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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1926

Page

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Locke Sets New World's Record In 290 Yard Dash

Roland Locke of Nebraska shattered the world mark in the 290 yard dash with 20.7 seconds at the Migourt Valley track and field meet. Earlier, he tied the world best in the 100 yard dash at 9.6 seconds, while Richerson of Missouri set a new discus mark. Grady of Kansas and Farley of Missouri followed in a field of strong performers as Nebraska anchored a dominant meet effort.

Lincoln Neh Roland Locke Neba Migourt Valley Med Charles Paddock Locke Travers Tinter Grady Kansas Farley Missouri Stephens Richerson Grinvell Weir M Simpson Ferengon Theoynhes Grady Fri D.d. Kelly Cigs Nebraska Conger Iawa Nizliek Walt Rooney Grantello RK Richerson Kriemelmeyer Grinnell Boettger Taylor Doornhos Weir Fen Guire Ricker McAnally Kingergate Wichersmh Fares Smith Paddick Iowa State Rimport Ik

Exhibition of Fifty Prenty of the Year Prints at KU

The University of Kansas design department hosts an open exhibition from 2 to 4 PM tomorrow in the west administration building. It features the best work of the year selected by judges and is touted as highly interesting. The show closes May 29.

University of Kansas Department of Design Hira

British coal deadlock persists amid strike protests

Proposals from Premier Baldwin to end the coal strike have been rejected by both miners and mine owners. Miners refuse wage cuts and longer hours. owners push for government intervention and a shift to the Fair Day standard. The dispute cripples rail service and fuels shortages across Wales, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire as thousands seek relief, with many families facing food scarcity and children going to workhouses or begging for aid.

Baldwin Wheeleal Baldini Wales Nottinghamshire Derbyshire Poor Law Ritondda

Riff War News: Abd El Krim Seemingly Held Rebuffs

French reports from Fez Maroc May 22 claim Abd El Krim and family entered Tarquist Talas and that Riffian resistance weakens as forces supposedly ready to surrender in larger numbers. Rumors mount that Krim may be held by his followers though unconfirmed.

Abd-El-Krim Abd- El-Krim Ritianehief Tarquist Talas Marocca Abd- “Fx Krim Fez French Morocco Abd Krim

Boston Beats Chicago 7 to 1 on Alexander Day

Boston slugged past Chicago 7 to 1 as Alexander allowed seven runs. Players and fans celebrated Alexander Day with an automobile gift to the veteran. Other scores show Cleveland winning 4 to 2 over Philadelphia and St Louis beating Florence, while details of multiple games appear in the day’s baseball results.

National League Chicago Boston Alexander Taylor Alex- Weich Hartnett Deberry Mays Vanee Philadelphia St. Louis Maun Cleveland Shaute Karr Myath Quinn Valberg Heimach Perkins Pde Sadent Isd C. Ranbertson Zach Jonnard Hargrave Svchang Braxton Shicker Beall Hoyt Collins Thurston Conaily McBee Faber Riwards Crouse Ehnike Ruf Ing Gaston Detroit Washington Whitehill B Ruel

Weather outlook and Kansas forecast fragment

Washington reports a mixed weather outlook with showers possible in Upper Michigan and generally fair conditions elsewhere. Rocky Mountain ski plateau areas expect fair weather with scattered showers at the start and end of the period, temperatures near or above normal. Kansas forecast notes partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday, warmer in the north and west, with roads clear and good in several cities including Emporia, Hutchinson, Coffeyville, Arkansas City, Wichita, and Topeka.

Washington Upper Mi Rocky Mountain

Traveling men invited to Lawrence Chamber banquet

Invitations have been sent to Lawrence traveling men to attend a Friday evening banquet hosted by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. Secretary Jaude L. Scott has received many acceptances and more are expected as some will be home Sunday. The committee plans a three course dinner at 8:30 with speeches by loyal men and traveling men. Tau Sigma dancing sorority will perform.

Lawrence Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Jaude L. Scott Paul Dinsmioor Wpen Tau_Sigma dancing University of Rahsas D. G.stutz George Loigian Roy Martin W. C. Simons H. G. Ingham T. J Sweeney

Bilars Win Tennis Match in Lincoln Neb May 22

Washington University led the Missouri Valley Conference singles division with Winstock and Sigaloff reaching the semi finals. Smith faces Rogers of Kansas in a third round clash as doubles pairs Brandeberg and Roger clash Xifoleé and Strubble for a spot in the semis. Oklahoma teams Landon and Mazo meet Hoar and Rogers in the other semi-final.

