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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1929
Page
2
Reports from Shanghai detail a catastrophic famine in Kansu province driven by drought, earthquake, and religious conflict. Population falls from 9.09 million to about 7 million as hunger pushes people to extreme measures and prices soar. central government funds and seed grain aid are insufficent.
Paris April 19 AP Georges Clemenceau wartime premier says to the Associated Press that General Pershing and I are friends and he does not wish to debate over an interview between Sense and Marshal Foch as quoted by Raymond Recarly. He recalls discussions stressing American troops and unity with Pershing, Dawes, and Foch, claiming no quarrel and continued friendship.
An explosion caused slight damage to three buildings including a grocer’s store in Kansas City. G Buckner, the grocer, said he was warned a stranger a week earlier to obtain explosion insurance, and he did so for 3000 dollars. The store’s damage was minor, and the stranger’s warning was noted as a possible prelude to further blasts. In other news, Marjorie Housel of Salina will perform a senior recital Monday April 22 at 8 pm in the Administrative building auditorium, with a program spanning Bach to Marsh and accompanied by Harold Bradley on piano.
New York April 19 AP national leaders of the Democratic party meet at the Ritz Carlton to discuss future policies and ways to retire a 1 500 000 debt from the unsuccessful bid to elect former Governor Al Smith president. John J Raskob will chair an executive session with invited national committee members and a few influential figures including former Governor Smith who plans to attend. Jouett Shouse of Kansas serves on the advisory committee.
Carmen Newland and Boward former K U Grads join the Silver Fleet tour under B F Goodrich Rutcher Co Akron Ohio. The twenty vehicle silver fleet travels nationwide and uses Good rich tires. Newland and Rose, School of Business graduates, joined the company’s advertising department last year during the sustained period at Penney Convention.
D D Hoag local store manager Kansas City attends spring convention of organization at Hotel President. Session details include morning business, afternoon conferences with home office managers, and four days of spring buying. Includes other brief items on baseball rainout and Soviet delegation.
Idaho showman Bob Limbert denounces Chicago as a sissy town saying he could take on ten collar and tie gunmen. He fires at air, claims never misses, during an annual show in Chicago.
A fragmented report notes undelivered mail moving between North and South Dakota hindered by severe cold and heavy snow. It mentions a local resident, Mr. McKean, attempting roof snow removal and quotes a caption about weather conditions.
A fragment from a stern diplomatic discussion shows Germany ready to work and pay. Dr Schacht and conferees offered what they claim is Germany's max capable amount, a sum that surprised officials and industry leaders by its size.
Berlin reports indicate the German press unanimously backs Dr Hjalmar Schacht the German spokesman as he appeared before Lord Revelstoke's sub committee in Paris. Papers call the French blame attempt for the rupture regrettable yet unacceptable aiming to press German delegates.
New York April 19 AP Harvis Forbes Co announced they received today from Dr Hjalmar Schacht chief German delegate at the reparations conference that Germany aims to protect its financing. He says Germany cannot accept an annuity and believes 1 650 000 000 marks is the maximum it can owe while meeting commercial obligations.
London reports King George's longtime friend Lord Revelstoke died in Paris this morning. Revelstoke, once part of a bachelor circle at the British court, was the last survivor of that youthful group.
Kansas City underworld sources shielded the Shields gang identity as police investigated the double homicide of James and Philip Palmer. Both men were shot twice, dumped from a car, and found 65 miles apart near Kansas City Kansas and Concordia Missouri. Authorities pursued various leads about the victims’ past activities amid sparse information.
Washington April 19 The Supreme Court was asked by Standard Oil and Sinclair Refining to decide that underground storage of large quantities of gasoline and propane is more dangerous than above ground. The case grew from an ordinance of Marysville Kansas requiring underground storage.
A sub rosa figure in the Ranieri kidnapping case, Joseph Perconti, 37, was shot in his own yard around midnight, police say he was killed because he talked too much. He was believed to have informed on the Ranieri kidnappers of 10 year old Billy Ranieri. Dr Julius L Klein named as Hoover assistant secretary of commerce. A box of cigars arrived at Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity in Lawrence after a false alarm. Johnny Salo won his fourth straight lap in C C Pyle's bunion derby finishing 57 miles from Indianapolis to Brazil in 7 49 710.
