May Day Observances Prompt Limited City Parades
Communists in New York and abroad marked May Day with marches and speeches triggering crowd attention but no violence. About 5000 office workers watched from windows and streets as speakers condemned the existing order from near the sub treasury and Morgan building. Extra police were deployed in New York and Mexico City with guard presence planned elsewhere, while many centers prepared demonstrations tomorrow under tight supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York Financial
United States Sub-Treasury
D. P. Morgan and Co
Treasury Building
America
New York City
Union Square
Mexico City
England
Berlin
Balkan
Letter from Washington warns officers near Philadelphia
A 1777 letter from George Washington to Colonel Alexander Spotswood warning recruiting officers to avoid idleness and dissipation in Philadelphia was auctioned last night for 375 dollars. The document, written from Morristown New Jersey, urges strict discipline and vigilance over regimental officers to prevent temptations and misconduct.
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Chicago
George Washington
Philadelphia
Washington
Morristown
N. J
Alexander Spotswood
Aimes MacPherson Sails to New York Aboard President Garfield
Aimee MacPherson sailed for New York last night aboard the President Garfield, due May 12 in New York. She travels with her daughter Mrs. Roberta Smyth, who married the purser on the President Wilson during the world cruise ending here. Mr. Smyth left his job when the ship docked two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
France
Aimee MacPherson
New York
President Garfield
Sirs
Roberta Smyth
Wilson
Smyth
Lion injures child at school exhibit in Cincinnati
Vivian Leischner, aged six, was critically injured when a lion attacked during a school exhibit at Whittier school. Police said the lion and two bears were brought by William Harwood, a private zoo owner from California, to lecture in the pavilion. a patrolman restrained the beast with a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Vivian
Leischner
Whittier School
Lacera- Hong
William Harwood
Leland Stanford University
Galif
Perilous Landing by Mrs Kunz at Washington Airport
Mrs Opal Logan Kunz of New York, a noted woman flier and organizer of the emergency reserve corps of women pilots, landed her plane at Washington Hoover airport after gasoline poured into her face from a broken line. She nearly blinded, she steered to a safe descent and brought the craft down without injury to herself, though she tore down a section of the airport fence.
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Washington
Opal Logan Kunz
New York
Washington-Hoover
Kunz
Betsy. Ross
Emergency Reserve Corps
Weather forecast summary for multiple cities
Unsettled conditions tonight and Friday with occasional rain. Temperatures vary by location. Roads likely slippery in some areas with muddy conditions reported in Arkansas City Wichita Emporia Pittsburg and nearby towns.
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Kanzai
Dodge City
Dade
Arkansaska
Wichita
Emporia
Pittsburg
Man-an
Explosion at Brazilian Naval Lab Kills or Hurts Many
Rio de Janeiro reports a catastrophic blast at the Nichteroy naval laboratory killing and wounding hundreds. Authorities say about 400 workers were present and at least 45 killed with 70 injured, with later estimates suggesting well over 100 dead. Rescue efforts moved victims to Nichteroy hospital and across to Rio de Janeiro by boat. The blast damaged the torpedo loading room and adjacent building, and many casualties remain unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Naval Laboratory
Nicheroy
Nichtheroy
Ministry of Marine
Uprising rumors swirl as Canton governor departs for Hong Kong
Reports claim independent units in Kwangtung and Kwangsi hoped to rebel against the nationalist authorities. General Chen Ming Shu leaves Canton for Hong Kong with minor officials denying links to the revolt. Nationalist officials downplay the matter as precongress chatter. A separate item notes outlaw Lawrence Knight, once jailed for murder, connected to the Howe case, living in Lawrence years ago and now sought after an escape.
