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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1922
Page
2
The piece discusses rail worker strikes on various lines, noting official suspicions of conspiracy while praising a Santa Fe relief train that rescued marooned passengers. It profiles ongoing tensions between unions, shopmen, and management amid a broader push for peace in the industry.
The Northcliffe death prompts questions about who will sustain his publishing empire and public influence. The piece notes lingering doubts about maintaining the vast operation and details concerns over wartime era rumors, burke cue stands, and town fighting in the broader world context.
Chicago magnate John G Shedd marks fifty years with Field Leiters Co where he began as a country store clerk. He rose to partner and head of the firm, later joining banks utility firms and manufacturers as his wealth and influence expanded across commerce and civic life.
A mix of events dominates today from Mrs. Logan's anniversary to wage strikes in Nova Scotia and state conventions across Idaho Nebraska and Mexico City. Democrats battle for a successor to Williams in Mississippi primaries while Belle Kearney vies alongside Hubert Stephens and James Vardaman for the seat. Leavenworth reports a Damages verdict and a later dismissal in a related case.
Report from Parsons notes Uncle Sam’s semi monthly payroll swelled to about 8000 dollars for deputy U S Marshals. Another line states total pay in the state for this period reached around 15000 dollars. Local farmers expect one of four largest apple crops in county history as reports roll in.
The writer recounts a northern route from Ness City to Colorado Springs via Cheyenne Wells and Pueblo, describing road hazards, a close road encounter with armed guards mistaken for booze runners, and visits with family friends in Boulder and Denver. He notes changes in Green Mountain Falls, the Hadley family in Boulder, and a planned Kansas University visit, ending with anticipation of a Kansas game.
Warsaw reports that the Polish American Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to U S trade concerns and financial institutions to visit Poland to expand trade relations. Twenty two American organizations have promised delegates, with arrival expected early autumn.
Baron von Lepprechtling was sentenced to life for high treason as evidence showed monthly pay from France in Munich and plans to sever southern Germany from the north. The court branded the document a reflection of historic anti German hostility and warned of disruption to Germany’s unity. France allegedly aimed to gain hegemony with military occupation along the Main and parts of Austria and Tyrol. The defendant claimed patriotic motives and temporary separation, but the court noted possible death if the law allowed.
More than 100 former Labette County residents attended a reunion picnic in Los Angeles California held August 18. The gathering highlighted ties to Labette County with former residents from Parsons and nearby areas reconnecting and sharing memories.
The piece details Alaska’s rail expansion replacing dog teams and sleighs with through freight and bi weekly passenger service. It recalls harsh past journeys via Brodd Pass to Nenana and the Tanana, contrasting old isolation with modern Pullman travel and scenic views toward Cook Inlet.
A Doubleday text surveys a governor rising in Virginia politics and a daughter challenging traditional ancestry in a modernization era. The plot juxtaposes old and new social orders through romance with a young city lawyer and a sharp, dramatic ending.
A recruiting campaign by the Kansas National Guard unit Company B in Aug 15 aims to fill 80 spots at Herington. Recruits are being shipped to that point as soon as they are enrolled. The unit also needs a cook.
Caddies at Parsons Country Club walk out amid dispute over new rules and working conditions. Club management faces disruption as services pause and members seek resolution to the strike actions.
A fragment describes Hopi traditional foods and a big feast with colorful baskets, corn dishes, and pine nut fillings. It notes corn meal cakes fried on red stones, woven baskets, and a lively feast described as a childlike cardboard cutout scene.
A Topeka event showcases amateur talent at 1a Avenue. Rural dramatics department forms to award prizes for the best 80 minute play. Shows run two evenings and are open to the public.
A garbled notice from Little River outlines exhibition premiums for animals and related items. It references a September 4 event and community planning for weekly activities, though many terms are unclear.
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