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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1928

Page

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Balkan Peninsula Quakes Sweep Region Cause Wide Damage

Earthquakes continue to devastate the Balkans with AdriAnople Varna and Corinth heavily hit. Affected areas report tidal flooding in Varna and widespread destruction in coastal towns and inland villages. Aid efforts include 600 huts and 8 000 bread loaves distributed to stricken outskirts. American minister Robert Skinner advocates a relief fund.

Vienna Balkan Adrianople European Turkey Varna Black Sea Corinth Hularis Mitylene Syra Aegean Sea Byron Aullens Gillese Athens Sanova Hagle Widnos Robert, Skinner America Gerantzes Pravi Kavala Alilied

Aswell Charges Bill Used As Political Vehicle

Washington April 26 AP Debates on the NeNary Manges farm relief bill opened in the house as Representative Aswell of Louisiana accused an organized corn belt lobby of forcing the measure to be vetoed to advance Frank Lowden’s presidential campaign. He said Dawes represents the international bankers and is backed to cancel the war debts.

Washington House Dawes White House Aswell Toui- Lana House Agriculture Committee Corn Belt Lobby Frank 9. Lowden Lowden Apswell Agriculture Committee

Washington leader to speak at Chamber luncheon

Alexander Trowbridge president of the American Federation of Art will address the Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Tuesday at noon Claud L Scott secretary said He will also speak at a University convocation Tuesday morning The University stringed quartet will provide music in the evening

Alexander Trowbridge Washington,d. C American Federation of Art Chamber of Commerce Claud L. Scott Trowbridge

Kansas Forecast With Frost Night And Fair Friday

Weather forecast for Kansas indicates mostly cloudy conditions tonight with frost in the north and west portions and showery in the extreme southeast. Friday is expected to be fair with little change in temperature. Road conditions vary by city with rain and clouds in Coffeyville and Pittsburg, mud in Hutchinson, and slippery or soft roads reported in Arkansas City and Wichita. Maximum and minimum temperatures noted from yesterday and today.

Kansas Coffeyville Pittsburg Hutchinson Arkansas City Wichita Uglas

Visitors Attend Batter Homes Exposition in Lawrence

More than a hundred individuals crowded the Batter Homes Exposition at 938 Massachusetts within forty five minutes after doors opened at 1 o clock today. The event showcased elaborate displays attracting visitors to stop and converse with hosts and hostesses. Indian girls wove blankets co eds explained child care housewives listened to a cooking school lecture a grand piano and a soloist drew applause. Campfire girls showcased activities amid a busy, interesting scene. The exposition runs from noon to 11 pm today tomorrow and Saturday.

Massachusetts Lawrence K. Us

Four Baker students injured in car crash near Vinland

Four Baker University students William Cleland Whiting Kai Frederick Lane Elwin Shinkle Normand Wells were injured when their Cadillac se gan struck a culvert near Vinland shortly after 8 30 last night. They were taken to Memorial hospital by Karl Williamson with Cleland and Lane remaining hospitalized. The car suffered rear wheel and windshield damage and authorities said brakes may have locked.

Baker University Vinland William Cleland Whiting Kai Frederick Lane Baldwin Kan Elwin Shinkle Welda Normand Wells Kansas City Nolice Memorial Hospital Karl Williamson Cleland Lane Shinkle Wells

Debate Over Women Working Outside Home Draws Crowd

A roughly 150 person audience watched University of Kansas and Northwestern women debaters in Fraser Chapel, Kansas City, debating whether employed married women should be discouraged outside the home. Northwestern advocated family wage and subsidies. KU argued women should be free to work with modern conditions. final teams to meet tonight before the Women's Commercial Club.

Uiversity of Kansas Northwestern Fraser Chapel K.U Dorothy Gregg Ruth van Ripper Josephine Blades Elsa Bish Lois McSlay Katherine Hicks

Baseball scores and Rembrandt prints for school

The page lists multiple baseball game scores featuring teams like Brooklyn, Boston, St. Louis, Chicago, and Detroit with varied innings. It also reports a Rembrandt print donation to a local junior high, The Stone Bridge study, described by Miss Dorothy Luxton and the Lawrence Art club as a notable landscape work beside Rembrandt’s portraits.

Rembrandt A. Medici Stone Bridge Byembrandt Lawrence Art Club Ajlho Dorothy Luxton

Bremen Crew Sets Course for New York Flight

The Bremen crew lands at Lake Ste. Agnes after a relief plane from Greenly Island completes a leg of their trans Atlantic journey toward New York. Meanwhile Junkers F13 mechanics rush repairs to possible Montreal route as German Irish aviators plan arrival in New York. A Wichita invitation extends to the fliers with an eye toward future Germany return.

