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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1930

Page

2

University action on student room leases adopted

The Uni te Committee on Student Health and Housing adopted a resolution requiring signed one semester leases for campus rooming. Shorter stays need prior proprietor notice. The Men's Student Adviser will advise but only handles disputes with signed contracts. University representatives urge rooming-house keepers to secure signed leases via the University Y M C A City Phone 359.

Unite Committee On University Y. M. C. A

Former Professor Held on False Pretense Charge

Edwin F Bamford former assistant professor of sociology at Penn State College was arrested in Philadelphia on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He posed as a motion picture agency representative promising girls employment as models or actresses. Bamford claimed hardship after leaving the college and said he needed funds. authorities say many girls were ready to audition at his hotel suite. His wife Edna Munger and their two young children remain with her parents in Manhattan Kansas. His background includes two degrees from UCLA and veteran status.

Manhattan Kan Edwin F. Bamford Pennsylvania State College Philadelphia Bamford University of California At Los Angeles Edna Munger Thes Kansas State Agricultural College

Dr Bogue Moves to Wichita to Run Small Animal Hospital

Dr J A Bogue, after nine years of practice here, will relocate to Wichita by September 1 to operate a small animal hospital and boarding kennel. His successor Dr T J Leasure of Solomon will run the existing hospital at 837 New Hampshire Street handling all work. Both doctors are graduates of Kansas State Agricultural College. The Bogue family plans to move soon.

J. A. Bogue Wichita T. J. Leasure Solomon Doctor

Ventura in Honolulu Port Rescue of Tahiti Sailors

The S S Ventura arrived in Honolulu harbor with 152 passengers and 16 crew survivors from the Tahiti disaster. The ship rescued everyone after responding to a radio call, then steamed 700 miles through reefs to reach port.

Honolulu

Bank Robbery Report From Kansas City Appears Incomplete

An AP dispatch from Kansas City notes a bank was robbed but provides only fragments. Details on the bank name, suspects, and exact sum are missing, leaving authorities to investigate with limited information.

Lima flyers arrest of Grow in Arequipa escape

In Arequipa at Carmana Silva said the Grow party flew from Lima in two planes with one mechanician each. They landed to refuel, spent the night, and planned to reach Arequipa next day. Soldiers surprised them. two mechanicians were captured and Grow was taken as a prisoner to Arequipa. He is described as former American navy officer and chief of Peru's flying forces. Police expect no personal danger to him in Lima.

Arequipa Carmana Silva Lima Row Grow Arequipa'a

Relatives Seek Safety in Lima Aylum Granted

Ferdinand L Mayer, American charge d affaires in Lima, says he granted asylum at his home to two daughters of President Leguia and their children. Alfredo Larrinaga, Leguia’s son-in-law, also sought asylum there. The State Department noted American citizens in the Lima Callao district and their property are not in danger.

Washington Ferdinand L. Mayer Lima Leguia Alfredo Larrinaga Department William C. Burdett Lima-Callaos

Flory Reunion in Whittier California Honors Westward Farewell

A Flory family reunion and picnic took place at Central Park Whittier California on August 16 with about sixty relatives and friends attending. The group toured distant kin including Perry Barclay Montebello daughter Mrs Barclay Judge George A Flory Whittier Frank A Flory Judson Road and D L Flory Moor Park. Mrs Wells sent the notice to the Journal World.

Whittier Cal H. C. Flory Helen Marie Flory Baldwin Flory Central Park Florys Albuquerque N. M California Perry. Barclay Montebello Barclay George A. Flory Frank A. Flory Judson Road D.L. Flory Moor Park Mr. Flory C. W. Wells

Garment Workers Strike Hits New York

A general strike began in the children’s dress industry as seven thousand workers did not report for work. Unions include infants and children dress makers and waterproof garment workers. Seven men and three women were arrested for interfering with female workers. Proposals include a five day week and wage increases for weekly and piece workers.

New York Children’s

Summer Weather Back Clear and Warm Conditions Reported

Weather notes indicate clear and warm conditions with little rain over past twenty days. Forecast suggests continued higher temperatures and a tendency toward hotter days, with only sporadic showers expected in some areas.

