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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1937

Page

2

Soviet Airplane Bound for Alaska from Moscow

A huge four motor Russian polar plane led by Sigismund Levaneffsky travels from Moscow toward Fairbanks in a test flight to study polar routes for potential Moscow to United States air service. The flight, carrying six crew, passes over the pole and heads toward Fairbanks with refueling planned before continuing to Oakland California.

Seattle North Pole Fairbanks Alaska U. S. Army Signal Corps Pole Althe Golkovsky Corns Nome United States C.S. T Moscow Sigismund Levaneffsky Soviet Union Lindbergh Russia Levaneffsky Vartanian Oakland Calif Coniot Kostenaieff Levchenko Pobezhimo Canada Edmonton Alberta

Former School Teacher Charged With Murder

Cincinnati Aug 13 Detec tive Lieut George Schuttle charged Mrs Anna Hahn 31 comely former German school teacher today with murder in the death of George Gsellman 87 The warrant issued at the direction of Chief of Police Eugene Weatherly and based on a report of City Chemist C P Behrer that positive traces of metallic poison and a trace of an air poison were found in the Gsellman vital organs and viscera Police have been investigating the mysterious deaths of five persons with whom they said Mrs Hahn was friendly.

Cincinnati George Schuttle Anna Hahn George Gsellman Eugene ‘. Weatherly C. P. Behrer Gsellman Hahn

Deaths and Funerals for Mrs Anna Turner in Kansas

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna R Turner 73 who died yesterday at her daughter’s home Mrs J W Stone 2101 Vermont Street will be held in Kinsley Kansas Saturday at 2 30 p m Burial will be in Trotters cemetery

Anna R. Turner Anna Ft. Turner J. W. Stone Vermont Street Kinsley Kan Trotters Cemetery

Test Your Knowledge On Classified Page Answers

Seven quiz questions ask about mendrills actor relation opium source Harz mountains country citizenship laws poem author odd numbers Denmark capital age for Congress representatives and a feudal Japan self‑death method.

Dustin Farnum William Farnum Harz Mountains Denmark Congress Japan

Quintuplets Learn To Pull Hair In Canada

Dionne quintuplets in Callander Ontario have learned to pull hair. Dr A R Dafoe says they have been separated to prevent sudden quarrelling after the children caught colds. He emphasizes health over tourism and notes the need to keep the youngsters safe and well.

Dionne Quintuplets Callander Ont Dionne A. R. Dafoe Marie Cecile Annette Yvonne Emilie Dr. Dafoe

Poison plot by mother targets two children in hotel

In St Louis a 7 year old boy died after his mother Mrs. Bengre King confessed she poisoned ham burgers. She planned to kill her 5 year old daughter and herself. She said she bought three burgers and tainted them while the children were dining. Police were informed by the father and found the boy's body. The woman, using the alias Mrs Dorothy Page, had been separated from her husband.

St. Louis Claude Adams Bengre King St. Clair Jeannine Jeanine King Dorothy Page Rolla Tip

Refused Admission to Conference by Non-Operating Unions

Representatives of a railroad wage protest committee were refused admission to a conference of delegates from 14 non operating unions. Individual reports were prepared on a five cent an hour wage increase negotiated in Washington and already approved by the railroads. The protest group led by Elmer Liebert denounced the non operating unions as communists and malcontents while the official delegates, described as a conservative seasoned group, prepared for the meeting.

Chicago Washington Elmer Liebert Milwaukee Wis George M. Harrison C.I.0

Lawrence Notes and University Dances and Roving Rumors

Mrs. G A Graeber says her son Kenneth Graeber a KU student in Spain is not fighting Loyalists but doing journalism near Albacete. University midweek dances return with 10 cent stags fines and a sales tax on charges. Byron F Cooke at Help Yourself grocery shows off a new little shopper on wheels for customers.

G. A. Graeber Kenneth Graeber University of Kansas Spain Albacete Byron F. Cooke

Chute jumper is lucky in New Jersey accident

North Bergen youth Aldrich, a parachute jumper, was blown a mile by a strong wind and crashed into a house breaking a window and landing on a porch roof. Total injuries were a tear in his trousers. He had planned to land before the Governor's Day crowd at Camp Hoffman.

