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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1929
Page
1
A Madison era report notes a special session questionnaire to gauge lawmakers support for tax increases via the Kansas state commission's recommendations. The effort seeks general sales tax, selective taxes, and oil tax revenue to fund new state needs.
A heist at a Saline hotel sees two men enter and threaten staff, taking about $60 from W. Brown and jewelry valued at $245 from L. Stanley. Melvin Haine and others are named in the fragmented report as suspects or witnesses.
STREFL is sentenced to a term of 11 to 21 years in the state penitentiary for first degree robbery related to the Severite Benefit Association payroll of $14,000 taken June 25. A notice of appeal to the state supreme court has been filed, bound by the defendant’s father.
Forecast shows unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with possible rain and cooler pockets in the northwest. Morning notes indicate cloudy skies with gusty winds, road conditions improving to fair in Douglas County, and temperatures referenced in scattered place names and yesterday’s data.
Major Tadeo Larre Borges of Uruguay and Lieut. Leon Challe depart Seville for Montevideo. They completed the first leg of a 6000 mile journey sighted over Porto Praya Cape Verde at 2:30 am Eastern Time. After nineteen hours aloft they covered about 2000 miles at over 100 mph and expect to reach Montevideo tomorrow afternoon.
Representatives from 486 banks in Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas pressed the Federal Reserve Board to open a Wichita branch of the Kansas City Fed. They argued Wichita’s 115,000 population, 70 percent of regional ag products, and major banking activity justify the expansion, citing $45 million in deposits and $480 million in 1928Clearing. Kansas leaders Capper Alten Long led the delegation, contending the outer edge drains resources from Wichita. No decision was expected today as the board reviews petitions and objections before notifying petitioners of the outcome.
The Senate ratified the French war debt settlement funding $4,025,600,000 over two years. The House passed the ratification without amendment and sent the measure to the White House, completing the debt commission settlements. France previously ratified the accord in July. The vote tally was 2h not fully legible.
Pittsburgh philanthropist Maurice Falk announced a 10 000 000 gift to a new Maurice and Laura Falk Foundation. The fund supports religious charitable and educational work and will be managed by seven Pittsburgh trustees to grant aid over five years. A second brief reports Mrs Preston Thomas of near Dunlap Kansas died from burns after she poured kerosene on live coals in a stove, her husband severely burned trying to help.
A Chevrolet coach carrying three women skidded off Highway 40 near Hird's corner and turned over in a ditch. Mrs. M. B. Henderson of Kansas City suffered a broken arm and severe bruises, Hylda Lane had a severe bruise, and Mrs. Rosine Radford escaped injury. All were treated at Memorial hospital. Mrs. Henderson remained for observation as her daughter prepared to travel from Kansas City.
A loaded steamer Skarway carrying gasoline alcohol and oil ran aground on rocks near Flattery two miles south of the harbor. Fire broke out but crew of twenty were safely taken ashore. Meanwhile Kansas City reports record murders highways robberies and burglaries in November. Washington approves 200000 for London naval conference expenses and Geneva notes strong cotton prospects in Israel with potential production exceedance.
Washington reports that Senate factional leaders agreed to devote post recess time to passing the tariff. Watson Republican leader and independents from Wisconsin and Idaho backed a plan to block other legislation until the tariff bill is disposed of. A joint congressional committee was approved to study reorganizing prohibition enforcement. The Radio Commission extension and major federal building and fisheries funding bills also advanced in Congress.
United States officials guarantee immunity from arrest for former Mexican president Plutario Calles on a murder conspiracy charge as he travels through Laredo. District Attorney John A. Vather had paused on whether to arrest or defer due to diplomatic status, with final assurances delivered after officials cited diplomatic protection and promised actions to safeguard the visitor.
Washington reported that the cruiser Alvestra, ordered to Haiti at the outbreak of disturbances, will be withdrawn from Haitian waters. Brig. Gen. John J. Russell, American head commissioner in Haiti, said the situation was quiet and requested Galveston to be sent to Port au Prince, then to Gonaives and back to regular duties.
A 21 year old African American, captured after robbing several homes, was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary under habitual criminal provisions. The bandit had been identified and captured last week following a string of robberies in eastern Jackson County.
Topeka reports anticipated public expenditure in Kansas totaling 46,104,061 dollars for 1930. Governor Clyde M. Reed submitted the forecast to Secretary of Commerce Robert P. Lamont, aligning with President Hoover’s business program. Road spending is estimated at 30,583,901 dollars, city improvements at 6,458,137 dollars, with funds also planned for schools and related extensions.
Walter L Payne aged 62 or 72? former state treasurer and Douglas county clerk died in Wichita at 9 am. Burial planned in Clinton cemetery with funeral to be decided whether in Lawrence or Clinton. Survived by widow two sons L L Payne and B R Payne of Wichita mother Mrs Katherine Payne of Sioux Falls Street and brother Ed Payne. Born at Clinton he served as county clerk then two terms as state treasurer ending in 1920s. He underwent surgery Sunday in Wichita life insurance business. Former banker at Burlingham Tagante Topeka.
