Trial Opens in Urchel Kidnaping Case with Keenan Oration
Oklahoma City AP report on opening statements by Joseph Keenan in the Urchel kidnapping case. Keenan links the plot to 19th century defenses and asserts government must protect citizens from machine gun gangs. Defendants include Albert Bates Harvey Bailey and others across multiple states. Sixteen named figures referenced, with emphasis on organized crime, extortion, and cross state operation. The federal role and defense of law and order are foregrounded.
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Oklahoma City
Joseph B. Keenan
United States Attorney General
Charles. F. Urachel
Keenan
Bateses
Baileys
Shannons
Albert Bates
Harvey Bailey
George Kelly
Memphis
R. G
Boss) Shannon
Ora
Jhig
Armon
Minneapolis and St. Paul
Barney Berman
Clifford Skelly
Isadore Blumenfeld
Sam Kronick
Sam Kozberg
Bert
Stas Oe
Union
Mr. Urschel
Texas
Joplin
Kidnaners
Kanostedia
New York Stock Averages Narrow as Trading Slows
The market drifted with a mixed session on Wednesday as the closing averages hovered near the day’s opening levels. The report lists a broad tally of about 90 stocks tracking modest moves and a general sense of caution among traders.
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New York
Muster Out CCC Workers Seek West Coast Discharges
About 250 CCC workers from West Coast camps to receive discharge papers. Lea Kain reports on September 28 with Fort Leavenworth involvement and the potential release of approximately 260 members of conservation corps. Most are Kansas and Missouri men with prior service. Also notes buffalo slaughter approval and related national issues.
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Lea Kain
Ayvenworth
Eeavenwvorth
Taley
Villan ‘Conservation
Corp
Levela California
Lyahout
Ben
Sauster Ee
Lindberghs Pleased by Soviet Aviation Efforts
Charles A Lindbergh and his wife praised Soviet aviation work during a Moscow visit. A banquet honored the aviators and the couple expressed hope to return to the United States in a couple of years to see how the experiments have progressed. They noted Russia as well suited for aviation due to its vast distances and planned to depart Moscow the next day without revealing their next destination.
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Scow
Charles. A. -Li
Soviet Russia
Thia
Hia
BR. Reynolds
North Carolina
Lindbergh
Lindberghs
Mosca
Senator Rexroad Resigns Federal Post to Stay State Senator
Topeka Sept 28 AP Senator Guy C Rexroad Democrat of the 36th district says he will remain a state senator rather than resign to accept a federal position at Leavenworth federal penitentiary The governor congratulates him on a public spirited decision avoiding a special election and keeping a valued senate member for the upcoming session Rexroad had planned to resign to take the federal post but chose to serve in Kansas instead and will attend the next legislature session
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Topeka
Guy C. Rexroad
Sere
Rendon
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Rexroad
Hutchinson
Eine
Senate
Landon
Ben Pratt
Kingman
Rexread
Teteae
Rexross
Hull
Dean Acheson
Underly
The
Treasury
Frederick Livesey
Scotpaale
State. Department
Secretary of State
Agred
Frederick Ceet
E Ke
Dor
Hall
State Department
Creas
Benure
Britain
Farmers Linked to Crime Conspiracy in Texas Case
Federal officers pursue charges of conspiracy to harbor a criminal against George Machin Gun Kelly and associates in Abilene Texas. One farmer, Casa Coleman, uncle of Kellys wife, reportedly housed a suspect on his farm where a syrup dig was found. Evidence notes an August visit and ongoing obstruction of justice.
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Abilene
Tex
Charles F. Nel
Aire
George Machin
Kelly
Casa Coleman
Thryn
New Charges For Finney And Boyd
Topeka Sept 28 AP Tom B Boyd retiring state treasurer and Ronald Finney bond broker were named as defendants in three new counts alleging they illegally removed 260000 in bonds from state treasury vaults. Finney jailed and arraigned. preliminary hearing set as investigators say bonds were moved to secure state deposits and to benefit Finney and Boyd. Governor Landon made no comment on successor timing as the case unfolds.
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Topeka
Tom B. Boyd
Ronald Finney
Lester Goodell
Shawnee
Finney
Shawnee County
Wax
Coldiron
Court of
Boyd
Hugo Wedell
Alf ‘M. Landon i
Goodell
Fidelity State and Savings Bank
Emporia
National Bank of
Edwin
Tucker
Eureka Bank
Warren ‘W. Finney
Empore
To- de
Finneys
Aes of
of Securities
Iekal Bank Ba Security
Kiwanis Club member to speak at weekly clinic notes
A Kiwanis member will address the weekly meeting about a well baby clinic and orthopedic care. The event will discuss half open clinics and new venues for the services, with details pending.
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C.D. Young
Kiwanis Club
Ean Ni Club
Kelly admits part in Urschel kidnaping says agent
Memphis report says George Kelly known as Machine Gun Kelly confessed a role in the Urschel kidnapping. A Justice official cited an oral confession naming Albert Bates as the actual accomplice and described how Urschel was moved to Texas and ransom collected near Oklahoma City. Kelly reportedly denied two other crimes and signaled willingness to face Oklahoma extradition after a heart change.
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Memphis
George
Kelly
W.a.rover
Department of Justice
Southwest
Charles F. Urschel
Oklahoma City
Stout‘ly
Urschel
Chicago
City Union
Rover
Albert Bates
St Oklahoma City
Bates
Adise
Texas
Oklahoma
Harry B. Foderaon
Jackson
Tenn
John M. Keith
Kellys
Keith
Coleman
Federal Reserve
Ramsey
Anatord Famapy
Marconi Says Television Not Yet Ready for Public Use
New York Sept 28 Ap Italian wireless pioneer Guglielmo Marconi warned television was still in research stages. He observed microwave tests show waves can transmit beyond vision, and he predicted wireless fax and page transmissions could become major uses. He anticipated the wireless phone expanding communications beyond its present role during his three week stay for the world fair.
