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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1926

Page

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Indiana Senate probes campaign funds corruption in state

The Indiana Senate campaign funds committee opened investigations into political financing practices. Subpoenas issued for Clyde Wall Aniston Peters and several ex-Klu Klux Klan officers, with returns due soon. The panel plans to probe a prior May senatorial primary arrangement and possible influence by bankers feared by witnesses. Marion County grand jury continues probing corruption among state and county officials, with Thomas H Adams and Stephenson associates among those summoned or subpoenaed.

Chivas Vet Tieiana Senate Clyde Wall Aniston Karl B. Peters Indiana Ki KL Wime Feed Dramoyent Miesour Dames UW. Watson Arthur Robinsen Walb Walon Jobisson Indianapolis Marion Vouty Rand Fiderty Indiana Thomas H. Adams The Vincanes, Ind Commercial! Jad Corra C G. Stephenson Ku Klux Klan John G. Kiplering Rushville County Stephenson Madge Obderhattzer Adams Stephensony Sen i Aide Meade Aie Stephanson Toutte Fred Butler Etary Todas William H. Sheaffer Dograiy

Supreme Court Decides On County Office Nomination Issue

The court weighs whether a county party can nominate a candidate for a county office in the primary. Jerome S. Keckler petitions for a writ of mandamus to force inclusion of his home as a nomination site for Division Four of the district court. Chief Justice Johnston promises a timely ruling for ballot printing.

Topels Kun Ook Supreme Court Atertion Jeroma Ss. Kechler William Reges Wyandotte Kechier Istien Johnston Fred Robartson Xeehler

Historical Society Officers Named in Topeka Election

Topeka news notes the Topeka leader Kahl succeeds J W Berryman of Ashland as president. W E Connette of Topeka is co elected secretary for the final term. Other officers include a vice president from Emporia and Mrs Mary Embree of Topeka as treasurer.

Topeka Kahl -Uet J. W. Berryman Ashland W.E. Connette Land Y. Jtueeine Emporia Kansas Industrial Court Mary Embree Lopeka

Kansas Forecast Improvised Weather Notes

Partial cloudy conditions with showers in the west and south areas. The report mentions Ottawa Topeka Emporia Moi other nearby towns with rain and muddy spots, listing temperatures and times.

Kansas Ik City Empiria Otawa Topeka

Haskell Indians eye possible Hawaii post season game

R W Hanley announces invitation to Haskell Indians to play in Hawaii after the mainland team season. He cautions acceptance may require rescheduling December Tulsa game and travel logistics with St X at city arena. Past attempts by Utah Oregon Aggies and Washington State failed to beat Hawaii’s team, with long sea voyage and heavy scoring differentials noted.

Haskell Univ Wali Ip Honolulu Cuista R. W. Hanley Indians University of Utah Oregon Aggies Washington State Colorado

Marie Visits Historic Tombs on US Tour

Queen Marie of Roumania visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington and Mount Vernon in Washington. She offered silent prayers, laid a bouquet, and was received with official welcomes at the White House. The royal party then toured Mount Vernon and Arlington with dignitaries, maintaining formal courtesy throughout.

Washington Marie of Roumania Virginia Hills Mount Vernon Potomac White House Mrs. Coolidge Arlington Queen Marie New York Harbor State Department Virginia Ridge Arlington Reservation Mount Vern Visacom Gostato

Writing the same hand in McPherson case proves linked

In Los Angeles on October 19 A.P. reports expert witness Milton Carlson stating that grocery slips found at Carmel cottage last May were penned by the same hand that wrote five sermons left by Aimee Semple McPherson. He links the handwriting to letters signed Minnie Kennedy and George McIntyre, as federal intervention looms in the kidnaping conspiracy case.

Los Angeles Carmel Calif Dirkiuss Aimee Semple McPherson Ocean Park Milton Carlson Carlson W. Z. Gilbert McPherson Havin Ae Carmel Cotttre Kent G. Ormiston Angelis Temple eIntyre Leytine Wise stisLon San Luis California Aimee Semple JePherson George’ ‘Channessian United States Minnie Kennedy

Bankers Urge Legal Reforms and Crime Identification Bureau

W M Price of Kimporia state president urged cooperation vetoes and a separate criminal identification bureau to aid arrests. He also noted a tax amendment plan to equalize assessments and avoid supreme court appeals. Price warned Kansas parks pay excess interest on deposits beyond their benefit.

Auto Group 8 Asasas Bankers Association W. M. Price Kimporia Mgr. Price Ar. Price Supreme Court Kansas

Scottish Rite Reunion Expects Masonic Degree Work Tonight

The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Orient of Kansas will present degrees tonight at the Magonic temple for the fourth through thirteenth levels. Tomorrow evening at 6:50 o'clock, degrees from the seventh through fifteenth will be conferred with lecture by Dr Rayman A Schwerter. Hospitality and reception duties are led by Ferd Ledoux Frank M Holliday R F Melvin Harold Constant Charles A Richard. eleventh to thirteenth degrees to be guided by R A Schwerter.

