26 Nov 1927
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1927
Page
1
London dispatch reports urgent tensions in Europe ahead of Geneva talks. PolishLithuanian disputes over Vilna and Transylvania pressures underscore a fragile balance, with reports of border clashes and political coups fueling fears of wider conflict. Lithuanian authorities deny widespread unrest while confirming local fragility near Kaunas and Vilna.
Washington political report states Ralph Williams, Oregon Republican committeeman, predicted San Francisco will host the Republican national convention next summer after a White House wall incident. Williams noted 24 state committees already favored San Francisco ahead of the December 5 meeting.
Weather overview for the Great Isles area and upper Mississippi valley outlines periodic precipitation through the week. Temperatures hover near normal with cooler spells. eastern Colorado and Kansas forecast unsettled, mostly cloudy, with a colder trend Sunday. Fog reported near Coffeyville. other locations remain cloudy with mixed conditions.
Western state members of the House prepare a legislative program for the new Congress. The Boulder Canyon dam project gets the first hearing led by Chairman Smith of Idaho. They also seek public lands reforms to return federal land to states or open it to settlement, plus rail rate cuts for farm goods and waterway development to lower transport costs.
Notre Dame defeated Southern California 7 to 6 at Soldier Field Chicago on November 26 before about 113,600 spectators, the largest football attendance in America at the time. The game featured early scoring via the aerial route and strong rushing.
Parsons Kansas November 26 AP Ray Terrill convicted bank robber was captured in Hot Springs Arkansas after police traced a stolen automobile to his home A companion Pittman and two women were arrested at a house with shotguns rifles pistols cash Terrill linked to Matthew Vimes in a robbery series and Begis Ohio raid where a town constable was killed
Mary Atkinson a 26 year old Enid nurse described being bound gagged and poisoned by two unknown men in her apartment last night. Doctors found no poison and expect her to be released soon as police investigate the tale. Atkinson was recently freed after a jail hold during the death investigation of Mary Jane Bailey daughter of an Episcopal rector in Enid.
Topeka report lists football fatalities across the United States as compiled by George E Masters. Texas and Pennsylvania lead with three deaths each, followed by single deaths in Kansas Colorado Oklahoma Nebraska New Jersey Wisconsin Michigan and New York. Cecil Anderson 18, a black student at the Kansas regional school in Topeka, died December 13 from injuries sustained in a game two weeks earlier.
A special meeting of the Douglas County Milk Producers Association is set for next Monday at the Chamber Lot to press for a higher milk price from distributors. Secretary Edwin Sundefur and milk inspector Harry Berger stated the gathering will also hear members' views on the current milk ordinance and potential changes. The group aims to reach a settlement with distributors and seeks ordinance changes to favor producers.
Wilmer Morgan Trivett, 18, has graduated from the United States Marine Corps radio school at Quantico Va with high honor. He enlisted last April and sailed from Newport News for foreign duty, indicating steady advancement in his Marine career.
Army beat Navy 14 to 9 before 76 000 at the Polo Grounds. Capt Harry Wilson scored two touchdowns and led Army’s final surge after a sluggish first half. Navy posted a first period safety and closed with a late 28 yard pass from Lloyd to Sloane.
A body found near the Union Depot was identified as Ollie King formerly of Kansas City. He had head injuries from being struck by a freight train. Items on his clothing and notes pointed to transient status and a Kansas City address. Coroner's inquest pending.
Anchorage dispatch reports pilot Russell Merrill and Dr. A. Be. Haversock flew 115 miles through a gale to Ninilchik to rescue government teacher Bessie Howe, who had shot herself while cleaning a rifle. After a dog sled transfer, the patient was flown to Anchorage in darkness. she lies in hospital with blood poisoning but has a fighting chance at recovery.
New Orleans November 26 an army of dry agents from five states raided more than 100 restaurants cafes and soft drink establishments arresting many liquor violators. The United States commissioner moved his office to larger quarters to accommodate the hearings as arrests continued.
Cincinnati November 26 AP reports the state rested its case against George Remus, charged with killing his wife on October 6. Three alienists appointed by Judge Chester R. Shook found Remus sane and capable of standing trial, though the report remains provisional and not read to the jury.
