Special session of Kansas Legislature opens Taxation focus set
The Kansas Legislature begins a special session in Topeka called by Governor with aim to address tax relief and state finances. Senate and House organize quickly. six new members sworn in after special elections. bills on taxation under consideration, with adjournment planned by midnight Saturday and sine die next Wednesday.
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Banus
Clie M. Reel
Fred M. Harris
Tive George i. Robinson
Mingsmi County
Ehairpie
Senate
House
Admirtion
Jenders
Arthur McNay
J. W. R. Clardy
Topeka
McNay
B. C. Culp
Scottsville
W.W. Marval
Jate
J. T. Harrison
Cornell
R. A. Burehseite -Kimmel
EK. White
Atchison County
Caldwell Pote
Bourbon
Wialty
Haniel
Gray
Larry
John
Johns County
Leavenworth
Endres
Anc
Taft Loses Ground as Physicians Say No Recovery Expected
Washington February 27 Former President and Chief Justice William Howard Taft, age 72, is critically ill and no longer hopeful for recovery. Doctors say temporary improvements are unlikely as a general breakdown from heart, arterial and bladder ailments weakens him. news of his condition prompts the Hoovers to cancel a White House reception.
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William Howard Taft
Washington
Francis R. Hagner
Wyom Jig Avenue
Taft
Paris Moves to Form New Government Amid Prolonged Talks
In Paris premier-designate Andre Tardieu met with President Doumergue and reported progress toward a new government replacing the fallen ministries. Briand’s continued presence was noted as a stabilizing asset. Tardieu seeks a majority across heterogeneous parliamentary factions, with consultations among old cabinet members and radical socialist leaders. In Washington, a separate hearing urged repeal of the eighteenth amendment to restore state liquor control, including Du Pont advocating state commissions and criticism of prohibition’s impact on economy and liberty.
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Paris
Andre Yardiev
Doumergue
Camille Chautemps
Elysee Palace
P.m
Ite
Aristide Briand
Forein Officr
Me Tardieu
Edouard Herriot
Lyon
Andre Maginot
Tardieu
M. Tardieu
Washington
Anti-Saloon League
Tthe
House Judiciary Committee
Pierre’ 8. du Pont
Delaware
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co
State Control Commissions
du Pont
H. H. Curran
Curran
Judiciary Committee
House
Mitchell
Capper
Kansas
Howell
Nebraska
District of Columbia
Voters May Register Until 10 P M Friday
City clerk F L Lawrence will keep the office open tonight and tomorrow night until 10 o clock to allow voters to register and for mayoral candidates to file for the March primary. Four candidates including Mayor Rankin have announced, but none had filed by late afternoon. Voters who missed the last election or changed address since then must re register to vote this spring.
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F. L. Lawrence
R. ©. Rankin
Kansas Weather Forecast Teases Snow and Rain Split
A weather notice predicts snow in the north and rain in the south tonight and Friday with rising temperatures in the north. Morning notes show cloudy conditions except in Salina and Manhattan. Douglas County roads rated good. Yesterday’s high and today’s low are listed with a call to buy and enjoy the difference daily.
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Kansap
Salina
Manhattan
Douglas County
Search in Mountains for missing Western Air Express plane
A missing Western Air Express transport with three crew aboard is being sought in the San Bernardino mountains and Mohave desert after being reported heard Sunday. Twelve horsemen near Victorville scoured foothills while officials said the ship circled Lake Arrowhead region seeking an opening in snow clouds. The plane was en route from inert Ariz to Los Angeles when it disappeared.
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Los Angeles
Western Air Express Transport
San Bernardino Mountains
Mohave Desert
Victorville
Cal
Lake Arrowhead
Western Air Express
James EB. Coles
Albert W. Bieber
John W. Slaton
Inert Ariz
Young Trial Opens as Jury Is Picked in Carl Young Case
District court opens trial of Carl Young charged with grand larceny in a steer theft case. Prospective jurors questioned. defense and state teams clash on methods of obtaining confessions. Judge Hugh Means denies continuance. jury selected at 3:44 pm with 12 members named. Otis Farmer to stand trial next. Public crowd fills the courtroom as testimony begins.
