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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1925
Page
2
Lawrence fire department logged 1166 alarms in 1924 with 156 hours in actual firefighting and 186 miles traveled. Four alarms were false and thirteen occurred outside city limits. Estimated building loss reached 28,874.70 and contents loss 19,776.37. January saw the most alarms at 29, while June and August had four each. Sparks from chimneys caused 36 fires.
John H Moss Edward Moss and Mrs Orville Thurber sue Maude Miles over the estate of the late Elizabeth Moss claiming the 2138 Kentucky Street property was conveyed to Maude Hiles and asking the real estate be divided into four interests for the plaintiffs and defendant. The suit alleges Maude Hiles influenced Mrs Moss against her children and that the deed was made through persuasion.
Reports from Wheaton Baltimore Decatur Logan and other towns describe hangings for murder and assault, a rescue of a miner, and a track sweater award at Fairmount College. Also plans for school bonds in Newton and jury service in Dorado, with local lodge entertainments and a Kansas druggists meeting scheduled in Wichita.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission denied a $1.3 million government loan to the Kansas City Northwestern railroad for reconstruction and rehabilitation. The commission will issue its formal order later. The carrier, once in receivership from 1918, ceased operation in 1920 and now faces two revival plans including government aid or county bond sales.
William Boswell and his wife Hettie Boswell of Oklahoma City were convicted in Wichita last September of violating the Dyer national automobile theft act. A U S circuit court mandate ordered by Judge John G. Pollock directs penalties to be imposed, with Boswell sentenced to one year in federal prison and Mrs Boswell fined 250 dollars for transporting a stolen car from Oklahoma to western Kansas.
A dawn gathering of women and children at the iron gates of the Minister Stein mine watched for rescuers probing blasted shafts for more bodies. The death toll stood at 131 and dozens more were believed to be under the wreckage. Meanwhile D. O. Vaughn, manager of the Kansas Electric Power Company, was recovering at St Marys Hospital in Kansas City after a health scare. Nearby, a farm sale near No 6 schoolhouse drew strong turnout and sales of 5 780 dollars. The Missouri Pacific Railroad sought 8 million in equipment trust certificates as part of an 11 777 million equipment program. Miss Vada Watson, a Kansas wheat girl, will appear in the KU yearbook. Henry Jefferson plans to apply for a pardon on his 1910 statutory rape conviction. An amendment to prohibit Pullman car surcharges advanced in the Senate, while LL Johnson forfeited a speeding bond and M Morse forfeited a jay driving bond.
State fire marshal Elmer E. Scott reports January 1925 saw 456 fires in Kansas with a total loss of 870 315 dollars, down from 509 fires and 727 186 dollars a year earlier. Reno county led with 195 513 dollars lost, due largely to the Hutchinson state reformatory blaze on January 12.
Seattle training table overseen by Miss Dorothy Kuebler prescribes a scientific, well balanced diet for University of Washington rowers. The regimen emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables milk cereals and meats with no rich desserts or fried foods. Coffee is allowed in the morning and meals simplify toward the season's end to aid digestion.
Evidence in the Watkins National Bank versus Peter Pusch concluded in district court. Trial set for jury deliberation with Ed Riling arguing that cashier D C Asher bore responsibility for the $5,091.89 cross claim. Pusch sues for $5,091.89 arguing funds should be deposited. bank seeks $700 plus $600 notes and $15.06 overdraft.
Prof. M. F. Guyer of the University of Wisconsin claims death can be delayed by keeping human cells alive with lithium chloride. He says death stems from parasitic accumulations in cells and tissues can be rejuvenated. In India there are 318 textile mills and about 400000 operatives.
The Kansas City bandit known as Jack Hartnell alias Mississippi Slim has been identified by photo as a participant in the November 10 robbery of the People's Bank for North Kansas City. He is under arrest in Oakland California and may be brought back for trial. Clay County Prosecutor Raymond Cumming announced Hartnell is held in California.
Mrs Everett Russell of 203 North Main Street Wichita endorses Karnak after stomach trouble and indigestion case. She reports relief from persistent pains head aches and dizziness and credits Karnak with renewed strength and well being. The endorsement appears in an advertisement from Round Corner Drug Co Linwood H E Van Nay M D and leading local druggists.
Cummins awaits reply after a telegram to Oakland authorities about returning the prisoner. He faces Oklahoma City robbery links and a Clay county grand jury indictment over participation in the North Kansas City bank theft. A. W. Cole pleaded guilty to drunkenness and paid a $10 fine.
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