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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
4
A man claiming to be the original Jesse James sought a pardon from Missouri officials but appears to have served a term in an Illinois prison under that name. The piece suggests the legend of Jesse James is no longer a live issue and the tale lacks general belief.
Kansas Democrats face charges over campaign money linked to highway contracts. The state party chair and highway director say a 210,000 donation carried a demand to dismiss the state highway engineer, which was refused. Critics warn such gifts tempt political pressure and threaten highway integrity and efficiency. The piece also notes the nine power Pacific treaty and U S efforts to discuss Manchuria with Japan, highlighting tensions and the need for clear behavior under the treaty.
Reporting references to a call for attention to the nine power pact without delay and testimony before a Senate committee on European and other foreign loans in the United States. The piece notes bankers misjudgments yet prudent advice to borrowers, a London gem heist, India repression under Gandhi, the Hindu boycott hurting trade, and Finland’s referendum revealing President Svinhufvad’s identity.
The Athens city council drill team surprised Mr E C Bussing and Miss Alpha Bussing last night with a box supper style event. The gathering featured games and music in a unique evening in the community. Lawrence National Bank stockholders reelect officers and elect George Kuhne assistant cashier.
Ten years ago in Lawrence Miss Mike C. Hall supervisor of music in public schools and University of Kansas Folk Arts faculty received an offer from Long Beach California board of education to become music supervisor with three assistants and a generous salary. Birthday party at Mrs. A B Ewing’s home featured 60s costumes and prizes for best gown and best costume. Arthur E Russell family, traveling to California, arrived safely in Bakersfield after two weeks en route. Walter Johns released from hospital after three days. further details follow.
The excerpt recalls a grieving mother seeking solace in baking apple pie. The speaker notes a reluctance to eat but highlights the mother’s blues and how a simple request for her pie lifts spirits, illustrating family warmth amid sorrow.
A burglary at Lee Colman’s barn west of Lawrence Friday night netted about 200 dollars in fine harness. The thieves fled with the goods and a reward of 25 dollars has been offered. The same report notes a sick guard at Pittsburg recovering at home.
A historical overview notes Dochez and Avery creating horse derived immune serum targeting pneumonia germs. Group one sera were effective, with advances for groups two and three. Early administration within 36 hours is crucial. serum is vein injected and sometimes mixed for types one and two. It complements but does not replace other treatments like oxygen and symptomatic care. It does not promise disease prevention.
In 1889 the Kansas legislature convened its biennial session. Henry Booth was elected speaker of the house, guiding proceedings as the body began a new term.
Twenty oil canvases by James Gilbert, Washburn College instructor, are shown in the University of Kansas galleries room 327 Administration building during January. Prof. Albert Bloch praises the works as strong and straightforward, noting Gilbert’s honest interpretations and personal undercurrent. Gilbert has exhibited nationally, worked in New York and Chicago, studied in Spain, and painted several canvases in Mexico. The show runs daily 9 to 5 except Sundays and holidays, all month.
AP reports Kane self operated under local anaesthetic for an inguinal hernia. Senator Couzens urges curbs on radio advertising to limit sponsor mentions. Mrs Lincoln's dogs gnaw bones and lap milk from a will fund set at 5000 dollars. Greta Garbo returns to Hollywood after a brief New York trip saying she dislikes most people and has no marriage plans. Journal-World ad copy touts quick results.
In Sunset Pass Rock overhears a Preston scheme to use Thiry to trap him. Gage Preston fears Ash will force a showdown but Rock senses a deadly plot as Thiry disputes her escort and the truth about Senor de Toro surfaces. Rock hides, wary of a fatal confrontation.
John and Peggy meet a Platypus who explains his duck bill, aquatic life, and awkward land movement. He compares himself to an Echidna, loves diving, and hints at his home as the day ends and begins. The travelers remark on meeting many strange animals on their trip.
Kansas City Kansas reports a dinner in a 20 by 24 inch firebox as officials toast the near completion of a 1.5 million municipal light and water project. Topeka notes a Supreme Court ruling limits inheritance tax on foreign estates, affecting about 250000 yearly. Fire losses fell by 600000 in 1931 to 3.42 million from 2.92 million fires. Southwestern roads reopened after heavy snows. Emporia man Charles A. Smith died while digging a grave.
Dr and Mrs Carol Wilson return to Nor bourne Missouri after visiting Mr and Mrs James Brockway. Grace Vaughn resumes teaching in Mayetta high school after visiting her parents A A Vaughn. Elisa Perez travels to Madison Wisconsin for Christmas holidays to take University of Wisconsin exams toward her doctorate and plans to return next Monday. Lee Porter of Emporia visits Baldwin Alpha Chi Omega house to bring his daughter Louise back to school. Bernice Smith returns from Beloit where she visited holidays. she is junior editor of the Baldwin Ledger. Rev Frank Waring of Ottawa First Methodist spends New Year’s day with his father and Mrs Waring and their daughter Maxine.
The Baldwin area flows with holiday travel and gatherings. W C Gibbon plans a ten day stay in Howard, Miss Mary Nelle Le Master visits Ottawa, and Miss Helen Wilson hosts a New Year tea with Vera Steininger of Abilene. Numerous locals travel to Lawrence, Baldwin, Kansas City, and California while clubs meet, bonds are bought, and family visits continue.
Miss Ross head of religious education department sings in Baldwin services and is a Baker graduate active in town musical circles. Families and guests travel from Chicago, Topeka, and Havana for holidays. Clubs host luncheons and socials with speakers like Miss Mary Richmond and Rev. Hutchins family events and oblique deaths for Mrs. Nellie Hutchins.
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