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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1925

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Caillaux Expects Tough Task in Baseball Here

Paris Aug 27 French finance minister Joseph Caillaux, back from London where he neared a debt agreement with Winston Churchill, warned reporters not to cheer and said his work in England is not finished. In Washington, officials noted the debt settlement affects Franco American talks, with the United States seeking payment in full of principal and interest. Treasury officials caution the US relation to debtors is complex, and negotiations on September 24 will consider France’s total obligations, while Latvia may soon fund its debt.

Paris Joseph| Caillaux London Winston Churchill France Great Britain Caillaux England United’ States Washington Winston Treasury American Debt Commission Lyques- Hior United States American Commission Latvia

Room for Growth in Eldridge House Expansion Plan

American Lonene weighs potential growth as Eldridge House eyes future expansion. Heating and telephone installation under review to equip a larger building. Ample space noted for planned growth and infrastructure upgrades.

Eldridge House

Walter Johnson joins final game mound for Washington

Walter Johnson arrived in St. Louis from Coffeyville to pitch the third game of the series with the Cardinals after Washington mound woes. Rogers Hornsby hit his 34th homer as St. Louis faced Brooklyn. Giants drop in pennant chase after loss to Cincinnati while Pirates beat the Braves. Boiler work expands Eldridge hotel with five-story heat plan and Bedford stone on schedule as plumbing and stone work proceed.

Pittsburgh Boston Aldridge Smith Benton O'Neil Gibson St. Louis Brooklyn Dyer Dickerman Mails Haines O'Farrell Brown Hubbell Petty de Berry Hornsby Cox Chicago Philadelphia Blake Hartnett Carlson Wilson Cincinnati New York J. May Mays Hargrave Greenfield Wisner Snyder Hartley Walter Johnson Washington Coffeyville Kan Harris St. Louisrowns Wwere Eldridge XJ. Kennedy Kansas Telephone Company B. A. Green

Plans for Atlanta airbase by Vanderbilt group announced

Atlanta August 27 The Atlanta Journal reports Cornelius Vanderbilt and associates have purchased or optioned eleven thousand acres near Atlanta for establishing the third largest commercial airbase in the nation Development will take about five years and cost several million dollars Facilities for handling dirigibles and airplanes will be provided Local men aid the effort with top engineering and financial interests involved Clinics Tomorrow by Kiwanis at city hall at 2 30 Dr Harrington to lead mental hygiene clinic and Dr Francisco orthopedic Rents Hastie Residence Rev C W Thomas new tenant at 917 Louisiana street moving from 934 Indiana street

Atlanta Atlanta. Journal Cornelius~. Vanderbilt Ird Vanderbilt Nional Air Transport Company Projetc Tocal Kiwanis Club Harrington Francisco

Who Owns the Water in the Arkansas River

Amarillo Texas Aug 27 A P the flood waters of the Arkansas river and its tributaries are contested for tri state control The commissioners postpone signing an interstate agreement until Arkansas agrees to join the conference President Coolidge will be asked to appoint a federal representative to participate in all subsequent conferences

Amarillo Texas Arkansas Arkansas River Arkansa Coolidge

Actress Jeanne Eagels Marries Edward Coy in Connecticut

Jeanne Eagels the actress reportedly married Edward Harris Coy after obtaining a Connecticut license. The ceremony occurred and the couple left for an unknown destination. Coy, former Yale captain and New York banker, had been divorced earlier by Mrs Sophie Meldrim Coy in Paris for desertion.

Stamford Cond Edward Harris Coy Yale New York Jeanne Eagels Coy A. P Edward Harris Ted) Coy Connecticut Jeanne Engels Sophie Meldrim Coy Paris Coys Asheville N.C Kansas City Edward Harris Cay Julia Eagles Miss Eagels

Klan Raider Gone From Pittsburg Under Inquisition

Dewey Rogers, leader of Pittsburg Ku Klux Klan raiders, eludes subpoena as inquisition widens. Mrs. Rogers says he fled to Chicago for work and will not return. Witnesses testified on Crawford county prohibition enforcement. inquiry to resume in Topeka before Attorney General Griffith.

Pittsburg Kan Dewey Rogers Pittsburg -Ku Klux Klan Peach Court William A. Smith

Coal Miners to Strike in Anthracite Fields

Philadelphia August 27 A P The midnight appeal by Wilkes-Barre citizens urging resumption of scale negotiations will not delay planned suspension in the anthracite coal fields set for September 4. A scale sub committee will issue the actual cession after arranging maintenance in mines as talks with owners continue. technical questions have slowed maintenance discussions.

Philadelphia Associated, Press Wilkes-Barre John H. Uhl

City Debates West Hills Park Gift Offer

Lawrence city commissioners weigh funding for a thirteen acre West Hills park gift from S J Hunter and Sigma Nu. Donors demand improvements including a new roadway. budget decisions will determine acceptance or withdrawal today as the levy for next year is set.

