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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1927

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Still Hope For Arms Agreement

Washington reports President Coolidge remains hopeful for a five power naval arms limit treaty. Favorable replies from Great Britain and Japan are noted, while France and Italy are unfavorable. A three power pact is considered unlikely though possibilities are kept under review. The White House says proposals focus on armament limits, not broad reductions.

Washington A. P Coolidge Great Britain Japan France Italy White House Mr. Coolidge United States

Whitehead Involved in Pan American Flight Ongoing

Newinn Kansas March 1 AP Mrs artis C Whitehead wintering here received a cable from her husband Lieutenant Whitehead who escaped a serious Pan American army plane disaster. He sustained a sprain from a prior parachute jump and will rail to the west coast then sail to Panama to receive a new plane. He will fly to Venezuela and join the remaining ships, then proceed via Asuncion, Rio Janeiro, and back to Port Rico, Havana, and home to Washington.

Newinn Kans Artis C. Whiehead Lieetheant Fanama Venemuela Eather San Francisco St. Louis Asuncion Deatle Bueno Aires Bolivia Rio Janeiro Venezuela Portin Rico Wavana Washington

Side Track Dam Bill Stalled by House Steering Panel

Washington March The Republican steering committee definitively sidetracked the Pirite toliaeous Boulder Canyon dam bill for this session. With the measure thrust aside in the senate and facing a renewed filibuster if reintroduced, House leaders call it a waste to invoke a special rule. Supporters plan another attempt next session.

Washington Mar House Boulder Canyon Senate Colorado River

Unrevealed US Note Delivered to Mexican Foreign Office

An important U S government note, not public in character, was delivered to Mexico's foreign office by Arthur B Lane, first secretary of the American embassy. Washington said a new note was prepared but officials refused to disclose its subject, noting it had no relation to the oil and land law dispute with Mexico City.

Mexico City United States Arthur B. Lane Washington Mar Mexico

Sedan and Truck Collision at 17th and Vermont

A sedan driven by Mrs. Roger Williams collided with a Triudi um truck at the corner of 17th and Vermont today. Williams was traveling north on Vermont as the truck moved east on Seventeenth turning into Vermont. Neither driver had time to avoid impact. No injuries and only damaged fenders and broken lights reported.

Roger Williams 17Th Vermont

Weather forecast unsettled with cold spell and possible snow

Weather forecast shows unsettled conditions through Wednesday with a colder trend. Expect wintry mix and snow across parts of Wichita with improving roads as the night cools and precipitation tapers.

Wichita

Senate Tangled in Own Rules Angers Dawes

Washington report notes Senate chaos over rules as Vice President Dawes leaves the stalled reform push to senators. A clash erupts between the administration prohibition reform bill and Senator Reed’s resolution to defend his campaign funds committee. Dawes admits the rule fight is too much and withdraws. Senate clamps down further on cloture to move the prohibition bill ahead.

Washington Senate Dawes Reed Missouri The Moses New Hampshire Bill LaFollette Wisconsin

Heavy March Snow Hits Midwest and Plains

Snow blankets Kansas and surrounding states with depths up to ten inches in Pittsburg and Ottawa. Temperatures fall to near zero in Wyoming and Colorado, while Texas and Gulf states see rain and warming trend. The forecast predicts more springlike weather ahead amid ongoing political delays in the Senate over Reed resolution and prohibition debate.

Kansas City Mar Middlewest Salina Dodge’ City Cheyenne Wyoming Pueblo Colorado Montana Havre Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Texas Gulf States Topeka Kant Kansas Pittsburg Dodge City Tate Goodland Lowes Coffeyville Mercury Kansas Cities Concordia Hutchinson Peka Wichita Ottawa Pittsburge Parsons, Kah Weather Recorder Wis

Students claim six suits swindled by Bow man

Five members of Beta Phi Sigma fraternity accuse A H Bowman of posing as a Grand Avenue Style Center Clothing representative in Kansas City. He took measurements from the men and accepted old suits as faith, but two weeks passed without delivery. Investigators Wright of Sedgwick and Taylor of Seneca found no store or private office at 1815 Walnut, and police now handle the case.

Beta, Phi Sigma Fraternity Grand’ Avenue Center Clothing Inansas City Bowman Orville Wright Sedgwick Kan Award Taylor Seneca Wright Atv Walnut Kansas City

Lady Colonel House Wins in Oklahoma City

Mrs. O. O. Hammonds nicknamed "Colonel House" by opponents is said to have whipped the state senate into line and will continue as confidential secretary to Gov. Henry S. Johnston. A resolution calling for her dismissal was tabled yesterday.

