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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1925

Page

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Tax Measure Will Get Quick Action in Congress

Plymouth Vermont report notes President Cobbridge pledged quick action on a tax reduction bill before Christmas recess. Representative Tilson of Connecticut, future Republican floor leader, and Secretary Mellon with Senator Smoot discussed tentative reductions and potential surtax cuts up to twelve to fifteen percent based on treasury estimates. The aim is to have a bill enacted before March 15 and ready for the new Congress in December.

Plymouth Associated Press Cobbridge Tilson Connecticut Mellon House Senate Treasury Arta Gate Senator Smoot Mr. Tilson Anl Thig Congress Ways and Means

Farmers Plan Picnic at Helcom’s Grove

Local farmers unions from Tone Star Pleasajt Valley Blue Mound and Eudora will hold a picnic on Saturday August 29 at Helcom's grove. The program includes a basket dinner ball game before and after dinner and other features. John Simson former Lawrence lawman and president of the Oklahoma Farmers Union will be the chief speaker delivering five addresses in Kansas. He is praised as an able speaker and Douglas County locals congratulate on securing him.

Farmers :Union Tone Star Pleasajt Valley Blue Mound Eudora Helcom Grove John Simson Lawrencel ,Ow Oklahoma “Farmers 'Union Simis Kansas Douglas Sini

McAdoo Keeps Mum on Political Plans

Newton Kan August 17 William Gibbs McAdoo spent twenty minutes enroute from Los Angeles to New York on his boat business and declined to discuss politics or hint at his plans for the next presidential campaign He expressed deep regret at Mr Bryan s passing saying the Democratic party lost a great leader and the world lost a brave and intelligent champion of human rights

Newton Kan William Gibbs McAdoo Los Angeles New York Bryan DicAdoo Democratic Party

New Parking Reverts to Old System After Trial

Mayor Frank M. Holliday announced Massachusetts Street will return to the old parking layout Wednesday morning after a fifteen day trial of diagonal spaces on asphalt. Workmen will repaint the spaces Tuesday night as the city thanks citizens for cooperation in improving pavement wear during the temporary system.

Massachusetts Frank M. Holliday Holliday

Divorce Granted Amid Bigamy Charge In Douglas County

Mrs Maybelle Bossie of Omaha announced by long distance call to County Attorney George Melvin that she secured a divorce from her husband C F Bassie. Bassie, a Forty clerk in Omaha, faced bigamy charges in Douglas County district court after Emma Walmsley of Redlands California had reportedly married him a year earlier at Judge Menger's office. Bossie later said she reconciled with Bassie, and she may press the charge, though she has not yet arrived in Lawrence. Melvin remains skeptical about her forthcoming cooperation.

Miybelle Bassie Omaha George Melvin F. Bassie Douglas Bossie Emma Kansas ‘City Maybelle Bossie Maybelle Bessie Psi Mtly Melvin Lawrence

Refunding Belgium Debt Likely Settlement Tomorrow

President Coolidge expects an agreement on terms for refunding Belgium debt to the United States, with Mellon and Senator Smoot saying final terms are in sight after a two hour discussion. Separate reports say two men robbed the Bank of Louisburg, with about $1,000 taken. they eluded capture as posses closed in.

Plymouth Associated, ,Press Coolidge Belgium United States Mellon Smoot Utah Bank of Wellisburg Isburg Kan Bank of Louisburg Hugh Lee Ne ‘Bank Missouri

Lawrence Guardsmen Head to Camp Whitewater Fort Riley

Kansas National Guard units from Lawrence join detachments from Kansas City Topeka and Atchison for annual encampment at Fort Riley. Roster lists Companies M H D First Battalion Headquarters and Troop C 14th Cavalry with a large contingent. reporting at armories at 3 am and train departure at 4 am for Fort Riley. Return slated for August 31.

