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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1923

Page

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Governor Walton Maintains Defiant Stand in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City reports Gov. J. C. Walton remains defiant as legislators move to impeach him while he vows to fight the Ku Klux Klan. He claims the empire will not pass and appeals for funds to support his cause. The military court hears testimony linking the Klan to alleged law violations and size of the force grows as the case unfolds. House and court actions continue amid broader political turmoil.

Oklahoma City J.C. Walton Ku Klux Klan Oda Juana Jovernor Tomaby GW. Clark Khan A. A. Maupin Ax Lothes Sivisith Empire Vio Jence Glark Walton Clark Weund Military Court Cavhar Klan Wright Oklahoma Markham Tulsa

Oklahoma court moves to remove county sheriff over military overseers

Gov offices disclose that Dr. ACA Maupin testified in a public matter reiterating that Grand Dragon Jewett allegedly supported whipping parties in Ok lahawa county. Maupin claimed after a whipping the victim was ordered to leave to fake a confession. Tulsa awaits Walton era turmoil as opponents plan to file to oust County Sheriff Sanford with court action likely today or Saturday per Rep. W B Disney.

Govenor Aca Maupin Mate Grand Dragon Jewett Oklahawa Tulsa Okla Walton Sheri Sanford W.B. Disney

Transportation meeting to discuss pacific railroad changes

A Chamber of Commerce gathering will hear Union Pacific officials discuss transportation legislation and train lines. Officers from Union Pacific and other rail leaders will attend, outlining proposed acts to regulate and potentially restrict or expand control over the railroad. The conference aims to sharpen business insight on rail transportation impacts.

Texas Governor Urges Walton to Block Oklahoma Legislature

Ferguson of Texas writes to Governor Walton praising his resolve against a possible Oklahoma City assembly. He warns that many lawmakers fear public backlash and urges steadfast opposition to any forced meeting. He recalls past Texas politics and cautions against comforters seeking influence.

Liarg Texas

Lawrence exhibitor wins third at state fair Hutchinson

Lester McGee of Lawrence reported his Douglas county exhibit won third place at the Kansas state fair in Hutchinson. He noted the entry consisted of county agricultural products and other items arranged by McGee, who previously won first in counts at Topeka Free Fair.

Lester McGee Lawrence Douglas County Hutchinson

Hutchinson State Fair Honors Lawrence Exhibitor Gene Kennedy

Lawrence resident Gene Kennedy won three first prizes six seconds and five thirds in the bee and honey display at the Hutchinson state fair.

Hutchinson Gene Kennedy Lawrence

Widespread Spain Sees Military Regime Shift Spark Mixed Reactions

The Associated Press reports from Port Vendres on Spain’s transition to military rule. Socialist and worker factions debate the change, with some predicting resistance and others urging restraint as unions and political groups assess the new regime and its impact on labor and democracy.

Port Vendres Spanish Frontier Associated Press Dyliberatia Speiker Molgudades Alvares Joe Minty Spain Jendingg Socialista

Daylight Escape From Portis County Jail

A daylight escape occurred at Portis county jail when 2d Vollmer formerly of Carthage Missouri broke through an outside window ice and fled after being held for trial on automobile theft. Bloodhounds tracked his trail as officers pursued him.

Portis County 2D Vollmer Carthage Vollmer Liberty

Midland CPA Meeting Schedule Clarified

The Midland CPA announces its regular meeting next Wednesday in Midland. Members convene on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, outlining the ongoing schedule for the organization.

Midland C. P. A Sheld Midland

Lawrence City Clerk Illness and Marital Notice

Former Lawrence city clerk Hi Frank AL Brocks is seriously ill and Mrs Brock’s health has broken down. Married by Probate Judge Stanley Muikey and Lucille Haislip of Kansas City were wed today by Probate Judge Menger. Miss Abbie Steve is a guest in Lake.

Frank AL. Brocks Lawrence Brocks Stanley Muikey Lucille Haislip Kansas City Menger Abbie Steve

Greco Italian Settlement Praised By Motta At League Assembly

Ex president Motta hailed the settlement of the Greco Italian crisis and urged the League of Nations to interpret the accord as final. The disarmament commission approved additional articles for a multilateral pact of restraint and the assembly considers the draft for early presentation.

Geneva Associated Press Switzerland Assembly Juapgie of Nations Motta Council of the League Conference of M. Motte Thaly League League of Mations Litisaime

Lawrence football season to feature boxing coach Dixon

Pomply Dixon, ring veteran with 162 amateur bouts, will stay in Lawrence during football season to coach and advise the varsity squad. He plans daily shadow boxing and practical tips to boost training and boxing-style conditioning under Prof. C. Allen and athletic director in city athletics. Dixon has fought notable names including Kilbane twice for featherweight title and aims to become an athletic director.

