Why Boast Why boasteth thou thyself in mis chief
A long clipping discusses court power over contempt, Senate relief bill disputes, and administration plans. It notes Glogs attacks on banking legislation, arguments over old age pension cost controls, and Morgenthau's proposals to reduce costs while avoiding charity stigma. It touches on reporters, Quintuplets, and a kidnapping case in a fragmented newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Glogs
Virginia
Morgenthau
Secretary of the Treasury
The Notaries Reluctant to Endorse an Affidavit
A witness offered to swear to the attack details while the third notary public would seal and attest the signature. The first two notaries refused citing fear of Huey Long’s wrath and repercussions for their employers, delaying the affidavit. The text then shifts to economic notes on relief funding and growing government debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey Long
Exalted Rulers Form Past Club and Social Posts
Old Home Town notes several local society shifts including the Past Exalted Rulers club formed with I. G. Manley as president and W. H. McKone as secretary treasurer. Initia tion services were held for Eugene Glahn and George Kirby. Other items detail visits, home trades, a bridge luncheon for Mrs. Ira Hartzell, and a Kansas City Music Box Revue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Ellis
Fort Bragg
N.C
Ellis
Lindley
de Lindley
Washington, D. C
Richmond
Charleston
W. Va
Atlanta
H. A. Jetmore
Rose Ott
Ott
Jetmore
Tennessee Street
Jetmores
Mississippi Street
May Cheatham
Colonial Tea Room
Ira Hartzell
Kansas City
Hartzell
Carpenters Banquet Draws Lawrence's Largest Labor Meet
Twenty five years ago on February six a Lawrence union banquet drew 160 carpenters, the largest organized labor gathering to date. Speakers included J L Bundy and Charley Finch at the union hall in the 900 block. Nearby, M Longnecker nearly fell into an old hidden well on 801 TR 1 street while inspecting his newly purchased lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
Carpenters of
Lawrence
J. L. Bundy
Charley Finch
M.longnecker Cana
Bussing Family Leaves For New Colorado Home
The Bussing family is moving to Sligo Colorado to establish their future home. Earl Bussing and his father R Bussing have taken and will transport goods, with Mrs Bussing and her grandson visiting town until a house is built on the farm. The Bussings own adjacent half sections. Miss Maggie Bell Long plans a European summer with her uncle R A Long. Miss Stella Robbins, violin teacher, bids farewell at Haskell before teaching in Riverside California.
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Colorado
Bussing
Sligo
Colo
Earl Bussing
R. Bussing
Bussings
Craycroft
Jackson
Bell Bros
C. C. Herndon
Forty Years Ago Notes and Local Highlights
Fortyse years ago on February six a string of local items includes ailing A G Abdelal improving, Dr Morga sick at home, Warren S Wood named general agent for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co in Lawrence area, burglaries at Wilson boarding house and S Churchill’s home, councilman Griffin resigns but not accepted, a mite social at the Christian church, Zodiac club officers elected, skating rink flooded, burglary at Dr Holloway’s house, music club program short, Moszkowski concert featured, Marion Innes to New York Boston visit, James May expected home from school, Pred Manter visiting from Chicago, Shadow Castle opening night with cast praised, next show dancing to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Abdelal
F. D. Morga
Warren S. Wood
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co
Lawrence
Wilson
New Hampshire ‘Street
Berkley Streets
Churchill
Ohio Street
A. J. Griffin
Griffin
The
Christian Church
Mabel Stover
Rhode Island
Paul Stover
al Boyington
Zodiac
L. H. Perkins
J. E. NeCrors
Margaret Oliver
W. E. Hazen
Hannah Oliver
A. D. Weaver
F. F. Dinsmoor
House of Vr. J
New York
Boston
James May
W. May
Shadow Castle
Mrs. Charlton
Mlossie Fog
Mr. Kimball
Archie Sanders
Massie
Mr. Ulrich
Mr. Fogg
Damage suit filed over 1934 train wreck near Lake View
Robert Buchein of 1541 Kentucky street files $11,888 against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad for injuries from a August 15 1934 cross ing collision near Lake View. He alleges no whistle warning and no slowing by the engine, involving Orville Loftin who was killed. Buchein lists hospital and medical costs and damages for loss of time pain suffering and permanent injuries.
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Robert Buchein
Kentucky
Streal
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Buchgim
Lake View
Buchoimn
Orville Loftin
Lawrance
Lawrence
Rachel Allowes
Mousky
Sun
Riling and
Riling
Bucheini
Will Meet in Ottawa Kansas Women's Republican Club
The second district annual business meeting will be at the Nelson hotel in Ottawa on Saturday February 11. About 100 women from nine counties including Douglas are expected. A noon luncheon opens the session and Mrs EF Abels of Lawrence, vice president of the state organization, will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Women's Republican Club
Nelson Hotel
Ottawa
Includin Douglas
EF. Abels
Lawrence
Emerald crown theft sparks peril in Duraya tale
In a Duraya plot, Montana steals the emerald crown of Our Lady and plots to reclaim it for Bishop Emiliane with accomplice Mateo Rubriz. Monta woos Rosita, daughter of the keeper, while El Reed confronts true identity as danger looms in the fort and inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durava
Ventana
Mateo Rubriz
Emiliane
Monta
Torita
An Jan
Jose
Montana
Mexico
Roxina
Duraya
Benito
el Reed
Che
Benito Garon
Mexico City
Montang
Durayat
Rosita
Lin
Amile
Rowita
Tahal
Naraya Fort Intrigue and Hidden Emeralds Plan Unfolds
Montana outlines a risky scheme as General Estrada governs a fortress and a band of outlaws led by Rubriz and Brother Pascual gather in the back stairs. The group debates how to reach emeralds while awaiting the right moment and a promised visitor. The fort looms, guards stand watch, and a masked mission inches forward amid tension.
