Journal-World 1927 feature on Sacco and Vanzetti murder case
A Kansas paper notes reports suggesting Sacco and Vanzetti may be innocent. The widow of slain Massachusetts man questions the telegram seeking clemency and says she has not followed the case closely. She emphasizes her personal loss as evidence of her grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Soath
Braintree Paym Ter
Sacco
Vanzetli
Massachusetts
Associated Dress
Saevo
Vayzetti
General Wood Death Shapes Philippine Policy Debates
The article recalls General Wood’s career and his role in Philippine governance, noting Roosevelt’s regard for his administrative skill and his efforts to bring stability. It discusses independence debates, political opposition, and the challenges faced by Wood’s administration amid rising Philippine problems and health decline. It also touches on aviation club ideas and a controversial anarchist letter amid a period of global tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woor
Wood
Théodore Roosevelt
Cava
Philippines
Woead
Wheeler
Islands
Philippine
Philippine National Bank
Harrison
General Wood
Twe Island
President Coolidge and a mystery third term
The article notes rising worry over a third term as many cities report similar events. It recalls discussions at the summer White House where Coolidge dismissed the notion, saying work always comes his way and does not expect it to change.
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Lays Iron. Parker Kans Chosen End
The Patriot notes the railroad line from Atchison to the west has begun laying iron. A board decision moves the terminus from Coffeyville to Parker Kansas, triggering a town celebration and a cannon explosion mishap. Local society items recount visits, relocations, and street dirt issues.
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Patriot
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Company
Attchison
Coffeyville Wuld
L. L. Ja G
Parker, Kans
Dr. Cordley
Cordley
Kansas
Amon
Boston
Amherst
Lawrence
Gov. W. Martin Esq
Junction City
Mob Threat Forces Police Rescue in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles Aug ? AP reports three liquor squad officers were rescued after a half hour clash with a mob following a liquor arrest. The crowd, including many women and children, pressed the area until reinforcements dispersed them. A prior incident two weeks ago reported an officer beaten when a prisoner was taken in the same neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ins Angeles
Sam. Singer
Price
Millicent Rogers Announces Engagement to Argentine
Millicent Rogers former Countess Ludwig Salm von Hongstraeden announces engagement to Arthur Peralta Ramos of Argentina. The formal announcement was made in Southampton by her father Colonel Henry H. Rogers, a prominent magnate. The report notes her previous Paris venture ended in a distant social misstep.
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New York
Aade
International Alliance
Millicent Rogers
Ludwig Salm von Hongstraeden
Arthur
Peralta Ramos
Southampton
Col
Henry H. Rogers
Kellogg Answers Prince of Wales Golf Que ry
New York Aug 8 The New York Times says the Prince of Wales greeted Secretary Kellogg with a golf question after meeting him in Buffalo The Secretary replied Fine and it notes the casual golf exchange Before that Milford Bryan was arrested Saturday for driving a motorcycle with the cutout open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Prince of Wales’ Golf
New York
New York Times
Prince of Wales
Buffalo
Milford Bryan
Flight training options for young Americans after Lindbergh
Washington reports growing interest in aviation with two paths: a highly selective army program at Brooks Kelly and March Fields offering a year of training and reserve commission, and private commercial schools totaling 164 nationwide. Applicants face strict physical mental checks, including a psychological test, and must meet age, marital and character requirements before placement on an eligibility list.
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Washington
U.P
Aeronautical Branch
Commerce Department
Army Air Service
Army
Brooks
Kelly Fields
San Antonio
Texan
March Field
Riverside
Calif
Lindbergh
Air Corps
Enel
Sir
Regular Army
National Guard
Air, Corps RS OT. C
RO. T.C
Farewell Party at Knowledge Hill School
A Saturday evening farewell at Knowledge Hill School honored Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Murphy with a program of violin, recitations, readings, piano solos, and music by students Willia Hole Lois Wells Ava Higley Edith Haley and Willard Thiry among others. Refreshments followed. about fifty attended. Several local families and friends, including Wells and Thiry relatives, were noted, and a separate item mentions a bicycle theft report and a Wright Brothers aviation memorial planned for Kill Devil Hills North Carolina.
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T. P. Murphy
Willia Hole
Lois Wells
Clifford Thi
Ava Higley
Edith Haley
Mesenhimer
Bernice Mead
Willard Thiry
Frances Thiry
Carl Johnson
Frances
C. H. Rothland
Ie Wells
Leslie Wells
Buckley
Leavenworth
Jess Horr
C. W. Horr
Lulu May
Swope Park
Kansas City
Lawrence
Harold Stowe
Vernon
Ardell
Glenn
Kenneth Mesenhimer
Oy Abvilna Thiry
John Iy
Rosemary and Abd al Krim Tale Unfolds in Fea Morocco
A fragmentary chapter summary follows Rosemary Crofton journeying through Fea Morocco with an aunt and courted by Abd al Krim. She faces coercion and danger as a caravan travels toward the sultan’s territory while she encounters an Englishman, mutual pursuit, captivity, and a dramatic attempted escape with a fatal choke duel in native style.
