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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1926

Page

2

Make Them Pay Says W. Y. Morgan

Larned Kansas AP W Y Morgan president of the Hutchinson News company told a Kansas Bankers association gathering that the French must repay debts to gain honesty and stability. He blamed France’s financial woes on paper money, warned against blaming the U S, and urged helping stabilize the franc while pressing debt payment.

France Fraince Samous Kar Tauit Liystander Seane America Thame

Indian Program on Sunnivernada at Fra y Hall

Harold Loring presents The American Indians in Story and Song at Fra y Hall University of Nansa nim. The program blends music and illustrations with two Indians perform ing and aims to entertain and educate a broad audience including students and the public through native song and modern items.

Harold Loring Fray Hall University of Nansanim Fine Loring Eam

Two Men Arrested In Connection With Kansas Bank Robbery

In Collins and Hight case, Cal lins and Hight identified as robbers of a Peoples Bank in Kansas. About $800 stolen, getaway in a light car. Lawrence Heath and Herbert Keeling aided. Paducah youths released to Officer Kelley Franklin after admitting sighting a car from Paducah. Officers Snealls arrested suspects Sunday afternoon. Additional notes include thefts on Card of Thanks and local social notices.

Pratt APJ Collins Newkirk Oda Pivers Kansas Green Tashier Byere Callins Hight Yobbers Kentucky Lawrence Heath Herbert Keeling Paducah Kent Kelley Franklin John Snealls

Debs Clings To Life In Chicago Hospital

Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs remains barely alive at noon as doctors report his condition fluctuating from dying to critical. He suffers coma since last Sunday night with rapid breathing and a high fever. physicians note his vitality as highly unusual for Debs.

Chicago Ragene Debs Ife HO. Wiseman Yeting Crinysen Witgmen K Buker Sony Kansan-Nebraski Ab Stadium Bakaly Kansas

Class of Eighteen Degrees Conferred at Thirty-Second Ceremony

The event honors a class of eighteen at the sixty not the Ancient and Accented leg of Lawre gas with members including Richard C. Abilers from Military Home and Virgil Morison from Hutchison. Hermon Garter elected class president and Peter P. Pitskell chosen secretary-treacher. Degrees from seventh through eleventh to be conferred starting at 8:30 AM, with further degrees through the thirtieth tomorrow. A reunion banquet closes the observance Friday evening for Scottish Rite members and guests.

Lawregas Iolank Ipson W National Richard C. Abilers Ledvenyvmon Manhattan Bert M. Briggss Lawrence van K.j.brilner Hewis R. Canfield Fort’ Leavenworth John H. Child Fred Mc Vordon DeSoto Glen B. Lavy Virgil Morrison Hermon Garter Peter P. Pitskell Treacher Virgil Morison Todlock

Osage City to host Kansas Knights of Pythias convention

In 1927 Osage City was chosen for the Kansas Knights of Pythias annual convention. Morning talks reviewed plans for the $73,000 Pythians game invasion and possible next year site decisions to include Oklahoma and Colorado lodges. Officers announced included Sadie Poole, Leel Brand, Edit Richardson, Kemp, and Mattie Youngblood with Maryston and Cook among others.

Sansa Cite Kans J—Osage City Knights of Pythias of Kansas Pythians Osayvatomie Elee Leel Brand Women's Auxiliary Edit Richardson Girard Kemp Iola Mattie Youngblood Maryston Protector Anil Cook Independence

Dundee Fight Retained Title After Arm Injury

California State Athletic Commission halted Johnny Dundee's purse share in his junior-lightweight title bout with Tod Morgan. Morgan won the decision to retain the championship as Dundee fought most of the match with a fractured arm. The commission cited evidence Dundee entered the ring with the injury and fought with the affected arm.

San Fransisco Calif State Athletic Commission Johnny Titndee Tod Morvan Dundee Jto Morgan Ave

Interstate Commerce suspends rate hike for grain

Wichita report says the Interstate Commerce Commission has suspended a proposed freight rate increase for grain on the Rock Island and Frisco lines in Kansas and Oklahoma until a hearing on November 14 in Kansas City. The Frisco and Rock Island filed supplements seeking higher rates, but the action delays any change until after the hearing.

Wichita Interstate Commerce Commission Hes Kansas Oklahoma Frisco and Rock Island Frisco Acion Kansas City

Two Parole Requests by Convicted Men Reported

Joe Meade and Cecil Burris, both convicted in last November’s term, filed notices to apply for paroles at the parole board meeting in December. Meade faced an attempted grand larceny charge, Burris faced assault with intent to kill. Meade’s case involved attempted chicken theft and Burris fired a shotgun at his wife.

