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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1929

Page

1

Borah Presses Kellogg Pact In Senate Debate

Senator Borah, on the Senate floor, urges rapid adoption of the Kellogg peace pact, warning that failure to preserve peace threatens civilization. Opposed by Senator Reed, discussions highlight reservations noted by other nations and disputes over the treaty’s meaning and enforceability. Brazil explains it cannot join the Paraguayan Bolivia conciliation board due to pending boundary treaties.

Senate Borah Foreign Relations Committee America Washington Jan United States MclLean Connecticut Kellogg Reed Democrat Missouri Lrant Egopt Paysia Afghanistan Hungary Roumania France Bort H

Prairie Pipe Line Plans 700 Mile Oklahoma to Indiana

Official of Prairie Pipe Line announces a 700 mile pipeline project from Seminole field in Oklahoma to Griffith Indiana. Construction plans call for starting soon with work to begin in the near future.

Prairie Pipe Line Independence Kan Jan Oklahoma Griffith Ind Prairie Pipe Lind Company Wi Ork Wil

Kansas Weather Brief Predicts Snow and Rain Across Regions

Unsettled forecast with snow probable tonight and Saturday in the west and north, and rain or snow in the southern area. Colder on Saturday with decreasing road conditions noted in Salina, Dodge City, Topeka, Coffeyville, Wichita, Arkansas City, Ottawa, and Hutchinson. Slippery conditions reported in several county roads. temperatures around mid 30s.

Kansas South Eatton Arkansas City Salina Dodge City Topeka Coffeyville Wichita Ottawa

High School Boy Kills Man Then Ends His Own Life

In Grand Rapids Michigan on January 4 a 17 year old high school boy Orrin H Hoover shot and killed Jor Ska blankas at the door of his home and then fatally shot himself. The motive remains unclear.iyas

Grand Rapids Mich Orrin H. Hoover Clayton Hoover Jor Skablankas

Social Service League to Elect Nine Directors

Nine directors will be elected at the annual Social Service League meeting Monday January 7 at 10 30 in Mayor Rankins office at city hall. Dues are one dollar for membership and active participation is urged to plan by laws changes and future salvage store work in Lawrence.

Social Service League R. C. Rankin League Lawrence Social Service Leagte

Treaty Drafts Signed by Conference at Washington

The Pan American conference on arbitration and conciliation approved multilateral arbitration and conciliation treaties in plenary session. It also resolved the Paraguayan Bolivian border dispute by agreeing to a mediation tribunal of nine judges, with Eligio Ayala and Diez De Medina signing the conciliatory protocol amid nervous moments and last minute obstacles.

Washington Eligio Ayala Diez de Medina Bolivia

Snowfall Covers Western Kansas States Wide

Snow falls across Norton and Dodge City with intensifying bands extending toward the Colorado line. In Hutchinson heavy snow begins earlier and lingers from the week, welcomed by farmers as it aids wheat growth.

Norton Kan Mercury Dodge City Colorado Line Kansas Hutchinson

Restlessness Fades for King George Faces Quiet Night

London reports two favorable factors in King George's condition as he rests more soundly for a second straight night. The monarch's overall state is stationary with no setback, while improvement is noted in the locally infected area and officials hope for continued recuperation. A separate dispatch notes the No. 1 refueling ship Question Mark delivering 150 gallons of gasoline after a 74 hour flight. In Washington, Owen J. Roberts is nominated by President Coolidge for reappointment as special government counsel in naval oil leases prosecution.

London King George Dusetin Air Imperial Airport Imperial Valley Cal R. G. Hoyt Hoyt Naval Oil Lease Counsel Washington Jan Owen J. Roberts Coolidge

Commission Probes Prohibition Study Proposed by Edge

Senate debate centers on appointing a nine man citizen commission to investigate prohibition. Senator Edge of New Jersey offers an amendment to the inquiry resolution, aiming to have the president name the panel by April 1. The move follows support from Hoover allies seeking a constructive inquiry.

Washington Hoover Senate Edge Republican New Jersey Jones Prohibition Friends of the Law

Berengaria Sails With Limited European Mail

Washington Jan 4 AP Assistant Postmaster General Glover outlined that the Cunard liner Berengaria would sail tonight with only mail specifically addressed to that vessel. The Baltic and DeGrasse carry remaining European mail while Berengaria delays 24 hours due to being late, with officials denying any link to the Cunard shipping board dispute.

Bulletin Washington Glover New York Baltic New York Harbor Cunard Berengaria Europe Africa West Asia Cherbourg Southampton Andania Ausonia Cunard Line John Gamnille T. Ashley Sparks Line Postoffice Bulletin New York Post O i Pee Ras Postoffice Department Jon Olympice White Star Line Leviathan United States Lines United States Shipping Board

Named to Tau Beta Pi at Kansas University convocation

Six new members were elected to Tau Beta Pi at a KU engineering school convocation in Marvin Hall auditorium. Chancellor Lindley and Dean Shaad announced the seniors on the top quarter of their class and juniors in the top eighth. Senior inductees include Henry Bisler, Harry L. Snell, Robert R. Shepp, and Alvin H. Howell. juniors are Robert W. Smith and Garland E. Marble.

