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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1929
Page
1
Grain markets fell sharply today as a rush to unload grain pushed prices lower. May wheat at Chicago and Kansas City plunged to 93 cents a bushel, the lowest since September and a multi‑year low, amid oversupply and favorable crop news boosting prospects for Canadian and global crops.
A well dressed stranger under the name Truman attempted a confidence game in Kansas City Kansas and Lawrence last night using a fake owner claim of a drug store and a new car. He paid with a worthless $1,500 check for a Fastromyer Automobile, took rooms in Lawrence, and left without paying hotel bills. Police seized a woman hired as housekeeper but released her after finding she appeared to be used in the scheme. The man fled with the car, later showing $245 in cash to a car washer but leaving the vehicle at a local garage, with officers still searching for him.
AP dispatch reports a monoplane named Ranger piloted by Gene Shank and Owen Haughland from Wichita ran out of gas after more than 82 hours aloft. They were forced to land shortly after 1 o'clock today due to fuel exhaustion.
Forecast calls for mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with showers possible. Tonight and Tuesday night showery periods across Hutchinson Emporia Topeka Coffeyville and Kansas City area with muddy roads. Temperatures and rainfall measured up to 7 am today.
Fort Worth pilots R L Robbins and James Kelly set a world endurance flight record of 172 hours 32 minutes 1 second with the single motored monoplane Question Mark over Fort Worth Texas after seven and a half days aloft enduring bad weather. Robbins credited motor efficiency and Kelly’s valve work as key to success while a damaged propeller and weather challenges preceded the final descent. The duo earned 2100 dollars in offers from air transport firms and a 15000 dollar purse was being raised by Fort Worth chamber of commerce. the flight covered about 15000 miles using 1510 gallons of gasoline.
Lawrence city commission awarded the trash hauling contract to R.R. Lackey at $750 per month, with the current term lasting until June 15. A plant will be implemented to clean one city section per day, with property owners handling large trees. Second bid came from Aubrey Cloud at $3799 per month. Christie at $9999.90 yearly. Harper brothers at $930 per month.
Philadelphia nails a 2-1 win in game one and 3-1 in game two to take the doubleheader from Boston. Harper homers in the ninth to salvage a shutout bid in the second game, with Whitney also going deep. Re Smith, Leverette, Taylor, Benge, Lerign, Cantwell, Spohrer, Willoughby, Lerian, and Davis noted in scoring and pitching lines.
A fragment from Topeka notes an event titled the flower show featuring Mrs L Sheldon. The fragment references attendance and a Saturday schedule but lacks full details or context.
Clouds and rain did not deter a large crowd in Gonghas county from dedicating a soldier memorial marker on U S Highway 40 near Mud Creek Bridge. The event featured remarks by Mrs L K Menger and Gen Willer Metcalf, the unveiling by Gold Star mothers, and a fundraising push to cover the final 250 dollars of costs.
Lawrence Massachusetts reports a proposed air cruise from the city with a plan to dedicate the municipal airport on arrival of a Massachusetts plane. Mayor R C Rankin says the flight will carry samples of textiles and shoes to illustrate local industry and seeks cooperation from aviation officials for airport plans.
Washington May 2 AP Paul Mallon United Press correspondent refused to reveal the source of a Senate roll call story on Irvine Lenroot confirmation as judge of the customs appeals court He argued the committee had no authority to subpoena him and Vice President Curtis ruled press association representatives could not go on the Senate floor The Rules Committee had already denied the privilege to United Press reporters
Nearly three hundred children attended the Opening Session marking the largest crowd for the day in the work's history. Mrs Harriet Rynerson directed the event with 24 junior high pupils enrolled. Additional space is available at Woodlawn and other rooms as classes run daily for four weeks under qualified teachers including Mrs Aynelson. Sessions start at 9:30 with Cordley and Pinckney buildings hosting classes on Thursday Memorial Day.
