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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
4
A mosaic of 1930s notes follows Psalm verse guidance and Roosevelt's opening message. It cites political maneuvering over executive power, a Shawnee county courtroom clash around Ronald Finney, and critiques by Keynes and professors. It mentions LaGuardia and New York City's mayoral reform efforts as a backdrop for broader recovery debates.
The article discusses the government’s transient camp plan to consolidate wanderers and hoboes, clearing deadhead riders from freight trains and hitchhikers from highways. It notes broad unemployment forcing nomads and others to roam, while markets react with disappointment as the presidency signals continued financial uncertainty and a hoped for stabilization policy.
Old Home Town notes Baton Rouge business links as Read of Baton Rouge spends vacation with parents. A two day fire at 1027 Pennsylvania street damages only the roof. A Philadelphia couple visits the Baumgartners and the zoology professor heads to Topeka after a reception. Lawrence high school class of 1923 holds a reunion with teachers. local students visit Beaver Springs. Ida Edmondson leaves for New York City after visiting her mother. A group of Lawrence girls tour Beaver Springs for a day with Miss Lillian Mayer.
The United States Atlantic battle fleet, completing two days ahead of schedule the next to the longest run of its world girdling cruise, arrived here at Suez on January 4 during World War II. The force moves toward Italy to aid relief efforts as Allied commands press operations in the Mediterranean.
Yesterday the fleet stood 3440 knots from Colombo on a Dec 20 course toward Messina to deliver supplies for Italian earthquake sufferers. Rear Admiral Sperry said ships Culgoa Yankton carry cotton blankets and other materials for distribution. Six surgeons and several men aboard accompany the cargo. In Lawrence local notes Edward Kilworth plans farm and writing work. Herbert Luther returns from Pittsburgh after Alpha Tau Omega conclave. Peter Lamb sells his Lawrence farm and moves to Old Mex to raise pineapples. A girl on Henry Street puffed a cigarette last Friday, causing local talk. Alice Skilton returns to Pittsburgh after holidays with the Skiltons. Lucy March hosts fifty friends for thimbles in Kentucky Street in honor of Miss Margaret Wilbur.
Fort Worth item notes B Tul lar returned to Perry after holidays. Junius Underwood ill but improving. C G H Tucker first to register this year. A L Selig first to pay fall taxes. Col Thomas Moonlight withdraws from Haskell Institute race. Peaks may gain post under civil service rules. Lindley drug stock moves across river for future location. Dr G M Lindler to run for John M Newlin. Mr and Mrs Charlton celebrate New Year tenth anniversary with Decree of Honor No 8 visiting. sixty guests attend lunch. Dispatch claims Newman Erb to become receiver of Santa Fe. Erb formerly from Little Rock. raised near Eudora.
In 1896 Kansas state board of health ordered every county health officer to submit lists of quack doctors in their county in preparation for prosecutions to be started by the state board.
Dr Jn O P Wood born in Dublin January 4 1802 came to America in 1810 graduated Transylvania Medical College 1823 practiced medicine till his death March 28 1803 first probate judge of Douglas CountyUS marshal deputy involved in writs against John Brown and commanded passage that let abolitionist escape at the Battle of the Spurs last years spent at Coffeyville
The Rev C A Puls begins a series at Trinity Lutheran church on Sundays at 745 PM. Topics include The Bible as literature and power, The Name of God, The Virgin Birth, The Deity of Jesus, Prayer and Forgiveness, Resurrection, and Church sacraments. Additional lectures during Lent. Also note a Russian translation project of Outlines of Biochemistry by R A Gortner for Moscow.
Curt Tenn Og and Paul battle Klosphees after Smash’s truancy strands them at Iskitimwah lake. Curt pilots through high winds to land unseen at New Lake, while Tenn Og guides, preparing a stealth strike as Smash lies hidden. A risky rescue unfolds with limited fuel and looming danger from Karakhan’s cabin.
Willy Nilly and companions struggle to reinstall a fallen door as a storm buries the entry. Snow pours in while the room grows icy and the group shivers. They scramble to shovel out the deep snow and brace the door, hoping for better luck before nightfall.
In Washington the fight to fill Louisiana's sixth district seat after a death involves Mrs. Bolivar E. Kemp and J. Sanders Jr. both chosen in separate elections, with party lines muted. Huey Long's influence looms as Democrats weigh the outcome, while Rep. Bertrand Snell may aid the House in resolving the unusual contest.
Fortaleza Brazil train incident ends with engineer and fireman detained after a five mile uncontrolled run. In Denmark two infant brothers born same day weigh within a quarter pound. In Darlington County NRA emblems spotted by sheriff and deputy near a distillery, stills destroyed. Pittsburgh gains mayor William N. McNair who reports persuading ten drunks to sign abstinence pledges. Classifieds note Buy Sell Rent Trade.
Baldwin news recaps holiday guests and family visits from Kansas City Topeka and Chicago. Mentions Buncombe of Miss Helen Logan winning a $25 Santa fireplace decorating prize. Includes Rotary club talk by William M. Clark and funeral notices for Miss Mary Finnerty.
Mrs Harriet Adams dies from burns after a gas stove accident at Memorial hospital Lawrence. Burial beside husband Dr Adams in Worden cemetery. Elm er Baker Ebright wedding to Donald Ebright announced from Madison New Jersey. Alice and Elsie Haigh return to teaching posts after holidays in Baldwin. George Marquardt acts as Baker buildings supervisor during illness of W H Dempsey. Helen Murray returns to Washington DC after holidays with parents.
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