Dam Disaster Probe Ties Explosives to Collapse
Investigators pursue claims that dynamite caused the St Francis Dam break near Los Angeles. Witnesses report bright flashes in the sky at collapse time, with guards reinforced along aqueducts as coroner's inquest gathers body toll nearing 350. Authorities say handwriting links found notes to dynamiters in Owen Valley activity.
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St. Francis ‘Dam
Los Angeles
Los Angels
Tae
Anita Clara
Trantis
Owen Valley
Lowey
St. Francis Dam
Los Atizuieseits
Genereie
Message From S-4 Crew Member Reveals Torpedo Room Sinking
Boston March 20 AP A message written by one of six men imprisoned in the torpedo room of the submarine S-4 after it sank off Provincetown December 17 was released by Secretary of the Navy Wilbur The note described a final directive and named a contact in Omaha The board examining the wreckage found munitions and a stopped watch and flashlight suggesting crew timekeeping The search continues as investigators assess how the vessel was overcome and whether a clock or device indicated the sequence of events Meanwhile reports from Guadalajara say twenty insurgents died in the Ameca district during a federal assault led by Lt Col Romeres, with two federal soldiers wounded.
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Mar
Provincetown
Wilbur
Seaner
George Pelnar
Ghelaea Naval Hospital
Pelnar
Milne Street
Omaha
Net
Vedterday
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Ssei
Vercne
Dobr
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Mexico City
Guadalajara
Ameca
Romers
Highway 73W to be completed across eastern Kansas
The Kansas Highway Commission announced a plan to finish U S Route 73W across eastern Kansas as a surfaced highway. If Franklin County funds half of seven miles from Quana north to the Douglas line, the department will cover the other half. A ten mile paving contract from Oya south to Andersen county is planned, with Douglas and Franklin counties to award eleven miles south from Lawrence next month.
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Kansas
State Highway Commission
Franklin County
Quana
Highway Department
Oya
Andersen
Douglas Counts
Lawrence
Congress Takes to Air With Lindbergh
Congress members fly with Charles Lindbergh on a three day air tour starting in New York. Passengers include Edith Nourse Rogers and Katherine Langley, with several other representatives and senators aboard the initial flight and subsequent legs.
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Washington
Apy
Congress
Lindbergh
Nework
Paris
New York
House
Edith Nourse Rogers
Massachusetts
Katherine Langley
Kentucky
Burdick
Rhode Island
Perkins
New Jersey
Thatcher
Ackersman
Kelly
Pennylvania
Williamson
South Ca
A. Shreve
Penneyylvania
I Ney
Michigan
Tale
Maine
Bingham
Jonnecticut
Esch Appointment Blocked by Senate Refusal
Washington reports that the Senate declined to confirm John J. Esch to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Esch, already serving under a temporary Christmas recess appointment, will continue in office until a successor is named in the spring. President Coolidge regards the failure as evidence that finding competent commission members will be harder and expects future rate-controversy reviews to slow confirmation.
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Washington, Mar
Senate
John J. Esch
Interstate Commerce Commiss
Wisconsin
Eseh
Coslidge
Af Esch
Conc
Liberty bonds probe hones in on Sullivan hometown
In Sullivan Indiana on March 20 AP reports A M Fisher, a Nye aide and Teapot Dome investigator, questioned residents and checked local banks to trace missing Continental Company liberty bonds. The visit aimed to prove whether the bonds passed through Sullivan or were diverted via its citizens, tying to Will Hays’ hometown.
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Sullivan
Ind
Continental
Liberty Bonds
Continental Company
Strip of Road Is Added to System
The 71 miles of township road were added to the Douglas county system by the state highway commission, extending from highway 73W two miles south of the Dutton bridge to the Johnson county line. It will form a route to Kansas City from Taw Vie Olathe. E. E. Trueblood, county engineer, said the east six miles need grading. County prisoners on the Stull road near Kanwaka will likely be moved to the east six miles after their current work. Graders will be placed on the road soon, and Sibleyville is on the new county road.
