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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1926
Page
1
Berlin expects debate over the League of Nations after Geneva, as Germany’s leaders defend universalist aims but warn against using the body for narrow state interests. Stresemann urges continued League participation on equal terms, opposing isolation and policies that threaten broader peace.
Topeka reports a second murder charge filed against George Bigham a Wichita suspect in the death of Ida Devlin 43 who after ten days near death from a chest wound died yesterday. Witnesses say Bizhdmia avenged the shooting and her husband was killed.
A marriage license was issued this afternoon by Judge Louis Menger to Heersean Heerse and Tlasey Yost of Leavenworth. The ceremony is set to take place at the Hamerick house as the parties prepare for the union.
A fragmented Kansas forecast notes fair to cloudy conditions with cooler readings in eastern and southern areas tonight. Roads vary from fair to good with some slippery, muddy stretches in places like Coffeyville and Wichita, while Emporia and Topeka report cloudy to clear skies and mixed road conditions.
Lenigrad March 22. Discovery by women scientists of short electro magnetic waves claimed to revolutionize radio telephony radiotelegraphy and photography announced by Professor Joris Weinberg of Lenigrad University Maria Levitskaya a physicist discovered waves measuring less than four ten thousandths of a millimeter while Glaglovieva reported waves about one hundredth of a millimeter in length
Senate debates speculation on Europe as Ambassador Houghton’s messages are questioned. Borah accuses secret pacts linking Chamberlain and Poland, with Brazil blamed for blocking Germany, while Fess defends Houghton and Walsh urges caution ahead of a potential Italian debt settlement.
The supreme court agreed to lower court rulings canceling oil leases connected to the Teapot Dome scandal. Edward Doheny and Albert Fall face questions over navy oil reserves, the Pearl Harbor base contract, and executive orders shifting control from the navy to the interior department. Civil actions stem from Doheny Sinclair links and the Wyoming Teapot Dome site, with high-stakes compensation disputes over storage tanks. In a separate report, Gary Indiana probation officer Lucille Myers, 51, was shot by Lester Simpkins who opposed her inquiry into his family’s conditions. she died and his motive centers on retaliation for investigations into the family. Simpkins fled and was not yet captured. the shooter’s son and wife were present during the incident.
Thurlow W. McCullough, a 33 year old night dispatcher at the Santa Fe station in Iola, was killed when he refused to surrender to a masked bandit during a robbery. The assailant escaped in a car with about $60. Bargageman Frank Marx tried to aid by opening the ticket window. he refused, fearing for McCullough and shouted for help as the gunman moved through the station. Kansas City, Kan. dispatches say bloodhounds and a search party are active, with George Eaton traveling to ToLa to join the manhunt.
A New York report states that a settlement labeled "spiriteal plane" made Mrs Dori Mercur resce independent from her husband, Sebss Keer, by dropping a 31,000,000 wort debt claim from a prenuptial contract. The accord also secures lifelong financial independence for Mrs Kresge, with details disclosed after signature by Mr Kresge.
Fourteen petitions protest the proposed zoning ordinance in Lawrence. Petitions mostly come from corner grocery store owners in residential districts. The planning commission will meet at City Hall at 8 tonight. no action will be taken now, with a thorough investigation planned before any decision.
A spring rain across Kansas accelerated growth of winter wheat and oats. The heaviest showers fell in the southern wheat belt with Wichita recording 0.72 inch and Dodge City 0.42 inch. Northwest regions stayed dry, while north central counties saw under 0.10 inch. Surface moisture will aid growth as oats in the south sprout and seeding continues in the north. Barley has also sprouted in parts of the southwest.
H A Wynn cashier of Perth State Bank Sumner County Kansas surrendered to county officers with a 37046.61 shortage on his books and is free on bond awaiting trial. Roy L Bone loan commissioner says J P Stewart estate major stockholder will cover losses as the bank closes for voluntary liquidation. Wynn, who served 25 years, faces embezzlement charges amid a string of bank failures in Sumner County with three bankers already in state penitentiaries.
A series of talks by business and professional leaders will be held at the junior high school through the semester to aid students in choosing a life work. Principal J R Stonecipher announced sessions begin Friday with talks to home rooms and follow up discussions led by teachers. The program covers eighth and ninth graders with guidance on activities and class choices and features senior high students presenting Lawrence High School life aspects.
The senate judiciary committee ordered public hearings on the prohibition issue starting April fifty. A five member subcommittee will run six days for wets and six days for drys, then hear five modification measures to alter the Eighteenth Amendment. Proposals include legalizing beer at various prices and removing limits on prescription whiskey, with members Means chairing the subcommittee and Goff Harrold Reed Walsh among the Republicans and Democrats.
Workmen finish the new room for the Eldridge barber shop in the hotel building. The hotel opening date is not yet announced. Coach George Edwards of Kansas City Westport high school will lead the strongest entries from Newton Kansas Louisville Ky in the Interscholastic Tournament in Chicago starting March 30. Radio Service-Douglas Radio See Chevrolet Quality at Low Cost.
