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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1926

Page

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Evangelist Found After Abduction Or Encounter in Douglas Arizona

Long missing evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, reported abducted on the road to a ransom, was identified in a Douglas Arizona hospital. Minnie Kennedy spoke with a daughter via long distance and prepared travel plans to join her. McPherson recounted abductor threats, escapes, and alleged plans involving other actresses.

Evangelist Douglas Arizona Ose Ame Thex Los Angeles Minnie Kennedy Daugh Aimee Semple McPherson Kennedy McPherson Roberta Rolf Joe Ryan Dougl Ariz Olea Akennedy Agua Prieta Mrs. McPherson Robert Mary Pickford Steve Felipe Mexico City Rose

Weather update hints warmer with clear roads in Kansas cities

Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday bring slight warmth in the southwest portion. Roads remain clear and good in Kansas City Emporia Hutchinson Salina Coffeyville Pittsburg Kansas City Ottawa Topeka. Temperature readings at 1 PM yesterday and today show maximums and minimums for today.

Kansas City Emporia Hutchinson Salina Coffeyville Pittsburg Arkansas City Ottawa Topeka

Four year terms urged for state officers in Kansas

Topeka June 23 AP Governor Paulen proposed a constitutional amendment to change all elective state officer terms from two to four years and forbid immediate re election. He noted most officials already serve four years and said removing biennial elections would save money while recall laws provide protection.

Topeka Paulen Nogales Ariz Sonora River Sonora Mexico

Byrd Back Home Leads Polar Flight Welcome Parade

Lieutenant Commander Richard E. Byrd Jr returns from the first Arctic flight to crown a jubilant reception in New York. Harbor crafts, 16 navy planes, and a Broadway parade to City Hall greeted him as Mayor Walker and state officials honored Byrd Floyd Bennett and Byrd’s Virginia kin joined the celebration praising his team’s “do or die” spirit.

New York Richard E. Byrd, Jr North Pole T York City W G Byrd Floyd Bennett Naval Air Broadway City Hall Ieal Ay Yor Walker Congress Moore New Ders Tith New Yer Henry Byrd Virginia Mandar Byrd Virginia Society Din Walker

County youth retreat planned at U of Douglass campus

Leaders of Douglas County youth and adult advisers gather for a two session retreat at the University of Dou- campus on Saturday afternoon and evening June 6. Miss Nancy Longenecker returning from Boston will lead discussions with Rev. C. W. Thomas and others assisting. A picnic supper at 6 sets the meal, each brings their own lunch. Rev. Edwin F. Price oversees the recreation hour and a campfire fellowship closes the event with special features.

Las County Hees Cauteil of Religious Education Douglas County ATL Dy¢he Museum Nancy Longenecker Boston C. W.thomas The Baptist Church Edwin F. Price Seall Ae

Kansas talk by Junior Red Cross speaker Albert Evans

Albert Evans of Denver will address University of Kansas students on Monday at 1 30 and 8 p m to present the Junior Red Cross program. He will spend the afternoon in Fraser chapel and the evening in Little Theater for discussions with special class groups.

Albert Evans Denver, Cole University of Kansas Evans Fraser Chapel

Young Tom to voyage world with university credit

Harley, Jr., of Wichita known as Young Tom formerly of Lawrence and KU student, will tour the world on a student ship led by ex Governor Allen in journalism. He earns a year of college credit for the trip after attending Fairmount College the past year and intends to return to the University of Kansas. Mrs. W A Ramsey of 444 Louisiana street was ordered to appear in the police court tomorrow for raking grass into the street.

Vieta Nere Denver Mile Agelos Anu Les Police Roberta Steiner Met de Aecretsky Young Tom Tom ‘Harley, Jr Wichita Young ‘Tom Lawrence University of Kansas Allen Fairmount Scollége Univers Psity Kai W. A. Ramsey Louisiana Street Lappear Soclock

Kluckers to Don Masks in Parade Take Stage in Emporia

Emporia authorities clash over a city tag ordinance aimed at Ku Klux Klan marchers. The county seeks an injunction to stop enforcement while Klansmen must display large numbers on their backs and register before parading. A hearing is set for this afternoon.

Emporia A. P Atherton T. Atherton Speicer Kising Spencer Richardson Torney G. E. Parker G.C. McCullough

Prince of Wales Drummer Appears in London Club

London reports the Prince of Wales attending an unfashionable club where the visitor was treated to eight encores of a favorite tune. He danced swiftly and later took control of the drum sticks for a long session, ending with the band leader relaxing the crowd after hours.

London

Tax cuts urged in congress for 1950 surplus

Three Democratic moves in Congress seek immediate tax relief based on treasury surplus estimates. George Crisp proposes dropping corporate tax from 18 4 to 10 percent, Jacobstein drafts 2 percent refunds on personal income tax and seeks elimination of the 3 cent auto tax plus corporate assessment cuts. Copeland introduces a senate resolution for refunds of unused taxes for the current fiscal year.

Washington Congress Treasury Crisp Georgia House Way and Means Teaxes Jacobstein New York Senate Copeland

Forfeiture of Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery

Jefferson City Mo June 23 A P Forfeiture of the charter of the Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery and its ouster from Missouri was ordered by the state supreme court en banc. The court ruled the school operated as a diploma mill selling medical diplomas to unqualified persons and misused its charter powers. Dr Allander secretary in truth ran the school for pecuniary gain and the decision reflects the high stakes court finding.

