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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1929

Page

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Germany Rejects Nationalist Plan in Referendum Defeat

German voters rejected a nationalist bill by a wide margin in a national referendum. Only about one fourth of ballots supported the proposal to repudiate treaty clauses and demand reparations, with turnout marked by broad apathy and regional losses for nationalist candidates.

Oue Paris Behie Reichstag Rhineland Wiesbaden Fe Cablenz Colorne Aix-la-Chapelle Dusseldorf Germany Berlin Carinthia Pomer Mecklenberg Bat

Huckins Surrenders to the Authorities

Huckins yields to authorities in a fraud case after surrendering extradition warrants. He was released on bond to appear in January. Report notes ongoing investigations into a business conduct and dividend distribution to investors.

Wautoma Huckins Eldes Huckins Arros Moan

Stimson Praises Young Plan Upholding Europe Stabilization

Secretary Stimson expressed gratification that Germany’s opposition to the Young plan for reparations settlement has diminished and that the plan will aid general economic stabilization in Europe. He noted officials’ satisfaction that the plan remains unchallenged. Fred Ellsworth of the University of Kansas Alumni Association will attend the sixth district American Alumni council convention in Kansas City, Missouri, January 9 and 10.

Washinatch Stimson Germany Europe Fred Ellsworth University of Kansas Alumni Association Kansas City

Kans Forecast Weather Update

Kans forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with temperatures listed for tonight and eastern and southern regions. Morning notes indicate clear skies in Salina with fair to good conditions. Douglas County roads are reported as good.

Excent Salina Douglas County

Judge Pollock Tricked Into Signing Slot Machine Order

Judge John C. Pollock said he was lied to when he signed a restraining order aimed at preventing interference with a vending machine operation. A young lawyer presented the order during a busy court session, and Prosecutor Mason later questioned the action, prompting Pollock to promise a full investigation.

Pollock Kansas City John C. Pol Mills “Wise Kangas Robert O. Mason Ommey Slesak Jas Mason Kansas

Train wreck at Gorham injures crew and passengers

Union Pacific westbound No. 21 sideswiped eastbound No. 28 at a siding near Gorham Kansas. Engine of No. 28 toppled. No. 21 engine overturned. Injured include engineer James Walton and fireman Claude Blevens of Junction City and passenger Lola Firebaugh of Rawlins Wyoming. Several others hospitalized at Hays Kansas. Traffic halted as salvage and rerouting planned. White Eagle Oil sale to Standard Oil NY announced with stock exchange plan.

Salina Kan Ed Henry Junction City No. 21 James J. Walton Claude Blevens Hays Hays Hospital Lola Firebaugh Rawlins Wye Rheamsas New York White Eagle Oil & Refining Co Kansas City Standard Oil Co White Eagle Company Standard of New York White Eagle Standard Oil Company of

Helen Wills Weds San Francisco Broker Frederick Moody Jr

Helen Wills, famed tennis champion, married Frederick Moody Jr. of San Francisco today in a small Episcopal ceremony in Berkeley near the tennis courts. The Rev. Lindley H. Miller officiated at St. Clements Chapel, with only close Wills and Moody family members present.

Berkeley Cal Helen Wills Frederick Moody, Jr San Francisco Berkeley Hille

Detroit Station Hold Up Ends in Self Inflicted Death

In Detroit a hold up at a gas station ended with suspect Matthew Koenen killing himself after police questioned him. Accomplice Herman Creech was wounded and captured. a 13 year old witness guided officers. Manager Clarence Blandon fired as robbers fled, Creech’s partner escaped before Koenen’s fatal head wound.

Detroit Matthew Knenen Herman Creech Hamilton Ohio Clarence G. Blandon Creech Koenen Natrosman Bullel Hiss

Theft on Bus Leads to Woman’s Arrest

A purse theft on a Tulsa to Kansas City bus at Garnett ends with Mae Pendery of Fort Worth detained by Lawrence police. Pendery admitted theft, returned $40 to victim Billie Norris of Sapulpa, and was released after Norris declined to prosecute. The purse contained a diamond ring and a bus ticket. Pendery was chased after by witnesses and later questioned at the bus station.

Garnett Lawrence Mae Pendery Paxton Ft. Worth Tex Pendery Will, Johns Billie Norris Sapulpa Okla Kansas City Tulsa Shugake George Atkeson Henry Smith John’ Ingalls

Paroled man Gus Taylor arrested for assault at funeral visit

Gus Taylor of 418 Indiana Street, on parole from the state pen Lansing to attend his father William Naworth Taylors funeral, was arrested Saturday night by Officers Fred Vogler Charles Calhoun and Floyd Hunter on assault and battery charges after a fight at Second and Illinois. Robert Spencer told police Taylor struck him in the face. Taylor was cited to appear in police court this morning but was released when Spencer failed to reach court. Spencer planned to file a district court warrant.