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Carl Young
C. 5
Shepherd
Route 8
Harry Frazee
Baldwin Mitchell
Robert O. Mason
Young
Oscar Learnard
C. A. Smart
Douglas
Otis Farmer
Hugh Means
Farmer
Carl ‘Young
G. R. ‘Brown
I. G. Fitzpatrick
George Hannah
R. E. Martin
Maywood Smith
J. W. Moore
George McCreary
Cos. Coxen
J. W. Breithaupt
L. B. Saunders
S. E. Austin
C. C. Crum
Tase Tirony
Youthful quartet held for siphoning gas in Manhattan
Four Kansas City youths aged 12 to 17 were detained in Manhattan Kansas after police found them siphoning gasoline from parked cars. They named Hazel Patter 14 Gladys Smith 12 LeRoy Martin 17 and John Hines 16. The group said they were en route to Los Angeles and rode in a dilapidated touring car. Police chief Arthur Scheleen indicated they would likely be returned to Kansas City.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas City
Hazel Patters
Gladys Smith
LeRoy Martin
John Hines
Los Angeles
Arthur Scheleen
Bandits Take Money and Chastize Victim for Lying
In Topeka on February 27 AP reports M J Line a clerk was stopped by two robbers who demanded money. After Line said he had none they searched him and took 35 pounds and his watch. One robber struck him in the mouth with a revolver saying that was for lying. Police were notified.
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Topeka
M. J. Line
Line
Poine
Detroit
Alfonso Sirlea
James Fernando
Jackie
Ti Lon, Oe A
Fire on Mountain Spurs Probe Near Muscoy
Western Air Express officials dispatch a posse into the southeast San Gabriel mountains near Muscoy to probe a fire seen Sunday evening. They consider the blaze may have been caused by their tri-motored passenger plane, tied to missing pilot James E. Doles and two companions since Sunday afternoon.
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Los Angeles
Western Air Express
San Gabriel Mountain Range
Muscoy
Cal
James E. Doles
Snook’s Plea for Stay and Clemency Denied
Columbus Ohio February 27 AP Governor Cooper denies Dr James H Snook’s request for a stay of execution and a clemency petition. The stay of execution slated for tomorrow is rejected on the basis that nothing has been presented to justify executive clemency.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cooper
James H Snook
Flying 83 year old travels 569 miles to save time
Concordia Kansas Feb 27 AP Mrs Frank Bertrand aged 83 flew 569 miles from Sturgis South Carolina to enter a home for the aged. She said she did it to save time and money. Her daughter accompanied her much of the way and she reported no ill effects from the trip.
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Concordia
Kan
Frank Bertrand
Sturgis
S. C
McDonald Wins Critical Coal Bill Vote in Commons
London reports the MacDonald government surviving a crucial coal bill vote by 280 to 271, a nine vote margin. The outcome followed a closely watched parliamentary clash with potential wider implications for naval conference considerations and the government’s stability.
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London
MacDonald
House of Commons
Speedy arrest ends Woonsocket fugitive car theft bid
Charles Rumsey alerted police after seeing Leo Dubois attempting to steal a car at Seventh and Alabama streets. Officers Henry Smith, Fred Vogler, Floyd Hunter, and John Jigalls captured Dubois, who admitted to the theft bid and to a Woonsocket parole violation. He had robbed an apartment house there last Wednesday and was turned over to Woonsocket authorities.
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Charles Rumsey
Henry Smith
Fred Vogler
Floyd Hunter
John Jigalls
Seventh
Alabama
Leo Dubois
Woonsocket
R. I
Fred Rumsey
Indiana Street
Dubois
Rhode Island
Rumsey
Will Johns
Johns
R.R. Rutherford
Two youths held after carrying dead boy in Kansas
In Fredonia Kansas Ralph Keye and Burt Johnson were jailed after being found carrying the body of 16 year old Muriel Clark near a church. Coroner to hold inquest. Clark reportedly died from a broken neck with no clear signs of violence.
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Fredonia
Kan
Fed
Ralph Keye
Burt Johnson
Wilson County
Muriel Clark
S.C. Clark
C. E. Young
F. L. Ervay
Keye
Johnson
First Baptist Church
Clark
Nattier
Lawrence Spring Opening Draws Family and Merchants
The Lawrence family leads a large regional turnout for downtown Spring Opening events starting at 7 p m tomorrow. More than 123 merchants participate with open houses and window displays including auto dealers showcasing new designs. A guessing contest offers $1600 in prizes, tied to retail values in store windows, with slips at participating shops. The event attracts students and townspeople seeking the latest spring fashion and merchandise as whistles from the water plant and fire siren mark the start.
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Lawrence
Tocal Merchants
Cone
Vwaler Phrot
K. v
Officers to Leave for Foreign Service From KU ROTC
Captain George Nold and First Lieutenant Harry F. Meyers, regular army officers mentoring KU ROTC, will depart after the current term for service in Hawaii or the Philippines. Captains J. Prapiok and Edwarde will fill vacancies as replacements. Meyers has aided as freshman football assistant under John Bunn and Stephen Hinshaw.
