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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1928

Page

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Italia Will Land Explaining Party On Le Land

An Italian exploring party with two naval officers prepared to land at a designated coast as weather allows. They planned landing near Citta di Mainn, with Umberta Nobile sending a message about the operation and a return trip contingent on conditions and safety.

Leland Icity Alrhiast Vane Tarionee Yale Rat's Faye Chie Dieficil Gienetal Umberta Nobile Ubertalian

Merchanile Exchange and Market Prices Mentioned Amid Patchy Text

Fragmented OCR recalls the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with vague references to price setting and commodity values. It mentions mis spellings of persons and places, disruptions in legible names, and stray lines about officials, a wedding notice, a hospital official, and a flood board.

Weather forecast summary for towns in Kansas region

Forecast calls for mostly fair conditions tonight and Thursday with light swirls of cloud cover across Dodge City Topeka Pittsburg and Salina. Patchy fog or mist possible in the morning with temperatures varying from cool to mild across Ottawa Coffeyville Hutchinson and Douglas as the day progresses.

Kahtas Dodge City Topeka Pittsburg Ragone Coffenville W ‘Chia Ottawa Salina Suft’ Hutchi Aon Douglas

Coronation Hall to Erect for Mirahita Ceremony

Plans call for a new building near Gan quet to host Linperiak banquet and the coronation ceremony. It will seat 2 500 guests, with an imperial throne center stage, decorated screens, and performances by renowned artists. Completion projected within six months.

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Peking Saga and U.S. Delegates in Mixed Signals

Dispatches from Peking report threats and troop movements as northern and southern factions clash while Japan relocates civilians. In Washington, Governor Smith leads in delegate pledges toward the Democratic nomination with Hoover trailing. Republican counts show contested delegates and state-level battles shaping the race.

Clea n El Cowley County at Winfield Kar

Fragmentary OCR text notes a legal matter in El Cowley County with references to charges, a warrant issued, and proceedings involving individuals in Winfield and Arkansas City. Details are unclear due to garbled wording and missing context.

Postponed Baseball Game On May Day Notation

AP brief notes a baseball game postponed on May day with unclear details. No teams or locations clearly identified due to fragmented OCR.

American League Higlelisiia Maye bth 4 AM Es Frusdelbhi Afileli

Ambiguous report from a May 4 event in Boston notes Batters Sorrell and Tai sa ay 3 Brassl ey and yBerry amid a scene of censorship and disruption. The piece mentions a concert for children and a breach of rules at La Rognette, with five concert artists from penitentiar y venues.

Pak Higlelisiia France Paris la Roinette

SLAIN OIL MAN Baxter shot to death in Kansas City area

Kansas City May 16 AP Baxter a longtime oil operator, shot to death in his office near Chanute. Police report he had argued with a man named Wilhite over a divorce. Baxter lived in Chanute and spent time in the oil centers of the southwest. The investigation continues as officers seek witnesses and determine motive.

Peking Ren Mikden Manchuxia China Nagoya Noveszary Shuuntunss Chang T Tor Lin Warners Fania Chang T Sekden Jyef Tientsih Purid Manchort Lnhight Chane Pekin Che Petia Kansas Roy Wilhite Chanute Wilhite Hubbard Ena Hove Baxter Bean Joan Bastér

Paris Statue Show Proposed From War Horrors

A French plan envisions a statue at Geneva near the League of Nations palace to depict wartime horrors. The design contest gathers international entries with hopes the monument honors soldiers and victims alike amid a global call for remembrance.

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May Express Views on the Governorship

May readers are asked to express their views on the gubernatorial question in a coupon found on page 2. The Journal-World requests participation to gauge public sentiment, with the date and method provided in the coupon.

Journal-World

Prison conditions and Republican meeting notes

Fragmentary report mentions Sun Oney Prison with dark corridors and cells from sunset to dawn, plus Hoover support. A May 16 AP note references a resolution urging delegates to attend a Republican convention and a later entry notes annual meeting of Republican women of Pem ir with discussions on candidates and schedules.

Hoover Ublican Pemir Birmingham, Alay Alabama States Alabama Herbert Hoover

Eight year old boy locked in boxcar in Chicago area

Report says eight year old John Pyrek was believed dead after being locked inside a boxcar on Northwestern Railroad lines. Railroad workers search cars nationwide to locate him as authorities review rumors of two boys playing in a lumber yard when a man in engineer attire allegedly pushed one boy into a boxcar.

John Pyrek Northwestern Railroad Hunt Railroad John

Big Picnic Friday at South Park Choral Union Event

A large gathering of choral union members and friends is planned for Friday at South Park. The event features performances by choir and orchestra, a supper, and a dance at Robinson Hall. Attendees are urged to bring copies of the oratorio, enough food, and plan to arrive early for the program.

Soeia Va Mbere Fat Robinson Griffett Mary Prius Toda P Sirston Wilt Plank Manchester

Get-Eagles Meet Lawrence at 1929 Fraternal Rally

The twenty fourth annual Kansas State convention of the Fraternal Order was held in Lawrence with delegates arriving from Pittsburg and Salina. Bob Stewart of Lawence was elected as one of three trustees. The Codenbe Aerie Meus Greed No. 309, established February 32, 1903, reported 118 members.

