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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1926

Page

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Use of Poisons and Industrial Alcohol Policy Debated

Washington December 30 AP The secretary discusses the use of poisons to deter drinking and the push to permit substitution and denatured alcohol. He notes potential enforcement effects and the aim to reduce poisonings by tightening control over industrial alcohol and reforming the old formula. He rejects broad state licensing and warns drinkers may seek other substitutes if enforcement is weak.

Washington Nadie Hlekea Rng Mellon Emuchling Industria

Appointment of Smith to fill unexpired term under dispute

Springfield Dec 30 AP Beverase Len Small acknowledged a telegram from Senator Ashurst asking verification by appointment of Smith to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator McKinley. Ashurst sponsors a resolution to delay oath until a formal inquiry reaches the Senate as the governor’s letter avoids the query.

Springfield Ashurst Arizoma Eel Krank L. Smith Am GB. McKinley Smith Tase Pee Congress

No Administration Bill To Be Offered This Term

Washington dispatch reports Rep Strong notes no administration agricultural bill will be offered this session to avoid signaling efforts to block pending legislation. He adds the administration may favor a practical farm bill if it succeeds. Strong supports higher tariffs on certain farm products while criticizing the Underwood tariff law. In Topeka, the Supreme Court refused to issue a mandamus to compel Kingman County to pay tuition for Kingman students who attended school in Sedgwick County.

Washinton Coalidge Strong Nansis Congress Representative Strong Topeka Supreme Court

Ramsas Forecast Includes Patchy Conditions Tonight

Fragmented weather note describes fair conditions tonight and Friday with unclear references to roads and county areas. Mentions Pittsburg, Douglas County and offroad conditions, but many words are garbled. Overall intended: light wind and clear roads with potential rough patches in some locations.

Ramsas Slichtty Calderonight Marth Central Our Boy Atcusas Guy Pittsburg Douglas County

Opposition to U S Imperialism at Student Convention

delegates from 000 colleges debated a resolution opposing U S imperialist policy and war. William J Tyler of New York University introduced the measure seeking an immediate vote, but it was referred to a committee after pleas from Buell Trebridge of Cornell.

United States Wis William J. Tylex New York University Tyler A -Committee Kevin Dorothy: Richards Buell

Kansas City Still A Mystery in Strangler Case

Detectives seek clues in a serial strangling case spanning Portland Seattle and nearby towns. Adrian Harris, the suspect linked to Pace and Harpin family killings, remains at large as authorities widen the search.

Iansas Dees Hwowou Adrian Harry Portland Seattle Carmeil - Bluffs Iowa Harris W. D. Potts Hoinie Pace Il Mah Pace Pace Iwag Haris Priie Potts

Industry leaders urge America to compete not plead for aid

Irving Trust vice president argues against handouts and banners like buy cotton. He cites New England’s thrifty yet aging industry and warns that cotton mills cannot survive on past glory. He says the South offers cheap power and labor, but long term growth requires innovation and better management. He calls for focus on world production and distribution rather than tariffs.

Boston O.H Chene American Exchange-Irving Trust Company of New York Boston Elatbel of Commerce England Souter New England Southland South Labar Hove New North Iin Sota

Flood Toll Grows in Nashville Tenn Century Edition

Nashville Tenn December 1980 The flood toll rises as Cumberland River levels climbed to an estimated 53.6 feet after unprecedented rainfall in Kentucky and the river’s upper reaches. About 200 city blocks suffered damage with losses around 200 000 dollars.

Nashville Tenn Naghtville Cumberla Ieee Kentucky

All-American flyers resume cross country to Vera Cruz

Four Pan-American airliners halted by engine trouble resume their 20,090 mile journey toward Vera Cruz from Tampico. Major Herbert Avs Dar gue leads the group while weather remains ideal for the crossing. After delays from San Antonio repairs, the flight is expected to complete the 136 mile hop to Vera Cruz today.

Galveston Tex Vera’ Cruz All-American Cables Company Tampca Mexico Vera Cruz Herbert’ Avs Dargue San Antonio Texas San F Francisco Vera “Raz Tamnico St. Louis

Kidnaped by Mexicans Near Parral Hit by Bandits

The United States embassy reports two American mining men, J. W. Wiley and By Conners, were kidnapped by Mexican bandits calling themselves revolutionists near San Francisco Del Oro. They were taken into the mountains and held for 10,000 pesos as the embassy urged the Mexican government to secure their release. The men, employees of the San Francisco Mining Company, addresses in the United States are unknown. The kidnapers number 14.

United States J. W. _ Wiley Conners San Francisco Del Cvvernment Engre Riley and Ameriicari San

Injured Man Dies After Wreck Near Hiawatha

Bruce B. Smith of Pawnee City Nebraska died yesterday near Hiawatha Kansas from injuries after a Tuesday night motorcycle collision with a car that struck him and fled. His companion Bruce West, also of Pawnee City, is in serious condition at Pawnee City.