Sea Girl N. J Op— Aldrich North Bergen Camp Hoffman

Shells and fires heighten terror in Chinese city

Front page report details the clash between Chinese forces and Japanese troops near Shanghai and Nanking. Chinese divisions move into Woosung and Shanghai area while American and other foreign residents seek shelter in the international settlement. British cruiser Cumberland joins Augusta to protect foreign residents as fighting continues in North China and at Nankow pass.

Nanking Yangtze Chinkiang Shanghai Hongkew Park Chapei Hongkew Woosung Tokyo Chiang Kai-Shek Whangpoo River Great Oriental International Settlement United States Marines Charles F. B. Price Soochow Creek China Peiping 89Th Nankow Manchuria Kelgan Tsingtao H.M.S. Cumberland U.S Augusta Sir Charles Little Britain Asiatic Squadron Cumberland

Sub committee advances Black nomination amid secrecy claims

The article details congressional steps toward approving Justice Black while exposing secrecy in the nomination. Senate questions focus on whether a new post was created and the implications for emoluments, with Borah Logan and McGill weighing in on the retirement law and existing office. Dead birds are revived.

Black Senator Black Roosevelt Senate Stephen T. Early Early Borah Austin Justice van Devanter Idahoan Logan D-Ky Cortress D.-Ky McGill

Curator Bathes Them and Gives Them Honey And Brandy

Chicago curator Karl Plath of Brookfield Zoo revives three South American humming birds by bathing them in warm water feeding them honey and brandy diluted with water. The revived birds lean toward their new cups and begin to respond to the nectar and light handling.

Chicago Expressman Karl Plath Brookfield 200 Plath

Eight Kidnappers Given Long Terms in O'Connell Case

Eight men identified as members of a national kidnap ring faced prison terms from 28 to 77 years for the 1933 abduction of Albany youth John J. O'Connell Jr. in a case tried in federal court at Binghamton. The defendants, remanded in shackles, heard Judge Bryant impose sentences ranging from 28 to 77 years with fines up to $10,000. two additional participants, Fischer and Burke, received three and 49 months respectively.

Binghamton N. Y John J. O'Connell Albany Frederick H. Bryant Manning Strewl John Oley Percy Geary Charles Harrigan Thomas Dugan George Gargukllo John McGlone Harold Crowley New York City Frank Fischer Thomas Burke Hoboken N. J O'Connell Lewisburg Strews Young Nation Crowley

Beles Rally Tops Dodgers in eighth for 5 2 win

Vince DiMaggio clubs a three run homer as the Beles rally in the eighth produces a 5 2 triumph over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Fetta limits the Dodgers to six hits to earn his 11th win of the season. Brooklyn 200 000 000 2 6 Boston 002 000 03x 5 Hoyt Chervinko Fetta Mueller.

RPI Vince DiMagglo Beles Brooklyn Dodgers Toway Low Fette Dodgers Brooklyn Boston Hoyt Chervinko Fetta Mueller New York Carl Hubbell Giants Phillies Sam Leslie Harry Danning Philadelphia SBS Lamaster Ens Kelleher Wilson Hubbell Danning Yanks New Yorkers Buck Ross Ed Smith Gomez Malone Dickey Ross Smith Brucker Chicago Cleveland Skennedy Rensa Harder and Sullivan Washington Marcum Os Her Walberg Desautels Appleton R. Ferrell St. Louis Detroit Hildebrand Hemsley Wade Gill York

Cowboys Sit Down Over Free Beer Demand at Streb Ranch

In Melrose Montana cowboys at the Streb ranch corral staged the first rangeland sit down strike over a barrel of beer. After an hour of mediation the Cowboys won only an hour of loaf and returned to work still thirsty while a nearby rancher refused to supply the beer. The Journal-World advertises classified ads promising quick help in recovering lost items.

Melrose Mont.Pi Streb Ranch Corral Rangeland Journal-World Adv

Carpenter denies opposing McGill in Democratic primary

Former Representative Randolph Carpenter of Marion Kansas denies reports that he will run against Senator George McGill in the next Democratic primary. He states strong loyalty to McGill, supports Roosevelt, and says he would consider a bid only if McGill does not run.

Washington GPI Randolph Carpenter Marion Kan George McGill Kansas McGill Carpenter Congress Randolph United States Senate Democratc U. S. Senate Roosevelt

W M S Meeting At Clearfield House

Mrs Minnie Hausman hosted the W M S on Wednesday with eight members and three visitors present. Mrs Lena Breithaupt led the lesson after a short business meeting and opening with song reading and prayer.

