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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1927

Page

1

Wet mayor loses in Detroit election chaos and fate

Detroit voters delivered a dry mayoral upset as Lodge challenged incumbent Smith with unofficial returns showing Lodge ahead at midday. The campaign framed as a liquor issue, with dry advocates predicting a January 1 inauguration despite the result. Further reports cover Ohio dry ruling, Kentucky governor race, Philadelphia city elections, New York constitutional vote, and local crime and Indian powwow notes.

Detroit John Cy] Ledge Cam Gner John Www. Smith Smith Precin Sufith Ohio League United States Supreme Court Kentucky Louisville Flora Sampson Kentue Sampson Vare Philadelphia William Harry A. Mackey Mackey J. Hampton Moore Moore New York Alfred New York State Beckham New Jersey Theodore Roosevlt Gov. Smith Govermor

Flood Control Report For Congress

Major General Jadwin chief of Army engineers advised President Coolidge that recommendations for the Mississippi river system would be ready for Congress when it meets. He with Secretary Davis reported progress on closing levee crevasses and said flood recurrence danger was virtually removed.

Washington House Jadwin Army Engineers Coolidge Congress Davis War Department

New President Elected at Douglas County Milk Producers Meet

F. Butcher was elected president of the Douglas County Milk Producers association for the coming year at the annual meeting held last night at the Chamber of Commerce building. M. C. Elliott was named vice president, E. A. Sandefur re elected secretary, and Harold Chamney treasurer. A committee for the year includes F. Butcher, Alec Banks, Elmer Brown, Charles Banning and E. A. Sandefur. Thirty members attended, with about six new members added to the rolls, showing growing interest among milk producers.

F. &. Butcher Douglas County Milk Producers Association Chamber of Perce M.C. Elliott E. A. Sandefur Harold Chamney F. Butcher Alec Banks Elmer Brown Charles Banning Butchet Burger Ae Ee Ee

Eighthgrade Pupils Hear Talk by Marjorie Day

Miss Marjorie Day spoke at the eighth grade assembly in the study hall of the junior high school this morning. She compared US opportunities and privileges for education with those in other countries and urged American students to recognize their responsibilities given their advantages.

Marjorie Day Jjunior High School Charles A. Richard

Extra Aid Reported by Social Services League at City Hall

At yesterday's quarterly Social Services League meeting in city hall the group voted to change the annual meeting date to May first and to hold the regular meeting time in May. The salvage work showed progress with money left in the treasury to buy needy items like shoes and clothes for distribution. Mrs. George J. Barker urged churches and organizations to send clothing for cleaning and repair to the league, which now offers fumigation and renovation of garments and distribution to those in need. The salvage service will meet Monday at 10 30 in the mayor's office at the city hall.

Social Services League League George J. Barker Han

Cotton crop estimate up 12,842,000 bales Washington report

Reports to the department of agriculture indicate a cotton crop of 12,842,000 equivalent 500 pound bales for the year as of November 1. Prices on the New York cotton exchange fell by four to six dollars a bale after the crop estimate showed an increase of 164,600 over the October figure.

Washington A. P Department of Agriculture New York New York Cotton Exchange

Doctors in Lead List Show Preference for Farm Work

A historic survey of registered students shows doctors as the top chosen path among men, with 1393 intending to enter the medical profession. Women teachers lead with 850 listing teaching as a profession, while business and law attract 272 and 316 respectively. Nursing and journalism each appear for five women, and a few aim for YWCA or YMCA roles. Some express plans to become interior decorators or chemical engineers, with variations among genders. Home making and business also appear among the expressed ambitions.

K.U Y-M. C The

Decision favors Ware in Philadelphia election ruling

United States circuit court of appeals upholds federal district court ruling that only the United States Senate can decide the existence of senate committees. Victory for Ware and backers as Philadelphia mayoral race implications loom with ballots to be handled by the senate committee on privileges and elections.

Philadelphia United States Circuit Court of Appeals Federal District’ Court Senate United States Senate Ware Savas David A. Reet Pennsylvania Rded Senate Committee On Privileges Watson Indiana Atate Reed Special Committee

Fall’s health stumbles delay NM trip plan

Washington November 9 The Associated Press reports Albert B Fall could not depart for New Mexico before next week due to a two hour coughing spell. Abs C Cc Chase his daughter who cared for him since Friday said nourishment could not be taken until after noon and his temperature was below normal leaving him weakened. An item notes unity in a farm relief drive by the American Farm Bureau Federation the National Grange and the Farmers Union meeting behind closed doors at the National Grange.

Washington Albert B. Fall New Mexico Abs. C. Cc. Chase AL P.J American Farm Bureau Federation National Grange Farmers’ ‘Union

Another Oil Man Refuses To Talk

Washington reports Sheldon Clark wealthy Chicago oil operator and Sinclair official joined others before the federal grand jury probing the Fall-Sinclair verdict tampering case He refused to testify briefly with grounds not disclosed The Day case earlier saw Henry Mason Day charged after refusal A Burns agency manager Vietsch testified about two operatives H-4 and K-1 assigned to shadow jurors Juror Costinett said strangers watched near the courthouse during questioning

Washington Sheldon Clark Chicago Federal Grand Jury Sinclair Tria Clark Harry F. Sinclair Sinclair Henry Mason Day Burns C Clark J Charles L. Vietsch Baltimore Burns Agency Grand John J Costinett

Paulen Plans State Air Tour Inspection Flight

Wichita report of Governor Ben Paulen stating he will tour the state by airplane for inspections next spring. He discussed using a private plane and noted Walter Beech offered aircraft and crew for the trips. He also said he is not seeking any higher political office.

Wichita Kan Govenor Ben Paulen State Mall Frimeds T Tobby Aviation Kansas City Charles A. Lindbergh Walter Beech Travel Air, Inc Pui Tan

Patrol response as IWW mass meetings meet resistance

Denver dispatch reports Colorado state police patrolling after a Walsenburg clash with IWW workers. Major William Howells was badly injured when struck by a brick as police stormed a hall. officers used clubs and pick handles as reinforcements arrived. Patrols remained at the Walsenburg jail and Pueblo County courthouse as strike leaders were confined. In a separate theft, Dodson Creamery building reported eggs stolen via a cut front door lock.

Denver Colo Walsenburg Colorado William Howells Colorado National Guard Pueblo County Court House Mos

Boy Scouts Aid in Western Massachusetts Flood Relief

Fourteen hundred Boy Scout volunteers aided flood relief in western Massachusetts saving lives guarding property and building dikes. They rescued flood trapped people saved cattle and property served as traffic officers messengers and Red Cross aides, collected thousands of garments for refugees, and worked long hours under leaders until militia arrival.

Springfield Mass Massachusetts Frank N. Robinson Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts Robinson Ini

Armistice Service Tonight Unites City Churches

A union Armistice service will be held tonight at Plymouth Congregational Church with city churches participating. Rev Dwight J Bradley of First Congregational St Louis will speak on Nine Years of Armistice But How Many Years of Peace with other pastors and special music. Attendees include Eli Ferrell Dor sey post Liberty post American Legion National Guard and D A R members. Churches plan early close for other gatherings to allow attendance.

Plymouth Congregational — Church Swith Ministerial Alliance Dwight. J. Bradley First. Congregational Church of St. Louis National Guard Hese

Plan to reclaim German bonds via Congress effort

J C Zimmer Ft Smith area representative of Investors Protective League spends days at Eldridge hotel interviewing bond holders in Eldridge area. He touts plan to sue the alien custodian fund for about five hundred million dollars to recover invested money. Zimmer claims German paper is worthless and cites testimonials to back his cause. He stresses religion and politics should not enter, yet points to New York incident as precedent for treatment by authorities and press.

J.C. Zimmer Ft. Smith Investors Protective League Eldridge Ing Fense Dr. Zimmer Geran League Congress Zimmer journal-World Althe New York Oneligious -Beilv

Indian Pageant Invites Lawrence to Major Show

A series of committees will canvass the business district to sell reserved seats for the Indian Pageant at Haskell Stadium Friday at 7 30 p m The event is tied to a Homecoming and Pow Wow with the football game featuring Haskell and Ola (Ola) as a highlight The production by Miss Ila Deloria will unfold in five episodes tracing American Indian history with dances by visiting tribesmen and Haskell students The pageant aims to be Lawrence s largest entertainment and raise funds for the Pow Wow and public tribute service Friday will include a community memorial at the stadium with military organizations and Legion members joining in a silent tribute to World War I Indians

Slerghants Bureau Pepe Stadium Fe Ola Haskell Sec Lawrence Frank MacDonald Lla Deloria Merchants Haskell Stadium American Legion Forvallk Gontinvea An

Flight ends as Koennecke abandons plan to fly US

Berlin reports Otto Koennecke ill and penniless in Calcutta while attempting a Pacific route to the United States. The foreign office says the ill fated flight is over and he seeks to return home. Meanwhile Yale faces Caldwell eligibility questions as Princeton weighs a transfer rule exception for Bruce Caldwell. Bandits rob Bangs bank in Texas, stealing about 8000 and locking customers in vault. a Blue Island Chicago bombing signals a new gambling war.

