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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1925
Page
3
The Elks face the Braves in the junior Twilight League, with both teams aiming for a win. Last year the Redskins won the first session while the Elks dominated the second. this year the Braves seek revenge as heat rises and lineups mirror prior games.
About 1,700 youths from Kansas Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma bunkhouses start military training at Fort Leavenworth. The day includes oath taking by the entire student body in a ceremony with camp staff led by General E.J. King and planned afternoon sports activities.
London July 28. Sir Ernest Bain, chairman of Leeds University finance committee, says universities abroad place heavy emphasis on sport. He cites a Canadian and a U S move toward athletics, noting alumni power in American universities shapes gifts but does not disrupt teaching. He warns coaches and administrators earn far more than many scholars.
Des Moines reports Harry O'Boyle Notre Dame star fullback begins a city street department job from 4:30 pm as part time trenching and digging duties. O'Boyle, once all American high school back, aims to help Notre Dame replace Jim Crowley and the Four Horsemen while awaiting 1925 season.
A poorly legible July dispatch from Rome notes Italian colonial activity in Cyrenaica and neighboring regions in Northern Africa. It mentions Leptis Magna and Sa bratha areas with a focus on archaeological or theological findings and a sizable Italian party in Cyrenaica.
Fragmentary record notes a Bible discovery linked to prof or Gasite and the school director witness. It mentions Tabghanéar iat and a reward for the discovery by Mr Turville-Petre formerly of Oxford now pursuing studies at the school.
The Royal Ontario Museum team digs a peat bog near Dundurn Geography Sask to uncover traces of prehistoric North American man. A diaphragm pump drains daily water while workers uncover antelope bones buffalo bones and various Indian relics in the swamps lower strata. Researchers believe the pool once served as a watering place for ancient peoples.
Efforts by local and other historical societies aim to mark the site of an old Altoona hotel near the union war governors meeting in 1882. The informal gathering included leaders such as A. G. Curtin and John A. Andrew, with Lincoln present, though no written records exist.
A fragmentary listing mentions Lon William alongside figures Beéry in New Hampshire Austin Blair in Michigan and notes ties to St Rho F F Ohio Pierpoi Virginia and Bee Todd Ohio. The readable text resembles a cross state political roster or biographical note without clear context.
Frau von Tillin proposes a crusade for true womanhood during German women’s week in Cologne tied to Rhineland’s millennial celebration. She urges revival of oldtime family life, intellectual growth for young women, healthier physical training, and devotion to household work to shield morality from modern influences.
Calvin Coolidge began his third year as President in Swampscott Massachusetts on August 3. Reporters note he is satisfied with his administration and quietly preparing legislation and executive actions for the remainder of his term. The piece recalls his oath two years earlier after President Harding’s death and reflects on his incumbency. A separate item reports E D Dabner, a traveling salesman, found dead in a Kansas City rooming house on August 3.
Authorities questioned over a case involving worthless checks as the cause of death remains undetermined. Physicians could not determine the cause at the time. The coroner received the body for investigation.
H C Colglazier announces a week of public poultry culling demonstrations across several farms. Events begin 9:30 tomorrow at Lewis Howell farm, then 11:30 at R K Glathaar, 2:30 at J W Strong Endora, 9:30 at Otto Spitali, and 9 o'clock Friday at George Sullivan, urging all poultry owners to attend amid high feed and egg prices.
Edinburgh reports Dr. Anna A. Gordon of Evanston Illinois reelected president of the World Women’s Christian Temperance Union at the twelfth tri annual convention. She returns home with gifts from represented nations including an Ireland shillelah Australia flowers South Africa ostrich fan and gold mounted banners from Denmark and Finland.
Carl Downing a 21 year old featherweight from Dodge City plans to fight his way through the University of Kansas. He intends to perform in Lawrence and Kansas City during his four years to cover expenses. Downing trained under Elmet McMypllen Doggie Lawhead and Walter Page to sharpen punching and defense.
Chincoteague Island residents prepare for their annual pony round-up dubbed the Wild West of the East. Festivities include penning events, broncho busting, and exhibitions by islanders famed for their riding skills. Visitors arrive from the mainland for the July 30 celebration and related contests.
Eight people were injured in a Wichita crash when free cars failed to negotiate a curve at Fifty First Street and Arkansas Avenue. The wreck sent vehicles over a twenty foot embankment. Among the injured are Virginia McCue of St Joseph Missouri and John Terry Braman of Oklahoma. Three ukuleles and a letter to Phyllis Watson of Ponca City were found in the wrecked car. Hold Corpus Christi Day.
Berlin reports the first Corpus Christi Day public procession in four centuries, marking a shift from monarchic state religion to a more tolerant republic. The event featured a parade from St Hedwig's Catholic Church with trombones, monks, priests in robes, nuns, and the archbishop under a canopy, culminating in prayers for crops and global relief from disease, misery, war, and hunger.
Interior Minister Russeff has dismissed the head of Provisions and ordered probes against fruit and vegetable merchants in about six cities to force sale at fair prices. Milk dealers accused of price gouging are also targeted. Provisions officials instructed to fine those found guilty of profiteering.
In Sofia on July 25, reports say robber bands have stepped up highway and village holdups to undermine the government. The government and police are pursuing bandits, with several captured and jailed. Officials vow continued action until organized robbery ends and travel safety is restored.
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