Chapman’s career ends on gallows in New Britain
The article recounts Gerald Chapman, alias George Chartres, an infamous New York post office robber and killer, whose crime spree spanned decades and cities. It details his capture after a police shooting, his birth to Irish parents, early petty theft, multiple prison terms, and his notoriety as a major mail robbery figure.
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Connecticut
Daniel Epelbs
New Britain
Senate
Ovid
Moutas
Che Beard Jans
Hennin
Gerald Chapuatn
Belo
Antiet
Jle
George Chartres
Elmira
Auburn
Tse
Singy Sing
George
New York
Tate
Postoffice
Tvo
Securiti
Chapman
Anderson
Tash
Grammer Park
New
Doer
Per
Tayo
Atlanta
Ashanta
Hborty
Patrobaan
James Skully
Neva’ Dritain
Miles Saway
St Mavi's Hospital
Athens
Geor
Borane
Jyon
Jirik
Garnishee Dicky Property Targeted in Kansas
Topeka April 6 attachment affidavits aimed to seize all W S Dickey holdings in Crawford and Chautauqua counties and in Lawrence Emporia Pittsburg Chanute and Parsons Kansas. The suit names Walter S Dickey publisher of the Kansas City Journal Post as defendant in a five million dollar damage case.
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Topeka
Jonathan M. Navis
Kansas
Walter 5. Dickey
Kansas City Journal Post
W. S. Dickey “Lay Company
Crawford
Chatauqua
Dickey
Lawrence
Emporia
Pittsburg
Chanute
Parsons
Randal
Friction Eases in Franco Moroccan Front Amid Quiet Moments
Paris reports a lull in fighting along the Franco Moroccan front with no major clashes near Taza or Tiaf. French aviators operate over the region while eastern sector behavior suggests tribes may remain belligerent. In Topeka, denial of ties to Russian claims surfaces as Blanchard defends wealth distribution and broader labor power, with Kansas City social agencies debating industrial democracy.
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Paris
Taza
Taga
Topeka
Kur
Vault Ulanshard
For Industrial Demao
New York
Blanshard
al P. Williams
U. Vistriet
Smith
L. A. Habert
Kansas City Council of Social Agencies
Tatter
Washburn
Court hears arguments in Jackman mandamus suit
The Kansas Supreme Court heard late yesterday the mandamus action of R C Jackman against Judge Pugh Means seeking dismissal of the city injunction suit. J J Kuntz of Topeka argued for the plaintiff and C C Stewart for the defendant. A separate hearing on the Jackman case against the state Public Service Commission to force a dam permit was set for today. Also Mexico replied to the U S protest over new oil and land laws, delivered to Secretary Wells.
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R. C. Jackman
Pugh
District Court 9
Jackman
Supreme Court
J. J. Kunt
Topeka
C. C. Stewart
State Public Service Commission
Kaw River
Wrence
Seaahica
Mexico
Nate Washingen
Wellogg
Tellez
Kansas Weather Forecast With Cloudy Unsettled Conditions
Forecast calls for continued cloudiness tonight and Wednesday with a chance of rain or snow. Temperatures near or below freezing, roads mostly wet or muddy in Hutchinson Brooks Salina Arkansas City Ottawa and nearby areas.
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Kansas
Kaneloudy
Hutchinson
Brooks
Salina
Arkansas City
Ottawa
Calherville
City election turnout climbs as polls near closing
At o'clock 2855 of 7200 registered voters cast ballots in the city election. Voters decide a public utilities commissioner race between C. W. Carman and A. L. Constant and whether to pave two city streets, west Seventh and West Ninth, with city funds. Polls close at 6 pm. Third ward reports the heaviest turnout with 382 votes, while the Sixth ward logs 178.
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C. W. Carman
4. L. Constant
West Seveenth
Weet
Eyidence
Ovelock
Perjury and Forgery Charged in Campitt Chaplain Case
Total Denounces charges against Capt Orville Campitt Army chaplain in a court martial in San Francisco. Miss Lucile Swallow of Lawrence Kansas accuses him of perjury and forgery in a forged letter blackmail claim. Defense argues witness testimony and questions Swallow's credibility while noting past court actions.
