Rebels Fall Back Toward Santa Rosalia In Mexican Front
AP reports from Naco and Santa Rosalia in early April describe rebel and federal cavalry skirmishes with retreats toward Santa Rosalia. Mexican forces led by General Fausto Tapete engage near Naco and Jimenez as air raids and bombardments disrupt positions, with several bridges burned delaying the rebel retreat toward Chihuahua City amid continued fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naco
Sonora
Mexico
Sigon
Mexico City
Dimener
Santa Rosalia
Jimenez
Bachimba Pass
Santa’ Rosalia
Chihashba
Jose Gonzalo Escobar
Escalon
Sonoya
Fausto Tapete
Ffederal
Bandle
International Line
Fatsto
Topete
Frank S. Cohen
Ty i Bil
Americst
Bisbee
Ariz
Nacd
Mexico’ City
Jim
Énez
Chihuahua
Wwere
José’ Gonzalo
Kansas Wheat Weather Report Says Winter Conditions Varied
The federal weather bureau report cites mixed Kansas conditions for winter wheat. It notes generally good condition and satisfactory growth with rain needed in the northwest quarter and some south central areas. Winter killing appears in the south central and several southern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dpeka
Weather Bureau
Kansas
South Central
Douglas County P T A Conference Officers Meet Saturday
The Douglas County P T A Conference will convene Saturday at the Chamber of Commerce building at 10 30 in the morning. It will include a program on newer trends in education and the election of six officers. A noon lunch served by Gale Ridge P T A mothers and an afternoon session from 1 to 2 30 are planned. The event highlights the county’s 17 P T A units and efforts like rural health examinations and a funded graduate nurse for rural schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
P.T. As
Chamber of Commerce
Gale Ridge P.T. A
Mary Mc
Auliffe
T. A
Eureka Car Theft Suspects Return from Kansas
Otis D. Groomer of Pattdn sburg Mo was arrested on car theft charges by Lawrence officers and returned to Eureka Kan after admitting stealing a 1928 Ford sedan in Eureka Monday night. Lawrence Graves and John T. Burke, both of Kansas City, were arrested on car theft charges and turned over to Kansas City Mo officers yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis D. Groomer
Pattdnsburg
James Weed
George Price
Eureka
Kan
Groomer
Lawrence Graves
Kansas City
John T. Burke
Yester
Lawrence Junior High Exhibition Set At Senior High Gym
The Lawrence Junior High physical education exhibition is announced for Friday at 7 30 p m in the senior high gymnasium. Every student participates under Miss Emma K Howe and L R Perry. Admission is ten cents for students and fifteen cents for others. The program includes marching, relays, tumbling, and stunts with both 7B and 7A/5A groups performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Junior High School
Emma K'Howe
L. R. Perry
Gils
Allen named to Kansas senate seat in unexpired term
April 3 report says Senator Henry J. Allen received the commission of appointment as a United States senator from Kansas succeeding Vice President Charles Curtis. The event drew a large press contingent as Governor Reed and supporters attended. Allen, former Kansas governor, will serve the remainder of Curtis’s term ending in 1983 after a general election in November. He planned brief remarks and then a Wichita dinner in his honor before travel to New York and Chicago for business and inauguration-related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Henry J. Allen
Levarsor
Clyde
United States
Senate
Kansas
Charles Curtis
iSs
Allen
Reed
Gurtis
Hopkins
Shawnee County (Bar Association
Nen
Richard J. Hopkins
State Supreme Court
Kansas Federal District Court
George McDermott
Wichita
Wichita Chamber of Commerce
New York
Chica
The
Pigeons Used in Blackmail Plot Uncovered in New York
New York police revealed a blackmail scheme involving pigeons. Dr Louis Alofsin received two birds in a silk bag tied to one neck with a note demanding $10,000 or death for his family. Police staged a setup with officers on rooftops as the birds were released, crossing the Hudson to New Jersey and vanishing. A follow up letter warned of renewed pigeons delivery if money was not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis
West 38Th Street
Wach
42Nd Streets
Madson River
New Jersey
Ers
Alofsin
General’ Post-Office
Oil Conservation Board Lacks Power on Curtailment Plan
Secretary Wilbur told American Petroleum Institute reps that the federal oil conservation board cannot approve the institutes proposed curtailment for 1929 to 1928 levels. He cited a letter from Attorney General Mitchell noting the AG is not authorized to rule on the program's legality. The institute sought board approval for its production cut plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilburn
The
American Petroleum Institute
Mitchell
Federal. Oil ‘Conservation Board
Wilbur
Federal Oil Conservation Board
Conservation Board
Irvel
April 20 Relays set as Lawrence plans unfold
Kansas Relays will light up Lawrence with a full day of events on April 20. Activities begin with a pony giveaway at 6 am and free tickets for the first 100 arrivals after 5 am. A Haskell vs KU relay game and convocation with Chancellor Lindley are planned, plus Engineer's Exhibit and state high school track meet.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Haskell
K. U
E. H. Lindley
University
John Griffith
Elays
Annus
Les
Lawrence Merchants
John Bunn
K, U
Game
Bal Jeffrey
Helen Filkin
Beryl Warden
Frank McDonald
Tom Caffey
Florence Black
Ac Rice
Forrest C. Allen
Lynn Waldorf
Selma Gottlieb
Fred Ellsworth
W. R. Smith
W. A. Dill
Mrs Troutman Found Not Guilty by Unsound Mind
Mrs Georgia Troutman charged with shooting her seven year old son Clinton was acquitted by reason of unsound mind at the time of the offense after a brief jury deliberation. She testified in her own defense and has been jailed since the incident after refusing bond. Her son has fully recovered and recently visited his mother in jail.
