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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1923

Page

4

World Company-Wic. Simone President Office 72 Massachusetts Street

The Journal-World lists subscriptions with carrier rates for one week to a year and notes advance payment options. It identifies office addresses in Lawrence Kansas Hartford Building New York and Marbridge Building representative Franklin Alcorn. The paper is a member of Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations with standard reprint rights and delivery service details. A notice provides contact times for late delivery and requests prompt reshipment. The date shown is Wednesday December 12.

WORLD WIC Simone Massachusetts Street Law_rence Kansas Keater Hartford New York Franklin Alcorn Marbridge Associated Press Associated ‘Press Audit Bureau OF Circulations Postoffice Lawrence Journal-World

Fragmented quotation on political obstruction and a biblical gift

An excerpt compares a biblical gift to a political stalemate in Congress. It cites Acts 3 6 on healing and quotes a “group of wilful men” delaying business until leaders decide on proceeding. The text blends scripture with a late 19th or early 20th century political phrasing.

Senate House Congress

Union Pacific Plan Improves Lawrence Travel Access

The Union Pacific joins with Rock Island to allow passenger service to and from Lawrence, promising less train transfers and smoother travel for students and residents. The arrangement aims to show corporate responsibility and enhance regional transport, while the broader idea of a European reparations survey by American experts is noted as a separate government approach.

Union Pacific Railroad University Lawrence Rock Island Union Pacific Union’ Pacific Germany France Coolidge United States

Minnesota Senators oppose Kellogg as ambassador to Britain

Minnesota senators argued Kellogg would not represent the northwest and voiced objections in committee. They acknowledge his competence but contend he would not reflect a regional perspective, while noting Kellogg would serve the entire United States in England rather than a local corner.

Minnesota Frank B. Kellogg Great Britain Northwest Senate Kellogg England United States

Turbulent senate talks cloud Cummins La Follette terms

Ambiguous terms in the senate indicate a standoff between Cummins and La Follette. Rumors of political brinkmanship suggest each would resist concessions while the other presses for advantage. The exchange signals a fragile, uncertain path to any peaceful termination of the dispute.

Cummins la Follette

Birth of a Nation shown in Kansas sparks debates

Readers and writers including Eligraphis and Kludds urge the Governor to permit the Birth of a Nation in Kansas. Pinkerton, the famed detective, is reported dead amid casual notes on prison reporting and sensational press habits.

Eligraphis Kludds Nati Kansas Pinkerton

Lenine of Mexico Executed After Latest Revolution

Daily reports show widespread concern as Mexican revolution leads to execution of the Lenine figure. Officials and the public fear further upheaval during the period of unrest.

Mexico

Arthur Brisbane Turns Sixty In Busy Journalistic Career

Arthur Brisbane, entering his 60th year, has a prominent place in American journalism. He began as a reporter in 1882, spent years in London as foreign correspondent, and rose to chief editorial writer in 1857 for a large newspaper syndicate. His editor income and smart investments established him among New York’s millionaire class. He is renowned for clear, everyday editorial writing about life in Masses.

Arthur Brisbane Ami London New York United States New York Pearty Brisbane Ramman

Lawrence Choral Union Plans Weekly Rehearsal Tonight

The Lawrence Choral Union will meet at the high school auditorium tonight for a regular Messiah rehearsal. The session was moved from last night due to a Rene Chemet concert, with only one more practice before Christmas holidays before University students return from vacation.

Lawrence Choral Union Rene ‘Chemet

Lawrence Hi Y Club Plans Tuesday Meeting For Christmas Topic

The Lawrence Hi Y Club will meet at 7 15 PM Tuesday in the high school music room. Afternoon meetings conflicted with other activities so evening sessions were adopted. The next meeting topic is Reasons for Christmas.

Lawrence

Darling Justice and Lava Themed Trials Across 1922 News

London gossip notes the resignation of Sir Charles Darling at 74 after a career marked by humorous courtroom moments and sharp wit in a murder trial. A New York report describes Dr Burr Ferguson claiming a blood boosting injection fluid, based on salicylate of mercury, tested after arriving aboard the Majestic. Hawaiian volcanic activity reports two large lava crevices venting 2,000,000 cubic feet per hour from Kilauea. New York authorities move to compel the Anti-Saloon League to file 1922 election expense accounts.

Charles “Darling King’s Bench Justice Darling Max Beerbolm England Darling Darling J Darling Justice New York Burr Ferguson United States Health Department Southampton Majestic Hawaiian Washington Department of the Interior Thomas Boles Hawaii National Park Ton Accal League State Attorney-General Office Anti-Saloon League

Shortest days, gifts, and Christmas humor from Chicago

A collection of light notes and quips on Christmas, gifts, and society. Jokes touch on Santa, toys, ash trays, silk thread, and humor about fat men as Santa. Mentions of bank robberies by dads and a joke about poker versus music. Also notes a CPA meeting postponed and a probate wedding in Lawrence.

Knights Templar Inspection Tonight at Masonic Temple

William E Hutchinson of Garden City will inspect the Demolay Commandery of Knights Templar tonight at the Masonic Temple. A supper is planned at the temple followed by the initiation of several candidates. Deputy grand commander Hugh Means visits western districts for general inspection.

William E., Hutchinson Garden City Grand Standard Templar Knights Masonic Dsudge Hugh Means The Knights Templar

Lawrence High School Honor List Second Six Weeks

Honor students listed include Agnes Pine Marguerite Hornett Olive Weatherby Helen Hungerford Lorene Howard Elizabeth Schungle Dorothy Pine Mildred Wilson Bernard Bloch Carol Hedberg Leona Marsh Frank Strong Helen Churchill Rose McColloch.

