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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1928

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Illness of King Worries British in London

London reports King George the sixth has developed further congestion in a tongue with restless night and little rest. Officials call the illness serious but not alarming as Parliament discussions turn gloomy and the Prince of Wales is kept informed while Queen Mary and Princess Mary plan to join Buckingham Palace.

London George Prince of Wales East Africa Duke of York England Naseby Buckingham Palace Queen Ary Princess Mary Palace Friedrich Sthammer Frauz Sthamer Louise Lof Argyle Queen Mary Wales Duke of Glouchester Courteieley

Jayhawk Team Arrives in Boonville Ahead of Columbia Game

About forty Kansas players and six coaches reached Boonville Mo for a pregame headquarters setup ahead of their clash in Columbia tomorrow. The group planned a Kemper military school visit with a dinner and a special address by Dr F C Allen before a workout on Kemper field.

Jayhawk Tiger Boonville Kansas Columbia Kemper Military School F C. Allen Jayhawkers Kemper Field Zep

Emperor Hirohito Begins Three Day Pilgrimage

Emperor Hirohito started a three day pilgrimage from Kyoto to honor his imperial ancestors. He travels with Empress Nagako and a small court retinue. The journey marks part of ceremonies following his enthronement as the 124th emperor of Japan.

Hirohito Kyoto Japan Nagako

Local Forecast Summary From Fragmented Weather Note

Fragmentary forecast notes say fair tonight and Saturday with colder conditions in the east. Road reports suggest mostly good travel, with Salina and Emporia areas fair, Douglas County roads good. Temperatures and timing details are incomplete and unclear.

Salina Fair Emporia Douglas County

Omaha Hatchet Slayer Identified in Bird Case

Omaha authorities say Jake Bird, previously a Burlington Railway prosecution witness, was positively identified by Mrs. Harold Stribling as the hatchet killer. Bird rode to Lincoln Prison after a hospital scene where Mrs. Stribling allegedly identified him, while Mrs. Henry disputed the identification. Bird, once jailed for burglary and rape, had been in Omaha since the Grigor case, and declined to talk beyond seeking an attorney.

Omaha Neb Jake Bird Burlington Railway Harold Stribling Bird State Penitentiary Lincoln Shotwell Conrad Barth Burlington Gordon Grigor Cleveland Ashland Lincoln Prison Utah E. ©. Henry

Had No Contract With Cook Panhandle Oilman Jury Says

A Panhandle Texas jury ruled that D A Whittenberg 71 a plainsman and oilman had no marriage contract with his former cook Mrs Donie Van Dever 45 a mother of six seeking 1 million dollars for alleged breach of promise The verdict followed claims Whittenberg deserted her in 1926 after she and he had been engaged in Amarillo Texas The case recounts Whittenbergs move to the Panhandle in 1893 and his later oil wealth built from 40 sections around a border field by 1920

Panhandle Tex D. A. Whittenberg Donie van Dever Whittenberg van Dever Amarillo Texas

Nordic Madonna Sold Sparks Island Protest in Gotland

The Nordic Madonna statue, an 11th or 12th century Swedish church treasure from Viklau on Gotland, has been sold to Sweden’s State Historical Museum to fund a heating project. Residents fear the loss of a priceless northern artwork as church authorities justify the sale.

Stockholm State Historical Museum of Sweden Gotland Europe Fof Viklau

No Fights in Oaxaca as Bullring Tradition Fades

In Oaxaca City Mexico bullfighting is nearly unknown with no legal bullfights for about 75 years. The state bans bullfighting and Benito Juarez, Oaxaca’s native son, enacted the law. Most residents have grown up without bullfights, making the practice largely forgotten.

Oaxaca City Mexico Oaxaca Benito Juarez George W Lington Texas

Free funerals for all citizens in Apt France vote

The Apt France municipal council voted to grant free funerals for all 12 000 residents. The plan covers basic pomp but extra cost for ceremonial style must be paid by those requesting it. A church fundraiser is listed with a street sale by St John’s church on Saturday Nov 24 1905.

