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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1920
Page
2
In Lawrence Kansas a renewed call to support student housing aims to prevent dormitory shortages as the university year nears. Officials credit past town initiative and public spirit for accommodating Pittsburg students and urge widespread local effort to provide homes for all who seek them.
European opinion shifted after examining the league of nations plan, revealing resistance to ceding sovereignty. Despite early enthusiasm, powers emphasized preserving alliances and governing by concert of powers rather than a super-state, complicating Wilson's vision.
The Epworth League Institute in Baldwin has expanded beyond local capacity with delegates and sessions, prompting talk of moving to a larger town. Baldwin residents oppose relocating, noting the institute’s identity with the town and Baker University. The piece also hints at broader peace-talk tensions surrounding Warsaw.
Last week Cornhusker a University of Nebraska pig was carried from Lincoln to Milwaukee by airplane a gift from the Governor of Nebraska to the Governor of Minnesota. Corhusker a prize parker of the Agricultural College farm could go as high as he liked.
Editorial notes the return of Joe Dolley to politics as Shawnee County chairman after a period in the background. The piece recalls Dolley’s earlier influence in state politics, his leadership style, and the irony of his comeback amid veterans from the Maple Hill area.
In Kansas politics the veteran Tan Dolley reemerges as county chairman in Shawnee County after a period of private life, while Dave Mulvane watches from his fortress as political factions realign. The scene recalls 1912 fractures and Garris County’s shifting alignments amid national health and hotel associations events.
A snapshot of notable anniversaries includes 1781 French fleet arrival in Chesapeake Bay aiding Americans. 1779 born Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley in London, died 1851. 1856 Admiral Sir John Ross, born 1777, died in London. 1895 Defender yacht to race Valkyrie III in America’s Cup. 1916 Gen. Carranza nationalizes Catholic Church property in Mexico.
Today marks the birth centenary of George F. Root author of The Battle Cry of Freedom. Utah Democrats meet in Salt Lake City to name a state ticket. The Prince of Wales visits Hawaii for three days. Imperial Press Conference delegates depart Western Canada for the East. American Society of Agricultural Engineers opens its Southern section conference in Memphis. Ohio State Fair opens in Columbus Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee and Tri-State Fair in Superior. Hundreds of physicians and public health officials attend a national event.
Marion LeRoy Burton former University of Michigan president born in Brooklyn Iowa 46 years ago Fritzi Scheff Viennese actress and singer born Vienna Austria 40 years ago Sir Ernest Rutherford famed scientist born New Zealand 49 years ago Henry F Hollis former U S senator born Concord New Hampshire 51 years ago
One year ago today the Socialist Party opened its national convention in Chicago as delegates addressed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the Peace Treaty. Also mentions Cadillac and Thompson Photo Studio at 615 Mass.
Washington reports government experts have demonstrated successful freezing of berries and cherries to relieve market surplus. Frozen fruit kept at 10 degrees to below zero retains natural flavor and is comparable to fresh, though it must be used soon after removal from storage.
Washington August 30 Thirty four Marines at Marine Headquarters were decorated with the fourragere a French honor for distinguished action. Maj Gen John A Lejeune sent the decoration on behalf of the French authorities. Recipients included members of the fifth and sixth regiments and the sixth machine gun battalion cited twice. Maj Gen Neville assistant commandant and Lt Commander George Boone a descendant of Daniel Boone were among the decorated officers.
Major Payne, a Charleston detective, was wounded in a fight between striking miners and mine guards at Willis Branch coal company. State police, present on the scene, arrested a miner firing from a barn as two trains were held up nearby. The dispute follows ongoing shooting since non-union workers were employed last November.
The First Christian church held a big basket dinner Sunday with 125 members and families attending. Rev. M. Lee Sorey said they stayed into the afternoon and had a fine chance to really get acquainted.
In shanghai Aug 30 the government advances its plan to train Chinese aviators for future aviation leadership. Five young Chinese students from Nan Yuan Aviation School were sent to Manila for postgraduate training at a aviation school there this summer.
Mrs. Sarah Anne Seevers aged 100 plus died in Gainesville Ohio last night reputed to be the oldest woman in the state. She is survived by eight children thirty five grandchildren twenty seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
A signed Harriett Ide Eager story from Paris date depicts a blind Frenchman’s plea to the American Committee for Devas tated France. