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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1927

Page

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Court weighs admissibility in Teapot Dome case

Washington October 2 AP Justice Siddons rules in a two hour hearing on whether testimony by Harry F. Sinclair before the Senate oil committee may be admitted against him in the Teapot Dome conspiracy trial. Arguments over Heald's drainage reports and the admissibility of congressional testimony dominated the session as the court prepared a Monday ruling.

Washington Justice Siddons Government Co 1 Harry F. Fin Senate Oil Committee Westing Naval Albert B. Fall Asi JJ Siddons Ghven K. Jeld Wall Heald Owen JT Roberta Mil Demeta Rah Saint Affernd evie _ concerning Drainy Siddons Iis Sinclair Jali Congress Doheny Hoehting Sinclaiy Fall LaFollette Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin Teapot Dome Bigelair la Follette Senate

Pittsfield man survives 80 foot fall from chimney top

Fred A Hicks a north Adams steeple jack fell eighty feet from a chimney top but sustained only slight injuries. The incident occurred in Pittsfield Massachusetts with no serious harm reported.

Oet Pittsfield Mas Fred A Hicks Nee Ee

Chicago mayor targets library over pro British propaganda

Chicago Mayor Thompson leads a drive against pro British content in the Public Library system. He accuses staff like William McAndrew of insubordination and appoints Dr. Carl Hermann to inspect library history shelves for British bias. The move follows hearings where Librarian George Locke faced charges as part of World War I era propaganda claims.

Chicara Thompson England Chicago Public Library William McAndrew King George M Andrew U. I. Hermann Dr. Hermann Chicago Hermann Carl B. Roden Kingman Pratt Clash Best Styte Association Rr. Roden George H. Locke Toronto Can Frederick Bausman Washington McAndrew Locke The Library Association Vaderneine Auerigan Sions

Footbal l At Kansas Chi First Half and Officials

AP report notes Kansas City football action with Lawrence leading Northeast 14 to 0 at the half and referee assignments identified as Aipphine Milne Rueher Que. Oct 2b. Also mentions plane wing discovery and planned halftime entertainment for spectators at major games. Additional items: convicts’ slaying case in Pittsburgh with Roxie Mumford sentenced, Kollantay not returning to Mexico, and a Kansas incorporation charter for an American-granted body.

Aipphine Milne Rueher Eeantt de Lesgepg Chinckinofy Sin¢E Turaday Washington Pittsburgh Roxie B Mumford

Sugar to satisfy Wu 5 Sweet Tooth in Chicago

AP reports sugar interests push to expand beet sugar industry in the U S this year with 120 million dollars added to grow and market beet sugar. About 15 states grow sugar beets and employ 85,000 field workers supporting the crop while beet growers earned over 30 million from factories.

Chicago U. 2

Pickets Arrested as I W W Strike Expands in Colorado

In southern Colorado, about 50 to 60 I W W pickets including 20 women were arrested as the strike entered its fifth day. Pickets blocked mine operations at Camer on and Ideal mines, with guards and deputies enforcing arrests. Police and mine operators summoned state aid as more mines suspended work and clashes loomed.

Trinidad Colo Paul Siedler Colorado Here Walsenburg Cameron Colorado Fuel & Tron Company Ideal Denver Industrial Workers of The Colorado, Fuel & Iron Company William H. Young Watsenburg de Ying Altho.j.w. W W. W Canias

Kingman Pratt High clash headline banquet speaker

Tit surres £ C. Ailen'today 48 res urrecing her annual gridiron clash between Pratt and Kingman high schools in Kingman. Tonight will feature the main speaker at a banquet honoring players and coaches. The Kingman Pratt game is among the state’s top high school showdowns with teams concentrating their season’s efforts. May File Manslaughter Charge Tulsa Oklahoma Oct 21 AP Filing of a manslaughter charge against Ricardo Obregon 21 of Mexico driver in a collision that killed Joseph C. Russell 53 farmer near Catoosa is under review by Rogers County Attorney Napoleon B. Johnson. Arraignment planned. Driver for Manalady Canses City Oct case Cartier 45 charged with manslaughter leaving scene intoxicated after Saturday night crash that killed Lydia J. Haynes 74. Coroner’s jury held Cartier liable. Pep Society Dance 9 PM tonight at UCLA hall proceeds support pep frats attend out of town games. Fraternity mixer planned November 3 interfraternity smoker with stunts by each profession. Total attendance at last week’s finale basketball game receipts 5 000 paid attendance 112 160

Pratt Igingmhan High Kingman Waill Kingman-Pratt Tulsa Ola Olsa Ricardo Obregon Joseph C. Russell Catoosa Napoleon B. Johnson Rogers County Arraien Manaldy Canses City G. Cartier

Western Senators Split Over Equalization Fee In Farm Bill

Washington October 21 AP President Coolidge favors aiding farmers in marketing crops but has not altered his veto stance on the McNary Haugen equalization fee. Western GOP senators debate replacing the fee with direct government appropriations while Senator Nye resists abandoning the fee. A Monday meeting to resolve differences was postponed due to attendance.

