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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
3
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The Hague August 9 AP Rejection by nations at the reparations conference of British demands and the departure of the British delegation was seen as likely in coming days The finance committee was expected to reject a Snowden proposal to form a subcommittee to revise the Young plan Snowdens position in the British cabinet defense of a larger share remained firm France Italy and Belgium favored approving the Young plan as is Delegations ponder how to proceed without Britain potentially signing a separate German deal but risked creating new tensions and divisions
The report notes that the plan for an international bank depends on British participation and support. It highlights that successful cooperation from Britain is essential to advance the initiative and secure broader backing from other nations.
Prohibition commissioner Doran said he plans to bar the use of rifles by agents in several communities. No change is planned for scarcely settled districts where rifles protect agents. No general order will be issued, with discussion to be held by corps chiefs and administrators. Doran declined to disclose the reasons for the move.
G G Robinson was fined five dollars after arrest Tuesday by Officers Floyd Hunter and Richard Hughes for speeding in police court this morning before Judge C H Daugherty. Carl Williams, arrested Wednesday on the same charge, also paid a five dollar fine.
Ice cream workers in Chicago begin a citywide strike after a union vote last week. About 450 members across 35 factories walk out as talks with the Ice Cream Institute fail. The union seeks a $60 weekly wage for skilled men, $27 weekly for wrapping workers, paid vacations, and other concessions.
Two model homes built by the Laming Investment Company will be opened to the public in Tonganoxie next Sunday. The event runs all day with a band concert at four o’clock, prizes for visitors, and refreshments by Franklin Ice Cream Company. Special attractions will be at the Chief Tonganoxie pool, with support from Kansas Electric Power Company and Weavers.
Wellington Kansas August 9 AP reports 56 year old Will Kleeman long time clothing merchant died by own action at Lincoln Nebraska He managed a Lincoln clothing store about a year and left a note stating intent with no reason given for the death by own action.
J. K. Mullen a prosperous Denver milling businessman died at his home after a three week illness following a business trip to Salt Lake City. He was 83.
Ohio girl evangelist Mary E. Holcomb will speak at the United Brethren Church at Seventeenth and Vermont tonight at 8 oclock. Her topic is Lighthouses.
Rev Mary E Holcomb a 17 year old girl evangelist from Ohio will speak at United Brethren Church Seven teenth and Vermont at eight Friday evening. Although young she has three years in evangelistic work and is praised by both pulpit and press. She will discuss Lighthouses and is described as a fine speaker. All are welcome if space permits.
Jefferson City August 9 AP reports a majority of Missouri fire hail and wind storm insurers active in the last seven years oppose a ten percent reduction in rates under the state control plan.
Today officials notified Governor Caulfield and Insurance Superintendent Joe B Thompson they accept a reduced refund plan from February 1 1928 after Caulfield rejected a compromise offered by the companies who would only refund from January 1 1927.
Pastor C. A. Puls of Trinity Lutheran is due to return tomorrow from an eastern tour. He wrote to the Journal-World detailing visits to Lincoln's tomb in Springfield Illinois and the Gettysburg battlefield with history teacher W. E. Tilberg, former Haskell instructor and now dean at Gettysburg College. The trip also included Mount Vernon Arlington and Washington, D C.
Twelve Scott City chamber representatives will tour the three million dollar Irish potato crop in Scott County Kansas. The plane will circle the shallow water district where the crop is newly harvested. Mrs Bell Warren of 632 N H St wins a $100 diamond ring from Gustafson's Jewelry and Dickinson Theater as a courtesy prize.
J Longanecker born February 16 1843 in Miami County Ohio died June 21 1929 at 86. Four children Charlia Maurice Clarence Arthur, with Clarence and Maurice predeceasing him. Moved from Ohio to Kansas 1869 settling near Lone Star, bought 80 acres in 1875, later moved to Lawrence. A longtime proponent of prohibition and member of United Brothers Church, aided Valley Chapel church building. Survived by widow, sons, 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and many relatives. He suffered a hip injury three years before his death, remaining patient throughout.
A blaze of undetermined origin struck a two story brick building in Topeka's business district last night, causing about 8000 dollars in damage to the structure and contents. J M Watson proprietor of a billiard parlor on the first floor was overcome by smoke and rescued by firefighters. The fire also affected the stock of a photographers service company.
New York August 9 AP employees of a United States Bank branch were arrested today charged with conspiring in the theft of more than 100000 dollars from the bank. For sale pedigree Boston screw-tail male pup. Dr H W Hayne 925 Mo St Adv.
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