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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1923

Page

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Germany to quit Ruhr resistance agrees in conference

German state premiers and Chancellor Stresemann announced a unanimous decision to abandon passive resistance in the Ruhr while pledging to safeguard national unity. Paris notes inter allied reparations plan, with Degoutte told to render Ruhr occupations nearly invisible as German orders end.

Nerlin Associated Press Stresemann Ger Tigan Ruhr Reichstag Tha House Considerul Poincare Fay Reichsrat Paris Germany Inter-Allied Reparations Commission Degoutte Bern Samwigny Turis

River Scouts Prep for Grand Canyon Search Mission

Patrols of white and Indian scouts stand by at Couth Springs ready to follow Colorado River rapids toward Diamond Creek Arizona if the Canyon expedition needed help. Geologist Roger Birdseye believes the party will reach its Diamond Creek stop on September 28, though veterans fear for the explorers. A recent scouting party reported raging floods and high surges along the river walls.

Couth Springs Grand Canyon Colorado Colorag River Diamond Creek Arizona Roger W. Birdseye U. 5S. Geological Survey Canyon Country

Tonganoxie Mayor Plans Five Town Celebration Arrangements

Mayor William Heynen of Tonganoxie visited Lawrence this afternoon to coordinate the five-town event. A speaker’s stand and outdoor dance platform were under construction in Tonganoxie today as preparations continued for Thursday’s festivities.

Tonganoxie William Heynen Lawrence Makiie Toncnoxie

Weather Forecast for Kansas East Tonight and Wednesday

Forecast shows fair conditions across Kansas with cooler temperatures. East portion tonight may see cooler readings. Wednesday expected similar pleasant weather with light winds and clear skies.

Kansas

Bulgaria crisis reports conflict and government changes

Reports from Sofia and Paris describe Bulgaria’s post‑coup situation with government reconstitution minus Justice Minister Smiloff, ongoing communist outbreaks, and efforts to cripple communications. Dispatches note volunteers, weak small army, and mixed signals on peace and rebellion across northern and southern areas.

Paris Associated Press Sofia Havas Aeney Smiloff National Liberal Party Radoslivoff Bulgaria Fow London Mornin Post Belgrade le Journal

Seismograph at KU In Operation Again in Geology Building

The University of Kansas seismograph is now operating in the Geology Building basement after being moved from Blake Hall to Haworth Hall earlier. Professor Posey notes past earthquakes could have been recorded here if the instrument had been active, as the inverted pendulum device traces movements on smoked paper via two pointers controlled by a clocked drum.

University Blake Hall Haworth Hall Japan D. Posey

County Agent a Judge at Fair

H. C. Colglazier, county agent, spent the day at the Big Springs fair where he has been selected to farm product.

H. C. Colglazier Big Springs

Grand Dragon's Trial Is Postponed In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, Sept 26. A two week continuance was granted in the riot case of N C Jewett grand dragoon of the Ku Klux Klan in Oklahoma. Freeling former state attorney general and counsel for Jenwit, requested the delay saying he could not be present next week when the enemy attorney's office wished to try the case.

Oklahoma City Associated Fress N.C. Jewett Ku Klux Klan Oklahoma Justice Court P. Freeling Jenwit Freeling

Union Pacific railmen discuss reducing cargo losses

At the Elks club a Kansas division conference examined methods to cut claim payments for damaged goods in transit. J L Chandley and J A Sharon presided as UP officials led about fifteen agents, conductors, switchmen and engineers with Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau reps to review grain livestock and fruit shipments and prevention strategies. The group, meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, split into sessions before resuming in the afternoon.

s-Tive Orcilroyd Kansas Elks Club Union Pacific Railroad J. L. Chandley J. A. Sharon Omaha Union Pacific Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau Union Pac Chamber of Commerce

BO BUSINESS THIS WEEK cautions on county treasurer notices

W H McRone county treasurer warns those who plot to use recess with the county treasurer to call at the office this week to be served before the seventh week in October. No business will be transacted October 1 to 9 as books are checked for A & Unddleston incoming treasurer and final report. Banks holding county warrants are asked to turn them in before Saturday.

W. HH. McRone A. &. Unddleston W. H. McKone Coin Treasurer's Sytorda

Long Lost Pi Returns After Years From Fraternity Bulldog

Pi the famous bulldog of the Yr Upsilon fraternity has been found after years away. He disappeared last spring when moved to Kansas City for the summer and strayed far from home. Fraternity members kept watch, saw him at times, and finally learned Pi would be returned to his favorite home tonight.

