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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1929
Page
4
A Kansas newspaper fragment cites post office matters, immigration concerns, and a London political note on Trotzky. It discusses Mexico’s revolt, U S asylum policy, and the potential impact on immigration. The Kansas legislature nears end as 1929 budget gaps lean indirect taxes.
The regents hope for state aid for endowed high grade schools and teachers. Legislators, after a long session, relaxed and celebrated late into the night as final appropriation bills passed. Uncertain highway funding and sanded roads posed questions about spring conditions and future travel.
Twenty steamers drawing covered wagons passed through our town yesterday as families from Lancaster Pennsylvania arrive seeking homes. Judge Usher or George Ford touted as potential mayors amid strong local talk. Joseph Yewdall returns from touring eastern cities with horticultural plans to introduce new trees and plants.
Mrs. Henry Moore and two others will host a D A R gathering Friday March 18 at 32 Rhode Island street. George C Bradley sent invites for a March 23 card party at Ohio street home. Jerry Ewers recovering from appendicitis at Simmons Hospital. The Windmill staff announces its Easter issue March 28 edited by Rebecca Moody with Mary Clark Amarette Weaver Olaf Bingler Mary Murtaugh Mayme Smock Kate Caldwell Wini fred Fisher. Dr Naismith confined at home with grip. Rley visited Lake Gneuse La today. Mr Manley accompanied her to Kansas City and Mrs A L Stanton left for Lake Charles La.
Ten years ago Genevieve Searle wed Paul J. Stubbs at her parents south of town. Rev S Kisne officiated at 4 pm with only immediate relatives present. The couple planned a ranch life in Hereford Texas with Roscoe Stubbs. House party planned in Wichita for Torch seniors hosted by Evelyn Rorebaugh with guests from local area.
Informal dances hosted by Mrs W R Stubbs honor Mr and Mrs Paul Stubbs after their afternoon marriage. Prof H W Humble marks Billy's fifth birthday with a party for about twenty five youngsters. Mrs W D Morris and others visit Vine City for W C T U home events. Dr H T Randle, once notable for student soldier work, has discharged and set up offices in Lawrence.
Entry notes Bishop Peck presiding over the Kansas conference of the Methodist church at Lawrence in 1876. It also records 1878 appointments: Ottawa editor A T Sharpe and C E Faulkner on the state board of charities, and William Martindale of Emporia named director of the penitentiary.
Washington March 15 AP The annual last minute rush of millions filing income tax returns before midnight tonight strained internal revenue offices nationwide. Treasury reported March 18 income taxes totaling 7,513,639, up 315,940 from March 13 last year, with internal revenue taxes rising 3,221,657 by March 13 and totaling 45,214,847 this month versus 42,130,228 a year earlier. Two men were fined for speeding and another forfeited a bond in New Jersey streets court today.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a court or social row involving Claude Parry Callan and a reference to Julia. The readable text mentions a spouse and possible financial or personal dispute but lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
Topeka March 15 AP William A Smith state attorney general refutes claim he sought maximum fine minimum sentence and parole for E L Ewing and N W Wilson farmers of Anderson county jailed for possession of liquor in Olathe They pleaded guilty and were sentenced to six months in jail and 500 fines Judge A L Roberts noted alleged pressure from various sources for leniency including a visit and a telephone call by the attorney general Smith said he knew Ewing was a man of good standing and saw no objection to parole for a first offense Both defendants are wealthy farmers and the case involved 25 gallons of whisky found in their car
Atchison Kansas March 15 AP The city election will have no contest for the second year in a row with filing closing last night and no candidates announcing against Albert Lehman and A E Mize whose terms expire The city operates under a city manager commission form of government and two years ago two commissioners were reelected without opposition
Dr Farle G S Brown secretary of the state board of health reports Kansas diphtheria prevention started in 1924 cut annual deaths from 203 (1905 1923 average) to 69 (1924 1928 average). Card of Thanks from Mrs N M Parrish and family expresses gratitude for sympathy and offerings.
The Baldwin community reports after dinner speeches by Prof. C. EB Lauterback and notes from the Kansas State Teachers Association in Topeka October 31 to November 2. Local attendance includes Misses Vivian Grove, May Highland, Hugh Brown, and others. Basketball results crown Wentworth and Overbrook as class A and B champions. Baker, Maryville State Teachers, and Delta Zeta activities are highlighted. APRIL and March social visits, theater goings, and church activities fill out the week.
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