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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1928
Page
2
The speech lauds self government and peaceful growth, opposing militarism while urging readiness. It highlights closer American ties through rail and air routes, shipping, and improved news exchange, and calls for law as the basis of freedom and progress.
In Havana President Coolidge and Latin American delegates arrive for the sixth Pan American conference. Cuban President Meche praises the gathering as a beacon for peace and justice, pledging Cuba’s fervent wishes for the prosperity of all peoples and unity among American republics. He lauds the assembly as a cradle of a new civilization built on liberty and mutual benefit.
A broad manhunt by Army planes Michigan state police and regional authorities targets a killer who abducted and murdered a five year old girl near Flint Michigan last Thursday. Dragging operations at a creek site near the body focus the search. Suspects arrested in Detroit Buffalo Decatur and other cities have been released while police pursue tips. A Bay County resident skilled in surgery who resembles the murderer is being sought after disappearing ten days ago.
Six hundred American Marines reinforced comrades opposing rebel Augustino Sandino in Nicaragua. They arrived by air and port delivery to Corinto and were sent to active fronts. Major General John A. LeJeune and Brigadier General Loar Feland met Col. Louis Mason Gulick to discuss current military plans for the campaign.
Disjointed OCR fragment describes repairs and walking past a headquarters space, with garbled phrases and unclear actions or entities.
A Kansas court grants divorce to Mrs Cummings on desertion grounds amid testimony in a public service commission case. The judge orders four year old daughter Joan placed in the mother’s custody, Cummings to pay $59 monthly support, with visitation at reasonable times. Funeral notices for Rumsey and Noe, and Marguerite Hyde obituary items, are listed among other local items.
Hesper residents hosted and visited multiple families including Alvin Haverty’s birthday dinner with Charles Brady and others. Shoppers from Lawrence noted a Sinclair pipeline crew cutting trees east of a Sinclair station. Numerous locals spent weekends with grandparents, attended games in Bonner Springs, and joined church and social events across Eudora and nearby towns.
The KU Men’s Glee Club selects the first ten and accompanists for the Missouri Valley contest in Wichita on Feb 10, led by Prof. T. A. Larrremore. Conductors I. L. Roberts and Morgan. second tenors Cotton Davis Elliott Harvington Hepp Morgan Selig Seltsam Stallard Taylor. Baritones Hominott Ericsson McGill Pi H McKinley Munneke Needham Pigman Sagar Scofield Scrivner Bas Beale Day Ewert McClure Mea Osborn Seitz Snyder Terrey. assistant Furate.
Williamstown figures show confinement ended as patient returns home recovering. Local Miss Nellie Vietz resumes Lawrence music lessons. Mrs Bertha Pearaga aids in Perry for aunt Adeline Stevens ill. Ladies Aid group held meeting January 11 with scripture, prayers, and plans for a fall bazaar. Various visits, club gatherings, and hospitality noted among Leger and Leper families.
In a tense playoff game the painters' team faltered with four personal fouls and costly errors in the stretch. Ralph Mullican and Cooks led scoring with 35 and others contributing as the rivals clinched the victory amid scattered fouls and missed calls.
The Douglas County Health Association met Saturday to discuss representation and funding from Lecompton, Grant, Kanwaka, and Wakarusa townships. The meeting referenced tuberculosis issues and was attended by Mrs. Charles Husted among others.
A fragmentary report notes Professor Anderson presenting a varied program at KU, largely drawing on German masters such as Bach and Brahms. The afternoon event featured organ music with strong volume contrasts and delicate combinations, reflecting a blend of classic and modern styles during the year-end recital.
Ladies of the Methodist Church announce a benefit chicken dinner from 5 to 7 30 pm to aid a family facing sickness and hardship. Last event raised nearly 100 dollars for the same purpose. reservations can be phoned in to 1687. Dinner costs 75 cents, offering value beyond the price.
Browne Coman Jr wedding noted as daughter of Brownell family. Lawrence attorney associated with American Trust Co. Whist club met with Mrs Sol Marks and substitutes. Mr and Mrs W C Verney entertained supper club. Tam O Shanter’s Church in London saved from decay after Captain Edward Gaston appealed to King George which listed it as an ancient monument for protection.
Eudora high maintained perfect standing by defeating Welborn high in a Friday night doubleheader. The first team won 28 to 11 and the seconds 15 to 3, keeping both divisions in the lead.
Regulatory act to regulate commerce in farm products upheld by the Supreme Court in a Kansas City Hay Co. case. Lower court decision affirmed without a written opinion. Ottawa resident Mrs. R H Ritchie visiting daughter Mrs Elmer Broad at 620 Indiana Street. Mrs T 16 Fitch returned home with daughter Mrs W Baner of Muskogee, Okla.
The Liberty Memorial's schedule lists a demanding Saturday lineup featuring Fred Harris and Liam Guffler as star team members. Junior shig lsst, the event will be the last for the cited contest, with C the noted gate regarded as toughest.
Property deeds record transfers among Baldwin and Lawrence residents including Belle Glass Maude Agnes Carey and Nellie W with parcels on North Lawrences Street etc. Names appear with tract numbers and lot portions tied to buyers such as Harry Patrick and wife and Jay Roper. Multiple small parcels and additions are listed with street references and section numbers in Lawrence and Baldwin communities.
An advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a weight gain solution for underweight men and women. It promises a six pound gain in four boxes or two dollars worth, with a druggist ready to refund the price if not satisfied. It urges asking for McCoy's Tablets at any American drug store.
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