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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1927

Page

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Sun Surrenders City of Nanking in Chinese Crisis

Amid rising tension in Nanking Chinese forces report the surrender of the city to Cantonese troops. Marshal Sun Shankari is described as failing to defend the city as Cantonese and allied units tighten control, with public protests and international diplomacy shaping the aftermath.

Sun Nanking Mouko Ieaide Dribaldy Marshalphon Nueure Hardianinh Son Ward Rye Easils Marshal Sun Shankar

Is Fred Up Charges in Madison Case Trial

Fragmented text indicates a court proceeding involving Fred Up and related parties in Chicago hearings before a Special Master. Mentions diversion hearings, rehab, and a movement’s suit, with references to Ford company shareholders and a tax issue.

Nus Chicago Pesehiien Ford Company

Fragmentary OCR Weather Snippet Signals Rural Drift

Partial readable lines suggest a weather report or local notes mentioning temperature and county cues. Mentions Douglas and possible town references with garbled phrases. No clear event or outcome established.

Fire destroys air mail hangar in Kansas City

Four planes burned in the National Air Transport hangar housing the Dallas Chicago mail contract. Total loss estimated between 100000 and 125000 dollars. The blaze damaged an Army hangar nearby and destroyed equipment. mail service will continue with rush shipments from Moline Wichita and Denver to carry the mail to Dallas and Chicago.

Kansas City Air Mail National Air Transport Inc Army Beanil Hargur Aang Aviation Moline Wichita Tor Carying Daltag

Socialists Call for Release of Condemned Leaders in Paris

A mob of socialists and anarchists demand the immediate release or execution of leaders Leon Blum and Joan Longue amid protests over a 1827 murder conviction. Diplomatic missions in Davis, Sofia, Lisbon, Buenos Aires and Montevideo faced bomb threats and attacks, with no Americans harmed.

APJ Saevro Vanvestiat Paris Dente Tia Lahox Jel Leon Blum Ealer Socialist Group Chamber of Deputies Joan Longue Karl Marx Ullie Observataire Juenla Saseo Bartolomec Admoretti Inane Omipany Braintree Mass Communista Aanevitan Davis Sofia Lisbon Buenos Aires Montevideo

Witherspoon to Talk at Kansas State Music Teachers Meeting

Tribertef Cherspoon, noted teacher and president of the Chicago Musical College, will deliver a featured address at the Kansas State Music Teachers Association meeting in the central administration building auditorium. He will discuss influences on teaching music and the integration of music with studies in law, medicine, and architecture, drawing on his diverse education.

Tribertef Cherspoon Chicago Musical College Kansas State Music Teachers Association Priday Central Administration Comeo Yale Kersyoon Eal Paris Metroncsitan Opera Company New York City

Revival of Death Penalty Advances in Kansas Senate Panel

Topeka Kansas February 23 The senate judiciary committee approved a bill to revive the death penalty for murders during robbery or highway robbery. Senator Call of Mound Valley authored the measure while life imprisonment for a third felony offense was also approved to accompany the death penalty proposal. Intangible income and other revenue bills were set for senate consideration as house debates local measures. Birmingham Alabama February 23 a warrants affidavit charges were sworn against James Esdate and others tied to a libel case involving the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan publisher Frederick J. psrsson and editors. Buy a Chevrolet advertising copy ends.

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Northwestern extends welcome to Hanley

Northwestern University students and Big Ten officials welcomed Dick Hanley as the new Buck football coach in Chicago on February 23. He will begin duties next week with spring football practice. Hanley arrives from Lawrence Kansas where he was athletic director and coach at Haskell Institute, a government Indian school.

Chicago Northwestern University Studers Big Ten Eamed Dick Hanley Toota Pete Big. Ten Hanley Northwestern Lawrence Kansas Harkeil Insitute

U S Marine Reinforcements Head to Nicaragua

Atlantic coast ship convoy sails from Quantico with 1 009 Marines and bluejackets to bolster the 900 already stationed at Managua. Additional troops from export kil naval training station embark for Parris Island, while tensions rise as Liberals protest U S naval presence amid Masaya clashes.

Quantico Atlantic Coast Marine Scorps Henderson Nicaragua el Uested Kil Naval Training Station Parris Isle 8. C United States Managua Masaya Menagua Nicaraguan Congress

Dorsey Post Smokers Night At American Legion Rooms

A Dorsey post of the American Legion invites all ex-service men to attend a smoker at past rooms at 1007 Massachusetts street Fox. The program includes boxing, wrestling and entertainment with refreshments.

