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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
1
Col Mitchell testified at the Shenandoah naval court on charges tied to the voyage and survivors. He declined certain questions, noting government practice to limit survivor investigations, while defense counsel pursued test limitations and privilege.
In Washington Nevada 21 A story cites Representative Garrett of Tennessee as saying Colonel Mitchell’s five year suspension from the army was a cruel and unreasonable punishment for telling the truth about aviation flaws in the Republican administration. Representative Blanton of Texas calls for abolition of all peacetime courts martial citing the Mitchell case as proof of abuse.
Weather notice notes mostly cloudy conditions tonight followed by generally fair but cold Tuesday. Roads described as snowing and frozen in multiple cities including Wichita Ottawa Topeka and Pittsburg with mixed road conditions. Event mentions Funk's Limousine Ambulances and a contact number 119.
Washington announces foreign powers which have negotiated funding settlements here will be allowed to continue financing in this country despite any congressional action on the agreements. The treasury stated that foreign stations or their citizens are not to be refused loans after entering into agreements in good faith.
Claremont Cal December 21 AP botanists study link between California flowers and Chilean flora. Professor Ivan Murray Johnston of Pomona College now in South America collects Chilean specimens to compare with California plants. Scientists hope Newfoundland remnants fit a wider, ancient flora distribution.
Western Surgical Association to convene in Topeka tomorrow and Saturday. About 100 surgeons expected. Officers named: Dr Willard B D Haines president Cincinnati Dr Thomas G Oyr, vice president Kansas City St, second vice president Dr Reginald H Jackman Madison Wis, secretary-treasurer Wir Harry P Richie St Paul.
Washington December 21 Helmuth P Helfer president of Oriental University faced a guilty verdict for conspiracy to misuse the mails in the issuance of questionable diplomas. Ralph A Voight of Kansas City was indicted with him but was acquitted.
Labour MPs left the House of Commons in protest over government procedure on the Mosul settlement debate. Prime Minister Baldwin announced plans to confer with the Turkish ambassador on Mosul as Britain seeks friendly relations with Iraq and Turkey, aiming for a shorter mandate and stable cooperation.
Pittsburg police officer W. E. Tindal, who shot and killed Sam Lyle Jr., was charged with first degree murder after being arrested on a warrant issued by the boy’s father. Bond set at 3008 and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for January 4. The suspect allegedly fired four shots as the youth tried to escape after a car theft arrest.
Walter Jeltz pleads not guilty in police court to possessing and selling intoxicating liquor. Assistant Receiver missing in Diffeyville with $1,500 to $1,300 defalcation. Grove Bank closes in Delaware county due to frozen assets and $150,000 deposits. Administration cooperative marketing bill introduced in Washington with hearings planned January 31. Quinn hearing not held as preliminary proceeded delayed. Marriage license issued for Paul Abel and Georgis Patterson. Local ads note Christmas lettering services. Snow flurries reported in Parsons.
J. P. Guest of Pleasant Grtts vicinity was fined $9.25 by Justice of Peace O. TiLox for violating liquor laws. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon. a local note mentions a grocery ad for Jayhawk Sweet cream butter.
Washington action orders the House Commerce Committee to investigate alleged British manipulation of crude rubber and other raw materials prices. The move follows claims by Rep Hull that Britain aims to extract four billion dollars in higher rubber prices to cover war debts. The inquiry will also cover nitrates potash quinine iodine tin sisal quicksilver wood pulp and other key materials.
The Association of Railway Executives meeting in Chicago approves a tentative bill to replace the U S railroad labor board. A sub committee will continue talks with the transportation brotherhood to fix remaining issues and prepare for a joint congressional submission soon. Dr F P O'Brien spends Saturday in Caldwell Kansas for a school survey program with several prior city surveys noted. Alfred Witon, charged with theft of 212 dollars in traveler's checks, waives preliminary hearing and is bound over to the next term. bond set at 1005. He appears in county court. Ad insert for Jayhawk Sweet cream butter.
Secretary Kellogg summoned Peruvian and Chilean ambassadors to the State Department to formally notify them of Chile's appeal to President Coolidge. The appeal, from the Tacna Arica plebiscitary committee led by General Pershing, seeks arbitral help in the ongoing dispute.