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Spain
Mexico
Naraya
Estrada
Brother Pascual
Rubriz
Montana
Pascual
Harper & Brothers
Christopher's Right Eye
In a frostbitten moment the birds discuss responsibility and courage. Willy Nilly laments blame as Christopher braces bravely after an eye injury, wondering if one eye might suffice to see the world and cope with loss.
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Christopher
Mary Graham Horner
Willy Nilly
Rip
Rickets and Subclinical Types in Growing Children
A medical note argues that mild rickets can be detected only by X rays and that all children should be treated as potential sufferers. Dr Mellanby advocates cod liver oil over vitamin D, noting in it vitamins A and iodine, plus calcium and phosphorus from milk. It warns cereals may worsen deficiency and emphasizes daily milk intake for proper growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mellanby
Kansas Briefs Report Rail Car Crash and Elections
Almena J P Johnson 60 a railroad section worker died and J A Fritz serious injuries after their rail motor car collided with a freight train near Almena Kansas as workers returned from Norton. Mrs Nettie Morss Kansas only woman legislator introduced a resolution inviting Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt to address the legislature at the Kansas Democrats meeting Feb 22. Richard Wilson 20 Hutchinson and Washburn College junior died from knee infection complications yesterday. Sheriff Dave Hasenplaugh Cherokee County returned from Las Vegas empty handed seeking Fred Points who escaped from Las Vegas jail. Robert L Bigham returned from California to find his 62 year old Wyandotte County home destroyed by fire with $8,000 loss. D H Baker restrained from collecting $1,000 license fee from John Foley in a dry county. George McDermott appeals court granted temporary injunction.
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Almena
Kan
J. P. Johnson
J. A. Fritz
Norton
Johnson
Topekx
Nettie Morss
Elk
Kansas
House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kansas Democrats
Topeka
Richard Wilson
Flutchinson
Washburn College
Lewis Wilson
Hutchinson Junior College
Columbus
Dave Hasenplaugh
Cherokee County
Las Vegas
Nev
Fred Points
Points
Kansas City
Robert L. Bigham
California
Wyanedotte County
Samuel F. Bigham
Robert Bigham
R Bigham
Flashes of Life From the Assgestered Press
A quirky column recalls Arthur C. McMurray, a retired Sacramento fireman, dismissing a fire alarm with humor after a chat at his old station. Other notes recount Sam McCracken’s last ride on railroad engines, a murder trial lull, Mrs. Alford turning 100 and beating aging with bridge, Joseph Schriner and Meri Pironix marrying, and Carnoustie golf course’s remodeling reducing hazards and proximity to greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Arthur C. McMurray
Arthur
Eric
Sam McCracken
Penneylyania
Palice
McCracken
Sam
Pittkbinigh
Public service and the duty to elect honest officials
A citizen letter argues the public trust requires keeping moral standards high and urges residents of Lawrence to hold ward meetings, urge qualified candidates to file, and elect leaders who govern for all. It rejects populist cynicism and calls for accountability and ethical public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heltio
Lawrence
Gas Fumes Trigger Blaze at J H Hoff Apartment
Fire caused by gas fumes yesterday evening at 9111 Massachusetts street damaged rooms and contents at J. H. Hoff apartment. J. J. Hoff sustained minor injuries to face and eyebrows. insurance expected. Blaze spread from kitchenette to adjoining rooms, damaging interior finish, clothing, and furniture. Early morning report notes a separate chimney spark fire at 821 East Thirteenth street with light damage.
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Massachusetts Street
J. J. Hoff
East Thirteenth Street
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Annal World
Y the World Company
C. Semons
G .W. Murray
Dolph Simons
Cartier
Vance
National ‘Representatives
Lorenzen & ‘Thompson, Inc
West 44Th St
Chicago
Michigan Ave
San Francisco
Sansome
Beet -Angeles
New Orpheum Z
St. Louis
Reilly
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Louisiana
Joe Messina
Maey Long
W.P .Lambertgon
Census Bureau
United States
Chris Loxman
Litell
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Publishers Syndicate
Santa Fe Railroad
GO. I
Gidued
Ago Galdston Mickets
Whanana City
Dh D. Baker
Internal Revenue Collector
John HH. Poley
Eign Iealer
Dudge George McDermott
United States Circuit Court of Xypeals
Lubbock
Tex
John R. Murrell
Shallowwater
Bridge Fort Worth
TexeeMra
Fania Alfort
Atta
Texas
Alford
Joseph Schriner
Mrg
Meri Pironix
Schriner
Carnouatie
Edinburgh
Carnoustie
MacDonald Smith
By O'Bryen
Aly
East River
Pridge
OT Wole
Curry
Tammany
Somy
Myer
Public Service
Falitor
J. H. Hoff
Wildcat Ventures
Lawrence Building & Loan Association
Member
Federal Home Loan Bank
Muza
Peoples State Bank
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