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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1925
Page
1
A garbled report discusses a Texas political dispute involving government contracts and highway officials. It mentions the American Road Company case, indictments, and claims of profits tied to a state contract, with references to attorneys general and court actions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reduced rates on fresh meals from Chicago to New York and nearby areas from 87 to 70 7 cents per hundred, with similar reductions for western and eastern routes. The changes take effect February 10 and affect packing house centers and trunk line territory. A separate incident details a robbery at a Ware city cafeteria where a second man fled in a car, unknown losses at press time.
Kansas forecast calls for mostly fair conditions today and Thursday with some clouds and cooler temperatures. Central and western portions expect a bit more cloud cover and cooler readings, with noon observations noted.
The second edition bulletin of the Bureau of Business Research by Frank T. Stockton, dean of the School of Business at the University of Kansas, is ready to mail. It features unseen content on Employee Training in Kansas Department Stores and plans for subsequent issues in February or March.
JT Wilson of Kansas has been appointed vice president of the association leading the growing Ozark Trails network. The trail runs from Kansas City through eastern Kansas, into Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas toward the Gulf. The organization spans multiple states with vice presidents in each to coordinate road development.
General Primo de Rivera leaves the royal palace and confirms a future cabinet change. He says the military dictatorship has cleared the way for a new government with the sovereign's approval, aiming to form a civilian cabinet soon.
Minneapolis dispatch reports police probing motive in the murder of Rev Knute Birkeland found slain in an empty duplex. They seek a woman named May Rey who rented the flat and planned a massage parlor. The body lay on two tables covered with clothes and a sheet as investigators question witnesses.
Chicago December 2 A.P. reported wheat deliveries rose to the season's highest price, with December leading at 1.75 a bushel and an overnight gain of 4 3/8 cents. Reports from Argentina indicate worsening crop damage and spreading black rust, with exportable surplus possibly as low as 412 million bushels.
Judge Hugh Means sentenced Bateson to six months in jail and a $500 fine for liquor possession. Kennedy vs Purde, Raymond, and Roy Goff ended with a verdict for Kennedy. Judy vs Eddy claimed damages over a misrepresented nine lot plot for a tourist camp. James McManus and R. E. Ford were bound over on charges after preliminary hearing. bonds set at $1,000 each.
Gerald Chapman testified from State Prison in Wethersfield that he had no warning of his transfer from Atlanta or of the state's move to obtain a presidential clemency commute for his federal mail robbery sentence. He spoke briefly as a witness and was not cross examined by the state's attorney Adgorm.
All day session at the Chamber of Commerce opens at 11 o clock with county agent H C Delglazier and Home Demonstration Agent Miss Mildred Smith presenting yearend reports. Dean L E Call of Kansas State Agricultural College will deliver the day’s address followed by officer elections and a dinner. Also includes London Locarno treaty delegates dinner notes and theft reports.
Topeka Kansas December 2 Former state bank commissioner Gail J Peterson will go to trial December 28 in district court here on a charge of conspiring with ex governor Jonathan M Davis to sell a pardon to Walter Grundy a convicted banker of Hutchinson Kansas The announcement was made today by Shawnee county prosecutor and with the attorney general will conduct the prosecution Former Governor Davis was acquitted by a jury in district court last May on a similar charge The state decided to press the charges against Peterson alleged to be Davis agent in the sale of executive clemency There are still pending on the court docket charges against Davis and his son Russell that they conspired to solicit a bribe for the pardon of Fred W Pollman former banker of Lax
Isaac Mills chief counsel in the Rhinelander marriage suit attacks Philip Rhinelander, father of Leonard, blaming him for the situation and for the son’s predicament. The defendant Leonard Rhine lander seeks to annul his marriage to Alice Beatrice Jones described as part negress.
Earl Warren a 33 year old Wichita barber who vanished two months ago was found at home after claiming he was taken prisoner for several weeks. A search party recovered Warren’s shotgun knife wallet and belt near Farley, with evidence of a struggle. He offered no clear explanation for the ordeal.