E A Watkins of Central Airlines announced that the carrier will open service from Wichita to Kansas City and Oklahoma City within the next ten days. The move expands the airline’s coverage in the regional market as operations resume after the April 13 announcement.
At Sasabe Sonora federal forces engaged rebels early morning. A rebel lieutenant colonel and several soldiers died. Eighty rebels held Sarb City before a sharp federal counterattack driving them out. A second air raid on the rebel stronghold dropped pamphlets signed by Francisco Manzo and Benote Ber mat urging rebels to join the federal cause. Artillery fire aimed at planes had no apparent effect.
Emma Wattles Morse 86 widow of Captain CG Morse and daughter of Augustus Wattles a Kansas abolitionist who helped settle the state died at her Mound City home. She came to Kansas in 1855 with her father and lived in a Fort Riley cabin before moving to Lawrence and Linn county. Survived by five sons and a sister. Junior high drama tonight in Lawrence with Your short plays at 7 30. Admission 25 cents craft 10 cents children. Rail officials in Kansas discuss grain export rate reductions with no action taken at adjournment.
Fragments recount Elks bowling results and a winter community update. Meeting notes include eight month school term, Miss Dorothy Eliiot hired as teacher, and Mrs. Howard Brass to host the next Commun ity club gathering on May 10. Personal visits span families in Winter and nearby towns with greetings among Sehroyer, Winter, Shields, Banks, and Transmier clans.
Visitors include Mr and Mrs Lee Sshrengosht and family and Chas Tevis at Neil Weusbinder home. Clyde Humphries attended a Topeka funeral last Wednesday. Mer and Mrs Harry Shultz and Ted from Topeka visited Rodevick. Fritz Gentz was re elected to Buck Creek school board Friday. 8 P Burgoyne and Frank Mon-
Walter Kunkie assists at a new oil station near Williamstown while Perry Underwood cleans the cemetery. A four year old, Donald Gene Parnell, dies after illness. communities extend sympathy to the bereaved. A traffic collision at Gieseman corner injures a sedan passenger. truck requires a day of repairs.
Bethel residents and relatives travel to Falls City Ottawa Lawrence and Kansas City for shopping visits. Ben Hoffman and family make multiple trips. Vera Moon Kathryn Vance and others attend gatherings. The Bethel Ladies host a play at Lone Star. numerous calls and visits noted among Hoffmans Vances and Finches.
Florence Smith visited Miss Mabel Shay of Kanwaka on Friday night. Le Roy Puckett worked for Charlie Sanders Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith hosted Friday evening at the Porter Bond home. The Laties Aid met at the church and quilted with members including Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Puckett, Mrs. Neider, Mrs. Markley, Mary Katherine, Mrs. Dean and Norman.
An eclectic ad blend touts Kaw Valley Creamery for pure rich ice cream and crisp canes, praising 50 cent Johnson's chocolates and Whitman’s candies. It urges kids to guide adults to Kaw Cream Cones and promotes Kaw Valley products and local theater notices for Bullock Press, Guy Young, and the Bowersock Theatre with a Ramona talking picture.
Mrs C C Potter and children and Mrs Fred McKimi along with Mr and Mrs Marvin Bond were Lawrence shoppers Saturday morning. Miss Florence Smith stayed with home folks Saturday night and Sunday. Several calls were made at the Ellis Bond home by various neighbors including John Banks and Hugo Schellimore. Florence Ward visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs Win Ortiz for a few days.
District 22 closes Friday April 19 with a picnic dinner planned. Pupils Luella Gray Frances Tee Mabel Ice Irvin Harner prepare for Lone Star exams. Community travels include visits between Lawrence Topeka and Ottawa. School notes cover perfect attendance awards and library grades, with teachers Bessie Brown Olive Brown.
Fragmented OCR notes include grade exam dates April 20 and 27 and seventh grade exams overseen by Marguerite Griffith and Irene Griffith. References to a 1928 Soviet export figure, native-language coursework in Ukraine, Vienna theaters to become garages, and a community revival chorus of 150 voices at Nickerson.
Geo W Cotten, a Forbes Missouri farmer, praises Sargon in a St Joseph visit, claiming ten years of indigestion and sickness improved after using five bottles. He notes relief from nighttime pain, better sleep, and regained strength. The testimonial mentions availability through Round Corner Drug Company.
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