Gas tax goes in effect on Friday nationwide
Toyoka Kansas April 28 motor car and truck owners will pay a two cent tax on every gallon of gasoline purchased The revenue will fund road construction and maintenance and total over 3 million dollars next year Federal aid about 2 million dollars leaves 1 to 2 million from motor vehicle fees for state roads. Distribution includes statewide highway fund grants to counties and safeguards against evasion with penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyoka
Ken
Kansas
Leth G. Wells
My Wells
State Highway Fund
SSS Eae
Train conductor killed near Belleville crossing
Wilbert Struck, 42 year Union Pacific conductor on the Belleville Junction City line, was instantly killed at Main Street crossing when a touring car driven by a woman struck him as he flagged a train. He had just returned from a two week vacation and had forty two years with the railroad. He leaves a widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Kans
F. C
Wilbert
Belleville-Junction City
Union, Pacific Railroad
Union
Traffic trouble as Ki U band performs on street
City police wrestled to keep traffic open at Eighth and Massachusetts while the Ki U band played on the platform erected on the street corner. Cars parked near the stand hindered streetcar passage and officers struggled to prevent blocking. One man was arrested for violating the traffic ordinance but discharged. Officials favor moving all outdoor concerts to Southern Central parks. Local residents and visitors were noted leaving the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth
Massachusetts
Ki U
Ain. Police Rt
Caillaux Starts Work on Economy Drive in France
Paris April 28 Finance Minister Caillaux orders ministers to see him personally to urge strict economy. The budget due by May 15 will include heavy sacrifices for the country. Caillaux says waste is incompatible with the sacrifices and every useless employee must be discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Caillaux
Seventeen Lawrence students enter state scholarship contest
Seventeen Lawrence scribal students will compete in the third national Kansas State Scholarship contest at Emporia's Kansas State Teachers College Saturday. Last year Lawrence won two firsts and two seconds. The group will leave Friday noon under May McClelen and Miss Cora Vaughn supervision. Funds provided cover trip expenses. Medals will be awarded for top three in each event. a silver loving cup goes to the top two schools by points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas State Teachers* College
Emporia
May McClelen
Cora Vaughn
Dramatic Club
Board of Educationg
Miss Vaughn
Harold Allen
Paul Oneley
Endsley Jones
Jean Makepeace
Dorothy Nejvlin
Dorothy Morton
Carol Hedberg
Dorothy Shand
Delia Mae Dews
Kenneth Quelch
Ann Kent
Manley Hood
Norvel Douglas
Orpha Pauch
Marion Leigh
Dorothy Gauck
Frank Strong
Culbertson Named Minister to Romania by Harding
Washington April 28 appoints William S Culbertson as minister to Romania. Culbertson, vice chairman of the tariff commission, had been promised a diplomatic post by President Harding, with Coolidge confirming the later assignment at the White House.
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Washington
William,s. Culbertson
Tariff Commission
Rumania
White House
Romania
William S. Culbertson
Kansas
Coolidge
Mr. Culbertson
Harding
Diplomatic Service
United States Steel declares extra dividend in 1925
New York April 28 Directors of United States Steel Corp announce a regular extra dividend of fifty cents a share on common stock in addition to the regular quarterly payments of 1.25 for common and 1.75 for preferred. First quarter 1925 earnings totaled 52,992, compared with 36,9231 in late 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
En Nee
Abilene Hires Vanosdol as Athletic Supervisor
Ilaryin Vanosdol, Emporia football star and former heavy linesman and three year basketball regular, is selected to supervise Abilene high school's athletics for next year. He captained the 1922 Emporia State College basketball team and played tackle on the college eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Marvyin Vanosdol
Emporia State Teachers
Abilene High School
Vanosdol
Pie
Slaying Mystery Deepens as Corpse Remains Unidentified
Gary Indiana April 28 The charred and mutilated body of a young woman found near Furnessville road remains unidentified in a Chesterton Indiana morgue. Coroner A Q Dobbins and assistant H C Seipel will perform an autopsy and search for identifying marks while officials pursue leads, including spectacles found near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Furnessville Road
Chesterton
A. Q. Dobbins
Valparaiso
Porter County
H. C. Seipel
Almer, Coe and Company
Chicago
Bobby Franks
Nathan F. Leopold, Jr
Richard Laeb
Chicago Professor Claims Evolution Is Confused By Darwinism
Chicago April 28 Coroner's inquiry into the death of William N McClintock and family members nears completion with jurors to meet Thursday. Reports say typhoid killed Billy McClintock and poison was found in Emma McClintock's body, though the chemist did not confirm it. Dr Oscar Olson is noted in the same article. In a related discussion Prof John M Coulter of the University of Chicago tells a congress that evolution is certain while Darwin's explanation is only one of many. He notes modern methods observe plants and animals producing new species, confirming evolution beyond Darwin's time.
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Chicago
William N. McClintock
Emma Nelson McClintock
Oscar Olson
McClintock
Billy” McClintock
John M. Coulter
University of Chicago
Congress of
Disciples of Christ
Derwin
Coulter
Darwin
Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Mary E Stretton and Oliver C Gordon
Mrs Mary E Stretton of Atchison died yesterday in St Joseph Mo after a long illness. Burial will be at her home in Atchison tomorrow. Mrs J D McNeill of this city is a daughter. Oliver C Gordon a Johnson County landowner near the Hesper neighborhood died last night aged 85. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at the Hesper Friends church with interment in Hesper cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Stretton
Atchison
St. Joseph
J. D. McNeill
Oliver
Gordon Oliver C. Gordon
Johnson County
Hesper
Hesper Friends Church
Hesper Cemetery
Wasser arraigned in Kansas City on bank failure indictments
J. R. Wasser pleaded not guilty at his arraignment before a U. S. commissioner in Kansas City. He was indicted two weeks earlier in Topeka over the failure of the First National Bank at Marysville Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wasser
Kansas City
R. Wasser
Topekas
First National Bank
Marysville
Kans
United, States Commission
Lawrence Music Week Features KU Washburn Glee Clubs
University of Kansas and Washburn College glee clubs join for an 8 15 p m concert in Robinson gym as part of Lawrence music week. Forty five KU members and about twenty five Washburn members perform together. A KU band concert and a high school operetta follow with further campus events and successful attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Washburn College
Robinson Gymnasium
Lawrence
K. U
Washburn
K. A. U. Bend
Massachusetts Street
Dancing girl Mumtaz testifies in Bombay murder trial
Mumtaz Begum, once favored by the Maharajah of Indore, described ten years in his palace as a prisoner who could not leave or see her baby. She cried when shown blood stained clothing tied to Abdul Kadir Badal, the Mohammedan merchant slain at Malabar Hill on January 12. The murder trial for his death opened in Bombay High Court with a special jury. defendants pleaded not guilty.
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Bombay
Associated Press
Mumtaz Begum
Indore
Abdul Kadir Badal
Tich Mohammedan
Malabar ‘Hill
Mumtaz
Maharajah
Maharaj
Pat
De Soto Banquet and Community News Highlights
The annual junior senior banquet at De Soto High School featured orchid and silver decor, Japanese motifs, and a menu served by Lucille Grause and her student cooks. Gertude Atkinson presided as toastmistress, with students and teachers delivering programs. Separate notes cover local visits, family guests from Kansas City, health updates, and a minor car accident involving D C Whitaker's Ford with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Grause
Domestic Science
Gertrude Atkinson
Esther Reot
Thel Murphy
Don Tattin
Mildred Decause
J. Eugene Frisbie
Kansas City
de Soto Friendside
G. D. Ward
Grace Crofts
Teddy
W. H. Ward
Crofts
Emall
Maine
Don C. Martin
I. T. Martin
Z. C. McVey
Louis Merrill
D. C. Whitaker
Ed Blaylock
3 Memorial
Lawrence
Harold Mize
Topeka
Mize
Margaret Anderson
Paola
A. Anderson
William Bristow
Bucyrus
Spring Hill
Mary Morgan
J. D. Chambers
Thee Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Ford
Local notes recount deaths, storms, and community moves
The De Soto and surrounding areas report a fatal automobile crash aftermath, residents visiting Lawrence, Mrs. Weard recovering from pneumonia, and several moves including Mrs. Marchell to Linwood. Local officials note school principal reelection, Eastwood leaving for Linwood, and a new Citizens State Bank planned in Tonganoxie. A severe Friday storm toppled shade trees, damaged barns, and a horse was injured but survived. town social life includes weddings, church conferences, and a 54th anniversary celebration.
