Massie on Trial Claims He Held Killer's Gun
Honolulu reports Lieutenant Thomas H Massie testified in the lynching trial over the Joseph Kahahawai case admitting he held the gun at the moment of the firing. Defense attorney Clarence Darrow pressed for insanity questions as Massie described rumors about his wife Thalia Massie and the strained atmosphere at the naval base during the pretrial period. Police searched spectators when the trial resumed amid fears some were armed.
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Insurance
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Move to Strike Tariffs From New Revenue Bill
Senator Hull of Tennessee said he would move to strike all tariffs from the new revenue bill. He signaled the motion in the Senate Finance Committee during oil tariff hearings but delayed it to question a witness. Witnesses testified the oil import tax would raise prices more for consumers than it would raise in revenue.
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Tennessee
Girl Slayer Captured After Sad Colby Kidnapping Case
Dorothy Hunter eight year old Selden pupil was found slain in a haystack near Achilles. Richard Read a three year ex convict confessed to kidnapping and killing. Mob threats erupted as Read was moved for safety. Read had prior Colorado conviction and was identified as T R Read.
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Selden
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Rexford
Huntter
Woodring Launches Northwestern Kansas Speaking Tour
Gov. Harry H. Woodring will depart tonight for northwestern Kansas for a five day campaign focusing on taxation. He plans to discuss the theory and mechanics of taxation from a nonpartisan viewpoint and is likely to press for a graduated income tax and tax limitation constitutional amendments. Tour stops include Norton Atwood Oberlin Wakeeney Stockton and Downs.
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Harry H. Woodring
Kansas
Norton
Atwood
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Stockton
Downs
Refugees Flee Changchow as Communists Advance
Refugees from Changchow flooded Amoy today as Chinese communist forces pressed the city after days of advancing from the countryside. Chinese military authorities said 2,000 communists were slain in a battle with provincial troops yesterday.
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Walker Seeks Nationwide Beer Parades to Influence Congress
New York May 16 AP Mayor James J Walker announces plans for large scale beer parades nationwide on May 14 to sway Congress to legalize beer and impose a tax. He seeks cooperation from mayors of major cities the AFL and the American Legion.
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James J. Walker
Congress
American Federation of Labor
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Four Cleared In Election Case
A demurrer to the evidence ended the preliminary hearing of Guy Pettit W W Holyfield and Ed Fetty on election law violations. Justice Mitchell ruled the evidence failed to show a crime. Crank refused to testify on constitutional rights. One witness testified about Crank being introduced to Pettit. Crank faces a separate illegal voting charge set for April 19.
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Ed Fetty
J. T
Mitchell
Justice Mitchell
Fred Crank
John Shores
New York
Pettit
Crank
Fred Vogier
Armin Woestermeyer
Stevens
George Melvin
Second Ticket Out Harold Harding for KU men’s council
Harold Harding of Kansas City Kansas, freshman law student and debate squad member, seeks the presidency of the University of Kansas Men's Student Council on the upcoming election day. He will face Harold Dens ton, the Pachacamac candidate, in a race with several Dread-Kayhawk nominees.
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University of Kansas Men's Student Council
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Pachacamac
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Kenneth Hodge
Donald Elkin
Lawrence
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Edwin Sharpe
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Kenneth Bruner
Homer Jennings
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Don Rooney
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al Erlick
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George McKenna
Roy Marcoux
Bob Cooke
Robert Fegan
Garel Grunder
George Hazen
Robert Pitner
Leland Randles
James Howell Compton
Bob Ganoing
Keith Johnson
Chevy White
Wilfred Johnson
Clinton Brown
Bernard Gridley
Athletic Board
April Rainfall Deficient by Nearly Three Inches
At 7 oclock this morning a total of .33 inch of rain had fallen in April, below the normal 1.55 inches for the first half of the month. University of Kansas meteorologist C. J. Posey notes the deficiency for the first three months is 2.98 inches, which would rise to 2.00 inches by 7 oclock this morning if updated.
