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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1927

Page

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Congress Studies Coolidge Message Amid Latin Crisis

Washington discussion centers on President Coolidge public message and U S policy toward Nicaragua Diaz regime. Senate relations chair Borah questions constitutional grounds while some Democrats attack administration strategy. Separate items note murder case in Kansas and a death in Indianapolis hotel.

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Kansas Forecast Weather Note

Fair tonight and warmer in the east with a portion of the state seeing higher temperatures. Western areas may experience mild conditions while road wear is mentioned and county notes appear.

Kansas Dowgiss County

TAX SUIT UNDER WAY IN DETROIT AGAINST FORD INCOME LEVY

Detroit Jan. AP opening statements in a tax suit over an income levy of about 20 million dollars were heard as nine former Ford minority stockholders seek relief. Joseph E. Davies, ex chairman of the federal trade commission, led the arguments with a chart showing Ford surplus growth from 50 017 87 to 2 47 542 708 74 between April 1 and July 31, 1910, noting a dispute between minority holders and Henry Ford over profits versus dividends.

Detroit Mich Jon Aamed Yrith Ford Joseph EL ‘Davies Federal Trae Commission Petitioters Tas John W. Davis Forstic A.w.gregs Internal Rescue Bureau Davies Fort Motor Company Henry Ford

Attempted traffic stop near Big Springs reported

Kansas City police said an attempt was made to halt a Ford sedan near Big Springs. A tall colored man in a yellow car reportedly signaled for the officer to stop, then fled toward Lawrence. Local officers traced the suspect to North Lawrence and noted the driver claimed a burned out red light on his car and asked a garage to send someone to tow the vehicle.

Oirico HeMuinton Kansas City

Killing in Mexico sparks deadly clash in Jalizco

Special dispatches from Guadalajara state report a riot in Cocula where Catholics clashed with municipal authorities. Twenty one killed and ten wounded as officials and police faced attacks amid religious demonstrations. Agrarian groups stated they would back Calles, while federal forces reportedly engage rebels. Priests Isaac Perea and Roman Blanco were arrested and jailed amid ongoing tensions.

Mexico Cuty Isnatches Guadalajara Cocoy Jalizco Cocula Sostenes Castillo Bette Agrarians Calles Call Agrarians Tedtruogs Enrique Leon Durango City Torreon Gonzalo Escobar Barraza Escobar Duran-i Saltillo Isaac Perea Roman Blanco Zaragoza Monclovac

Clean House Demand Echoes in Baseball Scandal Address

Branch Rickey, vice president of the St. Louis National League baseball club, spoke last night calling for clean house amid scandal. He urged accountability for revolutions within the sport and noted the loss of public trust and uproar among fans.

Gates Sail Branch Rickey St. Louis

Congress moves on independent tax and agriculture bills

Congress adjourns amid debate on an independent tax bill and the agriculture committee's review of the McNay-Hauger Dillon Lake diversion project. Senate committee continues hearings on the nomination of Cysus Woods as master.

Bill Nullified by Washington Says Senator Capp

Senator Capp said the bill would be impractical and the Senate committee voted against the measure. AP reports Washington discussions show amendments considered, with passages omitted or unclear in this fragment.

Washington Senator Capp Sena

Rates: Second Class Basis Discussed by Senate Post Office

Washington D C records show a Senate committee debating second class mail rates. With twelve of seventeen members present, votes favored delaying a new basis until lawmakers secure funds to raise postal worker pay and support temporary rate adjustments urged by newspaper associations and other users.

Zoning Hearing On Third Street Growth Plans

The Manning planning commission will decide whether to amend the zoning on North Third Street from the Union Pacific tracks to the city limits, shifting from residences to business use. Members heard petitions from proponents and opposition led by Ewing before voting to set zoning from Perry to Maiden Lane as residences only.

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Farm relief debate delays action in committee

Washington lawmakers clash over farm relief measures as the House agricultural committee votes to postpone consideration. Representative Aswell and others push for delaying until after March 4 to allow agricultural groups time, while Ketcham favors moving ahead despite differing views inside the committee. The panel agrees to limit discussion to its members and lawmakers who have introduced bills.