Eli Ferrell Dorsey American Legion Massachusetts Street Fox Chicago

Reputed Millionaire Porter Found Dead in His Apartment

Chicago reports Porter a reputed talist and realtor was found shot in his apartment with a forehead wound. Police said the body was moved pending coroner results. Porter, from a socially prominent family, left three letters indicating he had reached the end of the rope. He had been in ill health and was Western treasurer of the Progressive National Committee.

Chicago Porter Wagnob Mile Mima Manziarly Washington India Octacamunk Manziarly Paris Nce Progressive National Committee George Iondire ‘Capi

New Barracks Funding Approved by House for Army Posts

Washington Feb 2 AP The Janes proposal to authorize 5491 000 for new barracks officers quarters and repairs at about two dozen army stations passed the House today without a record vote and goes to the Senate for action. The money would provide facilities and improvements at multiple posts. Methodists Meet at Newton Kansas Wichita district of the Southwest Kansas Conference will hold a two day session in Newton Thursday and Friday with prominent ministers scheduled to appear and program details announced.

Washington Janes House Senate Military Newton Newton Kans Wichita Southwest Kansasy Conference

Senate Filibuster Ties Up Debate Over Boulder Canyon Dam

Washington Feb 2 The Senate’s hands are tied by a filibuster over the Boulder Canyon dam bill. Senators from Arizona and California led delaying tactics to avoid a roll call as the chamber eyed adjournment tonight. The House rules committee plans a six hour debate limit to speed action, while Boulder Canyon foes press to prevent a vote.

Washington Senate Boulder Canyon Avisena Sion Lotis Timnaloy Curtis Kansas Republicary Cader Ashurst Arizona Ariziman Filip Dapone Vole OF Am Ore Inter Senador Phipps Sonators Cameron Colorado Johnson California House Rules Committee Boulder iGangat Dam Bil House Snell Ries Willy Representative Tilson Connecticut

Dr William Thompson to Speak at First Presbyterian Noon Meeting

The First Presbyterian church in Lawrence hosts a noon gathering featuring Dr. Wm O Thompson. Church members and east Lawrence attendees plan a luncheon and talk on general church affairs. Thompson, a former university president, is touring church centers.

First Presbyterian Church Lawrence Wm ‘O. Thompson Oges Évathe Gener Assembly Presbyterian Church Athineheon Thompson Will Lehurch Tas Wm. O.shamrson Ohio University Presbyterian ‘Synod Thompsonnvas University of Kansas

Sure Shot Mary Earned Wele

Chiealid Feb 23 AP reports Sure Shot Mary Ward theLakeview high marksman with 16 of 20 to win a badge and four honor bars. A misread score shows 80 of 100. she improved with steady rounds and earned the acclaim.

Chiealid Hex Lakeview High Geliow Mary Ward Ayeth

Jenny Wren building hosts new Iguay Wren radio station tests

In a corner room on the Jenny Wren building's third floor a broadcasting plant grows amid wires and copper plates anchored in concrete to prevent signal distortion. Tests last night under New York supervision show the station nearing readiness. tower installation and ground floor work continue as the system becomes operable with a single switch.

Jenny Wren Iguay Wren New York Shane Thivight Prentice Phimb Austomatic

Abolish Poor Farm Bill Passes In Kansas Senate

The Kansas Senate sent to the House a bill to abolish county poor farms and replace them with a state home at Lansing. The measure, approved 23 to 12, would transfer non confined county farm residents to the state home, with care costs charged to guardians or source counties. The bill includes a $150,000 appropriation to build facilities on a 16 acre tract.

Topeka Kan Senate Lansing Behlvens Lyndon

Plane damaged ends Pinedos Brazil voyage

Commander Francisco de Pinedo announced his Santa Marie was damaged in the bay of St Antone near Fernando Noronha making departure to the Brazilian mainland impossible for the present. The report notes the damage was blamed on heat.

