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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1927
Page
1
AP reports the flagship Old Glory sent two SOS calls for help after altering course during a voyage. Brown, the ship’s master, said the distress signals were transmitted about two hours after departure and nine minutes before dawn as they ran into trouble near New Orleans.
A 30 mile search around the estimated SOS site failed to locate the monoplane Old Glory and its three aviators Lloyd Bertaud James D Hil and Philip Payne. Transatlantic liners Transylvania California Carmania and others joined a westward search as Old Glory was reported near Rome at two miles an hour last night. The crew faced rough seas and uncertain fate amid memory of the St Raphael incident.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Weather notes list clear in Coffeyville and Ottawa partly cloudy with generally good roads except Topeka and Manhattan muddy in spots. Coffeyville roads muddy and Ottawa rough with Douglas County roads rough. Sas Ethyl will surprise you.
Secretary Curtis D. Wilbur told El Paso crowds the United States is safe from aerial attack based on recent long distance flights. He predicted the navy would field 1,000 airplanes within five years and highlighted American aviation progress, ship designs, and the importance of a strong merchant marine, noting aircraft carriers Washington and Saratoga.
Journal World reports one judge in the Trade in Lawrence popularity contest roamed Massachusetts Street mumbling incoherently about an honor and punishment while counting ballots through the night. He warns the world the judging is difficult and vows not to take another job like this. The judges, described as night owls, worked through the night and expect to finish the counting if lights stay on.
The Royal Air Force plans its first Britain led team for the Schneide r Cup in Venice on September 25. Air Vice Marshal Scarlett commands support, seven new seaplanes built, and pilots include Squadron Leader L W Shitter and Flying Officers H M Schofield and S N Webster. Three pilots will race after trials, with the fleet departing on a royal navy carrier with escorts and 27 crew members.
An unidentified Mexican was shot and killed by Chicago police after brandishing a large knife during an attempted robbery of a mail truck outside the federal building. Officers said they fired when the man slashed at them. three bystanders, including a prohibition agent and two mail carriers, were wounded. The suspect fled briefly and was killed near the Monadnock building on Dearborn Street. Plan Kansas Day Meeting in Topeka includes more oratory by Republican speakers chosen from eight districts. Senator Curtis will depart for Washington to meet with President Coolidge after a conference planned for Monday.
George McCormick, a Wichita University athlete last year and all American high school guard on the national championship Wichita team in 1925, will arrive in Lawrence this evening to enroll at the University of Kansas. He stands six feet one inch and weighs 190 pounds.
William Brock and Edward Schlee arrived in Rangoon from Calcutta on a round the world flight planning to stop in Bangkok Hong Kong Shanghai Tokyo Midway and Honolulu before finishing at Harbor Grace Newfoundland They hope to beat their 28 day record but expect delays from monsoon weather and strong winds. The Pride of Detroit also ran the Calcutta leg in 2 18, with an average speed of about 100 miles an hour.
Stockholm to Geneva dispatch reports Swedish Foreign Minister Erich Lofgren attacking the League of Nations for failing to intervene in Yugoslavia and July disputes. He warned disarmament delays stem from great powers, urging assembly resolve to achieve arms cuts. Potana floated a proposal for a general declaration calling war an international crime.
Wichita Kansas September 7 flood waters receded from the stockyards district and about 5090 acres north of the city. Weather observer P. Peterson said the drained area would be ready by tonight. The Arkansas river crest near the city stood at one foot above flood stage but was receding.
The Kansas blue sky commission authorized Imperial Royalties Company of Tulsa to sell 35000 dollars worth of stock in Kansas under a common law trust amid protest by Byron White. Roy L. Bone opposed, agreeing with White that such trusts give trustees absolute power with no shareholder voice. Charles B. Griffith obtained the stock selling permit for Imperial Royalties.
Fourth death from a shooting linked to a West 44th Street real estate conference occurred when Robert McGority, 29, died at Bellevue Hospital. Victims included Charles Herskovitz, 38, and Henry Cohen, Herskovitz's lawyer, both dying from wounds. Charles Bernstein, Baltimore real estate operator, fired the gun after accusing conferees of swindling him and surrendered to police. Bernstein was held on murder charges and questioned. autopsy awaited to determine if Steinberg was shot.
Ellis Johnson an electrical engineering professor at the University of Kansas Mrs Johnson and their four children of 1631 Barker returned to Lawrence Tuesday night from a three week motor trip through Colorado.
In Bucharest on September 7, Prince Carol of Romania now in exile filed a power of attorney through former adjutant General Condesku to contest King Ferdinand’s estate. He disputes the proposed division and seeks an imperial court judgment. Bucharest attorneys have been engaged to represent him.
