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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1926
Page
4
A fragmented page shows subscription rates and mentions regional representatives. It also contains political commentary on revolutionary escapes, dictatorial ideas, and commentary on politics in the United States Senate, referencing Germany and France with dated rhetoric. The text is a garbled OCR fragment.
Senator Nye of North Dakota argues the United States should not vote on the world court before ample consideration. He notes newly elected officials treat accession dates as history and mentions cloture rules tied to President Wilson. He suggests obstructions will be hard to justify once a plan is clear.
A mixed page notes Ida Culbertson’s visit and marriage of George N Boughton to Sallie Greer, plus a second-story fire on Massachusetts street that ruined Alexander Anderson’s frame building and affected Chamberlain’s confectionary. Also mentions Prof. Barning bringing the Fifth United States Cavalry Band to Laurence.
Fragmentary report outlines tensions around the Anti-Saloon League in Topeka and Fort Scott, noting officials may seek personal or political gain from prohibition enforcement. Mentions possible federal court move, Kansas Senate race with Senator Curtis, and lingering disputes over law enforcement and reform efforts. The text is garbled but signals ongoing partisan maneuvering and constitutional enforcement debates.
The piece portrays the business man as a central, often ridiculed figure in society. It argues businessmen sustain the country through work, taxes, and philanthropy while facing contempt from intellectuals. It condemns stereotypes yet acknowledges his influence on industry, education, and culture.
Lincoln Neb Jan 1 AP A new school of architecture to an American prairie style emerges from Nebraskas $9,000,000 capitol described by Prof Hartley B Alexander of the University of Nebraska The building will be a square base topped by a 400 foot perpendicular tower symbolizing prairie soil and planned for completion with a distinct American architectural form.
Tokyo reports baseball, rapidly rising as Japan's national sport, played on a palace near the Imperial Grounds with Prince Sumi starting the first ball. Spectators were members of the Imperial Household. Also noted are births, birthdays, retirements, a fisheries convention in Jacksonville, and Tribune-Ten harvesters bought by Simon Fishman in Greeley County.
A fragmentary synopsis presents a mystery tale with characters David Lies Aunt Celithyna Mark Moore Bing Carrigton Salboustai Adeb and Conne WaT. The plot hints at disguise, a first night ball, and a Connecticut setting with a Warner Bros connection.
In a tense postwar drawing room mood Connemara wrestles with memory fear and a male intruder in Aunt Celimena’s house. Through fragmented visions of marriage contracts, a mysterious NY leather man and a dangerous presence she clings to home and tries to sleep while danger seems to lurk in the hall.
Duchess Millicent, daughter of the Earl of Regislyn, announces THAT FOOL OF A WOMAN to be published by Putnams on February 5. This is her fifth publication, with a prior play THE CONQUEROR. She has focused on social questions and writing over society life.
General Wallace drafted a history of Christ culminating in Ben Hur after six years of solitary work. Morley notes The Arrow serial in Harper's Magazine. radio adaptations and film rights swirl around Paradise and One Increasing Purpose. Kipling’s condition worries Royal Physician Lord Dawson. Negro spirituels rise in New York as Resmond Johnson promotes a concert tour. Prize novels draw attention with large awards and plans for serials and film. Notable deaths include Ladislas Reymont and Russell H. Conwell, famed for The Acras of Diamonds and public speeches.
A Kansas editor notes changes in editorial style reflecting haste and mass appeal. The Ottaiwa Harald writer cites shorter novels, faster transport, and blunt, dramatic pieces replacing verbose, nation-threatening prose. A separate court case reports Judge Hammers to hear a fraud charge involving $142 of goods.
Florence papers ordered gent to resolve the title to property in Florence Kansas. The action involves Kate F Mulvaney of Tepeka and a transfer or clarification concerning ownership tied to Florence Italy.
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