Riots free prisoners in Barcelona as Madrid vows control
Prisoners in Barcelona jails were released by rioters as police stood by under martial law. A Madrid cabinet delegation met Catalan leaders to keep Spain intact while clashes and anarchist disturbances reported near Huelva and Barcelona. Royal and political figures seek asylum abroad amid a volatile Franco era.
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Barcelona
Spain
Paris
Madrid i
Francisco
Macia
Ead
Ministero: Finance
Idalecio
Prieto
Fernando de Los Rios
Nicolau Dolver
Senor Carrasco
Madrid
Niceto Alcala
Zamora
Jimmy Walker Contends Mayor Not a Snooper in Defense
Mayor Walker facing incompetency charges defends his role as an administrative official not a detective. He will argue the mayor’s duty is not to snoop on 130000 city employees. Governor Roosevelt, Seabury, and Crain discuss next inquiry phase involving Bob stock frauds and Fulton Fish Market racketeering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Walker
New York
Walker
Roosevelt
Albany
Samuel Seabury
Thomas C T. Crain
Sinclair profits keep company out of red in 1930
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corp reports net earnings of 12.026 million for 1930 after selling its interests in Sinclair Pipe Line and Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Co. Non-operating income from the sale to Standard of Indiana boosts total earnings to protect against industry unsettlement, with cash on hand at 35.795 million and sizable deductions for investment and inventory value declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sinclair Pipe Line
Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Co
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corp
Standard of Indiana
Grovertiss
Pierce Petroleum
Baseball scoreboard reads mixed results across leagues
In the American League no games were scheduled. National League games show Pittsburgh at Chicago with a 000 tie while St Louis at Cincinnati were postponed, and the American Association hosts Kansas City at Toledo with a 3-0 tally. Pitchers Hawkins Peters and teammates supported by hitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Wood
Hemsley
Hartnett
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Toledo
Thomas
S. Hawkins
Peters
Susce
van Gilder
Tate
Devormer
Ideal spring weather boosts crops across Kansas
Topeka April 17 Ideal spring weather returned to Kansas with sunshine and mild temperatures. Forecasters predict fair skies and warmer highs near 80, with nights not falling below 45 in western areas. Meteorologist S. D. Flora notes good highway and field conditions for planting. Thursday highs ranged 70 to 76, with Tribune logging a 30 degree low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Fort Scott
Independence
Tribune
Weather forecast for Kansas with roads and relays
Fair tonight and Saturday with warmer readings in the west east and south zones. Foggy mornings in Salina and Pittsburg, cloudy in Kansas City and Coffeyville, clear elsewhere. Dirt roads muddy Ottwan Salina and Wichita. Douglas county roads rough with rain spots. Banks of Lawrence close Saturday evening for Kansas Relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Salina
Pittsburg
Arkansas City
Coffeyville
Ottwan
Wichita
Douglas
Elected Kansas Pharma Association Officers Named
In Topeka on April 17 AP reports Terry Foltz of Hutchinson named president of the Kansas Pharmaceutical Association at the close of its annual meeting. Joe Demain Macksville elected first vice president and C W Evans Lombes Coffeyville second vice president. Walter Varnum Lawrence reelected treasurer and LL D Havenhill Lawrence reelected librarian. The 1932 convention set for Wichita. Women’s auxiliary officers also named: Mrs A L Engle president Mrs Roy Riley first vice president Mrs Elma Bloom second vice president Mrs Wayne Townley treasurer and Mrs Ross Etter secretary. Hoover to camp. Washington April 17 AP reports President Hoover plans a trip to his fishing camp on the Rapidan River in Virginia early tomorrow. The traveling party includes Mrs Hoover, Miss Hyde, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Terry Foltz
Hutchinson
Kansas Pharmaceutical Association
Joe. Demain
Macksville
C. W. Evans-Lombes
Coffeyville
Walter Varnum
Lawrence
LL. D. Havenhill
Wichita
Wesen
Women's Auxiliary
A. L. Engle
Roy Riley
Elma Bloom
Wayne Townley
Ross Etter
Hoover
Tvomorrow
Washington
Rapidan River
Virginia
Hoover Fotary
Mee Hyde
Hyde
Stone
U S Warships to Protect Citizens in Nicaragua