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Douglas County
State Highway Commission
Dutton Bridge
Johnson County
Kansas City
Tawvie Olathe
E. E.trueblood
Stull
Kanwaka
Trueblood
Sibleyville
Kansas Forecast Signals Fair Weather and Warmer East
The Kansas forecast calls for a fair night and a warmer Wednesday especially in the eastern portion. Clear conditions persist with partly cloudy skies in some areas. Road conditions are good overall with some rough stretches in Pittsburg Caf feyville Hutchinson Dodge City and Salina. Nea Douglas County roads reported as good.
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Kansas
Salina
Ottawa
Pittsburg
Caffeyville
Hutchinson
Dodge
Nea Ouglas
British delegate Cushendun challenges Soviet disarmament aims
Geneva March 22 AP Kord Cushendun representing Great Britain in the preparatory committee on disarmament asked Maxim Litvinov if Soviet demands for total disarmament were meant to wreck the league. Cushendun said the Moscow plan and the league’s work had been attacked for seven years and urged revision of the covenant.
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Geneva
Kord Cuskendun
Great Britain
Ighas
Cushendun
Funeral Service Honours Prof Boynton at First Congregational
A large crowd gathered at the First Congregational church for the funeral of Professor Boynton, honoring his twenty five years of service to the University. Rev Grey praised his work ethic and influence on students in the economics department and Beta Phi Sigma. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery as Chancellor Lindley paid tribute to his calling and deep humanity.
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Beynton
First Congregational Church
Forrow Sherface
Lawrence Ter
Universitas
D. Grey
Boynton
Grey
Boyntén
Beta Phi Sigma
Charles
Skilton
C. Cit Crawford
W. Johnson
H. G. Thur
Patterson, Co. F. Nel
George Esterly
R. C. Rankin
M. ‘T. Sadler
Oak Biull Cemetery
H. Lindley
Uris
Lindbergh Receives Wilson Peace Award at New York Dinner
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh was named a Woodrow Wilson Peace Award recipient joining Cecil and Root in recognition of efforts toward international peace. The bronze medal and $25,900 prize were presented at a Hotel Astor dinner attended by notable figures. Lindbergh lauded Wilson as a leader who guided the nation through war to peace.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Viscount Cecil
Elihu Root
Torthy
Woodrow Wilson
Oapa
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
J Aster
England
League of Nations
Root
World Court
Lindbergh
Wilson
Postponed Trial for Fall and Sinclair Ahead in DC
Postponement of the trial of Fall and Sinclair, linked to the Teapot Dome affair, set for April 2 due to Fall's ill health. The case, previously halted after a mistrial amid detectives' shadowing, will be argued in the District of Columbia Supreme Court next Thursday. Henry G. Clark named as potential successor in Chicago public schools. Aviation Lieutenant William S. Whit..man killed in an Atlantic crash near Sam Houston Texas.
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Mar
Sinclair
Albert B
William
Leahy
Fall
Columbia
Supreme Court
Teapot Dome
Burns
McAndrew
Chicago
Henry G.clark
Williams
Clark Thas
San Antonio
Texas
Wiliam
Dams
Air Corps Reserve
Aida Ape
Aiantic
Towa
Sam
Houston
Oil Probe Into Harding Estate Spurs Senate Inquiry
The Senate Teapot Dome committee expands its probe into President Harding’s estate and possible links to oil deals and campaign funds. It may trace Continental Liberty bonds and the sale of the Marion Star, seeking records from Chicago hearings and executors in Marion. The inquiry aims to clarify contributions and potential corrupt practices while continuing into Harding’s presidency and death.
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Harding
Senate Teapot
Dame
Congress
Chicago
Senate Teapot Dome Committee
Continental ‘Trading Company of Canada
Nye
Dlarion Star
Marian
North Dakota
Herding
North Dakotan
Congress Hate Corporation
John Burke
Corn. Products Corporation
Harry P.sinclair
Will H. Hayes
Fred W.upham
Republican National Committee
Senate
Louis Hy Brush
Roy Moore
Marion
Ohta
Wyton
Oil Committee
Square
Marion Star
IX A Debate Contest Completes First Round Finals
Yesterday's elimination round names in contention for the class championship. Seventh grade teams 106 C 203 C 101 C eighth grade 103 H 204 C 103 G ninth grade 201 C 201 H 105 H. Second round Friday morning in home room periods. Finals March 28 in study hall. Public invited to attend final debates.
