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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1926
Page
1
The article reports on partisan maneuvers to block or delay farm bill consideration. Senators debate delaying tactics and possible adjournment while addressing farm relief measures, veterans issues, and related agricultural policies. Key figures include lawmakers advocating for or against proceeding with the farm bill during the session.
Weather forecast reports unsettled tonight with warmer trends midweek. Upper Manitoba and lower plains show fair to warm conditions overall, with near to above normal temperatures in later days. Mountain plateau areas expect near or above normal temps, while reads in Kansas and Ottawa show variable conditions with some sun and warmth.
Flames surged from holes in the Kaw river bank observed near the bridge. A local youth pulled a pipe from a lid, releasing gas that burned three feet high for hours. Four flame holes burned simultaneously, blue and red flames shown. Marsh gas or methane from decomposed organic matter. Free viewing at Dolly's if the river stays calm after sunset.
A public meeting in Eudora convened with cooperation of the County health association and the Eudora Parent Teachers Association to discuss health examinations for school and pre school children. Miss Erecla Kindlesperger and Mrs J Taylor spoke, with Mrs Alfred Fisle presiding.
Dean Avant, dean of the law school at Kur University, resumed the hearing in Kansas City on the annexation dispute over 400 acres north of the Argentine district. Avant serves as special commissioner for the state supreme court. The case, first argued weeks ago, centers on whether Kan sas City may annex the land. findings were submitted by the E. U. death, and Avant will submit further evidence before the court renders a decision.
Seventeen University of Kansas law graduates passed the Kansas bar examination this year, marking the fifth consecutive year with no KU law graduate failing. Graduates also report 100 percent success in other states where they took the bar, with many heading to Oklahoma, Missouri, and other states.
Bids received after noon for county courthouse plumbing and repair work from Olsen Brothers Shimmons Brothers and August Dahtene J. turned in a bid for the job only. No bids were submitted for the repair portion alone. Changes in specs require more time for estimates and board review. Board adjourned to next Saturday to award contract.
Between 400 and 500 Odd Fellows from 10 northeastern Kansas cities are expected in Topeka tonight for the district encampment at 7:30 o'clock. William A. Smith of Independence, patriarch of the Kansas-Odd Fellows, and Jacob Good of Lawrence will confer, with delegates listed from Horton, Weathena, Morton, Atchison, Leavenworth, Lawrence, Olathe and others.
City officers seized forty swadles and candles and large fire crackers from stores on Vine Street and Massachusetts Avenue, with additional items found at Farrell Dorsey American region store. Mayor Holliday says sale of large crackers and Roman candles is prohibited within city limits and outside purchases must be fired outside the city. Firework sales run from today to July 6 under new ordinance, with enforcement and disposal decisions to be announced Monday.
Washington Pune 26 A21 Wayne B Wheeler general counsel of the Anti Saloon League was told by the senate campaign funds committee to trace league books back to 1917. The Ku Klux Klan churches wets and others will be asked to testify about their activities before the committee. Captain William H Stayton head of the association against the prohibition amendment is expected to be questioned.
The steamship Malolo, one of the largest passenger vessels built in the United States, was launched at Cramp Ship Yard at 3 30 p m. The 582 foot liner features a 83 ton capacity and is designed to shorten the San Francisco to Honolulu voyage.
An early today New York to Hartford express train wreck near Kingston Rhode Island left three railroad men dead two seriously injured and several passengers slightly hurt. Authorities cited a freight locomotive explosion as the cause and said the express train jumped the track.
Ling Angeles June 26 crowds directed toward service for Aimee Semple McPherson on return from a months long absence. Thousands awaited her at Angelus Temple as supporters prepared to escort her and express joy at deliverance of their pastor.
Farmers report notable improvement in wheat condition ahead of harvest. Aimee Semple McPherson travels homeward aboard a train in Tucson, where building inspector H June 20 confronts her with questions about a past encounter on the streets. Wheat market opens with first sale six miles southwest of town, price 1.20 per bushel, yield expected around forty bushels per acre. Farmers from Coal Creek neighborhood anticipate 22 to 28 bushels per acre.
The Senate campaign inquiry probes the $3,000,000 Pennsylvania primary costs as Democrats and Republicans clash over seating Representative Vare. The investigation follows a Wisconsin insurgent push to set clear expenditure limits for campaigns and seat decisions. The coalition backing Ware and Bethelman spent far over estimates, raising questions about fair funding and eligibility for the seat.
