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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
1
The House approved by 418 to 17 a Hawley resolution supporting a 3.1 billion dollar tax reduction. The measure would cut rates for individuals and corporations, move to the Senate, and prompt swift action in both chambers. Opponents argued debt concerns while supporters hailed rapid passage.
Pilot Lindbergh arrived in Cleveland with 14 others to join Thomas P. Nelson and crew in a hunt across northwestern Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio for a missing mail plane. The party, including Phil Love of St. Louis, has scoured the Bellefonte to Cleveland route area for days without success, holding to hopes the craft will be found nearby despite rumors of storm or other trouble.
In New York a judge ordered the dismissal of George A. L. McManus in the Arnold Rothstein murder case. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal after deliberation in the courtroom. Judge Nott stated that circumstantial evidence must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Washington December 5 AP The Interstate Commerce Commission urged new federal legislation to curb possible abuses by holding companies and to promote orderly consolidation of railroads into major trunk lines in its annual report Congress was told the commission is moving toward consolidation plans that would reshape the rail network China envoy report notes emergency session on the Nikolsk negotiations with Russian representatives seeking guidance on the eastern railway dispute
Unsettled tonight with mild cooling trends and clear morning conditions. Kansas forecasts show light winds and minimal precipitation while Arkansas roads remain passable with good travel conditions noted yesterday.
Washington reports President Hoover sent seven nominations to the Senate for western hemisphere posts. Matthew E B Hanna of Ohio would be American minister to Nicaragua, Julius G Lay to Honduras, Post Wheeler to Paraguay, Roy T Bay to Panama, Charles B Curtis to the Dominican Republic, Evan E Young to Bolivia, and H F Arthur Schoenfeld to Costa Rica. John Glover South of Frankfort Kentucky, formerly minister to Panama, was nominated to be minister to Portugal. A new Ecuador posting was noted to follow.
Rome the royal pair Prince Emanuel and Queen Helena became the first sovereigns of United Haly to enter the Vatican as treaties ending the Roman question gained tacit support. Crowds gathered in Rome while escorts and papal officials met them at Charlemagne Arch.
Alger Moore of Amarillo was killed and Jack D. Carroll and Raze Arnold injured after an oxygen tank exploded on the O T Bentson farm nine and a half miles northeast of McPherson where a Kansas Gas and Pipeline crew of twelve workers was laying pipe. Carroll’s right leg was amputated and both men were badly injured. Moore’s body was struck by steel fragments.
At El Dorado Kansas on December 3 AP jurors asked to inspect the murder site of Will Oberst and his family near Burn Kansas Judge Myers ordered Purcell Butler county sheriff to take the jury to the scene The trial of Owen Oberst focuses on the killings and the defense previously confessed involvement by the 19 year old suspect Mrs Charles Hoss testified about the aftermath and Oberst's reaction to sympathy.
The Hoover administration outlines a federal budget for the coming fiscal year in a message to Congress. About 72 percent of the proposed $3.83 billion outlay would cover past wars and preparedness, eight percent keeps government machinery running, thirteen percent goes to social aids and subsidies, and seven cents to fiscal affairs. Of the $2,713,283,000 needed for principal and interest on the public debt, most funds cover veteran pensions, hospitalization, and defense costs for the army navy Marine corps and national guard.
Prof W G Stevens told the et club that Lawrence’s shade trees are as old as the town and that elm sugar maple and green ash suit local conditions best. He described pruning and care and showed slides of trees given new life. interplanting sugar maples with soft maples was urged. He noted many trees on Lawrence streets and warned soft maples are prone to storm damage. The talk also discussed replacing soft maples with sugar maples to suit the area.
Topeka will host a conference of House and Senate tax committees on December 17 in the Governor's Office to assess the advisability of a special winter session for tax revision. Governor Clyde M. Reed says the aim is to review the tax code commission’s report and decide if a special session is justified before next year’s levies. The governor, the lieutenant governor, and speakers will attend along with the tax committees and the commission staff.
Ed M Jones of Denver attempted to cash several checks in Lawrence. Police traced him through multiple attempts to cash overdraft and forged checks. Jones, wearing a sweater with a large A, claimed Kansas University football ties and was ordered out of town after being detained near the bus station.
Plans are under way for the annual Christmas tableaux to be shown December 15 in the University auditorium as part of Fine Arts Christmas Vespers. Faculty from the painting and design department oversee three tableaux titled The Annunciation, The Road Bethlehem, and The Nativity.
