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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
4
Entry indicates second class matter at Lawrence Kansas post office under March 3 1879 act. Readers urged to call if Journal-World not received by 7 p m and a copy will be sent. contact window 7 to 7 20 p m. Thursday December 19 1929.
The wets demonstrated in the U S Senate yesterday against confirming Richard J Hopkins as federal judge for Kansas The attack relied on alleged ties to prohibition and the Anti Saloon League with Senator Tydings leading the charge Allen noted Kansas voters have upheld Hopkins and questioned the basis of the charges The wets may use such material against nominees as long as it cannot be heard in the Senate
The legislative tax committees remain uncertain on calling an extra session. While many support the tax code recommendations, Governor Reed's stance creates doubt about a clear majority. The key question is how much public money would justify convening the session, a decision the Governor will judge.
The discussion opened with cautious optimism about taxation revision. The public anticipated a complete, self contained system rather than minor changes that would keep the current framework intact. It is not clear if Governor Reed will call a special session unless solid progress toward a clear goal is evident.
The committee asks for additional volunteers and donations to ensure every needy family in town has a proper holiday observance. Timely assistance in the remaining days before Christmas will materially aid the effort.
A witty note critiques the timing of the Interstate Commerce Commission’s ruling on whether a watermelon is a fruit or a vegetable. The author jokes that watermelons themselves would offer the best evidence, though such evidence is scarce at the moment.
New Yorkers previously backed Mayor Jimmy Walker hoping for official services at the regular salary and humor for nothing. His quip about raising the salary from 25,000 to 40,000 a year, approved by the board of aldermen, may prove costly in the end.
Kansas Democrats are conducting a still hunt for a senate candidate to oppose Henry Allen next year. By keeping quiet now they expect each Democrat to generate enough noise to shape the race once the campaign begins.
Miss Mary Gleason presents charming recitations at the Unitarian church tonight. A pavement contract on Massachusetts street goes to Mr. Griffin who starts after holidays. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe lectures Saturday at Plymouth Egypt and Greece and is praised for eloquence and poetry. Tickets cost twenty five cents. The new Kentucky street house of Mr. F Cosley is enclosed and attractive. A gathering welcomed Mr. W A Walter home from Colorado with Prof. Buch's band performing. Mr. P J Peterson departs for Del Norte to tend mining interests. Sheriff elect Asher tours Iowa after holidays. Alex Anderson buys Sutliff clothing and becomes store proprietor with friends ready to patronize.
A brief society note records Miss Marion Benedick will return from Cripple Creek at week’s end after teaching a kindergarten class. Miss Mary Spencer, guest of honor at a card party hosted by Miss Grace Bangs, received a Japanese picture prize which she later gave to Miss Spencer, who is to wed next week.
Ten years ago on a Thursday date in December W J Flintom announced he would depart the following Sunday for San Diego California to spend the winter with his daughter Mrs Sample after selling his stake in the Gazette to Mr Finch.
Mrs C W Gould and sons Clarence Jr and Roland will spend Christmas in Oklahoma City. George Docking and George Bullene arrive from Western Military Academy to spend the holidays at home. T E C members initiated at Robert Brown's home, including Ronald Gould Bob Stuart Leonard O Bry an Sonny Beal Courtney Crim and Johnny Hutton. George Butler Charley Schultz and Herb Fitz go to Ottawa for turkey school. Miss Mary Hackman returns from Chicago Urbana Ill to visit relatives. Dr J A Anderson buys a forty acre farm beyond the city limits on Louisiana street and will take possession after wheat harvest. Mrs Albert Worley returns to Kansas City with her mother Mrs C E B Andrews. they will join Mr and Mrs Will Newman in Kansas City for Christmas at Mrs Forrest C Cochran's home.
Henry Hopkins, former warden of the state penitentiary at Lansing, has died in Leavenworth. The obituary notes his service and origins, marking the loss in Kansas history.
A collage of brief items from around the world and the U S including London fog delaying a funeral hearse, an iceless Yuletide in Stockholm, a Hollywood marital rumor, Bill McManus in Rome style, Pennsylvania railroad golf quips, a Berlin court dispute over Pergamon remains, ancient Cyprus steam heat, a camel sized prison escape hole, Judge Sabath and alimony, a Stalingrad canal project, and Hamburg gifting Count Kalckreuth’s residence to artists. The snippets name places, people, and events like London, Stockholm, Kathryn Carver, Adolph Menjou, Bill McManus, Frank Williams, Judge Sabath, Stalingrad, Kalckreuth, and Baroness Barbara von Kalckreuth.
The tale follows Peggy Prescott learning that her uncle Herbert Prescott hid securities worth over a million in a bank box, vanished by presumed trickery, leaving Peggy’s inheritance uncertain as Philander Chase liaises with Pinkerton detectives and legal counsel to salvage the estate while Peggy faces a dangerous personal loss.
The Little Black Clock turns back time to a dawn of travel. John and Peggy witness early humans riding a novelty oxen cart and marvel at the wheel and the first wagon, while observing a primitive world with huts and animals. The clock promises more glimpses of the past.
Overnight news bulletin highlights a string of maritime and weather events. Fort Victoria rammed and sunk en route from Galveston to New York harbor. 415 rescued as fog hampered the harbor entrance. Snow and sleet disrupt conditions from New Orleans to the northeast. Government debates sugar imports and a murder case moves to trial in Arkansas.
Eudora notes busy weekend with Christmas vesper services at Kansas University in Lawrence attended by Mr. and Mrs. Adams and others. Local residents host and visit, with church activities, social gatherings, and holiday preparations across town and surrounding farms.
Mr and Mrs Dan Petrie and Samuel were Sunday visitors with Mrs Petries parents Mr and Mrs Charley Means A number of neighbors and friends spent last Saturday evening at the Jack Helm home Mr and Mrs Lloyd Scofield and Oskaloosa Tuesday Mr and Mrs F S Champion were visitors at the George Tarr home Monday morning Misses Helen and Genevieve Davison spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Robert Davison Mrs Homer Willets and Mrs F H Champion were callers with Mrs
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