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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1929

Page

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Peace and Assurance Seen By McDonald and Hoover

President Hoover and Prime Minister MacDonald spoke in funding terms as they joined a session in the Senate chamber. They discussed Anglo American cooperation and the Kellogg Briand pact, praising peace but warning of risks to relations and naval arms limits amid ongoing conferences. The British premier paid tribute to Gustav Stresemann, and both leaders pledged continued conversations to ease friction.

Hidi Lon IAPI Hoover MacDonald Senate Virginia Permeinister Ganitol Gonald Wwe Stoke Egok Bis Stresermiany Gustav Stresedrain Tordigny Germany Dia Curtis Limgheon

Chanute Teacher Found Dead After Poison Incident

Ies Rai, a Chanute teacher of two years, died from suspected poison Saturday afternoon in her school room. She had been ill and asked for a principalship transfer. She recently took a vacation to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W R Wedge of Wichita. The article notes an unusual dry season affecting crop conditions locally.

Ies Rai Flapmee Hodge Iras Ynconseiqus W. R. Wedge

Weather Outlook for Kansas Parts

Partly cloudy skies expected across Kansas with unsettled conditions possible in western portions. Temperatures look set for notable changes, bringing cooler air and variable winds through tonight and tomorrow.

Kansas Taesyu West Porof

Mellon Gives Hoover Backed Cabinet Role

The White House said Secretary Mellon will remain in the cabinet as President Hoover’s top advisor through the end of the present administration. The move follows persistent rumors that Mellon would resign, rumors that have surfaced since Hoover took office.

Washington White House Mellon Hoover Treasury

Jury Selected to Try Former Interior Secretary Falk

A seven men and five women jury was chosen to try Albert B Falk on bribery charges tied to the Elk Hills California naval oil reserve lease. Judge Hitz said the trial would take about two weeks, despite Falk’s health concerns.

Washington Albert Sovarenele Sinclair Teapatee Cane Coutsal Albert B. Fal Fish Interior Lay Elk Hills California Naval Falk J. T. Safford

Fraternal Aid To Hold Founding Celebration

Fraternal Aid Union marks its fortieth founding anniversary at the union hall with 8 PM Wednesday evening festivities. Delegations from Lawrence and nearby lodges in Topeka are expected to attend and chair the program.

Loder Fraternal Aid Unior

Celebration Banquet Reservations for Memorial Union Event

The Pioneer Banquet committee urges immediate reservations as they pay for plates. Attendees are asked to contribute $1. limited extra plates may not be available, so early signups are requested to avoid disappointment. The registration office for old settlers opens at 714 Massachusetts street with parade at 1 o'clock Friday.

Memorialt Union Epse University Gelebr Massachusetts ‘Street George Spears DeLuse ABC

Special Journal World Edition for Historical and Progressive Lawrence

A flood of orders arrives for a special Journal World edition tied to the tenth anniversary. The paper will publish two tabloid sections, Historical Lawrence and Progressive Lawrence, with early Lawrence news and a staff illustrated drawing. Orders from England, New Zealand, and Australia are noted. advance payment is required and copies will be mailed to any desired location.

England New Zealand Australia Journal- World Lawrence World Werg New ‘Zealand Abstralia Lawrence” J Willle Fox -Thore Moo Lin Journal World

Theatre Chain Sold to William Fox Interests

Wichita Kansas Oct 7 AP L M Miller president at Consolidated Amusement and Midwest theatres announced sale of controlling interest in all properties of both chains to William Fox interests. Deal valued at 34500000 with initiatory contracts signed though transfer date pending. Major stockholders to sell holdings. Fox operates about 560 theatres in Kansas and Missouri. Miller, a pioneer of the circuit, built a Lincoln Nebraska theatre and expanded to Topeka Joplin and Wichita.