Apt France LN Lane Ladies of St.John’s Church

Flood relief Need Identified for 7625 Families in Kansas

Albert E. Evans of the American Red Cross reports 1825 families in the Iola Ottawa Winfield Kansas area require flood relief after last week's floods. Destitute rural districts near Winfield not included. Regional drive aims to raise 20000 locally beginning Tuesday morning.

Winfield Kans Albert E. Evans Weeters Kansas Ottawa R. Evans Ieen Kansas City Butler County Iola Infield

Budget figures outline 1930 31 for University sector

Topeka budget director’s recommendations total 2 695 985 for 1930 1931. Salaries and wages 1 869 770 maintenance 531 765 repairs 135 000 chancellor’s fund 1 000 revolving fund 10 000 special repairs 58 450 biology lab equipment 70 000 biology building service tunnels 20 000 total 2 695 985. Increase of 86 570 for salaries to retain valuable staff, 62 000 for new departments and assistants. Special repairs and equipment include boiler 25 000 turbo generator 20 000 fire escape 1 000 campus lighting 5 000 sidewalks 2 000 auditorium equipment 1 451. University medical schools: salaries 240 000 maintenance 120 000 repairs 10 000 special repairs 30 000 equipment ward unit 60 000 remodeling hospital 15 000 borrowed money fire dispensary 10 000 total 485 006.

Topeka Fraser Halk Union Pe ‘ University

Plane Crash Kills Four Near Spokane

Spokane area reports a Ford-tri motored passenger plane wreck near Spokane resulting in four deaths and three serious injuries. Names tied to Spokane Eastern Trust, Spokane Airways, Horn Aircraft Detroit, and witness accounts describe the craft circling low over rural outskirts before impact. Details are unverified.

Spokane Wash Chronicle Kenneth I. Dunion Spokane and Eastern Trust Detroit Mitchell Rex Heath Spokane Airways, Inc

Divorce rate four times higher among divorces says study

AP reports Professor Arthur J. Todd of Northwestern University says his department’s调查 shows one divorce to seven marriages in the United States, indicating a serious disorder. He notes the death by own action rate among divorced persons is four times that of those who are happily married.

Chicago Arthur J. Todd Todd Northwestern University

State Regents Recommend 20 Percent Salary Increase

Topeka Nov 23 AP a 20 percent rise in salary budgets for state educational institutions is urged for the 1929-1931 biennium with total appropriations of 5 066 070 for sale budgets and 21 248 746 in biennial totals. Major sums go to University of Kansas Kansas State Agricultural College and teachers colleges while numerous building projects are itemized across the system. The plan awaits governor Pruden's approval before printing.

Topeka State Board of Regents W. W. Jackson Betha Weatherton University of Kansas School of Medicine Rosedale Kansas State Agricultural, College Eimporiz Teachers College Hays Teachers College A.C._K. SIA. C Emporia College Library

Hamlet Sets Attendance Record at Fraser Theater

University of Fraser dramatic groups presented Hamlet for three performances this week drawing about 1700 in gross receipts, with Prof Allen Crafton noting strong town support. An extra $250 was earned beyond student enterprise tickets, and rehearsal begins Monday for The Whole Towns Talking Broadway farce set for December 10.

New Fraser Theater Allen Crafton Department of Speech and Dramatics Crafton

Memphis cops suspended over smoke screen at parade

Memphis officers faced a three day suspension after allegedly leading a negro Armistice day parade while emitting dense smoke from exhausts to obscure marchers. The incident prompted complaints of improper conduct and calls for recounts in unrelated township trustee vote coverage.

Trafic Memphis Tenn

Prize steers bring $1 a pound at American Royal sale

At Kansas City on November 23 prize cattle drew $1 per pound for beef on the hoof in the American Royal livestock and horse show auction. Muscatine’s Hillandale Farm grand champion calf sold for $1 to a Excelsior Springs hotel, while reserve and 4 H club grand champion Blackbird from Princeton Mo. sold at the same rate to a Kansas City hotel. Shorthorn steer Alaster Wishart Manhattan Kans won vocational agriculture class champion, selling for 40 cents a pound.

