Shepherd case in court amid heated will dispute
In Chicago on June 24 defense chief William Scott Stewart urged jurors to see Shepherd as a victim of a diabolic conspiracy as the trial over the $1,000,000 Shepherd will continued. Stewart attacked prosecutor Crowe and pressed for themes of abuse of power while praising Judge Lynch. Shepherd’s wife and brother showed visible distress as the defense argued amid clashes over legal conduct and press influence. The session ended with the judge adjourning until morning.
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Chicago
William Scott Stewart
William Darling Shepherd
Farman
Stewarts
Faiman
Charles C.fainian
National University
Ences
William Nielson McChintock
Shepherd
Stewart
Robert B.’Growe
Crowe
Paiman
Will
Box
Lynch
Avith Shepherd’s
Olson
Illinois
Iam
Olsen
Brooks to Box Stribling in August Bout
Ralph Brooks a Kansas heavyweight, signed to meet middleweight title holder Harry Greb in Wichita on July 27, travels to Hutchinson for an August clash with William Young Stribling of Macon Georgia. The American Legion backs the event while Brooks is also slated to punch with K O Smith of Neodesha in Neodesha on July 4.
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Hutchistson
Kan
Ralph
Brooks
Kansas
Harry Greb
William
Young) Stribling
Macon
American’ Legion
Smith
Neodesha
Topeka rumor names Clarke as soon to be superintendent
Announcement from Topeka indicates Major Sam d Clarke of Lawrence is virtually assured appointment as superintendent of the Boys Industrial School in Topeka, with Governor Paulen likely to finalize the decision soon. Clarke’s supporters press for the change. protests arise over Anderson’s removal, as the situation has been under consideration for months. Clarke is a World War I veteran who was wounded at the Argonne.
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Topeka
Sam d. Clarke
Lawrence
Peka
Paulen
Imind
Glarke
Minjoy
Nels. Anderson
A * Anderson
Industrial School
W. P. MacLean
Davis
MacLean
Major Clarke
Clarke
Argonne
Rain and storm damage reported across Kansas and Arkansas
Rain last night amounted to fires with cloudiness and threats of more precipitation. A severe electrical storm caused damage to light and power lines in Pittsburg. In Arkansas City half an inch fell, while Hutchinson reports the body of Chas. Brinkman, 56, found under a wire fence in a grim dragging case tied to local property and leadership.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Arkansas City
Hutchinson
Chas. Brinkman
Perty
A. Shotem
Brinkman
Pehis
President Coolidge’s Summer Vacation Begins
President Coolidge arrived for a summer vacation in Mass. on June 24. He traveled by special train to Washington this morning and then motored to Swampscott to breakfast at the home of his friend Frank W. Stearns.
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Mass
Coolidge
Ashington
Alem
Swampscott
Frank W. Stearns
Europeans killed in Canton battle
Canton June 24 Several Europeans were killed and many injured when fighting broke out between anti foreign Chinese agitators and residents of Shameen and the foreign concession here Women and children flee aboard the United States Ashville preparing to leave for Hong Kong tonight The British coast general Canton was warned to seek safety The British government said it could preserve law and order in Hong Kong and that disturbances may have been fostered by another government
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Canton
A. B.j
Shameen
United States
Ashville
Hong Kong
Jné
Ae Canton
Londénj
A. P
Amery
House of Ammoris
Chamberlain
China
Lawson Financier Dies Penniless in Suffolk Court
Lawrence financier and writer Thomas W. Lawson, once reputed to be worth 20 million dollars, is described as without a five-cent piece in Suffolk supreme court. Counsel for Arnold and Douglas Lawson asked for administration of the estate after Lawson died in Best February 8, with four daughters consenting to the appointment.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Suffolk Supreme Court
Lawson
Arnold
Douglas Lawson
Chamber urged to boost National Guard strength for defense
Kansas City Kansas Chamber speaker Hewett urged Lawrence business leaders to boost National Guard enlistments and support the military committee. He warned the standing army is small and emphasized Guard units as first line of defense, noting guardsmen train at home and should attend fall camps to stay prepared. R C Rankin opened with a Militia history, and the session closed the chamber’s summer schedule with a musical program.