Wichita Kan Mitles Miller Fox Consolidated Midwest Rays Dodge City Liberal Marysville Newton Wellington Winfield Kansas Emporia jFria Scott City Y. Revs Excelsior Springs Kirksville Lincoln Neb Topeka Joplin Consolidated ‘Amusement Com Wi Ni Rhoden

Roosevelt now governor of Porto Rico

Porto Rico October 7 AP reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt sworn in as governor, promising to uphold the laws of Porto Rico and the U S constitution. He arrived by plane an hour late due to headwinds, with inaugural rites hindered by heavy rain. He spoke partly in English and Spanish as the ceremony proceeded.

Juan Porto Rico United States Theodore Roosevelt Porto Rico

City and Dads Meet For Routine Commission Session

City commission met this morning to conduct routine business. Reports from department heads were heard, including Police Chief H. Daugherty noting $381 in fines for September and Fred Stubeck reporting $218.60 in building fees. Building permits totaling 35,250 were issued and 103 inspections completed. Miss Minnis, city nurse, reported 69 clinic attendees and 1924 visits in September. A rezoning petition for 1801 Nois Street was referred to planning. The Sinclair filling station at Tenth and Massachusetts sought a drive entrance. the planning commission recommended no, action and the petition was not acted on.

H. Daugherty Fred Stubeck Minnis Nois Street Ae ‘Planning Commission Ae ‘Commission Sinclair Tenth Massachusetts

Mitten Plan Promotes Employee Ownership and Cooperation

The Mitten plan in operation aims to promote cooperation and advancement by enabling employees to participate in increased earnings. It describes a trust arrangement involving a large fund to foster employee ownership and align incentives with labor and management at the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company.

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Kaw Valley Organizes Fourteenth 4 H Club Meeting

The Kaw Valley community assembled at Farmland schoolhouse to organize the fourteenth 4 H club. Superintendent Win Rowe described club work benefits to the community. Glenn Weeks and Wilfred Dine spoke on club impact and available opportunities for boys and girls. Officers listed include Ray Ogden, Carl Perking, Doris Davis, Chas Mitchall, Laura Perkins, Marion Hughes, and Thea Perkins. The article notes help may be available through the Farm Bureau office.

Vate Ant Velony Kaw Valley Win. Rowe Lef Eudora Public Schools Glenn Weeks Wilfred’ Dine Javtawk Club Ray Ogden Feader Carl Perking Doris Davis Fann Bureau Hoover

iAdme Decentralization Plan Follows Army Orders

Washington dispatch reports Army orders transferring engineers to implement President Hoover's decentralization program. Three officers are assigned: one to oversee flood control on the Mississippi, another to manage the rear and St. Lawrence waterway development, and a third to devote time to the Mississippi project.

Washington, Dc Ccorps Hoover Finland Great Lakes Walt Qoest Mississippi St. Lawrence Waterway

Steamer Haakon V sinks off Norway coast with logs aboard

Advices received at Copenhagen report the steamship Haakon V grounded off the west coast of Norway south of Flora while en route from Trondhjem. The loss of life was thought to be between 80 and 100 with some Paksenkers aboard, but details remain uncertain.

Sein Reck Norway Copenhagen Denmark Haakon Vit Flora Trondhjem I Paksenkers Snk

KU Bands to Celebrate 75th Anniversary in Lawrence

Six bands including University of Kansas and Haskell Indian bands will perform for Lawrence’s 75th founding anniversary. The KU band, directed by J C McCanles, will join parades and concerts, with appearances by Haskell, Baker University, and Emporia State teachers college bands. The Topeka fife and drum corps and the Neodesha girls drum corps also participate, plus KU men and women’s glee clubs singing a founders hymn at the Pioneer banquet.

