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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1927

Page

2

UPROAR IN MEXICO DRAGS U.S. BORDER TENSIONS

Reports from Nogales and San Antonio describe Mexican upheaval as General Gomez allies with Huerta interests, rebels surge across states, and alleged executions rise. Details mention Alfonso De La Huerta’s bullet ridden death near Imarez and various rebel leaders reported across Chihuahua San Luis Potosi Durango and Vera Cruz amid the Calles era crisis.

San Antonio Tex Gomez Calles Huerta Nogales Sonora Mexico Alfonso de Tat Huerta Adolfo de la Huerta Aguirre de la Huerta Imarez Baron Medina de Laaer Chihuahua Zepeda Riraud San Luis Potosi Humberto Barras Mior Teran Cuernavaca Vera Craa Hector Almad Mexico City Almada Amilcar Zentella Fransica Serrano Gorty Zentella Dpdl Obregon Cuernavacantal Morelos Esco

General Alfredo Quijano Dies for Rebellion in Mexico City

General Alfredo Quijano, condemned by a court martial for rebellion, stood brave at the San Lazaro prison courtyard as the firing squad took aim. He refused blindfolding, urged soldiers closer, and saluted friends before being shot. His death followed leadership attempts by fractured Mexican forces, with a crowd and vendors watching near the sunlit wall.

Mexico City Alfredo Rueda Quijano San Lazaro Quijuno Gener al Francisco Serrano Arnulfo Gomez Hector Almado Vera Cruz Ildelock Santiago Associated Press The New Times New York Herald-Tribune Astone

Grad Mag Reaches Twenty Fifth Year at KU

The October issue of the Graduate Magazine of the University of Kansas marks its twenty fifth year. It ranks thirteenth in maturity among ninety alumni magazines in the United States. Notable peers include Yale Alumni Weekly, Michigan Alumnus, Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Cornell Alumni News, and Technology Review of MIT.

Fof Karsus K WU United States Kansas Stevens Indicator Yale Alumnus Weekly Michigan Alumnus Alumni Register of Pennsylvania University Harvard Alumni Bulletin Cornell Alumni News Brown Alumni Monthly

Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Bridget Cummings and Mrs Maggie Drennon

Mrs Bridget Cummings age 90 died at her home west of Lawrence. Funeral from St Peters Catholic church Big Springs Saturday at 10. Burial in Big Springs. Mrs Maggie Drennon age 82 died yesterday at noon at her son W M Drennon. Services from her son's home 1726 Louisiana Street at 12:30 then at Wallula church 2:30. Rev J Wilson of Kansas City Kansas will lead. Burial in Mt Muncie cemetery Leavenworth.

Bridget Cummings Bridget. Cummings Lawrence St. Peters Catholic Church Big Springs John Karnowski Maggie Drennon W. M. Drennon BE. Drennon Louisiana Street Wallula Kansas City Kansas Mt. Muncie Leavenworth

Stock exchange closes for KCMO stock allotment

In Topeka October 7 AP notes subscription books for gold note holders of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railroad to own 385000 shares were closed in U S district court. Tomorrow clerk F L Campbell will apportion stock amid heavy over subscription. Court set price at 71.61 per share. Trustees for British and American note holders have sent the securities to exchanges for the stock.

Topeka Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad United States District’ Court F. L. Campbell Campbell

Lawrence society notes and legal cases mix with editor gathering

Local notices show rooms searched for Monday stay in Hutchinson while Kansas editors attend a golf tournament and a duck banquet. A bigamy verdict sentences Rev Willis Jordan in Columbus. Parole recommendations surge at Lansing prison. Rebels’ confiscation order issued as Calles era unrest expands.

Passenger rail auditor found dead in Salina home

FATWUER DEAD FL AL Smith traveling auditor for Missouri Pacific Railroad and father of Homer Smith was found in bed at his Salina home. A gas fire was burning in the room and death was attributed to asphyxiation. His wife is at Spring Hill with her mother and a second son is in New York.

AL Smith Missouri Pacific Railroad Company Homer TW Smith Eraduato University of Kansas Salina Spring Hill H.sen New York Wes Scorns

Strolls on Railroad Platform Pajamas At Night

Members of an American Legion goodwill party in England recount a tale of the Prince of Wales defying formality. En route from Scotland to London, the royal train paused to change engines and the prince, clad in pajamas, calmly walked the platform until departure. Local business event details note a Baptist church dinner Saturday from 11:30 to 3:30, leaving more room for visitors.

