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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1929

Page

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Freighters Crash in Fog Sinks Two Ships on Lake Michigan

A dense fog on Lake Michigan caused the collision of the Senator and the Marquette near Port Washington Wisconsin. The Senator sank with a 28 man crew. the Marquette was damaged but later stood by and rescued survivors. A third ship disaster in a week left eighty nine dead or missing.

Cleveland Ohio APJ Michigan Marquette Wyauttee Chiffe Ton Higon Milwaukee Wid Port Washington Wis Senator Ainsberg Marauelie Lake Michigan Wisconsin

Honors To Karl Bratton And Kathryn Langmade In State Contest

Karl Bratton a University of Kansas fine arts student won the state radio contest for males with Kathryn Langmade Nelson placing second in the women’s division. The district contest is expected in San Antonio Texas next month as awards are announced from Topeka.

Karl Bratton Kathryn Langmade Karl Britton Yeh Univ Tv Funsads Ji Ile Atwater-Kent

Lindley to address Kansas alumni banquet in Independence

Chancellor Lindley of the University of Sansai leaves for Independence Kansas to speak at a Kansas alumni banquet tied to a Kansas State Teachers meeting. He will also speak in Kansas City Kansas and attend the Kansas Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday afternoon.

Il. AT. Lindles University of Sansai Independente Kan University of Kansas Alamni Kansas State Teachers Association Atja Kansas City Lindsey Kansas-Nebraska Lincoln Pome Strong University of Kansas Kansas State Tuberculosis Association Strong Rhone

Undated Missouri football show at press box kickoff

In Columbia Missouri the state radio ignition at Jefferson stadium press box notes a game kickoff set for 2 p m with a station identifier WOS.

Columbia State Jefidmondeas Saain

Weather summary for Kansas including Hutchinson Coffeyville

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with a freezing temperature expected. Morning weather shows cloudy conditions. readings vary by location with muddy conditions improving at Coffeyville while Hutchinson and nearby areas report persistent drizzle and chilly lows.

Kansas Shinn

Baldwin Salesman Returns After Yearlong Absence

Gus Simpson, a Baldwin salesman, reappeared at his home after an absence said to be caused by a drink and memory lapse. He claimed to wake in New York City and then travel by boat to Germany, while his wife managed a small gift shop and neighbors and family worried he had met foul play.

Baldwin Gus Simpson Simpson March Fom Lone Star Baléich Company Kansas City New York City Germany

Conference ends with talks on progress and reforms

The Southwest Federation of Religious Liberals closed its three day meeting at the Unitarian Church in Topeka. Officers were elected including Rev L M Birkhead of Kansas City as president and Rev H C Ledyard of Hutchinson as secretary and state superintendent. News noted Dr J A Milligan’s nonreappointment to the Norton tuberculosis sanatorium board and Dr H L Chambers of Lawrence as successor, with Chambers saying he does not intend to run for mayor.

L. H. Birkhead Sas City Southwest Federation of Religious Liberals Unitarian Ehurchy L. M. Birkhead Kansas City Co. Leyard Hutchinson Amanda Worm Mas Missouri Valley Inter Alliance Unitarian Rome Ais Kansas St. Hf Shippey Wichita Skelton Salina M. Routledge É Hutchson Reler Board of Trustees Kansas Universalist’ Convention C. H. Manley Jimellon City Ithe Rev H.C. Ledyard Hutchin Sory Treaghter G. M. Day Junction City Kate Peckham Emily P. Buckner Reed Laws Renge Journal-World Chambers Lawrence Thes Norton Sanatorium Ambers Douglas County Governor Stanton Leelingpton Blue Mound Milligan Senate

Memory Expert Names Kiwanians at Meeting

A memory expert addressed the Kiwanis luncheon naming members and recounting faces alongside Rotary and Cooperative Club mentions. He discussed Southern delegates from Hot Springs and noted Garter’s convention report while G T Bailey of London and Arthur Collins associates visited.

