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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1928

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Senate row over Heflin attack on Catholic church

In a heated Senate session, Heflin attacked Governor Smith and the Catholic church, prompting Robinson of Arkansas to threaten a caucus and roll call on leadership. The exchange touched on religious tolerance as Democrats debated party unity and potential leadership changes amid calls to eject Smith.

Washington Senate Hestin Dermocrat Alabama Smith Robinson Arkansas Heflin Knights of Columbus Alabaman Hearst United States Democratic Teader Democratic Party Mt l William Randolph Hearst Wears Heflins Ly Robinson AL Smith Tefling al i Tac Alaama Walsh Montauk Frank G. Smith Illnois Pendick Copeland Ndemocrat New York Avi

Pour Second Floor on New Hotel Unit

Work of pouring concrete for the second floor of the south Eldridge hotel unit began this morning. The ferns for the floor were completed Tuesday. Crews will work continuously until the slab is finished to avoid weakening the structure. Mont J Green Construction of Manhattan builds the unit and aims to finish the concrete frame within weeks barring weather or construction delays.

Eldridge Hotel Manhattan

Sandino forces melt away under air attack at San Albino

AP dispatches report Sandino rebels retreating under heavy bombing by marine planes. Rebels fled toward Honduras, crossing the Rio Negro in canoes toward Fonstua gulf after engagements at San Albino and Quilali. Marine patrols bolster garrisons at Matagalpa and La Union as Nicaragua debates US supervision terms for upcoming elections.

San Salvador Salvador Honduras la Union Managua Nicaragua Marine Corps San Albino Marine Headquarters Augustiny? Sandinn Quilali Sandino la Chipot Qualali Matagalyia Congress Senate House of Deputies House Congress of United States McCollaw

Fog and Ice Halt Air Mail Service on Chicago Dallas Route

Weather and ice force a halt in air mail operations along the Chicago to Dallas route. Pilots Wayne G Neville and Richard L Dobb fail to depart Dallas due to dense fog north of Fort Worth, returning to Love Field. Kansas City Dallas pilot Herbert L Kindred remains stranded as northern-end ice and fog persist, delaying mail delivery and prompting advisory group suggestions.

Kansas City Fox Chicago-Dallas Dallas Wayne G. Neville Richardy L. Dobb Lave Field Fort Worth Herbert L. Kindred Wichita Kan Chicago

Proposal for permanent advisory commodity councils in Bank Districts

Washington January 13 The American Farm Bureau federation urged a permanent advisory commodity council system as part of a McNary Haugen amendment. Chester H Gray said the plan would place an advisory council in each of the twelve federal land bank districts to study surplus commodities and be ready to act during emergencies.

Washington House Agricultural Committee Chester H. Gray American Farn Bureau Federation McNary-Haugen Jo Gray Keone Gray

Missing AMSA plane en route to Mitchel Field

An AMSA biplane carrying newsreels and outlining a covert movement by President Coolidge vanished after leaving Daytona Florida at 1 p m Monday bound for Mitchel Field It passed Savannah Georgia but no further contact was reported prompting a request to Washington for an Army Air Service search The craft carried Tad Mosely and a mechanic with an unknown name aboard

New York AMSA Coolidge Havana Tad Mosely Army Air Service Washington Mosely Daytona Fla Mitchel’ Field Savannah Seth

Kansas Forecast Unsettled Late Week With Rain Likely

Moody reports unsettled conditions across Kansas with rain possible tonight in the extreme east and no big temperature change. Clouds dominate weather and road conditions, Hutchinson and Pittsburg noted for rough surfaces, Coffeyville warned for rain and slipperiness, Arkansas City and Douglass County show muddier roads, yesterday’s temperatures posted with today’s highs and lows forecast.

Kansas Moody Hutchinson Pittsburg Coffeyville Arkansas City Tsburg Douglas County Erie

Non-Stop Flight To Havana Leaves Detroit

Aust in F Bement and Leonard St Flo depart Selfridge Field at 10 42 a m in a Stinson monoplane for a proposed non stop flight to Havana Cuba Their planned route includes Washington Norfolk Charleston Jacksonville Tampa and Key West They expect to land in Havana between 1 and 2 a m Detroit time on Thursday

Detroit Austin F. Bement Leonard St. Flo Flying Club Selfridge’ Field Havana Cuba Fiers Washington Norfolk Charleston Jacksonville Tampa Key West Selfridge Lake Erie Stinson Detroit Club

Bank Robbery in Topeka Area Seized by Arrests

In Topeka area, three unmasked men robbed Security State Bank at 1 45 pm, taking $1000. They were captured within an hour near Harveyville. Loot hid in a corncrib. all three arraigned in Topeka with not guilty pleas. Conviction could bring 10 to 50 years. Police recovered funds and two vans.

Topeka Auburn Unen Auturn Harveyville Ivan ‘Young Topéka Young Viar Paul Madden Fite Bick Oscar Carlson Ee Aes

Mrs Rogers and Mrs Curd Injured In Car Ditch Accident

Mrs Zena A. Rogers and her mother Mrs O Curd were injured when their Willys Knight roadster overturned in a ditch about six miles east of Topeka on the north road. Mrs Curd suffered severe facial and head cuts and Mrs Rogers, unconscious at the scene, endured severe bruises and shock. They were brought to Christ's hospital, Topeka, and later returned home to recover.

Zena A. Rogers Barker Avenue O. Curd North Seventh Street Topeka North Road Christ's Hospital, Topeka

Tax Stamps on Bonds Only for State and Foreign Issues

Government bonds taxed by secured debt stamps only apply to state bonds foreign government bonds and bonds issued by subdivisions. Stamps cost one tenth of one percent per year on face value and tax ends at maturity. Pre law bonds escape tax. registration fee also one tenth of one percent paid when stamps are bought. News from Salt Lake City AP reports on missing aviator Fred Hoyt and resumed air search in Idaho after storm lift.

Journal-World Salt Lake City Fred “Hoyt Wichitr Kan J Idaho

Michigan Slayer Onway to Prison

Adolph Hotelling, killer of 15 year old Dorothy Schneider near Mt Morris, pleads guilty and is sent to Marquette prison for life. Sheriff Green and deputies move him directly from Ionia reform school to Flint after Genesee County court denies venue change. Dorothy’s father Leslie Schneider attacked Hotelling in the courthouse ante room as proceedings began.

Flint Mich Adolph. Hotelling Dorothy Schneider Mt. Morris Marquette Fred W. Brennan Genesee Genesee County Teircuit Hotelling Sheriff Green Leslie Schneider Schneider

Opposition Cracks Down on Readings Leaders Split Punished

Moscow January 14 AP delayed report says opposition readers of all shades were ordered dispersed to various points for indefinite periods. Leaders include Leon Trotsky, Christian Rakovsky and Karl Radek divided into groups incorrigibles penitents and non penitents with punishments assigned to remote towns in Komi and Penza while Zinoviev Kameneff and others face education department posts.

Moscow Leon Trotzky Red Army Russia Christian Rakovsky France Karl Radek Rakovsky Radek Ust-Sysolsk Komi Archangel Astrakhan Vologda Jto Central Committee M. Samronoff Fresential Executive Committee Jreties Sapronoff Siberia Lenine

Dinner guests searched for liquor after Hoboken banquet

Hoboken New Jersey January 18 AP four hundred guests of the Hoboken Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet including jurists lawyers corporation officials the Hoboken city commission and others were searched for liquor as they left the steamship Berlin of the North German Lloyd line. Sixteen small bottles were seized by two United States customs guards who were performing routine checks on passengers leaving the ship. No arrests were made. Store relocation: The Warehouse Outlet Store moves from 625 Macsache to Tone Broeker Building at 834 Massachusetts Street.

Hoboken N. J Chamber of Commerce

Pan American congress opens in Havana with flags raised

Delegates from 21 republics gather at the University of Havana for the sixth Pan American conference opening. Antonio Sanchez Bustamante is elected Cuban delegation chairman. Dr. Martinez Ortiz gives welcome, praising Pan Americanism and US friendship, as a wreath is laid on the Cuban revolution monument.

Havana University of Havana Antonio Sanchez Bustamente Martinez Ortiz Coolidge United States Ortiz Mes Alejandro Leira Mexico Nicaragua Machado Charles Evins Hughes University of George Washington

Court Rules Out Remarks of Juror in Contempt Case

Washington dispatch reports the government failed to admit certain testimony by J. Ray Akers about conversations with Edward J. Kidwell in the Sinclair cont tempt case. The court ruled Akers testimony inadmissible unless defendants could be tied to his beliefs. Also noted are a flight endurance check on the Spirit of California and a guilty plea for manslaughter by Thomas H. Roten, plus a bicycle theft report from 1030 New Jersey Street.

