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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1927

Page

2

Counties Go Broke on Rabbit Bounty in Kansas

In Topeka on January 7 192? officials report several Kansas counties face cash shortages as a five cent bounty on jack rabbit scalps strains finances. Thomas County fights mandamus to compel payment while others resist or comply. A federal survey notes 260 jack rabbits per farm in northwest Kansas with substantial pasture loss and calls for action as counties debate funding and the state bounty law enacted in 1823.

Tipeka Kans P. Jarek Western Kansas Thy Kupeeme Court Thomas County Willian A. Smith Enteral Supreme Court B. W. Brooke Win‘onal Sor Logad Colunty Topeka Thomas Zenerd H Fomudl Lorin Smith

Central Tonight Goack Yigzins Aid

Emporia high school edged by Emporia? Kansas City game features seventeen Y players and a 21 27 defeat as Guscher Skinny and teammates vied for a late comeback.

Goack Yigzins Red Kansas City Ymploria High Emporia Tain Guscher Skinny Dongs Eary Sohanke Ramey Vetoes Watch Atkeson Mekimney Alert Haugh Holt Te Verne Saunders

Negroes Confess to Hold Up and Wounding Storekeeper

Three men confess to holding up and wounding William Heenan, a storekeeper in Muskogee Oklahoma. George Moss and LeRoy Baker were sentenced to ten years in prison. Theodore Bruster remains to be tried, with Bruster accused of firing a shot that narrowly missed Heenan and striking another man in the head with an axe handle during the attempted robbery.

A & Muskogde Olea Tolay Wiliam Heenan Tivo George Moss LeRoy Baker Theodore Brus Tery Heena Bruster

Will and Shares in Estate Divided Among Daughters

The will of H Bormor or Morner filed in court names daughters Miss Melen Cannon and Mrs. Matet Cannon Leseure as equal heirs. A dog report from 438 Mun Street Norph indicates a dog was found and cared for by a Lawrence resident. A theft of about two dozen chickens near Lewreice on Vicibry highway is noted, with a door lock broken to access the poultry. A London detective force is referenced with 900 rem.

Gannon Danville Atormor Melen Cannon Matet Cannon Mun Street Norph Lawrence Lewreice Vicibry London

Girl Dies in Car Fire Monoxide Poisoning

A girl, about 25, died in a car monoxide poisoning incident linked to a parked vehicle with a running engine. The tragedy occurred after a delay in returning home. The stepfather Walter reported concern as neighbors and authorities investigated the scene and sealed the duty.

Halph Winolf Angie Thiey Anders Laigeovetel Walter

Fined for Assault in Justice Court

Erwin, a man of the Society of ... was fined six dollars by Justice R. Stevens for assault and disturbing the peace. The complainant was sent to a burnard. Officers said this morning that Erwin had left Elard Place to investigate a report of stock not being enced fou, prop ely. an incident occurred between Lesznagd and Jor SO.

Erwin Amané Society Ofiver Justice Court Justice R Stevens Issault Stern Hall Lesznagd

Deaths and Funerals Mrs A Koons and kin

Mrs Annie Wideliand Koons wife of A K Koons is listed among deaths. The obituary notes her birth in Columbus Ohio, marriage to Albert W Koons in 906, and surviving husband, children in Ringwood and Lawrence, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements reference Oak Hill cemetery and services by First Christian church.

A Koons Annie Wideliand Koons A. Ky Koons Jungary Ryak Ringwood D&iy Hoae Jolson Koons Sher Tear Volumbus Ohio Awiile Leeo Albert Vokhnson Albert W. Noons Sanz Malaysinnie F. Rich Ringwood Gk- Tahoma Chas. W. Wel B Lawrence Kansas Lyon A. Lyon Willa Springs Christian Church Hey A. Richards Oak Hill Cemetery

Dictatorship Ends in Belgium After Six Months

Brussels reports that King Albert's dictatorship, begun six months ago to save the franc and restore the treasury, ends as the government expresses satisfaction and plans to seek parliament's renewal of dictatorial powers. The regime removed several special taxes, including a ten percent levy on foreigners and restrictions on electric lighting. An accompanying item notes a broken arm in a supper incident.

Brussels Tay Albert USA

Potter Woman Injured After Fall On Street

Mrs A N Potter of 920 Alabama Street fell while returning home from near the home of Mrs Elizabeth Potter on Cop Street. The accident occurred near the Tennessee line as she crossed Ninth Kentucky and Tennessee roads, suffering injuries.

