Lawrence Journal World 1920 Wheel of News Notes
In Lawrence Kansas August 13 1920 the issue notes subscription details and delivery times. It discusses bumper wheat and crops under new freight rates. The piece mentions Wrangel as a potential recognition choice in south Russia and reflects on police and mob dynamics amid postwar tensions. It also covers Allied support for Poland and the Bolshevik campaign advancing toward Warsaw.
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O Simons
Business Department
Massachusetts Street
New Ook
Chicago
A. A. Keator
Hartford
New York
Franklin P. Alcorn
Marbridge
Associated
Lawrence
Kansas
City Budget Focuses On Fire Department and Parks
City officials tighten two week budget talks prioritizing a two shift fire department plan with at least $600 monthly rise and maintaining rapid response. Parks development earns praise after this summer gains and public access remains a key, as money plans for next year await commission review.
Nine Arrests in Kansas City Robbery Ring
Capture of nine persons tied to a wide radius store robbery ring around Kansas City brings hope to merchants. It may deter future criminal profits and encourage protection measures as law enforcement tightens safeguards for local business.
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Kansas City
Kansas Thrift and Banking Report Amid Wage Shifts
A fragment notes a report on thrift and currency control in Kansas. It cites a depot at a national bank, 14 000 extra depositors, and contrasts money in national banks with that in other banks. It mentions wage levels, saving behavior, and potential effects of new freight rates on coal dealers.
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Kansas
Kansas Judge Faces Heated Debate Over District Boundaries
Tom Harley ran unopposed in the primaries and is set for a November victory. His power to redraw judicial districts sparks concern among several Kansas district judges who fear losing positions or clout.
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Tom Harley
Kansas
Editorial on Honest Reporting and Victory Button Issue
A reprint of Harding era guidance urges fair, accurate reporting and nonpartisanship in coverage. It also critiques widespread Victory button sales by firms profiting without veterans credentials and calls for legal controls to curb non veteran wearers.
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Congress
Minneapolis Journal
In Memoriam Cornoral Ralph Tis Company C 314th Field Signal Battalion
In memory of Cornoral Ralph Tis of Company C 314th Field Signal Battalion 9th Division who gave his life two years ago today in 1918. His body was placed at Menil la Tour France. A Bible verse from John 15 12 is cited.
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Ralph Tis
314Th Field’ Signal Battalion
Menil-la- Tour
France
Rioting at Peoria steel plant prompts state troops deployment
One year ago today Illinois State troops were ordered to Peoria amid rioting at a steel plant. Attorney General Palmer urged new legislation to permit heavy penalties for food profiteers. The text notes brick tea as a form of exchange in western Ching Jandy Mongolia.
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Iilinoig
Peoria
Palmer
Ching Jandy 2
Mongolia
Today’s anniversaries across years and events
A compendium of historical milestones: Cape Colony ceded to Britain in 1814, Marshal Bazaine named in 1870, Scotland’s first Secretary of State in 1885, factory closures in 1894, Manila surrender in 1898, Pearl Craigie death in 1905, mob killing of Zach Walker in 1911, first woman Marine recruit Ophelia Johnson sworn in 1918.
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Cape Colony
Marshal Bazaine
Rhine
Scotland
Duke of Richmond and Gordon
F River
Mass
Manila
Pearl M. Craigie
John Oliver Hobbes
London
Zach Walker
Coatesville
Marine Corps
Ophi
X. Jonson
Washington, D. C
Printer C C Seey Opens New Jobs Printing Plant
C C Seey, recently completing his term as postmaster, opens a new job printing plant in the Merchants National Bank building near Fourth Street. He began printing as a 17 year old and has spent most of his career in printing or newspaper work. He plans to devote full time to the new venture after retirement from the post office. Equipment is en route and expected soon.
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C. C. Seey
Merchants National Bank
Seewir
Lawrence Advertiser
Birthdays of notable figures mark anniversaries
Marquis of Cambridge born in London 52 years ago today. Hon Hugh Guthrie born in Guelph Ont 54 years ago today. Dr Felix Adler born in Germany 69 years ago today. Gen Isaac R Sherwood born in Stanford N Y 85 years ago today. James A Shaw born in Pittsburgh 27 years ago today. Harvey to William Jewell Hays Aug 12 Casper Harvey appointed Freshman English at William Jewell College Liberty Mo.
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Marquis of Cambridge
Mary’ of
England
London
Hugh Guthrie
Militia
Canada
Guelph
Ont
Felix Adler
Germany
Isaac R. Sherwood
Congress
Ohio
Stanford
N. Y
James A. Shaw
Washington American League
Tittsburgh
Harvey
William Jewell Hays
Casper Harvey
The
State Normal School
William Jewell College
Liberty
Hays Normal
Harvey I
Insane Hospital Inmates Could Make Garments for Profit
Topeka August 10 The state board considers using inmates of Kansas hospitals for the insane to manufacture garments. Wylie Cook Winfield State Hospital superintendent proposes equipment to keep inmates occupied and save thousands of collars to the institution.