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Sim Francisco
Ap.y
Orville I. Campitt
Lucile Swallow
Lawrence
Frederick Wennerberg
Wennerberg
Capt. Clampitt
Miss Swallow
Lieut
Ex governor Davis visits Ottawa after acquittal
Ex governor Jonathan M. Davis Mrs. Davis and son Russell G. Davis and wife stayed overnight with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark in Ottawa. They were en route from Topeka to the Davis farm at Bronson to tend cows pigs and chickens. The party left this morning and expected to reach the farm by nightfall despite muddy roads.
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Ottawa
Jonathan M. Davis
Topeka
Davis
Bronson
Davises
Clark
Will Address Students by Frank Bruno at KU Talk
Frank Bruno, professor of applied sociology at Washington University in St Louis, will speak Thursday evening in the Administration building auditorium. His topic: The Challenge of Religious and Social Life to Some. The talk is second in a University series on choosing life work and open to all students.
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Frank Bruno
Washington Uni
St. Louis
University of Kansas
At & K
Carman Wins City Commissioner Race in Narrow Victory
C. W. Carman was elected commissioner of streets and public utilities, defeating John L. Constant by 769 votes. Carman 2365, Constant 1608, total 0,071. Fifth ward went to Constant by two votes. Carman carried remaining precincts amid a heavy five hour vote under gloomy weather.
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C. W. Carman
John L. Constant
Carman
Constant
Canstanich
Paving Proposals Win Big Lead in City Precincts
Early returns from severes precincts show strong support for resurfacing West Ninth and West Seventh streets. Official counts in several wards indicate a large Yes margin, with results still coming in as late counts progress tonight.
Former Garnett Marshal on Murder Charge in Drwepish Death
In Ottawa Kansas on April 6 hearing opened in Franklin county district court for John Heinfield former Garnett marshal charged with first degree murder in the death of Exrl Welsh. E L Stewardson, another officer, was convicted of manslaughter earlier and has appealed. Heinfield allegedly struck Welsh with a gun butt during an attempted arrest as Garnett residents filled the courtroom with strong emotion.
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Ottawa
Kan
John Heinfield
Garnet
oWith
Franklin County District Court
Anderson County
E. L
Stewardson
Reinfeld
Welsh
Garnett
Hearine
Scholarship Contest Sets County Elimination Date
The rural Douglas county scholarship contest for arithmetic spelling writing and silent reading will be held at the junior high school assembly room Saturday morning April 10 at 9 30. State exams caused a postponement to next Saturday with twenty to twenty five township winners expected to participate in the county elimination.
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Douglas County
International Talent Night at Liberty Memorial High
The Cosmopolitan club hosts the fourth annual International Talent night at Liberty Memorial High School auditorium Friday April 16. Acts include Mexican songs, Russian folk pieces, Chinese orchestra selections, Indian dances, and Hawaiian instrumental quartets plus shorts. Tickets on sale through club members and at the high school.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Lawrence
Cherfianoff
Woo King Dil
Meng Chiang Yu
Shoa and
Linn
Mu Lon Shui
Hilo
Gale
Cappon Guest of Honor at Chamber Luncheon
Franklin C Cappon newly elected head football coach at the University of Kansas was guest of honor at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Coach Cappon stressed spring work and blocking and tackling as keys to future team success while Dr F C Allen urged business support for the Kansas Relays as a major advertising boon for Lawrence.
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Franklin C. Cappon
University of ‘Kansas
Chamber of Commerce Today
F. C. Allen
Fielding H. Yost
Cappon
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
University of Kans
Jayhawk
Crimson
F.C. Allen
Kansas
Penn
Drake
Lt. Allen
Kansas City KU Alumni Banquet Honors Teams and Guests
Kansas City KU Alumni Banquet on April 15 at Baltimore Hotel features football and basketball champions, with 2 Missouri defeats and a fourth straight basketball title. Guests include Fielding Yost, Franklin Cappon, and university officials. talks by Chancellor Lindsey and Dr. Allen. dancing and music planned.
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Newton
Kan
Kansas
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
University of Kansas
Kansas City K. U. Alumni Association
Baltimore
J. W. May
University of Missouri
Fielding H. Yast
University of Michigan
Lawrence
University’ ,of
Franklin CG. Cappon
Harry Steele
Thew
H. F. Heff
Harold Zuber
Harold Schmidt
H. Lindey
F.C. Allen
Baltimore Hotel
Lindsey
Fielding Yost
Ee Ge
Taruine Opposes Fee in Relief Bill
After an informal breakfast with the Kansas Congressional delegation, Secretary Jardine was described as not prepared to endorse farm relief legislation that would embody the plan for a fee on agricultural commodities to be used in handling the surplus problem. He indicated Congress would enact additional farm legislation and favors creation of a farm board in the Department of Agriculture with broad powers to address farm problems.