Tau Beta Fi K. U Marvin Hail FE. H. Lindley KY Mempers G. C. Shaad ‘al- So Henry Bisler Harry L. Snell Robert R. Shepp Alvin H. Howell Robert W. Smith J Garland E. Marble

Witness Threats Force Testimony in City Liquor Case

A liquor case in city police court saw a witness forced to leave Lawrence under death threats from defendants William J Bill Carter and Ernest Williams. Carter was found guilty of possession of intoxicating liquor and fined 100 with 30 days in jail. Williams was convicted on the same charge but only fined and jailed. Chief Johns vowed to pursue the threatened witness and to prevent such intimidation in the future.

Lawrence Will Johns Louis Murphy St. Louis William J.bill Carter Ernest Country Bill) Williams Johns Henry Smith Murphy Carter H. L. Burger C. H. Daughbriy Williams Bothmen John Riling Oorphy Chicago

University choir to sing at First Presbyterian service

The fifty voice chorus under Dean D. M. Swarthout of the University will perform at the Sunday morning service at First Presbyterian Church in the Varsity Theater at 11 oclock. They will offer an anthem by James Fr. Rogersons titled Seek Him That Maketh the Seven Stars. Miss Doris DeJarnette a soprano and student in the University police department will sing an offertory solo The Penitent by Vanderwater.

D. M. Swarthout University First Presbyterian Church James Fr. Rogersons Doris DeJarnette University Police Department Vanderwater

Block painting sold to McPherson high school

University fine arts department head Prof Albert Block has sold a large painting titled Three At Table to McPherson Kansas high school. The purchase strengthens the school's growing collection of select works. Additional items include mentions of Knapp and Topeka legislative sessions, a fatal court ruling in St Mary Parish, and Hoover’s potential Caribbean tour.

Fine Arts School University Albert Block McPherson, Kan Block Lane Franklin James D. Simon District Court of St Mary Parish Ada Bonner Lebouet Thomas F. Dreher

Rural schools receive updated lesson booklets for year

County superintendent J Lane today received from State Superintendent George A Allen new lesson assignments and work for rural schools for the remainder of the year. The distribution to rural teachers includes outlines of required pupil work and new courses of study in English and physiology.

QO. J.lane George A. Allen Supt. Lane

Reapportionment Bill Reported By House Panel

Washington January 4 The house census committee favorably reported the reapportionment bill for the House membership The plan originally would reapportion the 435 seats on the first day of the second regular session of the 11th Congress every ten years An amendment changes the timing to occur at each fifth Congress after the reapportionment in the 11th Congress

Washington

Andrews Cancelled Talk prompts Irwin replacement at University

The University announces Roy Chapman Andrews will cancel his February 1 lecture due to delays and illness. Will Irwin will replace him for the January 29 address in the new Auditorium. Irwin, a San Francisco and New York writer, is a Hoover-era friend and author, brought in by the Community Lecture course to fill the vacancy and tie into the South American trip and upcoming inauguration. Potentially Andrews may reschedule if he is in the West, offering a special low rate to patrons.

Roy Chapman, Andrews Hig Will Irwin Thas Mr. Andrews American Museum Ann Irwin San Francisco New York Herbert H. Company South America Hoover Leland Stanford Univer Turin Lawrence Will Durant Andrews

Simba Here Soon Educational Jungle Picture at Varsity

Lawrence moviegoers will see Simba an authentic jungle life record from British East Africa by Martin Johnsons well known big game photographers The show includes a talkie with pre and post talks by Mr Johnson and special music Matinees for school children offered at half price Readable fragments note the merger news of RCA and Victor Talking Machine Company approved in New York as of Jan 4.

Martin Independence Chanute Johnson Childeren

U S Sheriff Acts Spark Claim Over Free State Hotel

The 1856 Lawrence raid by U S Sheriff Jones and a Missouri posse led to the Free State hotel burning. The N England Emigrant Aid Co property later valued at 21006, later revived by the University of Kansas, with Olin Templin guiding efforts to secure restitution from Congress. If a favorable verdict comes, restitution seeks roughly 份64200 including interest. Professor Templin will explain the case to KU alumni.

United States Jones Lawrence Free State Hotel Altho David R. Atchison Senate Yin Free State N. England | Emigrant Aid Company Emigrant Aid Company University of Kansas Congress Olin Templin Washington United States Court of Claims Bowersock McKinley Court of Claims Bis Eldridge Brothers Kansas City Eldridge House Quantrill Eldride Templin Fally Aent I Alumni Association Rnitlachshis

Girl Found Bound After Two Days Missing in Atlanta Case

A high school athlete Doris Turner from Hoke-Smith High was found gagged and bound at a filling station in Atlanta after two days away. She described kidnappers, threats, drugs, and a rain of danger before being released unharmed by a kindly man with a cane. Police searched for two days. The physician said she suffered no harm.

