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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1929

Page

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Slayings Probe Leads to Three Kansas Suspects

Three men were held in connection with the killings of a farmer, his wife, and four others in Kansas. Suspects Jones, Phelan, and Bloomer were detained after a dispute over an estate and will. Police planned further questioning in Arkansas City. coroner inquest date not set.

Walworth Jonn Phelan. Jones Call Glarence Walwrirth Winfield Neil Jon McCamey Jones Augusta Butler County Neil Jones Clarence Byoomer Nil Jones Okla Tyas Ofivers Pheeldey Cerl Neil dJones Ar. Bloomer Sherif Ray Henderson Arkansax

Bandits Loot Kansas Agricultural College Office

Bandits looted doors at Anderson mall and the Kansas Agricultural College building, stealing more than $2,200 in money and stamps. The Arkansas post office funds and alum ni tickets were among loot, with most money valued at, or below, the college post office. The secretary found the door open after the sack was taken, and authorities reported the total haul.

Apy i -Parydurs Anderson Kansas Stat Wa Icultural College Kansas Agpic Oklahoma College Post Office Federal

Kansas Nebraska game special train discussed

Lan special to Lincoln reports railroad company conferences on offering a special train for the Kansas Nebraska football game. University of Kansas officials said the decision would be announced tomorrow and that the train will probably be offered.

Railrooad Company Fran Lawrence Lincoln Neb Kansas-Nebraska 2. Alien University of Kansas

Weather forecast for Kansas described with uncertainty

The item summarizes a chaotic weather notice in Kansas with rain tonight and Tuesday, colder air moving in, strong winds in the central region, and muddy roads. It mentions temperatures and a general forecast but is garbled and hard to parse yet preserves the core idea of rain, wind, and slipping roads across parts of the state.

Kansas Pest and Norte

Slot Machines Leave Lawrence After Court Injunction Dissolution

Lawrence shifts actions as a federal ruling dissolves the restraining order on slot machines and punch boards. County Attorney Frazee reports the injunction ended after a telegram from Circuit Judge McDermott, prompting police to seize four punch boards and two slot machines. Merchants were cautioned by slot machine reps to cease operations. Violations now carry fines up to 500 dollars and up to a year in jail. Sheriff Rutariel awaits operator arrests.

Lawrence Harry Frazee George McDermott John Pollock United States Supreme Court Will Johns France Hess Dig Tricia Tnder Frazee Rutariel

Memory Wizard Delights Rotary as Harris Narrates Names

Charles Harris of New York entertains the Rotary with a rapid memory test naming members. Wayne Curfman presents the budget report while guests attend. Dedication week at First Presbyterian starts with communion and plans a men’s banquet evenings. Mayor Rannieellar Lindsey and city ministers to speak tomorrow. A young people’s society forms with officers James Asher and others.

Charles Harris New York City Rotary Club Harris Wayne Curfman Departmentad Jackson Sholtz John Bunn- Sholtz Tiger Track U. S First Presbyterian Church Pheodore Asziman J. 2. Holmes Paul B. Lawson West Side Presbyterian ,Child College of Literal Arts University R. C. Rannéellar Lindsey Young People's Society James Asher Maxine Wilhelm Sucreiy Florence Dill Arn Gilbert

Municipalities Open 21st Kansas Convention in Arkansas City

The League of Kansas Municipalities opened its 21st annual convention in Arkansas City with 150 delegates registered and many more expected. Mayor Walker urged focus on better governing, not just bigger cities, while Frank Dunn and Jeanne president spoke at the opening. Police Judge Reed emphasized city cooperation and reform of outdated laws as Governor Reed prepared to address the banquet tomorrow night.

Arkansas City Kena League of Kansas Municipalities W. F. Walker Kansas’ Cities Frank L. Dunn Jeanne Wiliam Reed Clyde M. Reed Vthe Kangas Municipal

Goat Won't, Go to Tate Sheriff Rutherford Catches Goat

Sheriff R R Rutherford captured a real goat in South Park near the Courthouse as drizzle fell. The animal rested by the sunken garden while the owner’s word was sought and no owner appeared by late today.