Charley Mens New York Morris Harris Rotary Club Cooperative Club Hot Springs Ark Garter Waldemar Gelich G. T. Bailey London Baer Arthur Colins British Isles Lawrence Kansas League of Municipalities Lawrence City

City Schools Close for Teachers Meet Lawrence

Lawrence schools closed after the last class yesterday afternoon and will reopen next Monday morning to let teachers attend the Kansas State Teachers Association sessions in Topeka and Kansas City. The exodus of teachers began last evening and continued into today as out of town guests departed on trains.

Lawrence Topeka Kansas City Kansas State Teacher's Association Saturda

Kansas Nebraska football ticket sales urged at center stadium

Kansas fans planning to attend the Kansas Nebraska game are urged to buy tickets here. Dr F C Allen director of athletics says tickets for center stadium seats on the Kansas side are selling rapidly. A block of 300 tickets has arrived and remain on sale at the Round Corner Drugstore and the Athletic office until 4 30 tomorrow.

Kansas Kansas-Nebraska Lincoin F.C. Allen Round Corner

Chamber of Commerce Milk Probe Under Way

Kansas City Chamber of Commerce launches a cost and distribution probe into milk in the area. Agricultural commissioner Catts leads seven counties from Kansas and Missouri in the inquiry. Clyde King from Philadelphia will visit Saturday to study the situation and help prepare a report for settlement efforts.

S City Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Kansas Mis Clyde King Philadelphias Milk

Halloween Pranksters Keep City Police Busy

Officers rushed to reports of vandalism and pranks around the city on Halloween night. A 900 block of blacked out windows and broken streetlights were noted on Connecticut street while residents faced gate removal and property damage. Chief Will Johns warned parents to supervise children and prevent further destruction.

Rence Lawrence Floyd Hunter Haney Barret Connecticut Street John Calibhan John Ingalls Ken Hite C. M. Young Louisiana Street Will Johns Hief Johns

Local Driver Survives Collision With Delivery Truck

J H Hundley of 228 Locust Street escaped serious injuries after his Ford collided with a Kansas City delivery truck in the 300 block of Locust Street. The truck had parked for a delivery and its driver had turned out the lights. Police officer Floyd Hunter said Hundley struck the rear end of the truck, wrecking his car but causing no damage to the truck.

H. Hundley Locust Kansas City Locust Street Handley Floyd Hunter

Rediscount Rate Shifts Amid Market Turbulence

The line reads unclear but references rediscount rate changes affecting banks and markets. Authorities or institutions are not clearly identified, and no firm entities or dates are legible to confirm the event or its location.

President Hoover seeks rapid tariff bill action

President Hoover urged the Senate to finish work on the tariff bill within two weeks and to move it to conference with the House. Senator Jones C Washington, acting Republican leader, pressed for a coalition of Democrats and western Republicans to draft a bill promptly, with flexible provisions. Watson of Indiana favored swift action and said he would not consent to adjournment without the measure being pursued.

Washington Watson Indiana Hoover Senate Hunt Jones

Students Rally to Send KU Band to Lincoln Game

KU students in the Ku Klux Klan era? No. The University of Kansas fund drive aims to raise money toward an estimated $850 to send the band to the Kansas Nebraska football game in Lincoln. Contributions will be collected at campus kettles as students canvass organized houses.

University of Kansas Kansas-Nebraska Lincoln Ku Wus Jay Fangs Ow! Society Imwaspendé Raymund Nichols University Athletic Association Ithe Iti theUnion Pacific Rooters Lawrence Creock Paket Athletic Association

New Tax Statement Mail System Adopted Countywide

Franklin countytreasurer introduces a mailed real and personal property tax statement system. Statements are mailed to taxpayers with receipts prepared in advance for in person or mail payments to save time. Slips are being prepared and sent out as part of the new process.

