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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1927

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Case of Reds Now to Federal Court

Boston Aug 1 AP Arthur D Hill for Sacco and Vanzetti said no action taken after a conference with Chief Justice Hall and Justice Sisk. Massachusetts Supreme Court refused to intervene. defense plans writ of certiorari to the U S Supreme Court and a stay of execution to print the record.

Boston aArthur D. Hill Sacco Vanzetti Hall James H. Sisk Massachusetts Superior Court Hill Justice Hall Massachusetts Supreme Court Nicola Sacco Bartolamer Vanzetti Charlestown United States Supreme Court Arthur D. Hill Washington Fitchburg Mur Manne Musmanna Berlin Massachusett Supreme Court Uunionists

Vanzetti Insanity Claims Reported After Court News

Attorney Musmanno told reporters Vanzetti was in an awful mental state and demanded a wireless in his cell while Sacco remained calm during the court decision. Both men, along with Celestine Ma deiros, were moved to the death house, showing no outward distress as they walked with guards through the corridor.

Michael A. Musmanna William Hendry State Vanzetti Musmanna Warden Hendry Musmanno Musmann Sacco Vanzet T Sacen Celestine Madeiros

On Guard in New York Public safety orders issued at 38 o'clock

New York key commissioner ordered guard reinforcement at public buildings and subways after information that Massachusetts Supreme Court refused relief toNicely Succo and Bartolo Ave. The dispatch cites Italy’s case and the broader context of the Death Watch surrounding the Sacco and Vanzetti era.

New York Massachusetts Supreme Court Nicaly Succo Bartolo APJ Pomeo Vanzetti Guard i Socialist Party Durelts Supreme Court

World Wide General Strike Demanded Over Sacco Vanzetti

In Boston the Sacco Vanzetti defense committee announced plans for a death watch at the Community church during the scheduled execution. A world wide general strike was called for August 22 if legal avenues fail to save the two men. The committee urged unions and allied bodies to confer and prepare for coordinated action.

ro-Vanzetti Boston API Ben Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti Sacco-Venzetti Defense Committee Amalgamated Clothing Workers

Van Zetti's Sister Arrives to See Imprisoned Brother

Miss Tuigia Vanzetti, sister of Bartolomeo Vanzetti, reached New York on the Aquitania to visit her brother Nicola Sacco in Boston. She said she came as a sister not a propagandist and hoped to urge a priestly return to childhood faith, while admitting both are atheists.

New York Tuigia Vanzetti Bartolomeo Vanzetti Boston Nicola Sacco Aquitania Vanzetti Fuller Massachusetts Traily Sacco

Vigilance in Chicago after Sacco Vanzetti ruling

Chicago police doubled guard at the federal building and formed emergency riot squads following Massachusetts high court’s refusal to intervene in the Sacco and Vanzetti case. radicals under surveillance, a handbill distributor fined, and protests echoed from Berlin and Belgium urging a retrial.

Chicago A.P Federal Massachusetts Supreme Court Sacco Vanzetti William O'Connor Sacco-Vanzetti

German Plane to Start Tomorrow from Cologne

Washington report says Germany plans trans Atlantic flight from Cologne “any time tomorrow after mid day” depending on weather. Route chosen by conditions will determine the U S aim and point of arrival.

Washington Wave Department Germania Cologne United States

Bound Over for Forgery Three Men Will Face Charges at Next Term of Court

Three men bound over to the next term of the district court on forgery charges. Fred Ottinger and Christopher Letcher had preliminary hearings. bonds set at 2000 dollars each. Jess Sears also bound over with a 1000 dollar bond after waiving prelim. Two killed in train wreck at Gregory Landing Mo. Chicago Burlington and Quincy Train No 10. Arch McNeill of Brawley Calif. killed. another unidentified man believed in wreckage.

Fred Ottinger District Court Justice of the Peace Clark Christopher Letcher Ottinger Jess Sears Justice Clark Sears Keokuk, Ja Gregory Landing Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Arch McNeill Brawley California

Kansas Forecast Indicates Fair Weather with Weekend Warmth

Kansas forecasts show generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with warmer highs. West and north central areas see clearer skies tonight while roads vary from good in Dodge City and Coffeyville to rough in Arkansas City and Emporia, with Salina and Hutchinson conditions improving to fair or flooding risk noted. Douglas County reports good roads.