George Patsy Clark the University of Kansas football coach received an invitation to a Chicago banquet hosted by the Commonwealth Club to improve football authorities relations. He declined due to a Liberty vs Springfield championship game officiating duty in Springfield Missouri Friday afternoon.
London reports Rudyard Kipling, the renowned writer, is ill in Burwash with bronchitis and pneumonia complications. Lord Dawson of Penn, the King's physician, has been summoned to attend him. At 7:30 p.m. doctors said Kipling's condition was improving yet must run its course.
Marion Knapp, 20, of Norton, admits to killing Cecil Walker, 18, after a quarrel over a girl, in a case revived by county attorney Woodward. Knapp claims the victim was struck with a club aboard a box car and fell under a train wheel near Oberlin, Decatur County. The confession ends a long, reopened inquiry following Walker’s disappearance four years earlier.
Red Greere, ex University of Illinois star, scored two touchdowns in the first period for the Dommnelly Stars in St Louis. The Red herd moved the ball for ten, one, eight, and four yard advances. Herbert S. Bailey named manager of Orange Products Co in San Timas California, son of local residents.
Lawrence merchants prepare a festive downtown as colored lights flash on at 7:30 tonight along Massachusetts Street. A Christmas tree at each intersection and decorated windows set the scene as the holiday season officially opens with Santa expected to visit twice, distributing candy to children.
Wichita December 2 AP reports the Phi ler of Bank Drumm case, a former cashier charged with accepting deposits while the American State Bank was insolvent, presented as a split canvas with the accused on trial for deliberate aiding and abetting the bank's wreck while an innocent victim is shown on the other side. The jury received the depiction during deliberations as William Smith assistant attorney general and J H Stearns G A Matson defense counsel framed the scene, with Ben F Hegler the special prosecutor to add finishing touches.
Grade school pupils begin selling Christmas seals to raise funds and earn premiums if they meet targets. Seals sold to parents and friends can be renewed at the principal's office. Prizes include basketballs and sport equipment to reward sales. City Commission plans a 7:30 p.m. meeting at city hall to discuss licenses for photographers. At the football banquet Leslie Edmonds and Joe Turner of the Kansas Rotary were guests.
Parsons Kansas December 2. The county marks poultry industry importance with a dedication Saturday night at the Georgeceiver farm near here. The event includes a lunch and program led by Altarhont Community High School agricultural classes and 4-H clubs.
A London report cites unconfirmed news of Druse tribesmen advancing on Damascus with a major battle expected. In Damascus, American residents are warned to stay off streets after 6 pm as fanatical sentiment rises. French authorities signal limited shelling as a last resort to repel rebels infiltrating the city.
Leavenworth Kan December 2 C H Mansfield 34 an inmate at the Federal Penitentiary swallowed a half razor blade in a desperate bid for life. Prison doctor A F Yehe aided by a staff of Fort Leavenworth army surgeons fought to save him as the outcome remained uncertain.
Lansing reports the state board of administration closed its December session with 27 inmates recommended for parole consideration from the penitentiary after reviewing 1,132 applications. Ten had prior recommendations, and many had prior sentences, with Dr. C A Hoffman noting first-time applicants rarely receive parole.
The Kansas University Physical Corporation mailed 7467.07 to Fidelity National Bank to retire 86000 in bonds for Memorial Stadium sections. A final 6600 payment reduced principal by 12000 with 1467.07 in interest. A hoax prompted a student vaccination drive urging unvaccinated students to get shots at Student Hospital 8 9 30 a m to 2 p m. Military guard P Rigsby from Leavenworth was jailed for drunkenness after being picked up by Officer Calhoun. The Lawrence Real Estate Board plans a regular meeting Friday evening in the BUMR-OIPEY building.
Harold Zuber of Kansas City was elected captain of the 1925 Kansas football squad at the Lawrence Rotary Club banquet. He was a key triple threat back, played through a broken collarbone earlier, and earned a varsity letter along with 23 other players. Letters were awarded by Chancellor Lindsey to twenty four men including Reginald Smith, Leo Lattin, Harold Baker, and Zuber.
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