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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1929

Page

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Vare Seated Fight Ends as Wilson Loses Senate Contest

In Washington the senate rejected seating William B. Wilson after a lengthy contest over the seat long held by Vare. The vote followed a Norris resolution and a tense scene as Vare, then disabled, left the chamber. The incident cost the government about 200 million dollars and ended the Pennsylvania battle. A separate note from Winfield announces college debate teams gathering for a regional tournament under Dean LeRoy Allen.

Washington APJ Senate William B. Wilson Sa ¢ Reed S Capper Allen Vare Wilson David A. Teed Ion Agaynat Hadi Pennsylvania Meebers Wion Norris Vate Nebraska Wilsop Car Robinson Arkansas Curtis Qmentuers Toll Éatio Ed Senator Schull Trepublican Minnesota Schall Duelare Wilson Dees College Winfield Kan Oklahoma Missouri Kansas LeRoy Allen Southwestern College

Weather Forecast For Dodge City Dodge City

Kansas forecast shows partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with unsettled conditions, colder tonight. Southeast winds turn northward in the morning. Local report indicates gusty and variable conditions across the area.

Kansas Opéka Dodge CO

Congressional Immunity Protects Blease and Heflin

Justice Peytoni Gordon ruled that congressional immunity shields Senators Blease and Heflin from arrest for contempt after they refused to heed a jury summons. The decision, made as a grand jury probes the death of Washington detective Arthur Scrivener, held Congress in session immunity applies, limiting the court to no further action against the senators.

Blease Heflin Washington District of Columbia Peytoni Gordon Supreme’ Bench South Carolina Alabama Arthur Scrivener Gordon Congress

Haiti Riots Prompt Martial Law Fears At Ports

Washington reports indicate Secretary Stimson called Haiti turmoil exceedingly serious amid popular excitement and risk of outbreaks by Irresponsible elements. Marines and high officials weigh sending more troops as Port au Prince and Aux Cayes calm under martial law after Wednesday riot. a permanent national business clinic to monitor and combat low mood in American trade is planned with a 40-member panel led by Julius Barnes.

Washington Haiti Stimson Aux Cayes John H. Russell State Department White House West Indian Island Hoover Port Au Prince Julius Barnes Chamber of Commerce of the United States Barnes

Bandit Resembeling Fleagh Robs Officers in Carthage

A bandit described by victims as resembling Jake Fleaghe robbed Sheriff Harry Stephens and Deputy Clarence Scott of their weapons on the highway near Carthage Missouri. The suspect, driving a car, escaped after holding up the two officers. authorities chased an auto toward Carthage but found no trace. The robber linked to the Lamar National Bank robbery in Colorado.

Carthage Moz Tims Jake Fleaghe First National Bank of Lamar Col Harry Stephens Clarence Scott Springfield Lawrence Caths Soraamile Nichols Pest Land Lawrence Nichols Don Dee Terence Dan George Price Sinclair Twelily L Unie Magischusetts Peters Komlson Hemthers Hous Jagne Kansas City Det Woodson Jack Dilloh Robi County Nina Dow Thie Road Sherigt Re KR Rutherford Sorge Reed Linwrencer Jscene Erin Gallert

New Englanders Plan Dinner Celebration

Forefathers day is observed by the Sons and Daughters of New England at Plymouth Congregational church. A 6:30 dinner follows a business meeting in the parish house, with W. C. Simons as speaker. All New Englanders are urged to attend. dinners and dues are $1. Reservations are phoned to Mrs. D H Spencer, 1408.

Sons and Daughters of New England Plymouth Congregational W. C. Simons New

Court Grants Relief in Case Involving Smiths and Restored Maiden Name

A court grants relief to Alice Smith from Clarence Smith. Judge High Means restores the maidens name of Alice Restergren. The plaintiff alleges gross negligence in duty.

Alice Smith Clarence Smith High Means Alice Restergren Waeintff

Nine Hurt In Second Explosion At Munhall Suburb

Pittsburgh December 6 AP reports nine persons were injured today in a blast near the site of the previous day’s explosion that killed five and damaged the local post office at Munhall suburb. One victim was in critical condition per Homestead hospital. The second explosion is unofficially blamed on gas leakage and a wall of a nearby drug store was blown out with other buildings sustaining nonextensive damage.

Pittsburgh Munhall Homestead Hospital

Liberty post hosts wives night with contests and readings

An enjoyable Liberty post American Legion gathering for members and wives drew about one hundred guests. Prof. E C Buehler led two contests identifying slogans and famous sayings, with Mrs Stutz and Mrs Boyce supporting the affirmative. Harry Frazee and Arch Oliver spoke for the negative while B Holmes judged. Refreshments followed. committee members include Phil Bowen Ellsworth Nold Mons and Clyde Bell.

