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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1926
Page
1
Former premier Briand signals effort to form a new cabinet as political factions debate union and war policies. Ambassadors and ministers discuss a “sacred union” approach, with possible concessions on finance and government structure. The debate centers on stabilizing the republic during tense postwar negotiations.
In a crowded bracket, solid play carried the tournament to the third round with clear 6-0 6-1 scores. Notable outcomes included victories by Des Moines and St. Louis squads over Topeka and Texas teams, while several results were obscured by OCR errors.
A report from June notes a colored man aged about 22 escaped from Alma Jail. He was described as seven inches tall in blue overalls with a back. City officers are seeking information and no adjournment until the suspect is recaptured.
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon or early tonight in the east. Cooler tonight and Thursday in the southeast. Partly cloudy skies across Empor a Arkansas Ottawa Tonek with good roads from Coffey Valle Pittsburg.
Kansas City AP report details Junior Keen 13 apprenticing as a stick-up man while his 23 year old brother Carl Keen was jailed in Leavenworth for a $20 grocery hold-up. Police connect the youths to the September Edith K Krumm murder, with Carl allegedly teaching the trade and Junior providing admissions during the headquarters show-up.
June 18 A P J Car sle Winfield public official announces he will run as an independent candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. Petitions signed by supporters indicate ballot placement in the general election. Other party figures announce opposition and candidacies in various districts.
In Asuncion June 16 AP reports the American legation and its staff are under guard ahead of a regional federation of labor protest meeting planned for tomorrow against Sacco and Vanzetti’s Massachusetts conviction. George J. Kreeck serves as American minister to Paraguay. A caucus of Marion township Republicans set for Friday at 8 pm at the Globe lodge twenty-two miles southwest of Lawrence.
New York study from Paramount staff says audiences favor stars characters over vehicles. Le Baron notes studios tailor vehicles to star personas, while special productions prioritize story strength and cast over players. Also included are notes on Kansas rail fare cuts and local poste office inspections.
A Continental Limited tourist sleeper burned at 5:18 this morning at Crystal Siding, Nevada. One body is believed to be Mrs. J H King of Hammond Montana. King’s husband, an employee of the Northern Pacific at Hammond, escaped from the flaming car. Forty other passengers escaped unharmed. Crystal Siding lies twenty miles northeast of Las Vegas.
Mrs. Frank Lake aged 75 mother of Sister M Victoria superintendent of nurses at Wichita hospital died from burns suffered when the nurses home burned early yesterday. Sister Victoria’s condition is improving but Mrs. Lake never fully regained consciousness. Funeral arrangements pending notification of relatives nationwide.
Chicago pitchers blow past Philadelphia 4 to 1 as Blake limits the Phillies to four hits. Cubs collect runs on scattered offense while Hartnett and Carlson contribute. Also notes: other league games postponed due to cold. rural life conference planned in Hays Kansas. Fascisti leader Aurelio Padovani killed when balcony collapses.
Senate witnesses traveled a hard road as the Pennsylvania campaign fund investigation continued. Harry A. Mackey, head of the Vare campaign in Pennsylvania, defended the campaign’s finances under cross examination while William White of the Pittsburgh Press challenged a mayor Kline story as a transcript of a speech. Reed press witnesses probed the Vare operation’s revenue sources and ward organization in Philadelphia’s first twenty wards, with Mackey insisting election results aligned to rules and ballot stuffing would have been impossible. John Mackrel faced a surprise about a long distance phone talk as the inquiry moved toward Page 2.
Women’s physical education assigns larger summer classes under Miss Margaret Barto with courses in physical examination prescription exercise gymnastic curriculum basketball coaching and teachers’ folk dancing. Miss Audrey Carr taught last week due to illness. Almost one hundred women attend University swimming this summer and a children’s class will split into two groups for ages up to 16.
The Yale Chronicles of America film Columbus will be shown to University of Kansas summer session students this evening at 7 30. Admission is free to summer school students with registration receipts and to faculty with special tickets. The school district plans another bond election after recent defeats. The Best in Radio Hanna.
