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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1929

Page

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Opposition grows as farm relief bill faces first tests

Washington April 19 AP The farm relief bill faces early opposition in the House as Rep Jones of Texas labels it an political essay rather than a real remedy for agricultural distress He seeks to add an export debenture plan while Senate committees press ahead The administration’s stance leans against a bounty style system and lawmakers discuss funding routes to authorize a 500 million federal farm board fund with urgency to aid marketing this year

Washington Hous Representative Jones Texas Agriculture Committee Farm Board Jones House Agriculture Committee Senate House Wiliamson Illinois Williams

Rum Runner's Reputation Plays In Lawrence Rumors

A Salina man claimed a Chandler car and liquor shipment were seized en route and blamed Lawrence for mishaps. County Attorney Harry Frazee said no Chandler car cases exist in the county and no liquor charges were filed, suggesting the tale was invented to shield the thief.

Rainy April boosts crops in Kansas and Nebraska

Northwestern Kansas and adjacent areas reported about an inch of rain with heavy electrical disturbance. Beloit and Salina saw beneficial showers lifting wheat prospects, soil moisture and river levels rising without flood threat. Concordia, Lincoln, and other towns logged varied rainfall as farmers anticipate improved moisture for crops. A Lawrence church meeting urged education on stewardship and financial support, selecting a committee to arrange another session.

Norton Kan Kansas Beaver City Neb Great Bend Beloit Solomon Salina Here SP Pe Concordia Lincoln

Charges Tariff Leak Sparks House Debate

Washington April 19 AP A charge of leaks from Republican Ways and Means executive sessions on tariff changes was raised by Rep Garner Democrat Texas. He said reports show committee actions becoming known to tariff interest groups while House members lack such access and called it wrong and unfair. Rep Tilson Republican leader said no definite measure or official procedure had leaked and urged patience, noting any leaks would only concern items under consideration not settled upon. Democrats have been barred from executive meetings during tariff decision talks.

Washington Ways and Means Committee House Representative Garner Texas Garner Hawley Tilson Connecticut

Warning to Car Owners on State Tags in Douglas County

Kansas tags rule requires owners arriving from other states to obtain a Kansas license within sixty days. J F Metsker, county treasurer, warns that cars with non Kansas plates in Lawrence have exceeded the limit and will be arrested if Kansas tags are not purchased. Applications for tags should be made at the county treasurer's office in the courthouse.

Douglas County J.F. Metsker Kansas Metsker Court House

Weather forecast unsettled with showers and storms

The forecast calls for unsettled weather tonight and Saturday with showers and thunderstorms. Road conditions vary. some areas report mud and slick spots. Temperatures are expected to be mild with no major changes noted across Hutchinson Ottawa Emporia Coffeyville Wichita and nearby counties.

Katkas Hutchin Arkansas Ottawa Fair Coffeyville Ittsburg Wichita Dodge City Topeka Douglas

Mortar and Ball Smoker Ro. F Coast Actions

Mortarsan details unclear. coast cies referenced with smoky action. Fragmentary OCR leaves uncertain event, entities, and exact location.

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Widow loses Tabor mine in mortgage foreclosure

Aged widow Mrs. H A W Tabor of Colorado loses possession of the Matchless mine after a sheriff's deed to Shorego Mining Co of Denver to satisfy a $16,000 mortgage. The Matchless mine had yielded her husband more than $10 million and remained his lone property after his death.

Leadville Colo H. A. W. Tabor United States Tabor Colorado Shorego Mining Company Denver

Revelstoke Death Halts Reparations Conference

Paris April 19 Lord Revelstoke British banker died of heart failure at 7 30 am in Paris his death blocks a fresh start for postwar reparations talks. Officials say the conference may reopen Monday as German and Allied delegates pursue a new approach after yesterday’s breakdown.

Paris Lord Revelstoke API Higlmer Schacht Iits Elven George V

German view at reparations talks defends no frontier shift

German delegation at the reparations conference accuses Allies of forcing a political pretext to blame Germany for the talks' failure. They deny plans to demand frontier changes or colonial returns, insisting proposals aimed to boost Germany’s payment capacity. The officials say suggestions were discussed with multiple delegates for weeks and that no final figures were set by Dr Schacht. They stress the proposals would raise total reparations if accepted.

Dr. Schacht Saar Upper Silesia Danzig

Germany hopeful on break in talks Berlin report suggests provisional solution possible

Berlin officials told AP there is hope the looming break in separation negotiations can be avoided. A provisional compromise might be agreed if the conference adjourns without full agreement. Germany would continue under the Dawes plan and safeguards.

Berlin Germany Associated ‘Press Geany

Committee Decides To Let Mellon Stay

Washington April 19 AP An Attorney General Mitchell opinion to the President ruling no question on Secretary Mellon's right to continue in office was placed before the senate judiciary committee. The panel decided not to call Mellon after he stated he had resigned all executive connections before joining the cabinet and that his only business interests now are stockholdings.