The foreign office in Russia denied reports of widespread disorder in Ukraine towns including Ramenstz-Pedalsk and Kamenetz-Podelsk. A Dininekta article claimed chaos and civilian casualties in several locations, but no confirmation was available from continental European centers.
Washington reports District Attorney Gordon plans to subpoena every person who testified before the grand jury in the oil jury tampering case to appear as witnesses for the government at the contempt hearing against Marty F Sinclair W J Burns and four associates Subpoenas for 73 witnesses will be issued to show Sinclair and the others were involved in shadowing the jury in Fall Sinclair case filed today by the district attorney's office
Toledo Ohio reports three 2000 year old Roman coins were donated to the Toledo Museum of Art by Thomas Wineton. The relics were in a crucifix carried from Switzerland, the crucifix owned by his mother for about 60 years. The origin of the image prior to those years is unknown.
Sherman G Elliott announces the University Memorial Corporation opens the Union building floor to the public at 11 Tuesday for inspection. Alumni may lunch at the cafeteria on the lower floor after the tour. The rear main floor features a general concourse, the north promenade, and east and west lounges with leather and tapestry seating, lighting for comfort, and about 9500 dollars in furniture and fittings. Elliott has moved his office into the Union building to supervise the opening.
The Ozark Development Company led by J B Wilson starts improvements at Wooded Hills ten miles north of Harrison Arkansas in Boone county. Willard Morgan and John I Morgan Jr ship machinery and horses to the 2200 acre site to build a dam and lake, aiming for a grand opening June 1 1928 with year round operation and plans to host Odd Fellows and Rebekahs events.
The University of Kansas orchestra will tour for one week starting December 5, performing in Abilene Clay Center Clyde Wamego and Junction City with 39 players led by director Prof Karl O Kuefsteiner. Soloist Miss Alice Moncrieff contralto will sing The Erlking and appear with the New York and St Louis symphonies. The midwinter concert in Lawrence on January 12 will feature about 50 performers.
Round, Nov. 2 AP John Cardinal Bonzano apostolic delegate to the United States since 1928 died today at age. His last American visit was last year as papal delegate to the Eucharistic congress in Chicago. He underwent an emergency operation for a stomach disorder one week ago. Marriage licenses have been issued to Maurice Titon and Ruth Stattenmien Opel.
Chicago reports a potential truce in the gang war as Al Capone and Anthony Lombardo surrender power to end hostilities. Joe Aiello, jailed over an assassination plot, may become de facto head of the Unione Siciliano, with Lombardo and others to meet next week at a politician’s office acting as mediator.
Reports of scouting violations tied to the Missouri Valley Conference rule sparked denials from Kansas coach Franklin C. Cappon and athletic board member Dean HW Arant. Cappon and Arant asserted the disclosures did not affect Cappon's resignation and denied involvement, while Kennedy offered a signed statement defending his past actions and criticizing administration. Weather notes mention a cold front and unseasonably warm spell across Kansas with highs near 70 and lows around freezing.
Alpha U ite: one Be ro, a raff, former Wichita track star, has en Hite Usversity, ace here.
Radio staff at WREN in Lawrence report a mysterious broadcast from Santa Claus via SCNP at the North Pole. Franklin Jackman and colleagues heard a burst of static followed by a Santa message promising a talk to boys and girls on Monday evening, with listeners to learn if SCNP sent the message. The station plans to try to carry the program.
Republicans seek a stable Senate majority in the seventieth Congress with Democrats hoping to gain representation on key committees. The talks focus on finance, appropriations, foreign relations, interstate commerce, and judiciary as the two parties discuss the senate’s future organization. A Republican caucus meeting is planned to discuss the issue next week, with further plans to raise Olympic funds noted.
A New York AP report states the American-Nymph committee estimates an athletic invasion of Amsterdam will cost about 32 2000 athletes. The plan seeks $70,000 from a population of 25,000 with a one cent per person contribution and per town funds to cover expenses. The main Olympic delegation will sail from New York on July 12 aboard Roosevelt to Amsterdam with a floating hotel.
Boston Mags. member Hermann S. Hering will speak at Bowersack theatre tomorrow at 7 30 PM on its mission and leadership. He is a First Church of Scientist board member and will deliver a free talk. Attendees urged. merchants invited.
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