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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1926

Page

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League Hopes To Reach Agreement At Geneva Talks

The League of Nations council closed without a decision on Germany’s admission. The assembly would be convened to discuss membership while German and allied delegates defend their positions. French and British diplomats weigh options including delaying, enlarging the council, or shifting seats. Sweden’s stance and Poland’s corridor issue loom large as Geneva negotiations continue.

Cpu Mar Gionera Idermany Poland Jorge Odlove Germany Jinee Gormnny Gera Vyonel Giveles Vader Iaveden Sweden Geranlny Anden France Lovarno Geneva Paris Minist Vandrrvelte Tielulum Saymens Carmany

Church Conference Set at Halton to Return Next Year

The Evangelical Church of Kansas plans the sixty-second annual convention at Halton. The session decided the LANET conference will continue through Sunday with 150 ministers and lay delegates in attendance and more ministerial appointments to be announced.

Wichita Mar Kansas Halton

Osage County bomb case tied to Hale Ramsey

Frank Smith a government operative testified at Hale and Ramsey preliminary trial in Fairfax Oklahoma about an explosion that killed W E Smith his Osage wife and a servant and wrecked their home. The defense faced delays as Burkhart refused to testify and later surrendered on a murder information.

Pawhuska Okla W. K. Hale John Ramsey Henry Grammer Ernest Burkhart W. E. Smith Fairfax Frank Smith Department of Justice Hale Grammer Ramsey Smith Burkhart Bill Hale Henry Rean Tulsa Rean W. Smith Guthrie Halejs J. C. Templeton Templeton Osage’ County Burkhant

Ohio man faces murder charge in wife's death

Ohio man Franges, a former University of Ohio swimming and tennis star, is jailed awaiting trial for the murder of his wife, whose skull fracture was discovered by him after "finding the body" in their home. After a five hour interview, he confessed following a quarrel over business matters. The case hinged on missing pajamas linked to the night of the killing. A separate report notes a small roof fire at Mrs Hannah Champion's home on Rhode Island Street, stopped quickly by the fire department.

Ohio Mar APY Franges University of Ohio Nesbit Hannah Champion Rhode Island Street

Washington Weather Summary From March 33 AP Dispatch

Washington and surrounding regions see mixed precipitation with snow and rain in the north and south valleys. Temperatures run near normal in the south and below normal in the north, with unsettled Kansas weather and warmer pockets in the east and south. Roads vary from rough to fair across Kansas towns including Wichita Salina and Ottawa.

Washington Upaer Rocky Mountain Iateau Kansas Ain Yville Arkansas City Salina Ottawa Topeka Pittsburg Wichita

Clyde Miller Resigns as Governor Paulen's Secretary

Topeka March 18 AP Clyde Miller ends fourteen months in Governor Paulen's service effective today He began January 18 1925 Miller leaves to focus on his insurance business Charles Beebe publisher of the Neodesha Sun will succeed him Monday

Topeka Mar Clyde Miller Paulen Mar. Miller Charles Beebe Neodesha Sun Miller

Stadium concreting near end of south section at Haskell

Workmen with tractors are busy on the practice fields adjacent to Haskell stadium as Concrete will pour final south half section Monday if weather allows. Engineer Schriver says open spring weather will speed progress, with north side forms awaiting April 1 start and a 220 yard straightaway settling before topping.

Haskell Stadium R. O. Schriver Engineer Schriver Thestadium Schri

College of Emporia President Defends Bible Department

Frederick W. Lewis releases a statement clarifying the Bible chair stance amid criticism of J. S. Cornett. He describes Cornett as a Presbyterian minister in good standing who accepts church standards, opposes modernism, supports miracles and the divine in creation, and remains a liberal conservative on liberal theological trends. Trustees are largely conservative.