Washington, Jan Housy Agricultural Committee Haven Esid Ketcham Michigan Uet

Mexico Should Be Given A Chance For Self Rule

AP reports calls for Mexico to pursue its own program without external interference. Hubert C. Herring notes forty Americans studying conditions in Mexico urge understanding the entire situation before judging land, oil, or church policy. They advocate appealing to the United States with prudence and caution.

Mexico City Mexico Hubert C. ‘Herring Condit Herring Prograss United

Joint Session Opens Kansas Legislature in 1927

Topeka Kansas January 11 1927 the house and senate met in joint session to pay respects to Jacob W Paulen father of Governor Paulen. After prayer by Rev J R Madison the legislature adjourned until tomorrow. Offices closed in honor of Paulen. Democratic and Republican leaders sparred over appointments and rules as the 1927 session opened.

Topela Kan House Senate Representative ‘Hall Fternoon Jacob W. Paulen Paulen J. R. Madison Topeka K Jun Ben “Tindres Teavenworth D. M. Hamilton E.R. Stban Jackson County W. A. Newkirk Barber’ County I Milton Newkirk Hig Clark Corkling Rice County J. A. Stags Vopeka Chalat Miss Thex "Wilson Aden County W. B. Durston Yestatj Kameus Getty Wyandotte Anil Ineans Committee Afsay Tion Awith Snyder

Seats All Sold At Kansas University Basketball Auditorium

Ticket demand for the new Kansas University basketball arena is overwhelming. About 500 season ticket applications have been filed, but Robinson Gymnasium’s 2,800-seat capacity is fully reserved. Some holders face hurdles for major events, with concerns over guaranteed admission and possible surcharges or delays.

Kansas Athletic Robinson Gymnnis Denk Athlet PARCS Hetas

Saturn to Become Movie Star in Sky Drama

Chicago reports that Saturn will be filmed as a celestial star using a 20 ton camera at Yerkes Observatory. The Man in the Moon also features, with eclipses scheduled around 5:58 a.m. and lasting about 73 minutes, six eclipses in the year, two visible from the United States.

Chicago A.P Saturn Will Yerkes Observatory United States

Gasoline Explosion Burns Three Women at Smith Home

A gasoline stove explodes while heating water in the Smith home at 94 Connecticut Street. Miss Sarah Smith is severely burned, taken to Memorial Hospital. Miss Fenner also sustains burns but less severe and is hospitalized. Mrs. E suffers arm and face burns. The blast destroys clothing and damages the dining room as fire spreads, with bystanders aiding until the chemical truck extinguishes the flames. A laborer nearby is knocked by debris but escaped serious injury.

Sarah Smith Jey Fenner Smith Connecticut Street Miss Smith Memorial, Hospital Ano Miss Fenner Lamer

Union contract drives cafeteria ventilation and plumbing work

The Crane Co of Kansas City awarded to install ventilation and plumbing for the cafeteria, with work starting Monday. Kansas City Ventilating Co to continue pushing the project, aiming to complete heating and plumbing on the first floor and prepare for tile, loops, partitions, painting, and plastering by February. First floor work to finish as cafeteria floor is laid.

Memorial Bogoretty Crane Co Kans ‘Mo Auvordiskg Ares Tran Ois Cafetaria

Journalistic career of Colonel Emerson outlined in lecture

Colonel Edwin Emerson, longtime journalist and New York City resident, spoke to journalism classes at the university this morning. He recalled early reporting at age 16 on a Bavarian castle incident and royal death, noted work across European papers, and discussed experiences during World War I and neutral zones.

Edwin Emerson New York City Carter Chy Bavaria Ersonal Germany

Job questionis at Kansas staff meeting discussed

The Chamber of Commerce session today focused on legitimate work for deserving athletes. Coach Skeele stressed many students need jobs to travel home from school, while Allen KU athletic director opposed paid athletic status. Other speakers included Weaver Simons Walton Sears Maxton and Rakin with University of Kansas musicians providing a musical program.

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Fire at Illinois Military Institute Kills Boy

Kenneth Lum, 7, of Chicago, died in a dormitory fire at the Illinois Military Institute in Aledo. Colonel R. Terry, commandant, entered a burning room with a ladder to rescue him but the boy was lost before help arrived. Major Brausch, athletics director, helped pull Terry to safety as the roof collapsed. About 150 cadets attend the school which moved from Oswego four years ago.

