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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1925

Page

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Ku Klux Wrangle Honor To Jardine Illinois Senator

Foes of the Ku Klux Klan lost their first senate skirmish as a Johnson bill amendment failed to oust foreign benevolent corporations. The measure would admit the Klan to Kansas without a charter but under court liability. In Topeka debates raged over jurisdiction and possible dissolution of the Klan if it could file a charter and be governed by courts. Manhattan bids farewell to Dr William M Jardine president of Kansas State Agricultural College as he heads to Washington to become secretary of agriculture. A farewell program includes speeches by Henry J Allen Henry J Waters Clyde Miller and others with a banquet at Nichols gymnasium.

Topeka Associated Press Ku Klux Klan Senate Kansas Bij van de Mark Concordia Paulen Welt Hegier Wichita National State Lorcal King Klan Kansas Senate Supreme Court Johnson Lawrence Thetate Charter Board Snyder Leavenworth Apt Lola Finley Chanute Judiciary Committee Secretary of State Charter Board de Lusiniegs Klan The Elks and Odd Fellows Manhattan Kan William M. Jardine Kansas State Agricultural College Washington Jardine Henry J. Allen Henry J. Waters Kansas City Star Clyde Miller Ben S. Paulen Nichols Gymnasium Dr. Jardine A. B. Carney State Board of Administration Fred Voiland Paulen F. D. Farrell Callege

Senator Medill McCormick Dies in Washington Hotel

Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois was found dead in his hotel apartment in Washington with doctors divided on cause. Initial examinations cited internal hemorrhage, while a coroner said heart disease. both agreed death was natural. Senate adjourned out of respect as details emerged about his frail health and recent political setbacks.

Washington Medill McCormick Ilinois Senate Senator McKinley McCormick Mark Hanna Chicago Alice Roosevelt Longworth Notte P. Baynes

Fights Over Bill Split House Vote In Topeka

In Topeka Kansas the Van De Mark bill to repeal the anti cigarette law faced a House fight. Sixty seven members favored sending the bill to the public welfare committee, but the motion did not receive a two thirds vote. Debate continued as Finigan pushed for third reading or referral to the judiciary committee while Miss Denica Atten, vice chairman of the public welfare panel, defended the ban. The measure remains in committee with strong opposition to lifting the ban.

Topeka Kan Associated Press van de Mark House Senate House Committee Public Welfare Committee E Finigan Wyandotte Judiciary Committee Denica Atten Finigan

Fortune Honored: Funeral Services for Countess Eleanor Gizycka

A man with a history of stomach ulcers and digestive ailments will be honored in funeral rites tomorrow morning at ten o clock at Countess Eleanor Gizycka's home, the former Miss Eleanor Patterson of Chicago. Rev. J J Muir, senate chaplain, will lead the services as Mrs McCormick is expected to arrive from Chicago.

Toelock Countes Eleanor Gizycka Eleanor Patterson Chicago J. J. Muir Senate McCormick

Mayor Holliday clears air on cremation rumor

City investigation finds puppies likely died naturally from neglect and were disposed as a humane act. Fireman Charles Corel and prisoner Tom Valencia provided details. mayor says the riot is unfounded and pledges cooperation with humane groups.

Holliday Taft Holliday Charles Corel Tom Valencia Corel Calhoun Corell Journal-World

Wash Needed for York Minster Glass of Hull

The Dean of York appeals for funds to preserve York Minster windows in Hull that have not been cleaned for over six decades. He notes the world’s finest English glass collection rests there and asserts washing does not harm the mellowed color but preserves the art.

York Minster Hull Eng Associated Press York Jean

Discovering a New Crater Near Aniakchak Bay Alaska

W R Smith and Sidney Old, long-time Alaskans, found a volcano about 30 miles west of Aniakchak Bay on the Alaska Peninsula. Named Aniakchak after the river flowing from its walls, the crater marks a notable geological find for scientists.

Seward Alaska Associated Press W. R. Smith Sidney Aniakchak River Aniakchak Bay Alaska Peninsula Aniakchak

Temperature to fall to sixteen above zero by morning

The Weather Bureau predicts temperatures will drop to sixteen degrees above zero by morning in Kansas City, ending the unusually warm spell seen in February.

Kansas City Weather Bureau

Life views and faith clash at university convocation

Dr. Sherwood Eddy told about 800 students at the university convocation that beliefs about life divide into materialist or spiritual lines and that religion and science can coexist. He outlined ways to find God in nature humanity and in Jesus Christ and noted evolution can align with the Bible. He spoke on two topics at open forums yesterday and set a 7:30 pm talk in Robinson gymnasium on life theory.

Sherwood Eddy Dr. Eddy Russia Czecho-Slovakia Eddy God Jesus Christ University Robinson Gymnasium

Bossie Pays Fine in Mann Act Case at Kansas City

Claude P. Bossie once Omaha city clerk pleaded guilty to Mann Act violation, fined 500 dollars, and promised to reunite with his rightful wife Emma Walmsley. He explained marriage to Walmsley in Lawrence in January 1824 and subsequent divorce issues and France trip. Also notes postoffice expense debate and staff move of Chester Shaw to Kansas City Times, plus a classified ad about lost money turned up.

Kansas City Claude P. Bossie Omaha Bossie Emma Marion Walmsley Lawrence Kansas Anna A. L. Reeves

Liquor Raid by U S Marines Seizes On Beaufort

A raiding party of marines boarded the navy transport Beaufort on arrival from the West Indies and seized several hundred gallons of liquor. Some drained from officers’ state rooms. The liquor was sent to base administration for a court of inquiry.