Yr Upsilon Kausae City Pi U Ihog Pantages Pi TU

St Louis Civil War Mayor Chauncey Filly Dies

Chauncey L Filly, veteran St Louis mayor and longtime Republican figure, died yesterday at almost 94. He was the last surviving member of Missouri’s 1865 constitutional convention and played a noted role in Civil War and Reconstruction era politics in St Louis. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon.

St. Louis Chauncey L Filly Missouri

Kansas City Driver Fined for Highway Speeding

S B Hart of Kansas City paid 32.50 to Justice Clark for speeding on the Fort highway on Sunday. His car was left at a local garage Sunday and he returned yesterday afternoon.

S. B. Hart Kansas City Justice Clark

Kans City Man Pays Fine for Reckless Driving

Forman of Kansas City paid a ten dollar fine before Justice Clark this afternoon for reckless driving on the fort-to-fort highway Sun da een.

KE. Forman Kansas City Justice Clark Fort-To-Fort X . Een

Walton Attacked Legislator McBee In Highway Impeachment

Oklahoma City September 23 Governor stops all work on a $1 million Stephens County highway project led by Rep McBee amid accusations of ties to a cement trust. He orders state highway chief Nesbitt to halt pending probe. says criminal action possible if large sums from a cement company are proved. House caucus expected before noon tomorrow. leaders claim 60 to 75 supporters for impeachment. The governor and impeachment backers keep silent as legal actions loom. Representative McBee denies involvement in the project materials.

Oklahomaa City Stikine DL McBee Cy Walton Stephens County McBee Paul Nesbitt Cement Trust Nesbitt Hussian Markham Kiew Beth General F, Inc Eee Canent Trust Duncan, la Hichema Chamber of Commerce

Walton's Newpaper Promotes Pro Axis Propaganda

Oklahoma City edition dated Sept 2 announces The Record by J Walton to inform the public of executive statements and court testimony from Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Four pages feature anti Allied questions on the front and material alleged to have been previously suppressed. Aldrich Blake is named editor. Also Kansas City invitation for festival attendees and Liberty Bond quotes appear.

Oklahoma Cit Walton Pogular Oklahoma City Tulsa Aldrich Blake

Poll Tax Reports Due From Four Townships

The county clerk has received poll tax reports from four townships in the county. remaining reports are still due. Reports must be in the county clerk’s hands by September.

Rumor Of Peasant Revolt In Russia Sparks Talks

London dispatch cites Reuters rumor that insurrectionary peasants mass near Moscow and Petrograd. No confirmation exists, with reports unverified as of Sept 25.

Russia London Reuters Riga Moscow Petrograd

Tonganoxie hosts one of largest community gatherings

A huge regional gathering is planned at the Tonganoxie grounds to celebrate a paving project linking Kansas City to Topeka. Rotary and Kiwanis clubs from Topeka Lawrence Kansas City and Leavenworth will join a program with speeches, baseball games, bands, airplane stunts, dancing, and a firework display. The city of Tonganoxie预算

Kansas City Topeka Lawrence Tonzanoxie Leavenworth Kan St & O'Clock Rotary Kancasas

Olson Brothers Win City Hall Wiring Contract

Olson Brothers were awarded a contract by the city commission last night to rewire City Hall for electricity after the building inspector flagged the present wiring as dangerous. The bid of $295 was the lowest among bids received.

Olson Brothers Marner Union Pacific Listh and Maple Seventh Lincoln Streets Park New Yarmshire Fornert Barker Avenue Rhode Island Street John G. Stutz Kansas League Ned

Lindley to Speak at Tulsa for Southwestern Congress

Chancellor E H Lindley of the University of Kansas will be among leading speakers at the general assembly of the Southwestern Business Congress in Tulsa on October 11 and 12. A Tulsa dispatch notes a strong list of speakers for the occasion. No decision made at hearing on Everett Johnson held for further sanity questionings in probate court. he is to be kept at the county jail for a few days longer.

Everett Johnson

Mine Disaster in Scotland Hits Deep Pit Near Falkirk

Seventy lives are believed lost when a deep pit at the James Mimmo Co edifieries near Falkirk floods. Separate note mentions fashion bans on gloves and makeup for women. Florida State College for Women at Tallahassee owns 269 acres valued over one million dollars.

Scotland Glasgow Associated Press James Mimmo Co Falkirk Florida State College For Women At Tallahassee

Steady Railroad Policy urged by Loomis at Chamber

XS. H. Loomis of the Union Pacific urged a steady government policy under the Transportation Act of 1920 to let railroads work out their salvation. He noted the act was a constructive war measure, warned against repeal rumors, and explained the 5% fair return standard set by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Brophy and Groome spoke, with five UP Cause and Prevention Committee members in Lawrence for a luncheon conference.

