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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1927

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End of Mexican Revolt Reported After Six Hour Battle

Mexican government forces under General Excohar routed the Gomes Almada rebels in a six hour clash near Ayahuali in the Permte region. Authorities say the revolt is crushed with few federals dead and rebels scattered, while a motion to lengthen the presidential term to six years passes its first senate reading.

Mexico Mossica Goa Orregon Arwella Caemer Adina Chea Gonzales Facohus Alvarez Gomez Almada Republic Luis Felipe Gray San Juas Teotihuacan Parthe Eyacil Senate Qbrone Gomex Serrano Paso Tex Excohar Ayahuali Pernte Calles

Avert War Danger in Balkan Border Crisis

Belgrade October 11 AP A potential war risk between Yugoslavia and Bulgaria eased as Bulgaria declared martial law along the frontier and closed key points to block incursions and irregulars. Sofia cited the assassination of General Kovachevich, blamed on extremists in Yugoslav soil, while seeking to reassure Yugoslavia. A ministerial crisis in Yugoslavia followed diverging opinions on handling Bulgaria's move and cabinet portfolios.

Belgrade Jugoslavia Bulgaria Kustendil Sofia Boris M. Rauraff Kovacheviteh Jugoslavis Clgmorts

Kansas Forecast Indicates Thundershowers and Frost Tonight

Weather bulletin notes a general failure of clear skies tonight and Wednesday except for possible thunder showers this afternoon or tonight in the southeast. Colder air likely brings frost. conditions vary by city with cloudy in Pittsburg and Coffeyville, clear elsewhere. Roads mostly poor with slick spots around Salina. Ottawa and Coffeyville show rough and muddy conditions.

Kansas Pittsburg Coffeyville Salina Manhattan Ottawa Topekai Bojeins

High Voltage Line for Reserve Power to Lawrence Ready

Final inspection of the new 150000 high voltage transmission line from Lawrence to Tecumseh was made Monday and testing was set for today. The line, 24 miles from Kansite Electric substation near Lawrence to the Tecumseh plant, will provide constant power for Lawrence during plant outages. It links systems of Kansas Electric Power and Kansas Power and Light, joining Leavenworth and Tonka backups. The 600 volt line has 5000 kilowatts capacity and uses six hundred poles over ten miles of copper wire with many insulators. Construction began June 11 and faced delays from bad weather. Automatic switches will disconnect and reconnect the line during faults, then lock in place and sound a warning.

Lawrence Tecumseh Kansas Electric Power, Company Kansas Power and Light Company Kansas Electric Power Company Kansas Electric Leavenworth Kansas Power and Licht Tonka Kansite Eleetrie Torehouse Topeka

American Girl Plane Prepares for Trans Atlantic Flight

Ruth Elder and co pilot George Haldeman awaited a favorable wind at Roosevelt Field N Y as the American Girl prepared for an attempted trans Atlantic takeoff. If a suitable southeast wind did not arrive by 4 p m they would move the plane to another end of the field for another try. Haldeman predicted a takeoff within an hour after 4 p m.

Roosevelt Field N. Y Ruth Elder George Haldeman Haldeman Chicago

Three Rules of Life from Walla Walla Elder Hartley

Walla Walla field notes recounts ancient guidance from Hartley, listing three life rules: never get angry, do not borrow trouble, and do not worry. The 96 year old credits health and longevity to adhering to these simple precepts and looks forward to stronger years ahead.

Walla Walla Wli. Hartley Turtley

Birth of a daughter to Crown Prince Leopold and Astrid

The Brussels crowd heard the cannon announce the birth of a daughter to Crown Prince Leopold and Princess Astrid, niece of the King of Sweden. In New York, a bill to empower the city to directly censor movies was introduced in the Board of Aldermen by President Joseph V. McKee.

Astrid Brussels Belgium Leopold Sweden New York Board Oflaldermen Today Joseph V. McKee

Suit Questions Scotch Drinks In Vitaphone Case

New York Oct 1 AP Three short drinks of Scotch whiskey given to opera star Mary Lewis allegedly made her unfit to perform in a Vitaphone movie. John T Adams former Vitaphone musical director sues for breach of his 15000 salary contract after being discharged.

