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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1929

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Debenture Contention in Farm Relief Bill Stalls Talks

Senate conferees signal willingness to yield on the debenture amendment after other farm measure sections are settled. House managers have refused to consider the debenture plan, risking a deadlock that could delay both farm relief and tariff action. Senator Borah warns the Senate will respond if yielding undermines the bill. Representative Files doubts a House majority supports a recess delaying farm or tariff enactment.

Washington Senate House Sheen Inca Borah Idaho White House Jones Congress Hoover Nator Capitol Hil Repub

Agreement on New Figures for Reparations Presented to Germans

Paris May 29 AP creditors and reparations experts agreed on a new set of figures for reparations annuities presented to the German delegation. A German decision on the proposal was hoped by tomorrow. The plan would extend Dawes payments until September 1 and begin the Young plan annuities, easing repartition and addressing German reservations. If approved, it would clear the way to discuss Germany’s posed conditions and creditor reservations.

Paris Tomorow Dawes Cof Germany

Air Circus to Be Held at Municipal Airport

Parachute jumps, walking stunts and various acts are planned for a three hour air circus at the municipal airport one mile north of Lawrence on Sunday afternoon under the Roy Morris School of Aviation. The show starts at 1 30 and runs to about 6 30 with proceeds from passenger flights donated to the aviation committee.

Air Circus Manicil Lawrence Roy Morris Topdks Sig Smith

Refunds for cancelled Will Rogers lecture course

Tickets holders on the University lecture series may recover part of the season ticket value. Refunds will be issued upon presentation of reservations through Saturday. Management notes slow refund uptake despite four lectures delivered and promises completion of returns.

Will Rogers Seapine Thei

Weather forecast yields mixed conditions across Kansas

The Kansas weather page shows showers and partly cloudy skies in several cities including Arkansas City Pittsburg Coffeyville and Salina with better conditions in Emporia and Ogallala. Roads are described as good in some areas while muddy or slip prone in others as temperatures are reported in the p.m. yesterday update.

Kansas Arkansas City Pittsburg Coffeyville

Senate Passes Census Bill for Decennial Count and Reapportionment

Waddington May 29 The Senate today passed a bill to provide for the taking of the 1930 census and for reapportionment of the House based on those tabulations, but the measure still awaits House action. The vote was 7 to 26.

Waddington Senate House of Reion

Milk price cuts move to stabilize Lawrence supply

Lawrence producers association announced a sale plan to distribute whole milk at 55 to 60 cents a quart across four Lawrence stores to prevent shortages. Producers will receive 60 cents per pound of butterfat on the 5th and 20th of each month, with May 23 as the effective price reduction date.

Producers’ ‘Association Lawrence Sam Hurwitz Lawrence Sanitary Milk Company Hurwitz Producers Association Iink

Pirates win eighth straight in NL matchup

In Pittsburgh May 29 AP, the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 7 2 to claim an eighth consecutive win as Malone, Giade and Swetanic starred for Chicago. Dudley shut down New York with three hits in a separate game. Brooklyn triumphed 3 2 over the Mets. The St Louis Cardinals won the first of a doubleheader from Cincinnati 4 3 behind Haid’s nine hit outing. The Phillies regrouped to topple the Braves 12 2, while Connie Mack’s Athletics beat Boston 7 1. Uhle and Detroit edged St Louis Browns 7 6. Jayhawk Plunge to reopen tomorrow. Cinderella slipper draws interest in Chicago.

Pittsburgh Pittsburg Pirates Chicago Cubs Buchaneer S. Sualine Ab Gros Chicag Chicago Pitts Malone Res Ane Giade Swetanic Tana Hargreaves Chis Dudley Giants Brodk- Jlyn New York Lindstrom Brooklyn Dudley Picinich Benton Hogan Wees Tours Sf Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Harold Haid Cardinals Seton St. Louis Donohue Ash Gooch Raidiand Smith Louis Ben and Son Aeelphia Phillies Boston Braves Phiades Boston Delaney Brad i Syphrer Collins Susce Davis Ameri Leagle May Connie Pmeck Athletjes George Zamshayen Reg Sox Phila Earnshaw Cochrane Ayden Berry Cleveland Zinn Sewell Thomas Ad Ikins Autry Detroit George Uhte Tigers St. Louis Browns Stewart Siman Ferrell Lehane Uhleani Phillips New York Washington Aoity Pipgras Marberry Tate Kansas Sheehan Petes Middieton Rick cMaljen