Neodesha Topeka Jand University of Kansas Lawrence D. M. Swarthout University of Kansas School of Fine Arts Haskell Kansas-Hamoria State Teachers College Nels Haskell Band Ninth Massachusetts Haskell-Baker ‘University Haskell ‘Stadium Lawrence Municipal Airport Baker. University Byron Donmyer Eighth Versa Stadium Se Soy' Bend Jimbieh Tonmyer Emyoria Teachers College Hand Js Negdesha Kansas-Emporia State Teachers College Washington, D. C Kate Stephens New York City Imine

Kansas Hospital Group Set for October Meeting

Kansas Hospital Association members from Kansas and neighboring states gather for a one day meeting October 26 in the administration building auditorium. Papers by noted local physicians will be read as the program is announced. The Kansas Association is part of the Midwest Hospital Association including Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas and Illinois. Dr G W Jones of Law is a former Midwest leader and ex president of the association.

Kansas Kansas Hospital ‘Association The Kansas Association Midwest ‘Hospital’ Association Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Illinois Dri G. W. Jones Midwest

Regular Merchants Bureau Meeting Tonight in Chamber

The Lawrence Merchants Bureau holds its regular monthly meeting this evening at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Dinner starts at 6 30. The group will discuss Christmas decorations for the streets and hopes for strong attendance.

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Scouts to Attend Kansas Football Game Here

Kansas scouts from the Kaw area invited to attend the University of Kansas football game at 2 PM Saturday. Dr. F C Allen announces hosts will include Lawrence Scouts assisting with ushering and R U T C ushers in charge. About fifty high school coaches request tickets for their squads as guests of the athletic department, with free tickets limited to sixteen per party.

State of Kansas Emporial Teachers’ ‘College University of Kansas F.C. Allen B.B. Dawson Kansas ‘City Kaw Allen Lawrence

Thefts Reported Across Three Cities In One Night

A Harley Davidson dealer in Topeka reported theft of a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Lawrence police received word of a theft in their city. Manhattan police noted a Ford coupé stolen. Geis Rent-a-Ford in Topeka reported a Dodge sedan taken. Harold Davis and H R DeSilva reported attempted and completed thefts of sedans in separate incidents Saturday night.

Topeka Lawrence Manhattan Geis Rent-a-Ford Company Harold Davis H. R. DeSilva Bearnard ‘Ave

Anniversary Supper Marking Christian Church Founding

The First Christian Church plans an anniversary supper Thursday at 6 30 p m with a large gathering expected. Mrs Herd, the oldest member, will recall early church days while B B Braden will deliver the address and share manuscript notes for a book on the Disciples of Christ in Kansas. Margaret Drerman and Neta Murphy will sing several numbers.

Mrae Herd B. B. Braden Braden Karysas Margaret Drerman Neta Murphy

September Busy Month For Sanitary Officer

Sanitary officer Burger submitted a September activity report to the city commission. He inspected shops and groceries finding seven overweight scales, ordered a North Lawrence barbecue stand to comply or close, and logged sixty-two complaints. Dairies milk producers ice cream plants stoves restaurants and food trucks were inspected. six milk permits issued and two refused.

North Lawrence

Hoag Returns From Penney Convention in Kansas City

D. D. Hoag, manager of the local J. C. Penney store, reports a four week absence at the fall convention in Kansas City with buyers for seven divisions. He notes over 400 new Penney stores now in operation, bringing total to more than 1400 and ongoing remodeling of older stores. Also mentions 75th anniversary plans for the Christian Science Monitor and a forthcoming memorial event at the Memorial Union with a banquet.

D. D. Hoag J. G. Penney Company Kansas City Hoag

Paul Brune Furnishes Native Wood for Emigrant Aid Building

Paul Brune of R F D 3 supplied native timber from his saw mill for the Emigrant Aid building. The structure, planned as Lawrence’s first school, is tied to the city anniversary celebration and to Lawrence schoolchildren working on the project.

Paul Brune R. F.D Emigrant Aid Lawrence

Invitation to naval conference prompts Britain invite

Washington reports that Ambassador Dana London received the British invitation to join the five power naval conference in London in January. The call was extended to Japan France and Italy as part of the same effort. The conference follows the naval parity agreement reached in talks between Great Britain and the United States after discussions by Prime Minister MacDonald and Mr. Dawes.

