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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1927

Page

2

Hagenbeck Circus to Come to Town

The Hagenbeck Wallace Circus announces its Lawrence show on Wednesday with posters around the city. Highlights include The Geisha musical extravaganza, trained animal numbers by Clyde Beatty and Miss Dolly Castle, elephants under Cheerful and Rahe Gardner, liberty horses, hippodrome horse show, singing girls and Arabian horses, and the Merry Andrews clowns delivering new laughs.

Skinnay Lawrence Dad Hageabeck-Wallace Circus Hagenbeck-Wallace Hagenbeck Clyde Beatty Jules , Jaent Dolly Castle Cheerful Rahe Gardner Hippodrome Ward-Kimball Orrin Davenport Merry Andrews Hagenbeck Wallace Circus

Chester Jones Wins Junior Championship at Topeka Club

Chester Jones of Lawrence won the junior championship at the Topeka Country Club invitation roll tournament this afternoon, defeating Charles Buck of Topeka 3 and 6 in 38 holes. Jones led Buck by three after the first 18 holes. Penfield Jones of Lawrence lost to Clarence McGuire of Leavenworth for the championship 6 and 7 in a 36-hole match, with Jones one up at lunch.

Chester Jones Lawrence Topeka

Seismic Shocks Hit Uganda and Alcúmas Islands

A brief but severe earthquake struck Uganda in East Africa lasting about a minute with aftershocks for three minutes. Homes trembled and Lake Victoria showed agitation. separate reports describe a sharp eight second quake near Alcúmas island in the Mediterranean with San Joreo buildings shaken but no casualties reported.

Cane Town South Africa San Joreo

May Demand Check On Stunt Flights

An international demand for scrutiny of spectacular airplane stunt flights followed recent disappearances of 18 transoceanic fliers and seven men in overseas flight preparations. Aviation authorities in multiple countries condemned long overwater hops and warned against reckless aerial feats.

New York Italy England Germany North Atlantic

Lakeview case ties to murdered rodeo star's kin

In Lakeview Oregon state prosecutor says Lorena Trickey admitted buying the long bladed knife used in the fatal heart wound to her husband Slim Harris, a famed rodeo performer, as she is held in connection with the slaying.

Lakeview Ore Slim” Harris Lorena Trickey

Haskell grid camp under Coach Thomas opens in heat

Coach John Thomas drill session for fifty candidates lasts about ninety minutes amid extreme heat. New players report nightly, with camp fields growing toward a full squad larger than past years. Sessions cover ball handling, passing, punt coverage, signal practice, and backfield development led by Smith, Cross, Wilson, Taft, Charles, and Shepard.

John Thomas Haskell Braves Thomas Cross Wilson Smith Taft Charles Shepard

Flood Victims in Baton Rouge Return to Rebuilt Roads

In Louisiana flood relief, victims from Mississippi return to farms with limited immediate work. They gain employment rebuilding highways and levees as the highway department spends about half a million dollars on restoring main roads and other funds on parish arteries. Most main highways are back in service with temporary bridges over washouts.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Highway Department

Kindergarten Schedule for Lawrence Public Schools 1927

The Lawrence Public School Kindergarten schedule for the first semester 1927 lists Cordley Lincoln McAllister New York Anne Bay Quincy Woodlawn as operating two sessions daily with morning and afternoon options. Four and a half year olds with birthdays on or before March 12, 1923 are eligible to enroll. W. W. CURFMAN, Superintendent.

Lawrence Public School Cordley Lincoln McAlLaster New York

Yankees Beat Browns 2 to 1 to Extend Streak

In New York the Yankees opened a series with the Browns by winning 2 to 1. Babe Ruth drew a walk on his first three trips and fouled out in his other plate appearance. Ken Williams hit his 17th homer of the season. Also notes from Philadelphia and Boston games including Grove’s 9 to 1 win over Detroit and Boston’s 10 to 8 victory over Cleveland. Waner nears 200 hits with 158 singles this season in Pittsburgh.

