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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1927

Page

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Constabulary Fight with Moros at Jolo Fortress

Manila dispatch reports Philippine Constabulary battles with Moros at Talil's Fortress near Jolo. Sultan of Sube and Madi Batu tries to urge surrender and the Princess Tavkuiakira escapes the fort amid the assault as fighting continues and leaders urge peace.

Manila Oles Stevens Thes Data Tanil Lealyiat Zamboanga Sultan Uryed Sube Madi Batu Moto

Four men held in Okmulgee jail on murder charges

Four men Ike Akins William Underhill Red Ginn and Duffy Kennedy are jailed in Okmulgee county on murder charges. They used a bar and an outside window to escape a cell. Akins and Underhill await trial for the killing of Georga Foe an Okmulgee youth. Ginn and Kennedy were sent to Okfuskee county for trial on related robbery charges.

Okmulges Okmulgee Charfees Murer’ Esuane Ly Avere Ike Skeets Akins William Underhill Red Ginn Duffy Kennedy Unilerhiil

Henry to Remain as Mentor at University of Texas

Henry Gwynn, a noted late Bloomer mentor, announced he would remain in his current position for the 1927-28 academic year and would not accept a new offer from the University of Texas after a conference with Professor Stratton D. Brooks.

Columbia Afi Bau. Il Gwynn Henry University Our Hie Presant Posi- Lion Cor University of ‘Texas Henry Pr. St

Weather forecast for Kansas towns and roads update

Forecast looks fair tonight and Tuesday with dry roads in Hutchinson and Salina. Coffeyville Wichita and Salina show partly cloudy conditions with pockets of mist. Expects light winds and no major hazards with 'All clear' in several counties.

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Save Shawnee Mission House to Become State Heritage Site

Topeka Kan Jan 31 AP Old Shawnee Mission in Staangon soundly will become a State heritage site as the senate follows the house after adopting 87 to 15 a resolution commemorating the ground where the Methodists established an outpost of civilization in 1829. The Johnson county resolution by Miers designates the 12 acre tract and its buildings as possessing unusual historical value.

Topeka Kan Staangon Sénate Methodigs Miers Johnson County Miseton

Kansas Alumni Day Broadcast Sparks statewide calls

Alumni office reports calls and telegrams from twenty Kansas counties and eighteen other states in reply to a KU broadcast by KFKU and WDAF. Governor Beulen's message lauds Kansas progress and liberty, with talks by university leaders and musical performances by KU choirs and soloists.

Kansas Sun University of Kansas KFKU University WDAFP Kansas City Star Burton Sears A.lz 42 Chicago Fred Ellsworth K. U Alumni Association E. Beulen W. Li Burciele Pauten

State to push debt claim against ex-inspector

In Topeka Kansas on January 8 AP reports the state will pursue J J Wilson former state grain inspector under Governor Davis for $2,000 the remaining balance from $12,000 grain inspection sets Wilson deposited in Moran State Bank The attorney general Walba A Smith said they will seek Wilson personally liable for the $2,000 The Moran bank receiver notes Wilson deposited $12,000 and the state has already received $4,500 plus a judgment for $h,000 against an indemnity company that bonded Wilson.

Topeka Kan J. J. Wilson Davis Wilson Walba A. Smith Thor Moran

Victim of Wreck in New Jersey Dies in Hospital

A.P. Néeton, 60, of Elisville, dies from injuries after a collision between a Baltimore and Ohio freight and a Reading train near Pennington Saturday night. The crash also indirectly caused the death of W. Steele, 53, of King Park, who suffered a heart attack while walking past the wreck to transfer to a Philadelphia bound train.

Trenton N. J T. Néeton Elisville Ines Baltimore & Ohio Reading Company Pennington W. Steele Iking Park Henry Mental Life Insurants Company Philadelphia

Miners' bodies recovered after deadly Kentucky mine blast

Four miners died in an explosion at the Isey Coal Company mine in Kentucky. Bodies were recovered shortly before noon. Names mentioned include Walter Vernaugh and others. authorities suspected an electric spark ignited a methane buildup.