Norfolk Beaufort West Indies Wilbert Smith Roger Welles Fifth Naval District Naval Base West Indian Navy Department Washington Navy Navy Beeingsport Penulert Hampton Roads Wilbur

Income tax talks aired by Chicago collectors

Chicago tax officials will broadcast on radio to explain schedule filling procedures. Mrs. Mabel Reinecke, collector, has arranged more than a dozen talks before March 15 to help listeners complete forms amid tax season chatter.

Chicago Salos Mabel Reinecke

Three Italians Sought in Lovejoy Peters Slay Case

Kansas City police sought three Italians today in the slaying last week of patrolman B. G. Lovejoy and ex-patrolman George Peters whose bodies were found buried in the yeast bottoms along the Missouri river. Two women tied to the dead man were recalled for questioning. A name Frank, given by a released woman, is believed Italian and in Topeka, Kansas, as officers search.

Kansas City B. G. Lovejoy George Peters Missouri River I. B. Walston Halian Frank Lovejoy Peters Topeka Kan

Merchants Bureau Still Sells Tickets for Lawrence Course

Committees have sold many institute tickets for the merchant short course in Lawrence next week but several business men remain un canvassed. The committee aims to complete ticket sales at once.

Merchants Bureau Lawrence Institute

Milk testing group to meet in Franklin county

A cow testing association meeting is set for 2 o clock Friday afternoon at the Cham ber of Commerce building office of H C Glazier county agent. The plan is to organize Franklin county into a milk testing and production records association with other statistics to be kept. Pat Malin will speak tonight at the First Methodist church night supper as part of the Sherwood Eddy meetings at the University. District superintendent Rev Fred Bailey of Kansas City Kansas will also attend Listen in with Hanna.

H. C. Calglazier Chamber of Commerce Franklin County M. E Pat Malin

Primary March 10 Registration Books Close at City Clerk

City Clerk Floyd Lawrence announced that registration books for the March 10 city primary will close at 10 oclock Friday night at the city clerk office. Only about a dozen have registered so far, and non-voters from the November election or residents who moved or never registered must sign the books to be eligible. Office hours are from 9 am to 10 pm today tomorrow and Friday. Candidates for three school board seats the city finance commissioner and the school board treasurer will be nominated.

Floyd Lawrence Lawrence

District Court Ends Day With Multiple Default Judgments

A district court session concluded with numerous default judgments and several cases dismissed or carried to the May term. Notable rulings included a $827.15 default against C W Gould in H H Hill v Gould et al, and a $305 judgment with mortgage foreclosure in Davis Welcome Mortgage Co v Henry Carson. Several other matters, including filings against the Kansas Compensation Board and multiple divorce actions, were continued, submitted in writing, or dismissed for lack of prosecution. The report notes some cases opened for defense, quiet title actions, and reconciliations among ongoing civil suits.

H. H. Hill C. W. Gould Wilshire Albert Czarnowsky George Carter Davis Welcome Mortgage Co Henry Carson Ruth Tatum Charles Shimmons Fred Ghimmons J. W. Roberts J. A. Winchell Perry Fordyce Kansas Compensation Board Arthur L. Marshell H. M. Simpson Albert Haight Central Guaratee Co Merchants Naional Bank Tayu J. W. Shaw P. C. Hays F .C. Reynolds Gustav Bucheim W. M. Seenhower Mitchell C. Duffie Nick Chelonis C. W. Smith Carl Kreider Pearl Ferguson Herry Ferguson Maxwell Investment Co Jacob Weikum N. M. Eisel Eunice John E. Artman Anna C. Smith Pau W. Smith May Terms Arthur White Rebecca White W. A. Eudaly Lora Eudaly Fred Weiman Ethel Weiman

City urged to acquire 13 acre park tract on West Side

A Lawrence group of 17 business and professional leaders met with Mayor Holliday to urge acceptance of a 13 acre park tract on the west side, offered by J Hunter and the Sigma Nu fraternity on condition that a road through the park be built. They noted the city has spent little on parks recently and proposed paving Massachusets Street as part of a broader improvement program tied to a new hotel.

Lawrence F. M. Holliday 3. J.hunter Sigma Nu Fraternity Woodland Park Massachusetts Street

Divorce Day In Court Court actions heard by Judge Hugh Means

Divorce actions were heard in district court. Leits Thuma was granted a divorce from Clyde M Thuma for abandonment and custody of minor children awarded to Mrs Thuma. A divorce suit Kathryn Walter vs John Walter ordered husband pay 25 dollars within 30 days and 3.50 weekly support for a minor. Several cases were taken under advisement or dismissed for want of prosecution. A judgment for plaintiff against defendant for 2861.57 with mortgage foreclosure was entered in the suit Buck B Eubahk vs J O Lovejoy et al.

Hugh Means Leits Thuma Clyde M. Thuma Thuma Kathryn Walter John Walter Marshall Hill Anne Hulce ‘Hill Marie Hill William Hill Arthur White Rebecca White Alberta Hill Marcellus Hill Charity Demaris Frank Demaris Uuck B. Eubahk J. 0. Lovejoy

Mortgage tax reform shifts fees to filing

State legislature passes mortgage registration law requiring a twenty five cent fee and one hundred value of mortgages paid to the county register of deeds at filing. Tax on mortgages will be collected once and used to cover the mortgage life tax, reducing annual assessor bills and boosting county revenue. E C Bussing travels to Topeka for supplies to handle the new tax process. Prince Henry of England ill. cannot attend London horse show. University of Kansas official E H Lindley attends Manhattan dinner. Kerulf Eriksen Jack Casey Edward Cain on winning high school debate at Manhattan.

County Register of Deeds Register of Deeds E. C. Bussing Topeka Register of Deeds Office Kerulf Eriksen Jack Casey Edward Cain Manhattan

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