National and American League summaries from June 26 include St Louis beating Chicago 5 to 4 with Monajer Sisler stealing home for the winning run in the first game of a doubleheader. Detroit shut out Cleveland 5 to 0 in the first game. Boston beating Philadelphia 4 to 3 in the first game of a doubleheader, with rain interruptions. Sammy Bohne sells to Brooklyn. and New York-Boston, Cincinnati-Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn-NY doubleheaders affected by rain or postponements.
Wichita, June 26. The wheat market here received 464 cars, the second straight day of record receipts as Wichita again led the nation. Kansas City reported 85 cars, Hutchinson 236, Minneapolis 122, and Duluth 105. Analysts cite increased combine use shifting heavy marketing to July.
Pleasant Grove and Lone Star clubs will play in an afternoon baseball doubleheader at Woodland Park on July 5 along with an auto race program open to any major car hitting a $50 value. Prizes range from 5 dollars to 1 dollar plus a sack of bolts and wire. Fritz Meyn named starter. Claude L. Scott handles entries with no entry fee. Additional events include concession demand, a Charleston show, city seating for park visitors, three twilight league games, and Holyfield Orchestra for the pavilion dance.
A dispatch from Nogales reports 1400 victims of floods in Leon Guanajuato. Santiago river waters receding after two weeks of torrential rains. Entire business blocks swept away, unharvested crops inundated, relief centers opened. Homes and churches provide shelter as efforts continue to identify missing relatives and prevent disease. Frank Strong to speak.
Frank Strong Jr is to speak at the University Class of the First Sant Sephiarch on Sunday morning about comparing eastern and western schools. He has attended Yale University last year and notes differences in school life between the east and west where he has always lived. The class is open to all interested men and women. Anna Dorothy Lester closes the summer class.
About twenty cars have been sold by Butler-Sanderson Motor Company, Dodge Brothers dealers, during a sale that began June 19 and will close tonight. J. M. Sanderson, vice president, said the sale started a week ago with a Dodge Brothers car bought for Chris Kannenberg at 810 Massachusetts Street and has drawn many buyers. In other news, the Interstate Commerce Commission found proposed reduced grain rates from several midwest states to Indiana and Illinois routes not justified.
Harvesters on Jean Gray’s farm gathered wheat yesterday. The grain was cut by a binder, moved to a Lyons mill for grinding into flour, and returned for bread that evening. The hard, dry wheat yields exceed 20 bushels per acre, with county threshed output expected around 4,000,000 bushels.
Rev Gerrit Snyder of West Side Presbyterian will preach at South Park on Sunday evening 8 o'clock with John Watts of First Baptist presiding. An orchestral prelude Calvary, a Holy City solo, and tenor singing Are You Weary are planned. Union Young People sweep discusses Japan and Korea missions, with Miss Mary Spencer leading and Miss Helen Weed speaking. Intermediate Endeavors meet at South Park 6 43 with further discussion.
The Kansas University Players at Spooner Theater in the old library drew a near capacity audience for The Great Catherine last night and will give the final show tonight. Chancellor Lindley praised the group for providing Lawrence with first class spoken drama, noting tickets sold well and the company was excellent throughout.
The Douglas Court Dairy association reports Mrs. C. S. Rarick’s Guernsey herd as June high herd, averaging 845 pounds milk and 33.8 pounds butterfat under manager C. S. Cunmickel. Edward B. Harris of Tonganoxie owns the top individual cow, yielding about 1,200 pounds milk and rights butterfat from two daily milkings. the grade Jersey cow hails from the Rarick farm. Mae Murray Marries No. 1 Hollywood antics noted as she plans fourth marriage with David Bivand amid Georgia residence rumors.
The First Baptist Church of Lawrence marked its June 2, 1858 founding with a supper and program for about 200 attendees. New members numbered 114, with committees led by Mrs Lee McGain and Will Garvill. Speakers noted church growth and reform roles, while music featured June Judy and the Sisson sisters.
The Commercial State Bank of Waverly faces closure due to insufficient business and loan collection difficulties. The board of directors ordered the shutdown with Waverly’s assistant sent to assist the cashier and manage affairs, raising concerns about depositors’ access to funds.
A two week educational survey conducted in a private St Louis school was outlined at a weekly forum in the Little Theatre. Prof Witty invited by the school head, spent two weeks conducting investigations as part of an educational mission. Results of the survey have not been published. Moreau replaces Robineau as governor of the Bank of France, named by official order at Paris.
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