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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1925
Page
2
Fragmentary text recounts figures from early 20th century politics and education, referencing serousness, Soto, Academy, and notable names like LaFollette and Pier. Mentions regulatory battles, Sugar interests, and diplomatic reporting while noting a presidential or gubernatorial campaign context and wartime study.
London observers at an Royal Society assembly watched a bluebottle fly tested with the Katharometer to measure respiration. The device aims to detect gas leaks and aid medical research. The insect was kept in a glass tube with fresh air admitted to show its breathing, while the stale air inside was recorded by the instrument.
Local briefs note J F W Benker operator of the Middle States bus line failed to secure the certificate of necessity from the state commission last week. Other items report Floyd Purcell of Kansas Electric Power renting the C B ecker property at 501 Ohig street and various local disturbances and school remodeling progress.
Jackie Brown of San Bernardino visiting at the Cole residence cut the end of his finger upon entering the Cole car. He was rushed to a doctor with hopes the finger could be saved. Also reported, an awning at The Awning hardware store was blown down overnight, tearing the store’s plates when the proprietor arrived to open.
June 22 report to the National Electric Light Association notes world electrified rail mileage totals. The United States has a little over 900 miles electrified excluding terminals, with Sweden leading after, France, Germany, and Italy in global rankings. The piece emphasizes rail transport as essential to America’s growth and urges sustaining transportation capacity to match industrial expansion.
Officials in Topeka seek Supreme Court ruling on whether Reach Home, occupied by the president, is taxable property. The Wesleyan-Unit alina campus faces an injunction against bidding and tax collection procedures amid dispute over ownership and tax status.
The opening session of the Junior Twilight league runs this week as the Hotton nine faces EK Knot Holers. Four games are scheduled with potential standings impact. Eagle King meets Scottish Rite at South Park if weather allows. a doubleheader is planned if rain delays. Haskell Hombres travel Twenty-Fourth Street to face Rotary Club. Indians seek a clean season. Cubs have one loss. Hanna athletes rise, Schoenlein returns to first base, Helium Sorlers vs Elk nine Thursday, Eagle combo vs Odd Fellows Friday. Elks and Odd Fellows favored per current dope.
The Green Brothers nine beat McLouth 10 to 3 yesterday afternoon, snapping McLouth’s 13 game win streak. Hagerman struggled for the visitors, while Green Brothers answered with a burst of runs in the second and a six run frame in the third to seize control before McLouth threatened in the eighth.
A silver loving cup will be awarded to the boy with the highest batting average in the Junior Twilight League season. The Funk Batting Trophy will be displayed July 4 at South Park. Eligibility requires playing in at least three fourths of the season games.
The American Association results include Indianapolis 6 2 over Kansas City Louisville 9 10 Milwaukee 5 0. In extras Columbus 9 St Paul 8. Toledo 3 Minneapolis 2. National League games New York 4 Cincinnati 3 Chicago 3 Philadelphia 3 Boston 7 St Louis 3. American League Chicago 9 New York 2 Cleveland 7 Jan 5. Only games scheduled.
The burial of Robert Marion La Follette was held in Madison Wisconsin with services in the state capitol rotunda. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery beside his parents in the family plot as a farewell in keeping with his notable life.
The State Historical Society launches extended research into Mormon era routes after newly discovered trails in Lake Arrowhead area. Researchers cite ancient streams and a dam creating Lake Arrowhead, with old roads winding through virgin forests and reappearing beyond the lake’s edges near Arrowhead and Hesperia.
Glenn and Glenns attend Children's Day at Lecompton Methodist. Local church activities include Foundations sermon by Rev. Bertschinger, a Wednesday prayer meeting, and an all day Ladies Aid gathering with quilting. Families visit in Ottawa, Topeka, and Williamstown as Mrs. Ravenscroft, Mrs. Gray, and Mrs. Glenn travel. Fourth of July plans loom for Big Springs CEs.
James Gales had part of the gear shift break on his Dodge touring car on their return from High Prairie church Sunday. They reached home with no serious damage. W S Black broke an axle on a Dodge touring car Sunday. Miss Mabel Newlin of Kansas City visited with home folks over the weekend. Charles Gale takes saxophone lessons from Miss Muense enmayer of Baldwin and prepares for training in the boys band recently organized. Mr and Mrs Clyde Ledere and family visited Tom Curtis Sunday. Lloyd Doud came from Kansas City for the weekend and his wife, who had been visiting here, returned home.
An offer for a responsible party to take over a grocery business on Mass Street in Lawrence. The seller promises a good era of trade if the offer is acted on this month. Interested parties should write to the owner via G5, CARE. JOURNAL-WORLD.
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