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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
1
Testimony covered timing and sources of campaign funds with Ella M. George of the W. C. T. L. testifying about dues, receipts, and the Pinchot fund. Discussion touched on prohibition enforcement, labor department connections, and alleged support for Governor Pinchot in the Pennsylvania races.
The forecast notes mostly fair weather tonight and Wednesday with some cloudiness and no significant temperature changes. Clear roads in Hutchinson and Salina with rough surfaces in Arkansas City. other towns show similar patterns as the region appears calm and dry overall.
The Senate Commerce Committee approved in modified form the rivers and harbors bill. It calls for Missouri River improvement between Kansas City and Sioux City Iowa and for Cape Cod Canal purchase at 41.5 million. The measure would authorize 12 million for Missouri works, part of a competitive plan for a six foot navigational channel. Expenditures would be on a cooperative basis.
Joe Hamm, former Kansas City cabaret owner, turned himself in after a Cherryvale warrant reached him in Florida. Vivian Chase, 24, companion of two dead bandits, was jailed in Ottawa awaiting questioning alongside Dorothy Fleur and other suspects tied to the Montgemary county bank robbery at Cherezvah. The group faced questions as authorities pursue the frame-up theory and extradition battles unfold in Oklahoma and Kansas.
York June 22 The Phillies beat the Giants 6 to 2 in the first game of a doubleheader after Mohan delivered a two on base in the ninth. The second game was halted by rain with the Giants at bat. In the National League action Brooklyn also won, while in the American League New York and St Louis posted early leads. Fireworks rules will tighten before July 4, and Winona begins work on a new $190 000 consolidated school.
Paris June 22 A.P. Washington debt settlement and French finance talks shape Briand tenth cabinet. Paul Doumer again asked to take finance ministry but rumors say he may decline. Briand to confer with Caillaux and Koumer as gloom grows on completion of a new government.
Five automobiles carrying members of the Kansas City chamber of commerce participated in a goodwill fellowship caravan today, traveling through Lawrence on the Kansas and Oklahoma tour. The convoy, joined by a large van carrying baggage, proceeded toward Topeka with plans to return to Kansas City Saturday.
Loren Larsen, 62, of Tescott, was last seen at night with his wife for a loaf of bread. A search by the town and friends found his body hanging from a window in a barn on the farm Saturday. Doctors and family say he had been worrying over financial problems.
In June the Senate adopted amendments from Senator Benrick of Wyoming and Senator Norris of Nebraska. The changes remove cattle from the bill's provisions and apply the equalization fee to corn now, rather than after three years. Kendrick opposed cattle inclusion as too perishable.
A large audience was mystified by jegekdemia feats mind reading and spiritualism during a Dr Paul A Fleming performance at Robinson gymnasium. The educator and magician presented sleight of hand tricks and mind reading, including vanishing kerchiefs, a mango seed in a pot, a watch vanishing and reappearing in a coat, a rabbit, an omelet in a hat, and a Hindu tone transformation showing a man morphing into a woman.
About sixty Topeka Chamber members arrived in Lawrence for a two day goodwill tour spanning six counties. A twenty car caravan led by a ten piece band drew attention as they paraded Massachusetts and Main Streets. Topeka officers assisted with traffic while Deputy Sheriff George Reed guided them toward Ottawa with plans to spend the night in Emporia and return tomorrow morning.
The University of Kansas uses a distinct budget method where a budget committee drafts and recommends the department budgets before presenting to the Chancellor. The committee includes EF. B. Stouffer as chairman, deans related to the department, and the head of the department.
A federal judge rules that Louise Marshall, an orphan, should receive a $10,000 life insurance policy from the late Robert Marshall rather than his adopted mother Mrs. Susan Cramer. The suit arose after Marshall died overseas with the policy assigned to Cramer. The ruling names Judge John J. Pollock as the deciding jurist in Girard, Kansas. Georgia Brown, a Wichita widow, faces murder charges in the death of her husband James Gilbert Brown, with preliminary hearing set for next Tuesday after arraignment. In Newark, N D, rain postpones a postportment of boxing title bout between Pete Latzo and Willie Harmon scheduled for Dream Hand Park.
