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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1929

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Read to confer on state tax policy Topeka no action

Governor Clyde M Read announced a Topeka meeting with representatives of the state tax commission to discuss taxation policy. He said he has not committed to a special legislative action and will consider reactions from members of both parties before any move. The issue centers on intangible tax rates and how refunds would affect banks and county taxes.

Dea Kan Clyde M. Read Topeka Tan Reet Aft Avu Fy Idoe Segde Commis

MU KU Glee Clubs to Sing at Homecoming Festivities

MU KU Glee Clubs plan a homecoming concert in the auditorium following a football rally starting 7 p.m. on Friday November 23. The program includes about 110 singers from the University and Kansas rlee els directed by Eugene Thel. Proceeds benefit the Miss Valley glee club contest set for Norman Ohio on February 14. Also reported: a store window damaged by a car driven by Benson at 815 Alabama when brakes failed as he pulled to curb, no injuries mentioned.

Glee Glee Veluns Kansas Univ Noone Missachusett Street Benson Alabama

Weather Summary for Kansas Regions

Partly cloudy tonight with snow in the far east, colder in eastern and southern areas. Wednesday expected to be generally fair with morning clouds. Cloudy with rain and muddy roads in places. Douglas County roads reported muddy. temperatures yesterday and today show variable readings.

Kansas Douglas

Hoover Outlines Foreign Policy and Food Ship Immunity Plan

President Hoover, addressing the American Legion on Armistice Day, urges a justice based foreign policy and proposes immunity for food ships during wartime. He calls for international good will and insists on naval reductions alongside strong defense readiness to deter foreign invasion. The speech emphasizes freedom of the seas as a starting point for world peace and notes cooperation with South American leaders and an ally in Britain.

Hoover Washington American ‘Legion United States

Death mystery in Kansas City links stolen car to army private

Kansas City Kansas Nov 12 A blood stained stolen automobile found four miles west of the city is tied to the mysterious death of Charles E Schoonover 23 Army Medical Corps private stationed at Fort Leavenworth He died with his throat cut in a local hospital after being brought from the highway likely a fight over a woman A bus ticket and local witnesses place him in Kansas City and near the wreckage Maisie Schoonover had been popular with women at the fort and previously an alleged suicide at a Denver party is noted.

Kansas City Kan Charles E. Schoonover Army Medical Yori Leavenworth Schoonover Army Kansas Wiliam Graves Fort Leavenworth Kansas’ City Denver Colo VilBsea, Ja

Mrs. H. B. Asher Pioneer of Lawrence

Mollie J. Herrington Asher, lifelong Lawrence resident, dies at Axtell Christian Hospital Newton. She witnessed Quantrill raid events from Blue Mound. Survived by four children. active in Methodist church and social service. Funeral Wednesday November 13 at First Methodist with burial in Oak Hill cemetery.

Ates H. B. Asher Axtell Christian Hospital Newton Quantrill Franklin Blue Mound Lawrence Mollie J. Herrington Pee B. Asher Henry H. Asher Dudley GC. Asher Alice M. Harvey Joel J. Asher Wichita Methodist Church Sand Aoi Club Social Service Ladies Literary League League of Women Voters Law Station of Clubs Kansas Day Club Newton Hosp First Methodist Church Harry A. Gordon Oak Hill_cemetery

Phi Beta Kappa Elects 8 University Seniors

Eight University of Kansas seniors were elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the national scholastic fraternity, in a ceremony yesterday afternoon. The class includes Richard C. Gafford, S. Greene, A Hamilton, Laven Jarabo, Mariam Marse, Ruth Pratt, Elizabeth Rupp, and LaBerta Weiss, marking the largest group chosen since 1925. Also postponed is the November Scout Court of Honor in Lawrence due to scheduling conflicts, with likely December dates.

University of Kansas Phi Beta, Kappa Phi Beta Kappa Council Richard C. Gafford Minneapolis S. Greene Lawrence A Hamilton Waverly Laven Jarbalo Mariam Marse City, Mo Ruth Pratt Jamestown Elizabeth Rupp Halstead la Berta. Weiss Clay Center Atanee

Cardinal O Connell visits grave at Holy Cross cemetery

Malden Massachusetts November 12 1930 Cardinal O Connell visited the grave of Rev Patrick Power at Holy Cross cemetery where thousands sought relief from illness at the shrine. He offered no statement about his purpose and witnessed crowds of crippled and praying pilgrims many arriving by car streetcar and bus. caretakers reported over 200000 visitors that weekend and a wooden fence was erected at Power s grave to manage access.

Malden Apj William O’connell Boston Patrick Power Holy Cross Cemetery Angen Father Powers

Prison Death Reveals Eds Second Son Inquest

Leavenworth November 12 AP A death certificate filed reveals John Edwards aged 19 died Sunday in the gerd hospital from pneumonia caused by a knife wound beneath the Hesch area. Coroner Dr Joseph Skaggs says the wound penetrated the left lung. Details of the stabbing were withheld at the prison today. Bishop Cannon Speaks The Press Washington November 32 AP In his first statement since the shop ap gubernatorial op James Cannon Jr Episcopal church South cabled from Montevideo Uruguay that liberalism remains the outstanding Democratic party issue.