Washington Mitchell Howver Mellon Senate Judiciary Committee Reed Pennsylvania

Biennial Engineers Exhibit Opens At University

The University engineering building Marvin hall hosts the biennial engineers exhibit tonight and tomorrow. Basemen t features explain construction engineering with models and machinery while moving pictures radio control and wireless displays fill the second floor. The electrical department showcases motors dynamos and electric achievements, including a light signal demonstration loaned by the Santa Fe Railroad. Chemical engineers present demonstrations on shell gas radioactivity and copper ore conversion, alongside water and steam power models and airplanes and ships. The exhibit is open 7 to 9 p m tonight for day visitors and tomorrow.

Marvin Hall Santa Re Aevel

Arrested as prowler at New Jersey Street address

Arnold Weidmann, 1033 New Jersey Street, was arrested last night on prowling and carsting a blackjack and turned over to county authorities this morning after police investigated a prowler call at 946 New Jersey Street. He claimed two prior terms in a Topeka industrial school and earlier was arrested November 28 for attempting to rob a safe at the Lawrence Poultry Company office. A homemade blackjack was found on him, described as a piece of iron wrapped in cloth. he said he found it in a yard.

Arnold Weidmans New Jersey Street Weidmann Indus Topeka Lawrence Poultry Company Pennsylvania Street

Braves Win On Patriots Day In Ninth Inning Rally

Boston Braves beat Brooklyn 6 to 5 in a morning Patriots Day double bill. final run scored in the ninth. Chicago-Pittsburgh game postponed by rain, rescheduled for June. Cleveland tops Detroit 7 to 4 in a four game series finale. Philadelphia and New York also played with late scoring.

Boston Boston Braves Brooklyn McMeeny Elliott Pattison Deberry Jones Hearn Colting Spohner Chicago Pittsburgh Doak Hard

Better Homes week contest in Douglas county announced

Douglas County Better Homes week runs April 22 to 27 with contests for living room and boy s room entries accepted through May 15 and judged June 1. Mrs J S Taylor outlines improvements including room simplicity color schemes and wall refinishing while emphasizing practical features for boys rooms and rural home water installations assisted by extension agents and Farm Bureau clubs.

Better Homes Douglas County Lawrence J. S. Taylor Better Homes Movement C. L. Scott Chamber of Commerce Bether Taylor Delieves Farm Bureau Walter G. Ward Marguerite Harper

Dean Pound Examines Liberalism and Confidence in Modern Thought

Harvard Law Dean Roscoe Pound spoke at an all-University convocation on Escape from the Restriction of Liberalism. He warned that confidence in reason progress and science has eroded under modern liberal thought and urged return to nineteenth century standards while noting future insight may clarify the present puzzle.

Roscoe Pound Harvard School of Law Dean Pound

Miles wins Boston Marathon in record time

Johnny Miles of Sydney Nova Scotia won the 32nd Boston Athletic Association marathon in 2 hours 33 minutes 8 and 4-5 seconds, breaking the old record. Karl Koski and Willie Kyronen of the Finnish American A C of New York finished second and third, both beating the previous mark, with De Mar ninth in 2 43 47. Other finishers include Whitey Michelsen about two minutes behind Kyronen.

Boston Johnny Miles Sydney Nova Scotia Karl Koski A. C New York Willie Kyronen Koski Kyronen Clarence de Mar Melrose Kaski Whitey Michelsen Millrose A. A Kyraga Michelsen

Blindfolded drive planned in Lawrence by Jim Burns

A Lawrence citizen Jim Burns will be blindfolded with cotton cloth and taped hood for a two hour drive starting at 10 tomorrow morning. His guide dogs Pedro, a German police dog, will signal directions during the Relay Day parade in Lawrence. Burns recently completed a blindfolded drive from New York to the West Coast.

Jimmie ‘Burns Lawrence Pedro Burns New York His. Doz

Coffman Sets Kansas Interscholastic Pole Vault Mark

Coffman of Ford Rural cleared 12 feet 4 inches to break the Kansas Interscholastic meet pole vault record of 12 feet 1.5 inches set by Lowell Trueblood in 1927. Wet track and field conditions hindered many events as 500 plus high school athletes competed at the 26th annual Kansas Relays program in Lawrence. Decathlon events proceeded while preliminary hurdles and sprint rounds were postponed.

Lawrence University of Kansas Kansas Relays Wilson Buster” Charies Haskell University Stadium Charles Tom Churchill University of Oklahoma Kansas Minnesota Vernon Kennedy Warrensburg State Teachers College J. Stockton New Mexico Wendell Smith Occidental College Verne McNermott Winds Smith Maryville Robert. Todd Indiana TF. Brooks William Jewell

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