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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
2
Doctor Thompson argues that removing moral self restraint unleashes selfish impulses leading to theft, murder, and other crimes. He says moral self restraint opens freedom while some deny safety in self interest and question authority as youth rebellion persists.
Kansan road boosters from Kaw gather at Abilene under J. B. Case to discuss lifting Kansas out of mud. Illinois progress praised with road improvements boosting industry and education. speakers include Wil Chieuze and James Wonders from Omaha. A roads dinner is planned at the country club tonight. Missouri engineer Hy Piepmeier to speak tomorrow.
June Kansas Cis y Miler and the Kansas City Five stock market reported hog prices topping 15 a hundredweight for 160 pound hogs. First time since 1920 that hogs paid 15, with 15.60 high in 1920 and 19.86 in 1920, while 25.40 record in 1919 in Kansas City. Cattle fat prices rose to 11.50 per hundredweight for shorthorn beeves, up 1.50 from prior months.
Weekend gathering of Friends at the Trainie Centar for a program of worship, sermons, and missionary events led by Rev. William T. Hyworth with activities across Friday to Sunday including a dinner service, musical program, and a visiting minister. Included are local Friends churches in Lawrence Hosper and neighboring towns. Bible class details and a weekly meeting are noted. marriage distraction and divorce suit also mentioned amid community notices.
Spirit of old graduates of the University of Kansas revived at the University dinner in Robinson gymnasium yesterday. Alumni formed in class groups at the Administration Building and marched to the gym. Fred Harris, outgoing alumni president, presided and called on many alumni for talks. Speakers included Wilfred Belgard Wayne McCoy Dan Joseph George Foster Ed Hackney Lizzie Williams Susan Alford Charles Scott Charles Harger Dr Joseph Fork Newton Dr William C Thompson Chancellor Lindley Ephraim Miller and telegrams from W Morgan.
Detroit and Boston games headline a day of baseball across the American and National Leagues. Babe Ruth slammed his 20th homer in the third inning for Detroit as New York led 12 to 4, while Chicago Cubs edged the Giants 2 to 1 in New York. Postponements noted for St. Louis-Philadelphia and other matches due to rain.
A 1 1/2 year search for Edward Dalton, fugitive cashier of Farmers' State Bank of McCune, Ky, ends with his believed capture in Louisville. Sheriff J D Turkington of Crawford County aided by information led to Dolson’s arrest. Dolson is connected to $200,000 bank embezzlement and is reported to be under guard in Louisville.
A note of gratitude to Mr. Fraker and Mr. Hetrick for their generous donation toward the Silt collection given after a fire, signed by Harley Armstrong.
Open paying bids at city hall this Thursday at 4 PM. Local officials urge bidders to bring required documents and follow posted guidelines for the procurement event.
District Court jury returns a verdict finding Warren Karnes guilty of murder in the second degree for the killing of William Monk in Lawrence on March 2, 1925. The foreman announced the verdict at 4 30 this afternoon after the jury retired about 11 20 this morning.
Geneva June 8 AP Brazilian delegation said they knew nothing of a Rio Janeiro report claiming Brazil planned to resign from the League. A Rio dispatch cited Globo announcing withdrawal. no formal notice had been received. Officials noted two year notice is required.
The Chamber of Commerce rooms hosted a meeting that organized a temporary committee with Théodore Gardner as chairman and Claude L Scott as secretary. A second meeting is set for tonight to finalize plans. The event is slated for Monday July 6 at Woodland Park.
Workmen began remodeling the Fischer shoe store at 813 Massachusetts street this morning. The balcony will be removed and cases installed to hold shoes stored there. A carrier system is removed and the office moved to the ground floor center. Nine new cabinets will line the north section with mirrors. Children’s, ladies, and meat departments will occupy front north, front south, and rear areas respectively. Completion is planned in about 30 days.
