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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1931
Page
4
In a June 4 1981 issue readers receive snapshots of national and local concerns. Reports touch on long distance flight, citizenship rulings, Kansas politics including a grand jury probe into census tampering, Dean Inge predictions for 3000 England, and optimism from federal lawyers about Al Capone cases in Kansas City.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Capone risks in steel, then drift to Romania, oil, and cinematic allegory. It mentions Helen and a world of macrodrams, then laments Romania’s history, delta, and capital as frothy. The text ends in Wichita context with unclear linkage.
In Pleasant Town a birthday party for Little Nellie Rodman was hosted at her mother’s Massachusetts Street home in the afternoon of the 28th. Attendees included Katie Riga Mamie Riga Lucy Riga Clara Thacher Katie Thacher Edith Thacher and Hattie Ladd. After hours of play the group enjoyed supper.
Madrid May 31 A bomb was thrown at the King and Queen during their wedding procession from the church to the palace. The royal couple were unharmed and cool under pressure. One horse collapsed and an equerry was killed as the pageant continued. Meanwhile in town, O Stevens was injured when his wagon was struck by a car, racing out of control. Picnic Day crowds enjoyed sunny outings at Lake View Wheeler's Lake and Blue Mound with numerous gatherings.
A column lists farewells and social events including Miss Harriet Greispin, Miss Helen Skilton hosting a seven course dinner, and Miss Gladys Charles entertaining for Miss Ellen Hughes. Mr. Frank E. Melvin sails to Europe. Prof. Melvin to assume duties at a university. Tulsa race riot report: nine whites killed, many Negro dead, police estimate, and widespread destruction in the Negro quarter.
The article surveys how early thought linked climate to health, noting ancient Hippocratic ideas and later corrections. It explains that while seasons affect certain diseases, climate alone does not determine health outcomes as strongly as once believed, and outlines limits on using climate for treatment. Tomorrow Vacation Benefits.
A scanned Kansas history snippet lists events from 1882 including the Republican district convention at Fort Scott chaired by Eugene Ware and Dudley C. Haskell’s renomination, 1881 wool growers meeting in Emporia, KU enrollment reaching 466, and 1882 Missouri Pacific rail completion to Omaha at Everest. It also notes Henry King becoming editor of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat in 1883 and announces riding devices by GC Coates in Lawrence beginning June 8 on a vacant 700 block Mont Mont Vernont street site with no shows. Widow of J R Barton obituary mention and classified ad note for best results.
In Orchard Hill Ohio, the aging actor Antonio Latour, nicknamed Poor Old Tony, recalls a storied past with Harriet Noel and son Pierre Donovan. As townsfolk laugh at his decline, Tony defends art’s value, while Harriet’s memory and Tony’s theatre–like life frame a village with changing times and enduring devotion.
In Chapter 37 Nora Lake faces a life of dreary spinsterhood as she weighs return with Dr More amid a crumbling home. A renewed bond with him lingers though poverty and struggle loom. Nora clings to a memory of a richer life she may never claim.
Mary Graham Bonner narrates a seaside tale where the Little Black Clock and children watch towering waves race, reach 40 feet and beyond, and ride a rocking boat toward a playful contest. Mother Ocean promises tomorrow’s prize as the waves leap.
A collection of short items: Mickey Walker thrived as a semi pro pitcher who hit a homer with two aboard in Eatontown New Jersey. Manchurian ruler Chang Hsueh-Liang shows polo interest after seeing a game and plans to teach the sport to Manchurian cavalry. London prime minister MacDonald labels race sweepstakes robberies. In Toronto liquor forms questioned, a czar power would target cocktail shakers. Moscow notes homelessness reduced from 750000 to 4500 with reform schools aiding trades. Vienna reports Richard Strauss fulfilled a state obligation by building a villa after a five year opera sponsorship. Sydney shows snake hunters earning up to 500 dollars monthly for overseas markets and lab serums. Angora notes Isce beauties attend official dances. Mustapha Kemal remains unmarried. Leatherhead reports Marion Duckham building her own home and acting as contractor before marriage.
The Concordia city airport covering 164 acres was dedicated with about 10,000 in attendance. Senator George McGill of Wichita gave the dedicatory address at the ceremony. Wichita sees the death of Virginia Mann at 21 after suspected poison ingestion, just hours before senior class events at the University of Wichita. Kansas City reports Tony DeCarlo, 25, held after his father Jacob DeCarlo, 55, was fatally shot as the son claimed self defense amid family dispute.
A Sunday service included a sermon by Ths Jepson with passages from Science and Health and a lesson to be broadcast weekly. Dr W C McConnell and Rev C W Thomas spoke on Youth and the Church. Announcements cover midweek meeting cancellation, Theta Epsilon Baptist sorority program, ticket prices, and a Kansas City Baptist convention with eight church delegates. The Northern Baptist convention runs June 3 to 4. visitors welcome and communion planned next Sunday.
A brief notice invites young people to learn about intensive training at Lawrence Business College. The summer school starts next week with emphasis on speeding progress in the business world.
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