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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1925

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Painleve Faces Task to Form New French Cabinet

Paris reports Premier Painleve undertook the task of forming a cabinet to succeed Herriot. Socialist leaders debated entry of party members into the cabinet while pledging support to the government. Caillaux arrived in Paris amid discussions on a possible finance post. The chamber approved a bill raising Bank of France circulation from 41 to 45 billion francs.

Bulletin Paris Associated , Press French Chamber of Deputies Bank of France Herriot Paris Associated Press Paul Painleve Herrigt Doumergac Paitilevo Nye Socialist National Council M. Painleve Doumergue de Selvs Senate House of Deputies The Chamber of ‘Deputies Bank

Volcano Ometepé Erupts Over Nicaragua Crops

Managua reports Volcano Ometepé in Lake Nicaragua erupts sending ash over nearby agricultural districts and destroying crops as lava issues from the crater. Poor air quality and ash fall threaten farming communities around the lake.

sManagua Nic Ometepé Lake Nicaragua

Near Hotel Goal Three-Fourths of 50000 Pledged Raised

Lawrence citizens have raised 87514.98 in cash and new notes for the Eldridge site hotel fund, with the drive paused for a day and resuming tomorrow. A contract with Hutson and Green anticipates hotel construction once the full 50000 cash pledge is collected.

Lawrence Eldridge Chamber of Commerce Kansas Relays Hutson & Green

Narrow escape for Boris of Bulgaria amid communist attack

Boris of Bulgaria escaped death when his automobile was ambushed by Communists en route to Sofia. General Gheorghieff, a movement leader, was killed in the streets of Sofia. The king’s guards and driver were injured, and one attendant died. a young naturalist named Mitchell was among the slain. The royal convoy was targeted while traveling between a provincial town and the capital.

Associated Press Boris Bulgaria Gheorghieff Stamboulsky Sofin Panta Mitchell Sofia

Retirement prompts Kagey to return to U S law practice

London reports Charles L. Kagey of Beloit Kansas retiring as minister to Finland announced today. Appointed by President Harding in 1921, Kagey told friends he will resume his law practice in America after resigning March 26. He has served as vice president of the Kansas American Bar Association and as a judge in the fifteenth district. It is said Finnish minister Astrom will confer Finland’s Order of the White Rose upon Kagey on arrival.

Joseph Caillaux Paris Oelock Chamber of Deputies Caillagx M. Painleve Caillaux Doumergue Painleye Ministry of Finance Jonly London Charles L. Kagey Beloit Kans Finland America Kagey Harding Washington American Bar Association Kansas Iti Astrom the Order of the White Rose

Private Crouch tied to revolt in Hawaii case

Washington reports a forty year sentence for Army Private Paul M. Crouch and Private Walter M. Trumbull for circulating communist propaganda and plotting against the government in Hawaii. Officials say the men proposed overthrow plans before enlistment. review by the War Department seeks possible term reduction.

Washington Honolulu Paul M. Crouch 21St Infantry Garrigan Hawaii War Department Crouch Walter M. Trumbull Tl Nationale Hawaiian Department Lewis Epeenmanliggar Geet

Cleansing Power in Print Henry Allen Against Detail

Former Governor Henry J. Allen, speaking at the University of Kansas, argues print has a cleansing power by publishing crime news about prominent persons while condemning detailed ordinary crime accounts. He supports using educated guesses when facts are missing but not substituting guesses for facts.

Henry Allen Henry J. Allen University of Kensas Today Mr Alton Cas

Restoration plots and Nurmi reinstated in sports wrap

Warsaw reports royalist plots to restore czar power with Russian nobles jailed after a raid. The piece notes spying charges and documents suggesting plots to reestablish the Russian empire. Baseball results from the American and National Leagues are listed, including rain delays, home runs, and notable lineup changes. Nurmi is reinstated by the American Athletic Union after suspension for missing a Kansas City appearance. The item ends noting crossword solvers are barred from the British Museum library.

Warsaw Associated Press Russia Europe Poland Cyril Count Toll Prince ‘Avaloff Nurmi St' Louis Paravo Nurmi American Athletic Union Kansas Verne R. C. Lacy British Museum

Sheiks Notes Pictured Says H J Allen

Henry J. Allen spoke to KU students this morning and remarked on real sheiks. He noted he has seen sheiks where they grow and told the girls who read tales of romance that a real one would not thrill them.

Henry J. Allen K.U K. U Henry Mr. Allen

Baldwin man charged with selling hard cider from farm

Julius Ziesch of Baldwin was arrested by Sheriff Cummings and deputies after twelve barrels of a liquid described as vinegar were found on his farm. County officers said the liquid tested at 1.9 percent alcohol and Ziesch faced charges of possessing, selling and manufacturing intoxicating liquor. He posted a $500 bond and awaits the May term of court for proceedings. He claimed the liquid was vinegar and had been sold as such. A gallon purchased by the sheriff was brought in for analysis.

