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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1929
Page
2
New York stock and curb exchange boards ordered daily reports on bear activity and short selling to end with Nov 22. A questionnaire seeks stocks loaned or borrowed and by whom to deter bear raids amid market moralization and earlier price collapse. Exchange officials note the measures boosted market stability and renewed confidence.
Bishop Frances J. McConnell of New Yeas will direct Religious Week in the third week of February. accepted in Lawrence last night. He leads the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America and is author of books including God Limited and Christianity and Humanism.
Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long, famed for politics and fiery rhetoric, has taken up baseball as a hobby in the Tin Can League. He recalls his school days as a feared pitcher in sandlots and occasionally impressed scouts, though he preferred public life to the mound.
Robbie Trout of Los Angeles and Elinor Smith of New York landed their biplane at Metropolitan Airport after 18 hours 26 minutes aloft when fuel gave out. An attempted refueling at 2:45 a.m. failed due to no contact in the dark. Officials ordered them down, planning another start Thursday morning amid unclear murder clues.
Police report the janitor Philip aewho was found shot multiple times in his basement apartment in Kansas City. Authorities suspect a liquor ring involvement as the motive while searching for suspects. In Fort Worth Texas George Sealing cattle ranch owner and father to Armour and Company executive George W. Scaling died, part of a long Texas livestock lineage. Three more persons are listed as still missing in the day’s releases.
After a frantic sea ordeal the majority of the crew of the steamship Molesey was saved by the Milford Haven lifeboat following grounding off Wooltack Point in southeast Wales. Nine men and one woman, the chief officer’s wife, remained missing as the vessel battered against rocks in heavy rain and high seas.
Kansas wire reports cover a Fredonia meeting of Modern Woodmen camps to protest insurance increases and changes. Wichita hosts Lea V. Youngworth of Los Angeles during a Midian temple visit with a banquet at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Shell Petroleum drills in Sedgwick County reporting 620 barrels of oil in 24 hours. Marie Antrim, 18, recovering from a crash that left her brother with a fractured skull near Kingman. Emporia State College to award about 200 bachelor of science degrees with many graduates in education and commerce.
plan outlines investments exceeding 63.7 million dollars for new construction additions and extensions in 1930 by Standard Gas and Electric Company led by John J. O'Brien. Disturbances in stock market will not curtail the utility's expansion as it operates in 20 states serving 1,500 cities with over 6.2 million people. Alfred Carrier, 60, died after leaping from the 11th floor of Mandel's department store onto Madison Street near State Street, shocking shoppers and halting traffic briefly. He was a silverware engraver at Mandel's.
KSAC the Kansas Agricultural College broadcasting station will share airtime with WIBW Topeka operated by Capper publications beginning December 1. L L Langsdorf program director says the change, ordered by the federal radio commission, serves public convenience and efficiency.
A lone robber damaged rails near Wro Oregon on the Portland Limited route. The train derailed five cars, ten en route passengers jolted but none seriously hurt. A Pullman porter warned travelers, aiding some to save valuables as the thief fled with money from passengers.
A group of India school patrons met Friday evening to form a Parent Teacher Association. Officers were elected and Mrs. Erna Corey spoke on purposes and benefits. Dr. Lane discussed health importance and how to obtain it. Doughnuts and coffee were served. Next meeting is December 20 at 7 30.
Dr George B Brosyn of the Mayo Clinic will replace Canadian Dr DBai C Meakins to continue the graduate course in internal diagnosis at Bell Hospital Kansas City Kan from December 2. Meakins scheduling change moved up the course tied to chronic pulmonary infections research.
Kansas lies tenth in the value of dairy products, Governor Clyde M. Reed said at a dairy field day in Herington. He noted Kansas leads in beef cattle and grain, and dairy development is vital in soil fertility and regional growth. Also reports weekly grain export figures and notes Canadian transit in Atlantic ports.