Incoln Neb Ashington University Bear Winstock Sigaloft Smith Washington Rogers Kansas Doables Chamblors Roger Brandeberg Oktalata Qwere Shirk Seal Righ Xifoleé

Camps Attract Over a Million Young Campers This Summer

More than 1,000,000 boys and girls are expected to attend about 6,000 camps across the United States and Canada this summer. H W Gilson of Boston, head of the National Camp Directors Association, says the season is unusually strong with numerous organized youth groups reporting large turnouts. Data from Boy Scouts, YMCAs, Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls and other bodies show tens of thousands in recent summers, underscoring the growing popularity of organized camps nationwide.

New York U. P United States Canada H. W. Gilson Boston National Camp ‘Directors’ Association Massachusetts Rhode Girl Scouts

Oldest footprints found in Colorado Canyon by scientist

Washington May 22 UPI reports Dr Charles W Gilmore leading an expedition in the Colorado Grand Canyon uncovered what are described as the oldest taurin ts on Earth more than 25 million years old. The tracks lie on the Yaki trail in moist sand with rocks layered above them as researchers study the imprint’s origin and the creature that left them.

Colorado Canyon Washington U.P America Charles W. Gilmore Smith Colorado Grand Canyon

Paderewski Named as Polish Presidential Candidate

Reports from Warsaw indicate Ignace Jan Paderewski, famed pianist and former Polish premier, may run for president of the Polish republic. He travels from Paris amid illness and declines to specify his destination or discuss Poland’s political turmoil under Pilsudski.

Berlin APL Iivanawer Poland Marshal Pilsadski Ffarce National Assembly Warsaw A.P.J National “Assembly Wojciechowski Pilsudski Rataja Europe Washington Repubblic Besduinnyy Lremigr Federewski Padsewieski Kal Tilsud

Demand for a Good Roads Amendment Special Session

A Topeka delegation from the state chamber of commerce asks Governor Paullsen to call a special session Tuesday to propose a constitutional amendment allowing Kansas to engage in internal improvements. The chamber backs an amendment to submit to voters in November, but the Senate stalled it in 1925 and again faced rejection during reconsideration. Paullsen insists there must be clear shifts in sentiment before any such session.

Topeks Paulen Ee State chamber_of commerce Senate Jin Overnor Pausen

Indian Cavalry Troop Invited to Chicago Moose Convention

The Haskell Institute troop, an all Indian cavalry unit with personnel from twenty nine tribes and over twenty states, has been invited to appear in Chicago at the Moose convention on Soldier's Field from July 31 to August 14. The adjutant general authorized Captain Pat A. Sannary to accept the invitation, confirming the troop as a premier representative of its regiment and status as the only all Indian troop in the world.

Cyriath Cavalry Haskell Institute Chicado Loyal Order of the Mooge Moose Soldier's Field Chicago Pat A. Sannary Adjutant General's G Ren Paulen Stion

Breiner Leads in Republican Senate Nomination Race

Results from yesterdays primary show Frederick Breiner of Pendleton winning a sizable lead over incumbent Robert N. Stanfield for the GOP U S Senate nomination. Governor hopefuls Patterson and Tolbert show Republican support while Democratic contenders Pierce and Weber lead in their respective races.

Syail Bert B Randblast United States Louise Palmer Weber Pierce Norman 3. Richards Wats

Owl Society initiates twenty four sophomores at KU

Twenty four sophomores were initiated into the Owl club at the University of Kansas during the spring initiation meeting at the Ti Kappa Alpha house. Names include William E. Clark Hart ford Hal Swisher Ly o Clifford Anderson Abilene Harry Satterfield Oakley and others. Bates Huffaker elected president and Tor McFarland secretary. Swarthout to Chicago to interview fine arts instructors. Nash car stolen in Nash, Missouri license 3323 belonging to Verte Hamm.

