Davis Sues Former Governor for 3 Million in Libel Suit
Former Kansas governor Jonathan M. Davis sues Walter S. Dickey publisher and others in Shawnee County District Court alleging criminal libel and malicious prosecution over a January 1920 Kansas City Journal-Post article. The suit seeks damages up to 3.5 million and reviews alleged bribery for pardons connected to Davis and his son, with further claims of conspiracy and repeated prosecutions.
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Tussell Davis
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New Kansas University Parking Law Takes Effect Tomorrow
New traffic regulations on the campus of the University of Kansas go into effect tomorrow morning. Houston Turner, deputy sheriff, will be stationed on campus to assist with installing the rule. Cars bearing the crimson and blue license will be allowed to park on side streets, but no cars may park on the main street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Houston Turner
Chapman to Hang as Governor Denies Reprieve
Gerald Chapman must die for murder after the Connecticut Board of Pardons unanimously rejected a petition for clemency. Judge Groehl urged Governor Trumbull for a two minute reprieve to allow new evidence, but the governor refused.
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Gerald Chapman
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Western states file brief opposing freight-rate increases
A brief supporting the Western States position against applying a western bill for higher freight rates was filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission today. Arkansas Idaho Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada North and South Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Oklahoma Texas Washington joined, arguing rate structure inquiry should consider earnings and wage stability before any general increase.
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Soith
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Wash
Tickets on sale for Kik's Ministers show at Bowersock Theater
Tickets for the Kik's Ministers show to be held April 12 and 18 at Bowersock Theater may be reserved at the Bowersock box office during show hours starting today. The box office opened at noon for reservations and many seats were reserved this afternoon. Tickets may also be secured from any Elke lodge member as salesmen work in Massachusetts street areas.
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Kansas Forecast Reflects Snow Likely and Cloudy Skies
Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with snow or rain probable. Slightly warmer tonight in the northwest, near freezing tonight and not so cold Tuesday. Roads slushy to muddy in Salina Wichita Topeka Coffeyville. Clouds thicken across Pittsburg Arkansas City Ottawa with variable road conditions.
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Prohibition Opponents Open Senate Hearing Clash
Wet leaders rallied at a Senate subcommittee hearing pressing shifts toward modification of the federal dry law. Senator Bruce of Maryland argued for a constitutional amendment allowing state regulated liquor, condemning the Walstead act as corruption and erosion of public morals, while citing rising arrests and police reports as proof of prohibition’s failures. Return from Florida and Santa Fe excursion plans appear in brief notices amid broader coverage.
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Union Building Cornerstone Event Planned at KU
A Friday meeting at the University of Kansas outlined a cornerstone ceremony for the new Union building to be held April 30 at 10 o clock. J T Norton will give the principal speech, with veterans of World War I prominent in the program. A commemorative box will include the Memorial Corporation charter, names of 129 KU war dead, and eleven newspaper front pages. Captain Harry Frazee was appointed to manage military aspects, including a guard of twelve KU World War I veterans in uniform. Invitations will go to local American Legion posts and commanders. E U officers and Ralph O Neal, state commander, are to attend. Families of the honored will be invited and seats reserved for veterans.
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Organists Arrive for Kansas University Dedication
University of Kansas hosts visiting organists with four programs today and tomorrow tied to Kansas Chapter of American Guild of Organists meetings. A 4:30 PM recital on Fraser Hall’s four manual Austin organ, an 8:20 PM student recital, and tomorrow’s 4:30 PM faculty recital feature works from senior recitals and Traf Carl Preyer pieces. Public admission free. no charge.
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City Workman Steals Liquor From City Hall
A city hall worker known as "Skinny" Wilson drank liquor found on the second floor storeroom and hid additional bottles in a waste paper basket. He was arrested near the police station by Chief Moore as signs of intoxication appeared. His drunkenness sentence was deferred for a week.
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Arrest of Magazine Editor Over Banished Issue
Boston editor Mencken of the American Mercury is arrested for selling the April issue to a Massachusetts Watch and Ward Society agent. He faces a charge of selling literature tending to corrupt the morals of the young after the same story prompted the state's suppression.