Washington State Department Dana London Real Britain London Japan France Italy Great ‘Britain United States MacDonald Af. Dawes

Ceremony on Air Broadcast of KU freshman initiation

The Sixth Annual University of Kansas freshman initiation ceremony will be broadcast by station KFRU Thursday night from 8 30 until the conclusion. Raymond Nichols announced the event featuring a parade from North College Hill to the stadium, Mortar Board lighted basket relay, loyalty oath, and remarks by Chancellor Lindley and Charles Tse. The ceremony coincides with the anniversary celebration and officials expect many townspeople and visitors to attend.

University of Kansas KFRU Ans Raymond Wich Ols Joe Freshmarj North College Ma North Collegy Hill Willy BE. WL. Lindles Charles D._ Tselof Coffeyville University of Kansas allinnhi _association. cO Nichols

Grade Schools Hold Fire Drills Across District

Fire drills occurred at focal grade schools during Fire Prevention Week with Principal Reinisch guiding a briefing and each school conducting a timed evacuation. Buildings varied in clearance times from 26 seconds to 1308 seconds, with Reinisch recommending a louder bell or gong for all campuses.

Focal William Reimsch Chic Reinisch Lincoln Woodlawn Pinciney New York McAlister Junior High Manual Central Quincy Cordley Reinisch Gainey School

Lane Makes Appointments Two New Treasurers

County Superintendent O F Lane announces two new treasurers for Douglas County schools. G A Bliesner is named treasurer of District 81 at the southeast edge of Lawrence replacing Ralph Standing who failed to qualify. Mrs W J Haughn is appointed treasurer of another district in the WelCome neighborhood to succeed P H Pay who moves to Beloit. Lane notes county schools are cooperating in preparing floats for the seventy fifth anniversary school parade Saturday with about thirty five schools expected to contribute twenty five floats.

Douglass County O.F. Lane G.A. Bliesner Jedge Lawrence Ralph Standing W. J Haughn Welcone P. H. Pay Beloit Laine

Dad's Day Tiger tickets go on sale at KU Union

University of Kansas Dad's Day event set for October 19 in the Union building at 6 39 p m with tickets sold at the university business office. Sale conducted by Owl Society members as part of Kansas Aggie football weekend activities.

Kansas Union University Business Owl Society Kansas Agzie

Power Plant Damaged By Fire At Jackman Mills Station

A Sunday morning fire at the Jackman Mills Station destroyed the wooden roof and large switchboard, disabling the power plant and causing extensive damage to electrical equipment. Firefighting faced difficulty due to isolation and exposure to high voltage machinery. Repairs and insurance assessments will take weeks with power restoration expected gradually.

Urideterminett Nypista Jackman Pawes Mill Dam Mornure Fitjis Spviriy Shenan Fc Jamn

Lindbergh Explores Maya Ruins Near Yucatan Peninsula

Charles A Lindbergh, flying over the Yucatan region with support from Carnegie and Pan American, reports indications of a large, ancient Maya city unseen in inhabited areas. He planned missions to document three large ruins while surveying remote, waterless terrain.

Miami Fla APJ Central Americs Charles A. Lindbergh Lake Dechinaich PantAmerican Airpot Belize British Honduras APN Charles A. Lindbergh Ibroad Yucatan Cot Lindbergh Civi Clacoverce Watds Linsbergh Shim Kobwa Yuwsatan Carnegie Mi Bere

Survivor of Quantrill Raid Arrives for Celebration

C A Coleman survivor of Quantrill raid and daughter Mara Coleman, longtime resident of Shatin Ok, are set to arrive here during the celebrations. Mrs Kipping, sister of Coleman, also to attend, with Farrell Signoy listed and a contact at 1301 Ve.

C.'A. Coleman Quan AL Coleman Calif Mara Collenan Arey Shatin Ok Tomearraye Coleman Ith Mpland Uri Tapping Kipping M Coleman Ie Co Farrell Signoy

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