Leavenworth John Edwards Lansing Gerd Joseph Skaggs Bishop Cannon Washington James Cannon, Jr St. Episcopal Church South Montevideo Uruguay

Critics Protest Moses Remark Sparks Kansas Livestock Protest

Wichita reports the Kansas Livestock Association executive committee censures Senator Moses of New Hampshire for calling western independent legislators "Sons of wild jackasses" as undignified and not fit for true American statesmen.

Moses Wichita Kan George H.moses New Hampshire Kansas Livestock Association

Senate probe on plans to hold the South in line

Washington reports a senate lobby inquiry into a proposed Southern Republican council aimed at shaping southern politics. Letters from J A Arnold of the Southern Tariff Association discuss Negro roles and strategies, mentioning Hoover and Curtis and referencing DePriest. The testimony notes distrust of whitening the party and seeks broad political realignment.

Washington Senate Lobby Committee Southern Republican Council J. A. Arnold Southern Tariff Association St. Louis Chicago Harlem Arnold Vance Muse Tariff Association Caraway Republican Council Council Arnold Lester Darkey Curtis Hoover Democratic Party Republican Party Lewis Budgett E. Lewis Jacksonville Lewer Senate Finance House Tydings Maryland

Robber Sells Shoes During Hold Up at Store

Chicago November report recalls an odd hold up at Grossman shoe store where a robber, after taking $125, calmed a customer Mrs. Samuel Brodie and helped her choose and buy a pair of slippers before leaving. Also notes local fund drive goals raised to $1500 and dairy group elections. Kansas winter wheat prospects rise with recent rain and snow.

Chicago Grossman Samuel Brodie Panda Brodie Skys

Tax Code Report Ready for the Printer

Topeka Nov 12 The state tax code commission arranged to send to the printer its almost completed report to Governor Clyde M Reed with recommendations for revising the Kansas tax system The first chapter will be made public Friday and others in the next three weeks All sections except those affected by the supreme court ruling declaring the intangible tax law in aid were ready for printing.

Topeia State Tax Code Commission Clyde M. Reed Kansas Asde Supreme Court

Lawrence hosts sixty eighth Scottish Rite reunion

J H Cowles of Washington DC arrived in Lawrence to attend the sixty eights reunion of Scottish Rite bodies at the Masonic Temple. A banquet preceded the sessions as Walter Varnum and Clarence Birch conferred degrees four through six, with Rufus Melvin and others completing additional degrees. John M Taylor conferred the eighth degree, Frank Holliday the ninth and tenth, and Harold Constant with Dr J M Mott the fifteenth.

John H. Cowles Washington, D.C Lawfrence Mr. Cowles Thos. G. Fitch Topeka Lawrence Walter E. Varnum Clarence

Stock Market Slumps to New Bottom on Nov 12

New York November 12 The stock market closed at a new bottom as Hallucination driven selling pushed many leading issues down to new yearly lows. About 6.45 million shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange with heavy activity in closing deals. Dividends were declared by General Asphalt Prophytactic Brush and Best & Co. reflecting some confidence steps amid market volatility.

New York O New Bottom Wallstrode Financial District General Asphalt Company Tactic Brush Company Best & Co New York Stock Exchange

Heavy demand on league for salvage items and support

A league representative urged continued social service backing alongside Red Cross and Salvation Army drives. The salvage store faced unusual demand and needs items like furniture, toys, dishes, and all clothing. Clothing will be fumigated and repaired. call 909 to arrange donations from any property, even a baby's bib.

Red Cross Salvation Salvation Army Social Service League

Mrs. Brotherton Sentenced to 10 Years for Murder

Mrs Ethel Brotherton of Baxter Springs was convicted October 25 of second degree murder of Bonnie Davis aged 17 and sentenced to 10 years in the industrial farm for women at Lansing. Judge Hamilton overruled a new trial motion before the sentence. Attorneys filed notice of appeal to the Kansas supreme court.

Columbus Kan Ethel Brotherton Baxter Springs Bonnie Davis John W. Hamilton Kansas Supreme Court

Plane to Seek Hunters Denver

Plans were made to send an airplane in search of three Denver boys who disappeared after a rabbit hunt Monday night near Hudson Colorado. The report notes a cousin of air victim K T McGhee killed near Marshall Missouri yesterday and that H I Sutherland of Lawrence will attend the funeral services tomorrow.

