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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1931

Page

2

Sugar Limitation Pact Reached With German Agreement

Berlin reports that Cuban American sugar delegation led by Thomas L. Chadbourne won acceptance of export limits from German producers. German quota proposed at 560000 tons for 1980-81, 50000 tons for 1931-32, and 300000 tons annually for three following years. Negotiations began in Amsterdam and Brussels with Cuban Java group and European producers, Germany holding firm on securing home supply.

Berlin Thomas L. Chadbourne Iivlian Forthcome Chadbourne Amsterdam Brussels Id European Germany

Vatican encyclical denounces birth control and divorce

Pope Pius XI issues a 16000 word encyclical condemning birth control abortion and divorce while reaffirming the indissolubility of marriage. It condemns companionate and exaggerated sex education and states sterilization must not be used on married persons. modern women must obey but retain dignity.

Vatican City Pius XI Holy See Vatican

Wolf Hunt Postponed in Douglas and Franklin Counties

The planned wolf hunt in southern Douglas and northern Franklin counties is postponed to Tuesday January 13. Ernest Pohl says the six mile square territory will be scanned from Worden west to Nickles corner then south to Norwood and Centropolis, starting at 10 am with lunch at the Pohl place.

Douglas County Franklin County Ernest Pohl Worden Nickles Corner Norwood Centropolis Pohl Place Tae Bombs Herald Air Meet

Field Events Open at Annual All American Demonstration

Field events commence at the third annual All American air meet in Miami Florida with aviation dignitaries from the United States and abroad in attendance. The opening follows the Navy’s acceptance of a naval reserve air base at Opalocka amid clear skies and ceremonial remarks.

Miami Fla United States Municipal United States Navy Opalocka

Welfare of Students Is Checked to the Colleges

Federal Office of Education reports on health responsibility at land grant colleges. It finds health facilities inadequate and says colleges must improve illness reporting and safety enforcement. Many schools rely on landladies, friends, or students for health notices, with limited inspections of rooming houses and food handlers. In Kansas City, police guard an all night vigil after protests over housing Negro families, with nine taxi drivers searched for arms and two dozen guards stationed around the building.

Washington Federal Office of Education Streas H Kansas City

Robbers Steal Grand Theater Receipts in Topeka

In Topeka on January 8 two holdup men stopped Mrs. Emily Muman the cashier and Clifford Boaz the manager as they carried $590 in theater receipts to an adjacent office. The robbers armed with guns grabbed a small bag of receipts and fled the scene.

Topeka Grand Theater Emily Muman Clifford Boaz

Divorced couple remarry after baby reunion in Texas

Fred die Salmans, former state amateur golf champion, and his wife reunite after their baby son brings them back together. Mrs Salmans had been granted a divorce in Sedgwick County District Court last spring amid allegations of golf equipment being misused at the home. The couple depart for San Antonio to begin their new life together.

Wichita Kan Freddie Salmans Salmans Sedgwick County San Antonio

Ships Held In British Ports In Global Turmoil

London January 8 AP reports ships from all ports of the world are held in British ports amid intensifying tension. At Manchester a ton of intensity unknown for a saveneration has ve ironchitis d puedmaaiat scouted for many dscally impeded on. There have been many seclants and injuries.

London Ritish Manchester

Stoll Former Topeka Officer Charged On Bond

G Stoll former Topeka city license inspector faced charge and bond set at 2500 amid hearing on accounts. Hoey sworn in as city finance commissioner, Stoll discharged recently after days in limbo. Ford output figures show 1 500 010 vehicles produced last period. textile mills nationwide report wage dispute and strike vote with 101 Swedish workers involved.

Death of Five Aviators Dims Glory of Fear of Ten Italian Seaplanes

Bolama Portuguese Guinea Jan 8 AP The daring transatlantic flight by ten Italian seaplanes to Natal Brazil ended in tragedy as five aviators died and three were injured. Two planes were destroyed, others towed to Fernando Do Noronha for repairs. The mission marked a historic but costly achievement in Italian aviation.

