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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1924

Page

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Coolidge Opposes Date Of Exclusion In Immigration Fight

Washington reports say President Coolidge backs delaying Japanese exclusion to March 1 1926 to allow diplomacy with Japan, while a large Republican bloc resists the delay and plans to fight the conference report in both houses. The debate centers on whether to set the exclusion to March 1 1926 or uphold July 1 1925 as in the conference bill.

Washington Senate House Coolidge Japan Congress Conference Committee Lodge of Mass White House McKellar Dent Tenn United States Norris Xep Neb California Hughes

Lawmakers summoned on floor of capital for conference

Senator Reed of Pennsylvania and Representative Johnson of Washington, who lead the measure in their chambers, were summoned to the White House as conferees. They declined to confirm reports of an impending agreement to implement the exclusion provision in March 1925 or that the exclusion question was being reconsidered.

Ator Reed Pennsylvania Representative Johnson Washington Senate House White House

Rain Helps Crops in Kansas State Report

Topeka Kansas farmers receive a weekly drought and crop summary from the department of agriculture. Rain boosted growth across southern Kansas while northern counties show dryness. No frost damage in the eastern two thirds. Wheat jointing ranges from 5 to 75 percent with some boot in the southeast. Corn up in most areas except the south. Planting near completion in central and eastern southern Kansas. Oats and barley improving. alfalfa tapping in two weeks. strawberries ready to pick in ten days in Montgomery County.

Topeka Kans Department of Agriculture S. D. Flora Weather Bureau Kansas Flora Montgomery County

Still Seeking Martin Major Missing In Alaska

Major Frederick L. Martin and Staff Sergeant Alva L. Harvey have been missing for a week. Searchers who left Chignik on Saturday invaded the northwest region. If found in that area they will return to Chignik today. otherwise they will search the Bering Sea side of the Aleutians toward Attu. The flag plane Seattle and three cruisers of the squadron were en route to join Attu, weather delaying departure on the planned leg.

Chipnik Alaska Associated Press Frederick L. Martin Chignik Martin Bering Sea Aleutian Islands Massiak Seal Islands Alva L. Harvey Seattle Dutch Harbor Atta Island Attu Island Aleutian Globe

Harvard study note on missionary work and foreign students

Dr W O Nelson in Harvard medical College writes on his studies with two Belgians and one Chinese assistant and notes Chinese student Dr Lin's remark about indemnity post Boxer uprising and sending Chinese students to American schools. Nelson expects to return home late this month.

W. O. Nelson Graduate School Harvard Medical College Orient Bette Lin United States China Nelson

Kansas Forecast Shows Mild Tonight and Thursday

General forecast for Kansas calls for fair conditions tonight and Thursday with frost across the state and cooler readings in the eastern extremities. Expect a gradual rise in temperatures as the day progresses.

Kansas

Time of deaths to settle big estate in dispute

New York attorneys tackle a $500,000 estate dispute from a Captain Coleman heirs case. The heir split hinges on whether the San Francisco financier son Robert Louis Coleman or his grandson Tah Tah Coleman in Monrovia died first after both perished almost simultaneously on opposite sides of the globe.

New York Associated Press Captain Coleman San Francisco Wil- Tah T. Coleman Monrovia, Aly George B. de Long Albania California

Lost Own State California Primary Victory for Coolidge

San Francisco May 7 California voters endorsed Calvin Coolidge in the Republican presidential preference primary while neighboring results show Herbert Hoover and John G. Woolley receiving minor support. Senator Hiram W Johnson commented the outcome was not a disaster and McAdoo issued a Democratic victory statement urging reform and progress.

San Francisco Calvin Coolidge Hiram W. Johnson California Hiram W.johnson Washington Ohnson Colidge McAdso

Russians Angry Over Berlin Raid Prompt Trade Officials Return

Moscow voices anger after the Berlin police raid on the Soviet trade headquarters. Ambassador Krestinsky to Moscow for consultations. Soviet press warns of possible complications without apology while Zinovieff cites dangers to the Anglo Russian conference. Lawrence team places second in state grain judging contest led by high school head Essick with Pelzel Gibson and Leary.

