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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1926
Page
4
A recap of local notes and opinion pieces touches on chinch bugs in Douglas county wheat, Topeka urbanization, a Winfield bank holdup, Senator Borah in liquor debates, and Britain’s coal strike uncertainty. It also references failed God demonstrations, new Mexican immigration rules, and Dr William T Hornaday warning of wildlife extinction.
Izaak Waiton League pursues a new movement as farm relief gains honorable mention in the senate. The bill was tabled to allow another measure to be considered. Observers expect Congress will face farm relief in earnest before its summer vacation, despite differing views on usefulness.
In the old home town a miller, Mr Schultz, fell in a barn loft while play with companions. He sustained a serious left shoulder strain and head bruises. The item also lists local moves, retirements, and social events including newsroom staff changes and upcoming community activities.
Daniel B Hunnienutt transfers a 68 by 46 foot plot to Robert L Elston for 1 dollar and other value. L H Menger and wife transfer plot 41 addition 4 North Lawrence to Earl Skinner for 1 dollar. George Esterly and others transfer 68 by 16 foot plot in Earl's Addition to R L Elston for 1 dollar. Kate Davis transfers block 3 Cranson subdivision of block 15 Babcock's Enlarged Addition to Minnie J Whaley for 1 dollar. Have Secured Positions El Dorado reports ten of fourteen girls in the normal training class secured positions for next term.
Kansas City reports warn that freight cars may be insufficient to move a expected record wheat crop. Clyde Reed and L M Betts caution 416 million bushels likely, with 300 million minimum, while railroads say shortages are not acute. July 15 is set for movement start. labor for harvest looms large as growers remain hopeful.
Today marks the birthday anniversary of English writer and theologian Richard H. Hutton and the 65th birthday of Mrs. William Howard Taft. Epsom hosts the famed Derby while the International Missionary Union convenes in Clifton Springs New York. A National Farm School Conference in New York City explores urban agriculture programs linked to the National Farm School at Doylestown Pennsylvania.
Harold R. Inslow of Omaha, a cadet first lieutenant in the OTC at the University of Keane, wins a $100 prize for a paper arguing that military preparedness safeguards national autonomy and peace. He notes disarmament risks, defends armed forces as a peace instrument, and urges gradual, universal arms readiness with strong international cooperation.
The report notes the forty year director’s retirement after thirty years guiding the New York Zoological Park. It highlights his role in creating wildlife preserves and enforcing laws protecting wild creatures, and credits him with saving species from extinction amid sportsmen and commercial interests.
Kansas City June 1 AP A temporary injunction restraining Orient railroad gold note holders from taking depositions and further actions in the pending suit was granted by Judge Albert L Reeves. The noteholders seek accounting of about 2.12 million dollars in asset dissipation. Depositions were to begin today with trial disposition set for June 10. The case has long been under federal judges Pollock and related to the receivership and jurisdiction issues.
Osage City teacher Naomi Wardle visits Baldwin with her parents before heading to Newcastle Wyoming to tour Yellowstone. Baker University marks its sixty eighth commencement with prominent guests including Senator Joseph L. Bristow and Rev. A L Ryall, C W Odon and C B Zook honored with Doctor of Divinity degrees. Alumni luncheon, theater, and a ball game highlight a bustling weekend as local residents, students, and relatives gather for ceremonies and reunions.
A team of federal and state pathologists investigated alfalfa fields reported with alfalfa wilt. They found isolated cases but declared the overall situation not alarming.
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