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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1925
Page
4
The World prints an editorial note on March 4 1925 urging better constitutional education in public schools. It notes the constitution requires reapportionment after each census but no action has followed since 1902 and questions lawmakers familiarity with constitutional provisions.
The Hepislatun moves to unite three public service commissions into one body amid calls to keep the tax commission separate for its new intangible property tax law. Analysts warn careful study of new gasoline tax rules and taxation policy is needed. An earthquake in Maine sparks questions about potential effects on the next presidential election.
The article discusses a plan for a Lawrence hotel funded by a 350000 hour subscription two years earlier. A bond from a reliable company guarantees the hotel’s erection if the city fulfills its part, even if builders die before completion. The piece urges residents to support the pledge and notes public demand for a suitable hotel for many years.
The article notes evolving piracy refinements and a critical remark by an air service official about policy restraint. It mentions Kansas prohibition bills worrying enforcement supporters, and highlights Simon Guggenheim's 3 million gift for overseas scholarships. It traces Meyer Guggenheim’s American migration from Switzerland and the family path to major smelting wealth through ventures in shoe polish, embroideries, and Colorado silver mining.
President Coolidge’s inaugural address is heard by an estimated 25 million people via a national radio relay. The new cabinet sees Kellogg named Secretary of State and Jardine as Secretary of Agriculture. Today also marks the centennial of John Quincy Adams’s first inauguration, the last Massachusetts-born president to hold the office before Coolidge.
In March the University hosts an unusual collection in East Administration building featuring painters from Santa Fe New Mexican school. Notable works include Willard Nash Tenitentes and Bror Nordfeldt etching trio, with Frank Applegate scenes and watercolors, plus exhibit of Spanish‑extracted New Mexican school children’s watercolors arranged with Los Angeles Museum of Fire Arts.
Washington officials vow strict enforcement during the inaugural period to keep liquor out of sight. Police Commissioner Sullivan warns of a precinct shakeup for lax enforcement as thousands of visitors arrive and search for discreet places to drink. In related notes, references to past presidents and inaugurations are included in the clipping.
A presidential address reflects on America's postwar readjustment, independence, and leadership. It extols peace through law, mutual aid, and arbitration, stresses economy and tax reform, and urges sustained, principled global engagement while respecting sovereignty and republican governance.
Sailors led by Captain Stevens confront mutineers as Aiden Drake replaces him aboard the clipper Orontes near Java Straits. Mary, a passenger, slips ashore with the steward while Jake battles the mob to protect the boat as Ike Saintly threatens violence and the crew considers desertion.
A serialized historical excerpt describes shipboard toil aboard the Orontes with Drake Twining steering a heavy-laden vessel toward spring tides while sailors grumble under orders. It then shifts to a Civil War era vignette where Grant refuses Johnson’s company at the 1869 inauguration, and mentions Cleveland’s family gift Bible used for inaugural oaths.
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