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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
2
A jumble of clipped items recalls early 20th century Kansas notes. It mentions law changes on legislative pay, judge candidacy limits, and a wary view of crime. Chesterton’s US visit hints at social shifts, while a police incident at a Birdman robbery point underscores public risk.
A trimmed summary notes the Unfi outgrowing its space as Fraser chapel fails to seat all freshmen and a planned auditorium is needed. Lindley cited two facts at a Laws audience last week, indicating limited capacity for student gatherings and speakers on varied topics.
The piece argues the legislature should fund university needs beyond campus unity, stressing sufficient recitation and lab space as essential for student learning. Chancellor Lindley urges legislators to review university needs before appropriation bills, warning of serious youth consequences if funding is neglected.
Reprint from the Republican Daily Journal dated January 17, 1871 notes Col Bridge leaving for three or four weeks and wishes him a safe return. The K P R R company has not used Leavenworth coal at the depot and buildings and plans to switch to it for engines, with thousands of byosh els stored near the depot. The Christians held services in their new Big Springs meeting house last Sabbath with Rev. Johnson preaching, now chosen pastor.
A brief 1896 Lawrence column reports January weather, ice concerns, new Reed club chatter, hunt on Linwood trip with A J Weaver Tom Greer and Wilder Metcalf, Harry Stevens plans an Eudora implement store, Western Union stringing lines, a railroad accident injuring M C Wirt, hospital care and limited recovery, busy street crossings, and Grace Pettisohn’s return from Olathe after a ten day visit.
The note lists 1871 events including Felix Faure’s election as President of the French Republic and a reference to the Lombardment of Lonewy in northeastern France. It also mentions births in Ontario and deaths in Detroit with abbreviated terms. The fragmentary text blends obituary hints with historical dates and places.
David Lloyd George born in Manchester in 1852 marks his 74th year of birth today. Baron Beatty, naval commander, born 1865, also commemorated. James Hawley, former Idaho governor, born 1880 in Dubuque. Palmer Ricketts of RPI, born 1863 in Elkton. Brandson of President Wilson born in the White House 1850s.
Today begins National Thrift Week while Ossin i, Morida’s ninth governor, is noted for a birth anniversary. Charles Brockden Brown’s 160th birthday is marked. Calvary Aka hosts the Winter Sports Carnival opening, and the National Western Stock Show starts in Veaver. The New Orleans Cotton Exchange marks its 1 port h anniversary with a cornerstone laying. Winniper hosts agricul tural meetings and the Canadian National Soil Products Show opening.
A condensed list notes several historical figures and events tied to Philadelphia. Benjamin Franklin, born in Boston and died in Philadelphia, is listed among anniversaries, with dates including April 17, 1790. Other entries mention 1810 masquerade bans in Philadelphia, Henry Wood and the novel East Lynne, and Don M. Dickinson’s role as Postmaster General, with scattered dates and locations.
A mixed reader summary notes one year since the French Republic elected a president. It also mentions Reds deported to Finland and a Kansas politician introducing a bill for a legal holiday. The Chanute incident reports a car crash injuring four and city library stats show 72,280 books checked out by 17,689 readers in 1920.
Alricia broke precedents when Therese Gorman was chosen secretary of the state senate for eight years serving Lea Gov Oglesby.
County superintendents from Kansas plan a three session meeting in Topeka to address rural school consolidation and other issues. The gathering, led by RW Crum of Wichita, precedes sessions of the State Teachers Association and includes remarks by state officials and senators. Participants feature E E., George Aller, and district educators from Abilene to Leavenworth.
Lincoln Nebraska January 17 officials extended an invitation to Missouri Valley schools for a first annual Missouri Valley Golf tournament to be held in Lincoln in May. Drake and University of Missouri have accepted and will enter teams. Nebraska plans a university and interorganization event in spring with reduced golf course rates for students.
A busy week of film and travelogues in the local program. Lionel Barrymore stars in The Copperhead with Burton Holmes travel pictures. Behold My Wife, from Melford, features Milton Sills in a photoplay drama with a strong cast. Also scheduled are The Notorious Miss Lisie Reynolds and The Toll Gate with comedies and road show attractions, plus The Pleasure Seekers.
William S. Hart, after years of planning, begins production of The Toll Gate under his own banner and supervision. He promises the project will be his greatest motion picture, with top supporting cast and full dedication of time and resources.
A faculty recital will be given tomorrow at 8 o clock in Haji chapel by contralto Eiraeltin and pianist Cresta Ford with Gustav F. Soderlund assisting. The program includes Liszt Etude in F minor, Chopin Scherza in C sharp minor, vocal selections and piano pieces.
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