Bulletin Washington Coolidge White House McNary-Haugen APJ Ofte Dakota Nye Borah Idaho Brookhart Town Tox North Dakota Jto

State buys 12000 bushels potatoes for 94 cents a bushel

Topeka AP reports state business manager Hi OE Shrack bought 12 000 bushels of potatoes at 94 cents a bushel to stock state institutions. The price is about one dollar per bushel less than last year and the order will fill eighteen railroad cars, aiming to lower living costs for inmates.

Topeka Shrack

Reports urge action on crop condition publications

Oct 21 AP report notes federal and state condition reports labeled food for gamblers by officials. St Paul’s O P B Jacobson of Minnesota’s railroad and warehouse commission urges congressional action and collaboration with the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb reports. He cites U S agriculture criticism after a cotton market drop of $6.50 per bale.

Dallas Jacobson St. Paul Aivenali Railroad and Warehouse Commission of United States Department of Agriculture South Interstate Commerce Commission

Burbank Garden Planned for Louisiana Missouri

Louisiana Missouri October 21 AP President E W Stark of the Stark Horticultural group announces plans to establish an eastern Burbank garden near the Mississippi River to allow eastern tourists to view Burbank's work in duplicate. Also mentions a Topeka bank change and concerns over missing American fliers in Nicaragua.

Louisiana E. W. Stark Stark Horticultural Organization Luther Bubank Wizard Burbank Mississippi River California

Former Kaiser Objects to Rasputin Play Screen

Berlin Oct 21 AP The former German emperor seeks to bar a stage work by Erwin Piscator that features William II as a character In 1907 law he drafted bars likenesses without permission Piscator says he will proceed with Rasputin production despite the protests and potential court action

Berlin Germany L Seenky Erwin Tscator Communist’ Theatre Alexei Tolstoi Rasputin William the David Prsester Piscator Withort William

Acting Dean Shaad to Lead KU School of Engineering

George C. Shaad named acting dean of the University of Kansas School of Engineering and Architecture succeeding Perley F. Walker. Shaad, a 1909 KU arrival and former MIT associate professor, will serve until the regents fill the vacancy, with duties including KEK radio station operations.

George C. Shaad School of Engineering and Architecture University Perley F. Walker E. H. Lindley Tody Shaad Board of Regents Nao University of Kansas Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Engineering Tean

Attorney General Resigns From Klan

Montgomery Ala Oct 21 The resignation of Attorney General Charlie C McCall followed his role in indicting Ku Klux Klan leaders on flogging charges The Klan accepted the move with McCall saying the organization is in lawless hands and a vast menace to state authority He helped investigate wholesale floggings in Grenshaw equity and other parts of the state

Montgomery Ala Charlie C. McCall Montgomery Klan Grenshaw Equity

Prince George Returns to Active Naval Career

Prince George resumes active naval service in Portsmouth as a lieutenant attached as French interpreter to the Atlantic fleet staff of Sir Hubert Brand. Rumors had circulated he might join the army, but the prince remains in the navy and will receive pay in addition to his officer’s salary.

Prince George of England Portsmouth Eng Prince George Sen Ft Hubert ‘Brand

Lawrence High v Northeast High first period scoreless

Lawrence High School leads Northeast High of Kansas City 7 0 at end of first period with Schaake scoring the touchdown. Also reports the hanging of Charles Sieber at San Quentin for the murder of his wife Minnie Richer on January 7, including his smile at the gallows. A brief ad section follows.

Lawrence Teading Northeast High Kansas City Northeast Schaake Eee Nareeneeti San Charles Sieber Los Angeles San Quentin Penitentiary Minnie Richer

Rumors Stir KU Football Ahead of Washington Game

Kansas University football fans read of campus rumors claiming the team is divided. An open letter by alumni O. Q. Claflin and Edward M. Boddington questions KU’s direction as Washington prepares for Saturday’s game in Lawrence. Coaches and players hope to show unity and strong use of Cappon’s system on Stadium field.

University of Kansas Washington Ion Stadium F. GC. Cappon Higgins Lawrence Stadium Field K. U Q. Claflin Edward M. Boddington

Stamps Too Cheap Offer Draws Police Probe

A stranger offered to sell Ross Alderson 1000 Kansas 2 cent cigar tax stamps at one cent each, prompting a store closing and police search. The suspect wore a light suit, talked with a broken accent, and was last linked to the Green Owl, Lawrence. Meanwhile nineteen Lawrence High football players, coached by Melvin Griffin, left for Kansas City to face Northeast High School, with athletic manager William Essick aboard.