Lawrence Orient of Kansas Magonic Temple Rayman A. Schwetler Frank M. Hollidax R. Fe, Melvin Harold Constant Charles A. Richard R. A. Schwerter

KU Homecoming Weekend Highlights and Rally Planned

Olin K Fearing announced KU Homecoming events this weekend open house at Watkins Hall to showcase Mrs J B Watkins gift to the University. A large rally is slated Friday night at Memorial Stadium followed by a program at Robin for 8 minasivin Musie foreC of C. The noon chamber meeting featured Amy Larremore and Ray Lawrence from the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts with Larremore singing solos and Lawrence assisting.

Olin K Fearing K.U Watkins Hall Lawrence J. B. Watkins Memorial Stadium Chamber Robinfor Minasivin Musie Forec Chamber of Commerce Amy Larremore Ray” Laxrenson Of.fine Arts At The University ;of Kansas Larremore Min Lawrenson Ee Crosley

Powell Pow Wow Trip Seeks Fifty Car Owners

Lawrence businessmen plan a motor caravan to Fort Leavenworth and Topeka for a pow wow. The Chamber of Commerce urged any driver with a car to join at 6 AM, with transportation provided for those without. Sit ting Bull’s grandson and William Daca attended, as parade plans include Indian dancers and a motorcycle escort.

Wei Star Kansas Chamber of Commieres Sitting Bull Win Newmark William Daca Bull Diane Kan Teavemworth Fort Leavenworth Lawrence

Kansas Knights of Pythias Home Plan Delayed

The Kansas Knights of Pythias home project was postponed by the state convention. Dan Maloney and Lee Dillon proposed a joint home with Colorado and Oklahoma lodges to be owned and run jointly, and the idea was sent to the judiciary committee amid questions about Kansas spending outside the state.

Kansas Guy N Kansas ‘Knights of Pythias Labomia Lodge Ofolorado Todec Dan Maloney Lee Dillon Theolorado Home Board T Colorads Oklahoma Colorado Judiciary Committee

Reunion Of Old Grads At Kansas University Homecoming

G K Fearing chair of the Homecoming Day celebration plans a Lawrence reunion for KU alumni during the annual event. Graduates will have year markers placed on the green south of the stadium after the Kansas Nebraska game. Class hosts and R O Brewster of chemistry will help coordinate gatherings and invite class members to join the postgame assembly.

Qginn K. ‘Fearing K. U Lawerence Suce Ky Nebraska R. O. Brewster Fred Ellsworth Alumni Association Grads

Robbery at ROB Sinclair Station Seeks Suspect

Perry Johns, operator at the Rob Sinclair oil station at Seventh and Vermont Streets, reported a morning robbery yesterday. A young man entered the service bay, demanded $17.40, and displayed a revolver after which Johns handed over $17.50 and an old watch. The robber warned of personal injury if reported, then left. The incident was logged at 1:30 PM. A motor car believed used by the bandits was found on a side road.

Benc Sinclair Oil Vermont Perry Johns Johns Johnsi Beatrice Mer APJ Exchange National Bank Ting

May Recall: Governor of Washington Faces Challenge

Seattle reports a recall clash as opponents file a petition with the secretary of state. Gov Hartley stands accused of oath violations amid a broader fight over the state education program and the suspension of university official Henry Suzzallo, fueling a heated political showdown.

Seattle Ralaid H. Hartley Washington Henry Suzzallo Univesity of

Eight Football Players Withdraw From Student Elections

Eight varsity and reserve players who sought campus offices withdrew their nominations after practice. Haro Zuber Wilbur Atner, Carl Kullman Evitt Royer, Clark Sherwood James Tass and others abandoned campaigns amid coach and faculty praise. Dawson and mentor Casen Cupplit lauded the decision as a precedent uniting football and student leadership.

Haro Zuber Wilbur Atner Wene Tuuing Carl Kullman Dase Tressurer Evitt Royer Nemhonretys Clark Sherwood James Tass Goon- Sthegi Lam Lyon Ute K Casen Cuppelit Frank Mf. Dawson Dawnson Aden

Election delays mix with university politics at K U

The University of Kansas student government faces election postponement as football squad members withdraw from political tickets and a shortage of ballots prompts delaying the fall vote. An Independent party note urges delaying until after the season to avoid disrupting the Nebraska game. County road talks progress with federal and local officials on hard surfacing north of Lawrence while Cherokees Haight visits the area.

Universeg K.'U Usis | Ness Nebraska Muller Independent Akso C. G. Melz Ploye B.C. Ha Jaworeate EY Truehrood Lawrence Metz Jefferson ‘County Douglas County Svill

Insurance Men In Convention Here

Kansas insurances men gather in Lawrence for the annual convention of the Kansas department of the National Association of Insurance Agents. Leaders include Laight Smith and Charles Foote of Wichita. Events span Thursday to Saturday with sessions, a banquet, KU Homecoming, golf, and a football game. Mayor Holiday appoints a reception committee to welcome attendees and promote Lawrence hospitality.