Washington Harry F. Sinelgh William J. Burns J. Ray Akers Edward J. Kidwell Kidwell Sinclair Akers Adams

Robbery At Baker University Library Office

Sheriff Caughtin investigated a burglary at Baker University library office last night. About 25 to 30 dollars were stolen from a cash drawer after holes were bored in the door and the lock pried open from outside. Previous similar thefts were reported last year, with no report filed then. The library office handles much of the school’s financial work as enrollment approaches.

W. J. Caughtin Intes Baldyin Baker University Brary Baker University Cummings Seconi Igin

Capper presses broad reservoir plan for flood relief

Washington reports Senator Capper and Representatives Ayres and Sproul of Kansas urged flood control with a multi state reservoir system. They argued the federal government should share costs with Kansas and local communities to store flood waters and boost irrigation, saying five or six reservoirs could manage the Missouri valley flood flow and aid development in eastern Colorado and western Kansas.

Washington APJ Mississippi Valley Capper Kansas House Flood Control Committee Sproul Repblican Kansag Ayres Kansas River Western

National Guard units add eleven new enlistees

Recent membership drives by two focal National Guard units within the 187th infantry, companies H and IM, yielded eleven new enlistees. In company M five new men joined. in company H five more, including John Irheide and William B. Sherman, expanding each unit to sixty five. Unavailables were discharged to hit the maximum, with inspection set for Thursday February 16.

National Guard 187Th Infantry Inj Hugh Douglas Varnon Beatty Clinto Krinminer J. Pruyr Van Maury John Irheide William B. Sherman Ollice Ll Studebaker Julius Torneden Ronald LaHope George “Lind Stili hew_ mien Mert

Liberty Post to Meet at Chamber of Commerce

Liberty Post of the American Legion will hold a meeting tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce building. A Dutch lunch will be served and a program of several numbers will be presented. New and prospective members are urged to attend. Kansas City Man dies by his own hand in Kansas City. Walter Makepeace, 99, advertising manager of the Western Contractor, shot himself after firing at his wife and mother-in-law, Mrs Frankis Myers, 63, who was wounded in the hand at her home. Washington bill asks port Leavenworth aviation field at a cost of 120000.

Liberty Post American Legion Chamber of Corpmerce Kansas City Walter Makepeace Western Contractor Frankis Myers Ask Aviation Washington Leavenworth Kansas Representive Anthony Atwater Kent Radio Hanna

Coolidge Speech Aims to Unite Americas Delegates

Secretary Kellogg says Coolidge Havana address will show the United States seeks solidarity among all American republics. The delegation led by Charles Evans Hughes should cooperate, not dominate, Kellogg added as the train heads to Washington.

Coolidge Washington Kelloge Havana Pan-American Congress United States New World Charles Evans Hughes

Kansai University Debating Aggies in Missouri Valley Debut

The University of Kansas debate team opens its Missouri Valley schedule Monday February 6 at home against the Kansas Aggies. The KU squad will argue against the US policy toward Latin America, and an extensive season schedule includes debates with South Dakota, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and several southern and midwestern schools. Coach Fr. C. Buehler leads ten debaters Mar tin Dickinson Rice Lardner George Charnes Burton Kingsbury James Gilmore David Evans Frederic Anderson Maul Porter Leland Barrows Ted Haugh.

University of Kansasi Kansas -Aggies K. U United States Latin America Kk. U K. U. Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts Kansas University of South Dakota Boulder University of Colorado South University of Oklahoma University Texas Stpward Methodist University Howard Payne College Lawrence Sache University ‘of North, Dakota University of Mississippi Loyola Uiniversity of Chicago University of Kansas University of Nebraska Atchison C. Buehler Martin Dickinson Rice Lardner George ‘Charnes Burton Kingsbury James Gilmore David Evans Frederic, Anderson Maul Porter Leland Barrows Ted Haugh

Peace Forces Expand as New Officers Join February 3

The city and county peace forces will add new officers on February 3. George Price, a former deputy sheriff, becomes a city policeman after just over five years in that role dating to Will Johns’s tenure. Houston Turner, a motorcycle officer, will start as deputy sheriff the first of the month after serving as a city officer since last summer. James Weed, who left the county prisoners guard post on road work, is succeeded by Henry Collins who resides northwest of Lawrence near Lecompton.

