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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
2
A garbled police note mentions a late night sighting near a store on the west side with vague references to Dowell, Hamilton, Ditlon and a vehicle. The fragment suggests a hurried scene and incomplete details about who was seen and where.
Officers were elected at the Lions International annual convention held here with Kansas attendees reporting strong participation. The Salina delegation traveled in force contributing to a large turnout, with a parade of United States flags and a festive program including a reception, entertainment, and addresses.
Partial OCR fragment mentions a university pupil named Miller and a recital. It references a judge and several garbled phrases including names like Barn Yoon and Bed lowerto, making precise facts unclear. The readable items suggest a school event with an instructional or evaluative setting but lack coherent context.
Police guarded the town as news spread of the marriage between Abby Rockefeller and Milton Rockefeller. The couple, longtime friends since childhood, will sail for France Saturday after a ceremony described with ornate attire and family prominence, amid speculation on the Rockefeller fortune and status.
E. F. Reed, 70, a farmer and brother of Rev. George W. Reed of Topeka, committed suicide by drowning in a stock tank near his home southwest of Council Grove. He had attempted death by his own hand two years earlier and was said to be discontent due to ill health.
The notice records the death and funeral details for Henry B. Ray, notes a daughter Mrs Jr. Meade visiting Miss Hannah Oliver for health recovery after an operation, and mentions a Wheat Makes Sharp Advance statistic item with references to Europe and 100,000 as per statistics.
A state meeting discusses wartime loyalties and fiscal waste. Speakers note that Congress risks leaving Washington to rebels while salaries drain funds. Louis Avensburg of the Grand Army condemns efforts to restore southern memorials and statues for rebel leaders.
Invitations were sent to all parents of enrolled children for Friday May 22 when each of the seven city elementary schools will host At Home Day exhibits. The displays compare student work from the opening of the school year with progress made by year end, highlighting improvements across subjects and activities.
Topeka May 14. Counties and municipalities in Kansas issued 959 684 86 in bonds during April Norton A Turner state auditor announced plans for road improvements in Atchison county were cited as the cause for the largest issue of 154 500 at the lowest rate 4 percent Several government units paid the highest interest rate on debts mentioned in the report
Chicago May 14. Kansas is in excellent condition says John J Mitchell president of the Illinois Merchants Bank on his return from a Western vacation. He notes Kansas never looked better for this time of year. Topeka May 14 Fire damages in April totaled 668 847 across 897 fires, Clyde M Goffman state fire marshal reports. This was the month’s second largest loss of the year and total damages exceed 800 thousand dollars.
The transcript details Oswald asking Gov. Davis to pardon Grundy, citing personal advantage to Oswald to draw attention to Grundy’s case, and questions about bribery concerns. Cross examination continues with mentions of a December 24, 1924 letter and Oswald denying a trap for the governor.
Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas told the St Paul Chamber of Commerce that the United States should not be used as a cat's paw for foreign ambitions. He stressed the nation’s interest in restoring stable political and economic life in Europe and pledged wholehearted American support for Europe’s governments. Ambassador Houghton noted genuine American cooperation.
Ambassador Houghton voiced a courteous yet firm warning that the United States remains earnest in its peace profession. It does not indulge in clichés but seeks a worthy role for America in Europe’s balance of power, aiming for a genuine accord rather than short‑term gain.
Washington May 14 Winfield Scott of Enid Oklahoma likely to be named to a pension commission to succeed Wilder Metcalf of Lawrence Kansas who is expected to resign soon Metcalf confirmed intentions of resigning but would not fix an effective date Scott is a Spanish American War veteran and a prominent Oklahoma lawyer who served as a Garfield County judge and as a World War I colonel in the corps
Kiwanis members attended a luncheon at Wiedemann's where Prof H M Elsey of the University gave an after dinner lecture on liquid air. He demonstrated properties and uses, noting liquid air’s applications in welding, mining, and as a safe explosive additive mixed with coal.
Holliswood Cal May 7 AP Music in all variations from soothing classics to jazzy tones became essential as cameras click on the set. Early on a rickety portable organ soothed actresses during makeup but proved impractical on location. Sideline music evolved with violin organ and cello ensembles. Musicians now balance classical and popular pieces to match comedy and emotion, replacing dull monotony with a refined musical gag on the silver screen.
London May 9 Associated Press The London branch of the America Overseas Memorial Association will organize this year s memorial services in Westminster Abbey and at English and Irish cemeteries for about 700 Americans buried abroad After Westminster Abbey ceremonies on May 30 association members will go to Brookwood Cemetery to honor 454 Americans who died in the late war Brooklyn-based Brookwood is a British national cemetery with two sections for U S soldiers and sailors who died of wounds in France and elsewhere Some 91 Americans are buried there along with others who fought in the Civil War and earlier conflicts wreaths will be laid at Brookwood and other sites as part of the Memorial Day observance Continuous text notes city drug store and stray phrases remain readable but are not central to the event
The Chicago Board of Trade will act immediately to consider Secretary Jardine's constructive suggestions. President Lo Carey said the board will bring Jardine's recommendations to exchange members and pursue information on alleged excessive speculation to the federal grain futures administration. The board has already conferred with the secretary and authorized an inquiry into reporters' claims of speculation affecting grain prices.
Mr and Mrs A J Smith of the Eudora area celebrate their ninth child Harold set to graduate with honors from Eudora High School this evening The eldest Rosa was among the first class to graduate with honors and the family notes sacrifices and hard work enabled all children to complete high school Four Smith children pursued further schooling through their own efforts.
The Elks club entertain ment committee hosted a social last evening with about twenty five couples. A four piece orchestra played as punch and wafers were served and fringe crepe paper decorated the dining room. Committee members listed include Marcel Coln as chairman George Houk Clell Todd and Walter Johns. The Alpha Omicron Pi sorority will hold its annual spring party at the country club tomorrow evening.
Kansas weather notes describe a near normal Maylike April with frequent warm days and a high of 97 at Medicine Lodge. Frosts at month end spared most crops though fruit suffered in north central and northwest areas. eastern Kansas enjoyed moisture while southwest saw deficits. corn planting finished in the southeast as alfalfa neared cutting.
AP reports a record rise in patents by English women in recent months with labor saving devices for homes. A notable inventor, Mrs B M Batton, heads a new company to manufacture such devices and is linked to Sir Humphrey Davy through family. Also notes clothing extension instruction in Wakarusa and a Lawrence school census to finish by June 4.
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