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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1927

Page

2

Governor Fuller postpones decision on Vanizetti case in Boston

Boston Aug 3 AP Governor Alvan Fuller delays executive council meeting to review findings on the Vanizetti case, radicals sentenced to death for murder. A wage decision is promised tonight between 4 and 8. If pardon or commutation is sought the council must approve. Vonizetti and Madeiras face execution week of August 11 amid a long appeals fight.

Boston Alvan T. Fuller William L. Reed Althe State House Puller Sarea Artale Celestine Madeiras Sheena Vanzetti Braintree Roy Hie du Eisinn Bacco Prof Melchers Egypt

Farm Worker Melchers to Study Nile Region Agriculture

J R Melchers from Kansas State College joins the Egyptian agriculture ministry on a multi year study of Nile farms. He will survey districts, suggest remedies for plant diseases, and outline research and prevention work to improve crops along the Nile banks. He holds a leave of absence from Ky C and will report soon.

Mint J. R. Melchers Department of Botany Kansas Agricultural College Kaw Valley Togelas Courty Farm Egrp Nile Melchers Kansas Ky. C Wall Street

Parsons Joins League Of Kansas Municipalities

The League announces Parsons has joined, bringing Kansas cities in the League to 435. Stutz says 76 of 77 second class towns are members. Downs becomes the largest nonmember city, Olivet the smallest member. County commissioners held a routine meeting this afternoon.

Parsons Leaague of Kansas John O. Stutz First Clas Kansas Downs Olivet

New Fashions Show Half a Knee at Retail Exhibit

Fashion show by garment retailers of America unveils a revival of the tired silhouette with half knee hemlines. Exhibitors at the Hotel show featured wraps and straight coats in new color blends including gold orange and carmine.

America Dorante Faye

Floods Rise Across Arkansas City and Surrounding Areas

Weather reports show heavy rainfall driving river rises and flood dangers in Kansas towns including Ark City and nearby counties. The Neosho, Verdigris, and Winfield areas reported rising waters, road washouts, and flooded lowlands while irrigation leaks and embankments were stressed.

Chicago member joins Cathedral leadership in Jerusalem

Edward Blatchford of Chicago was elected to membership at St Geare's Cathedral in Jerusalem replacing Sir who left Palestine to govern Cyprus. Blatchford heads the Near East Relief in Palestine after a decade spent on civil war work with British forces in Constable once an adviser.

Lion St. Geare’ 'S Jerusalem Edward Blatchford Chicazo Sir Palestine Cyprus Blatchford Chicago Constaple Turkey Alestine

Clinic for Children to Hold Sessions in Farnsteal

County Farnsteal clinic for children opens September 2 and 5. Dr Florence Sherban from Kansas units will examine children. Assistants include Pearl Martin and Minn Scott, with nutrition specialist Fonte from the agricultural college guiding mothers on child diets.

Doug Rea Commerce

President Coolidge backs away from run in 1924

Telegrams flood Rapid City as president declines another term. Mrs Coolidge and White House aides received cables from supporters and critics nationwide while Coolidge maintains silence on interpretation of his statement. Officials review incoming messages from multiple states.

Rapid City S. DB Coolidge Kaniq City Hs Dent Coolidge White House Me. Coolidge

Rumor of Coolidge Retirement Sparks Debate Across Nation

Rapid City and other centers weigh the impact of President Coolidge’s statement that he does not choose to run again. Officials and observers express varied views on how the silence or disclosure might affect the upcoming election and the national political climate.

Firms place bets on Coolidge re election odds

New York Times report says Wall Street firms are betting real money on Calvin Coolidge as next president. One firm claims it acted as bookmaker and has 80000 more to place at the same odds, despite previous wagers.

New York Aue New York Times Wall Street Coalidee Uniternowncement Remimissio

Santa Fe Picnic Parade in Topeka Draws Citywide Pride

Topeka residents joined a long parade along Kansas Avenue celebrating the Santa Fe railroad heritage. Governor Paulen reviewed the procession as floats showcased trains steamers streetcars and other transit modes reflecting the era’s transportation pride.

Paulen

Coolidge decision to not seek renomination discussed by press

Chicago and other cities react to President Coolidge stating he does not choose to run in 1928. Editors in Detroit Philadelphia and Richmond frame his pledge as a personal decision with varied interpretations. Analysts note potential effects on party unity and future nominations as Hoover Dawes and Lowden are named in discussions.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Daily News Coolidge Lowden Dawes Hoover National Detroit Iroit Calvin Goolidge Richmond. Va Times-Ni Patric Hig A. Jen Joseph Daniels Wilson Sorial Raleigh N.C Observer Mr. Goolidge Asheville, C Citizens Nicholas Murray Butler Palv Alth Herbert Hoover Commerce API

University of Kansas med school fills freshman class

Kansas City announces the University of Kansas School of Medicine closed freshman registration for 65 openings. Demand reached 260 applicants. priority given to native Kansans with strong records, followed by a selective group from Kansas City Missouri. Many applicants were rejected due to full capacity.

Wahl School of Medicine Kansas City University of Kansas School of Medi H.R. Wahl Schop

Interurban Seeks Higher City Fares in Lawrence

The Kaw Valley Western railroad applied for authority to raise Lawrence city rates to 10 cents from 5 cents. J D Galbraith of the Lawrence office said no action had been taken or notice given. North Lawrence street car under current service uses buses at 10 cent fare.

