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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1927

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Attack on Coolidge Policy Dominates Latin America Debate

Congressional debate centers on Nicaragua and Mexico policy. Senators Borah Heflin La Follette and La Follette criticize Kellogg bolshevist claims and potential war with Mexico. House members seek nonbreak position, while Knights of Columbus funds cited to press anti-Mexico stance.

Washington Latin-America Mexico Twe Hind Borah Senate Foreign Relations Committee Présilen Coolidge Nicaragua Senate Hi Democrat New Jersey United States Raton Huddlestor Alabama Kellogg Moore Z *Eginia Foreign Affairs Committee Dill Hellin Lafollette Wisconsin Montana Edge Heflin Knights of Columbus Philadelphia al- Smith Anade al Smith State Department Western Hemisphere Foreign Relations Committee Central America la Follette Wahceler Chis .Didissek Holshavisny Charwve

Kingman bank closes by state order

Citi ons State Bank of Kingman is shut by state banking department on directors order due to a depleted reserve. Deputy Banks Commissioner Woolley said the bank may be taken over by another nearby institution. Last official call shows 472,600 deposits, 55,600 loans, and 310,000 bills par value. Leach was president and W A Hecht cashier.

Anes. Dan State Banking Department Citionns State Bank of Iingman DOW Woolley Nenpay Bank Leach W. A. Hecht Cas

Kansas Forecast Update for Weekend Weather

Forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with not as cold temperatures Saturday. Weather and roads show an all cloudy sky except Arkansas City which is clear. roads are snow covered and frozen. Douglas County roads remain snow covered but open.

Kansas Arkansas Douglas

Approval of Northwest railroad merger proposed in holding plan

New York Jan 14 AP A plan to merge Northern Pacific Great Northern and Chicago Burlington and Quincy systems into a new holding company was advanced by a special committee. Details to be finalized next week before possible stockholder or ICC submission. Senate ICC committee heard Alfred P Thom support voluntary mergers under the Fess bill.

New York Northwest Railroad Northern Pacific Great Northern Chicag Burlington Quincy Interstate Commerce Commission Theij Washington Jans Great Soothern Northern’ Pacific Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Alfred P. Thom Association of Hailway Executives Fess Thom Eitan Cumins

Hall to leave jail after purge in custody case

Kansas City Kansas January 14 J A Hall freed from contempt after purging by surrendering his daughter Grace Angela Hall to a Denver orphanage or custody. Grace arrived with her mother at Union Station and visited Hall in Wyandotte county jail where he had served fifteen months for not revealing the child's whereabouts. Lawyers planned further court action to modify custody and finalize release.

Kansas City Kans AL Hall Wyandottte Gace Angela Hall Kaw Jane Wyandotte Denver Grace Union Station Lfall Cove Hall Frankie Dudge F. Nd Hutchings

Uncertain fate of eight milk dealers in health case

State health inspector filed charges against eight milk dealers this week. County Attorney George Melvin said the defendants have until Tuesday to choose a course of action. Justice of the Peace R B Stevens said warrants are returnable forthwith and only one defendant, who pleaded guilty and was fined yesterday, has appeared. Stevens noted others have not shown up and no court dates have been set.

State Board of Health George Melvin Justice of the Peace R.B. Stevens Stevens

Ridicules Charges in Divorce Suit Filed in Dekalb

John C. Candler of Atlanta, Ga., filed for divorce from Mrs. Tenrietta Hammond Candler alleging she believed in free love and flirted with other men. He described the accusations as humorous and fantastic. the suit was entered in Dekalb County, Georgia, with additional notes about her being the wife of the son of Bishop Warren A. Candler of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Baltimore Tenrietta Hammond . Candler John C. Candler Atlanta Yas Candler Warren A. Candler Church South Dekalb County Soorgia News ‘Dispatch

Senate Adopts Conference Report on Harbors Bill

The Senate adopted the conference report completing approval of the harbors bill for upper Missouri river improvements and accompanying works. The House had already approved Senate amendments. now the measure goes to President Coolidge for signature. Authorizes expenditures of 71 billion 000 million dollars.

Senate Conferne Washington Jal House Missouri Cansi Coolidge

Congress Meets Noon As Independent Offices Bill Nears

Congress convenes at noon to continue consideration of the independent offices bill. A special master is also nearing a decision as live coverage continues.

