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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1928

Page

1

Campaign fund sparks questions and disclosure

A dramatic Senate fundraising controversy surfaces as figures show bonds and cash given to Republican campaigns. The report highlights Patten and Walsh figures, noting $6,200 to Frank Land’s 1923 campaign, $22,400 to a primary race, and broader national contributions.

Washburton Earethina Pari Sybils Adel Unia Erate LaPuit Pharry F Cin Ata Walsh Leime Paton Patten Luis Patter Paulien Frank

Weather Shifts Sting Kansas City and Surrounds

Rain and wind spread across Kans City region with showers in nearby towns. Forecast calls for lingering wet conditions and slippery roads through Friday with cooler high and low temperatures.

Manhatdan Coffenville Kans City Dittsbure Poregast

Democratic Funds Seen to Back 1932 Campaign Drive

Democratic national committee reports show funds to erase campaign debt and provide 2500000 in new money for next election efforts. Houston and West contributions exceed 200000 each with major gifts from New York donors. Hoover’s entry decision looms as Southeast conventon presses anti saloon league stance amid dry law enforcement push.

Democratic Party Sta Ie Ezin Monk Whiy Democratic National Committee Vwiver Houston FP. Ryan New York Homie City Washington

Indiana Race Hints at Hoover Ties and Douglas County Delegates

An Indianapolis report notes Tierbert Hoover may enter the presidential preferences primary in Indiana. Oscar G. Poellinger, Fort Wayne publisher, confirms a Hoover camp plan. Douglas County Democrats set a March 17 mass convention at the courthouse to nominate delegates to the Democratic state convention in Hutchinson on April 24, based on votes for secretary of state two years ago.

Indianapolis Ind Hoover Oscar G. Poellinger Fort Waryne N Sentivel Republica Andiday Enioy India Wa Douglas County Joawrence G. L. Harbour Democratic Committee Hutchinson Harbour Otritain Douglas Coun Inty Awas SIOW

High School Girl Refuses to Return to Father in Carnival Case

Lorene Jones, 16, says she will not live with her father Terene Jones after her mother Christine Woodside’s assault trial. The girl, whose mother faces trial for whipping her with a coat hanger, expresses love for both parents but declines moving to the father’s home with his new wife and children. The mother’s assault case will be heard in police court.

Terene Jones Kansas City Nam Lorene Jones Christine _ Woodside Colo Lornie Terence Heal Ner Wadther Shipoodside She Sant

Gas Committee Meets Toneka Reports On Gas Awareness

Toneka March 8 AP reports the Municipalities Gas Research committee meets today to prepare reports on pros and distribution costs of natural gas collected by the organization. John G. Stutz, executive secretary, says the committee’s findings were recently approved and that gas company profits appear larger than anticipated. In Emporia Putnam filed intention papers for a Republican nomination with endorsements from the fourth district convention. Lowden’s Indiana primary entry is denied by Clarence Buck. James Reed returns from a southwest speaking tour amid Democratic presidential campaign discussions.

Toneka Mets Shge I¢ohn Go Stutz John G. Stutz League Mr. Stutz Ioneka C. Puram Emporia Putnam Lowden Chicago Mar Frank O. Lowden Simmois Indiana Beene Clarence Buck

Rainfall reports sweep Salina and Kansas towns

Heavy rainfall drenched the Salina area on March 8 with torrents lasting through the night. Measurements varied from 0.5 to 0.75 inches across Hays Beloit Lindsborg and several other locations while showers were reported at Mill City Oakley Norton and Plainville. Farmers note moisture improves growing conditions after a dry period and look for a promising season.

Salina Kan Hays Beloit Bosworth Lindsborg Linealr Plainville Mill City Oakley Norton Kan

Child dies after infant food feeds cause tragedy

Fragmented reading shows a 15 month old girl idy Rochelle dies after giving beef steak pear and buttermilk to her baby brother while mother is away. The item notes a Parkin Arkansas family, E L Rochelle, with the infant fatally poisoned.

