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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1926
Page
1
Reports describe Mussolini receiving ovations in Fiumicino as he prepared to sail to Tripoli. Dignitaries and crowds watched the dreadnaught Dante di Cavour and accompanying ships depart amid salutes and horn blasts.
The guardianship case of Deach es Heenan, started by the Children's Society after an investigation, was adjourned for one week. The 34 year old girl remains homebound with burns from an acid attack while she slept. The court declined to bar her mother Katherine Heenan from guardianship due to lack of applicable law. Vincent Pisarra led the action. Brown Ig was not present.
Kansas forecast shows mostly cloudy skies tonight with possible rain. Some cities report clear roads while others warn of rough or muddy conditions including Wichita and Hutchinson. warmer temps expected tonight in places like Emporia, Pittsburg, Topeka, Salina, and Coffeyville. daytime highs and overnight lows vary across the state.
Mexico City April B AP reports the interior department drafts a new immigration bill at the president's request. The measure would tax and register all incoming aliens and bar entry of those pursuing forbidden callings, potentially including ministers. the president would decide admissibility.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board approved backing Dean Swarthout in financing this year’s Music Festival. Secretary Scott was authorized to sell 1000 tickets at 1.50 each to fund the event. Swarthout outlined the three year work of the Lawrence Choral Union, noting past success and hopes for attracting thousands to Lawrence for Music Week with mass singing by 500 choral members.
An explosion of the Standard Oil tanker at the dry dock in New Orleans injured two and likely killed several others. Police reports say 12 injured were removed and many more unaccounted for amid the wreckage. Officials have not released precise casualty figures.
Washington April hearings before the House Agriculture Committee focus on alleged secret conferences about a relief bill. Dem Kinchelee of Kentucky accuses the secretary of secrecy and unclear leadership, while Republican Tincher defends committee independence and denies taking orders. The exchange includes sharp remarks and cross accusations on the bill’s fate.
A San Luis Obispo area oil field fire caused by a lightning strike set ablaze two underground tanks and spread to ten surface tanks and two reservoirs, threatening nearby ranches. Two men, A. Seeber and son William, were found dead near the fires as explosions sent flames across the midmorning area. The stake loss is estimated in the millions as firefighters work to confine the blaze.
Wellington, Kansas, arrest of A J Alma Thompson former cashier of the Farmers Bank of Mulvane after the bank’s February crash. She waived preliminary hearing, bound over to district court on three counts of forging promissory notes with intent to deceive. Bond set at 25000. Thompson aided officials in settling affairs of the bank. Rosecrants previously confessed to defalcations and is serving 12 to 56 years.
Suzanne Lenglen tentatively accepts a US appearance in a film based on her novels. Memoranda of agreement signed for acting and newspaper writing during her visit. The offer, via J. Laugien and William Pickens for C C J Pyle, could pay about 100000 pounds. Also noted is a university and high school student investigation into a vacation party.
Election held in Linwood rural high school district to decide if a small outside shop for agricultural training should be added and to elect a district treasurer. The project would cost about 1500 dollars to house a forge and automobile repair work.
Harry Sharp of Topeka urged the Kansas Laundry Owners association to reevaluate the workmen's compensation act saying the law is intolerable and costly. Henry J. Allen joined, condemning the act as a football for insurers and politicians and urging Kansas to rewrite the measure or rely on its own judgment for fair compensation.
Mike Seamore 21 of Tonganoxie sustained a serious chest injury and Frances Blackwell, a young Tonganoxie woman, was injured when their Ford roadster was struck by a Union Pacific freight train at the North Seventh street crossing. Tarvey and Helen Blackwell, passengers, were unharmed. The car was demolished and hospital care followed.
At Topeka Judge Hungatie presides in Shawnee county district court as the third of four trials proceeds in a heated libel case. The 8,000,000 suit targets the Kansas City Journal Post and several individuals amid Governor Jonathan M. Davis era disputes.