Kansas Dodge City Coffeyville Arkansas City Emporia Pittsburg Salina Fair Hutchingen Fair Douglas County

New Low Temperature Records Set in Kansas

Kansas City and Topeka recorded new low temperatures for the date with 57 and 55 degrees respectively. Cool conditions spread across the state, with Goodland at 44, Concordia 52, and Dodge City 54 as clear skies followed ten days of rain and flood damage in central and southeastern districts.

Kansas City Topeka Kans Mercury Weather Bureau Kansas Goodland Colorado Line Concordia Dodge City

Giants Pummeled in Seventh by Pirates Deluge

The Pittsburgh Pirates toppled the New York Giants by rallying in the seventh inning of the opener. Larry Benton allowed one run before a barrage of hits derailed him. Kiki Cuyler hit a bases loaded triple as Dutch Henry came on, and Ben Cantwell finished. Rogers Hornsby hit his 21st and Terry his 14th for New York in a losing effort.

New York Pitttsburgh Pirates Larry Benton Benton Giants Larry Dutch Henry Kiki Cuyler Henry Ben Cantwell Jacksonville Heaton Barnhart Wright Rogers Hornsby Terry Hornsby

APPROVE SEATING PLANS FOR TUNNEY DEMPSey FIGHT

Chicago August 19 AP Most seating plans for the Tunney Dempsey heavyweight championship bout on September 22 were approved today by the South Park commissioners. Tickets go on sale Monday morning at the Palmer House. Tex Richard, promoter, said arrangements should receive park commission approval early next week. Seat prices range from 5 to 40 dollars tax included.

Chicago South Park Commissioners Palmer Hose Tex Richard Park Commission

Two Die in Williamson Police Gun Battle

In Williamson West Virginia two factions of the police clashed in the street early today. Off icers D W Deerfield and Harvey McGuire were killed. Julius Lawson and James Kirkpatrick surrendered to county authorities. The long standing strife had pitted regulars against deposed officers.

Williamson W. Va D. W. Deerfield Harvey McGuire Julius Lawson James Kirkpatrick Deerfield McGuire Lawson Kirkpatrick

Kansas state committee re-elects officers and names new vice presidents

Junction City Kansas reports the Kansas state committee re-elected officers at Camp Whitside and added two new vice-presidents. Attendance rose to 50 due to late arrivals delayed by high water. Sub-committee reports inspected Kansas National Guard departments with officers acting as guides. Names include Richard Whitcomb, Wilder Metcalf, Herbert Roher, Carl Kapka, A D Lespurgeon, and Robert Wratt. Sedalia Missouri notes federal raids on bootlegging near the state fair with 21 agents arresting seven people. The Broadview Inn with Maytar Gyrofoam washer mentioned.

Junction City Kans Kansas State Committee Camp Whitside Kansas National Guard Camn Whitside

Lost fliers search continues over Pacific horizon

AP reports renewed search for missing Dole flight crew and Mildred Doran after a derelict biplane and life raft with a dead woman’s body were found at sea. Reward funds total $45,000 as crews ride out favorable weather awaiting rescue or recovery of Frost, Scott, Pedlar, Knope, and Doran.

Los Angeles E. W.eros Alhanbia Evening Express San Francisco Pacific Ocean Mildred Doran Flint Mich John A. Pedlar Vilas R. Knope Oakland Honolulu John W. Frost Gordon Scott George Hearst James Dole William Matiuska Michigan Miss Doran San Francisco Examiner

Flying school teacher aboard Miss Doran in Dole race

The Miss Doran and three crew members John Augey Pedlar Lieut Vilas R Knope faced drift after provisioning only two gallons of water for three people. The plane carried a light larder including chicken sandwiches hot chocolate malted milk tablets mint condensed fruit and water as they navigated the Pacific en route to Hawaii.

San Francisco Pacific Ocean Mildred Doran John Augey Vilas R. Knope Hawaii Jvic

Frowns on Volunteer Air Mail Carrier Requests

Washington Aug 19 AP Postmaster General New opposes granting permission for trans oceanic fliers to carry official mail on their flights. Paul Redfern’s Brunswick Ga to Brazil trip request was denied. New argues the small mail quantity and uncertain departure times render air mail by that method impractical. Byrd expedition authorization remains limited to a small mail quantity while other requests are rejected.

