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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
4
The comedian reportedly faced a rough incident in a Los Angeles hotel lobby. He allegedly received a poor tip and reacted by entering empty handed rather than attempting a confrontation, a brief note in the local wire.
The University of Kansas faces no immediate raises as state legislature must increase the salary budget. Rapid maintenance costs and growing attendance demand more instructors, while higher pay rises appear for public and K12 teachers. The piece warns of talent leaving academia if 1917 style salaries persist into 1920.
The movement to start a fight on the crowd that won the election in Kansas City Tuesday faces a heavy handicap. The winners have the edge in such a clash, yet if half the charges against them are true, the struggle could be a real battle.
A reader summarizes the taxation debate in the presidential race, arguing the current war tax system shifts costs toward consumers rather than producers. The piece calls for a system recognizing that the consumer ultimately pays and criticizes profit takings and middlemen in the tax chain.
The article notes significant tinkering planned for the taxation system over the next four years. It states the topic touches nearly every resident’s wallet and will be a key issue in the upcoming campaign.
The text notes the postwar label yet lists ongoing wars: English and Irish clash in Ireland, French and Germans in Germany, Jews and Moslems in Jerusalem, Moslems and Christians in Asia Minor, Russians with Estonians, Letts and Poles on Russia’s western edge, and Japanese in Manchuria.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday by C. E. Lindley probate judge to Earl W. Love of Iola and Loretta Thomas of Lawrence, William M. Peterson and May D. McVey of Belpre Kansas. Drs Welch Welch are graduates of Fountain Head school of chiropractic located in Davenport Iowa. Ride a bicycle Hanna.
After a two day recess the Douglas County board of commissioners will hold a session tomorrow to transact routine business. S. D. Bishop filed action in district court seeking permission to sell part of the Albert Henley estate to pay legacies in the will. Ride a bicycle. Henna.
Maude Clarke filed for divorce yesterday alleging extreme cruelty. The case names Frank Clarke as respondent. Clarke once served with Company H of the 237th Infantry and fought in France.
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General Eric Ludendorff born in Posen 55 years ago today. Yer Trammell senator from Florida born in Polk County 44 years ago today. David H. Kincheloe congressman from Kentucky born in McLean County 43 years ago today. James K. Vaughn pitcher for the Chicago NL team born in Weatherford Texas 32 years ago today. Jack Hendricks manager of the Indianapolis club born in Joliet 44 years ago today.
Lester Pettibone paid a ten dollar fifty cent fine in municipal court this moon for the speeding charge.
An item notes that one year ago today the city of Odessa was evacuated by Allied forces. It records that an American named Edward FE. Morgan was killed by Mexican bandits near Salina Cruz.
McPherson April 9 two new flour mills are planned for this summer. One mill will have a capacity of 2 50 barrels a day and be erected by Rudolph Gore a Newton miller with local interests. The second mill will be built by the Farmers' Co operative Association. The addition will double McPherson's flour mill count.
Mrs Anna Arnett left this morning for Nowata Oklahoma to visit her daughter Miss Wilma Arnett. Drs Welch and Welch chiropractors. Buy a bicycle. Hanna.
A promotional note urges parents to accept only California Syrup of Figs and to look for the name California on the package to ensure a safe laxative for children. It highlights fruity taste and states full directions appear on each bottle.
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