Pomply Lawrines C. Allen Tufle Warsis City Dy Pph Reily Kateas City Woxer Dison Attu Fact Ling Nelson Joe Mandott Joe Rivers Johnny Kilh Tane Dixont Kilhine Fishies Lawrence Dixon Tusiu TRC Point Acne

Attorney General Spillman to Convene National Gasoline Conference

Attorney General Spillman called a national conference of all attorneys generals at the Old Colony club in Chicago on December 15 to 17 to investigate the national gasoline situation. The move follows action at the national meeting of attorneys general in Minneapolis. First frost in Geary County Junction City reported, a night frost the first of the season in the lowlands last night, with a minimum temperature of 49 degrees.

Spillman Old Colony Club Chicago Minneapolis Geary County Junction City

Seed Wheat Purchases Reach Fifty Thousand Bushels

Kansas City reports fifty thousand bushels of seed wheat at one dollar per bushel were bought for the Central Seed Wheat Association this week. H M Bainer, a South Wheat Improvement director and seed wheat pool manager, announced the purchase from G W Burke elevator at Little River Kansas. The hard winter wheat tests sixty pounds per bushel, No 1 grade, and will be shipped to four Kansas counties the association serves.

Kansas City Central Seed Wheat Association H. M. Bainer South Wheat Improvement of Lron Rhiner G. W. Burke Little River Kansas Central See Wheat Association

Robinson gym hosts first al-Cniy convocation ceremony

The university held its convocation in Robinson Gym with Chancellor Lindley addressing a large student body. He urged students to steer their own course, honor ancestors, manage money, and balance study with recreation while pursuing degrees at the University or elsewhere in coming years.

Jin Robinson Gymasim EF. HH. Lindley Jist Ag Aleifa Edi Lindsey Eme Dr. Lindl Frank Strong W. BR. Downing

Registration at Rest Rooms Reaches Four Hundred Mark

The Chamber of Commerce reports over four hundred people registered at the community rest rooms since late September. Mrs Moo Lawrence, matron, notes tourist visitors are dwindling but steady. About thirty school children dine there daily, though not counted in registrations.

Chamber of Commerce Moo. Lawrence Fron

Odd Fellows Initiation Tonight at Encampment No 4

Odd Fellows encampment No 4 holds initiation night at the fed hall with O Curd and C Burumsey leading two teams. Teams compete to recruit the most members in an Odd Fellows campaign. The losing team will treat the winners to a celebration.

Feds O. Curd C. Bo Rumsey

Big Springs fair judges livestock and farm trials

The judge, serving at Big Springs er, will assess farm predants and livestock excluding horses and mules at the Big Springs fair next Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. J. J. Corel has returned home after illness at Memon hospital, visiting Dr. Alex Ravensway of Booneville, who is staying with his sister Mrs. H. C. Hopper at 1524. I traveled to Kansas with Witvens for the day.

Big Springs J. J. Corel Memon Hospital Alex’ Ravensway Booneville, Mo H.C. Hopper Kansas Witvens Fatadee

Checks Proposal to Special Board Feasibility Hearing

A survey and report by engineers from Kansas University and KSAC, to study the feasibility of changes to the Bowersock Mills dam on the Kaw River at Lawrence. The Public Utilities Commission, chaired by Clyde M Reed, heard testimony from representatives of Bowersock, Douglas County, the Union Railroad, and others. The hearing, conducted at the courthouse, weighed flood control and related effects.

Topeka Bawersock Mills Power Company Kaw Lawrence Chaim Clyde M. Reed J. 2. Worsley Bowersock of Lawrence Douglas County of Commissioners Union Fe Yailroads State Reed Me Court House Public Utilities Commission

Quieting title suit grant in district court action

In district court Judge Ustgehans grants a judgment for Myytie against Luguet Fiegehein to quiet title to real estate against all defendants. Arthur Porter is ordered to pay costs on abandonment. The divorce case Elizabeth Able versus Frank Able is set for Tadee High Means tomorrow. The suit Zolah Mouse versus Frank EL House will be tried by Means.

Myytie Ivy

Browns Paper Mill Foreman Dies After Fall at Work

Arthur J. Brown age unknown, long time foreman at a local paper mill, died after collapsing while at his workstation near the viaduct. He fell in the plant before 7 AM and was attended by physicians. Survived by wife and two small children, with funeral arrangements to be announced. His father J T L Brown also works at the mill. The death is attributed to a sudden collapse and is under inspection.

Arthur J. Brown Tereser Street Teo Ow Fae Mar Ori J. TL. Brown

Road Dragging Efforts Continue to Ease Mud on County Highways

Crews worked yesterday to dry mud on county roads and may drag remaining gumbo spots until tomorrow or the next day. This morning they left rock teams on Twin Mound road while highway work proceeds to clear routes when no other option remains.

Twin Mound

Flood Destruction Reported From Tottori Japan

AP dispatch from Tokio reports five hundred houses destroyed in the recent flood near Tottori. The fate of about 5,500 missing persons remains unconfirmed as communication is difficult. Tottori, a city of about 80 000 to 40 000 population, lies in the Sendaige valley near Kyoto.

