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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1929

Page

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Senate Rebuffs Farm Board Plan Amid Hoover Warning

Washington AP reports the Senate rejected a conferees’ report on the farm bill and debenture plan, delaying relief. Opposition cites it as revenue legislation. Hoover calls the move delaying relief and jeopardizing enactment. Proponents insist the five hundred million dollar Federal Farm Board would stabilize farming. Senate action sends the conference report back to the House for further talks.

Senate House Federal Farm Board Kenate House Committee House i Ator Robinson Dbenture

Progressive party push in Senate debate over debenture plan

In Washington on June 32 AP report notes Senator Smith Brookhart of Iowa urged forming an active progressive movement to back a candidate for president and Congress. Brookhart pressed for immediate organization to support any aggressive candidate who will back the debenture plan and farm relief tariff bills, as the Senate returned the farm relief bill with debenture provisions. The House measure was laid aside at the Speaker’s table. A border patrol fatality: Archiameter 25 shot by order patrol in Jena toms died Tuesday.

Washington Fune House Senate Bhp Hoover Smith W.brookhart Herbert Hoover Rockhart Vnal Jena Toms Shortoon

Wheat Prices Rebound After Early Drop On Farm Bill Talk

Wheat prices swung through a volatile session as selling pushed futures down about 4% cents from Tuesday before buying pressure lifted them close to yesterday's finish. July delivery fell to 1.05 6 and Sept to 1.10 0. corn and cob end also declined about 1 to 2 cents. Senate rejection of the farm bill conference report sparked initial breaks, but later sentiment shifted toward anticipated relief, tempering losses by end of the first hour.

Senate

Baseball Scores and Standings Roundup From AP Wire

Interleague play notes Browns rout Yankees 9 4 as Gehrig hits his 15th homer. Athletics extend win streak by edging White Sox 4 3. American Association reports KC and Minneapolis wins. Toledo, Indianapolis, and Toledo results listed. Also mentions former dry agent shot in an unrelated line.

New York Browns Myles Thomas Freddy Heimach Yankees Lou Gehrig George Blachelder St. Louis Luez Burke Ruel American Association Kansas City Indianapolis Nelson Thomas Yarmouth Peters Schupp Skidmore Boone Spring Minneapolis Toledo Brittheart McMuhen Palomero

R. E. Craft, 55, Shot Dead Near Huntsville

Huntsville Ala June 12 AP R E K Craft 55 former federal prohibition officer and Madison county deputy sheriff was shot and killed 17 miles from here early today as he drove through a wooded area. A young woman found his body slumped over the steering wheel. He had retired from prohibition enforcement and deputy duties weeks ago and lived on a farm near Gurley.

Huntsville Ala R. EK. Craft Prohibition Madison County Craft Gurley

Senators Push Immediate Adjournment Over Tariff Reforms

Washington June 12 AP Senator Borah urged Congress to adjourn sine die as tariffs are reconsidered. Senator Watt of Indiana supported a general delay while Idaho’s Watson indicated readiness to vote for adjournment. Florence P Kahn California Republican introduced a bill to pay 25000 to dependents of persons killed by prohibition.

Washington Lund Congress Borah Watt Indiana R Lahoan Watson Florence P. Kahn California

Weather forecast for Kansas general conditions

The brief weather note outlines a general Kansas forecast with fair skies tonight and Thursday. It mentions variable cloudiness, possible cool spells, and vague regional references to Topeka and Emporia amid uncertain phrasing.

Kansas Hiler Topekas Emporia Hutchi

Court World Peace Move Discussed by Council

The council examined jurists and set tests for changes aimed at the accession of the United States to the world court. It also planned a conference in Holland in spring 1930 to advance international law considerations.

Ance 4 Council of Cff Ermit World Court Council Hollsrnd

Norfolk Nebraska Student Stanley Packard Paralyzed After Pool Fall

Stanley Packard a KU senior dramatics student from Fort Smith Arkansas was paralyzed from the shoulders down after a fall into a shallow pool at Yellow Banks Norfolk Nebraska June 1912. Doctors say no hope for recovery. He was conscious and able to speak. Packard led and acted in several C Erdones Summer Shows and edited Shoppers News. Brother Curtis Packard a KU freshman recently returned home.

