Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1926

Page

2

Poison Found In Peanuts In Denver Case

A Denver drug store package tainted with poison led to a police investigation. Dr. BLOW Day announced that salt in peanuts was poisoned. Estabrook admitted handling the package and later investigators found the poison in a pancake mix. The incident tied to Kansas City officials and a Porterfield home postmark.

Kansas A. W. Estabrook Denver Blow. Day Anes Eity Health Stalirobk Kansas City Themackie Brook J. M. Donaldson Ww. A. Stevenson Devive Lyenver Aie Vest. Estabrook C. A. Sinter Indiana Ave Estabrook Donaldson Exstabrook Knowedge Thes Investistors Asneeth Dopaldsan Hower Dadge Porterfield Juda Otterfield Tha Es

Degrees Awarded At Ottawa Unit Commencement

Sixty three graduates received degrees at a situ tive Ottawa Unit commencement. Rev RB president of Bagone Col one Ohta delivered the address. E Price ius of the insuilu nel Java Nearsaga was honored in a veiling ceremony. Alumni president J Topeka and accountant J. Smith presided at the event.

Ottawa Bagone Colone Ohta E. Priceius Insuilunel Java Nearsaga Alter Etisht Tyesiient Iprann Smith pakcernTok Trionts Topeka Quiblic Service Commission Eletusl Arsac

New State Charters And Licenses In Kansas

The state today chartered several Kansas corporations including Metropolitan Ries Company and Diamond Toil Company. Foreign firms authorized to do business include Retail Credit Company and Cancer-) arriage Licenses were issued by L. Menger to Robert Li Tursing and others in Wichita and Manhattan. Campaign material for Brookhart is under investigation by post office inspectors, containing possible misuse of Senior Reed’s name.

Teneka Diene Kansas Corpora Metropolitan Ries Company Pital Supply Company Diamond Toil Company Wichi- Scott Sia Chamber Dia Phi Kappa Fraternity Manhattan Kanga Welt Retail Credit Company Tanta Merce Cancer Waterdudeo Brookham Washington Post Office Ormer Smith M Brookhart Law N Reet Pennsylvania

Five of six Fort Leavenworth escapees captured near town

Deputy Sheriff Arer Wilson and Osage County officers arrested five of the six prisoners who escaped from Fort Leavenworth. John Bicknell attempted to resist with a shotgun but was forced to surrender his weapon. The group was overpowered during a guard breach and held at gunpoint until assistance arrived.

Ater Jungs Yesterdac Cifford Wisen Ben Fedderasn Fort Leavenvierth Johnny Bicknell Fussell Miller George Lerkin Joseph A. Ronson Ie Anji Clifford Strang Thers

Alumni parade to display banners before University dinner

Bright color banners will be carried in an alumni parade from Fowler grove to Rolinson gymnasium Monday at noon before the University dinner. Each group will show its colors on banners with a gaudy display, while various campus groups wear distinctive insignia and hats to mark eras.

Fowler Grove Rolinson Gymnasium

Japan to send six families to Borneo for palm growing

Tokyo reports the Foreign Office will dispatch six families to Borneo to work on palm groves on land set aside for the project. The government covers all initial expenses as a test of profitable Japanese emigration to the Dutch Indies and South Sea islands, with possible similar colonies planned for Brazil.

Tokyo United Press Aveyces Japan Poreign Smigration Bureau Dutch Indies South Sea Islands Foreign Office Brazil

Pure Air in Sweden Report Claims Stockholm Dust Very Low

Government meteorologist Anders Angstrom reports Stockholm air contains only 100 to 200 particles per cubic centimeter, much cleaner than many capitals. The note appears corrected after a misprint in the Journal-World about social notices involving Mrs. Forrest and Miss Gertrude Andr.

Stockholm United Anders Angstrom Journal-World Forrest Gertrude Andr Lawrence Cochran Aliss Camilla Andrews Gertrude Andrews Albert Worley Washington, DA

Week's Events Scan Across Douglas County Campus

Wednesday features a potato tour in Douglas County and a Haskell commencement address. Thursday opens the fall season with a commencement musical, mt recital and a vr event. Friday includes Art performances at Robinson. Saturday lists commencement work and alumni gatherings. Sunday hosts reunions, university band, mortar ceremony at 2 30 and a baccalaureate sermon at 7 59.

