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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1931

Page

2

Wichita Powwow Draws Democrats in 1932 Ideals

Wichita April 14 reports reveal a Kansas Democratic gathering where Gov Harry Woodring and Senators McGill and Doolittle spoke. The address praised Thomas Jefferson and warned the Republicans against minority oppression while critiquing the party’s Civil War era policies and protective tariffs as subsidies for the wealthy.

Wichita Kany Kansas George McGill Dailes National Committeefian Jefferson Republican Party Thomas Jefferson Yisiop Thomas Jeffexson Democratic’ Party Republican’ Party United States

City warns arrests for unpaid half-year licenses

City clerk H. Stockwell said arrests and prosecutions will follow for truck and taxi operators who have not paid the half-year license fees. A $10 yearly truck license and $12 taxi license require half payments every six months. Chief Cummings was notified to arrest drivers without current license tags to avoid penalties. Taxi owners owe $6 per car and trucks owe half the annual fee.

H. Stockwell W. J. Cummings

Jail Delivery Racket Squelched by Mexicans

AP report describes the attorney general's department halting a prison delivery racket at Belen jail. A rule request seeks direct release orders from penal courts to jail officials, cutting out intermediaries. The scheme allegedly involved payments for permits and questionable influence over inmate releases. Royalty for Capital Tomorrow New York’s April 14 dispatch notes American prestige emphasized by Prince and Princess Tal as they visit Manhattan.

Mexico City Attorney General's Department Belen Imane New York Apr Tal of A Pan Ecamato Ich America Towers Manhattan

Alfonso King Alfonso quits his throne

Fragmented reread due to OCR. mentions Madrid government under-secretary and a postmar general, three cabinets, and Francisco Macia returning to Barcelona in October 1930. Notes an active reach in events up to 84 in elections and results.

Madrid Nnance Cabi Mae Francisco Macia iHcpally Aig Syputsion Macian Barcelonia

Peseta Dips to New Low After Republican Victory

The Spanish peseta opened at 10.28 cents in New York trading, down 72 points from its February 17 low after Republican victory gains. Despite the slide, the dollar value remains above the February record low of 9.8 cents.

New York Pebrusry

Movement Is General Proclaimed in Many Spanish Cities

Spanish cities reporting a Republic proclaimed today include Barcelona with 767 774 residents, Sargossa 155 529, Cordova 82 243, San Sebastian 76 016, Huelva 44 058, Vigo 53 091, plus Almeria Leon and many smaller towns also declaring a republic as of April 14.

Madrid Barcelona Sargassa Cordova San Sebastian Huelva Vigo Almeria Leon

King Alfonso Leaves Amid Spain’s Tumult

King Alfonso remained calm during a pivotal day in Madrid. Quoted he would depart to honor the will of the people and avoid bloodshed, stating his conscience is clear and he has tried to do his duty and be just.

Madrid Alfonso Spain

Funeral for Major Miles in Pawhuska Oklahoma

Funeral services were held in Pawhuska Oklahoma today for Major Laban J Miles uncle of President Hoover Burial is planned in Arkansas City Kansas where the Osage Indian agent formed business ties years ago Reverend A W Hadley of the Friends church led scripture and a eulogy praising Miles life Known floral tributes included a wreath from the White House by President and Mrs Hoover

Ssi Pawhuska Ohls Laban J. Miles Hoover Arkansas City Kan A. W. Hadley Friends Church White House Gover

Skippy leads Dickinson theater week in capacity crowd

Dickinson Theaters feature Skippy with Jackie Cooper and Robert Coogan drawing large audiences. Mitzi Green and Sidney Sears co star as a bright juvenile cast delivering laughs and tears. Nearby theaters run Unfaithful with Ruth Chatterton, Paul Lukas, and Bad Sister with Conrad Nagel and Sidney Fox. The Dickinson program ends the week with The Secret Six starring Wallace Beery and Jean Harlow.

Skippy Dickinson Jackie Cooper Robert Coogan Sooky Mitzi Green Eloise Sidney Jackie Sears Ruth Chaterton Paul Lukas Chatterton Varsity Conrad Nagel Sidney ‘Fox Wallace Beery Secret Six Jean Harow

Deposits Drop in Kansas Private Banks by March 21

Kansas private banks reported total deposits of 169,399,365.20 as of March 21, down 7.46 million from three months earlier. The figures, compiled by state bank commissioner Koeneke, also show year-ago deposits at 200,094,568.17 and total assets and liabilities with loans and accounts noted.

