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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
1
Cheyenne Wyoming April 25 AP. The worst blizzard in Wyoming history isolated Cheyenne for about 24 hours and paralyzed transportation. Wires and communications were down power off to prevent hazards, trains and highways were blocked and locals struggled to reach essentials amid heavy livestock losses expected.
Tornadoes rain snow hail and sleet swept Nebraska injuring at least two people and causing heavy property damage. Five tornadoes struck eastern Nebraska while western areas faced snow and rain with cloudbursts. Cambridge flooded deep in the park while a 14 mile tornado path cut through farms between Ulysses and David City. A minor tornado damaged farm buildings near Papillion and Ashland. Charles Snrague injured when his car was hurled into a ditch near Papillion. Highways and bridges suffered flood damage with widespread wire communication disruption.
The Mississippis forecast rapid rises from Quincy to Louisiana within 36 hours. Weather chief Waldron predicted Quincy could see river levels of 22 to 22.4 feet, with the rise already starting around 2:30 p.m. The flood region feared danger near the Eni drainage district below the South Whitney tract as the river swelled.
A fragmented report credits the heroic efforts of a skilled engineer and construction crew who worked on improvements to save the 14 000 acre Lima lake district. Residents say continued safety of the Gregory district below Warsaw on the Missouri side is due to good luck and northern location while the hunt district above Lima lake benefits from its northern position shielding it from the Mississippi’s fury.
Fort Scott Kansas April 25 The second tornado to narrowly miss the city in four days wrecked one farm home and damaged another Western edge of town bore the brunt The Scott family four children including a four week old baby hid in a gulley as the funnel spent itself north of the city
At a Santa Fe stockholders meeting in Topeka on April 25, authorization was granted for a first lien refunding mortgage to refinance all outstanding Santa Fe bonded debt at 281,751,800.80. The board will fix the mortgage amount and set future bond terms. four directors were re-elected for four-year terms: Ward J. Berwind, Edward J. Engel, William C. Potter, and Andrew C. Jobes. Proxies aided voting by 60,805 stockholders, with W. B. Storey presiding for the proxy committee.
In today’s baseball card multiple games were postponed by rain. East coast matchups Philadelphia New York and Pittsburgh saw delays while St. Louis Chicago and New York Boston ordeals followed rain postponements. Doubleheader slated for Saturday includes St. Louis pair. American League notes Cleveland’s scoreline and pitching matches Hudlin Sewell de and Phillips. Kansas City Columbus also postponed amid rain.
Two tornadoes struck east Texas causing seven deaths and at least twenty one injuries with about 250000 dollars in property damage. Slocum near here was leveled while Benson Springs suffered with many homeless and one casualty. A second twister near Center left seventy five homeless and one person injured. Red Cross and relief groups provided shelter and food.
The Kansas forecast calls for generally fair weather with cooler temperatures tonight and Friday. East portions may see rising temperatures after nightfall. City areas such as Salina Hutchinson Coffeyville report clear skies with some cloudiness elsewhere. Road conditions vary from good to rough in places like Douglas County.
More than 3,000 high school students from 50 towns in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma attended the eleventh annual interstate music contest in Pittsburg sponsored by Kansas State Teachers College. Events include 22 senior high orchestras five bands 27 girls clubs 16 boys glee clubs 22 mixed choruses with up to 100 contestants in some solo events. Judges include Prof Peter W. Dyke na of Columbia University Arthur Uhe violinist John Selby Kansas City Star and Carl Busch Kansas City composer.
In a morning session at the courthouse the county board served as arbitrators for Douglas county farmers in the U S Highway 78 W benefit districts. Farmers complained that 1926 land valuations set the tax share too high for extending one mile each side of the paved road, arguing unequal appraisals vs poorer land. The group noted the state tax commission holds power to adjust valuations, not the local board.
A Lawrence man Charles Edward Fulton, 43, formerly of St. Joseph Missouri, was jailed after passing a $1.25 check to obtain morphine for a claimed sick wife. He told police he lived northeast of Lawrence off US 40 and had been treated by a doctor in nearby towns. A needle and syringe were found on him. He was released to Douglas county authorities.
Washington April 25 A move to incorporate the export debenture plan in the farm relief bill was rejected as out of order. Debenture provisions blocked while supporters push for continuous session until final vote, with foes accusing Hoover’s farm relief program of failing to deliver needed aid. Senator Frazier, allied with Brookhart, urged that the president had not advocated adequate agricultural relief and warned of special interests.
Two alleged short change artists were arrested by Lawrence police this morning and held as investigators probed the 1929 Ford roadster they drove. After a conference with county officials, the men were returned to Ottawa for prosecution. Names given were J. F. Hickey of Kansas City and A. L. Dixon of Rich Hill, both interior decorators. They said they had come from Los Angeles and were well dressed with funds. a receipt book for a Nashville publisher connected to Dixon surfaced. Reports indicate similar complaints from Kansas City and South Lawrence outlets, linking the pair to other thefts and past arrests. A separate item notes two men in a Buick theft probe in Topeka’s Shawnee County area.
