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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
1
The defense presents a stream of testimony detailing the Elk Hills oil leasing drama. Witnesses discuss key figures like Doheny and Ball, Navy involvement, and government leasing actions as prosecutors and defense spar over the origins and financing of the controversial contracts.
Testimony describes ongoing contact across departments in leasing talks to avoid collusion between Fall and Doheny. Lambert claims Fall delegated to the Na xy and that from March 1981 a single policy guided all actions to conserve oil in the ground.
Two United States prisoners escaped from the Leavenworth penitentiary yesterday at 3 PM. Oscar Shields, 30, 5 ft 6.75 in, 134 lb, brown hair, blue gray eyes, medium complexion, left thumb star, right cheek mole. Elmer Decker, 21, 5 ft 5.75 in, light chestnut hair, gray eyes, ruddy complexion, medium build, has false teeth. They wore prison clothes. Each man carries a $100 reward offered for capture.
Roberto Haberman, general delegate of the Mexican Federation of Labor, will speak at a noonday Lawrence Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday on Behind the Scenes in Mexico. The Lawrence High School football team and coaches will attend, with the 1927 red and black captain to be elected and past-season letters awarded.
Des Moines reports Missouri Valley officials debated basketball rule interpretations and discussed potential conference changes including reducing members and enforcing a full football slate. Arrivals noted possible Friday decisions on future alignment and schedules.
Kansas forecast notes mostly fair conditions with warmer temperatures tonight and Friday. Salina and Wichita reports show partly cloudy skies with overall good conditions.
Ichita December 2 AP Ben F West a Missouri Pacific engineer announced retirement after forty one years in the cab of a locomotive. He has traveled more than 1500000 miles and spent most of his career on the southern Kansas branch. He joked that reckless drivers create gray hairs for engineers.
A Wichita Beacon report details seven students sent home from the ship Ryndam after a visit to the imperial suite and a Buddhist temple. The group demanded access, forced entry, damaged property, and fought with Tokyo police. twenty students faced university disciplinary actions aboard the ship.
Kansas will collect about 260000 in inheritance tax from the Anna M. Harkness estate after it was valued at 98.34 million with 5.14 million in Kansas securities. Clarence M. Smith, tax commissioner, noted the tax estimate around 200000 to 50000 and highlighted holdings including Santa Fe preferred stock Prairie Oil and Gas stock and other securities.
The Elks lodge will hold memorial services Sunday at 2 oclock in the lodge room for members who died in the past year. Memorial address by J He McKone past state president of the state Elks association. Deceased lodge members include Sam Jp Moore Clarence K so and Wi L Bullene. Public invited to attend.
Merchants Bank launches the 1927 Christmas club with mailings ranging from 15.50 to 500 dollars. Members pay weekly as the year progresses. Molay Commandery from Grand Commandery inspected Knights Templar No.4 last evening, opening with a 6:30 banquet hosted by the Social Order of the Beauceaut.
A New York AP report states a $40,000,000 credit arranged by leading tire and automobile manufacturers through Wall Street banks aims to pool rubber purchases via a central organization, likely United States Rubber Company subsidiary General Rubber. The move seeks to steady prices, potentially avoid British Stevenson Act production cuts, and cover over 50,000 tons with involvement from US Rubber, Goodyear, Firestone, Fisk, and major automakers including General Motors, Studebaker, Willys, Dodge, and Packard.
The body of Clara Olson, missing since September, was recovered by a search party near Mount Sterling in Crawford County. Dwight of Prairie du Chien identified a suspect, Walter Christianson of Porter, Wis., who is sought on a warrant for Olson's murder. Police picked him up last night, and authorities corroborate the description. The case centers on a murder investigation with Olson as the victim.
Washington dispatch reports under secretary will resign soon and be succeeded by Representative Ogden Mills of New York. Mills, defeated in November for New York governor, would retire from the House March 4 once alien property bill is disposed of. Mr Whiston, in office three years, desires to resume law practice in Chicago.
A bandit robbed the Guérantytate bank eight miles north of Pea shortly before 9 am. The cashier was forced into the vault with a revolver and the robber escaped with available cash. Suspect described as wearing a heavy coat and hat fled in a small truck parked nearby.
Prof H A Rice of the University School of Engineering will address a flood protection meeting at Lola tomorrow. The gathering, called by Southwest Kansas Inc, will include representatives from districts damaged by the southeastern Kansas floods last summer. Rice previously spoke at a Chanute meeting that drew about 1,500 attendees.
County Engineer E. E. Trueblood reports progress on plans to replace the old Dutton Creek bridge with a new structure. Brine Brothers have begun work. Yancey Brothers supplied the pier location and ground breaking was planned. crews lay culverts from Midland toward the county line as grading advances.