Congress Tor

Coffee Drinking Champ Seeks Prize Money in Fargo

Gus Comstock of Fergus Falls Minnesota, known as a coffee drinking ace, challenged for money after guzzling 85 cups in seven hours and fifteen minutes. In Fargo tonight he makes his first pro appearance at a local ballroom, aiming to beat his own record amid publicity.

Fargo N.D Guzeling Gus Comstock Coffee Falls M “Wizz Fergus, Falls,’Minn Rid

Bootleg Love Now and the Push for Domestic Reform

Denver on January 11 reports Judge Ben B Lindsey of the Denver juvenile court urging changes to domestic relation laws and rules. He argues current terms like free love and trial marriage hide real issues and that society’s rigid conventions fail to satisfy natural sex drives outside legal marriage.

Denver United States Andere Ben. B. Lindsey Denver: Jue Venile Court Desmand

Kansas Bar Association President to speak at Lawrence Chamber

Stone the Speaker Robert Stone, president of the Kansas Bar Association, will be chief speaker at Tuesdays noonday Lawrence Chamber of Commerce meeting. He will discuss a uniform motor vehicle law for Kansas, a measure he helped prepare for Governor Ben S Paulen to present to the legislature. Stone is a member of Stone McDermott Webb and Johnson of Topeka and serves on the national committee on uniform state laws.

Robert Stone Kansas Bar Association Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Stone Kansas Ben S. Paulen Stone, McDermott, Webb, and Johnson Topeka

Miami Beach Women’s Club Bans Chaplin Films

Miami Beach January 14 CAP The Miami Beach Women’s Club led by president Mrs Clayton Cooper petitions local mov ie picture managers to show all Chaplin films amid fears of abortion agitation and clashes with women’s groups The club argues theaters will suffer if Chaplin films are barred and labels the action harmful to cinema access.

Miami Beach Fla Weomin’s Focal Moving Picture Charlie Chaplin Clayton - Cooper Wormén

Brookhart exonerated by senate interstate commerce panel

Senator-elect Smith W. Brookhart of Ohio was exonerated today by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee investigating intimations that he was paid by organizations allied with Cyrus J. Woods, nominated interstate commerce commissioner. The inquiry referenced remarks by Senator Steck of the Democratic party.

Brookhart Washington Smith W. Brookha Ohio Senate’ ‘Interstate Commerce Committee Steck Cyrus J. Woods Interstate Commerce

Storms Sweep Eastward Across The Seaboard

Storms move east toward the seaboard as snow piles deepen in the central region. Forecasts predict colder temperatures tomorrow with downtown readings at 10 below zero and a much lower morning low expected citywide.

Cheago John. C.evans Mr. Evans

Lake View School Admitted to Standard Standings

Douglas County school named Lake View earns first-time admission to the standard ranking. Education officials confirm the milestone as the district rolls toward official standings and further evaluations.

View Douglas County

Kansas Supreme Court Ku Klux Klan case goes to Supreme Court

Topeka Kansas January 14 AP the state will seek final hearing before the US Supreme Court in its ouster suit against the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of Georgia and seven Kansas agents. Attorney General William A Smith unavailable to travel Washington will be represented by Charles Griffith John F Rhodes Thomas Armory Lee and a former Kansas American Legion commander. The suit filed November 21 1922 seeks to determine if the Klan can operate in Kansas amid five claimed encroachments on free speech free press due process and interstate commerce rights. The state questions federal jurisdiction noting no clear federal question was raised until late.

Topeka Kans Kansas Knights of the Ku Klux United States “Supreme William A. Smith Washington Charles Griffith John F. Rhodes Thomas Armory Lee Knights of the Ku Klux, Klan Oj Georgia Corporation Supreme ‘Court Alwrit United States Supreme Court

Capper Offers Measure for Agriculture Extension Aid

Washington reports Senator Capper Republican Kansas offered a measure to fund agriculture extension. The plan provides a federal appropriation of 480000 dollars for the first year, shared equally among states, with annual increases of 500000 dollars through year eleven, culminating in a 6000000 dollar annual appropriation.

