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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1929
Page
1
Graf Zeppelin wireless reports place the airship about 2,000 miles east of Tokyo and over 500 miles south of the Western Aleutians. Weather favors faster progress toward Los Angeles as crews handle rapid position updates and navigational adjustments.
The week starts with mostly fair conditions across the upper Mississippi to the central plains. Expect one to two local showers, cooler in Kansas tonight and Sunday, with cooler winds. Roads vary from good to slippery in Ottawa and nearby areas, temperatures around 73 degrees at 7 PM yesterday and rain about 0.4 inches.
Union Pacific proposes a bus service along its Kansas City to Denver right of way. George O. Brophy said an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity would be filed in Topeka. The plan calls for two daily round trips on Highway 40S, with future expansion toward St Louis, aiming for coordinated service and lower fares.
London dispatch reports diplomats weighing the possible evacuation of all nationals from Harbin China as a Soviet eastern army threat grows. The Times casts doubt on peace prospects, noting Japan’s interest in preventing war, while frontier reports mention prefecture Governor Yen Hsi Shan arming Tia Yuan Fu and Feng Yu Hsiang receiving munitions.
Brooklyn and Cincinnati split a twin bill with the Reds winning 11 to 2 in the first game and Brooklyn taking the second 8 to 0. Rey Moore allowed six hits in the nightcap as Brooklyn stormed back. Other majors notes include Cubs edging Phillies 9 to 6 at Baker Bowl and St Louis beating Boston 3 to 1.
Eighteen bidders submitted figures for the Lawrence post office extension and remodeling. Bids were opened by the Treasury Department on August 21 at 3 PM without a supervising architect. Names and offers include W D Lovell 515,495 and J E Foley 250 for contracts, with totals ranging up to 212,700 by V Ray Gould Company. award expected about two weeks after opening, and a separate temporary quarters contract anticipated soon.
Helen Wills defeated Mrs. Phoebe Watson 6 4 to win her sixth national women's tennis championship at Westside Stadium Forest Hills New York before about 6000 fans. The final lasted 40 minutes with Watson rallying strongly in the first set and Wills taking control in the second as she maintained pressure through lengthy exchanges. Watson's precise drives tested the champion but Wills prevailed to claim the title.
The Hague Aug 24 AP Philip Snowden British Chancellor of the Exchequer pressed for a final decision on World War I reparations at once. He rejected further German concessions and warned time is running out. The meeting of six creditor powers was abandoned as the letter's contents cooled hopes for progress. A plenary session Monday remained in doubt.
In Palestine Arabs and Jews clash over worship rights at the Wailing Wall. Britain mobilizes ships and censorship as casualties mount with several dozen wounded. U.S. and other nations monitor the crisis as tensions flare. In unrelated news, Karl Eitel wins the Fort Handicap at Hawthorne.
In Hicksville New York on August 24 a tense air encounter unfolded as Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh attempted a quiet practice flight. Roosevelt Field photographer pursued in a faster plane circling above the Lindbergh craft. The Lindbergh plane executed zig zags and dives in a bid to escape but the photographer stayed close. At last the colonel relinquished, rose from the cockpit, and shook his fist at the pursuing pilot.
John Buch 61 lifelong Lawrence resident and leader of the Famous Buchs band died at his 1004 New Jersey Street home. He helped found city bandstands and taught violin and clarinet. Survived by his wife with brothers Albert and Louis Buch having died earlier. Funeral 10 AM Monday at Funk chapel with burial at Oak Hill. Reverend C A Puls to officiate.
Blanche Noyes of Cleveland arrives with Amelia Earhart and Louise Thaden among top contenders at Parks airport. landings damaged gear to be repaired before morning takeoff. Thea Rasche receives license extension. Miss Trout seeks further repairs at Fort Worth as typhoid illness hits Margaret Perry in New York. Tommy Armour leads Western Open with 238 strokes.
Peace officers from Jefferson Douglas Shawnee and Leavenworth counties joined an intensified search for the driver of a battered Ford touring car that struck and killed 20 year old Helen Swaggerty and bruised her sister Alice near Perry eighteen miles northwest of here. The car fled into darkness after the crash and no trace was found by late afternoon.
County agent Gilkison will lead two poultry demonstrations Tuesday morning near Worden. The first at L A Flora's home two miles south of Worden, the second at Edward Johanning's farm two miles northeast. Demonstrations open to the public, with aims to help attendees cull their flocks.
Senator Arthur Capper told the 29th annual old settlers reunion and picnic in Oskaloosa Kansas that farmers should hold on to their land despite hard times. He said the future would be brighter, citing a President who knows western needs and a western VP, and he praised recent agricultural legislation enacted by Congress.
The Douglas County Teachers Institute in Lawrence ended with an all day program. Judge G H Lamb spoke on school support and the three way mill plan to fund districts. Mrs Mabel Spizzy demoed rural school unit for music appreciation. PTA prizes were awarded for summer reading. County school board officers and Douglas County Teachers Association officers were elected.
A. L. Williams brought a complete fossil shell to the Journal-World office. His son Leonard Williams found it while doing highway work near the Glenn place, miles west of Lecompton, in debris after dynamite was used. The shell shows both halves and clear markings, making it of unusual interest.
Leonard Birzer a 20 year old University of Kansas student lost his left arm when it was caught in belting on a threshing machine he operated on his father's farm near Le ll in wood Kansas yesterday. He was aboard the farm vehicle at the time of the accident and was treated for his injuries.
Atchison Kan Aug 24 AP Charles E Cue 44 biten June 30 by his pet dog died from hydrophobia today at his home south of Atchison His son Elmer 13 and a neighbor girl bitten by the dog have not become ill City authorities ordered unmuzzled dogs found at large shot. Flier Faces Snow Check Charge Los Angeles Aug 24 AP Phillip Red Mahon 27 arrested on telegraphic warrant from Coffeyville Kan charging worthless checks. Aviator Killed in Crash Bee Aug 24 AP J J Densnook naval aviator of San Diego Cal killed when plane nose dived from 200 feet. Buy Adv for De vrouier and enjoy the difference every day. Advertising line.
Cities Service completes preparations for a northeast Kansas natural gas line across Franklin and Douglas counties to boost supply. A 20 inch line from Ottawa toward Topeka will serve Lawrence and Topeka, with about 360 workers under Kelley-Dempsey of Tulsa.
Lawrence units of the Kansas National Guard after fifteen days of training at Camp Whiteside are expected to arrive in Lawrence early tomorrow morning. They will entrain late tonight and proceed to the armory to check in equipment before returning home. Companies BD H and M of the 137 Infantry and Troop 1 11 Cavalry are the Lawrence units that trained.
ASKED $2,800 BACK PAY: former patrolman T. Van Meter sues the city for back salary after suspension amid a third degree robbery indictment. He was tried twice and acquitted in county circuit court. A mandamus order requires officials to show cause why pay should not be granted.
Topeka, Aug. 24 AP The Harvey County state bank Newton was closed today by order of its board of directors A series of withdrawals by depositors was given as the reason It had 165508 loans 25000 central 15000 surplus 3166474 deposits and 15000 bills payable It was the first state bank closing in Kansas in two months
Donald J. Quinlan aged 28 died from a fractured skull after falling from a car’s running board near Leeds Missouri. The group had been returning from a barbecue when the accident happened. companions Frank J. Crotty and two women were in the car. A separate dispatch notes American officials seeking a warship to Palestine amid Arab Jewish rioting in Jerusalem.
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