Owl Club University of Kansas Ti Kappa Arpha

Carl S Rarick Dies by Own Hand in Lawrence

Carl S. Rarick, employed nearly 25 years at Bowersock Industries, died at Memorial hospital after a self inflicted gunshot wound at his home on Ohio Street. Despondent for weeks following influenza illnesses, he attempted to resume work but weakness and illness persisted. He is survived by his widow and two children, Morgan 17 and Alice 13. Funeral arrangements pending.

Carl S. Rarick Memorial Hospital Ohio Street Ovel Rarick Roge Carl “Phillips A. J. Anderson Wewee Barirk Republican County Will Ibe Carl Rarick Franklin County Lawrence Hei Morgan Alice

Plumbers Examinations Planned In City Basement Meeting

Local plumbers attended a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce basement to arrange state and city required exams for master and journeyman certificates. The board, led by Dr. Ht. Chambers and others, will test plumbers from Lawrence and visiting workers to ensure competent, safe work and health protection.

Chamber of Camperee Gark Graeber Jaks Hdmondson Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Alls John Edmondson Douglas Radio 22

Women urged to stay with party in May 22 speech

Mrs Margaret Hill McCarter, noted statewide author, urged women to vote intelligently and remain loyal to a political party. Speaking at the Spheket club mother and daughter luncheon, she warned against shifting with reform movements and emphasized consistent party support to achieve political and governmental impact.

Twentieth Kansas Century Clus Margaret Hill McCarter McCarter

Memory Contest At Junior High Weekends Prize

Eighth and ninth grade pupils competed in the first annual music memory contest in the assembly room at 9 AM under Miss Catharine Crissman. Thirty records tested naming tunes and composers. eleven of the eighth/ninth graders scored 100 percent. Seventeen seventh graders posted high scores. A Victrola and records were provided through Bell's Music Store. Names of top scorers include Mineeva Fetty Ernestine Wilson Helen Brown and Jimmie Metzner among others.

Catharine Crissman Bell Mineeva Fetty Ernestine Wilson Helen Brown Lord Metzler Jimmie Schubert Waters Bizet Carmen Rosary Nevin Rizoletto Verdi Lucia Donizetti Dvorah

Sachems Elect Officers for Upcoming Ceremonial Roles

Sachem senior society elected John Ridh as chief sachem Jack Kincaid will be keeper of the fires Harold Baker serves as medicine man and Harold Smith as vanious man The sachems approve carrying out the Bock Chalk pile ceremony plans inaugurated by the club this year.

Sachem John Ridh Jack Kincaid Harold Baker Harold Smith

April boosts strong F A A membership and reserves

The Fraternal Aid Union reports a April surge adding many policies at $1000 each and juvenile memberships from ages one to sixteen. Cash and securities backing the insurer reach near nine million, with national officers maintaining records, safeguarding finances, and auditing 1925 activity.

Senior Organ Recital by Lee Seifert Greene at Fraser Hall

Lee Seifert Greene, pupil of Prof G Skilton of Kansas, gives a senior organ recital Monday at 8 in Fraser Hall. Helen Beard contralto and Bertha Thomas accompanist assist. Program includes Chromatic Fantasie in A Minor, From various composers, and Love Song themes.

Lee Seifert Greene G. &. Skilton School of Fine Arts University of Kansas Fraser Hall Helen Beard L' Bertha Thomas Eduard Thiele Cmgar Franck Over the Steppe Alexander Gretehaninoff Evos Dean Kursteiner Miss Beard F. Tertius Noble Pietro Yon Skilten Winnebagos Johannes Brahmins Sandman C. S Shilton Bernice White Scott Gray Dawn Whielaw Saunders Louis Vierne Allegro

PLAN NEW FARM BILL Washington May 23 A

Washington May 23 A members friendly to price stabilization and supporters of the Haugen farm relief measure met after its defeat in the house to craft a revised bill. Western lawmakers said a modified version could pass if price fixing provisions are removed and price maintenance tied to market quotations and import tariffs are dropped.

Washington Middel West

Chancellor Lindley to Probe Donation From Kansas City Estate

Chancellor E H H Lindley of the City of Kansas stated he would begin inquiries into reports that Dr Edward Parks Wall of Kansas City advanced income amounting to 75069 dollars from his estate to aid needy Kansas University students. Lindley indicated no definite information was available but would investigate promptly.

E. HH. Lindley City of Kansas Kansa City Edward _ Parks Wall Kansas City Kansas University Lindley Lawranes

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