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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1927

Page

1

Ocean gives up part of secret about Old Glory wreckage

Old Glory monoplane wreckage reports emerge from three far apart sea locations as searches for the vanished expedition led by Lowensein Wertheim and Sir John C. Racing diverged. Wreckage found near Newquay, Cornwall and off Halifax point to a yellow plane with black lettering.

New York Atlantic North Atlantic Rand Coli Raphanel Pr. Lowensein- Wertheim Sir John Carling Newquay Cornwall England Halifax N. S Sable Island Joanne D’arc Douglas Muir St. John’s St. Johns N. F Newfoundland Washington

Student Kills Burglar in Chicago Chase

Purdue University student Richard Krogh shot and killed a burglar after a foot chase across fences and streetcars. He pursued the intruder into a field and fired a single shot from a revolver snatched during the pursuit. The burglar, not identified, died instantly.

Chicago Richard Krogh Purdue University Krogh Reon the Mart

Yankees Clinch Pennant With Doubleheader Sweep

The Yankees secured the American League pennant by sweeping a doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians, 5-3 in both games. Yankees and Indians split a pair of games featured with strong pitching and timely hitting across the day.

Ruth Hikes Home Run Record to 52

New York, Sept. 13 AP Babe Ruth belted his 52nd homer of the season in the fourth inning of the second game of a double header with Cleveland off Joe Shaute. It followed another round-tripper in the first game. Ruth trails his 1921 record of 59 by seven with 15 games remaining for the Yankees.

New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Cleveland Shaute Wyatt Hoyt Collins Pittsburgh Boston Pirates Mansion Wertz iUrban Aldridge Kremer Gooch Nw York St. Louis Benton Walker Cummings Sherdel Schulte Brooklyn Chicago Don Doak Hardt Henline Blake Wienert Hartnett Adams Miller O'Rouke Carlute Shaner Jones Todt St Louis Schang Ruissell MacFayden Hofmann Moore Vangilnd Dixon Wiltse Hartley Hoffman Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Connally Jacobs Srouse Grove Walberg Cochrane Washington Detroit Billings Bassler Zachary Braxton Ruel Newroit Ani Stoner Woodall Lisenbee Fate Babe Ruth Bart Combs Hidlin L. Sewell Pipgras Bengough Indians Joe Shaute Ruth

Prelims Set For Tunney Dempsey World Title Fight

Six six round bouts pace the preliminaries for the Tunney Dempsey world heavyweight title bout at Soldier Field on Sept 22 Promoter Tex Rickard filed the card with the state athletic commission The matches feature Big Boy Peterson vs Knute Hanson Chuck Wiggins vs Jimmy Eyre Martin Burke vs Billy Villabeck George Manley vs Yalo Okum Jack McCann vs Warner Wycomb Armand Emanuel vs George La Reece Also noted is a profile of Fred O Bailes San Angelo Texas a one armed polo player roper and horseman who ranks among the west’s best.

Chicago Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Soldier Field Tex Jersey City George Manley Denver Yalo Okum New York Jack McCann St. Paul Wycoming Warner Cheyenne Armand Emanuel San Francisco George la Reece

Washington's Picture In History Books

Chicago plates George Washington as frontispieces in two public school histories pending school board approval. The change replaces the signing of the Declaration of Independence and aligns with Mayor Thompson's America first campaign against un-American history texts.

Chicago George Washington Thompson Altho Washington

Typhoon Killings Hit Kumamoto and Kinshin Islands

Reports from Asahi describe a severe typhoon and tidal wave striking near Kumamoto and Omura on Kinshin Island. Over 100 drowned with unconfirmed counts suggesting up to 1000 casualties in a town near Kumamoto. Nagasaki and Kumamoto buildings damaged. rice crops on Kinchin harmed.

Tokyo Japan Kumamoto Kinshin Asahi Mura Pride of Detroit Kasumigaura Nagasaki

Train wreck near Centaur injures twenty five

A Rock Island passenger train No 40 left tracks and rolled down a 20 foot embankment near Centaur Missouri injuring 25. Three passengers Samuel Carpenter Salt Lake City Miss Margaret Schaezenmacher Louisville Kentucky and Edward Brice Topeka Kansas were seriously hurt but expected to recover. Several narrowly escaped drowning when the Pullman coach overturned into the Missouri River. Railroad officials blamed a sun kink in rails from recent extreme heat.

St. Louis Rock Island Colorado +Springs Centaur Samuel Carpenter Salt Lake City Margaret Schaezenmacher Louisville Edward Brice Topeka Kas Missouri River

Midwest Swelters in Unseasonably Heat

Chicago and the Midwest baked under a heat wave driven by hot southwest winds from the plains and Missouri River valley. Chicago hit 92 as the hottest September day in history, with Iowa towns above 90 for five days and only three Gulf readings under 90. One prostration death was reported as forecasters warned no relief for days. Montgomery Alabama reached 93 as the nation’s hottest spot and the West Central states posted similarly high temperatures. Only the upper Great Lakes saw a forecast of showers easing the heat.