Moscow Associated Press Berlin al M. Krestinsky Germany M. Zinovieff Communist International Russia London Lawrence Manhattan Wichita Clarence Pelzel Richard Gibson Eugene Leary William R. Essick

Ford Touring Car Recovered After Disappearance

A Ford touring car vanished from in front of the high school yesterday afternoon and was reported stolen last night. It was found later parked behind McAllaster school after police search. A terse report notes the incident and recovery.

McAllaster School Plea Taha Aera

Congress to hasten end of present term amid push for action

Washington reports say President Coolidge and Republican leaders vow a strong drive to clear congressional calendars before the June convention. Talks covered the tax bill Bursum pension and reclamation legislation while adjournment target June 7 was floated. Coolidge opposes increased expenditures without revenue and may veto the soldiers' bonus and postal salary bills.

Washington Congress Coolidge Jeaders Senate House Senator Lodge Mass Smoot Senate Finance Committee Lodge White House Borah Rep Idaho Cleveland Treasury Barkley Railroad Labor Board Bursum Prohibition Bureau

Scouts to Aid Fire Marshal in Kansas Cleanup

Topeka May 7 Five hundred boy scouts will help clean up the state as deputy fire marshals. E E Scott state fire marshal said he would appoint the boys next Friday to survey cities throughout Kansas and remove fire hazards during the state wide cleanup week.

Topeka Kan E. E. Scott Kansas

Oppose a Chance Resolutions Tackled at Lawrence Meeting

A joint meeting of Lawrence Parent-Teacher groups drafted a resolution disapproving any curtailment of the city public health program. It was sent to Mayor Frank M Holliday as discussion of changes under the new administration circulated. Dr M T Sadler outlined a comprehensive health program and George L Kreeck spoke on individual duties to society and the need for a public health organization in cities.

Lawrence Frank M. Holliday George Hood Holliday Public Health Department M. T.sadler Manila

Filipino student to leave KU for Philippines duties

Federico Piedad, a University of Kansas student for three years, departs Lawrence on May 3 to return to the Philippines as an appointee of the Bureau of Education. He plans to arrive for the June school opening with a BS earned in 1928 and a MA to be conferred. He is KU's second Filipino graduate with high honors, following F. V Bermejo who holds a PhD and returns to the Philippines in a key educational post. Piedad completed a significant thesis on mental tests and actual school performance.

Federico Piedad Lawrence Philippine Islands Bureau of Education of the Islands Piedad R. A. Schwegler F. V Bermejo Philippines Schwegler Criddock Hugh Means Ulyses McKissack McKissack Abe Wolfson Paul Hutton Willard Kennedy Max Kreuger Roland Gould Chartre Roland Jetmore Wilfred Belgard Robjinzer Jetmore Earl Bronroe Eudora Fred Rothberger Hee William Hogg Schedue Schools Law and Engineering

High School Shines in Emporia Music and Speech Contest

Made good showing at Emporia as Lawrence entered for the first time. Virginia Arnold earned second prize in praise, Vena Boland second in bass solo. Magdalene Noe won shorthand, Dorothy Horton won sophomore English, Leland Barrows second in extemporaneous speaking. Fifty four schools participated.

Emporia Lawrence Virginia Arnold Int Praiso Vena Boland Magdalene Noe Dorothy Horton Leland Barrows

Uniting of Methodist Churches Ratified at Conference

Springfield Mass Associated Press reports the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South ratified unification by 842 to 13. The agreement ends an 80 year schism rooted in a southern bishop's slave ownership. The plan traces to 1920 Des Moines and 1923 Cincinnati commissions, with final approval by a joint Cleveland committee. Bishop McDowell led the Des Moines commission. Graeber was in St Joseph on business.

