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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1926

Page

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Norris Seeks Change of Venue in Fort Worth Case

Fort Worth Tex Nov 1 AP Norris asks for a venue change in a high profile case alleging prejudicial conditions in Tarrant county. He claims local sentiment and Catholic influence threaten a fair trial. The prosecution argues no prejudice exists and requests time to respond.

Fort Worth Tex Ft. Woilth Tarrant County J. Frank Elliott Fr. Warth Luatheran Cuhiarh Knights of OL Mench Tan Meachan S Department Store Ahs Marvant County Emen C. Moeachem Jon Allemos DCO Texas Norris Hireself Anid

Trial on church arson ends in acquittal

A man faced charges related to the burning of a church and parsonage. Months later he was tried on Parson, but was acquitted on both counts.

Court Term Opens as Douglas County Jury Starts

The November term of District court in Douglas county opened at 9 o'clock this morning with jurors reporting for duty on November 8. David Coon Gray pleaded guilty to possession and sale of liquor before Judge Means. Charles Brown admitted guilt to automobile theft. Oscar Neil pleaded guilty to grand larceny. State cases against Charles Bachelor, Ban Bres, Lester Fisher, Leslie Richardson, J.H. Cook, Frank Williams, and Joan Doe were dismissed by Judge Means. Andrew Jensen and Lloyd Mumford cases continued to February term. Paroles granted for multiple individuals until the February term.

Douglas County David “Coon Gray Wugh Means Charles Brown Oscar’ Neil Charles Bachelor Ban Bres Lester Fisher Leslie Richardson J.H. Cook Frank Williams Joan Doe Means Unon Mo George KK. Melvin Andrew Jensen Lloyd Mumford Sam Sweezer Tom Valencia Lewis Frederici Kenneth Bryant Tom Roberdson Herman Brrkeman Everett Taylor Clyde Milter

Troubles in Mexico City fomented by Gallegos rebels

In Mexico City a federal bulletin reports that a band led by General Rodolfo Gallegos was exterminated by federal forces on Saturday. The bulletin claims one flag and other insignia were captured as evidence of a revolution organized by the Episcopate, with Doilove Ramirez and six rebels killed in the Alcocer moon clash. The Episcopate repudiates street circulars linked to the boycott by the League for Defense of Religious Liberty, saying enemies of the church are responsible and that the boycott is having its intended effect.

Mexico City Rodblfo Gallegos Fos Fed Doilove. Ramirez Gallegos Haveeen A Ser Catholic ‘Episcopate League For T Defense of Religious Liberty Thei Ehhurch

Indian Girl to College Scholarship for Sioux Student

A full blood Sioux girl Alice Bird left Lawrern the evening train to Denver to join Colorado Women's College. Harold Loring arranged a scholarship with President Vaughn for a deserving Indian girl and selected Miss Bird from the Haskell school. Her father a native mission worker, the family lives on the reservation in Montana. The move is seen as a chance for higher education and tribal pride. Vital organs analysis of Mrs Lena Williams, 40, found dead in a Concordia alley. cause suspected heart failure but local officials seek toxicology to rule out poisons. Bank merger news: The State Savings Bank of Iola absorbed by Allen County State Bank and Iola State Bank. each assumes 50 percent of assets.

Alice Bird Lawrern Denver Colorado Women's College Missouri River Pacific Coast Harold Loring Vaughn Haskell Miss Bird Fe, Peck Montana K.U Lena Williams Concordia Easity Kansas Wiliams Cloud County University S

Kansas Forecast Looks Fair With Colder Southern Night

Weather notes indicate generally fair conditions tonight with colder temperatures in the south and rising temperatures in the north and central areas on Tuesday. Roads are expected to be clear as 'today's noon readings show stable conditions.

Kansas

Outlook for Kansas Weather and Election Voting

The weather forecast predicts fair skies across Kansas before a cold morning with temperatures as low as 25 degrees, rising above freezing by afternoon. Campaign workers project about 430,000 votes in the state, roughly 50 percent of voting strength, possibly exceeded.