Topeka State Ong Kansas Koeneke Een Senanral

Players plan to stage Cock Robin for season finale

The Kansas Players selected Cock Robin as the closing production after ineligibility canceled Caroline. Organizer Jen Crafton notes Cock Robin, a mystery within a show, features author Rice who wrote Street Scene and The Subway. The eighteenth century costume play in England provides a backdrop as amateur actors perform. Critics in New York praised the show as an absorbing mystery.

Bin oBimer Rice Philip Caroline Jen Crafton E Players Vsed Cock Robin Rice White Wings K Robin England New York Crafton Kansas

Moten Recital Dazzles Large KU Audience

Etta Moten, contralto, drew about 1 000 listeners to KU auditorium for a senior recital. She delivered a varied program including Handel, Grieg, Brahms, and spirituals, with a dramatic reading and piano accompaniment. She praised her teacher Miss Moncrieff and presented flowers in a gracious closing gesture, as Kansas City fans admired her polished performance. Next recital features pianist Janet Coulson on Thursday night in the administration building.

University of Kansas Etta Moten K. U Kansas City Miss Moten Leach Handel Legrezi Che ‘Fiero Grieg Lawrence Lawrence Tibbett Dohnamyi Alice Moncrieff Janet Coulson Howard J. Taylor

Showers For Kansas Temperatures To Be Less Summer Like

Topeka April 14 AP Showers for eastern Kansas and cooler temperatures were predicted today by the U S weather service Clouds general in northern Kansas likely bring rain tonight and Wednesday in the south and east Fair weather forecast for the northwest Temperatures next 86 hours would be less summer like not above 80 today or above 76 Wednesday Several points in the state reported highs of 90 yesterday, 10 to 15 degrees above normal No cold weather in sight Records show the Topeka mercury never dropped below 27 degrees after April 1 Scattered showers were reported in Kansas yesterday.

Topeka Kansas United States S. D Flora Too Lin

Kansas University Commencement Week Full Program

The fifty ninth annual commencement week at the University of Kansas runs June 6 to 8 with twenty nine events listed in the program. Activities begin Friday morning with a school element recital in the police court as part of the extended schedule. Police bond for an individual stands at ten dollars for appearance to answer charges.

K. U Uni S of Kanssa Tome Tecie

Emerge Alive From Fiery Tube

Rescue efforts follow a deadly tunnel blaze as emergency crews and doctors rush to a town site. Firefighters descend repeatedly to rescue workers choking on smoke, while ambulances and respirators are deployed to main tunnel and surrounding area.

First Kansas U accounting conference opens at KU

The first state conference on accounting instruction will be held at the University of Kansas School of Business Friday and Saturday. Fifteen colleges will send representatives to discuss the relation of teaching to the accounting profession, with sessions led by H W Guest of Baker University and J E Kammeyer of Kansas State Teachers College. A 6:30 dinner in the KU cafeteria honors visiting faculty.

University of Kansas School of Busines H. W. Guest Baker University K. U J. E. Kammeyer Kansas State Teachers College Emporia Will

Mrs Lee Judy Dead in Kansas City Funeral Rites Held

Mrs Maude Browne Judy died Sunday afternoon at Bethany hospital Kansas City Kansas after a short illness. Funeral services were held at St Pauls Episcopal church Kansas City. She leaves husband Lee Judy Jr and Dorothy Judy both of Wyandotte, her parents Mr and Mrs K L Browne and sister Mrs Edmond M Field. She had been Kansas City Kansas society editor for five years and was KU 1910 graduate. She belonged to Kappa Kappa Gamma and DAR James Ross chapter and was director of Young People's Fellowship at St Pauls. Also member of Camp Fire Girls council. Aunt Ms I L Brown is house mother at Alpha Delta Pi.

Maude Browne Judy Bethany Hospital Kansas City Kan St. Paul's Episcopal Church Judy Lée Judy Lee Judy Edmond M. Field Kansas The Star University of Kansas Smith College Kappa Kappa Gamme James Ross Monday Club St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Camp Fire Girls I. L. Brown Alpha Delta Pi

Deaths and Funerals Alfred Redding

Alfred Redding aged 76 died at home 715 12 Massachusetts street last night. Funeral 2 30 Wednesday at Julian funeral home Olathe with Rev Mt Daniels officiating. Burial in Olathe. Survived by three sons Lloyd Redding San Francisco Cal Earl Redding Jr Lawrence and Chant Redding Olathe and one daughter Mrs Eine King of Olathe. An obituary notice also records Bernard Krace of Lawrence died March 28 in Germany after residing in Lawrence nearly fifty years, former janitor at University of Kansas and later ran Wakaru grocery at Twelfth and Delaware before returning to Germany in 1929.

