Oil and Gas Survey Prompted by Local Gas Well Blowout
The state geologist had just completed a survey of the oil and gas resources when the Lawrence gas well blew in, creating more work for the geologist. The Journal-World, Lawrence, Kansas, August 2, 1920, notes postal and subscriber details and Associated Press affiliation.
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Associated Presa
Associated Press
Sx Audit Bureau of Circulations
Posteffice
Lawrence
Kansas
Ce Eeene Lawrence
Primaries Decide Kansas and Douglas County Affairs
The upcoming primaries will partially decide how Kansas and Douglas County affairs are managed for the next two years. Voters are urged to participate, as the outcome impacts both county and state governance. Illinois and Indiana coal mines resumed operations today after miners followed higher officers' orders, recalling past mass actions by outlaw strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Douglas
Illinois
Indiana
Rate rise sparks cautious railroad optimism
A prominent railroad executive says rail owners view the interstate commission’s approval of higher rates as hopeful, forecasting 2.5 billion added to rail coffers. Public concern centers on higher costs for essentials and how faster, safer passenger service and freight handling will be achieved amid wage increases for railroad workers. A columnist notes attention to bolshevism in Russia, then asks what sustains it in Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Commission
Railroad Brotherhood
Transportation Net
Striking Gas Boosts Lawrence Oil and Gas Prospects
A report from near Six Corners notes early gas finds at shallow depth while oil drilling continues. A four million foot laser hint suggests further potential at greater depths on the structure, with implications for local gas supply and upcoming exploration. Prior claims say field supplies dwindle, but new discovery offers hope.
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Lawrence
Development prospect in Lawrence fuels new industry hopes
The article notes Lawrence’s potential for new industries as gas and oil are found in quantity. A wildcat well confirms geologists’ surface readings and sparks plans for rapid development. A New York Irish demonstration follows statements by Australian churchmen favorable to Sinn Fein, signaling rising support for an Irish republic and its representation in an Irish congress. American observers note scarce U S flags in Long Island railroad yards despite widespread Irish colors foreshadowing a general push for Irish independence.
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Lawrence
Sinn Fein
New York
New Irish Republic
Irish Congress
Uty
A. E.P
Long Island
Gteen
Harp of Ireland
Republic
Centenary and World Gatherings Mark Day Across Cities
Today marks Sir John Rose’s birth centenary observed in Bath and Maine’s statehood century. Philadelphia hosts the first regional Eucharistic League convention eastern U S. A Pan Pacific Scientific Congress convenes in Honolulu to study Pacific Ocean issues. St Louis opens the first Mississippi Valley textile exposition. Denver hosts the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers delegates. Indianapolis hosts a confectioners convention. New York hosts the Knights of Columbus 39th supreme convention with delegates nationwide.
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John’ Rose
Sgatrbruc
Bath
Maine
Eucharistic League
United States
Philadelphia
Honolulu
Pacific Ocean
Mississippi Valley
St. Louis
Canada
Denver
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter
Indianapolis
New York
the Knights of Coumbus
Five Ohio nominees enter presidential derby in 1920s race
Cleveland reports Ohio has five presidential tickets with editors publishers a book publisher and a Methodist clergyman among nominees. Cox of Dayton and Harris of Marion join Rev Aaron S Watkins of Germantown Prohibition, Max Hayes of Cleveland for vice president, and Richard C Barnum of Cleveland for vice president. Barnum, a Texas born publisher, stands six feet eight inches tall.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Texas
Graham County Farm Women Promoted Home Comforts
Local observers estimate wheat yields at 3.9 million bushels, more than the Board of Agriculture projection. The Rotte Ga rotary asks what farm women gain from prosperity and urges investments in electric washing, sewing, phonographs, newspapers, and other home conveniences for Graham County families.
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Graham County
J.C. Mohler
Board of Agriculture
John
Garotte
Uehting
Wat
Ani
Today 5 Anniversaries and Historical Events
Read today’s brief list of notable anniversaries and events. Marie Antoinette’s imprisonment, the General Pike ascent, India’s council act, Franco Prussian War clash at Saarbrucken, German Emperor at Spithead, Salisbury’s resignation, Coxey’s Ohio nomination, and an anarchist attack attempt on the Shah of Persia in Paris.
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Marie Antoinette
France
General Pike
Upper
Mississippi
Louis
Council of India
Saarbruck
Spithead
Lord Salisbury
Ohio
General Coxey
Shah of Persia
Paris
Birthday honorees mark ages for notable figures
Sir William Watson the Yorkshire born poet is 62 today. Rt Rev Thomas Grace Catholic archbishop of Sacramento is seven years older today. Dr David Kinley new president of the University of Illinois born in Dundee Scotland is 59 today. Samuel E Pingree former Vermont governor born in Salisbury New Hampshire is 83 today.