Norfolk Stanley “Packard Fort’ Smith Ark University of Kansas Yellow Banks Packard C. Erdones Beatrice Ned college at_K.U K. U. Dramatic Club Kansas Players Sigma Delta Chi Shoppers News Eer Curtis Packard K- U Fort Smith

Expect Good Crowd for Potato Stops Thursday

Douglas county potato growers are expected to join the Kaw Valley potato tour stops in the county tomorrow. The tour began in Shawnee and Jefferson counties today and continues until Friday with final stops in Wyandotte. In Douglas county the schedule lists farms near Lawrence with a basket dinner and talks by F C Blecha district county agent leader Dr O E Elmer and E Graves and E G Kelley of Kansas State Agricultural College.

Douglas County Shawnee Jefferson Counties Jo Close Wyandotte J. A. Corel Lawrence Iw. R. Stiner F. C. Blecha Ledder E. Elmer Kansas’ State Agricultural College E. Graves E. G. ‘Kelley K.S

Former Klansman Names Indiana G O P in Suit

In Indianapolis June 12 AP Senator James E Watson of Indiana is named along with six other Indiana Republicans as defendants in a $50,000 federal suit for damages filed by former Ku Klux Klansman Wm M Rogers. The suit alleges conspiracy to damage Rogers by an affidavit claiming he testified before a Senate investigation committee that Watson had shown him a Klan passport, which is denied. Other defendants include Earl Klinck former Klansman Albert S Wo mer United States district attorney Judge James Okins of Marion county criminal court and George W Coffin seventh district Republican chairman.

Indianapolis James E. Watson Indiana M. Ber Thurman Bul Me Indiana Reblicans Wm. M. Rogers Senate Watson Earl. Klinck Albert S. Wo United States James Okins Marion Courtty George W. Coffin Teste Shur

Vatican coin money order rights after treaty

Fragmentary notice discusses Pope Pius and the Italo Italian treaty, mentioning coin money rights and the status of sovereignty. The readable text is garbled but references the right granted by the treaty and methods used to shape status. No clear dates or named places beyond Vatican appears in the legible portion.

Wheat storms damage crops across Kansas in June

Hail and wind storms last night and today damaged crops and buildings across Norton Russell Saline and Harvey counties while ripening wheat near McLain and in the Solomon valley suffered heavy losses. Weather officials forecast wheat harvest start in eastern Kansas around June 20 to 25, with western regions lagging until July 1.

Salina Kan Kansas Norton Russell Saline Harvey Norton County Solomon Valley New Almelo Russell County Saline County McLains Harvey County Topeka United States Weather Bureau Today Oklahoma Kansas River

All Kansas Air Four Completes 8 Day Trip

All-Kansas Air Four completes an eight day tour across Kansas ending at Wichita after stops in Emporia and Fort Riley Army planes join the event. About 40 planes expected to participate with more arrivals from Fort Sill and Fort Riley. A Wichita banquet honors visiting pilots and passengers with Col Arthur Goebel and Capt Ira Eaker among guests.

Wichita Kansj Emporia Fort Riley Fort Sill Okla Womens’ National Areonautical Association Arthur’ Goebel Kansas City Ira Eaker

Threat to customs man sparks deadly motorist report

Duluth Minnesota June 12 An anonymous letter threatening violence was received by N A Linderberg assistant collector of customs the letter followed reports that Linderberg had instructed border patrolmen to shoot to halt or shoot if a vehicle refused at all He denied ordering such and said the command was to halt the car or boat Only one patrolman had killed a motorist Saturday in a separate incident and the message has sparked confusion about orders

Duluth Minn N. A. Linderberg Linderberg Hall

Inspectors to Test Herds for Farmers Next Week

County dairy officials and the State Agriculture and Stock Commission plan to inspect herds starting Monday. The program aims to test breeding stock and detect diseases, with inspectors visiting farms to assist farmers and ensure compliance.

Douglas Giawith Losis State Ulture and Ock Commission

Brussels set to open negotiations on settlement

Brussels reports outline that negotiations will begin tomorrow over a German marks settlement. Belgians demand 37 annuities of 25 million marks each for marks left in Belgium after the war, worth about six million dollars yearly. Belgians bind the settlement to resolving the marks issue before it takes effect. German envoy Dr. Ritter may push for Rhineland evacuation during talks.

Brussels Grek Germarks Belgium Rhine-land Ritter

Hope for a Visit MacDonald To Washington

Washington officials discuss the potential visit of British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald to the United States for talks with President Hoover. London reports increasingly favor the trip with plans to meet at the White House or British embassy, possibly hosted by Sir Esme Howard.

Washington MacDonald United States Hoover London MacDonaid White House Esme Howard Ramsay MacDonald America Moorer Charles +. Dawes i Mr. MacDonald League of Nations Assembly Geneva Gene

Unite Forces to Halt Liquor Flow at Detroit

Washington reports the Department of Justice will boost coordination with the Treasury to curb bootlegging across the Detroit area between Lakes Huron and Erie. Attorney General Mitchell invited John R. Watkins to Washington to align enforcement efforts and supply full support to Treasury agents in stopping wholesale violations.

Washington Department of Justice Treasury Department Detroit Atttorney Lakes Huron Erie Treasury

Mobilize Dry Agents In Detroit Area

Two hundred additional prohibition and customs agents were moved to Detroit from posts nationwide to bolster order patrols. Officials withheld exact totals, but the mobilization affects the local enforcement effort today and follows a large initial arrival yesterday.

Detroit Tone Prohibition Customs United States

Fall Fatal to Aged Veteran Adam Staggers

Adam Staggers, 85, of Winfield Kansas Enid Oklahoma died last night from injuries after a fall down a flight of stairs at his daughter's home. He had served as Secretary of the Army and lived in Enid recently before burial in Winfield after fifty years there.

Enid Okla Adam ‘Staggers Army Republic-post Wae Field Kan Raymond H. Rowland Weorn Ww.field Mali Falk Bridge

Summer session registration at University far exceeds last year

Registrar George Foster reports 701 students registered by last night versus 553 the previous year, with 1047 total by 11 am and expected to exceed last year’s two day total of 1325. Enrollment in Robinson Gym crowds both graduates and undergraduates planning ten weeks of classes starting at 7:30 tomorrow. Chancellor hosts Friday night reception in Union building as opening events.

George ©. Foster Iire Toy Sed‘sion Robinson Gymnasium Kasas City

Topeka Man Appointed Botany Instructor at University

Marshall Mayberry of Topeka will fill the botany instructor post for the coming year, taking over for Prof A J Mix who takes a car's leave to study in Europe. Mayberry, Washburn College graduate, is pursuing a Ph D next year at the University. Miss Frances Wilson of Horton is named in the speech and dramatic art department, evaluated by the University of Kansas in 1924 and having studied at Middlebury and the American Laboratory Theater in New York City.

Marshall Mayberry Topeka A. J. Mix Mayberry Washburn College Frances Wilson Horton Allen Crafton Wilson University of Kansas Middlebury School Middlebury American Laboratory

Sail On World Race Heads Toward Japan Start

Charles Olsen of New York prepared to sail today from Seattle for Japan in a world race against Raffaele Maiullari of the Bronx. Olsen arrived by airplane from Oakland, while Maiullari began his eastward sprint from New York May 22 and is now in Japan.

Seattle Wash Charles Olsen New York Japan Raffaele Maiullari Bronx Olsen Oakland Cal Maiutleri Leif the Jucky Columbus América Jamee Tofani

Officer killed by mine near Kilrush Clare

AP reports Police Inspection Officer Sullivan was killed when a mine exploded near Kilrush Clare while he and two civil guards investigated an alleged arms dump. One officer was badly injured. The incident followed an anonymous tip about the location of the dump. The injured were rushed to hospital for treatment.

Dublin

Vienna beauty is chosen Miss Universe

Galveston Texas June 12 AP Miss Liss Goldarbeiter a beautiful Austrian winner with blue eyes and brunette hair wore the crown of Miss Universe She received $2000 prize money over 34 American and nine foreign damsels at the International Pageant of Purchritud here last night She was the first foreign girl to win the honor since the pageant became international four years ago Miss United States Irene Ahlberg New York was second prize $1000 and Miss Ohio Dorothy Jean Davis Massilon third prize $500

Galveston Tex Liss Goldarbeiter Tahey Vienna J International United States Irene Ahlberg New York Ohio Dorothy Jean Davis Massilon

Farm Dairy Outlook Dim in Dollins County Meeting

At the Dollins County Milk Producers association gathering in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Monday evening about forty members discussed late farm work and first favorable weather. They cited corn listings and estimated a harvest loss of about half a day’s crop, doubting a good feed supply for next winter. A final report on raw milk distribution was reviewed, noting negotiations to return producers who joined the cream sale move after whole milk dropped to 55 cents. The meeting felt hopeful, saying separating and marketing cream yields about 60 cents per pound of butterfat.

Dollins Counr Ty Milk Producers Association Chamber of Commerce Association Lawrence

Hong Kong Calls Measures to Avert Water Famine

Hong Kong's about one million residents face a water shortage as the colonial secretary chairs a committee to study drought relief. Officials warn of a crisis that could surpass past years. Citizens queue and fear further rainfall delays as island rainfall remains far below normal.

Hong Kong China Hong Xen

Writ Hearing For Gibson In Oklahoma Bank Holdup Case

Russell Gibson, sought in Oklahoma City for a $75,600 bank messenger holdup, was extradited to Kansas City authorities but held in county jail. A habeas corpus hearing before Judge A. S. Lyon is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Gibson is tied to the American National Bank messenger robbery on May 24.

Oklahoma Kansas City Russell Gibson Oklahoma City Jundge A. S. Lyon Gibson National Bank

Agnes Pine Wins Spelling Contest at Topeka Fair

Agnes Pine of route 7 won first place in the Douglas County spelling contest, earning representation of Douglas County at the high school and college class spelling contest during the Topeka free fair on September 10. Frieda Schaake took second, James Williams third. reading of other divisions to follow next week as County superintendents coordinate state qualifiers.

Agnes Pine Route 7 Douglas County Topeka Lane

Salina Boy Will Represent Kansas In Edison Finals

R Burton Power of Salina was chosen to represent Kansas in the national Edison Scholarship Contest finals at Orange New Jersey. Alternate Ralph Conrad of Manhattan was also named. The state contest, held at the University, involved two days of written exams and an art test for seven finalists.

R. Burton Power Salina Will Kansas Edison Orange N. J Roy B. Power N. P. Power Connecticut Street Ralph Conrad Manhattan L. P. Conrad Laboratorien Stite Coi Mhnshi Clyd Reed George C. Shai Scheut of Engineering Conte Contesia Warren Elder Dougiars Wits Vath A. Grant McPherson Johng Bowers MacLouth George ‘Yy Boys Linwood Howard Oliphant Topeka Burton Power Sueina Ith District of Columbia Dean Shaad Shairaian F. Ellis Johnson Dean Jona . Dyer George A. Allen State Superintendent of Public Instruction F. P. O'Brien W. Murray E&tor The Journal-World J. D. Farrell Kansas State Agricultural College

Enrollments rise as playground program grows

Enrollment over 309 is announced by Melvin Griffin playground director who expects figures to rise this week. Activities include baseball bat ball dodgeball and stories for younger students. Donations to Lawrence recreational fund received from Rutherford Jackman Gordley Ventura and others totaling 210 with various entries.

Melvin Griffin Griffin Lawrence Recreational Fund R. R. Rutherford R. C. Jackman Gordley

Varsity Theater to Close for Summer Reopening in August

Frank Barnes announces Varsity theater will close Saturday night for summer break and reopen in August. Bowersock theater gains three weekly changes of pictures during the Varsity shutdown and installs a $2500 sound system improving quality and reducing noise.

Varsity Bowergock Frank Barnes Glenn W. Dickinson Barnes Bowersock I Lea A

Bishop Kot To Speak At Northern Baptist Ministers Meeting

Fragmentary OCR notes report Bishop Kot scheduled to address a Northern Baptist Ministers gathering in Denver on June 12. The item lists various Baptist figures and references a convention, with unclear wording about sessions or topics.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Democrats Brookhart National Leagu Pittsburgh Hubell Henry Scott Farrell Grimes Einen Har Greaves Hemsley Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Collins and Malone Grace R. E. Craft Stanley Packard Kaw Valley Vatican Solomon Terrt All Kansas ‘Air Four Mark Comilic Unite Detroit Area U.S Adam Staggers Winfield Nge tedter-Kent Ent Haanal Charlie Olson Iran Sullivan Kilrush Clarence F Underwood Flower S Hospital Red Cross Eopeka - Topeka Spain Ham Paige Dairy Association Renor Paris Marshal Joffre Seine - Ei- Ize Louveciannes France Conrad Kot Northern Baptist Ministers Denver Odigs N.Y Ma Baptist Bers Briday
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