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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1926

Page

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Debt settlement debate faces strong opposition in senate

A debate over a major debt settlement unfolds as senators clash over terms. The proposal would pay France over six billion dollars, with phased installments and an initial interest waiver, while leaders from both major parties urge timely ratification. President Coolidge endorses the plan, calling it fair and just to both nations.

Trea Caclidme Capitel Conlidge Mellon Presid Pereng

Arrest of American Clark Treland in gun plot of Ulster bank graft

An American, named Patrick Cavland, was arrested in Quieenstown on arrival from the steamship Adriatic for conspiracy to overthrow the state government and for aiding illegal military force. He faces arraignment before Justice Patrick O Sullivan. Police say drafts for $4000 were drawn on an Ulster bank and documents show gun purchases being negotiated in the United States. The case is described as gravely dangerous with possible death penalty upon conviction.

Treland Patrick Cavland Patrick O'Sullivan New York City Con Yietion Deail

Lawrence Entries Shine At Tri-State High School Meet

Two Lawrence high school entrants earned top honors in the Tri-State High School meet held at its host venue. The event featured solo and group competitions with choir and orchestra rounds. Results announced yesterday included standout performances by Cox Coulson and Ted Scheon Tein, while former Lawrence police officer Joe Daniey is now in Florida after a hospital stay.

Lawrence Coulson Bianaye Florida Dailey Day

Large cattle deal rocks Kansas City market in $125000 sale

Kangay City reports a major cattle sale of 33 carloads of three year old steers worth about 125000. Lee Brothers of Bomnonat Kansas bought from Matador Land and Cattle Company of Denver. The firm plans to move stock to grazing lands in Butler and Wabaunsee counties Kansas before returning next fall as fat cattle to Kansas City.

Kangay City Texas Lee Brothers Bomnonat Kan Matador Land Compa Denver Brazil Channing Matador Canadia Kota Ganada Dease Huddieson Brothers Butler Wabaunsee Kansas Kansas City Domnary

Riffians Granted One More Chance Before Reply

Paris April 20 AP says the Rififians may confer with Abd el Krim before a definite reply to Franco Spanish peace offers. War Minister Painleve announced after a conference with Premier Briand that tribesmen have until the second third of May. This is the last delay allowed, Painleve stated, adding that France has shown generosity and conciliatory measures to the rebels.

Paris Abd-el-Krim Paiileye Briand Mayli M. Painleve

Verbruggen Leads Minneapolis Orchestra in Lawrence Series

Henri Verbruggen, praised for energy and culture, discusses his roots in England, love for university towns, and support for American campus placement. He nearing a three year extension with the Minneapolis Symphony and endorses Music Week. Matinee at 1 and evening concert in Robinson gymna­sium feature the Minnesota Orchestra with soprano Janette Vreeland and violinist details.

Henri Verbruggen Napoleon Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Lawrence Verbruggen England Verbrugghen Minneapolis Dean D. M. Swarthout Verbraugghen Robinson Gymnasium Music Week Rence Minneéa Orchestra Jeannette Vreeland

Oil Tank on Fire Burns All Night in Bakersfield

A Standard Oil reservoir north of Bakersfield burned fiercely after being struck by lightning yesterday evening. The 696,000 barrel tank threatened to overflow its hot zinc and ignite adjacent tanks as workers labored through heavy rain to reinforce dikes and walls. Fire illuminated the sky as a towering pillar of flame and smoke stretched hundreds of feet, while officials watched for spreading damage to the farm’s oil storage.

Bakerefighd Cal IA. P Standard Oil Company Bakersfield Yester Ojl Oi Company

Century celebration marks North Hampton Baptist church anniversary

Rev John F Watts and wife return from North Hampton after attending the 100th anniversary of the North Hampton Baptist church where he served twelve years before moving to Lawrence. The event spanned Sunday to Tuesday with city officials, Smith College visitors, a pageant, and a banquet at the Masonic Temple.

