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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1927
Page
2
Recurring misreads and scattered events describe a chaotic baseball inning with players Waner Barnhart Ruth Gehrig Meusel and others involved. The frayed text traces multiple at bats outs risks and a late scoring sequence amid a tense crowd and umpire discussions.
Columbia Mo Oct 8 AP mentors from Missouri and Nebraska gave dour looks at conditions as both teams prepared for Memorial Stadium meeting. Missouri coach Gwinn Henry pondered backfield with Mehrle at quarterback Byars and Diemund at halves and Swofford at fullback. Nebraska coach Ernest Beary said lineup mostly unchanged from prior Iowa State game, Ayers at center replacing James. Clark and Flamank to wear uniforms despite injuries.
Various visitors and delegates arrived in Lawrence for the football game and social events. J P Jensen left for Toronto to address a tax convention as official delegate chosen by Governor Ken S Paulen. Guests from Kansas City and other cities joined Prof. and Mrs. Mechem and local hosts for games and dinners.
Emergency repairs and ambulance trains are praised as highly efficient in Europe. Main stations nationwide maintain equipped relief trains with medical and technical staff ready to respond within fifteen minutes. Trains carry operation tables, pharmacies, power generation, and independent repair sections with cranes and wrecking tools. Prices for hot water bottles advertised at Reese's Drug Store, 929 Mase-Advy.
A 1927 Kansas Nebraska Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education meeting is planned in Lawrence October 14 and 15. Delegates from University of Kansas University of Nebraska and Kansas State Agricultural College will attend with golf dinners a football game and technical sessions. About seventy five delegates are expected. Registration at Marvin Hall with Dean P F Walker.
Three thousand students packed Robinson gym last night for the first pep rally of the year. Bates Huffaker led cheers as Mac's band played. George Little of Wisconsin and Franklin C. Cannon of Kansas U spoke on the upcoming gridiron battle noting spirit and preparation. Cappon praised and recalled past Michigan ties. Little declared Wisconsin cannot beat Kansas U in spirit, while awaiting tomorrow's result.
Blanche Collet Wagher, noted French artist, will show twenty eight oil paintings in rooms 301 and 903 Central Administration building next Tuesday. The outdoor University exhibit opens the year and follows a run at the Ainslee Gallery in New York City. Paintings cover Spain netscapes Central America folk scenes and California landscapes.
The juror list for the November district court term was drawn by County Clerk Q Bowman Sheriff WJ Cummings and Justices RC Stevens and John W Clark. Thirty six names listed include Roy Cree Levempton Frank Vaughn L A Hunter J A Schaefer Hildred Maichel A G Aldrich Hugo Neider Jack Bowen A C Myra Glenn Moods M Holmes H Colglazier J Luggett Alfred Tawrence Ray Angney S J Hunter Charles Lemon Thomas Pachen C C Carl Ralph Powell Raymond Ochrie Charles F Hale WK Storey Julius Zeeh R Cleveland RH Deardorf R Maxwell W Hosford A Jetmore J J Krum W K Eisele F Palma L Hitchcock N Bailey R A Beck and others.
London readers report a fierce clash between whitebreaders and brown bread adherents. Sir Arbuthnot Lane and the Heath Society back whole wheat bread while Fannie Ward and others oppose. Medical chiefs including Sir George Newman defend white bread arguing for balanced diet over bold claims.
Lecompton reports from a busy week with the Grauels and Baughmans in Topeka as Mrs Baughman attends the W U convention. A well attended public sale by Mrs G M Head yielded good prices, while local clubs served meals. High School notes cover reading, spelling, and a wellness talk by national W C T U secretary Miss Charlotte Fraser. The football team tied Brook high 7 0 at Lecompton, with next game at Scranton on October 14, and plans to attend a Wisconsin game.
University selects George Chamos and David Evans to represent KU in the Cambridge Kansas debate with Burton Kingsbury as alternate. Finalists include Chumos, Gilmore, Anderson, Evans, and Lardner. Cambridge match set for November 7 with the topic that the press power has increased and should be diminished.
The Knot Hole Gang gathered at the Elks Club with over 300 boys in attendance. A minstrel number by Haskell boys under Mr. Hughes drew praise as tickets to the Kansas Wisconsin football game were sold to 268 members at the event.