Lindy and His Bride Seek Secluded Honeymoon After Surprise Marriage

Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and Anne Morrow kept to seclusion after their secret ceremony. They left Englewood New Jersey with the blue Falcon plane at Roosevelt Field the day after, traveled to Schenectady awaiting a possible upstate honeymoon trip. A pursuing newspaper plane followed, prompting another false start before the mystery of their whereabouts persisted.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh Anne Morrow Dwight W. Morrow Englewood N. J Schenectady Roosevelt Field Roosevelt. Field Upstate Pierely

New Flight Record Claimed at Los Angeles Airport

Herbert J. Fahy's orange Torsoplane reportedly set a distance flight record of 143 05 at Metropolitan Air Airport Los Angeles on May 29 with Miss Marvel-Crosson of Los Angeles said to have reached an altitude of 24 000 feet. Official recognition awaits altitude verification by the Bureau of Standards in Washington under the National Aeronautical Association.

Metropolitan Air Airport Los Angeles Herbert J. Fahy Jensen's Los Angeles Wamien

Hold the Sack on Highway Money Facing County Interest Delays

Douglas County officials blame the state highway commission for delays in taking over highway obligations. About 60,000 dollars remains due from state sources for projects last year, with another 40,000 to 50,000 dollars from gasoline taxes awaiting audit. The new highway law requires a full books audit before the state can assume duties, leaving the county to pay continued interest on warrants. County officials press for early audit completion to stop daily interest costs.

State Highway Commission Douglas County X. J. Kennedy Harry’ Frazee Highway ‘Commission Spe Federel Iti Douglas New Highway Commission Toe High J

Given Life Term for Robbery and Assault in Kansas City

George Blanchard, 38, was sentenced to two life terms after pleading guilty to first degree robbery related to an assault. In Baytown, a farmer received 25 years for assault with intent to kill. Three other accomplices drew 50 years each for extortion. Blanchard, linked to a violent gang, burned and mutilated a farmer to force a $200 check signature and was subdued by police during arrest.

Kansas City George Blanchard Baytown Elassoi Ralph S. Latshaw Blanchard Riche Farmer

Temperance group formed to oppose Prohibition nation wide

Mrs. Charles H. Sabin of New York leads a new national organization of women to oppose Prohibition. The group plans temporary HQ in New York and immediate state membership drives. It will expose public officers who vote dry but drink wet and will engage politically.

Chicago New York Republican National Committee Sabin Althoth Women's _ Christian Ea Union Temperance ‘Society Dabbie

Hoover decline for notaries commissions stirs old Washington tradition

In the Hoover era, critics note the president does not personally sign most notary commissions. About 500 DC residents receive commissions annually, yet many applicants seek the signature for souvenirs rather than duties. Commissions now carry a facsimile signature, with Hoover signing a list only once. An error in yesterday's Jeffries store ad lowered dresses priced at 20c less than expected, the correct price being 75.

Washington Hoover George Washington District ‘of Columbia Jeffries Ines

New York Clearing House Eyes Move to Curb Call Loans

The New York clearing house association considers restricting bank loans in the call money market amid rising volumes by corporations and others. A special meeting Friday will discuss raising placement charges by 0.5 percentage point to 1 percent. The move signals potential early action ahead of the regular October meeting.

New York New York Clearing House Association

Lower Auto Insurance Rates In Douglas County

Douglas county enjoys reduced auto theft and overall insurance rates following Kansas Insurance Bureau adjustments. Area C now offers lower premiums than previously, with Nord cars seeing about a 6 percent drop. Local officer Lawrence and C. B. Holmes credit vigilant policing and low theft losses, noting only one unrecovered Lawrence theft in 1928–29.

Lawrence Douglas County Kansas Inspection Bureau Topeka Ean Inspection Bureau C. B. Molmes Man Kansas Holmes Nord Kansas City K. U St. Louis

Heavy rains boost Kansas crop prospects after floods

Northwestern Kansas received soaking rains from one to nearly four inches in the last 24 hours, with Tribune reporting 3.90 inches the heaviest, and Dresden 2.86 and Goodland 2.36 inches. Lighter rains covered the rest of the state, aiding the crop as soil dried but not yet harmed. Temperatures will reach about 80 this afternoon before a cool down to near 50 in the west and 65 in the east tonight.

Topeka Kansas Federal Weather Bureau Flora Tribune Spresden Goodland Eureka Lawrence Emporia Manhattan Wamega Horton Western

Entomology Students Picked for Borer Work

Seventeen majors in the department of entomology at the University have been chosen by Dr Hungerford as the school's field work quota for European corn borer control this summer. Early training starts July 8 at Toledo with later work at various posts until about September 17. Names include Leonard D. Tuthill, Jonathan C. Nottingham, Louis F. Cerny, Harold T. Peters, Bennett W. Bubb, LaVere A. Calkins, M. Lynn Butcher, Edwin Gentry, William A. Talbott, G. Gordon Cannon, Murill Lindstrom, Tudor W. Hampton, Thomas W. Youmans, Merle Gish, W. Capps, Leonard A. Wilson, Marion Russell.