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Topeka
Kans
State Board ‘of Administration
Wylie Cook
Winfield
Cook
Camp for old men opened by Helping Hank group
A camp for men over 50 near Indian Creek south of Kansas City opened by the Helping Hank charity. Sixteen men are staying through September 1 for boating bathing and fishing. Dr. B Bulkeley directs the camp which he calls a pioneering effort to provide summer recreation for older men.
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Kansas City
Hank
Indian Creek
B. Bulkeley
Missouri University to Open Early This Fall
Columbia Missouri August see opening of the University of Missouri ahead of most American colleges. The three term system begun in the war will allow two terms to finish by April with spring and summer terms to follow. Estimated attendance near 3000, with adequate dormitory space announced.
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Columbia
e_Cass
University of Missouri
Wheat Lands Go Up Prices In Wakeeney Acre Rates Rise
In Wakeeney Kansas farm values jumped as whet yield rose. Real estate men say Trego county farms now fetch 375 to 500 per acre versus 40 per acre a year earlier. Ignatius Brown, a tenant, reports selling his wheat crop for 3400, averaging 34 per acre, noting a farm purchase would have cost around 4000 a year ago.
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Wakeeney
Trego County
Ignatius Brown
Campaign Button Promotes Tarriff Support and Prosperity
The Americans Protective Tariff League issued a campaign button reading ilarding and Coolidge SMILE 19207 with Protection Prosperity on the back. Two buttons can be mailed for six cents to W P Wake rman 359 Broadway New York. Grand American Handicap tournament draws participants from US states and Canadian provinces in Cleveland August 29 25. Dr W G Martin of Topeka to spend winter in West Virginia. Johnston's Chocolates touted as high quality at Rankin's Drug Store.
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Americans Protective Tariff League
Coolidge
W. PF. Wakerman
Sec
Broadway
New York
Canada
Cleveland
American Trapshooting Association
W. G. Martin
Topeka
C. H. Constant
West Virginia
Visit Copper Mine Hosts 600 Engineers Convention
About 600 members of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers plan their August 23 24 visit to Houghton Michigan for the annual convention. The event marks a return to the Lake Superior District for the first time since 1899 with tours of local mines mills and smelters and a Cornish pasty lunch and wrestling. Three technical sessions will be held at the Michigan College of Mines as the group travels by two special trains to Vulcan and the Marquette range then meets at Iron Mountain before heading to Minneapolis and finally Duluth for the closing on August 28.
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Houghton
Mich
American Institute of Mining and Metallurrgical Engineers
Lake Superior
Tors
Michigan College of Mines
Houghton T
Vulcan
Menominee Range
Marquette Range
Iron Mountain
Minneapolis
Mesaba Range
Dulutl
Voices on University Housing and Student Conduct
A letter argues housing scarcity for KU students stems from student behavior in rented rooms. The writer claims damaged furnishings litter and unruly noise drive landlords away, suggesting better conduct would reduce rents and ease the housing problem.
Rapa Island described as isolated in Dangerous Archipelago
The article portrays Rapa or Oparo in the Dangerous Archipelago as a secluded South Pacific island with Tolynesian inhabitants, rigid gender roles, and rare contact with outsiders. It notes limited visits by schooners and a French gunboat from Papeete, along with references to potential but unrealized plans for a coaling station.
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Rapa
South Pacific
Seven Seas
Repa
Micronesia
Polynesia
Tahiti
Pepeete
Oparo
Tropics
Oceania
Papeete
South Sea Islands
Anniversary notices and public events at a glance
Today marks Sir Isaac Sherwood's 85th birthday as the longest serving congressman from Ohio. The Oregon State Editorial Association convenes in Astoria, with sessions through Saturday. Also noted is Holland's 200th death anniversary of Antonius Heinsius. A child narrowly escapes injury when a ladder slips near a printing plant.
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Isaac R. Sherwood
Ohio
Oregon
Astoria
James &. Tex
Holland
Antonius Heinsius
Netherlands
William TI
England
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Russia
Wrangel
Poland
Holhevik
Warsaw
Thrift
Harding's Creed
Harding
Yhoe Marion Star
Anglin
Ovihns New Print Shop
C. Seewir
East Eighth Street
Kryptek Fe Glasses
Lawrence Qplica! Co
M. A
Missouri
Johnston
Rankin’s Drug Store
Tour
Michigan
Friends of
K. U
K. v
Shimmons Bros
S .C. Chiropractors
Drs. Welch &, Welch
I A
Annabel Louise
Adelph Mo
Werkenthin
Journal-World
Edison
OF Lawrence
U. S. Army
Electric
Lawrence National Bank
Lawrence Palmer
Meinertz
Watkins National Bank
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