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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1929

Page

2

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.

Polls and court actions cited in 1922 case order

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.

Peeraga Y Commis Robert Dudge Pollies Fles G Yanky Wichitz Hey Wiltthear

Deaths and funerals for Simpson and others

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.

Eleanor Clark Eleanheydrine Wyo Afoon Higar “Siréet, Urbridee Oak

Mt Ore Military Ball EF Report Turbulent Night

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.

Yuito

Two Airmen Die in Maneuver Crash Near Columbus

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.

Columbus Ohio Ing Armp Air Ls. Meadow 95Th Rockwell Diego Calif Is. Liev Fred ‘Salter Los Angeles Red North Wright ‘Field I Saas Solted Uedessaught Rae H Lane

Two Planes Aim To Challenge Refuelling Flight Record

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.

Anes Field Nla Louis Viola Gentry Ormer Shetter Loseles H.B. .Clark Roosevelt Field Clarke Martin © Jenssen Wi . Imrich Three ‘Musketeers

Chilean officials greet envoy with champagne toast

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.

Gony Rios-Gallardo Foreign Office Washington Carlos Davie Eign Minster Bae Janez Santiago Chile

Subdued Dallas Prisoners After Escape Attempt

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.

Dallas Tex Johny. Myers Willian Pruett

Testimony and inquiry touch clinic fire safety and deaths

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.

Pearse Miller Pease Sala Cleveland Sinai Hospital Toledo Riously John _D. Marshall

Fort Scott arrests link to liquor charges and cinema notes

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.

Joseph G. Thomas Bridge Fort, Scott Henry John Ingalls Eldridge Hej Fort Scott Will Johns Bowersock al Jolson The Jolaonee Mnet Jolson New York David Lee Betty, Bickson Josephine Buddy’ Rogers

Women's Police Vision Planned by Russell Field

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.

Frances Russell Field Police, Commission

Arrest Report for Charles Beach on Liquor Charge

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.

Charles Edward Beach Vermont Street University of Kansas Néodesha Don ‘Cooper Douglas County Johns Beach James Weed George ‘Price Emporia Kang Elwyn Dees Lorraine Kans John Kuck

Midland social notes recount visits and events

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.

Howard Heck Frank Toms Chester Toms van Neste Sam Wilbur Mrr Howard Longanecker Gus Brine Paola Fred Alford Robert Laptad Mutual Benefit Club Jack Welter Walter Wilbur Nottingham Witcher Carl Ed ‘Fergeson Kansas City Jim Houk Jeanette Emil Heck Pirotte Robert Welber R. D.shaw Mary Roberta Bonner Springs Charley. Montgomery Lawrence Katherine Bruday Ava Higley Junior Carl Spray Perry Husted McGrew Love Eibest Gus Brune Eugenia Ruth al, Ford Arthury Campbell Roy Stark Pitan Emil Heck Trinity ‘Lutheran Church Kenneth Jones Sturday Lloyd Weibel Rice -And-Children Mul- Hinifle” Wendell Rice Eft Utah Rowena Jonathan Nottingham A.R. Hem C. As Jones Kenneth -and- Mircaret Tonganoxie Jones Almain Everet Lane Eberhard W. W. Ware Fred Lewis Paul Brune Spiinballs Il The Gus Johnny J. Coffman

Signing of Tibbett and Swarthout Boosts Concert Course

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.

Lawrence Tibbett M. Swarthout Nir Tibbett Hepertoire Comany Cera Hig Metropolitan ‘Opera Dean Swarthout Farkee Tibbett Dean Securin John “McGormack Movietone Company Gianini Europe Feadelphia Sembrich Carnegie Hall United States Kansas City Horowitz Tescha Seidel

Glenn and Vicinity Social Notes Highlight Topeka Visit

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.

Abner Cole Thomas Glenn Ruby Glenn Topeka Ruby Arlette’ Fulton H. F. Fulton Glenn Down By the Sea Harry. Stover Harold Merton H. Fy Fulton George L.glenn Rosemary Joseph Lester Stauffer W. B. Stauffer Larkin Club Jane Duncan Sallie Glenn Call Wihna Wack Wilma Glenn Diana Ben-Isler Mary’ Mary. Dark Bellé Riley Minnie . Glenn Hazel Plateman Gladys ‘Holloway Iaura Irene

Weathered drought and flood mark spring in Camp Doniphan hills

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.

Doniphan Ississippi John C. Evans

Annual spring party and campus events overview

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.

Anué Fhi Mu Alpha Fraternity L.maw M. Law Eugene Christy Eriksen Fine Arts Dick Williams Loyce Rockhold Kansas City Emil Frienmuth Audrian Schaeffer Topeka Ernest Horeffi Hollywood Barbara Sample Betty Hill Dorothy White Caroline Kelly Elise Arbuthnot Martha Jaillette Anna Reagan Helen Peden Meta, Murphy Dorothy Graeber Evelyn Swarthout Gertrude Casto Lucille Evans Thelma Reeves Neva Hendrickson Marian Marian Scovgard Helen Stockwell Lela Hehphit Evelyn Grizzell Neva Harter Frances Hawkes Laureen Swedlund Elfera Elfasser

Crossword Clue Fragments From an Old Paper Page

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.

AY'S CROS Solution of WORD PUZZLE puzzle

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.

Local social notes and conventions at Arkansas City

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.

J.B. Watkins Ingléside Club Wv. E. Gregg Christine Fink Marjorie Housel Fink Emily Evans Greenleaf Kansas Phi Delta Theta Manhattan Topeka Lawrence Ruth Quinlan Yates Center Center Station Werney Kansas City R. F. Moore Virginia Moore Moore Ini Bethany Alan Asher Ben Stil California Chicago Tusten. Ackerman Wichita Roy Houser Erroll Leroy Whase

Leaders Named for Two Rural Reading Clubs

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.

Byron Roberts Valparaiso Chile Grear Point Curgumilla Taracapa

Verl Bratton to Sing Offertory at First Presbyterian

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.

Verl Bratton Omkrior Presbyterian Church Vars Br Ton K. Bratton Guilford Conny

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