Prep for High Plays by LaWrente High Dramatic Club
The LaWrente High School dramatic club prepares three one act plays for March 30 in the school auditorium The Boy Comes Home The Beau of Bath and The Valiant. To raise interest Bargains in Cathay a one act play will be shown in the assembly Friday morning. The club aims to involve more members in dramatic work this year.
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LaWrente High School Dramatic Club
Bath
Cathay
Mor Imembers
Treasury Receipts Show Income Taxes Rise
Treasury receipts from the March 15 income tax payments reached 215,050,008.07 by March 17, up from 119,690,395.31 last year, suggesting 1928 totals could exceed estimates by about 100 million. The higher inflow boosts cash balance to 435,572,477 and reduces short-term debt to 1,086,000.
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Washington
Mar
Treasury
Congress
Ing
Mellon
Extradition Sought for Hertian Lemp in Kansas Murder Case
Governor Paulsen issued a requisition on Oregon’s governor to extradite Hertian Lemp to Kansas for the murder of W F Sherman, a railroad special agent, last August in Shawnee County. Lemp was held in Salem while Williamson, who aided the case, awaits reform school sentencing for a train wreck attempt in Leavenworth County. Williamson’s statement implicates Lemp in the fatal shooting.
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Topeka
Mar
Paulsen
Oregon
Kansas
Hertian Lemp
Shawnee County
W. F. Sherman
Lemp
Salem
Williamson
Hutchinson
Leavenworth County
Senate Members Wouldprobe 1928 Campaign Finances
Washington dispatch reports two sources propose a Senate inquiry into the 1928 presidential and congressional campaigns. Senator Nye of North Dakota, chair of the Teapot Dome committee, backs a two committee review of party organization and expenditures for the upcoming campaigns. Senator Capper of Kansas also signals support for Senate machinery to probe future spending.
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Washington
Senate
Nye
North Dakota
Capper
Kansas
Tremors in Jugoslavia felt in Zagreb area
Shocks were felt at Zagreb and Pakrac Slavonia at 1 this morning with chimneys collapsing and several houses damaged though no casualties reported. In New York trading, Radio Corp and General Motors led a heavy session with Radio rising to $160 and closing at $135.50 and GM up to $174, closing at $173. Also notes road-work delays as teams scarce for county road projects.
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Jugosslavia
Mar
Zagreb
Pakrac
Slavonia
Severa
Wall Street
New York
Radio Corporatio
General Motors
New York Stock Exchange
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Hargiss Tells of Kansas Football
Kansas coach Hargiss spoke to a Chamber of Commerce luncheon about state university football prospects. He contrasted past and present play, urged fair judgment of coaches, and predicted Kansas University will gain prominence next fall with strong spring practice and broad cooperation. Music by Claire Foster and Paul Henon accompanied by Dean Swarthout.
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Harsard
Threst
Hargiss
She
Tose
K. UL
Claire Foster
Paul Heneon
Dean D. M. Swarthout
Plan for Growth Authority Grants Lawrence Urban Study
The City Commission approved a contract with Hare & Hare of Kansas City to create a general comprehensive plan for Lawrence. A citywide survey will consider population, streets, parks, schools, and business, with completion estimated at eighteen months. The commission also discussed paving an alley and removing a zoning violation sign at 1041 Vermont Street.
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Hare & Hare
Kansas City
Lawrence
Lawrente x
Planning Commission
Missouri
Arkansas
Barker Avenue
Vermont Street
Dollar campaign to fund Reed with one dollar subs
Kansas City reports Reed campaign volunteers will avoid large gifts and launch a one dollar subscription drive. The effort targets steady small contributions amid scrutiny of the senator's campaign fund tied to a senate investigation. A Chicago donor allegedly offered up to half a million dollars but was declined.
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Kansas ‘City
The
Kansas City Star
A. Reed
Bua Club
Senate
Sulsh
Missou-rian
Star
the Star
Chicago
Agitation for a Fire Station in South Lawrence Renewed
A petition signed by 254 residents south of Sixteenth Street asked the city commission to establish a fire station near Nineteenth Street. It was referred to Mayor Rankin and Fire Chief Reinisch to study the cost and report back. Residents cited weekend fires straining department facilities and urged a second station as the city grows southward.
