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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1929
Page
4
Police report two Moran gang suspects arrested after the Chicago killings. Investigators believe Capone era men may be responsible, with Capone himself distant in Florida. Officials say Capone disclaims any involvement and claims to know nothing about any wrongdoing.
Los Angeles plans to purchase Owens Valley towns for about eight million dollars to secure a long term water supply amid a two-decade dispute. The offer aims to end conflicts that included courts and violence as LA seeks a peaceful, steady flow to the city. A radio announcer and a ten-round bout in the story frame the era’s public discussion.
The Kansas legislature weighs two main tax bills doubling cigarettes and intangibles. Lawmakers argue enforcement could boost revenue more than raising rates, noting current tax evasion by some dealers. The intangibles tax faces questions about collecting from banks and reducing other property yields. Voter registration ends today and candidates must file for the primary ballot.
The article hints at public interest in intelligent voting and local governance while noting the Lindberghs’ post crash return to reassure morale. It comments on springlike weather and public skepticism about true seasonal warmth, reflecting a cautious tone on upheavals and social morale.
Free trains will be run on the Santa Fe tomorrow for legislators attending Hess opera. Dr F D Morse plans improvements to his Rhode Island street home. The former Nathan Prank store space is being refitted for Katzenstein. The Oread Literary Society held a well rendered meeting with Alma Richardson delivering an oration and J M Humphrey among speakers. Officers elected include J S West president and Nellie Woodcock secretary. The Young Men's Social Club hosted a pleasant evening with music, declamation, papers, and orations. Joseph Lichtenstein of Chicago arrives to manage Kaufman Bachrachs Cheap Charley Clothing. W F Sinclair travels to New York City, Mrs Sinclair accompanying him. rumor says she went to Arkansas.
Jack Walton prepares to open and commission a house in the Bergman building while Charley King’s crew works to save a new Hass on the bridge. The new floor is needed as Seyod One falls into disrepair. Notables visit Coffeyville property. university faculty debate exams. several locals sick or traveling.
Calvin Coolidge took the presidential oath at 2 47 a m on August 3 1923 in the lighted sitting room of his boyhood home. He strode down the stairs composed, kept by his father who administered the oath as Mrs Coolidge watched and the nation listened. The ceremony, witnessed by Mrs Coolidge and a Vermont official, was broadcast nationwide by radio marking the first such inauguration air broadcast.
Land matters tied to the Aston death in 1917 are noted. Mr and Mrs C D Cawgill returned from Chicago after a week with relatives and friends. A fudge party hosted by Miss Ils featured Ber Nice Rutherford Leona Marsh Frances Cook Thelma Sh Louise Bryant Fay Husted and others. Miss Austin leaves the high school for a Topeka assignment while Miss Hyde takes a new position. Cast for Green Stockings includes Annie Mitchell Ruth Leora Baumgartner Wilma M David Mackie Kenneth Col Severt Higgins George Esterly and others.
AP reports plans for the 16th annual Kansas State Livestock association convention to be held March 6 7 and 8. Business sessions open with Mercer Topeka secretary handling 1920 policy. general sessions follow with speakers Will J Miller AY Baldwin Clyde Read F H Lindley J E Poole and Robert H Hazlett. An annual banquet features toastmaster J C Swift with talks by Dan Sinich and Victor Murdock.
The entry notes Captain Henry King of Kansas writing a Scribner's magazine sketch about a western tramp printer in 1878. It also cites a state census figure for 1879 showing Kansas population at 849 978 and mentions Mrs. Hubert Fallon of Strong City being reappointed as county deputy assessor, handling personal property.
A ten year old paper recalls a March Friday recital at Miss Nancy Longnecker 1029 Tennessee street. Miss Annie Mitchel narrated Hansel and Gretel with pupils Esther Marie Johnson Virginia Hutson Elspeth Hill Dorothy Dinsmoor Martha Wellman Gladys Bedow Florence Beamer Lucille Vaughn Ruth Wellman Marianna Bradley and Jean Makepeace performed. Other numbers by Lucille Tibbais Beatrice Abrams Dorothy White. Mrs H O Kane ill slowly improves. Mrs Wiggins rests with family visiting from Cambridge England and Springfield Mass.
Ill Ella Davis returns to Baker healthy after illness in Jamesport Missouri. Kansas City visitors Ed T Wayland and Miss Weyland tour Baldwin and visit the Zeta Tauche house. Marionette performances by Tony Sarg delight Baldwin children at Centenary Hall. Baker track schedule announced with meets and relays through May. Kansas University and Missouri game draws several locals. Various trips, theater outings, and campus notes from Baker University and Topeka Society events documented.
A long list records neighbors gathering at Mr. and Mrs. B de Browns for a surprise party with games and refreshments. The piece also mentions visits by D. C. O Neal, Mrs. Ernest Leary, and numerous local families, plus attendance at a Ladies missionary meeting and various Sunday dinners and luncheons across Fairview.
A fragmentary tale follows a sanitation expert Appleton deterring a dangerous intruder in the Gray house. Professor Burton confronts a masked underground plot as captors reveal a web of danger tied to sewer-gas fears and hidden motives.
In a tense scene at Stuckers, Ta cisivelr scorns mania and a label for the devil Praceex, while a chaotic confrontation erupts. Appleton abducts, a professor is attacked, and Leslie Barron endures threats as rescue seems linked to forged letters and a looming police action.
Ambiguous overheard talk implies a murder plot with characters Tom and Dina. Pelham and others debate a possible explanation as tension rises, revealing potential traps, alibis, and a looming confrontation. The passage blends rumor, fear, and a shifting narrative voice.
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