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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
1
An amendment to prohibit teaching evolution in state funded common schools was crushed in a Georgia House vote. Representative Lindsay argued against evolution and warned against teachings conflicting with the Bible while opponents ridiculed the proposal as it failed to pass.
Creston Indiana July 29 Congress will be called to address evolving controversy as Charles W Bryan brother of William Jennings Bryan says he will stay active in carrying on his brother’s work. The people of the United States face issues in religion education and state laws. Bryan notes future action and the power treaty theory referenced in Washington farms policy.
Local road concerns surface as Arkansas City residents call for improved infrastructure. Community members press Em en and Manens to address speeding and safety, urging Salina officials to accelerate repairs and coordinate traffic measures across city streets.
National League highlights include Carey homering in the fifth as Boston pounded Pittsburgh 15 to 2, and Chicago defeating New York 7 to 1 with Greenfield and Snyder delivering for the Giants. In the American League, Cleveland beat Boston 10 to 5 behind strong hitting. Hartnett homered for Chicago in a 2-1 win over New York. Pittsburgh outslugged Boston 8 to 6. Sisler’s mother dies as Browns prepare in New York. rain postpones Minneapolis Kansas City game to a doubleheader tomorrow.
Funeral services for William Jennings Bryan proceed toward approval by his widow. A funeral train arrives at Union Station, the casket moves to an undertaker, then to New York Avenue Presbyterian Church if Mrs. Bryan consents. The service is set for 3 PM Friday with Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Sizoo delivering the oration.
London officials press for peace as talks between miners and owners, with government mediation, fail to reach decisions. Premier Baldi absented himself to consult both sides. A joint meeting set for 2 PM aims to decide if a threatened strike will occur amid disputes over longer hours and lower wages. Also: prominent club woman dead in Wichita, Kansas.
Topeka July 29 The Associated Press reports Kansas may remain a summer resort for another week or two weather observer S D Flora declared today. Autumn-like conditions prevail statewide with a low of 59 degrees in the morning marking a July 29 record for thirty three years. Rains were reported overnight in multiple towns including Hays Hanover Phillipsburg Goodland Tribune and others.
The Bryan funeral train, with the casket in the Pullman observation car, moved from Dayton toward Chattanooga then to Washington. Mrs. Bryan and entourage accompanied the body. Chattanooga crowds viewed the placid face as floral tributes filled the compartment before continuing toward Knoxville and other stops.
A July 29 report outlines the Radio Telegraphy Service routing with WRC in Washington and West York, plus WG and Electric stations in Schenectady. AT&T and WEAF in New York will air the broadcast along with WCME, WW Detroit, and WCCO Minneapolis, indicating a coordinated national feed.
W E Hardy of Lincoln, a Lincoln merchant, is appointed by Governor McMullen to represent Nebraska at the funeral of William Jennings Bryan in Washington. Dr A Simmons of Tecumseh and the old Third Nebraska volunteers from the Spanish American War are named in the governor’s delegation.
J H Bell was badly bruised when struck by a car driven by T H Gaither on Massachusetts Street at 2 30 pm. He suffered facial bruising and a arm injury but no serious harm. Gaither was taken to the police station for investigation as bystanders noted the car could not be stopped in time.
New York articles trace William Jennings Bryan's ancestry to William O'Brian a captain in the King James Irish army who fought against William of Orange. Michael J O'Brien, histriographer of the American Irish Historical Society, says the O Brian lineage reaches back to 1689 and may connect to Brign Boron a 11th century king. The surname evolved from OBrian to Brian and then Bryan after a family move from North Carolina to Culpeper Virginia.
Mrs. Gertie K Johnston receives a cordial invitation from Mrs. Amelia E Blank to assist at the Assemblies and Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting in Portland Oregon September 21 to 25. The honor reflects well on the Rebekah State Assembly of Kahwas with delegates expected from several countries and the United States. Mussolini celebrated his 42nd birthday in Rome with a ceremonial gift of an engraved empty shell detailing his wartime roles. An intrusion incident in a local home on Haskell Avenue prompted police to respond after an unknown intruder frightened a girl and reportedly stole cash and radio parts.
