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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

6

Explosion at Hollywood cafe wounds film stars

A massive blast at the Russian Eagle cafe in Hollywood injures ten, with two feared dead. Notables including Charles Spencer Chaplin and Marquis de la Falaise were among partygoers. Investigators found candles and kerosene in the attic, raising questions about arson versus accident as the fire and explosion wreck the building.

Hollywood Cal Charles Spencer Chaplin Studio Center Theodore Lochijinsky Irving P. Strother Sheriff's Office Sheriff’s Office Ihe Marquis de la Falaise Gloria Swan John McCormick Colleen Moore Rene Adoree Jack Dempsey Dempsey Estelle Taylor Ja Ell Wihaeset Fred N. Hill

Executor Seeks Fed Ni Hitt whereabouts for legacy

John H. Wright of Wright and Blinn Oklahoma City, executor of William Hill’s estate, asks this paper for information on Fed Ni Hitt, a brother and former Douglas county resident. The will leaves 5000 to Fed Ni Hill or heirs if contact is made. Mr. Hill formerly lived in this county.

John H. Wright Wright & Blinn Oklahoma City Okla William 3. Hill Fed Ni Hitt Douglas County Frea N. Hill Wright Mr. Hil

New Corinth Quake Terrifies Populace

Athens Greece June 7 Corinth tremor shakes city after recent quakes. Many houses collapsed and overhung streets raising fears of aftershocks. An elderly man aged 73 died by his own action health listed as cause. Widow two sons and a brother survive. James Chamberlin son lives in Kansas City. Dental clinic event announced Friday evening 4 to 6 for painless extractions with appointment line.

Athens Greece Corinth Stoke Independence C. Chamberlin James Chamberlin Kansas City

Bright and cheerful fabrics in charming styles and colors

An assortment of Dimities, Printed Batiste, Rayon Checks, solid color Rayon, sport linens, novelty prints, Percales, dress Ginghams, novelty spreads, drapery cretonnes, lace panels, and pillow cases offered in a change of ownership sale. Prices range from 19c to $1.35 each, with yard and piece lots and various widths and patterns.

Fabric and home textile sale items and descriptions

A catalog-style listing describes Marquisette novelty borders, plain white and ecru fabrics, unbleached muslin yardage, fine linen-like tubing, and bleached sheeting. Also noted are bath towels with long-staple bleach yarns and seamless sheets 81x90 inches, emphasizing price points and sale availability while outlining fabric qualities and dimensions.

Family and Social Gatherings Across Lawrence Area

The Osborn Coffman and Shusser families hosted and visited in Lawrence and nearby towns. Several evenings included dinners with the Floyd, James Osborn, and Coffman households. Commencement at Central Memorial High School was attended by George and Marie Coffman as other locals shared visits with relatives across town.

Local visitors stay through weekend in Hamnewell and Las Vegas

Mrs. John Head of Hamnewell and Mrs. C. W. Gloves of Las Vegas New Mexico visited Charlie Coffman from Friday to Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Park Owens and children Madge Hugh and Mrs. Will Ogborn of Colony attended C. E. Stanwix Sunday evening. Also callers at the W. O. Stlusser home Sunday included Lawrence Thatcher Cecil Button Mr. and Mrs. James Osborn and daughter La Vonne Alta Slusser Doris Dormon George Clifford and Marie.

Coffman Ella Richard Schellhorn Stella Honguever Rarisas Ant Ter Star Evenin Mr. and James Charl Kanwaka Stanwix- Tome Oliver Peterson Theo Wiggins Durwood Floyd Len Ice James Osborn Howard- Lee George Clifford Goffman Milton Shusser Floyds Scheil‘horn B.i-M Babnmaier George Coffman Leniat Garland Coffman Charles Tee Kannakaland Ella Osborn Pat James Osborn la. Vonne Alta’ Stusser Lawrence John Head Hamnewell C. W. Gloves Las Vegas New Mexico Charlie Coffman Park Owens Madge Hugh Will’ Ogborn Colony C. E. Stanwix W. O._ Stlusser Lawrence Thatcher Cecil Button la Vonne Alta Slusser Doris Dornon George, Clifford Marie

Fly-Tox Protection Advertises Insecticide

An old advertisement extols Fly-Tox as a safe stainless fragrant and sure insecticide developed at Mellon Institute of Industrial Research by Rex Fellowship. It promises simple instructions on a blue label for killing household insects and asserts Fly-Tox brings health comfort and cleanliness.

Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex

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