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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1926
Page
1
London reports a day of rioting amid a general miners strike with clashes in Shepherds Bush and Central London. Police used force as crowds smashed windows, injuring several. government vows no negotiations while the strike lasts.
Hong Kong May 5 AP reports Captain Joaquin Loriga Tabada and his mechanic, part of the Madrid to Manila flight, were found alive after their Patria aircraft went down near Macau while en route from Hanoi French Indochina. They were being taken to Macau.
Indiana Democrats fight for the long term Senate seat as four candidates seek the Democratic nomination while Republicans name two incumbents James E F Watson and R Robinson for the general election. Evans Woolen leads the short term race facing an incomplete field. The outcome hinges on plurality rules and late vote totals.
At the University of Kansas the Rock Chalk Pile ceremony begins Friday at 7 PM near the Administration Building, with a rock from North College for commemoration. Freshmen will receive their caps, and the Sachem senior honor society will pledge new members during a separate part of the gathering.
Partly cloudy tonight with warmer southeast portion and cooler west and north on Thursday night. Roads remain good. Regions shown include Emporia Hutchinson Salina Pittsburg Ottawa Arkansas City Winfield Topeka and Wichita with times 7 p m yesterday 7 a m today noon today and notes on yesterday maximum and today minimum.
Seven convicts at Stateville prison beat deputy warden Peter Klein to death during a mass escape led by inmates from Chicago. The escapees fled in an automobile after wounding keeper Jacob Judnich and taking guard Keely and James Cassidy. They forced entry through the solitary cell house and left via the gate, with Klein found dead after the prisoners smashed the door and took the key. The scene involved authorities and the escaping group as the warden’s body was recovered.
Lawrence Kiwanis invites the boys to a luncheon tomorrow noon with Dean John R. Dyer of the University of Kansas as principal speaker on choosing a vocation. Ten boys will attend as guests. report at 12 45 with Weidemanns. Radio talk on sportsmanship tonight at 7 35 on KFKU. Labor Week events continue through Sunday Mathes Day.
Clarence Price deputy clerk of the federal court faced charges of removing contraband liquor from a federal court case two years ago. He was arrested at 2 am after driving drunk and wrecking his car on Main Street. Court, with Judge Pollock, convened as AL Williams attended. Price failed to appear for police court, prompting a continuance request.
Rev. Arthur Ward formerly of the United Brethren church at Wagonmount New Mexico traveled a 760 mile distance to perform the marriage ceremony for Miss Rose Dews and William Weymer at the home of the bride’s grandparents 738 Arkansas street. The event followed a parishioner request from yesterday. An advertisement error in Heat Clothing Company misprinted price 5c reading 50c due to a cipher omission.
The Kansas State Bankers Association considers continuing or discontinuing its organization as the paralysis of the state bank guaranty law prompts a official Bulletin statement. The court decisions threaten bond liability, with many banks likely to forfeit bonds and leave the fund, a move the Bulletin says would burden remaining banks. The association may withdraw support while urging continued use to push for proper legislation in the next session. Indict warden for death.
Birmingham Alabama May 5 A C Davis general convict warden and four convicts formerly imprisoned at Flat Top mines were indicted by the Jefferson county grand jury on first degree murder charges in connection with the death of James K Knox at Flat Top in August 1924. Cecil Houston Elbert Lewis Joe Payne and Homer Anderson also named. Houston a check turner, Lewis and Payne linked to events before Knox's death, Anderson charged with placing Knox’s body in a laundry vat under orders. Davis to surrender. non-bailable request noted.
The University of Kansas plans a June 3 to 7 publicity campaign with about 500 chain letters urging forwarding to at least three people. KU News Letters will announce the week’s highlights including a golf tournament at the Country club and various concerts, balls, and alumni events.
An unusual meeting item in Liberty past of the Amneriegh Legion will elect a new post commander as Harry Frazee resigns. Frazee plans to announce county attorney candidacy soon, the Legion rule bars current officers from public office. Charles B. Holmes will leave his adjutant role with Frazee, and a new commander will be chosen who will appoint a new adjutant. The Chamber of Commerce board voted to accept George E. Peters invitation to a June 1 dinner at Haskell Institute and to attend an educational demonstration and school exhibits. Sixteen Civil War veterans attended a gathering honored by Spanish-American and World War veterans, who urged all business close May 31 for Memorial Day observances.
Alexander R Hodges Jr former University of Kansas football star faced robbery charges in New York The case was marked off the General Sessions Court calendar by Judge William Allen after a conference with the district attorney and Hodges counsel Hodges appeared but made no statement and no argument occurred with no explanation given
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board met at noon and passed a motion endorsing Clean-Up Week, aligning with Boys Week officials. Citizens are urged to treat the week as Clean-Up and Paint Week and to cooperate in cleaning and painting their premises.
A hospital bulletin in Kanes reports Will Johns suffers an abdominal ulcer but will respond to treatment. He is to remain bedbound for two weeks and may then go home. Friends’ kindness is deeply appreciated. Johns praises Lawrence residents as the best on earth. Franc Takes Another Plunge as franc weakens past 32 to the dollar with Paris trading activity. The House approved an army aviation building program to produce 3200 planes in five years and sent it to the Senate.
In a Topeka district court, W I Fadler stands trial for aiding the Lecompton bank robbery on August 18 1925. Byron Lacey the chief state witness testified he joined Fadler and Earl Hurst in Lecompton while the gang planned and executed the theft, with Lacey receiving $70 afterward. The trial also heard residents and authorities describe the event as jurors consider evidence. A separate liquor-case verdict saw Hess cleared after a seven hour deliberation and Kerr found not guilty on a car theft charge.
In Memphis the Southern Methodist bishops urge against heresy hunting while addressing the rise of false prophets in the church and call for purifying the temple. They propose disciplining ministers who marry divorced individuals except in cases of infidelity, marking a strong stance on morality.
New York May 5 The Stillmans arrive from Europe on the Olympic announcing reconciliation and a vow to halt court battles. James A Stillman speaks of fate and denies acknowledging a child named Guy while admitting uncertainty about paternity.
The Red Star highway project promises a major traffic surge as construction advances from Ottawa to the Anderson county line. Bridges rise and grading occurs this summer with petitions for hard surfacing in Franklin county within 60 days. From the Franklin county line south to the county, only 50 miles remain unfinished toward Fort Worth, with full hard surfacing planned within two years.
The Fraternal Aid Union auditors report excellent condition after reviewing the past year. Grand Island Nebraska chairman A G Bauoan leads the board with Thomas W Morgan Eureka Mississippi and Thomas J Rierney Louisville Kentucky as members. Records balance and vouchers approved. Ledger assets show gains and rising financial strength totaling 1,105,863.01.
A lengthy impeachment plan stalled by the Senate with votes 67 to 10 and 58 to 20, delaying the trial of Judge English. The strategy anticipated adjourning session court dates until November, with the Senate set to reconvene as impeachment court on November 22.
Wichita reports the local group formed two weeks ago will complete organization Friday after learning state law requires three trustees from each association. The effort stalled at the last meeting due to trustee requirements.
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