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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
4
A clashing snapshot of 1920s politics covers Wisconsin’s repeal of its prohibition law and liberal shift, plus a Washington row over vice presidential hostess seating and Kellogg’s France move. Also notes Monaco’s unrest and the public mood after war.
Fragmented excerpts depict a debate on taxation, comparing unrest with Monaco and suggesting high taxes spark conversation. The text hints at a longing for relief from monotony and a harsh view of government, reflecting political tension in Kansas.
The Capital notes the defeat of the city manager and argues the Topeka election will preserve the existing administration. The editorial contends the city can expect continuity, neither markedly improved nor worsened, in local governance.
A new boot and shoe factory has opened at 67 Massachusetts Street by A Markley formerly of Wayne Indiana. He invites locals and rural visitors to inspect his products offered at greatly reduced prices. Henry Stevens of Sigel reports a house fire Wednesday night destroying the upper structure, sofas and goods along with four thousand pounds of bacon and a stable and corn crib. The university senior class program lists names including J W Brigham H H Jenkins Jesse A Austin Belle Stevens and others for the exercise at one o'clock this morning.
Twenty five years ago on a Thursday in April the Celts initiated Edgar Sheen at the Perkins residence. Dennison Theelock returned from Chicago and St Louis with his brother, a Leipzig University graduate and accomplished musician. Miss Minglario was elected to fill a city schools vacancy left by Miss Deering.
Ten years ago Washington’s agriculture department urged keeping a family cow as pasture shortages shrink herds. Pastures at the Marriott place east of town, Willard ranch west of town, Haskell pasture, and Woodland Park have all closed. Cattle numbers have declined from ten to fifteen cows as pastures disappeared.
University of Kansas law school held its annual Uncle Jimmy Day banquet at the Elks Club with more than 1000 students and notables. James Green, law school dean, received post of honor on his birthday as Frank Strong, Raymond Rice, John Marshall, Sidney Moss, Earl W. Shinn, and Donald B. Lang spoke.
Eugene Boyd Fairchild, county dry investigator, is sought by county authorities for a second time after the fatal shooting of Mrs Lillian De King in a liquor raid based on his affidavit. A perjury warrant was issued and not served. Fairchild reportedly traveled to Springfield and planned to surrender.
April 4 Topeka AP report says Kansas faced another day of mild warmth with no relief expected until Friday. Mercury hit 92 at Phillipsburg, the state's warmest reading, while statewide highs ranged 80 to 90. Partly cloudy skies and forecast coolness Friday in western and northern areas.
In New Madrid Missouri April 4 AP report Henry Wolford age 72 shot and killed 63 year old Mrs Anna Sheaty on a street over rent payment then killed himself as he returned home. A deputy sheriff said the pair met near the house and witnesses were distant. Wolford was a bachelor.
A 1876 item notes a book published in 1850 by Rev Jotham Meeker detailing Ottawa laws, presented to the historical society by Meeker’s daughter Mrs P Byram. The 1878 entry records Edwin Knowles becoming chairman of Kansas state board of charities amid a Santa Fe employees Casas strike.
Prof and Mrs A A Applegate and children visited Abilene for Easter with Mrs Applegate’s uncle while Mrs Agnes Robinson visitors. Dr Wallace B Fleming leaves for New York for Baker outreach. Reading Club program features Mark Twain and Eugene O Neill works with refreshments. Masons hear Grand Orator W B Fleming in Wichita. Delta Zeta and Delta Tau Delta events planned. Birth announced for Harold Bailey’s son. Baker Girls Quartette perform in Lawrence. Baldwin schools to present A Midsummer Day operetta Friday. Charles E Beeks transact business in Lawrence. Gladys Downs spends Easter with family in Kansas City and returns to Baldwin.
A Baldwin round of society and academic activities includes the Eta Phi Alpha spring convention hosted by Braker chapter, chaired by Mrs. Frank Kerns. Baker College debaters head to Kansas City for a Phi Kappa Delta meet after recent wins.
The Theological Seminary at Madison New Jersey spent Tuesday on the Baker campus interviewing prospective students. At noon Dr Gilbert hosted a luncheon at the Bank Hotel. Sarre
The High Prairie community hosts a web of visits and gatherings as families including Landis, Hale, Williams, Puckett, and Heaston cycle through Lawrence, Topeka, Baldwin, and Pleasant Grove. Easter rain shifts church plans and Rev. John Lyston delivers the sermon What Does the Future Hold.
Special musical numbers planned with church services inviting all. Sunday school at o'clock and services at 11. School notes announce new scholars Mable and Billie Peer. Lois Johanning resumed school Monday after two weeks absent with the rumps. Little June Williams visited school Friday.
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