Lawrence Journal World Post Office Notice 1925
Entered at the Post Office in Lawrence Kansas as second class matter. If you fail to receive your Journal-World by 7 pm call this office between 7 and 7:30. The text references a Tuesday April 15 1925 date and mentions content about Jonathan Davis and introductions for a governor race. The excerpt also alludes to events in August and November potentially affecting toastmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas
Jonathan Davis
Parsons
Kangag
Prohibition debate hinges on home church and school appeal
A Washington correspondent notes women witnesses at the senate prohibition committee argued that the home church and school benefit from prohibition. The wets presented a dignified, forceful case on behalf of moral pillars, while the liquor lobby stayed in the background. The piece contrasts the potential public weight of this appeal with the traditional anti alcohol stance and hints at broader social welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate ‘Prohibition Committee
Washington
Music Week finances push ticket sales to fill seats
In Lawrence the Music Week plan aims to limit audiences by seating capacity and sell tickets to cover deficits. Last year’s event was financially successful, yet hundreds stayed home, missing the live experience that radio could not replace. The Choral Union, performers, and audience all lose potential inspiration without full attendance.
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Lawrence
Robinson Gymnasium
Music Association
Trey
Choral Union
Luther Burbank Questioned Afterlife belief and universal power
A few weeks before his death Luther Burbank stated disbelief in an afterlife while acknowledging a great universal power. He added that he did not even begin to comprehend it, a stance not far from many men who would have to make sense of such forces.
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Luther Burbank
Mostamen
The Polar Flight and Human Hope Across the World
The text contrasts belief and comfort with practical benefit seen in Burbank's life while noting a polar dirigible flight from Rome to England. It mentions explorers seeking success by flying to equal distances from their base in the far north, stressing how the flight path’s geography matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Rome
England
Cuban Bank Depositors Reclaim Their Money
Excitement among Cuban bank depositors peaked briefly but has ended. Those who escaped pickpockets and promoters long enough to return funds to banks likely feel fortunate for having their money back.
Democratic plank on adequate bank guaranty law outlined
A state campaign plank calls for an adequate bank guaranty law. The Democratic proposal presents a plan for a legal guarantee framework, and its interpretation of adequacy will likely attract attention and debate among readers.
Editorial Comment The Doubt in Davis libel suit
The piece argues the Davis libel suit will surpass other cases in interest as it could expose inner workings of the defendants and plaintiff. It notes cautious editor George Marble doubts a punitive stake would be posted, and ends with a biting parable about a faraway bad place.
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William Allen White
Davis
George Marble
Fort Scott
Jonathan Davis
Goodlander
Section
Range
Township 86
Suez
Grace
Old Home Town notes and local notices from Liberty Hall
Judge Hassett departs on legal business as Attorney General Randolph visits. Rev Sanborn preached on Love Marriage and Divorce in Leavenworth, argued for old paths against modern free love. Remington Sewing Machine touted with Vienna fair gold medal. Bargains on hair switches at Miss Oliver's 99 cent store. Col Isaac Eaton returns from St Louis to aid Kansas Democrats. Louise Oliver noted as Grace Church soprano in New York. a Liberty Hall appearance next Monday.
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Hassett
Randolph
Mr. Sanborn
Learyenworth
Times
Las
Louise Oliver
Sweet Singers
Liberty Hall
Local Notes From Williamstown and Lawrence
Mrs Buckminster visits her daughter Miss Addie Buckminster in Lawrence while Marguerite Carroll hosts a group of children for a pleasant 4:30 to 6:30 gathering. Kaw Valley Canning Company expands pea production as R D Hicks and George Michael return from Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hicks plans to ship a carload of mules to Kansas City. University students form a boating club aiming for fifty members to rent boats for spring outings. Justice A V Sharpe returns from Chanute after visiting parents. Francis Jaedicke exhibits.
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Kansas City
Justice A. V. Sharpe
Chanute
Francis Jaedicke
Lake View yields a good sized string of fish
Prof. Charles Vickery traveled to Parsons to judge the Labette county oratorical contest. He was also named judge for thought and composition at the agricultural college in Oklahoma on the 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake View
Charles Vickery
Parsons
Labette County
The
Agricultural College
Oklahoma
Letters to the Editor Urge Tax on Cats
Lawrence letter writers praise Chester Reed on native birds and argue for a cat tax. They warn free roaming cats devastate birds and insects, urging pet cats be housed from May to August to protect young wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Chester A. Reed
Chester Reed
Doubleday- Pare & Co
N. Y
National Events and Anniversaries Across States
The narrative lists 150 years since Washington and the American army reached New York from Cambridge, the 80th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Jefferson’s 183rd birth anniversary observed at the University of Virginia. Illinois holds primaries for November nominations, with Senator McKinley seeking renomination. The Jefferson Birthday celebration in Washington features prominent Democrats, while engineers and scientists from fourteen nations gather in New York for the Third International Conference on Standardization linked to the IEC sessions.