Rock “Island I Dan Kenneth Lum Chitugs R. Térry Illinois Arillary Institute Aledo Titer Ely Terry Clincher Itlis Brauehf Ater Colgnel Terry Daly Dar Savas Noved Oswero Kansase Parsons St. Terrytory Military Academy Burlington Kah Issur Atedo

Two Sleepers Arrested In City Jail Case

Milwaukee man Thetla Delvit and Kansas City Minnesota born George Peters were arrested for aiding city offices in a Ford track theft linked to Underwood Heed store. Detected when they sold a coat to an employee at Acorn station. Officers uneasy about identifying the pair.

Thetla Delvit Fox Pet Frees Peter Acsi Cording

In Practice Debate Averewd High School Night

A chaotic report describes a practice debate session among Lawrence and Vin students. It mentions a federation debate question and lists participants such as Katheryn, Berenice, Adams, Hausk, Paanee, and Vin Meny with no clear outcome or judge details.

Lawrence Tuiph Gra Katheryn Anit Aud Henry Anbeld Aif Berenice Ther Adams Red Hausk Paanee

Bandits Slay All In Chinese Village 1

Peking reports that bandits attacked a Chinese village near Chofu birthplace area. Messages say inhabitants resisted reinforcements and many villagers were killed or burned. some attempting escape were shot or torn apart. Witnesses describe savage slaughter of residents including children.

London APY Peking W. Angchihpas Tatalie Ak Bee Angchihpao Chofu

Memorial Stadium completion bids announced for Kansas University

Bids for finishing Memorial Stadium at the University of Kansas are due by noon Wednesday January 19. The project adds 15 000 seats bringing total to 86 000, includes a new west wing costing about 220 000, with construction to begin after award and aimed for the 1927 football season. Fidelity Trust Company of Kansas City finances the project.

Memorial Stadium Abiethe University Kansas Cloak Ib’ Ghanegldé Fe Lindley I ©. Aller Daxen Construction Sais Ponenie Poncrete Untis Ware Sesson, i Ial Fidelity Trust Compayar Kansgas City Ionstruction Nextifall, KG

City to Move Wood Yard to Market Area

City Commissioners voted to relocate the wood yard and baglers to the Gin Market area, shifting a half dozen vendors from Ninth and Massachusetts streets. The move aims to clear Ninth and Massachusett streets of open market clutter while preserving space for wood, glue, and related sales tools. The plan, prepared by C. W. Carman, imagines lots cleared and redesigned to accommodate all vendors with new access and safety measures.

Baglers Ninth Massachusettstree C. Wi. Carman Nindly Inn

Two Small Tires In Midwinter Band Concert Report

A garbled OCR note describes a midwinter concert by a band with a broadcast at a specific time. It mentions a tire department incident at 3:30 PM and a stack of papers in a small area near a street, with references to a few place names.

Atlands Sialapee A. F. Awhdr Dano Barn

Dairy Milk Regulation Debate In Douglas County

Douglas County association and commission members discussed a proposed ordinance on raw milk selling and labeling. Mayor Holiday attended with members Banp, Bulwin, and Sande voicing opposition while Commissioner Stavenso outlined a practical stance. Discussion covered license limits, registration, and pricing from 50 cents to $2 per animal with a plan to meet next Thursday for broader views.

Douglas F.myitolliday Charles Ban P Bulwin Sande Yaver Cla Bunning Bine Anal Gary Patel Shay A. Mariooly Cu Stavenso Stan Eliney Brown

Plan 9 T B Clinics Announcement

Plan 9 T B Clinics will be announced for the year. State officers of Aligain and other local officials referenced in the fragment hint at planned events and leadership roles. The text is garbled with unreadable portions, but indicates upcoming clinics and associated administrative details.

Haid Aligain

Sells Land at Auction by County Treasurer

Auction notice states land sale by County Treasurer elects 1 and lists a tract with bids around 1937 dollars. Fragmented OCR shows inconsistent names and numbers. readable detail indicates a single land parcel auctioned for about 1937 dollars.

County Treasuer “Elect

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