Fort Scott jury returns guilty verdicts against A. J. Baxter and J. E. Brady for using the mails to defraud in bank organization, Baxter guilty on 52 counts, Brady on 62 counts, four counts dismissed for each. Judge Merrill E. Qts to sentence on June 30 at Ransay City.
Representative La Guardia of New York declares he will test the Volstead Act by ordering a bottle of tonic and near beer in a New York drugstore on his next visit. He defies prohibition enforcers in Albany and accuses them of time-wasting talk while bootleg whiskey and moonshine operations exist nearby.
June 1919 report states J McGinley of Frontenac resigns as president of the Kansas State Bankers Association after the cashiered bank’s closure. George Rose of Dodge City, now first vice president, is seen as potential successor. Deposit insurance proposal discussed. Fred H. Quincy of Salina attended.
Washington June 22. Plans are shaping for a network of commercial airways spanning the United States, Secretary Hoover said. The first routes, being worked out by Commerce and Post Office officials, may be announced within two weeks and will be open to users. Officials from Commerce War and Navy discuss relations with military routes. A new Bureau of Civil Aviation will be created under Hoover. a successor to supervise it is being sought, with H N Taylor among considered candidates.
Kansas dairy commission and fertilizer laws were discussed to modernize outdated provisions. Secretary Mohler advocated replacing annual exams with renewal fees, and the board planned a bill to place dairy licensing on a fee basis while updating fertilizer provisions to align with other states. The group toured Lawrence and planned a banquet with Chamber of Commerce attendees.
Tourists on Victory highway head toward Massachusetts street then New Hampshire street before getting lost along the river bank while seeking Kaw river bridge. Lawrence Tron works, Tew Organ company, and Lawrence Taper mill employees help guide them back to the route.
Announcements from Wichita secretary Tra Watson and Col. Harry A. Wells list the start of the nineteenth Kansas State Golf Tournament tomorrow at the Fort Leavenworth Links. Clarence McGuire Jr. of Leavenworth is runner up in 1922, with Howard Frank of Iowa among notable entrants for the early rounds.
A theft report cites Tall Hudkins, a simmer school student, whose Hupmobile eight was taken last night from in front of the Oak Theatre. Fuller Brush Map, Phoneila.
Topeka reports ideal harvest weather with clear blue skies and cool air. S. Dy Flora, head of United States weather service, notes 37 degrees in morning across Kansas counties with no measurable rain in the last 24 hours.
Douglas county livestock counts reveal declines in cattle and hogs over the year, while sheep and horses rise. The 1926 census notes 9876 fewer cattle, 1026 more hogs, and 56 extra colts, with sheep up 142 and sows increasing to 618 head. A Los Angeles report adds a claim of photographic proof regarding missing evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson.
Work on several campus improvements will begin around July 1, per Ball superintendent of buildings. A street car station north of Green Hall will be replaced by a stone station and a portion of Marvin Grove bridges will get a stone span. A link from the power plant to the ion building will be built, likely ready by July 1, with a heating facility planned. Watkins dormitory renovations are also underway to welcome students for the fall semester.
Governor Ben S. Paulen accepts an invitation to speak Friday July 2 at 2 00 PM during Ottawa four day redevelopment celebration dedicating a $125000 concrete bridge over the Marat des Cygnes river at Main Street. Also notes candidates for state office and a Monday sports program during the event.
City Commission devoted half an hour to discuss proposed zoning changes near the University. Officials and residents debated uses of business buildings in the area and noise concerns at the Jayhawk cafe. Proposals include restricting home districts from converting residences to business use and leaving some streets open to business, with no firm action taken yet.
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