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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1927
Page
2
Cambridge AP report on the Harvard riot trial in Harvard Square, where about 29 students arrested after a midnight disturbance. Witnesses include Cambridge police and university officials, with President Lowell among silent spectators. The trial, featuring scars and accounts from combatants, is expected to fill most of the day.
Lakehurst New Jersey February 18 AP Navy nonrigid dirigible J F B took the air to skim the Jersey coast in search of Army air lieutenants Gray Harris of Langley Field Virginia believed forced into the sea by a flight. Mitchel Field February 18 API Lieutenant Willard J Hacksaw and Dirigible Pilot William A Gra both of Langley Field were missing leaving here to their home field yesterday. Coast guards found wreckage at Forked Rivers New Jersey possibly from their aircraft. Gray and Harris were unmarried. Gray was commissioned in 1917 and Harris in 1925 after enlisting as a private in 1920.
Kenneth Godfrey infant son of Mr and Mrs Cleveland Ghafrey died February 17. Funeral services at Oak Hill Cemetery Saturday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock.
The Hawk, a free campus publication on Kansas University grounds, aims to offer constructive criticism of current topics while opposing destructive views. It circulates 20 copies daily, funded by local advertisements, with staff led by Jack Stukenberg and Richard Harkness, and edited by Ernst Statler.
Explosion early today damaged a two story building in Kansas City. Fire caused by an undetermined cause damaged nearby structures and houses. many guests escaped. A second fire at the Chesterfield Hotel in Topeka caused about 10000 dollars in damage. All guests escaped safely.
Special Big Springs farm bureau meeting at Mrs R F Buck’s home Feb 22 outlines nutrition project by district leader Mrs Vesta Bahnmaier. 4-H club meets first Saturday in March at Gladys Noe’s home. plans for fund-raising to send members to Manhattan 4-H round-up. School Valentine party at the schoolhouse features grade performances and a tour through Asia. Douglas county farm agent Anl Gilkison to organize boys and girls stock club meeting Feb 19 at schoolhouse. William Duncan operated. other local visits and substitute teaching noted.
Fragmentary OCR lists visitors and names associated with Solon Markley Law and Lawrance circle. Mentions Mayhew Brohammer Ha Ranks Mrs Gott Mrs Markley Mr and Mrs Charlie Broham mer Lilian Ada Roser Philin Roser Wednestar. No coherent event or date established.
Ruth St Denis, America's leading creative artist, returns from a long Orient tour with Denishawn Dancers. The program will feature new Indian inspired costumes and choreography, including sarees from Agra and Benares, reflecting spiritual beauty and cultural depth. The article praises her artistry and impact on Western dance.
Vinland defeated Lawrence 12-7 in a closely played preliminary to the Emporia game. Lawrence led 8-2 after the first quarter and 17-10 at halftime, with Leary, Schaake, Skinner and Graeber scoring for Lawrence. Emporia trailed as Lawrence dominated scoring in the second half, final score 26-18, amid sleet and a good crowd.
Baker defeats Kansas Wesleyan 27 to 21 in Baldwin. The win tightens Baker's grip atop the Kansas Conference standings as Goetz Rickett lead a stifling Baker defense holding Wesleyan to a single basket per half. Steuber and Young sparked the Baker offense, while Listen rotated his lineup late to preserve the victory.
Wilson's All Stars defeated the local Elks by 2408 to 2404 in a return match in Kansas City. Edmondson led scoring with 534 total as the high man, and Ernest Seidel arranged the event.
Kansas City hosts the Missouri Valley indoor track meet starting Saturday night at the Convention Hall. Schools from Kansas and Missouri compete in duals and triangles with relays dominating the program. Notables include Ear Meckown of Illinois A.C. and Kuck of Emporia State, with events like the 50 yard high hurdles and 600 yard races.
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs, a purified compound. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water purges the system, no salts or nausea, and next morning the cold vanishes with a hearty appetite for breakfast. Family packages 86 cents at any drugstore.
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