The cruiser Rochester was ordered to Bluefields Nicaragua with dispatch to protect American lives and property as bands terrorize regions. Navy forces including Memphis Asheville and Sacramento reinforce at Puerto Cabezas and Bluefields while the national guard may root out Sandino followers. Washington debates policy amid calls for stronger protection or withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rochester
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Arthur Smith
Balboa
Canal Zone
Bluefelds
Asheville
Sacramento
Memphis
National Guard
Sandino
Forc ‘Es
Puerto Cabezas
Cape Gracias A Dios
G. J. Meyers
W. W. Smith
Marine Corps
W. W. Waddell
Representative Fish
New York
Nica- Tagua
Theodore Roosevelt
Morocco
Perdicaris
Raisuli
Fish
Outlaw Encouragement From Stimson Remark Sparks Fear
In New Orleans on April 17 AP reports Jache J Brownson of Standard Fruit and Steamship Co says Secretary Stimson’s pledge not to guarantee general protection for Americans against bandit raids in Nicaragua will embolden the outlaws. He calls the Nicaragua National Guard ineffective and warns foreigners inland would be at the mercy of bandits. In New York also April 17 AP notes Harry Stein, ex convict and alleged racketeer, pleaded not guilty to Vivian Gordon murder. no trial date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jache J. Brownson
Standard Fruit and Steamship Company
Stimson
United States
Nicaragua
Republicbirth of Spain Triggers Tonsilitis Epidemic
In Madrid April 17 AP reports joy over the republic sparks a sore throat epidemic as two days of shouting Viva la Republica leave workers absent and many people unable to speak clearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Republic
Charles leads after first five in Missouri Valley decathlon
Wilson Buster Charles of Haskell leads the Missouri Valley AAU decathlon after five events at the ninth annual Kansas Relays. Charles won four of the five events today including the 160 meters and broad jump while Jim Bausch of KCAC and Carl Walker of Lake Forest contended for top spots. The remaining events resume Saturday at 9 and include the 110 meter hurdles discus pole vault javelin and 1500 meters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin Wilson
Buster
Charles
Missouri Valley A. A. U
Jim Bausch
Coles
K.C. A
Wilson
Buster) Charles
Haskell
Don Eagleman
Curtis Beaver
Kansas City ‘Athletic Club
James Bausch
Carl Walker
Lake Forest College
Maynard Whitelaw
Friends University
Donald
Eagleman
Mae
Bausch
Parkey
Engleman
Beaver
Whitelaw
Parker
and Beaver
Wickersham commission near completion of reports
Washington April 17 AP The Wickersham commission nearly finished its work and reports are being drafted for submission to President Hoover The nine reports cover criminal statistics prosecution juvenile offense deportation criminal justice foreign born cost of crime penal institutions probation and parole causes of crime government lawlessness with the first report ready for April 27 release
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wickersham Commission
Hoover
Community Chest speaker to address Chamber lunch
George Kent, managing director of the Gomnitaits Chest of Kansas City Kansas, will speak at the Chamber of Commerce lunch on Tuesday at 12:30 at the Hotel Eldridge. His talk titled The Community Chest and How it Operates will cover Kansas Citys chest program and guidance for Lawrence citizens considering a Community Chest for next year. Citizens interested in the subject are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kent
Gomnitaits, Chest of
Kansas City
Kan
Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
Community Chest
Kent
Lawrence
Kansas Relays Bring Athletes From Many States
Hundreds of college athletes from about thirteen states arrive in Lawrence for the ninth annual Kansas Relays with teams from Oklahoma Oklahoma A&M Texas Marquette and Nebraska among others. Notable entrants include Peyton Glass Jr Captain Alvin Jenkins and Jac k Walters as medley relay contenders. The event will be broadcast by KFKU at 2 p m with coverage extending to the queen selection and relay program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Bowman
Glass
Oklahoma Aggie
Cloud
Meaders
Lynn Waldorf
K. U
Friends University
Wichita
University of Texas
Marquette University
Otto Barteldes
Art Weaver
Wayne McCoy
Dolph Simons
Lawrence
David Page
Topper
Lee Paylor
The
Dés Moines Register
Jack Yates
Des Moines
KFKU
University of Kansas
Wren
Debunking banquet contrasts press clubs in Union building
Invitations sent to 300 for Sig ma Delta Chi debunking banquet at 6:80 this evening in the Union building. Roy Bailey of Salina Journal to MC. Kansas editors named for hall of fame to be announced. Leslie Wallace of Larned attends, Governor Woodring’s secretary present. Morris Straight fronts K U program, Ted Wear directs Topeka club portion.