Colonel House Oklahoma City A.P O. O Hammonds Senate Henry,s. Johnston

Parole Revoked for Walter Whiteside Over Chicken Theft

Walter Whiteside had parole revoked after a district court hearing this afternoon. He previously pleaded guilty to a similar charge and had been on parole.

Whiteside Walter Whiteside

Will Seek Refund for Penalties in Leasing Case

New York officials report Pan American Petroleum and Transport Co will seek congressional reimbursement of about 11 million dollars plus interest tied to hill naval reserve development work. The Supreme Court voided leases as fraudulent, forcing the company to refund government money and oil funds. the firm claims 20 million dollars in cash and expects repayment.

New York Mar Pan -American Petroleum and Transport Company Hill Hills Naval Jou Reserve Development United States Supreme ‘Court Congress Mnust Washington Jay

Truck Weight Ordinance Set To Enforce Tomorrow

City commissioners announce a new truck weight law to take effect tomorrow with a grace period. Heavy trucks may be unloaded after weighing to meet limits of 13 500 pounds on solid rubber tires, 17 000 with cushion tires, and 18 500 with pneumatics. Speed limits vary by tire type from 10 to 15 mph, with pneumatic trucks allowed up to 72 mph for passenger cars in certain cases. Authorities from Haskell and University notified, cooperating to protect streets.

Haskell University C. W. “Carma Johns Sol

Final Push For Reapportionment Bill In House

March report from Washington notes a final effort to pass a reapportionment bill. The Republican committee voted to call up the measure as a legislative move. Representative Tilson of Connecticut led the drive for re apport ionment of current house membership under terms of 1930.

Washington House Ing Tilson

Washington Congress in Session Reviews Miscellaneous Bills

Congress meets at noon to consider a mix of bills and a miscellaneous report. Special Master Hughes presents testimony in a case heard today in Washington.

Congress House Hughes Case

Daugherty Case In Jury's Hands At New York Trial

Hedeel Court, New York, March, reports the jury has begun deliberations in the conspiracy trial of former cabinet member Harry Daugherty and Thomas W. Miller, alien property custodian, accused of defrauding the United States of seven million dollars from seized American Metal shares. Deliberations followed a lengthy prior deadlock in the first trial.

Hedeel New York Mar Harry Daugherty Harding Thomas W.miller Daugherty Miller United States American Metal Company

Seizure of 100 Chinese soldiers by U.S. ship reported

Washington reports that the U S. steamship Pigeon seized 100 Chinese soldiers who had disembarked from the Standard Oil vessel Mei Nung at Sankow. No reason was given for the seizure. Shanghai notes serious dissension between allied northern armies defending the city against Cantonese forces. Cablegrams from both Chinese factions endorse the Porter resolution for independent American action and were released by Dr Alfred Sze.

Washington Mar Mei Nung Navy Department Shanghai Sun Alfred Sze Eugéene Chen Wellington Koo Peking Porter House Sze

Kansas U Hold Tryouts For Missouri Valley Oratorical Contest

Speakers at the University of Kansas compete tonight at 8 in Central Administration Auditorium for the Missouri Valley oratorical contest. Contestants include freshman J Kenneth Seltzman George Chaines Rice Lardner John Elting Carl Garanson and others. Boyer, last year's state winner, has not yet entered.

University of Kansas Missouri Valley C. E. Buehler University ‘Department of J. Kenneth Seltamann Kansas City Star George Chaines Rice Lardner John.Elting Carl ~Garanson John Boyer Boyer Kenneth Seltzman Lincolln The Statesman John Elting George Chamos Carl Garanson Lardner

Town Faces Demand Over Bridge Plans Error

Topeka bridge firm still seeks 1600 dollars from the city citing several inches in plan errors. City Attorney Ge Stewart and City Engineer Det Hough say the company bore extra labor and material costs due to faulty construction and already paid for the city’s mistake. The firm admits fault but blames the city for the defective box.

Topeka Ge Stewart Det Hough Cee City Steam the -Bridge

Governor Fisher Certifies Senator Elect William Vare

Governor Fisher issued a new certificate of election to Senator elect William S Vare. The document replaces the earlier Pinchot certificate certified to the United States Senate. Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Mary AP reports the move as official action in the state capital.

Harrisburg Penn. Mary Fisher William $.Vare Pinchot United Rane Senate Afhat

Follies man denounces revue business plans

A theatre figure, Rayshé, criticizes the revue business as corrupt and plans to withdraw. He says out of town visitors and madness cause present troubles. Next year’s follies will resemble traditional musical comedy with a plotted story, per Florenz.

