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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1929

Page

1

Revision proposal for constitution by national convention

The document outlines a proposed constitutional revision requiring a national convention appointed by the house and ratified by popular vote. It mentions figures such as Frank Carlson of Cloud and World War veterans advocating for amending the constitution and affecting state legislatures, with references to a three-member committee and related procedural notes.

T. Be Ben Falh Uli Pais Rosalu Elie China Frank Carlson Cloud

Bank Bandits Escape In Taxed Footnote Chaos

Three men and a woman attempted to rob Redfield state bank yesterday. Ruthrauts, assistant cashier, fired in the vault as the sedan fled. The abandoned car was found on a dirt road causeway. Farmers reported a large sedan with a man and woman on the causeway at the time.

Lolay E Redfield Leonard Ruthrauts Ruthrauft Pawhuska

Kansas Weather Forecast Report

Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions in the west. Snow potential in Topeka and Salina areas with cloudy skies. Roads may be rough in Dodge City and Arkansas City while rain or mist affects Topeka and nearby counties. Measurements for today show noon conditions with expected maximum and minimum temperatures.

Kansas Topeka Salina Watehinsta Dodge Ciara Arkansas City Pittsburg Douglas County Vestord

Blond Alibi rises in gangland case as McGurn linked

Chicago March 1 The pursuit centers on Jack McGurn and Roscoe Fanelli as police position Lulu Lou Rolfe as the vivid third figure in the Valentine's Day massacre. McGurn sits jailed without charge while Rolfe, a stylish model type, lounges at the police station. Attorneys say the pair are being used to theater a police demonstration. a writ of habeas corpus was petitioned but held in abeyance.

Chicago Mar Lulu-Lou” Rolfe Jack McGurnn Louise Jack M Gurn Lulu-Lou McGurn Biloxi Miami Felli Thomas Ds. Nash

Wilbur Nominated for Ninth Circuit Judge Seat

President Coolidge nominates Curtis D. Wilbur former Secretary of the Navy to be United States judge for the ninth district. Wilbur brings twenty five years of judicial experience and had been a Navy secretary before joining the cabinet.

Washington Curtis D. Wilbur Secretary of the Navy Coollden United States Enuit Ninth Coolidge Wut Interior Ma ' Hier Wilbur Iwas Supreme Court Bur Jardine

Union sermon opens with shared service in Lawrence churches

Rev Hara Gordon D D pastor of the Big Methodist church opened the Sunday evening union services at Plymouth Congregational church on The Dimensions of Salvation Five central churches including First Baptist First Chris t Plymouth Congregational and First Presbyterian share in the service with other churches invited A chorus under Prof Eugene Christy will sing The union effort has drawn strong attendance during the Lawrence Lin ten campaign Flood area in the south brings hope after clearing skies and cooler temps Four southern states were threatened by floods with eight lives lost downriver residents worry as rivers crest and villages are cut off by water

Hara Gordon Plymouth Congregational Church First Baptist First Christ Plymouth Congregational First Presbyterian Oll Eugene Christy School of Fine Arts Churches of Lawrence Atlanta Georgia Alabama

Ice jam blocks Kaw River near Topeka

The Kaw River was almost covered by a three mile long ice jam near Topeka last night. The heavy flow began about 5 this morning and will likely continue late tonight with little danger of damming. Richard Jackman of the Bowersock mills reported no damage from the jam in Topeka. In Lawrence, the Merchants Bureau plans its monthly dinner Monday at 5 50 PM in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss various items of business.

Kaw Topeka Richard Jackman Bowersock Mills Merchants Bureau Lawrence Merchants Bureau Chamber of Commerce

Plane Tow Glider Success in California Flight

Lone Reach, March 1 AP Dale Drake's glider was towed by Lloyd O'Donnell's Fokker from Reedley to Metropolitan airport Los Angeles where the tow line broke near sight of the airport forcing a forced landing in a wheat field. Drake then performed loops before landing. O'Donnell landed first. Crowd of about 40 000 welcomed Drake on arrival.

Lone Reach Calif Mar. 1 Dale Drake Lloyd O’doennell Drake O'Donnell Reedley Cal Tehachapi Range Los Angeles Wheat Field

Tidal Waves Hit Coast Near Choshi in Nippon Disaster

Dispatches report huge tidal waves devastating coast near Choshi Isle of Nippon with villages buried twelve feet deep in water and mud. Casualties unkn own and fires follow the destruction as tremors and quakes add to the region's misery.

Choshi Nippon Coast Line Tokyo Mar. T Isle of Nippon Japan Osaka Kobe

Hoover Heads Toward Inauguration Amid Cabinet Uncertainty

Washington on March 1 AP notes President-elect Hoover nears inauguration with cabinet posts undecided. He reviews inaugural address proofs for tomorrow's printer distribution and holds planned conferences while awaiting calls from senators and representatives. Speculation persists on agriculture and commerce appointments with little firm information.

Kansas Inaugural Train Off Tonight for East

Topeka reports the Kansas inaugural special train will depart at 9 oclock with Topeka fife and drum corps the Media Grotta chanters Independence Rajah Grotta drum corps and the Tawhuska Grace Indian band on board. Charles Curtis will take his oath as vice president aboard using a German Bible over 800 years old.

Topeka Mar Charles PL Beebe Kansas Media Grotta Independence Rajah Grotta Tawhuska. Ok Grace Indian Band Fd. M

Jayhawker Qualify Two Men In Big Six Prelims

Kansas City March 1 Nebraska led with eight qualifiers in four events at the Big Six indoor trials. Oklahoma and Missouri followed with five and two respectively. Kansas State and Kansas State Agricultural College earned two and zero. High hurdles were canceled. Wilcox advanced in the 60 yard dash and Lagerquist in the Radis-Hanna event.

Jayhawker Kansas City Mar API Nebraska Braska Town S Hads Oklahoma Kas Kansas Aggies Fai Kansas Wilcox Lagerquis

Brewer Can't Compete With Bootleg Stuff

Kansas City March 1 AP reports the Muehlebach brewery will close after operating since the 1870s due to competition from home brew makers. President George A Muehlebach says it is impossible for a law abiding old time brewer to market pon-aheoly beverages in competition with bootlegged liquor.

Kansas City Muehlebach George A Muehlebach

Aggie Head Here 11S Strong Friend of Kansa College

President F D Farrell of Kansas Agricultural College will address an all University convocation in the auditorium Tuesday morning March 53 on Some Fragments for a Working Philosophy. He will also speak at noon to the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce on the Evolution of Agriculture. Dean John R Dyer praised Farrell as a top administrator and strong friend of the University. Chancellor Gimidy and Mrs Gimidy will accompany them to Lawrence.

F. D. Parrell Kansa Agricultural College Iat Manhattan Farrell Lawrence Chamber Das Comimerce Chamber of Commerce Byan John R. Dyer University Agricultural College Farrel Pesteeth BL. Gimdidy Votyeray Lawrence

Geltch Recital at Pine Arts Varisty Violinist to Perform

The Pine Arts Variety Violinist Geltch, a professor of violin at the Fine Arts School, will present a Monday night recital. Proceeds include a program featuring Bach, Wagner, Paganini, and Kreisler with other noted works. A guest artist will perform pieces alongside the main artist.

Pine Arts Wallin Geltvh Tie Fine Arts Ata Choy Geto Pageaninni Kreisler Denn

Rout partially Destroyed in Blaze Caused by Bad Flue

Fire damaged the home of Clarence Hunter at 28 East Eleventh Street this afternoon. Firemen were called out shortly before five o clock and despite rapid spread the fire was brought under control. The runts were partially destroyed with damage estimated at about £250.

Clarence Hunter East Eleventh Tire Mension

Compromise Narrowly Clears Budget Battle in Washington

Washington March 1 A Senate and House compromise on an increase in defense funds emerged at a conference on appropriation. The deal would swap 24 million for an added 3 000 000 in development funds, with leaders aiming to secure support before further votes. House spokesmen planned to seek sentiment in their chamber while conferees pressed to finalize the accord.

Washington APJ Senate Hon House FiGeorgi Imer

Senate Kills Measure for Geological Survey

Topeka March senate oil and gas committee killed two Wilkins bills. One proposed a geological survey by the University of Warsts at 1 LG 000 for the next biennium. The other aimed to conserve oil and gas resources and regulate by the public ge. commission.

Topeka Mar Sen. Wilkins Uniity Warsts Olie Ge Senate Oil and Gas Committee Tae Conservancy

Lawrence Merchants Offer Mail Order Amid Bad Roads

Lawrence merchants urge rural residents cut off by poor roads to use mail or telephone orders. Leonard Lowman, bureau president, says stores will mail suitable purchases and assist with necessary items, stressing that mail service remains a lifeline until roads improve. Readiness to cooperate and ease hardship noted by local merchants.

Lawrence Lawina Rge Lawihan Bureau Mr. Lowman Distan Mailor Lor Rence Merchants Bureau

Two More Candidates Enter City Primary Race Tonight

The article notes two additional entrants to the city primary, including Paul J. Lawsom, associate dean at the University of Mississippi, seeking a seat on the Lawrence school board or the city commission. Filing closes tonight at 1 o'clock. candidates must file before the March 12 primary. Registration continues, with modest turnout as hopefuls vie for education board and utilities commissioner posts.

Paul J. Lawsom Tiee Buna Mississippi Lawrence Echtol Marely Arese Clark Lawrence Wlerk Bear Board of Rivehers Levis Quakentuoh Mill Amd Alb Paeviker

Weather and unsettled conditions forecast today

A fragmentary forecast notes cloudy and wet weather tonight and Saturday with rising western temperatures. It mentions a low around 40 degrees in the western area and a prior low near 72 degrees in the state, with scattered reports of no moisture in the last 24 hours and varying wind and temperature across counties.

Topeka J. Cam Mapely

February Sets Record for County Prisoners

February set a new county jail record as Sheriff Ho reported a surge in inmates. The year saw many prisoners finishing sentences and several parolees, with medical treatment noted for some. The report mentions local hospital fines and a Kansas City medical facility in a disrupted recap of related events.

Ber Rowhal Vanee McGithra Hell Tackie Ranbas City Mospfial

Porvard Griohs Adv Speeds Page

Fragmentary page item notes speeds and patchy ad language. Mentions John PB contractor and delivery terms with unclear names and locations. Continuous legible details are scarce. core meaning and participants are indeterminant.

Hearings Set on Farm Relief by House Agriculture Panel

The House Agriculture Committee will open hearings on proposed farm relief legislation nineteen days before the April special session. If Congress returns April 10, hearings would begin March 22 with invitations to agricultural groups to request appearance slots. Three vacancies on the committee will be filled with one Republican and two Democrats, to be named at Tuesday’s committee meeting.

Washington Mar House Agriculture Committee Andilleen Congress Haugen Hrase Committee On

Institute in Lawrence Sponsored by Douglas County Council

A Douglas County Institute, led by Prof. DOH Spencer, will be held at Unity Lutheran Church in Lawrence, with Maresh Land Programs for postors and leaders. The event spans Friday through Saturday with opening sessions, evening programs, and a youth entertainment segment by Lawrence youths. Local officials and Douglas County Council members head the planning, with speakers noted and a focus on religious education.

Douglas County Douglas County Council of Religious Education Doh. Spencer Lawrence Unity Lutheran Church New Hampshire Maresh Land 2 Agra Visutas Lawrence Vounge Douglas County pCoumei Danielas

Smoke Break Sparks Political Drift In Tight Senate Row

In a murky fragment from a political page, Woolridge and Harrian share a cigarette as talks unfold on rival factions. The text mentions Coolidge references and Republican and Democratic lines crossing, hinting at shifting alliances on the eve of a regent appointment.

Tresiteidge Ffon Olive Senate Boliers Ni Burton Coolidge Trini oAenator Tarriser

Confers On Plans for Post Office Addition

Report from the Lawrence police department notes discussions on preliminary plans for an addition to the post office. The item mentions a Story Hour at Lifracy and a clock time tied to Miss Marian Law dren. Also reported is news of Thomas Adams of Niagara Falls, New York, and meals at Green Owl.

Lifracy Marian Lawdren

County Roads Hampered Travel In Rural Areas

Rural roads hinder mail delivery as embanked blocks and damaged routes force carriers to abandon standard paths. Several carriers attempted to detour via adjacent fields while residents report delays and safety concerns on outlying county roads. Officials search for remedies amid mounting complaints from farmers and residents.

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Mentor Mall and Aggie Mathematician Novel Mentions

Fragmented OCR reads show references to Mentor Mall S fabun Aggie corim Maethale and a judge Hien qa. Mentions of Senate Amends Vote CAPE heats and city clerk Sverre Yaar nA Deas appear amid garbled phrases. The readable bits hint at local officials and events but lack coherent narrative or dates.

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