St. Joseph Bruce B. Smith Pawnee City Nebr Hiawatha Kansas Smith Brucé West

Oklahoma woman spared death in murder case

Miami Oklahoma December 30 AP a woman named Mary McBride age 55 of Picker received life imprisonment for the murder of her son in law G L Romick a Fisher grocer shot him after he won back his estranged wife from her and died three days later she pleaded guilty and thanked the court for mercy while stating she did not want her daughter to live with Romick

Miami Oklas A .Senten Mary McBride Picker Jf J Smith McBride

Former Secretary Albert B Fall Ill at Home in Paso Texas

Former Secretary Albert B Fall, noted Laeine official, is ill at his Paso home with pneumonia. Earlier he was reported in worse condition during a morning visit by Dr Stan. The latest reports say he is not yet out of danger.

Paso Texas Laeine Albert

White House Announces Immediate Residence Change

President and Mrs. Coolidge move into the White House immediately, with official confirmation from Washington. The decision, reported by AP, marks a prompt transition in presidential residence arrangements.

Coolidges White ‘House Washington Tion White House

Censorship on Radio Stations in Nicaragua Reported

Washington reports Admiral Latimer notified the State Department censorship was removed from the neutral zone radio stations Puerto Cabezas and Tioguande. Earlier Latimer had placed censorship to prevent military instructions, with officials saying the department had no knowledge of such action. Dr. Vaca protested to Kellogg and provided documents claiming censorship in Nicaragua.

Washington Latimer Nicaragua S State Department Department Navy. Department Puerto Cabezas Tio -Grandé Bar State Department Vaca Sasasa Piio Caebezas Central American Postal Telegraph Company Rauio

UAW May Part Mother and Child

In Seattle on December 30 Mrs Sara Rumsha fights to keep her baby boy with her as federal authorities order deportation to China. Born in America to a English mother and Chinese father, she lost her citizenship after a Hindu marriage in Canton. If she leaves without the child, Mohammedan law could allow her husband to divorce and take the child, leaving her without redress.

Seattle Wash Sara Rumsha China America Canton

Attacks on Football Raise Questions at NCAA Convention

AP dispatch reports University of Chicago professor Ey Ho Wilkins urging limits on players and changes to schedules to curb moral concerns and excesses in college football. Brig. Gen. Palmer E. Pierce notes football’s popularity but cites instances of poor sportsmanship while contrasting baseball’s waning appeal.

New York Asia Evilsay Ey Ho Wilkins University of Chicago Wilkins Hese Progestor -Wilkins Palmer E. ‘Pierce Association Hig N: Ge AG Ag Pierce

Spanish press condemns U S Arctic policies in recent debate

Spanish papers express discontent with United States policy, arguing America talks of free economy in theory but acts as a colonial power in practice. They cite Panama as an example and warn Spain to stay vigilant amid long‑standing tensions.

Madrid Nic United States America Panama Spain

Sacasa protests US naval action in Nicaragua

Dr Juan Sacasa president of Nicaragua's liberal government in Puerto Cabezas denounces American naval forces and Marines, claiming neutral zone declarations are a cover to aid conservatives. He accuses US authorities of obstructing liberal forces and notes censorship and code use imposed by American officers.

Sacasa Nicaragua Diaz State Department T. $. Vaca Kelloge United States New York Associated Press Today Juan Sacasa Puerto, Cabezas Associated Press Puerto Cabezas'i Julian Liatimery Araguan Adolfo Diaz Manaeva Sach Ea Chatelle Pearl,Lagoon Savasa

Organ Contract Awarded for Portland Synagogue Project

The Congregation Beth Israel of Portland Oregon awarded Reuters Organ Co a 30190 contract to build a large fov manual pipe organ with 8 stops and over 3100 pipes plus a floating string organ of 475 pipes and seven ranks. It will include a Shofar horn and a harp and chimes. The temple will be the site with cost well over half a million dollars and completion planned for next September.

Reuter Organ Company Congregation Beth:Israel Portland Oregon Pacific Northwest Beth Israel

Nine Teens Face Exams In Topeka Trial

Fragmented report lists nineteen law students and names such as Eugene fieldy, Gustavus, Carl, John, Milton, Cody, Joseph, Jerome, Dawes, Daniel Stanley, Alexander, Burlingame, Caney, Wendell, Philip. Exam context unclear but involves semititude study location Topeka with 80s AP tag.

Topeka Eugene Gustavus Carl John Milton - Cody Joseph Jerome Dawes Daniel Stanley Alexander

Lawrence Pioneer Paul Brooks and Family Obituary Details

Reads like a historical obituary for Lawrence figures detailing Paul R. Brooks and Mary Boughton Brooks. It traces Paul Brooks's Civic roles from 1850s to 1900s, his marriage in 1858, and ties to First Baptist Church. Also notes Mary Boughton Brooks’s New York origin, Lawrence teaching, and Quadtrill raid connections.

