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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1926

Page

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New Evidence Reported in Airmen Semple Case

Los Angeles reports Attorney Ava Keyes stating Kenneth G. Ormiston, missing co defendant, provided documents of highest significance. He refused to disclose details. The inquiry traces Ormiston from Pasadena to Cumberland and involved Mrs McPherson and evangelist links. Further notes dispute about the trunk contents and possible leads in the case.

Los Angeles Get Ava Keyes Kenneth G Ormiston Semple Pherson Care Shim Iy Nature New York Qet Nell G McPheig Anthice di Ranton Disney Asassi Los Angeles Masadena Endér Keyes Serrot Freon Vest Coset Adi Hanks Conisainet Ky Sue Cay Fac- Tegards Als Angeles Geo Wiseman Horraine Wiseman Lal Len Wisemaiy Als Hanyhen Kenneth Ghstor Carn Callaet

Local candidates meet at Lone Star for talks

A political gathering last night at Lone Star drew local Republican candidates who spoke on farm conditions and local issues. A Pow Wow is planned in the county tomorrow night with Clyde Mc Reed, former state Public Service Commissioner, expected to attend.

Lone Star L. S Clyde Mc Reed Wilky Pulligan House Foad Fates

Magnavox Rep Assists Power Company Inquiries

A Magnavox factory representative arrives with torches and gas telephones to aid the power company in locating interference. The visit aims to identify and resolve disruptive issues affecting service.

Magnavox Compan Power Company

Independence Kiwanis District Elects 1927 Leader

Independence Kansas hosts the Kiwanis International district convention closing session. John Will was elected president for 1927 with Ribble Sirings and Arki noted in the proceedings. The event outlined plans for the next term and reflected a spirited gathering in Independence Kansas.

Kansas Arki Adohi Mil St Louis Dt Kirwania International Independence Kansge

Kansas Weather Forecast Calls for Clouds and Cooler Friday

A forecast from Kansis predicts a cloudy unsettled trend with Friday turning colder. Tonight and into Wednesday expect cooler conditions and scattered showers, as winds shift from the west.

Protest suicide torches Utah woman during divorce protest

Trovo Utah Oct 28 AP Jennie Lind Young 26 fire in home to protest innocence in divorce case filed by her husband. She left a note to former spouse and set panels on fire, igniting a blaze that neighbors extinguished before she died in hospital last night. She leaves three children aged three to eight.

Trovo Utah Jennie Lind Young

Italy celebrates fascist march anniversary in Rome

Rome October 28 AP Mussolini marks the fourth anniversary of the fascist march on Rome with a message to fascists praising regime reforms. He notes gains in politics army navy aviation science currency railways ports and labor as the nation’s armed forces reach new levels of discipline and strength. The merchant marine and grain production also receive emphasis.

Rome Italy Mussolini Jareer

More Than 100 Witnesses Named in Hall Murder Case

Somerville New Jersey October 28 AP more than 100 principal witnesses announced for the murder trial of Rev Edward Wheeler Hall pastor of the Church of St John the Evangelist and his choir singer Eleanor Mills. State investigators say 22 witnesses will be asked where they were on September 1 1922 the night of the killings. De Russey Lane near New Brunswick where the bodies were found remnants of the scene and reports of a mule named Jenny witness the crime. The prosecution plans to call over 100 witnesses and has identified 80 principal witnesses for circumstantial testimony.

Somerville N_ J Edward Wheeler Hall Tashombie New Brunswick Mas Aleanor R. Mills Wilk Tiatve de Russey's Lane de Russey Milltown Pike New York Jenny Jane Gibson Frances Stevens Hall Willie Stevens Edward de Ila Bryere Carpender Ness

Klan Agent’s Capitol Role Probed in Senate Hearings

William Zumbrunn, Ku Klux Klan general counsel, was described as a Washington legislative agent by George W. Myers of Marion Indiana before a senate campaign committee. The testimony touched on immigrant restriction, anti parochial schools, and seating of United States senators, with ties to Indiana figures and the 1924 Republican convention.

