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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1920
Page
2
The item lists subscription rates for different durations and delivery options, mentions the newspaper’s office in Lawrence Kansas, and notes associated press credits. It references carrier and advance payments, distances over 150 miles, and standard notices about delivery and publication timing. It ends with a brief note about an event featuring bobbing umbrellas at Dayton Saturday and a moisture remark.
Governor Cox’s acceptance address drew attention for two omissions. He did not mention prohibition, prompting speculation that he would not appease drys while appeasing wets. Senator Harding insisted prohibitory statutes be enforced, noting countrywide opinion differences but supporting law enforcement. The speech also omitted the promised insert slated for release, which was reportedly to be a surprise, then canceled on Saturday morning to avoid disclosure.
United Mine Workers officials traveled to Pittsburg to view Governor Allen's opposition line as George Snow conferred with Howat about strategy and the realm's stance.
Denver labor leaders defend the open shop as a means to boost production during a period of high stress. Riots reportedly cost three lives and injured about fifty as picketers protested, yet proponents argue the policy simply gives everyone permission to work to ease living costs. Economists say increased output could relieve shortages, with the open shop accelerating resolution more than any other effort.
Oil prospects prove secondary as drilling hits a water flow. Farmers, excited by the unexpected aquifer, prefer water over oil as they travel the country and see the surprising result of the near Ennentety operation.
The article notes Francisco Villa plans retirement to a ranch, to be guarded by fifty trusted followers. It mentions a sense that life will not be tame after his departure and hints at ongoing influence and security arrangements surrounding his retreat.
In fragmented remarks, politicians cite Non-Partisan League influence and a looming harvest dispute tied to I W W across North Dakota. Discussions touch on militant groups, Polish relocation of government, and French wartime exile, with warnings of Reds near and risks of looting if Paris falls to invaders.
The Emporia Gazette notes midsummer calm in Emporia as Normal students have left town. The town is energized eleven months a year by 2,000 students, with 2.75 percent men among them.
A British labor delegation to Moscow reports they were astonished by the reality behind Soviet claims. They find oppression, limited press and speech, and a dictatorial leadership that treats most Russians as subjects. Peasants are ignorant but eager for land and freedom from conscription and confiscation. The report argues Soviet power breeds more evils than it aims to destroy, though allied opposition unintentionally aids its aims.
Franklin D Roosevelt will learn of his vice presidential nomination at Hyde Park New York while Tennessee convenes to ratify the federal suffrage amendment granting women the vote before the upcoming presidential election. Delegates from multiple regions gather as the International Typographical Union opens its sessions in Albany and a 25 000 harvesters train leaves Montreal to aid Western wheat. The Texas Farmers Congress meets at the State Agricultural College for its 22nd annual, and missionary delegates from various denominations attend a conference at Ursinus College Collegeville Pennsylvania.
Today’s notes list several individuals with birthdays including Charles Nagel Seere and others associated with labor. One entry notes a person born in Colorado. The item reads like a brief social column update of personal milestones.
The notice lists TOOO TIRED TO FIGHT born in Savannah marking a birthday, former Archduke Joseph born in Alosuth sixty two years ago, and Rt. Rev. William T. Capers Episcopal bishop of West Texas born in Greenville South Carolina fifty three years ago today.
A list of historical anniversaries notes events from 1841 to 1912 including the Erie lake steamer disaster near Buffalo with nearly 200 lives lost, Queen Victoria’s continental visit, Frederick Marryat’s death, Canada’s Defense Loan Act, General Roberts’ Kabul march, Spain's acceptance of peace terms, King Edward VII’s coronation, Mulai Hafid's abdication, and related notable dates.
A year ago the U S Pacific war fleet anchored in Los Angeles harbor while a strike by workers at the Chicago stockyards ended.
Oil pipe lines in Louisiana today became common carriers under a new law. Regulation falls to the state railroad commission and ends a long dispute between Standard Oil of Louisiana and independent north Louisiana producers. Discrimination against oil owners or shippers is prohibited.