Bolama Portuguese Guinea Africa Natal Brazil Elementa Italy Recagno Luigi. Foss Luigi Hoer Danilo Barbicanti Felice Nensi Ercole Imbas Equator St. Paul's Rock Fernando Do Noronha

Local community notices and charity activities in January

Mrs Elizabeth Cutler Jenkins and son Irving hosted a Dunning system music teaching group at 1804 Mississippi Street with ten members. They toured St Louis and attended the national music teachers convention at the Hotel Statler. Trinity Service League plans a meeting at the parish house tomorrow afternoon. The Eli Ferrell Dorsey American Legion Auxiliary met at the hall Tuesday. Welfare chairmen report aid to city families and ex service men, including milk, warm bedding and self support help. Hospitals’ tubercular patients request magazines. subscribers urged to donate one dollar for annual subscriptions. The auxiliary sold about $30 of ex service men made articles for the Military Home at Leavenworth. The subliner sold crafts and proceeds go to the hospital program. Auxiliary plans a doughnut sale Saturday January.

Elizabeth Cutler Jenkins Irving E. Jenkins Dunning System of Music Mississippi Street Jenkins St. Louis National Convention of Music Teachers American Legion Auxiliary Eli Ferrell Dorsey Department Welfare Leavenworth Ili Hi

Prison guard to trial for narcotics smuggling conspiracy

A jury was selected to try Jes C. Drake, a former guard at Fort Leavenworth, on federal charges of conspiring to smuggle narcotics into the prison annex. Prosecution says Drake worked with Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Ford to ship war posts to an inmate, with other aides aiding in selection of a husband for Drake. Drake pleaded not guilty.

Kansas City Kan Jes C. Drake United States Ft. Leavenworth al Webster J. B. Ford Hisville Paul Webster Gertrude Drake Ben F. Andres Keefe O'Keefe Drake C. C. Thompson Webster Ford Louisville

Canadian race track impostor warns Lawrence merchants

Galing Exes warns Lawrence merchants to watch for a middle aged man posing as a Canadian race track follower trying to cash Railroad Express traveler’s checks of 10 20 and 50 dollars. Special agent C P Tuttle of Railway Express in Kansas City gave serial numbers for checks stolen from Hiawatha State Bank totaling about 4900 dollars. The man, about 35, 5 feet 7 inches, 140 pounds, wears glasses, gray overcoat and hat. He uses the names S C Gebber and S C Gibbons. A 250 dollar reward is offered for his capture.

Lawrence American Railway Express Company Co. P. Tuttle Railway Express Company Kansas City Hiawatha State Bank

Mrs Roy Canary Reta Pearl Brock Rites

Reta Pearl Brock born October 13 1894 near Linwood Kansas died December 30 1930 at age 36 years 2 months 17 days after illness. She taught and married Roy Canary on April 7 1917 and had one daughter Treva Doerle. Survived by husband daughter father mother two sisters one brother and many relatives.

Roy Canary Reta Pearl Brock Linwood Kan Villa Eden Treva Doerle Canary Lawrence Hospital

Slaying Case Ties Juvenile Delinquency Charge to Testimony

Sheriff Robert Lewis prepared to return to Puiepencence with Fern McNabb a 15 year old girl arrested with Everett Haldiman the youthful slayer of John Seibel Tyro Kan. She faces juvenile delinquency charges tied to a Jackson county grand jury probe to learn if Haldiman was connected to the slaying of William H Price a bakery wagon driver on November 26. Ray Harley and Aletha Rush remain in Dallas awaiting disposition. Haldiman, convicted of the Tyro shooting, began a life sentence at the Kansas state penitentiary yesterday.

Kansas City Robert Lewis Montgomery County Puiepencence Kan Fern McNabb Everett Haldiman John Seibel Tyro Jackson County Erand Hardiman William H. Price Haldiman Miss McNabb Dallas Tex Ray Harley Aletha Rush Independence Kansas State

Woman who posed as man released on probation

A Chicago woman who spent seventeen years living as a man to find work was placed on probation after pleading guilty to passing worthless checks. She testified that a man out of work gave her the checks to cash with a promise of every fourth payoff. she promised restitution.