New York Mary Lewis Metropolitan Opera John T. Adams Vitaphone Corporation Adams Vitaphone Company Miss Lewis

Dads Day Plans At University Highlight Dinner Programme

Plans announced for Dads Day at the University features Howe of Potato Hill as main speaker at the 6 to 9 pm dinner in the new Wh. U cafeteria. Toastmaster David Evans of Kansas City, invocation by Dr. Samuel D. Harkness, welcome by Chancellor Lindley, and a response by some dad. Women's glee club to sing, coaches Bachman and Cappon to speak on Dad's Part, Miss Filkin to present prizes, and the news quartet to sing. Three thousand invitations mailed to fathers within sponsored radius. campus tours in afternoon with Aggies gym visit.

EK. FP. Engel Howe Atchison the Sage Potato Hill Wh. U David Evans Kansas City Samuel D. Harkness Immanuel Presbyterian Church Permanent Judicial Commission of the Presbyterian Church iChancellor Ho Lindley Fha C. W. Bachman Kansas Franklin C. Cappon Vistors University Camipuk oRats Aggie Engel Penera Misa Wealthy Babcock Florence Black See Generation Club John Outland Mary Allen Helen Filkin Gertrude Searcy Helen, Mungerford Herbert Hadley Elizabeth Walker Paul White Jane Poindexter Dorothy Gregr Tracy Leonard Richard Thompson Lawrence

Perfect Injunction in UMW Case Against Pittsburgh Coal

A sweeping federal injunction against the United Mine Workers and its officials was signed by Judge Schoonmaker for Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corp. The order, deemed among the most significant labor actions, restrains actions near non union mines and requires a $50 000 bond to enforce immediate effect. The suit accuses the union of violating Sherman and Clayton acts by hindering interstate coal shipments.

Pittsburgh United Mine Workers Flop Schoonmaker Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation

Tax cut should be far below 400 million says president

President Coolidge believes any tax reduction in the coming session should be well under 400 million dollars. The 400 million figure has been advocated by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Oil production at Oxford Kansas tops 6000 barrels as new producers come online.

Washington A. P Coolidge Chamber of Commerce of the United States Oxford Winfield Kans Kas

Fire Prevention Talk At Chamber Luncheon

The Chamber of Commerce luncheon devoted to Fire Prevention Week featured John B. Smith assistant state superintendent of insurance who urged building inspection and cooperation to lower fire losses. He cited historic insurance costs in England and argued premiums could drop if fire hazards such as defective wiring flues and rubbish were addressed, noting Kansas spends about 65 million annually on insurance with roughly 30 million on fire premiums. Prior to the talk members saw a fire department drill at headquarters and music provided by Frances Dele and Glens Simmonds accompanied by Dean D. Sivarth and Ronald Rexroth.

Chamber of Commerce John B. Smith Uit Raneas Hee Engalad Mr. Smith State Insurance Department Fire Department William, Reinisch George Grigsby Floyd Brown Frances, Dele Glens Simmonds Atwater Kent Iecomp Uide DY DM. Sivarthot Ronald Rexroth

Four Suspects Held After Aurora Bank Robbery Bid

Denver police arrested four suspects tied to the Ray Terrill gang from Oklahoma. They are George J. Bergen James Daly Leonard Varney and Mrs Bergen. Seven people were shot during the attempted robbery at the First National Bank of Aurora. Two victims are in serious condition. Deputy Sheriff Alex Lacewell and Ted Murphy, son of the mayor, identified three men as gang members. A hat lost in the Aurora melee led to the arrests.

Denver Get National Bank of Aurora Ray Terrill Oklahoma Colorado Springs George J. Bergen James Daly Leonard Varney Mrs. Bergen

Loss figures reflect tornado damage in St Louis

Glenn Charlton, fresh from meetings of National Casualty and Surety managers in West Virginia and the National Board of Fire Underwriters in New York, viewed the testified loss data. The insured loss in the St Louis tornado was reported at 3h millions, with St Louis noted as the best covered city for tornado insurance in the nation.

Glenn Charlton National Casualty and Surety Managers White Sulphur Springs West Virginia National Board of Fire Underwriters New York St. Louis Tornady Insurance

Lone bandit tied four employees in Toledo bank heist

A lone robber forced entry into Security Savings Bank in Toledo and tied four employees before escaping with 11 in currency. He missed 15,000 stored in the safe. Two boys in Okmulgee Oklahoma died and one was fatally injured in a grade crossing collision with a Frisco train as a traveling road show moved through town.

Wichita Det Santa Fe W. B. King J. L. Owen Na Eval Toledo Ohio Atp Security Savings Bank and Trust Company Okmulgee Okla John Burgess Prince Webb City Roland Prince Henryetta Drumright Okmulgeee

Ethy will surprise you in new ad blitz

An old advertisement fragment highlights Ethy as a surprising product from Fritz and a barber shop at 727 Mass St. The brief shows ads for Adv. Ethy and a Douglas Radio eliminator alongside K U barber services, reflecting vintage retail promos.

