Contempt Charge Upheld Against Harry Sinclair
Washington reports Justice Siddons found Harry F. Sinclair William J Burns and associates guilty in the oil contempt case for shadowing jurors in the Teapot Dome trial. Day and W Sherman Burns received fines and sentences. others acquitted. Siddons rules jury shadowing obstructs justice and upholds prior contempt findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
William J. Burns
Frederick L. Siddens
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Sinclair
Senate
Hurng
Henry Mason Day
New York
Dex
Pall-Sinclair Fray
W. Sherman Burns
W. J. Kurtis
Burns Detective Agency
Sherman Burns
Ian
Day
Sinclaix
Fale
Teapot Dome
Naval Oil
Giddons Lail
United States
Justice Siddons
Edward J. Kidwell
Bid Rejected by Stockholders in Leavenworth Rail Bid
In Leavenworth Kansas on February 21, stockholders unanimously rejected Santa Fe railroad’s $149,000 bid for the Leavensworth to Leavenworth and Topeka railroad assets. Burlingdon railroad offered a similar bid plus $12,500 per year for operating costs and will be considered next by the Land-T. stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Santa Fe Railroad
Leavensworth
Leavenworth and Topeka
Burl'nedon Railroad
L- And-T
Orchestra Robbed Returning to Ottawa After Dance
Six members of an orchestra bound for Ottawa were robbed of about $60 after being stopped by two men at a narrow bridge near Garnett. Leader J. H. Youngberg and Victor Brown were struck but not seriously harmed. The incident occurred last night as the party finished a dance trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Garnett
J. H. Youngberg
Orchestra Jeader
Victor Brown
Dow
Court orders Montgomery county redistricting into three districts
The Kansas Supreme Court directs Montgomery County officials to redraw boundaries into three compact, population-equal districts within 20 days. The case stems from charges of padding population figures raised by Coffeyville and Independence, with the court retaining jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State J Supreme Court
Montgomery County
Coffeyville
Independence
Se Ray
Kansas Weather Outlook With Varying Cloudiness
Partly cloudy conditions in the west with unsettled weather in the east tonight and Wednesday. Warmer in the north tonight. Cloudy or partly cloudy elsewhere with Manhattan fair. Roads mainly good except Salina rough and Dodge City muddy to rough. Douglas County roads are good.
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Manhattan Fair
Saling
Dodge City
Douglas County
City commission discusses paving and building plans in North Lawrence
The city commission received two petitions for a sanitary sewer from Seventh Street to 761 Elm Street and for paving the 2100 block on Rhode Island Street, referring both to utilities commissioner C. W. Carman. C. G Coe’s filling station at 1345 Hossett Street approved with a brick tile building and a traffic cut through from Massachusetts to the alley and Fourteenth Street, three gasoline pumps planned. Marland refining proposed three curb pumps at 1903 Massachusetts Street. plan to place pumps on the curb rejected but permission granted if set back from the curb. Ed Sandefur of the Douglas County Producers Association asked for milk barn flooring that is watertight, noting sanitation concerns. action likely at next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Elm Street
North
Lawrence
Rhode Island Street
City ‘Commission
C. W. Carman
Utilities
C. G Coe
Hosasetts Street
Massachusetts Street
Fourteenth Street
Marland Refining Company
T. ¥. Edmonds
Ed Sandefur
Douglas County Producers' Association
Commission
Speed Hickman Trial Moves Toward Sanity Evidence
At the Hall of Justice in Los Angeles on February twenty? the defense and state agreed to use testimony from Hickman’s sanity trial in the murder case of William Hickman and Welby Hunt. Judge Eliott Craig allowed the stipulation. The state opened by seeking a court visit to the holdup slaying scene linked to the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Justice
Los
Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Welby Hunt
Hickman
Eliott Craig
Middle West
C.ixy Toms
Craig
Privilege Of Hat In King’s Presence Carried By Baron Kingsale
London AP reports Baron Kingsale Michael Constantine de Courcy retains a hereditary prerogative to wear a hat in the presence of the king. The custom, granted by King John 800 years ago after de Courcy volunteered to fight for Normandy’s title, has been exercised only five times. The piece notes prior hat wearers and the unusual royal favor, then transitions to a brief Dallas AP item on crude oil price changes effective today in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George V
Great Britain
India
Michael Constantine de Courcy
Baron
Kingsale
John
Almericus de Courcy
William III
Gerald
George I
George II
George III
George Montagu
Victoria
Philip Augustus
France
Duchy of
Normandy
de Courcy
Tower of London
Larena
British Empire
Baron Kingsale
Dallas
Tex
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Reed Favors River Bonds Seek Inland Waterways
Senator Reed of Missouri urged a federal bond issue totaling 1 billion dollars to fund inland waterway and harbor improvements at a Tulsa luncheon of the junior chamber of commerce. Also notes a Ford Flivver plane pass over Macon Georgia at 3 22 p m standard time and Hutchinson Kansas reports an jail empty for first time since 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Tulsa
Okla
Senator Reed
Missouri
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Macon
Harry Brooks
Cil
Miami
