Coroner's Jury Finds Negligent Driving in North Lawrence Death
A coroner's jury in Philadelphia found that Lou Crell was struck and killed yesterday in North Lawrence by a car driven by Ross Phenicie of Reno Kansas. Witnesses described the car as traveling at 15 to 40 miles per hour, with some saying it appeared to pass the scene too quickly and that the driver did not slow. The inquest drew a large crowd as testimony detailed the collision and the driver’s claim of seeing Crell cross and attempting to avoid him.
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Law N. Crell
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Reno
Kandas
Cooroner
Ross Phenicie
Dena
Kansas
Phenicie
Bridge Street
Eer
Test
Crell
Wilk
Credl
Penitle
Phenivia
Touminaxie
Phenivie
Philadelphia
Court House
Dourete
Ju P. Nicholson
Missoui
Frank Sneegis
Lon Mary
W. Lesher
Mo Karns
John Fritzl
Vernon
Roy Searles
Iis
Bureh
Sear Tracks
Cxt
Croll
Chas, King
Geo. Putman
Eimer 2
Nick Ties-The Record
Nick ties the record in a close game as the team seeks another win in a tight matchup. Continued coverage appears on page 4 with column 5 details and full game breakdown.
Unsettled Question of Fraternity Taxation Reaches State
County Attorney Amick seeks a statewide view on whether fraternities should pay taxes. A law four years ago created a loophole, allowing many to be exempt after legal challenges. Amick plans a fair ruling after gathering evidence and consulting the State Tax Commission in Topeka.
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Loop Hole
Amick
Lawrence Meets Manual in a Swell Outcome and Rescue
Miss Romana Norden found safe at a Boston private residence with two other girls as the search for the fourth member of the party continues. Gail Voriden arrives from New York, reunites briefly, then departs with detectives. Lawrence High’s track team loses to Manual High School 624 to 3814 at McCook Field, Wilbur’s discus best unrecaptured at 114 feet.
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Boston
Romana Norden
Back Bay
Gail Vorei
Horden Hopefil
Wotid Tree
Wis Font
Eallayee
Lawrence High School
McCook
Manual High School
Kansas City
Roe
Pat
Wilbur
Lawrence
Wissing Gal Found in Boston and Park Meet Events
Report covers track meet results with multiple events and athletes named. Winners include O Leary Randall Metcalf Bolt and Callahan Winn Bull Heller, with times and distances noted across sprints, hurdles, jumps, and relays. Final score listed as Manual A21Z Lawrence 3815.
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O'Leary
Randall
Bolt
Case
Metcalf
Fivet Allen
Hamlin
Tim
Planck
Din
Pale Vauilt
Callahan
Winn
Bull
Heller
Ja Ie Anderson
Iceland
Anderson
Plank
Wilbur
Laerraniee
Lawrence
Suffragette Fire Scare At South Western Train
In London April a militant suffragette group tarred and set fire to a train at Teddington near London. Little damage occurred and no arrests were reported. Oil and other combustibles along with suffragette literature were found on the scene.
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London
Tarson
Teddington
Good Reads Banquet Tickets On Sale For April Event
Tickets for the Good Reads T Banquet by the Douglas County Auto and Good Roads Association are on sale as committees canvass the county aiming to sell at least 250. The banquet, billed as a Big Good Roads occasion, is planned for Kansas City, April 24, reflecting strong local interest. In a separate court matter, attorneys for a gas company argued the court can prevent service disconnection when a consumer refuses to pay full price for inadequate pressure.
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Douglas County Auto and Good Roads Association
Cay
Kansas City
Thse Seehorn
Altorneys
Zai
Final Concert Caps Festival With Major Audience Joy
The May Festival closed with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra as the featured act drawing the largest crowd yet. The program opened with instrumental numbers and the second half featured vocal performances, praised talents noted by Dean Skilaton of the University who oversaw the event. Music lovers in the city felt they had a rare treat and the festival was deemed a great success.
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Minneapolis
Sesmphony Orchestra
Gready
Muc
Owas al Preat
Dean Skilaton
Deserving Woman Fund Drive Receives More Help
The Journal-World reports continued contributions to aid in rebuilding Mrs. Lizzie Childs house. Funds will be handed to her friends at the start of the week, with donors including Helen N. Backer, A J Divker, Helen W. Ball, ALP Camp, and others contributing amounts ranging from 1.00 to 22.45.