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Canton
China
Kwangtung
Kwangsi
Chen Ming-Shu
Nanking
Hong Kong
Chen
Chen Chi-Tang
Kwangtung- Kwangs
Henan
National People’s Congress
Congress
Hongkong
William Peel
DO-X Poised for Transatlantic Flight from Las Palmas
AP reports in Las Palmas Germanys seaplane DO-X may depart tomorrow for a transAtlantic flight to Rio Oro Brazil after a successful test. In Friedrichshafen Graf Zeppelin aims a second transAtlantic crossing to Brazil late in August by Captain Hans Von Schiller who says stops may occur in Spain depending on passengers.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Germany
Do-X
Rio Oro
Brazil
Friedrichshafen
Hans von Schiller
Tony
Spain
Fifteen Railroads Seek to Block New Grain Rates
Fifteen leading western railroads filed a federal suit to stop the Interstate Commerce Commission from enacting June grain rate changes. The petition cites an estimated ten percent average loss to carriers. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe forecasts $3 million yearly loss, Chicago Rock Island $2 million, with largest rate cuts planned for the southwest and far west. Other plaintiffs include Southern Pacific, Missouri-Kansas-Texas, Missouri Pacific, Milwaukee, Union Pacific, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Burlington, Wabash, Great Western, Chicago and Alton, and Chicago and Northwestern.
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Chicago
Western
Federal District Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Southwest
Far West
Southern Pacific
St. Louis-San Francisco
Missouri-Kansas-Texas
Missouri Pacific
Milwaukee
Union, Pacific
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington,Wabash
Great Western
Chicago and Alton
Chicago and Northwestern
Dandelion Digging Contest Set for South Park Next Saturday
Lawrence students from grade and high schools may win prizes in a dandelion digging contest in South Park. Mayor Will Bilis announced the event and theater groups Dickinson and Patee will offer free motion pictures for participants on the contest day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
South Park
Will Bilis
Dickinson and
Patee
Sent Out of Russia to Face Hardship and Hope
William H Grady the mining engineer and his wife arrived aboard the Leviathan from Russia after her expulsion over an article describing life under Stalin They predict Soviet five year plan will succeed despite hardships living costs were high with butter at 5 a pound and eggs at 3 a dozen Mrs Grady defended Russia while noting difficult conditions and alien life in the USSR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William H. Grady
Grady
Russia
S— Blair
Oregon Post
Klamath Indian. Agency
Brinkley Wins Federal Skirmish Over Kansas License
Dr J R Brinkley Milford Kan goat gland specialist and late governor candidate won a federal ruling allowing his lawsuit against the Kansas medical board to proceed. Judge Pollock denied the board and former attorney general motion to strike portions of Brinkley's complaint and to convene a three judge court. Brinkley alleges a conspiracy between the medical board Kansas Medical Society AMA and a Kansas City newspaper. He previously had his license revoked for gross immorality and unprofessional conduct.
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Topeka
J. R. Brinkley
Milford
Kan
State Board of Medical Registration and Examination
Kansas
John C. Pollock
United States District Court
William A. Smith
Brinkley
Frank £. Campbell
Mexico
Wichita Insurance Company
Federal Radio Commission
del Rio
Fred 8. Jackson
Dudge Pollock
Medical Board
Attorney General’s Office
The
Kansas Medical Society
American Medical Association
Kansas City
Stock Market Rally Ends Month with Broad Gains
The New York market closed April with one of the year’s sharpest advances as bear covering pushed prices higher. Auburn jumped about 30 dollars, U S Steel rose over five, and other leaders like New York Central, Consolidated Gas, Westinghouse, Air Reduction and Du Pont climbed. Trading neared 3.5 million shares with most active issues gaining at least three dollars. The bear retreat turned into a stampede in late transactions.
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New York
Auburn
Bears
U. S
Common
New York Central Consolidated Gas
Westinghouse
Air Reduction
du Pont
Auburn Auto
Shorts
Ingersoll Rand
Quiet in Oil Fields Sparks May Day Watch
Oklahoma City reports communists planning May Day demonstrations. Gov William J H Murray says the oil regions show no new action but orders doubled guards and relief measures. Brigadier General Charles McPherron is told to keep National Guard ready, with up to 5000 mobilized within 48 hours as mining districts seek aid.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
William J H. Murray
Charles McPherron
Murray
Priests Held After Kidnapping Near Foochow
Four Catholic priests including Bishop Prat and Rev Senor Andres were seized near Foochow, with two Chinese priests of the Spanish Dominican order. Negotiations for their release have failed since the April 25 abduction, which local constabulary suspect aimed at pressuring provincial authorities for pay raises and privileges. authorities warned further damage to property could follow.
