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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1931

Page

2

Texas Oil Field Martial Law Lifted For New RCC Order

Austin Texas Sept 3 authoritative word says martial law in East Texas oil field will be lifted Saturday morning to allow the Texas railroad commission order to take effect at 7 am The governor stated a trial of the order would be made and troops might aid enforcement The commission directs its 24 deputy supervisors to report for work Saturday with 26 men in the enforcement unit Also Kansas orders oil sale price rule withdrawn at Ritz Canton pool while 90 percent well shutdown remains in effect Standish Oil paused its $1 a barrel purchase while other buyers may take oil at lower prices to cover about 2080 barrels daily.

Austin Texas East Texas The Texas Railroad Commission Sterling Topeka Kansas Public Service Commission Ritz-Canton Pool McPherson Standish Oil Company Phillips Petroleum Standish

Runaway blimp rescued at North Beach airport

A small advertising blimp with three aboard drifted from Teterboro to Newark and North Beach as engine failure and a storm forced perilous landings. Pilot Heinie Miller guided it toward the field where 25 ground crewmen and sandbags secured lines to prevent a fatal sea descent.

New York North Beach Teterboro N. J Newark Heinie Miller Langley Field Harry Rogers

Three Plead Guilty In Joplin Prohibition Ring Case

In Kansas City on September 3, three of forty seven indicted in June for involvement in a Capone linked liquor ring at Joplin pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the Prohibition law. Tudie Pusano drew five months in Clay County Jail and a $250 fine, Joe Toia received thirty days, and Lawrence Cal Garella was sentenced to three months in the same jail.

Kansas City Joplin Capone Tudie Pusano Clay County Joe Toia Lawrence Cal-Garella

Body of witness found near Hinsdale after kidnapping

The body of Leonard Ingstrom, 27, kidnapped August 19 by three men in a motor car, was found in a ditch near Hinsdale Illinois with hands tied behind his back and likely shot. He was the sole prospective witness at a hearing against Catherine Ricardi, accused of attacking her landlady Lena Rogers. Girl Scout troop 7 under Mrs G N Jackson camped at the Kansas Vocational School in Topeka, with several members and leaders listed.

Chicago Leonard Ingstrom Hinsdale Til Ingstrom Catherine Ricardi Lena Rogers Rogers G. N. Jackson Kansas Vocational School Topeka Essie Anderson Dr.Young Airs Swinnie Ross Irma Jackson Ruth, Cropp Aileen Anderson

Mutiny Triggers Chilean Navy Clash With New Government

Mutiny in the Coquimbo battle fleet prompts Chile to form a fourth government since July overthrow. Provisional President Manuel Trueco appoints Marcio Mora as premier with powers to quell the revolt as congress declares a 20 day state of siege. Rear Admiral von Schroeder negotiates with mutineers aboard La Torre after cabinet resignations shift political control.

Santiago Chile Carlos Thanez Congress Coquimba Manuel Trueco Marcio Mora Coquimbo Senate Chamber von Schroeder la Torre Blanquier

Strained China Mexico ties reach breaking point

Nanking reports relations between China and Mexico are strained to the breaking point after abortive talks over the anti-Chinese movement in Sonora and Sinaloa. C. T. Wang says China seeks a satisfactory settlement and that the United States agreed to arbitrate under Hague conventions. He notes 80 to 90 percent of grocery stores in Sonora and Sinaloa are Chinese owned and cites mass Mexican unemployment from the Depression as aggravating factors.

Nanking China C. T. Wang Mexico Mexico City Sonora Sinaloa Wang Hague United States

Pleasant late summer weather forecast for Kansas

The United States Weather Bureau forecast continued cool pleasant late summer weather for Kansas. Highs near 82 expected this afternoon. showers last night in northeastern Kansas, though generally light. Northeastern streams were falling after earlier rain totals up to five inches. Rev T H Aszman returned from vacation and will resume preaching at First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence next Sunday, after sermons in Philadelphia and trips to Crawford Notch and Green Lake.