Douglas county corn crops are in the best condition, says county farm bureau agent H. C. Colglazier. Recent rains kept soil from drying, and the corn has not scorched like in other parts of the state. Warm sunny days are needed soon for continued rapid growth.
Federal prohibition agents in Kansas await word from George Wark on a proposed reorganization. A plan would place Kansas with Southern Illinois and Missouri under a new district headquartered in St Louis, with a subdivisional agent in Kansas. Treasury aims to strengthen border patrol across north and south borders to curb liquor and smuggling, estimating losses at 10 to 15 million yearly.
At Clathe Kansas on July 29 Associated Press reports two loaded revolvers were taken from Frank Thompson during his sanity hearing. Thompson, a former horse and mule trader, shot Harry Bruner in the lobby of Kansas City's Live Stock Exchange on January 5, 1929. He was acquitted of murder by a Kansas City jury on insanity grounds, later judged sane. Neighbors say he has displayed a shotgun on his porch amid possible delusions of a Wagner-like threat.
Los Angeles July 29. A bitter legal fight marked the resumption of the trial of Adrian Wond Claude Holcom and C Z Stephens accused of plotting to kidnap Mary Pickford. The defense won exclusion of Holcomb’s so called confession said to be coerced by third degree violence.
A Lawrence article notes the urgency of zoning residential districts to prevent rapid commercial encroachment. A planned grocery near Massachusetts Street sparked debate as planners prepare Zone One near the University and demand wider ordinances to protect homes from value declines caused by nearby shops.
County clerk reports receipt of state prepared refunds vouchers for individuals eligible for gasoline tax refunds. Applications must reach county commissioners by end of March June September or December. After local approval vouchers go to the state auditor for processing and a warrant is issued to the county treasurer for distribution. It is unclear if refunds cover non agricultural uses such as cleaning or lighting. A separate note reports a fatal family quarrel near Stockdale Farm in Manhattan Kansas, with a 58 year old man dead and his wife dying in hospital after the dispute.
Omaha twins Cora and Jean Laventy will alternate lead roles in South High School’s four act play on August 5. Both are evenly matched in scholastic average and stage ability, so Cora will act in two scenes while Jean leads the other two, as the leading man ponders his romance with the leading lady.
Former Governor Henry J. Allen will be the speaker at the Douglas county Sunday school picnic at Brown's grove next Sunday August 6. The all day program includes a band concert sonic service an address a picnic dinner and events for youth and a county league baseball game with croquet horseshoes and other contests offered.
Francis Coonsy one of eleven men convicted of conspiracy to murder in the Shel by Hisle case at Leavenworth was released. His life term had been commuted to twenty years by President Wilson and later reduced by a military board in 1923. Hisle’s death in the disciplinary barracks was a wartime sensational incident. Only three prisoners remain jailed: Alexander Kuhn Robert Cecoca and Donald Fischer.
Washington reports describe anti-aircraft firing tests by the airship Shenandoah and battleship Texas as highly successful. Hundreds of hits were registered on a towed target during Texas firings off Virginia Cape. Shenandoah may join future tests at Ft Tilden Long Island around August 12.
The University of Kansas Dramatic Club and summer students stage a program titled Bubbles on August 10 at the Little Theatre Green All. William Anthony directs and acts in several pieces including Green Glow and The Father. Casts feature George Callahan Esther Johnston Russell Culver Marian Keck and others in a mix of one acts burlesque and a dance titled The Cigarette Tango with additional pieces More Audibility and The Pot Boilers.
Workmen began pouring concrete for the fourth floor and supporting columns of the New Eldridge hotel. Rain delayed progress but forms will be in place soon and masonry in the basement, including the south foundation wall and part of the west wall, is nearing completion despite bad weather.
Five robbers attempting to hold up the Drake Hotel on Lake Shore Drive engaged in a pitched battle with detectives and police inside and outside the hotel. A bystander was shot and killed, one robber and a hotel clerk were wounded, another robber captured, and three escaped with more than $10,000.
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