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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1927
Page
1
Washington July 25 AP reports a naval flier chose to remain with his burning aircraft to protect vital instruments and records during a descent. Flames erupted from the engine as he prepared to jump, but he stayed aboard to avert catastrophe and safeguard the onboard equipment.
Evidence that transit companies prepare for a subway strike as about 100 men described as strike breakers arrive at railway yards on a subway special train. Reported recruitment of skilled electrical workers in Albany and Buffalo points to broader labor action affecting Pittsburgh, Washington, and Philadelphia areas.
Reading to girl details emerge as defense witnesses contradicts state claims about the Davidian style commune. Testimony centers on Benjamin Purnell and alleged gatherings, with Mrs Rogetta and others admitting attendance at select meetings while denying broader indiscretions.
Authorities pursue leads in the mysterious death of Maude Payne 84 after a party aboard Nelson's yacht. Her body was found Saturday near the vessel. Payne is survived by brother Verne Payne of Erie Kansas. Gene Tunney and manager Billy Gibson named in New York suit by Tim Mara over alleged ten percent of $200000 earnings from Dempsey fight and 25 percent since then.
The forecast notes mostly fair conditions across Kansas with warmer temperatures in the northwest tonight and continuing from yesterday into today. Roads in Douglas County are improving with some remaining slick spots and caution advised for motorists.
A suicide note reportedly written by Congressman Maurice E Crummaker of Portland, Ore., found after he leaped into San Francisco Bay. The document claims the writer was driven by a belief of being plotted against and asks relatives to bear his side of the story. He apologizes to his wife Cully and children and laments an inability to contact loved ones.
Today’s baseball results feature the Giants edging the Pirates 1 0 and Cincinnati rallying past St Louis 3 2 in ten innings. In the American League Cleveland outscored Boston while Detroit and Philadelphia games produced mixed scoring. The American Association shows Minneapolis facing Kansas City with Moon Gowdy and Peters providing the star turns.
Dean D A Swarthout of the University school of fine arts is reported improving after a rattlesnake bite on a fishing trip. He took nourishment for the first time since Friday morning. the bitten leg remains swollen and painful. The nurse and friends disclosed the update at Memorial hospital.
Cal. Charles A Lindbergh landed at the Soncert airport at 1 22 this afternoon, completing the fourth leg of his national aviation tour. The colonel circled the field twice before landing, allowing thousands to glimpse his famous plane.
Wichita July 25 AP Bankers and agricultural leaders testified at the interstate commerce commission inquiry into grain rates west of the Mississippi urging lower freight charges. W Leman Pratt bank president Lasater Federal Farm Loan Bank Wichita and John Fields former Oklahoma Farmer editor argued agriculture suffers from current costs. They said farmers need relief and lower insurance and ocean freight rates could raise farm prices, potentially boosting wheat acreage and farm prosperity. Dozens of witnesses remain to testify as Kansas farmers push their case through Wednesday.
Minnie Kennedy, former business manager of Angelus Temple, departed Los Angeles with boxes and suitcases as daughter Aimee Semple McPherson sought to control the temple. McPherson said the move was routine for a scheduled address but hinted at familial conflict over leadership.
Matt D Bryant, about 64, shot and killed Ralph Petty, 26, at the Bryant home near Elgin in Chautauqua county. The killing followed a feud over a previous settlement and Petty had moved from Bryant’s farm almost a year earlier. Bryant remained at the scene and was jailed, later released on a $7,000 bond.
Fort Riley Kansas July 28 The 5th annual Kansas American Legion convention opened with about 700 delegates registered and many veterans returning to army life memories. A parade will feature the 18th Cavalry and other units. the Ku Klux Klan sought entry but was refused by Commander Gaitskill. National vice commander urged pride in tolerance and the republic’s ideals.
Approximately 1,700 legionnaires attending the Ninth annual convention at Fort Riley traveled to Manhattan to be guests of the DPearee-Rolier Yost. Afternoon included two baseball games and tours of the city and Kansas State Agricultural College. Five bands and drum and bugle corps competed for 1000 in prizes. Stafford King of St Paul will speak at Memorial Stadium.
Southampton July 25 AP The readjusted wireless gear on Captain F T Courtney s Whale flying boat made its first real test today as the craft lifted from Calshat. Courtney directed calls and spoke clearly with the Niton Isle of Wight wireless station and Calshar, signaling no remaining delays once weather reports prove favorable.
Miss Helen Rhoda Hoopes of the University English faculty presents the final summer session lecture recital this evening at 7:30 in the Little Theatre Green Hall. She will read poems from Frost Lovel de la Mare Hardy and selections from Contemporary Kansas Poets.