AL Brooks Alanson ‘Boughton New York Cayuga Kansas First Baptist Lawrence Paul R. Brooks Boehteh Paul R. Brook Chanter Lawrence Daniel H.brooks Miss Brooks Quantrill Erk Brooks Wi ‘kins‘National- Bank Mary Boughton Paul Re. Brook Dri. B. Bumgardner Charles .B Reynolds Underwood”company Massachusetts Ube Sr. Brooks Sor

Local Pet Attack Prompts Rabies Treatment for Injured Cat

A Massachusetts woman reports her cat attacked a pet dog and was damaged, with scratches seen on the animal. Police were summoned and the owner began rabies precautionary treatment for the animal after the incident today.

Rrace Reynolds

Poultry Show Yields Top Honors and Large Egg Bias

The best display in the Kati Valley poultry show was judged by C. H. Branth as Raymond Diehl winning with a buff Plymouth Rocks entry. Second honors went to Nace Brothers of Garnett for their Rhode Island Reds. E. G. Bahnneater of Lecompton took third in the special buff Plymouth Rocks, while Ray Diehl won first and third in the Plymouth Rocks eyes group. Wyandotte eggs earned S. A. Hayden second with white eggs. Disqualifications occurred for eggs deemed too large, laid by large breeds from A. D. Loveridge of Harrisonville, Mo. Mrs. A. D. Loveridge won the blue ribbon in the white-eye class. Eggs hailed from a flock of white Leghorns. C. A. Petrie placed second and third.

Kati Valley C.H. Branth Raymond Diehl F Who Plymouth Rocks Fie Nace Brothers of Garnett Jcomb Ithode Island E.G Bahnneater Lecompton Benson Plymouth Hayden A.D. Loveridge Harrisonville A. Petrie

Oil glut expected as Marland forecasts demand boom

Kansas City dispatch reports W. S. Marland, president of Marland Oil, predicts ample oil to meet next year’s demand. He notes 221 2 million barrels a day as a near term estimate and cites new fields and higher production potential. Marland, en route from California to New York, stopped in Kansas City for a brief visit.

Kansas City W. Marland Marland Oil Company Marland California New York Mr. Marland

Sedgwick County to Back Five Bills in Legislature

Sedgwick County delegation meeting with county commissioners and Clyde Hudson plans to support five bills in the upcoming legislature opening January 11. They aim to abolish the county assessor’s office, require personal property appraisals at the courthouse, restore the old jury law, adopt absentee voting by mail, and designate the county treasury as the depository for school funds except in larger cities.

Wichita Kans Sedgwick County Clyde Hudson Estees Sedgwicki

Placing Fish In River To Boost Small Fish Population

About 160000 small fish will be planted in the Arkansas River this winter. The project, planned by the Walton League and state hatchery staff at Pratt, aims to boost numbers over two to three years. The effort follows a prior note about reintroducing fish to improve river stock.

Wichita Kans Dees Warde Walton League aThey Stat Hatchery Pratt Arkansas Izaak

Journal World adopts new staff insurance policy

The Journal World announces contracts with Metric Insurance Company to provide disability and life coverage for employees. Policies guarantee total disability benefits up to age sixty with monthly payments, and insure a set group of workers including executives.

Ser Ice Oit Journal-World Metricp Insurange Tolcarry Es Piper

Earthquake felt across Spokane area on December 30

A Washington state earthquake was reported felt in Spokane and Wenatchee with shuddering shocks near five o'clock in the afternoon. Buildings shook and occupants ran into streets while desks and tables were moved noticeably. The disturbance was first detected by seismographs at Oregon University, and there were reports of aftershocks and ongoing tremors.

Spokane Wash Arouma Akima Washington Onzaga University Wenatchee Yalcshia Abe Shock Gongsta Iifi Ked Bobs

Purnell 18 Bound Over to Court on Assault Charge

Report states David F colonel bound over today to await trial in circuit court on charges of criminal assault brought by Mrs Bessie Woodworth Benton Harbor. Trial date to be set at the opening of the February term. Absence of warrants noted. crowd gathered and a note on the December 93 incident.

Bam Ford Reed Gladys Bamforrd Rybel Strotahen Inka Justice Ava Woodworth Spondent Julite Weldon

Elusive Bandit Escapes Chicago Police Chase

A mysterious gunman known as the sight eludes officers in Chicago after a rapid escape through the Loran Square area. Police units tracked the suspect through multiple districts, while witnesses described a hurried pursuit and unclear motive.

Chicago Kher Salto Pate Babel Epbbadar

Agriculture ban on import items noted in fragment

Fragment from a report indicates a ban by the Board of Agriculture on import items. Details are unclear in the OCR, but the action and governing body are named. Further readable context suggests policy or enforcement steps may follow.

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