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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1922
Page
1
Senate Republicans clash over the Borah amendment in the naval bill proposing a world economic and disarmament conference. Many oppose the measure as written, while some leaders and administration backers may support changes. President Harding and Secretary Hughes have kept their views private amid this split.
In Steubenville Ohio on December 26 authorities reported the murder of Dickey Blyan, a leader of eight dry agents planning new liquor dealer raids. Blyan was found with three bullet wounds in a dark alley in the Polish section, his pocketbook nearby and his revolver missing.
Dec 26 report says Frank Joseph, a farmer, shot Myrtle Hamlett aged 18 after she refused his attentions. He was captured near Kennett Missouri last night. deputies from Leachville were sent to Kennett to bring him back.
William L. Cunningham a stage salesman was held by police in St Louis awaiting Baltimore authorities who seek him for questions about Austin H Montgomery charged in Maryland with using the mails to defraud. Cunningham says Montgomery is in Mexico City. Five masked men attempted to blow the St Louis San Francisco railroad station safe last night imprisoning two ticket agents. The blast failed. robbers set a motor train on fire and fled as the train was damaged. New Baldwin School progress noted as modern and nearing completion for both students and grades.
Washington, Dec. 26. The first conference of the nine senior circuit judges under the act to expedite federal business has been called by Chief Justice Taft in Washington. The law authorizes 24 more district judges and their assignments to congested districts and provides for annual conferences of senior circuit judges to discuss circuit needs and improvements in federal court administration.
Baltimore reports Governor Parker seeks Dr B M McKain Mer Rouge ex mayor on murder charge as two detectives rush to Johns Hopkins hospital. In Bastrop investigators aim to use an eye witness to identify masked mob members linked to the Mer Rouge kidnapping and decapitations last August.
Lincoln Neb Dec 26 Nebraska will form a farm bloc in the January 2 session to safeguard agriculture interests. J N Norton ex Federation head backs the plan. Proposals include tax changes, rural credits, cost cuts, and funding roads via motor vehicle taxes. Governor elect Bryan supports repeal of the civil administrative code law.
Lausanne December 26 Turkish delegation forwards a vehement protest against the East Conference sub committee ruling that Armenian delegates may appear before the sub commission. The dispute delays the sub committee meeting and underscores renewed strain as peace talks resume after recess.
Cleveland December 26 A vigorous search for the tug Cornell and its eight crew members continued as authorities, under orders from Washington, prepared to deploy an airplane over Lake Erie. The Tennessee and T C Luce returned west from Ashtabula and other tugs were ready to resume the search.
Dr Edward C Franklin a 1888 Kansas University alumnus and Leland Stanford University professor has been elected president of the American Chemical Society succeeding Dr Edgar A Smith of the University of Pennsylvania. His career spans academia and industry including the Bureau of Mines the Bureau of Standards and the Ordnance Bureau. He studied liquid ammonia as an electrolytic solvent and conducted gold mining industry research including work at Miramar Costa Rica in 1897.
Practically all docketed district court cases have been disposed of and the remainder of the term will hear cases and motions as they arise. Litigation remains but the court will not sit continuously as earlier. Judge Hugh Means left for Garnett today for an adjourned session of the district court.
Topeka December 26 Christmas temperatures in Kansas broke the record by eight degrees yesterday with a high near 60 degrees. The previous Christmas maximum was 60 in 1908 and the night dropped to 32 at Goodland. Snow falls today in extreme northwest Kansas and Colorado while statewide temps stay moderate. forecaster Flora notes unsettled weather but little precipitation inland.
Bandits staged four daylight robberies across greater Kansas City on December 26 escaping with 2058 dollars in cash and jewelry. H M Winkler jewelry store in Kansas City Kansas lost rings and arches valued at 1000 dollars after a brick was thrown through the display window. In Kansas City Missouri two robbers forced J A Hollinger to lie on the floor taking 907.98, a watch worth 50 dollars, and a ring worth 75 dollars. Chroni and Brenas were also robbed around the same hour, Chroni 410 dollars and 65 in checks, Brenas 15 dollars. A restaurant in Kansas City Missouri yielded 726 dollars.
In Louisville, Mrs. Oliver L. Jones, a 32 year old divorcee, told police she killed her lover and watched over his body from dusk to dawn. Police questioned the account as investigators checked a report that O. L. Black, sales manager for a local auto company, was shot to death in her apartment late Sunday afternoon.
Bishop W A Quayle of the M E church St Louis is ill at his home here and shows a restful Christmas. Indications now point to his recovery, physicians said today.
Jefferson City news from December 26 reports plans for retrenchment, state expense cuts, tax reductions, and reforms including abolition of several bureaus. Both houses are Democratic. Governor Hyde signals cooperation with aims to improve economy and public welfare. Missouri’s first women legislators focus on rural educational opportunities and child welfare. Mrs. Edward James of Johnson County may become chaplain if elected, a first for the post.
