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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1927

Page

1

Reed in Roast of Kansas Statesmen

Hutchinson Sept 19 AP Attacking the toll laws restrict personal liberty and the McNary Haugen bill, Reed presents a plan for European markets and returns tariff free goods. He denounces a Washington board governing price, warns farmers’ fate would rest with thirteen men, and rails against paternalistic government and excess lawmaking. He cites tariffs as burdening farmers and defends liberty, arguing government overreach harms private rights and promotes crime.

Hutchinson James Fair Her Europe United States Reed Washington

Kansas Forecast Fair Tonight and Tuesday

Weather forecast notes fair conditions with little temperature change. AM clear in most areas, Mania and Dodge City cloudy with minor road impacts. Pittsburg and Douglas County roads described as fair with variable conditions.

Kansas Dodge City Pittsburg Douglas County

Mothers Plea Stumps Science on Baby Identity in Cleveland

A Cleveland panel of leading physicians and a judge ruled blood tests cannot conclusively prove that Mrs. Smith is the mother of the baby she nurses. They ordered further tests on mother and child in a bid to establish parentage. Mrs. Smith refuses to leave the hospital until a determination is made, amid habeas corpus proceedings initiated by attorney Charles McConnell. Dr. Garry Myers, a noted psychologist, and the doctors stressed early post birth limits of tests and physical resemblance.

Cleveland Common Pleas Carl V. Verrandt Mrs. Smith Is Nursing Htel Garry ©. Myers

Vance shuts Pirates as Robins win

Dazzy Vance allowed six hits in a complete game as Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 0 ending the Pirates 11 game win streak. Carmen Hill started for Pittsburgh with a scoreless duel until the sixth when Brooklyn broke through for three runs. Cvengros finished on the mound for Brooklyn. Closer details list Vance, Deberry, Hill, Cvengros, and Smith in the pitcher lineup. Also noted: Art Webe debuted for the Cubs in a 6–0 win over Boston.

Pittsburgh Dazzy Vance Pirate Brooklyn Vance Carmen Hill Pirates Robins Hill Cvengros Deberry Smith Ional Art Webs Cub Chicago Boston Braves Chicaco Robertson Gibson Nehf Hartnett Philade

Government Holds Four State Lead in Dublin Vote

In Dublin the Irish Free State election returns show the government leading by four seats as of three this afternoon. Fianna Fail holds 49 seats, Labor Li Nations League 2, Larkinites 1, Independents 10, Farmers 4, totaling 62 for the opposition.

Dublin Irish Free State Dalas Fianna Fail Dee 'Walera Labor Nations

Student Suffers Broken Arm After School Incident

A 15-year-old, Edward McCoin, son of Lee McCoin of 535 Indian, broke his right arm last Thursday while cranking a vehicle at the high school. He has since returned to classes. Nonsense text about Atwater-Kent Radio and a cigar appears in the fragment.

Edward McCoin Lee McCoin

New Version of Old Testament Published by University of Chicago

The University of Chicago publishes a new translation of the Old Testament in which thou becomes you and Genesis is partly rendered in poetry. M Powis Smith edits the work noting the Hebrew text often reads as poetry. Notable shifts include Adams creation of Eve, Josephs coat of many colors to a long cloak, and Eve called helper instead of helpmeet. Vinegars meaning is wine not used.

Chicago University of Chicago M. Powis Smith University Joseph Adam

Car overturns near Williamstown injures man

A. Steinbreiner of St. Joseph sustained neck and back injuries when his car left the road and overturned two miles north of Williamstown on Saturday afternoon. Four companions escaped with only slight cuts and bruises and returned home yesterday. the injured man was treated at Simmons hospital and was not thought to be seriously hurt.

A. Steinbreiner St. Joseph Simmons Hospital Wiliamstown

Aviator and Lion Located at Ranch in Arizona

Martin Jensen from San Diego to New York with a motion picture company’s lion on board was located at the H-Bar ranch in Childon s on Rye creek in Tonto basin about 40 miles north of Roosevelt Lake. Word reached Apache Lodge manager Roland Still at 1:30 PM as search planes from the Imperial Valley and military services joined the hunt.

