Enmity of Women Ties to Doyle Kidnaping Case
Kansas City February 8 An apparent quarrel between two women led to a pistol attack that federal agents tie to Jess Doyle the Bremer kidnaping suspect Doyle surrendered near Pittsburg Kansas after a gunfight wounded Mrs Frances Taylor and prompted a police dragnet. Three others were arrested at Pittsburg as Doyle fled before surrendering at a farmhouse where police captured the remaining suspects. Authorities say the arrests break up a new bank robbery and bootlegging gang led by Doyle as the investigation widens.
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Kansas City
Jess Doyle
Bremer
Crawford County
Girard
Kany
Pittsburg
Shorty
Ndwant G. Dremer
St. Paul
Doyle
Vinita Stace
Frances Taylor
Helen Rush
Taylor
Stacey
Yle
Leon Delamaige
Armstrong
Stanleys
Chicago
Ted. Higgins
Davie
May finish a team Jefferson City to return Murray to prison
The Missouri penitentiary escape queen Edna Murray may be sent back to complete her 25 year robbery and kidnapping sentence if not held on more serious charges. She was recaptured in Pittsburg, Kansas, after a history of escapes and was dubbed the kissing bandit for a 1925 attempt to kiss a minister during a robbery.
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Jefferson City
Missouri State Penitentiary
Edna Murray
Kansas City
J. M. Sanders
Murray
Lees
Pittsburg
Kan
Jess Doyle
Breme
Irene McCann
Carthage
Fapny
Dodson
Kansan Reviews Bolero and Rhumba Screen Pairings
A Kansan praises Carole Lombard and Gary Cooper Raft in Bolero, previews Rhumba, notes Lynne Overman and dancer Margo give solid performances. Mentions Amelia Earhart and Myrna Loy in Moscow to New York sequence and hints at Cary Grant’s mood in the film. Concludes with a nudge to submit a classified ad.
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Hollywood
Cal
Carole Lombard
Geo
Raft
Carole
Lynne Overman
Margo
Paramount
Amelia Earhart
Honolulu
Oakland
Myrna Loy
Moscow
New York
Amelia
Cary Grait
Myrna Low
Nursery rhymes test radio control in film scene
Dean Jagger evokes George Brent as he repeats Mary Had a Little Lamb to tune Gary's plane in a tense sequence. Fire chief laments ladders too short while a cop blocks uff at the door. Tink urges rescue as acting flags and a lighter moment provides a rare laugh.
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Uff
Tink
Dean Jagger
Geo. Brent
Mary
Gary
Safety Talks by F L Brown on Left Hand Parking Risks
President Douglas on safety warns against left hand parking near curbs in Lawrence. He cites Section 34 Article VI of the traffic ordinance and details dangers including unseen oncoming traffic, increased hazards between intersections, and glare at night. He notes past local accidents and urges strict observance of the rule to avoid careless acts and accidents.
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City of
Lawrence
Dobbin
Lottery Lover at Dickinscon Features Ayres and Paterson
Fay comedy Lottery Lover stars Lew Ayres and Pat Paterson as lovers amid a naval cadet training voyage. Peggy Fears debuts as Gaby the Paris stage star while a garter mix up sparks a comic chase on a Paris bound train. The week’s other shorts include a Popeye cartoon and a news reel. Dion Keeley Institute manager Charles W. Wadsworth, 81, dies in Kansas City after founding Keeley Institute branches.
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Lew Ayres
Pat Paterson
Peggy Fears
Gaby
Paris
Ayres
France
Keeley Institute
Leavenworth
Kansas Clay
Kan
Kansan Engineering Society Convention Topeka Program
Kansas University faculty members will have prominent parts in the twenty seventh annual Kansan Engineering Society convention in Topeka on February 12 and 18. The program includes election of officers by Prof. D C Duckdon and appearances by Prof. Jackson Prof. Hay Prof. F A Russell and R E B Lawrence on leave from KU. Also W M Smith and A E H Sluss will participate with G M March of Topeka a KU engineering graduate of 1910 set for the Wednesday program.
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K. U. Civil Engineering Equnty
Jackson
Omar DB. Ketchant
Topeka
K. U
B.D. Hay
Department of
F. A. Russell
R. E B. Lawrence
Kk. U
PWA
Kansas
A. E H. Sluss
G. M. March
Prisoner likely Davis linked to Bremer kidnapping case
St. Paul AP report says the escaped federal prisoner from Yorkville Alabama is probably Volney Davis, a key Bremer kidnapping suspect. Connections to Edna Murray, Kansas City ties, and a life sentence for murder in McAlester frame the escape as part of the Barker-Karpis gang era. Davis’s status as fugitive since 1902 adds to the lead.
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St. Paul
Minn
Yorkville
Volney Davis
Edward G. Bremer
Associated Press
Davis
Edna Murray
Bittaiia
Kang
Bremer
Oklahoma
McAlester
Thy
Kansas City
Department of Justice
Davil War
Travas
Arthur Barker
Alvin Karpis
Murray
Mrs. Murray
Missouri City
Chicago
Dead Man Returns To Life After Near Death
Arley England February 8 AP A market gardener John Puckering was declared dead for four and a half minutes during an operation. Doctors revived him and he returned to work apparently in normal health expressing regret at coming back to life. He recalls seeing cheering crowds and loved ones while near death and says the grave holds no terrors for him.
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Arley
England
John Puckering
Puckering
Friday Evening German Lesson and Saturday Violin Program
Schedule shows KFKU offerings with 6:00 p.m. Friday elementary German by Prof Engel and 6:10 p.m. Aftixden program arranged by Waldemar Gelich, violin professor. Saturday 6:20 p.m. Poe Mune program arranged by Lin Dhiapusse, associate professor of pine. Sombre note added about personal revival and family prior to a nurse daughter.
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Waldemar Gelich
Poe
Lin Dhiapusse
Talk on Germany by Harold Allen at Eldridge Hotel
Harald Allen, former KU exchange scholar, spoke on Germany last night before the Eldridge Co-Operative oil meeting. He described the German slump and inflation as chaotic and demoralizing, noting youth gravitation to Hitler as the sole promise of hope and contrasting American and German attitudes toward the dictator. Keith Davis and James Craig performed two songs, arranged by Harley Josar's committee.
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Harald Allen
University of Kansas Exchange
Germany
Co-Operative Oil
Eldridge Hotel
Cierman
Hitler
Allen
Keith Davis
University of Kansas
James Craig
Harley Jose
Oil Blast Sparks Smoke at Theta House
An oil burner explosion at the Kappa Alpha Theta house at 1116 Indiana Street tore doors from the furnace and ignited kindling in the basement. Firefighters extinguished the blaze before damage occurred as the building filled with smoke. Fire units arrived around 9:00 AM.
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Kappa Alpha Theta House
Indiana Street
Art
Kiremon
Sat O'Otack
Dietz Silent On Possible Coaching Move
Former Haskell and Boston professional basketball coach Dietz declined to comment on an Associated Press report that he would take a new coaching job. He said no statement was ready and any announcement should come from the other side.
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W. AH. Diets
Haskell Footbball
Boston
Associated Press
Dietz
Hell Week Activities of Beta Fresh Lead to Court
Five Beta Theta Pi pledges arrested near 1424 Tennessee Street after a disturbance at Auto Wrecking and Junk on Mast Ninth Street. Tom Orr David Kelso Robert Stolami Thorny Robinson and Mark Dodge faced a $5 fine each, were lectured, and ordered to repair the junkyard fence.
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G. Vringla
Beta Theta PT
Anto
Tennessee Street
Santa Fe
BE. EL Pollery
Auto Wrecking and Junk Company
Mast Ninth Street
Avent 'Ry
Junk Company
Tom Orr
David Kelso
Reta House
Robert Stolami
Learnard Avenue
Thorny Robinson
Mark Dodge
Pringle
Patsy Clark Extends Stay While Visiting Lawrence
Former head football coach Patsy Clark remains in Lawrence, delaying his departure after nine years away. He visits friends and plans to leave later tonight before resuming his duties as coach of the Detroit Lions in the national pro ranks.
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George
Patsy} Clark
Atk. A
Lawrence
Clark
Detroit Lions
Weather outlook and unsettled conditions in Kansas
The state faces unsettled weather with a threat of snow and rain in Kansas tonight and Saturday. Forecasters expect cloudy skies, temperatures around 30 to 32 tonight rising to 35 to 40 tomorrow, with no zero readings forecast anywhere in the nation.
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Topeka
Feb
Kansas
S. C
Middlewest
Flora
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pacific Coast
Canadian
Local Residents Aid Woodward Sawmill and Line Work
Community members assisted Merritt Woodward with sawmilling on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Charles Shuck and Lloyd Shuck repaired a telephone line on Thursday morning with help from Mr and Mrs Frank Deny and others.
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Will Church
David Kesler
Lawrence
Ollie Budaley
Gus Hadl
Mike Hadl
Phil Blough
Charles’ Howe
Charley Nemic
Merritt Woodward
Charles
Lloyd Shuck
Mrs
Prank Deny
Community social notes and harvest figures in county
Edith and Elmer Churchbaugh and Donald spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Mac Karnes in Lawrence. Mary Katherine Markley missed school due to illness. George Markley ground feed for Merritt Woodward this week. Several locals shared meals and visits including Elton and Anna Kerby, Charla Brohammer family, Mrs Charlie Brohammer, Mrs Wesley Flory, and others. Olive production in the country approaches 600 000 acres annually.
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Edith
Elmer Churchbaugh
Donald
Mac Karnes
Ini Lawrence
Mary Katherine ‘Markley
Charlie Brohammer
John, Brohammer
Denil
Wesley Flory
Lea Flory
Nottie
Danel Beoghtey
Charles Shuck
Darrell
Lloyd Shack
Eva
Warren
Oxcar Shack
Edith Deayy
Ed Sanders
Mix
George Markley
Pontina
Florence
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