Kansas City American Royal Livestock and Horse Show Muscatine Hillandale Farm Excelsior Charleene Moss Princeton Alaster Wishart Manhattan Kans Vocational Agriculture Club

Hobo Day at University Ends With Prizes for Best Dressed

Students celebrated Hobo Day with wild costumes and revelry. Women dressed in grandmotherly garb and lamp shade hats while men imitated wandering hoboes with red noses and rags. A rally in Robinson gym drew nearly 2000, with prizes of railroad tickets to the Columbia game awarded at a pep meeting led by Van the animal man and George Chamos.

Joe College Ron Robinson Gymnasium Van Animal Man George Chamos Topeka Freddie Agnew Marjorie Bronson Lawrence Hoette Jim Kennedy Columbia

Farm Relief Problem Also to Bring Tariff Revision Up With It

Washington reports indicating congress faces farm relief alongside tariff revision at the approaching short session. President elect Hoover hints at an extra session if needed. Tilson urges a separate session for tariff talk. Muscle Shoals debate continues amid Madden leasing prospects and legal challenges. New Santa Fe railroad proposal seeks 66 miles of track in Texas and New Mexico.

Washington Contt Herbert Hoover Representative Tilson Connecticut Ender House White House Congress Almon Alabama American Dynamid Company Muscle Shoals Norris Nebraska Supreme Court Kellogg Borah Hale Senate Foreign “Relations Naval Committees Boulder Canyon Dam New Santa Fe Construction Texas New Mexico Interstate Commerce Commission Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fé Railroad

Haskell Defeats Nebraska Wesleyan In Big 60–0 Victory

Haskell Indians dominate Nebraska Wesleyan at home scoring 60 to 0 after building an early 18–0 lead. Weller and Wilson each contribute multiple plays with Cross and Beaver on crucial finishes. The day includes a festive “Hobo Day” parade as Haskell rolls to the lopsided win.

Haskell Football Warriors Minnesota Haskell Stadium Nebraska Wesleyan Lincolin Braves Haskell Indians Weller Seading Grant Heaver Nebraska Indians Haskell Wesleyan Wilson Beaver Cross Smith Murphy Miller Tittle Bainter

Judgment for sixty three fifty in hat suit

The Superior Hat company of St. Louis was awarded a judgment for 63.45 against M. J. Skofstad in district court after noon, not 838.65 as earlier reported. Skofstad had paid 257.18 for hats and returned 63.45 worth. the check was dishonored, leading to the suit for 63.48.

Superior Hat Company St. Louis Journal-World Skofstad

Grads on Topeka Paper Show KU Alumni On Staff

The Topeka State Journal highlights strong KU ties with six graduates and former students among its staff. Frank P. McLen nan, a 1875 graduate, leads the paper with seven Kansas University alums in roles across editorial and advertising. John Sparks and others appear on the editorial desk while AP reporters Clarence Johnson and J. B. Ehgle work in the Journal building. An Atwater Kent Radio advertisement closes the note.

Topeka State Journal K. U Frank P. McLennan Kansas University Mem Topeka Associated Press Gilbert Swenson Ted Wear John§. Sparks Frank Tiffany Journal Carl Coffelt Earl Strimple Associated

Close Stock Exchange To Bring Books Up Close

New York November 28 AP The board of governors of the New York exchange voted to close the exchange Saturday while offices of exchange members stay open Governors of the New York curb market also voted to suspend trading tomorrow The closings will allow member houses to catch up with bookkeeping delayed by a week of heavy trading with total sales exceeding 5 000 000 shares It will give traders and office staff a breathing spell after prolonged overtime and frenzied activity on the floor

New York New York Exchange Exchange

Three arrestees in Nash car drunkenness case in Nash

Eugene Beck Ray Zimmerman and Mrs Lucille Ruby were arrested on drunkenness and liquor possession charges after a Nash car was found parked at the Theta Tau house. Two pints found in the College Inn basement. Ruby, cafe manager, faces charges over a bad check. Trials set for Monday. county action discussed.

