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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1929
Page
4
A short university newspaper item notes an unusual but regrettable quiz week phenomenon. The mention references a verse from Jeremiah and emphasizes wisdom kindness justice and knowledge as central themes.
Kansas City banker P W Goe bel tells a Lawrence banquet he still believes Germany started World War I. The piece analyzes German responsibility, Austrian actions, and historical revisionism while weighing the risk of future wars and the need for wiser international diplomacy.
The Emporia Gazette notes a six week plan to improve the Admire to Eskridge road linking Emporia with New York City via surfaced routes through Lawrence, highlighting anticipated connectivity gains.
Consideration of tax measures to be raised in the legislature this week is vital for state finances and business. Ways and means work is stalled as appropriations depend on projected revenue for the next biennium, which remains unknown. The tax program remains tentative with no clear image of the final taxation structure yet.
The discussion addresses how much revenue the state can reasonably expect from enacted measures. This week aims to shed light on these questions and provide clearer projections for the fiscal impact of the laws under consideration.
Farm organization leaders active against W. M. Jardine as a potential Hoover cabinet member are reportedly cooling off, possibly realizing Hoover will name his cabinet. The shift signals a change in opposition as Hoover moves toward final selections.
The governor cites the $40,000 special fund as his first use to push liquor law enforcement in Kansas City Kansas. He argues a dry demonstration there could influence broader Kansas policy and enforcement beyond the border with Missouri.
Sunday news from the old town reports Mrs. Spring traveling to visit her ailing father in Massachusetts. Mr. Findley from Atlantic, Pa. joins the University scene. Gertie Bullen of Lawrence leaves for Washington. F St Arnaud, piano tuner, returns after a southern business trip. Douglas County Mills grind 600 bushels daily, yielding 25,000 pounds. A Lawrence delegation to Topeka grows larger today as more arrive. Seek cellar disinfection to ward off sickness.
Mrs. T. M. Hargis recovers from a sprained ankle but remains confined to her room. Mrs. A. J. Knight hosts a progressive lunch. Carl Olson and mil Olson depart for an eastern trip. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Howard celebrate one year of marriage with a home gathering at 718 Ohio Street. KK. U. athletics manager A. G. Plank plans return from the East. Foot bridge over the river fill to be completed tonight. Frank Rahskopf to open a new plumbing business soon. Jack Partiell leaves for Chicago on bond-selling business.
Ten years ago on January 25 the city announced a one time shift to hold school in grades every other Saturday starting February 1 due to a miscount of weeks after Christmas and flu disruptions. The plan will run until eight Saturdays of work are completed. Also noted are pledges and relocations of several local residents and a new insurance agency forming.
On January 27 1875 Lawrence hosts the second annual Temperance League of Kansas meeting. The legislature conducts ballots for a United States senator on January 27 1875 and January 28 1875 with no majority. Samuel Hipple of Wyandotte County dies, reported by the Atchison Champion.
An Oldsmobile sedan theft in Emporia was reported to the Lawrence police department Saturday evening.
Nancy Ann Miller of Seattle, now Maharanee Devi Sharmista Holkarni, gave birth to a girl last Saturday night at Saint-Germain-en-Laye near Paris. Both mother and baby are reported well. The Maharanee, married last March to Sir Tukoji Rao, former Maharajah of Indore, had lived at the château with strict secrecy, amid prayers and religious rites for a hoped-for boy.
The Riverside tour recounts Mission Inn developer Frank A. Miller, March Field expansion with 2 million in new permanent buildings and 5 million in hangars and offices, Sears Roebuck leasing a major inland store, Southern Sierras Power Company boasting a vast hydroelectric network and wide payroll, plus Riverside’s role as a historic orange grower with Washington navel packing driven by abundant worker demand and high quality fruit.
In Chicago a night attacker who waylaid two women is feared to be the Marie Buchholz murder slayer. One victim, Mrs George Hermann, was harmed but not seriously. A police dog helped Miss Ethel Walsh escape as the assailant fled.
Tickets for the annual firemen's ball in the F A U hall go on sale this morning under the Lawrence fire department. The program dance is arranged by Paul Ingles. Tickets cost 31 cents.
A historical account recalls George Washington's seven day journey from Mount Vernon to New York City to become the first president. It notes crowd adulation, triumphal arches, and the May 1 1789 inaugural coverage in the New York Daily Advertiser. Also included are local notes on community events, obituaries, meetings, and social notices from Lecompton and Douglas County.
Lecompton High School girls defeat Southwestern Bell Telephone Topeka 29 to 19 in a two game basketball double header at the LA gym. Lecompton High boys also beat Capital City Business College Topeka 27 to 21 on the same night.
Otto Newby, arrested last week on suspicion of drunkenness and handed to county authorities, was released after it emerged he overdosed on a sedative. The incident concluded with no charges filed against Newby.
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