National Pharmacy week runs October 10 to 15 at the University School of Pharmacy with student displays and exhibits. The event, established four years ago, aims to promote pharmacy as more than a merchant. Prof. D H Spencer will broadcast the program on KFKL Monday.
Paris reports that France formally demanded Rakovsky’s recall from the Soviet embassy after notes and a written demand. Tchitcherin called the recall undesirable and dangerous to debt talks, while Rakovsky was urged to resign as a courtesy. Foreign officials cite his role in negotiations and the stalled decision over a formal written request.
In New York on October 8 AP notes 25 year old Tom Loughran of Philadelphia won a judges decision after 15 rounds to become the world light heavyweight champion. The bout featured early fouls and late exchanges with both fighters accused of fouls.
Market desks report price moves in high grade wheat with rains forecast and weaker corn futures along with mixed cattle and hog values. Hogs top at 129.3 for 240 to 248 pounds. steers and heifers show varied strength while vealers hold. Kansas City grain and livestock receipts indicate nominal price levels and steady to lower cow and sheep markets.
One man operated Pay As You Enter street cars are tested on a Paris suburban line as an extension of a prior autobus experiment. Safety features include automatic door controls that close before start and open after an accident. If successful, use will expand. The piece also notes Tupelo and yellow poplar as common cigar box woods.
M E Leader J W Oborn of Warsaw Ind an outstanding Methodist Episcopal figure in church finances accepts invitation from the local Ministerial Alliance to visit Lawrence. He will meet ministers on Tuesday October 18 and attend a dinner and mass meeting on Wednesday October 19. The gatherings seek better methods to engage members in financial support without pledges. Sponsored by a committee of representatives from the Presbyterian Plymouth Congregational First Baptist First Methodist and First Christian churches, with board members welcome to attend the banquet if they notify J Stevenson by October 17.
Vienna police arrested Prince Zerdechene Hamhammed Saide self-styled Emir of Kurdistan and Turkish caliphate claimant after failing to pay a hotel bill. He appeared in a gaudy red uniform with world decorations, claiming an official robe while his pants pressers’ debts mounted. The figure has a history of arrests across Europe and the United States, including a 1921 Washington appearance as the major domo for Princess Fatima of Egypt.
Bert Mickens of Lawrence sues the Lawrence Paper Manufacturing Company for 6390 dollars claiming a roll of paper fell on him while unloading at the storeroom in January 1927. The petition names trustees of the company and the late J D Bowersock’s will as defendants. A separate note announces the Mothers Club of Alpha Gamma Delta will meet Monday at 3 PM.
The schedule lists a week of entertainment at the Program Payee Theatre starting Monday October 6 with Ruth Miller in a melodrama Broadcasted as Broadway drama. Tuesday features Louise Fazenda John T Murphy in a detective story Finger Prints plus Felix the Cat and a scenic comedy Hodge Podge. Wednesday presents Marie Corda in Madame Wants No Children. Thursday includes Alyce Dilla with Glenn Hunter Gaston Glass and Jane Jennings in The Romance of a Million Dollars along with Fox News and a juvenile piece. Friday brings Marguerite vingston and Matt Moore in a comedy drama Alive with additional comedy and scenic. Saturday doubles with Art Acord in a western Lazy Lightning Fox News Comedy Squirrel Proof and Curiosities High Lights.
A meeting of the Kansas Hog Raisers is planned for Friday October 21 at Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan. County agents and farmers are urged to attend an instructive program including a forenoon herd inspection and afternoon talks on hog raising by noted authorities. County farm agent A Gilkison cites strong interest and attendance potential for Doulan County farmers.
Charlotte AP reports Rev. Willis T Jordan, a Columbus Georgia preacher, was found guilty of bigamy by a superior court jury. He faces a two to three year term in the North Carolina state prison after an 18 minute deliberation. The verdict followed alleged matrimonal vices involving Mrs Emila Landridge Jordan of Washington whom he married while already married. He was jailed unable to post $1,000 bail and appeals are planned.
Wiscons in coach Thistlethwaite complains rain ruined practice. He notes yesterday afternoon in Kansas City was first dry session in two weeks. He says the team should beat anyone if allowed to play. Topeka weather observer S D Flora admits never having seen a tornado.
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