Republican party council names Knapp chairman in bid to rally support

Dallas W. Knapp of Coffeyville was unanimously elected chairman of the party council in a Wichita meeting. The group aimed to bury hatchets, uphold party loyalty, and prepare a platform for fall elections with a resolutions committee led by state senator Knapp to draft planks. The council discussed party writes platform and included members Capper Allen Hoch Strong Guyer Hope Morse Bloss H er Geddes among others with telegrams from Senator Allen and attendance from many counties.

Knapp Republican Party Dallas W. Knapp Coffeyville Hase Polly Jority Ee Batto Saatieees Stella Haines Augusta Butler County E. A. Cornell Senator Allen Haucke Resolutions Committee Capper Allen Hoch Alen Strong Guyer Hope John Hamilton John

Torpedo Boat Slips From Ways at Havre

Havre France Aug 26 AP The 400 foot torpedo boat Vautour slid down the ways during launching causing a stampede among the witnessing crowd. Two thirds of the hull hit the water with the bow remaining in the cradle. Many spectators were bruised but none seriously hurt. Completion of the launch was postponed until September tides.

Havre France Vautour

Death Notices of William H Judd Word

William H Judd Word was received here this morning as the death of William H Judd age 90 in Casper Wyoming Sunday night August 24. He was father to Dr Florence J Barrows of Lawrence who lived with him much of the time. Survived by four daughters J C Robinson Seminole Oklahoma Frank Shaffer Findlay Ohio W M Holland Casper Wyoming J D Cline Henderson Colorado and by son S A Judd Chicago Illinois Funeral services and burial will be in Findlay Ohio.

William H. Judd Casper Wyo Judd Florence J. Barrows Lawrence J. C. Robinson Seminole Okla Frank Shaffer Findlay Ohio W. M. Holland J. D. Cline Henderson Colo S.A. Judd Chicago

Death of Clarence A. James Saurdans in Kimball Nebraska

Word reached in Lawrence of the death of Clarence Alva James Saurdans on August 23 in Kimball Nebraska after an operation. He lived near Lawrence in Washington Creek and Lake View for about fifteen years with A. J. Parnell and family. He left Lawrence in 1914. Survived by wife Minnie James a three year old son Clarence Alva James Jr and a step-daughter.

Clarence A. James Lawrence Clarence Alva James Saurdans Kimball Neb Mr. James Washington Creek Lake View A. J. Parnell Minnie James Clarence Alva James, Jr

Elizabeth Rogers Funeral Services In Vinland

Mrs Elizabeth Rogers 29 died Monday at Bell Memorial Hospital Kansas City. Funeral at 10 30 Wednesday Presbyterian church Vinland with Rev J K Morgan officiating burial in Vinland cemetery. She is survived by husband two daughters Viola and Wilma of the home and her father J M Hilbert of Baldwin.

Elizabeth Rogers Bell Memorial Hospital Kansas City Kan Presbyterian Church Vinland J. K. Morgan Vinland Cemetery Ihe Viola Wilma J. M. Hilbert Baldwin

Boxer Dies After Beating in San Francisco Bout

Frankie Campbell aged 26 from San Francisco died in a hospital from injuries suffered in a ten round heavyweight bout last night with Maz Baer of Livermore. The incident occurred in San Francisco and was reported by AP.

San Francisco Frankie Campbell Maz Baer Livermore

Licenses Listed for Upcoming Marriages in Richland and Carbondale

The office of L. H. Ment e judge lists licenses for planned marriages. William Martin Lawrénce Bertha Schellhorn and Jesse Couch Topel Mae Irene Frey Carbondale plan to wed by a minister in Richland and Lawrence.

L. H. Mente Illiam Martin Lawrénce Bertha Schellhorn Wich Lant Richland Jesse Couch

President Hoover Accepts Invitation to VFW Parade Review

President Hoover accepted an invitation today to review the Veterans of Foreign Wars parade in Baltimore on September 2. The AP report notes the historic engagement as part of national veteran commemorations.

Hoover Veterans of Foreign Wars Baltimore

Bonds at York Bay arena pace US Treasury 4x107.26

OCR fragment mentions bonds at a Bay arena and Treasury values. limited readable details hinder a precise summary. The item appears to reference financial instruments or market data tied to an Australian or regional context, with figures like 102.28 and 107.26. No clear event, date, or named organizations besides Treasury.