Jefferson City Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery Missouri Supreme Court St. Louis High Stake Court Kansas City R. Allandér

Sheriff Cummings recovers still and mash on Goosecreek

Sheriff Cummings and deputies found a ten gallon copper still and a large tin utensil beside a cement vat containing mash about four by five feet on Goosecreek. A farm owner reported the discovery after smelling something near his wheat field. No liquor was found, and the owner had no prior knowledge of the site.

W. J. “Cummings Hatmark Lawrence

Brooklyn Robins Rally to Beat Braves in First League Doubleheader

In a June 28 National League game, Brooklyn Robins overcame Boston Braves 8 to 2 after a ninth inning rally. First game score notes show varied innings with Petty Erhardt and Hargreaves. A second game featured different lineups and final tallies, as rain affected later schedule.

Brookly Robins Braves Brooklyn Boston Petty Erhardt Hargreaves O'Neill Benten Gibson Gold Graham D. Taylor Innati Tutcher Luque Cincinnati Nationals Chicago Cincinnati Root Gonzales Luque Harg Pittsire St. Louis Singer Gooch Haines O'Farrell Aves New York

Potato crop late in valley meets discuss marketing

Local meeting with potato growers reports nationwide crop delays of about two weeks and a late start expected in the valley. Last year the valley shipped 3700 cars, 4800 in 1924 with a 3300 car projection this year. acreage up slightly and market trend rising, but local spuds may sell on a downward curve once on market. Wheeler resumes testimony for Anti-Saloon activities after private committee consultation in Washington.

Manhattan Atie Valley Inf Stockdyke Wheeler Washington Wayne B. Wheeler Oan Opan Senate Campaign Funds Committee

State Board Guests of Chamber of Commerce

The State Board of Agriculture was the guest of Lawrence Chamber of Commerce at a dinner honoring the visiting board. J C Mohler cited practical farmer support from business and the university relations. Education and industrial surveys by universities were praised for aiding Kansas farmers. The event included performances and a toast to stronger farming business ties.

J. C. Mohler State Board of Agriculture Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Board of Agriculture Topeka Salas Drennon Margaret Ruth Ellis Maxine Letty Bogers Claude L. Scott Chanidler H. Lindley Kansas E. A. Millard Wen Seft G. B. Hosford Estaing Husfore Businesie Veny B.'Hosford Western Kangas Mohler Iboy Lfarm I Kansas Free State Fair Board

Bandits raid Indiana Club in West Baden

Four unmasked robbers tortured victims with burning newspapers and stole 6100 in money and jewelry from the Indiana Club near West Baden Indiana last night Two women were among the victims Mrs G S Brake of Louisville lost 5000 in jewelry 400 in jewelry and 100 in cash were taken from Mrs M J Callahan also of Louisville

West Baden Ind Indiana Club GS. Brake Louisville M. J. Callahan

Lawrence student attempts suicide with iodine

Joseph A. Boyer a 21 year old engineering student at KU was found after drinking an ounce of iodine near Fourteenth and Massachusetts. He told officers he was tired of living and was rushed to Memorial hospital where doctors expect his recovery. A quick antidote halted the poisoning.

Joseph A. Boyer Univermer School Tthe Memorial Hospital Fourteenth Massachusetts Coo Messer Mr. Boyers May.McCullough West Fourteenth Street Lawrence Richard Boyer Richard Bleisner Coefs Drug Store Barioot Coe

Briand Forms New Death Cabinet in Paris shakes government

Paris June 23 AP Aristide Briand succeeded today in forming his death cabinet. the ministry presented to President Doumergue tonight includes Premier and Foreign Minister Aristide Briand and Finance Joseph Caillaux with Justice M Laval and M Leygues among others. Marriage licenses issued to Edier C Van Cleave and Anna Kentzler Topeka and to Howard L Reedy and Reita M Bell Lawrence. other licenses granted in the region. Pleasant Grove CPA initiation tomorrow at Kanwaka hall during the county quarterly meeting.

Paris Aristide Briand Doumergue Aristide Briand Pinance Joseph Caillaux M. Laval M. Leygues Guillaumatree M. Chapsal M. Binet M. Perrier M. Durand Bert Edtier C. van Cleave Anna Kentzler Topeka L. H. Menger Howard L. Reedy Reita Mair Bell Lawrence David Matthew Logan Okmulgeeard Lucile Jeannette Cole Agpnee C. P Pleasant Grove Kanwaka Hall

Wise Bishop Addresses K U Convocation

The Right Reverend James Wise, bishop of Topeka, spoke at Fraser Hall chapel on the twentieth century’s need to cultivate capacity especially in friendship and human relations. He urged solving human relationship issues as the key to economic problems, praising thoughtful, Godly thinking and practical advice for university life. RA Schwegler announced Mount Oread traffic rules and student bicycle policies.

James Wises Topeka Chapel of Fraser Bishop King Bishop Wise Lfe Irene Peabody School of Fine Arts Siege RA. Schwegler School of Education Mount Oread

Douglas county furnishes nine students for summer

Douglas county has furnished nine students for the summer school at Pittsburg State Teachers College. The total enrollment has reached 2,016. Names include Lora M. Williams and others from Lawrence, Baldwin and Eudora, listing several students and years. Also notes a ballet milestone and political expense discussion.

Douglas County Pittsburg State Teachers College Douglas Lawrence Lora M. Williams Frederick Liebolt Ralph Earle Graver Jessie E. Hamm Graver Eudor Aileen G. van Gunten Francis Harold “Harris Pearl Lillian Broers Baldwin Leif M. Spencer George Leonansay Paiste

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