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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1925
Page
2
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A French Senate approval, with 226 voting for and 29 against, clears the Caillaux financial bill after deputies had earlier passed it. Proceedings noted as ongoing in early morning reports.
The Junior circuit schedules seven games next week. Cubs vs St Joe at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday at Scottish Rite grounds. Shiek Mettner to pitch for Cubs as Holcom’s squad seeks win. Indian team strong in league, but all clubs face tough tests against Washb Thursday night.
The Kiwanis and Rotary clubs in Lawrence plan their annual interclub game at the Country Club next Monday. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. The Kiwanis secured a baseball win this week, while Rotary aims for a comeback and to neutralize Kiwanian momentum.
Prosecutor Crowe lashed at the jurist's charges in the Shepherd death case of M. McClintock, saying he would seek exoneration and drop the matter. Olson noted the case is not over, while Crowe insisted the jury’s verdict stands and promised action yet to come.
In Kenilworth Charles C2 Shepherd and wife separated after a tragedy tied to Billy McGlin. The will leaves one million to McGlin’s estate. Mrs McClintock and her cousins will contest. Miss Isabelle Pope, the schoolteacher who hoped to marry Billy McGlin, will join the case next month. Charles C Faiman, key accuser in the Shepherd case, remains jailed as immunity talks surface.
Pay poll tax by Sunday is the notice from Floyd Lawrence city clerk urging payment by Monday since Sunday is holiday. Many have paid but many more have neglected their obligation. Also included are notes of R G Manley returning from Ohio and a divorce filing by Mabel G Clark against Willis C Clark detailing requests for custody and alimony. A brief item notes monkeys in Malabar India taught to work land and becoming indispensable to wealthy homes.
Washington officials circulated queries to potential buyers about purchasing Muscle Shoals power. Taylor of engineers asked interested parties to indicate if they would buy power produced at the plant, with replies requested by June 30 and sale conditions outlined in the communication.
The Missouri Valley Conference adopts a double round robin over three years due to Oklahoma A&M joining. Kansas will miss three Valley opponents each year, with Missouri, Grinnell, and Washington dropped from 1925-26. Kansas plans extra nonlisted Valley games and may invite Big Ten teams if needed. Dr. Forrest A. Allen warns the change may dampen fan interest. Key 1925 26 games include Kansas Aggies, Ames, Drake, Nebraska, and Oklahoma matchups with dates in January to March.
More than 500 delegates from across the United States will attend the 28th annual Zionist Organization convention in Washington starting tomorrow, with Hadassah's 15th annual gathering to follow. Leaders led by Louis Lipsky back Dr. Chaim Weizmann’s plan to expand the Jewish Agency to include both Zionists and non Zionists, a move stirring European opposition and debate over Britain's Palestine mandate policy. The event, largest in American Zionist history, aims to heal past rifts dating to the 1921 Cleveland split and showcase U S and British government officials and major Zionist voices.
Rev Geo McGinnis and three daughters traveled from Aurora to Lawrence to view historic sites and visit schools. They were hosted by niece Miss Caroline Wall of Russell who attends summer school at Kansas University. McGinnis joined a national group proposing an Anglo Saxon Celtic federation to promote a Bible based unity of seven English speaking nations. Ruth starts for Yankees in Boston doubleheader as Veach replaces him.
Topeka personals note friends and relatives spending time across Kansas and Arizona. Bert Williams of Kansas City visited Lawrence today while Mr and Mrs George Lothholz of Endora were shopping in town. Violet Clausen a Crean university student is home for the weekend. Bruce Bosley of Sunset Arizona visits Rey Johnson at his home. Irene McQuirlison of Topeka visits Harriett Penney for the weekend. Jos Ingenthorn and family from Jerry Lyons enjoyed racing last Sunday.
Dated social column lists visits and travels of Mrs Kate Day Ed Russell and other residents. People drive to Topeka Gage Park Iowa trips Wichita Grand Rapids visitsts, moves of Mr Stewart Higa and Wilsons from Oklahoma, Lyons family from Kansas City, Francis Lyons from Chicago, and local farming activity as wheat cutting nears completion.
We thank officers and members of St Marie Tabernacle No 10 Court of Calanthe Western Star Lodge No 1 Lawrence Class No 1 of St Luke AME church South End club Mr and Mrs Peter Jones and daughter Mrs Ida Wallace and family Miss Lillis Laura McWilliams and Mr Fearl Hayes and friends for their heart felt floral offerings and sympathy shown during the sickness and death of Mrs Susie Harris J Harris con Lizzie Anderson daughter Peter Jones brother Eva Wallace niece
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