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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1925

Page

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JURY EXONERATES SENATOR WHEELER IN MONTANA

Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana is acquitted in a Montana federal case after a two hour jury deliberation. Simultaneous news in Washington reports the birth of Wheeler’s daughter and confirms no immediate action on related DC proceedings. President Gomes of Portugal decides to withdraw his resignation after a palace visit by parliament delegates.

Great Falls Mont Associated Press Burton K. Wheeler Montana Oi Fortue Washington Department, of Justice Wheeler District of Columbia Tris la Fallette Wisconsin Justice Department Great ¥Alis Donavan Borah Idaho Senate Committee Nc Committee of Gonies Lisbon Portugal Gomes Gon

Weather outlook and road conditions across regions

Washington area weather forecast shows mainly fair start with local showers later in the week in the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys. Temperatures near normal or below, with unsettled, cloudy skies and some frost possible in western regions. Road reports list mud and clear segments across Arkansas City to Kansas City, with several cities experiencing muddy stretches and otherwise passable routes. Carter's new balloon repair outfit and parts are mentioned in a brief ad.

Washington Mississippi Lower Missouri Plateau Arkansas City Dofseyville Emporia Pittsburg Ottawa Wichita Kansas City Hutchinson Salina Topeka

Survivors of Quantrill Raid Gather at KU for Memory Evening

About 150 survivors of the 1863 Quantrill raid on Lawrence met at the University of Kansas for an annual memory afternoon sponsored by the Lawrence Daily Journal-World and the University. Chancellor Lindley welcomed guests, with talks from early Lawrence residents, letters read from absent survivors, and musical numbers by a Baptist Church quartet.

Pioneers of Kansas Quantvill Lawrence University of Kansas Mount Oread Lawrence Daily Journal- World University Daily Reagan Helen Mahin Charles Thomas Alfreda Oakes Elizabeth, Sifers Theodore Owen

Georgetown sets world relay record at Penn carnival

Franklin Field hosts a relay carnival with colleges and preparatory schools across the East in warm, overcast conditions. Georgetown's relay team sets a world two mile record of seven minutes 52 seconds, beating Boston College by 58 seconds, with Fordham among nearby contenders. Other performances include splits by Swinburne Holden and Mars, and Lord David Burghley of Cambridge fails to qualify in the 20 yard hurdles.

Franklin Field Philadelphia Tudas University of Pennsylvania Lord David Burghley Cambridge Universe England G. B. Woods Butler B. L. Scattergoold Princeton Woods Georgetown Boston Coliege Fordham Charter Finlap Swinburne Holden W. Sullivan Marsters Washington Institution Nile

Boy Kills His Father in Delaware Home Shooting

In Wilmington on April 25, Charles Millman was shot by his fifteen year old son Lawrence as he slept beside his wife. The boy confessed citing years of whippings as motive, police report. The incident occurred at a Lincoln area home.

Wilmington Del Charles Millman Lawrence Lincoln Dela Millman

Stage Army Navy Battle Manouvers Start on Oahu Island

Honolulu dispatch reports early morning maneuvers begun at 6 15 with blue forces blitzing a fortress as black troops defend island Oahu in the joint army navy operation. Chicago records heat related death as Michael Berkowitz dies in hospital after heat stroke like episode during heat wave.

Island of Oahuat Honolulu Associated Press Oahu Chicago Heath Michael Berkowitz Middle West

Chicago Hesitates To Set Clock Ahead

City council holds a special meeting to consider repealing daylight saving time, with aldermen split as suburbs plan to observe DST while much of Illinois and the Midwest stay on standard time. Proceedings center on a referendum backed ordinance, amid ongoing debate and potential time changes.

