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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1929
Page
1
Paris reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch, plagued by lung and heart complications, is sinking. A new consultation with all five doctors is set for tomorrow afternoon as doctors weigh chances of recovery against the mounting deterioration.
Lew Rand once from St Louis who passed worthless checks in several cities including Beaumont Texas will be prosecuted by the U S department of justice in Fort Worth Texas on federal charges. The case stems from his use of a talking movie pitch to obtain money and his arrest in Houston Texas last Saturday. Details of the federal charge were not yet known by Lawrence post office officials.
Representative Guyer told the Journal-World that the second deficiency bill includes 14000 dollars for a boys dormitory at a school and 9060 dollars for flood damages to Indian school property last fall. He expects favorable Senate action.
President William F Green of the American Federation of Labor advocates two weeks of winter vacation for workers, joining calls for a yearly summer break and a five day week. In Miami on February 26 AP reports he backs rest for the labor force. Meanwhile the Mexican government pledges a strong pursuit to catch the bandits who killed C Thorpe of Denver and J Underwood of Pasadena in Mexico City.
Increasing cloudiness covers southwest Kansas with milder temperatures tonight. Wednesday may bring rain or snow in the south and unsettled conditions in the north. Roads range from good in Ottawa and Topeka to rough in Kansas City and Emporia, with snow in Salina and Hutchinson and muddy, slippery conditions in Pittsburg and Wichita. Temperatures yesterday show mixed readings with highs and lows not specified.
Miami Beach Florida February 26 AP radio fans can listen in on Sharkey Stribling boxing match via National Broadcasting network starting 8 30 p m central standard time Graham McNamee and Bill Munday will host at the microphone Stations include WREN Lawrence WJZ New York WBZ Springfield WBZA Leicester WHAM Rochester WBAL Baltimore WLW Cincinnati KDKA Pittsburgh WIR Detroit KYW Chicago The Journal World will relay the blow by blow account at its fight party with a Kolster super power loud speaker and Atwater Kent radio setup for the event tomorrow night.
A flood of early reports shows the Mississippi Arkansas and Texas toll rising to 29 with Duncan Mississippi among the worst hit where 14 stores and many homes were destroyed. Tornadoes killed and injured dozens across three states while Arkansas and Texas report heavy damage and losses. In Topeka senators begin debate on repealing the intangible tax and mortgage registration acts with tied tax consequences for banks and lenders.
Hanks of 1234 Tennessee street filed papers with city clerk F. L. Lawrence entering the race for commissioner of public utilities. Former city police officer, now night watchman at the University, seeks voter support to ensure best service. Four candidates expected by the March 12 primary including Russell and Pettit. incumbent J. Li. Constant up for reelection.
A Kansas House resolution proposes splitting the state, creating a western 49th state due to perceived discrimination. Reps Calvert Edwards Sherman and Jeffries cite western Kansas lacking share of institutions, naming Dodge City Great Bend Garden City and Scott City as examples. The chamber ordered copies printed as the measure drew laughter.
Topeka February 26 AP The Kansas House rejected the Brown resolution proposing a 1930 general election submission of a state constitutional amendment granting cities local self government powers. The measure failed to reach the two thirds required, tally 75 to 45. Also debated were the Sedgwick county dance hall act extending statewide and a gas piping repeal in Oklahoma, plus a Vare seat discussion and a 1880s lawmaker introduction.
Prof. Frank A. Russell of the University of Kansas outlined a proposed uniform motor traffic code at the weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He showed how the code standardizes speed laws safety rules and vehicle size and weight limits and licenses drivers. He cited declines in auto deaths in states with the code and noted licensing fees and three year licenses.
In Kansas City Kansas on February 26 AP reports ice jams on the Kaw river nine miles above Kansas City broke before flooding. Water rose over ten feet during the first jam, but city water plant and Bowersock mill were untouched as ice moved downstream and jams near Topeka were not expected to cause damage locally.
