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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1923

Page

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Oklahoma Governor Warns Legislature Against Extraordinary Session

Oklahoma City Sept 22 Gov Walton warned lawmakers not to convene an extraordinary session and threatened martial law to block any meeting He said a mob would be unlawful and that Klansmen were behind efforts to impeach or punish opponents The case ties Walton to a wide crackdown on mob violence and Klan activity across Tulsa Shawnee and Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Associated Press Oklahoma Legislative Assembly Nature Covernor Walton Grand Dragon N C. Jewett Ku Klux Kien Jewett E. R. Merriman Oklshoma Walton House of Representatives Ku Klus Klan Ku Klux Klan Tulse Shawnee Tulsa

Ku Klux Klan Initiation Alleged at White House

Charleston West Virginia dispatch reports Rev Basil E. Bowers claims Klan initiation occurred in the White House dining room during a Hurricane charity gathering. White House officials deny the claim as absurd saying the statement is ridiculous.

White House West Virginia Washington Basil E Charleston W. Va Ku’ Klux Klan Ton Oklahoma Klan Imperial Council Klinsmen House of Representatives United States Senate Harding Cabinet T.churchman Charles Klan

Five Town Picnic Program At Tonganoxie Planned

The Five Town picnic at Tonganoxie for next Thursday will proceed as planned. Committees secured consent of speakers including Chancellor Lindley Captain Tillotson Gen Harry A Smith Fort Leavenworth and others to attend and address the celebration. The Haskell Institute band will perform among four bands at the picnic grounds, with baseball games slated between Topeka Tonganoxie Leavenworth and Kansas City Kansas. Blue cards printed with Lawrence will be issued at the Chamber of Commerce secretary’s office for drivers traveling to Tonganoxie.

Tonganoxie Chancellor Lindley J. J. Tillotson Harry A. Smith Fort Leavenworth Frank Smith Kansans City

German premiers confer as Streseman calls state leaders

Berlin reports Chancellor Streseman summoned the heads of Germany the federated states for a conference on the Rohr situation. The gathering is expected Tuesday and seen as signaling early action on the issue of abandoning passive resistance. In Neenah Wisconsin five sacks of mail including registered items were stolen from the Chicago and Northwestern baggage room early today.

Berlin Associated Press Streseman Germany Neenah Wis Chicago and Northwestern Road

McCray resignation question to be debated by Republican committee

Indianapolis Sept 22 a meeting of the Republican state committee will consider whether Governor McCray should resign over financial difficulties. The call was issued by state chairman C A Walb after talks with Harry New Uy 5 Senator James G. Watson and others. McCray says he has done nothing wrong and will remain in office if creditors are paid.

Indianapolis McCray Republican State Committee State Committee C A. Walb Harry New Uy 5 James G. Watson Joseph B. Kealing Republican National Indiana James P. Goodrich Watson Ieaders

State Bonus Payment Figures In Topeka

In Topeka on September 22 a total of 26,500 bonus claims have been paid to date. The last claim paid today was 314, with 473 new claims arriving in the past week. County-board filings will bring total claims to about 74,000, with 46,000 examined and 73,022 received by bonus headquarters. The average incoming claims have been 1002 per week for nine weeks.

Topeka Yous White

Wreck Inquiry Hears Of Abnormal Currents Off Arguello

NO UNUSUAL CURRENTS San Diego Calif Sept 22 Abnormal currents affecting navigation noticed off Point Arguello Sept 9 the day after destroyers slammed into rocks near there Captain N E Cousins master of Ruth Alexander testified at the naval court of inquiry resuming here All thirteen defendants will testify starting Monday after requesting permission to tell all about the wreck

San Diego Calif Associated _ Press Point Arguello N. E. Cousins Pacific Steamship Company Ruth Alexander Naval Court of ‘Inquiry Edward H. Watson

French Reaction to Press Over Baldwin Poincare Meeting

The French foreign office expresses surprise at British press comments about this week’s Baldwin Poincare talks. Quai d Orsay deprecates ongoing press controversy and notes the interview’s ethical tone and the communique, reportedly drafted in English by Sir William Tyrell and approved by Prime Minister Baldwin.

Dariz Baldwin Poincare William Tyrell

Hesse to Study in Chicago for MBA at Chicago University

Charles Hesse's son TO study AT CHICAGO C. Gerald Hesse will depart tomorrow evening for Chicago to pursue a master's degree in the School of Business Administration at Chicago University. He is a graduate of K C and has served as manager of the Lawrence Brick and Tile Co. for over two years while continuing his studies.

C. Gerald Hesse Charles Hesse Mississippi Street Chicago Worl

Fire Strikes Greek Houses in Berkeley Causing Losses

Among the destroyed buildings are the Alpha Tau Omega and Alpha Chi Omega fraternity and sorority houses in Berkeley California with Delta Delta Delta and Zeta Tau Alpha also left homeless. Baker University hosts later chapters for the two sororities. Student Bandit confesses to bank robbery in Mexico Missouri per police.

