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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1929

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Graf Zeppelin delayed to Thursday for Tokyo flight

ZEP. OFF TO TOKYO THURSDAY MORNING Be nedrichshafen Germany Aug 8 AP Departure of the Graf Zeppelin on its flight to Tokyo second lap of a world cruise was set for Thursday between 3 and 4 am ET Wednesday night. Eckener delayed start hoping for a favorable great circle route weather reports showed a Siberian low moving eastward.

Nedrichshafen Germany Tokyo Hugo Eckener Siberia Eckener Bohemian Mountains Koenigsberg Russia Danube Hans Flemming Associated Press

Reed Criticizes State Auditor in Statement

Topeka August 13 AP Governor Clyde M Reed criticized state auditor Will J French after his levy figures predicted a 1 million dollar deficit. Reed noted errors totaling nearly 2 million dollars were found in two calculations during a conference with the tax commission and treasurer staff.

Topeka Will J. French Clyde M. Reed French Tax Commission State Treasurer's Office

Degree after 40 years completes for Whitley County official

Barbourville Ky AP C S Wilson superintendent Whitely county schools has earned a bachelor of arts degree from Union College completing a study begun almost forty years ago He left school in 1890 to lead Whitley county schools and later studied at Williamsburg Institute the University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky Normal Teachers College before finishing at Union College this year

Barbourvile C. S. Wilson Whitley County Union College Wilson Old Wiliamsburge Institute University of Kentucky Western Kentucky Normal Teachers’ College

Runaway Boy Found Near Town by Police

Four year old Junior Hoffman who was reported missing by his mother was found about a quarter mile east of town by Officers Charles Calhoun and Floyd Hunter of the Lawrence police force around 1 30 this afternoon. He was headed home and accompanied by a watchdog bulldog noted by the officers as a good guardian.

Junior Hoffman Charles Calhoun Floyd Hunter Lawrence

Fort Scott Holds Three In Cattle Theft Case

A former candidate for county office in Montgomery County Lou Helestine and his son Edward along with Will Gerth, all of Fort Lee, were held at Fort Scott on cattle theft charges in default of $2000 bond each. The men faced the allegations amid ongoing investigations and awaiting further court action.

Kan Montgomery County Lou Helestine Edward Will Gerth Fort Lee Fort Scott

Flood Waters Damage Building in San Marcial

Flood waters struck San Marcial causing the collapse of a theater and possible further damage in the town. The incident was reported from Albuquerque with AP news noting the wrecked opera house and potential additional destruction.

Albuquerque N. M San Marcial

Kansas Weather Forecast Report Update

The Kansas forecast notes fair conditions with cooler temperatures tonight into Wednesday. Roads are mostly good with some dust in Arkansas City. Douglas County roads are reported as good, and temperatures show yesterday's high around 81 and today’s early low near 68 with a maximum of 70 later.

Kansas Arkansas City Douglas County

Baby Face Bandit Doody Captured in West Side Flat

Willie Doody known as Baby Face, tied to two killings and mail robberies, arrested without a struggle in a third floor west side apartment. Police planned the raid amid fears of a gunfight, aided by ten armed men and aerial surveillance to prevent escape. Donald Holt also arrested in related Illinois Central train robbery inquiry.

Chicago Willie Baby Face Doody West Side Ilinois Central Aylor Donald H. Holt City Water Department Illinois Central Rabbey Holt Polic Charles Levy Berwyn Evans Jackson Illinois Central West Jackson Boulevard Desrate

Banquet For Rural Teachers Set In Eldridge Hotel

The Merchants' Bureau will hold the annual rural teachers banquet in the Hotel Eldridge on Tuesday evening August 20. John Parker chairs the banquet committee with C. W. Pollom and C. W. Maloney. A program is in development and speakers will be announced later. Tickets available from the committee or George Lowman. A canvass of Massachusetts street businesses will be made by ticket sellers.

Douglas County Merchants’ Bureau Eldridge John Parker Bureau County Institute W. Pollom C. W. Maloney George Lowman Massachusetts Street Parker

Baseball Scores From August 13 Including Cubs and Reds

On August 13 Hal Carlson limited the Braves to six hits as the Cubs won 4 to 2 in Boston. Eppa Rixey scattered ten hits to lift the Reds 3 to 1 over the Giants in New York. In Chicago the Red Sox routed the White Sox 8 to 2, and in Detroit the Athletics edged the Tigers 4 to 3. Cleveland beat St. Louis 7 to 2 in another American League game. Kansas City faced Toledo in the American Association."