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The
Journal-World
Lizzie Childs
Helen N. Backer
Wee
Caisie Carvin
Lodge Anniversary Observed by I O O F Members
About 150 people attended the I O O F lodge fourth anniversary celebration at the lodge hall. Speakers included J B Wilson Alfred Lawrence Mrs Gertie Dolingson and Mrs Kate Benson. A program by local talent followed by refreshments and dancing by lodge youths marked the event.
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J. B. Wilson
Alfred Lawrence
Gertie Dolingson
Kate Benson
Independence Star endorses commission government critique
The Independence Star reprints a wholesale grocer’s critique of commission government, arguing old council rule produced better results and lower taxes. It cites more brickwork, sewer, and water investments under the commission, yet defends three businessmen running city affairs and questions the wholesaler’s claims. The piece promotes steady, businesslike governance without bluster.
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Whatesale Grocer
Voach
Erning
Star
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Lawrenc(e) speed law effort seeks evidence with speedometers
Chief E E Meyers says Lawrence cannot enforce the anti speeding ordinance without evidence from speed measurements. He cites need for officers with speedometers to determine exact speeds and secure convictions. He notes frequent violations and urges city to equip patrols to chase violators and enforce Section 15 penalties. He references forthcoming Ordinance Number One and cites penalties up to one hundred dollars.
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Lawrence
Presenit -Cannoet
Port
E. E. Meyers
Journal-World
Mr. Meyers
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Massachisets
Quine Street
Kansas River
Vermont
Berkley
Wintheap
Indiana
Pinckney
Elliott
Siti
Trapped by Fire Fireland Survey Party Stranded in Quicksand
In Redd, Kansas on April 26 a county surveyor and accompanying party surveying an island in the Arkansas five nine miles from here were trapped as fire surged from three sides and quicksand appeared on another side. They had to dash through the flames and several were burned on the face and hands.
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Analysis of income tax as part of tariff discussion
Washington April 26 a comprehensive analysis of the incomes tax by Representative Hull of Pennsylvania was featured at the general house conference on the tariff. Other speakers were on the program to discuss the tariff itself. Hull argued the income tax targets those most able to bear the tax who have escaped taxation, rejecting claims it is class legislation.
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Washington
Hull
Pennes
General House
Prosecute Tasurange Companies as Trust
Missouri Attorney General seeks a Supreme Court warrant to restrain Western Insurance Union members from withdrawing from Missouri. He asks indictments against chief officers for anti trust violations tied to cancelling policies and reducing state protection, risking financial calamity. Proceedings target multiple Western Insurance Union firms and their leadership.
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Jefferson City
Barker
Supreme Court
Todat Qna
Western Insurance Union
Missouri
Paci J
Candi Zatice
Western Insurance Bre Yean
Lathe Aay
Depreciated Stock Value Seen in Pierce Case
Henry Clay Pierce, a national road and oil magnate, faced depositions in a suit by the National Bank of Commerce seeking recovery of 15,000 shares of Nashville Terminal stock or its million-dollar equivalent. The case centers on Bonded indebtedness claims tied to Pierce and the stock’s alleged devaluation through stock-for-bond dealings and transfers of bonds to bondsman firms. The report notes expected testimony from George Belwards and others on Pierce’s control of companies and the Nashville Terminal stock’s exchange value.
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Citar
Henry Clay Pierce
National
Nashville Terminal Railway
Pierce
Nashville
Edwards
Imieree
Brier Thih Vollieries
Brier Hill
Lawrence Will Vote on Commission Form in City Election
Four thousand registered voters in Lawrence were urged to vote on Monday in a pivotal city election on adopting or continuing the commission form of government. Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with voting locations listed by ward and street.
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Lawrence
Sits
Auditorina
Maamilay
Ion
Ens
Lawrente
Bndy
Wall
Vermont
Warren
Lorusi
Boys Meet for Play Festival Practice at Manual School
Third and fourth grade pupils are summoned to meet at the manual training school on Monday after school for play festival practice. The session is announced to ensure all participants attend the event at 4 o clock. Dr Renne oversees arrangements and promises a busy, finest program yet in Lawrence. President boards government yacht to cruise, leaving for a trip down the Potomac and expected return tomorrow.
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Manual Training School
Montay
Aelock
Alk. Renne
Lawrence
Washington
Sovernment
Syiplter
Potomac
Wedding Gifts Delayed and Advertised in Journal World
A fragmented plea about forgotten wedding gifts urges readers to consult THE JOURNAL WORLD advertisements for reliable guidance. The piece playfully laments procrastination and suggests adverts offer suitable options, from practical to ornamental, to resolve the gift dilemma.
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