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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1924

Page

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Mexican Turmoil Reaches Cabinet Tension

Washington reports a lengthy cabinet session on Mexico’s crisis as officials consider protecting American interests at Tampico with possible warship deployment while Denby signals a forthcoming navy announcement. In Sonora 3000 Mayo loyal to Obregon march toward Naco, and Aguilar is arrested in New Orleans for alleged neutrality law violations aboard the Nicarao. El Paso notes rebel forces capture the San Matias railway junction east of Mexico City.

Washington United States Tampico de la Huerta Mexico Coolidge White House Denby Navy Department Nogales Sonora Mex Obregon Naco Pacific de Mexico State Department New Orleans Candido Aguilar Venustiano Carranza Carranza Department of Justice General Aguilar Cuba Alvaro Obrezon San Antonio Tex Nicarao Vera Cruz

Lovejoy Brothers Visit in Lawrence

Fred Lovejoy of Jackson Wyoming and V H Lovejoy of Jefferson Indiana are in Lawrence visiting their brother J O Lovejoy. Fred runs Jackson Valley Telephone with 150 miles of line and just over 100 customers. W H Lovejoy edits the Jefferson Bee, noted as a standout small-town paper in a Northwestern University survey.

Fred Lovejoy Jackson Wyoming V. H. Lovejoy Jefferson Lawrence J. O. Lovejoy Fred Jackson’ Valley Telephone Company W. H. Lovejoy Jefferson Bee Northwestern University Journalism Department

Take Crew Ashore After Tacoma Reef Stranding

Part of the crew of the cruiser Tacoma was put ashore yesterday afternoon after being stranded on a reef near Vera Cruz. The remainder of the crew and the commander remained aboard the ship last night.

Washington Tacoma Vera Cruz Navy Department

Red Star Trail to be rerouted through Lawrence

Douglas county route manager Floyd Elliott announced a Red Star route remarking from Kansas City to Tulsa via Lawrence and Jola Kansas Lawrence will also connect to Kansas City via the fort to fort highway. The Kansas City Ottawa segment now passes Olathe Gardner Edgerton Wellsville and will route through Lawrence. About 35 000 tourist cars used the line last season and will travel through Lawrence next season as southeastern travel to Topeka shifts there. The marking from Kansas City to Tulsa was completed last season and expansion toward Dallas is planned with hard surfacing within two years except for the Lawrence to Anderson county line segment.

Red Star Kansas City Tulsa Lawrence Floyd Elliott Jola Kansas Elliott Chamber of Commerce Roads Committee Ottawa Olathe Gardner Edgerton Wellsville Fort To Fort Douglas County Topeka Dallas Anderson County

Midwinter Concert Delights University Orchestra At Fraser Chapel

The University orchestra under Prof Edward Kurtz gave a refined midwinter program at Fraser Chapel featuring Mendelssohn Symphony No 4 Weber Oberon overture and Vieuxtemps Violin Concerto No 4 in D minor. Prof Waldemar Gelich earned praise for the D minor concerto with dignified slow movements and energetic finale. The ensemble showed disciplined bowing and phrasing and the group is hailed as among the school’s best. Members will soon begin rehearsals for the Messiah to be staged by the Lawrence Choral Union this spring.

University Edward Kurtz Fraserchapel Mendelssohn Weber Kurtz Waldemar Gelich Vieuxtemp Gelich Ren. Bers Lawrence Choral Union

Red Germany revolution projected by German communist rep

A German communist representative told a Moscow conference that despite recent setbacks the German revolution was imminent in a few months. He cited party strength numbers, noting 434,409 members on November 1, including active members and candidates, with a 4 percent drop in members and more candidates than the previous year. by January 1, 1924 the strength stood at 427,864.

Moscow Germany

Meeting Postponed By Weather At Quincey School

The Quincey Patron-Teachers meeting scheduled for yesterday afternoon was postponed indefinitely due to severe weather and the speaker’s absence. A prize plant for the room with the highest parent turnout was sent to a girl who recently had an operation. Rock Island Vice-President Killed: A B Ramsdel, assistant director of personnel and assistant vice president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway, was killed by a Chicago and Northwestern train in northern Chicago after leaving a sanitarium. University Club Meeting: A special meeting of the University Club will be held this evening to review the building committee report and discuss the building project. The annual auction of periodicals will also be held.

