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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1924

Page

4

Northwest Agricultural Credit Plan Aids Banks and Farmers

Chicago May 20 A $10,000 agricultural credit corporation formed in Chicago at President Coolidge’s suggestion moves to aid more than 960 banks in the Northwest and Midwest. It has a $1,000,000 fund to assist farmers in buying farm animals and aims to extend diversified farming across the region. Bank relief totals about $2,000,000 with nearly $1,000,000 more available, not counting tax or seed aid. Howard notes the Northwest is recovering and will expand as experience warrants.

Chicago Agricultural: Credit Corporation Coolidge Agricultural - Northwest Thas Game North South Dakota Montana Iowa Minneota Games Riard I Organization E Jational Transportation Institute Cooporation Howard Great Northwest

Pleas Entered in District Court for Theft

Roland M. Jetmore appeared in district court this morning and received six months in the county jail plus a $10 fine and costs for stealing $1.40 and a $10 ring from Wilfred Belgard at the Robinson Gymnasium of the University on November 17. He was paroled as to confinement with parole terms to be announced later. Roland Brown, who pleaded guilty to stealing $300 worth of radio equipment from Blake Hall on September 10, also appeared for sentencing and was ordered confined in the state reformatory. He was paroled by Judge Means and bond set at $300. Parole terms and patron will be announced later.

Means Wilfred Belgard Robinson Gymnasium University Roland Brown Blake Hall State Reformatory

Lodge Seeks Reimbursement for Shot Colleague

Senator Lodge of Massachusetts introduced a joint resolution to reimburse Senator Frank L. Greene of Vermont for expenses from injuries after he was shot during a pursuit of suspected bootleggers by prohibition officers. The proposed payment totals 7,500 dollars, reflecting Greene's return to the senate after several weeks.

Washington Lodge Massachusetts Frank L. Greene Vermont Senate

Coolidge Awaits Reports on Immigration Bill Action

President Coolidge will decide on the immigration bill after labor and state departments return their reports. The labor department has examined the measure including the Japanese exclusion provision and sent back its findings as of May 20.

Washington State ‘and Labor Departments Coolidge Labor Department State Department

Washington to Remain in Capital This Summer

President Coolidge will stay in Washington after adjournment despite a suggestion to depart for rest. Senate amendments to reorganize diplomatic and consular services were accepted and sent to the House. In Missouri, Assembly actions and Rebekah state assembly secretary Mrs. Gertie K Johnston and guest Mrs. Edna E noted.

Washington Congress Coolidge Senate Rogers Dill Missouri Assembly Gertie ‘K. Johnston Rebekah State

Postponement in Crammer Trial Delayed by Absence of Amidon

Samuel B. Amidon, special prosecutor, is absent from Wichita delaying the Roy E. Crammer trial. Crammer, former director of the defunct American State Bank, is charged with accepting deposits while insolvent. Judge Wall moved the trial from May 22 to May 26 as Amidon attends a Democratic national committeemen meeting in New York.

Wichita Kan Samuel B. Amidon Roy E. Crammer American’ ‘State Bank Wall Amidon New York

Bankruptcy trustees mail 3 percent dividend to creditors

Checks totaling 11256.52 representing a 3 percent dividend were mailed today to 1538 creditors of Houston Fible and Company and Elmer N. Powell, referee in bankruptcy. This is the fourth dividend, bringing the total paid to 4118739.78 or 88 percent of claims. another final dividend may raise total to about 95 percent.

Kansas City Houston, Fible and Company Elmer N. Powell J. W. Perry

Colfax B Wildman Dies Western Division Superintendent

Colfax B. Wildman, general superintendent of the Western division of the Missouri Pacific, died at his Kansas City home after a two week illness. He would have been 55 on Friday. Wildman came to KC to assume the Western division post three years ago, previously head of the Eastern division with headquarters in St. Louis.

Kansas City Colfax B. Wildman Western Division Missouri Pacific St. Louis Clyde Thuma Douglas County

Russian Officials Dump Booze As Populace Watches In Saratov

In Saratov Russia officials dispose of seized liquor by river as crowds observe. Across the district illicit stills exceed 5 000 with 50 000 quarts of home brewed vodka confiscated and seven thousand indictments reported for manufacture and sale.

Saratova Russia

Topeka and state notices from May 20

May 20 reports from Fort Scott and Topeka detail officials and events. A Kansas public utilities official accepts a new role. John W. Richardson of Arma presides at a brigade gathering. remodeling and management changes occur at a Boston Confectionary in 713 Massachusetts street. Veterinary board session plans summer exams for June 3. Cyrus E Woods resigns as ambassador to Japan.

Fort Scott Jorney Atry V. Gott Andas Kansas Public Utilities Comission Topeka Boston Boston’ Confectionary Massachusetts Street Pete Prova John Coutralon Boa Wood Washington Cyrus E. Woods Japan Coolidge

Miss Julia Margrave withdraws from Baker due to brother’s illness

Baldwin notes Miss Julia Margrave leaves Baker because of her little brother’s serious illness and returns home to Hiawatha. John B. Ross of the People’s State Bank of Baldwin plans to attend the bankers’ convention in Kansas City this week. The Tuesday Reading club ends its year with a picnic at Mrs. Wallace B Fleming’s home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Clarence Holcombe chairs the refreshment committee. Rev Arch Ryan, Baker graduate, has served in Manila as a representative of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Church.

Julia Margrave Baker Hiawatha John B. Ross People’s, State Bank of Baldwin Bankers’ Convention Kansas City Wallace B. Fleming Clarence Holcombe Arch Ryan Manila Philippine Islands Board of Foreign Missions The Methodist

Baldwin residents attend events and visits across states

The report notes several Baldwin locals and visitors: Miss Winona Bailey wins the state tennis championship in Emporia and graduates from Baker this year. Miss Ruth Jane Laury and teammates compete in the state tournament. Mr. Ryan plans a Springfield trip via the general conference to New York. Arnold Case speaks at Baker endowment events in Alma. Others travel to Glasgow Scotland and Shanghai for health reasons, and several Baldwin residents host or visit friends and relatives locally and in Princeton and Emporia.

Ahlin Baldwin Frank “Allen Glasgow Scotland Celia Allen Shanghai China Easons Ryan Springfield Mass New York City Winona Bailey Charles N. Bailey Emporia Bailey Baker Ruth Jane Laury Louise Stout McLouth Laura Reeder McLouth High School Reeder Phi Mu Kittie -Pennington Edward Pendleton Pendleton Princeton Bald Win Lawrence Arold Case Alma Methodist Church Kansas City

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