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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1925
Page
1
Washington dispatch describes a simple inauguration with a brief, orderly program. President Coolidge and Vice President-elect Dawes will lead a scaled ceremony, with about 13,000 spectators across stands, parade routes, and a mid afternoon conclusion.
Washington March 2 The sixty eighth congress nears final adjournment as major legislation stalls in a tangle of opposition. The appropriations bill nears completion while agricultural, prohibitions, migratory bird, and other measures lag. Private bills and minor items fill the day as leaders strive to finish before noon tomorrow. The Senate approved a grazing fee reduction on public lands and creation of a upper Mississippi Wild game preserve, while a veterans act reform passed the Senate but faces House changes. A $150 million public buildings bill faced parliamentary hurdles. Roads to view tomorrow.
County commissioners will view a proposed road at 10 o clock tomorrow in Lecompton township in the northwest corner of the county. W O McClanahan introduced the petition for location replacing a highway on the Douglas Shawnee county line. Interest groups say county line road is impractical due to terrain. Steps seek Shawnee county consent to share construction costs. The road would be under a mile long.
Washington reports signs of a senate filibuster as the outgoing congress nears its end. Senator Howell of Nebraska spoke for three hours on a farm relief amendment to the naval omnibus bill, while Democratic floor leader Robinson of Arkansas warned of prolonged opposition to the second deficiency appropriation bill.
WEAF broadcast two announcer corps tested their voices to the 173 words per minute standard and declared the arrangements perfect. Tomorrow's backup will be the most extensive ever and will carry Mr Coolidge's inaugural address to every corner of the country, marking the first broadcast of an inaugural ceremony by radio.
A $150000 hotel project in Lawrence hinges on local pledges and bank guarantees. Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland sues on the bond held by the Chamber of Commerce and Central Trust Co. of Topeka. About $12000 is on deposit with local banks as work proceeds toward the Homecoming game deadline. The five story, eighty six room hotel aims to open before fall, with a committee meeting set to finalize collection plans and display exterior drawings.
Missouri Valley league opens with KU versus Washington University in a debate at 8 PM in the University of Kansas auditor ium. The topic asks if Congress should overrule Supreme Court unconstitutional acts by two thirds in both houses. Kansas speakers Shankland and Kahrs argue affirmative. visitors Britt and Rosenwald negative. Chairman A M Tollefson presides with judges McEachron Evans and a third, replacing Bater who is ill.
The forecast says fair conditions across Kansas tonight and Wednesday. Southeast areas will feel warmer while the northwest turns colder tonight, with temperatures adjusting across the state.
A pile of about 400 checks totaling 633000 linked to Joseph R. Gant, Centropolis Bank president, was discovered in Kansas City. State Finance Commissioner Frank C. Millspaugh arrived to trace the missing funds and determine their location. The case has puzzled officials for years.
T J Sweeney Sr returned from Wichita where he attended an enthusiastic Fraternal Aid Union meeting with members from several surrounding towns.
Miss Sarah Curtis Hepburn, a daughter of the American revolution, marked her centennial in Milford Connecticut on March 3. Though active in mind and body she expressed regret that women still lack the vote. She belongs to Free Love Baldwin Stowe chapter D A R.
Pryor Irwin and local officials oversee a series of meetings at the Chamber of Commerce in Lawrence highlighting retailing. Miss Rosemary Ketcham of the University School of Fine Arts and Miss Frances J. Lakin of Marshall Field's Chicago will speak on color design and selling ability.
Tomorrow night at 6:30 the Chamber of Commerce hosts a Merchant's Institute round table for Lawrence food dealers. Pryor Irwin leads discussion on local and foreign baked bread, cooperative buying, centralized delivery, and solutions to losses from out of town wholesalers. The session follows a dinner and runs as long as topics remain.
