Unprecedented May frost sweeps midwest and east
May frost and heat chaos hit the nation as records tumble from New York to Kansas City. Heat prostrations mount while frost nips crops in Nebraska and Missouri. Kansas and Illinois report scattered damage to vegetables and fruit. Weather swirls with near freezing temps, heavy frost in spots, and wild temp swings across multiple states.
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Kansas College President Succeeds This Morning
Prof Fy of South esters College is named president of Kansas college, with earlier confirmation this morning and plans to lead the institution through new initiatives.
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Topeka Assoc Handles Trigger Paper Weight at Salina
A report from Salina notes a paper weight made from a plated trigger and barrel presented to Governor Paulen at a Peace Officers convention. The governor commented the weight would make a dandy paper weight and claimed he has hidden all cartridges. A deputy sheriff’s commission was present.
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Two Injured In Locust Street Accidents Night Falls
Multiple accidents on Locust Street within hours left several injured. Mrs Catherine Haw of Lincoln suffered a broken collarbone and three ribs. University student Gene Hai drove a Ford to the hospital after 20:00. Linn Graves, 9, was badly bruised and hospitalized after a service car collision near Fifth and Locust. Mrs Howard and her son were treated for collar bone and shoulder injuries after a separate curb strike.
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Williams Named U S Senator for Missouri by Governor
Jefferson May 23 Associated Press George E Williams attorney of St Louis was appointed United States senator from Missouri by Governor Baker to succeed the late Senator Selden Spencer of St Louis The governor kept an agreement amid unclear wording and references to other names and events.
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Supreme Court Upholds Printing of Income Tax Rolls
The U S Supreme Court ruled newspapers may publish lists of income tax payers and amounts, holding publication does not violate the law. Justice Sutherland stated Congress intended the lists to be public, and printing them carries no constitutional objection.
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No News on Amundsen Polar Flight Report
A press dispatch from Spitzbergen to the Shipping Gazette says no news had been received about the Amundsen polar flight up to 2 o'clock this afternoon. The cable noted the weather was cloudy with temperatures below zero as the seaplanes departed Kings Bay for the North Pole route.
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Senior Hit by Car on KU Campus
Rey E. Festerman a KU engineering student living at 1709 Vermont Street was severely bruised when struck by an automobile while crossing in front of the Chemistry building around 12:30 today. He was rushed to University Hospital where several X rays showed no fracture. he will remain under treatment today.
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Washington Plans Defense Policy Amid Row
Washington May 25 The president disapproved a department plan for a general staff defense scheme. A broad group urged quick action while officials debate peer review and independence of day to frame new policy amid pressure from Coolidge. A key executive meeting was slated for today to refine the proposal and garner broader support.
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Baseball Results From Today Include Key Names
Today’s games report final scores and standout performances by players including Esabne and Smith. Coaches and teams referenced suggest a busy slate with Boston and Kab among noted participants.
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Reformatory Overcrowding Forces Inmate Rehousing
Hutchison Kansas May 2. Temporary paroles were given to inmates to clear space for new arrivals. With five new inmates received yesterday the population hit a record high for the institution. The three cell houses are full, totaling about six hundred. many inmates are quartered in the hospital due to lack of cell space.
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Contract Stirs Over Paving Bid Decisions
Commissioner Clelland explains why A. R. Young won the lake asphalt resurfacing contract for Massachusetts Street after engineers and bids were reviewed. J. B. Watts led on lake asphalt but suggested double binder. Shire Brothers’ bid lacked required maintenance bond. The commission, with engineers’ advice, chose the lowest responsible bidder, A. R. Young.
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Miners Not Guilty Former UMWA suits in high court ruling
The United Mine Workers of America were found not guilty of restraining interstate commerce in coal strikes, with the Supreme Court noting errors in lower rulings about district 21 and certain locals. The decision, while exonerating interstate restraint, sent conspiracy charges back to lower courts for further consideration amid strike-era turmoil at Coronado and related mines. Odd Fellows elect officers at Lawrence lodge No. 41 tonight in Pat-the-Odd Fellow Hall.
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The Attainment of Life Sermon At Liberty Memorial High
Rev G A Richard delivered the 1925 senior sermon at Liberty Memorial High School on The Attainment of Life stressing life as achievement not a finished product Education, service, and righteousness shape a life. He urged students to develop character, think deeply, choose rightly, and work hard, claiming leisure is loss and true attainment comes through religion thinking selection and toil. He closed by asking graduates to pay the price for excellence and to give all.