Toneka Kansas United States Weather Bureau S. D. Flora Flora Pa Rees Eerie T. H. Aszman Lawrence First Presbyterian Church Aszman Philadelphia Mr. Aszman New England Crawford's Notch Green Lake Jean Lee Astman Marjory Vincent Guth He Center Tip

A New Air Service Opens Linking Newark and Three Airports

A new hourly aerial ferry system begins today linking Newark Floyd Bennet and Curtiss airports. A giant wheel spins at 100 miles an hour as three trimotor planes carry 1,600 guests on initial trips. Regular hourly service starts tomorrow.

New York Newark Floyd Bennet Glenn H. Curtiss

Hospital report shows Dr Hobbs improving after surgeries

Kansas City Sept 3 AP Dr C W Hobbs of Manhattan Kansas who fell ill at a veterinarians convention last week was reported to be improving steadily after two major operations performed Tuesday at a local hospital Journal World note ads promise quick and best results

Kansas City C. W. Hobbs Manhattan Kan

Star dust quest pits Sir Hubert Wilkins in Arctic peril

New York AP reports Sir Hubert Wilkins, famed submarine polar explorer, is farther north than any before, about 350 miles from the North Pole. Vilhjalm Stefansson says winter nears, sea ice will trap travel, yet Wilkins presses on for science, seeking pristine cosmic dust from the sea bottom.

New York Sir Hubert Wilkins Vilhajamar Stefanson Sir Hubert Arctic North Pole Stefansson Graf Zeppelin Mr. Stefansson

Grain Elevators Copy Skyscraper for Economy

Minneapolis plans a skyscraper grain elevator to bolster its status as a top grain storage center. The seven million bushel capacity includes 162 foot concrete tanks and 212 foot masts, with gravity aided by tall tanks and machinery to move grain from rail cars to storerooms.

Minneapolis

Plan A Non Stop Flight From California to Seattle

Tokyo dispatch reports California aviators Don Moyle and C A Allen seek a permit to fly from Samushiro Beach to Seattle in a projected nonstop Pacific crossing. They plan to start early tomorrow weather permitting with a 47 hour fuel supply, Moyle on the takeoff.

Tokyo Aviation Bureau Today Don Moyle C. A. Allen California Samushiro Beach Pacific Seattle Wash Moyle Allen Samushiro

corn exhibit at lawrence bank contest tallest stalks on display

large corn stalks grown by C E DeVore on the F H Kennedy farm were shown downtown. the tallest about sixteen feet high was entered as no 13 in the Lawrence National bank sponsored contest. the reed's yellow dent variety grew where a patch showed unusual growth. a second note mentions London polls Taylor 17 as a maker of artificial eyes with a long family tradition and a glass eye used in diamond smuggling in south africa.

F. H. Kennedy C. E .DeVore Lawrence National Bank DeVore Reed London Taylor Molly South Africa

Pigs Rise in Germany as Pork Populations Grow

AP reports Germany's pig census shows an increase of nearly 3,000,000 head in 1930 to 23,090,000. Hanover Province accounts for about 3,000,000 pigs, with Bavaria next at around 2.1 million as the broader outlook hints at stronger farm incomes despite other concerns. In Kentucky, Shoelegging term enters local lexicon after officers discover moonshine hidden in a suspect's shoe.

Berlin Germany Hanover Bavaria

Supposed Principals in Two Funerals Still Live

In New York a Passaic widow learned her husband survived a ship death notice after the Polonia mis ID. In Chicago a man reappeared after a funeral. a coroner and an Irish-brokered burial blunder led to a mistaken death. Government testifies.

New York George Michalik Passaic Chicago John M. Keehan Harry McGarry John Harry Ireland

Foshay Officials Charged Over Unsecured Public Assets

In federal court seven officials linked to the defunct W. F. Foshay enterprises face charges for defrauding investors. Evidence shows Public Utilities Consolidated Corporation, a Foshay subsidiary, paid for public service property yet did not receive title. W. B. Foshay leads the project once valued at 30 million dollars.