John F. Watts North Hamplton Baptist Watts AV. M. Cochrane Omu the Preuss John Fat Pilgrimns Mie Pee Pueg North Hampton Masonic Temple Wattses L. L. Campbell Massachusetts President Coolidge

House Debates Farm Relief as Regular Course Moves Ahead

In Washington on April 2, the Senate blocked a motion to set farm relief as the pending agenda. Farm bloc members pressed for action but the measure was paused. The House will begin debate next Tuesday on three agriculture bills: price stabilization, credit proposal, and a national commodity marketing plan. Debates limited to four days. no final vote expected for a week or ten days. The Pennsylvania delegation signals a broader discussion on farm relief and potential tax implications.

Washington Senate Harrison Mississippi Agriculture Committee Curtis-Aswell Legislati i Hauon Kansas

British coal crisis sharpens as talks falter

London reports say Sis Austen Chamberlain warned a serious situation as coal negotiations stall. Baldwin and mine owners and miners push to avert a nationwide stoppage at midnight. Government cabinets convene to assess food and emergency plans if a general strike occurs. Miners across regions prepare to cease work. some Northumberland pits bring tools to surface after shifts.

London Austen Chamberlain Baldwin Government Food Council Great Britain Iit Northumber

Interstate Stage Lines seeks timetable change from Topeka

An Interstate Stage Lines petitioned the public service commission to drop limited service and switch from a 43 minute to a 145 minute schedule on the Topeka to Kansas City route. The move would remove stops for rural riders while continuing half hourly trips.

Fopeka Jim Public Service Commission Interstate Stage Lines Interstate Company Topeka Kansas City Piper Victory Coe Taighele Ea

Baltimore man whipped for wife beating in jail

In Baltimore Maryland on April 56 James H Kingsmore, convicted wife beater, received five lashes on his bare back with a cat o nine tails in the city jail. Judge Eugene Deane imposed the sentence, with Sheriff Jobn Potee present. Kingsmore smiled as the lash was delivered, and two more weeks of the sentence were scheduled after prior denials of guilt.

Baltimore James H. Kingsmore Baltimore City Eugene Deane Jobn Potee Kingsmore

Methodists Lead at Baker Quadrangular Track Meet Summary

Seventy five athletes from four schools compete under ideal weather in Ottawa. Baker leads the team scores with about a ten point edge as events proceed including a shoe-less 440 yard dash win by Lidikay of Baker. Other event winners include Ward of Baker in shot put and Hovegard of Baker in the mile.

Baldwin Ottawa Baker Washi Schoors College of Fimporin Westburn Avill Lidikay Scott Thomas Siege of Emporia Ward College At Coleman Washourn Shoger Replogie College of Emporia O'Neil Selves Gunn Green Baker Hunt Laker Wary Baker Vaughn College — of Emporia Kirst Heally

Off to Emporia for Kansas state scholarship contest

Lawrence high school pupils plus Davenport and Earl Cruickshask set for the fourth annual Kansas state scholarship contest at Emporia Teachers College tomorrow. Exams begin 9 o'clock with participants in Latin English French chemistry American history home economics extemporaneous speaking plate geometry and current interest.

Re Simons Dorothy Horton Garland Marple Chemistris Eve- He Strimple Lloyd Eviceson Eleanor Botsford Ralph Graves William Whitney James Penney Tore

Will Build Huge Engine In Ship Conversion Plan

San Francisco April 30 Construction of the first of three 8000 horsepower Diesel engines for the Shipping Board and a 2200 horse auxiliary motors is nearly complete at the Pacific Diesel Plant. The engines will power fourteen ships converted to motorships and the changeover will begin in a few months. Also a drawings exhibit of native wildflowers will be shown at Snow Hall Botany Gallery starting Monday open to the public.

San Francisco Shipping Board Pacific Diesel Botany Oratory Snow Hall

Lay Corner Stone Ceremony at University Union

Speeches marked the laying of the cornerstone for the University of Kansas student union building a memorial to 129 graduates and former students. World War veterans and relatives joined a march past the Administration Building as dignitaries spoke about remembrance and duty.

