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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1929

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Briand to Head New French Government After Poincare Resigns

Paris July 27 AP Aristide Briand noted French statesman and former foreign minister agreed to form a cabinet to succeed Raymond Poincare who resigned due to health. Briand summoned to the Elysee by President Doumergue and expected to pursue a more leftward coalition including radical socialists. The cabinet’s resignation followed Poincare’s decision to retire after a long debt fight with America.

Paris Aristide Sian Raymond Poincare Germany Elysee Palace Doumergue Poincare M. Briand Way M. Poincare America Louis Barthou Aristide Briand Louis Barne Briand Fernand Bouisson Chamber of Demities M. Paul Doumer Senate

Mrs. Droom Resigns as Secretary to Berkeley Post

Vera B. Droom, secretary to Chancellor Lindley, resigns to take a secretarial role in the University of California at Berkeley. She has held the University position for eight years, and Dean John R. Dyer invites applications for her successor, aiming for a decision next week.

Vera.b. Droom Lindley University of California Berkeley iMrs Droom John ‘Ise John R. Dyer

Weather summary for Upper Mississippi to central plains

Forecast for the week starting July 29 calls for generally fair conditions across the region with isolated showers in the south early week and in the north midweek, followed by cooler air in the north toward week’s end. Temperatures near normal early and then rise before cooling.

Mississippi Missouri Great Plains Kansas Douglas

Endurance plane forced landing in Houston after long flight

An endurance plane based in Houston made a forced landing at 6:50 a m after 233 hours 1 minute 12 seconds aloft. A wrist pin in the No 1 cylinder connecting rod broke, wrecking the cylinder and stopping the 225 horsepower motor shortly after its 26th refueling contact.

Houston Tex Bilion Dollar Piane

Cubs Triumph in First Game of Doubleheader

An overflow crowd of 50,000 watched the Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 6 to 1 in the first game of the doubleheader. Hornsby hit his 21st homer of the season and Pat Malone earned his 11th victory. The Cubs stretched their NL lead over Pittsburgh to two games.

Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Pittsburgh Hornsby Pat Malone Koupal Willoughby Davis Malone Taylor Root Sch ‘i Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Robins Eppa Rixey Johnny Morrison Brooklyn Morrison Erry Fieinich Rixey Sukeforth New York St. Louis Hubbell O’farrell Aid Wilson Boston Seibold Spohrer French Hill Hargreaves Pittsburch Smith Legett Bronx Rube Walberg White Sox Athletics McKain Weiland Berg Walberg Cochrane Babe Ruth Yankees St. Louis Browns Pipgrass Blaeholder Schang Pennick Dickey Detroit Sorrell Shea Ruffing Berry Cleveland Washington Asel L. Sewell Braxton Tate American Association Louisville Kansas City Deberry Tesmer Max Thomas Angley BUICK

Buick Shows 1930 Line With Major Mechanical Upgrades

Lawrence Buick Company officially displays the new 1930 Buick to hundreds, highlighting bigger engines, increased power, extended bodies, and improved ride with semi elastic rear springs, double action shock absorbers, and wider seats. The line offers 14 models across three series with raised bore and eight percent more power.

Buick Lawrence Buick Company

Series of mishaps in British Navy raise inquiry

Valetti Malta July 27 reports a string of disasters for the British Navy. An explosion aboard a cruiser’s turret and the sinking of H-47 left 23 dead earlier, with the X-1 explosion and Vindictive air-bomb incident adding fatalities and injuries. The Queen Elizabeth, with the commander in chief aboard, sails to Volos, Greece, for an immediate inquiry as total deaths reach at least 16 and nine are wounded.

Vindictive

Endurance flight in St Louis marks third week in air

St Louis Robin pilots Dale Red Jackson and Forest O Brine press into the third week of their endurance flight at Lambert Field. They approach 850 hours in the air with daily bonuses totaling about 116 dollars per hour and a pot of roughly 14 thousand dollars in cash and gifts for the pair and their families.

