Grandstand Collapse Injures Hundreds At Pasadena Pageant
A packed private grandstand at Valley Boulevard and Madison Avenue in Pasadena collapsed during the Tournament of Roses pageant injuring about 200 spectators. Dozens were taken to Pasadena emergency hospital and other facilities in Los Angeles. two may have serious back injuries. First responders rushed victims amid panicked cries as ambulances crowded local hospitals.
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Townsley mother shoots children then herself in Oklahoma City
Ruth Townsley shot two children and wounded one at her home before turning the pistol on herself as police arrived. Clifford and Verothy Townsley, ages 6 and 5, died. Margaret 7 and Verothy 5 hospitalized. A dozen children watched from the street as the mother shouted threats.
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Ruth Town-latey
Clifford
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Kansas Forecast Fair Tonight and Saturday
Weather summary from Kansas notes fair conditions tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures. Roads may be cloudy and slick in spots. drivers advised to proceed cautiously amid changing conditions.
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Water Into Siege In France As Floods Rise In Northwest
Paris reports little change in the flood situation as rivers recede in the south and east but rise in the northwest. A crevasse on the Meuse floods Zeraing to twelve feet and Charleroi towns see water entering walls. Railways suffer severe disruption amid the worst floods since 1876.
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Fire department hosts New Year dinner for city officials
Lawrence fire department members hosted city officials and guests at a New Year’s dinner in the city council chamber. Chief Reinisch supervised oyster soup and turkey with trims. An alarm disrupted speeches, and another meal for families and friends is planned for this evening.
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Masons Press Italy Protest From U S Supreme Council
Washington reports that the Scottish Rite southern jurisdiction has urged the American government to protest to foreign powers over persection and murders of Masonic members. The grand commander John H. Rowles indicated the protest targets Italy. In Wichita, three boys aged 17 and 18 received indeterminate terms up to 50 years for robbing Cheney State Bank on December 24. The trio pleaded guilty. Clyde Harrison, 3, a Negro, faced trial under $15,000 bond. The Port of Philadelphia operates the world’s largest coal car dumper, an electric machine moving forty 100 ton cars per hour.
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Clyde Harrison
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Harold Grounds
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Toll of Life as Broken Wheel Slams Pittsburgh Homes
A North Side Pittsburgh incident by Carnegie Steel injures four and kills a four year old Daniel Jonek when a flywheel section rips apart and crashes into nearby houses. A broken belt caused the wheel to fly 3200 feet, wrecking two residences and burying another. Estimated damage reaches 11000 dollars. The child was asleep in his crib when struck.
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Daniel Jonek
Car Toll Heavier In 1925 Across Major Cities
Automobiles caused far more deaths in 1925 than 1924 in large U S cities. Chicago and suburbs rose from 708 to 787 deaths, Philadelphia from 285 to 336, Detroit from 336 to 395, and Cleveland from 185 to 205. New York City and St. Louis were similar, while declines occurred in Washington and Pittsburgh. Wichita reported a fatal bus crash on Jan 1 and a yearlong toll in the year just closed.
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Financial talks at high level signal mood in Europe
New York Times dispatch reports Secretary Mellon and allied financiers met in Washington to discuss international fiscal developments and potential aid for France under Briand. Attendees included Montague Norman Parker Gilbert and Benjamin Strong. Talks may lead to talks with President Coolidge and Hoover.
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New Year Reverberates From Bells to Restraint
New Year celebrations spread nationwide from New York to Philadelphia with the Liberty Bell’s first toll in 90 years and Rockefeller carillon in New York. Radiocasts carried both scenes as prohibition agents patrolled while public merriment masked widespread flask use. At the White House President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge greeted thousands of visitors, continuing a long-standing handshaking tradition through the day.
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Death on a Beach Ends Writer Hi Sperber Career
Atlantic City reports the body of Hi Sperber a New York story writer was found on the beach with bullet wounds. Police say he committed suicide. Henry Sperber an author of short stories had a promising career ahead. Julia Marsecher a friend confirmed his death and mentioned he was a former soldier.
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Henry D.sperber
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New Rates In Effect On Inte Stage Lines
New bug rates on Inte Stage Lines went into effect this morning amid a rate war with Middle States Transit now in receivership. One way fares Lawrence to Topeka list is uncertain. Kansas City trips show $1 one way and $2.25 round trip. Topeka to Kansas City one way fares at $2 with round trip options.
Raid the Ice Boxes
Bandits visited two Lawrence homes last evening and emptied refrigerators. At H. B. Lary frame on Mississippi Street they seized turkey chicken and dinner fixings. At F Shimmons home off Kentuck they took batter bacon half a pig and other food in quantity.
