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Newspaper

Atchison Weekly Globe

Location

Atchison, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

2

Weakness of Jury System Highlighted by Kansas Cases

The Atchison Weekly Globe reports two Lawrence County district court trials where magazine salesmen were charged with perjury after denying representations to road workers. Despite identical testimony, one jury acquitted while the other convicted. The piece argues juries often err, noting ten guilty may escape to save one innocent, and urges avoidance of trouble.

Lawrence Douglas County Justice Court

Glory to Behold Bert Walker in Atchison on crop praise

State printer Bert Walker traveled from Osborne to Topeka praising crop conditions in Osborne and Mitchell counties and the Central Branch country of northern Kansas. He notes Missouri Pacific’s naming issues for the region and compares Walker’s popularity to Atchison city leaders.

Bert Walker Atchison Osborne Kansas Topeka Mitchell Missouri Pacific Osborne Farmer Charley Man Kan Asa Atchison City

Coolidge backs American withdrawal from China talks

The article portrays President Coolidge affirming an isolationist stance in Asia. It notes the United States may negotiate alone with China, with Murray as observer, while Britain Japan France and Italy pursue their aims. The piece stresses justice and friendship as guiding principles and broad public support.

America China Great Britain Japan France Italy Murray Coolidge Asia Cooldige

French airmen nearing New York on historic Atlantic flight

Over the North Atlantic a French air plane, piloted by Captain Charles Nunguesser with veteran navigator Captain Francois Coll, heads for Mitchel Field New York from Paris. They are overdue this afternoon but may become the first to complete this type of flight, a notable achievement for France in aviation.

North Atlantic Ocean Paris New York France Charles Nunguesser Francois Coll Mitchelfield

Auto accident rarity noted by Helton Recorder editor

M. M. Beck reflects on twenty five years of automobile use with only one crash. He recalls a runaway horse attached to a buggy colliding with his car, leaving him unconscious for an hour. He also notes prior half century of accidents from kicking horses and runaways.

M. M. Beck Helton Recorder

Madame Schumann- Slevik Sings Through Dust Storm at Hayes

In Kansas the contralto Madame Schumann- Slevik performed at Hayes Teacher College amid a dust storm and recent rain. The crowd, many driving long distances, endured grit blowing inside the coliseum as the pianist needed constant dusting and spectators’ eyes reddened from the dust.

Kansas Madame Schumann- Slevik Hayes Teacher College Hays Coliseum

Inaction Taxed Over Action, a Tridescent Dream

A fragment reflecting on taxation principles with Sardonic tone. The speaker cites Senator Ingalls and implies taxes are levied where they yield revenue, suggesting inaction as a preferred target over action. The quote frames fiscal policy as inevitable revenue practice.

Ingalls

Atchison Wit and Wisdom Cornered in Globe Sights

A mosaic of pithy musings on marriage, money, manners, and modern life from an Atchison perspective. Quips on reputation, absent minded husbands, shop talk, prohibition, and driverless cars blend humor with city snapshots and local foibles. Notable lines about women’s hearts, husbands’ follies, and everyday temptations.

Pity the Capitalist and the Worker in a Moral Plea

The Emporia Gazette laments the fate of the capitalist whose invested machinery may be rendered obsolete by a new invention. It also warns of the displaced worker whose job is at risk, urging pity for both rich and poor in a shared moral scenario.

The Emporia Gazette

Does Trade Follow the Flag in China and Pacific History

A prominent observer predicts a century of history shaping in China and the Pacific as global trade shifts. He argues China has long led events while the rest of the world only acted as a customer when it sought Chinese goods.

China Pacific

United States Considers New Big Brother Role Abroad

The text notes the U S may pursue a broader role after settling the Nicaragua issue. It adds that while nations could benefit from such intervention they often dislike it, signaling caution about overreach in international affairs. The remark frames a strategic debate and implies reluctance among potential beneficiaries.

United States

Despotism Talk By Local Youth Echoes Child Moon Quest

An Atchison young man is constantly talking about despotism. He reminds one of a small child who wants the moon, and then yells bloody murder if he doesn't get it.

Atchison

Taxes must fall as cry echoes through ages past

A note from the era argues taxes should be reduced, likening the demand to an ancient decree as enduring as King Tutankhamun’s tomb and its untouched jewels, framing fiscal reform as a timeless quest.