Postmaster G. B. Hosford announced that Lawrence will continue the long standing practice of omitting Saturday afternoon city mail deliveries starting June 12. Carriers will depart later on Saturdays to process as much mail as possible, with special delivery letters and parcel post handled as usual. The change will begin Saturday unless patrons object.
Berlin reports that President Von Hindenburg would refuse to order seizure of the properties of Kaiser Wilhelm II, his family, and other German rulers if the June plebiscite approves such action. He warns that confiscation would undermine constitutional foundations and morale and could trigger a political crisis and his retirement.
Prof H C Thurnau was elected president of Phi Beta Kappa at the alumni meeting in the Administration building auditorium at 3 30 yesterday. He succeeds Prof A G Mitchell. Miss Josephine Burnham was elected vice president and Miss Veta Lear was re elected secretary. A nominating committee will select a treasurer. Initiation was held for Louis Longsworth Laura McGaffer Ruth Perkins Herbert Rawson Charles Reagan Herbert Strickler Merle Suter Daphne Swartz and Ferna Wrestler.
Arlo Hults of Lawrence received a piano scholarship from the Homer Institute in Kansas City after a tryout Monday morning. The award covers two private lessons and one class lesson weekly, with his first class today. Also noted is the announcement of Viscount Willingdon becoming Canada’s governor general, succeeding Barton Byng, and a remark about four City of London state swords including a black sword used on royal mournings.
Alfred G Hill returned to Arkansas City after attending the University of Kansas commencement. He praised Fred Ellsworth his successor as university alumni secretary and admired Lawrence’s Eldridge house. Hill, tied to Oscar Stauffer in the Arkansas City Traveler, noted their merger created a strong Kansas publication rivaling the best in the field.
Thudium meat market was sold to Arthur Jung of Lawrence, who has lived in the city for thirty years. Mrs Jung attended local schools. The market will continue operating as before. The Thudiums cited ill health and plan to move to the Pacific coast in late June. Mr Jung says his name is pronounced as Young. Mr Thudium owned and operated the business for thirty two years.
Mrs. Lucile Wahl aged 72 died this afternoon at 2 o clock in the home of C L Scott at 1600 R 1 street after a brief illness. Born in Kentucky she lived much of her life in Dallas and was mother of Mrs Scott. Affirms Sentences Cincinnati Ohio June 8 5 AF The US circuit court of appeals affirmed the sentences of former Hamtramck mayor Peter C dezewski and ex commissioner Mac Wosingki to two sentences in Leavenworth penitentiary.
Grain prices listed per hundred units include corn 65, wheat 1.40, oats 40, kaffir 7.20. Poultry prices cover hens 22, light hens and Leghorns 20, Leghorn broilers 4, Woosters 11, ducks 3a, geese 8, eggs No 126 and No 2 20. Hogs priced at 10.50 to 14.50.
Local notes report D Moore fined 87.50 for speeding on Victory highway near Garnett. University regents Chas Harger, C W Spencer, B Merriam, Jopeka and Mrs James Patrick, with visitors, attended commencement week in Lawrence. Registration reached 640, though many alumni did not register. Remodeling underway at 05 West Eighth Street and Round Corner Drug store. Marple Kent travels to Ponca City. Frank Taylor fills in at chamber. Peanut stand moved beside Dick’s Drug to accommodate repairs. City engineers prepared bids for paving and storm sewer projects. storm sewer bid advertisement planned. Mrs George Lelis and Mrs Susan Ford enrolled at K U after reunions. The home of Thm Poor listed among alumni in Lawrence.
About 1,500 attended Sunday and roughly the same Monday for the informal opening of the Thayer art collections at Spooner Thayer museum. Curator Minnie Moodie said many pieces are not yet on display, including Indian works, Japanese prints, and snuff bottles. A separate case filed today asks for damages from Erhart Yahle against Harry Barber et al.
The plaintiff in the district court pursues damages allowed by a previously decided case from the November term, aiming to collect the awarded amount.
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