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George Nold
Harry F. Meyers
University of Kansas
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
W. C. Koenig
Department of Military Science
John I
Rapieok
Humphry
Edwarde
Nord
Meyers
Aed
John Bunn
Stephen Hinshaw
Future Lawrence Club promotes local independent stores
The Journal-World reports the first ad series for the Future Lawrence Club, formed from Lawrence merchants to urge shoppers to buy at home-owned independent stores. The educational campaign aims for nonradical influence and has 75 members with more joining soon.
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Journal-World Today
Future Lawrence Club
Lawrence
Lawrence Club
Communist Riot Quelled in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles a riot by 3000 alleged communist sympathizers surged toward city hall before police halted the rush. A detachment of 300 officers detained 27 radical leaders as authorities promised measures to prevent a recurrence after the disturbance began in the city plaza yesterday and ended with a second pushback by police.
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Los Angeles
APIA
City Plaza
Wheat futures rise on stabilizer aid and new intake rules
Kansas City reports wheat futures advancing two to three cents as the stabilization corporation signals strong support. Farm board price restrictions set a $1.15 cap for No 1 hard winter wheat on the local market, while purchases will be limited to cooperative elevators affiliated with the Equity Union Grain Company, the Farmers' Union Jobbing Association, or the Kansas Cooperative Wheat Marketing Association.
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Kansas City
Stabilization Corporation
Farm Board
Equity Union’ Grain Company
Farmers’ Union Jobbing Association
Blaze at Nursery Fire Injures Son of Local Resident
Lindell Chapell, 17, a prep student, was burned when a fire destroyed the Lindell Chapell nursery near the University campus. He is hospitalized with burns to his body and leg, resting easily. The nursery, office, and hog pen were consumed. a second blaze at 3 am gutted shed contents. Fire officials could not determine a starting cause for the second fire. The family, insured, reported gasoline and oil stored in the shed among other items. Edward Chapell rescued his brother from the car fire, then Lindell cooled his burning clothes in a water trough before aid arrived. Firefighters treated Lindell and summoned a physician.
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Lindell Chapell
Gussie Chapell
Dread
Memorial Hospital
OR. U. Jackman
Lindell
Chapell
Young Chapell
Edward Lindell
E. J
Tnce
Massachusetts Street
N Chapell
Ince
Tite
Charles Beebe
Robert Hendricks
Ye Continue Tentative Plans Without France
In London on February 27 AP reports the five power naval conference will focus on differences among the United States Great Britain and Japan while awaiting France. Negotiations aim to settle Japan's 40 percent auxiliary vessel ratio with the United States, with a probable compromise. US-UK parity issues remain unsettled, and no Anglo-American-Japanese accord is expected as the French delegation may delay a final deal. A decision to press on without France raises hopes for a constructive atmosphere despite limited actual progress.
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London
America
Japan
Great Britain
France
United States
Cillfen
Corse
Altho
Paris
Bank Heist by Three Hooded Men at First National
Three men in overalls held up the First National Bank around noon and escaped north with a substantial sum. Police search ongoing as locals report the incident in a Journal-World notice seeking missing items.
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Fab Bank
Jayhawk Night Rodeo in Memorial Stadium Planned
Kansas University athletic officials announced a Jayhawk night rodeo to be staged April 18 at Memorial Stadium, preceding the Kansas Relays. The event features 50 wild animals, 100 Indians from Mayetta, fireworks, and a buffalo barbecue, with prize money up to 3500.
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K. U. Athletic Association
Memorial Stadium
F. Jc. Allen
Lniversity
Ting
Doctor Allen
Will Ler
Toneka
wTics
Byeidenthal
Kansas
Kan
Athletic Board
Lawrence
Wild Brahma
Panhandle
Kansas Relays
Haskell — Institute
Miller
Drawhawk
York
Trabbleton
Ore
Thoes Arts
Anil Ts
Stadium
Moron Sought for Murder in Kansas Woman Killed at Home
Anthony Kan Feb A Maron was sought today for brutal murder of Mrs Ben Turner at home. The body found by her husband after she returned from work, with head injuries from a farm tool and two bullets. Bloodhounds searched the county side as coroner called the victim unknown. Nearby reports said she fed a stray yesterday.
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Anthony
Kan
Ben ‘Turner
Turney
Turner
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