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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1924
Page
4
Presidential action follows a split Congress with 15 votes against the measure. The bill contains tax cuts for 1923, but its passage remains debated as supporters urge the President to sign. Lightning fires cause extensive losses, while electric power expands slowly to farms, signaling a shift to a broader rural electrification era.
The South Road plan centers on improving a main dirt highway from the county seat to the north. Farmers at the recent meeting oppose major expenditures but favor federal aid to upgrade the dirt road with culverts and grading. They argue a concrete highway is unnecessary now and unaffordable, while potential future farm improvements could justify later work.
The report outlines confidence in McAdoo and questions the two thirds delegate hurdle. Dawes report discussed as Europe’s exit path with resistance to immediate action. European cabinets threaten resignations while American politics remain paralyzed. Also noted is Bishop William Montgomery Brown facing a heresy trial in Cleveland, tracing his clerical ascent in Arkansas and Ohio.
Today marks a Baltimore to Washington telegraph historic moment as a national Democratic Negro contention convenes to organize for the coming campaign. The Inter-American Conference on Electrical Communications begins in Mexico City after delays. In New York, the Orthodox and Hicksite Friends celebrate the 300th anniversary of George Fox’s birth.
In Prague on May 27 a class of recruits in Clumec included an 18 year old woman in holiday attire with a bouquet who presented a lawful summons for 18 months service. An examination revealed the birth date and details correct, but sex had been incorrectly entered as male in the records.
A short Associated Press dispatch notes that Chicago editors expect a standardization of spelling to reflect Egyptian language style, indicating a broader move toward uniform spelling conventions in reporting. The report mentions Chicago as a focal point for editorial policy discussions and potential adoption timelines.
The passage notes wide variation in the transliteration of Egyptian names such as Amenophis and Ahmenhotep. Cambridge Ancient History editors plan to follow Breasted’s usage. Breasted, a key figure in Tutankhamun’s tomb opening, cites eight excavations on the Nile as four American and three Anglo-American.
At Sunday service the choir performed Shelley's Hark Hark My Soul and Wooler's Consider and Hear Me with organ accompaniment. Dr Hislop preached on forbearance as an essential Christian virtue, urging active restraint and belief in truth. Evening study critiqued religious fanaticism from Clara Endicott Sears Days of Delusion. Floral display featured syringas and peonies.
A father's indulgence threatens preschool nutrition as Mrs Mann stresses disciplined meals. The article argues nutrition is vital during rapid growth, favoring proteins from milk eggs leafy greens and cereals with some animal meat, plus minerals for bone development.
Boston officials led by street commissioners chairman John H. L. Noyes plan to rename about 1,800 of the citys 5 484 avenues courts parks places roads squares and terraces to reduce repeated street names Six Washington streets six Adams family streets and five West streets illustrate the scale The effort will compare lists from other cities to find unused names while inviting public suggestions and aims to simplify navigation by next year.
In Baldwin, families gather for commencement events at Baker University. Dr. Oscar E. Allison spoke at the high school graduation in Waverly. Memorial services for the Grand Army of the Republic were held with remarks by Dr. William M. Balch. Decorations Day activities, church rites, and a series of campus events including plays, reunions, and an alumni luncheon are planned, with William Hubbard winning the oratorical contest and Baker hosting multiple campus ceremonies and guest speakers.
Local notes cover Miss Alice Spoor leaving for Lyndon Kansas with nephews, various graduation events at the Friends and Congregational churches, and the Leavenworth county high school commencement. Attendees include Rev J A Haworth, Prof E R Stevens, and many local families.
Mr and Mrs Charles Traynor announce a son Arthur Nesbit born Tuesday May 20. Mr and Mrs Clyde Hamacher and son Roy Howard returned Sunday from Bushong. Mr and Mrs Homer Hird spent Sunday in No Six with Mr and Mrs F G Richardson. Richardson sold his farm and will reopen Richardson Cash Grocery at Sixth and Maine in Lawrence. Rose Dews visited grandparents in Lawrence from Thursday to Saturday. Helen Bigsby stayed with her grandparents Guy and Mrs Bigsby. Della May Dews started a music class with pupils Ruth Colman Ida May Richards Maurine and Dorothy Stanwix. W S Godlove and A R Colman serve on the jury this week. Theodore Armstrong works for his uncle Asa Colman while Mr Colman serves on the jury. Mr and Mrs C T Dews of Lawrence dined with M C Elliott and Mrs Martha Smith. Mrs Smith expects.
Sunday visits and family news dominate the Kanwaka district with residents returning from Lawrence and Westmoreland. Weddings are planned as Nina Murray and Theodore Davis marry in Lawrence, while a mock wedding entertained guests at a Dews home.
McLouth readers note baccalaureate guests from Oskaloosa and Baldwin. Cattle shipments by Emmet Thompson, W. D. Danields, Ray Engle. Rev. J. A. Shuler visits Lawrence on anniversary. Death of LaFayette Rogers, pioneer resident. Paul Newman visits Valley Falls. Ted Cass and Cecil Hansen sail to Guam. Elizabeth Dark announces Meringer Bible School graduation. Dr. Charles M. Sheldon to address class.
Berlin May 27. A trade report by the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany forecasts strong demand for American automobiles in Germany especially medium priced cars and auto trucks. It says cars under $1,000 will be in demand while high priced passenger cars face German competition.
A Ford sedan owned by Paul Lawson of 605 Maine street was stolen from in front of the administration building last night between 1 and 10 o'clock. The car’s license number is 200-273.
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