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University of Kansas
Theft from student's room on Louisiana street reported
John Buehler, a student at 2101 Louisiana street, reported theft of clothing including three suits one overcoat and a grip. Entry was through a basement window into his room. Thirty applications were received for a Butler University football coach position in Indianapolis. Jack Coombs begins his fourth season as Duke baseball coach.
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Louisiana Street
Buehler
Butler University
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Jack Coombs
Duke University
Grain Judging Teams From Thirteen Schools Here for Annual Northeast Kansas Contest
Seventy eight boys from thirteen schools competed in the eleventh annual Northeast Kansas Grain judging contest at Lawrence High School. Teams from Washburn, Lawrence, Washington, Powhattan, Reading, Manhattan, Carbondale, Auburn, Wamego, Host, Harveyville, Westmoreland and Fairview judged oats, alfalfa seed, soft wheat, sorghums, and more. Prizes included cups from FFA and Jayhawk medals. Moving pictures of Jayhawk projects followed the contest, with results to be announced later.
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Boonville arrests tied to church thefts and other cases
Boonville Missouri April 16 AP two youths R Lloyd Hord and Earl Holder 18 from Little Rock Ark held for transfer to Little Rock by Sheriff Clay Groom after a car with revolvers shotguns and money wrappers labeled Union Trust Company was found. They are linked to the Powell disappearance and Western Arkansas robberies while regents in Kansas announce 25 percent budget cuts for state schools and a 9 dollar commencement fee. Gov Woodring discusses the plan and a gift to Kansas State College loan fund is noted.
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Cincinnati Defeats Pittsburg 4 0 in Opener as NL Start
In the National League opener Cincinnati shut out Pittsburgh 4 to 0 behind solid pitching and timely hits. Kremer and Minion contributed offensively while Erholdt Cantwell and Spohrer starred in the field. League play resumed amid cautious optimism for the season start.
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Dickinson Keynoter At Republican Convention Riots
Cadiz Ohio April 16 AP A tense mood in Chicago as L J Dickinson of Iowa becomes keynoter for the Republican convention amid coal field riots. Two men killed. body of Carl Naygren found near Harmon Creek following attacks on nonstriking miners. Convention officers named include Lafayette B Gleason of New York secretary and an agricultural committee meeting in Douglas County.
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Young Opposes Paying of Bonus at Present
Washington reports Owen D. Young sent a telegram to Representative Patman stating he favors a higher money supply but opposes printing currency to fund soldiers' bonuses. He warns a $2.4 billion cash payment would strain the budget and harm general welfare, while endorsing broader monetary expansion including bank credit. Patman calls Young's message favorable to immediate cash payment efforts.
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United States
Weather forecast for Kansas with regional detail
Partly cloudy and cooler with probable showers in the southeast tonight. Sunday unsettled with clear to partly cloudy conditions reported in Emporia Pittsburg Wichita and Arkansas City. Dirt roads and Douglas County roads rated good. Temperatures tracked from yesterday to today with no rainfall reported to 7 a.m.
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Mexican irregulars raid leave a dozen dead in Vera Cruz hills
April 16 report from Mexico City says irregular political elements killed about twelve people, sacked towns, and attacked a train before retreating into the hills. Federal soldiers hunted the bands in Central Vera Cruz as authorities urged calm amid the violence.
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Thirteen states to send athletes to Kansas Relays
Nearly seven hundred track and field athletes from fifty-two universities and colleges across thirteen states entered for the tenth annual University of Kansas Relays on April 25. The entries include nineteen universities and six junior colleges with many Olympic prospects, and span Big Six and Big Ten schools. Kansas hosts the day prior to a separate interscholastic meet with over two thousand Kansas high school athletes.
