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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1929
Page
4
A Kansas town saw its largest liquored importer convicted in federal court as the nation tightens prohibition enforcement. State Senator Jay Bond of Me South earns recognition for a diligent first term, guiding district interests with steady judgment. Developments from Mexico City hint rebellion still smolders and fire risks linger as measures unfold.
A group of New York lawyers claims to unite to defend persons charged under the Jones law who face alleged violations that could render the law ineffective. They position themselves above Congress and the judiciary, describing themselves as a higher gang seeking to reshape enforcement. The Treasury department order that a diplomat spans proper etc.
Ed Howe, a Chicago writer, attacks Mary Garden’s operatic style and calls her an aging performer. He notes ticket prices differ: Amarillo charged 16 dollars for Thais while Austin offered eight. Clubwomen consider apologizing, while Coolidge faces intrusion into private life despite public status.
The article reports improving prospects of moving Kansas Pacific shops from Armstrong to Bismarck, notes popularity of Horton reclining coaches, and mentions five new passenger coaches. It also covers arrivals and moves of locals, a new boot and slide manufactory, busy Southwestern Tron Fence works, Orophilisn Society meeting, university music faculty additions, Republican city central committee, a buggy collision injuring two women, Mabel Dick hosting guests from Omaha, and DLI. Houston relocating to a California road farm.
Announcement states W J Busch seed and seed business were purchased by J D Underwood. The two firms will operate under the same name with no immediate changes planned. Mrs Underwood heads the purchasing firm. Busch has no announced plans yet.
Mrs Graeber entertained yesterday at a four course dinner honoring the seventy ninth birthday of her mother Mrs Bb A Doane. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Deane and family Mr and Mrs Chas Deane and family Mr Fru Doarte and family of Chanute and others. Howard W Keene has returned from Camp Funstoni and resumes work at Split Cash store. Dinner party host Mrs Eila ther ing honored Mrs Chas Yaeger and Mrs Preston Hale of Cottonwood Falls. Weather notes report spring storms in northwest Kansas with freezing temperatures likely by morning and lows near 30 in Goodland.
A compact Kansas history column notes events from 1876 to 1878 including the Kansas Evangelical convention in Leavenworth the reappointment of D R Anthony as Leavenworth postmaster and a pamphlet by Alter Gray denouncing grasshopper issues plus a Topeka date and an AP report from New Ulm Minn about strange northerly winds and an aviation forecast for rain.
Washington March 25 AP The doors of Washington cathedral on Mount Saint Alban opened to receive the ashes of Melville J. Stone prominent journalist and founder of the AP. President Hoover Vice President Curtis and other officials attended the service marking the memorial in Bethlehem chapel. Stone died February 15 in New York and his ashes were moved to the crypt for interment and committal. His memory honored alongside other national figures in a ceremony drawing foreign representatives and press leaders.
Review lauds O E Rolvaag novel Peder Victorious for its unique, truth telling portrayal of northern pioneers in the Dakotas. Beret clashes with son Peder over tradition and progress while Norse language and farming reforms anchor the story, with lasting epic merit highlighted by Harper’s.
The item notes limited advance copies of Powell's India Nepal travel book provoking protest for alleged religious abuses. Prime Minister Venizelos to write foreword for Marty A. Vranck's Greece study. Grand Duke Alexander Russia to publish The Religion of Love, promoting peace. Rex Ingram to film Gypsy in Andalusia. Minnie Hauk recalled. revival of The Black Crook spurs anecdotes. Jonathan Leonard's Back to Stay gains Viking Press edition. Meddlers coming after.
A 1923 syndicated feature highlights Claude Callan in a drafty Poor Pennsylvania piece. The snippet presents a brief biographical or humorous note with minimal context and unverified details.
Seventy members of the K U band and director J M McCanles attended the premiere of Buddy Rogers first all talkie Close Harmony at Newman Theater in Kansas City. Rogers could not attend. his father Bert Togers pressed the premiere button. The band arrived by interurban and played Crimson and Blue to welcome guests, then enjoyed the film.
The city library lists extensive new acquisitions since January 1 including non fiction works on American life biographies and history. Notable entries cover Wall Paper Bede Palestine and Sweden’s Best Singles along with guides to American sculptors engravers and the Bible apocrypha.
The regional executive secretaries of state high school athletic associations will convene in Lawrence on April 19, the day before the Kansas Relays, per Dr Forest C Allen athletic director at the University. E A Thomas Kansas high school association secretary hosts the event with a barbecue for visiting coaches at the stadium the night before the Relays presided by Dr John Outland. Major John L Griffith will address the gathering. representatives from Iowa Nebraska Illinois Indiana Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Texas Kansas and Colorado are expected.
A Gardner straight sedan stolen in St. Louis was recovered by Officers Messer and Atkeson. William Willis of East St. Louis and Charles Moore of St. Louis were held for arrival of federal officers. The pair admitted theft, per Chief Wilt Johns. Also note Berlin taxi drivers.
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