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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1925
Page
4
The column reflects on Sun’s failed republican dreams for China and Germany’s fragile democracy, noting citizens’ monarchist leanings and the desire for a strong symbolic head. It critiques Kansas legislative deadlocks, Warren’s cabinet rejection, and Senate politics, then lampoons a Colorado resident who overpaid taxes, highlighting tax refund quirks.
England rejects security protocol shaking the League of Nations and prompting fears of collapse. Nations in turmoil may seek regional security measures as discussions of disarmament stall. Senate veto clouding Cabinet picks adds to political instability in Washington.
Gutzon Borglum emerges as a central figure in the Stone Mountain controversy. A gifted sculptor, inventor, and political writer, he grew up in Idaho, studied in San Francisco and Paris, and spent two decades in Europe. Later he settled in New York and produced major civic and ecclesiastical works, including the Lincoln relief in the Capitol rotunda and a Lincoln statue in Newark.
Topeka reports a new law allows the governor to appoint eighteen motor vehicle license inspectors starting July 1. Rep John Miller of Chase County celebrates twin grandsons by handing apples to each house member. Miss Lovonica M Donica, sole female legislator, receives a wedding march honor as she presides and participates in a rostrum bouquet scene with Doug Hudson and a baton-pair usher. The sequence ends with a playful miscue as the pianist strikes up the Lohengrin march and the ceremony continues.
Anxiety over a colleague's votes led to a box of apples as penalty during the state highway constitutional amendment debate. Ben Endres of Leavenworth proposed fines for members leaving seats during roll call, with Rep. O Jolliffe and Stephen H. Frazier adding to the penalty.
Holyoke observes the town’s 170th anniversary with a nod to its incorporation. A Niagara Falls bridge milestone is noted from 70 years ago. Thomas R. Marshall turns 71 as a former vice president. Socially, John Borden and Mrs Courtney Letts Stillwell wed in Washington. Britain’s Duncan and Mitchell conclude an American tour homeward. East’s women’s intercollegiate debating league to meet tonight. Jena University makes physical training mandatory. athletics argued to curb drinking.
A Kansas law enacted by the legislature permits counties with 25 000 to 40 000 population to establish tuberculosis hospitals based on the 1924 census. Counties listed include Cherokee and others. The act sets a tax levy up to 2 mills the first year and up to 34 mills thereafter for hospital site, construction, and maintenance. A five member board of trustees will govern the hospital. Trustees receive no salary but up to 75 a year. they must report yearly finances. Petitions must be signed by 25 percent of county freeholders and include the maximum building cost.
The 1925 Kansas legislature set a record by enacting only 364 measures including those in conference. Administration proposals largely passed, but the primary revision plan and several key bills were blocked. Notable enacted items include a public service commission, state budget director, highway system, and teaching of the constitution.
A brief notice outlines compensation matters for teachers pensions and regulatory changes affecting railway train lengths. The item notes proposed standards and authorities involved, urging compliance by affected parties and detailing potential deadlines.
London March 14 AP report notes early books on tobacco to be auctioned by Britwell Court Library. One item defends tobacco from 1602 titled Dr Bellamy's New and Short Defense of Tobacco. An opposing work, Work for Chimney Sweepers, warns users tobacco is worse than English hemp.
London fire brigade uses Shakespearean quotes to warn the public about fire care. A notable line warns that a little fire easily trodden out can advance to rivers unable to quench. The posters aim to curb careless behavior and spread prevention messages.
Halton Kan March 12 Associated Press veteran editor Col. M M Beck in his 88th year marked fifty years with the Halton Recorder. A special edition recalls founding by Beck on March 2 1875 and his journey from Civil War veteran to newspaper man. Beck’s son Ed Beck notes his father’s independence and long service, with Will Beck and a daughter Mat the Beck guiding the paper in recent decades.
The article advises gardeners to test soil with blue litmus to determine acidity and to adjust with lime for peas and beans. It explains soil types loam and sand need humus from manure or leaves, while very sandy soil requires decayable organic matter to retain moisture. Signs of acidity include sour dock, yellow sorrel, and surface moss. Lime helps neutralize acidity and fertilizes plant roots.
Kathleen Glenister and Norman Slater plot to catch Sir Dudley Glenister amid a moonlit estate as a crow drops a skeleton finger. They trail the suspected killer through the Grange grounds and confront a man on a moonlit stump, revealed as Mr Colne, leaving the scene with more questions than answers.
Topeka March 13 A P Each Kansas county will receive its share of the 2 cent gasoline tax under the new law effective May 1 The tax funds roads and maintenance with monthly payments to counties placed in the county general road fund Dealers collect the tax from customers and get 3 percent allowance for handling loss Sworn monthly reports due by the 25th with tax remitted to the state treasurer State oil inspector can inspect dealer records Violations carry up to 500 fine or 90 days imprisonment Agricultural use gasoline taxed same but refundable upon sworn use statement No tax on kerosene or motor oils.
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