Tire Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Alpha Chi Omega Berkeley

Concert Tickets Selling Fast for Chamlee at University

The University Concert series expects strong attendance as advance ticket sales surge. Dean Donald Swarthout reports mail from many out of town patrons and highlights Mario Chamlee's October 6 concert as the opening event.

Fine Arts Schol Donald Swarthout Tusie Mario Chamlee Chamlee Dean Swarthout Lawrence

Haskell Braves Open Season With Score Parade

Haskell field opened with a high scoring first quarter as Haskell and Kansas City University clashed. John Levi sprinted 2 yards for a touchdown on the opening kickoff drive, giving Haskell a 33 to 0 lead as KL C. UL struggled. lineman Levi left the field after an injury later in the quarter.

Haskell Field Haskell Braves Kansas City University Haskell KL C. UL John Levi Livi

Relieved guard captain departs Tulsa duty

Stant Judge Advocate Captain Joseph C Looney has been relieved from duty and returns to civilian status effective today. Looney, also a state senator from Wewoka, left for the capital after his release. Other guard officer changes announced include Lt Lloyd O'Dell removed, and Captains A E Wallis and Charles Swee transferred to the Oklahoma City commission.

Tulsa Dpress Ian Looney State Senate Wewaka Tulsa County Lloyd O'Dell A. E. Wallis Charles Swee Oklahoma Ci Commission

Seven for Greco Italian mission slaying tied to Janina

Reports from Trome claim police in southern Alabama arrested an Epirote named Jarelli who confessed to being part of a seven person group that ambushed and killed General Tel Uni and others of the Italian boundary mission near Janina. The incident fueled the Greco Italian crisis and authorities hope the entire plot will be uncovered and all guilty defendants named.

Trome Ceyrokastron Alabamg Jarelli Tel- Uni Janina

Reunion marks 75th birthday of Dr Bailey at Missouri event

Former students and faculty gathered at Wiedemann's Grill to celebrate Dr E H S Bailey's seventy five years and forty years of service. Toasts by Dr Frank Strong and university officials praised his work with the American Chemical Society and Kansas Academy of Science. Alumni highlighted the impact on graduates, with greetings from the Agricultural College and the University of Missouri as the banquet stretched into late evening.

Cnique Wiedemann Grill Toni Whin Firff E. H Bailey Frank Strong Br. Bailey Wota O. McCray Franklin American Chismient Society HL J. Cady Kansas, Academy of Science McCollum Harold Greider Ta. Bailey K. UU Dr. Bailey J. T. Willard Agricultural College Sidnay Calvent University of Missouri Dr Strong

Seen Former Soldier Files Bonus Claims Changes Addresses

Former soldiers who filed bonus claims show updated addresses per county bonus board. Several bonus checks have been returned as unclaimed to the state office. one belonged to William King of 40 Indiana Street. The board is actively working to locate check owners while roughly one new bonus application is filed daily and sent to the state office in July.

Willian King Indiana Street Lui

Fire destroys Berkeley home and losses at Chittenden property

Prof G Goldsmith reports his mother's home at 1 Chittenden Berkeley burned with furnishings and valuables including a Ming dynasty vase. Mrs Chittenden fled to Paul Goldsmith in Alameda after the blaze. Wind spared Wendell Latimer's home, though flames nearly reached it. Government orders seizure of warehouses tied to a whiskey theft totaling about 10 million dollars.

G. Goldsmith Chittenden Berkeley Scenic Avenue Goldsmith Lawrence Wendell L. Latimer University of Washington Internal Revenue Collector St. Louis Jack Daniel Parker Distilling Company

Dr Moore Reports Drift Boat From Grand Canyon Expedition

University geology head Prof R C Moore describes a dangerous capsize on the U S Geological Survey Grand Canyon expedition. The drifting boat was sighted near Kingman Arizona as the party mapped a potential dam site to irrigateUtah New Mexico Nevada Arizona and California.

R. C. Maore Kingman Arizona United States Geological Survey Doctor Moore A. N. Pungerford Moore Utps Utah New Mexico Nevada California Trlien Boulers Wills Hive Profes Moory Capyan Department of Geology Atirg Kingman Ariz United States Syreological Survey Colorado River Wand Katherine Colorado Cal. C. H. Birdseye Emory Kolb Grand Canyon FE. C. Larus Bovernment Kansas University Kanzas State

Mexico youth denies role in Kansas City robbery

Paul Burgett, 20, from Mexico Missouri, arrested in connection with a Kansas City bank robbery, denies involvement. Burgett, a military academy student, had a reputation for good character. An officer with a warrant traveled from Kansas City to Mexico for the case.

Mexico Paul, Burgett Mexico Military Academy Quindaro Bank Kansas City Paul Burgett Heli Quindara State Bark Burgett Military Academy Kansas

Bulgaria Declares Martial Law Across the Country

Paris reports Sofia has announced the government will declare martial law to stop insurrectionary agitation. An official denial says no provisional revolutionary government exists, with outbreaks confined to southern Bulgaria.