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Lawrence
National Guard
C. B. Hewlett
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Kan
Hewett
United States
Hewlett
Oklahoma
Union
Alttend
Gard
Carl Bratton
Fine
Achool
Florence ‘Reamer
Fundamentalist Wins Debate by Big Vote
In Portland Oregon on June 24 an Associated Press report states Dr. W B Riley of Minneapolis and Dr. A Cantrell argued against evolution. After the debate a large audience voted five to one in favor of Riley's anti evolution position.
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Portland
Ore
Associated Press
W. B.riley
Minneapolis
Exene
Christian Fundamentals Association
A. Cantrell
Science’ League of America
Riley
Nationwide Defense Day radio plan takes shape
Thirty major broadcasting stations in nineteen states join a War Department defense day program set for July a to 9:30 p m eastern time. WCAH Washington will open with Major General Saltzman hosting, then Vice President Dawes in Chicago, followed by a Washington-Pershing conversation and Pershing address. Stations already on board include WDAF Kansas City WOG Davenport WOCQ Minneapolis St Paul and WOAW Omaha.
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Washington
Associated, Press
War Department
WCAH
Charles ‘Saltzman
Dwight F. Davis
Dawes
Chicago
Pershing
WDAF
Kansas City
WOG
Davenport
WOCQ
Minneapolis
China Demands Thirteen Points to Revise Unequal Treaties
The Chinese foreign office sent notes to foreign diplomats requesting revision of old treaties that grant foreigners special privileges. It lists thirteen linked to the Shanghai strike, calling for release of detained workers, an apology, return of the mixed court, reinstatement of strikers, better working conditions, Chinese participation in Shanghai’s municipal council, freedom of speech and assembly, and dismissal of the Shanghai council secretary. The notes urge dismissal as part of settling the Shanghai incident and establishing lasting peace.
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China
Chinese Foreign Office
Shanghai T
Shanghali
Shanghai
Bo Rowe
Girl Robs Taxi Driver In Chicago Jest
A young woman dressed in white silk and with a well dressed man accomplice rode a taxi in Chicago on June 24 and threatened the chauffeur with a revolver. She demanded money and robbed him of 12 dollars before escaping in the cab. The driver provided no escort as the pair fled.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Thei Auffeur
Hornsby Tops St. Louis Pitching Duel in June Form
A terse AP report notes Hornsby of St. Louis leads major league hitters as June games unfold. The item highlights Hornsby’s hitting prowess and the ongoing performance of St. Louis in the early season, signaling a strong start for the team.
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Louis
Hornsby of
The
St. 2
Champion Losei falls to Anderson in trans Miss golf
James Manion of St. Louis, last year’s champion, loses in the first round at Omaha field club to Don Anderson in a tight match that ends on the 19th hole. Other St. Louis players, including Lawson Watts and Gene Slattery, are also eliminated in near-miss fashion as Des Moines and Minneapolis competitors advance.
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Omaha
Nebj
Jurte
Associated
Fress
James Manion
St.Louis
Omaha Field Club
Don Anderson
St. Louis
Anderson
Manson
Lawson Watts
Louis Star
Bob McKee
Des Moines
Frank Watts
C Bronson
Minneapolis
W. H. Ingham
Ralph_ Dold
Gene Slattery
Adrian
Howard
Albin
Son
Joe Tucker
Lingoln
Arthur Bartlett
Ottumwa
L. A
Kenneth Reed
Jack Hughes
Guy ‘Thomas
Hughes
Fred
Vette
Hank Doll
Ie VP Ad
Red Star Highway Trip Plans From St Joseph to Fort Worth
Lawrence officials finalize plans for a Red Star highway dedication caravan from St Joseph Missouri to Fort Worth Texas. C B Hosford and Claude Scott of the Chamber of Commerce coordinate student education ads and booster trips with multiple cars, stops at Atchison Iola and Lawrence, aiming to showcase local educational facilities and enrollments.
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Lawrence
St. Joseph
Fort Worth
Texas
C. B. Hosford
Good Roads Committee
Claude Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Tnd
Pioassure
Iola
Red Star
Dodge Agency
Yany
Chamber of Commerce Tooms
Demos for Economy Too tax Reduction Will Be Party Program
Providence June 24 The Democrats in Congress aim to greatly reduce taxes to benefit the most people with tax cuts the tariff and the world court as top issues. Senator Peter G Gerny says Western Republican aid may come on small income tax relief and criticizes Coolidge for favoring big business.