Washington reports a swift denial from the American diploma class of involvement in the League of Nations controversy linked to Brazil's withdrawal. Rumors spread from Geneva to Rio de Janeiro about American participation, and Ambassador E. V. Morgan in Rio cabled Washington denying he congratulated President Bernardez on Brazil's resignation.
Douglas county farm agent for nearly four years announces resignation and plans to move to a 160 acre farm near Larned a week hence. He cites improved Bureau growth, new staff, and strong irrigation prospects as key factors shaping his future farming and continued county service.
Washington reports Secretary Mellon's views on the equalization fee plan for farm relief sparked a sharp retort from Representative Dickinson Republican Town. He said the administration is open about opposing the protective system for the American farmer. The contest by Magnus Johnson against Senator Schall Minnesota was dismissed by the Senate without a record vote. Nellie Jones filed for divorce from Charles S. Jones in the district clerk's office.
Health conditions and mortality in Lawrence show marked improvement over the past four years and especially the last year. Dr. H D Chambers notes rising interest in clinics and health education with vaccination of hundreds of young children reducing cases significantly. The included table offers a partial four year view of local health indicators.
City officials warn property owners in Lawrence not to pile grass cuttings, paper or other trash in streets or alleys. Trash will be collected by contractor trash wagons at regular intervals, with waste piled at alley edges to prevent sewer blockages and disease risk.
Fort Scott Kansas June 16 AP Sargeant Alvin C Work of Pall Mall Tennessee who captured several hundred Germans single handed in the World War was praised by General Pershing as one of the most effective in the American Expeditionary Forces and has accepted an invitation to address the Kansas department American Legion annual reunion in Fort Scott in September
The Topeka fellowship plans to resume their swing around the circle next week with two new dates June 22 and 23. Lawrence will be the first stop on the morning of June 29, with the same itinerary as originally planned amid adjustments for bad weather.
James G. Akright, in charge of Lawrence boys physical education for three years, resigns to become director of boys work in Everett Washington high schools and teach public speaking. He began in Lawrence in 1922 after stints in Iola and at the Y.M.C.A. in Kansas. He helped erect a baseball backstop, organized a junior league, and established early public play programs. He will depart around August 1.
Workmen will finish setting poles on the power line extension south from Lawrence by Kansas Electric Power Company this evening. J T Skinner local manager said work will proceed as soon as wire arrives. The line is expected to be completed within a week. Radio-Hange Atwater Kent.
Several prisoners held for unpaid fines chose to work off their debts on county roads. By Monday morning all but two had settled their fines after the plan was announced. Dr. G W Hemphill Walt Peterson and Lewis Frederick paid promptly for liquor violations. Wallace Blair and Coon Gray remained, awaiting funds. Parolees were freed upon payment while county officials doubted road labor feasibility.
The F A U band presents a program at Woodlawn School in North Lawrence tomorrow evening. Items include March Rubenslied Losey Overure Lustspiel Kela Bela Fox Trot What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry Donaldson Waltz Danube Waves Ivanov Hawaiian Patrol Kaiser Steiwert Lee Foxtrot Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue Young Fantasia Gems of Foster arranged by Laurendeans Selection The Grass Widow Hirsch Note March The Modern Master Barnard.
John Saho of the physical education department plans a tennis tournament for summer session students but it may not occur unless at least twenty contestants sign up by next week. Currently fifteen students signed for singles and four doubles pairs declared intention to compete. Interest last semester was high and tournaments ran until school ended.
The rains aid the potato crop and lifting the ground, with growers predicting a strong start next month. Some expect a poorer market early in the month as Oklahoma crops come on July 1, urging Valley producers not to flood the market with inferior stock to protect prices.
County Superintendent C. J. Lane reports tuition payments from most Douglas County high schools. Amounts listed include Vinland 1,4035, Eudora 3,066, Wellsville 723, Baldwin 2,664, Overbrook 2,044, Edgerton 108. Edgerton and Overbrook are near county line and attended by several Douglas County students. Kansas cattleman George F Shotwell dies in Wichita after stroke. He ran a large Hamilton area ranch before wartime reverses and moved to Wichita. Survived by widow, son Harold a rancher in Aetna, Kan, and daughter Anna Anderson of Aetna.
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