Marines From Nicaraguan Town Reinforce Front
United States marines were dispatched to Somotillo near the Honduran frontier in Nicaragua to quell a serious situation. Deserters from the Nicaraguan National Guard joined Sandino rebels, taking a machine gun and ammunition. A marine plane faced engine trouble near Quill Alto while supporting the drive against Sandino. Reinforcements for the Nicaragua operation moved from Norfolk and Charleston as commandant General LeJeune and Brigadier General Feland prepared to lead the campaign.
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Manarua
Niqaragha
Jal
Alt United
Somotia
Aigt
Twa
Attenttl
Cevalea
Inc
Rat Voli
Samatillo
Laday
Une
National Guard
Augustino Sandino
Takine
Shin Man
Sonaetillo
Department
Ch Nega
Tonduran
Marine Corps
Tlames
Adviers
Cielt
Vernon M. Guyman
Nicaragua
Sandino
SapotUlal Ridge
Guyman
Quill Altho
M. Arnold
Washiogton
Norfilk
Odlalal
Corints
Trenton Raleigh
Murrell Confesses Bank Robbery Link in Ontario
William G. Murrell, arrested in Los Angeles on grand theft charges, admits complicity in a 1921 Melbourne Ontario bank hold up. He and his brother Sydney, plus two men Williams and Norton, allegedly held up the bank, fatally injuring the cashier. Murrell says the brothers fled to Kan. after escaping a London Ont jail.
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Los Angeles
Jan
William G. Murrell
Bank
Melbourne
London
Ontario
Gind
Sydney Murrel
Tatter
Pente Wiian Mirrel
Murrell
Williamsx
Norton
Williams
I Faporia
Kan
Senate to map course for Continental Trading probe
Washington reports that the Senate Public Lands Committee will meet to chart an inquiry into the Continental Trading Company of Canada tied to the Teapot Dome lease. Senator Norris asserts 2000 dollars in Liberty Lands profits link to Albert B. Fall who signed the lease for Teapot Dome naval oil reserve to Harry F. Sinclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dan
Senate Lands Mommasite
Continental Trading Company of Canada
Teapot Dome
Natal Gilvesérve
Harry F. Sinclair
Continental
Trading Company, Ltd
Senate Public Lands Committee
Norris
Republicdin
Nebraska
Senate
Ioe Sabes Ini the Genste
Liberty Lands
Albert 7
Fall
Sec
Retary of the Interior
Teaplet ‘Dome Naval
Harry PL Sinclair
Man Fatally Injured After Walking Into Car Side
An elderly man, 82, was badly hurt when he walked into the side of a car on Massachusetts Street in Hartford. He was knocked to the pavement and taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment. The driver remained at the scene, and authorities are assessing the incident.
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Massachusetts
Wight
John
Harrél
Connecticut
Armin Waestemerer
Assachusetts Street
Harrell
Memorial Hospital
Kansas Weather Forecast Scrambled Brief
A scrambled OCR weather note reports fair tonight and Wednesday with moderate temperatures. Roads are mostly clear with Pittsburg roads rough and Douglas County roads listed as good. Temperature data and yesterday’s high and low are unclear.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Dougles
Prohibition Issue Dominates New Jersey Governor's Message
Governor A Harry Moore in his annual address to the New Jersey legislature states prohibition is the key national issue. He calls for renewal of the state enforcement act and a statewide referendum. He also urges aviation expansion and airport bonds by counties and municipalities.
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Trenton
N. J
A. Harry Moore
New Jersey
World War Veterans Favored in Bill Approval
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill extending the filing window for World War I bonus certificates. It would allow veterans more time to apply for bonuses, with a December 1 deadline previously set. The panel also ordered the Fitzgerald bill to provide retirement pay for army officers and other regular army personnel with noted disabilities from World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Deveriber
Las
Fe House Veterans Committee
Han Utejo
Kansas City May Veterans Hospital Expansion Proposal
Washington Jan 10 Expenditure of 20.5 million dollars for additions and increased facilities to veterans bureau hospitals nationwide was recommended to a House veterans subcommittee by Director Hines. The plan would fund a new 300 bed hospital at Kansas City and suggests the Excelsior Springs hospital be reassigned to another government department with patients moved accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veterans Bureau
House-Veterans
Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Not Guilty Plea in Hollywood Robbery Case
Woodly unt and Ivy Thoms were arraigned on robbery charges. Both confessed involvement in the hold up of William E. Hickman and the May killing of Marion Parker. Thoms pleaded not guilty as the case set for February 1. Gray Ulner asks for separate trials and the district attorney seeks a delayed ruling. In Washington, Democrats debate convention site with Chicago favored and Soldiers Field as venue. Brennan campaigns for Chicago with hopes to seat 150000 spectators and secure broadcast access. St Louis and other cities discussed. Chicago Chamber promises funding up to 125000 to 150000 dollars.