Washington New Paul Redfern Brunswick Brazil America Richard E. Byrd

Lindbergh Flies Over Midwest Cities in Busy Day

Charles A. Lindbergh's Spirit of St Louis completed multiple flyovers from Wichita to St Joseph and Davenport with stops at Leavenworth and Junction City. crowds estimated at 16 000 watched maneuvers as he praised St Joseph airport progress and tested the newly built George A McClellan monoplane. He also visited Fort Leavenworth and Camp Whitside during the tour, sending a brief note of regret for not stopping at Junction City.

Davenport Iowa Charles A. Lindberg St. Joseph Charles A. Lindbergh Wichita Spirit of St. Louis’ and Was Greeted By Mayor L. ¥. Stigall Pony Express Lindbergh Missouri, National Guard Joseph Corby W. E. Stringfellow John A. McNeely George A. McClellen Carl H. Wolfley Missouri Kansas Arkansas Junction City Fort Riley Camp Whitside St. Louis Art Kansas National Guard

Trip to Yellowstone Plans By President Coolidge

President Coolidge was expected to announce a Yellowstone trip next week, leaving from a state game lodge Sunday night and traveling through Billings and Livingston, Mont. The party would enter by the north entrance for about five days to a week, with two side stops midweek before returning to duties in Washington.

Rapid City Coolidge Yellowstone National Park State Game Lodge Billings Livingston Mont

Alter Embezzlement Tragedy Hits Rossville Bank

Topeka Aug 19 AP Embezzlement uncovered at Rossville State Bank after examiners found a 30000 shortage. Cashier I B Alter shot and killed himself in the bank as state bank department inspectors arrived to review the books. Roy L Bone state bank commissioner announced the findings.

Topeka I. B. Alter Rossville

Gas meeting unites Kansas towns over utility issues

About 100 officials from over forty cities attended the Topeka convention on Kansas gas problems. The gathering formed a gas research committee to study supplies financing and pipelines with plans to share data among cities and extend contracts for review. John G. Stutz called the action a unity of purpose surpassing expectations.

Maeré League of Kansas John G. Stutz League Topeka Kansas City Fort Worth Texas O. E. Carr Hort Worth Clly C. A. Winder Department of Utilities Walter F. Jones Hutchinson Albert B. Martin League of Kansas Municipalities Lawrence A. H. ‘Strickland Winfield Tra FB. Burns A. V. Roberts Wichita Ralph T. Ceil Harry €. Bowman Newton John .G. Stutz Stutz

Smoky Hill River Rises Slows Flood Hits Salina

In Salina, Aug 19, the Smoky Hill river rose about an inch hourly, widening flood damage across the north and west town areas while the Dry Creek flood receded and the business district no longer faced threat. The river remains higher than Wednesday night, with continued high water throughout the city.

Salina Smoky Hill Dry Creek

Old Glory Ready To Go Curtiss Field

Old Glory the Fokker trimotor completed its final test and was pronounced ready for take-off. Lloyd Berthaud and James D Hill indicated only that the runway should be in good shape for a possible Rome flight tomorrow, barring more rain.

Curtiss N. Yi A.P Lloyd Bertaud James D. Hill Rome

Pictures of Dempsey Sharkey Fight Shipped Fined 600

William Sievers was fined 600 in federal court for interstate transportation of fight films promoting the Dempsey Sharkey bout. He planned to proceed with planned showings in St Louis Kansas City and St Joseph despite the ruling.

St. Louis William Sievers Sievers Kansas City St. Joseph

Old Ironsides Celebrates 115th Victory Anniversary

The Constitution, the U S Navy frigate undergoing reconstruction at Boston Navy Yard, was flag-draped to honor the 115th anniversary of its victory over the British ship Guerriere. The event marks a historic milestone for the famed frigate once known as Old Ironsides.

Boston A.P United States Constitution Navy Yard Tronsides

Frits Pays the Tax Early Paper Notice

An early edition of The Journal-World will publish at noon tomorrow to allow time for repairs in the mechanical department. Employees must complete their work and vacate the area while J.T. Constant handles the repair work.

iAn Journal-World J.T. Constant WS. Cady Kansas K. C The Press Cleveland Ohio Cady Journal- World Hutchinson Wichita Oklahoma City Fredonia

Lindbergh longs to return incognito to Madison

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, finishing his nation wide tour, says he wants to go back to Madison incognito and relax a while. He spoke with University of Wisconsin professor P H Hyland at Grand Rapids about his plans and his contract end date. Lindbergh recalls his nearly two years as a Madison student and hopes to slip in unnoticed to visit old friends.