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L—Roremary Crofton
Engneh Auyt
Fea
Morocco
Tregart
Erenéiman
de V. Gorm
Kaid
Sin
Abd-elikrim
Vries
Rosemary
Abdal Mrim
Polnhdds
Wentwyn
Martengo
Abd-el Krim
Ataiuuwe
Martenco
Zarite
Man Wins Pardon After Alaska Murder Conviction
Vuco Perovich a Montenegro nobleman’s son, pardoned by President Coolidge for a Alaska murder. He served 16 years in Leavenworth after a 1906 conviction, won habeas corpus, studied law, and argued the lack of a life sentence for first degree murder. The case hinged on executive power and legal technicalities.
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Rochester
N.Y
Vuco Poroviech
Coolidge
Alaska
WWT
Perovich
Leavenworthh
Conlidge
Fox Freedom
Tatts
Leavenworth
Kans
John C. Pollack
Hidge Pollack
Taft
Theo
Peravich
Jane
Dent
Cocliden
Lloyd's agency Refuses Odds on Frisco Honolulu Flight
San Francisco August 6 AP Lloyd's agency will not quote insurance rates or offer odds on the Dole airplane race to Hawaii starting August 12. Representative Charles Vornholt said the venture is too dangerous, and the firm declines to provide coverage or betting odds for the flight.
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Lloyd's Off Dole
Honolulu
San Francisco
Lloyd’s Agency
Aca
Charles Lindoérgh
Paris
Dole
Hawaii
Charles Vornholt
Main Street
Mollie Lip perd Oil Well Flows 300 Barrels in Nine Hours
Mollie Lip perd in Oxford Kansas flowed oil today from the same drill site. The well reached 2,079 feet and produced about 300 barrels in nine hours. A remark about women not wanting others to know they are gray appears as filler text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Kas
Charles F. Noble
Oxford
Chief Factor in Determining Community Progress
Clay Center Kansas August report quotes FP C Farrell president of Kansas State Agricultural College at Clay County Farm Bureau tenth anniversary. He says rural community character is the dominant factor shaping progress, with discontent openness and social values driving improvement. Rural farmers praised for fostering progress and investing profits in better living. A note mentions tentative air rail service between Chicago and Cincinnati via Indianapolis and connection at Chicago for daily air mail.
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Clay Center
Kan
Aug
FP. C. Farrell
Kansas State Agricultural College
Clay County Farm Bureau
Sania Hawa
Agricultural College
Chicago
Cincinntati
Indianapalis
Trans’ Continental Air Mail
Marriage Proposal in a Dark Northern Tale
Rosemary confronts Westwyn as he proposes marriage to secure her safety amid political intrigue and danger. She refuses, debating whether to trust him as he explains the need for a temporary union to shield her from looming threats and shifting loyalties. The conversation reveals deep distrust and fragile emotions as dawn approaches.
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Westwyn
Zarifa
Westweo
Ito
Tia Volea
Lia
Martengo
Dion
Husemary
Wesiwyn
Sue
Ley
Rosemary
Aniwan
Rosmhars
Wettwyn
Ree
Fiat
Rosemari
Chie
Marriage Fray Sparks Dramatic Domestic Turmoil
A tense scene unfolds as Rosemary rejects marriage with Westwyn amid emotional collapse. He wavers between pity and impulse, offering to sign a contract, while Rosemary declares she would marry only to avoid multiple suitors. The pair's conflict escalates, drawing neighbors and ending with a distressed, secretive departure.
Bride of the Wald Stirs a Crowded Market Scene
In a festival setting, Zarifa and Rosemary inspire mixed reactions as women crowd around to view the bride. A tense mood lingers as Wentwyn resists involvement while Chia faces Rosemary as an impersonal dilemma, amid chatter and gifts from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zarlta
Roxenary
Zarifa
Wentwyn
Chia
Rosemary
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Geo. M. Grout
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Perry
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Lawrence Reagan
Aviaton
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Hille
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Sacca
Vanzetti
Europe
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King's. Mate
Rosita Forbes
Rovite
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Asido
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Kerry
Chite
Westwean
Ang
Cam
Henne
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Marfenpo
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Nat
BAYER
Cain
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Garden City Produce Co
Garden City
Missouri
Tave
Panerd
Congary
Standard Oil
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