Tork Aus Bay Arene Pibery Treasury

U S Envoy Demands Harold Grow's Release From Peru

The state department instructed the American embassy in Lima to secure the release of Harold B. Grow a lieutenant commander in the U S naval reserve who holds the rank of captain in the Peruvian navy. Grow was captured Sunday after landing his plane at Camana and is tied to the American naval mission in Peru which directs training and policy for the Peruvian navy. The mission consists of seven officers and operates under a contract with the Peruvian government authorized by Congress in 1920.

Washington State Department Lima Peru Harold B. Grow Grow United States Naval Reserve Camana Department Messa Congress

Woman Held for Giving Two Worthless Checks

Mrs J E Johns of the Royal shoe store on Massachusetts street aided in stopping a woman named Seo Harris who passed two bad checks. Harris was arrested in Weaver's store by Officers Hubbell and Ingalls after cashing a $16 check at the Royal Shoe store and a $14.65 check at Fischers. Harris is jailed at the county lockup. hospital staff said no Harris employee at Memorial Hospital.

J. E. Johns Royal Shoe Store Massachusetts Street Memorial Hospital Weaver's Ralph Hubbell John Ingalls Seo Harris

Pioneer Funeral Attendees for Mrs Longfellow in Lawrence

Lawrence mourns Mrs Sarah Ann Longfellow former Lawrence resident widow of Jake W Longfellow sheriff of Wyandotte County. Attending were Daugherty and Sears. She died August 19 in Angeles while visiting her two sons. Estate valued at 20000 to be divided among sons I W Jensen and J H Longfellow of Los Angeles and granddaughter Hazel Longfellow.

Lawrence Sarah Ann Longfellow Rosalee Lees Daugherty W Sears Longfellow Jake W. Longfellow Wyandotte Charles Longfellow Fritzel Farm Sarah Ann Davis Angeles I. W. Jengttion J. H. Longfellow Los Angeles Hazel Longfellowansas City

Italy restricts hunting in Abruzzi national park

Italy limits wildlife hunting in Abruzzi national park for September. Only a few permits will be issued for bear hunting, while chamois hunting is not authorized as previously expected. Local officials say the move aligns with strict wildlife protection measures nationwide.

Italy Aquila

Child Dies of Strangulation in Fort Scott Farm Accident

In Fort Scott Kansas a 7 month old son of Claud Butler a farmer living near hem died last night from strangulation after he gripped between crib end rails and could not free his head. The father was forking in the fields and the mother milking when the accident occurred. The child was dead when found but efforts were made to revive him at Fort Scott hospital.

Fort Scott Kan Claud Butler

Real Estate Transfers Filed in Local Deeds Registry

Basil Green and wife convey a northwest 14 of section 7-13-20 to W C Simons. Sarah Watts and others transfer the north 33 feet of lot 78 on Connecticut Street in Lawrence to Saile Gebhard and wife.

Basil Green W. C. Simons Sarah Watts Saile Gebhard Connecticut Street Lawrence

Card of Thanks Note for kindness after mother's death

We thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown at the death of our mother and sister and for the beautiful flowers. Alvin er, Mrs. SS. Martin, Mrs. W. S. Clark, Mrs. G.R. Liggett, Mrs. John R. Bell.

Alvin SS. Martin W. S. Clark G.R. Liggett John R. Bell

C O Dell Gored by Bull Near Home Death Reported

Wan Aug 26 AP reports C O Dell 55 killed after being gored and trampled by a bull near his home last night. Authorities say the incident occurred at a rural property as the bull bolted into a crowd. The victim sustained fatal injuries.

Bu Powers Wan O’dell

John Robinson Circus Returns for One Day in Santa Fe

John Robinsons Circus sets up along East Twelfth street in Santa Fe for a one day stand after a morning detrain. Veterans Charles Achning and Tom Green greet the unloading crowds as tractors help move heavy wagons in a modernized show. The afternoon and evening performances open at 8 with Cleopatra as the opening spectacle and a South Pole Little America clown number. The menagerie remains a featured attraction as the circus marks its 107th annual run.