Henry Allen former governor of Kansas will address the University of Virginia on August 16 at the Institute of Public Affairs. He will discuss The Bringing of the Atlantic Ocean a Thousand Miles Inland in Cabell Hall during the morning session and speak on Some Increasing International Problems at night in Memorial Amphitheatre.
A report of Dolphy Simons presenting Secretary Hoover's message to Kansas editors at a Rotary luncheon in Emporia. Hoover’s flood analysis covered the Misssissippi valley Kaw River and Ohio floods, river protection costs, freight impacts on wheat growers, and the role of waterways. He warned against booms and overproduction, favored parity for farming, and noted aviation, installment buying, and retail competition as economic factors.
Hill coaches provide extension work in football and basketball as part of the university extension division. Track, requiring no cinder paths, is a recent addition. High school codes and others may brush up on fundamentals by mail under lecture notes by Yost, Miche, and Forrest.
Supreme Court Justice Crain reserved a decision after hearings on Mrs. Huth Snyder’s motion to dismiss a complaint by Prudential seeking to cancel life insurance policies totaling 305,000 on her late husband. The insurer contends Mrs. Snyder obtained her husband’s signature to policies with intent to kill him.
The article notes offerings in education including new courses in America literature and statistics, plus correspondence courses in marketing and merchandising. It explains flexible credit for both degree and nondegree students, detailing opportunities for extended education and college credit through the extension division.
The agriculural report notes late harvest in Raw Valley due to damp weather but overall movement is heavier than last year. Wheat, corn and nuts show steady yields. grain sorghum and alfalfa prospects look favorable for a strong third crop. Livestock market runs fairly well as summer reparts conclude.
Dinsmora Alter addressed a class at the First Baptise Sun school yesterday, presenting as both a fundamentalist and evolution believer. He stated Genesis chapters offer a witty scientific account of creation and a divine revelation to an uninformed writer. Alter affirmed belief in God and Jesus as savior, but argued man’s real body is spiritual, not physical.
A slightly improved condition was reported today for Wilkins Taylor a wealthy Joplin man who drank poison in Carthage court after being convicted of assaulting an 8 year old. Physicians warned of possible relapse and death though hopeful for continued improvement over several days as he remains in Carthage hospital.
A Roumanian legation denied reports of a broad plot to assassinate the Premier Lionel Branane and described disturbances in Burke as limited. In El Dorado, Kansas, Phil C. Bowen of New York Cleaners attends the Kansas Association of Dyers and Cleaners convention at Hotel El Dorado with plans to invite the state group to meet again in Lawrence in 1928. London reports a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street to review progress on the Geneva conference naval pact.
Lake Michigan July 25 Farmers are divided over remedies and state policy. McMillen addresses the nineteenth annual meeting noting broad support for agricultural legislation despite railroads opposing certain measures. Governor McMullen cites historic precedents as evidence of benefits to 600000 tillers.
Mrs C D Sackett advertises that classified ads will perform similar work and instructs to ask for an Ad-Tiker.
Mra J W House of route 6 sustains severe injuries when her Essex touring car collides with a Paige driven by Guy Feavell of Ft. Jodice Kansas one mile east of pace corner yesterday morning. Kathren House 41, her daughter, suffers severe bruises and is badly shaken. Willie House 12 is shaken but uninjured. Sidney Voce and Jewett were thrown from the Paige car. both were injured. All were taken to a hospital where Mrs House and Kathren are reported improving.
Vigilantes held a rifle shoot at Six Corners to select a four man team and four alternates from high school seniors for the state shoot at Ft Riley on September 12 and 18. Competition used 200 yard rifles with an eight inch bull and included five shot stages in standing kneeling and sitting positions. Possible score was 75 points.
Rain touched Lawrence and Topeka with brief showers last night while other Kansas towns saw little or no moisture. Weather observer Lagekowski noted 22 inch moisture around Tawrenes and 14 neh at Toneke, with generally fair and warmer conditions expected in the northwest tonight and Tuesday. Hutchinson McPherson and Mackville reported the warmest readings in the state this morning.
Mrs. P. D. Armour widow of Armour and Company founder died in Chicago at age. She was mother of J Ogden Armour who is ill in England and had been ill for some time. Her condition prevented informing him of her death. Her son in law and daughter Mrs. Lolita Armour Mitchell and John T Mitchell were en route to England.
Marilyn Miller told the Associated Press she abandoned an immediate divorce from Jack Pickard. She stated Paris divorce plans were postponed indefinitely due to unspecified circumstances. The report also notes Miller’s public statements about potential marriage to Ben Kwon.
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