Lake Ste. Agnes Cassindian_Press Ford Bremen Greenly Island Tid Ite Newark Junkers Montreal Curtiss Field Ni Y New York Apr.il Mitchell, Field Walker Charles J.W. Murphy Murphy Searh Greenly Island New York World Mid Newspaper Alliance Fle Bo Bakken Louis Cuisinier Canadian Airways Long Point Greenland Murray Bay Mitchelfield Wichita Gustave Hamel Wichita Capitalist Jay Sadowski Swallow Field Baron von Hkenefeld Cantain Koeh Bitamaurice Marcellus Murdock National Aeronautic Association Hamel Dunn Acataintanes Baron von Huenefeld Atlantic Germany

Potter Sticks to Story in Slaying Case

Ernest Potter known as Jack Potter remains firm that Opal Black was in Eaton Missouri when the slaying occurred and he knew nothing of it. Officers Lattimer and Flanders questioned him again this morning but no new facts emerged. He faces charges of stealing a watch clothing and a traveling bag from a Union Pacific caboose Monday night.

Ernest Jack” Potter Opal Black Kansas City Eaton South Kansasity Santa Fe Lattimer Flanders Potter Thero Union Pacific

Poised Polar Flight Fliers Invited by Norwegian Line

Captain George H Wilkins and Lieutenant Carl Ben Wielson, stranded at Spitzbergen after a polar hop from Point Barrow, Alaska, accept an invitation from the Norwegian American line to be guests. They expect to return to New York by mid June aboard a Norwegian ship en route to Spitzbergen.

Oslo Norway George H. Wilkins Carl Ben Wielson Spitzbergen Point Barrow Alaska New York Spitdbergen

Marines Move Base Closer to Sandino Rebel Lines

Intense excitement spread along Nicaragua east coast as Marines shifted base about 150 miles north toward rebel operations. Reports from mining districts allege Sandino’s depredations, while Brigade HQ calls tales exaggerated. Marshall, La Luz official, reportedly slain. raiders loot Bonanza mine. Marshall held to aid. planes dispatched for clarity.

Managua Nicaragua Ens Pis Pis Augustino Sandino Matagalpa Aino 5 Brigade Bluefields Puerto Cabezes Brangmans Bluff Harry Amphlett Ezas George B. Marshall la Luz Puerto Cabezas Marshall Associated Press Cabezas Giron Bonanza

American Nazarene Missionary Osborn Reported Captured

Reports from Peking say Nazarene missionary J. C. Osborn of Ghatcheng western Shantung may have been taken prisoner by Nationalist forces during a provincewide advance. Consuls were asked to seek his release if confirmed, while a consular survey showed Americans scattered across Shantung battle zones and evacuation aid hampered by transportation limits.

Peking J. C. Osborn Nazarene Ghatcheng Shantung Kaichow, Chi Genthern Chihli Hankow Osborn Walter F. Seymour Presbyterian Tsinan Feng Yu-Hsiang Tsingiao Esinan Yenchowfu Dre Seymour Taisafu Chefoo Weihaiwei Ganitol Kansas City L. C. Osborn Nazarene Mission Tien Tsin China Fron O Tien T'sin

Milk Producers to Discuss Price Basis Plan Meeting

Milk producers and distributors met last night to plan steps after May 1 when the current 66 2/3 cent per pound butter price expires. F S Butcher urged attendance at a Cham ber of Commerce gathering Saturday at 8 to decide arrangements. Independent Odd Fellows in Independence observed the 109th founding with rain dampening turnout.

Douglas County Milk Producers Association Chamber of Commerce Butcher Odd Fellows Independence Kan Kansas O. F America

Committee Agrees On U S Tax Bill

Washington April 26 AP A 293 million tax cut plan backed by Senate Finance Committee as a substitute for the House measure. The bill would adjust corporate taxes and surtax rates with retroactive provisions and set administration provisions for final action tomorrow. Secretary Mellon indicated a high 210 million reduction would gain approval. the package aims near 203 million after amendments and offsets.

Washington Senate Finance Committee House Senate Treasury Melion Mellon

In Tribute to Frank Lockhart in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach observes public mourning for Frank Lockhart a young Indianapolis racing driver who died during a beach speed test. City officials proclaimed two days of mourning and ordered half staff flags as plans to transport the body to Los Angeles for burial are arranged.

Daytona Beach Frank Lockhart Indianapolis Teddy Los Angeles Lockhart

Fort Scott Woman Nominated for National Office

Mrs. Charles Miller of Fort Scott was nominated for second vice-president of the General Federation of Womens Clubs at the Kansas state federation convention in Independence. Mrs Henry Henson of Paola delivered the nominating speech noting it was Kansas' first request for a General Federation office. Hunginger Taxi, Phone 32.

Independence Kan A. P Charles ¥. Miller Fort Scottiteday General Federation Womens’ Clubs Henry Henson Paola Kansas Hunginger Taxi

Lawrence Exposition Promises Suburban Day Shopping

Lawrence merchants host a weekend Better Homes Exposition at the Model Home on 1518 Massachusetts. Twenty four firms offer reduced prices on special articles for shoppers visiting the cooperative event. Tickets available from participating firms.

