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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
2
Ince, J W at 1729 Vermont Street faced a public nuisance charge over his barking bird dog. After hearing both sides, Judge Stewart dismissed the case as conflicting neighbor testimony showed the dog’s bark varied with strangers and was quiet at night when spoken to.
Alberta Salvi the harpist will perform Monday night in Robinson gymnasium as the sixth and final solo artist on the University concert course. Dean Swarthout says the recital may surpass past offerings and promises high musical excellence and virtuosity, noting Salvi's rapid rise to prominence on major concert stages.
Topeka March 25 The Kansas Supreme Court refused to issue a writ of mandamus to compel Mayor Dunn and the Wichita city commission to call an election on adopting the city manager form of government. The decision upholds the petition signers were insufficiently qualified. Justice Harvey wrote the opinion. Prisoners Sent to County Jail Two locals Howard Phillips and Mrs Cora Stephens were jailed on liquor law violations after prior city sentences.
Mrs Daniel P Burdick widow of a university VP brother dies at home in Providence after years as invalid. son Commander H S Burdick US Navy lost in war. Infant of Mrs and Markley dies at 11. Funeral at Willow Springs Willow Springs church with Rev Nash Flory. Ben F Tydings dies in Newark. funeral later. Willow Springs to stage Deacon Dubbs play March 27 at schoolhouse with small admission. Government bonds listing prices and yields.
The third lecture in a series by the University of Fine Arts departments will be held Friday at 4 30 in the central administration auditorium. Prof Albert Bloch will discuss On Looking at Pictures and share his view on modern paintings with Santa Fe artists in mind. The Santa Fe paintings exhibit has stirred debate with art lovers attending prior talks. Bloch’s talk is free and open to the public.
Washington March 25 The war department announced this summer training camp program. In the Seventh corps area camps will be at Leavenworth Des Moines and Fort Snelling from August 1. In the Eighth corps area camps will be at Fort Leavenworth Colorado Huachuca Sill Bliss Crockett and Sam Boston from July 28 to August.
A Lawrence property owner urges reelecting the present finance commissioner, arguing that long service at city level and current bank experience both justify continued leadership. He questions replacing an experienced official with an unproven candidate, asserting Stevenson’s proven worth in city affairs. Acacia Lodge announces a special communication and invites Brethren to attend.
Topeka March 25 Governor Paulen announced a committee to codify Kansas insurance laws. The legislature authorized a panel including William R. Baker state superintendent of insurance. Members are Representatives Sloan Lindsley Hudson and Thorne and Senator Graybill with advisor Newton. Clyde W Miller also named to represent fire insurance.
Kansas City Kansas March 25 The Kansas state federation of Music clubs adopted a plan to create a scholarship fund for worthy students and teachers. Two clubs each pledged 100 toward the fund. The program includes a depository and an investigating branch to make allotments. Money raised will be lent for musical studies in America or abroad. Mrs Edgar Stillman Kelly urged the fund. Four musicians were chosen to represent the federation at Wichita May 7 and compete for a national contest in June in Portland Oregon. Winners: Martin Barton Topeka piano Florian Lindberg Wichita violin Mrs Thelma Hines Bollinger Mound Valley contralto Louis B Goodrich Winfield bass.
Senator Frank OBrien, labor commissioner, announced two new state mine inspectors. James A. Sherwood of Pittsburg named to replace Leon Besson. Sherwood previously a mine inspector displaced during the Democratic administration. Deputy inspectors include William Glennon, Frank McGavron of Pittsburg, and Ernest Shaw of Wierf. William Hislop of Arma named superintendent of the mine rescue station at Arma.
Eight people were killed and three seriously injured when a heavy explosion rocked the oil lighter Saturn in Hamburg harbor. The 210 foot vessel was torn apart, its anchor of 400 pounds hurled onto nearby buildings, and a worker’s body propelled to a roof. Investigators suspect gas from oil residue ignited by an oxygen blast during work.
American stations reach southern Germany as the Stuttgart station relays a Pittsburgh concert on 443 meters thrilling listeners in England, Africa, and Stuttgart. Church leader Bro Ready urges unity among Christians, stressing scriptural reverence over human opinions. Hear tonight on The Second Coming of Christ. Germany’s radio market shows strong growth with twenty six listeners per population in Britain.
Topeka March 25 The state soldier bonus department with about 500000 left in its fund probably will not require sale of any more bonds to meet obligations. Leslie Edmonds acting bonus director says 1350 claims filed since January 1924 may be validated by a new statute extending filing to July 1. About 300 claims remain in court. many may be denied. Average bonus per claim was 380 dollars, which would total 513000 for 1350 plus 300 court claims reaching 627000. The state has sold 29500000 of 32000000 bonds issued, with 769000 claims paid totaling 8917 bonus checks. Four clerks remain in the bonus and two in the check departments. New bonus commission members include Governor Paulen, Lt Governor Chase, Carl White, and Col Milton McLean. holdovers N A Turner and Frank J Ryan.
Wichitan W. T. Kemper, receiver for seven years, will head the re organizing group that took over the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railroad after Federal Judge John C. Pollock's judgment. The plan places operations in Wichita with offices, a freight depot and passenger station to be built.
London reports a pigmy mice family arriving from Gambia. Some pairs proved so tiny they could fit in a safety match box. An escape of 15 mice through a hole barely as large as slate pencil left the rest unobserved.
Reno residents reported a busy week with a St Patrick’s Day party hosted by the Catholic Ladies Club in Tonganoxie, a church and school calendar filled with spelling contests, dances, and reports of visits. Local families traveled, hosted guests, and prepared for upcoming county and state events, with readings, music, and community gatherings noted across Reno and nearby towns.
William Brown, John Brohammer, Jesse Markley and Robert Markley assisted Solon Markley with woodworking Friday afternoon. Various neighbors, including Dr Claude Wells and Virgil Shoemaker, stopped by homes Saturday and Friday for tasks, greetings, and seed, with many residents and visitors named.
Saturday morning marks Markley homes as families gathered for a township contest in Union with Florence Postma and Bennie Brohammer earning top places in penmanship arithmetic and spelling. Dozens of Markley relatives and friends visited, hosted dinners, and shared Sunday visits across Lawrence and surrounding towns amid illness concerns.
Visitors from Valley and Lawrence and Mr and Mrs John Brohammer attended. A play titled Deacon is planned for Friday night at the Willow Springs school house with all invited. Mrs John Brohammer called at Charlie Brohammer's home Monday morning. George Markley and Solon Markley hauled hogs and sheep to Kansas City on Monday.
The Douglas county C P A chapter will hold its regular quarterly meeting at 8 o'clock tomorrow night in the Chamber of Commerce building. Members of C P A locals are invited to attend and discuss cooperation with nearby C P A groups to counter thefts by gangs stealing autos and chickens from farmers around Kansas City.
Mr Joseph F Glas of Brooklyn New York recounts lifelong constipation battles and endorses Carter’s Little Liver Pills as the only remedy that consistently relieves him. He notes the pills work reliably and he always feels relief after taking them. Sold at all druggists.
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