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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1927
Page
2
Kansas overwhelms Grinnell 19 to 0 in the opening clash. Kansas gains momentum with Propernick’s runs and a second half touchdown. Grinnell defense struggles as Kansas piles up yardage and finishes strong with multiple scoring drives.
On a rain drenched Memorial Stadium field Kansas battles Grinnell to a 0-19 defeat as Nebraska wins 6-0 over Towns State. Nebraska, Missouri lead the Aggies 13-6 at Columbia. other finals include Cornell 10 Niagara 6 Columbia 28 Alton 0 Brown 20 Albright 4 Maryland 26 South Carolina 0 Bucknell 6 Geneva 0 Urbana Illinois 18 Bradley 0.
London reports hotel keepers and restaurateurs pushing to abolish tipping in favor of a 10 percent service charge on all meal checks. Prominent hotel owners Mr Clifford Whitley and Sir Francis Towle study the system in Italy and plan to campaign for its England adoption. They say tipping is the curse and staff would be better with fixed percentages. The note also mentions honey campaign and a quirky science claim about twins.
University of Chicago Maroons wear knitted trousers for today's game with Oklahoma, pitched as lighter than standard moleskins after tests last spring. Oklahoma’s outfit features a color scheme of red and yellow with matching jerseys and headgear planned for the match.
Pittsburg clinched the National League pennant by defeating Cincinnati 9 to 2. Kremer, Hilly Milers, and Smith pitched for Pittsburgh, while Donohue, Kolp, May, and Hargrave did for Cincinnati. Also recaps doubleheader results with Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, and St Louis. Minor weather postponements noted.
The forecast covers Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern central plains with generally fair start and end of week, possible midweek showers, temperatures near seasonal average but colder in places. Southern Rocky Mountain region fair with near normal temps. Kansas may see rain or thunderstorms tonight and Sunday, west portions cooler. Roads in Kansas show rain and mud in Manhattan Salina Topeka Dodge City Arkansas City Coffeyville Emporia Ottawa Wichita Pittsburg and Hutchinson areas with Topeka slippery. Douglas County roads muddy.
Nearly 2,000 Red Cross relief workers began a systematic program aiding 2,303 families across 195 blocks affected by Thursday’s tornado. More than 800 injured remain hospitalized or treated, with damages estimated around tens of thousands. Rescue and cleanup crews cleared wreckage as authorities warned against hazards and warned sightseers.
The Paris edition of the New York Herald Tribune reports an American lawyer petitioning the French war ministry to discharge Bennett J. Doty from the French Foreign Legion. Doty, a war veteran, was released after part of a sentence for desertion in Syria and faced orders to complete a four year one month term.
The Kansas Supreme Court hears whether a veteran missing seven years is legally dead for soldier bonus purposes. The ruling will affect heirs of other missing veterans, including Loretta McKay seeking about 400 for her son Jack Phillips who vanished after 1917 discharge.
Torrential storms drenched Emporia and surrounding counties with up to eight inches of rain in three hours. Moline and Burlington reported major flooding as creeks rose and roadbeds washed out. Trains ran slow. Elk and Verdigris rivers rose, while Moody and LeRoy near Neosho reported high levels. In Wellington and Arkansas City storms damaged buildings, bridges, and trees, with widespread rainfall estimates between four and eight inches.
Haskell and Kirksville clash as rain drenched field tests gains and penalties. Haskell trails with late first half push but drives to seize momentum against Kirksville in a disrupted mid game.
Two convicts escaped from the Kansas State Penitentiary at Lansing by severing power, then slipping over a 24 foot wire fence aided by a ladder. A guard stood nearby as Robins and Foster, both Butler County inmates, fled into the rain with lights out for two minutes. Police continued the search today.
A district court ruled in favor of George Faber after a June 24 collision at Lyons and North Seventh involving a car driven by A Paler and a Hupmobile driven by D Wio-Cook. The Union Indemnity company paid 422 dollars for doctor bills and case costs for Cook. The suit was filed the prior Friday.