Madison Wis AYP Charles A. Lindbergh P. H. Hyland University of Wisconsin At

Data Questers Seek Fort Downer Ties to Indian War Posts

Curtis Hesse and Ernest Kaisen, both at the University Museum, plan a week long western state trip to locate historical data on early Indian warfare. They reference Fort Downer, a short lived 1866 67 post on the old Butterfield route, now missing from records. Hesse seeks tips on its probable site between Fort Hays and Fort Wallace.

Curtis Hesse Ernest Natesen University Museum Downner Butterfield Patchers Custer Fort Hays Fort Wallace Hesse Ernest Kaisen American Museum Mr. Kaisen Wyoming Jost Fort

Record Cool August 19 In Topeka Lowest In Four Decades

Topeka recorded a low of Aa degrees at 5:20 am, the coolest August 19 in at least four decades. Kansas saw 44 degrees at Goodland, with Concordia 42 and Dodge City 54. Clear skies and light showers in the northeast accompanied dry conditions statewide.

Topeka Weather Bureau Kansas Goodland S. D. Flora Concordia Dodge City

Transcripts and transfers surge at KU term start

Registrar George O. Foster reports a flood of requests for advanced standing and transcripts as university admission nears. He notes 4910 to 5% requests and about 590 transcripts from high school graduates aiming to enter the university this fall. Principals are just returning from vacations and submitting delayed transcripts.

George O. Foster Foster

Campbell to Join Yankees in 1928 Spring Training

Archie Campbell right handed pitcher from Wichita Western League club is sold to the New York Yankees. The purchase price is not disclosed and Campbell will report for 1928 spring training. Kansas City connections and press personnel shifts noted in the same dispatch.

Wichita Club Selle New York Yankees Wichita Kas Aug Archie Campbell Art Griggs Campbell Yankees

Haskell Institutes Expands Graduate Courses This Fall

Haskell Institute plans higher scholastic standards this fall with four courses for high school graduates and enrollment limits favoring students nine grade and up. New two year programs in physical education normal training home economics and business training will start this fall, with primary enrollments limited due to capacity. About 850 applications expected, with 630 returning from last year, bringing total near 600 and enrollment up. Additional enrollments to come later. many refused applications may be reconsidered. Publicity from last fall pow wow boosts interest, pre enrollment letters show demand for physical education. business course also popular while normal training and home economics may be lighter. New instructors added, some old staff leave. C M Blair to retire next week. The new administration building will not be ready at opening but should be completed early winter.

Haskell Institute Haskell C.M. Blair Retsien Kaskell Sehool

Visiting in Lawrence by Weatherbys and kin

Dr and Mrs LeRoy Weatherby and daughter Miss Virginia of San Diego are in Lawrence visiting relatives due to Mrs W T Griffiths illness. Mrs Griffith is at Bell Memorial hospital Kansas City. The Weatherbys have travelled 7000 miles in their car visiting Washington Victoria Vancouver Lake Louise Glacier and Yellowstone. Weatherby teaches chemistry at USC and studied in summer at the University of Washington. He is a KU graduate and brother of E S Weatherby. Two see prosperity and optimism follow.

LeRoy S$. Weath Erby Virginia San Diego Cal Lawrence Weatherby Lake Louise Glacier Yellowstone Parks University of Southern California Los Angeles University of Washington K. U E. S. Weatherby Law Fence Business College

Inspectors Probe Local Theatres For Censorship Compliance

Mrs W S Cady of Fredonia inspector for the Kansas State board of review of motion pictures visited the city to ensure films are shown as censored. The board routinely checks exhibitors and targets violations of the law. L E Willoughby, Ag College farm specialist, and county agent A J Gilkison will assist farmers with lime plot plans on Monday and Tuesday hoping to set out ten to twelve plots this fall. Buy a Chevrolet and enjoy the difference every day.

W. S. Cady Fredonia Kansas State Board of Review of Motion Ictunes Boar L. E. Willoughby Kansas State Agricultural College A. J. Gilkison

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