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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1929
Page
3
Police tied a man identified via Chicago 1898 photo to a Bowery habitué known for panhandling and magazine writing in Hartford against prohibition. They credit a New York arrest history and a Buffalo doubt about death by own action, amid conflicting identifications and a long Bowery occupancy.
A report notes a man in a Buffalo area paper and a man who appeared in Chicago seeking a son. Details on the incident and the wanted person are sparse in the readable text.
Key West, Feb 19 AP Two submarine crew members survived a 120 foot dive in bathing suits using inflatable lungs and a life preserver during a tests. Lieut C B Momsen and Chief Torpedoman Edward Kalinowski surfaced unharmed after aiding the sub 8-4. Tests aim to prove escape devices feasible for submariners and gain official approval. Gene Tunney and wife rode by train to Riveria and then Hotel Aussies where they wed last year.
A person told the manager they did not want to talk to anyone or see anyone and that they wished only to rest. No further details on identity or location are provided.
The body of Laredo reporter Harry Williams, 24, was found yesterday in the Rio Grande near Laredo Texas after his disappearance on January 19. Physicians noted no water in the lungs, suggesting he was placed in the river dead. Mexican authorities were asked to investigate and officers consider smugglers as a possible motive. Williams was last seen leaving a hotel at 1 am after returning from Nuevo Laredo with a friend.
J. Lambert of St. Louis was arrested for speeding at 35 mph on Locust street. He posted a $5 bond for appearance in police court Wednesday morning. Officers George Price and James Weed made the arrest.
The Weather Bureau warns of an imminent cold spell as mild days fade. Merchants anticipate brisk cold weather trade and garages stock up on anti-freeze while car owners brace for potential engine freeze damage.
The article states most car owners prefer plain denatured alcohol and water as an anti freez ing mixture. It notes some motorists returning to old methods, with leading radiator manufacturers approving denatured alcohol for its harmlessness to engines while warning against risky chemical preparations.
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