End of Revolution in Mexico Reported Occupation of Yucatan
Dispatches from Mexico claim the southeastern states have fallen under government control after a rebel movement began last December. Progreso port was seized and Merida captured, with Tabasco expeditionary troops active. In Washington the DOJ outlined a liquor disappearance probe tied to Daugherty era graft, citing trunked consignments and questionable transfers.
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Mexico
Republic
Eufemio
Marti Iiex
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Jlement
Merida
Yucatan
Tabasco
Dieguez
Garcia Vigil
Hs Oaxaco
Petition Denied For Licensing Picture Show Probers In Lawrence
City Commission refused a petition asking Lawrence to license and inspect projection machines in churches schools and public buildings. City Attorney Thiele said law does not permit such licensing even if considered wise. The request cited fires from burning films as the reason for examination and a $5 fee before operation.
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Lawrence “Trust
Thiele
Lawrence
Lecture on Wall Street by Jason Westerfield at Fraser-hail Chapel
Jason Westerfield, director of publicity at the New York Stock Exchange, will lecture at Fraser-hail Chapel University tomorrow at 4 30 o clock. A motion picture titled A Trip to Wall Street will be shown to illustrate the financial district’s activity. The event is open to the public and invites Lawrence business people and others to attend.
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Jason Westerfield
New York ' Stock ‘Exchange
Fraser-hail
Wall Street
New York
Lawrence
Better Homes Contest At Local Schools In Lawrence
Lawrence pupils in both junior and elementary schools enter poster contests on better homes while senior and junior high English classes join an essay and poster contest with prizes. The effort, run by a committee led by Mrs Thee Griesa, reflects community activity in home improvement education.
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Lawrence
Mmittee
Thee- Griesa
Bryant is Recovering After Train Striking Injury
George G. Bryant baggage assistant at the Santa Fe depot was struck by train No. 110 on Friday morning and is recovering well at the Santa Fe hospital in Topeka. His right leg has a compound fracture treated, and doctors say he should do well. The scalp wound, once feared serious, was not deep enough to be dangerous.
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George G. Bryant
Santa Fe
Topeka
Federal and State Officials Postpone Lawrence Baldwin Road Inspection
Federal and state highway representatives postponing a Douglas county route inspection of the Lawrence Baldwin road. They will reschedule to establish a definite Baldwin to Lawrence route so federal aid may fund future highway improvements. No date was set for the rescheduled visit.
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E. E. Trueblood
Douglas County
Baldwin
Lawrence
Baldwin Hill
Laurence-Baldwin Road
Highway Department
Resume School Work After Easter Vacation Mentioned
Writ for Bob Haired Bandit: Supreme Court Justice Levy issued a habeas corpus writ for Edward Cooney and his wife Celia, alleged bob haired bandits, detained in Jacksonville, Fla., and due in New York later today. The Cooneys’ counsel says arrest lacked warrant or formal complaint. Two colored boys were reported in Redig supplies Hanna.
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Supreme, Court
Levy
Edward Cooney
Celia
Jacksonville
Fla
Cooneys
Gun Battle in Newark Leaves Wounded Man and Arrests
Seven men were arrested after a gun battle in Branford Place near Washington Street Newark. Peter Serritella was severely wounded in the exchange and later died or was in critical condition. Police recovered bullets from an automobile supply store nearby and are continuing inquiries into the incident.
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N. J
Bran ‘Ford Place
Washington Street
Peter Serrtella
Serritella
Fire Devastates R C Jackman Residence on Ohio Street
Fire at 625 Ohio Street caused thousands in damages to a large two story home. Chief Reinish sustained a 220 volt electric shock on the roof while battling the blaze but remained conscious and continued firefighting. The fire started in the attic and, despite quick alarms, had burned through the roof and damaged upper and lower floors, with many contents saved or removed during the blaze.
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R. C. Jackman
Ohio Street
Reinisch
Réinisch
Nevn
Niedd
Mantel to Meet Washburn on Haskell Diamond Tomorrow
The Mantel baseball team will face Washburn at the Haskell diamond tomorrow at 4 15 in the afternoon. Washburn comes off a 7 to 4 win over Ramsas and fields a fast, hard hitting lineup. Kilbuck or Hamilton will pitch while Ward or Marcus handles catching duties. both batteries may be tried. Dr F C Allen will inspire the game. The county and city boards will open bids Saturday at 10 a m for paving West Campus road from Eleventh and Mission to the University road and beyond along the campus border.
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Ramsas
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Hamilton
Ward
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F.C. Allen
Wil
City Commission
Missioni
University
City considers twenty year franchise for Citizens Light
The city commission gave first reading to a twenty year franchise for Citizens Light Heat and Power to serve the Tourist Park. Final action is set for April 30 with a public vote funded by the gas company. The measure shifts rate regulation to the Public Utilities Commission and preserves a city take of about 4 000 dollars annually. Stutz urged a small tourist park fee to curb abuses and fund supervision. A protest from Lizzie Sheldon argued entertaining duties belong to hotels and garages. The council also heard a request to open Twenty second Street between Massachusetts and Vermont, requiring condemnation as no street exists.
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City Commission
Public Utilities Commission
I. M. Holliday
John G. Stutz
League of Municipalities
Topeka
Kansas
Lizzie Sheldon
Massachusetts
Vermont
Reunion Opens Today at Lawrence Masonic Temple
The fifty sixth Scottish Rite reunion in Lawrence Kansas began at 4 pm at the Masonic temple and runs through Friday with a closing banquet. Out of town visitors are expected as the Army Consistory Fort Leavenworth degree team confers from the fourth to the fourteenth tonight and tomorrow.
