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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1926

Page

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Sayre accuses army of silencing peace speakers at campuses

New York AP report says John Nevin Sayre, Episcopal minister and brother-in-law of Mrs. Jessie Woodrow Wilson Sayre, charges army officers harass opponents of compulsory military training. He cites an incident at the University of Oklahoma Norman where Lt. George Chase Lewis allegedly blocked his address. Sayre, Civilian and Military Education Committee member, contends such actions threaten free speech in universities and churches.

New York John Nevin Sayre Rainister Jessie Woodrow Wilson Sayre Ree Coivil Albertiex Union Committee On Sayre Michel Peieis “Pshault Universites YM Cp A‘s Des ‘Parkment Milone Lewis Wap Sayrealan Arla L Vwynivite John Nevin New Yorke Tr. Sayre Tizzell

Meade Presents Taxation Paper at Rotary Club Meeting

At the weekly Rotary Club gathering, Meade delivered a carefully prepared paper titled Taxation. The session was well attended with a number of guests present as the usual program proceeded.

Meade Tretary Club

Weather report fragment notes cold night and road conditions

Fragmentary weather item reports unusually colder conditions tonight with northeast portion of area affected. Mentions county roads in good condition except several towns and areas with limited access.

Hutchinson Wichita

Japan in Mourning for Emperor Yoshihito’s Death

Silent crowds line four mile route from Harajuku to the imperial palace as Emperor Yoshihito’s body is transported from Hayama. The procession includes Hirohito and Empress, with troops, imperial family, and officials present. Mourning guns fired from a nearby battleship, and tributes pour in from foreign leaders and diplomats.

Tokyo Dee Harajuku Yoshishito Hayama Wasi Hirohito Imperial Guard Sadako Vita of Hayarma Maj Shinden Coolidge Household Department Aiain

Prince Chichiriy Tqu to Visit Washington in Mourning

Prince Chichiruy, second son of the late Japanese emperor, will travel to Washington with Assistant Secretary J Butler Wright and Mogi Wilson from the state department aboard the Majestic en route to Tokyo. He will meet President Coolidge and then sail from San Francisco to Tokyo on January 3, accompanied by Wilson, former counselor at the American embassy in Japan. The cross country trip will be without social engagements.

Washington, Bee Prince Cuchibuy Japan New York J. Butler -Wright Mogi Wilson State Department Setsuzo Savyaia Majestic Washington Goolidre San Francisco Tokyo Sarneisea Wilson United States

Flood Devastates Memphis and South in December Deluge

AP report details heavy flood damage across Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi and Kentucky with thousands driven from homes and property losses in the millions. Nashville suffers severe inundation as rivers and creeks swell and deaths are reported from flood related incidents.

Woods Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi Kentucky Nashville Tenn Pine Bleff Ark A. Sinai Ar-Abeldent Cost Columbus Miss Selmar Tefine Ania

Five Die in Los Angeles Gas Poisoning Tragedy

Five persons are dead after asphyxiation in Los Angeles. Lucille Whiteran, 80, and her two children Florencey 8 and Margaret 5 were found in bed, the mother in a position suggesting she tried to reach them. Alan Gibson, 15, of Lone Reach, was found dead in a tub from fumes. A pastor Dielapp spoke but details remain unclear as investigators pursue the cause and status of related figures.

Los Angeles Ais Lucille Whiteran Florencey Margaret Erage Alan’ Gibson Dielapp Hiss Chai

Fire engulfs old Hotel Magnolia amid collapse fears

AP report describes the Magnolia Hotel fire that roared through the ancient portion and damaged the south wing, with police saying guests and employees likely escaped. The blaze was controlled shortly after and no spread was deemed imminent.

Magnolia

Wilson Birthday Tribute Planned by Local Citizens

Local residents prepare a nonpartisan program at 7 30 pm Tuesday at the courthouse to honor Woodrow Wilson on his birthday. The committee includes Henderson Martin Rev GC A Richard and other community members with invocations, speeches, solos, and readings about Wilson and the League of Nations.

