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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text references surrendering Kwantung forces and looting, with scattered figures and names. Mentions Yale and national collegiate records, Grinnell, Stanford, Michigan, Missouri, and other schools, plus distances, heights, and measurements. content is garbled and lacks coherent narrative.
Lingame troops arrive at Shanghat as unrest spreads through the region. Local authorities report increased patrols and a tightened curfew to prevent clashes while negotiators seek a ceasefire. International observers urge restraint as clashes flare near the border.
A report notes a gas encounter occurring five thousand three hundred eight feet down on the second mile. The terse account emphasizes depth and location without additional context or details.
A fierce shootout erupts as police pursue a gang through an urban district. Sergeant William Sweeney and another officer die. gangster Michael Genna is killed after a long chase into a private residence basement. One officer and another gang member are wounded. Genna’s alleged brother Genna is noted in connection with the case.
The defense for William Darling Shepherd faced a mountain of questions as the Chicago trial opened. Jurors heard allegations of a summer home and guardian role while witnesses described conversations with Judge Harry Olson and others. The proceedings focused on motives and alleged actions surrounding the death amid complex testimonies and cross examination.
A running hold up on Dread Avenue at 11 40 o clock last night ended with four shells failing to explode and the highwayman escaping. Floyd Harrington, a yellow cab driver, became involved as rumors spread that a prank or robbery was in progress. Police said the incident may have been a stunt.
St Louis and Boston split as Gaston Dixon Fuhr and Heving pitched for the winners. Chicago and Philadelphia combined for a low scoring set with Lyons Blankenship Schalk Grabowski and Harris contributing. Meusel homered for New York, Uhler Myatt Hoyt and Schang aided the Aces. Detroit’s Zatmiser Wells Woodall Ruether Ruel matched a home run from Judge in a tense late matchup. St Louis and Jund closed with a June 13 line.
At the Bowersock Theatre, W. K. Howard was shocked and cut when a short circuit in fire wiring knocked him from the projection booth. Glenn W. Dickinson, manager, suspects tampering and offers 500 dollars for information leading to arrest. The incident halted the show as machines were damaged and tickets refunded.
Gov Ben S Paulen announced in Pittsburg Kansas that state senators and representatives reply to his inquiry on federal aid legislation are favorable. He said a law to reimburse 88000 borrowed for the highway department will be supported by a large majority once minority opinions are shown. If needed after that, the state will borrow the funds and receive federal aid.
In Wichita Kansas veterans of the United States Foreign Wars gather for the annual encampment. Members report continued arrivals as the event nears closing. The encampment aims to address veterans affairs and organize activities for the year ahead.
Dodge City Kans June 13 Andrew Johnson 80 a survivor of the Adobe Walls battle in 1874 died yesterday in Dodge City hospital. He came to Dodge City in 1873 as a freighter and later ran a blacksmith shop.
Lawrence merchants approve a temporary 5 pm closing for most clothing shoe jewelry and millinery shops from June 10 to August 29. The rule expands last summer’s pilot and aims to ease customer access and help clerks, with several major stores listed as affected.
New York editor Villard denounces the Republican party as corrupt and calls for abandoning the two party system. He urges liberals to back a new progressive organization in New York state and to select delegates for a national conference. The speech targets President Coolidge as uninspired and the era of privilege.
Mayor Holliday backs voluntary brake tests for Lawrence autos after similar trials in Kansas City, saying tests could aid garages and safety though not compulsory. The issue mirrors wider traffic safety talks as officials consider Massachusetts Street arterial highway plans and stopping rules on side streets.
Moscow reports show thousands of Russians abroad rely on remittances from the United States. A notable bank handled nearly 1.09 million dollars in transfers from Americans to relatives in Russia, with over 80 percent now in Russian currency as money stabilization grows. In Concordia, George Howden earned a Wentworth Academy medal. RB Anderson of Plainville received a commission certificate. Fred Rogers Pittsburg won the tennis singles title. New York moots tentative June 13–15 for a telegraphic stand wire between New York and Mexico City to relay Mexican news to U.S. papers. Also, Librett Memorial high school adds three honor list students: Blec Keralf, Erik Esi, and Gladys Baker Es.
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