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Mountain Fire Rages North Carolina Forest Area
A wildfire raged through mountain forests in North Carolina burning through the night near Hildebrand Mountain south of town. Damaged area is not yet estimated as crews assess the scope of destruction. meinorganist Walter Chamienie died after entering a church tower to fix a bell failure at St Adelbert the Polish Catholic church in Providence. He fell 99 feet to the yard when the bell wedged and collapsed. A nag in Berlin won prizes after being sold as a cripple for four dollars years ago, earning twenty six thousand dollars in steeplechase winnings.
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Christianize Movies and Sport Emerges at Conference
Dr Norman E Richardson of Northwestern University told the Methodist young people's convention in Memphis Tennessee that youth are influenced more by movies than by Sunday Schools and missionary societies. He urged that motion pictures dramatize sport and competition be Christianized within a church centered program.
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Robbery at Liberty Memorial High School Receipts and Break-in Details
City and county officers investigated a morning robbery at Liberty Memorial High School. About 8200 was stolen from the superintendent’s office vault after intruders entered via the coal bin and pried doors to shops offices laboratories and library, with most rooms in the district affected. The Cosmopolitan Clubs of America held a 1927 convention at the University of Nebraska, discussing campus problems and international peace.
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Y Yester
Robbers Break In Office Vault Hit Principal’s Safe
Men forced entry by removing hinge bolts, dug into the vault wall, and removed money from the principal’s office. The burglary caused over $1,000 in damage to building and contents. Principal Barnes left around six. robbery found by janitor at 8:20 am. Several high schools had burglaries during Christmas holidays. experts suspected.
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Most Difficult Art Rome Says Marriage Is Science
Celestina Fabbetti, 28 years Rome marriage clerk, calls matrimony the hardest science and finest art. He claims men are less suited than women for marriage and that becoming a husband or wife is a profession. He notes his job reveals character by how a person speaks and judges few have truly happy endings.
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A. P.J
Celestina Fabietti
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Kure
Road House Fire Near Here Kills Two Likely Dead
A fire at Films Beach roadhouse near Road House burns early today killing a woman and a man believed to be among the New Year revelers. Victims named are John Houghton and his wife Ethel. Three men Fred Texler Fritz Juergens and another are being questioned. Juergens is son of the resort’s alleged proprietor. The site had faced a federal injunction after a prohibition raid.
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Quiet New Year In Lawrence Despite Local Cheer
County officials report no drunk driving incidents while city peace officers cite one intoxication case in police court. A few watch parties occurred and the Elks Charity ball at the F A U hall drew attention. Radio exchanges will link New York and London with broadcasts of chimes and music across time zones.
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Oil Lease Registrations Involving Ottawa Dealer
A batch of oil leases and assignments filed in Evanston Illinois by C A Gray of Ottawa were transferred to Willis E Barker, a dealer in oil and gas properties from Evanston. The two mile square tract lies two miles west and north of Baldwin's city limits, including Sections 19 24 25 and 30 in Township 14 Range 1 20. The sellers include F E Pardee and wife Kate B Price Ada Williams Martha A Price A M Roser Dow Shotwell F X Jardon George Williams Lewis Tucker and wife and D O White and wife.
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Blaze Destroys Car After New Year Fire
Firefighters responding to a short circuit at 835 Rhode Island Street found a Ford sedan burning in the garage rear of O. D. Thomas home. The car was destroyed and the garage roof burned away while flames threatened adjacent structures. An alarm from 721 Rhode Island Street reported lumber burning.
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Prince Carol Gives Up a Throne
London dispatch reports Evening News claims Crown Prince Carol renounced succession to Romania due to marrying for love. The writer says he forfeited his rights, choosing a life with his wife over throne duties, but execution of the renunciation remains unclear.
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Rob Young home robbed of car and effects
Ernest Young family returns from Kansas City to find their Dodge touring car missing along with more than 400 dollars in belongings. Joe Cannon, a former resident now in Portland, is sought in connection with the theft after he reportedly drove the car from a repair shop to the Young residence and cashed a check at a nearby store. The loot includes clothing, boots, shoes, hats, a suitcase, and other items totaling around 4700.
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Lawrence
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Robert Young
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Arthur Geli
Free Showing Draws Big Crowd at Local Theaters
A large audience attended a New Year free show at Dickinson theaters Bowe and neighboring venue. The program began at 4 o clock with many children present. The feature was Penrod and Sam, sparking constant chatter among youngsters. Jay Havens spoke briefly to the kiddies, with Verle Bratton joining in as master of ceremonies.
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Atere
Rence
Elks Donate Pictures of Old Transidés to Schools
Elks presented schools with colored reproductions titled Old Transidés Thirty-nine Consides tion as a gift. George V president and County Superintendent Mr Lane will distribute the large pictures to be used for reforms. The first to receive them will get the pictures.
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Peneret
Carman
Lane
Rehnols
Building Total Is New Local Record
Construction at the University of Kansas campus rises to a local record with 261 permits issued this year. The year marks major projects including a $456,000 Union Building and opening work on a $200,000 Haskell Stadium. The memorial and stadium work expands seating to about 30,000, with progress on the Memorial Building and footwork under way for future upgrades.
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