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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1926
Page
1
The Senate moves to revisit funding negotiations with France tied to a broader war debt settlement. An undercurrent of progress suggests a potential agreement, with officials signaling cautious optimism as discussions continue amid geopolitical tensions and lingering Russian relations.
A widely publicized Tokyo report claims the Japanese government plans to buy no more U.S. steel rails after finding imports inferior in Th apan and Belgian vahs. An order for 700 tons of open hearth rails from the United States Steel Products Company was placed for rapid delivery. This marks the largest government order from an American firm since 2038, while private railways and the South Manchurian Railway have continued orders.
A preliminary hearing in district court set for April 22 for Karl Garever, former aerial acrobat and aviator, charged with first degree murder in the death case. Rebecca Jardine Jardins, widow of Agriculture Secretary William Jardine, remains hospitalized after a train incident involving a firecracker prank.
A brief Kansas forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Friday with unsettled skies in the eastern portion and possible showers in Coffeyville Ottawa and Topeka. Temperature change is small and overall weather remains mild.
At Topeka the state board of bar examiners prepared a report on charges against Fred Crabbe former superintendent of the Kansas Anti Saloon League Disbarment proceedings were discussed after Crabbe was deposed last year for retaining pledges meant for enforcement. M Brewster former attorney general testified for Crabbe.
Mary Harriet Dowzer, 42, was identified after a body was found in an alley in Kansas City. Police link the death to a spate of attacks on men in the past two weeks and search for a suspect described as a blackened face either black or white. A city street cleaner was arrested in connection with the slaying after a note signed Frank was found among Dowzer’s belongings.
In Girardeau Missouri eleven persons were arrested in an investigation into the flogging of a 20 year old girl near Tyler Community. Leaders of the group, including Smith Peter and his wife, were named as organizers of the operation. The victim was assaulted after being taken from a field, then released and kept safe with a friend. Authorities prepared charges of felonious assault and scheduled preliminary hearings.
Farl Wadel, arrested on liquor violations, pleaded guilty to possessing and selling liquor. Judge Tagh Bicane sentenced him to 300 dollars and four months for sale, plus 100 dollars and three months for possession. February district court term closed. May term set with new lawyers listed for the entering term. Basil Green sprained ankle from church work in Leavenworth. Justice J. O. Lovejoy married Atinger of Lawrence to McCulloch today.
The article reports Chicago Mayor Willard Dever and others testifying before a Senate prohibition committee. It covers cross-examination, internal debates over hearing time, and remarks by Dinwiddie about enforcement, reform, and opposition to a beer and wine referendum, with emphasis on the temperance office and police actions.
New York April 22 A P quote Chauncey M Depew turning 92 tomorrow shares his life philosophy of moderation in all things He praises religion marriages happiness through the ages and finds radio and the automobile the greatest modern joys He notes prohibition holds little interest and recalls giving up champagne though he says I love it.
Washington April 22 A Pij three farm relief measures Tincher backed by Secretary Jardine Tangent belt and Aswell commodity targeting bills were ordered reported by the agricultural committee to give the house a chance to vote on each. Tincher bill may be called next week with others as substitutes.
In Tromsoe on April 22 experts say the Norge dirigible will likely meet its toughest challenge en route from Leningrad to King's Bay Spitzbergen due to no hangar along the thousand mile segment. A large meteorological service will supply weather data to Amundsen and Ellsworth before and during the attempt.
Douglas county commissioners set a ten day session for the board of equalization beginning May 17 at the requts clerk office to review all property valuations and adjust assessments for an equal levy. County Clerk E C Bussing urged residents to file complaints, listing May dates for various townships and the city of Lawrence. A separate ruling by Judge Hugh Means ordered the city of Lawrence to issue a permit for J A Wright to install electric current at the Acme Feed building, despite the fire chief’s earlier disapproval of some equipment.
A three day convention in Wichita Kansas urged tighter enforcement of federal prohibition law. Delegates from sixty nine churches, three hundred representatives, sent a telegram and letter to Representative W A Ayres in Washington. The event, reported from Wichita, notes Fulck's Ambulance and radio services in the closure.
Lawrence real estate assessors completed work and filed with the county clerk. Indications suggest valuations will resemble 1922 figures. Enumeration of city residents is delayed by about two months as county officials adjust valuations for rate setting and tax computation.
The case of Fred Black Crawford County constable charged with bribery and five deputies ends trial day as jury deliberates. Prosecution led by William A. Smith, assistant attorney general, follows a three and a half day hearing. Deputy Arthur Schirard scheduled for trial next.
The New York Federal Reserve Bank reduced its rediscount rate from 4 to 3.12 percent. The move follows declines in rediscounts by member banks and a sharp drop in brokers loans due to falling prices since March 1.
Deputy Otis Lindell and Judge Hugh Means wrap a quick case of grand larceny involving Main Tate s stole 104 dollars in auto accessories. Workman, arrested in the Lindell garage, pleaded guilty and was sent to Hutchinson reform school until released by law. Workman, a married man from Yates Center, had recent work with Metsker and Hudson.
Julius Albert Williams and Mary Elizabeth Norton of Kansas City obtained marriage licenses and wed in Manhattan after a spontaneous plan near Judge Louis Menger's office. George C. McCullough and Faye Attinger, Lawrence, also received licenses. The couple's ride from Kansas City to Manhattan preceded the decision.
Liberty post of the American Legion urges Secretary of War to change ROTC summer training from Fort Sill Oklahoma to Fort Monroe Virginia. Members cite tradition and potential harm to cadet morale, noting a midwest shift due to funds and a planned local film showing at Varsity theater May 3 and 4. Eighty five attended the dinner meeting with Haskell orchestra and singer Eli Wamego.
City police rounded up four youths near St. Louis and Crawfordsville Indiana on suspicion of stealing a Ford Vauxhall from in front of the YMCA hall. Frank Dowden and Paw Carver admit the theft and name others involved.
In Calcutta on April 22 two Muslims were killed and thirteen injured as sectarian violence erupted after a rumor that Hindus killed two Muslims. Hindus and Muslims clashed with bricks until police restored order.
Union Pacific president Carl Gray spoke at an all University convocation designated School of Business Day at the University of Kansas. He argued rail transportation shaped a nation, noted rail mileage growth, and asserted railroads remain owned by the people through widespread shareholding. He warned about regulatory hurdles and praised rail as central to national development.
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