Santa Fe John Robinson East Twelfth Street Charles J. Achning Tom Green South Pole Little America Lawrence John Robinson Circus

Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Reaves Home

The West Side Presbyterian Missionary society will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. E. S. Reaves home. The program on China will be presented by Mrs. S. M. Purce. Women of the church should meet at the church at 2:00 PM and transportation will be provided to Mrs. Reaves home.

West Side Presbyterian Missionary Society E. 5. Reaves China S. M. Purce

Linwood trio visits Newton friends over weekend

Mrs. S. E. Miller and grandson Howard Weindel join Mrs. T. W. Martin of Linwood for a weekend motor trip to Newton to visit friends and relatives. Dr. and Mrs. Harold Messmore plan to move to Tarkio Missouri where he will teach chemistry at Tarkio College. Mrs. Messmore is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Coker.

S. E. Miller Howard Weindel T. W. Martin Linwood Newton Harold Messmore Tarkio, Mo Messmore Tarkio College A. B. Coker

Dixie Derbyists Gain Honors in Air Races

Curtiss Reynolds Airport Chicago August 26 AP Fair Dixie derbyists from Washington DC lit up the tenth annual national air races. Phoebe Omlie of Memphis shot her monocoupe across the line at 3 17. She was the clear winner with the nearest rival about two hours behind. Martie Bowman of Santstead LI and Laura Ingalls of St Louis took second and third. Others failing to place included Nancy Hocking Garden City LT and Charity Langdon Norfolk VA.

Martie Bowman Santstead L. I Laura Ingalls St. Louis Nancy Hocking Garden City L. T Charity Langdon Norfolk

Couple stabbed to death near Ensenada beach

A man tentatively identified as Francis Conlon of Monrovia California and a young woman nicknamed Scotty were found stabbed to death on a beach about half a mile south of Ensenada Lower California. Authorities investigated the case.

San Diego Cal Francis Conlon Monrovia Scotty Ensenada Lower California

Missouri Woman for Congress in Second Missouri District

Mrs Pearl Gehrig of Salisbury a club woman and president of Missouri Women’s Republican club was chosen by the Republican committee for the second Missouri district to run against Democrat incumbent Ralph R Lozier of Carrollton for Congress.

Missouri Congress Moberly Pearl Gehrig Salisbury Women’s Republican Club of Republican Committee Second Missouri Congressional District Ralph R. Lozier Carrolltan

Oil for Safe Keeping Outside Filling Station

Four five gallon cans of oil were picked up by police outside the Richardés and White filling station at 2301 Louisiana Street early this morning and taken to police headquarters for safekeeping. Station staff said the oil was left there by George Richied, one of the owners of the store.

Ichardés and White Louisiana Street George Richied Stoon

Escape From Industrial School Both Boys Escape

Police report two juvenile escapes from Boys Industrial School this morning. Davenport aged 14 and Lyman aged 15 fled in regulation clothing and were last seen near the school grounds. Authorities urged the public to help locate them and return them to custody.

Boys Industrial School Davenport Lyman

Pilsudski's Grip Firm in Poland's Government

Warsaw August 26 AP Polands redoubtable marshal Joseph Pilsudski today took a firm grip on the reins of government determined to fight to a finish with parliament. He retained the Colonel Group and added another colonel Joseph There is little doubt former Premier Slawek will support his maneuvers as government whip in the Sejm. Politicians recall he sought six months to recuperate from discord and now plans infrequent parliamentary sessions.

Warsaw Poland Joseph Pilsudski Marshal Pilsudski Joseph Slawek Sejm Pilsudski

Mother Slays Son and Self in Pullman Tragedy

In Pullman Washington Mrs H H House wife of a Washington State College physical education professor shot and killed her 18 year old son early today then killed herself A note read I don t believe I can hold out Forgive me The AP report notes the grim family incident as authorities investigated the double tragedy

Pullman, Wash H. H. House Washington State College House

Delaware Chief Justice dismisses Nelson receivership suit

In Dover Delaware August 26 Chief Justice James Pennewill sitting as chancellor dismissed the receivership bill filed by Ira L Nelson of Boston against Warner Bros Pictures Inc and Renwar Inc The action ended without a court-ordered receivership and marks a decisive ruling in the case filed with the Delaware Supreme Court.