Atlanta Doris Turner Hoke -Smith

Crown Drug Store Inventory Conducted by Company Representatives

Representatives of Crown Drug company conducted an inventory at the local Crown store this morning. Five men used adding machines to tally, five set retail prices, and the total was calculated with a per cent deduction to reflect the cost of goods on hand. L Evans, vice president, directed the operation.

J Company al Crown Ping Crown Drug Store L. Evans

Tacna Arica dispute may be settled

Santiago Chile Jan 4 The newspaper El Murcurio states direct diplomatic negotiations between Chile and Peru have progressed to the point where each side has stated its maximum concessions and minimum demands The formula under discussion would give Tacna to Peru and Arica to Chile Officials hope to reach a settlement before February 1.

Santiago Chile el Murcurio Peru Tacna

Poultry Course Offered By Lawrence High School

The Lawrence High School vocational agriculture department will host the second annual poultry course in the Chamber of Commerce building for five days starting January 28. Instructor L N Harris from Neosho Falls will lead, with former Kansas State Agricultural College staff member Jr Harris in charge. Financing comes from the state board of vocational education, and A I Gilligan will assist. Courses run 1 to 4 PM daily. attendance is open to all poultry enthusiasts.

Vocational Agriculture Department Lawrence High School Chamber of Commerce William Essick L. N. Harris Neosho Falls Jr. Harris Kansas State Agricultural College Oskaloosa State Board of Vocational Education A. I. Gilliigan

Orchard expert to visit Douglas county for pruning and management meetings

Kansas State extension orchard specialist W R Martin will speak on pruning methods at Koehring farm near Lawrence and at the Chamber of Commerce building on Friday January 11. County farm agent A I Gilkison announced the events urging all orchardists to attend both sessions with soil specialist B Wells possibly joining to discuss soils relevant to orchards.

W. R. Martin Kansas State Agricultural College Douglas County Fric Coffinet A. I. Gilkison Country Farm B. Wells Gilki Ison

Noon Meeting Off By Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce cancels the Tuesday noon gathering and reschedules its 8th annual meeting for Friday evening January 11. Secretary L. Scott announced reservations are urged by Monday night. principal speaker John N. Van der Vries of the United States Chamber of Commerce will address, noting his KU faculty ties.

Fithe Lawrence Chamber of Comyre Il. Scott Irving Hill Chamber of Commerce Eldridge Addition John N. van der Vries North Central Division The United States Chamber of Commerce van der Vries University of Kansas

Rain and Sleet Disrupt City Travel in Freezing Weather

Lawrence reports dis agreeable weather with intermittent drizzle and sleet making streets slick and sidewalks hazardous. Temperature around freezing, some sidewalks icy, traffic slowed and pedestrians cautious. Minor fender benders reported. one Hudson sedan and Ford touring car left in a ditch near Mud Creek Bridge. Snow possible tonight as forecasted. moisture may freeze streets.

Lawrence Jminor Mud Creek Bridge US S. 46 Hudson

Lawrence Evening School Plans For Second Term

Lawrence evening school organizers set a seven thirty start Tuesday at Lawrence High School for the second term. Registration will determine subjects offered, with past enrollments topping 100 across six classes. Courses include card writing, carpentry, drawing, auto mechanics, and home crafts for women and men, financed by the State Board of Vocational Education and Lawrence Board of Education.

Lawrence Lawrence High School W. W. Curfman

Topeka man shot in Grantsville chicken theft trap

Frank Level 25 of Topeka was killed when he and two other Negroes walked into a chicken theft trap near Grantsville. Level had been out on $100 bond in Douglas County and was to face February district court on chicken stealing and liquor violations. His brothers were involved in prior liquor cases. Ed Level surrendered after the shooting by George Hamson, who was guarding hidden chickens.

Frank Level Topeka Grantsvile Douglas County Ze . Level Level Ron Daugherty Lawrengs Eudora Stevens Justice Court Duneft Frank Arechig Satin Top" Level Kansas State Penitentiary Moeninig George Hamson Grantville Len Hamson

Former pro a visitor Crowder heads south for tournaments

Wallo Crowder, a former pro at Lawrence Country Club for several years, and his father were in Lawrence yesterday en route to San Antonio Texas and other southern points to compete in tournaments. The Crawlers will stay in Lawrence through Sunday evening before leaving for San Antonio Cat Creek contract awarded Yale Oil to develop Cut Creek Montana field for 101 above field price. Northcott sanity test ordered by Riverside court appoints three Los Angeles doctors and one Patton physician to examine Gordon Stewart Northcott.

Wallo Cat Creek Washington Jan Yale Oil Corporation of South Dakota Miles City Mont Cut Creek Montana Yale Corporation Interior Despartment Northccott Riverside Cal George R.freeman Aason Steel M. G. Carter Los Angeles G. M.webster Patton Gordon Stewart Northcott

Mrs Hattie Barnett Johnson Dies in Pennsylvania Hospital

Mrs. Hattie Barnett Johnson of Pennsylvania died at a local hospital today. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. An ad note: Cars washed 82.50, call editor and delivered. Hudson Goff Ady.

Hattie Barnett Johnson Pennsylvania Hudson-Goff Ady

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