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Washington
Kansas
Jardine
Capitol
Tincher
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Courboin to Dedicate Fraser Hall Organ in Lawrence
Belgian organist Charles M Courboin will give a dedicatory recital on the new Austin organ in Fraser hall as part of a Kansas Guild of Organists convention. Tuners prepared the instrument and six Kansas City organists will attend. The recital opens with Bach Passacaglia and features works by Par Dicesti Lotti Franck Debussy Yon Saint Saens and others.
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Kansas
American Guild of Organists i
Lawrence
Charles M. Courboin
Austin
Guild of Organists
Courboin
Kansas City
Eldridge Hotel
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
View Eldridge
American Guild of Organists
Bach
Dean Donald
Mi. Swarthout
E. H! Lindley
Passacagua
Lotti
Allegretti
de Boeck
Cesar Franck
Russell
Schumann
Debussy-Courboin
Pietro Yon
St. Saens
Viollm
Howard C. Taylor
Irene Peabody
Waldemar Gelich
Eugene Christy
Carl A. Preyer
Fannie May Ross
Donald M. Swarthout
Fraser Hall
Pearl Emley Eliott
Marjorie Gard
K Sas City
Elliott
Loca Methodist Church
Fine Arts
Journal-World
Arlo Hults
Mr. Huis
Appoint Teachers for City Schools in Lawrence
At the regular Board of Education meeting in Liberty Memorial High School next year’s teaching staff was elected. Nine resignations were accepted and six new teachers were appointed including principals for senior high junior high and several elementary posts. New appointees include Mary J Dillard Susan Friend and Opal Jayne Kennedy with a group of elementary and junior high teachers listed. Eleven resignations were recorded led by Lucille Dawson and Elizabeth Henderson. Convocation speaker Grace Hazard Conkling announced for tomorrow at Robinson Gymnasium. Assessors in Lawrence reported progress despite bad weather and some completed work. Tacna Arica talks opened in Washington with Kellogg at the State Department.
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Board of ‘Education
Liberty Memorial High School
John 2. Barnes
Princips
HR. Olney
Marcia Carter
Ceardley School
Mary J.dillard
Lincoln School
Susan Friend
McAllaster
Henley
New York
Oes
Kherine Glendinning
Pinch New School
Opal Jayne Kennedy
Quincy School
ML Posey
Woodlawn School
Elevia Kindlesperger
Mabel Barnhart
B. J. Cook
E. Birch
Alice V. Bernhard
Ray
Flora Stebbins
Bertha Wilson
Marcia Wood
Robert E. Wood
Lucille Dawson
Gladys Herschell
Frederica Beck
Lillian Sloan
Rowena Snyder
Clifford’ Ulrich
Erma Hawk
F Elizabeth Henderson
Earl Cruickshank
Florence Hedinger
Emma Tieperman
Mabel M. Noble
Ruby W. Holmes
Emporia
Mary A. Wood
Cedar Falls
Town
Mildred Kirkham
Hutchinson
Miss Kirkham
Lawrence
New York School
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West Ninth
West Seventh
Fried
Beath of
Drwepish
Manhattan
Legionnaires
Nan
Pearce-Keller Post
American Legion
Community House
O'Neil
John T. Rendall
South Africa
Cosmopolitan Club
AE University
Griffith Studies Briefs
Bankers Mortgage ‘Company of
Kansas Building and Loan Association
Charvies B. Griffith
Missouri Securities Comissioner
Blue Sky Board
John L. Hersu
Kansas, League of Srilding and Loan Associations
Moline
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St. Joseph
C. OF C
Jayhawker
Business Men
K. U
Funk
Taruine
Lorganists’ Guild
John R Barnes
Sera Dwier
Orvetta Moten
Rechte Kochving
Tames
Grace Conkling
Grace Hazard Conkling
Robinson
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Flora Miles
R. H. Crosewhite
O. F
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Peru
Kelloge
State Department
Douglas Radio
Fada
Douglas
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