12 Dec 1927
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1927
Page
1
Reports from Canton describe street clashes and a government crisis as Chinese forces clash with rebels. Oklahoma events recount legislative tensions and a governor’s mobilization attempt, with federal troops discussed to deter further unrest.
Forecast calls for rain and sleet in Arkansas City and Coffeyville with cloudy skies elsewhere. East of the state sees colder conditions tonight, while Tuesday brings colder air to the west and north central portions. Roads may be slick in several cities with icy patches near Independence and Hutchinson.
Marion Tailey, renowned Metropolitan Opera performer, reveals ambition to buy a small Ohio farm and manage it herself. She describes city life as unnatural and seeks a tranquil rural existence with cows and chickens, aiming to leave the footlights for farming soon.
Agnes Davis a 24 year old lyric soprano from Denver and Wilbur W Evans a 22 year old bass baritone from West Philadelphia won national radio audition prizes. They will study music for two years with $5000 each and compete with eight district winners for $17,500 in prizes. The awards, totaling tuition and cash, were given by the Atwater Kent Foundation as the WEAF broadcast reached about 30 million listeners.
Lieutenant Governor hopeful Senator Smith L Jackson of Garnett stopped in Lawrence this morning while en route to Topeka. A long-time legislator, he served as a representative and later as a senator since 1817, chaired the claims and accounts committee, and sat on the wars and means committee showing support for Douglas County and the University.
Northampton Massachusetts December 12 AP Marked improvement over night in the condition of Mrs Elimira Goodhue mother of Mrs Ioin Coolidge was reported early today at Dickinson hospital where Mrs Goodhue is undergoing treatment for influenza Her temperature which was reported to be 103 2 last night has decreased Anxiety over her condition was felt because of her age of 78 She was taken to the hospital from her home in Massasoit street yesterday
Velma West, accused of killing her husband T Edward West during a quarrel over attending a Cleveland bridge party, was held by a Lake County grand jury without bond on a five degree murder warrant after a preliminary hearing before Municipal Judge Marvin H Helter.
Washington dispatch notes that friends of former Illinois governor Frank O. Lowden are backing a Republican presidential run. Lowden declines to confirm candidacy but signals no confidence in Coolidge’s re election and asserts agriculture will be a dominant issue in 1928.
Geneva Dec 12 AP The League of Nations council adjourned to meet in March amid four international problems including the Polish Lithuanian dispute. Greece’s maritime loan and Danzig munitions depot issues stirred talks as Latin American members helped steer compromises and Franco Italian tensions over an economic outlet and Italian nationality in colonies surfaced.
The Senate voted 57 to 22 to continue the Reed committee in full force and operation. Reed of Missouri, its chairman, argued Supreme Court rulings supported continuing such special committees beyond the congressional term, ending a dispute with Reed of Pennsylvania over the committee’s legality during recess.
Attorneys for Ivan M Hart prepare a motion for a new trial before Judge A M Ayres here on Saturday. Hart was convicted of slaying his bride of three weeks Mabel Marmont Hart. Public opinion divided over Hart after the fatal blow near the river. The jury returned a murder in the second degree verdict, while the state sought first degree. The defense hoped for manslaughter or not guilty based on insanity instructions. Chevrolet ad and car wash notice appear in the copy.
Albert H. Denton of Kansas was nominated by President Coolidge to the shipping board replacing W S Hill of South Dakota. Denton, a banker from Arkansas City Kansas, has long been active in Kansas politics and banking circles and has been a Republican leader allied with Curtis and Capper. He previously worked with the comptroller of the currency and served as a receiver for several banks. Hill said his departure stemmed from a personal loan to an individual connected with shipping interests, a matter the Justice Department investigated, and he stressed the loan did not affect his board actions.
Tax receipts at the county treasurer’s office likely hit a new high for the year as taxpayers poured in. Saturday’s late-afternoon business pushed the day’s intake to 13,593.99 dollars, with seven days left to avoid penalties. treasurer J. F. Metsker urged bringing pink tax statements for faster processing.
The Liberty Post of the American Legion swelled to 184 members after a ten day drive ending Saturday night. Two teams competed to recruit about 110 new members as part of the campaign conducted across Lawrence and vicinity. Police reports note several weekend car collisions, with injuries reported to Mrs Abert Davis. A Stevens Point case saw Tasaxe Stevens found insane and ordered confined for the criminally insane.
Kansas City December 12 AP reports a signal tower fire disrupted the interlocking system delaying more than 100 trains from one to four hours. Damaged cables and stalled trains left marooned passengers in the yards as a new crew of switchmen arrived to untangle the mess.
Paull Pleutze, student at Kansas State Agricultural College, selected as the 1925 Rhodes Scholar for Kansas. The Kansas Rhodes Committee met Saturday to consider candidates from KU, Salina, Wichita, Ottawa, and Leavenworth. Byron Sar Robert from KS was certified for leadership and scholarship, noted for national and international engagement.
