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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1925
Page
1
Senate leaders weigh accepting an invitation to join the League conference with officials noting broad support among senators. Borah signals caution though says he agrees with the President on the subject while others anticipate the final decision after the holiday period.
Reported break-ins last night saw thieves steal safe contents from Plalaer Cpens Furnish Viore and Strachurgers Roach stores. No arrests announced. investigators pursue leads amid a wider murder case with two suspects facing charges in a separate incident.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures in the far south and extremely cool readings in the north. Winds steady, temperatures varying by town including Hutchinson, Coffeyville, Pittsburg, Wichita, Topeka with cloudy skies and light rain possible in some areas.
Four volunteer firemen were killed and five injured when a blaze swept Waynesburg Pennsylvania early today. Buildings destroyed included the Nowney Hotel the Grossman building and the First Presbyterian church with losses estimated at 750000. The fire started in a restaurant within the hotel and spread rapidly trapping the four men beneath a collapsing wall. William Webster and Frank Yeager were missing and a search was under way.
Philadelphia December 28 General Butler a fighting marine officer who led a strenuous campaign left the office of director of public safety after being dismissed by Mayor Kendrick He fired a letter accusing the mayor of lacking moral courage in enforcing the liquor law against large hotels Butler released correspondence showing he urged action before retiring to rejoin the marine corps Mayor Kendrick appealed for citizens to aid in enforcing the law He is succeeded by Director Elliott who had campaigned against Butler and supported the mayor’s enforcement effort.
The body of Frank Munsey was laid in state at St. John the Divine Cathedral New York. A funeral will be held with Bishop Manning officiating among a list of honorary pallbearers. After services the body goes to a receiving vault until spring burial in Maine. Munsey, born in Maine, left a lasting imprint on publishing.
Washington officials said a bright Christmas with near normal temperatures is expected across most of the country. An unofficial forecast suggests snow Christmas Eve in the northeastern states, while Christmas Day should bring sun in most places except along the Canadian border.
Sheriff Cummings warns motorists that driving without rear lights will incur a 25 pound fine. He notes several drivers ignored prior warnings after a fatal accident on the Victory highway, and urges university and county authorities to enforce taillight installation on trucks and cars.
Prohibition agents were warned to curb reduced and unjustifiable expenditures. A Mayflower Hotel case prompted a Treasury official to stress economical use of funds and full justification for tracing bootleggers, warning that reckless spending will meet severe discipline and possible dismissal.
A blast damaged the Western Maryland bridge at Bingamon Junction near Clarksburg West Virginia causing extensive steel damage and shattered windows. Officials suspect nitroglycerine use. The explosion halted Bingamon Wyat t mining operations and left about 1 000 miners unemployed pending repairs.
Kansas City Kansas judge today refused a motion for a new trial for Vuco Perovich a nobleman who has served twenty years of a life sentence in Leavenword federal penitentiary He also refused to modify the ruling to permit return to Alaska to hang Perovich was released on a writ of habeas corpus In 1904 he was found guilty in Alaska of murdering a miner and sentenced to death The Supreme Court affirmed the decision but Taft commuted the sentence to life imprisonment Perovich seeks liberty arguing the president had no right to commute He remains free on a $1000 personal bond.
City officials at city hall coordinated Christmas baskets with food and clothing contributions. The committee aims to complete final solicitations this afternoon. American Legion members will distribute the baskets tomorrow morning, completing distribution by noon.
The Camp Fire girls plan to sing Christmas carols tomorrow evening from 7:30 to 8:30 at city hospitals. The Chamber of Commerce will provide transport for the group and seeks six closed cars to shuttle the singers between hospitals. Claude Scott asks for car donors to call his office. cars to be at the Lacahlyte of Commerce building by seven-thirty tomorrow night.
A Topeka meeting between Bowersock mill interests and Kaw valley farmers failed to reach a compromise on proposed dam height. Millers seek an additional four feet rise to aid milling, while the commission negotiates after more than a year of filings. Meanwhile ad promotions in the Journal-World note quick selling Christmas cards and print options.
A knife-wielding stabber, who has terrorized several young women in Bridgeport, remains at large after an attempted attack last night on Bertha Rylinski. She fought him off and the suspect has eluded capture despite earlier stabbings in recent months.