R. R. Rutherford South Park Iowa State Kansas Sheriff Rutherford

Editors to Meet as Kansas High School Press Conference

The annual conference of editors and business managers of Kansas high school newspapers will be at the University of Kansas on November 15 and 16. More than 500 delegates from 74 high schools are expected, with about 60 journalism teachers and state educators in attendance. Notable figures Major General William R. B. Smith and Rear Admiral remain listed as participants in related discussions.

Kansas Teachers University of Kansas Journalisst

Navy Day Observed At Sea And In Port

Navy Day marked the 71st anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's birth observed aboard ships at sea and in port. The fleet showcased aircraft and the new multi metadir craft while open house invited the public to inspect fighting ships and coastal defenses. A Theodore Roosevelt Medal for distinguished service was awarded to Owen Young, Robert P. Tinman, and Owen Wister, as Charles Evans Hughes delivered a tribute speech by radio.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Aires Owen[d. Young Robert Piltnam Congress Owen Wister Roosevelt Charles Evans Hughes

Scott Will Address Chamber Of Commerce Tomorrow

C Le Scott secretary of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will speak at noon at the regular luncheon meeting. Bir Bolt recently returned from the convention of the National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries will discuss several topics of interest to the local chamber.

Charaser of Commerce Lawrence Chamber LP Commerce Arrow Bir. Bolt National” Association of Commercial Organization

Evening School Classes Enroll Tonight in Lawrence

Lawrence evening school enrollment opens at 7 34 this evening at the senior high school building except for the home decoration class which is full. Mechanics, show card writing, mechanical drawing for men and clothing for women remain available with room for several more students.

Lawrence Ralph E.graber Lawrence Evening School Clade

Diptheria Epidemic Hits Wichita With 20 Cases

Wichita Kansas reports the worst diphtheria surge in eight years spreading for thirty days. City physician Dr J G Walle says there are twenty current cases and two deaths attributed to the disease. Immunization efforts underway at one school as the health drive continues.

Wichita Kan J G. Walle

Stock Market Plunges Again on New York Exchange

The New York stock market suffered a severe second nosedive with prices dropping to near recent lows. Margin calls wiped out thousands of speculative accounts as big issues fell sharply and curb market volume surged to over 4.15 million shares.

New York Wall Steels Aft Wall Street New York Stock Exchange

Des Moines Paper Retracts Jabs at KU over Football

Des Moines Register to publish a retraction over a column accusing University of Kansas football players of being well paid. Kansas athletic director Dr F C Allen and Regis ter sports editor Mr Taylor say the writer was a color journalist and the school will not seek an apology. Kansas squad had just returned from Iowa State game and faced headlines mocking their amateur status and comparing Jim Bausch to Red Grange.

University of Kansas Jayhawkers Bausch Des Moines Register K.U Harlan Miller F.C. Allen K. U See. Taylor Register Taylor Allen Des Moines Lawrence Kansas Carnegie Iowa State Jim Bausch Red Grange Collere Amn Ames

Fans greet KU football squad at Santa Fe depot

Between 400 and 1000 fans met the University of Kansas football team as it stepped off a train at the Santa Fe depot. Plan changes postponed the rally for the Kansas Ames game, causing some fans to miss the event. An automobile accident report notes a fatality, Carl Ska Overwree Wied, and injuries linked to a red-stamped driver Alice Haws.

University of Kansas Santa Fe Rocky Island Kansas-Ames Carl Ska Alice Haws

Supreme Court Vacates Kansas Insurance Lease Order

Washington Oct. 28 The supreme court vacated an October 4 order in the Kansas insurance lease that prevented a rate cut ordered by the state insurance commissioner. The court postponed further action until oral hearings November 25, while about 5 million dollars is involved in the dispute touching 150 companies.

