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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1926
Page
4
The article threads Isaiah 9 6 like a sermon with political commentary on Missouri football captains and Woodrow Wilson era governance. It touches on legislative bill titles, parole data, and pardons, noting a surge in the state penitentiary population and debates on patronage and governance during Taft era.
The Leavenworth Times reports national and state tensions over prohibition enforcement. It notes Kansas experience with the Walstead law and warns that national repeal or reform will require amendments. A “Face the Facts” conference is planned to push for change amid public skepticism and manufactured claims by opponents.
Texan Henry Wade House’s account of his relation with Woodrow Wilson fuels reader debate. Some see House as the real force behind wartime policy, while others credit Wilson for enlisting capable help. The memoirs prompt discussion of leadership and influence in the Wilson administration.
Fifty years ago items recount a blaze at Frazer Hall and a suspicious fire alleged for insurance to be investigated. Social tidbits include Mrs. Pease, Mrs. Innes, and Miss Lydia Johnson among partygoers. windmill prize drawings, Donnelly foot warmers, and local gatherings at Eldridge Hall and Alex Mitchell home.
Lawrence reports 8854,000 in new residences and 218 building permits issued in 1925. Twelve new business structures were erected, thirteen remodeled, with a total outlay of 745,? Ree. Sewer and plumbing permits also recorded, collecting 2,588,000 for the city.
A letter debates surfacing West Seventh West Eighth and West Ninth streets, urges widening, and argues abutting property owners should fund the work. The writer contends state law requires others to pay and notes streetcar lines and traffic patterns, urging coordinated improvements with utility lines while criticizing past street work.
The report lists diverse historical notes including Kinloch revolutionary ties, a Montgomery convention seed for the Confederate States, Eliza Nusbaum’s trial amid a four-defendant case, a bread cartel probe against Continental Baking tied to monopoly concerns, and a Texas conference urging cotton acreage reduction. It also mentions the Navy Cross awarded to Captain George and Cardinal Hayes’s return voyage from Rome.
Topeka residents Lennie Lyons Dr E A Hemphill and Zephyr Carpenter lost their appeal to the state supreme court after convictions in Douglas County May term for liquor law violations Lyons received three months jail and 40 dollars fine and costs Hemphill five months jail 40 dollars fine and costs Carpenter two months jail and 200 dollars fine and costs Judge Means gave twenty days to seek rehearing before return to Douglas County for sentencing. In other news Rear Admiral Hilary P Jones named as technical adviser to the American delegation at Geneva disarmament talks a veteran U S Navy officer born in Virginia in 1880 and a Naval Academy graduate.
The notice mentions signs of spring including garden and street activity and a painting touch in the county jail. It includes advice from a letter by Leslie Wallace about budgeting small checks. Miss Freda Tennkardé paid a $37.40 speeding fine on the Victory highway west of Lawrence.
A. D. Weaver, Lawrence Memorial Hospital board member, says the hospital has capacity well over thirty with twenty eight being the largest current census. He notes the staff is overworked, charity work exceeds hundreds of dollars monthly, and a modern fireproof building is needed as the present facility runs at water capacity daily.
The Police Court collected 3498 in fines from 32 parking without lights and 25 fines for stop violations at Ninth and Indiana under last month’s rule. Seven charged with liquor possession and one for concealed weapons pleaded guilty.
Vienna reports that former crown prince Carol of Roumania has renounced his succession rights and pledged to abandon political opposition to Premier Bratiano. The release, sent by special courier to his father, King Ferdinand, notes the move after turmoil in Belgrade and Italy.
Douglas county drainage districts announce elections for three director seats on March 2. Incumbents and candidates include W. Wardarfer L. C. Carter and Vernon M. King in the Maple Grove district. County Clerk EZ. GC. Bussing filed the notice and urged eligible voters to participate.
Baldwin residents follow a busy schedule with church activities, school plans, student travel, and community sales. Notable items include talks by Senorita Elisa Pereth, upcoming school plays, basketball matches, and a public farm sale led by Louis Cayot with local support.
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