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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1928

Page

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Debates on Pan American Union reforms begin

Latin American delegations at Havana press sweeping reform proposals to limit U S influence and restructure the Pan American Union. Mexico, Argentina and Peru back changes including elected governing board and rotation of director general, while the United States urges a non political information body.

Havana Pan-American Union Committee On Pan-American Union Pan-American Congress Exico Peru Argentina Pan-American Unio Washington United States Honorio Pueyrredon Ile Theunion Tans Pian Al-Ban Hughes Nicaragua Latin America Cuba Santo Domingo America Haiti Enrique Olaya Mexico Brasil Uruguay Pettiando Carlos Guades Fanos Theicaraguan

Pan American union governance urged for active board contact

A speaker argued that free membership brings no advantage to the United States without direct direction. He urged preserving the governing board’s structure so members stay in personal contact with the Pan American union and can be called to meetings. The board does not vote on major issues without prior government instructions.

United States Pan-American’ Union Pan-American Union

Marines Reinforce to Battle Sandino in Nicaragua

Move reports show 1 000 Marine reinforcements en route to Nueva Segovia to dislodge Sandino's rebels from mountain fastnesses. Columns march on foot through Leon toward northern Nicaragua, eight day trek, with artillery and supplies in oxcarts and trucks. Authorities note east coast volunteers crossing Rama river to join Sandino, and Leon mayor warns of guerrilla danger around Ya Trinidad.

Managua Nicaragua Nueva Segovia Augusting Sandino Leon Mounin Marina Canan Nicaraiguan Acoyana Rama River Ar Ya Trinidad Esteli

Desperate Fight Near Granada Ends With Three Killed

In Managua on January 25 three Nicaraguans were slain in a clash as an American sailor and a Marine attempted to aid a fourth man attacked with machetes. Lt. Newton killed two attackers. Crowell was wounded but survived after treatment in Granada and Managua.

Managua Nicaragua Granada L. F. Newton United States Navy Harold I. Crowell United States Marine Corps Crowell Newton

College Inn Cafe Robbed on West Fourteenth Street

A Saturday night robbery at the College Inn cafe 411 West Fourteenth Street saw $20 in cash and checks taken from a joint ice cream freezer. Entry was gained by forcing the back door and a box of cigars was also stolen from the cafe.

College Inn Cafe West Fourteenth Street

Insurance rehearing denied by Missouri supreme court

Washington January 23 AP The Missouri supreme court refused a rehearing in the insurance rate controversy set by a recent ten per cent reduction. The petitions of Alemi and other insurers for reconsideration were denied, sustaining the prior ruling on life, lightning, hail and windstorm rates.

Washington Missouri Supreme Court Aetni

Weather forecast for Kansas unsettled with snow possible

The bulletin notes unsettled weather in Kansas tonight and Tuesday with possible snow or rain especially in the extreme east. Colder air is expected in the northeast tonight and Tuesday. Cloudy to partly cloudy conditions with fog and generally good roads, except Dodge City and Hutchinson where conditions differ.

Kansas Dodge City Hutchinson Douglas County

Heflin Attacks Catholics in Senate Again

Washington reports Senator Heflin resumed his attack on the Roman Catholic political machine in a crowded Senate chamber. He assailed Montgomery Mayor Gunter after an invitation for Senator Robinson to visit Montgomery as a guest of the city, a visit tied to Heflin’s recent rebuke of Catholic church criticism.

Washington Senate Chamber Hef ES Batha Gunter Montgomery Heflin Senate Robinson Arkansas

River survey seeks jetties to shield highway and bridge

Douglas and Leavenworth counties study the Kansas River near Eudora to curb erosion threatening a state highway and the river bridge. Two southern river jetties are proposed to stop bank cutting and divert flow toward the center, protecting farmland and a long stretch of road. The county will fund a portion of the cost, based on each area’s ability to contribute.