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Council Grove
Kan
Georgia Troutman
Clinton
Troutman
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Kansas University
Topeka Rejects City Manager Plan in April Vote
Topeka voters rejected the city manager plan in a heavy turnout of about 48,000 ballots. Three commissioners seeking reelection, including Rigby, won second terms by a 5,000 vote majority over Dr. D. Steinmeyer. Four new commissioners joined the board of education and other city posts, with Ness, Linton, Baunhman, and Lawson taking seats.
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Topeka
el- Rigby
D. A. Steinmeyer
New
Wan. Ness
Finance Commis- Mae
Linton
Weter
Jesse Baunhman
Park A
Ea A Lawson
Board of Education
Quiet city election re elects constants to board and appoints new member
In a subdued campaign City voters reelected John L. Constant as commissioner of streets and public utilities and kept A. B. Ewing and Irving Hill on the board of education. A. R. Kennedy was chosen as a new board member. Final unofficial returns show slight margins, with Constant leading Pettit by 85 votes in a turnout near 4,000. The canvassing board will certify totals Friday.
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John. L. Constant Way
Guy E. Pettit
Mar
A. B. Ewing
Irving Hill
Board of Education
A. R. Kennedy
Commissioner
School Board
Constant
Pettit
School
Constal
Ewing
Hill
Ined
Lawson
Quakenbush
BBC
City Commission
Morris H Straight Named Jayhawker Editor in Chief for 1930
Morris H Straight of Bartlesville Oklahoma and a sophomore in the University of Kansas journalism program was chosen editor in chief of the 1930 Jayhawker yearbook at a Jayhawker advisory board meeting. Donald McFarland of Kansas City Kansas was named business manager after a competitive process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris H. Straight
Bartlesville
Okla
College of the University
K. U
Jayhawker Advisory Board
Donald McFarland
Sonhomors
Kansas City
Kan
Straight
Hie Daily
Kensan
McFarland Brother
Richard “Packy
McFarland
State Ma Act Against Anthony OF sillegh Newetee
A state supreme court motion to suspend C H Wickham from Anthony Kan commissioner of public utilities was withdrawn though prosecutors plan further action pending city official testimony. The move followed witnesses including the mayor not supporting the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony OF
Sillegh Newetee
Topeka
State Supreme Court
C. HU. Wickham
Anthony
Kan
William A. Smith
Ito
Supreme ‘Court
Chamber of Commerce Endorses State Development Program
The Lawrence high school grain judging team led by coach William Essick captured top scores at the Lawrence High gym. Lawrence Penner and Raymond Standing posted high totals, with Wamego and others following as finalists. The Lawrence team will enter the state judging contest at Manhattan next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Lawrence chamber endorsed the state development program at a noon luncheon, and J. S. St. Clair joined the chamber board to replace a resigning member.
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Wamego High School
Lawrence High School Gymnnasium
Lawrence High School Ag
Lawrence High School
William Essick
Lawrence
Wamega
Lawrence Penner
Raymond Standing
Robert Miller
Willett
Taylor
Wendel Kasson
Jack Hawk
Lawrence Hic
Lawrence High
Manhattan
Essick
Topeka
Lee’ Kafi
Tarbondale
Wayne Anderson
Ottawa
David Deweese
Wamego
Edward Woodsum
Emmett Cox
Oskaloosa
Lee
Kaff
Carbondale
Fran
Os- Kaloosa
Neil Weybrew
State Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
J. B. Thomas
J.5
St. Clair
Clarence Hunter
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Select Oread Play to Be Presented at Hi Home Night
Sauce for the Gosling a one set play by Elsie Warren was chosen by the Oread Dramatic club at a noon meeting to be staged at Hi Home night likely May 3. The cast includes Jack Riley as Father Maxine Briece as Mother Lawrence Mills as Son Frantine Ulrich as Daughter Harriet Daniels as Grandmother William Wheeler as Son's college friend Margaret Brown as Maid. Dorothy Grege and Gertrude Way two KU students sponsor the club.
