This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
4
A Kansas judge faces a jury duty dispute as a juror claims no knowledge of the case yet is compelled to serve. The piece questions whether jury service is a privilege or duty and reflects on political rhetoric, editorial spats, and local civic ideals amid references to Governor Reed and Senator Norris.
Governors call for a December meeting where two house tax committees will discuss a possible special session. The aim is to decide if a special assembly should be convened to consider enacting a new state taxation system and to gather the Governor's views on the plan.
Presbyterian ladies held a well attended evening at Liberty Hall with a standout performance by about a score of children in historical costumes performing Auld Lang Syne led by Clar eney Andrews and Miss Lid dy Daily. The event featured a fancy table hosted by Mrs J S Dailey and others, raising about 3200 in total receipts for the whole fair and paper. Edison’s electric light is reported as perfected with plans for a public exhibition at Menlo Park on Christmas Eve, urging gas companies to cut prices. University students again discuss a boat club, with Kansas University not favoring athletics, hinting at a push toward success.
Twenty five years ago on Friday December 6 the German club will host a line garty tomorrow evening with the mandolin club, the university’s top musical group, admission 23 cents. The annual articulation after football season drew about 400 students with the K U band escorting the team to Snow hall for speeches by professors and businessmen. R. E. Doolittle is recovering enough to travel to Texas. Mrs John O Atkinson ill with malaria fever slowly improving. Warren Henner to host Sigma Chi dinner December 10.
A short, elliptical note reflects Aunt Emma’s stereotype filled view of people. She distrusts most, trusting only those she deems pale and “real,” linking color to character in a dated, informal tone from 1923.
A drastic fuel shutdown order from the national fuel administration via the national railway administrator targets towns failing to comply. It mandates closure of all churches schools theaters and barber shops, affecting daily life and local institutions.
The Winfield Courier reports Ed P Greer a Kansas native and editor was elected to the state legislature. Meanwhile Senate debates include Vare resolution and tax relief. a French war debt settlement ratification moves forward. House proceedings cover interior department annual supply hearings and four billion dollar war debt talks. Senate leaders discuss Patrick Sullivan succeeding the late Senator Warren. Sugar tariff hearings resume.
Murky AP digest notes House passes a tax measure to cut income by 160 million and Senate fee referrals. A Chicago blast injures 15 and damages a dam. Washington anticipates a noon Senate vote on a fare issue. Norfolk trawler Boston reportedly wrecked near NC with 22 saved by coast guard. Treasury plans 100 million in bills next Tuesday. Grigst of Lancaster cited. 71 on a train. Commerce cites 23,765 auto deaths in 1928. Hoover era interdepartmental committee approves 175 million for postal service expansion. Haiti turmoil prompts martial law in Port-au-Prince after strikes. Berlin protests over stabilization plans. Paris naval panel backs 1931 shipbuilding program. Paris premier Tardieu’s cabinet crisis ends in vote. Mexico City departure for U.S. plans noted.
King Victor Emmanuel II will travel to the Vatican tomorrow with Crown Prince Humbert and other Savoy princes to present the young royals in a ceremony similar to the prior visit of the king, queen, and Foreign Minister Grandi. In Michigan, two Reiter children died in a house fire caused by an exploding oil stove, Mary 5 and Phyllis 2 perished, Ruth 3 is hospitalized with severe burns.
Peggy returns home with a sprained ankle and a missing letter to Obadiah Evans. Jim Chase questions her care of a Sinclair communications missive while the hired boy delivers the envelope but the contents remain lost. Peggy worries the absent letter may affect a promised fortune and family affairs.
Mary Graham Bonner describes a dirigible circus with a giant airship tent, a smaller animal tent, and a performers’ seating tent. John and Peggy and the Little Black Clock join the crowds as a bright red usher bids guests inside. The marvel attracts all, leaving the children hopeful for tomorrow.
A collage of gossip and society notes crosses cities from New York to London. Debutantes in New York face limited attendance at the first junior assembly as 200 heartaches loom among debutantes. London chatter centers on actress marriages forcing military officers to resign and a royal stir over a couple’s union. San Francisco covers a divorce suit citing cruelty amid a spouse’s refusals. A Pan American honeymoon plan entices, while a high school football tale leads to a hunter’s deer capture. A heartrending, kaleidoscopic slice of early 20th century social life and celebrity rumors.
A jumble of clipped items reports a hunting incident near Springfield and a dog named Togo slated for museum display, followed by a bequest to Henry Ford, a push for cheap cigarettes, and price cuts at stores. Names include Poland Spring Maine Newport and Mrs J Ricker Jr. The text also notes rising discounts and wholesale comparisons.
Members of the Tata Phi Phi club and their husbands gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Otto Durr home in Olathe for a seven o’clock dinner followed by bridge at four tables. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Rothberger and George Gerstenberger for high score with consolation prizes to Mrs. William Miller and Oscar Lothholz. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Carter, Mr. and Mrs. George Gerstenberger, Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rothberger, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lothholz, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rosenau, and Mrs. Leon Durr.
A string of Thanksgiving gatherings across Kaw Valley featured Mr and Mrs Kasberger, Mr and Mrs Jaever, and numerous Daugherty and Sommers families. Guests included Miss Helen Sommers, Mrs Otto Rogenau, and Mrs Will iam Stadler among others. In Leavenworth and Kansas City travel, church and hospital visits were noted, plus a Tremnants group gathering, a W I T meeting, and a marriage service for Agnes Eder and Charles Vitt at Holy Family church.
Dinner was served to the immediate family and Walter Reichart at the name of Mrs Carrie Eder. The table was decorated with wash and white, centerpiece was a large two tier wedding cake. After a short honeymoon Mr and Mrs Vitt will reside in their newly built home on their farm near Fall Lead. Mr and Mrs B Sheldon visited Kansas City with daughter Mrs J D Adams in Trinity Lutheran hospital. Rev and Mrs E Hollar spent Thanksgiving in Kansas City with their children Mr and Mrs G W Davearel.
Chicago reports the American League may stop radio broadcasts of baseball games as club owners meet at the Commodore in New York next Tuesday. President S Barnard said owners may follow the St. Louis Browns' decision to deny broadcasting from park for 1930, noting radio became a business in advertising and built audience for pay.
The Big Ten faculty committee on athletics debates tonight whether the football and basketball programs at the University of Iowa will keep its distinctive green and black banner in Western Conference stadiums.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.