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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1926
Page
4
A European democracy critique notes dictatorships arise from perceived efficiency while Americas face voter apathy. Discussions cover the League of Nations, immigration, and Brookhart’s Senate position. American optimism in democracy contrasts with European struggles and a Kansas City road-building trend involving bootleggers.
The western hemisphere again delays the League of Nations program as Brazil blocks Germany’s admission to the league council. Brazil seeks Western representation and influence, arguing the western nations should play a larger role while the United States remains absent. The issue delays Germany’s membership beyond the expected time, amid Europe’s ongoing disorder threatening world peace.
An editorial fragment argues for a provocative view on youth and alcohol labeling it a healthful tendency. It cites Wichita Eagle commentary defending “Flaming youth” and mocks eugenics critique while questioning parental efforts to curb risky behavior amid rapid economic booms and oil traffic.
Tierce Butler, aged 60, is the youngest associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. A Minnesotan educated in state public schools, he began law practice in St. Paul in 1888 and rose to prominence as adviser to major railroads. He served as government's examiner in the Chicago meat packers prosecution and later joined the federal bench in 1922.
Listings note homes for sale or rent including the Simpson residence and the Goss farm. School pupils from New York Street upper room show perfect attendance for March 10. Tickets for Father Fitzgerald lecture on Ireland available from Mr Sweeney. Prohibitory Liquor Law Club meets to elect officers. University and Ae rons open a Normal Department in April with teaching focus and access to facilities. Liberty Hall hosts a "Black Fiend" event tonight with a hand full of jump cards.
Twenty five years ago Elmer Willis will move his photograph gallery to a new west side Massachusetts street building and aims to make it one of the finest in the state. Robt Clarke will speak tonight before the Old and New Club on the subject Cs . tonight. Circle Hulet of Lawrence travels alone to Topeka and Kansas City, showing independence and travel experience. Mrs Will Kasolp scalded by coffee, Jack Watts Jr. injured when a gun discharged while hunting. Fred Clarke's at home yesterday in henge of Mrs Grace. Greenwood Tinney of Kn enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. General Hugh Cameron leaves Taft for Indianapolis to attend ex President Tarrison funeral. Mr and Mrs Ha O Tapenac return from Kansas City planning Lawrence summer home. Ed Harvey returns from Washington from government printing office duties during Congress session.
Pistribus notes garden seed distribution by the W GT USA veteran drivers among Newton City poor. Report mentions harness hor ses and pacers versus trotters with sulky odors.
Philadelphia officials confirm the Sesqui Centennial Exposition will open May 31 as planned, though work is far from complete. Capt. Baker and Col. Pearse say several main buildings finish dates extend into July, with only athletic stadium, auditorium, and dance hall ready by June. International representation will be limited, with six foreign nations withdrawn and ten to be officially represented.
In New Orleans on March 17 the term Creole is clarified as meaning a person born in Louisiana with French land Spanish roots rather than color. The piece notes Creoles as the city’s prized natives with refined manners and exclusive culture.
Today marks a St Patrick observance in Ireland and related ceremonies. In 35 years since the Utopia sinking, over 500 perished in Gibraltar Bay. Pierce Butler turns 60 while presidents and dignitaries attend events in New York Boston and London. A Korean envoy arrives in Boston as part of a cross country tour.
The record lists multiple visits and callers across Old Belvoir Richland and Lawrence including Mr and Mrs Walter Brown Mrs Ottis Kine Miss Annie Heine Miss Muichel Naomi Anderson Harvey Hellstrom and Chas Christian with family. Activities include dinners Sundays and Wednesday calls at various homes plus helping with wood cutting.
Mrs Lillie Coffin hosted the Athenaeum with assist. by Mrs James Fenner. A paper on the Spirit of the Drama by Mrs Mae Search was read by Mrs Bertha Whitelaw. Members and visitors attended with St Patrick's themed refreshments and music by Victrola.
Miss Betlan Baker ill at home near Kansas City. Beulah Holloway visited Sullywell with the Prices. Mr. and Mrs. Austill attended the funeral of Mrs. Roberts. Henry Patrick returned to Coffeyville after visiting his daughter. Doris Phillips resumed high school work after rheumatism. Althea Davison joined Mary Randolph for a Kansas City weekend. Kate Jewett visited her father in Lawrence. Ed Knight hosted a family dinner for his birthday with guests from Kansas City and Eudora. The Osbornes recover from flu. Mr. Osborne suffered a heart attack on Wednesday. Beulah Hackler and Ruthdon, former De Soto girl, weekend visits. Mae Beecroft and Beulah Hackler work at Kansas Electric Power Co. Mrs. Ed Blaylock back from Providence hospital, improved. Gertrude Blaylock cares for her mother. Seniors prep play Nothing but the Truth. Avril Ji coaching. Domestic science girls host a birthday party for Holloway and Hunter. Ray Longacre moving to the Phillips farm. Louis Penner assesses township routes. Merwin Osborne in Kansas City. Gordon Parker relapsed from flu and is home. Basketball teams travel to Shawnee with Kessler coaching. first rounds played, Overland Park beat, Linwood defeated. Baby Clinic tomorrow at City Hall 2 to 4 as usual. mothers asked to bring children before 10:30. The latest aeroplane height reached by an aircraft is BD SAE feet.
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