Ca.p S. D. Tlora Fiore

International debate clash Kansas vs Sydney team

The Kansaniversity forensic squad faces the University of Sydney debaters in a major event. Kansas leader Marzi Dickinson, with team members George Chimes and David Evans, will contest against Sydney’s Heathwood Noel McIntosh Wally Godsall and J D Godsall as judges prepare decisions after ten minutes of argument and again at the close.

Kansaniversity Mann Universit Be Sydney Australia Debta David “Evans Kansas Evans Kansas City Ijunior College J. Heathswood Heathwood Noel D.mcintosh New South Wally J. D. Godsall Oxford McIntosh New South Wales Marzi Thi BI Dickinson Ark Dison University Sigma Bella Rho National Forensic Society George Chimes Kansas City Star David J. Evans Kansas City

Crushed to death along Kaw Valley Interurban line

Bert G Hoffine aged 28 brake man for the Kaw Valley Interurban from Bonner Springs was killed Sunday morning when he was run over by an inter urban freight at a sand plant near Lawson. The exact sequence is unknown but he reportedly slipped while attempting to board a moving car and was dragged about thirty feet. Dr H L Chambers attended him and the body was taken to a Banner Springs mortuary. He leaves a wife and a small child nearby.

Bert G. Hoffine Kaw Valley Bonner 2 Springs Lawsons m Ar. Hoitine H. L.chambers Bunk Banner Springs Troffine Interurban Bonner Springs

Rotary program highlights brief speeches on Rotary objects

In a Rotary club meeting six men spoke briefly on one of Rotary's objects, with Dean Schwegler absent replaced by Shultz and others including Arant, Dinsmosr, Scott, T. Ty pleader, and Lindl ex. Roy Meitter and others gave birthday addresses as Fred Ellsworth led remarks. The day also noted national election attention with Congress control and gubernatorial races, while Douglas county corn bill approvals were discussed at the county courthouse.

Rotary Dean Schwegler Shultz Dean Arant Paul Dinsmosr Claude Scott T. Typleader Chantellor Lindl Roy Meitter J.-H. Beil James Barrows Chancellor Lindley Charles Decker Fred Ellsworth Washington Severitiers Congress Jateres New York Maryland Ohio Smith Hie Donahey Beard Douglas County

Kansas Voters Headed to Polls in Big Election

Topeka Nov 2 ABP Kansas voters will elect governor senator eight representatives in Congress the state house of representatives eight minor state officers and three Republican Supreme Court justices. Jonathan Davis campaigns on tax reform while Governor Paulen defends policy gains. Democrats oppose two of three Republican justices. Socialists run a full slate including Ida A Beloof for superintendent and Carrie Carlisle independent candidate. Blanche E Mize vies for lieutenant governor against D A N Chass.

Topeka Kan Kansas U. S Supreme Court Congress Jonathan M. Davis Farmer Davis Paulen Lena Castis Glover I B. Stubbs al FL Wiliams Coffeyville Democrats Henry F Mason John Marshall Dennis Madden Dempster O. Petts Wichita John Dawson Socialist Party Ida A. Beloof D. A. N. Chass William A. Smith Maurice Murphy Attorneyeneral Frank J. Ryan Rudolph Sharshal Ryan

Formerly at Haskell guests include Dr Meserve tale

Formerly at Haskell guests of Maskell last Saturday included Charles Francis Meserve formerly superintendent at Haskell Institute for several years before moving to Shaw University. An accident on the Rock Island Railroad near Chicago cut short his stay when a car door shut on his thumb, severing it near the first joint. The train stopped and he received care, but the injury ended his visit. He is about 75 years old. Also noted is an illustrated lecture on The English Scene by Margaret Lynn at Frasier Hall for English majors and interested students. Sweden’s Crowned Wedding events are noted along with murder charges in Cleveland involving Ben Naidel and Dar Pfaff in the Don R. Mellet case.