Julius Ziesch Cummings Baldwin Ziesch Sheriff Cummings

Minneapolis Symphony to perform for county students

County schools announce a May 1 matinee by the Minneapolis Symphony with special 25 cent admission for grade school children. Dean Swartlout arranged bleacher seats around Robinson gym for the choral union works and Handel’s Messiah and Requiem. Evening concert offers 75 cent student rate for high school attendees.

Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra O. J.lane Dean D.M. Swartlout Music Week Robinson Gymnasium Lawrece Choral Union Versa

Fraud Trial Starts for Emporia Car Dealer Family

In Topeka on April 15 a federal fraud trial began against Frank E. Mouse and his wife Laura May Mouse siblings Scott S. Mouse and O M Mouse, plus nine former employees. Prosecutors say bogus instalment purchases were created to defraud Industrial Finance Corp of South Bend by sending notes for fake car purchases. Witnesses testified that no payments were made and Mouse had high dealer ratings. Other defendants include Nelly Nixon C H Porter L C Bevan C E Schaefer E R Severin J T Maddox from multiple cities. S M Brewster, former attorney general, is part of the defense.

Topeka Kan Frank E. Mouse Emporia M Otor Laura ‘May Mouse Scott S. Mouse O. M. Mouse John N. Free United States District Attorney John C. Pollock Mouse Industrial Finance Corporation of South Bend Ind Finance Corporation T. F. de Bruler Kansas City Joseph Quigley Nelly Nixon C. H. Porter L. C. Bevan Emporia C. E. Schaefer E. R. Severin J.T. Maddox P. B. Hilderbran Lawrence W. A. Dowell James’ Town S. M. Brewster

Flood Damages Big Area in Michigan Valley

A break in the Detroit Edison Company’s new dam at French Landing caused a flood that swept the Huron River Valley from Ypsilanti to Lake Erie. Damaged property is estimated at 1,000,000 dollars. Hundreds of homes were flooded and several small buildings carried away on the crest. There was no loss of life. The flood moved thirty six miles before waters returned to channel. The dam, 32 feet high, was near completion and was to open May 1, built of concrete and earth.

Detroit Mich Huron River Ypsilanti Leake Erie Detroit Edison Company French Landing Edison

Last Match in Garden Promised for May 6 Bout

New York on April 15 Johnny Dundee former featherweight and junior lightweight champion faced Sid Derriz New York lightweight in a 12 round bout scheduled for May 6 at Madison Square Garden Promoter Tex Rickard announced this would be the last match in the old garden before razing the structure starting May 6 morning.

New York Johnny Dundee Sid Derriz Madison Square Garden Tex Rickard Garden

Boundary dispute between Egypt and Italy over Tripoli frontier

Cairo papers flag an acute Egypt Italy clash over the Egypt Tripoli boundary. One outlet says England may need to intervene after the Italian minister presented a verbal delimitation request based on a Britain Italy agreement from the protectorate era. Al Siassah notes Egypt rejects the request as not a party to the talks.

Gaira Cairo Egypt Italy Tripoli England Eat Britain al Siassah

Jefferson Highway seeks route change in Eastern Kansas

The Jefferson Highway association renews efforts to alter its route in eastern Kansas after the Kansas legislature rejected a law allowing highway associations to change routes at will. Secretary of State Frank J. Ryan withholds endorsement, as the move would shorten the Kansas City to Fort Scott path, omitting Paola Osawatomie Mound City and other towns.

Topeka Kan Kansas Jefferson Highway Association Frank J. Ryan Hugh H. Shepard Mason City Ryan Sodiation Kansas City Fort Scott Paola Osawatomie Mound City Johnson Miami Linn Chevrolet

Widow Dodge Engaged to Detroit Lumber Dealer

Detroit reports Mrs. John F. Dodge widow of a Dodge Brothers founder is engaged to Alfred G. Wilfred a Detroit lumber dealer. Announcement due Saturday with no wedding date set. Mrs Dodge inherited most of the estate and portions of the children’s shares while son John Duval Dodge received a monthly allowance. She has been active in social, church, and philanthropic work.

Detroit Mich Detroit News John F. Dodge Dodge Brothers, Inc Alfred G. Wilfred Matilda R. Dodge John Duval Dodge

Stenographers Turn to Cemeteries for Work in Munich

In Munich funeral services attract stenographers who attend and transcribe the officiant’s words. They neatly print the transcripts on mourning paper with a black border and offer them to relatives. Relatives frequently buy multiple copies, creating a new revenue stream for the jobless scriveners.

Munich Germany Associated Press

City Plan Commission Appointments Discussed

Mayor Holliday submitted a list of nominees for the city plan commission. Commissioners Stevenson and Cleland did not confirm the names and the matter was deferred to the regular meeting Thursday night.

