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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1926

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Krim Surrenders Ends Long War in Morocco

Abd El Krim, the Riffian chieftain, surrendered to French and Spanish forces in Morocco. Fez reports say Krim and his family will be protected by France, with his followers disarmed and prisoners released. The surrender ends a decades long colonial struggle, with Krim entering the French lines and his people hopes rising in Fez.

Paris Morocco Spain France Abd-El Krim Fez Togpitals Abd-El-Krim Foreign Office I. Ivim Xile Riff Abil-al-Krini A.P.J Abd- El-Krim Taza Jules Steeg

Phillipsburg Warmest Spot in Nation With 106 Degrees

Topoka May 26 AP reports Phillipsburg Kansas posted a high of 106 degrees, the warmest in the nation for the third straight day. The sustained heat spurs farm protests for broader relief, while officials showed cautious interest in government aid.

Topoka Phillipsburg Kan Kansas

Parole Probe Prompts Governor to Discharge State Officials

Chicago May 26 AP A sweeping Joliet prison probe prompts Attorney General Carlstrom to urge Governor Small to dismiss Will Colvin chairing the state board of parole and Chauncey Jenkins head of the Department of Public Welfare. Grand jury urges Whitman resignation and abolition of the honor farm along with dismissals and new discipline at the prison. Conditions labeled a disgrace to the state and riots attributed to alcohol amid inmate activity on the honor farm.

Chicago Carlstrom Small Will Celvin State Board of Paydong and Paroles Chauncey Jenkins State Department of Public Welfare Jenkins Colvin Joliet Acing Helveland St. Louis Springfield le Prison Joliett Will Colvin Chaiman State Board of Hardand Eleanor OC. Ruben Carlson Kelly Tones Bicford and Hammermeister Reichert Hjalmar Rehn Pris John L. Whitman Honor Farm

Oil Field Worker Dies From Electrical Shock

Ki O Brush was instantly killed north of Eldorado Kansas when 11 009 volts passed through his body while two workers cleaned an oil tank. Brandon was seriously injured but expected to recover after the incident caused by a rod touching a charged line.

Eldorado Han Ki. O. Brush Here Brandon

Kansas Forecast: Mostly Cloudy With Showers Possible

Forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with likely showers and limited sunshine. Readings from Hutchinson Salina Coffeyville Pittsburg Arkansas City Wichita Ottawa Topeka show yesterday's high and today's low, with temperatures varying across the state.

Kansas Kansas City Emroris Hutchinson Salina Coffexville Pittsburg Arkansas City Wichita Ottawa Topeka

Three Men Rob Cherryvale Bank in Broad Daylight

Three unmasked men robbed the Montgomery National Bank of Cherryvale at 12 40 pm taking about 5 000 in cash and 40 000 in liberty bonds. Two entered the bank with the other man in a motor car, escaping southward. A cashier witnessed the raid as the bandits locked the vault front door and fled. a posse pursued, facing punctured tires from tacks. Authorities dispatched from Independence to Cherryvale after the robbery.

Coffeyville Kan Montgomery County National Bank Cherryvale Clarence Howard Howard Independence Sherif SicCraby Rudrauf Hatcher

Hungary objects to armament expansion at disarmament talks

Hungary told the preparatory disarmament commission that European powers are arming while others remain largely disarmed. The memorandum sided with Germany and urged universal, rapid armament cuts to avoid widening power gaps and endangering Europe and the League of Nations.

Geneva A. P Hungary Preparatory Disarmament Commission Germany von Bernstorff Europe League , of Nations

Wichita store held up as bandit steals 175 in cash

Wichita May 26 A P bandit robbed the Dunn mercantile store shortly after opening taking 175 from the safe. He paused outside six or seven times before entry and escape was in a roadster. W E Leonard manager and B R Hawks clerk were targeted. Katy Valuation report notes interstate commission action on rail properties.

Wichita Kan Dunn Mercentile’ Company Jone “Bandit W. E. ‘Leonard BR. L. Hawks Katy Texas Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Kansas Texas ‘Railway

University of Kansas forum tackles campus dishonesty

At Fraser Hall an open forum on campus dishonesty heard that cheating is prevalent at the university and at other schools. Chester Griswold and W. Davis led the affirmative and negative sides while a committee examined cheating during examinations. About thirty five students attended and signed cards urging a student commission to curb dishonesty.