Minnie Hausman Lena Breithaupt Trabant Everett Deay Albert Rodewold

Valley Chapel Notes and Local Arrivals

Miss Mabel Shaw spent a few days with Mrs. Mary Thome last week. Howard Longanecker from Oak Ridge moved his tractor to the John Dunn farm and is staying with Mrs. Dunn while plowing for wheat. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Solon Markley on Wednesday to plan a dinner for the Ellis Bond sale on August 25. Miss Marie Perkins and her nephew Robert Buss of Chicago and Mrs. Ryan and daughter Margaret of (text incomplete).

Mabel Shaw Mary Thome Howard Longanecker Oak Ridge John Dunn Dunn Ladies Aid Solon Markley Marie Perkins Robert Buss Chicago Ryan Margaret

Neighbors Gather for Supper and Visits in Lone Star Area

Shawnee Mission visited Mr and Mrs Ellis Bond on Friday of last week. Guests at supper included Mr and Mrs Clifford Christen son and Florence of Lawrence and Mr and Mrs Murray Bond and Marjorie Ann of Lone Star. Willie Pucket and children of Valley Grove spent Sunday with her parents. Mabel Shaw and Mrs Mary Thome called on Lou and Lina Matchell of Marion Center and friends in Lone Star. Winston McNees rented the A G Banks farm and plows for wheat. Ruth and Lucile Blough of Pleasant Valley visited Elizabeth Dunn. Neighborhood men helped Mrs John Banks Friday. Marie Schelhorn returned home from ten weeks at Greeley Colorado. N F Thome and W H Banning hosted Kansas City visitors Tuesday.

Shawnee Mission Ellis Bond Clifford Christenson Florence Lawrence Murray Bond Marjorie Ann Lone Star W. J. , Curtis and Paul Willie Pucket Valley Grove Mabel Shaw Mary Thome Lou Lina Matchell Marion Center John Donn Elizabeth Winston McNees A. G. Banks Ruth Lucile Blough Pleasant Valley Elizabeth Dunn John Banks Marie Schelhorn Greeley Colo

McLouth Social Roundup Sees Visits and Tragedy

Kansas City visitors at the Thomas Chapman home include Mr. and Mrs. Jo Brenton and family and others from Lawrence Lexington and McLouth. An electrical storm near McLouth killed two farm workers Roy W. Stevens and Edward Dohrn when lightning struck the old Marshall farm. Stevens left a wife and two children, Dohrn a wife and one son. George Dick accompanied Mrs. Walter Ressmeyer to McLouth.

Jo Brenton Kansas City Thomas Chapman Ed Denny Lawrence Chapman Home Ed Rainwater John Herbert, Jr Lexington McLouth H. W. Steeper Lucille Roos Frank Schaeffer Ruth W.R. Schmidt Earl Chapman G. M. Casebier Country Club Ella Jones Robert Jones Jones Hal Nagle Perry Shrader Kari Old Marshall Farm Hebron Roy W. Stevens Edward Dohrn M. Edward Dohrn Mr. Dohrn George Dick Walter Ressmeyer McLouth Sun

Small Town Folks Travel and Visit Across Kansas and Washington

Day after a visit at his sister’s home in Leaven Estel Chapman and Sack of Kansas City together with others plan returns after a stay in Spokane with Pat Noel and Rankin Woodhes. Alvin Means and son Dan shopped in Lawrence on Saturday. Eugene Tacs and son Tom visited Maplehill after stops at Elmer Luce and Charles Fowler homes. W R Schmidt and L H Schmidt drove to Kansas City on August 11 with L H Schmidt staying a few days.

Leaven Estel Chapman Ack Kansas City Abet Coodhead Spokane Wash Pat Noel Rankin Woodhes Alvin Means Dan Lawrence Eugene Tacs Tom Maplehill Elmer Luce Charles Fowler W. R. Schmidt L. H. Schmidt Remai

New KruGon claims ease crippling neuritis at local drug store

Local residents visit Stowits Drug Store at 9th and Mass to hear about KruGon a vegetable medical discovery said to cure crippling neuritis. Mrs. Etta Mann of Springfield testifies that after long suffering KruGon relieved sharp pains restored mobility and sleep, with claims of lasting improvement after three months.

KruGon Stowits Std Mass Mra Etta Mann West Nichols St Springfield Missouri TuGon Mra. Mann KraGon 9Th Aviay

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