Douglas County Haskell Salm Sachont Pinner Alumniyenigr Universitiy Band Oh Cam

Picnic at Haskell Institute With Parade and Trophies

About fifty people attended the annual Chamber of Commerce picnic on the Haskell Institute grounds at 5:30 pm. Before lunch students showcased class activities, and after the meal a dress parade followed where Here Pe, superintendent of Indian affairs, presented competitive drill trophies to winners. The marching of the boys and girls battalions drew hearty applause from townspeople.

Chamber of Commerce Haskell Institute Indian Affairs

Plan to move youth from city to farm at New York conference

New York June 2. Farm learners and representatives from states gathered to plan a back in the land movement. The National Farm School conference drew over 200 agricultural leaders to discuss urban overpopulation and how to educate city youth in agriculture. Mayors from 30 large cities appointed delegates to study solutions and cooperate with the National Farm School at Coxingstown Pa. A mass meeting is set for June 6 at Carnegie Hall. Senators Wheeler Harrison and Canney expected to attend.

New York United S Hegan National Farm School Coxingstown Carnegie Hall Congress Lewistate Wheeler Harrison Canney

Haskell Diplomas To Biggest Class Today

Brooklyn June 2 A4 AP Peters acting superintendent Peaks and H B Peaks presided as graduates received diplomas. The Haskell ceremony featured speeches on vocational education and Indian teacher outlook. The event closed with the combined glee clubs singing Onward Haskell.

Julia D. Wells Haskell Light Cavalry Ralph Grinnell Wilbur Howard Ben Nelson Rps Gore Brooklyn N.Y George E. Peters Boston Braves H. B H Askell Cooney Werte J. Taylors Petty Ehrhardt Williams Unity O'Neil Philadelphia Giants Phillies New York Olo Greenfield Davies Florence Ulrich Baecht Knight Sen Sc. Louis Chicago Keen Dyer Haynes O'Farrell Blake Milstead Hartnett New York Philadelphia Fitzsimmons Snyder Willoughby Henline McMullen Sevond Hearn J. Taylor McGray O'Neil Hargreaves

Diplomas Tonight at Central Administration Auditorium

Eight seniors from the Oread Training School will receive diplomas at 8 o'clock during commencement in the Central Administration building auditorium. Twente of the University of Kansas will deliver the address. Three awards will be given: the Daughters of the American Revolution prizes to Curry Edwards and Mildred Spangle Edwards. the Oread medal for the ideal senior student. and several perfect attendance awards.

Qread Training School Central Administration Building Y. Twente University of As Daughters of the American Revolution Curry Edwards Mildred Spangle Edwards Miss Spangler Oread Oread Training School

Bryan quits Skull Cap in Omaha after nineteen years

Charles Bryan, Democratic vice presidential nominee in 1924, ends his habit of wearing a skull cap. He cites nerve sensitivity to sunlight and bright lights as a long standing reason. Mrs Grace Putnam of the Delta Zeta house plans to move from Wetmore to her former home for the summer.

Omaha United Press Charles Bryan Sku Bryan Ner Nebraska New York Grace Putnnm Del‘ta Zeta Wetmore

Theatre director dies after overdose in Tulsa hotel

Charles Edwards 45, director of the Tulsa Little Theatre Players, was found dead in a hotel room after an apparent overdose. A note to friends spoke of sorrow, while fragments of writings showed deep despondency. He had recently sent letters to his father and mother as investigators entered the room.

Tulsa Charles Edwards Tulsa Little Theatre Players Edwards Kansas City A. P.j R. E. Edwards Kinsley Kansas Edwards County Arkansas Valley Dramatic Festival New York Ashington Square Players Playhouse-on-the- Moor Gloucester Mass

Has Found Out Some Things About Living

Ed Howe, veteran editor and printer, arrived in Kansas City to address the Chamber of Commerce. He described his forthcoming talk as revealing truths about living from fifty years in journalism and a life in printing since age eleven. He said his subject would be Preachings of a brotherin-law of the church.

Kansas City Howe Mar Atchison, Kansas Chamber of Commerce

Deaths and Funerals Winnifred Luther

Funeral services for Winnifred Helene Luther will be held Thursday at 10 30 a m from Funk parlors with Rev A D Grey in charge and burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Born in Lawrence March 18 1878 she earned a KU BA in 1916 and an AM in 2016 later studying at Colorado and Wisconsin universities. A longtime teacher she supported students with devotion amid illness. Daughter of C M Luther and wife of Lawrence florists formerly of Tonganoxie.

