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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
7
An editorial page fragment discusses debt, bonds, and taxation for states and municipalities, noting total borrowing near ten billion dollars and projections for 1924. It contrasts this with opinions on child labor amendments, university hearings, and congressional progress before the holiday recess. It mentions London to Zurich air travel cost and other varied topics in a dated, opinionated wrap.
The piece criticizes Gov. Davis for commenting on university discipline over four students who confessed to drinking after a joy ride. It questions the appropriateness of a governor meddling in campus matters and calls the handling a political trap that undermines university autonomy and dignity. It notes conflicting claims about student drinking, disputes trial processes, and warns that politics sways disciplinary actions.
A century ago Congress secured lands for a planned Lafayette settlement. Today Presbyterians in Canada face a pivotal vote on whether to stay separate or merge with other denominations. Rear Admiral Josiah S. McKean will assume command of the U S scouting fleet with the rank of vice admiral after leading the Thirteenth Naval District.
George W. Wickersham, newly named American member of the International Committee for the Codification of International Law, is best remembered as Attorney General of the United States.
The subject retired from the cabinet, settled in New York to resume legal practice. A Pittsburgh native educated at Lehigh University, he served major corporations, especially in transportation, using his technical knowledge to prosecute trusts. Beyond law, Mgr. Wickersham engaged publicly in political discourse and policy matters.
Rev. McAferty, former pastor and now district superintendent based in Hotchinson, arrived in Lawrence with his family to spend the holiday. He argued Governor Davis erred in meddling with the university line on students found drinking, and predicted strong local opposition to such interference by the governor. The remark referenced Chancellor Lindley and the broader state reaction.
A Hi Y group from Haskell led by G E and Gindquist and D C West hosted an engaging program at the Girl Poles home last evening. Attendees praised the event and thanked the organizers and other groups for planning future entertainments for the community.
The article discusses Forefathers Day celebrated December 22 in New England, the shift from old to new style calendars, and a historical debate on the landing date at Plymouth. It cites Bradstreet and Mourt's Relation, notes punctuation errors, and mentions a proposed shift to December 21 or 2.
The Cologne Cathedral plans a bell weighing over 25 tons, built for ayment from a factory at Apolda. Delayed by the foreign occupation of the Cologne zone, installation was deemed impractical until now. Miss Bernice Ackerman from Lawrence appears in a Kansas City Star photo feature.
Leavenworth Kan Dec 22 Ed W Osgoll newly elected secretary for the fiftieth consecutive year of lodge No aia F A M has been a member of the Masonic order 59 years and 4 residents of Leavenworth 59 years He will be 87 next April From sailor beginnings at age 13 he has led a varied career including service in the Y A Cavalry and fights against Apache and Sioux tribes He is described as the oldest Mason secretary in Kansas and possibly the United States with the lodge growing from 120 members to 377 in 74 years-"}
Dictionaries will be placed aboard northwest rail routes to aid observation and officials. The program aims to provide reference books for personnel today and in the near term, with emphasis on improving literacy and access to information for railway staff.
The regular monthly eye clinic will be held from 3 to 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Dr H Reding will be in charge of the clinic.
In a tense confrontation at a ranch, Joe Gloster faces Lee Haines and Kate’s husband Dan Barry’s enemies. A knife of danger looms as glances exchange and a chair tips, while Harry Gloster fights to defend his life with a quick, brutal punch. Haines warns him away from further trouble and offers wary counsel about staying clear of the dangerous Joe Gloster, then retreats to the dim ranch house as Joan awakens to a dawn seen as fire in the east.
Steve Dimery was arrested at Eighth and Massachusetts on a careless driving charge. He pleaded guilty in police court this morning and was fined $10 after nearly striking a woman boarding a street car at Eighth and Massachusetts.
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