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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1925
Page
4
The Journal-World reports on a Sand Cave hoax suspicion and the Gave City military inquiry. It notes a group possibly involved, the rescue shaft progress, and the miners sinking toward the entombed Juan, with the hoax theory fading as evidence emerges.
A fragmented Kansas legislature debates wholesale elimination of state boards and the primary law amid strong opinions on censorship and anti-cigarette rules. The piece notes a rising faith in advertising's power to boost business and cites Hoover era metrics on production, leisure car ownership, and savings. Fire alarm increases and cold, dry winter conditions are also mentioned as safety concerns for households.
In bustling downtown Kansas City residents find immediate excitement without chasing sensational fiction. Adventurous scenes unfold in the crowd as locals encounter brisk energy and lively interactions during daily life.
The piece argues that cycles govern history with action producing reaction and that liberal progress must endure testing. It notes the current phase of liberal ideas undergoing acid tests, asserting that surviving concepts become permanent, and cheers reaction as a natural, necessary part of progress.
Greetings to Thomas A Edison on his 78th birthday and wishes to Alexander M Dockery on reaching 80. Descartes commemorated on 275th death anniversary as the U S Senate and House meet to count electoral votes for Coolidge and Dawes. Heir contest opens in Boston over Lotta Crabtree will with $2 million for disabled veterans and $1.08 million for charities.
Alexander M. Dockery, former Missouri governor and notable state figure, marks his birthday. A Daviess County native, he served as physician, banker, town mayor, congressman, and governor in 1901, with later years as Third Assistant Postmaster General. He was active in Democratic campaigns and known for organization and detail.
Kindergarten and primary school teachers from around the world will gather July 8 for the thirty second annual convention of the International Kindergarten Union. The union and delegates from Germany France England South Africa China and many South American countries will attend along with delegates from every U S state Miss Ella Ruth Boyce of Pittsburgh Pa president of the organization will preside with Madeline Veverka LA supervisor named to manage the convention.
Kansas municipalities outline a busy spring program with street paving, alley openings, and park projects. Burlington expands gravel contracts, Dorado issues bonds for pavement, Emporia approves funds, and Topeka plans dirt road grades. City efforts include recreation areas, widened streets, and municipal whiteways while teachers certification reforms move through the legislature.
Abilene Kan. singer Mrs Lina Up ishaw Stambaigh debuted a self written tune Kansas as Speaker Clif ford R Hope praised local talent. A debate between Washburn College and the University of West Virginia is set for February 16 in the House with Arthur J Ericssonolén chairing as a resolution invites the teams and Gov Ren S Paulen may preside. Charles Carpenter Theodore Metz and Lawrence Evans are named for Washburn.
Topeka Feb 11 The legislature is considering bills sponsored by Jess Miley state superintendent and approved by the Kansas State Teachers Association to eliminate inferior teaching certificates. The plan would not affect current certificates and aims to raise standards to a high school education minimum.
Former governor Henry J. Allen criticizes a consolidation bill merging the state tax commission the public utilities commission and the industrial court. He calls the move a legislative absurdity and an injustice to taxpayers, arguing the tax system serves more citizens and should not be folded into overburdened agencies. He warns of dangers to farmers and the tax system built over forty years.
Washington reports that thousands may overpay income tax since January 1 due to not using a 25 percent reduction on earned income. The guide explains earned income definitions, deduction limits, and how to treat wages, profits, and personal services. It notes business relief provisions and urges taxpayers to visit internal revenue offices for guidance. Emigration to Brazil section notes estimated 85,000 immigrants in 1924, mainly Portuguese, Germans, Italians, and Spanish.
Budapest report details eight youths in Oslo accused of stealing 20 pounds of corn from widow Voeroes. They pleaded not guilty, produced a forged widow’s note praising ringleader Franz Kiraly, and cited a local custom of stealing corn meal from homes with grown daughters. The judge dismissed the case after hearing the unusual defense.
Grown idle sailor Drake sign on aboard the Orontes after a routred life. Captain Stevens locks him in irons. A legal letter from Drake's lawyers arrives proving Drake bought the ship. Stevens is ordered to surrender control as Drake plans to command the voyage. To Be Continued.
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