London American Legion Good Will England Scotland Baptist Church

Fatal shooting case leads to investigation in Oct 7 note

An 80 year old Negro, F B Austin, held for investigation after his wife was fatally shot last night. Austin claimed accidental discharge while trying to take the pistol from his wife after threats. Also note informants about parole proceedings for John Simrock and a Balkan flare up report from Belgrade dated Oct 7. Mrs E B Shultz to speak at Unitarian Forum at 10 am Sunday. Indictment for murder in the Lillien dall case against Mrs Margaret Lillien dall and Willis Beach.

Catteyville Aka F. B. Austin Austin Mays Landing N. J A. P A. William Lilliendahl Hanmonton Margaret FE. Lilliedal Willis Beach

Shansi Threat to Peking Develops on Two Fronts

Reports from Shanghai dated October 7 say Shansi forces advance from both north and south toward Peking. About 40,000 Shansi troops press a frontal assault on 60,000 northern troops along the Peking Hankow railway near Tingchow. The northern HQ moved farther north toward Peking as battle rages and Paotingfu’s evacuation rumors persist.

Shanghai China Peking Peking-Hankow Tingchow Paotingfu

Wisconsin Governor and other elites invited to Badger game

Chancellor Lindley announced twenty two prominent invitees accepted to attend Wisconsin vs Kansas, including Governor Paulen and Gen eral King. Additional leaders were still deciding, while several sent regrets about missing the event.

E. H. Lindley Frank Sponable W. Thompson I. W. Cooter Irving Hill Chester Woodward W. J. Baumgartner M. J. Breidenthal Luther Lewis C. M. Blair Ki. L. King W. W. Jackson Charles EB. Sessions George Longan

New Aviation Vocabulary Defined by Commerce Dept

Washington reports an official Commerce Department pronouncement clarifies aviation as the art of operating heavier than air craft. The term aerostation is defined as the art of operating lighter than air craft. The measure marks an official semantic boundary for air travel terminology.

Washington Commerce Department William P.maccracken Secretary of Commerce Aeronautics Coolidge

Tourist Sets New Record for Plymouth Season

Plymouth Vermont United Press reports a record tourist season at the Coolidge homestead with Herbert L. Moore stating 200 to 400 cars visited on weekdays and over 1000 on Sundays since July 1. Labor Day weekend saw nearly 9000 cars. visitors came from seven states led by Oregon.

Plymouth United Press Coolidge Herbert L. Moore Moore I ‘Son Oregon Ils

Boys Take Car Keys In Lewiston Kid Search

Two six year old boys Roy Eastman and Oscar Bullard sparked a citywide key hunt in Lewiston by collecting 99 car keys from unattended vehicles within two cars. Police and scared motorists halted the spree. sixty keys were eventually returned to owners as authorities noted the widespread disruption caused by the prank.

Lewiston Idaho United Press Lewistone Roy Eastman Oscar Bullard

Nurse Reports September Calls and Clinic Attendance

City health office releases show August 257 nurse calls and 106 clinic attendances. September records 267 calls and 41 clinic attendees. August well baby clinic served 101. last month canceled due to Dr. Eugene Sisson’s vacation. Sixty one babies weighed during the period.

Well Babies Eugene Sisson

Wheat and livestock mixed in Chicago market activity

Chicago wheat prices fluctuated as export demand showed gains for North American grain but overall business centered on Canadian wheat. Slower corn and oats trading followed frost in some states while cattle and hogs saw light to moderate demand with varied price moves across classes.

Chicago Northwest North America Minneapolis Tadath Winnipes Caneata

Big Six to meet at Kansas City Athletic Club

Dr. F G Allen University director of athletics will attend a Missouri Valley Big Six meeting at 9 Sunday morning at the Kansas City Athletic Club. A representative from each of the six withdrawing schools Kansas Kansas City Oklahoma Missouri Nebraska Iowa State will be present. Plans for organizing the new conference will be discussed though not perfected until after current schedules are finished.