Boston Hal Carlson Braves Cubs Carlson Bruins Chicago Mion Gonzales Cunningham Leverett Spohrer New York Eppa Rixey Cincinnati Reds Reds Cincinnati Rixey Sukeforth Fitzsimmons, Scott and Hogan Boston Red Sox White Sox Sox Ed Morris Weiland Adkins Morris Heving Berg Detroit Athletics Tigers Hale McManes Foxx Philadelphia Quinn Cochrane Sorrell Hargrave Washington Tana St. Louis Hadley, Brown Tates Ogden Farrell Cleveland Heimach Moore Dickey Ferrell Sewell American Association Kansas City Toledo Warmouth Anzley Parmalee Hayworth

Porter Sentenced For Drunkenness And Liquor Possession

Porter Lora Porter colored was arrested Saturday by Officers James Messer and George Price for drunkenness and liquor possession. Porter pled guilty before Justice of the Peace R. B. Stevens yesterday afternoon, receiving a thirty day jail term and a $100 fine.

Porter Lora Porter James Messer George Price Justice of the Peace R. B. Stevens

Manifesto to Spanish People Attacks Primo de Rivera

An August 18 manifesto issued in Madrid by the general labor union in session harshly attacks Primo de Rivera. It followed the convention's refusal to accept the government’s invitation to send five representatives to the national assembly.

Spanish Madrid Primo de Rivera General ‘Labor Union National Assembly

Evacuation of Rhine lands discussed for Christmas at Hague meet

At The Hague reparations conference delegates from Germany Britain France and Belgium decided evacuation of the Rhine land before Christmas is practically fixed. Cosmo Hamilton, author and playwright, told a London Union lunch Hollywood should shift from talkies to silent films.

Rhineland Hague Aug Germany Great Britain France Belgium London Cosmo Hamilton Hollywood Sally

Buy a Chevrolet and spies the difference day

A brief ad mentions purchasing a Chevrolet with a playful note about spies spotting a difference in day or price.

4-H Camp Opens Near Ottawa With Camp Mayor Elected

A 4-H camp near Ottawa hosts about fifty youths from Douglas and Franklin counties with Wallace Taylor elected as camp mayor and Wilma Hartman and Florence Beck as secretaries. The opening Sunday included games led by Florence Melchart and songs directed by Mrs. Oscar Learnard. Leaders T. K. Warren, Florence Melchart, Mrs. Oscar Learnard, Pauline Brune, Lucile Kasold, and William Rice spoke after meals. attendees from Douglass County include Fern Kasny, Theresa Husted, Roscoe Husted, Florence Alford, Donald Alford, Eugene Alford, Eugenia Brune, Harold Brune, Johnnie Coffman, Elizabeth Wiggins, Kenneth Meshemey, Jackquelean Steele, Lorene Fairbairn, Wilma Hartman, Phyline Brune, Max Reeves, Margaret Kelsall, Frances Perkins, Wallace Taylor, Margaret Mae Roberts, Lucile Kasold, Wilfred Ousdahl, Mickie Learnard, Irene Nemec, Mrs. Oscar Learnard, and T.R. Warren. Twenty youths attend from Franklin County.

Ottawa Douglas Franklin Journal- World Wallace Taylor Wilma Hartman Florence Beck Florence Melchart Oscar Learnard T. K. Warren Douglas’ County Pauline Brune Midland Lucile Kasold Brackett Club William Rice Loyal Workers Douglass County Fern Kassony Theresa Husted Roscoe Husted Florence Alford Donald Alford Eugene. Alford Eugenia Brune Harold“ Brune Cofman Elizabeth Wiggins Kenneth Mesenhimey Jackquelean Steele Lorene Fairbairn Phyline Brune Max Reeves Margaret Kelsall Frances Perkins Margaret Mae Roberts Wilfred Ousdahl Mickie Learnard Irene Nemec T.R. Warren Franklin County

Lindberghs Visit Cleveland Amid Air Race Interest

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh visited Ohio at the home of Mrs. Charles Long after arriving unannounced yesterday. Major John Berry, airport commander, said the visit's purpose was unclear but speculated it could relate to the upcoming national air races.

Cleveland Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Charles John Berry

Olson Injured in Colorado Auto Crash

A. E. Olson of Lawrence, 45, injured in a head on crash in Longmont Colorado yesterday. Seven others were slightly hurt. all occupants housed at Longmont hospital with severe bruises. Olson family members and relatives were in the wrecked car along with Mrs Rose Gunyon and her daughter Frederika.

