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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1925
Page
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Fragmented text mentions explorers and Amundsen tied to a pole quest, with garbled references to Washington and Coolidge. Many names and dates unreadable, leaving only hints of a news item about Arctic exploration and political framing.
The Extension sah agents announced that progress on the chasers continues amid ongoing studies and field trials. Officials emphasized coordinated efforts and tracking of outcomes to inform future recommendations.
Fragmented box scores show Philadelphia and New York games with tied or shifting innings. Batters like Barnes Huntz and Jackson appear, while pitchers and exact scores are unclear amid garbled OCR.
Fragmentary report notes Charles Davis trial in district court with allegations tied to Anthony Oswald. Proceedings reference eight charges and a pursuit of acquittal, with unclear specifics on the defendant and sequence of events.
St Louis May 26 Associated Press People complain about high taxes and many laws yet Capper of Kansas says the public bears blame. He tells the Advertising Club that citizens have grown compliant and that government expands as laws accumulate and agencies multiply. He cites rising taxes and frequent regulatory squeaks as signs of a sick statute.
Topeka Daily report on May 26 notes Charles Bese, long time acting assistant postmaster Stratton, to recover duties of high post. The item references learned duties and to resume responsibilities at the Old Post Office in Topeka.
Unclear OCR text references a roof fire in Wichita Kansas and a bank president W B Harrison speaking on a construction start or funding matter. Mentions 150,000 dollars, jewelry and security concerns with thieves described as robbers.
John J. Carey, 88, surrenders and claims he killed Dr. William A. Dillon in a quarrel over narcotics at Sir Lenis. Sheriff and prosecutor doubt his story but detain him for investigation. Carey, a former soldier, says he fired once. Dillon was wounded twice.
Wiley Lynn, accused of murder in Wewoka Oklahoma, was acquitted in district court after a tense proceeding. The defendant, who faced charges tied to the killing of pioneer William Tilghswan, received a brief contempt sentence of ninety days later, suspended on bond.
The Leavenworth Masonic lodge prepares a special bus trip from Lawrence on Thursday evening for the third degree work. Members of Number 6 and Number 9 are urged to report soon to Early Huddleston, master, with a rehearsal by the team at the Masonic temple scheduled for this evening.
A 19 year old girl was arrested in Pueblo in a raid that authorities said broke a Western liquor ring. Two men believed to be accomplices named Mrs A Landrum were detained. Officials said a central distributing point operated at a Pueblo site, liquor seized was traced to sacks billed from Oliver Chilled Plow Works New York to Wichita Implement Company Wichita Kansas.
Baron G. DeMartino, Italian ambassador, called at the treasury for a conference with Secretary Mellon. Reported movements suggest discussions over treaty matters and possible plans tied to American policy, with no official announcements given.
Pittsburg residents discuss funding options for a road project with Kansas business leaders urged to lend necessary funds. Governor suggests state legislative refund in next session as plan advances.
Memorial Day events are set with G A R groups gathering at the court house Saturday morning to decorate graves at Oak Hill and other cemeteries. A 2:30 p m service at Enisenpsl church will feature Chaplain Evan A Edwards. A parade along Massachusetts street and return to the Episcopal church for the service is planned, with full plans to be announced later.
The Advertising Association met at the Journal office in Topeka with more than three members in attendance. President Mares Morralw and secretary Charles L. Nicholson were reelected. Plans call for funs, food and radio exhibitions in twenty towns starting mid September and ending before Thanksgiving, three day events in some towns and two in others, with W A Bailey and W G Simons coordinating.
Morning reports from Amoyga and nearby areas indicate frost damaged a large number of potato fields. Growers Fred Lewik Alfred Ganz Howard near Linwood and J H Mitchell near Glake View noted affected acreage and warned of delayed harvests as pests like potato bugs threaten the crop under current conditions. President Burton dead.
Ernest Dewitt Burton, president of the University of Chicago, died at 5:40 today. He had been associated with the university for 32 years, serving as president for two years. Funeral services will be held on the campus on Thursday. James H. Tufts, dean of the faculty, will preside.
Local merchants urge Friday shopping as stores in Lawrence close Saturday for Memorial Day. Radcliffe proposes paying industrial workers Friday night to accommodate weekend shoppers. Clothing shoe dry goods and millinery shops will close Saturday, with jewelry hardware and drug stores observing holiday hours. Stores expect broader Memorial Day closures than in past years.
Topeka May 26 Associated Press reports a suit to test a millage provision exempting personal property of merchants and manufacturers from the general property tax. Lizzie Norton and Josephine Wilson, partners owning a mill in Topeka, sue to block the provision arguing it forces them to pay three dollars per one hundred valuation versus two dollars fifty under millage. Public Service Commission and Shawnee County assessors named as defendants.
Neighborhood residents near the University announce that poll tax notices are ready to be sent from City Clerk Lawrance. All men aged 21 to 50 must pay $3 within 30 days at the clerk’s office. High school students are urged to file summer work requests with Principal Th. Onney before June 6 for credit. News items note Tangier talks with Abdel-Krim and a playful tale about a Lapland father and reindeer offspring.
By order of the mayor and chief of police, all TJ turns are prohibited at the intersection of Seventh and Massachusetts streets. The rule is effective immediately due to hotel construction, new fences and seating that obstruct drivers’ views, and the need to use part of the west side of the 700 block for a pedestrian walkway.
Shriners in uniform on a chartered Abdallah Temple special train from Union Pacific will stop in Lawrence for an hour tomorrow afternoon arriving at 2 30. More than 200 Abdallah Shrine members from Leavenworth Lawrence Kansas City and nearby towns will ride. Illustrious potentate Newmark is coordinating in Leavenworth and will ride the special train back. The party planned a city tour visiting the university Haskell Institute and other points of interest before a noon meal at the Masonic temple. John Robinson of Union Pacific will supervise the train through the trip to the national convention in Los Angeles.
Workmen demolished the old county Garage east of the jail after a fire earlier this year. A new tile building will rise on the site, smaller than the former structure. During demolition long-forgotten jail keys and a hoop were found, kept as relics by coin clerk E. C. Bussing in his office.
Eighteen senior law students and one member of the university faculty apply to take the June state bar examinations in Topeka. T. A. Larremore heads the faculty applicants, others named include Ash er Wright and J. Edwards among several Lawrence residents.
Fall Pierson discusses cordmeke of Vigil and the role of advertising clubs in community issues. Karl Pierson educational director notes clubs face closures nationwide and stresses truth seeking, festival education, and fraud exposure through Associated Ad Clubs work. Alpha Delta Sigma members and Myrtle Staulis of Pierce Music Co. attend luncheon as readings follow.
County officers have held a car and nine gallons of liquor since February after arrest on the Fort to Fort highway. The case, filed in federal court at Topeka by Edie Riline for Lennie Lyons of Fort Rokar, seeks to declare the car a nuisance for transporting liquor. District court set a later hearing as appeals move higher. Lyons and Zephyr Carpenter were fined in district court for liquor law violations and have appealed to the supreme court.
Principal FH Olney announced tickets for the grade six and under children not admitted to the school commencement Friday evening May 29. Seniors may receive complimentary tickets up to 25. general public tickets go on sale Friday morning at 2 Round Corner drug store. Complimentary tickets must be exchanged for reserved seats.
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