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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1927

Page

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Norris Stand Includes Testimony In Murder Trial

The defense in Norris murder trial rested at 3 10 pm as prosecutors offered new rebuttal. Attorneys debated remote conversations and chain of evidence while Norris sat silent in court. Witnesses described threats by Chipps and a pretrial sermon, with Holland and Meacham cited in the exchange.

Austin Texas Nortris Tanel Retailay Innite Aileriny C. Meacham Pax Norris Mestham Norris Moses Fred de Holand Meacham Holland Norrisson Tholland Chinne Norris Tex Hotel Fetanal

Kansas Forecast: Snow Tonight and Saturday

Weather outlook shows snow and colder conditions tonight across the region. Roads may become tricky from Perry to Hutchinson. drivers urged to use caution as Arctic air settles in. County offices issue advisories and monitor travel impacts.

Kansas Pee En Tonicht Norks Hutchinson’ Fair

Cigarette Referendum Lags in Journal World Election Count

Report notes a slow ballot return on the cigarette question with only a trickle of votes arriving by noon. Advocates remark it is hard to secure a full turnout while opponents argue for repeal or retention of the current law amid sluggish participation.

The Journal- World House of Kansas

House Passes Bill on Cigarette Tax in Kansas

Kansas lawmakers move a plan to tax and license cigarette sales by June 30, with a 2 cent per pack levy and annual retailer licenses of 100 dollars in cities or 150 outside corporations. The bill, backed by McGuigan, aims to channel revenue to the state treasury and end the cigarette prohibition. Adjournment follows amid passage of the 147th house bill and 97th senate bill. Henry J. Arterburn, veteran of Company H, Twentieth Kansas, dies.

Yopeka Kansas State Treasury State Senate House of ‘Representa Senate Ito McGu Montgomery County Conti McGugin House Henry J. Arterburn Twentieth

Obituary and tobacco debate echo Kansas past

Henry J. Arterburn, veteran of Company Hof Twentieth Kansas, died January 15 at a Leavenworth area home and was buried in the cemetery. A mail carrier at the home, he collapsed while distributing mail amid barracks crowds and conflicting views on voting and prohibition in Kansas debates.

Henry’ J. Arterburn Company Hof Kansas National Leavenworth Arterburn

Desperado Mayo Captured Near Tulsa After Jail Escape

John Mayo, a daring escapee, was captured near Tulsa after holding up a jailer and guests at a local hotel. Sheriff Sanford and six deputies surrounded a three room shack in Osage Hills at dawn. Mayo resisted briefly with two prongs but did not fire. Mayo surrendered when confronted, ending a manhunt that involved Mexican residents and several officers in fogbound hills.

Tulsa Okda John Mayo Osage Jayo Sanford Sanfords Nate Green John Mayor Mayor Sheriff Mayo Bob

Youth Hangs Himself in Salina Home Basement

In Salina Kansas on January 21 AP reports Richard J Huyett a 20 year old boy hanged himself after leaving his family a note. Alarmed by his absence for an hour his two sisters searched the house and found his body hanging from cloth in the basement. Coroner Blades ruled it a suicide though details remain unclear.

Salina Kans Richard J Huyett

Pardons Granted by Governor Ferguson Spark Controversy

A Texas report criticizes Governor James E. Ferguson for granting 3595 clemencies during his term ending Tuesday. The legislative committee alleges the governor's power was corrupted by private influence, condemning the administration as a disgrace and noting no law in Texas covers the situation. The report cites testimony about political favors and enrichment of the governor's private circle.

Austin Cas Encdh Ferguson Activiti James E. Ferguson Rendrt Theernor Texas

Kansas City Boxing Bout Cancelled by State Commissions

The Kansas athletic commission announced the cancellation of a boxing bout after the Nebraska boxing commission informed the Kansas body. Executives Lesli Edmonds and Sid Socklyn were cited, with references to Hudkins and Ace’s brother Clyde Hudkins. Rees was noted as planning a New Square Garden appearance.

Kansas City Kang Kansas Athletic’commission Thela Memorial Nebraska Boxing. Commission Lesli¢ ‘Edmonds The Kansas Sion Sid Socklyn Spaner Hudk Smith Kansas ‘Commission Clyde’. Hud

Washington Senate and House Plunge Through Unclear Debates

Fragmentary OCR text hints at Senate and House actions on farm relief and defense matters. Mentions committees, possible deferrals, and political contention with vague references to prison and a Jersey City incident. Entities are unclear due to garbled source.