Nash Theta Tau Tennessee Street Eugene Beck Rhode Island Ray Zimmerman New Hampshire Street Lucille Ruby Kentucky Street Smith Hunter Calhoun Ingalls College Inn West Fourteenth Street Ruby John Callahan Vogler Kansas Plumbing and Electric Company East Ninth Street Beck Zimmerman

Victory Over Crime in Bloody Twentieth Ward Trial

Chicago reports a jury found 15 men guilty of fraud and violence tied to the Bloody Twentieth ward primary. One defendant, Joseph Amarino alias Peppy Genero, was acquitted after a six week trial named the Eller case. Punishments ranged from 400 to 1260 dollars following a 13 hour deliberation.

Chicago Joseph Amarino Peppy” Genero Eller Ortis | Eller Emanuel Eller A. Ae

Milk Bath On Hill After Car Crash In Lawrence

F S Butcher, president of the Douglas County Milk Producers, injured by a windshield impact as a Dodge touring car carrying milk collides with a Cadillac on flower pot hill near Eleventh and Missouri. Butcher’s wife uninjured. Harold Brinch, Cadillac driver and KU student, assists police. no arrests. Both cars damaged. Diga Survey Days contest prizes offered by Merchants Bureau for written improvements to Lawrence. submissions due 6 pm Saturday. first prize $10, second $5.

Eleventh Missouri Flower Pot Hill Butcher Douglas County Milk Producers Association Dodge Harold Brinch Cajaillac K. U Diga Merchants Bureau Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

White Leghorn Tops Kaw Valley Poultry Show

The fifty annual Kaw Valley Poultry show crowned Jaunty White Leghorn cockerel owned by P J Lux of Lawrence as champion bird. Judge E C G Branch praised Lux's entries, with Lux also claiming major sweepstake honors. Awards listed include best cock Rhode Island Red and best young pen Rhode Island Red among others. rabbit show results pending.

Kaw Valley Poultry Association P.ut. Lux Lawrence E. C G. Branch Lees Summit Lux Branch South Park P. J. Lux Rhode Island W. M. Clevenges Wellsville Rhody Island Claude McNalley Olathe Rhode Island Reds Barred Plymouth Rocks Olinda Brune White Plymouth Rocks Duncan Ray Dearborn Buff Plymout Joe P. Jacobs Topeka Whits Wyamrotte M. Clevenger F. My Springer Frank Pringle C. J. Moser Hanover Kans Singia P. Df. Lux Wyandotte W. H. Clevenger

Lawrence High Poultry Team Wins Again at Kaw Valley Show

Lawrence High School captured first place in the Kaw Valley Poultry show contest for a second straight year with a total of 703 points. Raymond Standing, Robert Miller, and Jack Hawk led the Lawrence squad to victory over Ottawa, which scored 730 points. The win earns Lawrence the silver cup for the coming year, with potential permanent possession after three wins. William Essick coached the team for vocational agriculture at Lawrence High.

Lawrence High School Kaw Valley Poultry Association Lawrence Ottawa Raymond Standing Robert Miller Jack Hawk Miller Hawk William Essick

Late Harry A. Sibley Was Poultry Pioneer

Harry A. Sibley died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was Kan sas first Rhode Island Red breeder, helped organize the Douglas county poultry group, ran a 15 acre farm, and shipped birds to the middle west while his birds appeared in regional shows.

Kaw Valley Poultry Association South Park Douglas County Harry A. Sibley Rhode Island Kansas Sibley Middle West Poultry Association Douglas Cfounty

Gasoline Price Cut At Local Service Stations

Lawrence motorists see a 2 cent per gallon reduction at Incal service stations and tank wagon suppliers. The price matches tank truck sales in the area and applies broadly across local companies. No end date given. Cars washed 1.50, pickup and delivery offered by Hudson-Goff.

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