New York Yankees Browns Babe Ruth Ken Williams Cleveland Boston Shaute Underhill Hartley Philadelphia Lefty Grove Athletics Detroit Tigers Grove Detroit Stoner Holloway Woodall Cochrane St. Louis Jones O'Neill Hoyt and Collins Chicago St. Loui Betts and Gaston Louisville Toledo Moss and Meyer Milstead and O'Neil Waner Pittsburgh Lloyd Waner John Tobin Boston Red Sox Wee Willie” Keeler Baltimore Oriole

Hearst posts reward for missing Old Glory occupants

New York publisher William Randolph Hearst offered 25000 to the captain and crew of the ship that locates the missing Old Glory plane occupants. Royal Windsor pilots were advised to abandon the Windsor to Windsor flight. Maurice R. Fitts, 32, is hospitalized with two back stab wounds after an alleged late night incident in Kansas City.

Nova Scotia California Newfoundland Transylvania Carmania Hearst New York William Randolph Hearst Harbor Graev N. F Royal Windsor Windsor Ont Eng C. A. C Duke" Schiller Phil Wood Maurice R. Fitts Kansas City Jesse C. Fitts Fitts- Smith Dry Goods Company

Movie sponsor benefits aid flood sufferers in Mississippi valley

Motion picture industry benefit performances raised 437,212, with distributing companies contributing film valued at 14,51 percent of total. Statistics released by Will H. Hayes, president of the MPDAA, show generous support for flood relief efforts.

Mississippi New York Mississippi Valley Will H. Hayes Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America

Kiwanis Speaker Cummings Discusses Values

At the Kiwanis Club meeting Sam Cummings international trustee from Kansas City MO spoke on The Value of Kiwanis outlining fourfold value to the individual, the local community, the nation, and society.

O. Sam Cummings Kansas City International Kiwanis’ Club Sam Cummings Interna Tional Kiwanis Kiwanian Cummings Kiwanis Clubs Cummings Kiwanis Club

City Teachers Meet Tomorrow and Saturday Gatherings

Teachers will meet in city schools with principals and supervisors Friday at four in the Superintendent's office. The Educational Council will host a reception for new teachers Saturday at ten in Senior High, followed by a staff meeting at eleven. Elementary principals meet at two in their buildings. senior and junior high teachers meet in their buildings Saturday morning.

Educational Council

Four language Mussolini cheered by delegates in Rome hall

Rome Sept 8 Mussolini spoke to delegates at the third international congress for scientific organization of labor in Compideoguo hall. He delivered a four language address in English German and Italian stressing continued application of humane work and fascist govt support for industrial progress. You have seen here a people disciplined and calm working for peace in peace.

Rome A-P Mussolini Third International Congress For Scientific Organization of Labor Compideoguo St. Duce

Fines and probation for Aurora DAngelo in Sacco-Vanzetti protests

Chicago September 8 4 of giving for a Litt may stop you from fighting fined 100 dollars and placed on months probation. Aurora DAngelo 18 year old high school girl led hundreds at Sacco-Vanzetti demonstrations along with three others.

Chicago William R. Fetzer Aurora D'Angelo

Fairview Social Roundup From Learys to Kansas City

Mr and Mrs EF Leary hosted visitors Friday evening at the William Hines home. Wichita guests Charles Ingels and wife visited the Charles Wells home, with Mrs Sarah Tobias accompanying them home. Local gatherings included a chairvarti for Mr and Mrs William Kloepper hosted by Mrs Bertha Knop in Lawrence. Several others called at Dreher home and Dorothea Wells's progress noted.

