Labor shortage halts public and private work in Lawrence
Local contractors refuse bids for post office repairs and city sewer work due to labor shortages. Despite wartime demobilization promises, not one bid was received for post office improvements and North Lawrence sewer work remains undone. The fort to fort highway project stalls as crews are unavailable. A Topeka dog search closes the column.
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Lawrence
C. C. Seewir
North
Fort-To-Fort
Ho Was First Chinese Officer at Camp Zachary Taylor
First Lieut Kimball Ho 24 one of the first Chinese officers in the United States received an honorable discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ho entered an American army school in Honolulu years ago and served as second lieutenant at Camp Dike Ark then Camp Gordon and several months at Camp Taylor in 1918. Mrs Riley Pearson of Kansas City is visiting Lawrence for a few days.
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Louisville
Kimball Ho
United States
Camp Zachary Taylor
Honolulu
Camp Dike
Ark
Camp Gordon
Camp Taylor
Weather forecast for Kansas shows fair period with cooler nights
Readable weather bulletin reports generally fair conditions across Kansas tonight and Thursday. Extreme east may see unsettled weather yesterday evening. cooler temperatures expected in the western region tonight. No rainfall details provided.
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Kansas
Cotton Growers to Cut 1920 Production in Texas
Trouston Texas August 20 Texas cotton acreage shows a 10 percent drop from last year with 10 773 000 acres cultivated in July versus 11 950 000 prior year. Based on 6 percent of normal yield, 134 pounds lint per acre, total crop forecast at 2 985 000 equivalent 500 pound bales.
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Trouston
Texas
F. N. Gray
Federal Crop Bureau
Houston
Mr. Grey
Mr. Gray
Gray
Federal Bureau of Crop Estimates
TAX WARRANTS TO SHERIFF FOR UNPAID TAXES
Sheriff J. Woodward announced warrants for unpaid taxes will be written and placed in his hands. He noted tax collection has slowed and urged residents to pay at the county treasurer’s office before warrants are issued to avoid sheriff charges.
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J. 3. Woodward
Woodward
Georgia Legislature Delays Ratification Of Federal Woman Suffrage
A garbled report indicates the Georgia legislature failed to act on the federal woman suffrage amendment this session, with both chambers passing resolutions that were not reconciled. Public disclosure shows no official ratification order occurred before adjournment.
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State of
Georgia
Atlanta
Gish
St 20
House
Delay Peace With Germany Hinges On Austrian Treaty
A mandate declaring war with Germany will not be issued until the Austrian treaty is signed. The government says it remains determined not to sign the German treaty. No decision has yet been made on China's attitude toward mediation proposals for the German treaty.
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Associated Press
Germany
Austria
Barnegat Power & Cold Storage and Bay State Fish Charged Over Year-Old Fish
Barnegat Power and Cold Storage Co and Bay State Fish Co of Boston were summoned before the New Jersey state health department on Friday to show cause why 5,700 pounds of fish stored for more than a year should not be destroyed as unfit to eat. Officials warn that the fish would begin to decompose once exposed to air.
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New Jersey
Trenton
Barnegat Power & Cold Storage Co
Bay State Fish Co
Boston
State Department of Health
Young People's Program Opens Weeklong Convention
Daniel Poling of the World Society of Christian Endeavor is to speak tomorrow as the Sunday school convention at Weekend Park begins. The event gathers delegates from across the county with lectures, studies, and services, including an address by Dr Poling and a focus on Sunday school work and reports from department superintendents.
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Daniel Poling
Worl Society of Christian Endeavor
Almaceda
Iamanti
Ief
Uie
Steck
Ticaie
S. TP. Spreag
Afville
I'vayer
Ting
Todate
Chase
Natonal
Ivrmedical Association
Poling
Tme
Wotk
Detroit Now Center for Opium Importers
Detroit officials say two and a half tons of opium enter the city yearly with most used illegally. The city has about 40,000 drug addicts and a municipal treatment center is urged. Canada and Mexico are major sources with a nationwide smuggling network. Less than 10 percent is used in prescriptions. 90 percent or more for illegal purposes. Americans lead in illicit use.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
Canada
Mexico
Teachers Scarce at Friends University in Lawrence Visit
Dr W O Mendenhall president of Friends University in Wichita spent the day in Lawrence to interview teachers for open faculty positions. He hopes to induce qualified teachers to join the university as several posts remain unfilled.