Alfred Redding Massachusetts Street Julian Funeral Home Olathe Mt. Daniels Lloyd Redding S. Francisco Cal Earl Redding Jr Lawrence Chant Redding Tonganoxie Eine King L.H. Mener Rup Germany Bernard Krace Klang Oe Bowernock Company University of Kanas Wakarusa Twelfth Delaware Streets

Belgium Liquor Laws Limit Bars Survive

Fragmented OCR notes discuss Belgium liquor regulations narrowing bar survival to licensed stores only, with bans on on premise sales and minimum purchase quantities. The piece mentions cafes and restaurants affected and markets a shift to bottled purchases under strict licenses.

Belgium

Drawings by Old Masters on Display at University Exhibit

The University of King City department of painting opens a month long exhibit of facsimile reproductions after fifteenth to nineteenth century masters. The display, housed in the East Administration building, promises superb likenesses and aims to build a valuable collection. Open daily 9 to 5, except Sundays, for the remainder of the month.

Universi King Ae Iona Tassiers

Ed Murrow speaks at KU convocation on world peace

Ed Murrow, president of the National Students Federation America, addressed an all-University of Kansas convocation on world peace. He explained NSFA functions and a survey of university life, while KU participates in member activities. Myra Little was introduced as president of the Women's Self Government association. Robert L. Finch spoke about the upcoming Kansas Relays track event.

Ed Murrow National ‘Students’ ‘ Federation ‘America University of Kansas N.S. E K. U Myra Little Women’s Self Government Association Robert L. Finch

Garden seed distribution aids unemployed families

Six requests for garden seeds were filled this morning by the Community Service committee. Orey Owen, employment committee member, was at the chamber of commerce offices to oversee distribution and will remain there tomorrow and Thursday. The effort, decided recently by the committee, aims to help needy residents through personal initiative as a garden is ideal in tough times.

Community Service Orey Owen Chamber of Commerce

Jones receives new naval duty assignment at Lakehurst

Charles Eugene Jones, a former Lawrence high student now in the United States Navy, has been assigned to the U S S Akron detail at Naval Air Station Lakehurst New Jersey. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C A Jones of route Charles Jones. His two brothers Marvin and Nathan serve in the naval medical corps at Paris Island South Carolina. Marvin nears five years of service Nathan three years.

Charles Eugene Jones Lawrence High School United States Navy U. S. S. Akron Naval Air Staion Lakehurst N. J C. A. Jones Charles Jones Navy Naval Air Station Corry Field Pensacola Fla Marvin Nathan Naval Medical Corps

Lawrence Public Market Sale Opens Tomorrow in Harper Pavilion

Rural residents await the second Lawreace Public Market Sale at Harper sales pavilion starting 10 am with Homer Rule calling the bids. Early reports promise abundant livestock and household goods. favorable weather could draw a larger crowd than April 1, when mud hindered attendance. An advance listing appeared last night and lunch will be served on the grounds.

Lawreace Harper Sales Homer W. C. Flory Ene

Kansas Faculty to Speak at State Pharmaceutical Meeting

Faculty from the University of Kansas will attend the State Pharmaceutical Convention in Topeka starting tomorrow. Dean L. P. Havenhill will discuss a four year course in pharmacy. Paul Lawson will speak on insect control. Dr H P Cady will lecture and demonstrate liquid air.

University of Kansas Topeka L. P. Havenhill Pharmacy School Paul Lawson H. P. Cady Department of Chemistry

Kansas coach Getto to speak on WREN radio program

University of Kansas line coach Mike Getto will appear on WREN Wednesday at 9:45 PM to discuss a phase of the Midwestern track classic. Last week coach Hargiss spoke on the relays. Meanwhile, Lake Jovita youths form a club to guard the village against forest fires.

M. J Mike) Getto University of Kansas Wren Goach Getto H. W.hargiss Lake Jovita, Fla

Busy Clinton Club News and Local Life Notes

The Monday Afternoon Bridge club met at Mrs Ward's for a delicious lunch and high score by Mrs D Johnson. Future meetings will be at Mrs Nei Thayer's home. Numerous family visits, school events, and community notices fill the page, including exams, Easter dinners, and reminiscences of longtime residents.