City Plan Commission City Commission Holliday Stevenson Cleland Sioners Mayer Holliday PRP A. J . WE Mends Anner H. B. Chief Smart Yeterday

Minneapolis Symphony to Start on Tour 27th Annual Run

The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra of 88 players under director Henri Verbrugghen will begin its 27th annual tour next Sunday night. The tour will visit Iowa Wisconsin North Dakota Nebraska Kansas and Missouri as part of its mission to offer good music at cost. Arthur G. Gaines MANACET ANN raced today.

Minneapolis Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Henri Verbrugghen Arthur G. Gaines Manacet Ann Iowa Wisconsin North Dakota Nebraska Kansas Missouri

Tickets go on sale for second annual Music Week attractions

Season tickets for the second annual Music Week, starting April 26, went on sale today at Bell's Music Store, Round Corner Drug Store, and the University School of Fine Arts office. Exchange season tickets offer two Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra concerts plus Handel's Messiah, Verdi Requiem, and choral performances, with first option on seat reservations for Music Week attractions. Individual-event tickets go on sale next week.

Bell's Round Corner Drug Store University School of Fine Arts Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Lawrence ¢ Geet Union Glee Washmen’s Pice Lawrence Choral Nion Music Week Lawrence Choral Union Dean Swarthout Minseapolis Round Corner K. U

One Hundred Boys to Compete at Liberty Memorial

About a hundred boys will take part in a focal judging contest at the Liberty Memorial gym tomorrow. The event is individual and starts at 10 o clock. Entries filed with sponsor W E Essick include rural districts Seaman Silver Lake Tonganoxie Wellsville Oskalosa and many Lawrence youths led by Cy rug Anderson Burton Brown Philip Commeans Eugene Corel Albert Cox Lemuzi Cox George Davis Robert Dews Harold Drennon Charles Hill Edwin Hayes Russell Herd Arthur Jensen Allen Kirby Lawrence Leonhard Earl Martin William McGee Alvin McKinney James Meteslf John Nottingham Lawrence Pine Claris Springer Harold Standing Merrell Taylor Ben Underwood and Kenneth Hammig.

W. E. Essick Suburn Rural Seaman Rural Silver Lake Tonganoxie Wellsville Oskalotsa Lawrence Boys Cyrug Anderson Burton Brown Phillip Commeans Eugene Corel Albert Cox Lemuzi Cox George Davis Robert Dews Harold Drennon Charles Hill Edwin Hayes Russell Herd Arthur Jensen Allen Kirby Lawrence Leonhard

Senior Play Friday at Liberty Memorial auditorium

The Lawrence senior high school presents A Full House a farcial comedy in three acts. It will be staged Friday at 8 15 p m with daily rehearsals ongoing. Tickets are selling well and available at the high school office. The play written by Fred Jackson opens the class of 1925 commencement activities.

Lawrence Senior High School Liberty Memorial Auditorium Fred Jackson Acording

Robbery Targets City Liquor Evidence in Topeka

In Kenses City Kansas 157 gallons of redistilled alcohol held as evidence vanished from a basement locker in the city building during Sunday night. Police link fresh window scratches to the break amid Chief Wollard away in Wellington. An investigation was ordered as the March 13 seizure of the liquor is recalled. Nearby, James Brunk a Topeka taxicab driver was acquitted in Fort Leavenworth theft case by a U.S. district court jury.

Kenses City Kans Reid City of Chief of Police N. J. Wollard Wellington Topeka Kan James Brunk Leavenworth United States District Court Fort Leavenworth

Lesson From Turkey History Says Former Kansas Governor

Former Kansas governor Henry A. Allen told the Kansas University convocation that joining programs based on religious or racial prejudice should be avoided, citing Turkey and Armenia’s population declines and urging lessons from history. He warned Russia may need generations to attain sound government but expects future prosperity if reforms continue, and urged concessions to Secretary Hughes’ recommendations before U.S. reception of Russian propaganda ends.

Turkey Henry A. Allen Kansas Gusg University of Kansas Armenia Ailen Erst Balkan States Greece Assia Allen Alles Russia Ihe Hughes

Bonds Report Highlights March Municipal Issues in Kansas

March bond issues totaled 1 043 723 across 29 entries led by Wichita with two bridges 94 767 and 74 287. Rawlins county sold 110 000 for a community high school Emporia 100 000 for a junior high Crawford county 104 000 refunding Arkansas City 57 436 street paving 18 562 paving and 9 605 Lincoln county 46 835 refunding Hutchinson 64 490 paving Bourbon county 53 000 and 42 000 for ward improvements and Wyanette county 42 181 for temporary andbedness. First-quarter 1995 Kansas municipalities issued 5 788 882 bonds up 1 404 000 from a year ago. Interest rates run 4 1 1 to 3 percent. tax changes did not raise yields.

Torleka Kan State Auditor’s Office Raw Fins County Emporia Ponds New Crawford County Arkansas City Lindcoln County Hutchinson Bourbon County Wyanatte Kansas N. A. Yurned Sres Eee

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