Topeka reports state highway officials rejected Lyon and Reno county requests for road improvements. Lyon sought federal aid for a southbound route from Emporia to the county line but no federal funds were available. Reno proposed a state highway linking Reno and Pratt counties. the highway commission could not act due to a long-standing resolution. Preliminary is continued in Wichita.
United States Circuit Court of Appeals orders George E. Termus to serve one year in Dayton Ohio for maintaining a nuisance during alleged bootlegging. Termus was previously sentenced May 16 1922 to two years in Atlanta penitentiary and fined $100 for conspiracy to violate national prohibition law.
The University of Washburn Glee Club, third in the national college contest in New York on March 6, will perform tonight at Perry High School as part of a campus concert series. Members have recently toured by rail across California and other destinations.
Secretary Hoover and Secretary submitted a bill to unify Alaska department activities under a single administrative head for agriculture interior and commerce. A federal constabulary for Alaska was proposed with interior directing feasibility inquiries to enforce all federal laws in the territory.
Visitors packed the lobby and corridors for the Eldridge Hotel opening at 2 30 pm. The Floral displays drew praise while music from the Bowersock orchestra and a banjo trio added to the festive mood. Staff received congratulations as guests toured the first floor and enjoyed the lounge areas and the new Eldridge Pharmacy opening.
Colchester England reports the death of Melivers Bayard Brown, a wealthy eccentric American yacht owner who moored near Brightlingsea since 1851. Once a New York society figure, Brown famed for dousing and beating crew with a cudgel after inviting them to drink.
Professor Leonard A White of the University of Chicago arrives in Lawrence at the invitation of the International City Managers Association to gather data for a broad study of the city manager form of government. He plans six months in the field with a week in Lawrence and will then tour Wichita Texas New Mexico California and New England before returning to Lawrence.
President Coolidge addresses the First Pan American Congress of Journalists at the Pan American Union in Washington. He calls for frequent gatherings to unite peoples of the western hemisphere and notes rising interchanges among American nations as key to better understanding.
The Journal-World lists mailing options for the Yesterday of the Journal-World New Hotel Eldridge section for out of town recipients at five cents each. Local purchases at the counter cost three cents per copy with names and addresses sent to the Journal-World office along with remittance.
Washington April 8 A P Farm groups warned before the senate agriculture committee that farmers are headed for slavery without relief. B F Yoakam of Farmingdale Long Island said the industry faces bankruptcy and rising foreclosures as peaceful surrender to creditors. He urged organization and new law to unite farmers.
Col A. B. Dockery of the Omaha area commands visits the University of Kansas ROTC to inspect rifles, plotting drills, lab equipment, demolition and air entanglement sections. Afternoon classes and store rooms are checked as part of the annual evaluation that determines unit ratings.
Reymond Barkley of Baldwin High School and Jack Casey of Lawrence High School will meet in the Liberty Memorial Hall for the Constitution oration contest final after winning local preliminaries. John R. Barnes announced the timing this morning.
The Lewis theater in Independence Missouri owned by Glenn Dickinson, known for three local venues, will reopen tomorrow after about six weeks of renovations and a new box office and interior design. Dickinson notes the upgrades bring a Missouri theater experience similar to their others.
The First Presbyterian church votes to release Dr. Eric A. Bleck from his duties as pastor to accept a new role at the Presbyterian church in Muskogee Oklahoma beginning May first. Bleck, from Harbor Springs Michigan, is ill with the flu and could not attend the meeting. The board and congregation elect new elders and renew several church offices as part of the annual gathering.
The core 2 district holds its quarterly meeting on Friday at 7:00 p.m. with Rev B Kier of Kansas City delivering the sermon. Saturday features a 9:15 a.m. Sunday school session led by Lena Lane and conference officers. Camp Fire Girls encampment and other events are noted. A boxing match and radio segment are also mentioned with unclear details.
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