Associated Press Longmont Colo A. E. Olson Lawrence Olson Brothers Plumbing Company Axel Olson Loont Olson Longmont Hospital Marjorie Rose Gunyon Smee Kit Carson, Corp Frederika Rocky Mountains

Soviet plane forced down on Moscow to New York flight

Tass News Agency reported that an unnamed Soviet military plane named Land of the Soviets trying to fly from Moscow to New York was forced down in an uninhabited region 170 miles from Irkutsk, Siberia, after leaving Krasnoyarsk Sunday afternoon.

Moscow U.S. A Tass Tonight Enasah New York Irkut Siberia Krasnoyarsk

Kaffir corn tested for human use by Kansas firm

From Kaffir Kansas City August 1 AP. Proof that many of the products of corn may be obtained from kaffir was announced here today by the Corn Products Refining Company. For the past year the company has been experimenting with the smaller grain.

Kaffir Kansas City Corn. Products. Refining Company

Lawrence pioneers monuments near seventy-fifth anniversary

Details nearly complete for monuments honoring Kansas pioneers to be dedicated during Lawrence's seventy-fifth anniversary observance October 10 to 12. A construction committee led by Mayor Rankin and professors will oversee work. railroads and a Studebaker wagon may join displays.

Kansas Lawrence Charles H. Tucker Eldridge Hotel R. C. Rankin Frank A. Russell John L. Constant

Rabbits distributorship named for Massachusetts grower expands in Douglas County

C. M. Clark of 0 Massachusetts Street is named dealer and distributor for the Mason Company of Kansas City Missouri. Clark will expand rabbit raising in the area and arrange partnerships with local residents. The business serves domestic rabbits for fur and meat, reflecting rapid national growth.

C. M. Clark Mason Company of Kansas City Clark Massachusetts Street Douglas County Mason Company Kansas City United States

Erb Assigned to Yard Gang After Examination

Leavenworth Kan Aug 183 AP Fred Erb 75 Lawrence Kan confessed simerey y slayer of his aged invalid today was assigned to work at the yard gang Kansas state prison at Leavenworth he began a life sentence Saturday and the prison physician recommended light work Erb expressed cheer at the assignment and was pleased with the outcome

Leavenworth Kan Fred Erb Lawrence Simerey Kansas State Lan Ain Erb Cecn

Pullman Cars Derail on Santa Fe Train Near Pueblo

A Santa Fe train bound for Chicago derailed near Pueblo Colorado as its baggage car trucks broke causing three Pullman cars to overturn and three more cars to derail. Passengers suffered only minor injuries while the line was blocked for about eight hours. Relieved passengers were moved to the Missouri Pacific tracks and continued to Chicago.

Pueblo Colo Santa Fe Chicago Here Missouri Pacific Chica

Explosion Claims Three Dead in Long Beach California

AP reports a gasoline pipeline explosion in Long Beach on August 13. Wilmington authorities confirm three deaths by noon, with two dying in a local hospital. John Biddle and James A. Bernere among the dead, E. M. Ferguson killed outright.

Beach Cal Wilmington John* Biddle Janes A. Bernere E. M. Ferguson

Atchison Pioneer Dead at 100 in Kansas

In Atchison Kansas on August 18 Associated Press reports spearee Greenwalt who celebrated his 100th birthday died at his home late yesterday. The brief obituary notes his long life and local ties with the community.

Atchison Kan Spearee Greenwalt

Postwar Talks In The Hague On Young Plan And Rhineland Evacuation

The great powers meet privately in The Hague to resolve Young plan provisions and diverging German reparations, while discussing Rhineland evacuation dates. France Belgium and Italy expected to propose compromises, with noisy optimism about progress from political talks versus financial deadlock. British chancellor Snowden and Belgian and French ministers held discussions. no evacuation date announced.

the Hague Netherlands Europe Binnenhof Great Britain Rhineland The Hague France Belgium Italy Philip Snowden Henri Jasar Louie Aaeieele la- Tr

Wrecked Elisif crew to move toward East Cape

Messages from the Elisif crew say they will proceed to East Cape, Siberia, by small boats or aboard the Stavatoll, after being ground between ice floes on the Siberian coast. Olaf Swenson Co. owners await US Coast Guard pickup around September 10. twenty crewmen are reported well.

St. Paul Alaska Elisif Siberia Arctic East Cape Stavatoll Ollister Eine Olaf Swenson Company Seattle United States Coast Guard Lisit

Outland Injured in Car Crash Near Buena Vitae

Aug 13 Buena Vitae Colp. Dr Outland a prominent Kansas Gleakeson was seriously hurt when his car plunged through the eating of a bridge ten miles east. A woman and two children escaped serious injury. A passing motorist took the injured to Salida. Dr suffered lacerations about the head a fractured collarbone and several fractured ribs.