Lawrence High School Agnes Pine Marguerite Hornett Olive Weatherby Helen Hungerford Lorene Howard Elizabeth Schungle Dorothy Pine Mildred Wilson Bernard Bloch Carol Hedberg Leona Marsh Frank Strong Helen Churchill Rose McColloch

National party formation to open conference in Detroit

Three day conference in Detroit opens today to formalize a new national political party with Henry Ford as standard bearer. Also today Chicago hosts the American Farm Bureau Federation annual session pursuing policies to cut consumer costs and raise producer returns.

Henry Ford Detroit American Farm Bureau Federation Chicago Atlanta Philip’ E.fox Ku. Khix-Klan W.S. Coburn Simmons Hoover Department of the Interior Washington

Church Adds 112 Converts After Three Weeks at Stony Point

Rev E T McFarland completed three weeks of special religious services at Stony Point near Muncie. The services resulted in 112 additions to the church as members renewed faith and welcomed new converts. The item notes Christmas gifts and local shop ads including Burgner Bowman Matthews Lumber Co and Barber's Drug Store.

E. T. McFarland Stony Point Muncie

Baldwin News: Local Social and Ill Health Updates

Miss Jessie Wilson, a Garnett freshman, leaves school due to ill health. Mrs. Ernest Lange recovers at home south of Baldwin. Miss Mary Fay Brown journeys to Yates Center after a friend's death, then returns. Club events include Kensington club Christmas party and Evangeline crew elections. Several residents travel for hospital treatment, funerals, and family visits around Baldwin and nearby towns. A reading club pause due to illness precedes Christmas holidays. Minor crime report notes a Buick theft on Massachusetts Street.

Jessie Wilson Garnett Frnest Lange Carrie Lange West Baldwin Mary Fay Brown Yates Center Miss Brown Baldwin Ethel Huff Kensington Club Sixth Street Evangeline Cragter Eastern Star William A. Quarle Ensworth Hospital St. Joseph William McGill Kansas City Parmenter Allie Gayle Quayle Ella Allderdice Charles B. Beeks Grand Forks North Dakota Rowland Ruth Barbara Luin Dean Kingman Ralph Mcllrath Ministers’ Wives’ Association Ida Adriance Mamie Seclim H. K. Ebright Delta Zeta Girls John Bolton Baker University Delta Zeta Delta Delta Delta Alliance Forrest M. Hartley Dora Sharp Shd Winona _Bailey Baker Pavlova Alexander Brener Paola Margaret Huff Brener Forrest M. Beard Hattie Osborne James Aus el Paso Texas Walter Osborne J.0.osborne

Governor admits talk with film board on Birth of a Nation

Governor Davis acknowledged a telephone talk with the state film review board just before Birth of a Nation was approved for Kansas exhibition but denied writing any letter. He said he urged the board to use its judgment and possible censorship, while letters from supporters and opponents circulated in state politics.

Topeka Davis State Board of Review Kansas Kansas City Movie Board Board of Review State House Carl J. Peterson Kansas Woriin’s Christian Temperance Union California

Vet Bureau Plans Washington Readjusts Inspection Service

Washington December 11 plans for further readjustments in the veterans bureau were announced by bureau officials. The inspection service would be redistricted from fourteen to eight districts and operate independently from administrative district offices and other activities.

Vet Bureau Washington Veterans Bureau Inspection Service

Twelve Indicted for Mail Frauds in Texarkana Prompts GJ Action

December 12. Twelve indictments handed down by the Federal Grand Jury center on mail fraud schemes connected with promotion operations. Ten indictments name defendants, but the identities are withheld for now. A separate note mentions gypsies seen in Lawrence and quickly hustled out of town by police.

Texarkana Ark Federal Grand Jury Lawrence

North Lawrence T A meeting set for 2 30 PM

Lincoln P T A will meet Mrs George Irving tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 to discuss business. Mr and Mrs Zeno Rogers were Sunday evening guests with Miss Martha Transmier Clarence Porter and Mr and Mrs James Schroyer and Douglas. The Niotus club met last Wednesday with Mrs J J Kram twelve members present and each answering roll call with a missionary name Edna McGinnis gave a paper on The Southern Highlands. Next meeting will be with Mrs Charles Lowe for a Christmas program. Clyde Castle and family visiting G B Castle. Clyde helping his father with his trade. Seen Boudoir lamps Shimmons Bros.

Lincoln P. T. A George. Irving Zeno Rogers Martha Transmier Clarence Porter James Schroyer Douglas Niotus Club J. J. Kram Edna. McGinnis Southern Highlands Charles Lowe G. B. Castle Clarence Durham Kansas City J. Husted Baptist Shurch Charles Pureland C. E. Wilderson Beattie Collins Collins Elm Street Arkansas

Monument to Americans Unveiled in Blois France

A monument dedicated to about half a million American troops who served around Saint Aignan Noyers, with 850 identified as buried in local cemeteries, was unveiled today in Blois France. The ceremony honors troops from the 1948 and 1919 periods and marks a commemorative act in the region.

Blois France Saint Aignan-Noyers

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Jesus Christ of Nazareth Choral Union Tom Morgan Butler Massachusetts U.S. Senate Tom Sims Santa T Is Everbody Santa Claus C.P Lone Star C.P.A Lone Star Lewis Gorshell Leona Hamton Menger McCulloch’s Olocka Drug Store Barber’s Drug Store McCulloch Burgner- Bowman, Matthews Lumber Co Barber's Drug 31 Store Fable Lamps Shinimons Bros Baldwin News John Osborn Tennessee St Barber's North Lawrence Clyde Castle Clyde Shimmons.Bros Sitney Gles Winsor Grocery V Clothing Oe Merchants National Bank Lawrence, Kansas
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