St. Louis Additi St. Louis Robin Dale “Red” Jackson Forest O’brine Lambert-St. Louis Field Jackson Arthur Nutt Buffalo

Minnesota flyers ride 100 hours in endurance flight

Owen Haughland and Captain P. L. Crichton of Minneapolis to go on fueling the monoplane Th Minnesota after surpassing the 100 hour mark. They launched from Wold-Chamberlain Field at 6 40 p m Monday and reached 109 hours by 10 40 p m last night. The crew complained only about the heat describing it as miserable up high.

Minneapolis Owen Haughland P. L. Crichton Minneapols Togo Thinnesota Minnesota Wold Chamberlain Field

Violence marks Actors Equity campaign violence at Hollywood studio

A fight at a Hollywood studio during Equity Association campaign caused property damage and two men to be dragged from a car. Several hundred feet of film were destroyed as veterans and workers clashed with alleged sympathizers. Equity officials blamed the disturbance on outsiders, while veterans said the incident reflected high tensions in the closed shop drive.

Los Angeles Cal Hollywood Films Equity Association Equity Picture Iataio Ee Equity Charles ‘Adams Monition Picture Division Central , ‘Employment ‘Bureau Actor’s Equity Association Charles RK. Miller The Association Heturbance Uch

Levy to fund Kansas state government for 1930 and 1931

Kansas state government costs for the 1930 fiscal year and the first half of the 1931 fiscal year were estimated by State Auditor Will French at 15,140,809.57 dollars plus 2,117,800 dollars for interest and bond repayments. Tax receipts projected at 11,628,000 dollars, with 7,000,000 dollar levy fixed by legislature and 4,628,000 dollars in other receipts. Expenditures estimated at 10,145,099.35 dollars, reappropriated 1929 balance 495,816.22 dollars, and 4,500,000 dollars for the first half of 1931. A special session was not included in the estimate.

Topeka Kansas Will French State Tax Commission Donald Muir Tax. Commission

Hoover Cruiser Cut Controversy Sparks Legion Clash

Senator Brookhart of Iowa condemns President Hoover for suspending three naval cruisers. He labels McNutt a war advocate backed by the American Legion and denounces Legion conventions as packed and controlled. Brookhart warns the cruisers are useless and a threat of war. A note on a drowning incident in Lake Michigan follows.

Washington Hoover Brookhart Iowa McNeite Asierish Legion Chicago McNutt Legion Lake Michigan

Boys Fear to Call for Aid End In Tragic Drowning

Milwaukee story reports John Kesec, 17, drowned in Lake Michigan after swimming without bathing suits near the harbor front. Tory G. barely escaped as both boys drifted on timbers, then were swept toward the government pier. Afraid of crowd sighting lifeguards, they tried to swim to shore. Tony made it while John weakened.

Milwaukee Lake Michiere John Késec Tory G Fiermene Tony John

Shapiro Shot to Death in Detroit Street Attack

Irving Shapiro aged 25, known as a member, was found shot to death early today in Detroit. Police say four bullet wounds marked his body as a car sped from the scene. Fingerprints identified him. police records show 24 arrests and one conviction for possessing stench bombs and related offenses.

Detroit Irving’ Shapiro Hee Tret Tervence

Tammany. Grand 18100 Tammany Grand York July 27

A partial, fragmentary report describes a scene in York where S R Voorhis speaks to a young friend on the levemend of the first day. The tale notes tears and a recovered pin, while Voorhis asks attendees to come forward and shake hands around a desk.

York Voorhis Adil The

Lane Not Guilty in Cigarettes Without Stamps Case

Mark Lane was found not guilty by a justice court jury after being charged with selling two packages of untamped cigarettes. Jurors Fred Bliesner, Wayne Allphin, Will Anderson, H. V. Bullock, Will Charlton, and T. J. Fitch deliberated after a 5:20 start and verdict at 5:30.

Mark Lane Justice Court Fred Bliesner Wayne ‘Allphin Will Anderson H. V. Bullock Will Charlton T. J. Fitch Lane George Reed Harry Frazee Roby Charles Starkweather R. J. Heilman Law School

Kansas City Wins State Legion Tournament Title

State Legion tournament reports show Kansas City team defeating Coffeyville 14 to 7 to take the championship. Landreth of Coffeyville pitched two games on Thursday and six innings in yesterday's final. McGreath, Jr. noted batting .398 and the team enjoyed hospitality with Wichita and Denver teams during the event. He assisted Ernest Ryan in managing the tournament and planned to return home this evening.