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Friends University of Wichita
W.O. Mendenhall
Lawrence
Mendenhall
Chicago
Friends University
Senate Repeals Daylight Saving Veto Over Wyler
Washington August 20 The Senate sustained the House to repeal the daylight saving law over President Wyler. Vote 47 to 19. Repeal becomes law after clocks are turned back to normal the first of October. A rare veto override in congressional history.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wyler
Uae
Gael Haan
Taure Houses of Congress
Democrat Prepares Four Reservations and Five Aye
Fragmentary text indicates a Democrat involved in preparing four reservations and five affirmative votes. Limited readable entities include references to Democrat, reservations, and a likely vote tally. No clear dates, places, or organizations emerge from the legible portion.
Resolution on Chinese policy and Sino American relations debated
The article reports a Senate debate led by Senator Pittman and colleagues on a resolution aligned with Wilsonian diplomacy and not binding in ratification. It notes Republican reservations, potential new negotiations, and influence from foreign powers, with Senator Ferguson citing Chinese government views. The piece mentions a Reed resolution on printing paper pricing and a note on jellyfish digestion as a separate item.
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Wahington
Len Pittman
Aenmers
Ey Shhutie Tein Quittes
Senais
Pitbnan
Wilson
Anne
Siatuagt Pravidan
Trey
Sayernhat
Senate Fyrogn
Wis
Tad
Tl Fergusson
Ano Vial Aivser
Cainese Poe
Mir Ferguoun
China
Frances
Belgium
Holland
Japan
Cavalry Filches Trail of Mexicans in Mountain Pursuit
In a tense border action near Marfa Texas American aviators Peterson and Pavlis were captured after a bandit ambush. Mexican forces granted permission for the search flight but did not authorize troops crossing the border as pursuit continues through stormy mountain passes.
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Marfa
Texas
Mexico
Candelara
Mindus
Jansen
Peterson
Pkovis
Ameri
Hitolite Villa
Francisco Villa
Eipelite
Mey
den Cosme Brenjoechas
Presidiw
Gener
Antonio Tracede
Inio
San Antoni Chittuahua
Candelaria
Tux
Ameren
Mesico City
Cros
Maroll
Maut
GeGineral Jager Brrrenigan
National Highways May DSS Ban Forcel Kansas City
Representatives of Missouri and Kansas highway groups meet to form state units of the Federal Highway Council. M Williams of Washington will address the gathering and help organize plans. Leaders discuss uniting or keeping separate councils to advance federal aid and ongoing road programs.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Federal Highway Council 5
M. Williams
Washington
Tetary
Ternal Council
CL Mo Wilhite
Emporia
New Santa Fe Trail Ass
Inquest Probe Details Handled by County Attorney
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a probe overseen by Counts Attorney dL I Wilson at the courthouse with discussion of continuance and interruptions. The document mentions an investigation tied to county concerns and potential actions by authorities though details are unclear.
Meeting to discuss county affairs in Chandler room
A local meeting will open at unspecified time in the Chandler room to discuss county matters. Attendees include Acie and Puwiekes, with unclear references to preparations and agenda for the night. Further details are not readable.
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Puwiekes
Army surplus sale sparks mixed buyer opinions in Lawrence
Army surplus sale at Lawrence draws lines of buyers and naysayers as consumers report sold out lines yet warn families away from certain items. Big bacon stock and canned beans sell fast, while beef and flour linger. some soldiers condemn the mess while others cheer the chance to buy. A possible second sale looms if stocks remain after the three day event.
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Lawrence
Welock
J. S. Akers
Chester Brown
Baron
J. S. Aker
France
Sam
Seowir
St. Louis
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