Emporia Kan Attitude Bible Department College of Emporia Frederick W. Lewis J. S. Cornett Bible Moses Pharaoh Lewis America

Rural mail service resumes on Route 6 into Jefferson county

Postmaster C B Hosford announced rural mail service will restart April 1 on a three mile extension of Route 6 into Jefferson county. The restored route will serve about a dozen families after previous discontinuation due to bad roads.

Jefferson County C. B. Hosford

MacReady Aims for World Altitude Record at 41,000 Feet

Dayton reports Lt John A MacReady McCook Field tried to top the world altitude mark in a flight that began at 9:85 am and lasted 1 hour 36 minutes. Instruments hinted at 39,025 feet unofficially and 29,000 feet indicated, with calibration suggesting a possible record near 39,586 feet. He faced oxygen depletion and ignition trouble but remained unfazed, noting the extreme cold and using a heater to keep the cockpit warm.

Dayton Ohio John A MacReady McCook Field Plains St. Callize M. Callizo France MacReady Bureau of Standards Washington Mac Jye

Henry Neumann to speak at Kansas University events

Henry Neumann of the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture will address two Kansas University meetings on Monday. At 4 30 p m he will discuss Lenin and the rally Charl e rac y and at 7 30 p m his main talk Some Non-Financial Considerations in the Choice of Life Work will follow in the Central Administration Building auditorium. Neumann, Cornell and Columbia educated, earned a Ph D from NYU in 1906 and has since led moral education work and published three books on morals and ideals in secondary education.

Henry Neumann Brooklyn Society For Ethical Culture Avill University of Kansas Olini Lenive Central Administration Building Neumann Cornell Columbia Universitie New York University Breadsociety For Ethical Culture The Hague Linteuln Settlement For Brooklyn

Scott Trial In Recess In Kansas Case

Ottawa reports the third trial of Eilkison D. Scott from La Cygne is in recess until Monday as Sheriff Weather man cannot serve a subpoena on Miss Arlene Scott niece of the defendant who has not appeared since hearings began at Garnett on venue change from Linn County. Defense testimony expected to occupy much of next week. Immigration Commissioner Quits in New York Henry H Curran resigns as Ellis Island immigration chief stating no link to Countess of Cathcart case. B H W Club Hosts Rose Shields at 1241 Delaware Street with cards and refreshments in pink and white theme. Crosley Radio Sets Douglas.

Ottawa Mar Eilkison D. Scott la Cygne J. P. Weatherman Anderson County Arlene Scott Garnett Inn County New York Henry H. Curran Ellis Stand Countess of Washington, Mar Benjamin M. Day Ellis Islaad Henry, H. Curran Day Internal Revere Bureau New York Republican Club

Brookhart Opposed to Railroad Consolidations

Senator Brookhart of Towra opposes the consolidation plan backed by Senator Cummings. He urges unifying carriers into one system and proposes condemning the securities of all to drive consolidation. The surprise Senate Interstate Commerce Committee appearance occurred in Washington.

Washington, Mar Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Brookhart Towra Cummings

City Paving Plan Seeks Two More Miles in Lawrence

Fifteen petitions calling for about two miles of paving in Lawrence are on file with Commissioner J. L. Constant. If approved by residents, the projects will proceed this summer with North Third Street in Worthington already approved. The City Commission aims to set paving contracts in April, and West Seventh Street resurfacing decision hinges on the April 6 election, which could add another three miles.

Lawrence J. L. Constant Public Utilities City Commission TLE North Third Street Worth Lawrence Walterner West Seventh Street Smart Marty Tick‘eth Cedail

University of Kansas Commencement Plans 1926

Dr J F Newton of Overbrook Pa to deliver baccalaureate at KU on June 6. Commencement week runs June 3 to 7 with arts events, receptions, concerts, and reunions. Alumni events include a Brunner Hall address and annual dinner in Robinson gym. program mirrors last year.

