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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1926
Page
4
Contents mix of telegraphic notices, subscription details, religious verse, and editorials. Articles discuss terra sping terrapin experiments, college athletics professionalism, and Kansas university debates on athletics versus academics. Opinions reference Shan sag Missouri game gate receipts and University of Kansas athletics.
The article contrasts large horse race attendances in Europe with U S crowds and ponders the fate of New Year’s resolutions. It notes England’s Epsom Derby drawing up to 250000 and Lonchamp surpassing 400000, then muses on how Prohibition era changes lessen resolve and the waning appeal of fresh starts for the new year.
The New Year finds Lawrence optimistic about progress as the Ney Eldridge hotel opens on the old Free State site and Massachusetts street is resurfaced. Residents anticipate growth, better farming, and post war readjustments shaping a busier town in 1936.
Today marks the municipal election day in several Ontario principalities while James Walker is installed as New York mayor succeeding John F. Dylan. Pasadena hosts the 37th Tournament of Roses carnival as part of New Year festivities. Coral Gables attracts attendees for the cornerstone laying of the University of Miami valued at 25 million dollars.
Henri Haeberlin is installed today as president of the Swiss Confederation for a one year term. He will receive 2700 dollars salary and 3000 dollars for expenses while foreign policy guidance rests largely with cantons and the federal council acts as a cabinet. He is 58 years old and the son of a noted orator, following in his father's footsteps in Turin.
A prominent figure rose to national prominence as a top representative of the legal profession in his country. Over the past year he served as vice president of the Confederation, marking a significant period of influence and service.
From Our Old Files notes Mr Frank White will operate the station agency of the Southern Railroad at Stanton between here and Pleasant Hill Missouri. The Journal announces it is moving to a splendid three story brick building opposite the Eldridge house at 60 Massachusetts street with business offices on the ground floor. The transfer begins today as the paper remains closed tomorrow.
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs W M Rizmansyngh married at home southwest of the city. Rudolph Glathaar attended a family gathering as friends and neighbors gathered. A retrospective history notes major events of 1909 including paving projects, a new chemistry building at the university, a brick plant expansion, and a growing canning factory. Mr and Mrs Ehner Pierson hosted a watch party with a midnight lunch. Mrs James Craig of Ann Arbor joined as the only out of town guest.
A large party hosted by Dr and Mrs G W Jones marked the close of a century with twenty two guests present. Euchre provided the early entertainment with high scores by M Lichtenwalter and Dr Burd, followed by a well appointed six course dinner at midnight. The Poehler family members and relatives from Seattle Burlingston Emporia and other places joined the social gathering and mingled through the evening.
Vernon E. Eggleston and Betha A. Gil, both of Topeka, were granted a marriage license today by Probate Judge Louis Menger. The license was issued and the couple married by Rev. Edward Hisop.
Mrs Dora Murphy pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and assault charges after an early morning incident on Massachusetts street. Police Judge Daugherty paroled her on a $15 fine with condition of no further complaints. Officer Henry Smith witnessed Murphy slapping Miss Sheldon and tearing her clothes near the J H Griffin grocery, where both families live. Murphy claimed Sheldon had harassed her with slanderous remarks and a coal scuttle was thrown at her 16 year old daughter prior to the fight. Also mentions seven dead chickens and a dead cat found by the Lawrence police undertakers yesterday.
A random survey of Lawrence businessmen favored major street improvements led by resurfacing West Seventh and widening Vermont and New Hampshire. Other suggestions included better traffic control, a community pool, more factories, a north south road to Ottaw and Oskaloosa, safer parking, and a paid city water system.
In a crowded yacht setting with Marie Broshoes and Connerman Moore aboard, tension rises as a seabound crew clashes with pursuers near Long Island Sound. Lacy plots a desperate ramming maneuver to break free, while Sweetie and Connemara navigate danger, deception, and romance in a nautical suspense scene. A Swedish lockout and local enrollment news close the item.
Alma Church in Kansas selects Rev. M L Heerboth to become pastor at Alma. He will assume duties around January 15 and his Lawrence-based Emmanuel Lutheran Church ties are noted. Synod will appoint his successor.
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