Lawrence Kansas National Guards Camp Whitewhe Fort Riley 181Th Infantry 14Th Cavalry Nations Guard Kansas City Topeka Atchison Lawrence. Uy Bergeant Ralph W.w.osenkins Raymond Fisher

Lawrence Rotary lunch hears Elsey on radium and X rays

Associate professor Elsey of the University of Kansas spoke at the Lawrence Rotary luncheon about radium and X-ray properties. Bob Rowland presided, John Beil led the music. An invitation for the Leavenworth club to join upcoming events was read. Harvest Home picnic plans for Lecompton were outlined and entertainment for Friday evening August 28 was announced. Otto Seitz thanked attendees for cigars in honor of a newborn.

Hm, Elsey University of Kansas Lawrence Rotary ‘Club Weidmann Bob Rowland John Beil Leavenworth Rotary Club Law’ Rence Club Rotary Anns

Pour Roof Today at Eldridge Hotel Construction Progress

Workmen poured the roof of the Eldridge hotel this morning and bricklaying for walls will start in a few days. Mont J. Greens reported the project is on track with plumbers on the second floor and a January 1 completion target, with the first floor ready by the Kansas-Missouri game.

Eldridge Mont J. Greens Lawrence W Green

Windmill Grocery Robbery Near Mississippi Street

Robbery at the Windmill Grocery on Mississippi Street where about six dollars in pennies and dimes were stolen after midnight Saturday. Window pane on the west side was broken to gain entry. Owner Kibek believes a young boy committed the act. only money was taken as of morning report.

Mississippi Ik. H. “Kibek

Bryan's son to carry on evolution fight in schools

William J. Bryan Jr. says he will continue his father's legal battle to remove evolution from American schools. He told the Miami Daily News that he intends to carry on the work his father pursued until his death, and will keep fighting to exclude the teaching of evolution in classrooms.

Miami William Jennings Bryan Schools of America William J. Bryan, Jr Miami Daily News Today

Death of Major Harold Burdick R O T C leader buried at Arlington

Major Harold Burdick, longtime Lawrence figure and first commandant of the University of Kansas R O T C, died Saturday in Battle Creek Michigan after an appendicitis operation. He served in World War I and oversaw R O T C organization at KU in 1919. Burial likely at Arlington National Cemetery.

Harold Burdick Lawrence University of Kansas Battle Creek Mich Burdick Wo Il. Burdick Battle Greek Arlington National Cemetery University of Michigan Camp Custer Battle Creek Hospital Connecticut United States’ Naval Academy Annapolis Navy Coast Artillery Corps Argonne Front War Department I.U T. C

Baseball scores from exhibition games reported

National League Philadelphia 2 New York 3 in an exhibition. American League Detroit 2 Chicago 3 in another exhibition. Pittsburgh hosted Philadelphia in an exhibition, with Philadelphia 9, Pittsburgh Nationals 5. Carlson, Henline, Greenfield, Snyder, Holloway, Bassler, Blanken and Schalk named among players.

Philadelphia New York Carlson Henline Greenfield Snyder Detroit Chicago Holloway Bassler Blankenship Schalk

Whisky in car tied to two men in Kansas City

Peace officers hold ten gallons of whiskey with no claimant found. Jerry Scott, former Kansas City Kansas motorcycle officer, and Lewis Fredericks are jailed on charges of possession and using a car to transport liquor. They deny ownership as arraignment awaits.

Jerry Scott Kansas City Kans Lewis Fredericks Tansport

Klan Raiders Up On State Charge

Pittsburg Kansas August 17 A P three constables Fred Black Arthur Schirard Rudolph Mori were charged with bribery in a new complaint filed by Wyoming A Smith assistant attorney general Preliminary hearing before Judge R S Lemon began Sheriff Turkington said Black had taken 100 dollars to refrain from prosecuting John McNamara Three other men were arrested and jailed after the money was recovered in Black s car McNamara later arranged to pay the bribe under sheriff s watch Smith promised a thorough prosecution and an investigation into rumors of irregularities