EF. Leary William Hines Charles Ingels Wichita Charles Wells Sarah Tobias Wells Paul Koehler Edna William Kloepper Bertha Knop Lawrence J. N. Johnson Miss Cl Wm. Wells Daurhoters Koehier Mies C’ara Hunsinger T. N. Shirar Ray Shirar

Funeral services for Peter Lap tad in Hampton Roads area

Funeral services for 85 year old Peter Lap tad die Tuesday in Hampton Roads Virginia will be held at 11 Friday from the family home 1732 Louisiana street. The Rev William Butler will preside in a private service with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. He was born September 25 1842 in Vergennes Vermont and served in the Civil War with the Fourteenth Vermont Infantry and the Second Vermont Field Artillery. He later lived in Lawrence Padiness Linwood and Grant town ship, married Agnes I Petrie in 1867, and is survived by his wife five children Mrs John Hutt of Kansas City Missouri Mrs A B Carroll of Denver Pearl J Laptad Paul Laptad and Evadua Laptad of Lawrence.

Peter Laptad Hampton Roads Virginia Louisianna Street William Butler Oak Hill Cemetery Vergiennes Chittenden County Vermont Fourteenth Vermont Infantry Gettysburg Second Vermont Field Artillery Lawrence Linwood Grant Township Agnes I. Petrie John Hutt Kansas City A. B. Carroll Denver, Colo Pearl J. Laptad Paul Laptad Evadua Laptad Lawrence, A

Belleview Notes From Community and Visitors

Local notes report Martin Abel losing a mule from overheating on Saturday. Various visits and gatherings span Lawrence, Eudora, and Baldwin with relatives, teaching assignments, birthday celebrations, baptisms, and church events. School resumes with two teachers at Belleview and lists of Sunday school officers announced for Salem Evangelical Church.

Weekend Picnic Celebrates Three Birthday Guests

A family gathering in Hoskinson's grove featured three large birthday cakes for guests Ella Hagerman Clarence Hagerman and Blanch Reusch. Neighbors relatives sent best wishes from Detroit now in Canada, with news of a new car and travels.

Homecoming Picnic Draws 100 Plus in Brackett Neighborhood

More than a hundred people attended the Pleasant Hour Club homecoming picnic at the Brackett schoolhouse last Sunday. Guests came from Kansas and Lecompton with nearby districts including Number Six Barker Midland and Lawrence represented. A guest from Omaha Nebraska joined old friends for the bountiful dinner and a musical program followed the meal.

Brackett Brackett Shoolhouse Kansasa Lecompton Barker Midland Lawrence Potter Gmahna Neb Roger Manwarring

McCoy's Tablets Promise 5 Pound Gain Guarantee

An advertisement claims McCoy's Tablets help underweight individuals gain at least 5 pounds after using four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes. It notes a New Jersey man who gained 28 pounds and offers a full refund if the target gain and health improvement aren’t achieved, with the druggist authorized to return purchase price.

McCoy New Jersey

Orva Hirt Rites Planned At Willow Springs Church

Funeral services for Orva M. Hirt who died in Topeka at age 24 will be held Friday at 2 pm from Willow Springs church with Rev Isaac Montgomery and Rev Nicholas Crist officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Survived by father and mother Mr and Mrs Jesse Hirt of Pleasant Ridge. Washington Post No 12 G A R to attend Peter Laptad funeral at 1782 Louisiana Plavelick Cheprand. Cemetery services to be held at Oak Hill if weather permits.

Orva M. Hirt Orva M. Hlirt Topeka Willow Springs Isaac Montgomery Nicholas Crist Pleasant Grove Cemetery Mr. Hirt Jesse Hirt Pleasant Re Washington Srevices Peter Laptad Louisiat Plavelick Che Prand Qak’ Hill Cemetery