Kansas Deer Eudora Leavenworth Kansas River Topeka Bridge Company Bridge Company Douglas Wnship Road Wakarusa Douglas County Commission Tosf

Opera tickets sell out at $1 for coming show

University of Kansas auditorium hosts The King's Henchmen opera with $1 seats sold out. Remaining seats range from $2.50 to $4. A libretto synopsis by Edna St Vincent Millay will appear in tomorrow's Journal-World.

K.U University School of Fine Arts Edna St. Vincent ‘Millay Journal-World

Clarence Chamberlin begins 30000 mile lecture tour

Clarence D. Chamberlin starts a 30000 mile lecture tour from Curtiss Field New York dressed in a suit with a suitcase for baggage. His Sperry plane with a 20 foot wing span lifted off at 2 50 PM heading toward Newtown Pennsylvania, aiming to arrive around 4 30 PM. The aircraft had just been factory built and test flights were performed from a Garden City street with several hops during traffic gaps.

Curtiss Field N. Y A. P Clarence D. Chamberlin Sperry Messenger Anewtown Phere Chamberlin Garden City Chamberline

Injuries Reported After Home Slip and Football Injury

Mrs W iC Simons suffered severe injuries Saturday evening after slipping on a stone in her driveway at home. She remains bedbound and is resting with possible fractures feared in left wrist and left ankle. Harold Gorton Pippin of Cisco Texas high school is receiving knee treatment in Lawrence from Dr Forrest C Allen after a football game injury.

W. Ic Simons Harold “Gorton Pippin Cisco Tex Lawrence Forrest C. Allen University of ‘Texas

Speak for South on colored votes in senate clash

Washington records show Virginia senators warning against universal Negro suffrage while Maryland senator Bruce urges an escape from the eighteenth amendment. Swanson defends southern rights and asserts the Union of 48 states must be equal in rights and representation.

Washington Senate Virginia Bruce Maryland Glass Fif Smith Ware Swannson Virgini Swanson Congress Capitol Viopera Republc Askain Also Santo Domingo

P T A to Host Feb Institute with Mrs Charles Roe

Arrangements by the local Parent Teacher Association to invite all Lawrence pupils and parents to a three day P T A Institute led by Mrs Charles Roe of Washington D C field secretary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. The event will be held at Liberty Memorial High School. Further plans to be announced soon.

Charles Roe Washington, D National Congress of Parents and Teachers Roe Kansas City Kans

Pittsburg Search for Dewney in Water-Filled Pits

Pittsburg Kansas, January 23. William H. Dewney chief stationary engineer for Kansas City Southern railroad disappeared Friday night. Volunteer searchers, mostly fellow workers and lodge members, prepared to drag strip pits in a systematic effort this afternoon. Authorities consider the possibility he may have taken his own life. Mrs. Dewey is under a physician’s care amid grief and anxiety.

Pittsburg William H._Dewney Kansas City Southern Railroad Dof Dewey

Flood Losses Seen in Kansas City Area

Rep Guyer describes flood damage along the Pa river in Kansas with focus on Kansas City He urges a national flood control duty and supports dike systems Major General Jadwin plan criticized in a letter by J J Burdin of St Martinsville La and the Atchafalaya Basin Protective Association

Rebrehee Tan Kansas Kansas ‘City Guy Republican Committee Jadwin Army ‘Engineers J.J. Burdin St.’ Martinsville Atchafalaya Basin Protective Association

Lindbergh Plans South American goodwill flight itinerary

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh announced for Cristobal on Jan 23 the continuation of his goodwill flight to South America and the Antilles. The plan calls for two day stops in Colon Bogota Caracas St. Thomas Porto Rico Santo Domingo Haiti and Havana with specific departure dates and distances.

