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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1929
Page
1
News and dispatches report Mexican federal and rebel forces maneuvering across Chihuahua and Sonora. Rebels evacuate Juarez as General Escobar assumes command, with movements toward Sonora and border zones. Federal troops occupy Chihuahua City while plans for civil reform surface in the aftermath.
Washington dispatch says the diplomatic corps at the British embassy discussed Mrs. Edward Everett Gann and a hostess letter to Secretary Stimpson. Stimpson later ruled the State Department protocol division will provide arrival dates of foreign diplomats only, limiting information on precedents and background in future cases.
Five Hopi Tribal chiefs visited Vice President Curtis today to request fences around their land. Senator Hayden accompanied them, with an interpreter present to explain their need to protect cattle and grazing areas.
In Schenectady New York AP reports General Electric laboratories develop a watermelon sized incandescent bulb with a water cooled radiator. The bulb delivers about 60,000 candle power while drawing three times the power of the largest commercial lamp. Researchers aim to prevent warping or melting by cooling gases inside the bulb through a water cooled fin chamber.
AP dispatch from Hamden Connecticut reports a clock in the new memorial hall stopped this spring due to swarms of bluebottle flies hibernating in the clock aperture. They revived with spring and jammed wheels and cogs, prompting removal of bushels of flies before the clock could be started. Also updates include a serious condition of Oscar L Newby at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a fall at the new city hall, with X rays showing a fractured skull. Ford Motor Company posts a 1923 profit and surplus of 582 million, compared with 654 million the year before. Brigadier General Foulois to lead material division at Wright Field effective June 30. James W. Good arrives in Chicago to address bankers club. Russian Academy of Science plans over 60 expeditions within the Soviet Union.
Fragmented OCR text indicates a Kansas weather forecast with mentions of cloudy or partly cloudy skies, drizzle or light rain, and soft to moderate precipitation. Regions include Pittsburg and Kansas City with mixed conditions and possible mud.
Washington April 10 AP Formal announcement of former Vice President Dawes appointment as ambassador to Great Britain was made at the White House after the State Department advised the British government found him acceptable to King George. Dawes will be sent to the Senate next week for confirmation and will take leave as needed for the post. He is reorganizing finances of Santo Domingo and will return to Washington in about five weeks to confer with Secretary Stimson on British American relations before departing for London.
Four persons died when a Mexican Aviation Co plane crashed a short distance from the airport while enroute to Brownsville. Reported killed were G. A. Frazier engineer formerly in charge of construction of the gateway bridge over the Rio Grade, two pilots named Newcomb and Taylor, and a Mexican named Fernandez. R. H. Robinson was seriously injured. a fifth occupant was seriously hurt. The crash occurred after the motor failed at about 500 feet as Taylor attempted to land but lost control.
Newton Kansas April 10 AP Graybill lieutenant governor of Kansas reelected grand master workmen of the A O U W lodge of Kansas at end of a three day Grand lodge session Other officers elected include W A Lepre Pelperell Concataley junior past grand workman M J Healy Topeka foreman Gee Holden Horton overseer E Stewart Newton recorder M Bee Oates Parsons guide Mrs Frieda Gam ber Denver Colo inside watch Joseph Green Kansas City outside watch William Vardy Topeka H Mayer Kansas City and W A Morris Atchison trustees The lodge voted unanimously to hold sessions every four years in April continuing from the home office of the grand officers
State deputies from Topeka investigate a garage fire in Junction City Kansas on Sunday April 10. Three deputies from the attorney general's office are on the scene examining the blaze and collecting details.
An inquiry into a Chicago clothing firm, Jordan-Brown & Sons, is led by L. Scott of the Chamber of Commerce, Lawrence merchants, and the police chief. The firm sold $1 certificates promising a suit if another expensive purchase is made, with a $10 cash deposit and balance on delivery. Arnold, a representative, has sold certificates to university students, including at least one fraternity house, while the Chicago BBB calls the sales methods misleading.
Washington AP reports the Bureau of Education says twice as many students enter high school now as a decade ago. Of 1000 pupils reaching fifth grade in 1918 only 342 entered high school and 189 graduated. in 1926, 605 entered and 247 graduated.
In western Queensland drought relief brings rain to six year old children for the first time in their lives. Drops on iron roofs frighten some yet bring joy to families as they stand in the open and cheer. Water becomes a remembered blessing in a parched land.
France plans banked turns on rebuilt routes as public works unfold. The Ministry of Public Roads orders turns widened or adapted to fast travel during reconstruction. With about half of main highways due for rebuilding in coming years, rural traffic is expected to improve as funds become available.