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Hagenbeck Circus Ben H. Voorheis Japan Rev de Roselli McGuire Penfield Jones Uganda Sept Missouri Pacific Santa Fe Public Service Commission St. Louis-San Francisco M. J. Healy Ft. Scott Kan Miles Thompson Farmers and Merchants Bank Rich Hill Lawrence McKellar Michigan Street Ingalls Thirteenth Tennessee Streets Kotex N’s Drug Store Mass Tokyo Foreign Office Pride of Midway Islands Memphis Tenn Congress United National Association of Postoffice Clerks Postoffice Edinburgh Scotland Trade Union Congress General Council All-Russian Council of Trade Unions Caruana Spain F. T. Courtney Rockville Conn Leonard Cilne Wilfred P. Irwin Mansfield Evansville Ind Dade Park Harry Fosdick Illneis United Mine Workers W. W. Curfman Sir John Carling Harry Young Fitts Young Richard Glued Tennessee Street Union South Tennessee Street Piel Stiubaa Lou .Harshfield Houk Third International Labor Congress Sacco-Vanzetti New Radio Joh Minneapolis Shanghai A. T. McDonald Mississippi Street Massachusetts Street Fairview Kanasa Belleview Martin Abel Henry Schlegel Fred Schliegal Geo. Bartz The Quenemo Geo, Ott, Sr Chester Howard A Verne Schubert Billy Joneka Rose Schubert Carlene Dorothy C. E. Harris C. M. Williamson J. L. Harris Esther Pfleger Gideon Briethaupt George Schubert Eudora Salem Evangelical Church Clearfield Church Sorg Roger Stanley Perry Page Ray Jones Sinclair Oil Whew Geraldine Frances Page Janes Clifton Jan Allie James Geneva Flo- Iiva Mae Clarcice Lawrence Satmie John McKinney B. R. McKinney Baldwin Sam Allen John Holmes Belleview School Violet Wilson Louise Freese Ralph Bowling Ry Mathia Gus Gabriel Anns Hornberger Emelia Albert Hornberger Bakdwin Will Hornberger Lone Star Alfred Hisele Clifford Robert Delbert Alvin Gabriel Doris Dean Eethert Harold Gabriel Esther Gabriel Pittsburg Geo. Sheubert Herman Brohnsack John Moody Alfred Eisele C. B. Johnson Mildredsythe Leslie Kindred Ed Forsythe Home Department E. B.hellar Missionry Frank Page Grace Holmes Henrietta Schubert Chas, Holmes Mildred White Minnie McCrea CL. Fuller Clifford Eisele Claude Landon Genevieve Wil Cooper Vinand Hazel Reyer Pearl Page John Mathia Henry Mathia Hoskinson Ella Hagerman Clarence Hagerman Blanch Reusch J. D. Adams Canada Str Ais Claude Landen George Man Jess K “Bill Pearl Frances Page Nieo Ott, Dry J. H. Freese Clara Freege Fred Schlegel Martha Giertz Pete Noll Vassar Kans Gee. Abel Homewood Martin Otto Abel Bobbie M Rea Mark Cole H. H. Gerstenberger WH Spitzli Memorial Hospital Oliver Deay Bert Deay Geo. Coleman William Seiwall Fred Moll Madura Marie Dan Geo. Grosdidier Betty Patton Mred “Dtehlegel Marria Elfried Alen Westerhouse Amos Westerhouse Kuder Yook Faron Street St. Joseph John Ott Geo. Ott Miller Helen Marsh Kansas Fo McQuistan Independence Julia Maronette Mich ID. Harti T J. McBride William Seiwald Earl Ott Lyle Garrett Harrisonville Bas Eudora High School J. B. Gare Pred Panenhausen Fred Papenhausen Ead John Papenhausen Tonganoxie Alvena Louise Neidermeir Will Neidermeir Gardner John James Cairns Louise Ziesenis Will Ziesenis John Ost Dindons John Ott, Sr Martha Birch Katherine Houston Univeress Drug Store Beauty Shonpe C. E. .Daniels Aimee Piper Lindsay Manwarring Charles A. Richard First Christian Church Richard Jake Washington Samuel Johnson Mr. Washington Bell- Johnson Lee Greene Mankato Pam S.J. Churchill ALL Selig Heas Drug Roughriders Cristo Renee Adobee Torres Merchants National Rumsey Bros. Funeral Home Ind Street
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