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Elas Boston
Burt Ober Recalls Old Mexico for Lawrence Rotarians
Burt Ober spoke for thirty minutes to Lawrence Rotarians about Mexico City highlighting historical sights and travel tips. He praised Mexico travel safety and affordable hotel rates while urging attendance at excursion deals. The Rotary annual director election selected Hanna Klooz Thilo Barrows Arant Moore Jones for three years. A Hutchingon group meeting is set for 7 30 p m at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Burt Ober
Lawrence Rotarians
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Mystic Shrine
H. TE. Hanna
Carl Klooz
W. G. Thilo
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H. W. Arant
T. C. Moore
J. Frank Jones
Fiddlers Return From Inter-State Contest Broadcast
H A Gish of Rock Creek and W Workman of Perry returned home awaiting telegram votes from listeners to determine the contest winner. Reported to have good chances if Kansas residents send in telegrams. Telegraph votes count toward many prizes, with voters asked to include their preferred prize. Votes accepted until 6 o clock tonight to count.
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Plane Drops 12 Bombs Near Arbor Day Crowd
A Manchurian air attack near an Arbor Day crowd in Peking left no casualties as 12 bombs fell. Reports say General Kung Nai-Hai arrived to negotiate with Kuominchun leaders while Wu Pei-Fu troops advance toward Paoting-Fu. Wu may desert the anti Kuominchun alliance. Kuominchun still surrounds Peking. Hotel Eldridge section mailings announced and a well-baby clinic with Dr. Sisson scheduled Thursday afternoon.
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Jackman Hearing Gets Late Start in Supreme Court Briefs
In a Lawrence Kansas mandamus suit case the Kansas supreme court waited for its turn at 3 30 today. Briefs argued the city injunction against the Jackman interests over streets and alleys with the court likely not to reveal a decision today. The defense challenges the Darling contract as void and contends the city acted to dismiss the injunction improperly. The filing notes alleged influence over city officials and argues the city should not surrender rights without compensation. Burglars robbed a church in Coffeyville taking about 600 dollars including Easter offerings.
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A Small Sacrifice for Home Town
City hall estimates on the cost of the repaying proposition to be voted on by the people of Lawrence tomorrow are that the improvement will cost 30 cents on each $1,000 of valuation for a ten year period. This amounts to about one picture show admission per year or two or three cigars on each $1,000 of valuation owned by each taxpayer for the general benefit of Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Cappon Arrives as Kansas Names New Football Coach
Frank Cappon, recently appointed head football coach at the University of Kansas, arrived in Lawrence at noon and met with athletics director Dr. F C Allen and coaches John Sabo and John Bunn to plan spring practice starting Tuesday. Weather permitting outdoor workouts begin tomorrow with indoor options if fields are unusable. Cappon will return to Michigan after April 24 to assist spring practice, attend Chamber of Commerce luncheon, and dine with Kansas alumni while Fielding H. Yost will be guest speaker at an April 15 banquet. Harold C. Steele, also from Michigan, will report to Kansas in September as assistant coach.
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Kansas Relays to Highlight Chamber Luncheon
Dr. F C Allen KU athletics director will speak at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow noon about the Kansas Relays to be held in Lawrence April. Franklin C Cappon new KU football coach arrives today to prepare for spring practice and will be guest of honor and speak briefly. The committee urges attendance to learn more about the annual event and its national exposure.
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Exiled Russians Convene to Oust Soviet Rule
Paris hosts a congress of Russian emigres led by former czarist officials. They aim to form a body to negotiate with the League of Nations and other states to overthrow Bolshevik rule in Russia. The session focused on organizing a political exit strategy and alliance structure.
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Lawrence voters decide utilities commissioner and street resurfacing
Citizens will choose between C. W. Carman and J. L. Constant for the public utilities commissioner post. They will also vote on resurfacing West Seventh and West Ninth streets at city expense. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with booths listed in each ward and precinct.
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Still Shooting Ducks on River Endangers Migrants
Two Lawrence businessmen narrowly escaped arrest after allegedly firing on ducks on the river at Tennessee street’s end. Witnesses say several birds were killed and one injured, with a burning-feathers odor noted. Police pressed no charges due to lack of proof of on-site act. Residents seek action to curb unrestricted hunting despite a closed season.
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