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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1929
Page
4
Weather delayed national events as Congress read the President’s message with clerks in bath houses and baseball season opening was postponed to a later date. The report notes no implication of priority among items. The AP’s rights and local publication notes are listed for republication.
The Leviathan now sails dry as it begins a European voyage with plans to run wetter on the return, sparking press debate on wet ships and commercial competitiveness. Captain Dollar notes his line has always been dry, suggesting operation factors beyond vessel coating. Ben Hibbs nears departure as a subscriber requests republication of a year-old Traveler editorial.
Allied delegates and German representatives faced a stark dispute over reparations costs. The German side argued the bill exceeded their capacity to pay while the Allies maintained a pressure point. The German press reflected a somber view as negotiations shift toward proposing a figure within Germany’s perceived ability to pay. The outcome hingeing on bargaining strength and future concessions, observers note, aims to minimize long-term outlay.
Speculators focus on farm relief as a cure. President Hoover’s first message to Congress calls for urgent reapportionment based on current population, noting the 1920 census has left representation misaligned. He argues a readjustment is needed soon to align seats with population distribution. The article also notes Russia’s push for world disarmament at Geneva and skepticism over disarmament prospects.
The Rotunda under the dome between the Senate and House holds busts of Washington Lafayette and Lincoln with statues of Hamilton Jefferson Lincoln Grant and Col Baker. John Trumbull painted four canvases with faithful likenesses and under each painting a diagram lists the figures. The space has hosted many historic events from Lafayette’s reception in 1825 to Lincoln’s in state in 1860 and continues to inspire awe with its grand details.
Hope Arkansas, a town of 8000, completed an 85000 dollar city hall in 1927 without bonds or tax rate changes. A 67000 dollar bank loan, underwritten by the municipal power plant, was paid off in 21 months with utility revenues. The plant burns wood from Hempstead county, consuming about 19 cords daily, worth 49.50 dollars in payroll to farmers yearly, totaling 126217 dollars since 1922.
The Kansas Supreme Court decides in 1875 that the relief bond act of the legislature is unconstitutional and void, marking a key state constitutional interpretation in early history.
The total solar eclipse lasting about five minutes will begin at sunrise over the Indian Ocean and move eastward toward the Philippines. Astronomers from Europe and America travel widely to observe, with expeditions at Idi Sumatra and along a 2,000 mile route. Some 12 parties will photograph the event, blocked by heavy preparations and variable weather across regions from Sumatra to Cochin China and the Philippines.
United States consul general Douglas Jenking urged American missionaries in southern Kiangsi and northern Kwangtung to evacuate posts amid unsettled conditions and communist activity. Bishop O Shea reported a Catholic chapel burned in Kiangsi and homes of shopkeepers and farmers torched in multiple areas. He noted unfulfilled promises of military aid from Kwantung and Nanking. Uncertain details include the reported death of Seventh Day Adventist missionary Herbert K Smith in Kweichow.
Topeka April 17 AP continued fair weather tonight and Thursday forecast by government weather bureau. Skies were clear statewide with no rain in past 24 hours. Temperatures expected to reach around 70 degrees this afternoon, then fall to near 40 in western Kansas and 50 in eastern Kansas tonight. Raege take Yankton man back.
Jesse McCoun of Yankton county, South Dakota, was found suffering from amnesia in Topeka after disappearing April 6. He traveled by motor car with relatives. health officer found memory loss with no clear family or financial motive. A Yankton dispatch said no account shortages or family issues explain actions.
Local news from Oskaloosa with updates on residents moving roles and homes in Wyandotte and Perry, school activities, a combine school planned by Timpe Motor Co, a rural high school election, and funeral services for Mrs Jessie True. Community gatherings include Presbyterians, the Tri Mu class, and a concert by a Teneka church choir.
Relatives and friends in the Woodstock area mourn the death of Mrs. Mary E. Davidson 69 at her Lecompton home on April 9. Survived by son P G Davidson of Los Angeles two brothers two sisters and many relatives. Funeral at Lecompton M E church with Rev James Reed. Burial in Lecompton cemetery. Also notes on community activities and local obituaries including Amos Courtright Du Bois and Mrs Clyde Chapman, with school and church events around McLouth and Winchester.
The Episcopal church here will depart on July 1 as Dewu Hong resigns to take the dean position at Christchurch in Eau Claire Wisconsin. The resignation was presented to the congregation last night with the new plan announced. Lumber for sale $25.00 per lot. Phone 28541. Skin Cure at Barber's Drug Store. Adv. A
Ella Brown of Lawrence High School captured the local oratorical contest sponsored by the I B W Elks lodge. She will travel to Fort Worth to represent the city in district contests. The event promotes negro youth education with scholarships at other institutions. Other participants in the musical program included Mrs. Bivens, Junior Choir, Elgin Woody, Vernon Walker and Theodore Copeland.
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