Minneapolis Federal District Court W. F. Foshay Enterprises W. B. Foshay Foshay Fred Horowitz Public Utilities Consolidated Corporation

Huey Long Threatens Action Over Texas Session Call

New Orleans dispatch reports Gov Huey P Long says he will press Texas lawmakers to meet over cotton crop curtailment after Governor Ross Sterling declines to call a special session He accuses Sterling of being misled and vows to push a fresh effort to rally Texas support for the plan. The remark underscores Longs role in the 1932 cotton prohibition proposal.

New Orleans Ross Sterling Texas Huey P. Long Sterling

Woman Dies in Wreck Near Salina Kansas

In Salina area a car on a private farm road lurched into a dry creek bed fifteen feet down. Passengers J H Brett and Bob Walker were injured. Irene Augustine and William Carriveau, both of St Paul, were killed and asked for aid. Sheriff Roy Stephen reported liquor found in the wrecked car. Walker and Augustine were jailed for questioning.

Salina Kan Willian Carriveau St. Paul Minn Irene Augustine Bob Walker J. H. Briet Walker Brett Roy Stephen Miss Augustine

Linwood Pastor Returns to Resume Services at Federated Church

Dr. J. R. Caffyn and family return from Lake Oakeboji Ia to Linwood and will resume regular preaching at the Linwood Federated Church on Sunday. The Caffyns, after a brief return to Lawrence, were called to Fayette Ia by the death of Mrs. Caffyn's brother Dr. J. W. Dickman president of Upper Iowa University who died after an illness in Rochester Minn. The family is moving into their new home at 1231 Kentucky Street.

J. R. Caffyn Lake Oakeboji Linwood

Tax Levy In 1932 Sidney Indiana

A local tax levy update reports Sidney town board collected enough tax money this fall to cover all 1932 needs. No new levy was imposed this year.

Sidney Ind Kosciuske County

Attorney Visitor From Cities Service Co. Heads West

George Shaw attorney for Cities Service Co. visited Lawrence on his way from Kansas City to Topeka where he has opened offices for rate making work. He was accompanied by F. H. Ware of Kansas City. Shaw, Colorado University law graduate and former Ft. Collins resident, is acquainted with Alfred Hill Fort Collins Courier Express publisher. He hosted the Colorado Wyoming delegation at a VFW convention dinner in Kansas City.

George Shaw Cities Service Co Denver Colo Lawrence Kansas City Toneka F. H. Ware Shaw School of University of Colorado Ft. Collins Alfred Hill Fort Collins Courier Express

Montana fall planting would take little surplus

The farm board offered to sell seed wheat to Montana drought counties, a provision that would dispose of only a few hundred thousand of the about 200 million bushels held. Agricultural official Warburton said Montana needs were estimated at 200,000 to 300,000 bushels and the offer could extend to other drought areas. Montana's governor was told no more than what is needed for fall planting would be allowed to any one farmer.

Washington Farm Board Montana Drouth C. W. Warburton Agricultural Departments Erickson Montana

Deaths and Funerals for Elizabeth Carroll

Elizabeth Carroll aged 78 dies at her Kansas City home after a long Lawrence residence. Funeral services will be tomorrow at Leavenworth with burial beside her husband Brig. Gen. Henry Carroll at Fort Leavenworth military cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Herbert Palmer and Mrs P A Kenna two sons Herbert F Carroll and George M Carroll a granddaughter and Mrs Allen C Aylsworth. Her son A D Carroll once ran a local business. Carroll’s husband served 1859 to 1899, was colonel of the 6th Cavalry in the Spanish American War and brigadier general after San Juan Hill.

Elizabeth Caroll Briz Henry Carroll Kansas City Lawrence Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth Herbert Palmer P. A. Kenna New York Herbert F. Carroll George M. Carroll Allen C. Aylsworth Carroll A. D. Caroll Caroll United States Army 6Th Cavalry San Juan Hill

More Junior High Pupils Enroll at Local School

Principal M. F. Hyde reports total junior high enrollment at 746, about 45 more than opening day last year and roughly 20 more than this time last year. Potential losses by next Tuesday could lower the count. seventh grade has 195, eighth grade 260, and ninth grade 291 students.