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New York
Guglielmo Marconi
Italy
Wizard of the Wireless
Chives
Red Romeo to Live Baldwin's Ownerless Watch Dog
Baldwin's ownerless watchdog Red Romeo is reported to have a bank account for dog taxes, with a note that it was shot previously for lacking funds. In Kansas, the Kaw Valley Rabble Breeders Association held their show on September 24, awarding first to a junior silver black Marten buck and a Flemish Grant buck from Boahr Factory. Also mentions a new Ford V-8 at Hamilton-Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houers
Kaw Valley
Duke
Tampico Floods Leave City Barred and Struggling
Reports from surrounding towns describe deaths as Tampico endures floods that cut water and food for days. A Monterrey relief train with food, medicine, and soldiers is delayed, with air shipments and a Vera Cruz steamship expected to aid reconstruction efforts.
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Sark
Tampico
Monterrey
Vera Cruz
NRA Compliance Board to Meet on Complaints
The local NRA compliance board, elected chairman George March, begins handling written complaints. The board acts under the President’s authority, with members signing an agreement and directing complaints to the Chamber of Commerce or the board’s legal representative. A planning session is set for tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
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NRA
George March
Oat
Service Emple
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Rooms
U. S
Convict Recaptured After Train Escape Near Wilson
A criminally insane convict, who fled a train, was found at a breakfast spot near Wilson, Kansas, by deputies who answered the call. Federal officers prepared to take the man into custody as Seattle authorities reported the escape.
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Kansas
Wilson
Kan
Althecy
Rin Oie Hoes
Seattle
Eet
Douglas County Tax Delinquency Reveals Rising Debt
Douglas County reports show 1992 real estate assessments total 1,079,478.15 with 142,600 outstanding, as delinquent taxes rise from 1927 to 1982. County Treasurer L E Hoover notes 30 counties share similar trends, while noting a four year redemption period and November 1 interest penalties for full year tax payment.
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Douglas. Coun
Ees Pd
Hoov
Douglas County
Hoover
Zion
Irregulars Retreat in North China Neutral Zone Averted
Irregulars retreat in the North China demilitarized zone ended quickly after Chinese and Japanese forces clashed near the border. About 2000 panel troops were rushed to the area when Fang invaded, then returned to base as hostilities subsided. Japanese apologized to China for the killings of two government troops and thanked Chinese forces for assistance in the tense border incident.
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North
China
Peipin T
Pei Qing
Fane
Fang
Tthe
Kupelkow
Miles Nor Bat Ag
Kansas and Nebraska Aid Wheat Reception Remarks
Wallace cites Kansas and Nebraska as examples of favorable reception to our wheat program. He notes 97 percent target and calls other wheat states to broaden support. He mentions efforts by workers and returns from South Dakota, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Texas, and others to enhance the plan.
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Nebraska
Wallace
Dakota A
Kota
Homa
Téxas
Local merchants plan window unveiling amid weather delay
Crowds prepare for 7:30 PM opening as Lawrence High School band signals start. Merchants on Eleventh and Massachusetts plan a motor show with floodlit displays in the 800 block. Demonstrations include latest models and used bargains while weather remains unsettled.
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Law‘rence
C. E. Lawhill
Massachusetts Street
Sout
Massachusetts
Legion
Kansas Football Squad to Omaha Friday Night
The Kansas Jayhawkers travel by Santa Fe to Omaha Friday evening for a 7 o'clock departure, then a Missouri Pacific train to reach Omaha about 7:10 Saturday morning. The game kicks off at 8 Saturday night, with return plans to Kansas City Sunday morning after arriving there around 8:35. The starting lineup includes Watkins, Clawson, O Neil, Hafford, Damm, Petstead, Beach, and others.
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Kansas Jayhawkers
Lawrence
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Omaha
Jayhawkers
Wee Ber Hle
Creighton
Danringter Teli Tacitier Kyatle
Kval Sinks
Watkins
Dees
Muss Clawson
O'Neil Vidi
Hafford
Damm
Petstead
Beach
Explosion Kills Three at Taxman Refinery Wichita Falls
Three men were killed and several injured in an explosion at the Taxman refinery in Wichita Falls Texas. The deceased were Ralph Spettel Clyde Holland and Bob Finlen, all insulators or a related role, while Fred Arbuck plant operator Clyde Griffin and C B Ward were among the injured. One worker outside the plant suffered clothing burned away. Estimated property damage placed at about 150 dollars.
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Taxman
Wichita Falls
Tex
Ralph
Spettel
Clyde Holland
Insulators
Bob Finlen
Fred Arbuck
Nlant
Clydé Griffin
Aesistant
C. B. Ward
Forest Conservation Corps to supply lumber for winter camps
Sept 28 AP reports the forest conservation corps will ship 250 million feet of lumber to build winter camps for 260 corps workers. Fechner announced bids are being called by commanding officers across nine corps areas under specifications drafted with the National Lumber Manufacturers Union. In the south, 50,000 men will continue to live in tents.
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Rinstingen
Forest Conservation Corps
Nia
Bay
Ty Conservation
Ory
So Mana
Fechner
Iby
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Union
Directa
Freshmen Caps Mark KU Traditions On Hill
KU freshmen parade in new caps after a campus ceremony on North College Hill. Observers note mixed reactions as paddling and cheerleader tryouts stir campus chatter, while upperclassmen and Greeks view the ritual with skepticism.
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University of Kansas
North College
Bill Art
Sarasa
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