Doe Meade Cecil Burris Parcle Board Meade Burris Telander

Meeting at Lecompton fuels local GOP rally

A successful Republican meeting at Lecompton featured Frank H. Roberts of Topeka as chief speaker. Attendees included district clerk Selvin county attorney Firer probate judge Sheriff W J Cummings and Abs Isa Wellman with Roberts the sole speaker from outside Douglas county. The event followed by local notices and a small fire damage report at a separate location.

Lecompton Frank H. Roberts Board of Administration Topeka Tocal Selvin Firer W. J. Cummings Isa Wellman Register of Deeds Roberts Douglas County George

Supreme court rules on ballot name for Koehler

Topeka Kan October 10 The supreme court issued an oral order in a mandamus case brought by Wyandotte County Democrats seeking to require the county clerk to place Jerome S Koehler on the general election ballot as a Democratic nominee for district judge The action also involved four other county offices and tested whether a party committee can fill ticket vacancies beyond death or resignation The court did not issue an opinion and sped the ruling to allow Wyandotte ballots to be printed in time for the election

Topeka Kans Supreme Court Behiead Wyandotte Jerome S. Koehler Deane Koehler Democratic County Committee Merly Wyandotte County

Kansas Insurance Convention Prep at Eldridge Hotel

All rooms are reserved at the Eldridge hotel as 300 to 400 Kansas officials and national officers prepare for the state convention starting tomorrow. Dwight F. Smith of Wichita and Secretary Charles Ek Foote met local leaders to map the week’s program. The Phenix company plans to send two officials, details undisclosed.

Eldridge Kansas’ Department National association of Insurante \vents Dwight F. Smith Wichita Charles Ek. Foote State Department Phenix Company Thy

Varsity Theater to Open with Pre Release Film

Chicago reports sparse items about campaign finance rumors involving Hugh S. Magill and staff, plus a local obituary for Katie May Meyers, and details on the Varsity theatre grand opening with a pre release Norma Shearer film Upe stipe and early shows starting Friday night with three on Saturday.

Varsity Theatre Norma Shearer Upe Stipe Jimmie Mitchell Attra Pr Omdnight Wolltes Orchestra Jwill Oo

Added Attraction at Bowersock Stalls Tomorrow

An added attraction at the Lowersurk begins tomorrow with daily changes to the program on stage and in the photoplay during the encarement. A bedroom suite priced at $79 includes vanity dresser, bench, bow end bed, and walnut finish. Telander's at 639 Mass. St. advertises the offer. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after a sister's illness and death. Demonstration by factory experts at Green Bros. 33-35 Mass. St. promotes a cost of $33 to $35 mass. St. mentions a goit plant head and a discovery of 400 Roman coins from digging.

Schnitz Telander’s Mass Pathy AN M. Meyers Ubokin School Green Bros St. ’ Ees Albert Otto Cook Skiles Thomas Murphy Edward Shrimplin H Bih Knittle Earl Burehart Kangus City Fred Granberger Homer Arthur “Mesenhimer Harold, Skeets Lawrence Earl Jane Way Earl Janeway John Thiry Clifford Williamstown Helbrook Seters: Milk Co John, Thiry Wesley Thiry Kansas City Hubert Thr Floyd J Enel Jane Anna Bernice Granberger C. H. Rowland Frank Row‘tardt Vernon Weeks Frank Wells Harold Skeets Berlene Anna Skeets Alice Roberts Fred Quidahl Valley Grove Grant Gox Lulu May Thiry Hubert Thiry

Learning Mandarin in Sixty Hours Not Pidgin Survival

A United Press report argues that pidgin English is fading in China as visitors learn Mandarin quickly. It notes foreigners can acquire essential Mandarin in about 18 hours and a $25 outlay to express most needs, reducing reliance on pidgin and enabling direct communication with Chinese hosts.

Peking United Press China Treaty Port China Teking

Durkin Trial Under Way In Federal Case

In Chicago jurors were seated for the federal trial of Durkin, the sheik killer already convicted in state court for Edwin Shanahan's murder. He faces seven charges of transporting stolen cars. Werner, Durkin’s former sweetheart turned foe, testified that Durkin rode with Betty from Mollywood to Pasadena on September 24 and that he obtained another vehicle while she waited.

Chicago Martin Durkin Sheik Edwin Shanahan Werner Durkin Betty Mollywood Pasadena

Wrist bruising linked to McPherson case witness

In Los Angeles on October 20, testimony described Aimée Semville McPherson’s wrists as bruised by “ropes” after crossing the Douglas hospital in a claim tied to the Angelus Temple case. Witnesses said she had no wrist watch at the hospital and described a desert trek linked to the kidnap investigation.