Advertisers of the Journal-World are reminded that the Christmas paper may be issued early Friday morning. All display copy must be in the office by night on Thursday December 24. Those desiring preferred positions and proofs should turn them in tonight. The Best in Radio and Hanna.
Six members of the American commission shaping the Tacnu Arcia boundary line departed Arica for the United States today. The departure suggests that the commission’s activities may be suspended for some time.
Nine men perished in a nighttime blaze at the Webb Mine of the Geo. M. Jones Coal Co in Shadyside near Toledo Ohio. Officials traced the fire to a rock slide short circuiting wiring in the main tunnel. Rescue crews arrived as investigators from the Ohio Bureau of Mines opened a formal inquiry. The town mourns as widows await morgue reports and plans for Christmas remains unsettled.
Pope Pius announces a campaign to establish a special festival of the Redeemer to mark the kingdom of Christ. He cites recent church events and the centenary of Nicaea, urging worldwide observance and a solemn recall of Christ’s reign to curb secular ills. The Pope designates October for the festival and December 32 for a global service at St Peter's.
Kansas City alert reports Rudolph Nolan admitted participation in a staged wedding planned to be financed by a lottery share of 306 dollars from a town lot he and his fiancee sought to wed today. In another item, Rock Island jury convicts John Looney in the underworld shooting case and sentences him to years in prison. Local ads note butter and pipe discounts as well as odd South African oxen trousers for protection.
Child Mildred Bowen one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bowen suffered severe burns after her clothing caught fire in a basement furnace area at 4 North Third Street. Firefighters rolled her in blankets to extinguish flames then an ambulance transported her to Memorial hospital for treatment.
London papers debate American anger at high British rubber costs. Critics argue the issue harms both sides and question America's protectionist stance. They compare to cotton and wheat cases, pondering debt payments and wartime policies. Two on the scaffold fall.
In Kansas City on December 28, a scaffold collapse at the President hotel killed A Pa Twe worka W. Hy Moata, 12, and J. Vi Skaags, 85, who were installing elevator machinery. They fell fourteen stories as heavy iron pulley and machinery crushed them. The ad notes dayhawk Sweet tream butter.
A local post office report claims the stamp sale yesterday set a historic high for the institution with a total of 94. The Postmaster Ford noted the month’s stamp sales were about 4000 more than last year at the same stage, aided by improved handling of Christmas mail. The office closed to parcel post at 6 o clock due to crowding.
Burns and Oliver, plus Quinn, pleaded guilty to forgery or related offenses before Judge Mori. Burns received a second degree forgery sentence to the penitentiary, while Dodge and Quinn faced counts tied to checks and fraud. Burns claimed the check came from a man named Butler. Quinn spoke of travel and family ties as context for his actions.
Officials from Southwestern Bell Tele phone say no rate increase is planned amid the takeover of local systems including Lawrence. The hearing covered five applications, with Kansas Telephone Company and Kansas City Telephone Company ownership ties explained. Public Service Commission reserved right to hear more testimony as Lawrence City officials and private clients’ attorney were present.
May wheat jumped from 4.46 to 1.62 in a rush to buy futures at the outset, spurred by an unexpected drop in final crop figures released yesterday. July traded up about 4 cents, worn futures gained 3 to 4 cents with May at 81 cents. County Treasurer Huddleston announced no applications for automobile licenses after January 1, 1926.
The annual election for the local Chamber of Commerce directors resulted in seven new board members. Elected were Fa Arnolds, We Fearing, That Friend L.
In Salina near Blae Wolf two men, Albert Mattias Sr and son Albert Jr, were seriously injured when a car crashed into their wagon from the rear and overturned it. The father remained unconscious while the son’s condition was listed critical. police search for the driver.
Dec 2 Moscow reports government extends election and citizenship rights to church parish members such as savtistans organists readers and psalm readers who were previously barred from voting. They may vote for political office in city and rural soviets if income provides eligibility.
The Michigan Wert company announces a monthly distribution of 1.74 dollars per investment certificate, totaling 28,901 holders. An eight percent return is noted. Ford Company certificates ceased April. Includes unrelated local notes on pirates, banking, and a Kansas grocery firm placed in receivership.
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