Tense warnings amid anti-foreign demonstrations abroad

Reports describe growing seriousness of anti foreign demonstrations and coordinated signals for night alerts. American officials consider protective steps around the Peking mission and Shanghai coast where foreigners face threats. The Parrott remains on station near Foochow while Farrette arrival details are pending.

Icharge Ferdinand Mayer Peking Marine Pwards Parrott Shanghai Suge

Bank Robbery at First State Bank in Wayne Oklahoma

Two bandits robbed the First State Bank in Wayne Oklahoma, forcing two customers inside and taking money and silver from the safe. Police reported the men wore masks and fled after locking the door. a partial description surfaced from a bank office worker.

Kansas Power and Light merger proposal details

A proposed Kansas Power and Light corporation would unite several utilities including Topeka Electric and Kansas City based firms, blending railway and public service units. The planned company would have 3.713 million dollars in common and preferred stock with a 2.70 dollar unit value, structured across major regional entities.

Ms ‘Utiity Rin Eastern Kansas Power Ompanies Toneka’ Railway Company Sds Purblie “Serv Company Topeka Union Tho Nny New Kansas Powerand. Light. Corporation Ohio Danbury Gan

Plans to Canada Traffic Closure Details Amid Transit Notice

An unclear notice indicates street closures and traffic changes affecting routes near Louisiana and Canal areas with references to afternoon timing and a public safety plan. Officials outline temporary restrictions for a parade or event, urging motorists to seek alternate paths and watch for signs.

Louisiana Ieenth Street Traf Canada

Fire folk move to Ottawa for health, girl held on bond

A fragmentary district report notes a couple moving to Ottawa for health reasons. A girl is detained on a $1,000 bond as part of the case.

Ottawa

Legalize Bonds Move Faces Voters in City Election

A city bond proposal linked to West Ninth Street resurfacing drew action by Senator Johnson. The plan cites notes held by banks and a 4 percent bond rate under state law. The resolution seeks voter authorization with potential invalidity if notice or publication rules were not followed.

EN. Johnson West Ninth Street Johnson West’ Ninth Taiyor

Commission Votes On Zoning Changes At Regular Meeting

At a recent council session members discussed rezoning from Tennessee streets to designated districts. The North Lawren area near Eighteenth and Perry streets faced a move to alter residential classifications to allow business use. The measure, argued for by Cone, received unanimous approval after a brief debate.

Tennessee North Lawren Hird Street Perry Street

Fragmentary notes point to pipe tramway and weight limits

The fragmentary text references Lawrence authorities, an ordinance, weight and speed concerns on a truck load. It mentions rubber tires and increased impact, mentions Topeka and a Bureau, and notes a discussion about hauling sand and yards of stone with possible permission. The readability is low and details are unclear.

Lawrence Rae Hetzel Ae Son Wei Topeka Cearly Ummer

Riots and Legal Motions Over Antievolution Statute

The court heard a motion on the Tennessee anti-evolution statute with discussion by the attorney general. A nolle prosequi was entertained as the motion lapsed and the case moved forward.

Tennes Sdg Mo‘iba Nolle Proseqhi

Paola High School Wins Debate Over Federal Education Dept

In a spirited school debate at the kool auditorium in Paola, Paola High School defeated Liberty Memorial High School represente d by Harry Haugh Gordon Simons and Donald Hults. Judges included Prof U G Mitchell Dean Paul Queen. The affirmative argued for creating a federal Department of Education to address illiteracy and underpaid schools amid immigrant influx.

Memorial Avtéam Paola High School Federal Department ‘of Education Heef Kool Paola Harry Haugh Gordon Simons Vand Donald Hults Lawreate U.G Mitchell Queen Dean Paul R. Barnes R. Barnes Aetgd Ag America Department Suere South

Opposition to Force Resolution in Senate Reported

Fragmentary AP dispatch indicates a resolution opposing armed force in the state was introduced in the Senate. The text shows fragmented phrases including references to Fraziér and the Republic, with unclear structure and attribution.

T Tashinaton Dan Fraziér Republic the Senate Ord

Detectives nabbed pair in Ohio Street home theft

Chief and officers recovered coins and a Kodak camera from a home on Ohio Street after Miss Watson identified two men linked to a January burglary. The suspects, now in custody, face prosecution, bounty officer said.

Sachusetts Ohi Miss Miss “Watson Iss Smrelser Mis Son Johns Ayho Kodaks Ohio Dodds

Court of Appeal Decision Affects Maryland Editors

Maryland court of appeal ruling impacts editorial archives and publishing practices. Page fragments indicate a decision involving editors and archival materials attributed to Richard Reiu and O'Dunnes, with implications for records and rights in the state.

Maryland Court of ‘Appeal Ha Down Thes

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