Cage Chicago Togo Illinois Middle West

See a Red Menace Plans of Reds in United States

The Daughters of the American Revolution urged an intensive campaign against red internationalists and aliens. A resolution claimed a proven plan to overthrow the government and install a communist soviet rule, with tactics including recognition of Russia, peace propaganda, disarmament, undermining courts, and infiltrating military personnel to foment class hatred. Secretary Davis urged annual enrollment follow-up.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution United States Moscow International Davis

Baseball Scores and Home Run Highlights Across Leagues

Multiple games recap with homer by Myatt and Frisch, Hartnett belting his seventh, and various scoring lines. Standings include Brooklyn, New York, Chicago and Pittsburgh with notable drives from Ehrhardt, Taylor, and Gonzales. Cleveland and St. Louis details, plus Boston and Philadelphia bats.

Philadelphia Boston Tied Harris Walberg Coctrane Quinn Tillingam Picinich Wil- Sol Tetroit Chicago Whitehill Bassler Raber Schalk St. Louis Cleveland Wingard Dixon Shaute Myatt Homer New Yorkd Graham O'Neill McQuillan Benton Snyder Gibson Frisch Brooklyn Ehrhardt Taylor Couch Henline Fournier Cincinnati Betts Donohu Day Gonzales Chicago Pittsburgh Blake Hartnett Meadows Smith Grimm

Memorial for Bishop Quayle Observed by Kansas City Area

Honor Quayles memory observed by Methodist churches in Kansas City area embracing Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas. Gift offering to a 100000 foundation to honor the deceased bishop funds a chair in English literature at Baker University where he served as president. Also brief notes on a railroad worker found dead in Kansas City and a comment on sapphire colors.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas F. ©. Farley C. 8 Nelson Farley Lawrence

Disturbances Escalate in the Balkans Burnings Reported

Bulgarian unrest flared anew with deaths and injuries across provinces including Tlevna Burgas and Varna. Reports from Sofia say a theater library and city hall burned at Tlevna. clashes between government troops and communists left several dead. Neighbors fear spillover as Romania aids Bulgaria and Germany warns of possible Jugoslav intervention. Government vows restraint while curfew will be eased Monday.

Associatedd Press Sofia Tlevna Burgas Gro Gabriva Varna Kassaboff Bulgaria Romania Balkans Greece Berlin Omazchevsky Volkoff Velinoff Noikoff Sveti Kral Rome Sofa Megysagera Rousseff Jugo| Slavia Serbia Granciaroff Legation Petrini Friedmann Merce

Physician Enters Auto Race at Indianapolis

Dr. William Shattuck of Los Angeles entered the Annual 500-mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30 and will still drive the car himself. A newcomer to auto racing, he finished third in Culver City’s Thanksgiving Day race in 1934 and recently inherited money after graduating from medical school.

Indianapolis William Shattuck Los Angeles Indianapolis Motor Speedway Shattuck Culver City

Drake Relays Finals Highlight at Drake Stadium

At Drake Stadium Des Moines on April 25, 1925, 2500 athletes from 191 schools competed under clear skies. Northeast High dominated several events, while Michigan and Butler led university relay wins. Drake records were set in the half mile and two mile events, with multiple schools breaking or tying prior marks as conditions dried after yesterday’s rain.

Drake Stadium Des Moines Associated Press

Rockman Wins Aberdeen Stakes at Arve de Grace Md

Rockman won the $10,000 Aberdeen stakes a four and one half furlong race for two year olds Fiddlesticks finished second Cinema took third Toneka and Topeka later won state convention races Ottawa placed second in a separate vote of 89 to 118 by Kansas parent teachers association delegates in Salina and Ottawa on April 25.

Rockman Arve de Grace Fiddlesticks Cinema Ee Get Toneka P_T Salina Topeka Kansas Parent- ‘Teachers’ Associations Ottawa

Separate structures chosen for University of Kansas buildings

The University of Kansas will build the auditorium and the students' union as separate structures. Architects say combining the two is impracticable due to lack of site, different architectural needs, and the goal of maximizing seating. The union will be erected north of Drechemusen to begin as part of commencement.