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South Lawrence
Nineteenth’ Street
Indom
Sixteenth Street
R.jc Rankin
William Reinisch
South Lawreace
Plan A Campaign for Union Building Fund Drive
The executive committee of the ral campaign to raise funds for the completion of the new Union building met for the first time yesterday. Prof. A G Mitchell outlined a voluntary pledge approach rather than pressure, aiming to start information in April and solicit pledges mid month. Committee members include Virginia Arnold Ruth Swonger Balfour Jeffrey George Roscoe Frank M Dawson and John Sunn. A follow up meeting is planned for Thursday to outline further details. DO VETS TO GET CHARTER
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Ral
A. G. Mitchell
Mitchell
Abeampaien
Virginia Arnold
Ruth’ Swonger
Balfour Jeffrey
George Roscoe
Frank M. Dawson
John Sunn
Disabled World War Vets Post to Meet Tonight
Local Post of Disabled World War Vets plans a meeting at World Way Virginia Inn tonight. State Commander John A. Ashworth of Topeka will deliver the charter, perform a ritual instruction, and lead a dinner with veterans and guests at the Journal-World office ahead of the Virginia Inn meal. The group focuses on aiding disabled veterans in pursuing compensation and hospitalization claims.
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Virginia Inn
John A. Ashworth
Topeka
Journal-World Office
Ashworth
Incomplete Crime and Gift: Mixed Historical Items
The text notes delinquent personal property taxes collected by the sheriff’s office, about a quarter of total unpaid taxes after warrants mailed to residents. It also reports a Chicago university gift of two million dollars for a Hamilton statue in Grant Park, completed last fall. Separate item mentions high lamb prices in Kansas with Easter demand boosting futures.
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Sheritt W. Cummings
D. F. Metsker
Treasurdr
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Ghicaze
Kate 3
Buckinsham
Alexander Hamilton
Grant Park
Lawrence bankers plan Kansas Bankers convention
A meeting at the Elks Club discussed May sessions for the Kansas Bankers convention to be held in Lawrence. AGW Wilson and W W Bowmas led officials from The National City Bank Ness City and Topeka with Lawrence Clearing House and Chamber of Commerce reps to outline committee work and arrangements. Event includes university auditorium sessions May 23 to 29 with housing and entertainment organized by local bodies. 60 council members and 1500 Kansas citizens anticipated for a major Lawrence publicity boost.
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Elks” Club
Agw
Wilson
National City
Ness Cit
W. W. Bowmas
Topeka
Lawrence Clearing, House + and
Chamber of Commerce
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Kansas Bankers
C. B. Hosford
Gi of
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Lawrence
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Helen Filkin New President of Women’s State Group Agenda
Helen Filkin of Bonner Springs is elected president of the Women’s Stade Government association at yesterday’s annual elections held in the Gai building. Officers elected include Dorothy Rugge as vice president Marion Leigh as second president Elizabeth Dockstad as secretary Alan Wielman as treasurer Ruth Swonger as point at manager Dorothy Winsler as representative Vivian Skilton as fine arts representative Ruth Enthail as vice president Sophie Class Fern Snyder as secretary Amherst Jean Poinde as president junior class Kammer as secretary junior class Straight as vice president senior class Dorothy Decker as secretary senior class.
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Helén Filkin
Bonner Springs
Stade
Gai
Vetary
Treast
Dorothy Ruggé
Marion Leigh
Kansas League of Women Voters Holds Ninth Convention
The Kansas League of Women Voters assembled in Wichita for its ninth annual convention to discuss campaign issues and formulate the 1928 program. President BL J. Evans of Topeka opened with an annual report as committees outlined work plans and three speeches on the League in Campaign Years by Miss McIntosh regional secretary Roscoe Anderson and Mrs. Willan McArthur.
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Wichita
Kans
Mar
Kansas League of the Voters
J. Evans
Topeka
Eat
League
Miss It McIntosh
Roscoe Anderson
St. Louis
Willan McArthur
Wieni
Advisory Board Seeks Jayhawker University Editor Candidates
The student governing associations adopt a plan to create an advisory board to select editors and business managers for the university's Jayhawker. Applications are invited from students seeking the offices next year, with two candidates named for each post and background checks on experience. The process aims to ensure qualified leadership for the student publication.
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Jayhawker University
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