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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1921
Page
2
The text blends a Bible excerpt John 3 18 to 24 stressing deeds over words with an abrupt political note about Jamien demanding home rule and Marion Ohio welcoming a new meaning of normal as the president elect departs. The fragment intertwines faith with local commentary.
Fifty years ago Lawrence voters approved a bond issue to fund a free bridge across the Kaw River. The plan arose after opposition to tolls on the privately owned bridge and refusal to sell at what the city called a fair price. The election results are largely unavailable due to missing pages, but the decision aimed to replace toll access with a free crossing.
The governor’s session opening sympathy for suspending road building pending reasonable costs is aligned with planning an integrated highway system. The Jan thaw exposes dirt road failures around Lawrence, underscoring Kansas’s need for better roads and the value of early system development for future actual construction.
Local readers face mixed reactions as a raid by prohibition enforcement agents draws criticism over out-of-town reporters covering the event. The Leavenworth Times urges calm and highlights duty of law enforcement and press, while residents debate impact on the city's good name.
A colonial era tone runs through a fragmentary column noting unarmed London police and the rarity of policeman killings in the British capital. It mentions President-elect Harding seeking solitude in Florida and a Kansas campaign around the University town, plus Townley and a non-partisan leaguer opposing socialist currents.
Governor Allen asserts the road program may shift from a good roads drive to a broader effort with bipartisan support. He notes the House action appears as a protest against rising costs of materials and tariffs, signaling possible changes before next week.
London holds memorial services on the 20th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s death. Joshua W. Alexander enters his 14th year as Commerce Secretary. The Valencia disaster off Vancouver Island marks the 15th anniversary with 129 lives lost. Harding attends the New York State Bar Association banquet in New York City. The Canadian Railway Association imposes a 60 percent surcharge on international freight excluding coal and coke. Lord Chalmers sails to New York to discuss converting the British war loan into a long-term obligation.
Obituary note reports Tadia died at Osborne Isle of Wight. Born in Kensington on May 24, 1819.
Yesterday’s birthday list notes several figures born at various locations. Cincinnati born cabinet member, Bermuda born Princeton predecessor, Salem Massachusetts born bishop, Brains Tree Vermont born college president, Carbondale Pennsylvania born Knights of Labor leader, with ages ranging from 1 to 72 years.
One year ago today Premier Hara stated in the opening session that Japan would keep its word given at the Peace Conference regarding Shantung. This firm pledge highlighted Japan’s stance and commitment to the conference resolutions amid ongoing postwar diplomacy.
Chicago January 21 Howard E. Greene told the Merchants Association that shoddy fabric, claiming all wool, helped shrink American sheep numbers by 6 018 000 from 1911 to 1920. He noted that twenty years ago all wool meant virgin wool and described carbonizing rags to imitate wool.
Lexington, Ky Jan 21 Central Kentucky bankers growers and others say they are moving to force burley tobacco prices toward near record levels to avert widespread bankruptcies and bank failures. The plan includes markets against buyers and a potential halt on the 1920 crop to allow financial arrangements.
Topeka January 22 special the abstracters lobby seeks to curb abstract work by a bill to be introduced by Gibbons Meade. The measure would limit abstract tithe for land to forty years or one generation and aim to provide a clear title based on original U S state or foreign grants. Support from real estate interests is anticipated amid previous opposition from abstracting interests.
Rome reports a world crisis theme with deputy and economic expert Signor Olivetti attributing Italy's business depression to restricted consumption and money limits. He links the downturn to France England and America as part of a larger global economic strain.
In the North Dakota legislature the Non-Partisans and Anti-Nonpartisans battle for power with the Independents holding a shifting majority in the house. Governor Fra zier signals a state owned coal mine for state use while partisan rows unfold in the chamber. Meanwhile in Kansas ex soldiers flock to free hunting licenses as the biennial report notes 9252 licenses issued to service men and 28940 sold for the year ending June 30 1920. Also the Deemster screening at Christian Church draws crowds with a second section scheduled for tomorrow.
Local churches list Sunday services morning worship and Sunday school times. Included are Bethany Nazarene First Christian Second Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran Unitarian First Baptist Susie Wilcox pastor notices and others with sermon topics and midweek meetings.
A collection of dated notes: 1788 Lord Byron born in London and died 1524 in Greece. 1821 Mile End fire in London. 1827 Duke of Wellington named commander-in-chief. 1842 Prussia visits Queen Victoria. 1846 British Parliament opened by Queen Victoria. 1871 Germany rejects French armistice request. 1896 William B. Allison reelected U S Senator from Iowa. 1901 listed.
A church notices collection notes multiple services and a public lecture by Bishop James Wise on his travels in England and battlefields. The event promises a cordial welcome, with morning prayer, sermons, and a Sunday program at St. James A. M. E. Church and Trinity Church. Also listed are serial film showings, local visits, and various community announcements.
The annual Y M C A board election held Friday January 2 elected A T Olson W K Beaner Harold Constant and Raymond Rice to serve until January 1924 Lee Sorey was chosen to fill the unexpired term of J M Boyd through January 1922 Also noted are local ads for Harriet readings and upcoming events at Bowersock and Rankin's Drug Store with brisk Sunday specials.
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