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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1929
Page
4
A provincial governor in Jerugal, last week, allegedly ordered the deaths of two prominent Chinese dignitaries who were playing mahjong. Authorities say the killings stemmed from fears they sought the governor's position, not the game itself.
Clyde Reed takes office as Kansas governor and launches a broad program aimed at reshaping taxation and highway laws while stressing economy and efficient use of public funds. He partners with a cooperative legislature to start strong executive legislative relations and push for prudent budgets across state agencies. The public watches cabinet formation as Hoover remains quiet on appointments.
Eastern newspapers urge Congress to obey the constitution and provide reapportionment of representation. They argue that improper apportionment weakens rural districts and strengthens cities, a point echoed by the Emporia Gazette which notes prior calls have been selective.
The piece notes opposition to prohibition clauses and Congress failing to reapportion. It ridicules wets as unfit to judge constitutional disobedience. Ottawa Herald likens fingerprint disputes to household logic, while Wichita calls itself air capital and Arkansas City claims refinery status. Topeka Journal proposes police detail at the statehouse as strangers arrive seeking capital returns.
The Free State Hotel built 1835 by New England Emigrant Aid society saw a revived claim. Pro-slavery actions burned it in 1856 under a government official, leading to a $21,900 claim later assigned to the University of Kansas. Congress paid at last, with a dispatch noting $600,009 including interest, as Professor Olin Templin presses State claims in Washington amid time limits.
In Lawrence reports note leaking gas mains citywide with Kilworth Bros preparing to erect huge flstene structures in front of Bromelsie store. Miss Ella Terrell, a well known society figure, is seen in town. S. Harris officiates a sundown event. S. Steinbers departs for St Louis and Chicago for a mixed pleasure and business trip. Major Theodore Wiseman of New York Mutual Life relocates to Lawrence, while Miss Luin Fluke returns from Independence visits. Mrs S H Carmean is recovering from illness as teams cross the river on ice. Track runs from the north end of the bridge to Kimball's fountain, under the railroad bridge, and into the street.
Twenty five years ago on Monday January 14 Mrs Jennie Petty received a surprise at the Ladies of the W R C meeting. University Athletic association officers were elected Prof Abbott president Mr Sisaeleen vice president and Prof Vander Vries secretary and treasurer. Mrs F Mine Holloway and Mrs Jewett hosted a card party at Mrs Holloway s Ohio street home with forty eight guests playing whist. Mrs Hugh Means won a decorated plate while the silver spoon consolation prize went to Mrs George Bradley. Mrs Henley is noted as a motorist in Lawrence capable of driving and handling a vehicle alone. Dell Fraser attended Armstrong Aghby party in Topeka. Mrs Sol Marks plans a St Louis visit to see family Nas Glasi jer. Mr Chester Woolward set for New York City trip for two weeks.
Mrs Clayson Hackman left for Fairbury Nebraska to attend the wedding of her sister Miss Wanda McCoy Lieut Edwin Austin Miss McCoy has visited Lawrence many times Mr and Mrs J B Watkins returned from three months in Washington DC Mrs Werner Schulz returned from New York where she studied dressmaking trends Dr Arthur Braflen of the Ghric
Ralph J. Chandler speaks on shipping as a heroic national enterprise. He outlines two key periods in a country’s maritime history and argues that sailors gain a sense of purpose beyond money, linking shipping to patriotism, travel romance, and global trade.
Events cover January 1874 with Frank B. Sanborn publication and Kansas figures, plus January 14 election of George T. Anthony to the Kansas state board of agriculture. The Pantheon debate in Paris stalls a move to grant exclusive mausoleum status, urging two thirds parliamentary approval and ten year delays, amid Zola controversy. Lawrence classes visit Alfred Heck Farm and a high school glee club plans a Friday assembly. Jugoslavia note adds context on short-lived governments.
A fragment from 1928 copyright material depicts a speaker noting sympathy for outsiders facing hardship, reflecting shared struggle and familial influence through a line about a mother’s empathy. Context remains uncertain due to incomplete OCR.
Washington AP Rear Admiral William A. Moffet, head of the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics, urges an immediate comprehensive ocean weather service to guide transoceanic airship routes. He says daily wind and sea data from ships, spaced about six hours apart, are needed to chart currents, winds, and safe paths across the North Atlantic.
President Roosevelt said Democratic leaders show a militant will to win and close the party’s deficit in the next four years. Former Governor Smith, in Albany, spoke of a nation-wide radio address next Wednesday on an announced subject. He blamed Republican tactics for spreading false claims and urged unity to oppose alleged GOP misrepresentation.
Spokane January report states Leonid Fink, Seattle artist and fiancé of Ruth McDonald, 34, wealth pat ron, was detained as officers seek motive for her death by inhaling automobile exhaust fumes. Evidence noted incl uded modified tire and air release. no signs of violence or struggle. Prosecutor Greenough suggested the tire was deflated to imply suicide. McDonald left bonds valued at 150000 with Fink.
In Hutchinson Kansas John Spies 43 shot and wounded his wife Ruth Spies 27 and Lemuel Davenport 64 before fatally shooting himself. The couple were in the Davenport home with three others when Spies entered and opened fire striking Ruth as Davenport was hit in the chin. Spies then fired two shots into his chest and died at once.
Lecompton visitors include Mr and Mrs Jilfford Holly and their Kansas City baby on a homeward trip to California. Rev V Glen Megill returned from Petrolia after attending his mother Miss Margaret Megill’s funeral. Nearby families send regards to Perry for Mrs Gray’s father William Goepfert’s funeral. The 38th Fred Hill descendants reunion hosted by Dr and Mrs A F Kerns in Lawrence drew 52 relatives from Lecompton Topeka and Lawrence amid influenza cases keeping Dr Maust busy in Lecompton area.
Pastor Rev. Y Glen Megill and the church board plan a June revival with evangelist Rev. William Bainbridge of Centerville. Also noted: high school basketball double header next Friday in Lecompton rural vs Seaman. funeral for Mrs. Dennis Wiles. hospital patient Rev. George Holmes. community events include Misner Players performance and local Prohibition study group meets. several local residents travel to Lawrence for business.
In Hungary a government run facility housed in a handsome arch ducal castle offers men and women who have attempted or contemplated suicide a temporary home. Inmates called guests receive libraries, films, radios, and daily concerts, with psychiatrists addressing love and unemployment induced distress. The program aims to restore hope, provide work prospects, and prevent future crises.
Mrs James G Ist was born December 6 1861 near Ounavka Henderson county Ub and died January 1 1920 at St a Arig aged 64. She married James G Whit at Yinland Kaw and raised three children in that community. She moved west seeking health and lived in Owyhee Nev Towaoe Colo and Fort Apache where she spent her later years. Funeral services were held at Rumsey funeral home Lawrence conducted by Rev Mary A Pen Burig with burial in Vinland cemetery.
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