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Washington
New York
Cambridge
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
Illinois
William B. Mckinley
Thomas Jefferson League
Mehinles and McKinley Stand in Illinois Primary Fight
Senator William B. Mehinles seeks renomination as a Republican in Illinois. He brings six years in the Senate plus earlier House service. Opponent Senator McKinley, native of Illinois, educated at Urbana, built a banking and utility plant business in Champaign and surrounding states, and is seen as backing the World Court proposal in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliamb. Mehinles
Ilinois
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
McKinley
State University
Urbana
Washington hearing updates on farm relief and debt talks
Today in Washington the House farm relief hearing continues while Italian debt settlement is before the Senate. Wets resume testimony at a prohibition hearing as the Senate adjourns at 2 o'clock for an opening ball game.
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House
Senate
Baby Clinic Thursday at well-baby station
The well baby station will meet Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. Mothers are urged to be present before 3 30.
Filipino Leader Quezon to seek US talks on independence
Manila April 13 United Press Quezon Senate president says he will travel to the United States this summer, likely August, to present a plan for immediate independence and to rally support. A new Supreme National Council unites Democrats and Nacionalistas to press for a rapid, unconditional end to American rule.
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United Press
Manila
Unite Press
Manual Quezon
United States
Quezon
America
Supréme National Council
National League
Democrats
Nacionalistas
Philippines
Supreme Council
Nacionalista
Democrata Party
Sumulong
The
Democratas
Senate
Nonalistas
Wood
Tennute
Spain
Canada
Australia
England
Dutch Indies
British
Malaysia
East
China
India
Morocco
Damascus
Independence movements spread beyond the Philippines
The article notes large populations in Java and India rising in struggle against colonial rule. It contends that 38,000,000 in Java alone and hundreds of millions in India are becoming a rising force. These movements will present a growing challenge for Dutch and British rulers.
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Ting
Philippines
Java
India
Debate Postponed In Constitution Oration Contest
The second round debate between Jack Casey of Lawrence high school and Raymond Barkley of Baldwin high school was called off at Baldwin tonight due to an impossibility to hold the event there. Principal John R Barnes reported a likely hold on either Thursday or Friday. The contestants had met Friday night in the local high school auditorium but the judges erred in the vote and they will contest again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Casey
Lawrence High School
Raymond Barkley
Baldwin
John R. Barnes
Local firm earns recognition as Mazda lamp specialists
Years of intelligent service by Dwight Prentice, manager of the electrical department at Kennedy Plumbing, earned the firm a framed certificate from the University of Light. The certificate proclaims Kennedy Plumbing as Qualified Mazda Lamp Specialists, issued by the National Mazda Lamp organization under General Electric. The award follows required examinations proving mastery of lighting problems.
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Dwight Prentice
Kennedy Plumbing
University of Light
Mazda
University’ of Light
National
Mazda Lamp Organization
General Electric Company
Real estate transfers and wheat condition report
Ann Brownlee transfers to D Coen Burn lot 187 and south 15 of lot 185 on Vermont Street Lawrence for 2700 dollars. Henry A Schehrer and wife to Home State Bank of Eudora undivided 1 6 interest in N E quarter of section 8 town 14 range 21 for 1000 dollars. Marian reverts to Cordelia Mitchel and husband lot 128 on New York Street for 1650 dollars. The April wheat crop in Douglas County is 83 percent of normal with 22 000 notes estimated. State average is 87 percent. Parent Teachers Council to meet Teens Thursday evening April 15 at 7 30 at the high school.
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Ann Brownlee
D Coen Burn
Vermont Street
Lawrence
Henry A. Schehrer
Home State Bank of
Eudora
N. E
Marian Revert
Cordelia ,Mitchel
New York Street
Douglas County
Douglas
Parent-Teachers’Council
Parent-Teachers’ Council
Prenatal Clinic Slated Tomorrow Afternoon
A clinic for expectant mothers will be held tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 4 o clock. The event offers guidance and care for pregnancy in a community setting.
Warrants for Babe Ruth Held by Massachusetts Tax Board
Warrants for the arrest of George Herman Babe Ruth, New York Yankee star, are held by Massachusetts income tax authorities. Ruth’s visit to the state house led to a conference but service of the warrants was postponed one week.
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Babe Ruth
Boston
George Herman
Babe) Ruth
New York
Massachusetts
Ruth
State House
Income Tax Collection
Sleepers at City Jail Fight Refusal Test Case
Four sleepers at the city jail were found refusing a test fight, with authorities reporting no injuries and ongoing disciplinary steps.
Cummins Bill Reported by Senate on Rail Consolidation
The Cummins bill to enforce railroad consolidation after an experimental period was reported favorably today by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee in Washington. It outlines regulatory action to consolidate lines and stabilize interstate rail operations following an experimental period.
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Washington
Cummins
Senate Interstate
Commerce and Compassion Shape Session Outlook
The outlook for passage at this session is dubious as commentators note mixed signals from key parties. Analysts cite economic concerns and legislative hurdles, while supporters press for timely action and targeted measures.
Lawrence area couples wed by probate judge Menger
Marriage licenses issued to George Beebe and Fern Eberhart of Lawrence with marriage by Probate Judge Louis TM Menger. Calvin Cannon of Kansas City and Beulah Smith of Lone Star also secured licenses and were married by the judge Fitch's. Dandruff remover advertisement notes Shampoo keeps hair soft and velvety at Rankin's Drug-Store 1101 Mass.
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George
Beebe
Fern Eberhart
Lawrence
Louis ™ Menger
Calvin Cannon
Kansas
City
Cans
Beulah Smith
Lone Star
Fitch's
Rankin’s Drug — Store
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