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Sigma -Deltta Chigridiron
Union Building
Roy Bailey
The
Salina Journal
Topeka
K. U
Kansas
Hall of Fame
Leslie Wallace
Larned
Harry H. Woodring
Morris Straight
Ted Wear
Bearent
Bus driver Carl Miller dies in Colorado blizzard tragedy
Friends of Mrs. Mary FE Miller learn her son Carl Miller was the driver of a school bus stalled in a blizzard near Towner Colorado on March 26. Miller, his daughter Rosemary, and four other children perished when he went out to seek aid for the marooned pupils. He was connected to Lawrence through his parents William and Mary Miller and was nephew to the late David Miller and to Mrs. Ida Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary FE. Miller
Lawrence
Carl
Towner
Colo
Miller
Rosemary
Carl Miller
Wil [Liam
Mary Miller
David Miller
Ida Miller
Woodring
Rattle of Riveting Machines Distracts Kansas Governor
Oklahoma City April 17 AP report describes the staccato rattle of riveting machines on two downtown skyscrapers interrupting Governor Harry Woodring of Kansas during a Jeffersonian banquet. He quips it should be music in your ears as officials note mass unemployment figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Harry Woodring
Kansas
Can't Protect Americans in Nicaragua
Secretary Stimson told American citizens in Nicaragua the U S could not provide general protection. Affected Americans were urged to leave or move to coastal towns where evacuation is possible, since no American forces would be sent inland to aid those who stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stimson
Nicaragua
Legation
Managua
Bluefields
Accounting conference opens at Kansas U with college reps
About fifteen Kansas colleges attend the two day accounting instruction conference at the University of Kansas. The opening session features H W Guest of Baker University as chairman and a program on accounting courses and first year work. Dinner in the Union follows with Dean Stockton of KU chairing the session on The Accounting Profession. The second morning session is led by J E Kammeyer and includes guests from several colleges and KU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
University of Kansas
H. W. Guest
Baker University
W. J. Cavanaugh
Coffeyville Junior College
F. L. Robinson
College of Emporia
Ralph Pickett
Emporia State Teachers College
Leonard W. Thompson
Fort Hays State College
H.,m. Stewart
Arnold Jones
Kansas State College
L. J. Sicard
Kansas Wesleyan University
Earl R. Bohling
McPherson College
Paul J. Maty
St. Marys College
Williama. Murphy
Southwestern
George OQ. Foster Frank McCoy
H. W. Gifford
J. E. Kammeyer
Kansas State ‘Teachers College
Emporia
W. A. Irwin
Washburn University
Emporia State Teachers
J. G. Brandt
F. T. Stockton
K. U
Careful Driver: Saves Life of Virginia Roach
Virginia Lee Roach an 11 year old girl jumped from a street car and ran into the path of A R Few Salina auto dealer who slowed and avoided a fatal crash at Nineteenth and Massachusetts streets Witnesses say Few seeing children at the intersection slowed his car and could have prevented a deadly outcome The girl escaped with bruises and scratches and returned to junior high school where she is in the eighth grade Virginia is daughter of Mr and Mrs D B Roach of 1906 Massachusetts Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Few
Salina
Virginia Lee Roach
Few
Nineteenth
Massachusetts Street
Roach
Ian
Virginia
D. &. Roach
Inheritance Tax to Wipe Out Oklahoma Deficit
Oklahoma City April 17 AP Frank Carter state auditor predicted the inheritance tax from the late T B Slick estate would wipe out the state's deficit. He estimated the estate at 50 million and the tax about 7 million, payable by September. Earlier he warned of more than 6 million deficit on July 1. Resignation Accepted Washington April 17 AP Ambassador Fadilla Spain received acceptance of his resignation from Foreign Minister Lerroux and word Count de Montefuerte would lead the embassy in New York May 1 to May 15 before sailing to Santander.
