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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1923
Page
4
The Journal-World discusses deflation and farmer buying, then debates enforcing laws in Douglas County. It argues citizen support for law enforcement remains essential without Klan methods, citing a case where evidence led to a police finding and cautioning against relying on the Klan for justice.
Committees of the coal miners union mandate leaders to call an anthracite strike on September 1 if averted. Gov. Pinchot of Pennsylvania plans a final push to avert disruption as government efforts to mediate fail. Miners claim favorable wage scales yet a strike would boost union prestige, while industry suffers.
German monarchists allegedly engineered a plan to assassinate Chancellor Stresemann. The new head of government, a monarchist in sympathy, might serve under the regent while monarchists prefer to keep him in power if possible.
Premier Baldwin of England plans to meet French Premier Poincaré to discuss reparations and tensions between Britain and France. The discussion aims to clarify positions and be broadcast after ironing out differences, though no live broadcast is planned. France asserts Britain may not pressure an ally, while Britain hints at possible war debt pressure if France persists in its policy.
The appointment of Walter G Campbell as acting chief of the bureau of chemistry and director of regulatory work for the US Department of Agriculture expands federal oversight. Campbell will supervise acts including food and drug, meat inspection, insecticide and fungicide, plant quarantine, tea inspection, migratory bird treaty, grain standards, warehouse, packers and stockyards, future trading, and naval stores laws. The piece notes a trend toward paternalism and questions citizens' future role, while a local aside mentions watermelons and cantaloupes on county stands and a fine crop quality.
Eugene Grace, praised as a top steel man, has climbed from a steam shovel job to president of Bethlehem Steel, leading a workforce of about 70,000. A New Jersey native and Lehigh alumnus, he built a rapid ascent from modest beginnings to one of the era’s most influential industrial figures.
A collage of humorous maxims and stray phrases about school, weather, fashion, and manners appears alongside a note on Bulgaria adopting a health greeting. The fragment ends with a Fall Term opening date for Lawrence Business College, suggesting a newspaper page snippet mixing quotes, jokes, and a small institutional notice.
A review of a two part work by Jesse Lee-ien note on culture and education cites its didactic approach and a curated list of books aiding in acquiring knowledge across history science philosophy travel and belles lettres It praises its value for readers seeking guidance in choosing worthwhile titles Whitney Williams notes library availability Lourdes pilgrims travel to the shrine near Lourdes with about 2000 leaving England by summer measurements and brief context accompany the Associated Press report
Stockholm reports the Riksdag and government weigh restricting grain imports as part of efforts to boost farmer profits amid postwar price shifts. Experts urge lowering farm input costs and state credit to help farmers hold grain for better prices, while wages remain high by prewar standards.
American tourists in Berlin become easy prey for money bootleggers and currency scalpers. Travelers’ checks, exchange offices, and hotel staff exploit the rate gap between New York and German banks to profit. Large and small denominations are scarce as authorities struggle to curb widespread money dealing.
An English coin from Charles II era known as a Petition crown sold for 1100 dollars at auction. The piece, one of 15 five shilling coins, mirrored the conflict between Thomas Simon and a Dutch coinage official.
The writer notes extreme warmth and cold snaps across the nation in August. Claims planetary alignment caused abnormal heat and predicts warmer days through September with potential severe electrical storms. references a moon phase shift and a twenty mile drive to avoid freezing. Von C. Evans signs the piece.
The day features Uruguay’s national independence day and a slate of observances. Cincinnati hosts Fall Festivals and Industrial Exposition in Gloucester, while Toronto opens the Canadian National Exhibition led by Dr. Banting. Philadelphia gathers Sons of Amoriz for a Diamond Jubilee celebration. Delegates Graham and Gouin travel from Quebec to Geneva. A Prague conference on minority rights follows in Podebrady as part of a two week school by the International League for Peace and Freedom.
Local insurance ad for J R Holmes operating as Just Insurance at 107 E Seventh. Contact details include phone line Phohe 19. Page segment presents small business listing with address and service scope implied.
The 858th Infantry Regiment reunion program for September 16 to 18 at Hutchinson honors 700 members who sacrificed. The event aligns with the Kansas State Fair period. A prowler report from 1308 Vermont Street last night prompted police investigation but yielded no suspect.
The Lawrence Business College announces the fall term begins September 4 with new courses and enrollment options. The program targets practical business skills for local students and working professionals.
At Cardiff docks 800 Arab stokers and Orientals fought with white sailors and then fled as police intervened. Four policemen challenged the crowd, arrests followed. the melee involved multiple tribes from Aden and the Red Sea region. Sailors and stokers aboard ships varied in allegiance as ships continued arrivals.
Mrs Hallie Lynn Hill nationally known lecturer and author will lead a school of missions in Wichita this fall at Wiest Methodist church from October 21 to 26 under the women's department of the Council of Churches. The annual fat rally of the women's department is slated for October 25.
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