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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1925
Page
2
Officials explained the building line ordinance was enacted during World War I to align with government requests for tighter control of construction and to aid inspections of wiring and sewerage. The measure did not grant new building rights but allowed permits without charges, with one commissioner noting he followed the original intent rather than expanding authority.
KFEU radio station will broadcast its regular semi weekly program tomorrow evening starting at 6 50 o clock. The lineup includes piano tuning, announcements, and music by H C Taylor and Leon Fanley with selections from Persian Garden and Beethovens Rondo des Lutens. Also featured are a Bedouin Song, an elegie by Masseonet and talks on industrial uses of alcohol and educational topics by Dr. Raymond Brew ater and Dean R Schwegler.
March 18 Topeka Kin holders of real estate mortgages who register old liens under the new mortgage registration law may escape penalties for tax evasion under the old law. Unregistered liens stay subject to general property tax, often exceeding 3 percent, with only a 25 cent per $100 debt registration fee. after which immunity lasts this year only.
An immense fire sweeps Southeastern Tokyo from a factory at Nappori Junction toward Uyeno Park and the city’s famed zoo and museum. Firefighters held it under control by nightfall as authorities report casualties and property damage amid the rapid blaze.
Maj Frederick Palmer, famed warwriter, argues pacifists misinterpret veterans. He says a veteran tells his son to avoid unnecessary wars, but if another war comes you may bear a weight in your heart you cannot forget. The Forgetters features Kattsas Under Fire with scenes of the 85th 89th and 42nd Rainbow divisions and the American Legion.
Tickets for Seventeen by the Lawrence Drama League at the high school auditorium on March 25 are on sale at Bell’s music store and Round Carter drug store. Funds from the benefit will support Lawrence Council on Young People’s Activities, aiding summer camps playgrounds baseball leagues and juvenile recreation under central council control. The production, directed by Mrs Arthur Mix, features a cast of local youths and adapts William Sylvanus Baxter’s youthful love story.
A petition for the incorporation of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan filed March 5 in circuit court was withdrawn. Frank P. Schree, appointed by the court to investigate, reported that the Klan’s business was not as represented and the group did not constitute a benevolent organization.
A Woodlawn school minstrel show will be held Thursday and Friday to raise funds for new school equipment. Twenty one performers in negro costumes will present dances, duets, solos, and sketches starting at 8 o'clock. Proceeds will aid the new school plant. Regular details suggest railway and woolen issues noted in local context.
Richmond meeting of bankers’ club hears Mellon and Winston attack surtax and inheritance taxes as stifling revenue. Senator Glass backs cutting surtax minimum to twenty percent and easing tax burdens. Mellon defends Treasury as a nonpartisan business institution.
In Topeka attorneys for over a hundred fire insurers argued that the state superintendent of insurance lacks power to fix rates. Commissioner Gilbert Frith of Emporia led challenges to the state order for lower fire insurance rates. The hearing, part of an eighteen month effort, seeks to show the law intended state officials to set rates. More than 1.5 million dollars is impounded as the suit covers the difference between current and lowered rates.
Leavenworth May 18 Pilgrims of the Abdallah Temple leave on a special train May 29 for the imperial council session in Los Angeles June 2 to 7. The train passes through Topeka Pueblo and Salt Lake City with brief stops and a half day in Salt Lake City before continuing to Denver and Los Angeles. Deaths and Funerals James Leigh Jr 73 dies in Topeka funeral at First Baptist Church and burial in Roseland Cemetery. Henry H Asher visits Kansas City Friday for life insurance death taxes.
Seven high school teams will compete Friday and Saturday in Liberty Memorial gym for sectional honors. Winners, runners up, and consolation winners advance to the state tourney March 27 28 at the University of Kansas. Officials include Dr F C Allen and John Bunn KU coaching staff. Drawings set for this afternoon. First games Friday at 7 pm semi finals Saturday morning and final Saturday afternoon. Participating schools: Atchison Bern Kansas City Topeka Oakland Effingham and Lawrence. Coach A M McDonald will direct the tournament.
Coach Tommy Dixon brings the Kansas boxing team to Manhattan for a noon bout with the Aggies. Last week Kansas defeated the Aggies here, and the visitors seek revenge. lineup shifts place John Montgomery in the 145 pound class, Merrill to 135, Cravens at 115, Einbinder 125, Seelig 158, M. Smith 175, and Spencer as heavyweight.
The Phi Chi fraternity at the University of Kansas won the intramural wrestling title with 84 points, over Sigma Phi Epsilon with 50. Tom Black, Herbert Gast, Lewis Sapalato, Tom Foster, Carl Addison, Mark Ballard, Roy Carnahan, and George Livermore each secured falls in their weight classes, with detailed results across 8 divisions including 8 5, 115, 125, 145, 158, 175 and heavyweight bouts.
A local Elk bowling team will travel to Kansas City tonight to bowl against the Armour Packing Company team. The squad recently defeated Armour in a home match. Team members on the trip include Edmiston, F Barteldes, G Burger, Otz, and W Underwood, with several club members joining them.
Local reports describe a dress form class led by Mrs. W. O. Mihan with Julia Martin, district leader, in charge. Nine new members joined the Douglas County Farm Bureau women, bringing total to 289. Flu and illnesses affect many families. several residents are noted ill or recovering, including Mrs. Charles Dicker and Mrs. James Schroyer. The Woodlawn building dedication drew a large crowd, and a potential new building at Third and Elm is announced.
A jumbled local social note reports A J Parnell shipping two cay loads on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J Z Farley and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Virgil Farley. Mrs G B Parks returned home after visiting her parents Bendickens of Denver. Frances Lewis and Fred Lawson visited Mr and Mrs Bennie Lewis Friday evening. Clarence Dablen of Lawrence called on Mr and Mrs G B Parks Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wilson of Lawrence stayed with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Martin. Levi Bower visited G B Parks last Monday. Mrs D McCreath spent Friday in Kansas City visiting her daughter Kate Me. Lizzie Howard spent last day in town.
Community members in Lawrence and nearby towns hosted visitors and attended events. Guests included Mr and Mrs Givens, Mr and Mrs Parks and families, and Miss Sanora Babb visiting Kansas City. Births, hospital updates, church activities, and school gatherings fill a Saturday to Sunday range.
Miss La Mont hosted a birthday with gifts and refreshments including strawberry ice cream and cake. Various local families and guests are noted visiting, births, illnesses, deaths, school events, sports, property moves, and club activities in the Eudora area with multiple named residents and neighbors mentioned throughout.
John A Perry of New York City claims Carter's Little Liver Pills cured his bad breath and sour stomach. He says the pills stop embarrassment and are good for constipation headache and indigestion. The ad urges sale by all drug stores.
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