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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1925
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Germany will elect its head through a popular vote for the first time in its thousand-year history. Seven candidates are running and a second ballot on April 26 will decide the winner. Karl Jarres is expected to top the field.
Washington reports Bishop Warren A. Chandler ruled he lacked authority to review the Maryland Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South decision voting against unification with the Northern church. He noted the issue concerned parliamentary procedure, not law, and noted a difference of opinion on whether his action could halt the appeal to the College of Bishops.
Paris marchers from Republican and royalist factions clashed in the Place Du Pantheon this afternoon. Four students were arrested. Three were badly beaten by police as students later engaged in frequent scrimmages.
The forecast calls for snows in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys early and late in the week with cold starts and moderating temperatures later. The plateau region expects early snows turning to rain or snow toward week end, with cold days and warming later. Showers are probable tonight with partly overcast conditions Sunday as temperatures rise.
Newton and Wichita high schools, after two days of play, reach the eighteenth annual state tournament final tonight at Robinson gym on the University court. Newton defeats Kansas City Kansas 31 19 and Wichita beats Emporia 21 19 to set up a night championship game. Consolation and finals times given. prize statuette and silver pedestal awarded to winners.
Princeton Indiana March 28 meteorologists Clare nce J Root Springfield TL and W E Barron Cairo AL arrived at the end of the tornado trail of March 18 near Oatsville eleven miles southeast of Princeton. They report the tornado traveled 115 miles across Indiana and Illinois with forward speed about a mile per minute and rotary velocity estimated between 200 and 300 mph. The path was about a mile wide and the southern edge showed greatest destruction with stucco homes damaged less while diagonal sheathing fared somewhat better.
Lincoln Nebr March 28 The sheik bill making alienation of affection of a spouse a crime was killed by the Nebraska House in committee of the whole by an overwhelming viva voce vote. Several amendments were voted down including one to apply the bill only to those between 75 and 100 years old. The bill had previously passed the senate.
Texas University faces a scandal as the Faculty Administrative Council weighs strict social limits. Debates centered on off campus dances curfew social calendars and potential disciplinary actions linked to a recent party with liquor and intoxicated students. Miss Lucy Newman resigned as dean of women amid reports of a roof party and a campus kidnapping.
Mysterious night burglary at Murdock State Bank in Wichita ends with theft from a vault. Police report a bold entry through a brick wall and the loss of unspecified items. No injuries reported. investigation ongoing.
Chicago March 28 Charges of blackmail intimidation and bribery surfaced as William D Shepherd sought bail in the murder case. An affidavit alleged a Farman confession was coerced via a blackmail scheme. Hearing postponed to 11 am Tuesday as defense presses for bail and protection for witnesses. Chief Justice Olson reports an anonymous threat. Police assign investigation.
Rural Wak arusa pupils took part in the annual township scholarship contest at the courthouse. Winners include seventh and eighth grade spelling Lara Howard first and Arthur Banks second. Alberta Johnson third. Daisy Dyer fourth. Melvin Griffith fifth. Fifth and sixth grade spelling Margery Gosper first. David Harvey second. Amos Martin third. Thelma Pigh fourth. Pearl Martin fifth. Arithmetic Arthur Banks first. Glenn Harris second. Ruth Daum third. Garnette Hughes fourth. Orris Wells fifth. Reading Orris Wells first. Melvin Griffith second. Glenn Harris third. Daisy Dyer fourth. Arthur Banks fifth. Writing Ruth Daum first. Opal Carr second. Daisy Dyer third. Garnette Hughes fourth. Lester Shirar fifth. Winners advance to county contest in Lawrence on April 4. Township contests held in counties where not yet completed. Clinton township held theirs yesterday at Clinton School.
Minneapolis March 28 The monthly summary of the financial and agricultural conditions by the ninth district Federal Reserve Bank reports intensified business improvement in agricultural regions. Purchasing power from the last crop is affecting business, farm implement sales have doubled, wholesale hardware and dry goods have risen and car loadings of implements and vehicles are up threefold from last year.
Miss Janet McKellar national associate field secretary says Lawrence needs a half time Camp Fire executive to advance city work. She notes a dedicated leader can supervise activities secure guardians and aid progress while allowing the director to study. Local council plans to act within a week to hire.
Cambridge led from early in the four mile race and won in 21 minutes 51 seconds after Oxford’s waterlogged boat forced abandonment. The win came with Cambridge on the north shore aided by a favorable wind and toss.
City Commission debates appointment of a planning commission as Mayor Holliday submits two lists. The attorney says an ordinance is needed before legal standing. Debate leads to drafting an ordinance for a commission and potential zoning law tied to state legislation.
Tommy Gibbons of St Paul said Tunney would give him a hard fight after watching Tunney’s decisive victory over Harry Greb. The heavyweight contender praised Tunney’s boxing and power, predicting a good, hard contest if a 15 round bout is arranged. Gibbons noted Tunney’s accuracy and strength.
Wichita Kansas March 28 Senators Capper and Curtis and officials of departments oppose moving the Internal Revenue offices for Kansas from Wichita to Leavenworth. H H Motter collector says he pressed budget director Lord on tax collection inconvenience from a Wichita mail route. Congressman Dan R Anthony Jr urged the transfer, but no action has been taken.
About sixty eight members of local scout troops traveled to Kansas City for the round-up at Convention Hall. Nine cars donated by Lawrence men carried the delegation, with supper served by Swope Park Presbyterian Church ladies.
Judge Hugh Means presided as multiple divorce cases and default judgments were decided. Ernest Thudium versus Nina Thudium ended in a divorce on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. W A Eudaly versus Lora Eudaly awarded divorce with a property settlement and child support. Contempt evidence and motions for new trials were heard in related actions. A separate judgment in F J Eno vs Burney Skaggs and others awarded 193.30 and 827.00 on two claims.
Fire destroyed a stall building at Whit stables in Orlando killing six famous horses valued about 100000 dollars. Three horses were saved. Among lost were a five year old colt Aetna and a two year old Sontebod valued at about seven thousand each.
Testing of all cattle in Douglas county for tuberculosis under state and federal inspection begins Monday. A team of inspectors will cover North Lawrence Bis marck Oak Ridge White and Midland districts next week. Reactors will be listed with the Livestock Sanitary Commission and appraised. owners receive salvage value with county and federal funds sharing the difference.
County superintendent C J Lane announces annual meetings of rural school boards across districts on April 10. Clerks treasurers and auditing committees will report. term lengths and funding for school purposes will be voted on. directors and any vacancies will be elected or filled. officers elect take qualifying oaths.
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