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Gosling
Elsie Warren
Oread Dramatic Ub
Hihome
Jack Riley
Maxine Briece
Lawrence Mills
Frantine Ulrich
Harriet Daniels
William Wheeler
Margaret Brown
Dorothy Grege
Gertrude Way
K. U
Arrested for HoldUp Two Kansas Youths Held For Robbing
Two Kansas youths were arrested after a holdup at Harry Cooper's former beer flat. Lesnard Metee 22 Lenexa and Clarence Alden 20 Merriam confessed. Metee was wounded in the left hip when Cooper fired. $145 taken. They were arrested later at a hospital where the wounded youth was treated. Chief Johns warns owners to pen chickens as reports of free ranging fowl damage flower beds continue.
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Kansas City
Harry Cooper
Lesnard ‘Iletee
Lenexa
Kans
Clarence Ald
Merriam
Metee
Johns
Chief Johns
Leila Hemphill Recital Opens University Fine Arts Series
Miss Leila Hemphill, noted mezzo soprano, headlines the University fine arts school senior recital in the Administration Building auditorium at 8 pm. She performs German Italian English and Sicilian songs with three major arias from Donizetti Meyerbeer and Saint Saens. Accompanist is Lee S. Greene. recital is free to the public.
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University Fine ‘Arts
Leila Hemphill
Grieg
Franz
D. M. Swarthout
Meyer-beer
University Fine Arts School
Women's Glee Club
University
Mu Phi Alpha Women
Lee .S. Greene
Fine Arts School
Arrests Made In Milwaukee Car Theft Case
Leroy O'Brien and Theodore Brown both of Milwaukee were arrested on a car theft charge by Officers Floyd Hunter and John Ingalls yesterday evening and turned over to Kansas City officers today. A Ford roadster stolen in Kansas City yesterday was involved in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy O'Brien
Theodore Brown
Milwaukee
Wis
Floyd Hunter
John Ingalls
Kansas City
Lawrence Board Sets Plans for New School Year
Lawrence board of education met at the senior high to elect 102 principals teachers and supervisors for next year. resignations of Denna Maypeker Norman Smith Elizabeth Daniels Martha Cowgill Heena Gaw were accepted. Calendar set Sept 9 1980 close May 24 1980 with Christmas break Dec 20 1929 to Jan 6 1930 and mid year start Jan 27. Board approved 12 month director for band work Byron Donmyer and set aside funds for an assistant Lawrence high coach and colored boys athletics.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Board of Education
Denna May iMpeker
Woodlawn School
Norman K. Smith
Saipl
Elizabeth Daniels
Quincy
Ni York
Martha Cowgill
Quince
Heena Lee Gaw
Gaw
University of Kansas
W. W. Curfman
Byron C. Donmyer
Liotrenca
Donmyer
City Commission
Lawrence ‘High
Ellis Johnson
John R. Barnes
Trindgel
National Education Association
Cleveland
Lawrence High
Thati Colored
Forrest’ S
Noll
Minnit Dingelstedt
Caroline Stevens
Mcallasters
Lawrence Public Schools
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Joplin & Itsburg Railway Company
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Vani Valkenbrugh
Reeléet Railway
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Cathe
Missouri
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Precinct
P. Kramer
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Graham Paige
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Srd Peta
Ath Pet. Ct
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Ord
Isi Ima Ave Auzanetall
Chamber of Commerce Board
Wamerco High School
Oread
Talian
Kanan City
Baldwin
Baker University
E. J. Crague
William Clark
William Neil
Charles Brown
T. T. Harris
H. L. O'Neil
Senta
Herman Levine
John Schappen
Arthur Schlessinger
Arthur Jr
Robert
Ning
Sol Marks
Detroit
Atwater-Kent
Radio
Hahna
AID For Boys
Mabel Barnhart
Mret Bengield
Alice Bernhard
Ey Birch
Ida Booth
Jeanette Haversock
Olive Brock
Edwin Burgess
Pearl Carpenter
Marcia Carter
Ruth Clawson
Cora Davenport
Hazel Dawson
Helene Dean
Winifred Dean
Alice Dicker
Mary Dillard
Minnie Dingelstedt
Nellie Donnell
Maud Ellsworth
W.R. Esesick
Luella Foreman
L. H
Faye Orclup
Caroline Perkins
Lattie Perkins
M. J. Posey
Frances Price
Martha Rayhill
Hi. O. Riggs
Kate Riggs
Helen Rose
Harriet Aynerson
Edyth Salvesen
Roxall Seabury
Helen Shaner
Alice Shimmons
Hazel Simmons
Mya
Eleanor Sissey
Don Riggins
United Press Bureau
Ella M. Higgins
Higgins
Lee Don Higgins
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