Hungerford LH. Worthley United States Department of Agriculture Toledo Cio Leonard D. Tuthill Jonathan C. Nottingham Louis F. Cerny Harold T. Peters Bennett W. Bubb LaVere A., Calkins M. Lynn Butcher Edwin Gentry William A. Talbott G. Gordon Cannon Murill Lindstrom Tudor W. Hampton Thomas W. Youmans Merle Gish W. Capps Leonard A. Wilson Marion Russell

Memorial Day Observances in Lawrence and Oak Hill Cemetery

Lawrence plans Memorial Day activities including a 9 30 a m parade from the Armory on Vermont to Sixth and Massachusetts then to Thirteenth, a program at Oak Hill Cemetery with taps and a firing party, and floral tributes coordinated by GAR committees. Post office and library closures noted. flower donations urged to Court House by 8 a.m. Volunteers needed for parade cars and graves decoration.

Oak Mill Armory Charles A. Richard B. N. Kuhn Vermont Street Sixth Vermont Massachusetts Thirteenth J. Churchill Washington Post G. A Harry S. Gregg Owen Orties Manle Grove Ceme J ‘Tery H. W. Fegert Franklin Frank E. Jones Crace Pioneer Cemetery

Decorating ideas shown at Lawrence Chamber event

P Errens of St Louis representing Dennison Paper Manufacturing gave a window decorating demonstration in the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce building under the Lawrence Merchants Bureau. About thirty men attended as Errens presented several new crepe paper display ideas and spoke on window advertising.

Ad, P. Errens St.Louis Dennison Paper Manufacturing Company Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Merchants Bureau Errens

Lawrence boys band to hold first practice tonight

The Lawrence boys band will meet at 7:30 tonight in the senior high school auditorium under director Byron C. Donmyer. Boys wishing to join should attend with instruments and music stands. The Lawrence schools provide larger instruments like drums and basses, with trombones altos and baritones available for loan.

Lawrence D'Elock Byron C. Donmyer

Wismer Returns From Fort Benning Training

Second Lieutenant Raymond W. Wismer of Company M, 137th Infantry, Kansas National Guard, has returned after a three month stay at Fort Benning Georgia where he graduated from the officer infantry training school. He is expected to replace First Lieutenant Chester K. Shore who resigned to pursue newspaper work in Augusta Kansas. Sergeant Leo Shannon is to be commissioned as a second lieutenant.

Raymond W. Wismer Co. M Kansas National Guard Fort Benning Wismer Chester K. Shore Augusta Kans Leo Shannon

Swofford Wins Contest to Be City Manager Assistant

Kansas City May 29 AP Ben Swofford winner of the national high school oratorical contest returns home to thousands of admirers and was named by city manager FE McElroy as summer assistant to the city manager earning 150 dollars a month.

Ben Swofford Nas Kansas City Ben, Swofford FE. McElroy Swofford

ASK GOVERNOR TO HELP GET ROOF MARKERS FOR NAVIGATION

Topeka May 39 AP Governor Cistler Reed has been asked by the Daniel Veecoheim fund to promote aeronautics and seek cooperation of Kansas towns for a variations program to obtain roof markers for serial navigation. Twenty two Kansas towns were listed as having failed to operate in the effort including Blue Rapids Bonner Springs Chetopa Concordia Cottonwood Falls Downs Ellinwood Fort Riley Frankfort Frontenac Harpe McPherson Mankto Marysville Mineral Mulvane Oberlin Pleasanton Russell Sabetha Treece Wakeency.

Topeka Cistler Reed Hag Daniel Veecoheim Ito Kansas Blue Rapids Bonner Springs Chetopa Concordia Cottonwood Falls Downs Ellinwood Fort Riley Frankfort Frontenac Hese Harpe McPherson Mankto Marysville Mineral Mulvane Oberlin Pleasanton Russell Sabetha Treece Wakeency

Lawson to Give Address at Oread School Exercises

The seventh annual commencement for the Oread training school's senior class is scheduled for Monday evening, June 3, at 8 o'clock in the University auditorium. Paul B. Lawson will deliver the address. Awards include the Oread medal, a scholarship honor, and the American history prize. Diplomas will be presented by Dean B. A. Schwegler to a list of named graduates.