F. G. Allen University Big Six Missouri Valley Conference Kansas City Athletic Club Kansas Kansas Andies Oklahoma Missouri Nebraska Towa State

Mudhens Win World Series Reward After Five Game Victory

The Toledo Mud Hens defeated Buffalo five games to one to clinch the junior world series title. Pitcher Smile Palmero shut out Buffalo 4 0 in the final game and contributed a run. The team collected a substantial purse, with the losing club sharing about 18 000. Team officials planned to review the world series in New York.

Toledo Ohio Toledo Mudhens Buffalo Smile Palmero Dick Meade New York American Association International League Fog

German Fliers Hold Over at Lis bon Until Weather Clears

In Lisbon the Junkers D 1230 with passenger Austrian actress Lill Dillenz was delayed by thick fog. The crew planned a Azores to Harbor Grove flight, Newfoundland, or possibly Bermuda, depending on weather as they await clear skies.

Lisbon Portugal Qet. T A. P Junkers Azores United States Lill Dillenz Santa Cruz Harbor Grove Newfoundland Bermudas

May use mouse skins in feminine beauty trends

Paris reports farmers in parts of France push for leather from field mice as an adjunct to serpent and lizard hides in cosmetics. They cite pest plagues driving interest, noting similar uses of field rats in Hungary where leather from skins funds box coverings and even shoes.

Paris France Hungary

Toy balloon blight sparks cross-country note chase

A novelty toy balloon with a note attached traveled about 300 miles in three days. Owner I. O. Inman said it was released Saturday night. A week later Hubert Mitchell in Lavonia Georgia wrote that he found the balloon one mile from Lavonia with a torn undress tag, a melted hole, and it landed at sundown in a pasture.

Aville United Fireus Inman Hubert Mitchell Lavonia Georgia Hent

Wells Fined for No Parking by Bow Street Court

London reports novelist H G Wells fined after pleading guilty for leaving his car in a no parking zone. Chief Magistrate Sir Chartres Biron praised the policeman and Wells, noting the fine was modest. Also included are market notes from New York and bonds, with stock movements and oil share concerns.

London G. Wells Chartres Biron Bow Street Court Wells

Miss Florence Snow Guests in Topeka for Kansas Artist Exhibition Plans

Miss Florence L Snow spent Wednesday in Topeka as a guest of Mrs Helen Hodge a leading Kansas artist. She reports preparations for the third annual exhibition of work by Kansas artists at Washburn College in November under the college art department. Mrs H R Mills and their two daughters were Wednesday guests of Mr and Mrs H Ransom. Rev Mr Mills recently moved from Freemont to the White Temple at St Joseph Me. Mrs A F Lucas of Parsons is visiting Mrs Florence C Carter.

Florence L. Snow Topeka Helen Hodge Kansas Ransom Howard First Methodist Church Fredonia White Temple St. Joseph, Me A. F. Lucas Parsons Florence C. Carter

Wireless Invention by Dr Verre From Casablanca

A new wireless system by Dr Gabriel Verre of Casablanca Morocco enables simultaneous receiving and transmitting on the same aerial. Tested with remarkable factory results, the device promises faster message handling and reduced equipment needs.

United Press Gabriel Verre Casablanca Moracca

Miss Rankins and Miss Miller Host Handkerchief Shower

Society notes a handkerchief shower and bridge at Miss Laura Rankins home honoring Miss Dorothy Higgins on the eve of her October 15 Springfield Ohio wedding to William Goode Wilson. Virginia Pendleton wins high in bridge. pink and white petunias and zinnias decorate tables. Also Minervian club meeting hosted by Miss Minnie Kahle with 13 members, Red Cross talk, and officer installation.

Laura Rankins Wilma Miller Dorothy Higgins William Goode Wilson Springfield Ohio Virgina Pendleton Richard Jackman Petuniay Zinnias Miss Higgins Helen Skilton Virinit = Pendleton Dorothy Jackimar Barbara Olinger Lloyd Runpenthal Kansas City George Pullene Helen Beard Katherine Stevens Arthur Johnson San Diego Cal Maurice Crane Lorena Mack Elizabeth Tucker Helen Pendleton Frances Greenleaf Vernon Smith Mary Engel Jeanenette Bowersock Minnie Kahle G. W. Langendorfer James Taylor

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