Buena Vitae Colp Outland Kansas

Opium Seizure Targets Source in New York Warehouse

Federal narcotic agents seized about a ton of raw opium in a downtown New York warehouse valued at around 100000 wholesale and up to 1000000 at bootleg prices. Agents have been probing its source and destination, following nine months of investigation led by Chief Agent George Cunningham. They believe this shipment was one of four large consignments arriving over the past year, with the others already distributed to illicit narcotic channels.

New York George Cunningham

Senator Capper Plans Three Weeks in Topeka After Vacation

AP reports Senator Capper arrived in Topeka for a three week stay following a California vacation. He stated he intends to remain in Topeka three weeks before returning to Washington early next month.

Senator Capper Topeka Californick Washington

Fire Chief Reinisch Injured in Highway Collision

Fire Chief William Reinisch, reported injured in a crash on Highway 40 while en route to Big Spring, was stated to be recuperating at home. The incident occurred Thursday with local officials confirming his condition and recovery progress.

Ava Reinisch William Reinisch Big Springe

Circus War Comes to Lawrence as Two Shows Battle

Rival circuses Robbins Brothers and Hagenbeck and Wallace prepare distinct attractions for Lawrence. Robbins Brothers return with Buck Jones and the Human Fly. Hagenbeck and Wallace tout a Wait Wait Wait campaign, aiming for a strong crowd on circus day with parades, afternoon and evening shows.

Circus Corporation Robbins: Brothers Lawrence Robbins Brothers Hagenbeck Wallace American Circus Corporation Hagenbeck and Wallace Floto John Robinote al G. Barnes Obbins Brothers Buck Jones Lawrenc

Judge Denies Acquittal in Dr Snook Murder Trial

In Ohio, Judge Henry L Scarlett overruled a defense motion for a directed verdict of acquittal in the first degree murder trial of Dr. James H Snook charged with killing Ora Hix. Defense argued the state failed to prove premeditation with evidence limited to a coroner finding of severing the jugular vein. The court noted the indictment did not specify whether death resulted from hammer blows or vein severance. The judge’s ruling preceded closing arguments by Prosecutor Peyl C Hicks.

Peyl C. Hicks

Tragedy at St Louis Roller Coaster Prompt Dates

A 15 year old girl and a 23 year old man were killed after being thrown from a roller coaster at an amusement park in St Louis. They fell from about 40 feet while the ride paused atop the incline. Two ride employees were arrested by the coroner. The girl’s name was Helen Brockmeyer and reports say the man suffered a broken neck.

St. Louis Helen Brockmeyer

Eudora Picnic Schedule Mentioned In Fragment

Fragment mentions the Eudora C P A picnic planned for Wednesday and Thursday August 14 and 15 with unclear details about location cost and advance notices. The text is garbled and lacks concrete entities beyond the event name and dates.

Eudora C. P. A

Society Girl Lands In Soviet Jail As Spy

Miss Mary Van Ens saeler Cogswell of New York, niece of J Pierpont Morgan, arrived in Moscow penniless in borrowed clothes after clashes with European officials and red tape. She was jailed as a spy during the recent American tour of the Soviet Union after becoming the first person to cross the Soviet frontier openly without a Russian visa. Also with her was Mrs. Mabel Ingalls of New York, who shared much of the ensuing adventures.

Moscow Mary Van_Enssaeler Cogswell New York Mabel Ingalls Jt Pierpont Morgan Soviet Union Miss Cogswell Jamie The Union

Four University Men Survive Car Bus Collision Near Indianapolis

Four young men connected with the university and town escaped serious injury when a bus struck their car driven by Dorman O Leary near Indianapolis. O Leary and his brother Ted, a university basketball candidate, were hospitalized with elbow and cuts, Ted with severe cuts and possible fracture. Alex Hodges, ex KU football star, suffered a badly wrenched back but was not hospitalized. Sennett Kirk escaped unharmed. O Leary, assistant treasurer of Fidelity Savings and Trust in Kansas City, had been returning from an eastern trip. his brother met him in New York. Hodges, Fordham assistant librarian, was en route to his mother and brother Gregory, a former KU football star and Kansas City University Law School graduate. Kirk was traveling back to school from the east. The car rolled three times, ending in a ditch. Hodges plans to bring Ted home later this week, while Mr O Leary remains in hospital for about fourteen days.