Woodrow Wilson Fron Gersus Snyder Bob WH. Dunn Eadress Woodrow Wirson League: of Nations H. Hodder Swithorne Earlin Henderson’ ‘Martin A. Richard Ian Evan A.edwards Stover

West Virginia Wesleyan faces retrenchment in athletics

A letter from Dr Homer Wark alleges West Virginia Wesleyan College paid football players about 500 a year in meals and board, criticizing the program as overfunded and urging a shift to voluntary athletics. The college plans to add a new professor of religious education and cut expenses, with the football director Gary Miller resigning effective January 1.

Charleston West Wesleyan Homer Or College Etter Mgie Gaiy V. Miller Wark West Virginia Wesleyton Ters Hay Wesleyan

Wilkins Plans a Trip to Pick Up Arctic Exploation Work

Detroit aviator Captain George H. Wilkins plans a February 6 departure from Seattle for an Arctic expedition. Two planes, the Alaskan and the Detroit, are stored at Fairbanks with wings to be mounted, and 13,000 gallons fuel on hand. Delays due to weather kept the start from beginning, with the end aim toward Barrow.

Detroit Michi Dees Gedrge H. Wil Seattle Fairbanks Gawain Wake Ins Point Barrow Chicago

Unclear OCR Text Leaves Scrambled Federal Court Note

Fragmentary OCR shows a list of garbled phrases about acquittal in federal court, a resignation accepted by the county board, and a county treasurer being named to a role. mentions floods and property near Columbus but details are unreadable.

Whicagh Peter MM. Hoffman Chicago

State budget shows rise over 1925 appropriations

The proposed state budget totals 10 million plus, with educational institutions receiving about half. It includes funds for Agricultural College and Experiment Stations, Kansas State Teachers colleges, and several state hospitals and facilities. Notable items cover Medicine at Rosedale, nurses home and ward unit expansions, and a five story nurses home.

Buffalo Ansas Astore Northwash Ascerian Nortor Urner Rosedale Lawrence Agricultural College Colby Tribune Inc School ‘Medicine Addi ‘Tion Kansas State Teachers College of Pburg Hays

Shooting Affrays Reported in Kentucky Mountains

Fragmented AP style item recounts Christmas day shootings in Bells and Harlan counties with Dr Reb Lattimore among the wounded. officers tried to arrest him at home. Roy Smith Henry Smith Dan Jove mentioned as involved. constables Bond Bowan released on bonds. investigation pending.

Deel Yeontucky Frays Bells Harlare Reb Lattimer He Hax Ttanche Roy’ Smith Thtner Henry Smith Dan Jove Loeb Aeiner Laittimore Ais Edi Phsician Swals Botner Smith Frank Bowman Deppty Uirapre County Nide Smith Allere Jone Rand Jones Smitt Nee

County Cre Quarterly Meeting Of The Palm Will Be Held

County Cre announces the quarterly meeting of the Palm group at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Wednesday evening December 6 at 8 o'clock. Light refreshments will be served.

Pal

Christmas Jiggi and Investigating Forts Story

A fragmented report mentions a Christmas jig and an investigation tied to two forts. Names and details are unclear but the note points to a local inquiry or event involving people and places. Further readable items are needed for full clarity.

Kansas Galleryparks Association to Host Three Day Waterworks Meeting

The Kansas Galleryparks Association and the Fifth Three Day Waterworks Conference announce a January 17 to 19 program. Activities include lectures by university and industry experts, demonstrations in water lab techniques, and tours of the Kansas City waterworks plant and Lawrence filtration facility. Attendees will gather for a dinner and business meeting, with discussions led by E J Stews Kansas speakers, and participation from engineers and health officials from multiple cities and institutions.

Kansas RY Walker Gine Wearing Bo J. Paulette The Association Hinman Universi of Town N.D. Veateh Oz Rapsus Guy Ted E. J. Stews Anepankiany Burgay Tamer V. Kraus Omaha Neb Chamber of Commerce Oni New Kanas City Mio Culkerson Lawrence Filtration Ingpredal N. P. Sherwood Ithe Water Laboratory Aro G. H. Kelley Wichita Ernest ‘Boyce Lawrence State’ Board Ne Health Brot J. Sl. Hinman University of Jaws Scott Rohnson Missouri State i Cof Keeitt A. L. Dopmeyer United ‘States Public Health Service le A. Eastow Chlorine New G

Costs of Prosecution Investigations Hit $29,000 in Canton Case

Stark County officials report $29,000 spent on investigations and grand jury work tied to the McDermott murder case. Prosecution costs cover federal and state efforts. a new trial request by defense delays filing a master. The figure reflects time since publisher murder in Canton area and involves listed suspects.