Lawrence West Hills S. J. Hunter Sigma Nu Fraternity Hunter

Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Income Jump in July 1925

Chicago Aug 27 Net railway operating income for July 1925 for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system was 4,724,386 dollars compared with 3,569,025 dollars in July 1924 an increase of 1,155,310 dollars. Railway operating revenues rose by 1,408,415 dollars over July 1924 while operating expenses reached 24,185,034 dollars. For seven months ending July 31 net railway operating incomes totaled 20,109,281 dollars, up 4,573,575 dollars from the same period last year.

Chicago A. P.I Atchison, Topéka’ & Santa Fe

French fliers Tarascon and Coli plan Paris to New York flight

Lieutenant Paul Tarascon and Captain Coli announced to Raymond Oberg their intention to attempt the Paris to New York crossing between September 5 and 12. The Orteig prize offers $25,000 for the flight. Tarascon, at Louvre-Juzon, also spoke of a possible circumnavigation if successful, circling the globe via the American continent to the Pacific and returning by India.

Paris Petit Parisien Paul Taraszon Raymond Oberg New York Coli Orteig Louvre-Juzon Tarascon Pacific Ocean France India

Howard Still A Prisoner As Bandits Escape In China

Washington reports Minister MacMurray informed the state department that Chinese bandits who held Dr. Harvey J. Howard of the Peking Union Medical College escaped with him and are being pursued by Chinese troops. A telegram from Roger Greene said the bandits fled about fifty miles upriver in Kirin after being surrounded. Plus notes on Victor Scholz killed by a train near Jefferson City and sorority rush week members visiting the Chi Omega house.

Washington Associated’ Press MacMurray State Department Peking Harvey J. Howard Peking Union Medical College

Infant Objects To Be Being Disrobed At Fair Show

Gordon Ralph Kent, a 26 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kent of Golony Kan, refused to disrobe during the Central States Fair baby show. Doctors and nurses spent about an hour examining other youngsters as he resisted, earning 30 points for irritability and resistance while health and proportions were noted as perfect. Examinations conclude tomorrow with ratings announced Saturday.

Aurore A. P Gordon Ralph Kent W. R. Kent Golony Kan Central States Gordon Wurses

Roadside Justice to Hand Out Quick Judgments

Wyandotte county motorists with multiple traffic violations face roadside tribunals starting next Sunday. Sheriff Daniel Maher says justices of the peace in township areas will hear cases on the Victory Highway and other busy concrete roads Sunday afternoon and night. The program was started last year but not continued this year.

Kansas City Kan Eel Associated Press Wyandotte Daniel Marher Maher Justices of the Peace Victory Highway PS Ee

Branea Tribesmen-Fleet With Flocks Before French Advance

French forces advance in the Branes region north of Taza capture Djebel Amesses, regain Dahar, routing Branes tribesmen as tanks spearhead the push. Chiefs and forces flee, consolidating gains in a sharp desert action observed in Fez.

Branea Fez Branes Taza Djebel Amesses Dahar

Convict Brown Robs Farmer Near Kanorado

John Brown escapee from the Kansas state penitentiary robs a farmer near Kanorado after vowing to kill deputies and rob the Kanorado bank. He warned the farmer not to notify authorities and cut telephone wires. Authorities pursue Brown across western Kansas Nebraska and into Colorado as bankers’ association joins the search.

Burlington Colo A. P J. R. Roberson Kanorado John Brown Kansas State Penitentiary Kanorade Brown Ents Kansas Colorado Leavenworth W.H. Mackey Kansas Penitentiary Dundy County Nebraska Pacific Coast Bankers Association

Seneca Indians Found Behind Independent Label

Washington August 27 The Smithsonian Bureau of American Ethnology announced that a tribe living in Oklahoma and Missouri once thought independent is actually Seneca. Ancestors left New York in the 1700s and migrated west, recruiting others. They ended up on reservations under interior department oversight and retain Seneca status despite mixed heritage. Most now are half breeds with largely forgotten customs and governance. Some have grown wealthy from jail royalties and radio parts.

Washington Bureau of American Ethnology Smithsonian Institution Ctlahoma Missouri New York Department of the Interior J. N Bo Hewitt

Normal Institute Closes Tomorrow After Successful Week

The Douglas county normal institute at Memorial high school will end tomorrow after noon with a teachers conference at 2:30. About seventy five teachers have attended this week. County Superintendent O J Lane will distribute teachers supplies and announce truancy law reminders. Most county schools start Monday September 7 with some beginning Monday morning. Special lectures included Mrs Carrie Johnson on a grade school drainage system and Dr Charles Serrigo of the state tuberculosis association on tuberculosis. Lane urged dental inspections and continued attendance for ages seven to sixteen unless exempt.

Douglas County Normal Institute Memorial High Normal Institute Carrie Johnson Charles Serrigo State Tuberculosis Association

Misses Old Sounds At Kiwanis Meeting Fort Leavenworth Camp Vibe

Dr H L Chambers told Kiwanis at Wiedemann s about a Fort Leavenworth training camp visit this Tuesday noting the army vocabulary has been expurgated since 1918 while Rev Edward Hislop described a Rome mountains tour and Harold Ingham praised improvements in other states over four years. Lawrence club asked to stage a twenty minute feature at the district convention in Columbia Missouri October 9 10 with President Hoover s committee already at work.