The House adopted a resolution expressing earnest desire that the United States adhere to the world court protocol. No Senate action or presidential approval is required. the measure states the house opinion. Kansas City Times notes W. C. Simons scheduled for the East inaugural, but a postponing wire delays his New York appointment, causing a Sunday night departure.
Lawrence sheriff's deputies investigate the fatal shooting of W. E. Moak, 66, a longtime livery and taxi operator. Four to five shots struck him as he fled from the Moak garage near the Eldridge house, with two witnesses describing a 25 to 30 year old bandit in blue overalls and a dark coat.
Motive for the W Moaks murder was debated as negotiations to sell his taxicab business to Yellow Cab interests allegedly reached a final stage. The deal, expected to close yesterday, was not completed. The bandit may have heard of the purchase price and acted on that knowledge.
Tom Farmer of West Fourth Street was robbed last night around 7:30 by a stranger posing as a prohibition officer who flashed a badge. The man searched Farmer, took his pocketbook and watch, asked for cider, and departed after leaving with the pocketbook.
Topeka March 3 consolidation of the industrial court and the public utilities and tax commissions into a public service commission was completed as the house passed the Sipartigan committee bill. Amendments set the five commissioners’ salaries at 4900 yearly. Several Democrats and Republicans voted against. A constitutional amendment to raise legislator pay and days for 1925 was approved for voter submission. The house also passed a restitution honoring architect James A. McGonigle of Leavenworth. State licensing and regulation of bus traffic saw a recess halting action and local city amendments allowed continued regulation by Winfield Arkansas City and others.
A contest of the election of Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa was filed with the Senate today by Republican officials. Reports mention blasting on Main Street and a vault removal at Kansas Electric Power Company, plus an enormous meteor seen north of San Francisco with a large flare.
Mrs. Catherine Burns of Leavenworth widow of David W. Burns, a state penitentiary clerk and parole officer slain by escaped convicts Bennie Casey and Charles O’Keefe, will receive 4500 under a bill passed by the House and sent to the governor. Three thousand dollars is for a home. 1500 to be paid in monthly installments of 50. Burns supported six children.
Prof Frederic H Guild head of the University department of political science addressed the League of Women Voters at the Colonial Tea Room about how studying the growth of government reveals its living complexity. He urged grounding current issues in history and proposed a direct forum with members tracing one of the government piles to aid logical study. Plans for a public class on present day questions were announced after a brief business meeting.
President Coolidge will send a nomination to the Senate at the special session to consider nominations tomorrow for a successor to Brig. Gen. William Mitchell assistant chief of the army air service. Secretary Weeks will decide and announce possible names tonight or tomorrow morning, unchanged on whether Mitchell will be succeeded.
Kansas City reports twelve indictments by the grand jury against Fred A. Day former cashier of the Methodist Book concern Kansas City branch charging embezzlement of 14450 of the funds Day appeared in court with attorney and pleaded not guilty He was released on bond pending trial set for March 9 Also reported hog prices near Kansas City with choice heavy hogs selling to 12 85 per hundredweight the high water mark 13 75 in 1920.
Bryer Irwin retail counsellor urged Lawrence merchants to invest in their business and their community. He warned against overreliance on credit, stressed understanding shop mechanics, stock care, and net profit as the true measure of success. He urged self analysis and responsibility, praising G A R Circle 75 workers and noting the local Rotary connection.
Pryor Irwin delivered a snappy address at a luncheon, outlining four tests of business success: profit, growth, employee retention, and community impact. Dr F C Allen praised Rotary ideals and lauded his basketball team's spirit. Birthdays of A D Weaver and W E Spalding were noted.
Five men entered the Mound City Trust Company in St Louis driving employees and patrons into a rear room and fleeing with about $33,000 in cash. Three shots were fired but no injuries reported. A second item notes a Farm Bureau dinner for paid up Douglas County members and their wives at the Chamber of Commerce building with several speakers planned. Radio parts and batteries from Hanna's are listed.
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