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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
1
Testimony described cash payments to workers at Pepper Fisher campaign HQ in Pittsburgh with crowds lining streets outside. Witness Beutel cited between 200 and 3,680 paid per hour and a line 150 feet long, comparing atmosphere to a bank run and noting questionable hiring as watchers for votes.
A list of disjointed OCR fragments mentions a missing bank cashier and their return by authorities, with references to MeCune county, Tolson, Dolsen, and Me—Cune. The garbled text references a Kansas City area event, a train station, a daughter, a county attorney, and an arrest in Le Day, with scattered names including Dolson Crawford and H. E. Wisville. The passage is unclearly ordered but implies a police or legal action surrounding a bank cashier’s disappearance and return.
Weather bulletin notes a weak pressure system and scattered showers midweek. Normal temperatures expected most of the week with unsettled conditions and possible local thunderstorms in Kansas tonight and Sunday. Roads in major cities remain clear with generally good driving conditions. Minimum temperatures are listed for today.
Four people die when a passing car crashes into a tree in New Haven area early today. Among the dead are Yale freshman George M. Konperl of Galveston and two female companions.
Emporia Kansas aims to block a planned Ku Klux Klan parade through Main Street next Wednesday night. The city seeks an injunction after the attorney general’s office warned that parading in mask or regalia is illegal, citing a Valley Falls injunction. Klansmen from nearby Kleverns were expected to participate in uniform attire.
Roland Locke of Nebraska set a national collegiate 220 yard record with a 20 9/10 second run at Soldiers Field Chicago. John Kuck of Kansas State Teachers College won the shot put with a 50 feet 8 1/2 inch throw, beating Bud Houser and setting a new meet mark. Spence of Detroit CC posted a 28 second 220 yard low hurdle, defeating Grumbles of Southern California.
Senate discussion centers on a McNary farm relief bill proposing an equalization fee to stabilize corn belt prices. Lenroot, a Republican, decries the measure as a “greatest gold brick” while questioning its constitutional basis and practical enforceability.
In Astoria Wright county Missouri on a Friday afternoon a gun fight on main street left Howard and Doc Neal dead and their father gravely wounded. William Fletcher, about 35, opened fire after a fist fight with Doc Neal. Howard Neal aided with a knife and Fletcher retrieved a shotgun as others armed themselves from nearby across the street.
Elk Hart won a legal fight to let voters decide the Mor ton county seat issue against Richfield. The state supreme court ruled that over half of the county electors on the tax rolls signed petitions for a county seat election. The decision follows a special law by the last legislature setting the submission procedure.
Six cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church arrived in New York ahead of the Chicago eucharistic congress opening June 20. They met Cardinal Hayes and Cardinal Bonzano rested in Roselyn. A sightseeing tour through Manhattan drew crowds as they prepared for services at St. Patrick's Cathedral and other events with prelatures and officials nearby.
The University of Kansas reported 1362 students registering yesterday and 1363 by this forenoon. Enrollment in all schools closes next week with late entrants risking incomplete credit. Liberal Arts and Sciences enrollment ends Monday evening. NAMED AS COMMITTEEMAN 2
In Philadelphia on June 12 William L. Mellon of Pittsburgh was elected chairman of the Republican stake committee, succeeding Harry Baker of Harrisburg who becomes secretary after four years in the post. The shift followed a last minute agreement to present a united front for the fall campaign. A separate France note mentions a banker deprived of citizenship until debt payments are settled.
A rural graduation ceremony at Liberty Memorial High School in Manhattan honored 132 graduates. Dr. C V Williams urged choosing purposeful paths and hard work, citing Rockefeller Ford Edison and a typhus medical missionary as ideals. He noted income differences by education level, with college graduates averaging 2500. The program featured music, a passage of speakers, and diplomas presented by County Superintendent O J Lane.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled on several banking cases, including a customer loss claim after a cashier absconded with a bonded item from Viola State Bank, the Lake State Bank bond repayment to Harper county, and Crofts State Bank restitution to School District No. 42 Pratt County. The court found funds deposited by C. C. McKee belonged to the school district and that the treasurer had misused funds.
Washington June 12 A P One or several of many fates up to and including expulsion may befall any senator who in the judgment of his colleagues spends excessive amounts to further his candidacy in a primary or general election. The senate campaign investigation committee notes the constitution makes the senate the sole judge of its membership and may expel anyone whose campaign expenditures are excessive.