Gus Taylor Indiana Street Lansing William ‘Naworth Taylor Fred Vogler Charles Calhoun Floyd Hunter Taylor Second Illinois Street Robert Spencer Spencer Chief Johns

New Englanders at Annual Meet

The Sons and Daughters of New England held their thirty third reunion at the Hotel Floride. Eighty six attended the dinner with twenty four representing Massachusetts the highest. W G Simons spoke on The Background of Puritanism tracing how Puritans formed the colony’s early ideals. Prof D H Spencer presided and music was led by Prof O S Skilton with Miss Frances Robinson and others. A Fordfather s day dinner of corn bread cider pie and more followed with a short business meeting noting deaths and proposed new members.

Sons and Daughters of New England Floridae Massachusetts Maine Vermont Rhode Island New Hampshire W. GC. Simons Repub. Ne Netherlands New World Massachusetts’ Bay New York New Jersey William Penn Holland United Spencer D. H. Spencer the Sons and Daughters of New Tengland O. Si. Skilton Wbs Downing Downing St. Quentin Beethoven Frances Robinson W. B. Dalton Shilton John F. Watts Sue Kate Mav Pisk Alan New Land Plymouth Rock Lowang Edward Bumyarine A. G. Mitchell Kathryne Wilson D. HM. Spencer Cancine F. Raymond W. H. Sears Wien EB. R. Learned Toc Armstrong A. N. Dunakin May Brillitin HL. Asher O. P. Barber J. W. Alder H. J. Rublee Doreas Rublee Mae Ruble Mae Ruble, Dr. Flores, Barrows, Mrs. W.H. Felley, L. R. Stimpson Frank “Othri Raymond Gardner W. He Saars O. W. Maloney Dorthea Simons Bertha Poehler "Udiger Ella Bickford Davidson

Bank Robbery Strikes Hiattville State Bank

Pittsburg, Kan. Dec 23 AP Three young unmasked men held up and robbed Hiattville State Bank, Hiattville, Kan., located thirty five miles north of Pittsburg. They escaped in a blue sedan toward the east.

Pittsburg Kan Hiattville State Bank Hiattville

Notice to Advertisers for Christmas Week Display Ads

All display advertising for Wednesday Christmas Day must be in the office by 6 P.M. Tuesday. When composition and a proof are demanded copy must be in by noon tomorrow. A call to the advertising department when the song is ready will be appreciated.

Hoover's Christmas Wild Turkey On White House Table

President Hoover will again dine on his favorite fowl wild turkey for Christmas, with two fine birds shot in Virginia over the weekend by Secretary Lawrence Richey. One weighs twenty pounds and the other nineteen, to be roasted in the White House kitchen for Wednesday dinner.

Washington Hoover Lawrence Richey Virginia Woods White House Mooney

Christmas Talk at Rotary Emphasizes Living Christ Life

Rev Alfred D Grey of Plymouth Church spoke at the Rotary luncheon on the real meaning of Christmas. He urged living the Christ life year round, supporting the church as a conduit of Christ's influence, and promoting hope over pessimism. The event featured Marcel Bahe John at the piano and Meyn singing “Let Me Call Your Sweetheart”. many guests attended.

Alfred D. Grey Plymouth Church Rotary Dr. Grey God Doevetoss Christ John Milcan Gurist Marcel Bahe Gohn Manhattan Denver Srng Meyn

Fire damages a home three miles east of city

Lawrence fire department handled four alarms today with three within 90 minutes of each other. A basement fire at R. R. McFarland’s home on Route 2 caused $250 damage. Auto fires followed from gasoline leaks on hot exhausts affecting a Ray Martin Ford and a second car near the north end of the bridge with slight damage. An oven explosion in Marvin Ball’s basement at the University produced an alarm, but no damage was reported.

Lawrence R. R. McFarland Mississippi Street Ray Martin Frank Crooke Marvin Ball University

Burglars Take Over $2,000 in Newton Store Safe

Burglars believed locked inside Montgomery Ard store dec Saturday night blew the safe. They escaped via a fire escape with 2889.92 in cash and checks. The door of the safe was broken and the robbers fled before discovery today. Jeros ex-guardsman and actress wed in London Christchurch Mayfair today.

Newton Kan Montgomery ‘Ard Eges Jeros T London Francis Francis Millionair Love.y Sundy Jarman Aurcely Christchurch Mayfair

Postmen Deliver The Largest Christmas Mail Rush

Postmaster C B Hosford reported the Lawrence post office faced the largest Christmas mail surge. Parcels piled several feet high in the rear work room as carriers worked full crews to clear mail before Christmas day. The Merchants Bureau wrapping station earned praise for secure, well tied packages.