A. N A. N. Potter Alabiema Street Ializabeth Potter Cop Street Stuon Kentucky

Vineyards buried as French Riviera landslide expands

Ukrainian AP report notes extensive damage as landslides sweep into Vesubie Valley, burying vineyards beneath soft clay and piles of rock. Forestation blamed for unstable mountain slopes, hampering repair efforts and endangering acres of crops. Queen Marie of Romania plans to publish fairy tale volume guiding American youths into Romanian life and folklore, while Honolulu dispatches list Hawaiian names and a youth report.

Riviera Ister Vesubie

University concert features varied orchestral program

A large University music program presented by the campus orchestra and guest soloists with performances by Swarthont and Kansas City Symphony players. The program includes works by Pachnikawsk and Rossing, with a large roster of faculty and student musicians. Tickets are 60 cents at the station KIKI and University athletic tickets offices.

Anopal Univer Harons Kansas Symphony Orchestra Rluss Haskelt Ediba Rossing Uy -Aties Trene Ees Anden Lite Dalley Tne Torrie It ‘Pachnikawsk Nila Psel Wibiact Aailenn Ute Teast Livetivs Warriors Montagne Tienetsounet Tellawe Watdeinay « sUerten Pad Hangen Eldon Leen Lewy Tees Joti Starr Dorethy Ounathiy Bueweeley Hilly Frances Ge Beiter Andanta M. Savou Lin Hoar Aketard Ywdenbroer Catherine Ee Shoerian Tjuelvels Wintard Miller Mavelet Thomas

Paris Minister Keeps House In Order Amid Personal Oddities

The article sketches a cabinet minister who prioritizes strict home discipline and frugal living. He wears workmen’s clothes at home, sports a blue polka dot tie, and values economy, claiming a government salary of 25 400 francs. He commutes by car only for essential duties, preferring to save costs and maintain decorum.

Paris Dan Gati Michael One Ibg Aroy ‘Louis Mtabia Nancy Orion Extelienci Marin Hiss Lorraine Monsiers Marin Wall Credi Anutomobile Nuverto Ora

Auction Records and Italian Society Notices

A fragmented listing notes sales of musical originals including Bach manuscripts and Brahms items with prices, alongside anecdotes about Italian censorship and amorous notices in newspapers. The text mixes catalog values with social remarks on clandestine ads and moral agencies.

Rome United Press Zhdniaklens Hiae Ee Sa Prigate

Whiskey scheme linked to cross border liquor shipments

Fragmentary OCR shows a wide tax evasion case involving American and Canadian whiskey, with ships moving liquor to Canada then returning, evading internal revenue and customs duties. Officials in Pacific coast and British Columbia hearings reveal contraband flows and complex shipping routes to avoid taxes.

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Navy Men and Depot Tension Amid War News

Navy personnel defend Washington posturing amid reports of storage depot shortages and grain stock concerns. A professor suspended for insubordination contrasts with a trainee kept away, highlighting disciplinary actions during wartime mobilization and shifting duties.

College Sports Echoes and Early 1900s Notes

Fragmented report notes early college sports history with references to football, swimming, and track. Mentions Ohio Wesleyan Michigan Michigan coach Yost and Wes Wesleyan, plus earlier popularity of football and emerging winter schedules.

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Incoherent text on production and storage trends

Fragmented OCR snippet discusses farming and heating, with references to wheat storage, season activity, and production trends. Names and concrete details are unclear, making it hard to extract a coherent event or date.

Fragmented excerpt on constitutional issues and titles

A damaged OCR snippet references Domini ons and Britain Parliament, King’s title, and reactions to changes in the Crown’s title. Mentions Ack and undefined cross context with Russia and planes, with scattered typography and misplaced terms.

Kansas City Kansas Amateur Basketball Gossip

Local chatter cites Kansas City Kansas teams and players amid a busy season. Mentions Topeka, Emporia, Pittsburg, and Hutchinson with references to college and independent leagues shaping competitive matchups and standout performers.

Hutchinson Deagie Newton Andeprndenta Thurs Aenichk Dick Waskirdgfith Kansas -Aggies Hogger Emporia Kemper Lake Forest

1920s Brooklyn club campaign record and results

Fragmentary note references a Brooklyn club campaign and hurlers Biars with 19L7 figures. Mentions 1920s era victories and a record before unclear context. Distinct entities are Brooklyn and Biars. no clear dates or full events.

Sero Brooklyn Svining Biars

Fragmented OCR leads to unclear contest notes

The readable parts mention Ichabods and Wasaburn with scattered terms like tickets and history. Context is incomplete, offering few concrete names or events to anchor a full summary. This record preserves the garbled source as a minimal item with no clear outcome.

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