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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1927

Page

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Troops and Ships Move On Shanghai

Forces move toward Shanghai as Cantonese capture Hangzhou and northern units rally. Reports say foreign powers increase troops in the River region while Marines prepare for action if necessary. China’s northern front converges on Changsha with planners targeting central sweeps and Shanghai’s sea outlet at risk.

Shanghai Noriher Sun Chuan-Fang Shing Yanize Hangchhow Grand Cayal Hangchow Pasion Second Suffolk Regiment Hong Kong Shanga United

Storm toll heavy with injuries across Mississippi parish

A garbled report from February 18 notes heavy toll from a storm in Tensas Parish Mississippi. The brief mentions tiles, heat traces, and multiple persons affected. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the event implies widespread damage and casualties.

Costly Newton Fire Disrupts Local Tent and Garage

A large fire at Newton damaged a tent and garage amid strong winds and cold temperatures. Firefighters faced high winds that hampered efforts as cars and nearby items were endangered. Officials reported the blaze caused significant property loss and disrupted nearby activities this week.

Defense Case Involving Daugherty Miller Cad 18

The article notes courtroom proceedings in New York involving M Daugherty a former federal officer and W Miller a property custodian. It mentions a case date set for Monday and a key custody dispute prefacing the defense phase.

Fearrat M. Daugherty Eral and Co de Vas W. Miller York

Weather fragment hints at cold night in Wichita area

Fragmentary OCR notes mention cold air tracking southeast, La Salina region, and east county roads. No clear event, date, or full locations given. summary reflects readable entities and probable weather context from the fragment.

la Salina Wichita

Weather forecast plans further winter cold snap

A cold wave from the wintry storm is forecast to continue with slight abatement tonight and Saturday. In Topeka the temperature fell to five below zero last night as the state braces for colder weather in the southeast. Kansas City reports a rapid change to fair weather and a rise to the twenties tomorrow, with northwest winds turning southeast as another storm approaches from the northwest.

D. Flora Flora Topeka Kansas City Kans

Flood: DANGER PASSES LA: Dead rise in region storm

AP reports Southern California nearly eliminated from the five day flood danger as a storm battered Louisiana and Mississippi. In Tensas parish Louisiana fourteen killed and at least two injured with total fatalities feared higher. Sabine parish near Pleasant Hill reports eleven dead or missing and 18 badly hurt. Rosejana area east of Shreveport also struck with eight killed or injured. Strong winds and heavy rains moved eastward across parishes, rescue workers searched through wreckage as darkness fell and hospitals filled.

Tis Angeles California Fendilton Tensas Parish Louisiana Casant Hill Sabine Parish Louisianga Tisasip Rose Jana Shisvenuee Mississippi Fleasant Hill

Kansas House Adopts School Code Commission Plan

The Kansas House approved a resolution to form a seven member state school code commission to study and propose education law revisions. Members include four legislators, two appointed by presiding officers, two by the governor, and the state superintendent naming the seventh. first meeting set for May 27.

Toneka Kans of ‘Representatives Senate Kansas Mack Harvey ‘County Republican Young Lane County Demarrat School Code Commission Rouse State Superintendent of Public Instruction State School Code Commiion

Snow Slide Kills Fourth Victim in Five Days at Price Utah

Snow slides in the Price Utah region claimed a fourth victim in five days. John Stevens 56 died near Indian Summit after a slide buried a tractor and three mail tracks. Fifty to forty men were buried under snow with two surviving.

Price Utah Febes 18 John Stevens Indian Summit S-Mountain

General Railway Strike Paralyzes Mexico Railways

A general railway strike began in Mexico City at midnight called by the Federation of Transport Workers in solidarity with shopmen demanding higher pay and reinstatement for dismissed workers. Officials say the strike is illegal and national railway lines are halting services across major routes.

Mexico City Mexico Federation of Transport Workers Tre Cand Thesnal Trilic Will

National Guard units in Lawrence inspected at armory

Two local companies M and H faced annual state and federal inspection by Col Charles H Trowne of Horton and Capt Edwin Wheatley with regular army on duty. Officers and guardsmen demonstrated readiness, morale, and equipment. Company M turnout was solid with most members present. Company H showed strong turnout as well.