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Memorial High School Senior Class Service Recital
A Liberty Memorial high school auditorium program featured Rev. C A Richard delivering the invocation after readings led by Supt M C Del Manzo, a short prayer by Miss Margaret Drenron, and H Olney reading scripture. Rex CA Richard gave the benediction as the audience sang hymns. The high school orchestra played the recessional amid decorated stage and flowers to a large audience.
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Earthquakes Add Terror After Tajima Shock Toll Rises
Tokyo reports two more violent quake shocks heighten fear among refugees at Toyo Oka after Saturdays deadly Tajima event. Official counts list 278 killed and 500 to 1,000 injured, with 444 homes collapsed and 2,324 destroyed by fire across Toyo Oka Kinosaki and Minato villages.
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Final week final quizzes at University amid late-night study
Students endure long hours of study during the final quiz week at the University. The schedule shows morning and afternoon blocks from Wednesday to Friday with 1 to 5 hour exam periods. Classes and times are listed in a dense, error-filled table.
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START CHILD CLINICS PRE KINDERGARTEN CHECKUPS
Clinics at Cordley and McAllister examined eighteen and six children respectively. Doctors reported all well nourished, with common issues of carious teeth tonsils and adenoids. Examinations covered height weight nutrition heart lungs abdomen skin bones nose throat and ears. Additional clinics are planned for Quincy New York Pinckney Woodlawn and Lincoln on subsequent days.
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Pierson to Speak at Chamber Luncheon Tomorrow
Earl Pierson national organizer of the Associated Ad Clubs of the World will address the Chamber of Commerce during the regular weekly luncheon tomorrow noon. He is well known among advertising men and will discuss topics of interest to businessmen. Plates for lunch range from 83 to 100 cents. Possible evening address planned for Lawrence Advertising Club members.
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Dayton High School Teacher Indicted for Teaching Evolution
Dayton Tenn May 25 AP John T Scopes a high school science teacher was indicted by Rhea county grand jury today on a charge of teaching evolution in public school in violation of Tennessee law. A special session of the grand jury was called after a two week preliminary hearing in which three justices of the peace bound Scopes for grand jury action. Judge John T Raulston presiding charged the jury on the law of the theory of evolution as it is taught in Tennessee public schools, the first time such a charge has been delivered in a Tennessee court.
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Diplomas to be Conferred at High School Friday Night
Liberty Memorial High School will confer diplomas to all 125 members of the senior class at a commencement in the auditorium Friday evening May 29. Rev William Bac of the Unitari will deliver the address. Complimentary tickets are issued to each senior and teachers may request additional seats at the high school office. Remaining tickets will be sold at 10 cents each starting at 2 o'clock Friday night.
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Will Raise Money Topeka Highway Funds Without Special Session
Governor Paglen said Kansas can raise federal highway funds without a special legislature session. He discussed with Kansas Good Roads Association and state chamber of commerce how to release two billion dollars in federal aid. The plan centers on borrowing as little as 40 000 to 60 000 with low interest to meet federal requirements, avoiding a costly special session.
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Can't Identify Bodies Found in Missouri River Mystery
Kansas City May 23 Authorities sought to identify two middle aged men found drowned in the Missouri River, likely in the water for two weeks. A clue emerged from a note found on river banks reading I am jumping into the Missouri river my wife ran away with the ice man I have nothing left to live for prompting further investigation.
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Fraternity rents home for next year housing students
Kappa Phi Alpha fraternity to live at 1132 Tennessee Street starting September 11. The house has fourteen rooms a sleeping porch and will accommodate twenty eight students. A committee led by Ralph C. John Morey Potter and Yo Steklas will canvass town for work opportunities for students during the school year.
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Ee Tet Tea
Plans Completed for KU Closing and Commencement
Plans for the fifty-eighth annual University of Kansas commencement are underway with new features. The event includes an evening ceremony at Memorial Stadium, a ground breaking for the Student Union building, and a march led by the university band. The class size exceeds 700 graduates across multiple schools and programs, including new degrees in business and engineering.
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Red and Black Yearbook At Lawrence High School
The Red and Black annual from Lawrence High School features a gilt cover, student photographs, a senior directory, and campus scenes. Dorothy Schaad edited the book with Deb Selig managing business duties. the volume honors Frank Hart Olney, principal emeritus. A separate notice announces a Lawrence Drama League meeting at Grech Hall to plan summer programs.
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