Washington Canper Kansas

Accidental gasoline blast blamed for death

EB Pe Smith, father of Sarah Smith, says the burn death was misunderstood. He reports no fire in the room during the blast, water heated on the stove, a small gasoline vessel placed in the hot water, and the fire turned on before gasoline was added. A woolen and silky garment near flames ignited causing two rooms to burn as Mrs Smith tried to aid her daughter.

EB. Pe Smith Sarah Smith

Demonstrations to Meet in Kansas City by County Agents

Demonstration agents from Franklin Douglas Shawnee and Johnson counties will meet in Kansas City tomorrow afternoon for a conference. They will arrange educational and recreational camps for Farm Bureau club women next summer.

Fonte Franklin Douglas Shawnee Johnson Kansas City Elizabeth — Randle Farm Bureau Club

Montreal theater owner released on manslaughter charge

Montreal police court bail set at 5000 dollars for Laurier Palace Theatre owner after coroner's jury found him criminally responsible for a deadly fire panic that killed several children. Arraigned yesterday, bond posted today as investigations continue.

Mont Trend Jan ARS Ameen Lawahd Sanictars The Laurier Palace Theatre Re.assistan‘s

Unitarian Talk on Nicaragua at Sunday Service

Professor Ghubb will speak at the Unitarian church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock on the Nicaraguan situation. A formal discussion meeting will follow and all interested are invited.

Ate Unitarian Porum Ghubb Unitarian Church

Jardine to Speak at Kansas Day Banquet

Topeka January 29 AP Jardine will be the principal speaker at the annual Kansas Day banquet of the Kansas Day Club Isas a Republican here January 29 Other speakers include Pauli S Palmer Kingman president Dan B Cowie Kanapolis Washburn Law student and Mrs Thomas Johns Wichita The club marks the anniversary of Kansas statehood with a dinner and program.

Topeka Vetary Agriculture Jardine Isas Kansas Day Clu Union Pauli S Palmer, Kingman Dan B. Cowie Kanapolis Washburn Law Thomas Johns Wichita

Blood evidence heard in Norris murder trial

AP report from Austin details blood spot in the ante-room of Dr Norris as D E Chipps was shot. Testimony from Fort Worth detective C D Bush and witness H H Rains covered who was in Norris’s private office, whether Chipps retreated or advanced, and whether the scene was cleaned before observers saw it. Five witnesses testified in morning session as prosecution builds its narrative of the event.

Frank Chipps Norris H. HH. Rains Rains Simpson

Open bids January 19 for KU Memorial Stadium wing

Bid opening set for January 19 at the University of Kansas to announce successful bidders for work on the Memorial Stadium wing. Contractors listed include R O Shriver, Eberhardt Construction of Salina, J M Lees of Topeka, Bickel Construction of Lincoln, P D Olmstead of Lawrence, Carruthers Construction of Kansas City, Messenger and Dalton of Pittsburg, George Sarver of Topeka, Patti Construction of Kansas City, Swenson Construction of Kansas City, and Shayne Brothers Construction of Kansas City. University estimates place the new wing cost at around 220 000 dollars.

Kansas University Memorial Stadium University of Kansas R.O. Shriver Company Wink Eberhardt Construction’ Company Salina J. M. Leesper Topeka Bickel Construction’ Company Lincoln Nebr P. D. Olmstead Lawrence Carruthers: Construction Company Kansas City Messenger and Dalton Construction Company Pittsburg George Sarver Patti Construction Company Swenson Construction Company Shayp Brothers Consaustion Company Kansas, City

Parole for Forty-Four Inmates at Hutchinson Reformatory

Governor Paulenis ordered parole for forty four inmates at the state reformatory in Hutchinson. The list includes Ervin Shy Berry Brown Raymond Blombex and others from several counties charged with forgery theft and violent offenses. Parole effective June 20 and 25 actions followed recommendations by the state board of administration.

Topeka Icans Jam State Board Paulénis State Reformatory Hutchinson Ervin Shy Berry Brown Raymond Blombex Toh Carson Douglas Anderson Duke Sedgwick Lynn Hersey Ford County Hitchens Dickinson County Marceau sYelets Marcus ‘Tompkins Douglas County Samuel Wallace Butler County Girl William Weiner Tilino

Milk Bacteriologist Proposes Milk Bacteria Limits

The commission discussed raw and pasteurized milk bacteria limits. Proposals set raw milk at 100,000 and milk for tastetizers at 500,000 per ml, with some favoring 200,000 for pasteurized milk. debates included producer burdens and consumer access.