Chicago Midwest Great Central Plains Platte Arenes Missouri River Iowa H. C. Cox Spear Montgomery Ala Gulf States West Central States Upper Great Lakes

Legion Commission Endorses Briand Peace Treaty Plan

The American Legion commission on world peace endorsed Foreign Minister Briand’s proposal for a treaty with the United States outlawing war. The resolution will be presented at the Paris Legion convention. Congressman Hamilton Fish Jr announced the action as the Leviathan sailed with the delegation.

New York APS American Legion Commission On World Peace and Foreign Relations Briand France United States Paris Hamilton Fish Legion Commission House Committee For Foreign Affairs

Sheriff Mills slain in clash near Syracuse Kansas

Sheriff Govan Mills of Hamilton County died from wounds after a confrontation while arresting three suspects over a stolen car near Syracuse Kansas Deputies were shot and one suspect Raymond Norris was captured. Gilbert Tipton and Harold Waggoner confessed to shooting Mills and Deputy Ray Kumpf.

Syracuse Kan Govan C. Mills Hamilton County Pueblo Samuel Yagey Topeka Gilbert Lipton Harold Dewitt Roy Wagoner Colo Mills Ray Kump Kumpf Ray Kumpf Raymond Norris Norris Sheriff Mills John Hench Joe Zellers Waggoner Zellers

Plans to defend Harry Hill advances amid confessions search

Ottawa AP dispatch reports LaSalle county officials failed to obtain a confession from Harry Hill charged with matricide. The defense plans further conferences as jurors prepare for October 10 while State's Attorney Hansen handles Ray Zarncki’s trial for killing his uncle. An estate filing shows Mrs Eliza Hill left nearly all $50 000 to her son. Also notes John Coolidge returning to Amherst College and a street collision involving a Ford and a Buick near Ninth Street.

Ottawa Ail APJ Harry Hill Todiey LaSalle County Hill Russell O. Hansen Hansen Ray Zarncki San Ottawa Ills Eliza Hill Harry

Alimony for Husbands Sought in Austria

In Vienna today the Austrian association for men's rights filed a petition with the ministry of justice seeking alimony for husbands. Formed in 1924 to combat what it calls female tyranny, the group urges that such cases where the wife is dominant be given priority in divorce or separation suits.

Vienna Austria Ministry of Justice Toz Austrian Association For Men’s Rights

Dairy Future in the West Prompts Kansas Talk

Topeka Sept 13 AP The dairy industry shifts westward and Kansas must accept leadership, says L W Baldwin president of Missouri Pacific in a Kansas dairy congress address. He warns non producing cow boarders must go to the butcher, cites dairy demand lag vs population, and urges cooperation to expand dairy cattle and profits. He notes Kansas ranks eleventh in dairy cattle and calls for higher production while balancing rail transport costs.

Topeka Kas Kansas L. W. Baldwin Missouri Pacific Railroad Kansas, Dairy Congress Baldwin United States

Jurors Tentatively Accepted in Indianapolis Corrupt Practices Trial

In Indianapolis jurors for John Duvall's corrupt practices case were tentatively accepted by both sides in Marion criminal court. The complete panel was seen as satisfactory by the state after two changes. the defense challenged two jurors, Char thee Springer and Froderick Tegeler, amid questions of prior opinions and name similarities. The judge overruled the challenge to Springer and withheld ruling on Tegeler.

Indianapolis Ind Cor John Lt. Duvall Marion Criminal Court Fiozco Char Thee Springer Froderick Tegeler Springer C. Shirley Tegeler

Western leaders plan meeting on Al Smith nomination

Democratic leaders from nine western states will meet September 23 in Rock Springs Wyoming to discuss Governor Al Smith of New York as a possible nominee at the next national convention. Fred W Johnson says about five representatives from California Oregon Washington Idaho Nevada Montana Utah Wyoming Colorado and others may attend. A separate note announces the first University YMCA cabinet meeting at 4 20 p m at the Broadview Inn with Paul Porter returning from New York.

Ogden Tah Sept al Smith New York Fred W. Johnson Rock Springs Wyo Utah Y. M M.C. A the Broadview Inn Paul Porter National Council of Student Associations

Enrollment figures rise to 3114 at K A university

At 10 30 this morning 114 students had registered at the University. The registrar George O Foster notes the number is unofficial as withdrawals occur. Lines formed in Robinson gymnasium and other enrollment desks. A $5 fine applies to post tomorrow enrollments and Jews must be paid promptly after enrolling. On Saturday 1078 and Monday 1799 registered.

George O. Foster Robinson Gymnasium College of Liberal Arts,and Sciences Karl Klooz

League Directors Meet at City Hall Report

So cial Service League directors met in the mayor's office but could not transact business due to lack of quorum. The salvage store report for August shows receipts of 113 and expenses of 23.70, leaving a balance of 87.30. Visitors totaled 613.

The Social Service League

Freshman Convocation Addresses Study At Fraser Hall

Olin Templin professor of logic ethics and esthetics and E Manchester librarian spoke to freshmen at the University during the third morning of the convocation series in Fraser hall. Templin urged balancing outside activities with studying and said class work must not be neglected. Manchester outlined library resources and arranged group library visits for today with sessions at 10 11 and 2 3 oclock and more planned for tomorrow.

