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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1926
Page
1
A severe dust storm swept across western Kansas, hindering visibility and prompting weather officials to issue cautions. The intense wind event moved from the northwest toward central regions, heightening concerns for agriculture and daily life.
Frost tonight with rising temperatures. Sunday expected to be cooler with light to heavy frost in places. Sunday afternoon road conditions vary from clear in Kansas City and Wichita to soft or fair in Coffeyville and nearby towns. Maximums around 46, minimum near 0 to 0.
Kansas teachers association leaders propose new revenue sources including a tax on tobacco cigars cosmetics and commercial amusements plus possible income tax for professionals to aid school funding. The education committee also backs reforms on school district overlaps tuition uniformity health programs and teacher qualifications.
The case against former University of Kansas football player Hedges, jailed in The Tombs, moved after $5000 bail was posted. He spoke of hardship and sought help from alumni and reporters while detailing attempts to find work and repay debts. The hearing and background touch on family finances and the delay caused by a New York bail law interpretation.
Washington April 24 AP The senate prohibition committee closed its three weeks of hearings at 3 48 p m after wets and drys presented final arguments. Farhside claimed proof for modifying the Volstead act while drys urged stronger enforcement. Wayne B Wheeler labeled opposition testimony incoherent and said some want booze with a kick. Julien Codman argued the dry law lacks public sanction and millions will keep drinking. General Lincoln C Andrews reaffirmed he seeks no change to allow sale of nonintoxicating beer.
Judge Hungate will decide next Saturday whether to try the five million dollar libel suit brought by ex Governor Jonathan M. Davis against the Kansas City Journal Post. Defense argues fraudulent joinder of two Topeka defendants, Clugston and West, to block federal court access.
Daylight saving begins at 2 a m tomorrow in Rhode Island Maine New Jersey and other states with clocks one hour ahead until September 26 Local option daylight time will be observed in several cities including Jersey Maine West Virginia Delaware Ohio Wisconsin Indiana and Michigan Major cities in New York Philadelphia and Chicago also move to daylight time The remainder notes a marriage license issued in Rockford Ohio and Bigelow Missouri with a ceremony by Rev E A Bleck at Eldridge Radio Service Douglas Radio
Tes Mines Ta April 24. About 3 000 athletes from 101 institutions opened Drake Relay Carnival finals as a drenched track slowed the start. Roeland Locke Nebraska smashed the world 100 yard dash record and John Kuck Emporia KS set a Drake record in shot put. Relay and hurdle events produced top times with Illinois, Notre Dame, Nebraska leading in several titles and Ames Oregon State top relays.
Three people died and a woman was seriously injured as a tornado cut through Johnston and Atoka counties. At Fillmore the storm leveled three houses, damaged a Leviton gun, and blew apart a mule team's two-day work. Victims included Mrs. Tom Callen and the Mortons in Dubant, with others injured in Kenefic and Voca. Weather damage followed with hail and rain.
A passenger plane piloted by Major J. Fickel with Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Fisher aboard crashed 25 feet at Marsial field Fort Riley in a 60 mile gale. Fickel suffered a shoulder injury while Fisher was slightly bruised. Both were attending school at Fort Leavenworth and had flown to Fort Riley for training.
Basle Switzerland April 24 AP Benito Mussolini Italy’s leader is described as a sick man. Reports state he battles an ailment affecting his digestive organs while continuing to work intensely. In private moments he plays an old violin to ease pain and ward off danger.
A U S committee of Seventeen returning from Mexico City reports that the Mexican government under Calles is not persecuting any religious faith. The group urges a hands off U S policy until Mexico tests its education program aimed at improving conditions rooted in centuries of oppression. The delegation includes Jewish and Christian representatives plus former officials and business leaders.
The Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Tuesday will celebrate music week. University of Kansas string quartet will perform and J W McDonald of Presbytery Kansas City will discuss "The Operation of Business and Cultural Influences in Building the Community."
Fragmentary report shows multiple American League and other teams with hitters and pitchers named such as Rhem O Farrell Sheehan Simith Kremer Wilsons Genewich Taylor and Paris. Scattered score bits indicate Boston New York Washington Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland and Detroit players listed with various pitchers hitters and managers.
Washington April 24 AP The House Agricultural Committee finished work on surplus crop relief measures after a long night session planning to report three bills next week without recommendations The Haugen Tincher and Curtis-Aswells bills are to be sent to the House for choice. More riots in Calcutta claim nine dead and injure many as unrest continues.
Washington Post Grand Army of the Republic proposes flowers for Civil War soldiers graves on Memorial Day May 30. Spanish War Veterans camp partners to gather blooms, assist at court house ceremonies, and honor veterans with afternoon exercises led by Judge Smart.
Lawrenced Rotarians depart tomorrow for a two day twelfth district conference in Hutchinson Kansas with delegates from about seventy clubs. Paul A Dinsmoor chairs the trip aboard a chartered Pullman arriving around nine tonight and returning to Lawrence by Wednesday morning.
Pittsburg Kan April 24 Fred Black constable was found guilty of two charges of taking and accepting a bribe of 100 by a jury in Girard district court after 31 hours of deliberation. The trial began last Monday and jurors were kept behind locked doors last night as the judge recommended leniency.
Witnesses connected Fadler to the Lecompton bank robbery of 1925 via a Packard car sighting and timing at the bank. The case, tied to a Baxterings arrest and ongoing preliminary hearing, moved toward district court with bail set at $5,000 amid denials of insufficient evidence and defense demurrers.
Robert 1046 New Jersey street and Larry Thompson of 1925 Kentucky street suffered minor arm burns when a fire started in the Victory garage paint shop this morning. Both men were treated at McConnell hospital and sent home. Damaged vehicles included a Touring car owned by Ma. W. Fursman and a Davis Childs camp Ford Roadster. Insurance covered losses and the shop had prior fire incidents due to a burning stove kept to aid paint drying.
The Law med Choral Union and orchestra plan a final rehearsal tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock ahead of the Messiah performance. Mme Schumann-Heink, lauded as a great artist, is highlighted, with the University phony orchestra and Lawrence chorus listed among the performers and seating for about 2,000 attendees anticipated.
Earl Weeks of 1308 Pennetta Street died at 12 40 PM after suffering severe burns and internal injuries from a rock crusher accident two weeks earlier. A deadly bacillus infection developed during treatment, despite surgeries to amputate and manage wounds. Funeral services were held at Rumsey Funeral Home at 2 PM with Rev A Richard Hart in charge. burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
Rented venue offers 186 seats unfilled for the Messiah presentation in Rohingen gymnasium tomorrow. Assurance given that seats will be found for those who have not purchased tickets or are unsure they can attend. light attendance expected in the afternoon.
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