Berlin Calcutta India Otto Koennecke United States Jis Foreign Office Texas’ Bank Bangs Tex First State Bank Brownwood

Haystack raid uncovers large illicit booze plant near Chickasha

A hay stack east of Chickasha concealed one of the state's largest illegal distilleries. Federal agent Charles Buzzi and Grady county officers raided the site last night. Ella Miracle was arrested while two men fled through subterranean tunnels. Stills of 350 gallons each, 800 gallons of whiskey, and many barrels of mash were seized.

Chickasha Oklal Stat Charles Buzzi Prohibition Grady County Ella Miracle Oklahoma

Record Chorus Reaches Five-Year Peak With 51 New Members

Lawrence Choral Union enrollment hits a five year high as 51 new members sign up at rehearsal bringing total singers to 538. Swarthout reports 231 sopranos 14 altos 64 tenors and 93 basses placing the union as the largest men’s section in its history. Permanent seating is assigned and attendance will be checked. officers to be nominated next week by chairman Claude Scott with committee members listed.

Choral Union Ray Q. Brewster The Claude’ L. Scott F. EB. Kester U. S. G. Plank J. 8. Stover Henry” Werner

Abbie Stevens chosen Memorial hospital superintendent

At a Memorial hospital board meeting Miss Abbie Stevens was elected to succeed Miss Runique Boland as superintendent. Stevens, acting head since October, will take full duties December 1. She has five years with the hospital, trained at Simons, and served as nurse at Camp Custer during WWI. Formerly of Aller ton Iowa, she returned to Lawrence in 1922. A. D. Weaver presided.

Allerton Iowa Simons Hospital Camp Custer Mich Lawrence Peete Es Richard

JIS Home on Leave Visits Parents in United States

Jalifis C. Holmes on leave from the American diplomatic service at Sir a Turkey visits his parents Mr and Mrs. Holmes with sixty days of US leave. Holmes was stationed at Marsville France before transfer to Smyrna and now returns home.

Jalifis C. Holmes Sira Turkey Holmes Iéave Provices United States Marsvillés France Smyrna

Two Senators Discuss Farm Relief Letter to Senator McNary

An exchange between US Senator McNary and the Journ ton editor discusses farm relief and an equalization fee as part of a broader plan. Arthur Capper endorses tying farm prices to industrial life and extending a fair price for what farms sell, noting opposition to subsidies but support for a balanced price level.

Journal-World McNar ‘Y Washington Dar Ohio Ledit Weneed Pboness Arthur Capper

Four Kappa members elected to Phi Beta Kappa honors

Four University of Kansas students were elected to Phi Beta Kappa honorary society at the state council meeting last night. Those chosen were Bloch, Lawrence, Ralph Mullin El Dorado Freeland, Lawrence, and Clyde Snivensburg. Initiation plans and services were discussed, with Prof. H. C. Thurnau of the Kansas chapter acting as vice treasurer and secretary.

Kae Betz Kappa Fe Ftate Bloch Lawrence Ralph Mulli el Dorado Freeland Clyde Snionburg H. C. Thurnau Kansas

Hearing on Iowa State action for liquor nuisance case

Ames Nov 9 AP Iowa State College authorities pursue action after raid on the Sigma Chi fraternity house found alleged alcohol. A preliminary hearing for six members charged with maintaining a liquor nuisance was held with Sheriff R A Nebergal testifying. Evidence included over a quart of alcohol and several empty bottles. State agent G Atkins was also called. Chicago Nov 9 AP tighten controls hit gambling as Corina club tables on the south side were smashed under orders to cease.

Ames Ilowa State College Thorities Sigt Chi R. A. Nebergal J. E J. E. Separd G. Atkins Chicago Gamblin

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St. Joseph Haskell Institute Lis Aikey Slick Coffeyville Douglas County Real Bros. Tel John C. Lodge John W. Smith Lodge Colonel Lindbergh Marjorie Day League Holls Change Court of Appeals Committee Kansas _City Porter Sharer Bowling Green Evan Long Marguerite Sharer Wm. Penn Ethyl Fritz Grand Jury Patrol Mine Dodson Company Dodson Cream& Poultry Company East Eighth Street BOY Scouts Great Aidin Union Armistice Congregational Church Bradley Fort Smith Funk's Rhone Rhyl Will Surprise Ady Adv Bureau Committee Caldwell Yale Princeton N. J Bruce Caldwell Eli Star New Haven Blue Island Das Bres. Tél Big Oklahoma Haystack Mark Lawrence Choral Lnion Abbie Stevens Memorial Hospital It —_o Julius C. Homes William Hall Orrbn Rickman Tulsa Hunter, Calhoun Rockland Chicksha John F. Dellinger Garnett Benton Benton, Mo Scott County Morley L. L. Hunter Penn McNary PHI Beta Kappa Earl A. Good
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