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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1926
Page
1
A major blizzard stretched from Texas to the Midwest, with heavy snow collapsing roofs and crippling travel. Reports describe widespread disruptions across Topeka and surrounding states, with several fatalities and farmers noting crop damage as bitter cold and high winds lingered.
A violent dust storm swept across multiple towns including Houston and Liberty, causing at least two deaths and extensive damage. The event disrupted life for days, with high winds and snowlike effects noted. Authorities fear the cost and long-term impact on residents and property.
East prairie area shows mixed forecasts for Wednesday with cloudy, windy, and cool conditions. Tonight’s cold front brings stow conditions and limited temps. Roads reported delayed segments around Hutchinson and Saywing, with varying conditions on Wichita and Salina routes.
Washington March 80 fAS The senate tariff investigating committee resorted to a subpoena to obtain continental reports from the tariff commission. Chairman Marvin refused to disclose the vote on the commission’s air industry report, claiming it was a confidential presidential document. The secretary was ordered to deliver all commission reports not yet public and a letter Marvin wrote to President Coolidge seeking permission to publish the report. Senator LaFollette pressed for disclosure, and the session adjourned until tomorrow.
Topeka March 30 A P widespread damage to early fruit was reported by orchardists to the state board of agriculture after a week ending. A bulletin shows Kansas apples were probably a total loss while peaches and plums ranged from complete loss in some southern counties to slight damage in protected regions and in the north. Cherries and apples probably were safe.
Mundamas case brought by Jackman against the Public Service Commission centers on a bid to raise the Mawersuch Mills dam height and install a new crest and dashboards. The Supreme Court at Topeka will hear the commission’s motion to dismiss the mandamus petition filed January 9 1926 after its December decision denying approval.
Testimony in Topeka described a $1,240 payment accepted by Russell Davis for a pardon, with Davis saying he acted under belief Pollman employed him. Defense argued Davis was framed by ex-governors and sensational press. Witnesses included editor Smith and federal officers who listened via concealed device to the pardon delivery in a hotel. The case centers on alleged executive clemency solicitation and honesty in public office.
Debate over dress rules during the Wango-Fango opera at Bowersock Theatre leads to ultimatum from Dean Husband demanding tights for today's matinee as snow delays availability. Director Dick Matthews notes absence of tights in town and discloses plan to adjust scenes while audiences are expected to flock to both performances.
Paris reports Finance Minister Voret declared France cannot settle inter allied debts without German reparations or payments. He proposed a safeguard clause if Germany defaults. The debate opened in the chamber as communists sang the International, prompting President Herriot to suspend the session amid whistles and applause.
Snow began yesterday overhead and totaled seven inches at Fort Scott with renewed fall continuing this morning. Manhattan reports four inches by noon yesterday and a light, ongoing fall. Weather agencies note persistent snowfall with no abatement signals through the morning.
Three armed men robbed the San Antonio National Bank at midday, forcing officials, employees, and patrons to kneel and escaping with cash. Police reported the robbers were at large an hour later. no getaway vehicle was seen, and the men appeared to still be in the area. Major in Janitor Role and Fish Charged With Arson also appear in local notices. Ottawa Budget Adopted for University. teaching figures and roles noted as part of budget highlights. Rose Wins Out in McPherson. local horticulture contest results reported. New Church Construction Contract Let in Moran.
Red Cross public health nurses visited 772 Kansas schools in four months. They found 7,554 pupils with physical defects, 907 had defects corrected, and 7,516 visits were made, including 1,895 nursing care visits and 1,096 school visits. They assisted in 67 health conferences with 4,772 attendees and gave 72 health talks.
In the National Inter scholastic basketball tourney opening at the University of Chicago Wests defeated Hast by 31 to 26. Texas champions San Anto no 3 Srackenbridzen of San Antonio beat Torrington. Final results list Cheyenne 23 Fort Valley 26 Pine Bluff 24 Lewiston 24. Bourbon county cows yield profits of 13 dollars per cow monthly. A half mile sand road stretch in Augusta described as a test highway. Sally Pribbie recalls a Smoky River swim hole near Sharon Springs.
Frank W. McDonald outlined Haskell Institute stadium plans at a Chamber luncheon. He said $120 000 has been raised by Indian contributions. the dedication will occur October 50 and will feature a homecoming with 13000 capacity, buffalo barbecue, and a large gathering of over 3000 Indians from 21 states for the event in Lawrence. Ex students nationwide will attend.
A sharp stock market downturn hit New York trading as a furious selling attack wiped out early gains. Leading railroad issues fell one to eight points, with United States Steel and Hadson Motors dropping multiple points to yearly lows. Major rails like Chesapeake & Ohio led the decline, and Atlantic Coast and Southern Railway also sank for the year.
St Paul dispatch reports Andrew Volstead, author of the prohibition act, reluctant to stamp a plan for health brew sanitation until shipments in the district are seized if the brew proves unsuitable as a beverage. Separately, CP.A. meeting postponed due to weather. a new date to be announced. Atlanta reports Coca Cola to redeem entire outstanding preferred stock July first following March 30 record.
New York stocks plunged as a broad selling wave hammered rail and oil shares. Prices collapsed 1 to 15 points to fresh yearly lows with trading exceeding 3 million shares for the third time this year.
Lawrence churches unite for a community Good Friday service April 2 from noon to 3 p m at First Presbyterian. Minsters will give addresses on seven words from the cross with a booklet of hymns and prayers for worshipers. Mrs C W Straffon will play hymns as congregational singing closes the service.
MEANS A BIG CROP Topolis Kan Mar 30 AP Kansas may harvest a record crop of two hundred million bushels of wheat this year. J C Mohler secretary of the state board for agriculture says snow was the one thing needed by the agriculture of the state. Barring adverse conditions harvest time may bring a record 200000000 bushels of wheat. The snowfall adds value by moisture for the soil and reduces the hazard from soil blowing.
The Willow Springs contest scholars were announced by the county superintendent’s office. Winners listed include Florence Postma, Velma Fischer, Evelyn Barnhart, and others, with rankings guiding their upcoming county contest here next Saturday. Separate notes cover silent reading, spelling, and writing honors across sixth to eighth grades. Washington report: Senate elections subcommittee endorses dismissal of Magnus Johnson contest against Senator Sehaje, Republican, in Minnesota.
Nine inch snow blanketed Lawrence with ten inches in nearby areas. Ground was warm enough to melt underneath, but highways remained blocked with minimal wind. Patrols rode out early, buses and streetcars ran on schedule, and drivers cooperated to keep rails clear. Rural mail delivery completed routes though late, as snow lingered along sidewalks and gutters were opened to drain water.
Hundreds of birds misread the arrival of spring and hungry noises marked an odd Lawrence scene as snow covered streets. Citizens fed them with suet and crumbs, hoping to ease the birds through this lingering winter.
Bogota reports show at least ten killed and twenty injured after an express bound from Bogota collided with a freight train at Corso station. Two first via coaches were derailed. passengers and mail were aboard the express.
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