XS. H. Loomis Union Pacffc Chamber of Commercce Loomis Interstate Commission Enid Lonmis Corner Oak G. QO. Brophy Union Pacific T. Groome Chamber of Commerce Union Pacific Railroad Lawrence John Robinson

Resolution on Article X of League Covenant Passed

The League of Nations assembly rejected a proposed interpretation of Article X. Only Persia voted against. unanimous approval was required. The plan would let each state decide how far to aid others if their integrity is threatened. Peru and Panama opposed. Persia supported sending to the Permanent Court for advisory opinion.

Neva Asated League Assembly T'ersia Jeazue Assembly Peru Panama Permanent Court of International Justice

Court challenge to Adjutant General authority filed

An application to file an original quo warranto action was filed in the state supreme court to test Adjutant General B H Barkham's authority to appoint a military supervisor of the Tulsa county sheriff's office. The filing was by counsel for R B Sanford, civil sheriff of Tulsa County.

Oklahoma City Sept B. H.barkham Tulsa County State Supreme Court R. B. Sanford

Mound City Case Comes to Jury in Murder Trial

Fort Scott Kansas September 23 The defense in the trial of Ellison Scott at Mound City charged with the murder of his wife rested its case yesterday. County Attorney W W Edeburn opened arguments for the state and further arguments were under way today with indications the case will go to the jury late today or tomorrow.

Fort Scott Kan Ellison Scott Mound City W. W. Edeburn

Bargain Day in Lawrence Stores Offers One Day Specials

Merchants in Lawrence hold a September sales day with one day only cuts in each Betyr Business Bureau member store. Fall and winter goods are in stock, with clothing priced moderately amid national retail trends. Buyers near Lawrence are urged to shop now to beat higher future costs due to cotton price rises and Japanese catastrophe impacts. Stores advertise a single special bargain per shop, listed in the Shopping News supplement of the Journal-World.

Lalwrence Betyr Burea Lawrence Lawryence Lance Sik Pri Journal-World

Demonstrations At County Truck Crop Farms

H Beattie and U S Stokdyke plan a series of seed selection and harvesting demonstrations on local truck crop farms. Sessions at H G Powell, Clifton Pine, R H Brown, and other fields will cover treated and untreated varieties, handling, and farm problem discussions for county growers.

H. Beattie U.S Manhattan H. G. Powell Clifford Pine Mr. Beattie Rogers R.H. F R. H. Brown Beattie Stokdyke

Postpone Murder Case Trials in Illinois County

The murder trials of Hart Wrank Carer and Chester Kerr for George McCormick’s slaying at Ilolden Missouri were postponed to October 15. The defense cited lack of time and missing witnesses, local inflamed feelings, and Guy Knight’s injuries as reasons.

Hart Wrank Carer Chester Kerr George McCormick Ilolden Johnston County Guy Knight Lowell McCormick

Homecoming planned by First Methodist in Lawrence

The First Methodist Episcopal church in Lawrence will host a Homecoming next Sunday with a unit men project to invite Methodists across the area. Plans mirror the university campus effort, aiming to include 1327 church members, 1200 University Methodist students, 150 at Haskell, 100 at the Lawrence business college, and 1100 Sunday school members with 600 in attendance. Additional services and an Ingathering Day will follow, with Edwin J. Price directing outreach to students and a large list of Unit Men participants led by George M. Lowman and others.

First Methodist Episcopal Church University Lawrence Kansas First Methodist Church New University Haskell Lawrence ‘Business College Methodist Church Tenth Vermont Edward Hislop Lawrence J Edwin J. Price R. K. Nicholson J. 8 Stover PF. H.,church Palmer Felt Bert Dale Alfred G. Hill C. O. Bowman John Beamer W. PB. Romine Earnest Boyes F. J. Mechilin Ralph, Ward O. J. Lane Schafstall Charles Arnold C. .B. Russell Chris Schaake

Upperclass Paddle Wielders Pursue K U Freshmen

Night raids by sophomore and upperclassmen armed with paddles targeted University of Kansas freshmen. About a hundred students roamed rooming houses after nightfall scaring and striking those within striking distance. Fearful freshmen fled to hiding places or rooms to escape the initiatory ordeal.

University Nishtfall

Burgett arraigned in bank robbery case in Kansas City

September 25 Kansas City. Paul Burgett a 22 year old military academy student was arraigned today on a charge of robbing the Quindaro State Bank. His preliminary hearing set for October 2. Bond fixed at 315,000 but Burgett could not meet it and he remained in Wyandotte county jail. He did not answer the charge when read and entered a not guilty plea.

Urgett Kansas City Paul Burgett Military Academy Quindaro State Bank Fox Burgett Wyandotte

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