M. F. Hyde Mrr. Hyde

Tonganoxie Social Notes and Local Events

Miss Mary Alice Lenahan visits Silver Lake friends during the past week. Basil and Mr. Basil Henderson host relatives. Garwood Henderson returns home. A watermelon and ice cream social was held at Laughlin garage with good attendance. L A Hazen’s car, stolen last Tuesday, is recovered from Liberal and two men will be returned. Herbert Hoskins welcomed a baby boy born August 27. Enrollment at the local high school began Tuesday amid tuition law debate. The Bell family moved into the apartment over the Mirror office. L R Thompson returns to Iola for school duties after summer with his father. Mrs. J B Greever of Manhattan and Mrs. Almedia Greever of Hutchinson visit the Allan home. Senator Geo McGill and Rep. Chas Miller met Tonganoxie residents Tuesday. Rev C L Nellis and family visit their parents in Earlham, IA. Raymond Leach of Topeka visits Leonard Deaton’s friends, then leaves for Iowa. Chas E Miller and Walt Neibarger plan to attend the American Legion state convention in Wichita. Library Association meets Sept 1 at Mrs J H Dreisbach’s home. John Merritt sues for divorce from Margaret.

Mary Alice Lenahan Silver Lake Kansas Basil Henderson H. Henderson Ernest Skaggs Liberal Kan Herbert Hoskins H. W. Bell Mirror Office Yonallys L. R. Thompson Iola W. K. Thompson J. B. Greever Manhattan Almedia Greever Hutchinson W. C. Allan Geo. McGill Chas E. Miller Tonganoxie C. L. Nellis R. L. Nellis Chas. Hadley Earlham Raymond Leach Topeka Leonard Deaton Iowa Walt Neibarger Wichita The Library | Association J. H. Dreisbach John Merritt Margaret Verne Hess Smill Richard Pratt Hess State Lake Here Andy Botts Ed Schilling Owl Bridge Club Duke Brown Mary K Ruth Phenicie Helen Schilling Izola Farrell W. J. Stephenson Mary K. Phenicie Gerald McGee Geraldine Thoms Anderson Kansas City C. D. Keister Robert Fischer Peabody, Kans Barton Needham Lane Kans Fred Needham Fischer John Nirschl Amelia Nirschl Nirschl Henry A. Kiemp No. 30 Elm Park Hitner's George Davis Davis Ake Walter Meyer Walter J. Clair Christian Ladies Aid Society Luella Lawrence Mabel Henry Remmert Catherine Louisville Kentucky Chas. Himpel William Dole New York City Harry Sorenson Dole Jean McKone Leavenworth Parental Study A. D. McCullough Redding Dorney Hoskins Paxeton Haring Jessie Himpel J Cy

Lawrence School Notes and Community Notices

Community items from a Lawrence newspaper include social gatherings, club meetings, and local movements. Notable events feature Mrs. Merritt’s confinement details, visits by Mrs. George Lawrence and family, a forthcoming Methodist Ladies Aid meeting, and local residents traveling or engaging in civic activities. The piece lists numerous households, visitors, and ongoing community updates, concluding with teachers attending institute in Leavenworth.

Wheat Gains Amid Inactive Market News Lifts Prices

Chicago market notes wheat closing firmer amid slow trading and a surge from a Chicago buyer. Oats eased, provisions dull, and hogs weak. Kansas City and Winnipeg grain activity mixed with heavy port stocks and European weather dampening overseas shipments. Livestock in Chicago and Kansas City showed varied gains with cattle and hogs uneven.

Chicago Liverpool Great Tiitain Europe England France Manitoba Snisitatechewan Alberta

Market and grain prices drift amid mixed, volatile Trading

Kansas City and New York reports show varied grain and meat prices with barley rye and Kaffir values noted while hogs hens broilers and butter move in local markets. Wall Street opens weak with Berlin losses and a broad market decline amid cautious late summer trading and calls for economic stabilization.

Adlerika Promises Quick Gas Relief and Mood Change

A reader reports stomach trouble and near-divorce, then claims Adlerika eased symptoms. The advertisement touts Adlerika as a German remedy washing out stomach and bowels, removing poisons causing gas and nervousness, with no harmful drugs and a two hour relief claim.

Wm. Keller Round Corner

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