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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR mentions Bartholomew Oswald and Groundy in a pardon matter. Oswald allegedly sent telegraphs, with Attorn General Griff said to have discussed prospects. Names such as Charles Culladey and Hutchinson appear in a long, unclear police case narrative.
Faculty of University announces changes to spring commencement program. Shakespearean evening featuring A Midsummer Night's Dream was deemed impractical without a cast. Prof Crafton notes the play has seldom been staged and the KE cast from the national drama tournament may perform at a later date.
The document references a Kansas industrial institute at Topeka with a special KFKU program. It mentions a 45 o'clock time and that numbers will be furnished. Hodge is noted as principal of the school.
An unreadable fragment mentions a French capture and a city, but readable context is insufficient to identify people, organizations, dates, or events. The item appears as a damaged OCR snippet requiring clearer text to form a proper card.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and Hutson & Green announce a $150,000 hotel contract requiring builders to start within 30 days. Hutson and Green say construction will begin soon, with Eldridge hotel demolition set for tomorrow at 10, crowds urged to attend. The Chamber will fund half of the $50,000 local pledge, Hutson and Mrs. Greer contributing the rest. Local officials and police will assist with traffic as bricks are torn down.
Grant and Wakarusa residents unhappy with personal property assessments may attend a county commissioners hearing Monday at 10 a.m. as the first in a ten day series to act as a board of equalization. The next day Lecompton Clinton Kanwaka and Lecompton city residents join the schedule.
The grand chapter of Kansas elects state officers at its annual meeting in Kansas City. Olga Pips of Hays is named associate grand patron. Charles W. Garrison advances from associate grand patron to grand patron. Grace Lee Martin of Salina is advanced to associate grand matron. Governor Ben S. Paulen appoints top associate grand patron and Della Bennett of Topeka becomes grand secretary.
The Young Peoples Council is called to meet tonight at 7 30 in the Chamber of Commerce. The Lawrence council will hear several business items and discuss plans for next fall.
A fragmented note from a historical newspaper page mentions a figure named Haggard and a dying or dead subject associated with a league in Geneva. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but suggest a local or legal notice style item.
Premier Baldwin told the House that Britain would not take the initiative for a world disarmament conference now. He said the League of Nations is still considering general disarmament, so any British action at this time would not be advantageous.
Kansas athletic association board authorized Dr F C Allen to negotiate with bonding companies for a loan to finance two new south end sections at Memorial stadium. Cost estimated between 70000 and 80000 dollars with seating gains of 2500 per addition and total capacity rising to about 33340. Project aims to provide dressing rooms offices and athletic HQ and is expected to pay from fall admissions. A deed for a ten acre Gowen Tract south of the gymnasium was read and filed with the university endowment association.
Oil men gather in Wichita for the Kangas Oil Men's Association annual convention with hundreds of oil industry business leaders expected at the evening banquet. Miss Marcella Trees of Winfield and Miss Vada Watson of Turon are guests of honor. Principal speakers include James A Veasey of Tulsa and Victor Murdock of Wichita.
An agreement between the city of Lawrence and an owner in West Hills provides for a city supervised sewer system on the development at the owner’s expense. Mr Hunter is authorized to lay a sewer line on his property connecting to the city works at Ninth and Michigan. If a connection at Ninth and Michigan over stresses, Hunter may connect to the city sewer at Ninth and Missouri.
County commissioners plan to advertise for bids to build a new tile garage to replace the old county garage east of the courthouse. The old structure was damaged by fire and grass burn. Bids will be opened on May 23 at the county offices.
County official X J Kennedy urges paving the central traffic lanes of Massachusetts street with concrete while resurfacing the outer twelve foot parking bands. He argues full concrete paving offers longer life and easier future repairs, with buses possibly replacing street cars and tracks left intact if bus service is adopted.
National League results include Pittsburgh, Boston, St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, with runs, hits and errors noted. American League games feature New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, St. Louis. several players hit home runs and notable pitching lineups listed. Browns outfielder Kenneth William hits his seventh homer as Washington contest underway.
Probate Judge Menger announced that marriage license fees will rise from 3 to a higher amount after June 1 in Kansas. He urged men planning marriage to obtain licenses before the deadline to avoid the extra cost.
Henry Wagener and Emma Merrill of Oread High School won first and second in a state American Chemical Society essay contest titled The Relation of Chemistry to Industry. Wagener earned $20 and a certificate, Merrill received a certificate of honorable mention and a Chemistry in Industry book. National winners may receive a Yale or Vassar scholarship. Garvan funds support the contest. Awards will be presented June 2 at Area High School commencement.
Liberty Memorial auditorium hosts tomorrow morning’s all school assembly at 11:15 with principal F. H. Olney presiding. Six junior class members elected to the honor society will be announced. Ray McClellen will report on the Emporia scholastic contest while Janet Coulson who placed second in piano will perform. W R Essick will report on the judging team at Manhattan and Lawrence High School’s Ray L Boyer will discuss the debating season and announce the fifteen students who earned an L.
Jack Meinertz of Palmer Tire and Battery Company shows a seven tube radio receiver for a Ford coupe. It operates while the car is stationary or moving and can be removed for use elsewhere. The car carries an aerial strap, a loudspeaker built from a repurposed automobile horn, and is powered by the car’s storage battery. Meinertz spent two years refining a set capable of distant reception including Pacific and Atlantic stations.
Kansas county attorneys seek a ruling on the constitutionality of a rider to House Bill 571. The rider would divert prohibitory and anti gambling fee revenues to county treasuries, prompting a lawsuit by Mrs. Melvin against Douglas County Commissioners. Counties named include Allen, Atchison, Douglas, Leavenworth, Lyon, Shawnee, Wyandotte, and others. The case will proceed in the county district court and may rise to the state supreme court on appeal.
A Cadillac sped through the Massachusetts street business district attracting a crowd. A child was rushed to Dr. Rudolph's office after the incident but was later reported all right. Police pursued the first Cadillac and decided not to press speeding charges after the errand became known.
The American Hospital Association announces Hospital Day to educate the community about hospitals, their work, and needs. President Coolidge endorses it, aiming to boost understanding and support for the hospital system. A certificate will honor the hospital with the best Hospital Day program, while Rev Charles Richard is away delivering addresses this week.
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