Lawrence resident Will Vernson was found guilty in district court on August 1 1926 for possession of narcotics. He received a $200 fine and a five month jail sentence by Judge Hugh Means after being out on a $500 bond at the time of arrest at 1045 Delaware. Nine prisoners escaped from Seminole county jail in Wewoka Oklahoma after overpowering staff using a rope improvised from canvas and blankets late last night.
Dr Annie Besant theosophist and founder of Jiddu Krishnamurti marked her eightieth birthday in London today sources say she described Krishnamurti as the new world teacher.
Crenshaw County Alabama reports of a terror campaign with flogging, kidnappings, and arson. Authorities say masked attackers burn barns and assault residents. Attorney General Charlie McCal and local officials describe multiple incidents across Crenshaw County over several months.
The article surveys old statutes repressing football, noting bans by 12th and 16th century rulers and later acts to curb the game as it rose in popularity. It cites Dublin 1579 fines and jailing for playing, and mentions a sheriff sale of a Cadillac linked to a separate nuisance case. Kenneth Mason remains at large.
London October 1 AP Scotland Yard hunts a minuscule portrait said to be the world’s smallest. It vanished from a Royal Photographic Society exhibition. The subject Neice, an early photographic inventor, was portrayed in a portrait needing 000 magnification to reach about half a dollar’s size. The item was noted as the most novel piece in the exhibit.
Biel Chapersn of Manhattan arrested after his Buick collided with an interstate stage line bus near Lawrence. Several passengers shaken by broken glass. Chapman jailed overnight, companion released. A passenger, Joan Jackman, escaped injury. other travelers remained aboard or were taken home. Damages reported to Buick fender and bus glazing.
Three youths found guilty of counterfeiting were sentenced by Judge John C. Pollak. W. T. McGraw received two years at the Idaho boys industrial school. The other two, Frank Stand Glenn and Hector Germain, were given furloughs and sent to Douglas County jail, with Germain named leader of the ring, tied to a scheme that raised counterfeit $2 and $5 bills.
Arthur Jamerson, 17, died in a local hospital after sustaining burns during a Tipton Oklahoma high school class fight Thursday night. Jamerson, junior class president, was trying to stop freshmen from setting fire to an office when he was badly burned. The incident occurred at Tipton High School as officials address the in-house disturbance and league concerns.
Senator Arthur Canner will address the nineteenth annual convention of city officials at Junction City from October 12 to 11. John G. Stutz of the League of Kansas Municipalities announced the event. Canner chairs the state Chamber committee for statewide development and has studied Kansas industry. he plans to speak at the October 13 banquet on the topic A Great Kansas.
Des Moines Des Moines Indiana Announce postponement of the Drake versus Simpson football game due to persistent rain. Officials from both schools met at noon to confirm the Wednesday October 19 rescheduling. Merchants Bureau to hold regular meeting Monday at 7 30 pm in the Chamber of Commerce.
University of Kansas reports fall enrollment up by 45 students to 4,126, with tentative figures from Registrar George C. Foster noting possible small decreases from fee payments. Total including summer school stands at 3,227 this year, vs 5,? last year, with detailed shifts among former, new, freshmen, and upperclassmen across schools.
The 1927 Masonry lodges meeting for the thirteenth district of the Kansas Grand Lodge will open Monday in Lawrence with John M. Ninkel delivering the principal address at the Masonic Temple. Clarence F. Birch and other district officers will speak as work on the first, second and third veils proceeds. A dinner is set for 6 o clock, with lectures by Stane lford and M. Smart.
About 108 female Hazel Park public school teachers met in conference and unanimously refused to obey a school board edict ordering smocks reaching to within 10 inches of the floor. Backed by the Parent-Teacher organization officials said the rule aims to protect moral integrity. The dispute prompted further discussion among board members Mrs. Lottie Thisbes and Sam Purkin, who coauthored the policy.
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