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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1929

Page

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Jerusalem in grave danger as Arabs march on city

A Cairo report says an army of 2000 Arabs including Bras tribesmen is marching toward Jerusalem. The Palestine violence spreads beyond borders with Arabs and Jews clashing in Haifa, Damascus, and Jaffa. British forces evacuate Jews, guard hotels, and police operate in Jerusalem as casualties mount on both sides. Prices rise amid scarce medical supplies and food. Cooler weather forecast for Kansas tonight.

Cairo Reyat Jerusalem London Colonial Office G. R. H. Sykes Palestine Railways Haifa Beirut Syria Jewish Telegraphic Agency Palestine Damascus Gabo Ruttenberg Jordan Gaza Holy City Rabbinical College Hebrah Tel Aviv Jaffa Joppa Trans- Jordania Volunteers Police Mount of Olives Isaac Leib Goldberg Sli Mezza Solomon’s Temple

Weather summary for Wednesday in eastern regions

Fractional weather note reports mostly fair conditions with cooler overnight temperatures in the east and central areas. Morning roads mostly clear or fair, with light rain last night and some mud in Salina. Douglas County roads listed as Good.

Wichita Arkansas City Salina Douglas Colunty Voss EY Meng

Graf Zeppelin carries vast mail to Lakehurst

Washington reported that the Graf Zeppelin en route to Lakehurst carries over 36 000 pieces of round the world mail to be unloaded at Lakehurst. The airship also has two unsealed pouches for a future loading and includes mail for Los Angeles Friedrichshafen and Tokyo with thousands more pieces destined for Los Angeles.

Washington Glover Graf Zeppelin Los Angeles Lakehurst Freidrichshafen Wits Graf Friedrichshafen Okyo

Governor's Day Observed at Fort Leavenworth CMT Camp

The largest Citizens' Military Training Camp in the United States marks Governor's Day with hundreds of friends and relatives attending. 2,250 youths from Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas will be demobilized Friday after closing exercises and a parade review led by Brigadier General Heintzelman.

Fort Leavenworth Kew United States Kansas Missouri Arkansas Stuart Heintzelman Leavenworth Lawrence Atchison Kansas City J. A. Stith Texarkana Tex W. C. Mann Columbia R. J. Thornton

Baseball scores from August 27 NL and AL games

The report covers August 27 baseball results with the Philadelphia Nationals beating the Pirates 7 to 4 in seven runs rallied in the seventh. Cubs defeated Reds 4 to 1 in Chicago behind Walker and Hornsby four hits. Yankees shut out Athletics 2 to 0 in New York as Pipgras allowed three hits and Earnshaw struggled. Include game details and pitcher names as listed.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Nationals Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Brame Hemsley Smythe Leran Chicago Cubs Reds Pacinnati Fred Blake Curt Walker Rogers’ Hornsby Luque Donohue Cincinnati Gooch Blake Taylor New York George Pipgras Athletics Macks Yankees George Earnshaw Iey Bobee E A's New York Innes Earnshaw Greve Cochrane Pipgrass Dickey Washington MacFayden A. Gaston Jones and Spencer American: Association

Oil Fire Causes $1,000 Damage at Kansas School for the Blind

An oily mop spontaneous combustion caused a fire in a classroom building at the Kansas State School for the Blind in Kansas City Kansas. A janitor discovered the smoldering blaze this morning as the school prepared to open next month. damage was reported under $1,000.

Kansas City Kan Kansas State School

Graf Zeppelin flight shifts route over Arizona and Kansas

Reports from Lordsburg and Steins New Mexico and from Phoenix and Topeka describe the Graf Zeppelin passing over Steins and then heading south or north depending on weather. Weather and meteorological reports determine whether the dirigible follows a northern corridor toward Kansas City Chicago and Cleveland or a southern route toward New Orleans and Baltimore.

Lordsburg N. M Gt Pnm Steins Animas New’ Mexico- Mexico el Paso Aordsburg M. S. Steins Phoenix Ariz Altho Graf Zeppelin Arizona Los Angeles Hugo Eckéner Kansas Eckener Oklahoma Kansas City St. .Louis Chicago Cleveland Mohawk Valley New York State de Eckener Graf New Orleans Birmingham Atlanta Washington D.C Baltimore

Mission route described over ocean in vague terms

A fragment describes a vessel altering course toward the south by southeast from Lakehurst or San Gorgoni region and mentions avoiding a high altitude by traveling along the Mexican coast. The text lacks clear names, dates, or definite events, rendering precise attribution difficult.

