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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1929
Page
2
The readable fragment mentions an auditorium event tonight featuring Texture and a repeat screening of The Baron Shiba high speed film during the evening. It preserves limited names and context from the damaged text.
Sheriff and deputies will visit those who have not paid 1928 personal property tax. Warrants issued for those who paid nothing. five percent penalty added. First half taxes due before December 20 of last year. collectors report good delinquent collection records.
J G Harper, a 41 year old farmer near Grand Prairie Texas, was formally charged with murder after a quarrel over domestic affairs with Toni Barrow. Barrow, the supposed victim, was alive and uninjured when police learned Harper had not killed anyone. The charge is expected to be dismissed. Meanwhile Miss Alfie Merle Conger, piano faculty member, will give a recital tonight at 8 in the Administration building auditorium, performing Chopin Mendelssohn and Moszkowski with D M Swarthout at the piano.
Broussa Turkey March 14 A P editors report the court of appeals upheld three-day confinement sentences for Jennie Gilson of Boston head of the American school and two associates for disseminating religious propaganda in violation of Turkish law. Edith Sanderson and Lucille Day are no longer in Turkey, ending the American colony's hopes to reopen the school.
Secretary Mellon said income tax receipts from all sections of the country exceed Treasury forecasts and that there would be no deficit for the fiscal year 1929. He noted an increase of about 4 million dollars beyond Wednesday’s estimate, signaling a stronger revenue outlook.
Unclear text. reports a Missouri case about Virgil Rice a 30 year old auto mechanic whose death by poison followed a car incident and possible suicide linked to a separate crash. Trial in circuit court was set for late March.
Troops from Douglas County hold troop tryouts for a district rally to be held Friday at 7 30 p m at the Armory in Lawrence. Scouts from eight Lawrence troops and units at Eudora Lecompton and Baldwin expected to enter. Memorial Stadium at the University to host the March 3 event and various officials plan to attend and present awards for attendance and troop achievement.
Col Charles A Lindbergh touched down in Brownsville at 2 35 p m today with thirteen passengers from Mexico City. He offered no plans but may stay overnight as guest of Col William C Johnston Twelfth Cavalry. The colonel's plane arrived yesterday from Kansas. Four Mexican pilots accompanied the party and will pilot four new American planes en route from Troy Ohio to Mexico.
Oklahoma Representative McKeown, Democrat, was recommended to President Hoover for judgeship of the new tenth circuit of the United States Court of Appeals by Texas Democrat Sumners. The endorsement also came from Pennsylvania Democrat Graham, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. The tenth circuit includes states formerly in the eighth, such as Oklahoma and Kansas.
Mrs Mary Jane Purvis aged 91 dies at her son M F Purvis home 827 Lincoln Street Burial set for Oak Ridge Cemetery Baldwin Friday at 2 PM Short graveside service to follow
The bull market lifted old radio stock to a high of 501, far above its 1928 low, as New York trading surged. New stock values rose. other issues like International Telephone and United States Steel gained 5 to 20 dollars. Total daily volume reached about 4.5 million shares amid revived market activity.
Mar 14 a snowstorm trapped a search party 15 miles from Gordon Nebraska while seeking Willie Reeved six. Attempts to return failed as high drifts blocked roads and trails. The group reportedly hunkered at a farm awaiting better conditions for rescue.
Nogales Arizona March 14 AP signs the revolutionary movement is wavering in the north with Agua Prieta faces unrest as Rogerio Loreto and rebel officers seek refuge in Douglas and negotiations loom for a bloodless end while federal and rebel leaders meet in Nogales and Calexico reinforcements may move toward the border. Loreto seeks assurances from Yucupicio before returning to Agua Prieta as US officials warn that entering American soil risks internment.
South central Alabama and Georgia suffer flood damage with two train wrecks and four flooded communities. Rain may continue 24 hours as levees are patrolled. Black Warrior river rose 31.6 feet in 24 hours at Tuscaloosa. Mobile reports back water and marooned residents. Bolling Chapman Garland Alabama and Townsend Georgia submerged.
New York March 14 AP report that a misquotation occurred when administering the presidential oath. Helen Terwilliger of Walden New York and eighth grade history classmates noted the slip and proved Taft misquoted the oath text. The NBC transcription and Paramount News sound film confirmed Helen’s version as correct.
A fragmented listing shows a Thursday program slate with multiple station blocks and times. Entries include performances by Lucille Newsome Hal Kemps and May Singhi-Breen, plus The Choristers and Jenny Wren Cooking school. Broadcasters referenced include KFRU WREN KOA WHAS WSB WFAA and many others in a dense timetable of talks, music, and entertainment across stations.
Includes names of residents visiting Lawrence Baldwin and Willow Springs events, multiple gatherings at various homes, school events, and moving notices. Highlights Mr. and Mrs. Owen Flora, Herschel Ulrich, the Ulrich family, Claude Williams, Dan Shotwell, Bert Sutton, and the Williams family, with comments on moving to a new farm and best wishes.
Neighbors Hallie Hale and family, Hallie Peterson, Virgil Landis, Harve Flory, and Lewis Churchbaugh assisted the Mars Churchbaughs. Mrs. Price visited relatives in Baldwin. Numerous local residents circulated in Lawrence and surrounding towns. The Farmers Union meeting discussed officer elections and featured social refreshments. William Hale and Irene visited friends. many residents hosted dinners, saw wood, and attended church-involved gatherings. A Kansas City furnace representative checked the Cedar Auction School House furnace. A Johnson county jury session affected local legal matters.
Fred Cheatwood made a business trip to Ola on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Maack Mrs. James Ashlock and Mrs Vernon Ashlock attended the Farm Bureau meeting at the home of Mrs. Alex Catt. Other attendees included Mrs. Likeley Mrs. Kilmer and Mrs Will Jewett. The Broyles family moved from the Bracken home to DeSoto this week.
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