St. Louis A.P William Zumbrunn Ku Klux Klan Senate George W. Myers Marion Ind Washington Myers Hoosier Congress United States Reed Snuri Tames Watson Indiana Mayfield Denaveras Texas Miificians J .Watson Watson Indianas Paul Brewer Lebaron M Pitad Sena Wat Zon Rost Sare James Bolen Indiana Klar WL Lee Smith Atalf Taivnu Klain

Officers Learn Ownership of Abandoned Cadillac

Officers identify ownership of a Cadillac roadster found abandoned with alcohol inside. Deputy Sheriff George Reed traced the vehicle to a farm home two weeks after it was left. Details await progression of the case as investigators pursue the driver and exact circumstances.

George Reed Will Jobbs

Auto Race Saves Boy in Kansas City Miracle

A 250 mile auto race in Kansas City saved six year old Joe Talley of Morland by rushing him after a leg injury as infection threatened his life. The boy’s leg was amputated at the knee after a blood transfusion and he was expected to recover. Also noted are upcoming school physical examinations to assess fitness for gym work, including heart lungs and feet checks, with parental involvement sought.

Kansas City Joe Talley Mokland Kansas Joe Morland Salina G. QO. Talley A. J. Anderson Teschens

Bomley pleads guilty and is sentenced to life

In Pooria Alabama a Black man named Bomley pleaded guilty today to attacking several women in Caston and was sentenced to life imprisonment. One attack killed a husband. Bomley is to prison immediately under heavy guard due to fear of mob violence. He was captured last week after being tracked by persimmons in the yard of the victim’s home yielded sticky footprints.

Pooria Ane Drew Bomley Cawston Bomley Persimmons

Vegetable Life on Mars Seen by Northwestern Professor

Chicago Oct 28 A PIA report says Professor Philip Fox head of Dearborn Observatory Northwestern University asserts vegetable life may exist on Mars, from which animal life could be inferred. Clouds and rain hindered observations last night.

Chicago PIA Mars Philip ‘Fox Dearborn Observatory Northwestern University

Indian Guests At Kiwanis Luncheon At Haskell Pow Wow

The Kiwanis club hosted ceremonial dressed visitors from Blackfeet and Comanche tribes at Wiedemann's today. Delegation members Bird Rattler White Quiver and Ken Breast spoke through interpreter Richard Sandergile about farming, schools, and unity. Buffalo chief of the Comanches urged support for Haskell's ToothaI game and barbecue plans.

Kiwanis Club Wiedemann’s Bird Rattler White Quiver Kén Breast Wire Quiver Richard Sandergile Buffalo Andrew Perdasofsky Nikkah Lawrence Toniah Haskell Naskkell B. Peairs C. M. Blair L. S. Bonnin Concho Okla R. P. Hass Shoshoni Frank Luke Ed Shields

Ambitions at Kelly Institute Spark Police Presence

The morning report notes Kelly Institute aims to open the Pow Wow area, with traffic officers stationed near Uaskell to manage cars on Massachusetts Street. Instructions urge one way leaving Salina Kang and Traskel routes, as activities affect local access amid winter travel.

Kelly Institute Ubiet Will Johns Uaskell South Magsa Massachusetts Traskel

Local Boy Scouts Form New League Leaders Named At Dinner

A Topeka and Lawrence effort to organize a local boy scout association was formalized at a dinner. L. R. Houston was named permanent president with Hovey Hinna as vice president and C. L. Scott as secretary, Richard Keene treasurer. Five city troops re organizing with active committees and Scoutmasters. A program committee will arrange monthly meetings led by Van Bruner, Dr W. Garvill and J. M. Dyer. Stoker's talk highlighted instinct driven guidance and scou ting as social force evidenced by Columbia University tests showing moral improvement after three months in a Scout group.

Termanent A! Scout Leaders' Association al! Wiedemann A. A. Stoke Topeka L. R. Houston Ifawrence Hovey Hinna C. L. Scott Richard “Keene Houston Lawrence van Bruner W. 2. Garvill Stoker Cylumbia’ University Amin

Convocation at KU Highlights Frazier and Work Speakers

KU schedule lists Mr and Mrs C Frazier as noted Tnvli an convert art figures and Hubert Work Secretary of the Interior as principal speaker at the All University Convocation to be held tomorrow evening at 10 oclock in the chancellor's office. The time shift aims to avoid clashing with Has kell pita l Indian dancing contests and the Halloween party is postponed to November for the same reason.