A special venire of fifty was called by Judge Otis E Hungate in Topeka Kansas for the trial of former Governor Jonathan Davis and his son Russell Davis, set to begin Wednesday. If separate trials are requested, the state may choose order. The pair face a conspiracy to accept a bribe charge tied to a 1925 pardon case involving Fred W Pollman. Pollman, now in Missouri, will testify for the state along with Cali fornia parolee Glenn Davis. County Attorney Paul Hei
A Saturday Journal-World correction states that a Ford touring car collision occurred feet east of Ninth and Troiana, not at Xinth and Troiana, with Ernest Skostadl and Robert Campbell involved. No police records confirm fault, and the revised account notes the heat from behind caused the impact.
The pastor at Christian church received a unanimous church vote yesterday to take a leave of absence so he may join the Sherwood Eddy party sailing for Europe June 23. The itinerary includes Paris London and Czernoslovakia with visits to Belgium and Geneva ending August 1. Richards may also visit Rome and the Holy Land during the trip.
A New York official, H. J. Torkelson, director of college and university education for the general education board, stopped at the University of Kansas earlier this week. He showed special interest in touring the biology departments and the radio-Hanna program.
Warren Heinie Karnes, held in Douglas county jail, faces a first degree murder charge for the W. E. Monk killing in Lawrence on March 2 1925. He was captured in Topeka at 1014 East Eighth Street after a two year fugitive status and is held on $15,000 bond with a preliminary hearing set for Monday at 2 pm. Karnes denies the murder, cites past fraud and burglary time, and cooperated little with officers. He was arrested by a Topeka sheriff deputy and city police after being traced to Topeka residences and a vacant house near his wife. The capture followed tips and a $259 reward. Karnes, who has used the name Jimmy Karnes, was living in Topeka and has a history of auto theft charges in addition to the murder allegation.
L. E. Grinter of Lawrence a member of Minois Chapter Urbana Ill was among 61 University of Illinois students elected to Sigma Xi honorary scientific fraternity. Of 69 chosen overall two were faculty members 28 active graduate school members 32 associate education school members and 17 undergraduates. Probate Judge Louis Menger issued a marriage license and performed the ceremony Saturday at Topeka Kansas City Kan Brebaker and Hendrick.
The Spooner Thayer museum at the University of Kansas will open to the public for the first time this week with a schedule moved to coincide with the Kansas State Home Economics association meeting in Lawrence. The opening shows enough of the Thayer art collection to typify it, though the full display is not yet ready due to incomplete building work.
Lincoln school held a pre school clinic with twenty two attendees including two from the south side. Rainy weather reduced turnout while about fifty children were enrolled in the Lincoln district. In the city, 360 children were examined with forty six earning E and thirty two near perfect B. the rest had minor or worse issues. Common causes for low rankings were bad teeth and diseased tonsils and adenoids. A next testing round is planned for next fall and the frequency—once or twice yearly—has not yet been decided.
Mrs. Raymond C. Moore spoke at Rotary lunch about Scotland, illustrated by colored pictures of famous buildings and points of interest. She traced her Orkney roots and life in Scotland, accompanied by her mother Mrs. Waters. The Trotery Anns performed, Claude Seatt directed, and birthday tributes were paid to Caryl Thodds, Raymond C. Moore, and J. Frank Jones. Four new members were welcomed: Charles Russell of the Reuter Organ Co, Ties Ellsworth, secretary of Me K. U. Alumni, and two others introduced by Karl Klooz.
Bandits attempted to steal Swede Wilson's Cadillac yesterday from 2104 Fast Eleventh Street Kansas City Missouri. The thieves pushed the car about a block after failing to unlock ignition, destroying the victim’s device. Wilson believes it was an amateur job.
The Weekly Dispatch reports extraordinary secret negotiations for arms and munitions across Europe, including Russia buying rifles shipped to China and Persia, Greece ordering 200000 rifles in Italy, and Juro-Slavia seeking 400000 rifles. Baltic and Balkan states rush for supplies as German firms flood with orders and hidden stocks move to China and Turkey.
Four top middle west oratorio singers have been secured for the Messiah solo parts to be sung Sunday evening April 25 as part of the third annual music week festival. Genevieve Rice Cowden of Kansas City will sing soprano parts and has performed widely with the St. Louis Symphony and the Lindhorst Choral choir. Mrs. Fredrica Gerhardt Downing of Chicago will sing contralto. she has been with the Chicago Opera company and recently performed with the Apollo club’s choral society. Fred Wise of Chicago will sing tenor. Herbert Gould of Chicago is chosen for bass. both have notable concert and oratorio backgrounds. Dean Swarthout notes the pair for bass and tenor bring strong, refined voices.
Washington March 22 AP reports Rep Fulmer Democrat South Carolina pressed FP W Murphy of the American council of agriculture for a national plan. Palmer said cotton farmers were eager to join a coordinated effort to relieve agriculture as Murphy faced questions in a midterm exam on surplus crops and fees against certain commodities.
Thomas Que Harrison, noted peace lecturer and secretary of Youth for Peace, will address Kansas University on the theme Peace a Challenge to the Heroic. He speaks at a noon luncheon, a 4:30 convocation in Central Administration, then an evening meeting with university religious societies and history and sociology clubs. The day showcases his nationwide profile and campus program.
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