Unclear fragment from Chicago story fettering Capone tale
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Chicago and Capone with references to a bodyguard and a pact. Context unclear, no verifiable event, participants, or outcomes.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1929
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Chicago and Capone with references to a bodyguard and a pact. Context unclear, no verifiable event, participants, or outcomes.
An incomplete OCR note references a 1922 rate order and a pending injunctive action. It mentions a special master appointment by Judge Hey and a hearing date for individuals including Pollies, Yanky, and Wichitz, with unclear details about the parties and charges.
Funeral notices report Mrs. Simpson of Junction City and Mrs. Eleanor Clark of Oak Grove. details include locations in Junction City and Boaper Springs, service and burial arrangements, and surviving relatives. Additional brief obituaries mention Pennington and Gygon families with funeral plans pending.
A fragment notes a military event described as a ball last night with unclear details. The readable text mentions a “Mt Ore” location and an EF designation, but the full context and actions remain obscured in the damaged OCR. Further clarification is needed to provide a complete summary.
In Columbus Ohio two lieutenants from the 95th pursuit squadron died after a mock air battle crash. One parachuted survivor Fred Salter of Los Angeles suffered burns but survived. The crash happened during the largest sham battle to date with 104 airplanes including red and blue forces from North Field and Wright Field.
At Los Angeles in May 18 AP report notes Viola Gentry, former holder of the women’s endurance record, plans to lift off Monday in a monoplane to challenge the world refuelling flight mark of 150 hours 40 minutes 15 seconds aboard the Question Mark. Lieutenant Clarke’s crew, aiming for 200 hours, includes Martin Jensen and German pilot Will Imrich aboard the Three Musketeers.
A Chilean foreign ministry reception yesterday featured champagne as Rios Gallardo and other officials welcomed a message from the Chilean ambassador in Washington Carlos Davie. The scene at the foreign office in Santiago was marked by embraces among officials as they conveyed the glad tidings.
In Dallas Texas two inmates subdued after a struggle with two jailers. The prisoners Johnny Myers and William Dagger Pruett were serving long terms for a department store robbery in downtown Dallas last Christmas. Pruett faced a death sentence for killing a high school student.
Mrs Roige Reber testified that men smoked in the basement near stored film and she had not seen the steel fire door close. A report from the Ohio inspection bureau warned the clinic to guard the building and remove film. Pearse and Miller said their inquiry sought facts, not blame. The report urged storing film in a rated building and mentioned sprinklers and ventilation. Authorities announced 122 names on the death list, with fifty in hospitals and the count later revised. Sinai hospital sent oxygen supplies to Toledo as Cleveland sources ran short. Mayor John D Marshall proclaimed today an official day of mourning.
Fort Scott officers arrested Pat Scott Men Joseph G Thomas and Eldridge on charges of possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor late yesterday. Chief Will Johns said Eldridge had a prior liquor conviction from about a year ago. The rest of the item covers reviews of The Singing Fool and related film publicity, plus brief local notices about Hobart and Mrs Hobart in Lawrence and Haskell, and a New York suit loss noted.
Police Commissioner Russell Field announced plans to form a women’s police unit. Twelve women would be trained for police duty and to supervise female prisoners, with payment of a special stipend.
Police arrested Charles Edward Beach of 1345 Vermont Street Nesodesha by Officer Don Cooper on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor to University of Kansas students. Beach was held in Douglas County jail and previously convicted in city court, later released on bond, forfeiting appearance. Also note a state meet where Elwyn Dees, 17, set a 12 pound shot put mark of 57 feet 11 inches at Emporia high school track meet.
The Midland community area records multiple gatherings and visits. Howard Heck breaks his arm last Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Toms and Mrs. Chester Toms hosted dinner guests, while Ed Fergeson visits from Kansas City. Numerous neighbors attend clubs, church events, and family gatherings across the week, with plans noted for the next Rural Social Club meeting.
The article notes Lawrence Tibbett, a rising American baritone, and Dean Swarthout discuss demand for hearing him, with Gianini, a famed soprano, also featured. It mentions John McCormack’s contract with Movietone, plus Horowitz and Tescha Seidel joining the winter concert series. The management seeks an ensemble to offer free tickets to holders of concert orders.
Abner, Cole, Mrs Thomas Glenn and Ruby Glenn motored to Topeka Tuesday morning for shopping and business. Arlette Fulton visited with her parents in town. The Larkin Club met May 3 with Mrs Glenn hosting and Mrs Duncan presiding. Members shared monologues and enjoyed luncheon and Diana solos by Wilma Glenn.
John C Evans reports a severe late spring deluge after sixty days of drought in Camp Doniphan area. Streets flooded to sidewalks, red clay sand washed onto walkways, with 2 feet water in some homes. Unsettled weather may persist into June. warmer, drier conditions expected next month with thunder showers possible.
Fragments describe an Alpha fraternity spring party at the chapter house with green decor, a six piece orchestra, and invited faculty and guests. Other items include a fish fry for Kansas Electric Power employees, a military ball at Memorial Union with Scabbard and Blade entertainment, and various university social gatherings with multiple hosts, guests, and decorations listed.
Fragmented crossword and garbled clues list items such as Wit and Perceive and post-Cory home. The text includes partial titles and stray phrases. multiple garbled entries reference papers, authors, and objects like caddie and Faerie.
A yesterday puzzle titled AY'S CROSS SOLUTION reveals a word puzzle solution and references the game Othello. The item notes a 10 five-letter word puzzle and hints at a solution method or key. Readers are directed to the puzzle page for the answer.
Reports on the state convention in Arkansas City mention Mrs Griesa and Mrs Young as delegates to the Chicago supreme convention. An afternoon party featured refreshments, with decorations by Mrs Griesa and Miss Greenleaf. Kansas Phi Delta Theta chapters in Manhattan Topeka and Lawrence plan their annual party tonight. Also includes various personal notices of people visiting, returning from trips, and hosting over the weekend.
Announced today that Mrs Byron Roberts will lead the Riverside club and Mrs Owen Mitchell will head the Lake View club. Leaders will keep certain library books at home and pupils may obtain them by contacting the leaders. Also reported is a sea disaster near Valparaiso Chile where six crew members of the steamer Perico were believed killed after boiler explosions and the vessel sank. The Taracapa located wreckage near the explosion site.
Verl Bratton will sing the Offertory solo at the First Presbyterian Church services tomorrow morning in the Vars theater, not his brother K Bratton as announced yesterday. Guilford firefighters testing three new hydrants exhausted the town water supply.
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