Massachusetts Lawrence

Reed Says Kansas On Edge Of National Scene

Clyde Reed of Parsons told Kiwanis luncheon guests that Kansas is on the edge of things and not counted in the national equation East of the Mississippi. He cited varied resources in Kansas and discussed farm income, commodity prices, and regional economic factors affecting the state’s agriculture and industry.

Kansas Reed Mississippi Clyde Reed Parsons Fox Kiwanis Club University” Extension Commerce

Scottish Rite Three Day Reunion At Masonic Temple

The Scottish Rite held its three day reunion at the Masonic Temple with degrees scheduled today and tomorrow. Dr. Re Schwegler led the eighteenth degree this morning and Dr. A. P. Huits led the twenty first this afternoon. The twenty ninth and thirty first degrees were also planned with William T. Johnson leading tonight and tomorrow’s session featuring the thirty second degree. A banquet for members and families closes the event at 7:00 tonight, with Elmer D Brothers as principal speaker.

Syere-Prton Masonic Temple Re Schwegler Deeres A. P. Huits William T.johnson Elmer D- Brothers Chicago

Four Members Re-Elected Santa Fe Stockholders Meet Topeka

Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railway directors re elected for four year terms at the Topeka stockholders meeting. Myer Hurley James G Harbord Samuel Bledgore Wayton D Brown of Wichita named. Flower Tone Topeka death prompts vacancy. Price Waterhouse & Co re elected auditors. Total shares voted 3,583,731 with most stockholders represented by proxy. Will enlarge gas line.

Topeka Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company Board of Myer Hurley James G. Harbord New York City Samuel Bledgoe Chicago Eete

Kiwanis Club Speaker Final Rehearsal Tonight

Kiwanis members and orchestra prepare for tonight’s campus event at the University at 7 30 PM. Chorus rehearsals continue with women urged to bring The Guardian Angel copy while page-turner clips keep scores in order. Sunday’s performance will feature Handel’s Messiah in a religious program set as the city church service event.

Orchestra Universitorium

Five speakers announced for Saw Valley potato freight rate meeting

A. T. Gilkison named J. C. Mohler W. W. Turner Jess Haney H. G. Keile and EB. A. Stokdyk as speakers for a Farm Bureau meeting at 2 o'clock next Monday in the Chamber of Commerce building. The session will address freight rate changes affecting Saw Valley potato producers facing higher short-haul rates versus longer routes, urging growers and dealers to attend and discuss the issue.

Farm, Bureau Chamber of Commerce A. T.gilkison Caniry J. C. Mohler State Board of ‘Agriculture Jyha W. W. Turner Topeka Santa Fe Railroad Jess Haney H.G. Keile Kansas City Bio Union Pacific Rock Island EB. A. Stokdyk Kansas State Agricultural College Saw Valley United States Gilkison Jin Kaw Valley

Orthopedics Lecture Series by Dr Francisco at KU

A lecture series on orthopedics led by Dr Francisco of Kansas City will be held Friday at 7 30 PM in the University of Kansas central Administration Building auditorium. The talks titled The Human Machine aim to promote preventive measures and extend the Lawrence Orthopedic Clinic work. The Kiwapis Club and the University sponsor the lectures, with continuation contingent on interest.

G. Bo Fraco Kansas City Central Administration University of Kansas Francisco Lawrence Lawren Kiwapis Club

Memorial Union Drive Sees Pledges Soar Past $9000

University students pledged and subscribed over $9000 yesterday for the Memorial Union building as the campaign by a 50 member committee enters its final stage. An estimated 200 to 700 students remain to be contacted, with seniors aiming to contribute $3 per member to reach a total near 110000. Eighty three checks accompanied the pledges, the largest at $100.

Memorial Union iEighty

Washington April 26 Senate Certifies Testimony in Oil Probe

Washington April 26. Testimony given by 7B Stewart before the Senate committee centers on perjury charges against an oil executive. The resolution seeks no new charges and proposes dismissal of the warrant leading to Stewart’s February 3 arrest. The Senate action addresses habeas corpus matters, while the trial for the Chicago air operator proceeds on May 21.

Washington Stewart Send Dome Senate Standard “Oil Company Columbia Supreme Ghicago

William Allen White Lectures at Washburn College

William Allen White delivers the first lecture of the new lectureship at Washburn College. James Willis Gleed presides as organizer and editor of the Emporia Gazette for the inaugural event. The address follows inauguration services and is set for Sunday afternoon in MacVicar Chapel.

William «Allen White Tait Washburn, College Washburn College MacVica William James Willis Gleed Fo Scott Jola Register

Reduced Music Rates at Festival Sparse in Journal-World

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a music festival with reduced rates and references to Santa Fe Union and Rock Island Railroad. Partial phrases imply travel distance of 150 miles and a chaotic report. No clear event date or full entities identified.

Journal-World Ator Santa Fe Unio

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