Mob seeks to lynch prisoner in Topeka jail raid
Sheriff Cummings confirms a mob of about 200 men from Topeka demanded the release of Bissell charged with assault in a child death case. The group searched multiple jails, pressured officials, and discussed moving the prisoner to Lansing as officers guarded the jail. Police reported no arrest as the crowd dispersed after committees examined evidence.
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Lansing
Wissel Imad
Heen
Synelinge
Topeka
Sheril Crummngs
Gid Loker
Bissell
Touetie
Popeka
Ted
Ernest
Couby
Wee Wat
Kione
Io Land
Haine
Tit. Bissell
Tim
Geneénily
Tyoh
Vonue
Atefio
States Seniientiary
Lawrence
Prom Topeka
Hle
Presta’ Soubers
Oxford
Ius Oppwarlinnily
Gherti
Southers
Hite
Riene
Lawrenes
Lucronie
Rock Island
Tie
Dowslas County
Jai Te
Sheryl
Helen
Sheva
Cummings
Sonthers
Dean
Sheritt Cummings
Bellowe
Ernest Turker
Sheri
Lawrie
Dar
Lawreuce
Tucker
Topela
Sheriff Cummings
Mob Attack on Bissell Triggers Topeka Turmoil
Reports from Topeka describe a mob assault linked to the Edna Dimmare murder case. Guards restrained the crowd at the state penitentiary in Lansing as sheriff officials investigate the violent attempted action against Bissell. A court-ordered stay and ongoing inquiries cloud the incident. A separate obituary notice notes a funeral fund drive for Edna Dimmare, with a local church service set for the afternoon.
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Topeka
Kans
Mred
Tisell
Seiteren
Laven
Lansing
Tissell
Shawshey
Lin
Amlehi
Sherif Te L. Kien
Bissell
Lawredie
Douglas County
Kiene
Simwince
Lawrence
Sherif
Douglas
Sansas
Topela
Sheri Wiene
Shawnee County
Kansas
Capper
Jackson Cqunty
Edna Dimare
Weather report for Kansas unsettled with warming trend
The Kansas weather page notes unsettled conditions overnight with a warmer trend advancing. Forecasts show a mixed pattern in the west and east with changes Friday and potential gusty or cloudy periods.
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Boa
Tod
IL West
Pleased with League Work in Lawrence
In Lawrence 1200 children have joined the Junior Civic League pledging to support league work. The league aims to reach at least two thirds of public school pupils, with volunteers already numbering about one in eleven students.
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Lawrence
Civic
Chol Pee
Junior Civic League
League
Amn
Temmewort
KU Woman Athlete Dies on University Track Field
Miss Lucy Richards a Minnieapolis Kansas sophomore and prominent University athlete collapsed on the track with heart trouble. Doctors failed to revive her. autopsy cited acute dilation due to heart degeneration. Her death followed a training session with Ruth Endicntz present.
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Miss Lucy
Richards
Lucy Richards
University of Suddenly At
Elaels
Uisyoinen
Eymasium
JL. Thonés
Hatty
Ruth Endicntz
Miss Richards
Nealy
Minneapolis
Goety
Plan Races For The Fair In county meeting
County fair association plans racing programs as a chief topic at a merchants and farmers meeting tomorrow afternoon. Several members favor adding a race program like last year and will push for action. Directors will discuss and a decision is expected at the gathering.
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Dotwrlais
the Merchants and Farner Tion
Judge Green Indisposed After Sudden Illness
An unidentified judge named Green became indisposed and Desany W. Greer was taken to his side for assistance. The report notes he felt better in the forenoon and was then attended by others as a sense of relief followed.
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Judge Green
W. Greer
Inter-Class Meet Postponed by WKU Coach
The WK. U. interclass meet has been postponed from Saturday to Tuesday of next week per Coach W. Q. Hamilton.
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W. Q. Hamilton
Will Dye Cloth for May Pageant at Kansas University
Kansas University plans an elaborately staged May Fete on May 12 with Greek pageant elements. Hundreds of women students dye 3000 yards of cloth and craft thousands of paper flowers for two fetes in Marvin Grove and campus grotto scenes.