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Foochow
China
Fenting
Fengting
Prat
Senor. Andres
Portuguese Open Attack on Madeira
Federal forces aboard Portuguese warships off Madeira launched an intensive bombardment on rebel forces in Funchal, with three infantry detachments landed at Machita under naval gun cover. Seaplanes supported the attack as shells fell in populated districts and the city remained deserted amid days of prior fighting.
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Lisbon
Madeira
Funchal Y
Machita
Funchal
Maj Gen Hugh L Scott Addresses Kiwanis Club
Maj Gen Hugh L Scott spoke at the Kiwanis weekly meeting reiterating ties to the West and life in Kansas. He discussed Philippine independence, recognition of Russia, and his Russia mission after the revolution, warning that the Bolshevik regime threatens both Russians and the world.
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Hugh L. Scott
Kiwanis Club
Fort Leavenworth
Walker
Buffalo Country
West Point
Seventh
Cavalry
Kansas
Scott
Philippines
Russia
Suez
General Scott
Wilson
Kerensky
Lenine
Trotsky
Giants Defeat Braves 2 1 as Fitzsimmons Shuts Them Down
New York Giants edged Boston 2 to 1 with Fred Fitzsimmons holding the Braves to two hits. Brooklyn Robins snapped a losing streak by beating the Phillies 6 to 1, aided by Babe Phelps’s home run. Other games included Pirates routing Reds 8 to 3 and Yankees defeating Athletics 7 to 2. Police seek two kidnapping suspects in Kansas City area.
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New York
Fred Fitzsimmons
Braves
New York Giants
Boston
Zachary
Cantwell
Spohrer
Fitzsimmons
Hogan
Brooklyn
Babe Phelps
Phillie
Brooklyn Robins
Sto
Frederick
Philadelphia
Woo
J. Elliott
Shields
Schisler
Falkenstein
Kolp
Davis
Phelps
Lopez
Chicago
St. Louis
Yankees
Harry Johnson
Athletics
Johnson
Dickey Walberg
McDonald
Cochrane
Cleveland
Detroit
Hudlin
Miller
Craighead
Sewell
Chigato
Stewimsey
Ferrell
Breton McKain
Tate
American Association
Columbus
Kansas City
Kan
Apr
Evelyn
Mitchell
Turner
Public Responds 0 Increase Fund to Howe Tragedy
Contributions to the Melvin Howe trust fund reached 1452.80 by today with no solicitations, funds to aid the widow and invalid son of the slain officer. W. E. Spalding H. A. Jetmore J. R. Holmes appoint trustees. Vic Johnson led Boy Scout popcorn sales adding 25.30. The drive supports police and firemen, with coin boxes placed at the Journal World office and bank lobbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Howe
Journal-World Office
W.E. Spalding
H. A. Jetmore
J. R. Holmes
Walter Varnum
Chamber of Commerce
Vic Johnson
Mr. Johnson
WA. C. Farrell. Com
Patrick McAlearney
Bill Bowdin
Raymond Anderson
Raymond Raybourn
Raymond Beamer
Harold Herren
Howe
Lawrence
WREN
Charles Arnold
D. O'Leary
C. H. Daughert
John C. Carter
G. A. Esterly
William MM. Ege
J. D
M. H. E. Ericson
Julian Ozias
Tommy Cummings
Anna W. Arnett
McPherson
Kan
Lynn Varn
E. Johnson
Carl Grasber
William Hines
Will Blast A Well Delayed By Conditions At Sinclair No 1
Gladewater Texas April 30 A PI J M Clevenger foreman in charge of clearing a way for an attempt to extinguish fire in the Sinclair No 1 Cole well said physical conditions at the well would not permit the shot before Saturday The explosion and fire last Tuesday killed eight workmen Deputies blocked access to within four miles of the well while Tulsa fire fighters M M and Harry Kinley prepared to place a nitroglycerin charge A water line is being laid from Prairie Creek to form a basin flooded around the cauldron of fire
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Gladewater
Texas
J. M. “Clevenger
Sinclair No. 1
Cole
Clevenger
M. M
Harry Kinley
Tulsa
Prairie Creek
Air Mail Route Kansas City to Denver Announced
Daily air mail service from Kansas City to Denver will begin June 1, operated by American Airways of New York City. The opening was announced by the Post Office Department with Assistant Postmaster General Hoover stating the route will be daily with a round trip schedule.
