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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1928

Page

8

Big Wire Merger Reported In East

New York March 20 AP The New York World says the Mackay and International Telegraph merger is an accomplished fact creating International Communications with assets 225 million and 125000 miles of joined cable worldwide The Behn brothers rise to prominence as heads of the new company and MacKays dim in active affairs The deal sets exchange ratios with Mackay preferred and common shares and places Behn in leadership over a global system spanning Europe to Asia The Mackay network links with Canadian Pacific and Mexican telegraphs and operates seven cables Europe to America, plus Manila Shanghai routes and the Miami Havana link

New York New York World ‘Today MacKay Companies United States International Telephone and Telegraph ’Company Canada Mexico Cuba Central South America Sosthenes Behn International Telephone and Telegraph Company MacKay International Communications Company International Communications International Telephone and Telegraph Behn Herman Behn Porto Rico MacKays California France Germany China Canadian Pacific Railway Commercial Cable Company Europe America Miami Havana Commercial Pacific Cable Company San Janacisco Manila Shanghai Seminole

Chicago Judge Orders Fatherin-law to Produce Bride

AP reports Andrew Pratt sought a writ of habeas corpus to compel the return of his 18 year old bride Edna V Eastwood. After the marriage they told her parents and her father-in-law refused. Judge Lewis ordered the father-in-law to produce the bride in court.

Chicago Mar Andrew Pratt St. Patrick’s Day Edna V. Eastwood Lewis Sthat

Davis to file for Kansas lieutenant governor race

Golden Davis, a Colony farmer who challenged Governor Paulen for the Republican gubernatorial nomination two years ago, plans to file for the lieutenant governor race within a few days. The secretary of state’s office confirmed the filing plan, following earlier reports that Davis would seek the lieutenant governor nomination this year.

Golden B. Davis Colony Topeks Mar. 2d Golden Davis Colony Farmer Paulen Secretary of State Davis P. C. Reilly

Aggie "Teacher" Resigns to Lead Cal Agr Eng

Manhattan Kansas AP reports Harry Bruce Walker of Kansas State Agricultural College resigns to head the Department of Agricultural Engineering at the University of California Berkeley. Walker joined K S A C in 1910 and will take command of his new post in June. He has held key roles in state and national engineering research and advisory bodies and served as a captain of engineers in World War I.

Manhattan Kan Harry Bruce” Walker Kansas State A’gricultural College Uni’ ‘Versity California Berkeley Calif Walker

Unknown funeral service for Local Resident Dated

A rthor's:Cloh Head Dead-Eon. Moar died at home yesterday. Funeral services will be held tomorrow. Charles ard of Lyons filed with the secretary of state his declaration of intention to become a candidate for the enuapieay nomination for secretary of state.

Arthor Cloh Moar Lowder- Jent Kansas Auard Saather Yites

International Night at the Orpheum Program

The Cosmopolitan club presents The East and West Revue on Friday March 23 at the Orpheum theater. Nine nations are represented including Hindu, American, Hawaiian, Chinese and Filipino acts. Finale features group songs with all participants on stage.

Orpheum Theater Cosmo- ‘Politan Club Philip Velu Waikiki Ira Strong Man Kanakadu Rao India Zapata Hal Adamson

Market gains and mixed trading pace sharply higher

The market rallied with Radio Corp, General Motors and other leaders advancing while speculative enthusiasm surged. Bonds and stocks moved, with notable gains in Collins & Aikman and Electric Auto-Lite, amid profit-taking near the close. cotton crop figures released by the census bureau showed a Julyish year.

New York Adve Ance Radio and Gener Tors Rattio General Motors Collins & Aikman Houston Radio Corporation Russia Insurance A. M. Byers Mackey Co Radio

Wheat market rises as exports boost North American grain

Chicago reports a late upswing in wheat on export activity, about 1.5 million bushels moving. corn hits fresh season highs with expectations of further export demand. Prices for wheat close firmer, oats and soy products mixed while livestock prices show varied movements across Kansas City and Chicago markets.

Tulsa Okla West Texas Neminole Oil and Fies Journal United States Louisiana Kansas Wike Chicago North America Omaha Lake Navigation Europe West

Peasant party withdraws from Romanian parliament

National Peasant party deputies and senators will withdraw from parliament temporarily after rejection of leader Julio Maniu’s demand to replace Vintila Bratianu as premier. The party executive committee then approved continuing its opposition to the administration. Also reports from Paris say former Crown Prince Carol awaits a call to reclaim the throne. a secretary says no bloodshed and Carol could return legally or stay in Paris. A separate police note reports collision at Ninth and Indiana streets involving Osborne McCleery and Mrs Knight, with both cars damaged.

Bucharest Romania National Peasant Party Vintila Bratianu Julio Maniu Peasant Party Bratianu Repene Senpeien Paris Carol Magda Tupescu Osborne McCleery Knight Ninth Indiana Streets

No. 10 and vicinity community notes in Baldwin

Roy and Peter Stoneking shuttle to Baldwin High School as their father visits Missouri Town for March 7. The No. 10 bi monthly exams show top arithmetic and spelling scorers. maternal care, illness, and neighbor visits are noted. Spring activities forecast with oats sowing and garden work as Mrs. Matilda Jackson remains ill.