Washington Supreme Court Kansas Insurance C. Pollock Agricultural, Insurance Company

Hospital group selects officers at annual Kansas meeting

Dr. N Liz Heath of Bethany Hospital Kansas City Kan elected president of the Kansas Hospital Association at its sixteenth annual meeting held at the University Administration building. Dr J T Axtell of Axtell Christian Hospital Newton named secretary. Newton chosen as 1930 site amid aims to boost attendance. Convention condemned the state board of nurses examiners for closing small hospital training schools, wording the board has gone too far.

N. Liz Heath Bethany Hospital Kansas City Kan Kansas Hospital Association University J. T. Axtell Axtell Christian Hospital Newton State Board of Nurses’ Examiners State Board of Horses’ Examiners

Convicted Pantages to fight on after verdict

Los Angeles AP convicted of criminally attacking Eunice Pringle a 17 year old dancer Alexander Pantages multimillionaire theater operator is jailed as attorneys press to keep him and his wife out of prison The jury recommended clemency but sentenced him to one to fifty years in prison Mrs Pantages was convicted of manslaughter in a fatal auto crash and faces one to ten years under bond pending probation hearing She vowed to fight citing framing by the dancer closer to the truth of the trial remains with jurors saying conviction unanimous from start

Los Angeles Get Eunice Pringle Alexander Pantages Impressrio Klondike Pantages Nodney Lloyd Debata

Fire Alarms Answered At Ohio Street Residences

The fire department responded to alarms at C. C. Cheasbro and Mrs. L M Bassett on Ohio Street Saturday and last night. A death near Lawrence is reported as Myria Thiry, 37, with funeral plans set for Wednesday at 1:30 pm and burial in Hubble Hill cemetery at Tonganoxie. Survived by husband Idalon Thiry, two sons, three daughters, and parents with siblings listed. University student Wayne Atherton, 25, died from injuries in a Pont City, Oklahoma crash. Senator Burton Sinking notes indicate concern over potential shifts in key figures after a late visit.

Ohio Street C. C. Cheasbro Ohio ‘Street Myria

Thieves Loot Five Vinland Buildings In Night Breaks

Five Vinland buildings were entered late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Thieves stole about 3700 from the post office, 40 from the grain elevator, oil and water line items, and gasoline from two filling stations. Safe combinations were knocked off at the post office and the co operator store. Fingerprints were taken from two safes. investigators believe the same people committed all robberies. Sheriff Rutherford and Deputy Sheriff Walter Niedel led the probe with fingerprint expert William Topek a.

Vinland Co-Operative Bruce Grain Seclevator TR. R. Rutherford Walter Niedel Rutherford Wiliam Topeka

DAMAGE AT LAKE VIEW SCHOOL HOUSE VANDALS STRIKE

Lake View schoolhouse in district number 1 was broken into by vandals yesterday after hours. They entered by the roof and crawled inside causing interior damage, scattering papers and books, and smearing paste on walls and furniture. A large picture with K U marks suggests children may be responsible. the school safe was broken but nothing stolen. The bell clapper was removed to silence the bell. Deputy Sheriff Walter Nieder investigated.

Lake View K. U Walter Nieder

Ransack at Reynolds Farm Home During Family Trip

Robbers ransacked Fred Reynolds farm home on route 4 Wis while the family was in Lawrence. Discovered about 11:30 p.m. Sheriff Rutherford and undersheriff George Red answered, finding three pry marks, gun shells and a revolver missing. Bed clothing, four milk cans, and a quantity of gasoline were taken. few clues left for investigators.

Fred Reynolds Route 4 Wis Reynolds Lawrence R. R. Rutherford Undersheri George Red

Death Threat From Prisoners Aimed At Chief Johns

Chief of Police Will Johns received a death threat by mail claiming to be from three inmates at the Lansing state penitentiary. The letter, dated from Leavenworth, named the prisoners and warned of direct action or an alleged accomplice to kill the chief with an alibi. Johns plans to travel to Lansing to investigate the matter and questions why a prisoner would use his name. Two Kansas banks announce a merger in Topeka with Zenith Bank of Zenith and the State Bank of Lyvia combining assets and deposits. merger effective October 26, the dia.