St. Thomas Porto Rico Santo Domingo Haiti Havana France Field Cristobal Canal ‘Zones Jene Chas. A. Lindherth Spirit St. Louis Canal Zone Lindbergh Detroit Mich Charles “Aui Evangele L Nila M ‘Lindberghid Charles Orrent Latin Fisher Panama Altho South America Cartagena Barranquilla Colombia

Prohibition Questioning of Curtis by Borah Revealed

Idaho Senator Borah released a four question questionnaire to Senator Curtis of Kansas on the Republican presidential bid. Questions ask Curtis’s stance on prohibition enforcement, states setting intoxicating beverage definitions, and repeal of the eighteenth amendment or the Volstead Act.

Washington Curtis Kansas Borah Idaho Curti Morrow

Dr Queen to Speak at Ministerial Meeting Tomorrow

The Ministerial Alliance will meet in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at the scheduled hour. Dr Stuart A Queen will discuss Social Work. B Schultz reports the trip of E B, secretary of the University Y.M.C.A., who will visit alumni chapters in Fay City, St Louis and Chicago over the weekend to work in the Y.M.C.A. plans to resume January 30.

Chamber Commerce Stuart-A- Queen B. Shultz University Fay St. Louis Chicago Ugh Y. E

Frederick J. Kelly Named Idaho University President

Frederick J. Kelly former Kansas University faculty member has been appointed president of the University of Idaho to succeed A. Ham who will move to Miami University. Kelly, a former dean and research professor, directed KU summer sessions and expanded enrollment. Vincent, Idaho education commissioner and KU alumnus, supported the choice after interviewing two KU alumni.

Frederick’ J. Kelly University of Kansas University of Idaho A. Ham Miami University Kelly Linley Kansas Upham Idaho Kelley K. U University of Minnesota Univeriity of Nebraska Teachers’ . College Columbia Int Wide iSummer School School of Education Kansas City Oklahoma W. D. Vincent Middle West Vincent

Fine Arts Conference Attended by University Leaders

Chancellor EB Lindley and Dean D M Swarthout returned from a fine arts conference at the University of Iowa. The three day meeting included notable speakers such as Charles W Hawthorne and Lorado Taft and examined fine arts in community study and university life.

Lindley D.M. Swarthout Offtowa Iowa Hife Charles W. *Hawthorne National Academy of Science New York City Lorado ‘Taft America Leo ‘Pierce Baker Ithe University Theatre Yale B. Iden Payne Carnegie . Institute, of Technology Frederick McConnell Hour Cleveand

Miss Ethel Fritz Begins Duties in Junior High Commercial Dept

Miss Ethel Fritz started teaching in the commercial department this morning, taking the place of Miss Markc Way who has a leave to attend the University of Kansas. Fritz will lead an exploratory class for seventh graders, two business training classes for eighth and ninth graders, and a typing class for students who completed the program. She previously taught at Wiehita Junior high and Pratt and Atwood Senior high schools.

Ethel Fritz Markc Way University of Kansas Miss Fritz Wiehita Pratt Atwood

Loews Buys Oak Hall Furnishings For $90,000

Loew's Inc of New York buys the contents of Oak Hall home of the late William Rockhill Nelson founder of the Kansas City Star for $90,000. Sale includes all furnishings not previously reserved. The Nelson gallery of art is mentioned with the sale. Dean Dyer to Return to KU staff changes noted. Life insurance estimate for 1927 reaches $16.7 billion, up 5 percent from 1926, with total force over 84 million.

Loew's, Inc Nelson Kansas City Oak Hall William Rockhill Kansas City Star Loew’s, Inc New, York Arte Laura’ Nelson Kirkwood The Star New York Association of Life Insurance Atwater Kent Radio—Hann Adv Aes

Brummels Convention Opens With Fashion Contest

The Kansas Retail Clothier Association met at the Broadview Hotel for its annual session with about 350 guests expected. Kansas leaders presided, and the event includes banquets, dances, and prize awards for best dressed men and women, plus lodge ballet numbers. The convention will elect officers Wednesday morning.

