Kansas Governor Davis Abuse Trial Figures Named In Court
Testimony centers on alleged bribe of Pollman to influence clemency and governor Davis son Russell. Prosecutor cites Oswald and Peterson as key witnesses while defense argues political plot involving Journal-Post reporters. Judge McClure admonishes jurors as deliberations hinge on connections between Walters Gran dy and ex Barry Addington remarks.
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Sas Reed
Fred Ws Pollan
Russell
P Rough
Oswald
Hutchinson
Ernor Davis
Adria
Davi
Walter
McClure
Jonathan
A. Pollman?’, 4Udge McClure
Pollan
Bartholomew
PB Ty
Iattorney
Ly J Peterson
Peterson
Addington
Dick Smith
Ity
Post
urnal-Post
Davidington
Walter G. Heten
Journals -Post
Éporter
Ngahin
Podmian
Journal-Post
Russell Davis
Pollmans
Davis
Glenn Davis
Pollman
Davi Hads
Tate
Farner
Butia
David Down
Glen
Kansas
Proscou
Kansas Bankers Convene At Topeka For 38th Annual Meeting
State bankers converge in Topeka for the Kansas Bankers Association thirty eighth annual convention. Attendance expected to reach about 2000 with registration in progress and first session set to begin tomorrow morning. Governor Ben S. Paulen and Roy L. Bong scheduled to speak as officers and dignitaries, followed by officers elected for 1925 and adjournment with addresses and committee reports.
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Ben’ S. Paulen
Topeka
Rap
Kansas Bankers’ S Association
Tare
Ay Smaker
Ben
Panlen
Prti ‘Dent
Ution
Roy
L. Bong
Disa
Nashville
Che
Baseball results from National League game recap
A fragmented report lists a National League baseball result with Boston involved and multiple players named in a garbled line. It mentions runs by Hartnett and other players, but many details are unreadable, leaving the final score and outcome unclear.
City to open bids on Mass street paving and nearby projects
City commissioners will open bids tomorrow at 10 AM for twelve street projects in Lawrence including resurfacing Massachussetts street for about a mile and five eighths. City engineer Ro Schriener says contractors must be on the job within ten days of contract. Vermont street paving planned to city limits.
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Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Arty Commissioners
Ro Schriener
Vermont Street
Park Drive
Seekers Seek A Witness In Chicago May Trial News
In Chicago on May 20 a key witness in the Williams Harling murder case is sought as the grand jury opens to investigate the witness disappearance. Prosecutors press to locate Robert White amid defense claims of a framed prosecution and a late schedule adjournment. Local titles mention quieting title suits and college property matters in district court.
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Chicago
Tha
Robert White
Williams Harling
Shepherd
William J. McClintock
Robert E. Grove
S . Ettorney
White
William Scott Stewart
W White
Onpeanet Shepherd
Venire
Joseph Bidwell
Crowe Teddy
Jones
Earch
Coleg
Topekt
Vail
College of the Sisters of Bethany
Topeka Merchants Endorse Rail Patronage Boycott
On May 20 Topeka merchants declared a boycott on Dus and truck lines operating between Kansas City and Topeka. The Topeka merchants association adopted a resolution authorizing a committee to send letters to local merchants urging rail shipments between the two cities, citing financial hardship on railroads and city road maintenance.
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Topeka
Kansas City
Lassdciation
Truth still hides as coroner's jury fails to hold Dillon
The coroner's jury at St Louis discharged all witnesses and found insufficient evidence to charge Edward Dillon or any other party in Dr William Tallon's murder. The investigation to continue, with some officials deeming the case an unsolved mystery. Edward Dillon and his mother accepted the verdict as vindication amid lingering questions about his whereabouts the night of the crime.
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Richyard
Dillon
St. Louis
AJ Tallon
Prandis J Athletic
Washington University
St. Lous
Dr. Dillon
George
A. Covell
Cleveland
Edward
George Dinon
Kansas City
Covell
Topers
St Louis
Abc
Wolfson
Lawrence
Hin
Kansas
Young
Geen R. Holm
Dilon
Vuskgb
Tenuta
Anna H Dillon
Edward G Dillon
Dri Dillon
Six in senior class at Orean training school to speak
Prof RA Schwegler of University of Kangsi will address the thirteenth annual commencement on The Fountain of Democracy. Exercises Tuesday evening June 2 in the Central Administration auditorium feature awards, with Emma Merrill named senior class valedictorian and J Weersing to present honors. The Reichstag peace vote context follows in brief.
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Orean
RA. Schwegler
School of Education
University of Kangsi
Dean Schwegler
Central ‘Administration
Orgad
Essa
J. Weersing
Bueno
Ati Conley
Emma
Merrill
Mary
Golemen
John Keer
Agnes’ Schmidt
Jury Disagrees in Murder Case Jeffries Retrial Expected
After nine hours of deliberation the jury failed to reach a verdict in the murder trial of Mrs Mollie Jeffries wife of John H Jeffries. Eight jurors favored acquittal and four favored conviction for first degree murder prompting a hung jury. A retrial is likely at the November term.
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Mollie Jeffries
John H. Jeffries
Arseris
Hugh Means
T Ip
Lawrence High Debating Club Chooses Officers
Ralph Bunn was elected president of Lawrence High School debating club with Henry Asher as vice president and Ellen Hazara as secretary. R J Bayer of Liberty Memorial High School coached the debate and highlighted a strong season with ten wins in twelve arguments and 18 letters awarded for debating at the assembly yesterday.