A new 36000 dollar concrete bridge over the Wakarusa river on U S 73W, south of Lawrence, is near completion within a month if no difficulties arise. It will not open until the adjoining 4 mile slab section is finished, with Yancey Construction of Abilene as contractor. L eney Baldwin of Lawrence handles pavement work. Plans for the 11 mile southern extension to the Douglas Franklin line are being drawn by the county engineer.
In Wichita Kansas on September 7 a patrolman named E U Aden was tagged by a fellow officer for driving past a red traffic signal. Allen is praised as one of the department’s most efficient officers as pedestrians and motorists observed the incident.
President Coolidge rests at a game lodge near Rapid City with two days left before leaving for Washington. Staff dismantles summer White House offices as residents plan a public testimonial. Today marks John Coolidge's twenty first birthday with a planned family gathering and a Cavalry guard band program.
Kansas City dispatch notes Jeff Harris a negro janitor at Millbrook apartments quarreled with Margaret Muehlebach over account shortages weeks before her slaying. Harris said she spoke of trouble with him. Mrs Anna Rickett of St Joseph to view Harris and inspect an apartment. Harris said he left Mrs Muehlebach showing apartments to a couple from St Joseph before the murder and robbery.
Lawrence public schools announced the administrative staff and teaching corps for the coming year. W W Cartman will lead as new superintendent. 107 teachers plus administration and supervisors listed across district schools including Memorial, Lincoln, McAllister, Pinckney, and other buildings. Police report a blue Chrysler coupe stolen in Carbondale between 3 and 6 p m yesterday.
Arkansas City Kansas reports 17 year old John Steckman swallowed a silver dollar after his brother jumped on his stomach. He could not eat or drink since Monday afternoon and was taken to Wichita for removal of the coin, which doctors fear could block his throat.
A Better Babies contest will occur at the Big Springs fair Friday with blue ribbons for children scoring 90 percent or higher in a pre school exam under the Douglas County health association. The event aims to assess twenty eight children from the first year and offer free health examinations to mothers' young children. Dr W O Nelson and Dr H St Randle will supervise the morning and afternoon sessions, with Miss Mary H K McAuliff as attendant. Douglas County Health Association members Dr C H Maust and Mrs Merle Colman promote the effort.
Kansas Electric Power and Kansas Public Service announce a new high voltage transmission line from Lawrence to Tecumseh. The two firms will exchange reserve electric power, an economic move gaining general adoption. Poles have been erected and wires strung. Construction of a steel substation near Lawrence storage room has begun.
A humorous explainer from Seminole Oklahoma defines oil field labor labels such as skinner the swamper pusher and swivel neck detailing the rough unskilled labor world. It lists two hounds lease hound and rack hound plus line workers surveyors and pipe layers and painters in the derrick dotted economy.
The University of Kansas will open the new Union building cafeteria Thursday with a free meal test held today for over 300 campus staff and students. The event introduced director Mrs. Ethel M. Evans and invited faculty for the first dinner, with music by the Jenny Wrenills and free biscuits.
The Sour Owl, KU Stemna Delta Chi humorous pub, debuts September 28 with an open house and rush week issue. Beloit artist Jack Kincaid designs the cover, Pomona’s George Roscoe acts, Great Bend’s J Ki McMullen serves as business manager. The Pop Gun feature continues. five issues planned.
The University Daily Kansan will publish its first edition Saturday morning with subsequent issues on Monday Tuesday Wednesday and the regular evenings starting Thursday. Robert Mize of Salina is named editor for the first month and Leo Buehring, formerly with the Great Bend Tribune, will be business manager.
The Kansas charter board at Topeka today granted a charter to Drake and Holmes Raking Company of Lawrence with a capital of 40000 dollars. Incorporators are Carl and Ress Deske of Humboldt C Holmes Garnett L C Holmes and Harold G Ingham of Topeka. CONTINUES WILLIAMS TRIAL.
Wichita Kansas Sept 7 AP Trail of Judge William of Sedewick county district court on charges of being intoxicated and driving an automobile involved in an accident Thursday was continued in police court until Saturday morning. Police Judge Carl H Davis will hear the case although he previously had sent a letter to city manager Bert Wells disqualifying himself as the trial judge. The city manager refused to appoint a judge pro tem to hear the case. Stock to new levels.
Stocks surged as the general industrial average climbed to a record high. U S Steel General Motors and International Harvester led fifty plus issues to fresh highs for a year or more. Houston oil closed at 199% and traded at 149% in late session. Don Farmer, 20, Pratt Kansas, won the Southwest Kansas Golf Association championship defeating Glenn Mitchell 81 to 83.
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