In Ardmore Oklahoma on December 26 Carl Saunders was fatally injured and Kevin Dillard seriously hurt when Dillard’s small plane crashed northwest of the city during a pleasure flight. The crash left Saunders dead and Dillard gravely injured as witnesses report the aircraft nose-dived.
The county treasurer announced licenses for motor vehicles will go on sale Tuesday January 2. License fees for the year 1823 will be due at that time.
A diminutive one and a half acre golf course has opened in a central London suburb on a hillside with steep slopes. The feature notes golfers can play every stroke despite the limited space. Ben Wilson left for Bakersfield California for an extended visit with his son Bayne Wilson. Dr Albright Chiropractor.
Douglas county records show 4 756 motor vehicles licensed in 1922 up from 4 072 in 1921. Total fees 44 770 50 with state share 24 727 50, county drag fund 14 872 42, township drag fund 5 168 58. Lawrence leads with 2 868 vehicles, Palmyra 471, Wakarusa 484, others listed.
A Missouri Pacific freight train derailed after passing an open switch near Van, Oklahoma. Engineer Frank Hedrick and Fireman George Johnson of Van Buren were pinned under the engine with serious injuries. A badly crushed body was recovered from a wrecked car, unidentified, and buried at the county's expense that afternoon.
Sydney reports NSW politics heated as Labor supporters oppose repeal of the Profiteering Act. The Nationalist government plans stricter anti monopoly laws, banning monopolies, illegal contracts, and harmful restraints with penalties up to 500 pounds per day and possible imprisonment. Also, Santa Fe line trains will run January 1 on the Satanta to Manter branch in Kansas.
Masonic Judges of Lawrence hold joint installation of newly elected officers tonight at 7 30 in the Masonic temple. An oyster supper will follow, likely around 9.00.
Licenses to wed were granted by the probate judge this morning to Ernest W. Kugler of Abilene and Virginia J. Quinlan of Lawrence and to Moses M. Cook and Carolyn Atwood of Kansas City Missouri.
Local merchants report holiday demand strong and hours extended. Surveying year’s performance, several say 1922 ended with a surprising sales surge in the last four months, and they foresee 1923 starting better with continued demand and broader prosperity.
US records for Christmas Day warmth were surpassed across the country. Fort Worth Texas led with 78 degrees, Kansas City Missouri followed closely, marking the warmest Christmas ever recorded in the area. Missouri and Kansas reported widespread unseasonable warmth.
D Waterman of Baldwin faced arraignment for wounding his nephew Frank G Bell of Black Jack. Justice John W Clark set bond at 1000 dollars. Preliminary hearing scheduled January 10 at 2 pm. Waterman released on bond. Bell left McConnell hospital and is recovering, though strength will take time per Dr W C McConnell.
In Coblenz on December 25 a large Christmas tree celebration hosted by American forces drew nine hundred children. The Clemens Platz tree was richly decorated as school teachers provided meals and each child received warm clothing, candy, and toys. The Eighth Infantry Band played, Rhineland Post No 700 fed 500 orphans, and the American Legion hosted 300. Excess funds around 2,000,000 marks will buy milk for local children and invalids. Charles F Beeks, Baldwin’s state representative elect, visited Lawrence with his son.
Paris December 26 The allied reparations commissions declared Germany in default of one reparations obligation deliveries of wood. France Belgium and Italy voted for the declaration while Great Britain opposed it.
Christmas was merry for twenty five inmates at the county farm per superintendent Cal Sizer. Residents received 360 presents from Lawrence residents and others in Douglas County. A Fairview church tree stood in the home as visitors included Rev. Evan A. Edwards. A big noon dinner followed gifts and food, with inmates especially joyful.
New York reports autopsies today on eight dead as prohibition efforts aim to keep the city dry through the holidays. Police say no intoxication charges were filed at the West Side Court for the first time in memory. Bellevue Hospital treated twelve alcoholics, the lowest Christmas day count in its history.
The county treasurer's office processes payments mailed in and tax rolls from banks across the county. Due to heavy volume, it is unlikely the total taxes for 1922 will be fully tallied before January 10.
Topeka December 26Passenger service on the Missouri Pacific railroad between Pittsburg and Topeka Larned and Wichita and other Kansas points will be greatly improved by several trains on or about January 7 announced today by Clyde M Reed chairman of the state public utilities committee Advices today from C E Perkins vice president of the Missouri Pacific told of nine men to be inaugurated early in 1928
James H. Hite, 21, pleaded guilty before Judge Ralph Latshaw to robbing a Kansas City Childs restaurant Sunday night. He was sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary after a police chase through downtown. The robbery occurred with about seventy five patrons inside and yielded $148.
County superintendent O. J. Lane finishes inspection of rural and county schools and reports overall good condition across the districts.
San Diego hosted Kansas University alumni and Lawrence residents who met Chancellor Ernest H. Lindley at the Sanford Hotel. He spoke at the State Normal School and the high school, praising the university's role, leadership, and outreach. The gathering ended with A. D. Housh elected president of the KU alumni club.
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