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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1932
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal-World notes Mayor Jimmy Walker's political fate in relation to Tammany Hall as Roosevelt campaigns in a race that hinges on Walker. It reviews Senator Sheppard's stance on liquor policy and the persistence of prohibitionists, plus a tale from Lawrence where two grocers used a debtor’s building pledge to settle outstanding bills.
The piece discusses Democratic strategy under Roo with a plan to stress different issues by locality such as prohibition repeal in the wet east and farm relief in the dry west. It notes risks of local pushback, plus comments on war debt talks at Lausanne, Al Smith’s stance, Roosevelt opposition, and Chicago conventions affecting banks and the 1933 world’s fair prospects.
No arrests were made during the Fourth of July celebration in Old Home Town, a solid note for a town of its size. Col Learnard’s four year old Almont gelding won his race at peneke yesterday in three straight heats. Delano and daughter Florence departed for Los Angeles this afternoon likely to reside there. Members of the Democratic party including Guy, Robinson, Capt. Lew Green, Toe Riggs and Col. H. L. Moore traveled to Topeka today. Mr and Mrs R W Sparr left for a summer outing. A group of young people gathered at the Phi Delt hall last night. When the grandstand in the park burned yesterday afternoon, none were hurt though one man fled toward the water barrel shouting fire. Barnum’s buffoonery remark about humbugging drew a reaction as some anticipated grand events yesterday afternoon.
A 1907 recap lists multiple Fourth of July injuries from celebratory events. Victims include E B Campbell with an eye injury, and children Willie Kane aged 10 Harry Seeds aged 9 Alfred Kincaid aged 9 Duey Wiedman aged 9 Charlie Martin aged 14 Tyde Martin aged 10 and others burned on faces hands and shoulders. Ebbie Campbell proprietor of a Union Pacific tea and coffee shop is noted as another victim after a Roman candle struck beneath his eye. The Baptist church towers, damaged in a wind storm two years prior, are undergoing substantial repairs.
1895 Kansas Supreme Court decision finds Mrs. Mary E Leasé was not a member of the state board of charities, though appointed by Governor Lewelling for an unexpired term. The ruling addresses her status and continuation on the board.
A historical analysis of death records from 1923 to 1927 notes that out of nearly 6 million deaths, around 85 thousand people aged 90 plus died. The inquiry, focusing on body systems, finds the circulatory system often ends life and suggests longevity hinges on arterial health and a less strained circulatory system.
John, Billi, and Freddy finish building a boat in a playhouse workshop. Old Jonah Ottaway names it The Pride of the River and paints the side. They launch it to test seaward readiness as a gentle breeze lifts the sails.
Tulsa Oklahoma July 5 AP a month end drop of 40000 barrels in Oklahoma and further curtailment in California reduced U S crude oil output by 51367 barrels in the daily average The United States total fell to 2098514 the lowest weekly figure since martial law was lifted from Oklahoma and Texas pools last September The reduction comes as peak summer demand approaches The year ago week saw about 2480000 barrels.
Seabury New York July 5 AP reports May or James J Walker plans to write his answer to charges of unfitness filed by Investigator Samuel Seabury. He hopes to send the document to Governor Franklin D Roosevelt next week and expects the governor will need about two weeks to study it.
John Hathaway jleases a house for a growing family, but Aunt Emma's extended stay tests their patience and reveals hidden loneliness. A crisis arises when Mrs. Duckler’s husband dies, prompting late night confrontations, teary scenes, and awkward charity. Alice and John confront grief, memory, and longing as they navigate holidays, visitors, and changing bonds.
In Moscow officials of the Soviet physical culture society say baseball will be introduced as soon as necessary equipment and instruction are obtained. The plan aims to bring the sport to Soviet masses, with discussion centering on how much top officials know about the game.
A few days after Mrs Duckler left, the Hathaways gather for dinner and debate Penn's Thanksgiving absence and sororities. Aunt Emma argues women need a sense of place while Alice challenges the idea, defending Russ Harbinger and his frat dignity amid family quarrel.
John Hathaway recalls Alice and Max discussing a plan to join the Sissons for Thanksgiving. Ann suggests inviting the couple’s parents as well. Max hesitates to leave his family, while Alice glows in the firelight, and Hathaway regrets asking Max to Thanksgiving.
Gunnar Asther brother of Nila Asther will helm the Swedish Star boat in the Los Angeles Olympics. He earned a spot with five wins in eight trials, impressing the selection committee with his performance in varying winds. He lives in Malmo, Sweden, and has years of sailboat experience though Star boat work is recent.
Sam Perry, winner of the Southern amateur golf championship for the second time, plans to enter the national amateur in September. He has previously entered the national event but failed to make a strong showing. Perry has held the Alabama, Southern, and intercollegiate titles dating from 1929.
Four University of Kansas fine arts faculty members will perform in a recital at 7 o clock Thursday in the Administration auditorium. Meribah Moore, soprano. Gordon Kinney, cellist. Wwi owning, baritone. and Ruth Orcutt, pianist are listed. Each will appear in a single group with no encores. the program should last under one hour. Public attendance encouraged.
Firecrackers and fireworks lit the Glorious Fourth with merchants reporting record business. Sales occurred both in town and at roadside stands while Lawrence ended the celebration with a July 5 ordinance prohibition on sale or use.
An under way inquiry follows a game after the announcement and investigation based on a foreign workers recommendation. The report notes teams in Boston and related affiliations.
Rain during last night’s thunderstorm brought 2.81 inches at the University of Kansas with 0.68 inches on Sunday night. July totals rose to 3.49 inches, over two inches above normal for early July, and the city’s wet spell tied or exceeded several historic July measurements. Meteorologist C. J. Posey notes that thunderstorm rainfall varies widely by district, with reports of over four inches on farms east of Lawrence and at the Santa Fe depot.
The national Republican campaign HQ will open tomorrow in Chicago announced by Everett Sanders. The former secretary to President Coolidge did not reveal the speaking schedule as President Hoover plans a fall tour. Other officials include Henry Allen, Ella Yost, and Robert Lucas. Separately, G W Elder reported to Sheriff Dunkley the theft of fifty chickens from near Kent Station, taken Sunday night.
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