All of Justice Los Angeles Aimee Senvile McPherson Douglas Hospital Cross Angelus Temple Jerabl Ocean Park Emma Schaeffer McPherson Engane Evangelist Sipte

Valley Grid Notes Preview Weekend Iowa Games

The AP rounds up college football news across Iowa and nearby states. Grinnell College seeks to stay undefeated led by Coach Hyland while Washington fights to stay healthy with West Sions sidelined. Drake hosts Oklahoma State while Kansas prep for Oklahoma with shifting lineups and new plays. Norman focuses on the Oklahoma offense as drills intensify ahead of a big clash, and Stillwater notes Texas University preparations for Fort Worth.

Associated Press Grinnell College Eleven Iowa Hyland Washington West Sions Tt Des Moines St. L

Community Notes From Lawrence Area Social Roundup

Local residents share visits and gatherings across Lawrence and nearby towns. Families including the Granberger and Rice households, Thiry and Skeets clans, and several Canaries attend events, dinners, and Sunday gatherings. Travel reports note Wards departing for the U K and relatives visiting Kansas City, with farm work, church socials, and a Greer Bros demonstration announced in Mississippi Street ads.

Mornberger Wilma City Niay William Horn Hunsinger Agnes Pine Ieachors Offord Thirv Alchnnaard Herbert Pighhing Louis Mole Roy Joho Canary Alfred Mice Alfred McLouth Do Ridder U. K Rice Kansas City Ol. We Rice Fred Granterger

Pupils at Quin School Make Rags for Sale

At Quin School the opportunity room under supervision aims to sew neat rags from old cloth. Pupils craft usable rugs and bath room items, offered at a small charge. Proceeds fund hand loom materials. those seeking rugs should phone and ask for the rugs maker.

Quin School Mrsockvob Shinnaions Pally Bath Halk Quincy School Tor

Montgomery Talks Journalism Courses at University

John D. Montgomery, a 1925 graduate and current editor, spoke to journalism students about the department and the swing toward covering history and the press. Leon Pred Ellsworth, secretary of the division, prepared the copy for the Grad Magazine, which will be released soon.

John DT. Montggomery Sever Joiarhalis K. UL. Thiscinbrning Mrgomery Gentime Ie News Grad Leon Pred Ellsworth Eiision Grady

Elks Bowling Scores and County Gasoline Refund Notices

Fragmented OCR shows Elks bowling scores with names like Turtig and Borger Arnold High. It mentions table lamps priced 3.90 and gold seal labeled congeleum, plus a gasoline refund check program at the county office announced by County Clerk E C Busling.

Lander James Hopk Tyes E. C. Bus&ingare

Karsas Conference Faces Upcoming Schedule Details

A garbled 19th century style recap outlines Washburn, Kansas Wesleyan, and Emporia Teachers games this week. Mentions Bethany, Newson, and Geore Mtehin, with references to a banner for the number 2000 and pregame tensions across the conference.

Blas Washburn Weslesais Southwouafern Winhetl Sterline Collowe Vinenurta Rarecia Bethany Golhed Newson Emporia Tachobs Hayes Agent Colle Emporia Alsitel Eharrists Nnsiercesfalleas

Intramurst Brschall Kournatgent Enderwig al Ks Ua Event

Fragmented notice mentions a public event and sales tied to Intramurst Brschall and local venues. It references a mural base hall gathering, office space ads, and gamma rate notes. Also includes an unrelated medical ad promising a free sample bottle and health claims.

Intramurst Brschall ‘Kournatgent “Enderwig al Ks Ua

Kansas Huskers Clash In Memorial Stadium Homecoming

Dope favors Kansas over Nebraska in a long rivalry as the Jayhawks seek an upset at Memorial Stadium. Kansas leads the series historically with Nebraska but recent results show heavy Husker dominance in key matchups. Fans fill the stands as both teams aim for a pivotal victory in the Big Eight context.

Missouri Valley Nebraska Footballeam Crimson Ian Memorial Stadium Kansas Missouri Huskers Othey Nebraskit U's RS LD

Hill Is Golf Champion at Lawrence Club Fall

Hill defeats Gustave Wetzel by up and four to win the Lawrence country club fall championship. Transfers show Conway to Tom Blank amid east-west reshuffle. Real estate notes include Thomas Hinkle selling parcels in Baldwin City for 2650 dollars. Fortville social: school program and pie social planned Monday, October 22. Police court fines include Hana Wheatley for ear lack in tail light charge.

Lawrence Hill Gustge Wetzel Transeers Ta. Conway Tom Blankenzhipy S. Best S. W Towmyhin Td Thomas Hinkle Mary Cornwell Baldwin City William.o. Whipple Anna_ty Missouri Genlar Jones Selen Fort Tol Fort

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