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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1937
Page
3
Spotlight on Fiorello H. LaGuardia who aims for a second mayoral term in New York. The wartime flyer received support from editor William Allen White of Emporia Kansas, who urged Republicans to consider him for the 1940 presidential nomination, while LaGuardia also leads the New York World’s Fair coverage.
At Ottawa Station a Santa Fe Trails System bus ran an hour late after Mrs. Carl Northart refused to box her Pomeranian. The retired officer and her husband were bound for Cha nute. She staged a sit down protest before authorities persuaded her to place the dog in a rack above her head in a box.
Brookings, Aug 3. UP chemists battle deadly selenium in western South Dakota soil causing alkali disease in livestock, deformities, and deaths. Research by Alvin L. Moxon of South Dakota State College notes critical weed control and grazing trials as Rural Resettlement Administration funds experiments to determine safe grasses. Humans shown no current ill effects from soil derived foods. The cloudburst term is traced to US 1840 and India 1860 dialect usage.
Kansas Democrats dining in Washington with Gov. Walter A. Huxman discussed baseball, horse racing and politics. Lynn Brodrick said the talk was casual while other Kansans present included Harry Woodring and several lawmakers and officials. YOUNG DEMOCRATS TO MEET.
Fifteen hundred Democratic youths from ten counties in Kansas Territory will gather in Leavenworth for their annual convention. Gov. Walter A. Haxman will speak at dusk. Attending officials include Lynn Brodrick Gordon Sloan J Fitzwilians Clara Nevins Tom Brown Jr and the Leavenworth Young Democrats president. Activities include mass meetings a city tour a barbecue at Polish Park and a dance.
Oklahoma City Aug 3. Melvin Tyler marshal of Nichols Hills says he arrested two youths he says were wanted as escaped prisoners from Coffeyville Kansas jail. The pair James Mayhew 21 and Cecil Mayhew 17 were booked at the Oklahoma County jail.
Washington reports on the American dancing masters convention where speakers convey ideas through dance. The scene features scanty costumes, policemen at sessions, and humorous quips about dance etiquette and fashion. A vendor advertises rapid delivery of dancers outfits by carrier pigeon amid witty exchanges with a curious onlooker.
A sight seeing agent at the Session tries to drum up business among delegates. An officer at the door orders him out after questions about his activities. The scene ends with a terse exchange as the agent answers with a blunt and unsuccessful defense.
Toby Newkirk of Parsons Kan was held on a $50,000 bond after being charged with first degree murder in the slaying of Frank Metcalf. The arraignment occurred at Erie with the bond set yesterday. Newkirk remained in jail today pending preliminary proceedings.
A hearing was set for August 11 after Fred Magner and Delbert Gamblain waived preliminary hearing on related charges. Walter Gamblain, Delbert’s brother, is not in custody. Metcalf, a prominent Neosho County farmer, was killed after surprising prowlers at his farm.
Edward G. Mick O Leary 43 was found dead at his Leavenworth home on Sunday afternoon with a bottle of poison at his side. His wife found the body on her return. He had been in ill health a year and feared his condition. The coroner ruled death a suicide and no inquest will be held.
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