Quincey Rock Island Chicago A. B. Ramsde Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Northwestern University Club

State bonds to be offered with good premium

Topeka Kan Jan 18 Secretary of State Frank J Ryan expects a good premium when the supplemental state bonus bonds of 3600000 are offered for sale tomorrow He noted that of the thirty applications received one is from purchasers of the original 25000000 compensation bond issue A 172000 premium was paid in the first issue The supplemental bonds bear 432 per cent interest

Topeka Kan Frank J. Ryan Ryan

Hearing Opens in Kansas on Liberty Bond Robbery

At a January preliminary hearing in Olathe two peace officers presided as Dr. Kenny B Uhls and Frank Leonard faced highway robbery charges over $500 in liberty bonds taken from dairyman L D Breyfogle Jr The defense sought venue change and an associated judge appointment, both denied The crowd filled the district courtroom as Breyfogle testified about the hold up near the sanitarium and the bond envelope taken from him Attorneys Gorsuch and Randall outlined an eight witness plan Dr Uhls and Leonard linked to Uhls Sanitarium stock theft cases remain active with bonds and a warrant for stock seller G E Davidson linked to the Gibbs murder case filed by the sheriff over the stock sale

Olathe Kan Ostices of the Peace Kenny B. Uhls Frank Leonard Uhls Sanitarium Overland’ Park Uhls Leonard L. D. Breyfogle, Jr Dairyman Ed Ripley John 4. White Merriam, Kan Uhis District Court Room Breyfogle Doctor Akis C. W. Gorsuch Johnson County C. L. Randall Gorsuch Ahls C. B. Little Clythe Sky Ferguson Kansas City Doctor Uhls Liberty Uhls Sanitariaum W. EB. Gibbs Hutchinson Kansas Jesse Langford G. E. Davidson Saleman William E. Gibbs Overland Park Davidson

Film Caught Fire Injures 12 Year Old Holt

LeRoy Holt boy, 12, son of Mr and Mrs L F Holt of 1345 Pennsylvania street, was burned on face and arms when the film in his moving picture device overheated and burst into flames last night at 7 30. Taken to Lawrence Memorial hospital, doctors say burns are severe but not fatal. Father doused flames, boy on second floor. Also noted are 1821 Albany printer strike historical note.

LeRoy Holt L. F. Holt Pennsylvania Street Lawrence Memorial Hospital Holt

Tax revision plans spark debate in House Ways and Means

Washington on January 18 hearings showed Secretary Mellon and Rep Garner urging tax revision. Treasury estimates of revenue losses from surtax cuts to 25 percent were challenged as too optimistic by Chairman Green who argued a $200 million loss versus the treasury's $101 million figure.

Washington Mellon Representative Garner House Ways and Means Committee Treasury G. Winston Secretary of the Treasury Green Garber Winston Representative Mills New York Garner Dem Texas

Judge Means adjourns November term of district court

The November term will be adjourned by Judge Means tomorrow. If further cases arise they will be presented tomorrow morning. The divorce suit Alberta Hill versus Marcellus Hill will be heard before adjournment. The February term docket will be prepared next week and sent to printers for the new term. Although jury trials were few, many court cases were heard.

Means Alberta Hill Marcellus Hill

Ideal High School News Paper Debuts With Altered Layout

The Lawrence Memorial high school journalism class releases the L. H. 5 News imitation of the Budget, featuring a four column wider format, reduced ads, and pages dedicated to sports and organizations. Mrs. J. P. Jenson leads the class while other items report a postponed nervous and orthopedic clinic, an insurance round table, generally low sickness, and a Farmers Union gathering with pie and coffee.