Kansas Lawn National Association ofInsurance Agents Eldridge Her.of “Commerce Chamber of Will Anns Sierneon B. E- Bout Insurance Underwriters Association of Greater Kansas City Wileak Will ‘Hay Ianam Bas Theodore Charlton Busines Surance Lawrence Country M. Holliday Statens Lawrence Win Newmark George Foster al ‘Br. Weaver Dolph Tions Frank Hosford Walter Varnum Individ

Third man sought as San Francisco gang terror ends

In San Francisco AP reports two members Lawrence Weeks and Clarence Buck Kelly were captured on murder and robbery charges, while authorities hunt a third gang member tied to last week’s citywide killings and holdups. A bouquet of dahlias was delivered to Journal World by EF Barton of Michigan Street.

San Francisco Lawrence Weeks Clarence Buck Kelly Journl World EF. Barton Michigan Street Journal World Today

Drysore Defeated in Norway Prohibition Plea

In Oslo and across Norway a plebiscite on rescinding a 2L per cent alcohol sale ban shows the drys losing. Early returns indicate 297010 votes for prohibition and 296188 against, with Oslo expected to swing the nationwide result against the prohibitionists.

Oslo Norway Odt. Ie A. VY

Decorate at K. U Homecoming houses vie for top honors

Interest runs high among student houses at the University as Homecoming decoration contest entries rise. Writers note that many houses will be decorated when judges tour Friday and Saturday morning. Prizes include the Weaver trophy for the least decorated fraternity, the Journal-World cup for the best decorated fraternity, and the Bound Corner Drug Company cup for the host non Greek house. Many sororities and organized houses are listed among potential contenders.

University Fortests Conte Iksig I. Weaver Serarity Corner Drug Company Tha Xi Delta Phi Omega Ti Pi Beta Whi Apm Theta Phi Alpha Alpha Kappa Linday Chi Delta. Sigma Ea i Sigma Delta C Delta Skew Lambda Delta Sigma Ti Upsilon Kappa Eta Kappa Mu Alpha Gm Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sitma Phi Tpit Cosmopolita Chloe Wits Wentin

Elgar King Olaf Books Expected For Union Meeting

Dean Swarthout reports Elgar King Olaf books shipped from New York on October 15 and should arrive before tonight’s Union meeting at Liberty Memorial High School auditorium. He praises Elgar’s work, urges strong turnout of capable singers, and notes last meeting drew 313 attendees, a record.

D. M. Swarthout Lawrence Union King Olaf New York City Liberty Memorial High School Mr. Keat Anre Swarthout Cason Elgar Jave Starthout Olaf

Inking Meet Opens Amid Coursing Trials at City Kansas

The iSEN races third round of inking meet is held today in City Kans with two day prelims to decide finalists. The Futurity of the National Coursing Association runs alongside a live show by Geary County Breeders Association featuring purebred stock. A banquet by the chamber of commerce honors breeders and their families tonight.

Kans Det Ional Coursing Association Chamber of Commerce

Three youths confess robbing Buckner Bank in Missouri

In Buckner Missouri three youths Clifford Hutchings 23 Sublett 20 and another 23 confessed to robbing the Buckner Bank on Saturday of about 59000. They were arrested in an apartment here and sentenced to terms in state penitentiary. The confession came today in Kansas City and details were reported by AP.

Kansas City Buckner Clifford Hutchings C. Sublett PC Best Douglas

Little Symphony Please Audience With Delicate Play

The Little Symphony from Kansas City performed at Robinson Gymnasium to about 1,500 listeners. Conducted by DeRuber Jr, the concert featured Genevieve Rite Cowden and Mrs. Cowden, praised for refined tone and warmth. Selections included Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore arias, Dvorak Serenade, Hadley overture, and excerpts from Sniper, Italy, and The Watch of the Angel Guardian.

Boston New York San Francisco Kansas City Oper Cowden Luce di Quest Anite Ma Luda Hvarak Dvberk Adienek Maksenety i Dubois Ig Martueli Japeli Italy Char Fenton Piewne

Pecans Ad Letters Spur Inquiry On Home Purchases

Central readers report letters from the south urging pecan purchases at high prices under the guise of bargains. An investigation finds one quote nearly matches the swear grocer’s price for a single whole nut. Some ads suggest delayed shipments and reduced costs, promoting home buying as wise despite questionable terms.

Journal-World Othiar Wuantilles

Murder mystery grips Rossville as Neelesen slain

Theodore Magre, 22, of Rossville Nanaas, held in jail as Wahauneee county deputies probe the murder of John Neelesen. Neelesen’s body found on a lonely road northwest of Maple Hill with a bullet wound. A suit and bed clothes believed to belong to Neelesen were found in a shanty, allegedly connected to Moore and his son. Enrollments in night school classes at the high school offered tonight.

Alma Kang Theodore Magre Moore

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