Dorman O’leary O Leary Indianapolis Ind R. O’leary Ted Methodist Hospital O’leary Alex Hodges K. U Sennett Kirk Mr. O'Leary Fidelity Savings and Trust Company Kansas City New York Hodges Fordham University New York City Gregory University Law School of Kirk Ted O'Leary

Arranges Car Stop at Camp Whiteside Sunday

John Robinson of Union Pacific in Lawrence arranges for a motor car to stop at Camp Whiteside next Sunday for visitors to guard units. Connections at Topeka depart Lawrence 9 13 a m. Round trip fare 25 cents. Tickets valid Saturday through Sunday 7 am. Merchants Bureau supports Sunday mess with ice cream and papers.

John Robinson Union ~ Pacific Lawrence Camp Whiteside Topeka John Parker the Merchants

Rankin Completes Nonstop Coast Flight to Caliente

Tex Rankin, famed aviator, completed a nonstop coast to coast flight from Canada to Mexico landing in Caliente Mexico after 13 hours 7 minutes 49 seconds from Vancouver B C The 1350 mile journey averaged over 100 mph despite headwinds and used about 75 gallons of gasoline with an eighty horsepower four cylinder engine.

Ee Caliente Mexico Canada Tex Rankin Portland Ore Vancouver B.C Hireenower

Grant great granddaughters inherit Cronan will sums

In New Haven on August 13 a probate order distributed Captain William P Cronan's will. Two Grant Cronan great granddaughters, Elizabeth Grant Cronan and another, receive 51 150 each from the estate. The deceased, a retired U S Navy officer, died in San Diego Chile.

New Haven Conn Ulysses S. Grant William P.cornan United States Navy San Diego Chellie

Biscuit Firms May Merge Between Pacific Coast and Kansas City

Moritz Thomsen, president of the Pacific Coast Biscuit, Seattle, confirms reports that his firm is considering a merger with the Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co. of Kansas City, with conversations at preliminary proposal stage. For sale pedigreed Boston screw tail male pup. Dr H W Hayne 925 Mo St Adv.

Seattle Wash Moritz Thomsen The Pacific Coast Biscuit Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company Kansas City Boston H.W. Hayne

Iowa and Kansas tax woe discussed by joint committee

Members of the Iowa legislative taxation committee met with Kansas state tax commission and state tax code commission in Topeka to compare taxation systems. They debated income and intangible taxes, property assessments, and sales taxes while outlining plans for potential new tax structures in both states. Iowa officials including Governor Clyde M. Reed were visited after the morning session.

Topeka Iowa Riouds Clyde M. Reed Lewis H. Cook Des Moines Lowa C. F. Clark Cedar Rapids Legislative’ Committee C. L. Rigby Stanwood Kossuth Knoxville John E Brindle Iowa State College Ames

Rabies Confirmed in Two Dogs by Manhattan Pathology

Dr E G L Harbour received a telegram from the pathology department at Manhattan confirming two dogs had rabies. One owned by Roy Lawrance was kept under observation for over a month before its head was sent in. the other was not. An Airedale mentioned as well. Dr Bogue attending a meeting at Detroit noted rabies was widespread in the state and urged caution. The department advised Pasteur treatment for anyone bitten by either dog.

E. G. L. Harbour Pathology Department Manhattan Roy Law‘rence Airdale Jim Monroe

Summer Quiet Reigns in County Courthouse

The county courthouse shows vacation calm this morning with quiet offices and little court or tax activity. Probate judge pro tem C E H Lindley swore in during Judge L H Menger’s vacation. Acting county attorney SG A B Martin handles cases as numbers dwindle. other staff depart for camps and vacations while Deputy Treasurer L E Hoover and family head to Wooded Hills Arkansas.

C. EH. Lindley L. H. Menger Lindley A. B. Martin Harry Frazee National Guard Hugh ‘Means Santa Fe N. M Ethel High Salina L. E.hoover Wooded Hills Ark

Belle Plaine Man Missing After Fire Loss

Belle Plaine Kan August 13 A P intensive search for H FE White 63 prominent merchant continues after he vanished from his home Saturday night seven days after his furniture and hardware store burned hard. He wore old clothes a hat and left money and checks in his billfold. his son Ivan was away. White a widower in ill health had been living with his son.

Belle Plaine Kan H. FE. White White Ivan White

World Jamboree Over as 50,000 Scouts Depart

At Arrowe Park England on August 13, tens of thousands of Boy Scouts left the camp in farewell. The world jamboree ended with about 50 thousand youths heading home to nearly fifty countries. Contingents toured the grounds and bade comrades goodbye as dawn broke. Separate classified note seeks buyers for used cars and a vacant lot at 9th and Vt Streets.

Arrowe Park England Ashees Park Arewell Comrad 9Th and Sts

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