L. H. 5. News Lawrence Memorial High School J. P. Jenson

Roosters Drown Out Salina Man's Talk at Show

Salina Kansas January 18 T C Baugham Topeka won the silver gap for best pen of birds at the Golden Belt Poultry and Pet Stock show now in progress at Memorial hall Over 1 000 birds are entered The roosters were so noisy that city manager W C Layton could not make himself heard during his address last night at the show.

Salina Kay T. C. Baugham Topeka Memorial Hall W. C. Layton

Fine Arts Day Observed at University of Kansas

The second annual Fine Arts day at the University of Kansas featured a morning and afternoon program ending with a campus banquet and a dance in Robinson Gymnasium. Dean Dykema of Wisconsin delivered the convocation address on the Ministry of Beauty, with talks by Chancellor Lindley and Randall Davey.

University University Commons Robinson Gymnasium Peter D. Dykema University of Wisconsin Fraser Chapel E. H. Lindley Dean Dykema Randall Davey Kansas City Art Institute Lindley Ministry of Beauty Donald Swarthout of Fine Arts K. U Dean Dykemne Dean Swarthout Professor Dykema

Democrats Rally Draws Kansans to Parsons

Kansas Democrats converge on Parsons for the third district rally ending with Gov. Jonathan M. Davis expected to announce a bid for another term. Delegations arrive by train and bus, with over 200 visitors registered at Democratic headquarters. State leaders including Joe Wilson and J. E. Barrett arrive. Stephens plans another bid. women register for the auxiliary. Real estate men meet tonight at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss matters including multiple listing and radio supplies.

Parsons Kan Kansas Jonathan M.davis Matthewson Hotel Lee Goodrich Davis Carl Peterson Mable- Wilson Wellington Ladies’ Auxiliary Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Mary Grandle Pittsburg Teguier Chamber of Commerce

Plumbers Back Licensing Ordinance at Lawrence Hearing

Lawrence plumbers backed a proposed licensing ordinance as a public need at a city hall hearing. The measure, modeled on the state law, would require certificates with a board of health and plumbers. Taxi and bus interests asked for more time to study and suggest changes, with hearings set for January 28 and license fees ranging from 50 to 200 dollars. A provisional street paving tax ordinance was also approved.

Lawrence City Commission Lawrence Plumbing Superintendent of Public Health John Riling Yellow Cab Co Topeka Inter- State Eleventh Street Missouri Mississippi

Benanti Acquitted In Kansas City Murder Trial

Salvatore Benanti was acquitted in Jackson County Circuit Court in the May murder of Frank Monteleone, a rival suitor of Rosie Serchia. Benanti, who served in the U.S. Marines, claimed self defense and is stationed in Santiago, California. County jail population rose to twenty-one amid new robberies probes. a lost diamond ring valued at about 150 dollars is noted.

Kansas City Salvatore Benanti Jackson County Benanti Frank Monteleone Monteleone Rosie Serchia Here United States Marine Corps Santiago Calif

Another Cold Wave 18 on the Way

Chicago, Jan. 18. Cold wave warnings issued for Wyoming and the middle plains to Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. Unseasonably cold weather expected over nearly the entire forecast area. Below zero and near zero conditions shift to colder weather tomorrow or tomorrow night with 35 predicted for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, and Wyoming.

Chicago Wyoming Middle Plains Middle Missouri Valley Minnesota Wisconsin District Weather Bureau Middlewest Plains States Inois Indiana Michigan Missouri Dakotas Nebraska Kansas

Admits Car Stolen In Connection With Robberies

Sheriff Will Johns said Ce cil Channel and Tred Bond admitted the new Ford car found with them was stolen during recent robberies at Stull and Sibleyville. They disclosed prior arrests in Kansas City for theft and liquor-law violations. Officers found five cars on their West Sixth street property, two with engine numbers filed off and two with licenses obtained by others. A stolen rifle from the Stull store was found in a bed at Ray Morgan’s Lincoln street home. Morgan is missing. Warrants for Channel and Bond on complicity in the Stull robbery and liquor-law violations will be filed. Others held include Walter Rist, Will Bowen, George McTaggart and Billy Les. The Kansas City police suspect Channel and Bond may be tied to the same gang that shot a Union Pacific agent and Lt. Toyne. County officials report Channel and Bond’s families are destitute, with seven children and two mothers living in near-starvation conditions on West Sixth street. Temporary relief came from Emma J. Kennedy and the Rev. R. A. Busden. Sheriff urged anyone with extra clothing or food to help the children.