Wichita Beau _Brummelsi Kansas Broadview Tan Kuhl The Association Ieee Lod Eal

Start of New Term Adds Early Start for City Schools

The second semester began with regular classes across city schools this morning. Enrollment was staggered due to prior book lists and conflicts. Transfers were limited to relieve overcrowding at Cordley, sending a few pupils to McAllaster and back. Eighty-one students advanced from grade schools to Junior High, with about sixty-four moving to Senior High. Promotions list includes McAllaster, Pinckney, Quincy, and New York schools, naming numerous students by name.

Pic Cordley McAlaster Lincoln Woodlawn McAllaster Kenneth Bunn Mary. Corcoran Nina Craig Margaret Ruth J. Cropp Mable Green Dorothy Elliott Mary Ellisy Delphia Louk Margaret Montgomery Alma Moorman Gaylord Ransdell Mary Esther Rutter Rolland Wallis Edith Kennedy John Stratton John Louis ‘ Simons Egbert Simpson Glenn Turner Pinckney Jane, Allen Raymone Channel Glyndale Chastain William Goodwin Herbert Hail Vivian Louise Hickson Mary Houk Helen ‘Lane Alberta Arleen Moody Barbar Pendleton Galen I. Post Asail Nard Sampson Chester Stone Dred Taylor Cloyd Herain Lewis Brown Harley Davenport Cleo Jackson Edna May Lee Laura Manson Paul McGinnis Dorotyn Saunders Goldie Edwin Cummings Lee Cummings Wilfréd Hatfield Burton Lewis Kenneth Bonganecker Willard Parker New York School Johnn Cooley Robert ‘Crisler Lee Dyer Robert Dyer Herbert Price Franklin Silvers Lorin Snow Roy Yoder Brest Hadl Mary Jane Bow Vera Harmon Fanny ‘Provyas Margauritte’ Williams

Topeka man in jail after leaving scene of accident

Luther Weaver of Topeka was delivered to county authorities and held on charges of leaving the scene of an accident. His bond was $1,000. The incident on June 26 injured 20-year-old Darrell Holt at Thirteenth and New Jersey streets. Holt suffered a broken left leg, a right ankle fracture, and a brain concussion. He was treated in Kansas City, Kansas, and remains somewhat lame. Weav er was apprehended by Douglas County officers and faces a January 20 preliminary hearing.

Luther Weaver Topeka Darr Olt Pennsyla Street Thirteenth New Jersey Holt Douglas County Kansas ‘City Kan

Water Works Conference Attended by Prof Barron in Houston

Prof J L Barron, assistant engineer with the state board of health, attends a Houston water works conference this week called by the Texas state board of health. En route he visits Mallas with consultant engineer Tom Veatch of Kansas City to inspect the Garcia dam, noting warm water conditions observed there.

Death Claims Two Pioneers of Lawrence Area

John M Newlin 81 of 144 Rhode Island Topeka and Mrs Gurden Grovenor Ingleside Home Lawrence died yesterday After long illness Newlin taught at Fottawatomie school and later ran a real estate office in Lawrence He served as a state representative and was a longtime Friends Church member Mrs Grovenor, widow of Gurdon Grovenor, lived at Ingleside Home Topeka and was active in church and missionary work Their funeral services set for Tuesday at Funk Chapel and First Baptist Church Burial in Oak Hill.

Lawrence Vicinity Fa's John ‘M. Newlin Homi Rhode Island Gurden Grovenor Gleside Topeka Newlin Ole He John Howard Oak, Hill Abs Flora Henshaw Cole Beatwinco Ore Tountee Fanmaryland New London Ind E. Son Tonganosi Fottawatomie Avillé Merchants Bank Eye Stevenson Frank Hasford Hasfor Devlin Nin Sven Ber Grovenor Funk’ Funeral Massachusetts _ street Duesday Grove F. Watts First ‘Baptist_church Siena Lacey Maria Bli Filbraham Massetts Gurdon. Grovenor Kansas Ingleside Wirat Baptist’ Church la Lence Jim The W. A BM Groveno Yi W.A

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