Hutchinson
Kan
Fares to Convention Slated Refused by Rail Group
Kansas City reports the Western Passenger association declined to lower rail fares for the Republican National convention in June. Powell Groner, chair of the convention transportation committee, said the decision avoids setting a precedent and that summer rates would be arranged to aid visitors, with Transcontinental agreeing to start May 22 from the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Western Passenger Association
Powell ©. Groner
Convention Transportation Committee
Transcontinental Association
Groner
Pacific Coast
Bomb attack targets Chicago officials in renewed outrage
Chicago reels as a new bomb blast destroys the entrance of a sixteen apartment building on the north side killing no one but prompting a $30,000 reward from State's Attorney Crowe for information. The blast follows a series of politically charged attacks on the Thompson Crowe faction including Judge Sbarbaro and Comptroller Firemorris. Police guard Mayor Thompson's home as a grand jury mix of fear and investigation looms, with time fuse blamed for the device and Grace Mills narrowly missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lawrence A. Cuneo
Robert E. Crowe
Charles Fitzmorris
John A.sbarbaro
Cuneo
North Side
Thompson-Crowe
Sbarbaro
Firemorris
William H. Reed
Thompson ‘Ward
Capone
Aiello
Thompson
Hughes
Grace Darling Mills
Cuneos
George Hull Porter
New Edition Adds Editorial Features by Prof L N Flint
The second edition of The Editorial by Prof L N Flint from the university journalism department adds more than one hundred editorial practice phases and new case material. Published by D Appleton & Co in New York, the updated text follows the original release about five years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Flint
University Department of Journalism
D. Appleton & Co
New York
Washington's Birthday Observance Affects Lawrence Institutions
Business houses in Lawrence will operate normally tomorrow while city and county offices banks schools and the postoffice close for Washington's birthday. The University high school and grade schools plus the library will observe a full holiday with no post office deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Washington
Kansans Ask Supreme Court Dismissal Of Suit Over Arkansas Waters
Washington Feb 21 AP Kansas and the Finney County Water Users Association request the Supreme Court to allow dismissal or movement for dismissal of a Colorado suit over Arkansas River water rights. The action follows Colorado’s January permission to sue to decide whether Kansas and its water entities can sue Colorado in state courts under a 1907 provision.
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Washington
Kansas
Finney County Water Users Association
Supreme Court
Colorado
Arkansas River
iLast
Sion
Lindbergh Launches St Louis Chicago Mail Run
Colonel Lindbergh flies a Douglas mail plane from St Louis to Chicago and back, promoting postal air service. He stops at Peoria and Springfield, unloading mail, drawing large crowds, with plans to fly to Albany for a February 28 aeronautical meeting and a February 29 event in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St.Louis
St. Louis
Charles’ A. Lindbergh
Sandec
St Lambert-St. Louis
Air Line
Louis
Lindbergh
Springfield
Peoria
Las
National Guard
Albansa
Chase Ends in Capture After High Speed Pursuit
A chase ended in the 300 block of Alabama Street as Wi L. Howard of Kansas City Missouri and Everett Johnson of Lawrence were arrested on a liquor possession charge. Officers Vogler and Price said one or more men rode in a Peerless sedan. only Howard and Johnson remained when caught. Ten gallons of alleged intoxicating liquor were found near the car in two five gallon bottles. The pair were released to county authorities this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Street
L. Howard
Kansas City
Everett Johnson
Lawrence
Vogler
Price
Howard
Johnson
Fourth District Endorses Curtis for Republican Nomination
Fourth district Republicans met to indorse Senator Curtis for the Republican presidential nomination and instructed two district delegates to work for his nomination at the national convention in June. George M. Bittman and B. M. Brown were elected district delegates. Fred M. Hammond and Henry C. Sticher were alternates. C. P. Putnam was nominated as presidential elector. The convention endorsed President Coolidge record, Senator Capper, Rep Homer Hoch, and Governor Paulen administration. Harry Snyder was elected permanent chairman. John D. M. Hamilton attended but spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage City
Han
Curtis
George M. Bittman
Wamego
B. M. Brown
Fall River
Kansas City
Fred M. Hammond
Burlington
Henry
C.sticher
C. P. Putnam
Lyott County
President Coolidge
Capper
Kansas
Homer Hoch
Paulen
Harry Snyder
Council Grove
John D. M. Hamilton
Topeka
Paderewski Snores Sleepy Interview Delays Concert
In Wichita on February 21 AP reports Ignace Paderewski slept in his private car as journalists arrived to interview him ahead of a piano concert at the For um. An attendant refused to wake the famous maestro saying the boss would sleep until late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kans
Ignace
Jan Paderewski
Paderewski
Valley Ed The Shocks Were Not Fel
Valley editorial column reports the local team known as the Shocks did not fail in a recent game or event, noting unexpected resilience and a surprising result amid tough competition. The piece highlights key moments and names involved, emphasizing team spirit and community support.
