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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1925

Page

4

Seek Ye First the Kingdom Take Daily Verse

The Journal-World issue from January 5, 1925 notes a devotional verse with Matthew 6 33 and 7 31 references. It also reports Governor Scott Bono of Alaska stating Alaska aims for statehood within four years. The article highlights Alaska's geographic remoteness and potential effects on statehood, with mention of Puerto Rico.

God Mattthew Scott Bono Alaska Cation Porte’ Rico

Kansas Education Crisis Draws National Attention

Kansas governor Davis faces criticism over university leadership as national papers question political influence in higher education. Ottawa Herald highlights press across the nation examining reshaping of Kansas higher education. The Indiana and New York outlets cite Democratic politics meddling and the broader consequences for the University of Kansas and state institutions. The Postal Increase Bill discussion follows with industry and public impact noted, including higher liability insurance costs and then rising overall risk factors.

Opposition to Postal Increase Editorial Letter

Existor Journal-World from Baldwin Kansas December 20 1924 carries a local Farmers Wane pledge urging readers to oppose a congressional bill raising postal rates. Local No 752 High Prairie members A H Ulrich W S Black Charles J Gleason B A Hammond sign the appeal for publicity in the paper.

Baldwin Kansas Existor Journal-World Congress High Prairie A . H. Ulrich Iw. S. Black

National and State Leaders Open Sessions Across the Nation

Today’s events include the new German Reichstag’s first session, the US Supreme Court reconvening after recess, and inaugurations in Wyoming and Utah for governors. Biennial state legislatures begin in several states while university, road building, drainage, and education conferences convene in Chicago.

Reichstag Supreme Court Oftel United States Nellie Talon Ross Wyoming Utah George H. Dern Ohio Tennessee California Pennsylvania Montana United States University of Chicago American Road Builders’ Association Chicago National Drainage Congress Department of Education Congress The Association of American Colleges

Aitchison Named I C C Chairman for Coming Year

Aitchison, already a 1917 ICC member, will chair the Interstate Commerce Commission for the forthcoming year. His Oregon Public Service work built his rail way policy credentials, later serving as solicitor for the valuation committee of the National Association of Railway Commissioners in Washington before joining the ICC.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Fortieth mid winter Los Angeles Times edition mailed to Lawrence

G W Griffith sent the Journal-World a copy of the fortieth mid winter edition of the Los Angeles Times. The 240 page issue covers extensive Southern California topics. Griffith notes wishes for Christmas and New Year. Free Tuberculosis Clinic held Tuesday at city hall under Dr Loveland.

Times G. W.E. Griffith Journal-World Los Angeles Times Lawrence California Loveland

Charles W. Smith a Kansas regent and jurist dies

Charles W. Smith renowned Kansas University alumnus, regent, and long time jurist died at La Topeka hospital. A pioneer lawyer, he served as judge in the thirty fourth district from 1889 to 1915 and held court in multiple counties. Born in Wisconsin in 1850, he built a legal career after attending Kansas University and the University of Michigan, later becoming parole clerk and a respected figure across the state. He left six children and a widow, with funeral plans set for Tenwell's chapel in Topeka.

Charles W. Smith University of ‘Kansas K. U la Topeka Hospital Humphrey Kansas Smith West Granville Milwaukee County Wis Cass County Missouri Beta Theta Pi Kaungas ‘University University of Michigan Kansas University Kansas ‘University Smyth Stockton Kan la Sideline Stockton News I County Rooks County John A. Martin Board of Regents of Sig Supreme Court Lizzie W. Williams R. L. Wiliams Douglas County Newkirk Oklt Henry Smitville Solon Oklahoma City Autton Wartsburr Wash Francescri Katherine Smith Topeka A. F. Newell el Reno Okla Frank L Sage Alma Tuesay

Firefighters Rest After Saturday Pi Kappa Alpha Blaze

The fire department reports a quiet Sunday recovering from early Saturday morning flames at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house. No further calls disrupted the day as crews concluded operations and assessed damage.

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

Students In Hearings Outlined By R Dyer

Dean of men John R. Dyer urged about 250 students at the Administration Building to avoid any radical action during Chancellor Lindley’s hearing. He outlined alleged causes of the breach with the state administration, clearing Dr. William Burdick and the four suspended students of blame and praising the fraternities for restraint. The speech cited disputes over Dean Fred Kelly, the dean of women appointment, and other administrative changes, noting a straw vote favoring Governor Davis in the November election.

E. Hi. Lindley John R. Dyer Tom Poor Dyer Lindley William Burdick Chancelley Lindley Dean Dyer Fred Kelly Dean Kelly University of South Dakota Davis John Shea Medical School

Cosmopolitan Clubs Meet in Ames Iowa Delegates Attend

Steve Merrill served as the K U delegate to the Cosmopolitan clubs convention in Ames Iowa December 28 to 31 with about 125 delegates from Cornell to the Pacific coast and 35 nationalities. Dr Edward Steiner of Grinnell College spoke on How to Think Internationally and Harvey Ingham editor of the Des Moines Register gave the banquet address at the close of the conference.

Steve Merrill K- U Association ‘of Cosmopolitan Clubs Ames Iowa Cornell Pacific Edward Steiner Grinnell College Harvey Ingham The Des Moines Register

Kansas Governor's Wife Held In Indiana Capital

A Larned Chronoscope correspondent writes that Mrs Ed Jackson wife of the new Indiana governor lived in the governor's mansion. She attended a small white schoolhouse eighteen miles west of Jumhore where she once taught as Lida Beatty. The Beatty family hosted her in a sod house during that time.

Kansas Indiana Larned Chronoscope Ed Jackson Jutmhore Lida Beatty Beatty

New Mine Officer Named for United Mine Workers

Thomas Kennedy of Hazelton Pennsylvania named by President John L. Lewis to succeed William Green as secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers international union. Kennedy’s appointment ratified unanimously by the international executive board. Also included: Roy Searles trial on bone dry law and liquor charges adjourned to next Monday. bond set at $300. Weather forecast predicts moderate conditions. grain exports rise to 2,466,000 bushels. Masonic funeral notice for H D Whitman to be held by Lawrence Lodge No 6 F and A M.

Indianapolitan Thomas Kennedy Hazelton United Mine Workers Aneca John L. Lewis William Green Miners' International Union American Federation of Labor Kennedy International Executive Board

Dan Barry’s Daughter and a Desperate Escape

Harry Gloster flees after finding two partners dead at a gold camp and helps a stranger. Joan Daniels tends the dying man as Lee Haines narrates Dan Barry’s legend and the wild horse battles that shaped the west. Gloster races the sheriff’s posse, then makes a final cliffside stand in a desert ravine as the pursuit closes in.

Harry Gloster Courteaeht Gloster Lee Halzies Joe Macarthur Fedasia Joan Guck Daniele Haines Dan Barry Ola West School Satan Dan Barry Bart Black Bart Kate Cumberland Kate Peter Stee Antic Lee Haines Joan Daniels Dan Bar Daniels Buck Desert Harry Goster Glostiar

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