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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
2
The article details a legislative inquiry into Mayor Walker and associates. It covers testimony about Sherwood handling private finances, safekeeping boxes, and stock dealings. It notes assertions by Ungerleider and refusals to admit joint boxes or private discussions. It also cites Walker denying bribe implications and describing taxi rate veto linked to Parmalee interests and a potential $1,000,000 profit.
General Pershing told the American club in Paris that prohibition fuels racketeering and would not have passed if the people had voted. He condemned lawlessness as a result of voter neglect and urged action to restore order and prosperity.
Cool unsettled conditions spread over Kansas with frost possible tonight in the north as central and northeastern counties received rain last night. Central and northeastern Kansas saw welcome moisture while the northwest faced chilly temps and snow in nearby Wyoming. Rainfall reports across towns ranged from trace to 1.75 inches, as authorities warned of a significant need for further rain in the state.
Istanbul May 26 AP Zaro Agha a 154 year old Turk writes his wife he is enjoying himself in England and may remain another year He hasn’t been home for a long time His wife Koudret Hanim in her eighties has asked a lawyer to see what can be done about bringing him home She is listed as his 12th wife and is seeking legal recourse to cancel his prolonged absence.
Tokyo reports General Sadao Araki was reappointed war minister under Admiral Saito, solidifying military policy in Manchuria. The cabinet formation completes the national coalition replacing Suyoshi Inukai. Policies ahead include the pacification campaign, Pu Yi regime support, and binding Manchuria into a single economic unit.
New York May 26 A private floor trader Daniel Manning McKeon was suspended for one year by the New York Stock Exchange under rules aimed at preventing market demoralization. His offers were not accepted and did not cause a price drop, but he was found guilty. The exchange has tightened controls on short selling and labeling of orders to curb selling the market down.
Amy Johnson and Amelia Earhart Putnam met at the British embassy in London Prince's Gate with Johnson's fiancé J A Mollison. They chatted with photographers in the garden as Johnson arrived after a solo flight from England to Australia.
The eighth grade at Junior High held its final assembly with musical numbers by the Cordley school boys choir and the Woodlawn harmonica band under Miss Mabel Barnhart, music supervisor. Also reported, Rev. Ben Barthel of Denver suffered serious injuries in a Hutchinson area highway crash, including loss of sight in one eye and severe facial injuries. In Flemington, Hunterdon County grand jury probed John Hughes Curtis, Lindbergh hoaxer, for two hours with unofficial word of an indictment potential.
Ithaca New York May 26 AP Professor Martha Van Rensselaer 68 longtime Cornell University home economics professor and leading figure in the field died today in New York City The National League of Women Voters once named her among 12 greatest living American women
Baldwin City May 26 Sam uel B Longwood retires June 1 after more than twenty two years as rural mail carrier on route 3. He traveled over 175000 miles and received two extensions beyond retirement age due to good record and health at 69. His family long resided here, son Dr Or Rin Longwood a surgeon in Western Kansas.
Final examinations begin at the University of Kansas with three class groups taking tests. Students note cool conditions easing quiz performance. Exams run through Thursday afternoon with no tests Sunday or Monday. Law and medicine have separate schedules.
SOCIETY news notes a dinner hosted by University of Ohio State graduate students of the Spanish department at Broad View Inn on Wednesday evening. Attendees include professors A L Owen J M Osma C J Winter and their wives along with Miss May Gardner Maude Elliott Mary Jenkinson and students Clarence Chrisman Ludmilla Buketoff Josephine Wheeler Gordon Gustafson Fearn Chambers. Mrs W S Griesa hosted Imperial auction club. J J Krump entertained M and club with a 7 pm dinner at 182 Elm Street with guest Miss Josephine Dicker. Rebekah lodge to meet at O F hall Friday for local election. Mrs A F Ochse hosted about thirty children Wednesday evening at a wiener and marshmallow roast for Elizabeth’s eleventh birthday at Clinton park after gathering at Ochse home. Guests listed include Louise Longenocker Helen Bullock Betty Lou Auphin Carolyn Bell Bernice Bel Doris Twente Eleanor Allen Henri Louise St Clair Amy Jean Edniston June Griesa Norma Jean Drebing Bernice Moody Fritzi Meyn Mary May Hutton Ruth Rogers Virginia Holmes Margaret Penny Gertrude OBrien Mercyl Laessig LaFay Gooch Veda May Rucker Catherine Ochse Lorraine Fields Rob Allphin Billy Winey Wallace Hinshaw Jack Dodds Ted Sonley Ferman Longanbill Milford Harwood John Herman Richardson.