Lawrence Kansas State Fittshire Jonnt Holliday Pittsburd Bob? Stewart Law Fence Asa Peat Richared Salina Boyd Pittsburis Steve Messa Orma H. F.—Brooks West’ Mineral Aries Perry Mulberry Fern John Stan Erry Pittsburg

Fractured Note on Norrish Morin Bill Vote in Alabama

A fragmented OCR item notes a bill related to nitrates at Auusele Shoals in Alabama. The measure passed 251 to 165, chaired by Morin of the military committee. Names Atwater and Kent Radio-Hanna appear in the garbled text.

Washi Afusele Shoals Alabama Morin Military Committee

Union Meeting to Hear Bishop Burney Speak

Noted Bishop Burney of Shanghai will address the First Methodist Union Meeting at Lawrence. He is described as one of the most eloquent voices in the Methodist church and a student of world affairs with wide experience.

Bishop West Sunda Birney Shanghai China Burney Kansas Anji Union “Meating Ars Jos Shang The Methodist Church Dee Insight

Senators and fund details spill from Hoover era

A congressional inquiry traced funds flowing into the Smith political fund linked to Hoover era South and New York figures. Witnesses described contributions exceeding tens of thousands of dollars, with ties to state committees and contracts and references to a New York office “tiger room” where donations were organized.

Washington Smith Senate Hoover S South Hadi Ackers New York gavernor_ was Holland Perry How Mississippi Holver Georgia Ben W. da Gnuther Cdr Emai Oliver Alabama Fan Lear Ike “Ah -Behaif Cnet Smith Fund New York Public Service Commmission Nn Roymonton Kenny Tiger Room

Argue on Farm Bill Debate in Dodge City Kansas

A Kansas debate on the farm bill features Ralph Snyder, president of the Kansas Farmers Federation, opposing C. C. Isely, the late grain dealer, over tariffs and protections. Snyder advocates tariffs to aid agriculture and markets, while Isely warns of hidden benefits and export penalties. A separate note reports two American army planes near St Georges, Washington, aiding a German Bremen rescue attempt.

Dodge City Kan Prresone Ralph Snyder K. S Freau Federation C. C. Isely Snyder Sally Iselt Kansas

Council Installed At Meeting Of Wee Men

At a late meeting the university council appointed standing committees and named John Foster editor of the Jayhowther yearbook to oversee the octory distribution next year. Freshman caps discussed plans to sell slips exchangeable later and reduce cap prices. Housing, talks, and oncoming presidents featured. Lindley urged continued activity and enthusiasm in the group. Representatives from schools listed.

Trauneil Wiederhearn John Foster Jayhowther University Raymond Chaines Lindley Helenke Charles Haines Farmer Hillmer Add Juiford Boece Ene ‘Harp Wooley Gordon Pucker Il Gradiniger Gordon Russall Koight Tulias Donald Hateh William Afullins Lester Davis Paul Siyddr Bueheing Melvin Geist Lee Patterson

Topeka Pitcher Injured In Auto Accident

Mrs Pitcher, a Topeka pitcher, sustained a broken shoulder bone and other injuries when the car carrying her and her husband from a Kansas City Methodist conference veered into a ditch four miles east of Lawrence. She was taken home by ambulance and later admitted to Simmons hospital. Her husband escaped injury.

JA. Pitcher Topeka Kansas City Lawrence Pitther Simmons ‘Hospital

Tractor breaks bridge near Kanwaka Church

A tractor attempting to cross an old wooden bridge northeast of the Kanwaka church collapsed the structure last week, dumping the machine five feet to the ground. Workers from the county road crew began repairs today, weather permitting, with the bridge on the mail route remaining the only road or bridge open for the day. Also noted are reports of the Grains Association electing officers and Hoover support moves.

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Burke Will Visit Haskell Institute

Commissioner Burke arrives at Haskell Institute for a two day visit. He will address Shawnee Mission at 3 oclock Sunday afternoon and participate in Saturday exercises. A student banquet and Sunday assembly featuring his remarks are scheduled with a parade on Saturday and no parade on Sunday.

Burke Will Haskell Institute Haskell Shawnee Methodist Synstar Fe Dions Kansa Willes Cormiigston Burkewi Suniel Haskell & Will Gomim Sioner Bure Yatts Heskett Thittee Indian Affairs Congress Storh South Dakota Burke

Lawrence Men Will Face Trial After Wagon Theft Case

Proceedings in a Lawrence court adjourned after hearings on theft, liquor charges, and assault with intent. Willie Wergsen and Ernest Reinsong alias Rusty Rhodes, both of Lawrence, are bound over for trial with bonds set at $1,060 each.

Willie Wergsen Ernest Reinsong Rusty Rhodes Lawrence Avenworth Werinsen

Bremen Crew to Detroit After Stop in Indianapolis

Junkers monoplane carrying the Bremen trans Atlantic crew landed at Schoenfelt Fort Benjamin Harrison at 2 27 this afternoon after leaving St Louis and before continuing to Detroit. Exuberant crowds greeted the party as the air voyage marked a prominent stop in Indiana and Missouri.

Tatianapolis Ind Junkers Ald Bremen Schoenfelt Fort Benjamin Harrison St. Louis Bt. Louis

Arctic Expedition Underway by Mate Duo

Moscow dispatch reports the Arctic expedition led by Mate and the crew begins a study voyage toward the Arctic Circle. The crew aims to explore the region and islands while reporting daily observations and weather.

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