Rayshé Fllorenz

Duel of Canes Ends in Assault Charge in New York

Charles Carrington, 55, of Chicago, arrested for allegedly assaulting Campbell Carrington, 22, in a midnight cane duel over alleged alienation of his wife's affections. Colonel Carrington held on $1,000 bail after arraignment in West Side court as the injured man received scalp laceration treatment at Poly Clinic Hospital.

New York Edward Carrington Chicago Campbell Carrington Colonel Carrington West Side Court Dawyery John Mel Alans Carrington Campbell U Harold, Meeker

Silverton Isolated By Snow After Weeks of Isolation

Denver March 1 The town of Silverton Colorado remains cut off from the world after more than 48 hours of heavy snowfall. Slides ranging from ten to 100 feet block highways and railroads. Telegraph and telephone lines are strained but open. Rail officials fear a month will pass before traffic can resume. Locals aid by snowshoe transport as state and Wyoming celebrate sizable snowfalls improving agricultural prospects.

Denver Mar A. P Silverton Colo Highiays Silverton Wyoming

Sentenced to be shot in Russia for 1918 atrocities

Commander Theodore Volkoff head of one of Admiral Kolchak's regiments was sentenced to be shot for alleged wholesale atrocities against red army supporters in 1918. He, age 74, faced claims that 309 victims were thrust into a single mine shaft. His counsel argued revenge for seizure of cows by red army men.

Sverdlovsk Fremerny Ekaterinburg Russia Chmmander Theodore Volkoff Admiral Kolchak Red Army Volkoff

Dismissal of impeachment charges urged for judge

Washington March 1 AP House Judiciary Committee recommended dismissal of impeachment charges against Federal Judge Frank Cooper of the Northern New York District. The panel said allegations of unfitness could not be grounds for impeachment and noted the action should not be seen as approving all of the judge's acts.

Washington Mar Frank Cooper New York House Judiciary Committee Coloper la Guardia New York

Knobel High Teachers Strike After Superintendent’s Firing

Teachers at Knobel High School walk out following the resignation of Superintendent L. E. Briggs who was fined $9 on an assault charge for whipping a pupil. The dispute began last Friday after Briggs disciplined a neighbor’s Roy, a 2 year old, who had lingered after pleading to go home.

Roy

Talks On Action To Preserve Game In Kansas

A Kansas legislature measure creating a state forestry fish and game commission was discussed at a Chamber of Commerce meeting led by A L Scott, urging long term planning for fish, forest, and wildlife preservation. The bill would require hunting licenses for residents over 18, create a three district commission plus governor appointees, hire wardens, regulate seasons, and oversee lake use, forest management, and wildlife hearings. The speaker also stressed migratory bird care and noted support for Kansas schools and the state board of regents despite ties to Arkansas University and Pittsburg.

Kansas A. L. Scott Fzaak Walton League Crawford Chamber of Commerce Fish and Gameswarden Covernor inKan- Sks State Board of Regents Pittsburg Akansas University Callege

French Play La Poudre aux Yeux Presented At Liberty High

A morning assembly at Liberty Memorial High School staged La Poudre aux Yeux a two act French play by Labiche Martin. Members of Le Cercle Francais and Trench Club performed with Rachel McElhinny Christina Nylund providing a peasant dance and a group of girls singing. Dorothea Simons offered a play description and the cast included Malinglar Jasephine Jaeq main Renner Madame Ratinois-Beauly Dreyer and others with Audrey Bunke as maid.

Pismo Solo Dorothea Simons Oo Ata Malinglar Jasephine Jaeqmain Monsieur ‘Malinglar Lallott Renner Taimieling “Matinghir—lsther Madame Ratinois Beauly Dreyer Fredéric le Tatinois

Plan A New Church at Trinity Lutheran Meeting

A congregational meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church last night authorized a planning committee to select an architect for a proposed new church at Thirteenth and New Hampshire near the old Altemannia house. The committee, A Abel, Aye Olson, W L Hastie, J Stabeck, and Rev Charles Puls, will present complete plans to the congregation and construction will not start without explicit authorization. March 17 marks the church’s 60th anniversary. A church supper served by the L S A preceded the meeting, about sixty attending.

Trinity Lutheran Church Thirteenth New. Hampshire Altemannia-house Abel Aye. Olson W. L. Hastie J. Stabeck Charles of Puls

Buyx Thudium Market Brothers Acquire Lawrence Meat Shop

The Buyx Thudium Market brothers purchased the meat market from Arthur Jung, who ran it for about thirty five years. Ralph and George Beal have operated in Lawrence for many years and will continue at their current locations under the Thudium name with the same policies, Jung staying on at Union Pacific.

