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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
1
A catastrophic gas explosion at the Cleveland clinic building unleashed deadly fumes from film coatings and compressed air. Fire officials and doctors struggle to treat dozens of patients as investigators and state leaders pursue the cause. Five victims died and hospital staffs report multiple critical injuries amid ongoing inquiries by Governor and coroner units.
A revised roster lists numerous individuals linked to a Cleveland clinic disaster. Names span Cleveland, Lakewood, Euclid, and other nearby locales, with many labeled as patients, physicians, clerks, or staff. The fragmented OCR reads like a casualty and staff roll including doctors and city residents across Ohio and Indiana.
Cleveland May 1 1918 AP report honors Gladys Gibson a Cleveland telephone operator who stayed at her switchboard raising alarms to warn workers at the Cleveland clinic disaster. She collapsed and died later in hospital after heroically aiding police firemen and ambulances. A priest quoted mournfully calling her brave and noble.
Plans for a four week summer playground program directed by the Lawrence recreation board are set to begin in the first week of next month. An expert supervisor will select capable assistants to run supervised centers, with activities at South Park and one in North Lawrence. The program aims for 46 school playgrounds and offers three weekly periods with a minimum two hours of play daily, funded by a 8290 bequest and ongoing contributions to be welcomed at the Journal World office.
Cleveland officials release two reports on the disaster detailing that excessive heat triggered spontaneous combustion in an X ray storage area, causing a blaze that released hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen sulfide gases. The coroner cites blood tests confirming inhalation as the cause, while wardens fault safety lapses in the room’s heating and door left ajar.
A civil suit for 10000 dollars filed in Leavenworth district court targets Jake Ferrentelli, a Kansas City freshman, and his father Paul Ferrentelli over a May 4 auto collision that killed 72-year-old Vestal riding a horse near Tonga noxie. Vestal’s death was linked to alleged negligent driving and excessive speed. Ferrentelli was held responsible by a coroner and is on 1000 bond for a May 24 appearance. The case names the student and his father, with the accident occurring after the horse bolted into the Whippet coupe. Also noted is a separate commencement address by R A Schwegler at Groves high school in the University school of education context.
Manila reports recount disappointment at the White House statement naming Dwight F. Davis, former secretary of war, as governor general of the Philippines. General Eugene A. was noted as a preferred candidate, with the arrival indicating the Stimson vacancy and the post to be filled.
Reported from Baton Rouge the Senate Court unexpectedly adjourned the impeachment trial of Governor Huey P. Long amid a day of contentious proceedings. The body, after hours of testimony, cast aside further action and recessed without a verdict.
Fragmentary reports describe Dr. William J. Engel and assistant with him during an out of town case that was involved in a fatal explosion. Family members in Lawrence and Kansas City received telephonic updates while efforts to confirm others’ status continued.
Boston Braves rally in the third and sixth innings to win the first game of a doubleheader from the Giants by a 9 to 3 score. Leadoff hitters supported by strong pitching helped Boston secure the early lead and hold off New York’s offense.
Dean Raymond A. Schwoeter of the University of Wangaa sehag of education will preach the commencement sermon for the senior class Sunday night at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium. Lawrence big schoal senior class president will introduce, with W. W. Curfman reading scripture and FH Olney leading the responsive service. Rev. Charles A. Tals will give invocation and benediction. Music by the school orchestra directed by Byron C. Donmyer. a girls quartet will sing and Ruth Rowland will play a violin solo. Public invited to attend as 460 seniors begin a busy week before Friday night May 24 exercises.
Wichita reports probe into a drinking party at the Broadview site last Friday. An officer pursued the identity of a man claiming to be Lee Judy, a Kansas City police judge, who allegedly denied being the arrested person. Frank Smith, alleged Kansas City judge, was cited with intoxication and possessing liquor.
Flood waters of the Swenby River breach temporary dikes and cover the east Salins residential district. River stage reached several feet, flooding basements and damaging walls and streets. Local authorities race to assess damage and rescue stranded residents.
A collision at the intersection of Thirteenth and Massachusetts streets injures George Levattis and badly wrecks two cars. The Ford, driven by Mrs. L W Wareing, struck a Essex coupe and rolled onto a telephone post. An ambulance carried Levattis and another passenger to Haskell hospital with non fatal injuries.
Walt Neider, deputy sheriff, drove a County road vehicle when two cars collided yesterday afternoon near Pred Lapladarm. Dodge pulled onto the highway from a side yard. Neider reportedly did not see it until too late. Left fender and body damaged. Neider was en route to serve a warrant for Sheriff Rutherford.
Governor Holloway urged a bill to allow reciprocal recognition of auto license tags from other states. The proposal aims to halt the tag war with Kansas after Oklahoma commercial drivers faced arrests for using Kansas plates. The message was prepared for delivery to the special legislative session opening at noon.
A damaged wire service message reports the Graf Zeppelin lifting from Friedrichshafen at 5 45 am local time. The airship circled the field and began a slow voyage, while spectators cheered. Reports indicate a return to Friedrichshafen after a broken line and halted progress due to technical issues.
Des Moines University faculty dispute over a Baptist Bible Union convention caused a rift. Dean Callaway alleged trustees ignore facts as Dr Shields and Wing Edith Redman faced accusations of personal integrity. Callaway claimed a speaker would present Wayinga's case at a local hotel that evening.
A distorted AP report from Washington describes leaders debate as they consider sending a revenue rise bill to conference. The Republican steering committee discussed constitutional prerogatives while noting the need for action on the bill amid party divisions.
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