Springfield Mass Associated Press Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church South Methodist Episcopal General Conference General Conference Des Moines William F. McDowell

State high school typing contest results due soon

Results from the Saturday Topeka state high school typing contest will be announced this week. Lawrence sent a team including Jose Stapleton George Peacher Frank Di and A Lenahan with Mary handling radio supplies.

Topeka Lawrence Jose! Stapleton George Peacher Frank A -Lenahan Mary

Letters Evidence In Murder Trial

The trial reveals a letter by Mrs. Wilsa Craddock claiming a plan to “carry out” forever leaving her husband, a misinterpreted reference to a second party is contested, and she describes past abuse and a drinking incident as the case unfolds. The jury later considers multiple petty crime pleas and forgery verdicts in related cases.

Wilsa Craddock A. B. Mitchel Mitchell

Start on new north Lawrence elementary school

Construction started with general contractor Charles Sharp unloading materials at the site and full work to begin soon as the schedule. The Board of Education planned an auction today at 2 pm to sell the McGrade residence to free the site for Woodlawn school expansion.

North Lawrence Charles Sharp Board of Education McGrade Woodlawn

Labor Union Seeks Kansas State Charter From Coffeyville

Topeka May 7 application before the state charter board for a charter for the Kansas labor union of Coffeyville was filed today. The board took the petition under advisement. The new group aims to promote welfare of labor and industry with Frank Barton of Coffeyville named president.

Topeka Kan Kansas Labor Union of Coffeyville State Charter Board Frank Barton Coffeyville Way

University公布考试周时间表与冲突避免措施

大学宣布春季学期考试周自5月31日周六开始至6月5日周四结束。所有学生需参加考试,呈现多种分配方案以避免时间冲突,法学院和工程学院另行安排以照顾未在该校注册的学生。

Saddled in flames horse dies at Owen home barn

A valuable saddle horse owned by Prof. A. L. Owen died in a fire that destroyed the barn at 1702 Massachusetts Street. The blaze was spotted at 9 40 and the barn was fully involved before an alarm. Neighbors heard agitation in the barn and found it in flames while attempting to rescue the horse. The origin near the horse’s stall could not be determined and the barn and contents were a total loss.

A. L. Owen Owen Massachusetts Street

Uncle Joe Cannon Celebrates 88th Birthday at Danville

Former speaker of the house of representatives Oliver D. Collie filed a motion for a new trial in district court in the Kraft case. Cannon, aged 88, marks the day quietly at home with family and friends amid Europe reunion of his daughter Helen. He maintains good health, enjoys daily drives, and chats with locals.

Joe” Cannon Danville Joe Cannon House of Representatives Helen Cannon Europe O. D. Collie District Court Chris J. Kraft

Conference Holds Election and Kansas Mission Talks

Delegates from Congregational churches across Kansas gather at the Plymouth Congregational Church for a three day conference on The Church in the Life of Today. The event features a banquet at 6:30 with orchestra music, then separate men and women meetings at 8. Talks focus on lay work, national and local church issues, and service.

Plymouth Congregational Church Roger Leavitt Cedar Falls M. Halliday New York Congregational Church Extension Boards C. H. Patton Boston Home Department The American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Churches of Kansas J. B. Gonzales Jr. C. H. Patton

Road viewing for proposed mile long southern route

Official viewers Tobler Pontias and Schaake, appointed by the county commission, surveyed land on the Arthur Ulrich farm at 10 o'clock for a new road extending from the fort-to-fort highway on the west line. Earlier, Joe Hoover, Abe Holcom and B.S. Sanders assessed another project to straighten a road on the Henry Washington farm.

Tobler Walter Pontias Chris Schaake County Commission Fort-To-Fort Arthur Ulrich Joe Hoover Abe Holcom B. 5 Sanders Henry Washington Farm

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