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Washington
Kansas City
Missouri
Denver
Colorado
The
Postoffice Department
Elover
American Airways ‘of
New On
York City
Bew
Kansas City Police Prepare for Reds Parade Troubles
Kansas City police said they expect no violence linked to a planned Communist parade. A reserve squad of about twenty five to thirty patrolmen was set aside in the north end, gathering place of the unemployed, while Communist officials deny responsibility for posters urging killings of police. Police say they are not opposed to orderly demonstrations.
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Oney
Raymond
George
Knight
Lawrence
Coffeyville
Cummings
Lawrence Knight
Robert Knight
Lyons Street
Louis Knight
Ash Street
Cornte
North Lawrence
Posse
Kansas City
Howe
Kaw Valley Potato Show Dates Set For November Show and Tour
County agents and potato growers in Kansas City Kansas set the schedule for the Kaw Valley Potato show in early November and a two day potato tour on June 8 9. The tour begins Shawnee county and passes through Douclys Wyandotte counties showcasing seed varieties seed treatments and fertilizer. Prizes will be awarded for the best 102 pound sacks of potatoes displayed by exhibitors with sacks from growers shipments judged by a county agent and officials from the Kansas State Agricultural College or a federal representative.
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Kaw Valley
Kansas City
Kans
W. R. Stiner
W. H. Pendleton
J. A. Terrell
Lawrence
Shawnee County
Douclys
Wyandotte
Kansas State Agricultural “College
ADMITS HIS IDENTITY IN OKLAHOMA SLAYINGS
Duncan, April 30 AP A man arrested as Paul Martin, last of the Kimes Terrell outlaws, admits he is Farl Schrimsher a former Oklahoma convict. Schrimsher Davis waived preliminary hearing and bound over to district court with no bond. Trial likely June or July. Schrimsher says he was born and reared at Rocky Texas. Sheriff Jim Stormont of Okmulgee waived custody claims.
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Duncan
Okla
Ed. Davis
Marlow Oklahoma
Paul Martin
Farl Schrimshher
Oklahoma
Davis
Schrimsher
Rocky
Tex
Jim Stormont
Okmulgee
Okmulgee County
Bergs
Men Injured in Crash Near Manhattan Kansas
J S Bird of Hays president of Wheat Farming company and E A Rae the company's attorney were hurt when their car hit a truck on U S highway 40 three miles west of Manhattan. Bird suffered rib fractures and pelvis lacerations. Rae had pelvis injuries. Both taken to a hospital. other passengers Beeby Berker and Buttcher were uninjured and continued to Topeka.
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Manhattan
Kan
J. S. Bird
Hays
E A. Rae
Here
Bird
C. A. Beeby
Alois Berker
Ash Fred Buttcher
Topeka
Crown Prince Michael Ill With Diphtheria In Bucharest
Crown Prince Michael of Romania, former boy king, was stricken with diphtheria at his mother Queen Helen’s home in Bucharest. He ran a high fever as physicians gave two serum injections and said serious danger had been averted though anxiety remained.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Michael
Helen
Carol
Rainfall to Erase Yearly Deficiency Amid Flood Warnings
Weather service forecasts rainfall this month to surpass April averages and erase a 1.26 inch year deficit. Meteorologist J Plaughter notes slow rains so far, with additional showers expected and flood warnings issued for towns along the South Canadian River and nearby Oklahoma panhandle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Posey
University of Kansas Weather Bureau
Oklahoma City
South Canadian
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Ral
J. Plaughter
Slaughter
Logan
General Hugh L. Scott Discusses Plains Sign Language History
Major General Hugh L. Scott visits Lawrence and shares first hand accounts of plains Indian history, the development of sign language from pantomime among buffalo people, and its court language role among tribes. He recounts figures like Sir George Gore, Lewis and Clark mentions, and notes on scouts and horseflesh during cavalry service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh L. Scott
Lawrence
The
Plains
Indiana
General Scott
Scott
Buffalo
Mexico
Canada
Buffalo Country
United States
Plaina Country
Sears
Columbia River
Juan Torquemada
Torquemada
Lewis and Clark
British Isles
Sir George Gore
America
Jimi Bridger
Gore
Sir George
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Klamath Indian Agency
Oregon
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Indian Reserve
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Klamath Reservation
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Lincoln, Neb
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State Medical Board
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Phillips
Heath
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