C. Frazier Lagas Pragiers Lawrence Pask Hubert Work eLary Tnteriay Worpeech Haskell Pita All University Hallowe'en Pete Big Lodge Lomor Psuscur L Brown Siuawa Dean Das Hahn Quapay Ithe Ghia Gove Itn Theoin Ager Vinwatha Haskell Ville Abivi Hiawatha Hiawatha In Flit. Stadium One Topeus

Motorman killed as streetcar derails at curve

In Wheeling West Virginia on October 28 the motorman Franklin St. Eberlin died after a streetcar left the rails while descending a steep grade and crashed fifty feet across the street. The conductor and eleven passengers were injured. the control lever woolen grip was found still in the motorman's hand indicating he died at the scene.

Wheeling A. Y Franklin St. Eberlin

Bandits Ransack Town in Four-Car Heist in Arcadia

A four-car bandit raid in Arcadia California early today saw robbers ransack six shops including a cafe theater Rabbit association headquarters barber shop tailor shop and a drug store. They escaped with several hundred dollars and other loot. local police pursued leads and issued warnings as the town reels from the bold daylight crime.

Arcadia Galif Get Rabbit Association Los Angeles Treureli

Pow Wow Schedule At Haskell Stadium Weekend Events

Friday schedule includes open classrooms and alumni photos at 2 30 pm a parade at 3 30 pm and an 8 pm program of drills and dances. Saturday features a buffalo barbecue dedication at 1 pm and a 2 30 pm football game between Haskell and Bucknell followed by a social in the gym.

Curtis Charles Curtis United States Haskell Haan de Wiedemann Buffalo Deam Bucknell Ne —Sosial

Traducer of Legion Freed by Illinois Supreme Court

Arthur Lorenz former editor of the German language Illinois Staatz Zeitung Chicago was released after the Illinois Supreme Court upheld a ruling that fined him $1 and costs for libelling the American Legion. The court said the statute allowed either fine or imprisonment, not both. Lorenz had called legionnaires tramps and vagabonds in an editorial.

Spraguela Il aArthur Lorenz Illinois Staatz Zeitung Chicago American Legion Eller Tower Court Lorenz

GANG WAR DRAGS ON IN BENTON AREA ROADHOUSE ATTACK

Franklin county officials ordered the Shelton brothers gang to leave the county amid a renewed Birger Shelton feud. A band of about fifteen attacked Shaw's Garden roadhouse, burning four dilapidated frame buildings, firing more than 300 shots, with no one reported killed. The raiders fled toward Williamson county, leaving behind scorched ruins near a Birger stronghold south of Benton.

Benton Ill Franklin County Shelton Broth Birger County Shelton West City Williamson County Shaw‘s Garden Hye Ma‘vion Charles’ Birger Louis A. Franch Shampy Loans Ehough Reise

Bank Robbery at Cuba Kansas Explosions Heard Early

Robbery at the Cuba State Bank 20 miles east of Havana occurred early today. Two explosions were heard around 4 o clock. Robbers forced entry, blew four safes, and escaped with an estimated 900 to 6000 dollars. Otto Favila is president of the bank.

Concarfia Ariots Cuba Kansas Hart Hiove Otto Favila

Lawrence News Briefs and Local Notices Dated 1036

The November 1 free tuberculosis clinic will be held in the City building at Lawrence from morning until 5 pm offering chest examinations. Dr Seekba Cox directs the clinic, funded by Christmas Seal funds, with Mrs id Anderson chairing county tuberculosis work. Winifred Bank dissolves under state banking department orders. it held 10,000 capital and 35,000 deposits. Stull Church Ladies Aid to serve lunch and hold a bazaar on November 2 in the church basement. Lawrencs lumber yards will close for the Haskell Bucknell game on October 30.

Lawrences Seek Ba Cox State Douglas County Id Anderson Kentucky ‘Street Laowrence Toigeles County Marshall Stull Church Stull Ladies’ Aid Lawrencs Haskell-Bucknell Lawrence Lbr. Co Tegan Moore Dburegner-Bowman-Matthews

Haskell Pow Wow Indian Meet Strides Forward

Preparations for the Haskell Pow Wow progress with painted braves in buckskin crowds viewing the sights and planning dinners and dances. Blackfeet and Osage chiefs lead ceremonial garb with dances, barbeque, and a public performance at the stadium, while visitors and locals mingle around the Indian village near the Haskell buildings.

Haskell

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