Olin Templin E. Manchester University Fraser Hall Templin Manchester

Sweetin Poison Murder Case Moves to Second Trial

Mt. Vernon Sept 13 The state declared ready for trial as the second trial of Mrs Elsie Sweetin charged with poisoning her husband Wilford Sweetin three years ago was called in circuit court The defense again sparred over the prosecution’s list of additional witnesses including Lawrence M Hight a former clergyman now serving life at Chester prison for the same crime The court had granted the state the right to endorse Hight noted as potentially useful witness for the case

Mt. Vernon, II Lawrence M. Hight Chester Sweetin

Defense Rests Case in De Mayo Trial

The defense in the De Mayo and Carnahan federal trial rested without presenting testimony. Lead defense counsel Walgh demanded the government elect its charge, while the judge ruled on motions as the case neared submission to the jury. Nearby, police reported a theft of about 1000 pounds of copper wire from the Kansas Electric Power company near the Douglas county line.

de Mayo Kanena City Frant Tie Meyo Robert Carnahan Federa Court Frank T. Walgh Sudee Merrill KR. Ousasain Ijory de Mar Kansas Electric Power Company Douglas County Lawrence

Florida citrus growers seek Jardine to head statewide fruit group

Washington, Sept 13 AP Florida citrus fruit growers want William M. Jardine secretary of agriculture to lead a Florida-wide cooperative citrus fruit association. Jardine has not shown willingness to accept and plans for the new organization are not yet definite. He declined to comment on leaving the cabinet for the post.

Washington Florida William M. Jardine Operative Citrus Fruit Association Charce

Welcome remarks mark KU new student entry in Fraser Hall

Chancellor E H Lindley greeted freshmen at Fraser Hall as University of Kansas students began their year. He described KU as a friendly place offering personal attention within a large body, urged balance in students activities, and urged self reliance while noting two great moments: commencement and new student welcome.

E. H. Lindley Fraser Hall University of Kansas Kk U Lindley Mount Oread

Wife and Dog Beset at Home Fight Ends in Court

Frank Hosch testified in municipal court that he intervened when his wife and a neighbor’s relative attacked his wife with tables and chairs at Mrs Childs home. He said his dog fought another dog and he separated the animals during the disturbance.

Jos Angeles Frank Hosch J. R. Childs

Decrease in Crude Oil Output In Week Ended Sept 10

Tulsa data show US daily crude oil production fell 7,028 barrels week to week ending September 10. Total daily output dropped to 2,518,080 barrels with Oklahoma down 16,580 statewide. Seminole eased below 450,000 and Texas, especially West Texas, tumbled by 8,246 barrels daily. California, however, posted a gain of 11,500 barrels per day.

Tulsa Okla United States The Oil and Gas Journal Seminole Oklahoma Journal Mid-Continent Texas California

Football scores mailed to coaches in conference

The K U news bureau will mail fooths scores from 191 to 226 in the Juri Valley to each conference coach for accuracy checks. Records come from newspaper files and other sources.

Juri Valley K. U. News Bureau F.C. Allen

Turner Speaks at C of C Meeting in Lawrence

Joe D. Turner addressed Lawrence merchants at the Chamber of Commerce lunch, urging closer ties between urban merchants and rural trade territory. He highlighted Lawrence assets, urged statewide publicity for industries and schools, praised road work, and proposed a joint school and county fair exposition to boost contact with farmers. Local leaders and the Bowersock orchestra attended the fall luncheon.

Lawrence Chamber ‘of Commerce Joe D. Turner el Dorado Chamber Butler-Sanderson Motor Company W. C. Simona Turner Bowersock

Mexico Seizes Church Lands Amid Religious Conflict

Excelsior reports that since the anti church conflict began, the government nationalized church properties totaling about 100 million pesos, roughly 50 million dollars. About 73 million pesos covered church annexes, with 14,000 seized as services paused and churches given to parishioner committees under municipal control. Remaining assets include rural and urban properties claimed by prelates but held by others due to a constitutional ban on religious property ownership.

Mexico City Excelsior Mexico

City Hall Introduces Private Phone Exchange

City Hall now operates its own telephone exchange with a central operator in the city clerk’s office. Calls to city offices use the number 401, with after hours access via 407. The system, in use about two months, saves costs and aims for greater efficiency though not yet listed in the directory.

Glenied

Isador Duncan to Wed TM Former Husband of Cavalieri

New York dispatch notes dancer Tsanora Duncan will wed Robert Winthrop Chandler in Niece on October 11. They plan a yacht honeymoon to Greece where Duncan studied the trance that brought fame. Sergei Essenin, Duncan's late husband, hanged himself after their divorce. Also announced: freshman initiation ceremonies likely September 29 with faculty, students, and alumni organizing. A Chevrolet advert appears among the items.

New York New York American Today Tsanora Duncan Robert Winthrop Chandler Link Cavalieri Greece Isadora Duncan Sergei Essenin Mixs Duncan

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