Rev C A Puls gave the commencement address at McLouth Wednesday night with C G Schulz accompanying. In Magazine Arkansas two men robbed the Bank Magazine totaling about 1300 dollars and locked assistant cashier Hoyt M Chitwood in a vault before fleeing. he was later released when officials returned.
A brief note on how The Journal World Market Basket addresses thrift needs by offering cost effective choices for shoppers seeking value. The piece highlights savings strategies, store layout and potential deals for budget conscious customers.
Clark C. Stephenson, senior in chemistry, is announced as this year’s Alpha Chi Sigma honor award winner for highest scholarship and integrity among the chemistry and chemical engineering seniors. Stephenson plans to pursue chemistry as a UC graduate student with an assistantship. Wren Gabel of Larned was last year’s recipient as the 1931 KU Honor Man.
Death notices report Carl Krebs age 79 died May 24 in Los Angeles where he recently lived. Krebs was a longtime Lawrence tailor earlier employed by R. E. Protsch and William Schulz. Also Mary Petrie aged 81 died yesterday in Pasadena where she had lived. early Lawrence resident, WWRC member, widow of Alex Petrie. Survived by daughters Agnes Rowray and Conner Petrie. Marriage licenses issued to A J Harris and Hattie Walker of Topeka and Angus Allen and Ruth Meily of Kansas City Mo. ceremonies to be held in Lawrence by Rev. Theodore Aszman.
O. E. Baker filed for divorce from Leone Baker alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. The couple married in 1924. Also noted is a brief thanks from the Miller Family for Daniel A. Johnson’s illness and death, plus an advertisement for a fried chicken sandwich at Owl Lunch, 23rd & Haskeil.
Dr N P Sherwood of the University of Kansas bacteriology department spoke at a joint Kiwanis and Labette County Medical Association meeting in Parsons. He discussed Hygiene and Public Health and the Clinic Situation in Kansas.
Sunday dinner guests included Ed Hartaker Gladys Simon and William Simon of Lawrence along with Mr and Mrs Arthur Hase and Mr and Mrs Glenn Hupp and Allen. Clyde Flory hosted gatherings with Evar Carlson Rog Baldwin and others. Overbrook High students return home for summer break as school closes last Friday and local news mentions alumni events and town visits.
A pleasant birthday party was held last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Zook in Woodstock to honor Rosewell Zook’s anniversary. Aunt Ruth Zook organized the event, inviting neighborhood classmates. Guests included Maude Davison Violet Steadle Helen Petitt Billie Self Edgar Davison George Steed Allen Helm and Charles Goucher. Audrey Davison and Pauline Zook helped serve fruit salad and cake. The evening featured visiting and games.
Chicago market notes a sharp rally then retreat in wheat as traders factor anticipated spring wheat yields, recent rains in the Dakotas, and mixed European crop reports. Corn and oats move with wheat while livestock prices show varied shifts and miscl. local market summaries list cash grain and livestock bids and receipts in Kansas City and Chicago.
A knife-wielding man calling himself Mystery Jake attacked a crowd of school children near St. Cecelia's school in Cleveland. Elaine Mackin, eight, died, while Lena DeSand, twelve, and Rose Marie Parker were critically wounded. Patrolman Charles Mischley captured the assailant, Jack Gordon, forty, after the stabbings as bystanders feared mob violence.
Oklahoma Roosevelt for President backers pressed final plans for a statewide rally on Saturday intended to impress the state delegation to the national Democratic convention with Roosevelt sentiment. The Oklahoma delegation is pledged to back Governor Murray if he has a chance, while Murray opposes Roosevelt and hopes the rally signals his strength to the delegation.
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