Weed
George Price
Will Johns
Emporia
Eureka
Ottawa
Lawrence
Weed
Price
Wich
Don West
Twenty-third Street
Twentythird Street
Groomer
Missouri
Groemer
Missouri State Reformatory
Department of Justice
Kansas City
Kansas
Rebels Claim Victory in Jimenez Battle
Juarez Chishuahus Mexico April 2 AP a bulletin from revolutionist HQ claims a sweeping victory at Jimenez with rebels advancing toward Cerratitos as authorities say Escobar fights to hold Jimenez in a 24 hour battle. Officials expect federals to retreat if Jimenez holds, a clash described as among the greatest in Mexican revolutions with thousands of troops and air squadrons.
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Juarez Chishuahus
Mexico
Jimenez
Cerratitos
Jose Gonzalo Escobar
Ifscobar
Escobar
Deputy recounts Aurora liquor raid deadly shooting
Deputy Roy Smith testified in a coroner's inquest after being shot in a Geneva hospital. He described entering the Dek ing home during a raid, knocking down Deking, and a woman screaming as her son fired at him. The deputy said his own gun discharged as he backed toward the door and was wounded in the leg.
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Tis
Roy Smith
Lillian Deking
Aurora
Geneva
Smith
Joseph Deking
Falso
Gerald
Shiith
Coroner's Jury Hears Uncertain Purchaser in Aurora Shooting
Geneva reports today that Philip Johnson testified before a coroner's jury about not knowing from whom he bought liquor that led to the raid and the killing of Mrs Lillian De King in Aurora. The case centers on Eugene Boyd Fairchild, an undercover investigator who signed the warrant and testified alongside Johnson and Roy Smith, deputy sheriff, at Elgin. Also noted is the Easter Monday Egg Rolling on the White House grounds with 47 217 attendees, a near record turnout set against 1927’s mark.
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Ill
Lillian de. King
Aurora
Philip Johnson
Johnson
Eugene Boyd Fairchild
de i
Fairchild
Elgin
Roy Smith
Washington
White House
Thirteen Schools Compete in Grain Judging Contest
Thirteen high schools sent six member vocational agriculture teams to Lawrence High School for the annual grain judging contest held in the gym. Schools represented include Lawrence McLouth Berryton Shawnee Mission Wellsville Oska loose Wamego Tonganoxie Wash burn Carbondale Ottawa Seaman and Manhattan. Winners to be announced tomorrow with prizes including silver and bronze medals and cups from local Ag clubs.
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Lawrence High School “Ag' Club
Lawrence, High School
Tteam
Lawrence
McLouth
Berryton
Shawnee Mission
Wellsville
Oskaloose
Wamego
Tonganoxie
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Carbondale
Ottawa
Seaman
Manhattan
Lawrence ’High School
Jack Hawk
Raymond Standing
Willett Taylor
Lawrence Penner
Wendell Kasson
Robert Miller
Lawrence High School Vocational Agriculture Department
Kansas State Agriculture College
William Essick
Lawrence High “Ag
Tonganoxie High School
No booze found in Morgan luggage try for free entry
United States Attorney Charles Tuttle reported that Congressman William Mo Morgan of Ohio did not bring liquor into the country. He said no alcohol was seen, Morgan’s baggage was not opened, and customs officials concluded the matter after interrogation. Morgan denied the claims, stating he never drinks.
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New York
United States
Charles Tuttle
William Mo Morgan
Ohio
Panama
Morgan
Tuttle
Con Presen
Speeding case ends as wife elopement tale collapses
Kansas City April 2 AP Clyde Benefield of Independence Mo was arrested for speeding. He claimed he rushed home to stop his wife eloping. In municipal court a judge heard he was too late and found the case dismissed with Benefield accompanied by his two small children Ita Gardner.
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Kansas City
Clyde Benefield
Independence
Benefield
Ita
Gardner
First Passenger on Southwest Airlines Line in Coffeyville
Oscar Jensen, Coffeyville’s retiring city commissioner, will be the first passenger aboard the Southwest Air Express Ways line as service begins tomorrow. He will board the northbound Tulsa to Kansas City flight, marking the inaugural journey.
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Coffeyville
Kans
Oscar Jensen
Southwest Air
Ast Express Ways Air Lines
Jensen
Kansas City
County nurses to meet at Mrs Florys home
Douglas county nurses will hold a meeting Wednesday at 8 o clock at the home of Mrs L J M Flory 621 Connecticut street to discuss important matters and urge attendance. Also reported theft of a box of cigars from Parker restaurant on Seventh street in North Lawrence with a broken glass in the entry. The restaurant is operated by Kenneth Parker of 1201 Rhode Island street.