Chicago Steamfitter's Union Lyle

SAYS BYE BYE TO BIBY MRS Augusta Biby files divorce action

In Los Angeles a divorce action was filed yesterday by Augusta Biby against Edward Biby through Biby and Biby law firm. The filing notes Biby left last year and has not returned, with no children involved. A separate note covers Dr. Ricardo Alfaro’s Panama sail plan and arrival targets.

Los Angeles Augusta Biby Edward Biby Biby

Murder Mystery: Arrest of Noted Chicago Criminal Brother

The investigation of the Lingle murder reveals a long-criminal record for Brothers, a 31 year old Belleville native linked to arson and highway robbery. A Chicago Tribune inquiry shows corruption ties and a reporter’s large bank deposits amid a citywide manhunt and a $55,000 reward.

Brothers Belleville Ill St. Louis Roche de Plasi Lingle Michigan Avenue Randolph Street Chicago William Russell Charles F. Rathbun Chicago Tribune Rathbun Wade Alphonse Capone Capone Tribune The Herald and Examiner Even Post

Lodge Initiation Held by Lawrence Lodge No 7 AOUW

Lawrence Lodge No 7 AOUW held initiatory rites with officers installed for 1931. J B Wilson and T J Sween spoke on fraternal lodge system. cream and cake served by members. Nearby Swiss report notes 98 percent of municipalities linked to electric systems and 90 percent of residents lit.

Lawrence Lodge Frank Meierhoffer Financial Recorder Lila Sneegas Grace Roberman Inside Watchman Harry Lescher Outside Watchman A. J. Anderson W. M. Auchard J. C. Rudolph J. B. Henry H. T. Jones E. R Keith A. Gifford J. B. Wilson T.J. Sweeney Hattie Lescher Alice Lescher

Kansas ministers convocation set for Topeka event

Lawrence ministers plan to attend the second annual Kansas Ministers Convocation in Topeka January 14 to 16 at First Baptist Church with Dr Nehemiah Boynton of Boston as chief speaker and other clergy from Chicago and Kansas City areas. Dr J B Gonzales will preside and Harry Woodring will welcome attendees after his inauguration as governor.

Lawrence Kansas First Baptist Church Topeka Nehemiah Boynton Boston Council of Congregational Churches Asa Ferry Edgewater Presbyterian Church Chicago Roy 5 Guild Federal Council of Churches Ernest L. Waldorf Kansas City Methodist Church

Christian Church to Hold Annual Meeting Dinner

The First Christian church schedules its annual dinner meeting for Friday evening January 9. A chicken and noodles menu will be served with food allotted to six women’s council sections. Officers for the coming year will be elected and reports read by Rev Slaughter. Mrs Kreider will preside, with Holtzclaw and Williams speaking. All members and friends are invited.

First Christian Church Karl Kreider Holtzclaw Williams S. W. Slaughter R. C. Ardrey

Wisconsin Woman Lost 11 Ibs in Six Weeks

An ad claims a Wisconsin woman lost eleven pounds in six weeks using Kruschen Salts. It touts fat loss and systemic rejuvenation with one bottle lasting four weeks, priced at 85 cents. Benefits include increased energy, improved mood, and clearer skin, with usage instructions and cautions.

Deas Round Corner Drug Co

Could Not Find Cause of Awful Stomach Gas

A reader reports unresolved stomach gas and dizziness despite X rays. Adlerika claims to act on both upper and lower bowel, removing old poisons and reducing gas bloating. The ad invites mailing name and address with a 2 cent stamp for a free sample from Adlerika, Dept. D, St Paul, Minnesota.

Adlerika T. A. Derosia Rample Adilertica Dept

Treatment claimed to halt epileptic fits offered free

Reports say an amazing treatment has proved successful in stopping attacks of epilepsy approved by R. Lepso of Milwaukee. He offers to teach others and is making a generous free treatment offer to all sufferers who write with their age.

R. Lepso E. Wright Milwaukee Wisc Adv

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