L870th Charles H. ‘Trowne Horton Tate Edwin Wheatley Regular Army Soln National Guard Fedex Eranlente Rene Meaghts Company H Iionel Browne Lawrence National Guard Gish Chester- Kt Haskell Harry. Frazer Ust-Liewt Frank Duniley Fifth Cavalry Aoetonwood Falls Metcalf Juen Browne Fone Hare Albert Fearing Lesle J. Staub Ernest Hee Glenn Us Richards Corp Edwin Ndgar Byron C Sarvis Goir Coron Rickard Tehee Henry Kline Cuba Ayill

New Plant at Atchison Elevators Contract Report

Atchison Kansas plans a $250000 addition to Flour Milling Company grain storage elevators. A 1,000,000 bushel Sushel elevator will be built with construction to start, expanding storage capacity to about 3,750,000 bushels. The project will increase the company storage capacity and overall system capacity.

Atchison Pillshire Pany Ilella ‘Lowe Ee

Today in TQPE IA Liane Leaplal Wigle U

A fragmented line page item mentions a person named Liane Leaplal Wigle U in a local context. Details are unclear due to illegible OCR. No other heretofore identifiable organizations, dates, or locations are readable.

Congress Passes McNary Ha ugen Farm Relief Measure

Washington reports that the House approved the McNary Haugen farm relief bill by a vote of 178 to 21 with the Senate already favorable. Debate centered on equalization and stabilization provisions as Coolidge mulls action after transmission to the White House. House leaders and McNary Haugen backers rushed floor votes amid a tense nine hour session.

Washington Ieasre eHlon Dane House Senate Dawet fLansas- Ap Senta’ Estepon M CP Tineher Dan Anthony Little Sproul Strang McNary Haugen Dawes Longworth White House Coolidge Jardine Congress Fauieon Curtis Farm

President requests 19 billion for public buildings plan

President asks Congress to approve 19 billion for public building projects nationwide. Budget Director Lord forwards the request to the Speaker with a detailed list of first year expenditures. Items include a Kansas City post office and state youth house projects in Kansas with costs cited.

Goolidee Congress Eram Tor Ney Kansas City Postoffice En Tomehouse Ois Lawrence Kansas Wichita Kang Postoffice Youthhouse

Marines Send Arms to Nicaragua Prompt U.S. Action

Washington reports a dispute over arms shipments into Nicaragua. The president warns that escalating shipments threaten stability and vows measures to curb the flow.

Washington Nicaragua Jeapeardy Far Chagin

Police Chief Issues Bicycle Rider Warning

Chief of police Johns warns all bicycle riders to stay close to the curb and ride on the right side of the street to prevent accidents. Traffic violations noted with fines for Te Ni Faucett and Guy Ousdahl in police court.

Chief of ‘Police Accid Inlin Oe Johns Te'Ni Guy Ousdahl

New York's 300 Club Padlock Ordered For Six Months

Texas Guinan hosted the 300 Club in New York where police raided the venue and ordered it padlocked for six months. Guinan was detained, released on $1,000 bail, and charged with contempt of court for violating a personal injunction. The injunction against manager Ymadson was also noted in court.

New York Texas Guinan Ently Ymadson

Plan Legion Play at Wiedemann’s for March 14

Liberty Legion Post at Wiedemann’s held a dinner meeting to announce a forthcoming play at Bowersock Theatre on March 14. The mystery drama The Eighteenth Chair by Bayard Vieller, once staged in New York and London, will be performed by an eighteen member cast. Myrtle Bair directs with Theodore Chariton and Cliff Carl assisting, as Ernest A. Ryan from state headquarters Topeka attended as principal speaker and lauded the Legion’s future goals including ex-service members and country welfare.

Liberty Legion Wiedemann’s Legion Bowersock Theatre Bayard Vieller New York London Myrtle Bair Theodore Chariton Cliff’ Carl Hds-A Ernest’ A. Ryan Uiarte Topeka Iah Mrn Lawrence Wilder Metcalf National Headquartters Libarty

Must Win Three Times The Alpha Chi Sorority Cup

The inter-sorority contest aims for a third consecutive win to keep the annual cup. Miss Helen Beard of Phi EpsilonMusicale presided and spoke at Wednesday’s event, with organizers noting the cup’s ownership passes to the winning sorority after three straight victories.

Helen Beard Phi- Epsilon -Musicale

Kansas Exposition Convention to Be Held in Wichita

A meeting of farmers and expositors will convene in Wichita next week February 28 to March 23 for the fourteenth Kansas exposition convention. Speakers from across the country will discuss stock industry, hay producers and packers will be represented, and President Farrell of Kansas State Agricultural College will speak. The event also includes the Sum Plower convention and Good Roads Association demonstrations on road construction and maintenance with fare reductions offered.