Apache Lodge Roosevelt, Ariz Martin Jensen San Diego New York Childon’s Rye Creek Tonto Basin Roosevelt Lake Roland Still Apache Ge Jensen H-Bar Ranch Jensen I Imperial Valley Army Navy

Legion Convention Opens in Paris with Large American Parade

Fourteen thousand American Legion members and families marched beneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris in homage to the Unknown Soldier as the ninth convention opened at the Trocadero palace. President Doumergue and Marshal Foch attended with Pershing, as chants and national anthems reflected French honor and wartime ties.

Palais du Trocadero Paris France Place d'Tena Arc du Triomphe Champs Elysees Place de la Concorde Mars Ford Joffre America John J. Pershing Legion Florida Lesliomnaires Louisiana American Legion Auxiliary Sunitss Legionnaires Donmergue Marshal Foch General Pershing Teth Howard P. Savage American Legion Trocadero Palace Doumergue French Republic Marseillaise Savage Trocadero Kentucky Howe Dixie United States Coolidge Louis Marin Sacco Vanzetti General Tershing Senate Chamber of Deputies Albert Sarraut Pensions M. Marin

Man Supposedly Buried Reappears at Home

Wiley Fry, a young farmer from twenty five miles east of Thayer Missouri, reappeared at his home Friday night after his body had been buried September 8. He had left for Oklahoma a month earlier. his family heard nothing. An unidentified body lay in Tulsa morgue after a Tulsa bandit shootout. Fry’s siblings positively identified the corpse as Fry, and it was buried in the Fry family plot last Thursday. His wife and five children mourned him as dead before his return.

Springficht Wiley Fry Thayer Fry Oklahoma Tulsa Okla Johe

High water delays Lawrence water works intake at Topeka Bridge

Severe flood conditions this summer hamper the Topeka Bridge company's intake project for the Lawrence water works. Damaged in April and again in August, steel sheet pilings, a derrick, pile driver, boiler, and engine were swept away into the river. Superintendent Charles Slusher plans to lift submerged machinery onto a barge and resume construction, driving pilings deeper to anchor a concrete base for the intake.

Topeka Bridge Company Lawrence Water Works Charles Slusher

University Fee Payment Nears Four Thousand Mark

Registration at the University is nearing four thousand as of this morning six thousand nine hundred twenty seven students have registered. About two thousand, or half of those registered, have paid fees this morning. Bursar Karl Klooz says Thursday is the last day without penalty. After Thursday a daily penalty starts and if fees remain unpaid five days after Thursday the enrollment will be automatically canceled.

Karl Klooz

Political Gossip Sparks New York Campaign Talk

In New York, Democratic and Republican figures stirred chatter about presidential nominating chances. William Gibbs Mead an and Edwin P. Meredith visited amid talk of Gov. Smith opposition and a possible Hughes Hoover ticket. Reports note Lowden’s anticipated New York visit and public drafts of Coolidge debated by party operatives across states.

New York William Gibbs MeAdan Edwin P. Meredith Wilson Gov. Smith Frank 0.Lowden

Date Set for University of Kansas New Student Ceremony

The KU new student initiation is fixed for Thursday September 29 in the stadium. Chancellor Lindley will preside with introduction of ex chancellor Frank Stren. E B Black will address the alumni group, Miss Hennah Oliver will recount school history, and about 1300 freshmen are expected. The event emphasizes university ideals and traditions in a ceremonial setting.

K. U. New J EF. H. Lindsey Frank Stren Lindley

Appeals Highway Case Reaches Supreme Court

Topeka Sept 19 The question whether farmer J D Hayes may block a county highway impropriety platted on his land went to the state Supreme Court after a $10 fine from Pottawatomie County District Court. The county authorities and court contended no one may obstruct even a wrongly laid out road and Hayes faced a small fine while urging reconsideration on an important principle.

Topeka Supreme Court J. D. Hayes Westmoreland Pottawatomie Courterney Hayes

Death for Kimes in Beges bank robbery case

Matthew Kimes, a young Oklahoma outlaw, was sentenced to death by an Okmulgee county district court jury for his part in a double bank robbery in Beges that left Police Chief W. J. McNally dead. Jurors initially deadlocked at 11 to 1 on punishment after ten hours, but Judge James Hayes urged continued deliberations and the verdict followed minutes later.

Okmulgee Okla Matthew Kimes Oklahoma Okmulgee County Beges W. J. McNally Kimes James’ Hayes

Interurban collision injures about 25 near state line

About 25 persons were hurt in a head on crash of two Southwest Missouri interurban cars near the Kansas Missouri line eight miles southeast of Joplin. Fourteen were taken to hospitals. eight released. Six remained hospitalized. two seriously hurt. Twenty two passengers escaped injury. Officials blamed over running of orders for the accident.