David G. McGreath, Jr American Legion Emporia Norton Dodge City Coffeyville Salina Kansas City Kkans Atchison ElDorado Cofeyville McCreath Landreth Wichita Denver Western Geumue Wishita Ernest, Ryan

Grim Waiting Contest Delays Bromley Tokyo Flight

Tacoma Washington July 21 Lieut Harold Bromley awaits favorable weather for a Pacific crossing from Tacoma to Tokyo The test flight Thursday showed weather threats with rain storms and head winds over the route The outcome hinges on a clear forecast to launch the urgent attempt.

Tacoma Wask Harold Bromley Pacific Ocean Tokyo

Kilauea Eruption Bulletin and Nearby Traffic Impact

Readable fragments report Kilauea volcano activity continuing with boiling lava and ash. Distant mentions local disruption note four trucks and a roadway condition near Ha si Island with unclear attribution.

Bishop Lawrence to Speak at Pioneer Banquet in Lawrence

The Reverend Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts will speak at the Pioneers Banquet in Lawrence on October 11. The event honors the city’s founders and Amos Adams Lawrence, who aided the Emigrant Aid Society and funded the local college that became the University.

William Lawrence Massachusetts Episcopal Church Lawrence University Amos Albawrence New England Emigrant: Aid Society Amos Lawrence Em T ‘Aid Society Old North College Bishop Lawrence

New High Mark Set in Age of Service at Oil Station

Jess Brooks, manager of the Continental oil station at Nine teenth and Massachusetts streets, set a new high mark in service yesterday when a rider and horse arrived for water, a road map, and attentive care. The rider had begun in Kansas City and traveled to Ponca City by way of Tonganoxie, noting the horse’s fatigue before continuing southward.

Jess Brooks Continental Oil Nineteenth Massachusetts Brooks Kansas City Ponca City Ohls Tonganoxie

Prowler Found Hidden in Cafe Ice Box in Hutchinson

Police responded to a locked cafe after a prowler was seen inside. Gavola was discovered hidden in the ice box and is suspected in two earlier burglaries in Hutchinson Kansas. Sam Garcia, listed as from Philadelphia, commented on keeping cool as the case unfolded.

Hutchinson Kans Sam Garcia Philadelphia sPolice Gavola

Gibson Goes to London on Naval Conference Mission

Secretary Stimson announced Hugh Gibson American ambassador to Belgium and head of the American delegation to the League of Nations preparatory disarmament commission will travel to London Monday for another naval question conference with Ambassador Dawes. The trip was arranged at Dawes request and aims to continue discussions of naval matters from their previous sessions.

Washington Stimson Hugh Gibson Belgium League Of,nations Preparatory Disarmament Commission London Dawes

Dairy cow alcohol odor leads to barn arrest

A dairy owner reported a milk cow staggering after a drink, with the odor of alcohol traced upstream to a nearby barn. Harris said a dairyman told him he saw the cow breathe fumes from whiskey and investigations led to the arrest.

Harris

Protest Keeps Eagles in Run for Twilight League Title

The Junior Twilight League title race remains open after a protest of a Rotary Eagles game filed by Eagles manager Lou Harshfield. The final involves Rotary, Eagles and Odd Fellows with matches set at South Park and a two out of three championship series starting after Preliminary Monday. Umpire George Reed to head the main games amid growing crowds and university athletic department support.

Eagles Rotary-Eagles Clarence Hunter L ‘Eague Czar Rotary Odd _ Fellows Lou Harshfield Che South Park Odd Fellows George Reed Beng Rames Department of Athletics The University Marshall W. Duver E. Duver Stevenson Higgins McCoy Pringle Jon Tingle Never Hartwood Haris James Bradley Byington Hunter Cohen

Bad Check Charge Hearing Set Before Justice Mitchell

Preliminary hearing for Paul A. Wiedemann, arrested Thursday evening on a bad check charge, is scheduled for Monday afternoon before Judge Mitchell. Wiedemann was handed to the county sheriff after a complaint at Marshall’s Auto Supply and identified as the man who used an $18 check on July 20. The check was made out to C. A. Allen and signed L. C. Kennedy. another similar check cashed at Dale Market. The two checks were taken from Eugene Kennedy’s checkbook.