Kansas Farrell Kansas State Agricultural College

Fruit buds unharmed by cold says orchardists

Several orchardists report fruit buds remain in good shape after recent cold. A veteran grower notes buds appear dormant but uninjured up to last evening and cautions that true condition cannot be confirmed until later.

Penitentiary appropriation bill seeks Eight percent increase

Topeka Kan Feb 18 A Pennitentiary appropriation bill proposes an eight percent rise in state penal institution funding. The measure, the first major bill of the session, references population-driven needs and allocates 150000 for the cell house at the reformatory and 176000 for two cell blocks. Additional appropriations cover clothing, shoes, and other state institutions.

Topeka Kan Senate Langing

Kansas City Shubert production wows crowd on opening night

A lively Shubert show aired in Kansas City with a large crowd. Robert Belisle praised the cast led by Laura Ballou and Professor Allen Rattan. The performance, featuring themes of dreams and myth, drew strong audience reaction and will continue with Candida and Saturday matinee showings.

Salman Republic Laura Ballou

Fox Hound dies after 110 hour fox hunt ordeal

Rescuers freed a fox hound after a 110 hour immobilization in a sea-wracked fox hunt. The dog greeted rescuers with joyous barks before being transported to a hospital. A prize fund of $500 was offered to support the dog’s rescue efforts.

Woodruff Onjy Jon

Congress Delays Action on Public Buildings and Tax Measures

Fragmented report notes congressional considerations on public buildings and tax issues. Mentions Kansas Lawrence and an adjournment with a $7,000,000 impounded amount and a metal company. unclear details due to garbled OCR. Entities include Congress, Kansas, Lawrence, and a metal company.

Senator R Madison Kansas chaplain dies after stroke

R Madison, 49, Kansas Senate chaplain during the last five sessions, died after a stroke. A Methodist minister for 57 years, he led pastorates in Topeka and held charges at Perry, Nence, Solomon, Burlingame, and more. He served Saint Elder and supervised districts in Leavenworth, Manhattan, and Junction City.

R.madison Kansas Senate Madison Kansas Topeka Perry Nrence Solomonton Burlingame Hs. Saint Elder Leaven—worth Manhattan Junletion

High School Honor Roll Awards At Liberty Memorial

An assembly at Liberty Memorial High School awarded first semester honors and announced Lincoln contest winners. Evangeline Clark received a bronze medal for a best essay on Lincoln, with Lloyd Metzger as second prize and George Crawford among honorable mentions. The event featured activity awards, engraved honorees, and a slide show of Mt. Vernon and the tomb.

Liberty Memorial High School Lincoln Evangeline Clark Illinois Watch Schoy Ple Lander Lloyd, MetzYer George Craywford Hers “Rae Stoland PB. Smith Washington Issides Mt. Vernon

Plan Y W I conference opens in Boulder

Arriving from Colorado, Miss Burner leads a three day series of prison and lecture groups at the Central Administration Auditorium after the Kansas University Grinnell basketball game. She is headquarter staff of the National Secretaries of Hosty WiC and former Student Secretary in religion and psychology. From Laurd she will go to Pittsburg State Teachers college for a similar conference with delegates from Kansas State Agricultural College Baker University and others.

Colorado Boulder Fern College of Winfield Kan Statf Laurd

Lawmakers Visit University Today in Kansas

Lawmakers arrived in buses and private cars for an inspection tour of the University of Kansas. The House members entered on campus just after noon, with Senate attendees following later. Chancellor Lindley welcomed them and a luncheon at the University Commons was held. After tours of facilities and fraternity houses, they planned a Grinnell Kansas basketball game.

Lawrence Univer Kansas House of ‘Representati Ee Fred:Elsworth Universi Commons Ben Peulen State Univers Lindley Grinnell Awith

Narrow Escape for Mrs Vin In 1927 Incident

Mrs M E Vin of 1927 Lesstnards Avenue narrowly escaped a gas exposure while washing in the basement of her home. She grew ill and staggered toward the basement door seeking air as her son Junior and another person called for help.

M.E. Vin Lesstnards ‘Avenue Agin Ce

Tarold Webster Found Guilty of Murder at Mott Prison

In Mineola Ned Webster was convicted of murder in a case tied to a mother in law dispute. Jurors deliberated eight hours before returning a verdict against Tarold F Webster. Sentencing and a forthcoming fence proposal were noted, with details blurred in the report.

Mineola Ned F. Webster J. Smith Webster Hempstead Mei Sai An

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