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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
4
The story blends local planning notes with national events. Indiana enacts strict prohibition measures, a Illinois tornado disaster prompts relief efforts, and Fort Scott school board politics draw attention while Lawrence residents weigh candidates and public function.
The Atchison Globe notes Kansas high education growth with 38 per 10,000 population enrolled in state university and agricultural college, far above Missouri and Oklahoma levels. Ten years ago KU enrolled under 3,000. now over 5,000, with similar gains at other Kansas schools as the state pursues both wheat excellence and top-tier brains.
Charles D Hilles, once superintendent of an Ohio juvenile asylum housing hundreds of orphans, rose to national prominence under President Taft. A Lancaster native and former newspaper reporter, he later served as secretary to the State mental school and became head administrator before being named Taft’s private secretary and later chairman of the Republican National Committee during the re election campaign.
On a site once part of Fort Shelby, a new 14 story Detroit Free Press home nears completion in downtown Detroit. The 34 year old paper will move operations and staff to the building between Cass Avenue and Wayne Street, with an eight story tower above the six story core. Production is expected before staff relocation, as mechanicals are installed in basements. Marquis Gurzon is dead.
London March 20 Marquis Curzon of Kedlestone leader of the house of lords died today at 5 m after a nasal hemorrhage. He had been dangerously ill for more than a week and an operation proved unavailing. Lady Alexandria Curzon, his youngest daughter, was at his bedside when he died.
In Foochow and surrounding Fukien towns the ancient pu o do rites surge anew as villages set elaborate altars and priests chant prayers for protection against vengeful spirits during the first sixty year Chinese cycle. Festive plays depict afterlife punishments, with cakes and feasts, costs ranging from five hundred to thousands of dollars, and Yong-dong noted for a seven day celebration aided by portable electric light.
Professor Frank E Wolf and Mrs Wolf traveled from Osage City last Sunday with other local relatives. The visit included Mr and Mrs Edward Ritchey and friends in Baldwin at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert E McHenry. Theta Kappa Nu members celebrated Mrs J D Tonsley birthday with a day of needlework and music, decorations in green for St Patrick's, and a large green birthday cake.
On the first day of spring Hudson Patrick Henr y speech anniversary in Richmond hosts a triangular debate among Yale Harvard and Princeton students on Utilitarian versus Cultural Aims in College Education. In Boston the Massachusetts League of Women Voters opens an exposition showcasing women’s achievements in business and professional fields.
Sir Dudley Glenister, suspected of murder, argues with Kathleen Glenister as Inspector Wragge of Scotland Yard questions dates and alibis. A complex tale unfolds with Captain Slater, Simon Trickey, and Sally Grimes tied to a past death, engagement plans, and shifting loyalties in a village upheaval.
Inspector Wragge learns Trickey reported his discovery to London and was ordered home within forty eight hours. Kathleen Glenister reveals Trickey plans to meet at 16 Lipscombe Road Brixton, while Wragge shadows Trickey and pursues a meeting with Maud Blair who answers the door at Trickey’s villa.
Wrage recalls a film star he met on duty at cinema theaters. He identifies Maud Eldir as a second rate actress and hints at connections to Simon Trickey. The exchange reveals a witty yet evasive Hollywood anecdote about a celebrity who may be involved with Trickey.
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