Paul A. Wiedemann Will Johnsonl Mitchell. Wiedemann R. R. Rutherford di Ge Teed Marshall 8. Auto Supply Company Hird Wiedemann C. A. Allen L. C. Kennedy Dale Market Mass. Street Eugene Kennedy

MEN KILL A RATTLESNAKE NEAR LONE STAR

A female rattlesnake with twelve rattles was killed yesterday afternoon one mile west and one mile north of Lone Star by C. E. Filler brook Harris Pollock and Redmond. They found the serpent on an road embankment and felled it with an axe as it crept toward brush. The group hoped to locate the mate. The skin measured 45 inches in length and seven and a half inches wide.

Lone Star C. E. Fillerbrook Harris ‘Pollock Redmond

Fire at Vernson Farm Destroys Strawrack and Damages Baler

Lawrence fire crews responded to a blaze at Henry Vernson’s farm north of Midland. The chemical car contained the flames and limited spread to nearby sheds. a strawrack was destroyed and a baler damaged, with insurance coverage uncertain. A local University graduate visitor to Lawrence was reportedly nearby but not harmed.

Lawrence Fire Department Utp Henry Vernson Midland

Tax refund dilemma faces city and county school levy

The federal court ruling on national bank taxation forces refunds of about 80 000 dollars. City and county tax bodies study restoring levies as low as possible while repaying funds to banks and school districts. County officials plan refunds from existing sources, with Lawrence school district shouldering most of the repayment and city next, leaving the county with only a few thousand dollars to return. Authorities aim to decide by August 25 on whether levies can be adjusted without higher rates. A three-body meeting is planned to discuss the nationwide issue affecting all counties with national banks.

National ‘Banks Lawrence Tod X. J. Kenenedy

Ex Venire for Snook Jury in Columbus Trial

Fifty called venire for Monday's hearing in the Dr James H Snook murder case of Theora Hix. The panel shows defense aims for all men with peremptory challenges. Five challenges used on women, one prospective juror removed, and testimony expected on intimate relations and narcotic effects. A child, age 4, was fatally injured in theات case.

Columbus Ohio Jame H. Snook Ent Theora Hix Ohio State University Ithem Jonn F. Seidel Snook

Boy Dies in Mother's Arms En Route to Hospital

In Salina Kansas a tragic car crash near Marion killed a child named Robert Loskot while en route to a hospital. The car carrying seven people skidded off the road, landed in a ditch, and halted in a corn field with the mother, Mrs. Frank Loskot, tending to the boy as he died. The incident occurred during a funeral procession to Pilsen.

Salina Kan Robert Loskot Frank Loskot Ellsworth Pilsen Marion Ira Frank Laskot

Boys Band Concert Becomes Social Affair at Woodlawn

The Woodlawn School boys band directed by Byron A. Donnjeyer held a concert on the Woodlawn school grounds drawing listeners from the south side of town. It was praised as one of the best heard, with the event turning into a social affair aided by well lighted surroundings and refreshments.

Byron A. Donnjeyer Woodlawn School Woodlawn’ School

Fire Destroyed Three Business Houses in Kansas

A July blaze in Nsiau Tribune area, Kansas, caused estimated losses totaling 60000 dollars. The fire destroyed three business houses, with authorities investigating the cause and assessing structural damage to neighboring properties. Local officials urge residents to review fire safety measures and insurance coverage.

Nsiau Tribune

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Mrs. Droom California Ma! Britsh Navy Actors Equity Campaign Peter Wanjs A Rome Dallas Tax’ Commission Naval Building Texas Chorley Bromley Kilauea Howse Hasi Tof Wielene Vata Rotary and Justice Mitchell Vernson Tadder Levies Snook Jury Tribune
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