Roy Peter Stoneking Baldwin Missouri Jerald Hobson Jimmie Kenneth Bert Emihy Harry Hobson Doris Dale Della King Idena Brewer Ed Stoneking Matta Steneking Memphis Brewer Ralph Dyer Billy Johnson Asa Turner Charles’ Bowser Stoneking Dr. Kennedy Ottawa Matilda Jackson Margaret Coffmar Doris Hobson Delbert ‘Ekfing Nellie Kellerman Snon Jackson Ida Cline Hebe Turner Nellie ‘Keller Bert Emery Little. Grayman Bald J Bell Raymond Ameumonia Doris , Barton Josephine Laure Martha Stone‘King Helena, Lauer Martha Stoneking Helena Lauer Velma ‘Turner Bernice Barton Carl Hobbs Theodore Elm Worden Stoneking Jast’ Thursda Caroline ‘Phefke Keller Chicago Rotal Chicago Apo John Kring- Dept. of Joyce Leach

Ottawa Kansas Community News Recap March Events

A Kansas community page details visits, birthdays, illnesses and church activities around Ottawa. Oscar Turner traveled to Kansas City with his father Asa Turner. Grace Hurlbrink returned home ill from high school. Helena Lauer and Bernice Barton entered spelling and reading contests in Lawrence. Many local families attend the play The Early Bird, celebrate birthdays, and report church sermons by Prof. H F Stoppelworth and Rev W W Stoeppelwerth.

Grant Ingle Merl Ottawa Oscar Turner Asa Turner Kansas ‘City Grace Hurlbrink Rose Lester Charles Osher Francis Marie Frank Kellerman Sevier ‘Tadlock Jud Leach Helen Olin Sutton Cemetery Association Agnes Butell Millard‘ Jackson Henon Tom Gililand

Sigel Birthday Party Hosted By Mrs Wm Johnson

Mrs Wm Johnson hosted a March 3 birthday party for her son Billy with games and refreshments. Out of town guests include Robert Libby Raph Hubbard Patricia Ann Woll and Mrs F A Hubbard. Local attendees came from nearby towns and many relatives visited, dining and chatting across multiple homes.

Memorial High School Funeral Attendance and Local Socials

Topeka families Johnson and relatives visited. Johnsons from Topeka drove down for Kathyrn Talks at Memorial High School Saturday. Lawrence residents Mr and Mrs Jimmie Stennyson attended dinner Sunday. George Strahan and family attended Ruben Strahan funeral in Oliver. Mrs Ww. B. Frorenve of Frankl spent months with brother Bartlesville and Independence relatives. Mrs Theo Elm from Worden visited Bert Sanders family. Cary Hodges and Ad Manter families called on Guy Folks home Sunday. Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs Alva Petefish with sewing for the hostess.

Harry. Hobson Lafe King Charlie Detwiler Jim Gale Stinebing Robert Owens Alanhattan Roy Jordon Topeka M. Hird Charles Hoover Alva Harold Ottawa Harry LeLoup Steve Galbreth Sam Hull le Loup Hoover Owen Turner Bert Emery Kellerman Vane King Clyde Lederer Judson Leach Grant Inglé George Summer Arthur Hatter David Griffith Griffith James Osher Summer Kansas Davy State Jerald Hobson Donald Hobson Harry Hobson Doris Dale Oliver Flory Verm Barton Earl Jordon Frank Johnson George Lumimer Martha Hobson and Oliver. Turner Charles Osher Frances Marie James Bert. Emery Robert Elston Dick Randel H. F. Stoppelworth Winfield School House Stoppelwerth St. John’s College W. W. Stoeppelwerth Dewey McClay M. L. King Emily Steenpelwerth Oella Barton Lee Gray Roy Barkley Floyd ‘Barton Millard Jackson Clare Wm. Johnson Billy Sanders Hattie Riggs Did Steele Opal Shaw Robert Libby Raph Hubbard Patricia Ann Woll Lincoln County and Welker Lawrence K. U Alfred McCainl Walker Guy Folks’ Aid Gus Brune Midland Jones Nickell EL Hubbard Mdna Hubbard Johnson Dass Glen Cox Giehteie Lee Cox Earl Walker Qison Kansas City Martin Stoner Stiense Francis RK. C. Elliott Billie Lemon Caroline Virginia Kathryn Alva Petefish Taylor Petefish Faringer Frank Miekack Will, Jr Roy Goff Lecox Marie Petefish Chester Nilgore Reese Raymond Ruchle Young People’s Convention the Nazarene Church Bert Sanders Fred Baldwin Clinton R. K.glatthaar Glenn Cox Jimmie Christy Dale Jand Danny Winchester Tra Stockbrand Tola Ramey Walter Harrel Hoy Goff Model Joe Clough Clough Wadobnsan Independence Alva-Petéfishani George Mildred Joe Ough Elliott Nickells the Ramey Theo Elm Worden

Pleasant afternoon refreshments hosted by local guests

A social gathering featured a pleasant afternoon with guests including Mrs. Joe Blough, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Roy Goff and children, Miss Hanetiges, Mrs. Taylor Petefish and Marie Petefish, with Mr. and Mrs. Nickells and William driving to Ottawa on Sunday and expressing regret about Mr. Ramey.

Joe Jlough Young Roy Hane Tiges Taylor Petefish Marie Petefish Nickells Wil‘am Ottawa Ramey

Kidney Flush Advice Promoted For Backache Relief

An old health ad promotes flushing kidneys with four ounces of Jad Salts mixed in water each morning to relieve back pain and urinary discomfort. It claims the lithia infusion cleans and stimulates kidneys, neutralizes acids, reduces bladder weariness, and suggests high water intake.

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