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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1926
Page
1
Congress adjourns for the summer after a session filled with tariff and taxation battles, river and harbor clashes, and debates on military aviation, railroad labor, and veterans benefits. The House and Senate limited action on several measures as lingering issues moved toward next term, while plans for tariffs, debt settlements, and public buildings proceeded slowly.
Lawrence correspondent notes a denser crop, stating wheat is of superior quality compared with prior grain. The piece highlights a long-standing charge against the variety and emphasizes its prominent standing in the locality.
In Philadelphia, the Athletics routed Boston 12 to 4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Max Bishop set a fielding record by extending his error-free streak to 65 consecutive games before muffing Hanns’ grounder in the sixth. Also noted were Pittsburgh’s 12–4 win over St Louis and Giants’ late rally to beat Brooklyn 4–3 in the opener of a twin bill.
Chicago July 8 AP Russell Scott, who escaped the gallows several times, was sentenced to be hanged on October 15. A superior court overruled the trial, convicting him of the murder of Joseph Maurer, a drug clerk killed in the city hall pharmacy during a hold up engineered by Scott and his brother Robert. Robert's trial on the murder charge is set for July 9.
Unsettled pattern with periods of showers and thunderstorms in the lower Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Temperatures near to above normal, with southern Rocky Mountains seeing isolated showers at higher elevations. Kansas experiences local afternoon storms and slightly cooler nights in the southeast. Sunday partly cloudy with good road conditions in cities like Kansas City, Emporia, Coffeyville, Pittsburg, Wichita and Hutchinson.
Eleven bandits raided Merck & Co chemical plant covering fifty acres and forty six buildings. They shot a guard, injured two others, broke five safes, and escaped with cash and drugs. Watchmen were captured, telephones cut, as the raid ran from 12:45 am to 5:20 am.
Dr J F Watts of the First Baptist will speak on Will the Foundations of Our Republic Endure as Lawrence churches unite for a patriotic service Sunday at 8 pm in South Park if weather forces will move to the Methodist Church An orchestra and chorus will lead singing Guila Gress Contralto will perform The Recessional and For Spang Ind Banner Ruth Ledoux will lead Young Peoples Union at First Presbyterian at 7:45 pm with the topic Country Past Present and Finite Ruth Rose of the Baptist will read the Intermediates at South Park at 6:45 pm How Can I Serve My Country is the evening theme
Dr William Le Burdick professor of Jachanveiley at the Unive is the principal speaker at the University Independence Day convocation Monday at 11 50 p m in Fraser hall chapel War songs of the world war will be sung by the assembly led by LD M Swarthout dean of the school of fine arts Miss Louise Milley will sing a solo and the audience will join in the refrain Burdick address about twenty minutes long and about fifteen or twenty minutes for singing
The county commissioners awarded the contract for repairing the courthouse and jail to J. T. Constant for 5487 dollars. Work includes a new jail roof, repairing approaches to the courthouse and jail, and remodeling the courthouse plumbing fixtures. Start planned around July 12, with initial work on approaches.
Two masked men robbed the Peoples State Bank at Goods Springs, taking about $2,500 in cash. They fled in a Chrysler roadster toward Arkansas City, leaving a gasless car and a tied oil worker. Vigilantes and Cowley County police pursued, with reports detailing the bandits' clothing and the stolen vehicle's description.
Alfred Graves of the University of journalism will accompany box scouts from Troop to Camp Tod near Maple Hill. The camp runs from July 4 to July 16 and includes Scouts Joe Holloway Robert Dil Francis Dil Lyman Terry Frank Melone Ralph Hawley and others led by scoutmaster W A TN. The Tod farm of W J Tod on the board of regents houses the camp with capacity for about 40 scouts.
In Pittsburg Kansas a jury found Roy Atkinson acted in self defense when he killed his stepfather John W Buffington at their Kirkwood home. The case followed a summer session wrap at Haskell Institute where about 200 students prepared to return home as the fall term starts September 6. Atwater Kent Radio-Hanca is noted in the closing lines.