Washington April 25 AP reports Democrats in the Senate took no binding stance on the export debenture plan as part of farm relief. Eighty-one of the party's 39 members attended a caucus and discussed possible lines of action. Some favor minority alignment with the debenture idea, while others doubt broad support. The caucus also noted it is impractical to include the equalization fee in the farm bill.
Eight western governors plan to attend in Kansas City to protest proposed interstate grain freight reforms. Governor Clyde Reed urged plan, noting expected attendance from Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Iowa Nebraska Montana South Dakota. Texas Minnesota may send reps. Colorado not yet replied. The draft plan targets higher rates for grain to inland markets and lower export tariffs from Gulf ports. The hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission is set for late May.
Kiwanis members heard a talk on automobile liability insurance with Glenn Charlton staging a resistance act against Dwight Smith during a sales attempt. Guests included Lee R. Ross of Hartford Fire Insurance, W. B. Chittenden of Phoenix Indemnity, Allet Birch of Wichita, and Dwight Smith, all from Charlton Insurance School. Mayor Rankin urged attendance at Music Week events, noting Verdi Requiem by the Lawrence Choral Union next Tuesday evening. The next meeting will be joint with Rotary, with sculptor Lorado Taft as speaker.
The Lawrence Junior high exhibit committee completes plans for Thursday evening May 2 in the junior high school buildings. Event features include Miss Irma B Long as chairwoman and a list of committee members such as Miss Mildred Gilmore Mrs Easthe Salversen Mrs Harriet E Aynerson and others.
The Second Annual Better Homes Exposition opened this afternoon in the Armory Building at 10 Vermont Street. About 300 to 600 persons passed through in the first hour as twenty six exhibits showcased home economics, linoleum displays, electric refrigeration, ranges, and building materials. Exhibits from local firms and schools highlight foods, medicines, paints, appliances, and native American housing, with flowers arranged by the Lawrence Flower Club enhancing the scene.
Light snow fell in Doniphan County Kansas this morning while drizzle persisted in Salina and nearby areas. Frost is forecast for tonight as a cold front continues to move through the region.
Parents and friends of Lawrence high school students and faculty are invited to attend Patron's Day at the school tomorrow evening beginning at 7:30. Regular classes will be in progress with a limited number of students and three twenty minute periods plus ten minute intermissions. Visitors may tour any classes to see modern education in action.
The United States debate over a naval plan continued in two main strands. Leaders weighed whether Washington should take the initiative to negotiate based on proposals or wait until after the May 20 general election. There was strong sentiment in the press against letting naval experts decide all points.
Prof V F Smith of the University architecture department will lecture on The Modern Small Home Friday from 3 to 9 at the Chamber of Commerce building. The event is free and lantern slides will illustrate the talk. An Educational Drive will visit selected local homes noted for design and location, including 740 Mississippi Street 1706 Illinois Street 1710 Indiana Street and homes on Seventh Street Alabama Illinois. The public is invited to view open houses at 1821 Mississippi Street tonight 7 to 10 and at 1800 Illinois Street Friday and Saturday afternoons. The demonstration house at 1740 Alabama remains open daily through Monday, showcasing a $4000 class home furnished at one-fifth its value. Dr B H W Hutchinson’s Fourth and Alabama home will also be open, highlighted in Kansas City Star, with related grounds and landscaping of the south-of-Hutchinson property attracting interest.
The University of Kansas band under Prof. J C McCaniel presented a lively spring concert in the Auditorium last night. Highlights included Massenet Overture Phedre and The Battle of the Marne Descriptive Overture by the leader.
Governor Clyde M Reed approved paroles for thirty six inmates including two from Douglas county held at the state penitentiary in Lansing. Char les A Kilburn and Clark Mills had been convicted of forgery with Kilburn sentenced March 7 1927 and Mills January 28 1928. Mills had earlier sought parole in February but was denied. Public meetings in Stewartville Mo were halted to curb spinal meningitis and one death has occurred with another case under observation.
The annual session opened at the Insurance building with about seventy five agents and four claims attorneys from across the state enrolled for the fifth annual session. The event, led by Glenn Charlton, focuses on casualty bond and marine insurance with multiple faculty from Phoenix, Chicago, and Hartford. It runs through tomorrow with scheduled addresses and private conferences for attendees.
Degrees conferred for the seventy seventh reunion of the Scottish Rite in Lawrence at the Masonic Temple. Twenty first and twenty ninth degrees today with eighteenth degree this morning under Dean Raymond A Schwegler of the University faculty. Two more degrees scheduled for tomorrow and a banquet at seven for all Scottish Rite Masons and ladies to conclude the four day gram. Notable candidates include Julius R Bell Lawrence Hiram L Chaffin Lawrence Marion Cook Atchison Herman C Ericson Lawrence and others from Lawrence and nearby towns.
Lancaster April 25 AP two ex federal prohibition officers held on suspicion of murder in a Mojave desert ranch shootout that killed Charles Chulla and a fourth man. A fifth participant was arrested as officers pursued the fourth man. The men alleged they would regain federal jobs if they found stills, which federal agents denied.
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