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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1929
Page
4
A number of famous jewels from the imperial Russian treasury are offered for sale in England. Exiled former nobility sell concentrated wealth to sustain the life they led before the revolution while hoping the old regime may return, a familiar view among observers.
The article hints at Britain and United States policy shifts toward a Caribbean neutralization plan easing England's naval burden. It discusses oil development in Kansas with production limits debated and a need to find markets, while noting the Hoovers returning from vacation without plans.
Lawrence news items report residents planning trips to Leadville and local business updates. A. L. Schaum is sick at home. Ice sales exceeded ten thousand dollars in Lawrence during winter. Mr Webber, formerly Henderson Weber, travels for Nathan Frank of Kansas City. Johnson's hay press and corn shellers are active, marking Lawrence as a thriving center. The Ten Times One Club lowers Burdett lecture tickets to thirty five cents for The Rise and Fall of the Moustache. Correspondence from February 17 1879 includes a request to stage Our American Cousin in town with Lord Dundreary role offered by S Southern edition.
A duck camp is to be established next week by Lawrence businessmen including Otto Fischer Ed Dehnagn Frank Shimmions and G. Finch. March events include a Masonic meeting in Topeka with officers elected and reappointed to various grand lodge offices. James Meads departed this morning.
The Kansas Phi Kappa Psi chapter marks its 52nd anniversary with a banquet at the chapter house tonight toastmaster Prof FO Marvin. Out of town attendees include J G Neff Frank J Merrill James A Peters Joe Dyer Herbert Findlay James C Searles Raleigh Fife Herbert Hadley Denton Dunn and Bot Garver.
Oldroyd in Washington houses over 3000 Lincoln relics valued by the US at 50000. The collection, tied to Ford Theatre history, faces fire risk and delay until a museum is funded. Lincoln institutions in Springfield and Washington cited as memorials. Also notes car theft report in Topeka and jail shelter for six last night.
Washington February reports Hoover to hold White House talks with President Coolidge at 3 PM as tariff revision progress shapes the timing of a possible special session. Key aides discuss when Congress might convene, with Hawley suggesting April 10 as a target date and a five day extension possible. The talks follow earlier discussions on leadership roles for Watson Tilson and tariff bill completion.
Olathe Kans Feb 20 AP Hawkins 85 long a leader in Olathe civic affairs died at his home last night He was crippled by wounds received in the civil war He survived by widow and seven children Stores will close during his funeral services Thursday afternoon.
Vice President Chester A Arthur succeeded Garfield after his death and took the oath at 123 Lexington Avenue in New York City. He later repeated the oath at the Capitol as the nation mourned Garfield. The era featured elaborate entertainments, fashionable dress, and the emergence of the metropolitan gentleman as a presidential ideal. Arthur, a widower with a young daughter, navigated social precedence and hosted a New Year reception line favoring the speaker of the house's wife. On Washington's Birthday 1883, Patti performed at the White House for cabinet members and guests.
Hilton Hanby, a wealthy New York merchant, buys the Gray house near Pine Plains and faces warnings from Miss Selenes that the property is cursed. A caretaker is murdered, and Hanby and his family move in with sons Junior and Tim and daughter Celia. The tale blends mystery with a bustling family dynamic as plans for sanctuary and sport unfold.
The passage describes the Gira house a square stone mansion set in twenty acres of meadow and surrounded by a wall. New owners Hanbys Dina and Hanky move in with Celia Les and Tim settling into rooms, planning renovations, a billiard room and rose garden. The scene shows family dynamics, celebrations, and the house as a symbol of their new life.
A wealthy man argues he is not poor and explains he sublimates his love for his partner into affection for all she holds dear. He speaks of past passions, love for baseball, a cautious life, and plans for a swim before breakfast as a lively house party unfolds. A letter arrives signaling continuation.
Chatt McCoy born December 18 1863 in Washington County Iowa died February 10 in Topeka Kansas aged 65 years 1 month 20 days. He moved to Kansas with his parents later living near Grantville and later near the current area. He married Cora Holliday on August 20 1886, had children Ethel Chloe and Justus Hart. His wife died October 26 1911. He married May Bridgewater on July 14 1917. Funeral held at home February 13 conducted by Rev Frank Richard and Rev R Q Gilpin and grave services by the Perry IOOF at Underwood cemetery.
Lawrence McCoy, aged man of Jefferson County, is remembered as a modest, unassuming father and friend. The pastor’s tribute calls him a mighty man fallen. He leaves wife May and three children Chloe, Denver Cole, and Justus E. McCoy plus a stepson Leroy Bridgetwater, siblings Frank McCoy and Mrs William Geiptert, four grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. The community extends heartfelt sympathy.
Path to gratitude to friends and Union Pacific for kindness after the death of a beloved wife. appreciation for floral offerings. Mentions names David Hotchkiss and a note about trees and a University of Wisconsin agriculture context amid garbled text.
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