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Alts Angeles
CINP
Woodly Unt
Holdup Womplieg
William EB Hickman
Asps
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
George
BE. Brennan
Ilinois
Ciy
Reed
Cleveland
Detroit
San Francisco
Miami
Bilennen
Association
Commercce of
Lindbergh Visits Panama Balboa Ceremony and Reception
Jan 10 report details Charles A. Lindbergh arriving in Balboa Panama for a goodwill visit. He lands at Campo Lindbergh named in his honor, attends President Chiari’s reception, chats with officials, and meets Canal Zone and Balboa residents. Lindbergh’s grandson born earlier that day is named Ramon Lindbergh de Paredes.
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Panama
Balbow
Tanna Torday
Charles A. Linakersh
Balhaa
St. Louis
Earth
Campo Lindbergh
Patama
San Jose
Costa Rica
Lindbergh
Goodwill
Chitari
Panama City
Canal’ Zone
Balboa’s Landing
Ayers
Rowlolf
Ramon Lindbergh de Paredes
Chiari Sail
Senora Guilermo Gracia Dé Paredes
Chiari i
Union Club
Pacific
Canal Zone
Kelly Field
Robert W. Douglas,Jr
Memphis, Tenn
Pir
Disturber of Peace Resigns His Office
Girard Kansas January 10 AP Robert McGregor Crawford county treasurer of deeds resigned after being fined 360 for intoxication and disturbance of the peace. He offered resignation to county commissioners which was accepted while attorney general ordered ouster if not forthcoming. Mrs McGregor announced intention to file for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard
Kas
Robert McGregor
Crawford County
Merister of Deeds
Chdred
McGregor
Sherif
William A. Smith
Seka
Plans for University of Kansas Student Volunteer Band
Miss Catherine Sutton and Wray Enders were named a planning committee to organize a Student Volunteer band to support foreign mission work at the University of Kansas. A 4:30 PM meeting on February 5 at Henley house will formalize the group, reviving a KU chapter that has been inactive this year as most members study elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Catherine Sutton
Wray Enders
Henley House
K. U
Miss Sutton
Sarah Frazier
Nora Siler
Rudolph Unruh
Gailey Whitnex
FS Arnold
Testimony in Drug Store Robbery Trial Confuses Courtroom
Roberta Scriver testified about a Nov ember 1 drug store hold up and murder of A V Mills revealing the suspect resembled William R Hickman, the Marian Parker killer, and created courtroom confusion regarding identity. The cross examination raised questions after she initially identified the defendant Lesher from a photo. In Washington, Rep James M Beck urged oath for testimony from a Pennsylvania witness.
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A. V. Mills
William R.,hickman
Marian Parker
Hare You
Lesher
Roberta Scriver
Cross
Los Angeles
Fice
Bandit Captured On Topeka Bus After Shootout
An armed robber fleeing a Topeka garage raid was captured on a city bus toward Lawrence. Fred Williams of 646 Missouri Street grabbed the bandit’s gun as the man fired at the chief of detectives and a passenger. The bandit was shot by Topeka police. Frank Levell of Lawrence was wounded in the elbow. The bandit’s name was not given, but initials G W M and Idaho murder links were noted. The incident occurred within minutes of the initial robbery. the wounded suspect is in a Topeka hospital with likely fatal injuries.
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Topeka
Lawrence
Fred Willams
Missouri Street
Frank Levell
Verry Brush
Fred Williams
Sons
Satva
Jack
Treet
Lawrences
Rence
Idaho
Ninan - Sattery
George W. Millizer
Burley
Concide
Milhizey
Wat
Milier
Gas Disaster Kills 21 in Peabody Mine at West Frankfort
A gas explosion at the Peabody Industrial mine in West Frankfort killed 21 miners yesterday. Rescuers fought through gas and wreckage to recover bodies from 600 feet underground as officials from the state and Franklin county opened investigations into the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
Ob. Dan
Peabody Industrial
A. L D. Lewis
Joe’ Hill
Franklin County
Government ships should be sold to private hands
Washington reports President Coolidge opposes building more merchant ships and favors private operation of the merchant fleet. The Jones bill was favorably reported to the Senate, but Coolidge believes the government has more vessels than needed and a seven member shipping board will face ongoing difficulties in operating ships. The president supports privatization to remedy moral and temporary shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Alry
Coolidge
Senate
White House
Shipping Board
Bank Heist Near Sylvester Sparks Escape With Cash
An attempted robbery at the First National Bank in Sylvester prompted employees to flee as the vault was robbed at noon. A suspect fled northeast with an undetermined cash amount, according to AP reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh Tiene
Tex
Ier Sen
First National Bank
Sylvester
Fisher
Lowden to Enter North Dakota Republican Primary
A telegram from Lowden headquarters in Chicago states that Gov. Frank O. Lowden of Illinois will be named in the North Dakota Republican primary ballots. Local adherents expect an early declaration, though Lowden has not committed to a candidacy. Nominations petitions must be filed by March 1 in North Dakota.
