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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
4
The piece notes an Oklahoma legislature probe aimed at the governor, suggesting impeachment prospects. It also reports Wichita coverage denying Col. Arthur C. Goebel planned a nonstop world flight, with clarification that any such idea remained distant and reporter-driven.
The Topeka Journal notes Fort Stott's bid to boost tourism after shifts from California and Florida. It surveys Senator Reed’s Kellogg treaty attack as a final outburst unlikely to alter treaty prospects, while highway 73 expansion looms near Baldwin and Lawrence in Douglas County as the next major road project.
Ice on the river stands two feet thick as Plankington and Armour have already stored about four thousand tons of ice. News arrives of a New England mail blockaded by snow in New York state for five days. A social gathering in Grant township honors Mr. Gev. Cady. Gov St John ceremony expected tomorrow. Special trains run Kansas Pacific from Leavenworth and Kansas City to unite at 9:40 pm with return by evening or next day. Round trip fare one dollar. City Council Friday failed to raise liquor licenses to 150 200 and 250. licenses granted to A Martin P Sutovious Herman Vornholaty W Nolen A S Stief J Saver T Hansen G Picestroe Willis and R W Ludington.
Neighborhood social events unfold as Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Smith purchase Shearer property on Tennessee Street and move in. Prof. and Mrs. Haworth host the senior Pi Phi sisters at dinner for Miss Marie Dudiey and Miss Cecil Leland. Edith Greenlee entertains five tables in honor of Miss Sherman of Joplin. Kate Ashley visits from Massachusetts to enroll at Norton University. Norton Bros grocery closes and voluntary assignment to creditors. A. V. Everett named assignee. Belle Wilmot returns to her studio after vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beal welcome a daughter born Saturday night.
Ten years ago the Rotary club hosted Col Hugh Means of the American army and Sgt Paul Haworth of the British army who spoke on their experiences. Sherman Wiggins resigns after years as manager of the Bower sock corporation theaters and iron works. R C Rankin will take over theater and iron works duties.
Fascist Italy elevates three new hereditary counts General Ugo Cavallie Admiral Costanzo Ciano and General Arturo Cittadini receive titles as Mussolini publicly expands a noble class. King Victor Emmanuel III grants honors echoing Napoleonic practice while Mussolini keeps the title Duce exclusive.
A historical note laments that even the finest goods fail without advertising. A firm built top quality products and warehouses full, yet dealers refused to stock them, saying they only carried advertised items. After a year of silent sales, creditors took control as they finally began advertising.
A Kansas legislature session begins in 1875 with a 1877 special election in Atchison County where Warren W. Guthrie defeats George W. Glick by 227 votes. Separate brief items report a mouse breeding farm near Leigh producing 300 daily for cancer research and plans for Stockholm to build a 15 story sport palace near St Eriks, Bridge.
Baldwin is abuzz with community notices. Glenn Isaacs visits Baldwin due to his grandmother Mrs Mary Catherine Gardner’s illness, while Christensen resigns as assistant cashier of the People's State Bank to become state bank examiner in Topeka, with a new Baldwin successor pending. The town mourns Gardner with funeral details, and local civil, religious, and school events fill the week including plays, church talks, and a Y M C A visit by Mr Hoover.
Eudora folks share holidays with relatives and neighbors. Mrs. Ben Ervin moves to Bethany hospital as Bravin’s illness persists. Coasting becomes popular on the east street while traffic is halted for children. Nineteen Hundred and New City club meets at Mary Johnson home with a light program and plans guest day January 18. Eudora High opens after vacation and basketball teams lose to Bonner Springs in both games.
Huff's Business College in Kansas City spent the holidays with relatives. A surprise birthday gathering honored Mrs. Kate Rothberger with gifts and chat. Friends served sandwiches cookies apples and cocoa. Several local residents and visitors are noted for visits and dinners. Snowbound roads required plowing and police assistance. Community groups met for church activities and social events. One obituary announces the death of Mrs. Viola Harris. A bed fire incident damaged bedding. Various travel plans and illnesses are reported among local families.
Bulgaria, the last belligerent to honor its Unknown Soldier, unveiled a monument in the village of Dorkova near Sofia. The obelisk stands on a white marble pedestal and marks the memory of those who fell for a Greater Bulgaria, many from the rural regions.
Paris AP report notes a gambling amendment in the works by the finance committee of the chamber of deputies. A deputy from a nearby department proposes to ban gambling halls within seventy five miles of Paris, seeking to repeal the existing law from 1929.
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