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DEMOS
Congress
Providence
R.I
Associated Press
United States
Peter G. Gerny
Rhode Island
Warwick Neck
Coolidge
Harrison Denounces Tariff Action Ties to White House Visit
Senator Pat Harris of Mississippi denounces the administration’s tariff move on sugar as desirable and partly played by Reed Smoot. He notes Utah Senator Teason’s White House visit preceding President Coolidge’s action on tariff commission recommendations to cut import rates. Harrison questions the powers granted the president by the last tariff act to raise or lower tariffs.
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Chicsko
Assocated Press
Tditional Administration
Pat Harris
Mississanis
Reed Smoot
Jsugar
Utah Tecson
White House
Goolid
Williams Named Cashier and Vice President at Watkins Bank
Dick Williams, president of Watkins National Bank, was named cashier and vice president by the board. He fills the vacancy created by L C Stevenson who resigns as cashier to become secretary of the Lawrence Building and Loan Association. Stevenson becomes secretary of the Building and Loan Association, while Likis Eby of Lawrence National Bank will join the Building and Loan July 1. Also noted is R Young of Kansas City planning resurfacing work on Massachusetts Street within days, and Edna Bek Weik of Fort Riley visiting town.
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Dick Williams
Thfe
Watkins National Bank
Williams
L.C. Stevenson
Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Stevenson
Building and Loan
Likis Eby
Lawrence National Bank
Building Loan’ Association
R. Young
Kansas City
Edna Bek Weik
Fort Riley
Kansas
Potato Crop Fair Digging to Start in Douglas County
Douglas County potato diggings for 1925 expected to begin in full by late next week as growers report overflow from heavy rains. Most fields in Kaw valley show similar acreage to last year, but overall yield and quality are seen as lower. Frosted spuds may need two to three weeks more to dig, while labor is plentiful with transient workers awaiting harvest. Cobbler variety dominates with some Ohios for early market. potato bugs caused little damage due to active controls.
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Douglas
Must Win Civilization by Cannon at National Baptist Meet
Reverend D Daniel W Cannon of Atlanta Georgia told the National Baptist Sunday school and Young Peoples Congress that the American Negro must win civilization through industry honesty reliability and thrift He warned civilization is earned not bought Delegates arrived for the twenty fourth annual convention in Wichita Kansas Schulz led a local shooting match with a possible fifty score others ranged from 42 to 50 The club plans a big shoot on July 4 in Eudora and nearby towns
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Wichita
Kam
Associated Press
Daniel W. Cannon
Atlanta
National Baptist Sunday School
Young Peoples Congress
Cannon
Schulz
Charles Schulz
Eeun Clun
Herb Fitz
Fréd ‘Lasdicke
Ata H
Weyermuller
Eee
Eid W
Altenvernd
Eudora
Sanderson
Joe Bryant
Arthur Fritzell
Hold Elimination Tourney to Select Polo Team
An elimination tournament at Fort Leavenworth June 24 to July 2 will pick the Western Division polo representative for the sev enth corps area. Six teams entered include Wakonda Country Club Des Moines United States Cavalry Ft. Riley Kansas City Country Club, Septenth corps area headquarters Omaha Cavalry School Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth. The program will determine the team to compete in the Western Division tournament.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Seventh Corps
Ft. Leavenworth
Wakonda
Des Moines
United States Cavalry
Ft. Riley
Kansas City
Senth Corps
Omaha
Cavalry School
Fort Riley
Fir Leavenworth
Kansas Memorial Stadium adds seats bid opened
Athletic Association on behalf of Memorial Corporation opened bids to extend Memorial Stadium at the University of Kansas. Four firms submitted proposals to add 7 feet of southward seating, raising capacity from 15 000 to 20 000 with new dressing rooms for varsity and visitors teams. Bids referred to engineers for analysis as an executive committee meeting is planned.
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Memorial Stadium
University of Kansas
Pressre
The
Athletic Association
Memorial Corporation
H. A. Rice
Leslis Dodd
Enginee
Mevir_ orisi Corporation
Finks
J. T. Constant
Lawrence
E Senne Construction Company
Topeka
Topeka Pree
E. H. Lindley
Gee
Giants Defeat Dodgers in First Game of Double Header
New York Giants beat Brooklyn Dodgers 8 to 3 in the polo grounds opener. Jackson and Frisch contributed homers as New York asserted control early and held on to win the first game of the double header.
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Giants
Dodgers
New York
Polo Grounds
Jackson
Frisch
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