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Fismarck
N.D
Frank
Lowden
Illinois
North Dakota
Chicago
Glarence S.buck
Bismarck Tribune
Linois
Buck
Mateh
North Pekota
Praternal Aid Union Board Reports Prosperity for 1928
Members of the Praternal Aid Union board in Lawrence heard reports of prosperity and favorable conditions across localities as they opened the first regular quarterly meeting of the year. S. L. Kerns spoke of above normal prospects in California, John Hasselberger cited New York recovery, W. C. Hartray noted strong Texas outlooks, and Lon A. Smith and others from Lawrence discussed favorable year figures and adjourned the sessions.
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Praternal Aid Union
Lawrence
FL A. U
S. L. Kerns
Kerns
California
Alrih
Hasselerger
Court of General Sessions
New York
Texas
Smith
Party into a disaster neighbors find wife and two children dead
In Milwaukee a surprise party at the Anton Divorczyk cottage ended in tragedy as Jennie Bworczyk aged 23 and her two young children were found dead from coal gas. Shwerczyk the 27-year-old husband and WWI veteran lay alive but with fatal prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Anton Divorczyk
Jennie Bworczyk
Shwerczyk
Rural Pupils Essay Contest Prizes Announced
The Douglas county W C T U announces an essay contest for rural schools with subjects and prizes across four grade groups. Essays must be 500 words or less and due by March 4. First and second grades prize red white and blue pencils, other prizes include moral and historical works and a silver medal for upper grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County, Association
Hensvery
the Suns
Prince Gaylord
Joe
Theodore «Roosevelt
Electrocution At Set In Kansas City Radio Incident
Yater C. Henry, 25, son of Rev. Charles E. Jeney, was electrocuted last night at his father’s home while attempting to hear code signals on an amateur radio. A transformer wire delivered the fatal shock, passing through his body as he touched live equipment. The station was operated by Henry’s brother, Liffenty Jeney, and Parl Frye, with others present. The family resided on Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Jan
Yater C. Henry
Charles E.jeney
Henry Ham
Kodman Liffenty
Parl Frye
Neithet of
Whors
Une Linke
City approves taxi ordinance changing fare zones
The city commission adopted a new taxi fare ordinance replacing the old meter system. It sets zone based maximums with depots as starting points and requires printed rate cards and operator details in every taxi. Fares may vary within zones, and a 25 cent maximum applies for intra zone hops, with protections against overcharging.
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City Commission
Willy
North
Lawrence
Miale Streep
Fourth Street
Kansas River
New Jersey
Joe Cone
Hromani
Amy Noint Jin
Sorth Tanenve
Mapei Su
Gfe
Pourth Street
Dni
Nex Touses’ Street
O Haskell Institute
Indiana Street
Haskell Fustife
Poe
Pissenger
Asetter
Paissenger
Nnaderade
Corn harvest figures show slight rise from 1926
Washington January 10. The agriculture department announced 1927 corn for grain at 2,230,343,000 bushels, down slightly from 2,234,160,000 in 1926. Acreage harvested for grain near 88,512,000 of 98,914,000 grown, with 4,347,000 for silage and the rest for other uses. Silage production estimated at 30,312,000 tons versus 29,753,000 in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Truck over embankment at West Eleventh injures none
A University Coal Company truck failed brakes Monday and plunged over an embankment near the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house at 1111 West Eleventh. The coal load spilled but drivers W. I Fields and Oliver Dayth were uninjured. A separate item notes an assembly program at Ben Franklin club in the Senior high school auditorium.
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University Coal Company
Delta Tau Delta
West Eleventh
W. I Fields
Oliver Dayth
Ben Franklin
Donald Waggoner
Richard Topving
Liscum
Clarence
Gregg
Paulen to Address New York Kansans at Curtis Club
Gov Paulen will speak at the Curtis for President New York club in mid January on Kansas Day. He will address the Kansas Society of New York during the observance of the state's entry into the union. Communications say New York plans to send a 500‑member delegation to the Republican convention in Kansas City.
