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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1931
Page
4
A mix of era items notes Al Capone’s wardrobe spending and a Kansas tax protest. Reports touch on Capone’s outfits, the US Senate balance, University of Chicago degree timing, German Reichstag policy, League of Nations tensions, Kansas Birth of a Nation injunction, and Governor Woodring cancelling travel amid Davis protests.
A New York University professor urges a model law to employ all twice unemployed in state service at low wages to ensure temporary work and reduce costs. Douglas County found wage cuts raised private job appeal, prompting ideas to pay future emergency labor in goods. Separately, China aims to abandon the League of Nations approach to Manchuria, while Japan seeks a direct bilateral settlement.
The school board voted three to two to open city schools despite protests from the county health officer and fourteen physicians. New cases listed at multiple homes across Kentuck Rhode Island New Hampshire Connecticut Tennessee and more bring total to 80 with 68 in quarantine. Mrs H P Tripp visits Topeka son at Santa Fe school of Telegraphy. Miss Spaulding to wed Mr Taylor Thursday October 18 celebrated with friends crafting tea towel embroideries. Theta initiations add nine new members including Mary Ward pledge. Lena Davis returns from Jamaica as twenty nine journalism students enroll at K U plan for a standalone program next year.
A columnist notes a strained family scene where a daughter-in-law restricts her poor uncle from handling the infant while permitting the rich uncle to hold him, hinting at class prejudice and perceived germs.
Ten years ago on October 14 the Kansas district No. 14 of the United Mine Workers was suspended by international president John Lewis with all officers removed and George Peck named acting president of a provisional district. Peck urged miners to return to work as 12,000 idle men faced a stalled strike and leadership disputes including Fleming resisting Peck. News item also covers wedding of Helen Olivia Wood to Ralph E. Pine at Mrs. Emily Wood’s home and social events in Alta Vista plus upcoming travel for festivalgoers.
A medical note explains that many chest pains are referred rather than from the heart and that diagnostic tools like the electro cardiograph help locate heart damage. It warns against assuming heart disease from pains caused by gall stones ulcers lung issues or neurasthenia and advises careful physician study. Tomorrow Sprains.
In 1884 George W. Jones was elected plant master by the Kansas I C O F grand lodge in Topeka. In 1885 the cornerstone of the Southern Kansas Academy at Eureka saw an address delivered by T D Thacher.
Jane Addams, renowned welfare worker and head of Hull House in Chicago, won the 5000 Pictorial Review achievement prize for her contributions to national life in social welfare. Judges include Capper, Rinehart, Tarbell, Sandburg, and others. Roy C. Gafford, former First National Bank official, pled guilty in Leavenworth federal court to three banking law indictments.
Venice Muir, slim in satin, fears roadwork social failure at the party. Lola Goldby tries to pair her with Danny Reo while Venice seeks a workaround with Mr Partridge. Venice battles nerves as Jerry Ward asks her to dance, studying others to mimic charm. Her father’s Yale memory and Mrs Muir’s social drive loom large as Venice wishes for belonging.
After a glittering Goodbys party Venice envies the gaiety and attention of other guests but feels excluded and exhausted by the social dance scene. She contemplates dropping out to pursue writing at Columbia, influenced by her upbringing and desire for popularity.
A family boat trip on a smooth lake prompts debate about what defines leaves and trees. The Little Black Clock hints at viewing reflections of autumn foliage as photographs in the water. The scene contrasts colors of orange red yellow pink and brown as the debate about nature’s names continues.
The passage describes photographs that are beautiful though not permanent. It notes trees reflected in water with many colors and dark pines in the background. The text ends with a hint of the word Tomorrow and a caption turning time ahead.
The wire service summary reports varied items from multiple cities. Millikan photographs electrons with an x ray microscope in Rome. In Richmond police check camel hair coats for a missing general. Ohio State student Dennison invents a wheat and milk cracker. Havana feminist leader Perez protests sexist laws. In Beiret a Turkish officer seeks $500000 treasure in the River Jordan.
An Evanston girl and former Northwestern University coed, Thorothy, may someday sit on the throne of Abyssinia if her marriage to Prince Malaku Bayen proceeds. The report notes her potential royal future and ties to Abyssinian leadership.
Public announces the wedding of a prince, nephew of Haile Selassie I, who said to descend from Solomon. The couple met in Washington where Miss Hadley worked as a Howard University registrar. They eloped to Fairfax Virginia and were married, living near the campus while the prince studies medicine. Meanwhile, a Japanese flood disaster reports over 200 suspected drowned in Mie Prefecture as a swollen river surged.
When a child cries out in sleep it signals discomfort from insufficient bowel movement. Castoria offers mild gentle help with a pure vegetable preparation to ease bowels and promote restful sleep. Genuine Castoria bears the product name.
The national council of Catholic men closed its annual Rochester convention with resolutions condemning birth control and urging members to advance the unity and sanctity of the Christian home. An item asks readers about apartments or houses for rent.
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