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A .Douglas County
L. JM. Flory
Connecticut Street
Iit
Parker
Seventh Street
Lawrence
Pollice
Kenneth Parker
Rhode Island Street
Lindberg Visits Anne in Mexico City for Short Stay
Charles A Lindbergh landed at Valbuena field in Mexico City at 1 55 p m for a two day visit to his fiancee Miss Anne Morrow. The flight from Brownsville covered 475 miles in 5 hours 10 minutes averaging around 90 miles per hour. This marks his second trip from the United States to Mexico City to visit Miss Morrow since their engagement. During the prior visit he injured his shoulder when his plane overturned on takeoff after losing a wheel.
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Mexico City
Cal
Charles A. Lindbergs
Valbuena Flying Field
Anne Morrow
Brownsville
United States
Miss Morrow
Reward Offered for Arrest in Stink Bomb Theater Incident
Glens W. Dickinson, owner of the Bowersock and Varsity theaters, offers 500 dollars for the arrest and conviction of those who placed stink bombs in both venues. Ammonium valerinate bottles were set after the first show, spreading a noxious odor and forcing patrons to move seats. Theatres were aired and cleaned, with managers vowing to pursue suspects, no motive given.
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Glens W. Dickinson
Bowersock and
Varsity
Jerry Baker
Kansas City
February building permits and fire calls report
Inspector J F Stubuck filed February counts showing sixteen building permits valued near 14000 and 21 plumbing and 21 electrical inspections plus chimney and street checks. William Reinisch noted 21 fire claims. estimated losses 3274.77 with property value 103350. actual loss 31900. 1768 estimated fire costs. one lung motor call. Mayor Rankin sets April 30 special election to grant United States Automatic Fire Alarm franchise.
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J. F. Stubeck
William ‘Reinisch
R. C. Rankin
Lawrence
United States Automatic Fire Alarm Company
Ithis City
Man Dies in Topeka Jail Overdose After Smuggling Gap
Jack Meredith aged 26 died in a Topeka county jail hospital after an overdose of veronal. The sheriff said prisoners smuggled the drug into the jail. Meredith and Edward Lane had been arrested in Lawrence on a stolen car charge. Lane was arrested in California and returned to Topeka. Meredith had been bound over for the April term.
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Jack Meredith
Agen
Lawrence
Topeka
Meredith
Ti Jis
Edward Lane
Shawnee
Lane
California
Lawrence High Team Attends Chamber Luncheon in 1929
Lawrence high school basketball squad joined seventeen team members and coaches at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Elwood Schultz, a recent Lawrence graduate, spoke on Honduras banana farming while eight players were named for letters. Coach Griffin presented a season summary and a trophy for free-throw percentage to Bob Curd.
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Lawrence Cham
Ber of Commerce
Fegular
Lawrence High
Honduras
Central America
Elwood Shuitz
Lawrence High School
Melvin Griffin
E. J. Logedon
Mepling
Gooch Griffin
Siquad
Captai
Elmer Schaake
Kurt Reistn
Mer! Spark
Dean Bernitz
Bot Curd
Roy Vandeventer
Fred Harris
William Guffler
Griffin
Lawrence
Carl Meitner
Harlan Bireli
Paul Tucker
Frei Nelson
Paul Harnar
Claude Disker
Paul Bethet
Gilbert Shawnee
Mitton Allen
Alice Mae DeForrest
Billy Poe
Excl
Helen Hartman
Bob Curd
Army Adjutant to Visit for Salvation Army Youth Meeting
Adjutant Alex 8. Thomas of the Salvation Army Kansas and Western Missouri division, headquartered in Kansas City, will visit Wednesday to oversee a special 8 o'clock youth meeting after inspecting the Hawks. Captain Gow. Wright, in command, invites all young people to attend to hear the Adjutant.
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Alex 8. Thomas
Young Peoples
Kansas and Western Missouri
Salvation Army
Tvith
Kansas City
Focal
Hawks
Gow. Wright
Chancellor to Address Ohio Education Association Meeting
Chancellor E. H. Lindley will travel to Columbus on Thursday April 4 to speak at the Ohio State Education Association convention on The Shifting Moral Standards. He will be hosted by H. W. Arant former law teacher now head of Ohio State University School of Law. Sunday Movie Winners in Clyde Kansas
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Clyde Reed
Lawrence
Lindley TU
Ohio
E. H. Lindley
Columbus
Ohio, State Education Association
Lindley
H. W. Arant
School of Law
Ohio State University
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