Joplin Southwest Missouri Railroad Company Sears Interurban

Operation cures youth of criminal bent

Topeka reports that a skull operation on Paul Burgett to remove criminal tendencies was successful and he is permanently paroled from the state penitentiary. Burgett, once a model student, robbed a Kansas City bank while at a Missouri military academy. Parents claim a childhood fall injured him, and a bone in his brain allegedly caused a tendency to steal.

Topeka Paul Burgett Paulentoda Burgett Kansas City Kan Hank Missouri Military Academy. Com Altho Davis

Rotary program features members’ career paths in education business

Rotarians heard brief personal talks by several members detailing how they entered their current fields. Chancellor Lindley traced early education interests sparked by figures around a drug store. Fritz Meyn recalled highlights since leaving KU football in 2015. J Frank Jones described starting in business at two dollars weekly and moving to Lawrence with Mount Tope nurseries. W H Guaktenbush explained switching from painting or violin to teaching and later bookkeeping. W Simons recounted entering newspapers at sixteen and rising to part ownership as business manager. Claude Scott reported that Lawrence youths’ airplanes drew unusual attention at Topeka. A number of guests were present.

Severa Chancellor &. H. Lindley David Starr Jordan Fritz Meyn K. U J. Frank Jones Lawrence Mount Tope W. H. Guaktenbush W. ©. Simons Kansas Piper Lawrence Younng Topeka Claude Scott

Chamber of Commerce to Hear Dr Outland Speech

Dr John Outland of Kansas City known as the father of the Kansas Relays will speak at the chambers weekly luncheon tomorrow at 12 30. He will discuss What A Modern Hospital Will Mean to Lawrence and the meeting will turn to a discussion of the Lawrence hospital project. Nonmembers urged to attend with reservations to secretary Claude Scott before noon tomorrow.

John Outland Kansas City Kansas Relays Chamber of Commerce Outland Lawrence Claude Th. Scott

Praise for Lawrence tourist camp by Tulsa visitor

H R Boughner of Tulsa writes the Journal-World praising Lawrence municipal tourist camp. He and his family stayed overnight in August and found the camp far above average with courteous caretaker service and favorable comparisons to camps in Port Arthur and other places. He thanks the city for the fine stop and notes the camp’s excellent lawns and overall quality.

Tulsa Lawrence H.R. Boughner Oklo Journal-World Lawrence Municipal Port Arthur

Local motor show planned with street display Friday night

Chamber of Commerce members voted to host a downtown car display in conjunction with fall window unveiling. The entire block will be lit with floodlights as dealers showcase many new models. The event aims to attract shoppers and highlight local automobile offerings.

Chamber of Commerce Merchants’ Bureau

Douglas County Protective Association to Elect Officers

Douglas County Central Protective Association will elect officers at a Thursday meeting at 4 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. DW Smith, president, announced plans for the Grand Lodge convention in Lawrence October 1 11 with delegates from Kansas Missouri and Nebraska. A committees meeting at the courthouse will discuss convention details. all members urged to attend.

Douglas County Central Protective Association Camber of Commerce Smith Presient Orehanization Grand Lodge of the Nesoviation Lawrence Falls C Ity Nebr Kansas Missouri Nebraska Presidnt Smith Courts House

Youth Killed in Highway Accident Near Tonganoxie

Leon Gail Nichols eighteen of Columbia Missouri died late yesterday at Lawrence Memorial hospital from injuries in a highway crash seven miles east of Tonganoxie on highway 40. Nichols was riding with two companions when a Ford roadster driven by Nelson Wilson of Ottawa collided with the Rumsey ambulance en route to the scene. Wilson was released by authorities and no charges will be filed unless pursued by Nichols’ parents. The crash damaged the ambulance and a Ford coupe driven by Leon Washington of Kansas City Kansas.

Leon Gail Nichols Columbia Lawrence Memorial Hospital Nelson Wilson Ottawa Tonganoxie Rumsey Brothers Det Young Nichols James Green James Coneland Ison Ansas City Guy Sharpe Leavenworth Country Nichols Ashland Kirby Nichols Lawrence Wilson Nichels Ford Leon Washington Kansas City Kan Sixth Massachusetts Washington Rumer

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