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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1929
Page
4
A jumble of quotes and notes on a deadly air crash survivor, debate over joining the world court, Rost’s formula, American and European stance, a publisher’s literary jokes, and President Hoover’s cautious law enforcement approach. The piece blends religious lament, aviation tragedy, international policy, and domestic governance.
A national focus on reviving a weathered town scene, highlighting a Swedish aviator Captain Lundborg defending the rescued commander amid criticism. The piece also notes highway plans in Douglas County, Ontario liquor policy, and optimism for road surfacing by week’s end as authorities weigh political maneuvers and public sentiment.
Tuesday evening at the bride’s residence Miss Minie Richardson became Mrs L Lawrence of Boston in the presence of about forty guests. Rev A M Richardson assisted by Rev Tremapers conducted the ceremony. A reception followed. The couple left for Chicago to make their home. Also notes on Kaiser family moving to Des Moines and Rev Jacobs taking Henings’ place. Public interest items include Elia Hadley buying into Crew Newlin firm and a push for Albert Allen as ward council candidate.
Local column notes Mrs. Charles Apitz ill with grippe and John Newman returning to activity after illness. Oranges priced from 10 cents to 40 cents a dozen, a long-standing drop. Arthur Walker hosted a birthday party for six friends. Ada Deer leaves for months with sister Mrs Hampshire in Garnett. Miss U5 taught in city schools recently. Wiebnv and Becki forced to quit work. Mr and Mrs Sears move to Eudora. Sears rents Lathholz farm west of Eudora.
The article notes Friday preparations for Sunday services at the Methodist church led by Victor, head of the promotion department of the organization. Francis Co XX MOC. is cited as a near expert in this field. Mr. Earsen is touring to inspect various associations in the county. Prof. Be Downing and Kangas ity attendees travel to the music actors' conference. A reception for teachers is planned Saturday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Raymond A. Kent for city teachers and spouses, with Mrs. C. L. Griffin, Mrs. Hy C. Riggs, and Miss Caroline Stevens on the receiving line. The women principals assist, while Mrs. Trinder and domestic science girls manage the dining room. Mor ris and Mrs. E. M. Briggs will pour coffee. they recently visited Blue Spruce Place and left for home this morning.
A reader recounts visiting St Joseph and meeting Dr John Doy’s four sons after the jail rescue. He notes a tragic accident in Atlanta where one son, driving through, collided with another car, injuring him and killing his wife, then returned home with her body.
Arlington stands as the nation’s resting place for its heroes. Arlington Memorial Amphitheater overlooks the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the vast fields beyond the Capitol, a marble panorama of Washington’s grandeur and sacrifice. A 1904 estate history leads to the federal seizure and lifelong national ownership, with daily guard duty over the Unknown Soldier and bright marble memorials. A brief note concludes with a crime item: a Mexican city kidnapping of a U.S. embassy worker in Zacatecas State.
A 70 foot Columbus statue atop a 44 foot base will be unveiled April 21 at Palos. The monument shows Columbus with his caravels, housing a 20 foot chamber with figures of Ferdinand and Isabella. Notables like Mrs. Gertrude Whitney and Admiral Dayton attend. ships from the U S and Spain honor the discoverer. Four sleepers at City Jail received shelter last night.
Washington March tax figures show a $124,901,510 week lift in income tax receipts bringing the fiscal year total to $82,235,423 higher than the year before. Monday income tax take reached $161,743,857 and the month’s total stood at $271,090,711 versus $215,550,008 last March, with a year to date deficit of $238,708,597 but officials predict a possible deficit wipeout if receipts continue to rise.
A condensed Kansas chronology notes 1875 AR Randolph ruling on seed and feed bonds, 1876 Gov Osborn appoints Ww P Bauserman to the state board of charities, and 1879 Judge Foster orders B S Henning as receiver for the L L G railroad to repair bridges at Lawrence and Leavenworth. Also mentions Washington’s spring arrival and the March equinox at 9:35 PM.
New York police and Kings County district attorney probe alleged collusion between officers and a Brooklyn bootlegging gang. Investigators seek extent of officers' roles as guards and gunmen amid a fatal gun battle that killed Patrolman Daniel J. Maloney. Three suspects in custody refuse to talk as officials weigh how Maloney may have been connected to the gang. Sergeant John S. McGarty, who shot Maloney, was publicly commended by Police Commissioner Whalen.
Beverly Hills reports Mabel Normand and Lew Cody both critically ill and unaware of each other’s condition. Normand suffers tuberculosis with 102 degree fever and fragile health at her palatial home. Cody, recovering from nervous prostration after influenza, is kept in ignorance of his wife’s illness to avoid worsening his nerves.
The weather man said fair and warmer conditions would greet spring in Kansas tonight with highs 65 to 70 degrees. Official entry occurs at 8:35 PM. lows range from 25 to 40 across regions, no measurable rain reported in the last 24 hours.
Kansas City March 19 AP Alex Presta one of the largest lone liquor makers in the city was sentenced in federal court to 2 years and a day in prison. Last August agents seized 45 000 gallons of mash four stills and 108 gallons of alcohol at a farm where they say Presta manufactured his product.
Readable excerpts show Pinckney teachers replacing intermission skating with guard duties to protect students on the cement front of the school. The piece notes community support from radio dealer Hor ty Hanna of 944 Massachusetts Street enabling fourth through sixth graders to hear the presidential inaugural address.
Baldwin residents share visits and hosting duties as Kathryn Church spends Monday with old friends, a Chicago trip guest honors at a bridge luncheon, and many attendees at local social gatherings. Several educators, church members, and families are noted with travels to Lawrence Kansas City and Ottawa, plus church flowers commemorating long-time service.
Preliminary hearing for Adam Black, a Kansas City water and oil tank manufacturer, charged with threatening his daughter Mildred and her fiancé Myron Morrison, was continued for a week. Black was formerly a well known oil operator from Independence, Kansas.
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