Ts 4 Isey Coal Company Norton Coa Dro Mernaldsy Frobe Walter Vernaiugh

Urges enforcing motor vehicle license law in county

Sheriff reports 4800 of over 7000 vehicle owners delinquent on license payments. State secretary of state urges strict enforcement and cooperation from locals. Officers may arrest offenders or levy fines around 25 dollars plus costs. Public requests timely license purchases. county treasurer notes many applying for licenses this afternoon.

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Washington Opens New Year War on Moonshiners

In a New Year letter Secretary Andrews urges aggressive action against illicit distillers noting rising moonshine supply nationwide. He calls for undercover operations and permission for secret agents to enforce the oil revenue laws while warning against overreach. Local notices report taxi drivers warned to obtain licenses with strict enforcement pending.

Washington Seeptary Andrews Andrews Voachell Senate Congress Tanis

Kansas Day Event Described In Topeka Legislature Coverage

Fragmentary Topeka newspaper item notes lawmakers meeting after Kansas Day events. Mentions a committee, bills, and a Baker guest Mrs William as part of a brief Kansas history program. The text is garbled but preserves names and a community focus.

Kansas Sierra' Leon Clu Hom Baker William Hista Phessine

Farm relief fight shapes House debate on February 8

Washington reports a tense farm relief push as February 8 looms with gun, price talks, and a tense fight over the Curtis-Aswell and Crisp bills. House rules leaders warn any action must pass a strict test. Snell and committee chairmen signal possible substitutions and a 12 hour general debate window.

Washington Callcua Tilson Chamein Snell Curtis-Aswell Pheates Cartier Cays Curtis- Aswell and Crisp Milles Crisp Democrat Géominy Tales Committee Tke Crispy Curtis

School Opens Across City With New Schedules

City schools resumed under calm routines as elementary and junior high fields return to full day classes. Senior high adopted short fifteen minute periods with grade cards issued. Enrollment adjustments were the main activity outside of flags and the Liberty Memorial ceremony noted.

Scimestar Selient Alagses Liberty Memorial

Court room plan debated by university groups in Kansas

A detailed outline of a court room debate style to be used in a March 28 event at the University of Kansas. Northwestern University teams, noted for strong showings, face Kansas in a contest featuring cross examination by first and second speakers and closing summaries rather than aggressive rebuttals to persuade the judge or audience.

University of Masay ‘Eal Northweston University E.G. Buchlerias Universityi of Kansas Northwestern Kansas

Safety expert Miss Telford to speak on child accidents

Miss Marian Telford of the National Safety Council of New York City will address the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on child accident problems. She is regarded as a leading authority on child safety work and recently spoke in the Southeast before coming to Kansas. The talk precedes a joint Parent- Teachers Association meeting at Memorial High School tomorrow at 72:30 PM. Local officials invite all to attend and hear about traffic control and junior safety efforts.

Marian UL Telford Eucational National, Safety Council of New York City Chamber_of Commerce Yregulac Wolack Jill Asia Junior Safety Council Linocence Safety Council Goundil Chamber’ of Comimerce

Bank in Topeka closes amid bank department action

Citizens State Bank of Garnett Topeka area closed today by its board after the state banking department advised a gradual withdrawal of deposits. The bank had 25,000 capital, 187,000 surplus, 305,000 loans, 851,000 deposits, and 75,000 discounts. Deering Avas was president aging officer, with Ainsworth deputy bank commissioner placed in charge. State guaranty law applied. Coffeyville, Fort Smith referenced.

Topeka Kan Dan Citizens State Bank of Deering'avas D ‘Ainsworth Banigsioner

New Road Bill Sparks Kansas Constitutional Compromise

A compromise loan amendment to the Kansas constitution, introduced in Topeka by Ber cayman of Clarke County, would share state and county road funds, limit the state highway commission’s power, and require public letting for contracts. The House highways committee failed to unite two rival amendments from Warner and Sloan, delaying broader control of state highways.