Washington reports the treasury expects the March 15 income tax reform to reveal at least 14,900 persons worth a million dollars or more. Chief actuary Tyseah S. McCoy notes last year 11,607 reached the million-dollar level and wealth includes tax exempt securities. In 1927, 283 had net incomes over a million dollars, with this year’s figure likely higher due to prosperous conditions.
The commencement committee released a week long plan from June 7 to June 10 featuring a fine arts school recital, engineers meeting, golf and basketball games, Chancellor's reception, glee club concerts, Reccalaureate sermon, class reunions, and Commencement day exercises with an alumni meeting, address, senior class breakfast and a possible dramatic club play.
Crown Drug Company stores including Lawrence attendees held their sixth annual banquet at the Hotel Muehlebach Kansas City. About 440 people gathered for lunch and a program starting at noon. Attendees from Ottawa Leavenworth and Lawrence included Ray Sears C B Smith Aubrey Bryant Lee Leger and John Mitchell. The banquet precedes the annual birthday sale set for Saturday March 2.
Kansas City, Feb. 26 AP Two police officers, detective John W. Lee and patrolman H E Harris, were suspended for allegedly combining police duties with practicing law. They allegedly solicited clients through accident knowledge and Lee ran a downtown law office while not yet admitted to the bar.
Dean R A Schwegler and Dr W A Smith of the University School of Education travel to Cleveland this weekend for a national education convention. CG Dent, secretary of the Bureau of Visual Instruction, will present a report and address on modern standards of instructional equipment.
Lawrence buzzes over a Free Cooking School at Fraternal Aid Union hall under Journal-World auspices. Mrs. Emily Lautz, noted home economics teacher, will lead demonstrations Tuesday through Friday starting at 2 pm with doors open at 1 pm for early seating. The event features a fully equipped stage kitchen and dining room, budgeting tips, diet talks, and time saving methods, plus free gift baskets and stage treats for attendees.
Washington February 26 AP The National Radio Press Association with headquarters in New York filed for the 20 radio channels set aside for press use The group aims to create a stress service for broadcasting stations noting radio is a direct competitor to newspapers and that short wave frequencies should be allocated to broadcasters rather than papers The filing cites Cleveland papers refusal to share news with radio outlets as a catalyst
President Coolidge nominates Major General Charles P. Summerall to hold the rank of full general while chief of staff in line with a bill passed by Congress standardizing the ranks of the army chief of staff and the operations chief. In Kansas City, Harry Schauble receives a stiff sentence after federal trial.
Berlin reports that leaders of the Steel Helmets reassured President Von Hindenburg that their aim is reform of the parliamentary system not opposition to the republic. Hindenburg remains honorary chairman and sees no reason to sever ties after receiving explanations of policies and recent anti-republican propaganda claims.
Walter Rollo Brown delivered an all University convocation address on the Romance of Being a Student. He urged students to define aims, see life clearly, and save for later life, citing Emerson, George Herbert Palmer, and the need to end with purpose. Chancellor Khindley announced next speaker FLD. Farrell of Kansas State Agricultural College for March 5.
Three men robbed Walter Sutton, cashier of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co in Kansas City Kansas, of 2300 dollars in currency as he walked from his office toward the bank. Two men emerged from a car, pointed revolvers, seized the money, and fled. A second item notes a fatal auto crash near Star City West Virginia.
John McDonald of Baldwin, 24, was sentenced to 10 to 21 years in the Lansing state penitentiary for highway robbery in a hold up of Noble Messer at Pleasant Grove. The verdict came after a 25 minute jury deliberation following testimony from officers and witnesses including August Bochle and Charles Ingalls.
Three of the five Lawrence evening school classes have ended after six weeks of instruction. The completed courses include show card writing under W. H. Allm, clothing with Mrs. J. S. Daniels, and interior decoration taught by Mia Dorothy Luxton Ralp Graber directs the Lawrence evening schools. A new fireproof building is under construction for Reuter Orean Up. Call John P. Nelson, general contractor, for estimates on new buildings or remodeling. Phone 939.
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