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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
4
The Journal World notes its Topeka political correspondent’s cautions on the Republican nomination for governor. It argues mis information harmed the party’s primary and asserts Stubbs would be governor if voters had chosen freely. It calls for a strong leader to redeem Kansas next year.
Douglas County Red Cross chief J N Johnson marshals a fast relief effort to meet a 1500 dollar Japanese aid goal, pledging 500 more for relief and 1000 to reimburse advances. The county aims to raise funds quickly to ease the burden on few while maintaining emergency reserves.
A humorous piece contrasts ancient and modern behavior, claiming prehistoric men used crude violence while modern civilization supposedly protects women and avoids such acts. It notes Lawrence Johnston of Avon Ontario reaching 107 and having ridden on a railway train, as a quirky closing remark.
A report describes Carlos Aguirre fatally gored by a matador's sword in Bayonne France during a bullfight. The incident is framed as poetic justice amid routine human theater, with Aguirre depicted as more than an innocent bystander.
A fragment describes a vacationer wasting energy by digging through piled newspapers to reach a door, illustrating a misplaced effort after leisure.
Count Yamamoto, key figure in Japan’s naval development, rose from imperial war service to rear admiral in 1895. He directed naval policy through the China wars and the Russo-Japanese conflict, visiting the U.S. in 1900 and England in 1900, briefly premier in 1913, and now again elevated to the post.
A collage of light items: jokes about knitting spouses, an embroidery prize winner from Dubuque, jokes on dry lawyers, a butterfly farm in California, an eclipse photo from 20,000 feet, and quirky notes on jail in Akron. Also brief mentions of a Buffalo election, a Chicago theatre arrest, a baby elephant gift in New York, and local ads for sewing machines and insurance.
Topeka federal tax staff led by Deputy George P. Richardson is conducting a summer roundup of delinquent income taxpayers. A September 15 payment check is planned, with the June and September installments similar in amount. luxury taxes have been reduced under the new law. The Topeka office joins Kansas City and Salina in Kansas’ three active districts, as Parsons closes for economy. Deputies return around September 10 to handle expected tax inflows.
The public learns the new traffic act effective July 26. Pedestrians face fines from 25 to 100 dollars for unsafe road crossing. Drivers must signal before turns or stops and yield from standstill or private-property starts. Streetcar routes are main thoroughfares with right of way for cars and streetcars. Speed limits vary by area from 15 to 35 mph. First offense fines range 100 to 160 dollars. second offenses carry 25 to 100 dollars and up to ten days in jail. Also noted is the rezoning of a trial for Pliney Strode, now set for September 17.
A Kansan letter argues for imminent weather patterns and a sequence of earthquakes as biblical signs. It cites Matthew, Luke, and Revelation to warn that World War and pestilence presage a divine judgment and urges repentance amid European nations' perceived aging faith.
Rev. Ed ward Hislop pastor of the First Methodist church urged community spirit before the Topeka Rotary club at noon. He called for workers to join in improving the town and praised cooperation over political divides, saying old neighborhood strife is fading and residents should show more town pride.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church at Warner Tenth and Vermont Sts, led by Edward Hislop, invites all to Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. The evening services begin at 8 p.m with the topic Evening Meditations, following a week of union services. Members and friends are urged to attend and join the church’s growing program.
Free Methodist at 12th and Conn reports 10 am Sunday school 11 am sermon on Numbering Our Days with 9 30 am prayer and praise and 8 pm sermon A Case of Failure. Ninth Street Baptist at Garner 9th and Ohio notes pastor away two weeks but local preacher conducts services 10 30 am prayer meeting 11 am preaching 12 30 pm Sunday school 6 30 pm B Y P U with preaching min. All invited.
Plymouth Congregational Church on Vermont Street resumes church school after a two month break and plans full operation next Sunday. Morning service at 11 features a new chorus choir under Professor Downing and a message by Mr Kusden on Balanced Religion. Young People’s societies meet at 6 20 with fall officer elections. no evening service this week.
E Lindley serves as acting probate judge in the absence of Judge Menger until September 1. Clients are advised to call there or telephone 393 for matters. Sewing machines rented two dollars per on base, telephone GT.
United Brethren Church led by Pastor W L Browning holds Sunday school at 10 a m with morning and evening sermons including the measuring men theme and a 7 pm event. Kanwaka church preaches Sundays at 3 pm through September with communion after morning services. Friends Church invites Every Member canvass. John Howard minister. Trinity Lutheran Church lists 9:45 am Sunday School and 11 am morning worship with no evening service. Trinity Church rector Evan A Edwards conducts 7:30 am Holy Communion and 11 am morning prayer with 10 am church school. Trinity Guild meets Sept 14 at 3 pm. First Church of Christ Scientist at 1240 Massachusetts Street holds 11 am Sunday service on Man with Wednesday 8 pm testimony meeting. reading room hours 2-5 except Sundays.
Vinland students enrolled Thursday at Vinland high school with classes starting Monday September 3 and work beginning for the year. Staff includes Principal Case, Mrs Case, Miss Lindner and Miss Muehiner. Vinland and Coal Creek grade schools ready by Monday Sept 10. Community notices describe sales, visits, and illnesses among local residents and church groups as the term begins.
A gospel meeting led by Mr Fulton from Kansas City will be held at Arthur Hird's grave Sunday at 3 30 PM. The Kanwaka school opened Sept 9 with 31 pupils, Harold Howard the only new beginner. A wave of local visits, travels, and socials follows, including Mrs Flora Colman’s return from Lawrence, Miss Rose Watson teaching, and various residents visiting relatives in Lawrence and St Joseph. Traffic crashes near the fort to fort road yield minor injuries.
Miss Helen King arrived home last Wednesday after a weekend visit with Miss Ferne Rumsey of Lawrence.
A pro cream supper is planned at the Kanwaka school tomorrow evening to raise funds for the school, with proceeds designated to buy Vietrota records. A Rankin's Drug Store display features the Schaffer Lifetime and Commandines fountain pen. Dixon at 910 Mass offers guaranteed sewing machine repair work for one year.
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