Rthur Jung Thudium Ralph George Beal Lawrence Union’ Pacific

Italian aviator begins thousand mile hop to Buenos Aires

From wartime dispatches: Brazilian authorities say commander Francesco De Pinedo, the Italian aviator, left at 10 o clock this morning for a thousand mile flight to Buenos Aires. Cars washed. Atwater-Kent radio, Hanna named in report.

la Nacion Brazil Francesco de. Pinedo Buenos Aires

President names new Radio Commission nominees

President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nominations for a new radio control commission. William H. G. Ballard of Pennsylvania for six years. Caldwell of New York. Eugene J. Bellows of Iowa for three years. John D. Pillow of California for two years. Sykes and Bellows as Democrats. Ballard a rear admiral. Caldwell editor of Radio-Retailing. Dillon supervisor of radio operations in San Francisco. Sykes formerly Mississippi Supreme Court justice and former director of the Gold Medal Radio station in Minneapolis.

Washington Coolidg Senate Pennsylvania Caldwell New Ve California Sykes Bellows Repub Ullard Reed Dillon San Francisco Thessippi-Supreme*court Colone The Gold Meilal Minneapolis

Religious education talk heads Lawrence supper

Mrs Ethel D Higby Kansas City weekday religious school superintendent to speak at the Lawrence Council of Religious Education chicken fry supper at the Methodist church next Monday March 17 at 6 30 pm Tickets available from various presale outlets and church offices Proceeds aim to gauge local attitudes toward religious education and the fall start for Lawrence courses Denominational training will cover ethics history and related topics invitees include Junior high parents and residents from nearby towns Rev Charles A Puls urges attendance

Ethel D.higby Kansas City Laurence Council of Religious Methodist Monnday Gorriil Nancy Cher G. A. Richard Lawrence Cer Eas Carr Charles A. Puls Puls

New Credit Guide Warns Readers of Rating in Publication

A confidential credit guide soon to be published in Lawrence will list readers names with a credit rating. The guide will mark prompt pay slows pay or poor pay, influencing how merchants view customers. Readers are urged to settle back bills to maintain a good rating.

Lawrence

Banker's body found in Verona bank vault

The body of H. C. Bione, cashier of the Mariners and Merchants' States Bank at Verona, was found in the bank's ransacked vault. Authorities reported all funds missing after the front door was nailed shut and the rear door left open. Officials breached a brick wall after the vault combination failed.

Fargo, N H.C. Bione StatesBank Verona

An Error in Figures in City Debt Report

A telegraph-like error in a 1920 city debt column misstated totals. The corrected figures show the 1920 total debt excluding school debt at 996 thousand 953 dollars and 43 cents, with 1924-25 at 1 million 22 thousand 49 dollars and 20 cents, and another figure at 1 million 345 thousand 87 dollars and 49 cents.

TL. G. Stevenson South Side Improvement Association Pridal

Kans. cattleman dies after week illness near Bellune

A Kansas cattleman and rancher, 48, died at his home near Bellune after an illness of a week. Hogan, of a Hartford Connecticut family, graduated from Yale and moved west to join the cattle business and Kansas Livestock Association, leaving a mark as a leading figure in the industry.

Cansas Bel- Lune Hogan Hartford, Conn Yale Kansas” Livestock. Association

North Third Street Rezoning Considered by City Commission

The city commission voted unanimously to adopt the planning commission’s recommendation to rezone North Third Street to business from residence, affecting the 2000 block between Mississippi and Indiana. The West half of Block 18 in Lane's Addition remains residential, while a 100 foot depth on both sides near Perry to North Street is rezoned. Stakeholders argued for and against the change, with Mayor Holliday urging public input before final ordinance publication.

North Third Street Mississippi Indiana Third Toma Perry Ihs Perry Too North Iba Addie Buckminster Mohundro Okesisan North Third Ralph Hubgeil Tepper Instea

Comedy The Second Generation to Be Presented at College

A musical comedy titled The Second Generation will be presented at the college. Liberty Memorial High School glee clubs will introduce the production with students from the choir and dance units among the leading performers. Directors Helen Pendleton and Flor Stebbins supervise, with Catherine Crissman-Rence overseeing the stagecraft. Evelyn Swarthout will be pianist as students audition for roles continue.

Carrié Glee Clubs of Liberty High Scharch Fianist Bearsals Helen Pendleton Ist Flor Stebbins Tra Catherine — “Crissman” Rence

Buy a Chevrétez a difference every day

Quote from Ady appears as an unclear fragment about daily change. The readable portion notes a call to act and a personal signature, but lacks full attribution or context to identify a clear news item, event, or person.

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