University of Kansas Fraser Hall Chester Griswold W. €. Davis VY. M9. GC. A YW. C. A Ausin van der Slice Frank Klingberg Harold Bak Dorothy Rosebrough Doroth Luxten Elizabeth Walker Marie Russ

Will contest filed over Stokes hotel heir estate

Counsel for Mrs Helen E Stokes announced she would not contest the will of W E D Stokes millionaire hotel owner who died May 19 leaving his estate to son W E D Stokes Jr The value listed as over 90 000 may reach millions and the estrangement from his wife Elwood Stokes of Denver is noted Samuel Untermeyer represents Mrs Stokes

New York W. E.D. Stokes W. E. D. Stokes, Jr N Elwood Stokes Denver Jules Helen Stokes Samuel Untermeyer Helen E. Stokes

Hiawatha Play Set For Haskell Commencement

Authorities at Haskell Indian School announce the commencement program featuring a Hiawatha presentation by about fifty students. The effort seeks authentic Indian regalia for the production and includes special Indian musical arrangements with the Maskell Orchestra. The event is Tuesday evening, June 1, in the Haskell auditorium with tickets on sale at Round Corner Drug Store.

Haskell Lawrence Hiawatha Wan Heskell E. J Kansas City Topeka F.C. Wenrich Maskell

Yankees Extend Winning Streak In Boston Rout

New York Yankees extend their win streak with a 9 to _victory over Boston as pitchers Jones Ring and Callins perform. Detroit and Cleveland split their games while Philadelphia edges Washington and Brooklyn loses to New York. Cochrane and Bush contribute for the Senators.

Boston New York Yankees Winna New York Jones Ring Callins Raising Welzer Lundgren Wiltze Gaston Detroit Cleveland Whitehill Basster Karr Leveson Sevrell Philadelphia Washington Quinn Cochrane Bush Ruel Brooklyn - New York McGraw Fitzsimmons Florence

Man testifies he was forced to aid Wichita jewelry robbery

George Mere, once an Arkansas City garage owner, testified he was forced at gunpoint to help in a Wichita jewelry store robbery last August. He said Ed Martin and Emmett Fillman forced him to drive a car from Arkansas City to Wichita and assist in the hold up. Fillman is in Oklahoma penitentiary. Martin received 10 years to more in Kansas pen as his part in the robbery. Universal Pictures announced it acquired control of the Cap lol theater chain in Iowa Kansas and Missouri.

Wichita George Mere Arkansas City Ed Martin Emmett Fillman Fillman Oklahoma Penitentiary Martin Kansas Penitentiary

Memorial Proclamation Calls Memorial Day Observance

Memorial Day is proclaimed for Monday May 31 with ceremonies urging citizens to pause and honor fallen and living patriots. Major Frank M. Holliday urges public tribute, aligning with Grand Army of the Republic orders for a solemn remembrance. Tau Sigma and the department of speech plan joint events featuring a Barrie play and cancer awareness numbers in Robinson Gym.

Weil Grand Army of the Republic Frank M. Holliday Tau Sigma

Kansas City banker Ww Campbell dies in Chicago

W W Campbell former Kansas City resident and longtime business figure died at his Chicago home last night. He was a Civil War veteran who began in St Joseph and founded the First National Bank at Hutchinson in the Arkansas Valley. Campbell later moved to Kansas City in 1891 and served as the first president of the Kansas City credit men association and led shoewholesalers groups with Chicago headquarters for nearly 25 years.

Kansas City W. Campbell Chicago Campbell St. Joseph Hutchinson Kank First National Bank First Bank Arkansas Valley Kansas City Association Western Association of Shoe Wholesalers

Kansas Medical School Graduates Wear Special Regalia

Graduates of the University of Kansas medical school at Rosedale will wear full doctor’s regalia at this year’s commencement, more pretentious than regular caps and gowns. Forty medical seniors graduate this spring, having written offers requesting reservations at the university dinner and commencement exercises.

Medical School University of Kansas

Still No Verdict in Karnes Murder Trial

After nearly twenty hours of deliberation, the Karnes murder case remained unresolved as jurors failed to reach a verdict. Judge Hugh Means kept them overnight and indicated they might be sequestered again, with the trial highlighting a term of few convictions and multiple hung juries.

Warren Heinie Karnes William Moaks Hug Hugh Means Cerl Hess Young Hess W. F. Fadler Fadler Means

Trial Under Way In Kansas City Slaying Plot

Carl B. Davis faces trial on charges of attempting to slay Edmond Lourie also known as Frank in a February fake hold up. Mrs Alber dina Frank tagged in the same indictment won a severance last Saturday. Defense moved to quash and demurrer was overruled as plea of not guilty re entered with plans to withdraw to complete record. A jury panel of 24 was called with testimony set to begin later today.