King Tut

Atchison Day's Doings Highlights Local News Sparks

Local items include marriage licenses issued in St. Joe and Atchison, arrivals from New Jersey and DeKalb for visits, and tributes on Mother's Day. Reports cover hospital status, court suits, mining discussions, and town events. A busily varied page notes a bridge of civic notes, accidents, and community anecdotes.

Jake Wallenstein Wicklis Walter Krall New Jersey Parnell St. Joe Lawrence F. Duty Irene Fry DeKalb Theodore Arensberg Atchison Mother

Atchison Beats Pacific Coast in Desert to Flood Train Tale

A travelogue from Ontario to Atchison describes desert miles between Orange and lemon groves, Pecos valley irrigation limits, two oil towns near Cyote and Midland, and a Texas Ranger talk. The reporter notes El Paso to Red Oak trips, President Calles train, and flood conditions north of Texarkana, yearning for Atchison's flood-free streets and American neighbors.

Ontario California Southern Pacific el Paso Texas Pacific Rio Grande Valley Texas Pecos Valley Pecos Cyote Midland Texas Rangers Calles Mexico Dallas Pullman Company Laredo Mexican National Railway Mexico City America Texarkana St. Louis Mississippi Black River Arkansas Atchison Pacific Coast

Pivotal Local Notes From Atchison Store and Street Life

Atchison items report Louie Waldauer feeling unwell but able to work, a white cloud of small town happenings. The oil well south of White Cloud reaches 2200 feet. Mrs. J. C. Jones dies in Los Angeles, a cousin to local residents. Roy Hauger shifts from foreman to farming with a concrete mixer. a collision at Fifth and Mounds is logged. playful rumors of weddings spark chatter on Main Street.

Louie Waldauer W. A. Morris White Cloud J. C. Jones Los Angeles Calif C. A. Lilly John MeAdow Atchison Roy Hauger Linley H. H. Erickson John Ames Fifth Mounds Houston-Everest Brown County Presbyterian Church D. 8. Skoglund Charlie Reynolds Atchison, Wires McGehee Ark Reynolds Gale Morris Missouri Pacific

Former Atchison Woman Dies to Be Buried Here

Mrs. J. C. Jones a longtime Atchison resident died Saturday in Los Angeles. Her body will arrive tomorrow night and go to Bawin & Douglass. Funeral services Wednesday at 10:80 a.m. at Sawin & Douglass chapel with Rev. I. D. Fry officiating. burial in Mt. Vernon cemetery. She was born April 1869 in Kentucky, moved to Missouri, became Mrs. Jones in 1890, and lived in Atchison before relocating to California. Survived by nephew Roscoe Griffith in Montana and cousin Harry Griffith of Los Angeles. Dr. Jones, once a dentist in Atchison, may accompany the body.

Emil Ebner Globe S. E Pinyard Denton Atchison Frankie M. Wilson Villa Street Weston James Wilson Wilson Lawin & Douglass Perlors Walter Dippel South Seventh Street Harry Eberly Mrs. Dippel J. C. Jones Los Angeles Bawin & Douglass Undertaking Sawin & Douglass I. D. Fry Mt. Vernon Jones H. F. Sidey Commercial Street Harry Griffith Retta Austin Griffith Dr Jones Kentucky DeKalb Daniel Griffith California

Thomas A Spratt Dies At 60 In Atchison

Thomas A Spratt sixty years old died at his home 707 South Sixth street yesterday afternoon. He worked for Snowden-Mire Drug Co. after moving from St Joseph six years ago. Born Weston Missouri March 21 1867 he was part of Platte counties oldest families. He previously worked over twenty years for VanNatta Drug Co. of St Joseph. Surviving: wife predeceased, daughter two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Lawin Douglass chapel two PM burial Mt Vernon Cemetery.

Lou R. Herd Red Star Milling Co Wichita Atchison Julia Crancer Leavenworth Herd Sidney Herd Marshal Elizabeth Hottle Oak Mills Easton McClelland Wm. R. Hottle H. J. Surritte Parnell Cow Island M. D. Miller Henry Fouch Horton B. L. Cornell St. Joe Benj. R. Vineyard Jesse Vineyard Platte County Mary Owens Weston Abraham Lin Te John W. Braley George B. Stoner Geary Okla New Malden Atchison County Thomas A. Spratt South Sixth Street Mr. Spratt Snowden-Mire Drug Co St. Joseph VanNatta Drug Co St Joseph Spratt William F. Magers Magers C. W. Falk Emma Hendrix Los Angeles W. J. Spratt AL Spratt Lawin & Douglass Mt. Vernon Cemetery

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