Fort Leavenworth H. L. Chambers Kiwanis Wiedemann's Dr. Chambers Chambers Edward Hislop Rome Harold Ingham Kansas Lawrence Club Columbia Hoover Lb Esata

Freshmen Addresses Planned by University of Kansas Leader

Chancellor E H Lindley will deliver three orientation talks to freshmen during the first three weeks of the fall term at Fraser Hall. Last year’s talks were well received and attendance is required for all freshmen. The schedule lists September 7 24 and 21. ICTOR FARIS DIES TODAY.

E. H. Lindley University of Kansas Lindley Fraser Hall Ictor Faris

Head of Hay Company Has Stroke Near Ottawa

Victor Faris sixty five or fifty five head of the Faris Hay Company with offices in Kansas City died this morning near Ottawa of apoplexy while en route from Kansas City to Williamsburg and Colony. He stopped at a home in southeast Ottawa and died on a terrace as R P Bridgens a purchasing agent of the Kansas City stock yards was with him. Faris was dead before medical aid arrived. John Louis Simons returns to Lawrence after Culver Summer Schools attendance. He was with Wolf Cub division in Culver camp focusing on military training nature study.

Ottawa Kan Victor Faris Faris Hay Company Livestock Exchange Kansas City Williamsburg Colony Iola Mr. Faris John Louis Simons Culver Indiana Lawrence John Louis

Kansas Chamber of Commerce name changed

Kansas City Aug 27 The Kansas Chamber of Commerce name was adopted by the Kansas Association of Chambers of Commerce The change was approved by the executive committee to expand the group s work to industrial development on a state wide basis The organization formed last year to promote a state highway system was cited as a precedent for broader objectives

Kansas City Kan A.P Kansas Association of Chambers of Commerce Kansas Chamber of Commerce M. L. Breidenthal

Kansas welcomes 25 new faculty for fall at KU

Twenty five new faces join the University of Kansas faculty for the fall semester starting September 7, with most new hires in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Several current staff return after promotions or a year’s leave, including H B Chubb, J N Carman, and H P Smith.

University of Kansas School of Liberal’ Arts H. B. Chubb J. N. Carman Earl P. Carter Zela E. Colvin Howard K. Hughes Inez C. Johnson Oread High School R. Se. Tsenberger G. L. Knight Fritz Kellerman Karl Lehrherr Lou L.labrant Guy Lookabaugh Karl Mattern Milligan Phillip Mechem John H. Nelson Verne Franklin Simons L. P. Tupy J., W. Twenty R. H. Wheeler G. J. Winger

Will Open Road Soon From Vinland to Baldwin

County engineer E. E. Trueblood announces the Vinland to Baldwin highway will open to public use in about a month. The Baldwin hill segment should finish by September 15, with grading and widening of the Lawrence Baldwin route ongoing. Traffic currently detours via the Dell road as crews clear hedges and smooth the old highway.

Vinland Baldwin Baldwin Hill Lawrence-Baldwin Lawrence Lawrence- Baldwin Trueblood

Maintenance Men Needed for County Roads Says Trueblood

E J Trueblood urged full time road and maintenance workers on all county roads noting country roads are often rough after rain and only once improved in good weather. He cited Indiana as having dirt roads kept nearly as smooth as pavement by constant maintenance workers. Mr and Mrs W D Lyons left on a motor trip to Osage County. Fuller Brushes. Phone 1711. Adv

E. J. Trueblood W. D. Lyons Osage County

University of Kansas to Open Fall Term with New Registration Plan

Freshmen and upperclassmen will register on separate schedules for the first time. KU opens September 7 with psychology tests for new students on Friday. Underclass registrations begin Monday in the Central Administration basement while college enrollment occurs in Robinson Gymnasium. Regular classes start Thursday. Lawrence Business College also launching a large fall enrollment August 31 and September 7 with record early inquiries and enrollments.

University of Kansas University Gagtral Administration Robinson Ymmasi Lawrence Business College Schisal Stu Lindley Dents

KU Students' Hand Books Off Presé on Campus

University of Kansas hand book, known among upperclassmen as the freshman's Bible, issued by the U M and Y W C A, printed with a blue cover and crimson front, contains nearly two hundred pages of information for first year students and is being distributed on campus. Dies of Grief Over Husband in Independence Kansas August 27 Mrs Gert de Brown former resident here commits suicide. body sent to Tulsa for burial beside husband Curtis Brown who died a year ago. Fix City Levy Tonight. ordinance to set 1926 tax levy for Lawrence to be passed by City Commissioners at regular meeting tonight. Killed in Drill Accident. Peter J Carini, seaman second class from Chester Conn, dies in drill accident on Battleship Oklahoma en route from New Zealand to Samoa.

University of Kansas U. M Independence Kan Gert de Brown Tulsa Curtis Brown City of Lawrence Washington Peter J. Carini Chester, Conn Oklahoma New Zealand Samoa

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