Lawrence citizens donated generously to municipal Christmas activities through Camp Fire girls tag sales totaling 283.70. Plans for the Whristmag drive are under way with clothing and food items to be accepted until Wednesday noon and baskets to be distributed by Thursday noon.
Paris reports the government won a confidence vote 296 to 29 in the chamber of deputies on Syrian policy. The result shows moderate left and center parties aligning behind Briand. Socialists and extreme right abstained. communists voted no. radicals and center factions supported the government.
Austin reports Foxy Dee and Lee Satterwhite state that a special session to pursue impeachment evidence was not called. Governor Miriam A Ferguson says enemies seek a case against her, while Satterwhite argues extra sessions may complicate pending litigation by Attorney General Dan Moody against highway builders. He urges awaiting further developments.
Mayor Durkan and Scranton officials telegram miners and operators to meet tomorrow to resume wage negotiations. Meeting will not address Governor Pinchot’s peace plan or preclude its consideration. Also noted are a railroad consolidation bill proposed by Senator Cummings and visits by Frank Taylor and D D McNeal. FECES HONGAES. Atwater Kent Radio Hanna.
Lawrence post office marshals extra men and two mailing windows to handle Christmas mail. Five additional workers operate during peak hours and extended hours keep lines moving. The lobby east end handles packages, and registered letters stay open until 8. Christmas day closure announced with special delivery stamps urged for urgent mail.
Jules Nicky Arnstein, linked to a $5,000,000 New York bond theft and husband of Fanny Brice, is slated for release from Leavenworth early tomorrow as a detainer is withdrawn. He had faced possible extradition to New Jersey over an alleged $80,000 horse race scheme. Arnstein’s freedom is noted despite earlier expectations of arrest at release.
Thirty eight persons received chest exams at free clinics in Endora on December 15 and Lecompton on December 16. Dr S L Cox, medical director of the Kansas TB association, led the examinations with nurse C Amelia Johnson assisting. Two active tuberculosis cases and two suspects were found, six observed, the rest negative. Miss Johnson stressed the clinics aim to detect disease early for cure. The clinics are funded by Christmas health seal proceeds, not state funds. Mrs Ed Anderson of Douglas City chairs the county TB association.
Notice asks advertisers to submit display copy by noon Thursday December 24 to allow the Christmas issue to be issued early Friday morning. Those needing heavy composition and proofs should bring copy by Wednesday. Address books Keelber's Adv.
Four Topeka women obtained marriage licenses from Probate Judge Menger, named their partners, and returned to Topeka with licenses in hand. The pattern hints at advancing rights for women, with three of the four respondents over 30 and one 21 year old breaking the mold.
The twenty ninth annuation of the sons and daughters of New England meets this evening at the Congregational parish house with a 6 oclock business session to choose officers for the coming year. Hon Henry F Mason of the Kansas supreme court will be chief speaker and Hugh Means will be toastmaster. Prof G S Skilton will conduct singing before a banquet at 6 45.
The report notes seal sale totals approaching $2000 with gifts from Christies and other contributors. County schools report better performance than last year as 2500 letters returned. After Christmas, follow-up letters will go to nonrespondents, and a year-end report will detail funds, uses, and sources.
An all musical concert will be broadcast tonight by KPKU from the University of Kansas. The Aristos quartet of Ottawa performs a cantata titled The First Christmas by Whitney Combs. Station airs at eleven.
Leavenworth Kan Dec 21 Charles Betts who for more than a year defied Kansas authorities to convict him capitulated yesterday within an hour after arriving at Lansing prison he was arrested by federal agents on the still wrathri¢ raid near Okla City where one man died another wounded and a third jailed after a Saturday night raid by county and federal prohibition agents on Vance Reid farm Charles C Richard pastor of the First Christian church left Topeka for a Kansas State Board of Christian Church meeting and Rev Richards is vice president of the board Ida Sage returned from Omaha after a business trip and a Christmas Santa Claus scene was prepared by Sanitary Creamery Lawrence.
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