Oread Training School Paul B. Lawson K.70 Agen Oread Phughters Ww, Twente Henry Asher I B. A. Schwegler School of Education K T Mary Gladys E. Bushone Robert Green Ruth Catherine Donald Ernest Holmes M. Kapfer Jiny B. Kernédle Ané Mary Alice McGins Wiliam K.mcnown James Naismith Catherine Delano Owen Noble P. Sherwood, Jr Andy Wallace H. Taylor Edwin F. Price Czardas Ciao Tonti Hortense Young Harv Young Blackbird Cyril Scott Sunbeams del Riero Marjorie Housel Sonrano Harold Bradley Paul B Ion Edwin F.'Price

Harvest Outlook For Kansas From Weather Bureau Report

The Weather Bureau says wheat harvest will begin by June 15 in Simmer and Cowley counties and by June 20 to 25 over the eastern two thirds of Kansas. Good growing weather persisted, with light showers. wheat heads are forming from Wichita south, alfalfa cutting underway from the Kansas River basin south, corn planting progressing, and strawberries and cherries ripening in southern regions.

Topeka Simmer Cowley Kansas Federal Weather Bureau Weather Bureau Wichita South Kansas River Kansas Ruiver Basin Centrali Oklahoma

Explosion Damages Kansas Refinery Estimate At 50000

An explosion and fire at the Independent Oil and Gas refinery in Kansas City Kansas caused about 50000 in damage. Otto Schultz aged 58 died from burns while attempting to crawl beneath burning gasoline cars. The incident began when a truck unloading gasoline backfired causing the blaze. Dr Robert Stewart Hyer 65 longtime president emeritus of Southern Methodist University died at his home in Dallas Texas. The Kansas Electric Power Co will operate a bus from 7th and Mast to Oak Hill Cemetery from 8 AM to 1 PM tomorrow.

Kansas City Kan Independent Oil and Gas Company Otto Schultz Robert S. Hyer Dallas Texas Robert Stewart Hyer Southern Methodist University Kansas Electric Power Co Oak Hill Cemetery

Bishop Waldorf Addresses Haskell Graduates At Alumni Banquet

Bishop E L Waldorf of Kansas City spoke on Life's Help to the Haskell Institute graduating class, with 28 graduates completing the first junior college program. Rain moved the event to the Haskell chapel auditorium. large Lawrence attendance included many returning students and Oklahoma parents. The ceremony featured remarks by Ralph West and Mary Bella Prowell, followed by a combined choir and alumni banquet attended by faculty and graduates, listing first junior college and high school honorees and a long roll of graduates.

E.l.waldorf Kansas City Haskell Institute Haskell Chall, E .Auditorium Lawrence Bishop Waldorf Haskell Oklahoma Waldorf Spea Walders Ralph . West Fluskeis Mary Bella Prowell Haskeil Orchestra Clara Allen Ednal Andette Ada Blakeslee Dorothy Bluejacket Nita Jacobs Mary Jackson Agnes Jaxon Ada Kings Ruchenda Paisane Lucille Purdy Mary Bette Prowell Lillian Savisaver Peggy Watt Lucile Woodalls Hazel Woodall Leroy Ajiman Paul Attockine Turnersonia Ezra Colbert Gilbert Marshal Wilfred McLeod Frincis Patton Ray Pike Lewis Poitras Joseph Pourier Louis Skenadore Hugg’ Weston Caleb Whitman Irene Andrews Bessie Arechambeau Victoria Aungie Margaret Barton Agnes Battese Catheriine Bel Betnige Blue Glorietta’ Brown Ernestin Gata Helen Glaymore Francis ‘Culbertson Alvina Cummings Emily Eads Anna Ellis Clarabelle Fairbanks Emma Gardner Delia Glodeau Lila Hallet Margaret Jacobs Olive Jacobs Elenora Jésson Mae Jones Pearl Jones Clara LaRoque Thelma Luke Abbie McClammy Rose McEvery Estelle Mewherter Maurice Babby Curtis Beaver Robert Bennett Lonnie Bullis Guilford Collins Peter Avis Robert Doublehead Sequoyah Fox James Gird James Grant Lewis Henry Robert Howe Max Jones John la Rone Hubert Landreth Jeff Lantle Ray Leith sEarnest McClish McCombs Vincent ‘Matt Aus- Means Robert Means Francis Baught Deshway Shirley

Smith Rites at Atchison for Late Major General

Major General Harry A Smith, commander of the 7th corps area, died Sunday in Omaha Nebraska. His body to be taken to Atchison for a evening funeral at First Presbyterian Church led by Rev C K Davis. Eight Atchison businessmen and boyhood friends will be honorary pallbearers. Local flags flown at half mast.

Atchison. Wang Harry A Smith 7Th Corps Omhaha Nebr Omaha C. K. Davis First Presbyterian Church Atchison

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