Kansas editor and veteran remembered in brief tribute
The Perry Mirror editor served eleven years as editor and four years in leadership. He belonged to Company K of the Twentieth Kansas Infantry, fought in the Philippines under General Funston, and later acted as chief clerk of the Kansas House of Representatives for two sessions in 1921 and 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usiness
Perry Mirror
Twentieth Kansas Infantry
Philippines
Funsian
Kansas House of Representatives Srt
Coolidge Sees Flaws in Reid Bill for Flood Control
President Coolidge questions the Reid flood control bill as unworkable and extravagant. Army engineers warn it could cost about 1.5 billion dollars, far more than the administration plan, and place heavy discretionary decisions on the presidency. House leaders discussed the measure at a White House breakfast with Speaker Longworth and major figures including Madden Tilson Bell and General Ladwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reid
Coolidge
House
Army’engineers
Congress
En ‘Gineer
Ite House
Peeanéat
Longworth
Madden
Illinois
Appropriations Committee
Tilson
Connecticut
Bell
New York
Edgar Ladwin
Army Engineers
Organist Wins Crowd at Lawrence Recital
Professor Laurel Everett Anderson of the University of Fine Arts drew an admiring crowd with a classical organ recital in the new University Auditorium. He showcased works from Lassus to Bach and modern French Belgian schools, including Willan's Passacaglia and Fugues, likely the first Lawrence performance of the piece, ending with Bach's Fantasia and Fugue in G minor. He appears again at the seventh Sunday organ vespers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Everette
Anderson
University’ School
Fine Arts
New University
Lawrence
Organ
Lassus
Clérambault
John Bach
Georges Jacob
Joseph Jangun
Heary Wit
Willan
Antoa
DB. M. Swarthout
School of Fine Arts
Bach
Sunda
Kidnaping Case Yields No Light From Bandits
St Louis police, replying to Chief Will Johns, report that Frank Sapplee cannot clarify the February 15 kidnapping of Prof Fred N Raymond of the University. Charles Supplee was killed and his brother wounded in a gun battle with officers on February 16 after being traced through a letter mailed to a Topeka woman. The wounded bandit did not know when or where the letter to Topeka was mailed and offered no further knowledge of the crime. Lyndon county sheriff returns Supplee to Osage City for robbery and burglary charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Will Johns
Charles
Frank Sapplee
Osage City
Fred N. Raymond
Uni- Peres
Johns
Charles Supplee
Rence
Topeka
Raymond
Roa Sherif
Lyndon County
Farm relief bill favored by Kansas farm group luncheon
Ralph Snyder Kansas Farm Bureau president addressed Chamber of Commerce luncheon about farm relief legislation arguing for revised McNary-Haugen bill as key to restoring farm income and parity. He cited low farm share of national income, tax reforms, and need for stronger farm organization amid broader Kansas tax concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Snyder
Kansas
Farm Bureau
C. of C
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph S der
Kansas Farm Bureau
Snyder
University bursar reports fees paid with few delays
PRONET TO PAY de Pleas- Kart Klooz Kou Bursar ed With Response Upon checking over the list of students of the University who have settled for their fees it was found that forty nine had not paid These, however, have been notified and special arrangements have been made for the fees to be paid Fees this semester have been paid with much promptness and we have had little trouble said Karl Klooz bursar today Alumni and inauguration news note an alumnus of the University of Kansas has been requested to present at the inauguration of the new president of the City of Toledo Henry John Doermann will be inaugurated as president March 19 Chancellor ley will probably select some putative to attend the inauguration Atwater Kent Radio Hanna a de fee Cash for residence Phoné 111
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Klooz
Dufaat
University of Kansas
University of
City of
Toledo
Henry
John Doermann
Ley
Lindley
Men's ‘Student Council
Women's
Panann Se
Memorial Union
Colleges and Universities of America
Royal radio set troubles king at fair
London Feb 21 AP King George expressed worry over his wireless set at the British Industries Fair. He explained reception difficulties as he tried to tune to foreign stations but only London stations came in. He was shown a five tube set with a guarantee to access foreign stations, though no purchase was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Buckingpalace
Paris
Germany
His Majesty
Midwest Student Conference Set at University Friday and Saturday