Kansas City Carl B. Davis Edmond Lourie Frank Davis Alberdina Frank Lourie Mere Murrer

RESERVOIR FLOODS TOWN IN JAPAN CAUSING DEATHS AND DEVASTATION

May 27 report from Apita Japan states 114 houses washed away when an irrigation reservoir failed flooding Kitsura. Five men and thirteen women were recovered from wreckage. Officials say loss of life will be small due to daytime disaster enabling people to reach higher ground.

Apita Japan Kitsura TAU Sigma

Chance for Showers Slight in Kansas

Partly cloudy weather with a slight chance for showers and low temperatures was predicted for Kansas City and vicinity today by the government weather bureau. A minimum temperature of 70 degrees was recorded last night. reports to the bureau note a trace of rain in northwest Kansas and thunder showers in the Texas Panhandle.

Kansas City Government Weather Bureau Kansas Texas Panhandle

Lawrence High School Closes Classes and Plans Friday Grade Distribution

Lawrence high school finishes final exams this noon and will distribute grade cards Friday afternoon. Tomorrow features a class day with a morning girls breakfast, a 3 pm girls boys picnic at Holcomb's grove, and a secret senior assembly at 10:30 am. Junior high winds up with Promotion Day Friday at 1 pm and ninth grade graduates enjoy a noon dismissal today. All city grade schools close Friday May 28.

The Lawrence High School Elass Holcomb’s Grove Prade

Damage to Wheat in Western Kansas Report

The weather bureau reports damage to wheat fields in western Kansas due to high temperatures and sunshine. Moisture is lacking, especially in northern counties, with eastern regions faring better though still stressed. Corn stands improve elsewhere, while first alfalfa cuttings begin a week late in southern areas.

Topeka Kansas Weather Bureau

Memorial Day Services For Grand Army Veterans At Catholic Church

Memorial Sunday services for the Grand Army of the Republic and allied auxiliaries will be held at St. John's Catholic Church with ceremonies at 10:20 a.m. The Washington Post No.12 and related groups meet at the Court House at 10 a.m. to attend the service, honoring fourteen comrades who have passed since May 30, 1928. Admission is open to all veterans and sailors.

Fermaba Ito Grand’ Army of the Republic A& St. John's Catholic ‘Church S. J. Churchill Washington Post Ashington Post Department of Kansas Great Army of the Republic Comnirades Sons of Veterans Eagle Camp Court House Alex Soldier Robert Nef Joseph A. West Frank D. Brooks John C. Moore Uriah Barnes Joh M. Henry Samet Pax Thomas B. Sea Charles Fetty Albert Becker Silas ‘Dad‘der John Gardner Alvis E. Owen Frances M. Mathews U. Kuhn S. C. Churchill

Broken leg ends cashier's fall at Eudora bank

Eudora State Bank cashier E Corey suffered a broken leg yesterday afternoon while cleaning his cistern at home. He had just started down the cistern when the ladder broke, causing a fall of about ten feet onto the concrete bottom. Doctors report a severe injury above the ankle.

E. Corey Kaw Sie State Bank of Eudora Corey

President Coolidge Reappoints Thirteen to Tax Appeals Board

President Coolidge reappointed thirteen members to the board of tax appeals and named three additional men to serve. Names include Jules G. Korner North Carolina for twelve years and Charles R. A. Heuerter of Oregon. figures list terms from twelve to six years with several incumbents carried over. Bar association to meet tomorrow at 9 to set civil court cases.

Washington Coolidge Board of Tax Appeals Jules G. Korner North Carolina Charles R. A. [Euerter Oregon John “J. Marquette Montana Logan Morris Utah Benjamin H. Littleton Tennessee William A. Green, Jr Towa Percy W. Phillips New York Charles M. Trammell Florida

Full Professor Appointed at Cornell and Topeka Talk

Dr P W Ulpssen elevated to full professor of idiology at Cornell effective July 1. He will lead advanced ecology courses and supervise a NYS Conservation Commission biological study of state streams with seven assistants. Dr Claassen earned his PhD at Cornell in 1918 and spent 1924 25 in China reorganizing biology courses. Dr Richard L Sutton KU dermatology professor and Missouri Nat History rep will speak to Topeka business leaders with 200 lantern slides on big game in Asia and Indo China. He recently returned traveling 30 000 miles and hunting many animals. Mrs John Sanders underwent surgery in Kansas City and is recovering well. Dee Madden arrested for drunkenness. Harry Sutton reported Ford coupe stolen with license 325-855.

P. W. Ulpssen Universi 1918 Frank Strong Cornell University Board of ‘Trustees New York State Conservation Commission Claassen Cornell Evelyn Strong Lawrence China Chinege Indemnity College Peking R. L. Sutton Topeka Richard L. Sutton University of Kansas Department of Natural History Missouri University Chamber of Commerce India Indo China Malay Ceylon Isaac Walton Asia

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