Memphis Tenn APJ Rochelle E. L. Rochelle Parkin Ark

Grain stocks on farms decline in March report

March 1 stocks of grain on farms show total 1 020 385 000 bushels of corn, 36.6 percent of previous crop, down from 1 134 370 000. Wheat 130 007 000 bushels, 1 percent of prior crop, versus 130 230 000 last year. Oats 376 699 600 bushels, 8.5 percent of prior crop, down from 421 897 000. Proportions shipped out of counties vary by crop and year.

Wsington Mar

Barley and Rye Crop Shifts Shown in County Comparisons

The report compares barley and rye yields to the previous season. Barley totals reach 1,578,000 bushels or 23.2 percent of the prior crop, down from 9,501,000 bushels or 21.4 percent. About 32.8 percent will be shipped from counties versus 29.2 percent last year. Rye shows 7,914,000 bushels or 13.5 percent, up from 5,746,000. About 2 percent will be shipped from counties, compared with 46.2 percent last year.

Stinson and Haldeman launch transatlantic endurance attempt

Detroit March 8 AP report says Eddie Stinson and George Haldeman took off from Lake St Clair ice at 8 29 am EST in a Stinson monoplane loaded with 3845 pounds, 530 gallons of gas and 20 gallons oil aiming for a world endurance record. They must exceed 60 hours to beat the current 22 hours 31 seconds record set by German flyers in 1922.

Detroit Mar Eddie Stinson George Haldeman Trans Stinson Ust Lake St. Clair Utes Halléman Ruth Elder Selfridge Field Stingon

Commission Begins Probe of Utilities in Washington

The Federal Trade Commission opened an inquiry into public utility power companies under the Walsh resolution. Twelve witnesses from the National Electric Light Association and American Gas Association testified, noting ACC members produce most kilowatt hours though only a portion of electric companies belong to their group. Oliver Wendell Holmes marks his 81st birthday while sidelined by a cold, remaining a court member after 25 years of service.

Washington Mar Ted Oliver Wendell Holmes Supreme Court Jaona Marshall Marshall

Phoenix business district fire destroys three buildings

A morning blaze swept Phoenixs business district damaging three large office buildings and a confectionery shop. Fire crews fought the flames for five hours, with an estimated loss of 250000. The incident highlights the speed of spread through the block and the significant property damage involved.

Ariz Mar. Bu Phoenix

Weerds Pledge Appeal Draws State Convention Remarks

Miss Juanita Jones of Kentucky urged the State Convention of the W C G T U to sign the pledge against liquor among school and college students. She said many think students drink, but the majority retain high ideals and the drinking evil is widely misunderstood.

Juanita Jones Kentucky Mise Jones Miss Jones

Edward Rechlin to Perform Bach Organ Recital at University

Edward Rechlin, renowned Bach interpreter, will give an organ recital at the University auditorium in May at 8:20 p.m. The event is part of the University Arts series, with Swarthout noting Rechlin as the year’s sole invited organist and praising his faithfulness to Bach’s expression of majesty and human longing.

Edward Rechlin America University Aendsy Tig Tthe li Res Ms ‘Arts Theniversity Swarthout School of Fine Arts Univera Ee Hedhlin Jhann Sebastian Bach Dean Swarthout Roun Corner Bell’s Fine ‘Arts Heige Mar McEnts Scienti Roint Nes

Lawrence council forms school of religious education

The Lawrence Council of Religious Education plans a community wide leadership training school for officers and teachers in Sunday School and related programs. The intensive five year program offers courses in teaching methods, Bible history and religion, with a 50 minute unit structure and a diploma after twelve units. Faculty includes S Braden and others, with outside experts from St Louis. chapel speakers are scheduled Monday to Friday evenings. Enrollment expected to be large. Textbooks and aids to be provided.

Lawrence Council of Religious Education Willi Eee Ig Hovis Eemel P Babe Rand Christ S Braden Edwin F. Price Ee Aonald Charles W. Thomas Mary Furbush Yourig A. D Gray R. Ry Schuegeer Louis W. Curfman Chancellon Ata Gray Stover Will Gorrilly

Kansas Governor Candidate Declaration Filing Steps

Walter Eggers asked the Kansas Secretary of State for the process to seek the Democratic nomination for governor. The official advised that filing a declaration of intention with a deposit of 30 or filing a petition are the required steps.

