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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1925

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Herriot Regime Is Overthrown in France

Paris reports the Herriot government resigned to President Doumergue after a senate vote of 156 to 134, ending ten months in power amid inflation, debt and borrowing tensions. Ex-premier Poincare led the Senate in defeating the ministry and urged a sacred union for France.

Paris Associated ‘Press Afpeare Senate Herriot Crédit National Loan Ury France Poincare

Robbery at Kansas City garage linked to notorious widow

A woman described as the widow of the late Diamond Joe Sullivan led a garage hold‑up in Kansas City, fleeing with $12 from the cash register. Police suspect her connection to a recent kidnapping near the area and note she may have assisted in the victim H. H. Southward’s larceny. Also, the Kansas Editorial Association announced its 33rd annual meeting set for May in Topeka with secretary W. E. Blackburn confirming details.

Kansas ‘City Joe” Sullivan Arkansas H. H. Southward Kansas Topeka Kan. Sax W. E. Blackburn Ossington

Weather Forecast For Kansas Tonight And Saturday

Forecast calls for slight warming with clear conditions tonight. Roads may be rough to muddy in Ottawa Hutchinson Salina Coffeyville Arkansas City and Wichita while Emporia Pittsburg Topeka and Kansas City may see rough to muddy conditions. Radio parts and batteries noted from Hanna's.

Kansas Ottawa Hutchinson Salina Coffeyville Arkansas City

Body of Floyd Collins Found in Fair Condition

Workers in Cave City Kentucky report the recovered body of cave explorer Floyd Collins is in fair condition after a second attempt to reach it in Sand Cave. The body, wedged behind rock, was found through the old shaft and lateral path, with removal plans not yet disclosed by W H Hunt.

Cave City Floyd Collins Sand Cave W. H. Hunt Central City Collins Himi

Parole Hearings Delayed at Lansing Kansas State Prison

The Kansas Board of Administration sitting as a parole board adjourned last night without finishing 82 parole applications. Dr Charles Huffman chair was called away on state business prompting the delay. The board will reconvene next week to complete the hearings. Warden W H Mackey announced the resignation of prison farmer C H Lindsey, with S P Hass succeeding as gardener, marking a personnel shift since Mackey took the helm.

Mackey C. H. Lindsey Davish Adinistration 8. P. Hass

Bandits fatally shoot Wichita detective in robbery chase

Wichita April 10. Detective E W Hall was fatally shot by bandits during a filling station robbery. The suspects fled in a car after lights failed to show. Hall questioned the driver, then the attackers opened fire as they neared the suspects’ residence. Detective Burnsides returned fire. Hall died. Surviving family lists include his wife, parents, two brothers, and a sister. Also: President Coolidge says there is no basis for rumors Weeks will resign.

Wichita E. W. Hall Hall R. A. Burnsides I Hall Hoisington Kansas 2 Railroad Anes Othey Burnsides J. R. Hall J. L.hall

Golf ban urged at Easter services in St. Joseph

Four St. Joseph golf and country clubs urge members to refrain from using courses during church worship Easter Sunday. The notice aims to allow employees and caddies to attend Sunday school and services.

St. Joseph, Mo St. Joseph

Wheat crop outlook in Kansas shows 25 to 30 percent abandonment

Kansas state board of agriculture reports April 1 crop condition at 63 percent of normal, with 2.4 million acres north of the Union Pacific aban doned or to be reseeded to oats barley corn and sorghums. Eastern Kansas and Northwest show better prospects amid favorable weather while central and southwestern counties face losses from winter kill Hessian fly and pests.

Topeka Kansas State Board of Agriculture North Central Union Pacific Abilene Wakeeny

Shepherds fight to federal court over murder case

Chicago April 10 The defense seeks federal review of William D Shepherd charged with murdering his foster son William N McClintock as Illinois Supreme Court refused habeas relief The coroner reports mercury poisoning in Emma McClintock suggesting murder prompting inquest plans and potential further federal action by counsel William Scott Stewart to proceed after official findings.