Canton Ohio Varyme Santente Paterick Eugene McDermott Muieder Cof Don R. Mellatt MelClintock Stark County McDermott Ben Rugner Dewis Mazer Rudner State Executive Department Ermatt

Christmas program brings city praise and singing

A city Christmas program delivered by the Exalted Ruler and local groups featured a quartet and selections for children. Attendees enjoyed the carols as a sense of community filled the venue and city officials extended thanks for the event.

Santa Crismas Rettheran Arigo Aires Aleof

Prison sentence reported in Kansas City case

In a Kansas City case a defendant named Dani McGuire received a prison sentence. The proceedings referenced associated individuals and a December date, with legal actions noted involving charges and a companion party.

Nicaragua Neutral Zone Declared as Armed Conflict Rages

The American government reported notifying the Nicaraguan government that rebel forces defeated by liberal troops have been forced into Bluefields, establishing a neutral zone there last October. Casualties were cited at Pearl Lagoon with both dead and wounded on the field.

Porta Gabezas Nicaragua AL Stoncada Gran i Somimanider

Prompt fragment on political context and conservatism notes

Fragmentary OCR text mentions YEMR PADNISH CARE and phrases about joining three businesses and conditions. Conservatism is described as tempered with notes. No clear events, dates, or named entities present.

Cooperation on Christmas mail at the postoffice

The article notes strong cooperation amid the Christmas mail rush at the Lawrence postoffice. Staff worked near full capacity with open hours extended to noon, though many carriers were out on routes. Officials praise the handling and the stamp supply pressure during the peak period.

Postoffice Lawrence! Postoffice Christamasg Haskell

Colwich Youth Sues for 60000 Damages Over Left Hand Injury

Colwich youth seeks 60000 in damages after a dynamite blast from a county engineer’s charges injured his left hand. The incident occurred about a year ago near the Tasman area, with defense arguing the blast was caused by explosives stored within 1000 feet of travel. If not settled, the case will proceed to court.

Wieitai Colwith Ray

Local Business Briefs From 1927 Proceedings

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a 1925 meeting and a 1927 forecast by Mr. J. A. Ganecity House. Mentions a missing pavement project and discussions at a Harvard business event. Details are incomplete but imply ongoing urban maintenance plans and annual forecasting.

W . Avter Pavéek Wris I. A. Ganecity House

Man Rites Only Ow Aes Pela Eight Honore

Fragmentary OCR note mentions a man rites event linked to Eight and honor. Details are unclear due to broken text. likely a brief item about a ceremony or acknowledgment without full names or dates.

Fragmentary Notes on a Local Exhibition and Show

A damaged OCR fragment mentions an annual Ki event, displays and a show near a stage, with unclear references to Colombian imports or breeds. The text is garbled, lacking clear names, dates, or locations, but implies a public exhibition with several displays and a charge or fee context.

Fragmentary OCR note on freight taxes and economy rhetoric

Fragmented text references freight handling and taxation debates, mentioning cars and miles, names, and vague economic themes. Content is incomplete and lacks clear events or figures to anchor a concise summary.

Man Sentenced in Wichita Falls Murder Case

Frank Collier, a former Wichita Falls resident, was sentenced to ten years for the murder of his wife. The case drew national attention as the jury delivered a verdict amid strong emotions. The prosecution outlined the couple’s troubled marriage and the defendant’s alleged history of violence.

Austin Texas Frank Collier Wichita’ Falls Collie Robertsn Wichita Céiste

Explosive incident near Vertira California causes damage

Fragmentary OCR item reports a TN explosion near a gasoline store tank, with several injuries and stressed safety concerns. Names and exact details are unclear due to damaged text. event appears to involve a federal facility or patrol unit and a sequence of blasts affecting nearby structures.

Cherokee Martier De Topel Theodore Frank B Frank Manager

Unable to determine a coherent news item from the fragment. This record preserves only non-specific names and roles without clear event, date, or location context suitable for a summoned summary.

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