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Valley of Lawrence
Orient of Kansas
Masonic Temple
Army
Fort Leavenworth
Big Pictures of John The Largest Photographs Displayed
John Levi, famed American football back, is featured in two 38 by 40 inch enlargements by Moore the photographer. One shows him in action ready to spin a pass, the other in feathered headpiece. The displays attract attention as examples of modern photography in Ober’s and Carl’s windows.
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John Levi
Moore
Ober’s
Carl
Uoer's
Big Jawn
Carl's
Waiting crowds cheer the president after AP address
New York April 22 President Coolidge left for Washington from Pennsylvania Station at 3 30 o clock after delivering his address at the Associated Press annual luncheon. Motor cars carried the presidential party to the station as rain drenched sidewalks filled with thousands who cheered him enthusiastically.
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New York
Coolidge
Washington
Pennnsylvania Station
Associated Press
Lawrence Choral Union Plans Final Messiah Rehearsal
The Lawrence Choral Union rehearses Handel’s Messiah for the last time at the high school auditorium tonight at 7 20. The final practice before the public performance is May 2 at Robinson gymnasium with a turnout featuring Easter vacation absences among members. The article notes Messiah’s enduring popularity and recalls the Hallelujah chorus moment at London’s 1743 premiere.
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Lawrence Choral Union
Lawrence ‘Choral Union
Handel
Thaw erupts in court as sanity trial continues
Philadelphia April 22 Harry K Thaw bursts into a loud speech at the jury during the sanity trial denouncing William A Gray as the Gray’s opposing view is presented. Thaw warns of records possibly swaying jurors and requests privacy as tension rises. Courtroom is cleared and spectators depart after Thaw’s agitation subsides. Open Bid April 30 for Farmland district school No 42 project noted.
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Philadelphia
Harry K K. Thaw
Harry K
Gray
Thaw
O. J. Lane
Favors State Control of Transportation Discussed at Chamber Meeting
Chamber of Commerce members considered railway waterway and highway transport issues in a luncheon referendum on national recommendations. Speakers cited state regulation of bus and highway taxes, plus federal and state oversight of motor carriers and waterways integration for a linked transport system.
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National Chamber ‘of Commerce
M. A. Gorrill
Raymond Rive
Paul Dinsmoor
K. Bruner
W. A. Brown
John Robinson
E. C. Bussing
National Committee
C.bussing
K-Broner
Déan I. F. Walker
Army Engineers
Beeks Seeks Reelection Amid Legislative Record
Charles E Beeks of Baldwin announces candidacy for re election in the Twelfth district. He is praised as an active citizen and key House member who, with Willard Morgan of the Eleventh District, formed an efficient legislative team. They run on their last session record pledging continued attention to state and district interests. Lone Star Easter program at Sunday school deemed a success. Mrs Ulrich credited for child program and decorations. C A Ward led chorus with M D Flory at piano. Cosmopolitan Club from Kansas University visits the state capitol for a tour of offices.
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Dublin
Hanél
London
Charles, E. Beeks
Baldwin
Lone Star
Lone Star Sunday School
W. H. ‘Ulrich
C. A. Ward
American to supervise reparation plan inquiry
Reports from New York said an American would be chosen to supervise putting into effect the experts plans for reparation. In Paris and French official circles no confirmation was possible and no knowledge of any such project was found.
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Paris
New York
Recheck Petitions Seek Re surfacing of Massachusetts Street
A petition for resurfacing Massachusetts street from Sixth to Eleventh was filed with the city commission and then withdrawn to verify it carries the required number of property owner signatures. Presented by C L Scott of the Chamber of Commerce, it shows over eighty signers, though some properties are held in partnerships or estates not reflected in deeds records. The city attorney notes paving laws require over half the owners as recorded, and rechecking is planned to ensure compliance.
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Department of Justice
Department
Daugherty
Thompson
Federal, Trade Commission
Iw. W. Grimes
Justice Department
Stone
Iniessid
Cox
Senator Wheeler
W. J. Burns
Harris
Holland
Grimes
Frank Burke
Joseph Neal
R. J. Scott
Palmer
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Burns
Massachusetts
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Eleventh Street
City Commission
C. L. Scott
Chamber of Commerce
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Sixth
Eleventh Streets
Walter Thiele
Register of Deeds’ Office
Register of Deeds
Valuation to be lower in Douglas County
Personal property valuations in Douglas County are expected to drop from last year. Deputy assessors report declines in Grant and Clinton townships totaling about 377,000 with Grant down 15.90 and Clinton about 62,000. Assessors in Lecompton Kanwaka Grant Marion Clinton have completed duties and those in Lawrence finish checks on unvisited homes.
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Grant
Clinton Townships
Grant Township
Clinton Township
Clinton
Lecompton
Kanwaka
Marion
Lawrence
Weaver Charged With Child Desertion In County Case
Oscar Weaver was arrested by county officers yesterday on the charge of child desertion and failure to pay support for his minor child. The divorce suit between Weaver and his wife was heard in district court recently.
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Oscar Weaver
Weaver
Coolidge Urges Armament Talks After Dawes Plan
President Coolidge, at a New York Associated Press luncheon, backs another armament conference if Germany reinsures plans for reform. He credits the Dawes report for potential reparations solution while urging private American capital to back a European peace loan and stressing U S leadership and national service.
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América
Germany
Dawes
Europe
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