Topeka Kags Bercayman Clarke County Aiaman High Hoey State Highway Commission Bereyman Hig la Kansas Warner County Sloan Jackson ‘High Berryman Aoath

Men Dinner Plans Spark Scout Observance in Lawrence

A Methodist church committee in Lawrence decided Friday to hold a men and boys dinner as part of a seat week observance. About 300 men and boys are expected to attend. The town notes Scout troops have grown to over three million youths worldwide.

Lawrence Ae Mare Bay

Bain to Be Reunited with Salm and His Wife

A short notice reports Bain plans a reunion involving Salm and his wife Mrs Rogers and Ro Rogers. The brief mentions family reunification in a local context with limited details.

Bain AL Dan PE Jai i Salm Ro Rogers Rogers

Troubles at Boys Industrial School Prompt Inquiry in Topeka

A scrutiny into the Boys Industrial School reveals tensions centered on Superintendent Major Clarke. Board members and state officials question management while a faction alleges a disruptive women’s organization fuels unrest among remaining staff.

Journal-World Topeka the Roves Whic Clarke Livy Tendent Afajor Clartk Major Clarke Industrial School

City Looks to 1927 Paving Despite Few Petitions

Lawrence city engineer CG Ty Rough reports that paving plans for 1927 hinge on only three petitions. He notes a limited response from residents along Indiana Street Vermont Street and Paris Avenue, with the city clerk urged to file the petitions for next summer’s work. Legislative support appears tied to a Senate bill favoring Wes Company.

Paris Avenue Vermont Sinterested

Undercover Day-Law Work Attacked In New York

Fragmented text outlines an incident involving undercover law enforcement, a representative, and a Mellon secretary with references to a plan and photographs to obtain evidence of wrongdoing. Names and some phrases are garbled, but point to a probe into illicit patronage and possible violations at venues.

Eforcework Laepublican New Ecretary Mellon de Mills New York Banknie: Trator Phintoraph Wilts Lifwor Trans

Board of Education terms to expire and mayoral race set

City officials report Board of Education terms for George Kirchett Mrs Whit Church and W S Griesa expire. Superintendent E B Smith vacancy to be filled in April 4 election. Mayoral and board candidates must file petitions ten days before primary. City Clerk Lawrence notes election law requirements and registration rules for voters in the upcoming city election.

Af Education EB. Smith George Kirchett Jin W. S. Griesa Whit Churchill Algo Board of Ed Hcation Marek Floyd Lawrence Shad Notizys Ais Mary Latl-Thoss

Ball Tomorrow Night at University Dance Orchestra Event

A nine piece University dance orchestra opens the ball tomorrow at 9:30 PM at the Firemen’s benefit ball. Funds support firemen’s relief and pension, with Chief Reinisch praising past support from business groups and the public. Captain Ingalls and Bert Jones head the event. tickets may be supplied by the fire department. Return from Florida notes include travel delays due to Ohio River flooding and ferry crossings.

L.gelock William Av.Reinisch Reinisch Auccess Bae Paul ‘Ingalls Bert Jones Reinsich Joratls Florida

WREN Station Plans Revealed at City Site

Radio experts outline installation of a new WREN station atop a mill building in Bear City. Officials cite tower and antenna work, aim for February completion, and foresee improved broadcast reach amid growing demand.

Fearry Wren Tobe Aves

Pleaded Guilty in Peoria Liquor Charge

A Peoria man named Yack-Copgland of Illinois pleaded guilty yesterday to a liquor charge. He was fined $200 and ordered to serve thirty two days in the city jail. The incident occurred after his driving a Chevrolet, with the case tied to local court action.

Guil’ Yack-Copgland Illinois Cangland Peoria

Milk Tests Made by Douglas 5-Association Conrey

Test results show 1,170 pounds produced in five days from tapert of the association. Notes describe butterfat near fat content and tenderness. A second entry references gentle moisture and Baer Fa aes Ane Tongangx with pounds figures.

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Meeting Notes from County Legislature Session

A brief record of a county legislative meeting discussing topics for debate and policy discussion. The notes indicate a focus on preparedness and routine agenda items with no notable voting results or resolutions recorded.

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