Young man who stole 25 cents sentenced for highway robbery

CHANUTE, Kan., -- Ten years in the penitentiary for 25 cents is the fate or Roy King, a young man tried before Judge Stillwell here yesterday for snatching a purse from some Chanute woman one night a few weeks ago. King pleaded guilty and will be given the minimum sentence for highway robbery, 10 years. The pocketbook taken contained $1.76 and when arrested King had only spent 25 cents of that amount. Immediately after King pleaded guilty another man admitted stealing an overcoat at a Chanute hotel and was sentenced to six months in the county jail, the charge being that of petite larceny.

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Vandalism at school last night

Today, police were investigating a case of vandalism that struck at Nevada High School at some time during last night's basketball game.

When John Turner, Nevada High School basketball forward, went to his car, which was parked near the school after the game, he found that a radio aerial and windshield wipers were bent as well as the license plate. Also, one hubcap was missing from the car and the most costly damage was a slashed left rear-tire.

On the automobile was a note signed "The Rebels," who have sent similar semi-threatening notes to several Nevada High School students who are active in student affairs.