Local School Activities and Visits Highlight Community Newsletter
Daniel Beeghley and sons visited Jess Markley home Tuesday evening. T. G. Hiatt was in Lawrence Friday. Elmer Charchbaugh and Donald spent Wednesday at Will Postma home. Alice Grae and Clyda Hiatt spent weekend with relatives. Doris Hiatt Florence Postma and Virgil Shoemaker took finals at Lone Star April 18 and 25. Oscar Markley called on Charles Brohammer last Saturday. The last day of school was Friday the 24th with a basket dinner. Attendees included the Markleys Postmas Sanders Shoemaker and Hout families plus many others. The school presented Ivory pieces to Sanders. oranges and bananas were shared. Lawrence visits noted for Brohammer and family. Solon Markley elected school board director. Mary Sanders hired as teacher. Perfect attendance certificates went to Doris Hiatt Jay Hiatt and Laurie Postma. 93 percent to Florence Postma Pearl and Harold Brohammer. John Brohammer and Lloyd helped with farming tasks. Willow Springs board hired Orpha Cunningham to teach next term. Prof. F Ellis Johnson received an offer from Ames to conduct research and teach advanced courses at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McCleary
Auburn
Kansas
Kelsall
FM. Bailey
Kansas City
A.wartzack
Leavenworth
Dean Capp
Victory Junction
W. T. Bleakley
Dorothy May
J. J. Blenkley
Lawrence
McCorkle
Jean Melbone
Oliver Myers
Toysanoxie
J. E. Dwyer
Lem Wiley
Harry Skeets Jr
Daniel Beeghley and Sons
Everett
John
Jess Markley
T.G. “Hiatt
Lawrence i
Elmer Charchbaugh
Donald
Will Postma
Alice, Grae
Clyda Hiatt
Doris Hiatt
Florence Postma
Virgil Shoemaker
Lone Star
Oscar Markley
Charles Brohammer
Jesse Markley
Solon Markley
Mary Katherine
Lillian
Alda
T. G.hinte
Doris
Jay
Andrs
John Brohammer
Lila
Vivian Markley
Mary Sanders
Virgil Flory
Richard Sanders
Lloyd Hout
Sanders
Solonlarkley
Mary’ Sanders
Jay Hiatt
Laurie Postma
Pearl
Harold Brohammer
Willow Springs
Orpha Cunningham
John ‘Brohammer
Lloyd
Card of Thanks for Eva Marvell’s illness and death
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted us during Eva Marvell’s illness and passing and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr and Mrs Charles L Brown and family express appreciation. Look for the Market Basket every Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Marvell
Charles
L. Brown
Karnak Restores Health and Gains 15 Pounds in Woman
Mrs. J. E. Tomlinson of Pittsburg Kansas reports dramatic relief from stomach trouble nerves and fatigue after using Karnak. She cites digestion improvement sleep, liver sluggishness and run-down condition as resolved, noting a 15 pound weight gain and renewed happiness. Karnak pills are highlighted as part of the treatment and sold by The Round Corner Drug Co Linwood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnak
J. E. Tomlinson
20Th St
Pittsburg
Kans
Lawrence
Round Corner Drug Co
Linwood
H.H. van Noy
M. D
Adv
Before the Doctor Comes
An advertisement notes hot water relieves pain using a hot water bag from a Storage Water Heater store. It promises instant hot water at a surprisingly moderate cost with quick relief before visiting a doctor.
A Good Business for Sale on Lawrence Street
A business on the main Lawrence street with a favorable lease is offered for sale. Prospective buyers are advised to contact the owner by writing to G-5, Journal World for details and to initiate discussions.
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Lawrence O
G-5
Journal- World
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Herbert Thompson
Guerite ‘Voorhees
Sarnday
G. R. Kinmon
T. A. Gordry
Idoo Henry
Amd
Ellis T. Johnston Rill
Tonganoxie
Cailealx
Rench
Lawrence High
U. S
Abilene
Ilaryin Vanosdol
Emporia Football
Wills New York
Jack Dempsey
New York State Athletic Commission
Harry Wills
Jack Kearns
Inspectorsopeka
State ‘Boxing Commission
American Legion
Leslie .E. Edmonds
Ellsworth
A. M. Wondmanse
Ellsworth County
Maude ‘Hiles
Inglewood, Mo
W. C. Hiles
Indiana
Holland
Henry’ Irving
Amsterdam
Louis Bouwmeester
Henry Irs ‘Ving of
Hollandy
C. W. ‘Smith
Miami
Fla
Leo Smith
Flint
Ottawa
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ Institute
Glee Club
Gonéert
High School Operetta
Jesse Seounce
de Soto
Sarah Marchell
N. J. Weard
Verna’ Easterwood
Eudora
Blake Miller
Monticello
Cedar Junction
Blake
Milton Quaintance
W. YT. Moore
Loring
Fred M Bailey
M.E. Church
Bethel
Frank Hiddleston
Franke Sheldon
J. T. Martin
Bradford Nowell
Dowell Gray
Frank Rhoeds
Myrtle Léamer
J. W. Baker
Pearl Trout
W. H. Baker
Lee Brannosk
St. Mary's Hospital
Ira Willard
M. E. Church
J. D. Buckingham
Myrtle
Guy Buckingham
Marguerite Morse
CO. W. Morse
Will Jewett
Robert Gillies
Los Angeles
California
Gillies
W. D. van Bergen
J. A. Eastwood
D. TR
H. S
Linwood School
Eastwood
Reno
O. W. Sowera
Charles Achning Farm
O. W. Shepherd
City
P. W. Miller
Highland
The
Citizens
State Bank
3. Kelsall
Ate. I
Fred Kahn
John Cline Sr
Tonganoxi
H. T. Melton
R. G. Manley
Johnston's Choe
Rankin'’s Drug Store
Allegro
Keeler
Auto Electric Co
Fat Sutter's Garage
Columbia
Ames
F. Ellis ‘Johnson
School of Engineering
Tews State College
Johnson
K. Ll
George Shaad
Olson “Bros
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Henri Verbruggen
Matinee
Marie Tiffany
Metropolitan Opera Company
Round Corner Drug Store
Bell’s Music CO
School OF Fine Arts
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