Paul Hutton, driving a Buick coupe with four companions, was seriously injured when the car overturned near Tennessee and Twenty Third streets. He underwent surgery for severed vessels and bone fragments above the elbow. he was hospitalized at Simmons. The other four boys Jim Kennedy Tubby Lynn Francis Hamilton and Franklin Jackman escaped injury.
Wichita dispatch reports a new direct connection from Arkansas City Ponca City and southern towns to the Chicago bound air mail. Beginning June 14 clerks will meet the Santa Fe train arriving at 11 20 a m and transfer mail to the flying field so the northbound air mail departs about 80 minutes later.
In Philadelphia, June 12 AP reports the Pirates exploded for five runs in the fourth to beat the Phillies 6 to 2. Senger Goreh Carlson Pierce Dean Henline Boson. Boston fell to Chicago 5 to 1 as Root Blake Gonzales Coon 4 Taylor. Cincinnati at Brooklyn rain delayed. Washington at Chicago postponed. McManus hit a home run. Plane thrills as stunt aviator Harry Yost crashes at Altoona auto race speedway. Topeka records 95 degrees, aiming for June 12 high.
The Lawrence Pre-School Health Centers committee met at Florence Brown Sherbon’s office seeking a temporary organization. Chair Mrs Thomas J Smart secretary Electa Kindelsperger treasurer Mrs W C Hamilton will lead the move to permanent setup in fall with ex-officio and appointive members from schools, clubs and health groups. The group adjourned to meet again in September.
Topeka June 12 A P Governor Pavlen has ordered an investigation into rates charged by gas light water and telephone companies L T Hussey chairman of the public service commission disclosed today The governor in a letter before leaving for California ordered the commission to thoroughly investigate charges by all public service corporations under its jurisdiction He said he has no prejudice against the firms but wartime rates no longer justified by current conditions warrant a study via indirect information received over the past year
In Topeka on June 12 a court refused to compel the compensation board to pay a bonus to Herbert Leroy Jella of Douglas county The ruling said Jella did not have an honorable discharge from military service Jella had been denied the bonus initially for nonresidency and after district court ordered payment the board again refused leading to a private appeal to the supreme court for the bonus.
Supreme Court validates cooperative marketing companies distributing profits to members after reversing a lower court ruling. The decision allows equity relief even when involved parties urged legislation enabling relief. Mercer and Coolidge note stock discussions with the President. Riverdale park adds eight Dutch ovens to equipment, with breakfast preparations reported.
Kansas City June 12 AP relief from the heat wave that held for several days was promised today by P Connor local government forecaster. Thunder showers were predicted late tonight in Iowa Missouri Kansas and Nebraska and would bring a drop in temperature early Sunday morning.
Dr C A Richard minister of the First Christian Church will speak on the subject The Conditions of Peace at Sunday evening service in South Park. He departs Sunday for a European tour to study conditions on the continent. Community singing, led by Chas W Thomas with singers from several churches, features Miss Margaret Drennon and Miss Ruth Elis performing I will lift up mine eyes and My Creed. Dorothy Enlow accompanies. A large crowd is expected as the service begins at o'clock. Everyone is welcome.
Topeka June 18 AP Only the bona fide owner may sell securities without a permit from the Kansas blue sky commission the supreme court sustained an appeal by the Pottawatomie county attorney in allowing E J Short a stock salesman a new trial after conviction for blue sky law violation Short was not the owner but acted as law agent and the county attorney argued that selling without a permit is a crime in Kansas the court will decide whether Short returns to Douglas county for sentence or stands trial again under the new ruling.
In San Diego on June 12 two more names joined the inquiry into the death of Francis M Bloom. Bloom, a naval trainee from the local station, was found dead in a hotel room wearing only his shoes and socks. A bottle under the bed suggested poison and a struggle was noted. McAvee admitted renting the room under an alias but denied involvement. Despirito and Miller, sailors from TS Marcus, were jailed for investigation.
Douglas county is expected to receive accredited status from the Bureau of Animal Industry after a successful T. B. testing program. State and federal authorities will review a final report covering 2,026 herds and 23,719 cattle with 199 reactors initially found and 13 herds rereacted.
Arthur C. Bowman real estate broker and World War I veteran sues Dr. E G Coyle in Montgomery County district court seeking 65250 for alleged caustic soda misused in treating Bowman for a cyst. Bowman lists past pains time loss medical care permanent injury and other relief as damages.
Wichita officials clash over proposed gas rate reductions as public service officials push for smaller cuts while city attorneys demand larger relief. Separate notices announce summer Bible school enrollments, a judicial candidate filing, and a water outage in several blocks on Sunday evening.
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