Will Johns Cecil Channel Tred Bond Sibleyville Stull Kansas City Channel Bond West Sixth Street Ray Morgan Lincoln Street Morgan Lawrence Johns West Sixeth Street Emma J. Kennedy Isco R. A. Busden Congregational Church Jonas

Poincare rejects German reparation reductions in debate

Premier Poincare told the Chamber of Deputies that France would not accept cuts to German reparations or to the reparation commission’s prerogatives. He warned of deadlock if international expert decisions reduce French credits. Brig Gen. Charles G. Dawes, as first committee chair, offered a cautious note of no imminent danger. Fifteen babies attended a city hall clinic despite cold, with two brought from out of town. Veterans Bureau head Hines outlined a $6.5 million Langley Bill plan to upgrade facilities for disabled veterans before the House public buildings committee.

Paris Associated Press Poincare Chamber of Deputies Germany Charles G. Daws City Hall Lawrence Veterans Bureau Washington Director Hines The House Public Buildings Committee

Attempted kidnapping of North Sider fails in Lawrence

Earl Severs of 816 Garfield street reported threatening notes demanding he quit Lawrence. At 8:45 pm a trio including Morris Corbin Clarence Corbin and William Hadl dragged him from his home but two officers rescued him. All three were booked for disturbing the peace and released on $100 bond each. bond posted this morning for the Corbins and Hadl. Police will hear the case in police court tomorrow.

Earl Severs Garfield Street Morris Corbin Clarence Corbin William Hadl Basule Severs City of Lawrence Ewing Haynes the Corbins Hade Asault

Kansas Farm

Emporia Kansas January 18 resolutions from the Kansas Farmers Union backed a state highway system funded on a built basis with gasoline and truck taxes. The group also endorsed a state income tax and a constitutional amendment allowing property classification for tax purposes. Proposals urged rural tax reform, county unit funding for schools, and cooperative banking and credit unions in Kansas.

Emporia Kan Kansas Farmers' Union Co-Operative Banks and Crédit Union Kansas

Fireman's Ball Planned at Fraternal Aid Union Hall

The annual Fireman's Ball is set for Monday February 4 at the Fraternal Aid Union Hall to raise funds for the fireman pension. The Kansan orchestra led by Brick English will play starting at o'clock and fire chiefs from neighboring cities will be invited as guests, continuing a long local tradition.

Fraternal Aid Union Hall Fireman's Pension Fund Kansan Brick English Fire Department

Arrest of Albert Johnson at 629 Vermont Street

Officers Silverthorne and Smith arrested Albert Johnson at 629 Vermont Street. A hidden cupboard compartment contained three gallons of corn whiskey, three quart bottles, and eight and a half pint bottles. Johnson posted a $200 bond and his trial is set for tomorrow morning at 8 o clock.

Silverthorne and Smith Albert Johnson Vermont Street Johnson

Grumpy cast rehearsing for Legion play at Bowersock

The American Legion staged drama Grumpy is being rehearsed steadily for a late February show at the Bowersock theater. Cast members are working on the first two acts now and will tackle the remaining acts later, with rehearsals slated tonight at the Legion headquarters.

American Legion Bowersock Theater

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Tampico Port Lovejoy Brothers Fred and V. J J. 0. Lovejoy Prohibition Squad White Light Harlem Albany, N. Y House Committee Hosford Farmers' Union Meeting Farmers’ Union Roscoe Eudora Roosters IS Fine Arts University of Kansas Democrats. Assemble Hdnna Stull Store Acacia House Rhode Island Bowersock Theatre Fritz Meyn Chevrolet Beeks Ray Morgan Now North Sider F.alu. Hall AL Johnson
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