Chicago Associated Press William D. Shepherd William N.mcclintock Ilinois Supreme Court Springfield Shepherd W.D. McNally Emma Nelson McClintocky McClintock Billy” McClintock William Scott Stewart Supreme Court High Court Emma McClintock Wiliam Nelson McClintock Oscar Wolff

Girl Heir to Fortune From Foundling to Heiress

Joy Louise Leeds, adopted daughter of tin plate magnate Warner M Leeds, inherits most of a fortune exceeding four million dollars. Her will, filed in Mineola, also mentions a second $4,000,000 from her late mother Louise Hartshorn Leeds, who died after plunging from a window two years ago.

Lieds

Demonstration Against Lord Balfour In Damascus Turmoil

In Damascus Algerian cavalry and eight armored cars were credited with saving Lord Balfour from a mob of about 6000 outside his hotel. Two killed, many injured as police failed to quell the protest linked to his support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

Damascus Syria Associated Press Lord Balfour Palestine Great Britain Mount Scopus

KU Debating Team Edged by Indiana in Kansas City

The University of Kansas debate squad lost to Indiana in a unanimous judges decision at Westport High School Kansas City Missouri. The question asked whether Congress should have power to validate by two thirds vote any acts unconstitutional per Supreme Court ruling. Indiana speakers William Bray Mooreville Ind and Joseph Cohen Indiana Harbor Ind argued the affirmative. KU debaters Walker Means Hiawatha Kan and Martin Dickinson Independence MO were defeated. Judges were Albert L. Reeves Walter E. Syer and Dr John W Field.

University of Kansas University of Indiana Kansas City Westport High School Jayhawkers Congress Supreme Court Indiana William Bray Mooreville Ind Joseph Cohen Indiana Harbor K. U Walker Means Hiawatha Kan Martin Dickinson Independence Albert L. Reeves Walter E. Syer Kansas State Teachers’ College Emporia John W. Field

County Will Move Play Day to May 1 at K U Stadium

Douglas county play day shifts to May 1 at the K U stadium due to Baldwin high school track meet on May 2. Rural students parade from the courthouse to the stadium at 9 40 a m with banners for each group, followed by folk games dances and Maypole dances at 11 a m. Maypole dances include Baldwin Edora Vinland Lecompton and Lawrence. lunch is encouraged. afternoon events feature junior high field meet and Varnum relays with school contests. Music Week offers reduced admission for the Minneapolis Symphony concert at Robinson gymnasium that afternoon. Mrs Beatrice Cook leads the field day. Sheriff A J Camm of Jefferson County visits county jail.

Douglas County K. U O. J. Ane Baldwin Court House Eudora Vinland Lecompton Lawrence Minneapolis ‘Symphony Orchestra Robinson Gymnasium Beatrice Cook

Hagerman general store robbery in Vinland details loss

The Hagerman general store in Vinland was robbed last night of about 200 dollars, including 49 dollars of Vinland post office funds. The safe was pried open, a side door unlocked from inside, and evidence suggested the robbers fled by car. Sheriff Cummings investigated, but no key clues emerged.

Hagerman Hagérman Cummings Vinland

Tired of Nagging Utah Husband Seeks Jail Stay

Tom Disange sixty seeks refuge in Weber county jail after claiming his wife nagged him into illness. She urges him to return home while he faces possible bigamy charges from an Italian marriage claim. He jokes he is already in jail and content. In Jasper Alabama Homer Sanderson convicted of participating in a hotel clerk flogging, receives 180 days on county works and $1000 fine. co defendant acquitted. Washington diary notes Coolidge Muscle Shoals commission to solicit public views on disposition of the property.