Ethy Fritz K. U Mass

Solomon Islanders on the War Path

Report from Sydney dispatches describes the massacre of two white missionaries and all aboard a missionary ship. Indigenous fighters in war paint attack in Likuri area prompting appeals to Australia for immediate aid as authorities rush to the islands where plantations are terrorized and residents flee inland.

London Inlgs Sydney Australia

Opening Choral Year in Lawrence Civic Chorus

The Lawrence civic chorus opens its season October 18 under R Q Brewster. The Liberty Memorial High School auditorium hosts propitiation for a season expected to be the greatest. The festival begins at one with Guardian Angel by C B Skilter and a Messiah presentation. The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra assists, with a large choir and a sizable children’s chorus planned. Books are sold at a discount to Choral Union members.

Danwrense Manon Lawerenes Civic Choruds R. Q. Brewster Liberty Memorial iGuardian Angel Skilter Choral Union I. Ais Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra University Orchestra Mengers The

City Commission Sets New Meeting Time and Bids Schedule

The city commission approved moving weekly meetings from 7:30 to 7:00 pm and will convene every Monday at 7 pm starting next week. A guidewalk project on the north side of Eighteenth Street between Mississippi and Indiana was authorized. The police judge’s September fines totaled 1767.50. The panel adjourned to 9 am Saturday to open bids for a garage behind City Hall.

Eighteenth Street Mississippi Indiana

Attend K C Meet Lawrence Girls to attend institute session

Lawrence residents plan to attend the Girls Institute meetings in Kansas City tied to the national American Association of Social Hygiene gathering. Dr Florence Sherbon leads sessions with speakers from Columbia University and the National Camp staff, among others, as events run Wednesday and Thursday.

Lawrence Girls’ Institute Kamsas City Amuri¢ali Association of Social Hygiene Florence Sherbon Sherbon Irene Miller Joenshine Hosford Winifred Lewis Maxine Finley Kansas City Social Hygiene Anna Garlin Spen- Leer Columbia Univety Juegone Swan Camel of Roy Scouts Mjaurice A. Bigelow Teachers’ College Columbia Unity

Falls City Man Elected CP.A President at State Convention

Renecker of Falls City Nebraska was elected president of the Off-state organization of the Central Protective Association during the district convention at Keko's hall. J. C. Wile of St. Joseph Missouri was named vice president and Charles Filk of Atchison treasurer. The gathering featured talks on the work of the V. A. and social entertainment, with tours, a sight seeing run to the University and Haskell, and a banquet at the Chambers of Commerce.

Roti Renecker Falls City Cinetral Protective Sociation Eeke’s J. C. Wile Reneeker Fvany Kansas Willard AL. Morgat Delogaes V. A Fall City Nebraska Pleasant Grove Cloack Rankin University Haskell Om Hanquet Chambers of Commerce Cousvention

Taulen Refuses Extradition of Swazey from Ottawa Kas

Governor Taulen refused to permit extradition of James M. Swazey from Ottawa Kansas to Howard county Missouri. Swazey, a former school teacher, was tried and acquitted in Howard county for an offense against a pupil. Missouri prosecutors sought to try him under another statute, but Taulen said the Howard county prosecutor should have used all statutes at the time of his trial. Swazey is now a railroad shop employee.

Topeka Ort Taulen James M. Swazey Ottawa Kas Howard County Missouri Swazey Paulen

Demonstration on New Drill Tower at Fire Headquarters

Members of the Ladrenve fire department under William Reiniveh and Geo Grigsby demonstrated the new drill tower at the department's headquarters. The event featured wall sealing, ground rescues, rope and ladder drills, and artificial respiration. A second demonstration was to begin at 7:15 with red lights and a continuing display planned for spectators.

Ladrenve Fire Department Aimier Williamt Reiniveh Ainl Geo. Grigsby Gang Nam

Will Not Condemn Land For Drummonds Pond Project

The State Forestry Fish and Game Commission refused to condemn a Johnson county tract needed by W T Drum mond of Kansas City to expand a 200 acre water pond. A landowner objected and the commission endorsed the project yet declined to invoke eminent domain for private enterprise.