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Ralph. Bunn
Lawrence High School
Henry ‘Asher
Ellen Hazara
R.J. Bayer
Liberty Memorial
Eee
Dixon Joins K U Faculty as Referee Boxing Exhibitions
Topeka Kansas May 20 Tommy Dixon first inspector at large for the state athletic commission has resigned to join the University of Kansas physical instruction staff. Leste Edmonds secretary announces Dixon expects to act as referee for boxing exhibitions under the commission.
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Topeka
Kan
Tommy Dixon
State Athletic Commission
University of Kansas
Leste Edmonds
Athletic Commission
Dixon
Kansas
The
Athletic Commission, Edmonds
Lyons Hemphill and Carpenter Sentenced in Liquor Case
Lennie Lyons Dr A E Hemphill and Miss Zephyr Carpenter of Topeka were sentenced by Judge Means after a denied new trial appeal. Lyons three months in jail and 800 dollar fine on each of two counts. Hemphill five months and 400 dollar fines on each of two counts. Carpenter two months and 300 dollar fine on possession charge. Appeal bonds posted. Convicted in district court of nine gallons of liquor found February 6 near Sawing z collision on the fort to fi ct highway.
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Lennie Lyons
A. E. Hemphill
Zephyr Carpenter
Topeka
Supreme Court
Lyons
Hemphill
Carpenter
Lyons, Hemphill
Migs Carpenter
Ai A. District Court
Big Springs
Oklahoma well yields record drilling output at Kingwood Gil
Oklahom a May 20 a well drilled near Oknilgee is reported as the largest ever in the state. It is producing 145,279,000 cubic feet of gas every twenty four hours from a depth of 8,285 feet. Rock pressure reaches 1,850 pounds. The well is owned by the Kingwood Gil company.
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Oknilgee
Oklahomg
Kingwood Gil Company
Commencement Sermon Set for Liberty Memorial Seniors
Liberty Memorial high school's graduation exercises will open with a Sunday evening sermon by Rev C A Richard on The Attainment of Life. The 170 graduating seniors will receive diplomas Friday at 8 15 p m. Supt Manzo and Principal Olney join in the program with scripture, prayer, and a vocal solo by Margaret Drennoe.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Serme
Liberty Memorial Auditorium
C. A. Richard Willl
Richard
Dél Manzo
Olney
Ray Eusden
Margaret Drennoe
Civil suit heard before Judge Meany at district court
F E B Childs sues W C Hamilton and others over a car sale. Plaintiff seeks $3275 claiming misrepresentation. case had prior district court verdict for plaintiff. Jury later to hear Winfrey versus Gleech and Gulley Hardtaker for possession of a Hudson car valued at $300.
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F. EB. Childs
W. C. Hamilton
Meany
Justice ‘Court
Rio
Winfrey
Gulley & Hardtaker
Childs-Hamilton
Bring Duree Back From Leavenworth Robbery Case
Jeff Duree, known bank robber and former federal inmate, was brought back to the Leavenworth prison after escaping on bond. Convicted in Oklahoma City in 1922 for U.S. mail robbery, he is serving 25 years. His brother Dan also serves a federal sentence. Duree was rearrested near Phoenix after living under religious work disguise.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Jeff Durey
Dorea
Oklahoma City
United States
Doree
Dan
Doreé
Amal
Phoenix
Ariz
Night sessions may be restored in Jaynes trial
Wichita May 26 night sessions may be restored in the trial of John J. Jaynes charged with conspiracy to aid in abstracting funds from the American State bank in 1923. J H M Smith cashier of Kansas Gas and Petroleum and B F Spalding auditor for the company, named as defense witnesses today.
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Wichita
Kan
John J. Jaynes
American State Bank
J. H.M. Smith
Kansas Gas and Petroleum Company
B. F. Spalding
Jaynes
Sea
Plaintiff Nicholson Wins Verdict Against Frey Williams
Nicholson获 verdict for 12.20 dollars and costs after late yesterday court session. Jury deliberated about an hour last night and resumed this morning. Plaintiff claimed merchandise purchased from him. case heard yesterday afternoon. Also notices a marriage: Glene J. Moon and Fannie M. Fay wed by Probate Judge Menger in Kansas City and Denver.
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Nicholson
Frey’ Williams
Williams
Eurer Glene J. Moon
Kansas City
Fannie M.fay
Denver
Menger
Howard Firebaugh Named K U Best Influence Student
Howard Firebaugh of Soha Wan was chosen as the student of best influence at the University of Kansas during the 1924 convocation. The senior received the honor for character, service, leadership, and breadth of interests, with more than 100 graduates honored in a campus-wide ceremony led by Chancellor Linwood.
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Howard
Firebaugh
Soha Wan
University of
Kanga
Robinson Gyn
Coe
Tha
Firebsush Wa
Paul Endhegtt
Fitehauth
Dodge
Uityl High School
Delta: Tau Delta
University
Wiss
Kansas Tean
Thes Men S
Courcil Fy
Ayer
Junior Glass
University Men S' Glee Club
Saal
Sqniors J
Linwley
Bond
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Osborne
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City Commission
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Will
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Oread High School
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Heads' Debate Club
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K.U
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Teachers Council of
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Lawrence High
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Jedge
E. Childs
Automobile
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Arizona
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Phi Beta Kappay
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Kanpe
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Rue
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Lawrences
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Phi Beta
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Lobe
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Fort Scote
Walt Kereaster Means
Kappal
Hiawathal
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KY Man
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Inlizabeth Shoemaker
Maties
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Homer
Paul Smith
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Salina
Jeannette Elizabeth Stickier
Kappa
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Garpet
Vere Lenora Tipton
EB Beta Kappa
Pi Lamb
School of Engineering
Edward H. Abbuehl
Tau Beta Pi
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Taw
Lawrences - Edgard C. Clerk
Tau Beta
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Gire
Gilbert L. Geery
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Marvin
Wallace M. James
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