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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1929
Page
4
Incomplete notice filed at the Lawrence postoffice references second class matter dated March 3, 1873. It mentions a gas office and a delivery window from 7 to 7 30, with copy to be sent to recipients.
A New York sports writer is accused of fabricating reporting to boost business for speakeasies and gambling dens along Florida coast. He allegedly named addresses for both types of establishments, prompting inquiries into his role and motives as he faces scrutiny from readers and authorities.
A Texas observer argues the Mexican uprising is a war of generals won by negotiations more than battles. Mexican troops cross a desert toward the rebels stronghold while field operations are seen as less decisive than political shifts. The University of Texas staff notes a canceled university publication and a dismisal at Missouri.
Ben Hibbs departs Arkansas City to join Country Gentleman as editor. His Kansas University training and western searches foreshadow focus on country gentleman maidens, with Curtis publication to be improved beyond current sex appeal. Arch Jarrell will replace Hibbs, Tulsa journalism circles claim it recovers from Hibbs departure.
The piece notes oil production will stay at 1928 levels, oil magnates push for price and output controls, while public interest supports conservation. It also mentions stock market recovery, shifting perspectives on speculation, and bankers urging lower speculation to keep credit flowing. Additionally it contrasts Hindenburg’s presidency with Ludendorff’s anti Freemasonry stance and a recent 800 mark fine.
Mayor George L. Kroeck plans a grand farewell dance with refreshments and entertainments for about 500 guests including Kansas high school basketball players at the twelfth annual state tournament in Robinson Gymnasium. The event aims to honor attendees as the tournament runs today and tomorrow.
Fifty years ago on March 28th in Leavenworth Col De R Anthony was nominated by the Democrats of the First ward for school board. He plans to accept though not a Democrat and does not expect to be. Deputy Fish Commissioner J P Usher Jr was appointed to enforce fish laws. The Fannie Lewis carried about 150 colored people to Kansas City amid reports of destitution later contested. Fifty-four families from Kentucky moved to Graham county as part of a colored colony. a Rocky Island line train brought thirteen cars of people seeking homes in Kansas.
Five years ago on the 28th a Thursday, Miss Kate Riggs was a guest of Mrs Jay Withington and has now returned OPB to the area.
Miss Clara Johnson announces English philosopher Bertrand Russell will lecture in Topeka November 1929 under the Sun day Evening Reading club of Central Congregational church. This marks Russell's first U S appearance since 1915 and he will give six lectures on education psychology behaviorism civilization and the machine with educators from across the state expected.
Pratt Kansas AP report states the Bobwhite quail population in Kansas will rise by about 3,000 birds by April 10 as imported Mexican quail are distributed statewide. Alva Clapp, state fish and game warden, says the imports will complete by then. Imported quail are similar to native birds, cost $2 each, and are shipped 24 per crate to counties for release into suitable cover and water.
Manhattan March 28 AP reports Kansas State Agricultural College will publish the 1929 4-H yearbook in June during the 4-H club roundup on campus. Edith Painter Meade Kan editor in chief says the edition will include new features and a complete record of club achievements plus county activity pages detailing local organizations. The yearbook is slated to be 1929 pages long.
A plenary session in Paris saw reparations experts from multiple delegations present clear proposals for a basis to discuss exact figures. The talks, delayed for a holiday adjournment, were described as one of the most important sessions to date as work resumes Thursday.
The 1877 Kansas history note states the supreme court appoints B F Simpson Stilings and WC Webb as commissioners to revise the laws. The shorthand news class will be organized at the Lawrence Business College on April 3.
The Ottawa based Edward Hand Chapter recounts thirty years of D A R activity led by long serving regents and charter members. It notes genealogical work, marking historic sites along the Old Santa Fe Trail, and honors Jephtha Davis and other pioneers who contributed to Revolutionary lineage and local memorials.
In 1922 Mrs George Thacher Guernsey appointed Grace J DeVoe as organizing regent for a Wellington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Wellington chapter organized January 29 1923 with seventeen members and grew to 69 members. leaders included Grace J DeVoe Gertrude E Ward Nettie M Cox and Laura T Crouse. The group supported Indian welfare Memorial Hall and library funds, sent care to Ellis Island, funded a chair for Constitution Hall and published a yearbook. activities included historical lectures and a migration and national defense program.
Mrs. Ralph L. Culp serves six years as corresponding secretary and is state chairman of the credentials committee. She belongs to Eunice Sterling chapter in Wichita. The library holds volume of the American Compendium of Genealogy for public use. The chapter hosts several guest days annually and marks Washington's Birthday with a dinner and Flag Day program. West days honor membership-eligible individuals and Grand Army of the Republic members and widows. Nettie M. Cox, from the chapter, was named state chairman of patriotic education in 1925 and later state historian and chairman of historical research.
The state regent sought to form a Kansas DAR chapter in Independence. Mrs. Goodrich organized largely by herself, with initial encouragement from Mrs. Mason and transfer from Wichita. Esther Lowrey chapter named for Mrs. Goodrich’s ancestor wife of Col Thomas Lowrey. first meeting June 14 1905. officers elected include Goodrich regent Guernsey vice regent and Stubblefield registrar. Several members were admitted in 1900 and 1995. early leadership spanned 1906 to 1909 with multiple regents.
A historical recount of the Council Oak chapter from 1906 to 1928 covers member lineages Elisabeth Bi Fannie McAdams Lucy McCollough Ellen Henry Eloise Carroll Caroline Lochmiller Ada Cates and others. It details by-laws revisions, landmark studies, fountain projects, gate erection funds, Red Cross and Y M C A work, war efforts, and fundraising through rummage sales and teas. The piece notes the Madonna of the Trail monument unveiling in 1928 and planting plans for George Washington friendship trees in Madonna Park near state capitals and universities.
The Council Grove chapter dates to December 14 1925 and derives its name from the council oak tree linked to a 1825 treaty between Osage Indians and representatives of John Quincy Adams that opened western prairies to settlement as far west as the Pacific Coast. The text notes the rugged trail and the venerable council oak.
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