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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1926
Page
1
A funeral is planned for Elder Coolidge aged 18 in Plymouth area following his death. Reports describe dignified processions and a family gathering at the Coolidge homestead with a large village turnout in support. The president and party were greeted in Woodstock with services and burial details to be announced by Major Coupal.
Kansas forecast shows cloudy and colder tonight with Saturday fair skies. Roads are varying from good in Kansas City to slippery or muddy in Salina Ottawa and nearby towns. Enhanced caution advised for travel across Topeka Wichita and arkansas City amid mixed conditions. Colonel John I. Coolidge funeral details referenced with yesterday noted in military report.
In Washington on March 14 A P Colonel John Coolidge was praised by Vice President Hawes as a father figure to the nation. The tribute emphasized the virtues of Coolidge as a Christian gentleman who guided his son, the President, with steadfast integrity and New England refinement.
The White House considers military representation via Assistant Secretary MacNider for a possible Fort Ethan homestead route. A cross-country trek over snow is noted, with the nearest railroad connection to Plymouth being a factor in the decision. Senate adjourns in Washington as a mark of respect to Colonel John Coad.
Members of the county PTA are urged to hear Mrs. T EK Dean of Kansas City speak at the courthouse tomorrow after noon at 2 oclock. Mrs. Dean is district president and aims to form a county unit as only a few counties have organized. Douglas County leads the state convention in Topeka, April 7 to 9.
In Columbus Ohio seven men were sentenced to the federal penitentiary at Atlanta and others to county jail or fines after prosecutors pursued an alcohol ring spanning Pennsylvania Michigan and Ohio indictments covered 35 men with 26 pleading guilty last week. Several defendants were from Philadelphia and Cambridge.
Washington March 19 AP Proposals to allow local option votes by congressional districts on writ and beer questions aim to modify the Volstead Act and Eighteenth Amendment. The measures include tax and distribution rules and would set hearings by the Senate judiciary committee.
A resolution calling for the resurfacing of Ninth Street from Massachusetts to Mississippi Street was approved by the Lawrence city commission and will be placed on the ballot for the April 6 election. The measure, introduced by I C On, joins West Seventh Street resurfacing on the ballot. A petition for work at Garfield and Delaware was referred to public utilities for study. Building permits were granted for nine garages on the alley behind Moodie’s apartment project at 1400 block of Tennessee Street.
In Washington on March 19, Representative Tincher of Kansas attacked the agricultural relief bill presented to the House Agricultural Committee by the Des Moines Farm Delegation. He opposed an equalization fee to fund disposal of surplus crops and warned the commission would act "at peril." Tincher denied being the White House spokesman for agriculture. Heavy rain and storms moved near Salina, with Assaria reporting 1.5 to 2 inches of rain. Water covered fields and roads while Salina saw only a light shower. Also reported: Topeka merchant Robert S. Thompson, a 38-year Topeka resident in hardware and furniture, died suddenly at 73. his nephew W. M. Thompson of Oberlin was with him.
The University of Kansas Men’s Student Council approved campus parking rates and new rules to curb dangers from traffic on main streets. Regulations require special permits issued by a campus license committee and dated to take effect around April 1, 1926, with a uniformed traffic officer during the launch.
Leavenworth March reports five locomotives and rails between Kansas City and Virginia Nebraska sold to Hyman Michaels Co Chicago. Wrecking work to begin by April 13 under contract terms. Missouri Pacific may buy remaining Leavenworth assets as receivership ends. Debt totaled about 1.098 million with bondholder claims and tax disputes ongoing.
Commitment papers for Colonel Charles Forbes, former head of the United States Veterans Bureau, issued here and mailed to Leavenworth federal prison. Forbes awaits to begin serving a sentence for defying the government over hospital construction for disabled veterans, with Attorney General orders directing a circuit court appeal mandate for his appearance at the Federal Building.