Topeka State Forestry, Fish and Game, Commission Johnson County W.T. Drummond Kansas City Drummond International Water Conservation Congress Forestry, Tikh and Game Commission Drummonds

Scout Leaders to Kansas City to discuss council expansion

Scout leaders from Lawrence will travel to Kansas City, Kansas, tomorrow to confer with Wyandotte council officers about extending Wyandotte jurisdiction to include Douglas county. The delegation includes Lloyd Houston, R D Childs, Claude L Scott and Lester B Miller. Emerson Burns is jailed in Hamilton Missouri after the Saturday night slaying of 74 year old widow Mrs Clara Austin.

Lawrence Kansas City Kan Wyandotte Council Douglas Coun Lloyd Houston Scout Leaders’ Association Childs Claude L. Scott Lester B. Miller Necro Emerson Burns Clara Austin Hamilton

Chevrolet Advantage Promised by Daily Radio Ad

A fragmented ad note touts buying a Chevrolet with a claim of daily radio promotions. Ethyl is referenced as a surprise by Fritz, while Kenit Radio and Hanna operate in the same context.

Tiny Principality Seeks U S Aid After Floods

Vienna dispatch: Leichtenstein appeals to America for help to rebuild after floods that devastated homes and infrastructure. Government signed message estimates losses at 10,000,000 Swiss francs and asks contributions to the Vaduz based Landeshilfs Kinmission.

Vienna Austria Leichtenstein Associated Press America Leichtenstein Landeshilfs Vadun

New County Treasurer J F Metsker Takes Office

J F Metsker was sworn in as county treasurer on November 1 1926 succeeding A E Huddleston. Metsker, previously in Lawrence real estate, assumes duties as the county opens its fiscal year and begins tax collection next month with E F Hoover from the Vinland bank as deputy.

Condly A. E. Huddleston Metsker Lawrence Huddleston H. EF. Hoover Vinland Bank

Remus to Stand Trial for Wife Murder in November

Cincinnati report says coroner’s inquest found premeditated murder in the death of Imogene Remus. George Remus allegedly killed his wife, with the coroner’s verdict indicating a gunshot wound caused by Remus. A grand jury will consider indictments in November.

Gesrne Remus Cineinati Imogene Remus George Remus Fred Swing Istu Swing Remus Remananay Tral Fur Imogene Dudge Ches KR

Infantile paralysis concerns from health committee chair

Dr McConnell, chairman of the health committee on the board of education, outlined infantile paralysis as an acute infectious disease. He noted nasal throat organisms may be airborne and spread by flies or dust, urged early doctor attention for fever, and advised keeping coughing children at home to prevent an epidemic in schools. np rf. A. U. Directors Meet. The Fraternal Aid Union board met for its quarterly all day session, handling routine matters.

OW. McConnell Board of Education Journal-World Rf. A. U Site Fraternal Aid Union

64th Meeting of Kansas Synod Opens at First Presbyterian

The Kansas Synod opens its 64th session at the First Presbyterian Church with a devotional afternoon and the official opening session planned for tonight. Rev Joseph Fy Clokey serves as moderator and Rev John A. McAtee as president pro tempore, with addresses by Rev D M Clagett Rev Raymond C Rankin and others outlining evangelism and educational agenda.

Kansas Presbyterian Churtes First Presbyterian Church Chirch Woertminister Hall Dosaph Fy Clokey Jle Bayerete Lindley Clokey M Committee Grurke Po Baily Calva

Joint Concert Plans Bring Missouri and Kansas Teams

The annual homecoming event at the University will feature a joint concert by Missouri and Kansas clubs in the new auditorium on Friday night, November 18, the eve of the football game. Dean Quarles and Prof. Wall of Missouri accept the invitation, praising the plan. The concert, now in its fourth year, has attracted large crowds in Robinson Gymnasium and showcases both clubs with soloists and combined numbers after a rally at the stadium.

Acert Missouri Kansas Dean Quarles Prof. Wall Valley Glee Club Association Lawrence Missouri Club Robinson Gymnasium Iith New York Misson Wesleyan College Middletown Conta

NO HEARING IN SHOOTING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENT

In the accidental shooting of University student Edward Nayton by his roommate Byron Sarvis, a hearing likely will not be held. Sarvis traveled to Spring Hill Kansas, where he stays with a friend. Funeral services for Nayton are set for 9:00 tomorrow at Sacred Heart Church in Leavenworth, with Sarvis planning to attend before returning to Lawrence.

Edward Nayton Byron Sarvis H. T. Jones Sarvis Spring Hill Kan Naylor Sacred Heart Church Leavenworth Lawrence

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