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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1926
Page
2
Fragmentary notes describe plans for a Goth anniversary event and related local happenings. Names and places appear obfuscated by the OCR, but mention of a governor, a teacher staff, and social details suggest a small community celebration intertwined with local civic notes.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a trial or legal matter in Oddawa with references to a jail, a teen, and a vessel shore. Details are unreadable, but the gist points to a courtroom or penal context and an outcome near the sixty mark in the text. No clear names or dates are recoverable.
A scientific expedition led by three Colorade sei returned to Cape Town from northern desert regions. The party, under Dr. E. Cadiz and partners John and Par L. Taefle, relied on local business support for supplies. The report notes struggles with harsh terrain and an urging to make the area a territory under African leadership.
Judge Grover PiernaE in Wichita leads a federal case deciding ownership of a quarter of 9 million dollars among a company a Sue subsidiary and Kansas Electric. Testimony added today with a decision expected within about ten days. The case involves the amount and a blanket surcharge linked to purchases by Hott of Wishia.
In Hale County Oklahoma on June 16, two men named Tan Trais Wark and John Tams cownor farmer faced arraignment before Judge John J. Cottera. The case appeared before a funeral judge as proceedings continued into Tuesday. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
A new crime wave involves a suspect drugging victims to rob them. Over two nights three attempts occurred, all foiled as intruders fled. Mrs. B. C. Reaser and daughter Cora, 18, are identified as recent targets, with other similar attempts noted in the vicinity.
Alfred J Graves son of Mrs Grace Graves of 300 West Fourteenth Street has been named an instructor in the journalism department at the University of Kansas. He will teach advertising and newspaper administration beginning second semester. Graves has managed the Betler Business Bureau in Tulsa, Oklahoma and worked on several Kansas papers. He is a 1921 KU graduate.
Rev A Lawrence Black, new director of young people and worker for the Kansas Baptist Convention, will speak at the Baptist Church Sunday evening after a pageant for the young people. The public is invited to welcome him on his first appearance. Service begins at dusk.
A rambling Lawrence column reports everyday scenes from a busy morning. A well nourished matron steps onto penny scales then gasps as the dial spins and forgets to remove galoshes. William Docking writes a breakfast check at a Lawrence restaurant and the cashier hesitates before accepting it. A Kansas City purchased suit prompts fashion advice on pressing. A coat exchange leaves a shopper satisfied after paying more in Kansas City. The Sanitary Officer’s claim of a dirty station is contradicted by a cleaning upgrade. Piano tuner Gus Weber advertises repair and finish services. Miss Pearl Martin discusses a health topic forfarm bureau women. The International Federation of University Women plans an International Fellowship Fund. Patterson Hat Shop promotes winter stock for 32.50 and 1.00.
Kansas State Agricultural College President F D Farrell told the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce that industry and commerce neglect to aid agriculture by improving their own practices. He cited egg handling, creamery, milling, and grain trades as failing to fairly reward farmers for high quality products. He urged coordinated action by farmers to secure better prices and deter poor quality crops, emphasizing commerce must back agriculture’s success.
Alexander S Melovides director of music at Haskell Institute announces resignation to accept an offer in Los Angeles his former home He will depart next month Mrs Melovides will follow later after three years in post He faced a separate parole violation case in Florence police court receiving a sentence of thirty to two hundred days.
Rupert Hughes asserted Washington frente row of scandal at a New York lecture, claiming the first president stayed up late dancing with the ladies and brewed beer. He defended Washington against moral glamorization and challenged cherry tree myths while acknowledging heckling from attendees.
December report from Tome Star school shows 19 boys and 17 girls enrolled, with 18 boys and 17 girls daily attendance. Many named residents and families from Lawrence frequent visitors include the Flory, Sanders, Anderson, and Smith families. community activities span Sunday gatherings and visits to relatives in Topeka, Fort Lindell, and nearby homes, reflecting a tight town network.
Genenhagen reports Grand Duchess Olga, Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna’s daughter, returned from Germany claiming Frau Von Tschaikowsky is not Grand Duchess Anastasia. Olga notes Anastasia last seen at 15, shares no facial traits, and spoke German whereas Anastasia was shot in Ekaterinburg and could not speak German. Olga suspects Tschaikowsky is neurasthenic and that stories were spread by her associates.
Mrs Bethiah Bryant Disbrown dies in Pasadena California at 99 North Green. She was 96 years 3 months 13 days and leaves daughter Lula Embleton son Brayle Dishrow plus four Pasadena grandchildren. A longtime Clint area resident she joined the Methodist Episcopal church and remained active in church and Sunday School until frail health ended her attendance.
The Christian Church at 10th and Kentucky features minister A. Righar with a 9:20 Church School session and 11:00 Communion sermon on The Basis of Service. A 5:80 Sunday evening lunch and 6:30 6-Primitive youth groups are listed with Evening French sermons. Friends Church at 10th and Delaware invites all to sermons and Sunday school led by Rev. John B. Nelson of Dallas Town.
In New Orleans on February 16 AP reports five former Confederate soldiers aged 43 to 93 gathered for a celebratory feast marking a new era. Guests included veterans from First Georgia Infantry and Alabama Heavy Artillery, with Aunt Martha Washington Crowley, 94, serving the meal. The scene contrasts with battlefield hardships of the 1860s.
The LB Basket Ball team lost its first game of the season to Scott Bees Athletic Club of Topeka and Geneva O'Hara left for a position at Kansas Electric Power Co. Alfrel Lawrence photographed the students in chapel. The January Review is at the printer. Beulah Moore started work with Stewart. The Students Activities Association ran the chapel program with songs, new student introductions, sections by school and orchestra, and readings. William Stone works in the City Water Department office. New term division begins February 1 at the Business College.
New York dispatch reports Harold V. McCormick, Chicago milliner magnate, left the Paris before sailing with his wife Mme Game Awaleka who planned to sing in an opera. McCormick offered no explanation and was seen aboard the ship's pier as the gang plank was removed. He later said he was not sailing today. The piece also notes Passion Play screenings at a Lawrence church and a local sighting by Otto Lrikan.
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