Pittsburg Kan Iiteertony Fred Black Arthur Sthirard Udolph Mori Crowebure Wy. A. Smith Greneral John McNamara McNamara McNamaraa Mori R. S. Lemon Smith A. H. Carl Crawford County John B. Turkington Black Turkingts Croweburg Mulberry Herman Youvan Joe Sia Schirad W. A. Smith Allen Sandidge Ku Klux Klan

Winter wheat acreage to rise in autumn sowings

Washington August 17 A P The department of agriculture reports farmers intend to sow winter wheat this autumn on 4 094 000 acres up 9 7 percent from last year The figures reflect early planting intentions from about 24 000 farms and are not a forecast of final acreage Rye intentions show a 21 5 percent rise over last autumn.

Ashington Department of Agriculture

Reuter Organ Co Wins Large Kansas City Contract

The Reuter Organ company of Lawrence was awarded a large four manual pipe organ contract for St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Kansas City Missouri. The organ valued around $20000 includes an echo division and is a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Hans Dierks. The award was without competition, showcasing local organ craftsmanship and recent orders from across the country.

Reuter Organ Company City Manuel St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Kansas City Missouri Andreas Bard Hans Dierks Lawrence Reuter Company Reuter California M. E. Church Sacramento Methodist Oroville Long Beach San Diego St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church St Paul, Minn Faith Lutheran Church Chicago Eden Evangelical Church St. Louis First Baptist Church Mindenota St. Mark’s Hastings Nebraska Academy of Good Counsel Mankato Mirin

Hearings postponed in Huddleston and related cases

In Lawrence, hearings on injunctions by A. E. Huddleston against county commissioners and by the city against R. G. Blackman and S. Rarick have been indefinitely postponed due to Judge Hugh Means being away. A temporary restraining order on erecting electric light poles in the 600 block remains in effect. The hearing to prevent cutting the county treasurer’s salary will be rescheduled when Judge Means returns.

Hugh Means A. E. Huddleston Lawrence R. G. Blackman S. Rarick Mr. Flackman Mr. Rarick Massachusetts New Hampshire Judge Minger Judge Means

Baldwin levy lowers tax rate and local notices

Baldwin officials certify a 10.45 mill levy with a 15 mill reduction from last year, detailing funds for general, street, sinking, lights, park, fire, and library. County and bounty farm bureau levies await state information and a special meeting to finalize. Lecompton Harvest Home dates set for August 27 and 28. Mrs Skinner of Carlsbad visits. Dorothy Fuller travels to Girard for a week.

Baldwin Generals Fund Douglas County Topeka Bounty Farm Bureau

Ed Kleindead native Lawrence businessman dies in Kansas City

Ed Kleindead a longtime Lawrence merchant dies at St Luke's Hospital Kansas City following six months illness. Born 1873 Perryville Athlone he moved to Lawrence in 1904 opening a harness and leather goods store at 792 Massachusetts and residing at 809 Missouri Street. He served as church trustee chamber of commerce director Rotary member Royal Arch Masons and was active in civic drives. Survived by widow and four children Katherine Josephine Edward and Eleanor Blanche. Funeral at First Methodist Church with Masonic graveside rites at Oak Hill cemetery slated Tuesday at 2:50 pm.

D Klein Lawrence Kansas City Klein Mr. Klein Perryville Athlonete iXlein Massachusetts Street Missouri Street First Methodist Church Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Rotary Club Royal Arch Masons Katherine Josephine Edward Eleanor Blanche Ed Kleig Douglas County Armers McKinley Warren Iwill Oak Hill

Fourth Toll of Fireworks Casualties Reported

A survey by the American Museum of Safety and the National Committee for the Prevention of Blindness finds 111 deaths and 1,030 injuries from fireworks this year across 500 cities in 36 states. Most victims were children. many injuries occurred on July 4. St. Louis reported the largest casualty list, while restrictive laws appear effective in cities like New York and Chicago. No reports were received from 12 states, indicating gaps in data.

New York A. P American Museum of Safety National Committee For the Prevention of St. Louis Chicago South Eee

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