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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1927
Page
4
The piece notes a political clash in Oklahoma with the governor and legislature accusing each other, referencing a declared state of insurrection and troop mobilizations. It mentions Curtis’s presidential candidacy gaining favorable words, including from the Washington Post, and hints at eastern sympathy for a western president.
A fragile report outlines a U S Senate inquiry into alleged Mexican funds used to influence federal action. It notes no clear ties to individuals, cites Kansas figures in the shipping board race led by Albert Denton of Arkansas City, and mentions Capper and Dutch backing. It hints at dispatches from Mexico and a Canton China transfer plan.
A damaged OCR passage hints at student pranks and public safety concerns. Mentions interference with territory, a unsafe spot, corn based product, and scientists research. References to Rumanikan students and a rougher tone among pupils.
In Pleasant Hill the new depot project began yesterday to be larger than the J. L. & G. depot. A joint passenger depot is planned next summer, with a freight depot to follow in a yet unfinished building. Ella Prentiss left for schooling in Binghampton New York. The Catholic Fair at Liberty Hall opened last night to raise funds for a new church with varied attractions and a busy post office display led by several clerks.
Twenty five years ago Mrs. C E Funnell planned a birthday party for Dorothy with about twenty children. Mrs A D Weaver hosted twelve guests at a six handed euchre party honoring Mrs Green and Mrs Chas Monroe of Los Angeles. Col Henry Carroll heads to Los Angeles for the winter. Milk prices rise citywide to about 6 1 4 cents per quart by week’s end. Sam Apgar becomes partner in dry goods. Joe Wilder no longer ushers at the Opera House. P H Pierce shifts from teaching to dry goods business. Dr E Smith notes Lawrence’s limitations as a town but remains tied to it.
Ten years ago Rankin of the Ice Co appointed by Mayor Covas as official measurer of wood to enforce the city ordinance requiring wood be measured before sale. Plans discussed for a Municipal Wood Yard. Thousands of wood cards found, but hauling teams scarce. Sunday at Haskell Institute, oil fuel shortage left students and employers in bed. Ward schools receiving fuel, Manual Central and High School to close without more fuel. Since America entered the War, University of Kansas faculty and students contributed over 800 to the army and navy, excluding pre 1917 KU graduates.
The Red Cross finance committee hosts a bridge-kitting party at Ecke's hall tomorrow afternoon to raise funds for supplies. Tickets are sold by Mrs. McT. Sadler, Mrs. Ja Gibb, Mrs. Perry Barber, Mrs. W.C. Simons, Mrs. J. H. Mitchell, and Mrs. A. T. Walker. Professor Downing is ill with grippe. Laura McAllister and Mrs. QO. W. McAllister travel to San Diego for winter.
A Senate committee investigating a Mexican funds scandal questions the immunity of Arturo EliasMexican consul general in New York and contends he must testify in Washington. Mexican ambassador Manuel C Tellez argues consular officers are immune from subpoenas, as the panel seeks Elias testimony.
A compact digest notes Francis Drake’s 350th anniversary voyage reference and Kentucky governor race context between Republican D Sampson and Democrat William J Fields. It also reports a Southern Surgical Association annual convention in Atlanta and a Texan gunfire robbery attempt at Wildorado Grain and Mercantile store, plus a Topeka car theft report from Rent-a-Ford.
A fragmentary 1927 quote shows an elder quarreling son expressing mixed feelings about his marriage and the resulting sympathy toward his mother. Cited language hints at strained family dynamics and generational tension within a historical context.
Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick, chief of the Army Air Corps and the oldest qualified aviation pilot in the United States, retires from active duty at 64 after six years at the center of aviation controversy. He plans no definite post retirement role yet, hopes to observe aviation development abroad, and emphasizes the need to strengthen all national defense elements while supporting further air expansion.
A collage of Kansas history snippets from 1865 to 1929 notes Col W A Barstow's death at Leavenworth, Fort Scott railroad completion, a Senate move to compel Everhart testimony in the Fall-Sinclair case, and a Kansas Legion address on child welfare. Survivors of the Lambton wreck reach Goulais Bay as two crewmen perish. Prices in ads push toilet sets and gifts at Reese's Drug Store.
Major General Mason M. Patrick U S A retires after a long tenure directing Army air operations. He hands over control to Brigadier General James Fechet, leaving a record as a key architect of American military aviation. Patrick, an engineer by training, built the Air Corps into a decisive force during World War I and led air service development from France to the United States.
United States crude oil output shows a weekly decline of 80 556 barrels with a total of 24 77 0 1 barrels for the week ending December 10. Oklahoma contributes a drop of 30 885 barrels while the Semingdls area offsets part of the loss. Chicago police arrest a suspect connected to a Cicero machine gun killing two years ago. Former Senator William M Butler states he will not seek the 1928 Republican U S Senate nomination in a letter to the Roosevelt Club president.
Miss Cleo Hoffman was elected president of the Wr. C. EL at Salem Evangelical church in Eudora. Officers named include Carol Schneider as vice president Veral Neis as secretary and Gus Koehler as treasurer. A new member joined. Social hour followed with progressive dominoes and refreshments served by the hostess.
Thursday afternoon gathering at the Lawrence St Pauls Ladies Aid meeting held at Mrs William Alberts home. Mrs Hagenbuch presided with Rev Theo Hanck and Mrs Hanck and children Theonki and Clara plus Mrs August Richtermeier and M August Lefman in attendance. I O O lodge No 40 members entertained their wives and guests with a social evening of games and dancing followed by refreshments for about sixty attendees amid cold weather.
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