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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
4
The piece blames professional agitators for Wichita disorders that drew in state troops while noting Sedgwick County relief rolls near 3,000. It discusses wheat prospects amid drought, government bonuses, and a Kansas City gun arrest and broader debt repudiation talk in Britain, plus NRA shifts and Missouri senator James A Reed’s role.
Samuel Insull's bid to free himself with a higher bail failed as the court ruled the $200000 bond not excessive. The government aims to keep him jailed to deter similar actions and to signal that leaders of large financial schemes face hard consequences. The case centers on alleged mismanagement of investor funds and failed promises of dividends and stock profits.
War debt discussions move toward new conferences as officials weigh European reactions to the subject. The tenor of commentary from European leaders and analysts could influence the administration’s decision to proceed with planned talks.
A group of university and high school youths will travel to Kansas City to broadcast a musical program from WDAF, Kansas City Star tomorrow afternoon. Participants include Frances Robinson violinist Bernadette Robinson Meta Murphy violinist Karl Bratton Dale Griffin Verl Bratton en Vena Bolin and Margaret Drennon soprano.
The group will pause for a month before sailing to China and Japan with stops at coast towns and Manila where they will spend twelve weeks. Beatrice Abrams plans a May 26 voice recital at Bowersock theater with Mrs. Arthur Owen, Ednah Hopkins, and Caroline Rob House as assistants. Mrs. J B Fugate and Miss Jesamine Fugate will host formal bridge for Mrs. Harold Mattoon and Mrs. Faris this evening.
George Savage finished a fine new launch expected to grace the river this week. In other items Louise Brooker was bitten on the left foot by a dog on Kentucky street though no hydrophobia signs appeared. A little boy bruised his face from a fall near his carriage. Engagements, travel notes and social visits populate the column with several Lawrence residents attending events in Hutchinson and Louisiana. Health news notes E A Smith ill with bronchitis. Dog poisonings in South Lawrence claimed two prized dogs, Dave Horkman and U G Plank's setters, with one dying despite care.
May 11 items recount Rev L J Dyke recovering in Oklahoma from Zumbago. Parretts celebrate third wedding anniversary with guests including Reyer Bagley and others. J W Green of Kansas University law school seeks 2500 for a modern law library. Mrs Haworth Huntsman depart for two months away. Mrs Luddington dies on Connecticut Street, following her son George's recent death.
London-Ibn Saud orders three armies to Sana Yemen as he presses toward Imam Yahya's domain. C C Julian, once wealthy oil man, buried in pauper’s coffin after funds ran out. Paz Bolivia reports mistreatment claims. Bolivia would bomb Asuncion if confirmed. London News Chronicle says Roosevelt pressured into allowing token war debt payments.
The article profiles Artemas Ward and Artemus Ward, noting Ward's Harvard 1745 graduation, roles in the French and Indian War, and service in the Massachusetts legislature and Congress, alongside Artemus Ward as a pen name for Charles Farrar Browne. It also reports May 11 rail loadings by the American Railway Association, with weekly totals and year comparisons.
Morton Lampere has injunctioned Judith Dale's plan to finish Biz Tom Bev ins Rio Diablo dam as directed in his will. Judith prepares to fight Lampere and Bevins heirs while Norman warns of a possible family rupture if she proceeds. At the depot Judith seeks a private word with Clia before deciding, as tomorrow a bag is broken open at the station.
Judith Dale negotiates funding for a job at Bevins Construction and plans to work to support herself while legal battles unfold. She phones Delphy to prepare travel and contemplates divorce implications with Norman Dale as Judge Morgan weighs her decision and dinner plans with friends unfold.
Willy Nilly plans to tidy his home and garden before summer as he contemplates a long, busy day. A knock at the door brings Grandpa Galump, who is very angry because his rolls are missing, signaling trouble ahead.
A New York Academy of Medicine report outlines Raynaud's disease and a surgical sympathectomy as a promising treatment. The method cuts sympathetic nerves to stop arterial spasms, chiefly aiding lower limbs. Severe cases that risk gangrene may see permanent improvement with this procedure. Monday chronic joint disease.
Springfield residents near Perry Smith's bird colony demand action from city council over morning noise from the birds. Protesters complain the birds wake as early as 4 a.m. on Sundays, disturbing sleep. In Philadelphia Mayor Hampton Moore fumbles with a ceremonial key to present to Mrs. J Hamp- as part of a light, humorous Associated Press feature.
A Mayor’s misstep leads to a discarded city key scene as Mrs. Moore jokes about receiving the cellar key instead. In Butler a school parade plan is denied then won, and in Oklahoma City a two week gratitude club for husbands requires daily affection and a compliment at meals with a jokey charter.
A Kansan notes Hollywood trends in film star fame and publicity. He comments on Clark Gable’s rise after It Happened One Night and mentions Katharine Hepburn Garbo and Harlow amid speculation, weddings, and rumors about press agents and separations.
This date in Kansas history notes Rev. W J Garges of Newton elected president of the state Sunday School Association in Hutchinson. The state hosts over 4 000 Sunday schools with about 925 000 enrolled students.
Pleasant Grove held a supper at Midland hall honoring Bark er C P A lodge members for recruiting new members. The Pleasants Grove C P A staged the play Whitlin, with attendees including C A Peterson, Virgil Landis, Irvin Flory and family, Frank Deay, Oscar Crane, Leonard Peterson, Vernon Peterson, and Virgil Shoemaker. The Four Leaf club met May 1 but rain reduced attendance. A two act play from Fairview and several Negro numbers delighted all, with Irene Daniels recitations and songs by Mr. Mull and Mr. Figs. Refreshments were ice cream and tea cakes. Next meeting June 1.
Pleasant Grove won a ball game played Sunday afternoon at Eudora with a 9 to 0 score. Several local families attended. A collision on Highway To near Pleasant Grove involved Miss Katherine Brass and Charles Walker of Ottawa with no serious injuries. Various local residents were noted visiting, dining, or traveling to nearby towns.
Sunday visits fill the week as families including Mr and Mrs Frank Deay, Edith, Miss Faye Montgomery, Ms Marshall Churchbaugh, and several Shucks spend time at Kesler and Shuck homes. C P A meeting in Midland features the play Whittlin honored by Douglas county members. others tour Lake View, Lawrence doctors, and attend gatherings with extended relatives.
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