Liberty Post American Legion City Hill B E.C. Buehler George Noéld Vario Adebgte Gromen John Stutz Earnest Boyce Harry Frazee Arch Oliver B. Holmes Phil Bowen FE. C. Bueh Ellsworth George Nold F Fred +mons Clyde Bell

No Crimes For 17 Hours In Chicago Then Bombs Explode

Chicago led with a calm day as seventeen hours passed without a reported crime. Detectives lounged while police stood idle until 5 pm when three robberies occurred in sequence and a large bomb exploded on the south side, prompting swift police action.

Chicago

KU Dads Organization Plans Meeting After Dad's Day

The temporary officers of the University of Kansas dads organization formed at the Dad's Day dinner in October will meet in Chancellor Lindley's office Saturday afternoon to discuss plans. Vice president W. Y. Wilson of Kansas City and secretary-treasurer Van Bruner of Lawrence lead the temporary group.

University of Kansas Dad’s E. H. Lindley Oereup VY. W Son Presiden Kansas City van Bruner Lawrence

Mutiny of Troops Threatens Nanking

Nanking December reports say thousands of Nationalist troops mutinied at Pukow across the Yangtse. Martial law was declared, loyal forces reportedly defeated rebels near Wayt, and mutineers moved toward Nanking from Pengpu. Governments fears a nationwide anti government plan expand as provinces send oral supporters.

Nanking Pukow Yangtse River China Gpih Wayt Wuyi Pengpu Atkwel Nan- King Noth Anhwei Hankow Hunan Hupeh Honan Pukow Mutiineers

Young Guard Soars High In Testing First Time

Washington reports a rising young guard among Senate Republicans who bolted leadership to derail the tariff bill during a special session. Senator Harrison accuses them of desertion while Senator Allen defends their aims to honor agricultural pledges and the Fordney McCumber framework. The new bloc claims to seek wiser tariff action while remaining aligned with administration goals. Professor E F Kindswater of Kansas was in Madison for a university union meeting.

Washington Senate Bush Leaguer Ray Scots Young Guard Colleagu Henry J. Allen Kansas Avith Hoor Binck Minneapolis E. F. .Kindswater University of Kansas/ union’ operating committee Madison University Union Building Managers

Santa's Sleigh Contest Returns With Prizes Ahead

The Journal-World previews a new Santa's Sleigh contest set for next Tuesday. Readers are invited to watch for a double page spread detailing how to win one of several prizes.

Journal-World

Schacht backs Young Plan for European finance

Berlin Dec 6 AP Dr Hjalmar Schacht president of the Reichsbank says European politicians undermine careful economists work and urges returning to the Young plan as the basis for recurring financial arrangements. He notes creditor states seek more from Germany than defined in the Young law and insists Paris delegates agreed Germany can pay its maximum capacity.

Berlin Hjalmar Schacht Reichsbank Paris Germany

Manifesto calls Vasconcelos supporters to arm for return

A manifesto urging Vasconcelos supporters who backed him in the Mexican presidential race to arm for his return to Mexico was circulated by Dr. Francisco Del Rio Canedo. He says Vasconcelos plans to travel via Los Angeles for conferences as he seeks self preservation against the government and will come back once organized. The report places Vasconcelos in the United States for now.

San Antonis Mexico Jose Vasconcelos Francisco del Rio Canedo Vasconcelos Canedo Los Angeles San Antonio J San Dantonio Nogales United States el Paso

Tulsa men charged with arson in Lecompton house fire

Two men from Tulsa, Happy Brackin and G S Williams, faced arraignment on arson charges after an attempted fire at an unoccupied Lecompton dwelling owned by Williams. Brackin confessed to starting the blaze for $100, while Williams denied involvement. Bonds set at 3000 dollars. Preliminary hearing slated before Judge Hugh Me Tuesday. Neighbors prepared to testify about Brackin carrying oil to the Williams house.

Happy Brackin Tulsa Okla G. S. Williams Mevern Harry Frazee sLecompton Wiliams J. Wye Mitchell Brackin Datag Offic L. E. Porter Williams R. KR. Rutherford Rutherford Lawrence George Reed David Porter Hugh Me Ahams Lecompton Williams House

Oust City Service Gas from Kansas in AG Petition

Topeka dec 6 ap william a smith attorney general filed a petition in the state supreme court asking that the Cities Service Gas company a delaware corporation with its principal office in bartlesville okla be ousted from doing business in kansas at issue is its authority franchises and privileges in kansas and the courts action to exclude it from all corporate rights in the state the company serves about 40 cities and refuses to provide requested information to the state public utility commission amid an investigation into natural gas rates.