Darwin P Kingsley announced Alvin Coolidge will become a director of New York Life Insurance, succeeding Myron T Herrick. Coolidge will be elected in May and receive standard attendance fees, rising from twenty dollars to five hundred dollars, potentially totaling six hundred dollars annually.
Mrs. Susan Anne Hardy sues Guy H. McCanus and George W. Miller claiming they defrauded her of about $55,000 in buying three Kansas City apartment buildings. She says they misrepresented income and operating costs, led to losses, and seeks $17,379 plus $15,000 in fraud damages. The case moved from Johnston to Douglas County court for venue reasons.
Patrons of the sixth annual water carnival at Robinson gymnasium are urged to wear slickers for a splashy event starting at 8 15 o clock. The program features Lillian Peterson Grace idl and Elizabeth Sherbon from the KCAC swimming team, plus Ted Evans in a diving exhibition. Tau Sigma sorority and the Quack Club provide talent. Ruth Boover and Elizabeth Dunkel manage the event with dance and staging. Reserved seats available at the door.
Registry records show Registrar George G. Foster signs his name about 28 000 times annually on transcripts, permanent records, diplomas, enrollment certificates, dean letters, club and society papers, and university correspondence. A separate item notes Thomas Gallery, a negro porter, confessing to mailing a bomb to Governor Roosevelt. a Cherryvale windstorm caused barn damage and roof shingles to be torn.
At a meeting with the county commissioners city officials call for closer cooperation to enforce liquor laws. Douglas County considers sharing deputy work and extending police presence to southern areas to deter bootleggers. Regular conferences between city and county law enforcers are planned as part of the program.
Efforts by Melvin to obtain a writ of habeas corpus for Gilbert Arthur, 20, jailed on liquor charges, were denied before Judge L H Menger in probate court. The commitment labeled the sentence as ninety days, and the judge ruled this could imply a definite term, rejecting the writ. Arthur was arrested Feb 24 after ten gallons of whiskey were found in a Hudson coach. he pleaded guilty and faced a $200 fine and a ninety day jail term.
Mrs Lorraine Wiseman-Sielaff, named as a key witness in the Aimee Semple McPherson case, is located in Seattle. She pledged to travel to Sacramento and testify for the prosecution in the Los Angeles Superior Judge Carlos Hardy impeachment inquiry.
Health cards are being distributed to elementary and kindergarten students in Lawrence to record health and physical ability. The scoring system rewards high performers with a Kansas state board of health pin for perfect scores and blue buttons for 500 to 600. Tests cover vision, hearing, teeth, vaccination, posture, weight, and more, plus recess activities. Letters to parents are being prepared and mailed.
In Blackwell Oklahoma a severe windstorm last night left at least 30 families homeless and destitute and caused nearly 300000 dollars in property damage. Three people were injured, including Mrs. C P Wheeler, L Ford, and Kenneth McDonald. Cars were damaged heavily and roofs and windows shattered as the storm struck the southeast part of the city and knocked out electric wires.
Winfield Kansas April 10 The No 2 Frank Youle well in northwest Cowley County is shaping up as a strong producer. The silicic limestone top reached 3243 feet, 20 feet above expectations as drillers prepare to swab. Scouts predict the well could be the field’s strongest yet, in a district where initial productions of around 1000 barrels have been reported.
At the noon Rotary meeting Prof R A Moore Prof W W Davis and others shared brief talks titled Why I Am A Rotarian. Caryl Dodds urged attendance at the upcoming district conference in Manhattan. Charles James Rhoads, a Philadelphia banker, was named commissioner of Indian affairs but had not accepted yet.
Final entry lists for the second annual Northeast Kansas league music contest show nine schools represented by over 60 contestants. Events run from 8 am to 1:30 pm in Lawrence High School with solos, bands, choirs, and an evening program starting at 7:30 pm.
Internationally famous violinist Mischa Elman comes to the University Auditorium tonight for a recital on the University concert course. The program, chosen to suit his tone and spirit, features his own selections and highlights his interpretation of violin literature.
A jury of 15 was selected to try Tony Gonello alias Bonello, accused Home Trust bandit, in Kansas City. County prosecutor James B. Trace opened the case as alleged accomplices previously sentenced to hang for slayings tied to the holdup.
Washington April 19 The American reply to Canada's memorandum on the sinking of the ram powered schooner Alone will be delivered to Ottawa and both notes will be made public after. Stimson described the Canadian note as temperate and conciliatory. Parsons Kansas Reed to Review Reflected Rims Governor Clyde Reed announced a private screening of two motion pictures previously rejected by the state censor board inviting Parsons residents with ties to public morals to attend.
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