Rio Janeiro Brazil Fernando Naronha Francesco de Pinedo Santa Marie Bay of St. Antone

Engineers Meet at U. Tomorrow for Kansas Flood Forum

Dean Walker of the School of Engineering will lead the annual gathering of Associated Engineering Societies at the university. Notable speakers include Dr. Arntioe E. Mogda of Morgan Engineering and Major Gee, river improvement expert, discussing drainage laws, river control, and flood management across several states. The session runs from morning to early afternoon with a packed program and multiple discussion groups.

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ELECT LOCAL MEN AND E CARRIER MEET ATCHISE MEETING

Local men and E carrier members of the rural convention association spoke on postal service methods and legislative procedures. Postmasters from Cowell Toneka Hosford Lawrence Falls Valley Falls attended with sessions by departments and a concluding banquet. Coffeyville was named next meeting place with February 22 set for the date.

Atchise Lawrence Douglas Mber Post Masters Cowell Toneka Hosford Falls Valley Falls R ‘Tional Ioas Coffeyville

Fate in Hands of Jury in Canton Murder Trial

Indictee Ber Hudner stands trial for the murder of Canton editor Dor Re Mellet as jurors begin deliberations. Report notes plan to convict and links to local figures and a July session for training in radio equipment and education.

Canton Ohio Ber Hudner Thej Dor Re. Mellett Ben Ania

President Coolidge Seen Open to Farm Relief Bill

Washington Feb 23 AP says Senator Vand Cole and Representative Charles Rawson Republican Iowa conveyed that the President’s mind is not made up on the Mex Hiogen farm relief bill. After talks the senator said he had no inkling how the President would act but gained the distinct impression that Coolidge was giving earnest consideration to the measure.

Washington Coolidge Vand Cole Iowa Charles Rawson Sena

Battery B Reunion Recalls Washington’s Birthday Banquet

The seventh annual Battery B of the 180th Field Artillery reunion and banquet was held last night at Al-Yerrell Dorsey Post American Legion rooms. Officers R. C. Ogden, W. H. Worr, and How ani Bishop were reelected. Forty four members dined on a three course meal served by Dorsey Post Auxiliary. Boxing bouts staged by Haskell Institute students followed the dinner, drawing enthusiastic support. The group plans continued support for disabled veterans and hospitalised members. Colonel Hugh Means was guest of honor, with attendees from Chicago Topeka Ottawa and Leavenworth. The battery will meet again next Washington’s Birthday.

180Th Piel ‘Artillery Al-Yerrell Dorsey American Legion R. C. Ogden W. H. Worr Ahd Howani Bishop Swere Dorsey Post Jos Haskell Institute Switch Hull Kelly J ‘Call Hugh Means 130Th Field Artillery Willis, McCune Chisago Edward Bradstreet Dighton Charles. Edwards B Randall Dean van Ness Frank A. Winkler Topeka Claude Buckner Tloward Conrad W’. Okeson Ottawa A. B Gridley Abe Leavenworth Battery Washington

Grainger at K. U. Concert to feature famed pianist and folk music

Percy Grainger, noted Australian pianist and folk music arranger, will give a University Concert program tomorrow night at 7. The program blends Bach, Scarlatti, Brahms, Schumann, and Brahms works with Grainger's own arrangements. Grainger shared humorous anecdotes of collecting folk songs and the challenges of coaxing peasants to sing.

Tomory - Crow Percy Grainger Thisostason Rainger Grainger Anzold Jand Hoel

City Planning Commission Recommends Rezone Amendments

The planning commission recommended amending the zoning ordinance to rezone parts of the city from front street to residential districts and allow an apartment house development between Kentucky and Mississippi streets. The panel opposed a proposed change on third street and will consider petitions at the Monday meeting, hearing both sides before any action.

Union Pacific Rai Prk AE City Planning Commissio Bop Kentucky Mississippi Streve Jnghead J . Noning Ne Commission

Debating Farm Bill Tonight At University Match

A campus debate waged over the farm bill pits University of Kansas against University of Texas at Austin with University of Oklahoma and others contributing. The traveling negative team faces the affirmative in Kansas City while a noon gathering at the Rotary Club previews the event.

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Explosion near Quanah Kills Three and Injures Several

An explosion about two miles north of Quanah Texas killed three men and injured several others. A gang of about 100 men was seen prowling in an open ditch near a gas line when the blast occurred. debris and fire spread. one motor truck was blown over, and a worker was stunned by the blast. The incident cut power and disrupted nearby yards as investigators traced the scene.

Quanah Tex Tiree

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