Tokio Associated ! Pressi Tottori Yokohama Kyoto Japan

Kennedy Estate Survey Planned Near Lawrence

County engineer KK Truebroad surveys the Kennedy estate about two miles east of Lawrence for Frank Kennedy to aid in dividing the estate. The survey aims to map boundaries and assist in planning the division of assets and property within the estate.

Kennedy

One of the Biggest Whisky Thefts Reported

In St Louis on September 21 Associated Press reports federal officials say 893 barrels of whisky were stolen from the Jack Daniel distillery bonded warehouse. Each barrel held forty two gallons, with a retail value around 800 thousand dollars. A later check showed 894 barrels. the near-door barrel held the full amount while the others were diluted with water.

St. Louis Associated Pres

Masons to Meet for Thirteenth District Exemplar Work

The final meeting of the Thirteenth district at the Masonic lodge is set for Monday at the Masonic temple. Members from Linwood Baldwin Perc y De Soto and Lawrence lodges will participate in exemplification of the Third degree with sessions starting at 1 30 p m and work resuming at 7 20 p m The program includes Second degree exemplification by De Soto and Decomp ton and First degree work by Linwood Perc y and Lawrence lodges. A round of fellowship will follow at 6 00 p m with officers listed from Lawrence and Linwood lodges and district chairs named.

Masonic Lodge Masonic Temple Lodses Linwoed Baldwin Pev Y Buttera Fonganoxie Lecompton de Soto Lawrence William E. Cain Mel Ciarvey Q. Davis Tectura Linwood Caldwin, Percy Pudera Decompton Pes and Lawrence Fede Masonig Temple G O'Elark Tila Aclock Frank Smith Janwrence Lodge Robert MeColloch

Rev Harris Leads Evening Services at North Lawrence Church

Attendance has grown nightly at North Lawrence Christian church as Rev W L Harris the evangelist delivers sermons. Tonight at 7 o clock the subject is Gods Hope for the Lost and Sunday morning at 7 30 the topic is Three Gas Sound. Virginia Harris the evangelist's daughter will conduct a public table drift at Sunday services.

Eaven Virginia Harris Qransgelist

New Prison Board Member Named in Sept. Action

Jefferson City announces a new prison board member with Sept. action. Republican H. B. Moffin named to chair prison board replacing A T Hollesbeck of Weel Phillis who resigns as governor Hyde names successor Dowd.

New Prison Board Jefferson City Sept H. BK. Moffin Dowd Hyde A. T. Hollesbeck Weel Phillis

Plan Scottish Rite Reunion in Lawrence October

The fall reunion of the Scottish Rite Mystic Masons, Valley of Lawrence, will be held the last week in October. Men are to be invited to entertain a large number of Mayuga in Lawrence during the reunion.

Valley of Lawrence Lawrence

High School Mixer Brings Staff Together

A mixer for the high school teachers was held in home economics rooms this afternoon to help new and old staff get acquainted. In English classes on September 28, students will complete oral and written compositions on temperance and prohibition topics. The high school assembly, previously set for today, has been postponed to Monday morning with the Budget staff in charge.

Former students honor Dr Bailey on long teaching career

Former students of Dr E H S Bailey of the University chemistry department attend a celebration of his fortieth anniversary as professor and seventy fifth birthday. A 6:30 banquet at the Whitman tea room features speeches from Chancellor Lindley and other faculty, with remarks on Bailey's career and research.

E. H. S. Bailey Bactor Bailey K. U Vector Bailey Doctor Bailey Wietemann The Univer Frank Strom Universty Lindley Cniversity Elc. Franklin American Society D. To. Willard Manhattan Doctor Ba Kansas Academy of Science Dad Bailey Chemistry Department Sidney Calvert Varsity of Missouri M. KK RL Weidlein Alums

Fire Prevention Week Observed By Lawrence Chamber

The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Fire Prevention Week in Lawrence from October 7 to 13 with city cooperation. The campaign, urged by the National Chamber of Commerce, recognizes four city classes for best fire prevention work. Lawrence, under 20 000 population, may enter, with merchants reporting fire safety efforts and city officials ready to assist. Airplanes Leave Havana for Florida Next, American Marine planes from Haiti to St Louis pass Havana, then head toward Florida. Pilots Lieutenants Ford Rogers and Horace Palmer plan Miami or Daytona as the next stop, depending on endurance of the flight.

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Lawrence National Charter of Commerce Wich Havana Cuba Wy American Marine Haiti St. Louis Jolie Florida Ford Rogers Horace Palmer Miami Daytona

Explosion Victim Kendig Dies in Washington Labor Blast

The death today of James E. Kendig of Salunga Pennsylvania increases the toll to five killed from the laboratory explosion yesterday at the Bureau of Standards. Five others remain hospitalised in critical condition. New District Attorney Walden of Joplin named a special assistant unit to handle the case.

Washington Stat James E. Kendig Salunga Bureau of Standards Washington, Sept Walden of Joplin Ict W Ssourt

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