Kansas Ross Alderson Green Owl Atx Lawrence High Melvin Griffin William Essick Kansas City Missouri Hardtaker Stone Shawnee Spurk Barber Shenk M/Bireh Foster Schneck Logue Michaels Reynolds H.bire

Acquit of involuntary manslaughter in cavalry death

Lieut Elmer P Rose was acquitted on involuntary manslaughter charges over the death of Cavalryman Robert Griffin who was struck by Rose s plane during a military maneuver near Mar ia Texas The court martial deliberated briefly before the verdict.

San Antonio Tex Elmer P. Rose Rose Robert E. Griffin Marias Tex

Dakota Clyde Jones Visits Coolidges

Det 21 EAPJ reports Dakota Clyde Jones known as ranger of Custer State Park, famed for breaking wild horses, visited President Coolidge at the White House breakfast table. Jones invited the President to attend a rodeo at Reesion Speers Garden in New York next Tuesday. the invitation was taken under advisement.

Wailington Det Black Hills White House President Coolidge Kota Clyde* Jones South En Clyde Custer State Park Western Washington Ree Ison Speers Garden New Yo

Wichita Radio Audition Winners Named for Kansas

Kathryn Newman of Wichita and Allen Stewart of Parsons win the state radio audition under Atwater Kent foundation. They will go to Dallas for a district audition to select contestants for a national event. Newman, a coloratura soprano, and Stewart, a tenor, received high votes from listeners and unanimous judge approval. Forty five singers from about 25 towns competed after local rounds.

Wichita Kas Kathryn Newman Allen Stewart Parsons Atwater -Kent Foundation KRH Lassen Kansas Dallas Newman Hdges Stewart Miss. Newman Cora G. Lewis Kinsley Thurton Lieurance University of Wichita Norman Miller Newton Lewis Miller Ruth T. Beals Friends University

Oklahoma Students Demand Longer Dates At University

Norman college paper describes University of Oklahoma students revolting over no car rule. They adopt resolutions to allow dates until 12 30 on Friday and Saturday nights and to permit dates any night. They seek leave from Norman without special permission and oppose travel to Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Bizzeli Norman Oklahoma City

Last Toast To Dead Comrades Ends Stillwater Minnesota Club

Stillwater Minnesota October 21 AP surviving members of the last two Minnesota units disbanded after a final meeting. Horace Volligness 91 and John Hlake 86 joined by five widowed comrades toasted with a 40 year old Chartreuse bottle. The club founded in 1903 by Company C veterans will donate the bottle and flag to the Minnesota Historical Society.

Stillwater Minn Minnesota Horace Voll Igness John Hlake Mellon Wis Company C O Jeney Jarchow Kiany Grossi

Journalists converge for ninth annual Kansas teachers conference

High school editors and journalism teachers gathered in Manhattan today for the ninth annual session of the Kansas Interscholastic Press Association. About 104 girls and 112 boys were present at noon, with experts and educators from the University of Minnesota and Kansas City slated to speak. The day featured round tables, editorial writing discussions, and talks by editors including Ben Hibbs and Albion Graves. An evening club dinner capped the events at the Metorial Union cafeteria.

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Poultry Books Mailed Free to Lawrence Patrons

A Journal World report notes the Valley Poultry show plans to sell books locally while the association aims to give them away. President F M Springer states 5000 copies will be mailed free to mail patrons within twenty miles of Lawrence and charges apply for the rest.

Kair “Valley F.M. Springer Lawrence

Insurrection Fears In Northern Nicaragua Reported

Reports from government sources described rising banditry and insurgent activity in northern Nicaragua around Managua and Matagalpa. The dry season is expected to aid operations as U S backed forces prepare to continue counterinsurgency efforts amid impassable roads from seasonal rains.

Manacua Nicaragua Det Ribe (Ap Ical Tm

Nightclub heads fear closure over court ban on liquor

The Chicago nightlife industry confronts a Supreme Court ruling barring hip flask drinking as cabaret managers plan an emergency conference. Fred Mann of Rainbo Gardens invites rivals to discuss a united response if patrons remain barred, warning many venues would shut.

Chicago APY Tlday Uni Supreme Court Fred Mann Rainbo Garden Lauor Mant Prg

Bigger New York Budget Widens by 50 Million

A garbled city budget note shows an increase of 50 million dollars for next year, with tentative terms and committee adoption referenced. The fragment mentions Atwater-Kent Radio and a few stray names and figures, indicating a broader fiscal discussion amid a chaotic OCR excerpt.

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