Kansas Kaw Valley& Western Railroad Lawrence Toneka Interurban North Lawrence Opentown Kansas City J.D. Galbraith

Moisture Seen Helping Corn Says Flora Toneka

A.P. reports Flora Toneka noting adequate moisture benefits corn as cool fronts move through Kansas. Daytime temps fall, with Goodland recording 52 F at 7 am and other cities like Topeka Concordia and Dodge City posting springlike warmth elsewhere. Heavy rain is sparse as the growing season proceeds.

Toneka Aug Goodland Rapid “City Denver Marin Mich Kansas Topeka Concordia Dodge City Rapid City Sault-Ste. Marie Salina Kans Aue Vesterde

Flooding Swells Southern Kansas Northern Oklahoma Rivers

Heavy rains in the border region lift streams and flood plains. The Chicaskia River near Brickwell shows a rising trend threatening south and east city areas. Caney River near Bartlesville rises above normal as a city park floods and a highway closes. Rail traffic delayed by washout near Wellington.

Brickwell Okla Kansas Oklahoma Chicaskia Caney River Bartles Chicago, Rock Island and Pacife Railroad Enid Wellingtons

Alumni meeting and KU Club reorganized at St Joseph

John R. Dee assistant to the Chancellor led the alumni gathering at St Joseph yesterday. L B Douglas was elected temporary chairman of the newly reorganized KU Club. Mr Enea neat c and Mr Dyer visited Atchison and met alumni there. Ellsworth plans ten day tour visiting Wichita Pittsburg Cherryvale Parsons Winfield Arkansas City and other cities.

Ami John R. Dee St. Joseph Mos Ce Sports L. B. Douglas K. U Enea Neat c Dyer Atchison Ellsworth Ahnont Kansas

Balcher’s Narrow Escape From Turbulent Takeoff At Teterboro

Norwegian pilot Balchari escaped serious injury after a biplane tested by Clarence Chamberlin’s ship to shore craft crashed at Teterboro Field New Jersey. He circled the field several times before the plane plunged to the ground damaging landing gear and a wing. Balchari walked away with minor bruises.

Teterboro Field Teterboro N. J Hert

Through the Looking Glass in New York Broadcast Tonight

Modern suite by Deema Taylor titled Through the Looking Glass slated as featured program on WJZ networks. Metropolitan Opera connections and Staie Philharmonic Orchestra to perform under Frederick Stock with a full symphony lineup and time schedule across multiple stations.

Taylor AIR New York Deema Taylor Ishon Stadium WJZ Nations S Broadeweting Company Totler Staie Philhamonic Frederick Stock Raat Hane Folte WOR Newark Teive Music Sree Weaf United Press Baseball Teen Hill Darter Preleaty EW York Seit Whiprle Nevessylvania Bodistrens Elks ANG Jrenssebn Statins Cancert cAle Ptial-Gas Turner Lord Calvert Lama Mogrann Weaf Dka Pittsburghs Country Club Richard Bonte WCAE Eitesburgh Mealdord Gunner Handali Sanders Oirchestra Vincie Kaylee Burt McMurtrie WEAF WRVA Richmond Scotland Thell Concert Company Ale

Weed will estate leaves income to daughters and heirs

The will of James W. Weed former bank president filed in Kansas City probate assigns a $100,000 estate income to three daughters for life with remainder to four grandchildren. Personal property like motor vehicles jewelry and household goods go to daughter Mrs. Belen Aster. The three daughters receive income with specific arrangements among Dora, and a son James Weed is named with address unknown. The Commercial Trust Co. named trustee.

James W. Weed Bankers Liew Publishing Cesta Kansas City Blanthe W. McLaughtin Rupert Thahin Rena Weed Lawrence Fone Weed Lawrene Olsen Parsons Sara E. Weed Firther Damesed Commiaree Trust Company

Deaths and Funerals of Albert J Stanton

Albert L Stanton of Lawrence died at home on 2045 Tearrard avenue aged about 82 born Fountain City Indiana on September to 1870 married Harriet Hadley in 1870 He led J B Watkins Land Mortgage Co for 44 years and initiated Home Seekers Excursions Funeral at home 2015 Learna Ave Lawrence Thursday 2 30 pm Rev Chas W Thomas Interment at Galis remote Survived by wife four children and niece Dorothy Gaylord Stanton Also Knights of Columbus report supreme knight Martin H Carmody elected in Grand Rapids Michigan to succeed James F Flaherty after 18 years in that post.

Albert J Stanton Dough Albert Ls Stinton Tearrard Avenue Fountain City Ind Learna. Ave Lawrence Chas. Wi. Thomas First Baptist Shareh Oalis Indiana Virginia Harriet Andley Washington Harley Friends Church First Methodist Church Marvin Mr. Stanton Harriet Hadley Stanton Frelyn Atta Amida Alfred Hadley Stanton Dorothy Gaylord Stanton

Household Records and Tips From Department of Agricus

Practical advice on buttering bread for sandwiches and making bridge fillings with cucumber, ham, cottage cheese, eggs and olives. It covers whipping cream warm weather tips, hygiene for creams, fabric care with Javelle water, corn on the cob timing, bacon with greens and tips on staying cool. It ends with a short local notice about a found billfold and refused reward.

Midland Grange to Meet Friday Night at Midand Hall

The Midland Grange will hold a regular business meeting Friday night at the Midand hall. Entertainment will be provided during the program.

Midland Grange Midand Hall

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