State Lansing Will Johns Johns Es- Lcapine Watfair Kansas Topeka State Bank of Zenith Shell Lylvia Bikins Zenith Bank

Subcommittee approves Hopkins nomination to federal bench

Washington reports that Richard J Hopkins nomination to be a federal judge in Kansas was favorably reported by a subcommittee to the Senate Judiciary Committee but the full committee took no action. Chairman Norris cited a favorable report with hesitancy and noted a member requested more time for further inquiry into undisclosed details.

Washington Richard J. Hopking Kansas Senate Judiciary Norris Ihe

Curtiss Flying School Opens at Municipal Airport

The Curtiss flying school began at Jawroneg Municipal Airport with Lieut. Charles F. Hanst as chief instructor. Pupils include Francis C. Hamilton Busch Spalsbury and Ottalee Lemke taking flight and ground training under McCormick, a Nevada-educated instructor. Hanst praised the airport and lighting, and Curtiss Wright Flying Service operates a Challenger-Robin plane for passenger service.

Curtiss Brave Jawroneg Cour Pile Exch Charles F. Hanst Francis C. Hamilton Busch ‘ Spalsbury Ottalee Lemke Intiate Af Dae Telenhane Srand Kansas City United States Marine Air Corps Hanst Law ‘Yence Curtiss Service Wright Interes Curtiss- Wright Flying Service Sprance VT. C.2 Flying Service Kldridge Hotel Macias

Dean Amos To Speak at University Convocation

Miss Thyrsa W. Amos dean of Women at the University of Pittsburgh for nine years and president of the National Association of Deans of Women will speak at the all university convocation in University of Kansas Auditorium tomorrow morning. She earned A B and Masters from Kansas in 1917 and has taught training courses for deans of women at Columbia University. Amos will also address a meeting of the Kansas Association of Deans of Women and Advisors of Girls tomorrow and Wednesday with events at the Spooner Thayer Museum and Hotel Eldridge.

Thyrsa W. Amos Univensity of Pittsburgh National Association of J ‘Pégns of Women Tees College All- University Universe of Kansas Miss Amos University of Kansas Columbia Caiversity Amos Kansas Association of Deans of Women He Lindley Spooner-Thayer Museum Eldridge

May File Essay Outlines for University Papers Contest

May file outlines for proposed papers Hind in the Hattie Eliz 4ne CsSay vantesh to be carried out at the University of I duri by the present school year. Entries must be filed by April 1930 with Chancellor E. A. Lindley. Contestants will explore a phase of the teaching of the modern problems. Prizes range from $0 to $2: ars. The winning essay may be printed in a booklet form.

Hind Hattie Eliz University of I Duri E. A. Lindley Prot Isun

Visas Granted for Kar Alyi Count and Countess

AP reports the secretary announced that Count and Countess Kar Alyi have been granted visas to enter the United States via a new application through the American consulate in Paris. The decision reverses the Coolidge era policy, and contrasts with prior opposition from Kellogg and Winter Goats, amid political tensions and naming of officials.

Whellington Stina Count Karalyi United States Paris Department Kelle Coolidge Lex Wangarian Admiral Hortis Wangay Jasiney Vouner Kellogg

Milk Strike Ties Up Lawrence Area Milk Supply

A local milk strike by Meyer Milk Company producers disrupted supplies to Lawrence area distributors and consumers. With four distributing plants involved, a 70 cent per pint price rise was proposed, while a 60 cent temporary rate would apply until September 1. A Thursday meeting will organize the local milk producers association to coordinate actions and secure sufficient supply, as nearby plants report shifts to the Ozark region for options.

Lawrence Fotal Meyer Milk Company Kane Layyrengsy Sandefur Ma Sandefur Itven Pistars Gisea Fant

Salvation Army Set to Launch Annual Drive in Lawrence

Adjutant YP Newitt and the Kansas division Salvation Army staff will arrive in Lawrence on November 1 to lead the annual funds drive for the Salvation Army’s work in and around Lawrence. Newitt brings four years of drive experience, praising past campaigns and aiming to boost this year’s collections for local need.

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