F. O. Martin Chetene Ing Lawrence Jtaday Tandidzie Republica University of Kansas Universiy Honoreil J Unive Ints Union Building Chan Hen Lindel University Band Gleen Embly Edwards Charles L. Mitchell Paulen Journal- Worlds Sherman Elliott Memorial Orporation Aes Don Tittle Lindley Gover Universit Juncke Universit Commons al Jedge T. F. G Garver Tie Eg Garver

Severe injuries from gas well blowout in Arkansas

Arkansas Kan April 30 API A gas well blowout during valve replacement injured three men and burned a fourth near an Empire line. Lee Gulliver Les Stout and Lloyd Heater, all hospital bound in Kansas City, suffered burns and fractures as gas force allegedly propelled iron projectiles amid the flare.

Arkansas Kan API Ile Miles Empire Lee Gulliver Les Stout Lloyd Kansas City Hospital

Middle West sees highest losses from business crimes

Kansas City April 30 AP Losses from business crimes are higher in the middle west than elsewhere, per figures released by T Davidson Brownwood New York vice president of National Surety Co. He spoke at a regional agents conference noting losses to the company from commercial crookedness run 70 to 72 cents on each dollar earned in premiums in this area. Brownwood cited Boston with 5 crimes and only 38 cents loss per dollar in premiums last year.

Kansas City Middle West T.davidson Brownwood New York National Surety Company Brow Boston

President Coolidge Faces Spain War Pension Decision

Washington April 30 President Coolidge debates signing or vetoing the Spanish war pension bill. Treasury officials are to assess if extra expenditure of about 16 million would raise the treasury deficit to roughly 46 million. The president aims to protect the surplus while considering veterans parity with Civil and World War pensions.

Washington Coolidge Treasury

Grand jury to probe Chicago gang killings and crimes

Chicago April 30 AP reports Cook County State Attorney Robert E Crowe secured a court order to impanel a special grand jury. The panel will investigate the slaying of William H McSwiggin and "all other gang killings and crime conditions" in Chicago and surrounding suburbs amid threats against Crowe and his family.

Chicago William ‘H. McSwiggin Robert FE. Crowe Brothers Cromee Cook County

Fearing Is Mayor in May Day Rotary Week

Fearing, a 1995 Lawrence high senior, won the student body election to serve as mayor for International Rotary Boys Week. Archie Kennedy defeated Robert Young for finance commissioner, and Roland Stover beat Clarence Hoffman for public utilities. The trio, all athletes at Red and Black High, plan to appoint a police chief and other city officials Monday and govern Tuesday for a two week period.

D Fearing Lawrence,hich International Rotary Fearing Philip Cook Archie Kennedy Robert Young Roland Stover Clarence Hoffman Public Utih Fred. Fearing

Chorus Scores a Second Triumph in Hiawatha Honor Night

The Lawrence Choral Union delivered a strong performance last night at Robinson Gymnasium presenting The Land of Our Hearts and The Death of Minnehaha. Soloists Louisse Miller and William Downing impressed, while the chorus and youthful performers received praise for harmony, tone, and stage cooperation amid scattered interruptions as the program closed with graceful thanks to supporters.

Lawrence Hiawatha Robinson Gymnasium Avas Weil Ray Q. Brewster Brewster Precia Fonge Accomns Hering Clifton A. Fountain Ean Louisse DD Miller William By Downing Ed Wood

Faces Charge of Murder in Liberal Missouri Case

Frank Scott, jailed in Girard Crawford County, is charged with murdering Miss Spyndling. The 21 year old died after injuries from a car crash and a hospital return left her unconscious. Bed moved from Pittsburgh to Liberal for her funeral. Preliminary hearing set. bond fixed at 25000.

Pittsbure Frank Scott Arcadia Bankem Crawford County Girard Spyndling Scott Pittsburg Liberal Bord Read Marin Enit Jared Baptist Chareh

Senate Dismisses Contest Over New Mexico Seat

The Senate unanimously dismissed the contest of former Senator Holm Bursum for the seat held by Senator Bratton of New Mexico. The body confirmed the election after hearings and committee review with arguments from both sides.

Bratton New Alexico Washington Senate Holm Bursum Alexico Bursang

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