Election of officers for the year was held at a church supper in the parish house. George W. Winchell elected trustee for three years. A. G. Mitchell and K. F. Olney as deacons for three years. Members-at-large on the credential board include Mrs. J. H. Gilmore and Miss Sarah Cleland for one year. M. T. Van Heeke joined the board of religious education for three years. S. S. Learned is treasurer, W. Wood auditor, Miss Marc Carter clerk. Budget adopted. plan to retire a deficit from 1924-25. Proposal to enlarge the board of religious education for student life on the hill carried, to be voted at January meeting. An every member canvass for 1927 to start next Sunday, with 50 men under George Wetzel directing the committee.
Santa arrives to select random telephony numbers entitling Borders to gifts. Cards bearing numbers are distributed to participating firms while the event signals the start of Christmas shopping season. Winners must claim by 6 pm Friday at the store displaying their number. Attendance records show perfect punctuality for several students in Colyer district 42. Journal-World reports subscriptions from Florida for a Turkey recipient as a gift suggestion.
The Haskell Indian football team will not travel to Hawaii for a post season trip. A conference this afternoon voted down the proposition after considering two potential games on the trip. The team leaves tonight for Tulsa to close its regular schedule, with possible post season offers still under review.
Six former American University students aboard the steamer Ryndam arrived in San Francisco after a voyage from Kobe Japan. They testified the crew carried skull and crossbones on the Jolly Roger at the mast, a factor in their resignations from the tour.
The Music Club of Lawrence presented Prof Carl A Preyer in a recital of his own compositions at Administra tion Auditorium last night. The program showcased his versatility from lyrical to scintillating works. Mr. Downing and Waldemar Geltch assisted, and the event was broadcast by KFRKU enabling many outside Lawrence to enjoy the program.
A Christmas pageant entitled ity will be presented at the First Baptist Church at Eighth and Kentue the week from Sunday December 12. Directed by Charles W. Thomas of Baptist University the four part program includes High Annunciation The Shepherd Scene The Three Kings of Orient and The Manger Scene. An augmented choir with Earl Lawrenson on organ and Ry W. Rowland as reader will perform with pantomime. Frances Andrew and Frances Moore supervise costumes and properties Leroy Alten handles lighting. The choir and cast names will be announced later. The morning service December 12 will feature the cantata Christmas by Edward S Barnes with Margaret Drennon soprano Guila Gress contralto Melvin t tenor and Charles W. Thomas baritone. The quartet will be accompanied by Mr Lawrenson on the organ. Everyone is welcome. extra seats will be provided.
Douglas Matlock of Chicago will be the chief speaker at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon during the annual January dinner in Lawrence. He is credited as a writer and poet with works from 1906 to 1937 and is noted for wit and philosophy.
Dean Swarthout organized the weekly Kiwanis lunch program at Wiedemann's. Prof. George Shaad of the University Faculty named president elect. Other officers: Vice president Jack Childs. District trustee Galen Gorrill. Directors include C. W. Polytechnic Larremore and Newby. Two-year directors: George Shawnee Hal Emradt Karl Kreider Dr W O Nelson. New officers to assume at year start. Kansas Day program noted.
Topeka December 2 AP An outline of the annual meeting and dinner program of the Kansas Day Club will be drafted at the club executive committee meeting Saturday. Consideration of speaker selections and entertainment features will be discussed. The program includes a nationally known political figure as principal speaker and a Republican woman leader as the women's representative. The executive committee comprises three officers and eight district vice presidents. Paul Palmer of Kingman is president and E H Helm of Topeka is secretary. American Legion Liberty post meeting tonight in the post room over the Peoples State Bank. Mr Good Fuller Brushes Lia 4 1 Blue
The Douglas County Farm Bureau announces its annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building in Lawrence on December 9. Morning sessions cover elections and delegate selection. afternoon features demonstrations, nutrition talks, and a lecture on diet with illustrations.
State fire marshal W A Elstun announced at Topeka that the Red Seal award marks cleanliness and safety as standard in state hotels. Phil E Zimmerman devised the Red Seal program, earning over 200 seals in two years. The convention recognized hotels and restaurants as pioneers toward national Red Seal standards.
University of X sold stamps totaling 3216 dollars in Christmas sales conducted Tuesday and Wednesday by university girls. Representatives managed tables in several buildings led by Margaret Taylor and Elizabeth Shall with Miss Virginia Innes in charge on the hill. Last year’s sale raised 106 dollars.
A fire at a rural farm residence linked to J. E. Markley destroyed the home and its contents. Investigators believe a defective cause sparked the blaze, with family members evacuating as flames spread. A burglary during the incident led to a theft of cash and valuables, including $8,500, before suspects escaped.
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