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William Watson
Yorkshire
Thomas Grace
Catha
Sacramento
Wexford
Ireland
David Kinley
University of Illinois
Dundee
Scotland
Samuel E. Pingree
Vermont
Salishbury
N. H
Legion Honored Soldier at Independence Funeral
Independence Kansas August 2 the local American Legion posted carried the funeral for Lieut Chester Arthur Van Cleve whose head was received by his parents Mr and Mrs J M VanCleve The service at Christian church drew a large crowd with pall bearers a military escort and ex service firing squad Van Cleve was among seventy two men recalled in June 1917 and promoted to first lieutenant before dying in a French base hospital
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Independence
Kans
American Legion
Chester Arthur VanCleve
J. M. VanCleve
Légion
Christian
Jine
France
Reclaiming Prisoners In Salvation Army Report
Salvation Army releases a prison work report noting two long incarcerated men now active in the lids of the organization. The survey draws on corps and headquarters data for a national view to be presented at the American Prison Association congress in Columbus in October.
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Chicago
Salvation Army
Salvation Atmy
Ktates Wert
Wth Eastern
Ytd
Congress of the American Prison Association
Columbus
Ohio
Frank Waite
Honolulu
Territorial
Unpolished politics and a brewing KS election
The piece criticizes a Poehler Mercantile Co manager for distributing anti Hopkins literature targeting attorney general Hopkins. It labels the spread as partisan and accuses trusts, including sugar and grocers, of molding public opinion. The Shawnee Co Operative head calls it a fight between honest Kansans and profiteers seeking to shield lawbreakers.
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Mercantile Co
Edward Rooney
Rooney
Hopkins
Undertakers Trust
Shoe Dealers Trust
Cement Trust
Brick Trust
Poehler Mercantile Co
State of Kansas
Sugar Trust
Shawnee Co- Operative Association of
Topeka
Kansas
State Department
Ireland and its symbols through history and myth
The article surveys Ireland’s size relative to Maine and traces early botany to the Phoenicians. It notes the five medieval kingdoms, Belfast’s industries, and claims about The Wearin’ O’ the Green. It discusses Dublin landmarks, the White House model, flag colors, heraldic blue history, and Emmet’s burial mystery. It also mentions Dublin’s lord mayor discarding ancient insignia and the William III chain worth about $8,000, with its Latin medal.
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Ireland
Maine
Ulster
Leinster
Meath
Connaught
Munster
Belfast
Aes
Elizabeth
Gwift
Phoenix Park
Dublin
White House
Washington
Hoban
Wales
Ulster Orangemen
Robert Emmet
Bully’s Acre
Kilmainham
St. Michael's Churchyard
Clasnevin
Wiliam Tii
William
Housing annex to Emporia dorm to aid college funding
One year ago Liverpool tension followed policemen strike while President and Mrs. Wilson sailed on the yacht Mayflower. Emporia College buys a large residence and ten acres near the campus to solve housing and provide student work. The Thomas Home, named for donor Jonathan Thomas of Topeka, will house twenty and serve the dormitory dining hall with farm produce. Eight students work on the farm now. 40 to 50 more are expected in fall and spring. A dairy herd is kept on the property.
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Liverpool
Emporia
College of Emporia
Thomas
Jonathan Thomas
Topeka
League to Register and Publish Treaties Openly
London Aug 2 Sir James Eric Drummond League of Nations secretary general announced a new office to register and publish treaties under Article 18. Treaties will have legal existence after registration with a second register for details and signatures. Certified extracts may be delivered to tribunals and individuals. The League aims for an open system of international engagements.
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London
James Eric Drummond
League of Nations
League For Nations
Council of
The
League
Rome
Council of the
Council of the League of Nations
Libraries Reach Great Lakes Vessels Aboard
The American Library Association started library service from the Dispatch Office at Sault Ste. Marie on July 17, delivering two cartons of 25 books to the Str. C. H. McCullough Jr. In the first week more than 250 boats received over 13 000 volumes including fiction adventures mysteries and non fiction on navigation and engineering. Captains praised the program with eighty percent of crews eager for reading.
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American Library Association
Niagara
Ca‘nal
Lake Carriers’ Association
Association of the Library Service
Rex Beech
Jack London
Zane Gray
Egypt
Library Association Lakes Service to Merchants on Lakes
The Library Association on the Great Lakes provides library service to the American Merchant Marine on the east and west coasts, plus coast guards and light houses at all points. The lakes service will continue until navigation ends in fall, then books stored at the Dispatch Office for next season.
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Library Association
Great Lakes
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Marte
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Legion
Emerald Isle
Everett True
Pat
Mladam
Nashville
Tennessee
James Rector
D.rage
T Jameson
Merchants National Bank
Pb Thompson Studio
Watkins National Bank
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Kansas City, Mo
Otto Fischer
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