Dover Del James Pennewill Delaware Supreme Court Ira L Nelson Boston Warner Bros., Pictures, Inc Renwar, Inc

Bankhead claims independent Heflin ticket led by Klan

John H. Bankhead, Democratic nominee for U S senator from Alabama, charged at a party leaders meeting that an independent ticket backing Senator J Thomas Heflin for reelection was headed by Ku Klux Klan leaders. The remarks came at Montgomery on August 26 per AP.

Saye Heflin Klan Montgomery Alt John H. Bankhead United States Alabama J. Thomas Heflin Ku Klux Klan

Death penalty sought in fireman arson case in Kansas City

A death penalty request will be made for D. L. Piggott who faces a first degree murder charge in connection with the death of one of three city firemen killed in a drug store arson blast last year. Trial is set for September 8, according to Assistant Prosecutor John V. Hill.

Kansas City D. L. Piggott John V. Hill

Theft of Belts at Pine Brothers Store

Wilbur Pine of Pine Brothers' store at 446 Locust Street reported four braided men's belts missing from the Rage this morning. The disappearance was noticed when he planned to show the belts to a woman customer. A man had previously said he would return, and Pine heard movement but found no one upstairs when checking.

Wilbur Pine Pine Brothers Locust Street Mr Pine Pine Mr. Pine

Heat Wave Kills 118-Year-Old in Portugal

A two week heat wave across Portugal has claimed many lives. The oldest victim was Guilhermina Rose Madeira, aged 118, a resident of Sacamvem near Lisbon, who had remained vigorous until the harsh heat lingered.

Portugal Lisbon Guilhermina Rose Madeira Sacavem

Prosecutor Probes Bank Closing Audit Leads Grand Jury

County prosecutor James R. Page announced the grand jury starting September 2 will examine the affairs of Leen Trust Co and its officers Forrest C. Cochran president and treasurer. A state audit of the books recently completed will be turned over to the panel.

Kansas City James R. Page Clos- Leen Trust Company Forrest C. Cochran Page

Appointment at The Hague Court Leaves Hughes's Post

Sir Cecil Hurst named to the court of summary jurisdiction by the permanent court for international justice in The Hague replacing Charles Evans Hughes who has resigned.

To Hughes Hague Netherlands Sir Cecil Hurst Permanent Court For International Justice Charles Evans Hughes

Former Senator Sterling Dead in Washington

Word arrives that Thomas Sterling former United States senator from South Dakota died in Washington this afternoon. He served two terms in the Senate elected in 1918 and 1917.

Sterling Redfield S. D Thomas Sterling United States South Dakota Washington Senate

Port Upgrades Spring Up at Beira

Beira in Portuguese East Africa plans four new vessel berths and eight traveling electric cranes to handle rising traffic. The additions aim to boost harbor capacity and efficiency for larger oceangoing ships.

Beira Portuguese East Africa

Turkish tobacco trial grows in Ontario under Greek expert

Turkish tobacco is being grown experimentally in Ontario under the supervision of a Greek expert and is reported to be nearly frost resistant, signaling potential for hardier crops in Canadian conditions.

Ontario

Phillips Milk of Magnesia touted for children relief

An old advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a soothing remedy for colic gas sour belching and constipation in babies and children. It claims rapid comfort within minutes and offers a free information book, with the product presented as a long trusted U S trademark since 1875.

Phillips Co Varick St New York N Y

Konjola Endorsements Highlight New Health Claims

Sufferers are urged by supporters to read endorsements for Konjola, a new medicine. The promotions claim broad health benefits and urge readers to consider the product as a path to improved well being.

Konjola Promises Quick Relief for Neuritis and Digestive Ailments

Mr Russell Dennington of 4002 Cottage Ave St Louis recounts six months of severe neuritis and stomach trouble. He credits Konjola with ending his health woes after four bottles and says he now eats well and regains weight. The ad claims Konjola targets 32 ingredients and recommends six to eight bottles for full treatment. Sold in Lawrence KS at Eldridge Pharmacy and by many druggists in the region.

Russell Dennington Cottage Avenue St. Louis Lawrence Kansas Eldridge

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