University of Kansas Students’ Union University N. Veatch Alureni Association Drchemusen Memorial Corporation Messrs Cuthbert and Lloyd Pond & ‘Pond Chicago Goldwin Goldsmith Memorial George Shand Pond & Pond Oread Avenue Ippi Street

Traffic gridlock grows as New York car numbers rise

New York officials report a 20 percent rise in registered motor vehicles over the prior year with more than 272 000 passenger cars in the city now. Authorities warn the increase worsens a serious traffic problem and note efforts by state and city agencies and organizations to find solutions. Plans are discussed to create truck relief routes and a safety parallel road for the Lincoln highway linking New York and Philadelphia.

New York Associated Press Motor Vehicle Bureau State Tax Department Philadephia Hawn Town Philadelphia

Will Entertain Boys At Chamber Luncheon

Fifty junior high school boys will be guests of the Chamber of Commerce for a luncheon Tuesday. The boys will meet at 12 30 at the Chamber building with members acting as daints for the group. Chancellor E H Lindley will speak on The Chamber of Commerce and the Community as part of Boys Week activities. A youth bandit in Kansas City robbed Mr and Mrs Louis Dean of gems valued at 1000 dollars today.

Chamber of Commerce Asia E. H. Lindley Kansas City Louis Dean

Patrolman F Duff Fined For Trouser Delay

St Louis April 25 Patrolman Phillip Duff was fined 50 by the police board after leaving his beat to mend his trousers. While he was at a tailor shop March 9 the Mound City Trust company was robbed of 335000. The burglar alarm sounded but Duff was delayed returning to his post.

St. Louis Phillip Duff Mound City Duff Tobbers

PLAN PARK FUTURE WITH CITY COMMISSIONS

A committee comprising Irving Hill Chris Schaake T J Sweeney and W A Pine was chosen to confer with the city commission and the city planning commission about offering Woodland park to the city under conditions. Shareholders met yesterday at the Chamber of Commerce building and will require city maintenance of park buildings and grounds and funding for improvements if the park is offered. The proposal to transfer the park was previously discussed but not officially made.

Irving Hill Chris Schaake T. J. Sweeney W. A. Pine City Commission City Planning Commission Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce Commission

Music Demonstration by Law rence elementary school pupils

Elementary school music demonstrations slated for May 2 at 8 oclock in Liberty Memorial auditorium. Under Miss Mabel Barnhart the second annual music week features rhythm songs and musical appreciation. 150 piano violins students enrolled. a 200 child chorus will perform The Ugly Duckling cantata.

Sheois Lawrence Liberty Memorial Auditorium Mabel Barnhart

Rates for vegetables held reasonable by ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission found Mississippi vegetable freight rates generally reasonable while the extra ten dollar per car refrigeration surcharge on tomatoes and cabbage shipped from Mississippi was ruled unjust. Railroads must drop the fee after June 1. Also reports divorce filing by Mrs. Helen Diack Shumway alleging cruelty and branding by husband Wayne Shumway. A Kansas dual track meet between Fairmount College Wichita and Emporia State Normal was set for today. Listen in with Hanna.

Washington United States Interstate Commerce Commission Mississippi Chicago Helen Diack Shumway Wayne Shumway Fairmount Normal Wichita Kans Fairmount College Emporia State Normal

Mayor Proclaims City Music Week in Lawrence

Mayor F M Holliday proclaims the week of April 26 to May 1 as Music Week in Lawrence. The event promotes appreciation of music, with Handel’s Messiah to be performed at Robinson Gymnasium by the Lawrence Choral Union and soloists. Tickets go on sale at local drug and music stores for fifty cents.

Lawrence F. M. Holliday Roburton Gymnusium Lawrence Choral Union Dean Swarthout Salgists Tomortayx Irene Pea Abody Vera Neely Martin Hall Earl Miller Hiss Swarthout Gstonixhert Robinson Gym Round Corner Brll

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