Margaret Lynn Fraser Hall Lynn Wellesley College

Pow Wow ends in Lawrence with Indian village triumph

The Haskell Pow Wow celebrating the $250,000 stadium completion drew about 4,000 Indians from 75 tribes, led by Frank W. MacNonale with Win Newmark and Claude J. Scott. Osages and Quapaws sent largest delegations. Blackfeet figures stood out with prizes including a pocket knife to Tom Daylighter, and gifts for costumes and fences.

rence business _ men Haskell Meney Haigkelt Ieath Frank W. MacNonale Hin Win Newmark Merchants Bureau Claude J. Scott Chamber Oft Commerces United People of Lawrence Star of Osages Quanaws Montana Tom Daylighter Blackfeet Mike Little Dog Washington Julia Poutot

Chicago Bar volunteers aid election fraud prevention

Five hundred Chicago Bar association members were accredited as special attorneys for the county election board to help prevent fraud and disorder at the polls tomorrow. Officials announced fifty nine police squads and about a score of shotgun squads will patrol precincts, with bar volunteers placed in four wards to monitor activities amid reports of previous ward disorders and fraudulent registrations investigated by the senate campaign funds committee.

Chicago J Five Chicago Bar ‘Association Elec Tecinet Senate Campaign Funds Committee

Polls Open at 8 A M Tomorrow for General Election

Polling places for the general election will open tomorrow at 8:00 AM and close at 6:00 PM. Heavy precincts will use double election boards while count begins at noon and continues until complete. Regular judges and clerks start counting after the polls close. Various precincts listed including 3408 Tennet, 1405 Tennessee Street, 22 Massachusetts, Jon Hampone Ward, Pritz Meyn, Lindles Drug, Locust streets, and more. City officials urge all clerks and judges to attend a special school tonight at city hall with City Attorney J C Stewart guiding the session.

Rae Tennet Mpparstriet First Ward Hapenutt Oll The Chamber of Commerce Iyst Second Ward Stheel Tennessee Street Tennessee Third Ward Ier Massachusetts Ig Third Ward Jon Hamppone Pritz Meyn Five Net Lindles Drug Store Dicker Holliday JC. Stewart

Republicans to Meet in Douglas County Rally Tonight

The Republican Service League hosts a 7 30 pm meeting at the chamber of commerce rooms with speakers U S Guyer candidate for congress from the second district William M Harding former governor Town W L Baker state superintendent for insurance and Carl White state treasurer. Samuela Clarke presides as the event closes with the Republican rally at the courthouse at 9.

Republica Douglas County Court House U.S. Guyer Congress William M. Harding W.L., Baker Carl White Republican Service League Chamber of Commerce Samuela Clarke

Dismissal bid in McPherson case questioned by DA

District Attorney Asa Keyes in Los Angeles asked Municipal Court to dismiss charges that Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother Minnie Kennedy conspired to plant fake evidence to defeat justice. The brief, filed by Mrs McPherson's counsel after preliminary hearings, seeks dismissal on grounds of alleged misuse of court benches and judges in Monterey and Los Angeles.

Tos Angeles Asa Keyes Aimee Semple McPherson Evangelisk Jude Monterey County Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPhersort Minnie Kennedy Samuel R. Blake Gilbert Me Pherson

First Baptist class room opened at south church for the first time

The First Baptist Church unveiled its new ne jy class room yesterday, seats not yet arrived, with temporary seating used. The improvement, not including work bonated, cost $911,110 and is largely subscribed. a debt free dedication is planned next Sunday, with further money to be collected in on predes. Invited Topeka Advanced students attend a modern language round table at Topeka high school Friday November 6 at 2 PM. Prof Roy Towne and Prof H C Thurneau of the University faculty will attend. Jardine Home to Vote Kansas City November 1. Agriculture in Kansas City en route from Washington to ner Bowama Matthews Thr Co Manhattan, Kansas. Daylight Your Kitchen.