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Kansas University
Marvin’ Grove
Potter Like
Aemen
Tniversity
Sma Scomen
Alice Goetz
Parey Shastas
Alina Marer
Cythera
Elas
Alan Mater
University of Kansas
Finness Pan
Bis’ Com
Jmuvions
Pan
Earl Metcalf
Lawrence Hay
Creali
Bacchus
Inion
Carolyn McNutt
Venus
Apollo
J. B. McXanatt
Cupid
Ray Gafney
Diana
Lun
Huth Wollex
Heten
Helen Clark
Hannah Oliver
Ky Faeity
Charles S. Sxilfon
Sebast of
Pinckney PTA to Hold Meeting at School Tuesday
Pinckney School Parent-Teachers Association plans a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 307 Central. The public is invited to hear a program including Why Study Birds by Prof. Herman Donthitt, The Value of Pets by Mrs. McArther, The Beauty of Growing Things by Mrs. O. Clark, and a song by Mrs. A. P. Hults.
Complete a New Culvert at Maple Grove Cemetery Corner
A new signewent culvert was installed yesterday at the Maple Grove cemetery corner under A A Hicks in Grant township. The 4 by 6 by 2 foot structure sits at the northwest end of the Maple Grove drainage ditch and will remain for about two weeks before the road is opened further.
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Maple Grove Cemetery
A. A. Hicks
Grant Township
Honover
Maple Grove
Countyard
Grane Township
Senator Wilson to Speak on Economics of Good Reads
State Senator Walter H. Wilson of Washington county will address students at the University of Svan s tomorrow evening at 4:10 o clock on the Economies of God Reads. The talk targets Kansas resource development and the good roads movement with many local toastmasters expected to attend.
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Walter H. Wilson
Washington County
University of Svans
Wilson
Kansas
Farm Bureau plans studied by Douglas County Institute
The Douglas County Farmers Institute set May 3 meeting to gauge support for a Farm Bureau. A five member committee from five neighborhoods will collect opinions and report to institute officers who seek the countywide sentiment. Mrs. LH, institute president, notes merchants’ group will assist and expects broad farmer attendance and frank discussion.
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Donglas County
Farmers’ ‘Institute
Istitute
le E. Howard Addin Selvaror
Seth Fenton
EK. C. Jones
Wilson Martin
C. E. Beeks
Fred Laptad
Carl Ciaerstenberger
Burton
C. Terre
Sparis
ST Hape Ag
Lawrence
Farmers’ Institute
Merchants Association Hi
Baker Man L Barris Cited On International Law By State
Baker Laurie authority on international law received a letter from Secretary of State Lansing asking his opinion on points in the present international issue with Germany. Professor Harris wrote a book on The Trent Affair that covers the question well and is used by the American government and placed in naval libraries. Harris is a history teacher at Baker University.
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L. Barris
Baker Laurie
Lansing
Germany
Warris
Trent
Tarris
Baker University
Congress Telegrams Claim Embargo Drive Against War Munitions
Senator Husting reported Wisconsin letters and telegrams alleging a Chicago based group is pressuring for an embargo on munitions to Europe. He accused a substate congress of spreading anti war rhetoric to sway opinion and questioned who funds the campaign. Senator Thompson cited several telegrams supporting the inquiry.
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Husting
Senate
Wisconsin
Europe
Ile
Chicago
Musting
Deluying Congress
Germany
Eubarte Congress
Lusting
Thompson
Kansas
Conference Arranged Between Generals at El Paso
San Antonio April 27 plan set for a conference between Generals Funston and Scott in El Paso or Juarez with Obregon to join if possible. Officials say Scott will reach Paso tonight and Obregon’s arrival time remains unsettled with Saturday as a tentative day.
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Scott
Obregon
Paso Or
Suarez
San Antonio
Paso
Juarez
Mi Paso
el Paso
Mexico
Ile War-Department
Funston
Cori Andreasareia
Garcia
Orregun
Students Push Tobacco Rules On Local Dealers
Lawrence business college students join a campus wide campaign against tobacco use. Petition signatures gathered by the group urge local dealers to comply with the law prohibiting tobacco sales to minors. The petitions are to be presented to dealers this afternoon.
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Lawrence Business College
Gsa
Ollege
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