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Two Agents Indicted in Dallas Prohibition Case
Dallas April 16 AP L C Smith and N D Heaton federal prohibition agents were indicted by the county grand jury on murder and assault with intent to murder charges tied to the killing of Marion McGlothlin storekeeper and wounding of his wife near Irving. Bond likely set at 10000 per murder count and 2500 per assault count. Both agents not testifying and continue duties. director Woodcock had not suspended them pending self defense findings.
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Trial date set for Pat Perry in liquor case
Pat Perry alias Pat Harvey of Kansas City was arraigned before Justice Charles Springer on possession and transportation of liquor charges. His trial is set for April 20 at 9 o clock in the morning. A 500 bond was set and he is jailed on default. Confiscation proceedings were started against a 1930 Plymouth coach found with eleven gallons of alleged alcohol yesterday afternoon around 2. Perry was arrested by city police who thought he planned a liquor delivery near Eleventh and Kentucky streets. A Missouri attorney asked about disposition after hearings and noted a prior guilty sentence of three months and a $400 fine for similar charges.
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Charles Springer
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Missouri
Hoover Sees Brighter Times Ahead
Washington April 16 Rep Strong Kansas member of the house banking committee emerged beaming from the president's office after an hour long talk. He said he had the most satisfactory talk with any president in 13 years and that things are going to be better. Strong declined to discuss details of the conference but noted the economic field had been surveyed during the visit.
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Raids Seize Slot and Penny Gambling Machines in Four Towns
Sheriff Dunkley and deputies confiscated four slot machines and a penny machine alleged to be used for gambling in four businesses. The targets include M. W. Elliott lunch and filling station at Hird's corner, Indian Village wigwam, Pine Lunch at Hird's corner, and Rainbow Pharmacy at 1847 Massachusetts. County Attorney Stevens prepared complaints against proprietors and announced arrests once warrants issue. He noted machines returned winnings and lacked injunction protection, awaiting federal mandate to expand seizures. A circuit court hearing on an injunction affecting Mills Novelty Co. is set for Wichita on April 20.
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Election to be April 25 for KU YMCA officers
Members of the University of Kansas YMCA will elect officers Monday, April 25. Nominees for president include Hilden Gibson and Alfredo Bustamante. Vice president nominees are Jack Tuttle and Keith Johnson, with other races for recording secretary and treasurer. A nominating committee includes Gibson, Trombold, Sleeper, Messenheimer, Bustamante, Johnson, Nash, Lawson, Carter.
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Eureka
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White City
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Favorable U S Trade Balance Reported for March
The Commerce Department announced the United States had a favorable foreign trade balance in March totaling 25 million dollars. An unrelated ad notes Drink Blatz grape and Miller's Barbecue at Mud Creek.
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United States
Commerce Department
Mud Creek
Budget Director Discusses Taxes at Woodrow Luncheon
Kansas state budget director Jonas W. Graber told Woodrow Luncheon attendees that taxes collected this year will be about half of a decade ago as costs in schools and state departments rise. He praised Governor Woodring for saving 1.5 million and urged local boards to trim budgets accordingly to weather the period, noting Kansas’ practice of living within its income and balanced budgets. He contrasted urban and rural school expenditures and thanked Governor Woodring for steering the state with credit and honor.
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No Forced Selling in Export Wheat Market, USDA Says
Washington April 16 The agriculture department notes no forced wheat selling abroad due to storage limits may occur even with a larger carryover. A crop cut from 892 million to 100 million could still leave total supplies about 150 million bushels below last season. Domestic demand remains ample and exports depend on storage and prices. The 1931 carryover was 319 million bushels with a forecast winter wheat at 438 million. Spring wheat could reach about 250 million with normal yields and prices.
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Agriculture Department
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Bankhead Keeps Senate Seat in Elections Committee Ruling
Washington April 16 The Senate Elections Committee ruled 9 to 8 that John H. Bankhead is entitled to Alabama's Democratic senator seat, overturning a subcommittee report that previously questioned his election status. The decision confirms Bankhead as the state's chosen senator.
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Senate Elections Committee
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
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