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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1927

Page

2

Insanity Defense Debated in Eureka Banker Case

The trial of Ivan My Hart, accused of murdering his wife Mabel Marmont Hart, features an insanity defense arguing temporary insanity due to obsessive influence from his partner. Dr. Menninger tests that communicative insanity affected Hart and his wife, with both deemed insane at the time of the slaying. The prosecution questions the notion of convenient insanity amid expert testimony on disorders and joint manipulation.

Ivan’ My Hart Eureka Stor Mabel Marmont Hart Hart Fred Dackzon Topeka Hart A Karl Mennijger Marriaz Warman Menninger

Attack on Jews Report by Hungarian-Romanian Students

Reports from Budapest describe Romanian and Hungarian students in Oradea Stare forming ranks armed with scissors and shaving Jews, with mobs in Cluj and Mare near the border. Allegations claim the government funded anti Semitic actions amid Romania's political crisis, while authorities promise further facts.

Budapest Hungary Oradea Stare Nagyvarad Rumania Oradea Mare Duca Madgearn

Deaths and Funerals: Colman and Hegeman Obituaries

Ray Ellsworth Colman aged seven died at home nine miles northwest of Lawrence from bronchial pneumonia. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at Rumsey Brothers with Rev. Edward Hislop. burial Oak Hill cemetery. George Hegeman, 33, asphyxiated Sunday afternoon, funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at Haintey Brothers with Rev. C A Richard. burial Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by wife Hazel, mother Mary, six brothers and three sisters, all of Lawrence.

Ray Ellsworth Colman Elsworth Colman Willis R. Colman Lawrence Rumsey Brothers Funeral Edward Hislop Oak Hill Cemetery George Hegeman Haintey Brothers C. A. Richard Wll Hegeman Hazel _Hegeman Mary Hegeman

Ideal Candidate Rumors Highlight 1924 Presidential Possibilities

New York newspapers publish varied views on potential 1924 nominees. Hearst praises Mellon as a strong Republican candidate while noting Dawes and Hoover as contenders. Dawes holds middle western strength. Other papers discuss Smith and George as Democratic possibilities and foresee a June convention.

New York World Democratic William Randolph Hearst Secretary Mellon Dawes Hoover Hearst Mellon Harding Coolidge Treasury Department Middle West Illinois Indiana Ohio Lews Michigan Wisconsin Missouri New York American Diatom Charles D. Hilles Republican Rational Committee New York Times Hollins Randolph Georgia South Smith the Times Walter F. George W. L. Musgrove Birmingham New York: Herald-Tribune James A. ‘Reed Clem L. Shaver Democratic National Committee The Times

Scout executive urges oath and training drill

A Topeka scout official, A A Stoker, led a training class stressing the pledge as a solemn obligation. R D Childs announced features of the new Scout Manual while distributing copies.

A. A. Stoker Topeka Sril R. D. Childs

Police Desk and City Hall Entrance Note at Headquarters

The Police Judge's desk is placed above the entrance to the police headquarters at city hall. Gen W S Metcalf will depart tomorrow for Indianapolis to attend a meeting of the national fi commission. County officials threaten a chicken dinner if the owners of about 60 stolen chickens are not found. Taxes collected Thursday totaled about $9,000, a few thousand below peak due to cold weather. A University faculty member dieting and exercising lost fifteen pounds and faces a fat men's basketball invite. Lawrence telephone bills for early December cover the first 25 days, with standard billing resuming from the 26th of one month to the 28th of the next.

Indianapolis Légion Indianapolia Dack Long Lawrence Jess

Unclear Sightings Reported of Vehicle Activities Nearby

A sedan and a coupe were observed in town two days apart. Last night a large crowd gathered to inspect the Es features. The sedan driver had difficulty backing into the street as he prepared to depart.

Boxer Willard Aid Story From O Hara In Kansas

Tom O Hara claims to have first trained James J Willard and says he found him with a construction crew in Pocatelia Idaho. O Hara travels the country seeking ties to the fight game. Lawrence HI Y club members leave for Topeka state meeting with Robert E Wood. Kanwaka Bazaar postponed till Tuesday with supper at Six thirty. Ford cars mentioned in passing.

Thomas O'Hara Willard Lawrence O'Hara Pocatelia Idaho Jess Tex ‘Rickard Hoes Allo Willard Herbert Weatherby Clarke Adams Leigh Joe Halloway Topeka Robert E. Wood Kanwaka Kanwaks

Highway signs must come down under new law

Douglas county engineers warn advertisers along state and federal highway right of ways must remove signs by September 1 under a new law prohibiting erecting ads within 1000 feet of corners dangerous curves or crossings. If not removed, county maintenance will do so after January 1. The note mentions weather changes and corn seed concerns as other local notes. includes name John C Evans.

Douglas County E. B. Trueblood Lair

Seventeenth Century Heatherington Mission Mentioned

Miss Marjot and Miss Enders prepare for a church program featuring special music and talks. The Young People's Organization plans a worship service and discussion on the church's role in training youth. Students are urged to attend and participate in the event and its topics.

C. L Enders

Grand larceny case ends with penitentiary sentence

Jark Lorie of Combs DL pleaded guilty to grand larceny of chickens. He was sentenced to prison term of from 1 to 5 years with hard labor and fined, by Tadge Hugh Means. The arrest followed a nighttime attempt to sell about 60 chickens. Mrs. Norning noted with Sheriff Ju Cummnes.

Jark Lorie Combs, DL Tadge Hugh Means Norning Shariff Ju Cummnes

Fred Eggert Injured Fighting Brush Fire Near Los Angeles

Fred Eggert a former Lawrence resident, seriously hurt while battling brush fires near Los Angeles California last week. He was injured in Sunset Canyon near Burbank while returning for help, his car left the road in a smoke filled canyon and he sustained a broken hand a fractured lung and other injuries. He is confined to Hollywood Hospital.

Los Angeles Lawrence Fred Beerert Cal Mos Odd Fellows Los Yingeles Eggerta Sunset Canyon Burbank Hollywood

Pi Wanna Lambda Banquet at Broad View Inn

Pi Wanna Lambda plans a banquet for six thirty nine this evening at Broad View Inn with Miss Mabel Arnhart Ella Bear and Prof W B Downing in charge. Mrs F B Navis hosted the Newcomers meeting yesterday with a talk on her pottery collection, followed by a tea and social hour. Guests included Mrs FE Lindley Mrs A T Walker Mrs F P O Brien and Mrs C V Kent. Frauenverein of Pauls F Evangelical church was hosted by Mrs William Albert with Rev Richter present and other members.

Pi Wanna Lambda Broad View Inn Mabel Arnhart Ella Bear W. B. Downing F. B. Navis Lindley A. T. Walker F. P.’ O Brien C. V. Kent William Albert Frauenverein Pauls F Evangelical Ug. Richterupust ‘Ylerman Degenkehle Ja- Gantz Stehcien Mil Gantz S. Eugene Muel- Abert Each

Travel plans jumbled notes from City business trip

A garbled report sketches a business trip involving R. Pes, Perschals, and J. Heim of City. They planned a stay in Stalin went to Fort Pierce Florida for two weeks, with a shift in dates and unclear partners.

Dhe R. Pees Ames Alper Nes . Rinksman S Tau Stalin Ade Agus Ili Fort Pieres Fla Fueson J. J. Heim Ats

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