First Baptist Ite Toe Topeka Advanced Topeka Topeka High School Roy. Towne H.C. Thurneau University Nwill Jardine Kansas‘ City Kansas City Automobile Glass Washington Bowman-Matthews Thr Manhattan Kansas Lawrence D. M Olaf Elgar Death Swarthowt

Lost ballots cause Coffeyville vote scramble

In Coffeyville on November 14, residents report lost ballot sacks found near homes and in streets. County clerk Kelly fears ballot misplacement could affect the third precinct race as voters prepare to cast ballots despite the disarray.

Coffeyville Kelly

Religious Week Opens at University With Dr Foster Speaker

Religious Week at the university opens tomorrow at 10 AM in Robinson gymnasium with Dr. Allyn I. Foster of New York City as convocation speaker. Eekles chairs the student committee. events include YWCA and YMA meetings and private conferences through the week. The program aims for a campus wide observance and invites student participation. Foster has traveled nationally with Baptist education board experience. he travels from college to college.

Allyn I. Foster New York City Robinson Gymnasium Lynétus Eekles Fristen Foster Y. M1 Ana Fobtey Brooklyn Baptist Church National Board of Education of the Baptist Church

Kansas alumni reunion mailer outlines regional events

Tred Ellsworth, secretary of the Kansas University alumni association, mails folders to every state graduate about reunions in Topeka, Hutchinson, Hays, and Chanute on November 4 and 5 tied to teachers meetings. Speakers include John R. Dyer, Harvey Lehman, F. W. Anderton, with C. B. Z. Lindley, Franklin C. Cannon, B. Rice among Topeka alums. W. L. Burdick and F. Engel to speak in Chanute and Hays.

Tred Ellsworth Alumniv Association University of Kansas Foldlora K. U Topeka Hutchinson Hays Chanute Staly Moetchinson John R. Dyer Harvey Lehman Fprof W. Anderton

Exchange of Fire Ends in Death of Bandit Wadsworth

Harry Wadsworth, 21, of Fort Smith Ark, is killed after an exchange of gunfire with Officer John Ingalls during an arrest attempt at a carnival near La Harpe. Earlier, Wadsworth robbed the meat market on Massachusetts Street, taking money from clerk John Wynn. Wynn identified Wadsworth at the hospital, where a coroner’s jury was impaneled.

Harry Wadsworth Fort. Smith Farlier Massachusetts Street John Wynnejerk John Ingalls Wadsworth Ingalls Tneillis Isworth Werlsworth Elwarth Hermitae Ark Herriman Cavetogt Jatar John Wy Wedsworth Wynn Will ‘Johns John Ewine la Harath Will wTolins Het Wim John Wynn Cvan Auan Will Jongs Walnworth Thay

No C of C Luncheon Cancelled This Week

The Chamber of Commerce cancels Tuesday noon luncheon to allow members to vote. Members invited to the Kaw Valley Potato Growers Banquet Thursday at 1 30. Tickets available at the Chamber office for 50 cents. reservations required by Tuesday evening. Potatoes growers and Chamber members expected to attend with spouses.

Chamber of Commerce Kligecrirs Ita She Kaw Valley Chamber of Gomrttree T5icents Gurmerce

Plan Supper Meeting at Pl moth Congregational Church

Plan for a supper meeting at the Pl moth Congregational Church Wednesday at 6 30 PM features Dr M J Sudter speaking on The Hospital Situation to Lawrence and Claude Le Scott secretary of the Chamber of Commerce discussing Sustaining Our Hospital. Music by Miss aie B and others. Chevrolet advertisement invites readers to buy a Chevrolet and enjoy the difference daily.

M.J. Sudter Claude le Scott Ghanber Commnerre Willi Dr. Sudler Lavrance Mr. Scott H. W. Pursman G. Taghamyp FY ‘Ting Thomas &T Mere Inromée Gilles

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