Twenty schools and colleges will send delegates to the third annual Midwest Student conference at the University Friday and Saturday February 24 and 25. Speakers include Paul Blanshard of New York and Judge William L. Huggins of Emporia with Dr John C Kirkpatrick among others. Delegates will be guests of the university and several Kansas schools will be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Blanshard
New York
League For Industrial Democracy
William L. Huggins
Emporia
Kansas
John BE. Kirkpatrick
American College
Washburn
Harvard
Olivet
Commonwealth Labor College
Ruth Shallcross
University of Nebraska
Chicago
Complain of Banding Trees in Lawrence City
Chief Will Johns reports unauthorized individuals banding trees in Lawrence. Work uses inferior tar paper or bark scraping, offering poor protection against canker worms. Citizens and property owners urged to demand certificates from the city clerk before work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Will Johns
Johns
Bible class contest pits Lawrence church against Kansas City church
Twenty two members visited the Kansas City class last Sunday as Dr. James Naismith led the group and spoke on Miracles. The combined class of 78 was led in song by J G McElhinny. Attendance and membership contest ends March 1 followed by a dinner for the losing class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Presbyterian Church
Western Highland -Presbyterian Church
Kansas City
James Naismith
J. R. Holmes
George B. Edgar
J. G. McElhinny
Terracing Demonstration Aimed at Stopping Farm Erosion
A terracing demonstration to curb soil erosion on cultivated land will be held Monday afternoon February 27 at the R A Baldwin farm one mile west of Stull under the guidance of K Shedd extension engineer of Kansas State Agricultural College. The event begins at 2 pm and all interested are urged to attend. Plan Wichita Air Tour Wichita Kans A group of Wichita business men aims to stage a goodwill air tour to eastern cities with 12 to 20 planes visiting a sequence of major destinations including Kansas City Chicago Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Washington Richmond Charlotte Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans Memphis Louisville Cincinnati St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Baldwin
Stull
K. Shedd
Kansas State Agricultural College
Wichita
Kans
Kansas City
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Richmond
Charlotte
N.C
Charleston
S. C
Atlanta
Birmingham
New Orleans
Louisville
Cincinnati
Canker Worms and Trees Handed by Students
Fragmentary OCR notes describe canker-worms and trees handled by students, with stray lines mentioning a phone number and an ambulance order. Details are unclear and partially garbled, but imply a school activity or display involving pest control or forestry care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aAdy
Students Eye Union Campaign to Finish Memorial Building
Nearly 60 university groups discussed launching a fundraising drive to finish and furnish the Memorial Building. A committee will plan methods, with options including student gifts or a small enrollment fee, aiming to raise about $80,000 for the second and third floors and related spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial
Thad Leneh
E.H. Lindley
Union Building
Balfour Jeffrey
Two Collisions Reported In City Streets
Harvey Bequelin of 1312 New Hampshire street told police a Ford roadster struck his car Sunday afternoon and fled the scene. Another collision occurred at Seventh and Indiana streets involving two cars driven by William Stone, with a report filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Bequelin
New Hampshire Street
William Stone
Seventh
Indiana Streets
Blanshard at Forum to Address Western Imperialism
Paul Blanshard, League for Industrial Democracy field secretary, will speak at the Midwest Student Conference luncheon forum on Can Western Imperialism Win? at the YMCA Friday noon. Dorothy Cooper, 4 24 years, injured when struck by an automobile. improving at Memorial hospital. Charges of assault against Ray Cramer dismissed for lack of evidence. Leavenworth girl, 6, missing. $100 reward offered. Ad for Chevrolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Blanshard
League For Industrial Democracy
Orient
Midwest
Dorothy Cooper
Saturn
Memorial Hospital
Ray Cramer
Lawrence
Cramer
Foond
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W. J. Burns
W. S. Burns
City Commission
Speed Hickman
Toms
King’s
Lawrence Cuneo
L. N Flint
Finney County
Bertin
Alm “Springs
Cal
API Sero
Eet
Snores
Emile St. Goddard
Department of Agriculture
United States Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Snyder
Grange
Farmers Union
Chamber
C. B. Hosford
Claude L. Scott
Erie
Dida
Walker
Evelyn Swarthout
Atwater Kent Radio
Hanna
A de
Royal Radio
K. U
Presbyterian
Kansas City, Kan
Clas
Harvey
Bequelin
Ford
Blanshard AT
FORUM
Chevrolet
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