Winnifred Luther Funk Undertaking Rev. A. Db. Grey Baie Oak Hill Winnifred Helene Luther Lawrence Lawrence High School University of Kansas Colorado Wisconsin

Lawrence ticket sales for KU activities amid new tax plan

Lawrence residents may buy tickets for University of Kansas activities next fall at twelve dollars without Jayhawker or University branding. The new blanket tax will apply upon registration but exemptions may be granted with “excuse” cards. Sales aim to reduce advertising and handling costs, with or without boosting numbers.

Lawrence University of Kansas J. R. Dyer Jayhawker University Kansan Dean Dyer

Watts Owning Book Nook Sees McCurdy Sell Interest

Henry B. McCurdy announces that Franklin M. Watts becomes manager and partner of Lawrence Book Nook. McCurdy leaves June 11 for MacMillan in New York to work in college department and manuscripts promotions. He retains Book Nook copyright and plans growth while The Thimble theatre proceeds and the McCurdy building undergoes remodeling.

Henry B. McCurdy Lawrence Thimble Theatre McCurdy

Kansas Women Golf Tourney Opens With Upsets At Wichita

Miss Margaret Waddles of Hutchinson and Mrs Tom Elcock of Wichita won their opening round matches in the Kansas Women s Golf Tournament in Wichita. Waddles defeated Mrs Glapp 6 and 4, Elcock beat Mrs Evans of four up and three to play, and other results included Crites over Litton, Hyde over Connor, Brown over Donaldson, and Slayton over Carmack. In a separate note, county commissioners review property valuations and Charles Leyland received a ninety day jail sentence after pleading guilty to breaking into Mails Bakery on West Ninth Street.

Wichita Margaret Waddles Hutchinson Tom. Elcock Kansas Billi Crites Topeka EB. B. Litton Alexa Hyde Elien Connor Leaveworth Virginia Brown Hoisington M. Donaldson Ena Leyland Charles Layland West Ninth Street Justice of Peace J! Lovejoy

Valley Grove Notes Show Busy Local Week

Valley Grove reports Mary Holliday back home after helping Mrs. Petrie. Farmers cut alfalfa and haul milk to the cannery. Many neighbors visit, shop, and attend a surprise birthday party for Howeard. Local kids and families travel to Lawrence, Nortonville, and McLouth for visits and decorations. Sunday school organizers gather at the schoolhouse. rainfall with a 20th inch breaks a three week drought in nearby Kansas towns.

Mary Holliday Evelyn Champion Lottie Ward Stella Stewart Mr. Edmonds Winchester Petrie Fred Champion Evelyn Lawrence Rawleigh K. Kesler William Norwine Pare Col. Petrie Fi Hatchery Fords Eggerts Hac Wood Fee Petrie Geing Walter Dunbar Dunbar Ja Ward William Tuckett Ralph Stewart Harold Frank Champion Mary Harshberger Kansas City Grace McKee Orin Smith Oklahoma Clare Heighter Geneva Brownetonville J.J. Smith Dollie Haas Jennie Shaw Ozankie Smith Herman Egcert Myr Albert Ford J . Stanley Slawson Glenn €Ross Stanley Glenn Patchen Leschner Ira Ward Bryan’ McGrew Gene Eva May Billy Betty Ed Church Witl Quskalansa W. A. Wellman Octave Ford Lawrence Ward Harold Champion Lostie Fannie’ Eggert Dan Nathan. Osborne MrLouth Walter Brown Tds Patrie Frank Jr Woodstock Andie Stewart Octave Nichols Dan Smith Keller McLouth Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ventures U. E Sd Tifants Kansas Corporations State Sweden the Battery Matom Bes Atchison Borneo Swedan Stockholm Air Robinson, Ey Wanasizm Chamber of ‘Commerce Ber Brackett School Wim. H. Martin Yankees Washington Senators Cox Bush Kerrell Wand Eid Shocker Athletics Heimach Pate Walberg Elrane Wingfield Rommel Bischoff Cleveland Ohio Fethergill Detroit Burns Lee Stoner Smith Smith Johnson Ruel Hoyt Bengoudh Combs Ono Quinn Cochrane Risling Russell Cleveland Weiss Manion Uhle L. Sewell Orgad Training School SKULL Douket ED Howe Watts Book Nook Henry B Miss Waddles Mrs. Elcock Fred Slayton J. L. Carmack Eounty Board of Equalization Valley Grove House Senate Junctzon City Drouth Broken Junction Cité Kan Chapman Saprima Nace RCO Pnes Castoria Colleen Moore Ella Cinders Whitcomb Pate Clyde Bell Fox Tenn, Ste
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication