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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1930
Page
4
The Kansas Journal World reports on Norman Thomas addressing students at the University amid a brewing legislative session. It notes governors candidates and possible extends to March politics. Weather outlook hints February-like conditions may persist through March, delaying optimism.
Senator Harris describes a new industry in Kane County focusing on “paying taxes under protest and getting them back” to argue for repealing the intangible tax law. The legislature weighs whether other reforms could close public revenue gaps, with no rush decisions before weekend recess. Linn Creek plans to challenge Union Electric’s lake project in the U.S. Supreme Court after youth-led opposition and limited court outcomes.
The piece questions whether any town is safe if Linn Creek is submerged for hydroelectric use. It notes 600 Chicago arrests in a single night, reflects on the policing force unpaid for months, and mentions riots in Haiti and Spanish political change. It spans global tensions and royal decline in a compact, period voice.
In Hollister a resident is confined by a severe illness while A H L Foote and Winny Churchill suffer from weather related ailments. A Plymouth vespers pamphlet by Prof Frank Marvin is read. Mr Riggs forecasts political nominees and Gov Grant is expected to be Republican candidate. Ducks dot the river as W A Harris builds a large modern New England barn east of town.
Otto Ellis of the Kansas City Star advertising department left Lawrence today to take charge of advertising at a paper in Okmulgee Oklahoma. Dr. John Outland and his wife arrived in Lawrence in their new aeroplane, piloted by Tex LaGrone, shortly after leaving Kansas City. Birth notices report Asof Pine born Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Al R Pine, with T F Pine the grandfather now having fifteen grandchildren. Miss Nancy McClelland, nurse, returned to Swedish hospital in Kansas City recovering from influenza.
In 1882 the annual meeting of Kansas stockmen convenes at Caldwell. In 1884 A A Robinsom becomes general manager of the Santa Fe. M Maloney, state board of charities member, sails from Emporia and is killed. H Funston of Allen County becomes Congressman from the Second District after Dudley C Haskell's death.
A discussion compares poisons from snakes and toxins from germs to show how tiny pathogens cause disease. It explains how germ toxins injure or kill, and how antitoxins are produced from laboratory animals to counteract them.
FYVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO a Kansas City visitor James Barrow stayed with his wife at the Smith house on Louisiana Street. W. J. Penchard traveled to Indian Territory. Rev. and Mrs. William Bolt will host guests at 1104 Olive Street. Ladd Mrs. Lon Djvideau moved from Iola with family. Miss Gertrude Rowlands to Dallas to visit Mrs. George P. Hurd. Mrs. Anna Fremetine to Vinland to spend day with Mrs. Funk. A reception for Dr. and Mrs. Dix by Friends church members at Albert Cox’s home before their Colorado move. Frank W. Smith, class of 1903, named representative of the Biblical Institute in Japan starting in August.
Ten years ago on a Saturday Weeker Stutton, son of W W Hatton, was badly hurt attempting to mount a motor car’s tunning board driven by Miss Farrell. He fell to the pavement, suffered a severe head wound and was unconscious much of the afternoon. Fred Harris and Mrs Ida E Wallock, recent buyers of Wiedehain’s, purchased the Normandie Cafeteria at 931 Massachusetts.
Overnight AP dispatches report Taft weakening in Washington Senate rejecting a gasoline and oil tariff. In Columbus Ohio Snoak executed for murder of Theora Hix. New York police search for missing Archduchess Marie’s valued sale. Auburn North Carolina police fire on plane over prison. Leavenworth Kansas inmates escape using forged passes. Defiance Ohio man kills wife wounds others in barricade. Public utility construction plan totals 1.406 billion for 1980. Chicago nightclub bombing injures musician. Mrs Lawrence Richey dies. Chicago officials indicted on Prohibition conspiracy. Madrid cabinet pledges antiarchy measures. Santo Domingo leaders select Arena provisional president. Maui demonstration greets Hoover commission. London naval delegates deadlock on piracy. Barcelona reports skyscraper boom in Spain. Bank of France remains strong with paid-up capital 73357500.
Chapter 24 shows Enid hiding as the Big Shot's gang argues over Martin's confession and the missing papers. Roy slips to Enid’s bed to whisper before he departs, leaving her exhausted and fearful of what comes next as police close in on the gang.
Monday Enid and friends visit a maple grove where a Little Black Clock guides them to Vella Maple Tree. The tree shares sap boiled into maple sugar and maple syrup, promising a feast with John Percy Peggy and others as spring arrives and sap flows.
Brief items from New York and other places note Rev Abraham Feinberg resigning as associate rabbi to study opera on a scholarship, criticizing religion as futile in science era. Beulah Unruh plans aviation studies at Curtiss Field. bootleggers denied war risk insurance. Winifred Conahan sues Louis Sherry Inc for 45000. other scattered notes include a writer claiming a North Danville scene for a 19th century work and rural mentions from Gretna Virginia.
New York H D Driscoll Tulsa man may advise Diogenes where to stop. A taxi driver returned a briefcase with stock valued at 250000 and railroad passes to the police. West Point faces expansion needs including aviation water and shooting facilities due to crowding. Major General Liam R. Smith urged progress at an American Legion luncheon, noting opposition and possible relocation.
Dr William T Born argues fear of dental work declines with regular school clinics and anaesthetics. He notes 90 percent of operations are painless without anaesthetics beyond suggestion and emphasizes starting visits at age three with six month checkups. Regular exams aid health and habit formation for tooth care.
Laur ie Postma had tonsils removed at Memorial hospital Lawrence Thursday morning. Several neighbors assisted with chores including wood cutting for Elmer Churchhaugh and a party hosted at the Austin Flory home. Attendees list names such as Shuck Flory Davison and Beeghley while noting a horse loss and community activities across Thursday and Friday.
Frances Welcher and many neighbors hosted a surprise party Saturday night for Arlette Fulton with music games and a fruit jello and cake refreshment. Guests included Russ Laswell Dorin Herschell Pete Bahnmaier Paul Maust and numerous local residents. The afternoon featured W C T U Institute in Lawrence and a Glenn family program at the schoolhouse with songs solos and old familiar tunes.
Glenn School purchased a large silk flag for interior use and a dozen new singing books from proceeds of a pie supper. The sixth month attendance was very good with no tardies. list shows Juanita Chiles, Mary Sanford, Grace Parrish, Rose Parrish, Ernest Brown, Cecil.
Mr and Mrs Fred Flory and family along with Mr and Mrs Aubrey Fishburn and Leon spent Saturday with Joe Flory and family. Aubrey Fishburn and driver of a new cat. Bert Flory and Isops with Rebert and Carl were guests of Ma and Myx Honer iFlory and children. Mart Flory and family Sunday with Fred Pore and family. Carl Gerstenherrer and children visited James Ammlerson and family. Dave Harrell and wife visited Charles ies and family. Dayas Harrell visited daughter Mrs Charles Beiles briefly. Miss Trene and Roberta Burrell stayed Friday with Dave Harrell. Mrs Goff and children visited Russell Harrell's home Friday. Elbert Goff helped brother Harold Goff at Richland.
Frances Colyer and Ruth Ann Moody start at Colyer this week. Moody family from Independence Me take the Ochrle farm. Ruth and Ira attend school in She Lom Star. Local residents host Rev and Mrs Sorith at A B Mets home. Shaler assists in sewer work and several locals visit Osage City and Burlingame. Burton’s crew sees carpentry activity. Blood tests ordered for delivery. Novel air link between Birmingham and Atlanta noted.
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