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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1928
Page
4
A collection of editorials and items reflecting pacifist cautions about naval strength, aviation era travel quirks with the Bremen incident, and debates on party reforms and corruption. The piece cites Borah on clean government, Illinois primary implications, and concerns over school book shortages and Cook County crime figures.
An editor comments on extending the army limits and keeping a stronger diplomatic corps as part of the first line of defense. He notes Jack Harris and Don Wells were not impressed by the airplane honeymoon.
Mr Benjamin Snow, brother of Prof Frank Snow of the State University, married at Rev Richardson’s residence in a small ceremony witnessed by friends. Miss Ella Morgan, daughter of Rev John F Morgan, connected with Congregational church activities, with pew renting and a social planned. Various cities and people noted, including travel plans and commencement changes at the University, and a letter from Abram Cutler proposing a library gift to Lawrence, Kansas.
Twenty five years ago the city is to be honored tomorrow by a visit from the president of the United States. The event will bring high interest as President Roosevelt, holder of the world’s highest office, travels to our town. The university will dismiss at noon tomorrow for the visit. The street work is to be completed by 4:30 this afternoon as teams are cleared away.
The writer reflects on past journal issues and recalls a frontier voyage from Cincinnati to Leavenworth and Lawrence in 1957. He describes boats like the Silver Heels and the Chicken Thief, river hazards, and family connections to local figures, ending with Theodore Gardner’s note.
Hutchinson Kan Apr 30 AP John Warner Jr a Civil War veteran seeks $1735 in principal and interest on state issued script promissory notes totaling $182 face value with 1 percent interest. He enlisted Oct 18 1863 at Creek Kan and served in Osage County battalion until Oct 28 1864 under governor Carney proclamation.
Kansas history entries note 1865 killings at Leavenworth involving Colé McCrea and Malcolm Clark, 1856 Pardee Butler tarred in Atchison, 1868 commissioners reporting to the governor on expeditions against Indians, 1874 impeachment proceedings and treasury turmoil, plus a note on city policing of parked cars with two hour limits in the business district.
The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank reports March activity rising in wholesale and retail distribution with high grain movement to primary markets. Loans and deposits increased, bank debits up, and investments at an eight-year high while building permits and construction show strength. Farm production improves with better weather though late-season cold hampered seeds. grain receipts and cattle shifts show mixed but overall positive momentum.
Topeka April reports indicate mild to warm conditions with rising temperatures across the state. Forecaster S. D. Flora says Tuesday should be dry with partly cloudy skies and little rain, as highs edge upward from 38 to 56 degrees in various counties. The warm spell follows a day of record warmth in the past week, and no rainfall has been observed in the last 48 hours. MAY BECOME CANDIDATE
Bella Spencer, a Lawrence property owner living twenty miles north of Fort Scott on ranch land, is urged by friends to seek the Democratic nomination for state senator. TheMiss Spencer, a well known social figure, recently visited Lawrence and served as a delegate to the Democratic state convention in Hutchinson. Pleads Not Guilty Richard Gleed charged with disturbing the peace, pleads not guilty. trial set for Monday May 7.
In Baldwin, Mrs. N W OByrne and Mrs. Harriett Rapp Hackett visited relatives in Tulsa and Ottawa. The Chi Omega alumnae held initiation and a banquet for seniors at Mrs. Frank Wolf. A kindergarten program at First Methodist featured Paul Luckan and family, with Mrs. Luckan praised for the fine display. A car wreck near a filling station in Baldwin injured four boys, with two hospitalized in Lawrence before returning home, and several others treated locally.
Ruth Brittain argues against treating infants as toys for adult amusement and warns that overstimulation causes fretfulness, crying, and sleep loss. She endorses using gentle comfort and cites Castoria as a safe remedy.
An old advertisement touts Americanitis as a modern nervous and high blood pressure condition. It blames overwork and lifestyle for liver strain and proposes Ox gall as a liver stimulant. Diexel tablets are claimed to contain genuine ox gall with a free trial offered by Special Agent Round Corner Drug Co.
Six speeders faced Justice R B Stevens on speeding charges after a Sunday patrol. G Kiddoo of Kansas City paid the largest fine $29.50 for 52 mph, G W Moll of Emporia $22.50 for 55 mph, Clarence Doles $17.50 for 50 mph, with Earl A Savazan also among the defendants.
The notice thanks neighbors for flowers after the death of Mr W. Edgar and lists family members. A court set for Tuesday concerns Edwards of Lawrence charged with careless driving after a 82 mile trip and related driving details are noted.
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