Denver Hudson Colo. Colo K. T. McGhee Marshall H. I. Sutherland Lawrence Sutherland

Move to Enforce Milk Ordinance in Lawrence

Lawrence milk enforcement moves lead to arrests this month as Simon Hurwitz of Lawrence Sanitary Milk Co and Arthur Fritzel face court on charges of selling milk without permits and possessing milk from uncertified producers. Both permits revoked after inspections found high bacteria levels, with tests showing dangerous counts beyond city limits.

Lawrence Simon Hurwitz Lawrence Sanitary Mik Company Arthur Fritzel Harry L. Burfer Lawrence Sanitary Company Fritzel Burger Hurwitz Lawreate Franklin Tongapoxie E. Lindley R. C. Rankin Lawrence Milk Ordinanere Genetna

New Telephone Books Distribution in City By Boy Scouts

Boy Scouts deliver new Southwestern Bell telephone directories to Lawrence subscribers and will finish tomorrow. Old books are collected to prevent number changes creating confusion, says district manager J. McCoy.

Boy Boy Scouts Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Lawrence J. McCoy Balan

Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to German Novelist

Stockholm November 12 AP Whatias Mann a renowned German novelist best known for The Magic Mountain has won this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature. Other speculated candidates included Sinclair Lewis Thornton Wilder Gilbert Chesterton John Galsworthy and several foreign writers.

Stockholm Whatias’ Mann Sinclair Lewis Thornton Wilder Gilbert K.chesterton Johns Galsworthyt Great Britain Pase Jerky Uglielma Ferrero Ourich Remarque

Court to reopen for November term at Douglas County

The Douglas County district court will reconvene tomorrow after a three day recess with final testimony in the manslaughter case of Peart Abrams. The docket lists twenty one civil jury cases and a special day for divorce actions. Jurors are reminded to be present for civil jury selection and court proceedings proceed through November 25 with multiple civil and corporate parties named across dates November 13 to 25.

Douglas County District Court Peart Abrnes Barnes Ducket Tarmers State Bask Xeasha Falls Wea. Fulta, Et al Unique Illustrating Company George Aurims George Waton Manley

Talks on Advance Made by Schools at Chamber Luncheon

Secondary education featured at the Camber of Commerce lunch with Liberty Memorial High School Principal HL Baker presenting Secondary Education A Comparison of the Present Status With Thirty Years Ago. He contrasted 1890 and modern high schools, noting rising attendance, changed curricula, and ongoing adaptation to keep pace with science and industry.

Camber’ of Commerce HL. Baker Princinal Liberty’ Memorial High School Baker Lawrence Ton Ketr Ranist Iner Cattendaphette Secondary Lawrence, Hi

Fritz Meyn to chair KU homecoming rally in November

Fritz Meyn, a University of Kansas student and football player, will chair the homecoming rally at the KU auditorium on Friday November 22 as part of the annual celebration. The homecoming committee named Meyn the likely principal speaker, with other speakers to include Chancellor E H Lindley, coach HH Hargiss, and Captain Steward Lyman. The auditorium will be decorated in Kansas colors and the program will feature several acts.

Itz Meyn Lawrence University of Kansas Mevnis Chancellge E.H. Lindley Rit) Hargiss Steward Lyman Kansas

Man Found With Throat Cut Believed Taken for Ride

A 20 year old man found on a highway near City Kansas with his throat cut died at a hospital after telling two tourists Voelker and Verlin Sutton of Royal Oak Michigan he could not reveal the assailant. He gave his name Charles Smith and said his mother lived in Town. Authorities think he was abducted. An abandoned sedan, a coat, and women’s clothing were found in the car, reported stolen in Kansas City Missouri. In another incident Sam Goings of Montreal Wisconsin was injured when his Oakland car crashed into a gas station in Wanwak.

City Kan Charles Smith Voelker Verlin Sutton Royal Oak Mich Here Leavenworth Kun Lansing Kans Kansas City

Snow Expected Across East Kansas Tonight

Snow was forecast to spread across western Kansas this morning and reach the eastern half by night. Temperatures were expected to drop into the 20s, with a north wind keeping readings below 45 this afternoon. Snow extended across the northwest, with some ground cover last week in spots, while Wyoming reports and eastern states saw rain and colder air. Tickets go on sale for a KU dramatic club production The Weevil in the Cheese at Fraser Theater next week with multiple showings.

Topeka Keosas Agin Weather Bureau Kansas S. Dy Vlora North-Central Canalvine Wyoming Lander Wyo Sheridan Goodland Univers Ol ‘Keinsas Fraser Theater AL Gon Gale Greenhall Ita Vickers Allen Crafton Tex Hammond George Callahan Albert Kerr Elma Jennings Jeo Shannon

Wichita U and Southwestern clash ends with arrests in Winfield

Winfield police broke up a raid by six young men aimed at Wichita University and Southwestern students. Officers returned the raiders to Wichita as Southwestern students sought custody. In a clash near Oxford, Winfield students barricaded the highway and taunted the football team after Saturday’s game.

Winfield Kan Atwater-Kent Radia Hanha Advo

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