Lakehurst San Gorgoni Pans San ‘Ronio Horer

Drowned youth Jay Barrow dies in Battle Creek

Jay Barrow 22 son of Mr and Mrs J S Barrow of 700 California street drowned yesterday at a farm in Battle Creek Michigan where he was staying for treatment. The accident happened when he reached a water tank to drink and fell into the tank. Mrs Berne Greenman found the body. his brother Franklin Barrow lives in Napa California.

Jay Barrow J. S. Barrow California Street Battle Creek Mich I Hong Ian Barrow Berne Greenman

Stock judging contest to select Douglas county 4-H reps

Douglas county 4-H club leaders announce a stock judging contest at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce building Wednesday at 1 30 pm to choose three boys or girls to represent the county at the Topeka Free Fair. Contestants will judge classes in stock beef hogs and horses and each club should enter a three member team in the elimination event.

Douglas County Topeka Lawrence Chamber of Commerce R. Warren Douglas Lclub Morrow

Air expedition to study ozone 30 miles up

Douglas County Jail records show Lewis Stewart 18 of Los Angeles arrested in Indiana theft case. The Australian Antarctic expedition plans to study ozone in the upper atmosphere using a spectroscope, with crew of 28 including scientists and a photographer. Berlin reports on German radio monopoly with thousands of subscribers and annual revenue.

Earth Sydney Australia API Douglas Mawson Duffield Commonwealth Observatory Oxford England Sir Douglas Antarctica Capetown Soirica Lewis, Stewart Los An- Douglas County Lewis S Sewart Los. Angeles Cal James Weed George Price Muncie Ind Stewart Wart Douglas County Jei

Yearlong study of crime to begin by national commission

The National Law Enforcement Commission will convene September 4 to launch what is described as the most exhaustive analysis of crime and law enforcement in the United States. Eleven committees will survey diverse topics with expert help, aiming for a yearlong study across phases of crime and observance.

Ashineton AP Eeshineton Amst TD National Law Enforcement Commission United Stat

Wichita pilot wins Portland to Cleveland air derby

Ted Wells of Wichita Kansas won the Portland to Cleveland air derby finishing at 3 29 p m A few minutes later Tex Ranking of Portland crossed the line at 3 35 in the national air races another contender Major J Carroll Cone of Little Rock led the Miami to Cleveland racers into Cleveland at 2 03 p m Phoebe Omlie of Birmingham was disqualified from the women 50 mile speed race for crowding a turn with first place awarded to Mrs Keith Miller of Buffalo who had finished second Omlie protested promptly

Cleveland Ohio Ted Wells Wichita Kan Portland Ore Wells Tex Ranking J. Carroll Cone Little. Rock Ark Phoebe Omlie Birmingham Keith Miller Buffalo Omlie

Hoover backs transfer of public lands to states plan

President Hoover said Governor Baldridge of Idaho wired his appreciation for a proposal to appoint a commission to study transferring public lands to the states. He added the commission would be formed quickly and would simplify federal state relations and boost conservation.

Washington Hoover Baldridge Idaho Salt Lake City Baldridge

Avers World Is Not Yet Overpopulated

Berlin reports that population growth may ease limits on space. German geographer Albrecht Pesick estimates global numbers rising to about 6 billion by 2108 with density near 140 per square mile, sparking discussion of regional capacities and future urban development.

Avers World Berlin Ae. Prat Albrecht Pesick Germany Prussian Academy of Ioaenow York Sta Europe Penck Grecarb Brazil

City considers changes in sanitation milk and police units

Dr Earl Brown, secretary of the state board, urged Lawrence officials against breaking up the milk inspection system and hinted at a single city lab for all work to cut costs. The plan includes possibly replacing the sanitary officer and milk inspector, and shifting police staffing with officers leaving and new positions mid September as the budget dictates.

Harry L. Burger Earl Brown State Board of Ith Lawrence New City Hospital Ae City City Commission Burger Nder

Pardon Papers Ready for Erb Mercy Request

Fred Erb known as mercy slayer has had pardon papers prepared and are ready to be sent to Governor Reed. Attorney Good of Blan Idaho states all documents for the pardon are prepared and will be delivered in New York City after his return. If investigations justify mercy, the governor may grant relief to the Erb family. Good plans to present the papers to the governor on September 24 after leaving Lawrence.