Paris Legation Sofia Bulgaria

Judge Means Gives Judgments in District Court

In district court this morning Judge Hugh Means issued judgments on several cases at the courthouse. The May term will close later this month as he clears remaining suits. Dave Murphy pleaded guilty to charges related to Dr Westerly's dodge and a Rege car, receiving hard labor in the state penitentiary for a minimum of five and maximum of fifteen years. Kenneth Farney was awarded $82.35 from Kaw Valley Cannery for compensation and medical costs due to his employment injury. Mrs Julieon McMurry obtained a divorce from Arthur McMurray on grounds of extreme cruelty. defendant defaulted. The court restored plaintiff Julya McNerney’s name and barred the defendant from her property interests. In William Ott v Lois Oz, the defendant was ordered to pay $40 for a doctor bill within forty days. Evidence was heard in Ernest J House v Zillah House contempt, with the matter taken under advisement. A motion for increased funds for a minor, Elizabeth Ableaga Able, was presented in the suit for use of support.

Hugh Means Court House Judge Means Dave Murphy Dr. Westerly Dodie Rege Kenneth Farney H. A. Farney Means Kaw Valley Julyon McMurry Arthur McMurray Julya McNerney William Ott Lois Oz Ernest J. House Zillah House

Bank reopens plan for American State bank reorganization

J Sweeney Sr returns from Wichita where he aided a state bank committee in pushing to reopen and charter a successor to the American State Bank which failed recently. Wichita clearing house backs reorganization and asset transfer while Kansas City clearing house endorses the plan. Two million dollars capital surplus to cover old paper. state banks may deposit reserves. M B Light, Tupelo A BR Watker, CW Miler, and J Sweeney's firm chair the effort as the state bank committee.

J. Sweeney, Sr Wichita State Bank Committee American State Bank Wichita Clearing House Avhign Bankers of Chamber of Commercy Jarwe City Clearing House of Kansas City M. B. Light Winfield Payhe Tupelo A BR. Watker White City CW. Miler Hays City Sweenes

Novak Ts Bound Over On Liquor Charge

Mike Novak was bound over to district court on a single liquor charge after a preliminary hearing with Justice Clark. A $1,400 bond was set. Novak remains in county jail. Topeka residents Jean Hefner and Novak were arrested for possession of liquor. Hefner out on bond with hearing to come. The Buick touring car involved is held by county officers.

Mike Novak Fort Clark Court House Novak Jean Heftiar Topeka Hefner

Haskell Band Concert Tomorrow Evening at 6:15

The Haskell band will give a concert tomorrow evening at 6 15 under band leader Alexander Nelovidess.

Haskell Band Haskell Alexander Nelovidess

Vinland Votes to Rebuild High School Project

Voters in Vinland approve bonds of 10 000 for a rural high school to replace the building destroyed by fire. In the Grangehall election 148 favored and 107 opposed, with about 300 eligible voters in the Athens district. Plans call for a $26 000 new building, insurance recovery of $16 000 from the old structure, and work to begin after the contract is let. The district held three elections on the measure amid legal questions and renewed interest in the project. School currently meets at the Vinland Presbyterian church and the new building is not expected to be ready for the fall term.

Vinland Grangehall Athens Secon Presblyteriain Ttt

Prizes Awarded in City Reading Contest

The City library held a summer reading contest awarding first to Dorothy Newlin, second to Grace Vernon, and third to Hazel Stapleton. Mayor Kreeck presented prizes of five, three, and none dollars after a brief talk on reading benefits. Diplomas were given to all class entrants by Mrs. A Henley, with thirteen of fifty completing the course.

Dorothy Newlin Grace “Vernon Hazel Stapleton Kreeck A. Henley Dent Wars ALC Mitchell Addie Buckminister Library’ Board Floyd Salveson

County Teachers Meet For Monthly School Conference

Douglas county held a morning gathering at the county superintendent’s office with round table talks on improving schools and a pupil entertainment. About three hundred hunting licenses have been issued, with many licensed to hunt when weather permits, available at the county clerk’s office and local stores.

Oe Lane Douglas County Green Brothers Hardware Jaedicke’s Evans Auto Supply

Man sues four loan firms for 112316.80 over 1921 loan

Howard sues four loan companies in city court seeking 112316.80 damages claiming he paid 699.50 in interest on a 110 loan from 1921 and that defaulted payments caused him to lose his job as a railroad switchman with the St Louis and San Francisco line.

Howard St. Louis & San Francisco

Minnesota Representative Seeks Higher Wheat Tariff

Representative Anderson of Minnesota says he will bring the question of raising the wheat tariff duty to the tariff commission after a consultation with President Coolidge. The move targets protection for domestic wheat markets and may influence early trade policy discussions.

Washington Coolidge Anderson Minnesota Tariff Commission

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