Topeka William A. Smith Gupremel Cities Service Gas Company Henry L. Doherty’ Pipeline Kan Sas State Public Vice Commission Tthe Pipeline Company Kansas Delaware Corporation Bartesvile Oklo Supreme Court Sea Ice Gas Company

Hurley to Succeed Good as War Secretary

President Hoover selects Patrick J. Hurley of Oklahoma to become secretary of war, succeeding James W. Good after his death. Hurley has served as acting secretary and was previously assistant secretary, a World War I veteran awarded for reconnaissance under fire in France.

Warren Chon Nooyer Hurley Fort D. A. Russel Cheyenne Fort Francis E. Warren Warren Wyoming Eeene Washington Patrick J. Hurley Oklahoma Hoover James W. Good War Department Good France

Bixe Round Trips for One Third One Way Fares

John Robinson a Union Pacific agent announced the railroad will promote Christmas reunions by offering a special fare for holiday travel. The rate will be one and one third of the standard one way fare with sale and time limits to be announced shortly. New Air Picture of K U 2 campus photos taken from a Fort Riley pilot will be used for University publicity. Buy a Chevrolet and enjoy the difference every day.

John Robinson Union Pacific Robinson K.U. 2 University of Kansas R. KR. Walker Fort Riley

Broadcasting Records Rule Requires Clear Announcements

Washington December 6 AP. Radio commission orders all stations to clearly announce the nature of every mechanical reproduction broadcast. Each record must be described as a talking machine record or similar label before the program. Piano selections must be announced as performed by a piano player. Transcriptions or polls that exceed time limits cannot be used for national calls.

Washington Radio Commission

Large Lawrence men to attend Raw Valley Interurban hearing

A large delegation from Lawrence will travel to Kansas City tomorrow to press the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on the Raw Valley Interurban expansion between Kansas City and Lawrence. Lawrence business leaders from many firms will advocate keeping lower historic rates, with a list of local officials and business names attending the session and associated after-hearing events.

Lawre Kansas City Raw Valley Lawrence Interstate Commerce Commission Kan City Loval Geo Kirchhoff Wo Orld Co W. Ler Mercantile Co A. M. Hughes George d. Nicehot Orld Co Leetzler Furniture Co J. State Bank Kansen Alfred Stwood Lumber Rhodes Kaw Valley “Creamery G. R. Shultz Peoples Kans T É. Corp C.F. Dodds Griess Totel Eldridge DeLuxe Cafe George Sprawley Fuel! Co Willian, Pendleton Edgar Stee Seal

Kansas Beef Carcass Brings A Good Price

Four-H club workers led by Fav S. L. Jundahl from Manhattan Kansas sold dressed stock at a Chicago stock show. A beef carcass brought 80 cents per pound for 3561.60, the reserve champion beef ear sold for 40 cents per pound, and a champion wether carcass weighing 46 pounds sold for 75 cents per pound to a Chicago grocer. Samuel Insull received an award for a grand champion Suffolk stallion and mare combination. his farm swept many prizes.

Chicago Fav S. L. Jundahl Manhattan Kun Pion Oryillis Melbourne Walter J. Templeton Evansville Samuel Insull Opera Umare Wawthorn Mt Nien Insull’s

Culbertson 18 Honored At Chile Ambassador Dinner Night

Emporia coverage notes 400 people attended a dinner honoring William Culbertson United States ambassador to Chile. Only three men wore dinner jackets with one guest of honor. reminiscences of Chilean customs sparked brief remarks before the event. payroll holeups in St Louis netted about $6.00 from two robberies, one targeting A W Leschen Sons Rope Co. another robbery at Shechah Tumbing Co with $2,000 taken.

Emporia Run William Ertson United States Chile Pamores Sul Mr. Culbertson Hari Sador St. Loupis Todas A. W. Leschen & Sons

Bandits Hold Up Two K U Couples Near Pleasant Grove

A crime report describes two unmasked bandits in a Chevrolet that halted a Dodge near Pleasant Grove. Bert Siofer and three University of Kansas students were abducted, belongings and a few dollars stolen, as the pair fled toward Lawrence. Police pursued leads with reports of a Chevrolet sighting and a Sinclair station entry, with suspects still at large.

Menel Bert Siofer University of Kansas Medical Pleasant Grove Stofer Thesy Dack Nichols Cathy Jackson Syracttees Mardane White Ottawa Raed Steter

Hartwell Millinery Ad Mistyped Price In Journal World

Fragmentary classified note cites a Hartwell Millinery shop advertisement in last night's Journal World with a price misquote. The ad mentions brands like Atwater Kent and Radio MantA. no clear amount is readable.

Hartwell Journal World

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