The Chamber of Commerce will host the Merarial high school basketball squad at a regular luncheon next Tuesday. The captain for next year’s squad is expected to be elected. Plans include awarding Ls to this year’s team. Prof F W Disney and De F C Allen will speak. Responses will come from Coach Higgins, the captain, and the captain elect. The committee seeks two Chamber members to host a squad member during lunch.
J T Lawhead assumed duties yesterday as principal of Haskell Institute coming from California. He was recently reinstated in the Indian service after a year out, and previously served at the Zuni Indian School in New Mexico, taking the place of Clarence Bago.
Jefferson City March 19 An order from state securities commissioner Fenton Stockard targets Bankers Mortgage Company of Topeka Kansas. The firm sells contracts called first mortgage funds but lacks actual mortgage security. Order requires the name to be changed to Investment Certificate and enforces other business conditions to operate in Missouri.
Fire caused by a gasoline stove used in operating a rum fanning device destroyed the J. D. Larkin home where Larkin was arrested after police seized the still and large quantities of alcohol. A tobacco barn owned by Neal Hanlon, a tobacco raiser, was also burned in the same period.
In the Nine teenth Annual state high school basketball tournament at the University of Kansas, Emporia beat Cathy 42 to 19 to face Olathe in the semi finals. Newton, last year's runner up, beat Quinter 43 to 13 and Topeka edged Pratt 38 to 19. Salina battles Liberal while Olath a defeats Ellsworth in a late rally for a 22 to 80 finish as the tourney advances to tonight's quarterfinals and tomorrow's semifinals.
Van Sweringen brothers press ahead with merger plans after ICC denial. Resignations by key officers across Nickel Plate Chesapeake and Ohio and Hocking Valley remove interlocking ties, while dividends are increased on roads involved. Pickpocket James McMannus jailed for narcotics violation. A B Ford also charged. Freshmen win Kansas university basketball title. fourteenth street inn sold to E G Foxman effective April 1.
Calfornian real estate man John M. Cains killed six persons in Stockton and nearby then killed his wife Minnie Podesta Clark and shot Mrs. George P Nobie before driving to Galt and shooting his daughter Marengo Noble. He was reportedly arranging a divorce for his wife.
The quarterly Kansas State Board of Health meeting convened at the University of Kansas engineering building. Reports from physicians were heard and proposed regulations discussed as sessions ran from 9:30 AM into the afternoon. Chancellor Lindley hosted a midday luncheon for board members and the university medical faculty at the commons.
Miss Madge Wardell of Kansas City was elected president of the University Women’s Student Government Association in the annual election. Other officers include Miss Helen Buchanen Abilene president secretary Miss Harriett De Lawwrence treasurer Miss MaCulloch Lawrence college representative Clive Weatherby Lawrence system manager Miss Virginia Arpeld Lawrence fine arts representative and saphon representatives Marjorie Elston and Aigil Gould. Ties for juniors Ruth Var Riper Dodge City and Ruth Richardson Lawrence plus Josephine Hesford Lawrence will be broken next Tuesday.
Superintendent H P Smith outlines a future building plan for the Lawrence school district. The proposal calls for replacing Quincy and New York with a single new fourteen to sixteen class room building with auditorium and gym. It would save costs, require one heating plant, and may be funded by a two mill four year levy. The plan also anticipates attention to Pinckney and Cordley schools as population grows, with community sentiment guiding timing. Mrs Stewart A Queen, secretary, has died.
A feature program at the Bowersock Theatre includes The Blackbird with Lon Cheney in the lead, Qwen Mow and Renee ree in key roles, plus London Limeo district segments and a Bobby Vernon comedy. The program also features Aesop's Fables and related items.
The chamber of deputies ends a dramatic session with a postponed crisis as Premier Briand faces a new cabinet and a plan to replace the sales tax with a poll tax amid budget pressures. Malve y’s health improves but rest is advised while finance debates shift focus to Easter budget balancing and possible government reversal. Sniper Louis Clark, Omaha, jailed at Leavenworth for desertion in 1905, now released after serving a year.
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