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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1926
Page
4
Kansas readers receive a digest mixing political commentary on Governor Davis and university policy with social notes. The column discusses Davis pardons and educational leadership, plus editorials on church and legal matters and a note about a seven foot flood impact on crops.
Two prominent Man officials reportedly conferred with Stephenson after he testified to the grand jury. An agreement may exist on how much Klan history to reveal, while Stephenson, imprisoned, seeks release by trading information. A letter to the paper questions East Coast civility as Kansas City adopts new social norms.
Johnson of Lawrence registers at the Kansas building during Centennial events. Almera A. Haskell lies near death, with Mrs. Haskell mother to Hon. D.C. Haskell and Capt. J.C. Haskell, a Kansas pioneer. Major Smith commands from Fort Bayard, Mrs. Smith returns after three years away. more social notes from town include whist club formation, reorganizations, and upcoming teas and entertainments hosted by local families and church society members.
Delegates at the American Legion national convention in Philadelphia vote for Maris to be the 1927 convention city and plan a parade at Sesqui Memories of the “days over there” resurface as the vbtegans recall World War days. A massed flags photo represents Pennsylvania cities. Gen. John R. McQuigg and Vice Presidents Dawes and Pershing review the parade from the reviewing stand.
The report notes a grand international exhibition of postage stamps opening in New York City at Grand Central Palace. CAPTAIN Harold D Campbell U S Marine Corps will be presented by President Coolidge with the Herbert Schiff Memorial Trophy for the naval aviator with the most flying hours without serious accidents.
A burglar rang the State Bank last night but fled after discovering the alarm dials not set correctly. Local police reported the incident as a false alarm with no injuries or damages noted.
Indianapolis October 15 AP The grand jury probing alleged Indiana political corruption today summoned for the second time publisher Thomas H Adams of the Vincennes Commercial. Adams accuses high office holders of bargained political support with former Klan leader D C Stephenson as the probe edges toward new testimonies and potential revelations. Deputy prosecutor William Remy and ex lieutenant Earl Klenck, recently linked to Stephenson’s case, returned from Michigan City amid questions about interactions.
Topeka Oct 1 AP Senator Curtis Republican floor leader in the senate will deliver campaign speeches next week in fourteen widely separated cites. Itinerary lists Plainville Phillipsburg Norton Tuckerdberlin Hoxie Cathy Monday and Wednesday Atwood St Francis Goodland Friday Paxico Alma Eckridges Saturday White City Council Grove.
AP reports a theft of more than $100,000 from a mail truck in Elizabeth, with possible recovery of about 20 cents for insurance and postage. A postoffice official said the government accepts only postage costs, while a shipper might recoup a fraction.
Bondam faced a speeding charge on Massachusetts Street with arrest by Officer Messer last night. Peckem was required to appear for the alleged offense.
Portia Marries follows Jane Kent a lawyer in the Dwight and Thorndike firm as she pursues a business career despite marriage pressures. Tom Kent leaves for South America then returns as harmony is restored after the stork arrives and Jane balances work and family in a model household.
A rough review of Barr Etimis Smiths Uncertain Glory follows Cynthia Ayres and Ross Armirdt in a train encounter developing into a complex tale of love, family hardship, and social pressures. The article lists Lawrence Readers Club picks and notes Lawrence bookstore weekly highlights with several new fiction and short story collections.
The Journal World notes a novel contest during Book Week with hidden titles and prizes. The winner, who finds the most titles, will receive a copy of The Doolittle's Caravan by Hugh Latimer, a Newberry Medalist. Other prizes promote familiarity with titles like Shen of the Sea and new arrivals listed for circulation.
The item lists church events including a discussion on Christian citizenship, a morning service for union with the church by letter or profession of faith, and a communion service on Oct 24. Preparatory service next Wednesday. Sunday school at 10. preaching at 11 and 7:30. Christian Endeavor at 7 with senior and intermediate leaders. prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. Also notes General conference in Port, Pa with bishops elected Oct 13 for the next quadrennium and lists several bishops with assigned residences.
The West Side Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Gérrit Snydér holds Bible school at 8 morning worship at 9 45. The International Sunday School lesson is Moses Honored in His Death Readings from 1 and 32. Evening services at 6 45 include the topic What Ideals are Found in the Can.
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