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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1927
Page
2
A letter notes hopes tied to purchasing the lease of Odd Fellows theatre and the prospect that the venture will be built. John J. Riling acts as attorney for the son of an involved party. Returns from the business are referenced as up to date and promising despite broken syntax.
Topeka reports gasoline tax receipts totaling 2,557,293.92 since May with December receipts 430.22 and a six month rise of 264,? million? The state sees higher collections. counties compare with Sedgwick leading at 23,529 and Montgomery at 10,497. Major counties include Butler, Sumner, Cowley, and Shawnee.
Mrs Mary Whitcomb died last evening at Welch Oklahoma. Funeral services Monday at 2 PM from Rumsey Funeral Home with Rev MW Thomas officiating. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by son Robert of North Lawrence and sons Will and Welch Oklahoma and several grandchildren. Born Mary Griffith at Lawrence about 1880s. longtime organist at Mt. Baptist Church. Previously owned a grocery store in Lawrence and later involved with hotels at the Old Folks Home. Her husband died in 1911.
Franklin Ind Jan 1 central Indiana police search for Lee under indictment for murder. He celebrated New Year by breaking out of Johnson County jail with two other prisoners after luring prison staff with a claim a fellow inmate was dying. Confessed allies William Rowe and Thomas Snedger cited. deputy sheriff and jail cook assaulted. Lee, 28, already facing trial for the murder of grocer Hiner Peek of Indianapolis.
Delegates at a five day gathering in Milwaukee take a strong stand against war. Resolution committee presents varied views with a rising vote showing women delegates ready to support any war, while others insist they would defer to national authority. The chaotic report cites figures and names from the Reno County area and mentions attendees Hartman and others amid a Southwest region context.
Readable segments describe five costly homes begun in 1926 in West Hills outside Lawrence city limits, dubbed the Country Club District. Notable features include a $35,500 English Colonial bungalow at 1135 East Campus Road, steel windows, reinforced brick and concrete construction, radiant heating, unique roofing, and radio connections. The project employs 22 workers, with owners including Tucker and connections to Prof Born, Karl Klooz, and Coach Franklin Cy Cappon.
The Theodore Poehler Mercantile Company of Lawrence began with Theodore Poehler and grew from a small grocery to a four story building by 1901 with a branch at Emporia and later acquisitions including the Davis Mercantile company. Overlooked hardships such as grasshopper plagues and tornadoes were overcome, emphasizing integrity and service. The firm employed forty five salesmen and three hundred workers and supported community development, with Poehler serving as mayor and county official before his death in 1901 and 1907 respectively.
Wichita capitalists Joe Porter and Sam Stewart gained control of the Guarantee Title and Trust Company and Guarantee State Bank in Wichita Kansas. Porter bought 800 shares at 150 per share while Stewart paid 160 per share for 500 shares, with most stock acquired from small holders. The firms have fifteen years of local operation and were among the city's strongest banks.
Theodore in Topeka reports a Rossville man has been found guilty of first degree murder. The Jan 1 AP dispatch notes the verdict as the courtroom case concludes with a guilty finding.
Moore of Rossville was found guilty of first degree murder by a Shawnee County District Court jury just before year’s end. The verdict stemmed from Moore admitting the shooting of Neeleson of Elgin in what he claimed was self defense while the state presented evidence it was to steal Neeleson’s automobile. Sentence will be pronounced January 8.
Important local events unfold across Lawrence through 1926 including robberies at Rowlands store and athletic coach selections for KU teams. Key incidents involve post office funding, Liberty Post American Legion formation, zoning actions, convocation speakers, and city infrastructure works. A year with notable concerts, school milestones, and growth in Lawrence institutions.
Fragmented OCR list covers Topeka events toward spring 1920s with mentions of topeka court cases Oswald testimony Peterson case topeka hurricane weather notes and national items such as senate debates world court and labor topics. Includes references to Spanish Skaters February 7 and Topeka celebration.
George Kirchhof resigns as a member of the City Planning Commission, citing inability to devote sufficient time. Mayor Holliday notes the resignation will be felt by other commission members and the public.
Asa Keyes indicated today that Mrs McPherson and her co defendants Omniston must stand trial on conspiracy charges. He is awaiting a grand jury report now conducting a new investigation into a disappearance case before filing a new information specifying the charges. The grand jury is expected to report next Tuesday.
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