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Paulen
Curtis
Ste
Topeka
Kansas: Society of New York
Kansas
New York Yar
Kansas day radio program set for January thirtieth broadcast
The annual Kansas day radio program will air January 30 from 10 to 11 p m over KRKU University station and WDAF Kansas City. Gov Ben S Paulen and Chancellor F E H Lindley will speak with music by the KKGs Men s Gle club and readings by Miss Helen Rhoda copes.
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KRKU
University of Kansas
WDAF
Kansas City Star
Vss
Rosdeyst
JWPRU
Kansas’ City
Zamil
Kuk
Ben S. Paulen
FE. H. Lindley
Kkgs Men's Glée Club
Helen Rhoda Copes
K. UC
WOAF
Kansas City
KFRU
KEKU
Ek. U
Kansas
Kk. U
KAKG
WDAP
Ssf
Brown Outlines Show Situation for Smaller Cities
Moreland Brown of New York City, secretary of the advisory council of Betker Plays Extension, spoke at a chamber event on the profit challenges of road shows. He noted producers head to larger cities for money, leaving few acts to smaller towns, and urged community support and local organization to sustain tours and profitable engagements. Music for the luncheon featured Howard McKinley and Roland Tehj on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreland Brown
New York City
Poke
Betore
Meres Nedey
Brown
the - Amecan Association
Paul ‘A. Dinsrhoor
Lawrence
New
New York
Tosney
Ll City
Bro
Inea
Howard Mckinley
Sdlo Seconi
Te Hj Pianig
Selling of Pop With Fags Mega Distributors Cited
County attorney George Melvin warns local dealers over anti gambling laws as some sell a bottled product with cash value tickets. He notes portions of bottles hidden cash value and urges immediate stop to avoid prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Melvin
Melvin
Inc
Vir Melvin
Seattle Girl to Wed Former Maharajah of Indore
News from Seattle reports Miss Nancy Ann Miller plans marriage to the former maharajah of Indore. The American consul reportedly advised against the match, but she remains determined. Consular inquiry disclosed she approached for passport issues but did not clearly express matrimonial intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Nancy Aum Millers
Maharajah
Nancy
Ann Milley
Wash
Indore
Banhay
India
Tan
Milyfr
Deportation bid arises in Mexican forgery probe
New York authorities said they would seek the deportation of Jacob Nosovitsky, a self-styled international envoy tied to alleged Mexican document forgery schemes. Elias said she paid Nosovitsky 1200 in six months for documents to aid American financiers and Catholics, while Nosovitsky is now reportedly fleeing in Brooklyn. Warm weather record set in Topeka as 67 degrees tops January heat. The fifth international refrigeration congress in Bonn fixed for April fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jane 10
Arturo Br. Eligs
Zan- Erdl
Jacol Nosovitsky
International
Eny
I Ice
Elias
Nosovitsky
Brooklyn
Bomas
Hargiss to Attend Game in First Public Appearance
A.W. Aareiss, newly appointed head football coach at the University, will be introduced between halves of the Kansas Missouri basketball game tonight. He has visiting Lawrence previously, but this marks his first public appearance at KX Br. F.C. The announced lineup includes Thomson Hill Hauser Berton and Maney among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Aareiss
Univers
Kansas-Missouri
Efhl Linites
Altho
Quaca Haregiss
Lawrenciser
Br. F.C
H Ting
Thomson
Hill
Hauser
Berton
Maney
Absence noted in contempt hearing against four defendants
A Contempt hearing involving Harry Fy Siclair and associates faced defense challenges as witnesses were sought. Proceedings named W. J. Burnd and others in a case tied to ongoing bank director-related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fy Siclair
W. J. Burnd
Tay En Lene
EN Pershing 4 Bank
Retired General Pershing Joins Bank Board
Aged and respected figure General Pershing is named a director of the Ridge National Bank. The move marks a shift from public service to financial governance as he joins the board of a major East Coast institution amid current reorganizations across federal receiverships and railways.
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Radin Fates
Manila
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Aid
Haay
Veterans’ Hospital
Hickman
Balboa
Ore
Rs Mats
Chiari
Hickman Ee
Sirl
Beck
James M. Beck
Philadelphia
Frankfort
TWG
A. U
Lts
WLC
TUL
Whiing Ty
Gel
Signals Amateur Radio
Jenes
Atles
E. Heary
Park Avenue
Ben Inklin Club
Gt Kent” Radio
Hahna
Publ'e Ambulance
KPRU
Weather Bureau
Hargiss
Walves
Wwashinicton
Pershinghaa
Riges
National Bank
Varggap
Qast
Craig
Malwa
Weifke
Tary Natu
Feceivershin
Waukee & St Paul
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Bayou Cherne
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