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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1928
Page
4
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The Santa Fe railroad moves toward absorbing the Orient road as part of a government favored plan to group rail lines into a few large systems. The consolidation would strengthen the financial position of the roads and improve service to the public, with the Orient becoming part of Santa Fe’s expanding network.
Fifty five years ago a disastrous fire at Bullene and Company dry goods store caused extensive losses. Water supply failed as flames spread from the rear, hindering extinguishment. Mayor Gleason wired for extra help. Steinberg & Brother moved to a vacant space. total loss estimated at twenty five thousand dollars with fifty five thousand in insurance on stock and building.
Twenty five years ago Mrs Carrie Nation lectured in the city on the evils of tobacco causing considerable commotion on the Santa Fe line. A runaway occurred on Massachusetts street when the Haskell team led a pursuit before a spectator steadied by a bravely holding Indian boy driving the horses. Miss Helen Ball rode unhurt though frightened. At the Board of Regents meeting, Chas Skilton AB Yale now in Trenton was named Dean of the School of Fine Arts to succeed Prof G B Perry. Chester Woodward left for Philadelphia relatives. Miss Sadie Hutt attended a Lane University banquet with Zetaga and Zaonian societies. Miss Marion Benedict returned from successful kindergarten work with several offers. Smith-Wherry wedding linked Miss Daisy Smith to Arthur Wherry at Ohio Street home with Olive Brock as bridesmaid and Dr F A White as best man. Irma and Tisa Wilhelms were flower and bow bearer. The bride is the daughter of Supt and Mrs Smith. the groom, a Lawrence High School graduate, studied abroad and practices in Ogden Utah.
The Italia disaster tests Arctic resolve as two weeks pass with no return. Wireless signals confirm the crew survives, though immense cold and storms hinder rescue efforts. rescuers face tight timelines and dire conditions to reach the besieged survivors.
Rumors claim the GOP has already chosen a nominee kept under wraps until the final ballot. Sources at Kansas City say Mellon, Butler, or several key figures know the pick, while the public awaits the convention’s decision. Also noted is a report from China that Chiang Kai Shek has resigned his command amid pressure.
The state board of agriculture estimates Kansas wheat production will reach 157,814,000 bushels this year as of June 1. Seasonal storms in the Ashheat belt damaged the crop, with a potential reduction of about a million bushels. Even with losses, Kansas remains the leading wheat producer.
Reports from the battle front describe the enemy’s determined push toward Paris during the June drive. Allied forces rally under heavy pressure as authorities warn of intensified combat efforts along the front line.
Russia appeals to the United States and Allies for an expeditionary force to repel German invaders. The appeal, transmitted by the Russian embassy to the state department, asks that the expedition be placed under international control to guarantee Russia's rights. Shower honors for Miss Lorene Stevens celebrate Maybeth Parker's forthcoming Duluth wedding. guests include local residents and various relatives. Post office flags add three more foreign banners, bringing total to five, with flags from Belgium, Italy, Japan, Canada, and France in progress or completed.
Entries note Martin F Conway named consul at Marseilles in 1866 and elected to Congress in 1861. June 17 1872 Santa Fe railroad reaches Hutchinson. Leavenworth county grasshopper infestation. 1863 Colonel James Montgomery leads a colored regiment on a raid into Georgia. 1872 Democratic state convention held in Topeka.
Shawnee Oklahoma author praises small town papers for intimate coverage and high reader interest. Publisher notes that local items about neighbors matter more than distant events, underscoring why small newspapers attract advertisers.
Charles M. Tucker of Liberal filed for the Democratic nomination to the Kansas state senate from the 38th district, which covers 18 counties in southwest Kansas. Incumbent Republican is FE. E. Frizell of Larned. Tucker served in the Kansas House from Seward County in 1925 and 1927. Franklin J. Hole of Monrovia filed for the Republican nomination to the second district Senate seat covering Atchison and Jackson counties, where incumbent Democrat John Syms of Whiting seeks reelection.
In 1876 at Bent’s Fort near the Arkansas, Gen. Sears and Lieut Wheeler exhumed soldiers’ remains for burial at Fort Leavenworth. Wheeler, later Colonel Wheeler, recalls the trek, the crossing, and a vivid clash with a young Indian at Sappa Creek. He rose from buffalo hunter to colonel, aided by Gen. Babcock’s network, and authored Buffalo Days and The Frontier Trail. He recounts cattle drives, frontier life, and his long association with Sheridan, Crook, Miles, and MacKenzie.
Samuel R McKelvie former Nebraska governor will speak for Hoover's friends as he seconds the Republican convention nomination of commerce secretary. He urges curbing production to relieve agricultural problems citing supply and demand and that foreign markets cannot absorb surplus. He favors an eight hour farm day to boost prosperity and notes city dwellers would gain from more leisure and money in rural areas. Mrs McKelvie ran the governor’s mansion and supported his work, while McKelvie remains connected with Coolidge advisers on ag policy.
Local showers and thunderstorms were likely across Kansas with clouds and cooler readings. Temperatures will edge up in the southeast and near normal in the northwest as reports show 0.04 to 0.08 inch rainfall in Concordia, Dodge City, and Wichita with light showers in western areas. Weather expert Flora warns crops need sun and warmth. temperatures dipped overnight from 52 to 62 degrees.
The Republican Chauncey M. Depew, long a master of law and finance and delegate to every Republican convention since 1864, died in April just before his ninety fourth birthday. He had represented New York’s first district at the convention levels and helped renominate Lincoln in 1864, though attendance faltered in 1880 and 1924. He received 99 votes for the presidential nomination in 1888 before withdrawing to break a deadlock.
AP reports the modern pleasure yacht employs about 200 trades with over 110 in shipyard work and 60 needed for decoration as the yacht market surges with RadaDa approaching.
AP reports Charles A. Levine's monoplane Columbia takeoff canceled due to unfavorable ocean weather. Nearby, the Friendship crew’s hopes to depart for Europe are dampened by rain and thick clouds. Amelia Earhart, Wilmer Stultz, and Louis Gordon had planned a New York hop but delays mount as conditions worsen. Meanwhile Jewish women gain access to American life through the National Council of Jewish Women as it marks 85 years and plans a Los Angeles convention. The council expands into rural work and opens the first Jewish country camp to aid health and education.
The Fred Doid and Sons Packing Company of Wichita received a state charter on June 7 with capital of 250,000 dollars. It includes 1,500 shares at 100 dollars common and 1,000 shares at 100 dollars preferred. Incorporators named are Fred W. Dold Richard C. Dold Wheeler Earle W. Evans J C Kelly Henry V Gott and Frederick L. Dold all of Wichita.
The article outlines infantile paralysis care during feverish stages, stressing gentle handling, patient reassurance, and avoidance of pain. It notes mental fear before respiratory involvement, the slow recovery of nerve centers, and the role of massage and controlled exercises to prevent contractures. Recovery can be slow but many cases improve with long-term, careful management.
In 1875 Dr Caldwell sought gentler relief for constipation and created a mild liquid laxative. His prescription, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, became the world’s largest selling liquid laxative, trusted by millions for headaches biliousness indigestion and more. Families widely use it and prepaid free sample offers were advertised from Monticello Illinois.
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