Topeka Mar. Pahawalter Bird Frank J.es Kansas Eggers Ryai Eepers

Death by Own Action Fails In Ohio Prison Cell

Peew Mothe, 15 years old, attempted suicide in his cell at Ohio penitentiary after being removed from a courtroom. Guards overpowered him as they found him with a belt around his neck. This was his second attempted suicide, with a sharpened edge blade found earlier.

St. Claires Andy Dykén Ohio Fasteni T. Cy Hardesty

Olathe Students Put Out Three Papers

University of Kansas journalism students entertained with dinner after producing three weekly papers in Olathe yesterday. Fifteen department members and Prof. Ivan Benson attended the event concluding a week of student newsroom work.

University Lof Kansas Univer- Si

Get Acquainted An Invitation to Lawrence Community

A spring opening and Get Acquainted Night invites residents within ten to twenty miles of Lawrence Massachusetts Street area to attend. The note invites students and faculties of Haskell to join, promising a chance to learn more about the community and its welfare. AL Green, Chairman, Merchants Bureau.

Lawrence Massachusetts Street Massachusettts Street Haskell Syduld AL Green Merchants Bureau

Decision Tonight At University Meeting On Secretary Retention

A junior university meeting last night discussed continuing Mrs. Shultz as regional secretary and considered next year’s YM and G A program. The advisory board will meet tonight to decide whether to urge Shultz to stay and to review improvements and a proposed one program for next year.

Oyinion Gtauy Te. A Rememn Shults G. A Yill Jill

Endorse Jim Reed in Atchison County Meeting

Atchison Kansas Democrats meet to name delegates to the state convention in Hutchinson and to endorse Senator James A Reed of Missouri for president. County delegates elected include Bale Bi Waggandr first district delegate and Ed Gay and C Bennett of Maryville as at large delegates.

Athison Kan Mar APJ Ateson ‘County Hutchinson James A. Reed Missouri Pamnaratic Kansas Sena Toe Reed W. A. Ayres Wichita Bale Bi Waggendr Atchison Houston Ed‘gay C. Bennnett Marynville

Talks on Business Echo Kiwanis Luncheon Topics

Short talks on business ties opened the Kiwanis luncheon. Lee Carter warned about tire inflation and underinflation risks, Phil Bowen discussed solvent cleaners and stain resistance, and Dr L Myers, club president, will attend the state convention. Cows must stay out of town per Independence Kansas ordinance.

Busi‘nega Kiwanis Ak Wiedemann Lee’ Carter Phil Bowen BoWen Ne& Synth Dr. L.myers Thas Kiavanians Senate Tex Dunes Kan Icaw City Commissionses

Lawrence Opens Spring Industrial Display Event

A local exhibit featuring industrial displays and new products at Lawrence area venues invites visitors. The event showcases multiple companies including Wren Milling and local bakers, with opening evening entries and demonstrations planned for attendees to view color combinations and mechanisms in operation.

Erecy Shire Esspring Lawrence Ig Alwa Lawrence Wren Milling ATE

Resignation of Sybil Woodhil at University of Callan

Dr Sybil Woodhil resigns from her post at the University of Callan Berkeley as head of home economics. The report notes her tenure and references ongoing work in experimental apparatus and research depth, with details on measurements and apparatus used in the department.

Sybil Woodhil Sybil Wolfhnit Department of Home Homies University of Callan Berkeley Nition

Aged Romance On Oc Husband and Wife

AP report from Salt Lake City notes a domestic dispute over age and marriage, detailing elderly spouses Martian Van Buren Resi 103 and Beth Reeves 90 filing for separation while relatives recall years apart. The item also references boxing figure Gene Tunney buying a Chevrolet, with local ads for car washing services.

Salt Lake City Utah Martial Van _Buren Beth Reeves Reeves Deppe Gonpeville Wash

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