Chicaze Dec 1929 AP reports a record price for Juckey Strike the grand champion steer at the International Livestock Show Elliott Brown is a 20 year old Iowa farm boy from Jtusehill his steer weighed 930 pounds and will fetch nearly 7600 J enney store operator was the winning bidder Clarence Goecke and Dick previously set records at a Kansas exhibition with 8 02 per pound.
Robbers broke into two fraternity houses in West Hills last night and fled with about 65 dollars in cash several watches and other valuables. At Delta Upsilon Harold Jorge 1 Just 10 and Bob Jackson each about 3 to 12 dollars lost small items. entry via back door with front door also unlocked. Sienna Phi Epsilon next door reported losses of about 15 dollars and several watches. entry again through a back door. The theft occurred after 2 o'clock for Delta Upsilon and this morning for Sienna Phi Epsilon.
Thomas B Murphy, 85, survivor of a band of plainsmen who repulsed an Indian attack at the ickaree in 1868, died late yesterday near Caldwell. He criticized government leaders methods but refrained from discussing publication. He settled near Corbin, had prize cattle, and is survived by a widow, three sons Grider Grover Herie and four daughters Jettie Kate and Alice. Funeral arrangements forthcoming.
Huff Brothers of Pittsburg bid 7750 to win the contract for Franklin county's new Ransom Memorial hospital at Ottawa. Twelve bids were opened by the Franklin county hospital association, with a formal announcement due in a week. Additional bids came from Manhattan and Lawrence, Kansas and points in Iowa Nebraska and Missouri.
The Douglas County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. F. S. Butcher was re elected president along with Mrs George Jensen as president and Ray Flory secretary treasurer all by unanimous vote. Delegates to state meetings were chosen, and reports from Sen, county agent Miss Ive Randle home demonstration agent and T R Warren director of 4 H work showed increased farm advisory activity and optimism for the year. Prof H L Thornton spoke on soil erosion stressing need for contour farming terraces and cover crops. I N Crapman urged keeping farm accounts to reveal farmer needs and profits while Miles and Herman Thanden addressed Farm Bureau matters. a whistling solo by Mrs Clyde Randall preceded a noon dinner and directors meeting.
An inquest into the death of Mrs. Clara Killam, 43, of Independence, Kansas, will be held after a fire at Bullock Sanitarium in Overland Park that suffocated her in her room. Coroner Dr. Ross Moberti said the cause was likely suffocation by smoke and flames in the mattress and bed clothing.
Four people died and more than fifty were injured when a blast destroyed the Munhell post in a suburb as a train passed the building. Glass shattered, and many passengers were cut by flying shards.
Santa chats weary after a long day in Lawrence visiting hundreds of children yesterday afternoon. The tired figure left for the North Pole workshop, hoping to return before Christmas as he hinted. Station WR cautions listeners to expect messages from Santa Claus.
A capacity audience watched Oxford students and Kansas University debaters discuss whether installment buying spurs prosperity. Oxford contended it aids mass production and gains while Kansas argued it harms savers, raises debt, and increases unemployment, amid commentary on the debate’s educational impact.
Nationalist authorities in Nanking issued a telegram to insurgent commanders offering amnesty to rebels who surrender and urging loyal troops to remain at their posts. Rewards were promised for those who refuse to obey the government, with a rumored silver bullet scheme cited as part of the enforcement.
President Hoover today transmitted an estimate of 7,000,000 dollars for the deployment of interim funds to be used by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Lycar plan. He also asked 200,000 dollars for U S participation in the London naval conference next January.
Members of four H clubs at junior high school formed a team named the Juni orox as announced by TR Warren, director of club work in Douglass county. Several meetings have occurred with members giving short talks on various subjects.
An arrest warrant was issued for Hanpy Brackin of Melvern after he allegedly admitted carrying kerosene to the Lecompton house owned by Williams and starting a fire. Sheriff and Undersheriff reported Brackin's initial denials gave way to a confession following questioning. Williams reportedly picked Brackin up and drove him to the scene, where damage was estimated at about $300.
Early in the season shoppers flood Lawrente and downtown Massachusetts Street with the annual Christmas ritual. Vendors report brisk buying as evergreen displays adorn storefronts while citizens anticipate Santa’s visit. retailers note busier than usual streets and strong demand for gifts.
The Topeka community observes the 75th anniversary of its founding with a Shawnee County Old Settlers meeting. The early town history centers on its border disputes and incorporation by the territorial legislature. A commemorative gathering echoes regional pride and the town’s resilience.
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