The Unity of Kansas will debate the University of Missouri in Lawrence on Wednesday afternoon and in Columbia Friday night. Kansas team led by Ed Hough will face Missouri’s Bondi Harmon and Dalton De Shaceb at 4 30. Missouri Democratic side with Rice Lardner and Martin Ikhisan travels Friday to Missouri to meet Kansas debaters. The event marks K U s first critical qualifier amid looming Republican convention locally.
Washington December 12 AP The new tax reduction bill faced a key setback as the House adopted an amendment by Representative Garner to slash corporate net income tax under 15,000. The 136 to 192 vote moves the measure to another vote before final passage. The plan would apply a five to 12 percent bracket on net incomes up to 15,100 with a flat rate of 12 percent for all others and raise exemption from 2,000 to 3,900.
The last traffic count of the year was recorded by the county engineer's office today as weather slowed road crews. Dirt roads may tighten travel as conditions persist. A crew unloaded bridge lumber despite snow blocking work. In probate news, Mrs Lucy B. Glidden appeals two probate rulings over nursing claims for the estate of George Roe, seeking $360 after a $144 allowance.
The annual Farm Bureau meeting is set for Wednesday December 14 at noon in the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce building. A basket lunch will be served, with entertainment by a male quartet and remarks by M C Elliot and A T Gilkison. Election of officers follows at 1 40 and reports by Gilkison and Miss Elizabeth Randle. Herman Theden will discuss European agricultural conditions at 2 15, then Dr O O Wolf of Ottawa will speak on Farm Legislation.
The annual Christmas Friendship fund candle sale starts tomorrow at the university as Jay Janes members take charge to raise money for a loan fund aiding foreign students. Proceeds from the candle sale and three charity basketball games will be presented to Chancellor E H Lindley during Thursday night ceremonies at Watkins Hall after a committee meeting. seven fraternities and sororities including Chi Omega, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi, Delta Upsilon, Sigma Chi, and Phi Delta Theta have pledged full support.
The Senate unanimously approved awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh following the House action. Senator Blaise raised legality questions, but Senator Reed argued the act approving the medal was legitimate and the Senate proceeded with the award. Meanwhile Kansas forecast shows warmer weather with unsettled skies and light precipitation recent days.
In Cincinnati at the George Remus murder trial, testimony described his admission to a police lieutenant that he trailed his wife into Eden Park on October 6 with the sole purpose of shooting her. The testimony marked the case entering its fifth week.
An airplane en route from Detroit to Fort Wayne, Ind., crashed here killing Captain John Zeigler and another unnamed passenger, seriously injuring two others. The article notes an unrelated Britain statistic about automobile ownership, cited as context.
Washington December 19 AP The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment said Kresge stores sold liquor drinking accessories while Mr Kresge offered 500000 to aid the dry cause An elaborate display of wine kegs wine presses whiskey cocktail glasses shakers bottling and corking machines shown at a department store alleged to relate to home brew outfits
After curing until about January 7, a concrete slab on highway 13W southwest of Lawrence will be ready for use. Traffic detours persist until a culvert is built south of the Wakarusa river bridge, with Lone Star road usable after the culvert work. The remaining 4.5 miles are to be completed next summer. Regular traffic on highway 73W will be detoured one mile south of the usual route during opening.
Lawrence high school debaters meet Kansas City Central in a morning assembly debate on the McNary Haugen bill. The Lawrence negative team includes Clarke Adams Glenn Mitchel and Henry Hood. The affirmative team features Clarence Gregs Willard Cropp and Carl Miller. No judges. audience votes for the better team. Ray L. Boyer coaches Lawrence high.
The Youngest a three act comedy by Philip Barry staged by the KU Dramatic Club opens tonight at 8:30 at the Orpheum with a second show tomorrow. Final dress rehearsal today at 1:30. tickets available at the Hill Memorial box office and at the door.
A 2500 strong audience attended the KU Vespers in the new auditorium. The program featured the university string quartet, a fifty-voice choir, solos and duets, and several tableaux. Highlights included organ numbers, Bach aria, and “O Come All Ye Faithful” as the choir entered.
In Bucharest the first secretary of the ration has sent to sama to inquire into the metic disturbances. William Culbertson, American minister, warned he will go to Oradea Mare if not satisfied with Romanian authorities. He plans to personally investigate an assault on American-born William N. Keeler in Linden Hall, Pa. Reports from London describe a dispute near Kolozsvar with Jews and two Hungarians attacked on a train, victims dragged and girls assaulted near Oradea Mare.
A Mexican federal drive against rebels in Jalisco, Aguascalientes, and Michoacan has killed over 100 combatants in a week. Officials in Mexico City anticipate announcing the district pacification soon while Guadalajara dispatch notes report mounting casualties and ongoing operations. Also mentions visits between families in Lawrence and illness within a local household.
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