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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1926
Page
4
A fragmented 1926 three-column page from the Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas covers diverse items. It notes subscription rates and Associated Press rights, then plunges into reflections on archaeology ancient cities, the feminist movement in Russia, tariff politics in the Democratic Party, and police conduct debates in Washington and Lawrence.
A discussion on redefining resistance to an officer to include violent denunciation or profanity. The piece notes difficulty in drawing the line and cites Lawrence's police chief who urges officers to overlook remarks from excited prisoners. It questions when self restraint should be imposed on arrestees.
An editorial laments sports glorified in church windows and questions the era’s religious bias. It mocks the panel scenes from golf to boxing while proposing provocative, controversial alternatives like lynching as a reminder of past prejudices.
From old files a hurried mix of local updates notes on road work near Hannibal and St. Joe survey beginning, a two to three month project. A sleigh fire reminiscence by youths on Monday night ended with a breakdown leaving ladies to safety. Nurse Mase reports Philadelphia’s July 4 crowds as likely the least desirable. Mrs. M. A. Smeed dies at home from asthma complications. Conservatory soirée features Eddie Webber Vera Gunn and others with Mozart Quintetle einb delight. Sale ads for Cottonwood trees list prices per dozen by height. Thad Stevens and two sportsmen bag 86 ducks on Mud Creek. Henry Minstrel parade and automobile sight spark interest. Howard Henderson heads to Colorado Springs. John Henry finishes Kansas City Medical College. Knight hosts a lively gathering of men friends. wives present.
The Do Droper club hosted a family reunion with several guests including Moyes and family from Boulder and James Ppson Harald and Blanche Simpson of Gallup New Mexico in town for the gathering. Senator Kennett D L McKellar of Tennessee, a lawyer and former congressman, is serving a second term in the Senate and advocates postal rate reductions to boost mail use.
The National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers opens today in Philadelphia and Paris Texas, marking the tenth anniversary of the great fire that destroyed 85 million in property and left 10 800 residents homeless. The South Nakota primary campaign closes, ahead of statewide primaries tomorrow, as Hiram Johnson supporters seek re nomination against Coolidge in 1924.
A man named Williams was picked up by police after asking to be kept for the night near Teun Oklahoma. He claimed travels across the country and was jailed for stealing a ride. He received ten days lodging and a public charge was filed. Ottawa campaign aims to raise 820000 for a rubber goods plant.
The Kansas Federation of Music Clubs holds a convention where a student production by Prag J. Skiltan from the University of Kansas will be presented. The piece, based on a short tale set in a North Carolina context, features a guiding conductor Alfred G. Hubagh and professor Skin as host.
A damaged report recounts the tanker Nioble built in Germany during the war was allotted to the United States after the conflict. The vessel remained without a home port or flag, yet the Shipping Board controlled its operations and assigned it to Standard Oil. The crew was described as composed and capable despite the lack of a clear national designation.
Tokyo report describes a new all metal long distance bomber built by Japan. The aircraft weighs heavily, carries five machine guns and room for substantial bombs and torpedoes. It marks Japan’s first long range bombing airplane, with a captured or translated note highlighting pioneering features and speed estimates.
Dodge City dispatch discusses Russian grain posture, wartime trade shifts, and speculative pricing as analysts warn about possible long term impacts. It notes Russia's reduced postwar exports, transport and rail challenges, and the role of Soviet policy in global markets while touching on domestic farm machinery use and historical piano craftsmanship.
In Los Angeles on March 22, the AP reports growing interest in square pianos as antiques. The vintage instrument, once common before uprights and grands, now fuels a modest revival in the local furniture and musical instrument market. Strong dealers stock more squares, while collectors hunt scarce models.
In Eudora the Chamber of Commerce elected officers for the coming year at a Monday half-evening meeting. President Berty Daugherty, vice-president Harry Smith, secretary C F Richards, and treasurer Homer White were named, with sixteen members present. The gathering followed a social hour and a meal.
Mrs Mary Cochran dies at eighty seven after illness in Kansas City. Funeral services set for Westmoreland, Kansas. D C Cochran called to attend mother. Meanwhile Mrs Fred Moll hosts WLT club with Irish jokes and a basket supper planned for next Tuesday. Program features radio clock segments and multiple solo and ensemble acts.
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