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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1926
Page
4
A historical fragment shows a Kansas newspaper notice about mail delivery timing and circulation contact for Journal World with a Bible verse citation from Exodus and a comment on a debate over prohibition. The piece mixes logistical line with a religious quotation and a rhetorical remark on law.
A government report by the Army Corps of Engineers claimed earth removal costs 6.18 cents per cubic yard, while private contractors charged 15.2 cents. Testimony noted depreciation not included in government figures, with the corps owning 848 million dollars of equipment and doing 35 million dollars of work yearly. The panel pressed the discrepancy as evidence of government saving versus private capital. A separate remark from Columbia Missouri suggested backwardness in youth culture amid a separate lecture incident.
Hervey B Peairs leaves Lawrence to become general superintendent of Indian affairs. A native of a large family he trained at K U and State Normal, taught school to pay his way, and formed a family quartet that gained local fame. Governor Robinson recruited him to direct music and assist at Haskell Institute, beginning in 1897 as supervisor of Taetan education and soon after as superintendent.
After four decades in Indian education, Hervey B Peaks known as Mr Peairs becomes Indian education supervisor and plans to oversee reservation activities beyond medical, reclamation and forestry. He oversaw growth from 200 to 1000 students and helped establish a uniform course for all Indian schools in 1935.
Editorial argues Kansas banks can legally drop out after a Supreme Court ruling but historically have stayed in the guaranty system. Banks expected costs, paid premiums, and faced fund drain from years of banker dishonesty, which tempered withdrawal. The piece notes none of the banks that joined the guaranty scheme anticipated such sustained losses.
JC M Luther and Co sent a token of cheer to E B Good on Alassee street while George Shearer returns from the Arkansas Valley praising wheat outlook. Theodore Pochler resumes county board deliberations after Boston trip as Charles Thompson loses a valuable horse in a reported incident. Street railway supervision shifts to Mossie Moore and Pett. Hermisville shipment arrives as local commerce and grain markets are noted.
Twenty five years ago the time is discussed as busy with school affairs and local incidents. A funeral procession crosses paths during recent heavy rains. An event at Lawrence High School features a senior presentation titled Aurora by Hill Wilson.
Secretary of Commerce argues that paying U.S. war debts will not derail American commerce. He notes the United States remains a creditor with about $300 million a year in debt service and about $900 million in invisible exports, while private loans total roughly $600–800 million annually. Loans abroad boost exports and foreign prosperity, supporting a favorable balance of trade.
The junior class hosted a pretty junior senior reception at the Pythian Hall with red and white decorations and punch from a corner booth. Officers included Charles Van Fleet as president Florence Smith secretary Helen Alder treasurer and Marjorie Marshall with Prof Olney. A grand march followed at 9 o clock.
Readers note a list of figures and events including Thomas Kelleher and several named ladies at a social gathering. Lodgings count memorials for Lincoln’s assassination anniversary and a tornado’s 40th anniversary in Minnesota. National and regional meetings in St Louis and Portland address politics weather and banking.
John J. Carty, longtime chief engineer at American Telephone and Telegraph, is celebrated on his sixtieth birthday. A Cambridge, Massachusetts native, he built a storied career from early schooling to leadership in electrical engineering, earning honors from societies and a decoration from the Emperor of Japan.
In Washington on April 13 the Senate agriculture committee approved a corn belt farm relief measure as a rider to the cooperative marketing bill. It would levy a fee on certain crops to stabilize surpluses, with cotton exempt pending further authorization. The bill targets wheat cattle and hogs. the Senate will first vote on the surplus bill and then the cooperative measure, which has passed the House. The act faces opposition from Secretary Jardine but may advance before the cooperative bill clears. The House committee also voted to close hearings after five more witnesses.
Spanish aviators Captains Lariga-Taboanda and Gonzalez-Gallarza flew from Bladrid to Manila, then to Bender Abbas Cairo before Baghdad arrival. The missing airplane of Captain Estevez was found intact near Amman Palestine. he and a mechanic abandoned the craft and planned to march to Amman. Estevez has been missing since the split from Lariga and Gonzales Galarza during the Cairo to Baghdad flight.
In Oklahoma City on April 13 the supreme court heard R. B. Drake in a writ of prohibition to restrain W. A. Barnett, Okmulgee county judge, from further estate actions. The Jackson Barnett trust, valued over 1 million, splits between the Baptist Home Mission Society and Mrs. Koa Tannie Barnett, with Harold McGerin named for Barnett’s division dispute and alleged $150,000 receipts.
Voters face a broad statewide primary with focus on Republican Senate race and congressional contests. The boxing bill under local option questions draws attention amid debates on public improvements. Chicago proceeds with ballot for 19 million dollars in civic bonds. Senate hears Italian debt settlement as Assistant Secretary Andrews is recalled in prohibition hearing.
Defense testimony in the Williams court martial at San Diego begins with Lieut Commander Harold Willett stating he spoke with Colonel Williams at the Hotel del Coronado. Willett detected no liquor on Williams and found no signs of intoxication, challenging earlier accusations of drunkenness.
Archie King, a 44 year old inmate of the county poor farm in Michigan, confined for 25 years due to acute rheumatism, finally sees an airplane and car after a church group arranges a view from a raised room. A separate notice reports a disputed real estate transfer involving Ann Brownlee and C. Coener, with Brownlee denying the deal.
Governor Paulen announces reappointments to several state boards including optometry board and registration of medical examiners. The Topeka Presbytery approved travel for Dr Bleck and others to Oklahoma, with judges and stenographers mentioned. Week plans include Midland Grange meeting Friday with standard business.
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