Last week the state ecological survey sent teams to Osawatomie Parsons and Winfield to study oil and gas possibilities for heating and lighting state buildings. They will report to Governor Hi J Allen early next week.
Nashville Aug 7 Gov A B Roberts called an extra session of the Tennessee legislature to begin Monday at noon to consider ratification of the suffrage amendment. If approved Tennessee would be the thirty sixth state to ratify and national equal suffrage would become effective upon proper proclamation. Marion Aug 6 Harding front porch dates expanded with more schedule details and delegation requests for appointments.
L. P. Arnott of Wakeenes has purchased the Easton farm of forty acres west of the city limits. He will move his family from Trego county in September and establish a home on the property.
The Polish foreign office dispatched a note to the allied powers and a special note to the United States regarding the current Polish situation, information learned today.
Fragmentary OCR lists Welch and Welch chiropractors at 927 Mass Rit City Drug Store with Drs. referenced, indicating a medical business entry.
Lawrence city faces a rising annual cost for educating nonresident high school pupils. Last year 144 students paid tuition totaling 26 dollars per pupil, while the district’s per pupil cost was 55.49 dollars, creating a shortfall of about 3,406.56 dollars. With raises and higher material costs, officials expect a 30 to 50 percent increase next year.
New Castle on Tyne Aug 7 America threatens the British coal monopoly in Europe. J W Nobie, Tyne Improvement Commission chair, cites US and Australia competition, noting large US exports and a 200000 ton Australian contract. He shows 1913 and 1919 shipment figures to Europe, the Mediterranean and South America to illustrate the rising American role. He urges increased UK production to regain trade amid rising US coal prices and government action.
In Dublin Aug, councils show Sinn Fein stance amid Easter Week Rebellion sympathy. Cavan cuts water to military and police barracks. North Tipperary rejects police inspectors under the Food on Drugs Act. Langford delays vaccination policy pending Dail approval. Officials, many magistrates, ordered to resign as justices of the peace as they align with the new bodies.
A Thermos bottle for hot coffee or iced tea is offered at MecCulloch's Drug Store. Customers can keep beverages hot or cold during auto trips.
The Kansas City Journal reports a rising European war threat with agents promoting cheap rates and promising service at zero cents a week. Raymond Young is identified as the agent circulating the offer.
Lawrence Optical Co announces Kryptok Eye Glasses on sale in Runge with pricing from B39.Mass. Ang ag 14. The notice highlights product availability and a promotional event at the store location.
May 1920 Belgian coal production reached 1,737,080 tons, 90.9 percent of May 1913 output, with Mons fields at 104.3 percent of prewar levels. Reconstruction advances include 282 of 283 central tele phones restored and 80 percent of prewar subscribers back, though material shortages and looted wiring slowed progress. German plunder totaled about $12,012,000 in telephony and telegraph materials for Belgium.
Major G M Corput of the U S Public Health Service reports Porto Rico has about 2 5 million rats for a population of roughly 1 3 million. Each rat eats or damages crops weekly costing about 6 a month, totaling 15 million yearly to support the rodent population, equating to about 11 per person annually.
Paris August 9 reports the Ministry of Agriculture will produce motion pictures displaying modern farming methods and other useful information. Government offers money prizes and medals for acceptable scenarios to encourage production and educational content.
Chicago August 9. A plan to borrow books in one city and return in the next is studied by the traveling men’s association. the American Library Association is invited to join. John Adams Lowe chairs the Brooklyn public library committee. Mrs J C Robinson has returned to Covington Oklahoma after visiting Dr Florence Burrows. she was joined by Mrs J D Cline of Fostoria Ohio. H Umberger and Mrs McFarland of K S A Cy were en route to Baldwin for a rural pastors’ school. Polar Cub Fans six fifty at City.
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