03 Feb 1927
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1927
Page
1
Fragmentary testimony centers on Gladstone and public figures in a libel dispute. Witnesses recount alleged private liaisons and political ties while the jury weighs the credibility of sources and the vexed line between public duty and private life.
Fragmented OCR from a 19th century page describes mutinous unrest led by Tabil and Mohani supporters. Reports claim clashes with constabulary, arrests at Tahil fort, and loyalties sworn amid rebellion. Dispatches discuss political shifts and improvised governance amid turmoil and foreign influence.
Forecast calls for much colder tonight in extreme east with clear conditions elsewhere. Salina Coffeyville Ottawa Topeka Wichita Pittsburg Ottawa fair roads include slick spots in Douglas county and surrounding areas with varying conditions reported.
Governor Paulen presents objections to a repeal of the Kansas anti-cigarette advertising ban. He argues the bill lacks details on tax removal, risks confusion for retailers, and leaves the advertising ban incomplete. The measure would delay revenue collection and could be challenged as unconstitutional. A separate county bill seeks to ban cigarette ads within boarders of schools.
AP dispatches report a portion of the Oporto garrison revolted while the government said other troops remained loyal and martial law was imposed across Portugal. The movement's aims were not disclosed, with prior revolts noted in Lisbon, southern Portugal and other regions, including a May uprising that led to the cabinet's resignation.
C Graves, Mansfield banker, tied hand and foot and gagged in a deserted house four miles west of Howe Oklahoma, freed after hours. He reported two men abducted him demanding a ransom before releasing him and driving away toward the Oklahoma line with his brother-in-law left behind.
A Senate campaign funds committee report found no charges substantiated against Senator Cameron Republican Arizona regarding a slush fund connected to last November's race. The memo notes no concrete evidence to support bribery or defeat claims and outlines ongoing recommendations.
Winfield Kansas moves to limit oil drilling after talks between the city commission and zoning board. Wells not yet begun will must apply for permits. Mayor Mell Backus cites Southwest and St Johns colleges two hospitals schools and a residential district as priorities ahead of any development.
Berlin February 3. Reichstag shouts as Cont Westarp nationalist leader challenges Chancellor Marx’s bourgeois coalition. He pledges monarchist aims and balks at surrendering principles. Chancellor Mays reads a government declaration pledging faith to the Weimar constitution and promising reforms in the Reichswehr, finance, business, and education.
In Topeka February 3, farmers clashed over a dairy bill approved 76 to 21. The measure blends existing dairy laws and transfers appointment power to the state dairy commissioner, facing opposition over fears of centralized control and farm forfeiture of rights.
Charles A Noble of Cotter hotel Kansas City Missouri is jailed on grand larceny charges. Me and his partner Marcy Tracy also of Kansas City Missouri were active last evening in Bullenies store area when clerks grew suspicious. They allegedly stole a gaberdine overcoat eight weekties silk hosiery and other goods found in a Ford coupe. Noble confine at Jefferson City jail on grand larceny charge while Tracy attracted clerks attention by trying on coats and shoes.
In a fragmented AP item from Ortonville Minnesota the adviser Phillip Roeder 97 years old offers cautious guidance on marriage timing. He urges men to wed around age twenty five and notes that many of his twelve children survive. The clipped text hints at broader social advice but remains uncertain in detail.
Washington reports a force of 15 officers and 251 Marines to depart Cavite for Shanghai aboard the Pecos, with personnel from the Gold Star and Cavite shore station. The plan includes 12 officers and 160 sailors, while a separate note mentions Marshal Sun Chuan-Fang withdrawing forces to Yenchow to reinforce his position. Marines from San Diego sail aboard the Champlain with 1,200 officers and men, believed bound for Guam, via Honolulu, as part of continued eastward operations.
Wall Street chased rumors of rail mergers on Feb 4 as talks linked Baltimore and Ohio with Chicago Milwaukee and Western Maryland and as Minneapolis and St Louis Railway potential merger eyed. Reports cited through freight rate shifts and stock activity with Wheeling Lake Erie and Western Maryland shares volatile.
Washington February 3 AP says the McNary-Haugen farm equalization fee measure was taken up by the Senate on a motion from Senator McNary of the agriculture committee. The motion passed 66 to 14 after McNary failed to obtain unanimous consent to vote on both the farm bill and the banking proposal agreed upon by the conferees last night.
Baldwin City plans a large birthday celebration for Baker University on February 11 broadcast by WDATR Kansas City Star from the college chapel. Alumni events will include old college songs, fraternity and sorority interludes, and greetings from Professor Emeritus Liling Scott. Cake cutting and alums gathering will accompany the program, with alumni boxes for notes to travelers and attendees across regions.
Washington February 3 AP report says a new civilian insular office to administer the Philippines, Porto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and San Domingo is proposed in a bill by Senate Territories Committee chair Willis. The plan would shift Hawaii and Alaska to interior, leave others as is, under war or interior departments per current setup. President Coolidge signaled a transfer of the Philippines to civilian control may be nearing.
Members of the senate ways and means committee arrived in Manhattan to inspect the State Agricultural College and review the committee's recommendations for the state budget. Attending are Snyder Leavenworth Henry Laing Bugsel Van Attend Kent. meetings held in the city with college administration and teachers association officials. Mary Abel Rich is noted among attendees.
A local public discussion centered on Lawrence hospital needs and city progress. Chamber of Commerce president Paul Dinsmoor outlined priorities including a new school building, city hospital, and city hall, with debate on funding methods and bonds. Further details note hospital beds and institutional transfers as context for the planning session.
Several local educators will attend the tenth annual session of the Kansas State Teachers Council. The conference, hosted by the State Department of Education, aims to discuss the future of the junior college and related teaching approaches. Professor B. F. Engel will speak on what constitutes an art shaped junior college, with afternoon sessions at the college.
A newspaper fragment recounts Bill Baxter arriving in Yazda City after a 30 mile journey by water. He explains escaping a water tender by dropping into a manhole and swimming to the bottom as the water level rose and fell. The yardmaster rewards him with a half dollar after his remarkable feat.
Registrar at the University of Kansas reports record enrollments for the second semester with about 4 376 names registered, down from 4 476 a year ago. Detailed tabulations show 140 Liberal Arts and Sciences failures, 38 Medical School failures, 17 Law failures, and 6 Business School failures, with several schools unreported.
The librarian notes 98 188 books issued that year though six weeks of summer closure reduced circulation. Total holdings reached 21 253 with 492 gifts. Adult non fiction 12 644 checkouts. children’s department grew popular. per capita cost 58 cents, circulation 642 cents per person. Gifts came from many local groups and individuals.
District Court proceedings show Waller Hannon and his son Roy bound over after preliminaries before a justice of the peace. Miss Mary M Smelser testified that Poth Hannon and the boy were wearing pearl opera glasses and other articles later found missing from a home, with Miss Carrie Watson noting money and items were taken.
A Douglas County farmers meeting at Kanwaks Hall last evening formed a committee to secure state aid for their district along the Fort-to-Port highway. Asa Colman urged Lawrence Chamber of Commerce support, and Willard Morgan urged action by legislators. The group elected officers and planned joint work with officials to press relief measures and road funding.
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