Franklin County Douglas Douglas County Milkmen

Beach Tells Jury Story of Political Pressure

Kansas City October 31 AP Political warfare advanced a step as Mayor Albert Beach testified before a county grand jury alleging the Democratic administration coerced use of concrete from T J Pendergast in public and private building. Beach, now in a city manager system with Democrat BE F McElroy as manager, cites affidavits from builders accusing city inspectors of forcing use of the Pendergast concrete.

Kansas City Albert Beach T. J. Pendergast Beach Ashorn BE. F. McElroy

Kansas Teachers Gather for 66th Annual Meeting Across Cities

More than 17 000 members expected with attendance rising to three day sessions in Topeka Wichita Salina Independence Dodge City and Kansas City Kansas. Public schools statewide clos e to allow faculty attendance as 30 lecturers join six regional meetings and L W Brooks pilots the opening in six cities. About 4000 teachers gathered in Topeka for the opening session led by W N Van Slyck.

Kansas State Teachers Associaion Frank B. Pinet Topeka Wichita Salina Independence Dodge City Kansas City Kan Kansas L. W. Brooks W.N. van Slyck Asociation

Trinity Episcopal Chapel Expansion Progress at Vermont Street

Workmen enlarge and connect Trinity Episcopal Chapel at 1009 Vermont Street to the adjacent church. Walls rise halfway, window frames installed, interior replastering under way, new kitchen walls, floor, roofing, and heating systems planned. Rev. F. B. Shaner leads efforts to complete the improvements.

Trinity Episcopal Chapel Vermont Street F. B. Shaner Trinity Episcopal Church

Mrs Watkins Presents Hospital Deed to City

The Lawrence Memorial hospital deed was received at a special city commission meeting from Mrs Elizabeth M Watkins and placed in the minutes. The commission approved a building permit for Skelly Oil to build a filling station on Vermont street, displacing the Cummings livery barn and King hotel. The monthly payroll was discussed at the meeting.

New Lawrence Memorial Hospital Lizabeth M.watkins Skelly’ Oil Company Vermont Street Cummings King

Youth Rescued From Cave Not Seriously Injured

Ralph Gagwell, 2, was rescued from a cave near Parkville Missouri after being trapped for several hours. He suffered shock exposure severe bruises and probable internal injuries but hospital attendants said none were believed to be serious. A companion Vernon Oliver 10 ran for help and rescuers freed him after rocks fell.

Kansas City Ralph Gagwell Parkville Caswell Vernon Oliver

Alumni Quartet to Sing at Kansas Alumni Reunion in Topeka

A quartet with Albert Ewert Rolland Stover Clarence Burney and Glenn Simmonds will perform at the University of Kansas alumni reunion in Topeka tomorrow evening. Prof. E F Gagle will host the banquet and Prof T W Bleckmar will be principal speaker. Eugene Christy director of the men's ensemble will lead the quartet.

Albert Ewert Rolland Stover Clarence i Burney Glenn, Simmonds University of Kansas Topeka E. F. Gagle Hanquet T. W. Bleckmar Eugene Christy University

Kansas student in hospital after fall in gym class

Frank Ventura, 19, KU student from Kansas City Kansas, lies in serious condition with a broken fifth cervical vertebra after a fall during a springboard somersault in Robinson Gymnasium. He was moved to Bell Memorial Hospital for surgery with uncertain prognosis.

Frank Ventura Ld Frohman University of Kansas Kansas City Kan Bell Memorial Hospital Robinson Gymnasium New Hampshire Street Lie Gymnasium Tommy, Cox Ralph.j. Canuteson Uni Ventura Ganuteson

Methodist Church Night Supper Draws 300 Attendees

More than 300 members and friends attended the PF Methodist church supper and program last evening. Edwin F Price led singing, with Mrs Hume at the piano. Dr Harry A Gordon led a devotional on The Church at Pergamos. Dean Paul Lawson of the University of Kansas delivered the main talk The Christian as a Parent urging active interest in children and family life.