C. B. Hosford Lawrence Mr. Hosford Hosford Merchants Bureau Toeinemas Chamber of Chmnieres

Burke named as slayer in Valentine Massacre

Chicago, Dec. 23 AP fugitive gunman Fred Burke was named by a coroner's jury as one of the executioners in the Feb 14 Night Clark street garage killings of seven Moran gangsters. The jury reconvened after evidence tied two machine guns found at Burke's St Joseph Michigan home to the shootings and recommended Burke be apprehended and held for murder until due process.

Chicago Fred Burke Teelay Moran Nacth Clark Street St. Valentine’s Day H. N. Burdesen Burke St. Joseph Mich Dames Clark Reinald Schwimmer Col Calvin 4 Jdard Goddard

Return to Lawrence McClanahan family injured in accident

Mr and Mrs A F McClanahan and two year old Kathleen returned home from Kansas City after an auto crash that left Thornton in bed after blood transfusions and Kathleen with a broken femur. Kathleens return home followed hospital care and a five week bed rest for Kathleen with her siblings staying with McClanahan grandparents in Nevada Missouri.

A. F. McClanahan Kathleen Kansas City Mr McClanahan Nevada Mo. Thornton Merchants National Bank Mrs. McGlanahan

How to Save Time on Christmas Shopping

A Lawrence business leader visited the Journal-World to review ten days of papers and confessed he had not bought any gifts. After studying the pages, he claimed the buying was now complete and he could finish his Christmas shopping efficiently.

Tuberculosis Seal Sale Nears Goal in Lawrence County

The Tuberculosis Christmas Seal drive began on Thanksgiving and aims to close Christmas Day. Returns stood at 31,463 this morning, $1,087 short of the goal. Miss Mary McAuliffe urges at least $2,000 more to fund ongoing work, including aid for a county girl awaiting sanitarium care with a 15 patient waiting list.

Mary McAuliffes Tuberculosis Association McAuliffe Norton Anne Ne

Defense to attack federal agents in Mullan liquor case

In Coeur d Alene Idaho defense lawyers warn of sensational disclosures at the trial of 28 Mullan residents accused of conspiracy to violate the dry law. They seek a directed verdict after the government rested its case on four charges including city officials allegedly licensing liquor operations and aiding raids.

Coeur D'Alene Idaho Dee ATP Mullan De-Ned Satuday J. Stanley Websett Mullan City

Plot Against Mexican Government Disclosed in Raid

Mexico City reports a government communique says a raid on the Vasconcelos headquarters at Guaymad Sonora uncovered a plot for an uprising. Fifty arrests followed as soldiers sealed the building, with twenty alleged ringleaders sent to the interior department for disposal. Vasconcelos is said to be in the United States.

Mexico City ALLA Jose Vasconcelos Guaymad Sonora Vasconcelos United States Guaymias Vasconcelista Department of Interior

Police raid cockfight halts Kansas City arena event

Police raided a cockfight arena in Kansas City Kansas, confiscating seven game cocks, arresting owner Dave Williams, and detaining 19 spectators who planned the season opener. The raid ends the anticipated card amid a winter of inactivity for the arena. The same date reports a cancelation notice from Berlin about Graf Zeppelin polar flight previously slated for spring.

Kansas City Kans Wrandode County Dave Willliams Screer

Slug Shoe Clerk Robbery At Brown Bilt Shoe Store

Unmasked bandits robbed Brown Bilt shoe store on Massachusetts Street at closing time. They escaped with cash from the register, about $100. Clerks M Hamilton Otto Newby and John Ochs, with Mrs Hamilton and two girls, were forced to lie down as one robber struck Newby and Hamilton was pistol whipped. A wounded clerk required hospital care, and police tracked a bagged description of the attackers. No shots were fired. The incident prompted rapid police response and hospital treatment for injuries.

St. Massachusetts Street Otto Newby Bee I M. Hamilton John Ochs Hamilton Genevieve Hamilton Phinsilton Newby Mellenwell Hospital Hemi Baydie Tire of Tin Liemilton Alga Ochser

Hoover Defends Cuban Interests Amid Sugar Tariff Clash

Washington reports a bitter weekend dispute between the Republican congressional committee and the Democratic Bureau over Cuba and sugar duties. Representative Wand of Illinois backed Hoover, while Garner of Texas urged a formal statement. Testimony before the Senate lobby panel cited H C Lakin and Edwin P Shattuck to influence Cuba policy and a secretary’s role in contract dealings.

Washington Weaver Republican Con Democratic Naunal Wand Lidiane Garner Texas House house took the view that @ stament from Mr. Hoover Uessary H. C. Lakin Cuba Company Senate Edwin P. Shattuck New York Shattuck Hoover Sonver Walter Newton

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