George Price Price Will Johns Houston Turner James Weed Henry Collins Lawrence Lecompton

Record of Record-Breaking Hay Load From Big Bend District

Lawrence resident writes from Wiley Colorado describing the largest alfalfa hay load ever hauled. Four farmers from the Big Bend District loaded over sixteen tons on a single rack, weighing 32 770 pounds net. A block and tackle moved the rack to the road and four to eight horses pulled it to the mill. Kincaid confirms the tale in a letter to friends.

Lawrence Wiley, Colo

Rites for Ted Mark Kansas Leaders Attend

Maple Hill Kansas January 18 AP Leaders in state politics business and agriculture paid tribute to WJ Ted a prominent stockman and former board member death Monday funeral set for 2 30 this afternoon at Maple Hill community church Governor Paulen led officials from Topeka and agriculture board members attended along with five members of the board of regents including Mrs Ted who also served on the board

Maple Hill Kas Jans Kansas Ted. i Stockman Paulen Plate Toveka Board of Hericulture Tod J. ©. Mohley Secretar Snemiers Board of Regents Ted Peel Ae

Ludell Bank Closed by Directors Over Frozen Assets

The Ludell State Bank of Ludell was closed today by its board of directors after the state banking department announced frozen assets as the reason. The bank reported capital of 0000, surplus 879,000 loans 75,000 deposits and 3,000 in cash. Francis S. Miller served as president and Ida A. Olson as cashier.

Toneka Ludell State Bank Ludell State “Banking Department Dapita Whoney Francis S. Miller Ines A. Olson Vash- ‘ Ier

Evening classes organized at first enrollment

The Lawrence evening school held its first enrollment at Memorial building last night. Director Graber reported strong initial turnout and described plans for sewing, printing, drawing, shop mechanics, and home decoration classes. Additional courses may form next meeting. inquiries directed to Graber or the board of education.

Rence Exty Memorial Balbn Graber J F. C. Luckan Linners Graber Board of Education

Shoots Hold-Up Men Precautions Viken by Oklahoma

Seminole Okla Jan 28 One alleged robber dead and two wounded were shot by C W Gunther, brother in law of C W Sutton, owner of the store after a suburban grocery hold up. The dead man was Fre Brown the injured Lloyd Bobos both former teamsters in the sexvinale oj field. A hole was drilled in the rear partition for precautions against future invasions.

Seminole Okla C. W. Gunther C.W. Sutton Stord Fre Brown Lloyd Bobos Sexvinale Oj Gunther

Firemen Sell Tickets For Annual Ball Tomorrow

Fire department night shift will sell tickets to the annual ball on January 27. Tickets cost $1 and will be offered to town businessmen and department members. Lawrence department members are invited. The Franklin Kerrey Orchestra from the university will provide music, and the dance will run from 3 to 1 o'clock.

Pf.a. US Paul Ingalls Lawreace Frerik Kerrey University Anc

Stones Believed Old Corn Grinders Found Near Marion Town Hall

Two oddly shaped stones believed to be Indian corn grinders were found Tuesday near the former Marion town hall, southwest of Lone Star, by county surveyor Carl Ellerbrook. The stones show heavy rounded leads with broken handles, and sit on a quarter-stone with a standing god motif in government surveyor grounds. The pieces remain in the county surveyor's office at the courthouse.

Marion Town Hall Dhout Imiley Lone Star Carl Ellerbrook

Spies Found Guilty in Old Bailey Trial

In London on January 18, a jury in the Old Bailey court found Geenge Hanson a footballer and Francis McCartney guilty of import duties violations. McCartney and Hanson were sentenced to ten years in penal servitude. Also noted, W Albrig of Kansas was asked to be appointed to the board of national Romes for disabled unrest soldiers, with Rep. Bosak introducing the motion. Representative Bla announced candidacy for the Democratic senatorial nomination in Texas.

Londod Geenge” Iifred Hanson Fretman Wi Francis McCartney Risienfi Lovisia Old Bailey McCartney K.tts Washington W. Albrig Kansas Romes Bosak Senate Tan Thomas L. Bla Texas Funk’s Ambulance

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