Kansas City Graf Los Angeles New Weather Bureau Eckener Clyde M. Reed Hugo Eckener Zepplin Topeka Pr. Eckener Cleveland Natioal Air Race Committee Lakehurst N. J San Juan Ariz Fred Erb Mercy Donald R. Good Blan Idaho Erb Reed Good Lawrence New York City

Sheriff objects to truck permit grant in Kansas

Wyandotte county Sheriff Harry B Powers voiced opposition to the Kansas highway commission action granting special permits for operation of long light trucks and trailers. He warned the measure could cause a serious accident and probable loss of life, calling the program the highway freights.

Kansas City Harry B. Powers Wyandotte County Kansas Highway Commission Powers

Labor Day Observance Closure Plans in Lawrence

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announces a general Labor Day closing for Monday. About ninety percent of merchants including dry goods stores and groceries will close, while drug stores will stay open. Public notices urge compensation actions.

Lawrence Chamber of Comice Rcent

Guthrie Appeal Court: Appeal Notices Filed

Mr and Mrs J M Guthrie and Ernest Allen Wilson filed notices of appeal in district court from decisions of the Kansas Soldiers of Compensation Board. Guthries claim Ralph Guthrie was a bonafide Kansas resident at enlistment. Wilson contests the decision.

J. M. Guthrie District Court Kan J; — Soldiers of Compensation Board Ral Iphon Guthrie Kansas Ernest Allen Wilson Notics

Woman's body found near Lake Kansas City area

The body of Mrs. E. E. Fairbank of Woodston Kansas was recovered from Troost Lake. Her husband, separated but not divorced, said by telephone that his wife had left for Kansas City last Saturday. Also advertised are 50 buyers sought for used cars at Path and Yt Streets and Atwater Kent radio advertisements.

Lake Kansas City E. E. Fairbank Woodston Ken Troost Lake Here Kansas City Path Sts Atwater-Kent Radio Hanns— Adv

Bald heads to yield to cosmetic experts say

Chicago reports at the American cosmetic hair artists convention showed fewer bald headed men each year. Miss Georgia D. George of Los Angeles said brain work does not cause baldness and urged men to learn to use their heads, noting baldness may largely stem from laziness and neglect.

Chicago National Association of Cosmetic Georgia D. George Los Angeles Pere

Four Denver Robbery Suspects Arrested in Lawrence

A quartet of young men arrested by Lawrence police will be extradited to Denver to face two robberies. The group includes Ernest Lavergne Ak ron Ohio Charles Myers Denver and Elmer Batchelder Bristol Conn. Denver detectives identified three men as suspects in a Denver pharmacy hold up that wounded a proprietor. a billfold linked to O Neil and a forged name John Lane surfaced. The four men, held in Lawrence, attempted suicide in custody, are weak but not in serious condition.

Lawrence Denver Colo Ernest Lavergne Akron Ohio Charles Myers Wiliam O'Neil Madison Wis Elmer Batchelder Bristol Conn Albert Jetfries John P. Pitt Bert M. Kistler John T. Lowry Jefferies O'Neil Charles Meyers Studebaker Myers Billford John L. Lane Wobido Ment Lavergne O'Neill Lane Batchelder Junction City Jeffries Colby Kane

Ottawa Mourns Loss of Garbage Collector

Ottawa officials report their licensed garbage collector Gavin Dennis decamped with a hand painted wagon and two decorated wagons after moving to Independence. Neighbors noted missed collections while Mrs Vaughn alleged unpaid rent and spoiled hogs. An exclusive contract with Dennis existed but was unsigned. city ordinance requires a license for collection.

Ottawa Zerbage Franklin County Gonis Sanitary Department George Ross Dennis Josef Vaughn City Sanitary Department Independence Vaughn de Ross Graham Paige Adv

Versatile Visitor Held by Cops In Lawrence

R. J. Brenan, 22, rode a new Chrysler coupe claiming varied identities including an army officer and government man. He passed a 1525 bank draft and several checks in Lawrence before arrest, after claiming wealth and planning to join Red Grange’s football. He admitted the draft on the car.

United States Army R. J. Brenan Lawrence Will Johnson Santa Monica Cal Brenan Jocal Lawrence National Bank Johns Red” Grange Professionsas Offici Eas Rece United States Massacusetts Street

Dairymen in Argument Over Kansas City Milk Strike

Kansas City clashes erupt as E P Mulligan of the Milk Producers Association demands that distributors recognize his group amid threats of a 3 cent a gallon price rise. Sanitation inspector C Murphy doubts a successful strike, while letters to 1 000 members warned of action.

Kansas City E. P. Mulligan Lees Summit Milk Producers’ Association of Greater Kansas City

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