AP dispatches report a Seminole drug store robbery suspect identified by a taxi driver in Oklahoma City as the man who shot Charles H. Vowell, a bank messenger, during a $75,000 First National Bank car heist. Other items note Prince de Seseon in Paris in serious condition after a Whitsun incident, a steamship Aleutian sinking near Kodiak, stock prices falling in New York, a raid near Wichita yielding over a thousand gallons of alcohol, an Angora Turkey earthquake killing 64 and injuring 92, Rotary International opening in Dallas with 2,000 delegates, Johns Hopkins receiving a $30,000 bequest for student eye care, and Mabel Willebrandt expected to retire from government service soon.
Millen S. Atwood was appointed by the supreme court stenographic commissioner to take testimony in the Arkansas River water rights suit between Colorado and Kansas. The appointment followed recommendations by the state attorneys general of Colorado and Kansas. The case centers on irrigation rights along the river that crosses both states. Related items note Petravizzi leading the buniba derby pack into El Paso after a 38 mile leg from Fabens, with a time of 3 28 40.
The 1929 Haskell Institute graduating class heard Rev. 2. FB. Watts deliver a sermon on Declaration of Freedom in the chapel after rain halted the stadium plans. The ceremony featured a 50-voice mixed choir directed by N. J. Nelson and drew many Lawrence residents and Indians from Oklahoma and nearby states. Commencement week continued with a muddy field meet and a planned Hiawatha pantomime, weather permitting, leading to tomorrow night’s stadium commencement with Bishop Waldorf as speaker.
George D Wall was chosen as secretary of Zerbal Lodge of Perfection No 5 Scottish Rite Masons after Fred J LeDoux resigned effective May 28. Ross H Clayton, venerable master, appointed Wall who will start duties immediately. Wall, Douglas County resident since 1895, is son of the late Enuna Wall known for Red Cross work and veteran support.
Duke Ferrantelli, a University of Kansas freshman, faces a postponed trial on wireless fiving charges tied to the death of J.A. Vestal, a Panoxie farmer. He has been free on $900 bond since his car struck Vestal as he rode a horse three weeks prior. A coroner verdict found negligence. venue changed from Tonganoxie to Reno. Ferrantelli sought a continuance to graduate and attend commencement. registrar lists him as a freshman.
The Rev. S. R. P. Mackay former moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and for 40 years secretary of the foreign mission board died at his niece's Woodstock home early today His obituary notes his lengthy service and leadership within the church.
London May 27 AP says intense political fighting will run to Thursday when 28 million electors can vote. Churchill calls the campaign dull while Baldwin says the nation is in earnest, with propaganda floods and loudspeakers linking leaders to halls in many cities.
Commander J Churchill of the Washington post issues General Order No 2 for Memorial Day observances. Flower collection, parade steps, Oak Hill Cemetery ceremonies, and roles for Maple Grove, Franklin and Catholic cemeteries. Volunteers urged. fifteen cars requested for transport. services include song, Taps, and benediction. Sons of Veterans and Spanish War Veterans asked to assist.
William B. Connelley of Topeka, secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society, will address the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce at tomorrow's noon luncheon on What Happened in Lawrence Seventy-Five Years Ago. The talk precedes plans for Lawrence's seventy-fifth founding anniversary next fall.
J S Davis 70 or 76 bridge contractor of Eureka died yesterday afternoon when his coupe caught fire on the highway four miles east of Eureka He apparently suffered a heart attack causing the car to leave the road and become engulfed in flames Survived by two sons John W and Tom Davis both of Eureka Coroner connects fatal heart stroke with the fire An announcement notes a milk and cream sale by Douglas County Milk Producers Association at local grocers Tuesday morning May 28 with a longer list to follow in tomorrow's paper.
W J Foster international economist and Pollak Foundation director led the final all University convocation, arguing that modern economics must be measured and scientific, moving beyond opinion and voting. He warned against solving economic issues by partisan politics, urging government as the largest spender to regulate money flow to consumers to end poverty. The talk praised science, education, and measurable data as keys to prosperity, with musical interludes by university musicians.
Mr and Mrs Louis Rockland and Mr and Mrs W C Ellis of 1610 and 1516 Massachusetts street returned to Lawrence yesterday after a weeklong auto trip. They started for Louisville Kentucky visiting Tennessee and Mississippi then returned via Missouri and Oklahoma. A correction notes a name typo in Piney 6 A graduates list.
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