New York November 26 AP A new jury to try George McManus for the murder of Arnold Rothstein was completed with Edmund A Sholtwell an automobile salesman filling a seat made vacant by the absence of an original juror. The evidence already taken from five gamblers concerned a stud poker game in which Rothstein lost 219060 McManus 5100.
The gross examination of Cecil Streit on Iris for first degree robbery in connection with the $14 000 Security Benefit Association payroll robbery last June was expected to be completed late today. Streit admitted he had told officers he would plead jointly with his confessed collaborator Mrs Vivian Scraper, but chose a joint plea as the easiest way out.
Copenhagen police investigate Axel Jensen held on confession of aiding the 1920 Wall Street explosion. He says a second man hired him to move boxes into Wall Street that exploded, killing and injuring many. Jensen reportedly received 4900 dollars as payment.
Elizabeth Davis Gil veteran Topeka schoolteacher died at her sister Mrs T Grey Kennedy home in Junction City after a 12 day unconscious period following a paralytic stroke. She also leaves two Topeka sisters and burial is planned in Topeka.
Mayor Edwards warned that unnecessary power delivery to Seattle would be cut to the bone if the navy department grants Lexington power for Seattle and Tacoma. He cited a shared shortage from low hydro levels and noted Tacoma’s Mayor Newbegin would echo similar assurances.
Residents traveled between Lawrence Vinland and Baldwin for visits and church activities. A funeral was held for John Ehart near Ballyin after his suicide, with relatives in Coffeyville Tulst and local residents attending. Other community actions include road work, farming tasks, shopping trips and social visits across Baldwin Centropolis and nearby towns.
Specpeoficists at the Memorial motored to Lawrence on Friday and to the Crowder school house northwest of Lawrence in the afternoon. Afi Johanna Griffis joined them and will spend the weekend. Mrs James Kassinger helped Mrs Martin Holcom dress ducks Friday forenoon. Miss Bernice Holmes reports a nice program night with a fair crowd despite bad weather.
Linwood // Mr James Smith called to Lost Springs Kansas due to his mother Nora Fullivan serious illness. Nora slowly improves. Harry Harbaugh from Kansas City visited. Mr and Mrs Melvin at William Dickens home in Ge Soto Kansas. George Kirkman family staying with Arthur Kirkman family in Renner Springs Kansas. Charles Barnett of Atchison Kansas in Linwood on business. Mrs W T Missouri hosted in Kans day. R Ride conducted hus day afternoon. Crass high school visitor Monday. Howard Sprague left for indefinite visit in Omaha. Homer and Ev lah May Jughey Bethel Kansas visiting aunt Mrs T Po Fr in Walter Bairdhag US Army stationed Fort Meade. Florence Sque Toronto Kansas visited Charles Hiche home. Gertrude Downing visiting relatives in Fredonia and Wichita Kansas. Wendell Sullivan Densmore visiting brother Cal and family. Hirer attended Phone-Convention City. George Fuller and family moved to Berry. Vavata Brown weekend in Tonga Nod Kans. William Stadler Madora Kansas bought Linwood Times equipment to revive paper next week. Prod Hannetein C G Byeneer and Imo Ward drove to Lawre. Arthur Mays weekend with parents in Williamstown. Mrs PL Matleash entertained with three course. Mir Smith and son Melvin and J E Blevins attended.
A testimonial reports W S Marr of Count Luis credits a Sargon Pill regimen for curing rheumatism, stomach issues, and insomnia after prior medicines gave only temporary relief. The ad touts Renesol Laboratories and a simple treatment promising non habit forming results.
Mrs and Mr William Sullivan left for Densmore Kansas after five weeks here. J Blegins from Lyndsborg Kansas visits home briefly. Miss Davidson and John Rohn wed at Mrs Browning's home and plan Chicago as their first home. Many locals visit relatives in nearby towns and attend clubs and church events.
Tuesday and Wednesday program lineups feature a mix of music, talk, and weather updates. Performers include Libby around the world, Dutch Masters Minstrels, Longines Correct Time, Slumber Hour, and Stars at Met. News, weather, and market segments are listed with times and participating groups and hosts.
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