Ogden Utah Tom Disange Weber County Italy Tom Jasper Ala Homer Sanderson George’ Tallant J. W. McCoy Will Dupree

Fayetteville Observer Drops Crime News for Two Weeks

Fayetteville North Carolina April 10 1900 The Fayetteville Observer announces a policy to refrain from publishing crime items for a fifteen day period starting next Monday. At the end readers will decide whether to continue the policy.

Fayetteville N. C

Seven Ministers Lead Good Friday Union Service at First Baptist

Lawrence churches held a three hour Good Friday union service at First Baptist from 12 to 3 pm with seven short sermons on the seven sayings of Christ. Rev R A Eusden presided as church quartets provided music, and similar services were planned at Trinity Episcopal with Stainer's Crucifixion at 8 pm.

Christ Mount Calvary Jerusalem Palestine Jesus Lawrence First Baptist Church John F. Watts G. N. Jackson Edward Hislop Gerrit Snyder S. B. Braden B. F. Ludy Frank Arnold R. A. Busden Plymouth Congregational Church Trinity Episcopal Church Evan A. Edwards Stainer

University student in graves condition after car wreck

Paul Smith a University student was injured in an automobile accident at Eleventh and Tennessee streets. An X ray showed a fractured skull and doctors operated to relieve brain pressure. Delirious since the crash, his condition remained grave as his parents arrived from Atlanta, Kansas.

Paul Smith Eleventh Tennessee Lawrence Atlanta Kans

Road petitions seek Baldwin area federal aid route plan

County petitions circulate offering a compromise Baldwin road network from Pleasant Grove to the Johnson county line. Preliminary work is sought on north south east and west roads to connect with existing or planned highways around Baldwin. A joint meeting on dog control is set for 7 30 pm at People's State Bank and Delta Omicron delegates visit. five days remain for the Teapot Dome brief filing.

Pleasant Grove Lawrence Baldwin Ottawa Johnson County Edgerton Baldwin City State Highway Commission Peti Iioners Sixth Street Twenty-Third Massachusetts Streets Humane Society People’s State Bank Massachusetts Street

Busses Considered to Replace Lawrence Street Cars

Lawrence officials and Kansas Electric Power discuss replacing street cars with buses to improve service. Indiana street line would be first tested with buses at fifteen minute intervals from Eighth and Massachusetts, possibly extending to North Lawrence and Woodland Park routes. Mayor Holiday and commissioners favor the plan, with resurfacing Massachusetts Street contingent on timely bus implementation.

Lawrence City’ Commission Kansas Electric Power Company Massachusetts Street Indiana Street Halliday Commission The Street Railway Company I. T. Skinner Eighth and Seventh Street Seventh Indiana Fourth Street Skimmer Woodland Park North Lawrence Santa Fe Haskell University New York Skinner Emporia Stevenson Indiana Line W. W. Cleland Public Utilities Cleland Massachusetts Frank M. Holliday

Also Mentioned on This Page

Poumergue Palace of the Elysee Hanna’s State Board Portage Toe Lawrence Council On Young People Chamber of Commerce L. H. Houston Ruth Adair C. C. Carl Daiy Washington Coolidge Weeks Herrin Herrin Marshall McCormack Chapman Gerald Chapman Connecticut iNew York Gerald R. Brown Equitable Life Insurance Society Englewood N. J Hei MeClintock Indiane Westport High O. J. Lane A. J. Camm Jefferson County Heriff Cummings Wita Banna St. Louis Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company the Road Frank O. Watts Edward Tinker Edwin G. Merril Harry Black Henry Ruhlender C. E. Schae Wall Street Katy L. F. Loree Delaware &, Hudson Railroad Kansas City Southern Samuel W. Fordyce St. .Louis Moritz Rosenthal William Wiseman Kuhn, Loeb and Company of Kraty Chicago & Alton Kuhn, Loeb and Company Muscle Shoals Commission McKenzie Baptist Church R. A. Eusden Paul i Smith Delta Omicron Omicron Wiedemann’s Bcxé Cheyenne Wyo Power Co Sis
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