J. F. Newton Memorial Church of St. Paul Overbrook Penn University of Kansas University Praser Hall Robinson Gymnasium Elven

Conover Buys Ketchikan Hall For Auditing Firm

Charles Conover Jr purchases a hall in Ketchikan to form an auditing and counting firm. February 26, Mrs. Conover arrives in Alaska in early March to serve as stenographer and office assistant. Mrs Conover was Miss Lucife Gilbert before marriage, daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Gilbert of 933 Alabama Street. She earned an A B at the University in 1923.

Ketchikan Alaska Charles Conover, Jr

Kansas Aggies win mile as Valley indoor meet opens

Ames Iowa March 1 Kimport of Kansas Aggies won the mile run in 4 35.8 in the opening event of the Missouri Valley conference indoor track meet. Nebraska’s Johnson placed second, Russ third, and Iowa State’s Dempster fourth. Locke of Nebraska tied the indoor conference record in the fifty yard dash semi final with five and ten seconds.

Ames Kimport Kansas Aggies Johnson Nebraska Russ Dempster Iowa State Locke

Kidnapped boy reunited with mother near Dearing

A boy named Johnnie, taken from a school six miles west of Dearing last Monday by a man claiming to be his father, was delivered to his mother Mrs. Rud Moore at a Missouri Pacific train in Kansas City. The man Hull and his wife, described as nice, released the child who cried until reunion. The former husband, L Huff, sent the boy by train and Huff, a telegrapher in Des Moines, will not face kidnapping charges.

Dearing Here Rud Moore L Huff Kansas City Johnnie Hull Huff Des Moines

Tokyo Faces Serious Situation After Pei River Clash

Report from Tokyo says two Japanese destroyers failed to enter the Pei River near Taku Bar, creating a serious incident. Foreign minister Shidehara and navy minister Takarabe are reviewing options as cabinet decisions loom, with action expected around Monday.

Tokyo Pei River Taku Bar Shidehara Navy Takarabe

City’s Answer Ready in Mandamus Suit

Lawrence city prepared its answer in the mandamus suit brought by R. C. Jackman in the state supreme court. City counsel Judge Hugh Means to dismiss the city’s injunction suit against Jackman interests in district court. Lindley, appointed to represent the city, said the answer admits the truth of all allegations in the Jackman petition. The case involves substantial legal questions.

Lawrence R. C. Jackman State Supreme Court Hugh Means Jackman District Court C. BE. Lindley Supreme Court Mr. Lindley

University of Kansas unveils 6500-seat Gothic auditorium plan

Plans for a 6500 seat university auditorium between Marvin Hall and Haworth Hall received Kansas Board of Regents approval. Construction aims for a spring 1926 bid date with 5900 seats unless a balcony is funded. The Gothic design includes a 158 by 200 foot hall, a 30 foot stage, and a removable basketball floor.

University’ of Kansas Lef Labout Marvin Hall Engineering Haworth Hall Ing Kansas Board of Regents

Faces Murder Charge In Topeka Hearing

Topeka March 13 AP Preliminary hearing for first degree murder charges against George Bigham will be held Tuesday. A coroner's jury will decide cause of Hugh Devlin's death from a bullet through the heart. Bigham's bond was reduced to 5000 but he remains jailed. Mrs Devlin made statements supporting the murder accusation as doctors removed the bullet and bone fragments from her brain. Officers probe Bigham alibi and note discrepancies. Elder Coolidge condition unchanged aside from slight facial pallor. Kansas City officials discuss bids for Lawrence water plant improvements with Wynegop Kiersted. George Harris Jr released after making a bad check good. Radio Douglas Radio ad ends.

Topeka A.P George Bigham Hugh Devlin Devlin

Third Candidate Grooms For Race In April Election

City politics discuss a possible third candidate for commissioner of streets and public utilities with a decision set for April 6. W L Hastie, a Lawrence resident, seeks ballot inclusion, while Carman and Constant won the primary. Legal opinions clash on independents and general election law as candidates weigh ballot placement.

W. L. Hastie Hastie Lawrence Missippi W. Carman J. L. Constant C. A. Smart Smart

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