Kansas City July 3 A two year old boy, son of Mrs J G Hearne of Fort Worth Texas, fell six stories from a hotel window onto a pavement yesterday. Doctors feared skull fracture and chest injuries but today his recovery seems assured thanks to a network of electric wires breaking his fall.
Washington July 3 AP In late session Democrat Sen Neely of West Virginia faced a blocking objection from Democrat Sen Blease of South Carolina while seeking action on a resolution to cap senatorial campaign expenditures. The measure would bar a candidate from Senate admission if more than 25000 spent in primary or general elections, excluding preapproved costs.
Interest runs high as Paramount Pictures stages a preliminary movie contest at Bowersock theatre ahead of the Kansas City final on July 10 at Newman theatre. An open call offers 18 to 25 year olds a chance to appear in a retouched photo. the winner represents Lawrence in Kansas City with expenses paid by the local theatre. Glen W. Dickinson notes Lawrence's existing representation in Hollywood by Buddy Rogers, who won a prior contest.
President Coolidge signed the omnibus pension bill raising minimum monthly payments to Civil and Mexican War veterans to 34 dollars and extending pensions to helpless veterans, widows, and army nurses. The act benefits about a hundred Civil War veterans and adjusts compensation for others. Also notes a Wichita elevator project and local court actions, plus marriage licenses issued in Independence.
Four city public schools hosted a four week vacation Bible school with twenty two and a half hour sessions. Enrollment reached 305 with 21 churches represented and about 15 contributing to expenses. Students exhibited handiwork and many items will be sent to hospitals and children’s homes.
New York greeted Richard Byrd with fanfare upon his North Pole flight home while Roald Amundsen, first to reach the pole in a dirigible, drew little ceremony. He arrived from the west to sail for Norway with Norge companions, met by a band and a mayoral aide but only briefly photographed before boarding a Bergensfjord-bound train to Brooklyn.
H W May pleaded guilty in police court to driving while intoxicated possessing liquor and transporting liquor and received thirty days and a $100 fine. He smashed the south grate and window and escaped from the city jail last night about 9. Ed Vieux, another prisoner, went to the police station after May's escape and notified officers that he could have joined but did not. Three other inmates chose to finish their sentences.
Farmers report chinch bugs moving from wheat stubble into corn with worst damage in late or poorly grown corn. Creosote barrier and calcium cyanide controls have been described. for details contact the county agent Walter H. Altzenweiler at the Chamber of Commerce building or call 2502.
Largest audience of the season saw the KU Players present The Jest at Spooner Thayer theatre last night. The farce drew stronger applause than the first two nights and will be staged tonight for the final performance.
Lawrence residents prepare for Independence Day events at Woodland Park with a full program led by Mayor Holliday. Highlights include Twilight League baseball, auto races, dancing, contests for all ages, and a Charleston exhibition. Free coffee and ice water provided, park access improved for a smoother holiday.
Descriptions say iron grating and pine boards frame the jail window with rusted nails. A tool room containing rock hammers aided in the possible escape, and a state warrant is issued for May. His Oakland sedan may be seized as a nuisance. Ed Vieux, serving time for liquor possession, aided by a former officer, was missing during May’s alleged escape but denies involvement.
The post office will be closed all day Sunday as employees observe Independence Day. Windows will be shut and only essential staff on duty to handle incoming and outgoing mail. City carriers will complete mail delivery today and secure all mail until Monday.
Lawrence Odd Fellows invite all members to a barbecue picnic and dance at City Park Kansas City Kansas for Pride of West lodge Independence Day celebration. Fundraising aims to build a new temple. Library lights at entrance praised after two white posts lit recently. Three Wellsville men arrested at Baldwin for liquor violations and jailed in Lawrence.
The University of Kansas will expand exhibits at the Kansas State Free Fair in Topeka to use at least twenty feet more wall space. Plans include engineering, fine arts, medicine, and departments such as automotive, journalism, and others. Last year the KU displays were larger than ever and have been shown at the fair for five consecutive years. Also reports note Ralph Oldfather, cashier of the defunct Goddard State Bank, was sentenced to three to fifteen years for misapplication of funds after pleading guilty. The New York clearing house shows a weekly excess reserve of 5,020,800, down 13,175,060 from the prior week.
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