AP reports Frederick Dane, a bank robber wanted for multiple offenses, linked to Chicago’s St Valentine’s Day Massacre. He shot and killed a traffic officer after stealing $379,850 in bank securities from Farmers and Merchants Bank in Jefferson, Wisconsin, then led officers on a chase through Stevensville and Coloma before his escape plan failed. Police warned of his danger and offered rewards totaling at least $44.00.
The Curtiss flying school branch at the municipal airport has moved back to Kansas City for the winter and will reopen in March. Lt Jemary T. Martin and instructor Don McCormick plan to fly to Sansay in the Floodgling weather permitting. The Robin monoplane had been in Kansas City and Mitchel, the school agent, has also returned there.
Rotarian leaders from across the state gather at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce at 9 a.m. for a three hour planning session ahead of the spring conference. Attending are Ed Zimmerman and others from Wichita and Dodge City, with leaders from Hutchinson, Hays, Concordia, Salina, and Manhattan among visitors. Lawrence hosts district Rotarians in April.
A two-car collision south of Rich Hill Saturday night left Arthur Carlisle, 29, of Rich Hill dead and eight others injured. The McClanahan family of Lawrence Kansas City area were en route to a wedding anniversary party in Liberal Missouri when their car collided with a vehicle driven by William Roll, 19, of Rich Hill. Thornton McClanahan, 7, suffered possible skull fracture. Mrs McClanahan and three other children were hospitalized in Nevada and Kansas City. The McClanahans left Lawrence after 7 p m the same day.
Reports from Tokyo say an international train carrying consuls from the United States Britain Germany France halted by Chinese military on the Chi Tis railway while aiming to inspect conditions west of the Khitan mountains where Chinese and Russian forces are active. About 100 Japanese are in the area and Japan seeks word on Nationals there.
Sunday drew large crowds at a tabernacle near a burial yard where old cattlemen lay buried. The evangelist’s nightly and afternoon services filled about half the seats as he concluded a World War era preaching circuit in Dodge City.
The governor of Wisconsin was asked today to extradite William Reed Catt, known as Wred, who escaped while working on a Franklin County road gang. He had been serving a sentence for petit larceny and was reportedly detained by Oneida County authorities. Maurice Cromwell, Lincoln County Attorney, died suddenly at his Lincoln home after years in public service. Abilene Mayor H C Litts died at 60 after a long illness, leaving a four decade merchant career.
Lawrence police chief W H Johns announced new one hour parking limits on Massachusetts Street to ease holiday crowds. Merchants urged operation by leaving stalls open and out of sight near Christmas, while residents outside the city warned they may not find spaces during the shopping season.
The Engineering Society at the University of Kansas plans its second annual convention in Lawrence January, focusing on road problems, water-supply development, and state highways. Noted speakers include A W Coles of New York and local engineers, with sessions on traffic safety, municipal ordinances, headlights, liability, and water engineering.
Engineers from the University of Wankas and several departments prepare to attend a conference in Kansas City. Participants include Shaw Prot and Pel Wilisdedi with assistant professors LT and Wo Adem. University students and other faculty are expected to join the gathering of the American Institute of Engineers to discuss mechanical engineering topics. IDLE MINERS START RIOT.
Sydney Nova Scotia reports a violent incident with nine seriously wounded and forty others. Four hundred miners idle as shafts closed amid rioting. Police attacked with stones, and MP Mr Biteley was wounded. Oil man Frank Leach’s home robbed of stock certificates valued at 38080. Nine Mead Guilty in Bank Case at Flint Michigan.
The Lawrence city commission votes to pursue a clear title to the Community Building at Vermont and State streets. Mayor Rankin recommends hiring Walter Thiele to assist Lindley in court for title action, with February 10 set for court preparation. The board discusses mortgage issues, expenses, and plans to dispose of the building to recover funds.
A full page Washington Post advertisement paid by Minneapolis Tribune urges Congress to grant the tariff rates demanded by farmers. It argues the ad should press Congress to publish a general tax and ensure equality for agriculture and industry. The piece warns of dangers to agriculture if tariffs are not enacted promptly.
Japanese delegates asked Washington for direct talks with President Hoover on the opening of a looming conference. They were greeted at Union Station by Secretary Stimson and Admiral Adams, senior officials, as they arrived for the event.
Arkansas City report says Judge Tutre Breyer held Jehan Phelan Jones of Augusta and his two sons Harry McCanney Texie Nil on two counts of first degree murder for killings near Augusta last October 20. A third son Carl and his sister Witnatieth-Wielworth reportedly were also involved. Trial date set in Studdwich.
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