PF Methodist Church Edwin F Price Joa Hhime Hume Sian Garden of God Gordon Pergamos Homer B. Latimer Paul Lawsay University of Kansas Dean Lawson

Jayhawker Football Team Plans Special Rally Tonight

Kansas fans will attend a 9 15 pm rally to see the team and coaches before departing for tomorrow's trip to Nebraska. Short talks by players and coaches will be on the program with entertainment planned.

Nick Gafford Brick’s Kansas Fang Nebraska

Texas Youth Charged in Double Murder Case

23 year old Lather Berwick formally charged with the murder of Miss Belle Crow and William Byrd in Beaumont. The suspect was remanded to custody by Sheriff Cowsington under a Jefferson County grand jury warrant. The victims are identified as Miss Crow aged 18 and William Byrd.

Lather Berwick Belle Crow William Byrd Justice of the Peace R. A. McReynold Beaumont Berwick Cowsington Jefferson County Grand Jury Miss Crow Willia

Profit Taking Fails to Stop Marked Gains

New York prices closed substantially higher on the New York market as profit-taking did not curb gains sparked by a dramatic opening in the stock market. Positive factors included optimism over dividends and Bank of England policy, with the NYSE closing ahead of a holiday closure for staff rest and catch-up.

New York John DQ. Rocketery Bank of England New York Federal Reserve Bank New York Stock Exchange Toployés

Deans Elect Head at State College Women’s Group

Mrs Mary DP Van Zile elected president of women’s association at Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan during closing sessions. Miss McGaffey and others named officers. Members praise hospitality of Chancellor Lindley and Miss Amos for support and conference efforts.

Mary DP. van Zile Kansas State Agricultural College Matntattan Cwemen Elwerio Association Manhattan Dit McGaffey McPherson Kansas 1 Wome Lion Ian Mra. Lindley Rami Alva Brylani Columbia University Amos Uattiy Moore Mitchell Laura Ewing Mary Athile

Nationalist Defeat Reported in Kudwninehun Skirmish

Dispatches from Kithan say Nationalist government troops suffered heavy reverses from the Kudwninehun peoples array and are in unfavorable circumstances. The claims lack confirmation from other sources. Friends of Senator Bingham Republican Connecticut gathered in Washington on October 31 to press a reservation proposal and support for Bingham.

Roper Lod Lankow Kithan Bingham Washington Republican Connecticut Norris Landiney Binghamy

Kansas U. Fire Over Lincoln Scribe Charges

A Lincoln Star signed column by C. Sherman accuses Kansas University of proselyting athletes and hints at payoffs. Kansas athletic director V. C. Allen calls for a Big Six probe, while denying direct corruption and urging responsible parties to investigate facts already in Carnegie Foundation reports.

University of Kansas Lincoln Sharman Whit‘er BK. U Lodsy Sherman K. Ly Lawrence Sheritat Nebraska Anu Kansas-Nebraska K. U Sherman King Welcone University of Kiessis V. C.allen Eas Shernuim Allen Rhatll Amothine Caregie K. UL Shawn University A ‘Kan Leann Roman Aeparhy Kansas Jis Bros Frank Wichita Jim

Scouts Set Date For Father and Son Dinner

The Layremia Scout Council scheduled a Father and Son Dinner for November 11 at the Methodist church. El W. Kenge was named toasts for the evening. A Scout training course starts November 14 with sessions through the 28. Lip Bbrhead will lead area assignments. Many Lawrence Scouts will join others from seven counties for an all day camp at Camp Naish, returning Halloween night.

Layremia Scout Council Finn Fall Ofaipherss el W. Kenge Scout Ralph Graves Kanty Lawrence Jair Camp Naish

Charter approvals link two Lawrence firms to state company

State board grants charters to Lawrence based firms for a shoe rampan and a concrete caban project. Lawrence Browning and M.N Otis are connected to the forming company. Porter concern to locate in the area.

RAS Lawrence Casrpanies Rere Lmvrenes i Ay Browning M.notis Lie Rong Conmany Ibok

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