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Haris
Alfonso Parid
Alfonso de Bourbon
Spain
Victoria
France
Alfonso
Madrid
Paris
Alfonson
En ' i
Infante
Don Juan
Gibraltar
Naval Academy
Cadiz
Spanish Republic
Juan
Rome
Gibraltry
Naples
Oklahoma City
Frank Carter
T. B. Slick
Oklahoma
Carter
Washington
Fadilla
Lerroux
Count de Montefuerte
New York
Santande
Murder Case to Jury in Hart Slaying
Manhattan Kansas April 17 AP reports the George Casey former Ft. Riley soldier's trial for slaying taxi driver William Hart moved to the jury this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
George Casey
Ft. Riley
William Hart
Junction City
Dread-Kayhawk party sweeps KU student council election
The Dread-Kayhawk ticket captures 21 of 37 major offices at the University of Kansas amid close contests. George Bond and Robert Dill win at large seats. Rus sell Strobel elected president, beating Pachacamac nominee David Newcomer. Senior and junior officers also chosen. Earl Foy named athletic board member.
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Dread-Kayhawk
University of Kansass
Pachacamac Party
K. U
Oreads
Greenhall
Dread-Kayhawks
Phil Gook
Art
Russell Strobel
Garfield
Burton Lyman
Hutchinson
Maurice McManus
Lawrence
Phil Cook
Strobel
David Newcomer
Kansas City
Pachacamac
Charles Lowder
Kansas’ City
George Bond
Topeka
Robert Dill
Gordon Cannon
Jola
Marvin Johnson
McPherson
M. Lynn Butcher
D Lawrence
All
Eugene Manning
Charles Omer
Mankato
School of Business
Robert Hoffman
School of Law
Stanley -Toland
Wichita
School of Pharmacy
Lester Buell
Nickerson
Harold Johnson
Tonganoxie
John Mettealfe
R. C. Keenan
Independence
School of Eduor
Berg
Fred Fleming
Emporia
Kenneth Crumrine
Iintramural
Kenneth Forney
Gene Combs
Wallace Sullivan
Logan
Alen Roark
Scott City
Robert Hitchcock
Cherryvale
Curtis Packard
Fort Smith
Ark
Howard Hoover
Green River
Wye
Charles Fiverhart
Seneca
Conrad Miller
Kan
Soph Hop
James Hughes
Atchison
John Rugh
Abilene
Earl Foy
Athletic Board
Lee Page
Lucas appoints D E Lucas Baldwin resident deputy sheriff
Sheriff Jack Dunkley announced D E Lucas a Baldwin harness maker and shoe shop operator will serve as resident deputy sheriff in Baldwin replacing Ray Corn. The report also notes J H Hill may become Baldwin city marshal, succeeding Corn in the marshal role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dunkley
D. E. Lucas
Baldwin
Lucas
Ray Corn
Haldwin
J. H. Hill
Corn
Faces Charges After Plot Over House Deposit
Edward Harrison was charged under the habitual criminal act in a Kansas City report for attempting to extort $300 from Mrs. George McLanahan. The money was paid by Chicago gangster Fred Burke as a house deposit before his arrest near Milan. Harrison has prior robbery convictions and two penitentiary sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Edward Harrison
George McLanahan
Fred Burke
Chicago
Milan
C. Harrison
Coyotes Brought In For State Bounty
Fred Lobb of Belvoir brought six coyotes to county clerk C Bowman’s office to claim the state bounty of one dollar per head. The animals are among the first spring coyotes to qualify for bounties this season, with two previous payments made earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lobb
Belvoir
C. Bowman
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Slug
Edgerton
Wis
First National Bank
Oscar E. Olson
Olson
Waterloo
Neb
L. W. Shannon
Union Pacific Railroad
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Ee Bullene-Skinner Motor Co
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U.S
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Navy Department
Haskell Indians
Esmes City
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Florence
Lone Lake
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Tem Slick
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