Made Talk A List that More can ding to a statement

Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear event, entities, or context. The readable parts resemble a jumbled phrase about making a list and a statement, but lack sufficient names places or dates to form a coherent news item or summary.

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Uniform road laws aim for nationwide consistency

Kansas Bar Association president Robert Stone urges federal action to adopt uniform automobile laws across states. He argues motorists benefit from consistent rules during interstate travel and transcontinental tours, saying laws should be the same in Kansas, Illinois, and Ohio.

Eopeke Kans Robert Stone Kansas Bar Associ Nin of Agriici Alvens Kansas Tllinois Ohio

City considers prison labor plan at adjourned meeting

Commissioner Carmah and City Attorney Stewart discussed prisoners working under an ordinance requiring 3 to 10 hours daily with 75 cents added pay. Prisoners would shovel snow, clean City Hall, and assist in parks cemeteries and other tasks while debates over guard payment and supervision continued.

Carmah Stewart Read Holliday Foo Mayr Holliay Carman

Marionette show to visit Robinson gymnasium

Tony Sarge and his forty to fifty marionettes plan a matinee and evening performance of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves at Robinson gymnasium in Lawrence on February 9. Dean Di M Swarthout announced the billing calling it a fine arts attraction drawing capacity crowds in other states.

Tony Sarge Lawrence Robinson Gymnasium Dean di M Swarthout Itiis Hainois Ali Baba Ciildren Nike-Believers Swarthout

Radio Fans Hear Maria Kurenko Atwater Kent Show

Swarthont, Dean D M reports Russian coloratura soprano Maria Kurenko will sing at an Atwater Kent station event. Detroit radio show prominence noted as she is chosen as a representative. The Anglo Persians from New York plan honor with the piece Ahna Jayhawk.

Dean Swarthont Maria Kurenko Atwatér-Kent Atwater- Kent Mke Patti Patti, Will Make Her Peaches In. ‘Laivrence At Obinson ‘Gymnasixm Detroit Lawrence New York

NANGGAL AL PIG ROAST AT ANNUAL CONVENTION

A pig roast event is planned for Saturday evening at 6 30 by the Chamber of Commerce. About 125 attendees and their families are expected as part of the annual program at the convention.

Cempleyes Will

Sale of Citizens Power and Light by Foshay firm

The Citizen and Power company transfer details emerge as Foshay’s holdings in Power and Light move through Delaware chartering and Kansas licensing. Lawrence plant and related properties linked to Peoples Light and Power held in Delaware, with no personnel changes planned as per officials.

Citizen and Power Law Gas Power Corporation Foshay Company sJanuary Pee Miber Pas Oshay Nowt The Nan Taine California Corpor Peoples Aloe Delaware Kaasas Citizens Power ‘Company Wis Lawrence Kansas Citiel Coast Dodds Willager Ocall Gas

Funeral Plans for Late Emperor Yoshihito Reported in Tokyo

Tokyo reports outline the funeral of Emperor Yoshihito who died on Christmas Day. A ceremonial train will carry the coffin to Shinjuku for the rites with services at Asakawa burial ground. Diplomats will visit the Imperial Palace tomorrow to pay respects at the bier as preparations proceed.

Tokyo Yoshihito Shinjuku Asakawa Imperial Palac

Hold Annual Meeting of Stockholders at National Bank

Two new members Ee Fe ilestont and Walter G Tee i vee Watkins join eight existing members. The stockholders assemble for the annual meeting at the National Bank to elect committees and conduct routine business on a Tuesday in January.

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Fire in Prison Shop Hits Stateville Basement

Fire trapped workers in a Stateville prison shop basement causing alarm as guards and inmates reported smoke and partial evacuation. No injuries were confirmed as authorities investigated the origin and extent of the blaze.

Actress' Geis Divorce Case Appears Delayed

Fragmentary OCR notes reference an actress and a divorce matter involving a Richard, with unclear dates or locations. The readable bits imply a legal action or status update but lack coherent names or specifics to confirm outcome or parties.

Palace wall notice to few persons

A fragmented OCR item mentions a palace wall notice directed at a small group. The readable parts indicate intent to notify a limited number of individuals about some unspecified matter.

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