C. T. Ward D. Johnson F. Holliday C.B. Young H.’Firner Nei Thayer

Prohibition Bureau Reports Record March Arrests and Seizures

Washington reports a new high in federal prohibition enforcement for March with 5273 beer law arrests, 719 automobiles seized, and 534 permanent injunctions. Director Woodcock notes 200 new agents, declining average fines and rising jail terms, and plans to integrate 500 remaining agents with a two week training for 12 districts starting July 1.

Washington Woodcock Bureau Treasury Justice Department Foedcock

Formal charge filed in highway robbery case involving Allen Jenkins

Allen Jenkins, 26, is charged with highway robbery in a case involving William Morris, Baker University student. Morris was attacked after leaving Emporia on March 16. Jenkins, questioned by County Attorney Harry Frazee, denied involvement but admitted a stop by Lawrence police the same day. Police seek two companions and track their car routes.

Allen Jenkins Augnion William “Billy” Morris Haker University Harry Frazee Jenkins Lawrence Mr. Frazen Emporia Kansas City Morris Baker University Lyndon Baldwin

Entertainment at Ottawa District Bar Meeting

Lawyers of the fourth judicial district gathered in Ottawa for a bar meeting addressed by Senator Fred Harris. Attendees included Douglas county bar members such as Judge Hugh Means and Probate Judges L H Menger Henry Asher Walter Thiele C A Smart C C Stewart Baldwin Mitchell R B Stevens J B Wilson and George K Aselvin. Wilbur S Jenke of Ottawa presided as district president with Judge Menger as vice president and Homer Kint as executive secretary.

Fourth Judicial ‘District Ottawa Fred Harris Douglas County Hugh Means Fourth Judicial District L. H. Meniger Henry Asher Walter Thiele C. A. Smart C.C. Stewart Baldwin Mitchell R. B. Stevens J. B. Wilson George .K. Aselvin Wilbur Jenke District Organizaton Judge Menger Homer Kint

Easter Anniversary and Community Gatherings in Glinton Belvoir

Sunday visitors joined Mr Dreyer of Topeka at the Anderson home. Jensen ill with influenza. Grace Woodward of Lawrence aided at Jensen's. Roy Harrell family visited Mrs Berrell’s parents in Lawrence. Shuster stayed overnight with the Kampschroeder. Hoyt siblings planned a surprise for their parents to mark the thirty eighth wedding anniversary. William Cummings and family from Lawrence were guests.

Campuings Charles Myragms Frank Black Joseph Kennison Tdith Ara”. Gidd Charles Houkemaret Gu Cummings Iecare Harvey 'Houk Bork Cla Everriday Aiderson Stae Missionary Society Fred Kampschroei J Huffman Jone "Kampechroster Elda Wergaht Alvin Robert Ampschroeder Louis Harrel Clinton School Belvoir Royal Elmer Sawyer Joe Anderson Ewing Ebon Andersonire Roy Harrell M. J. Phy Ill Murphy O. A. Bidinger Jake Biaineer Ruby Kampschroeder Alice Woodward Walter Scott Raymond Kalb Baldwin Carl Wood Allie Miller Wayne Wilford Neva Carl van Hoesen Gene Marionie Walter Harrell Richard Russell. Harrell Ianatrick Yeni Beye Fern Liverne Walter C. A. Baldwin Claxton Charles Kampschroeder Tommy Howard Fred Demerritt Luella Edvin Kampschroeder Jack Lucien Opal Hollingsworth Aldah Hoover Lottie Maria Houk Juda Anderson Frederick Lee Harry Murphy Teale and Lyle Ithra Naomi Paul Anderson Alley Dyer Lawrence Dreyer Topeka Ebon Anderson Jensen Grace_ Woodward Lawrence, Iz John Hoyt

Market News Digest from Chicago and Kansas City

Market notes cover Chicago grain prices for May July and Sept contracts with oats lard and wheate variations. Kansas City section reports hogs and cattle prices, fed steer ranges, cows and lambs values, and shippers demand. Grain and hay markets show bids for No 1 and No 2 grades, with local hay prices and poultry prices listed.

Chicago Kansas City Wansas City Wooledee D Shippers

Trading day mixed as market digests bids and dividends

Trading today showed little change as brokers evaluated a steady stream of corporate actions. Analysts cited a quarterly dividend pause and a rebound in Erie Railroad as signals that fundamentals remain steady amid broader political unease.

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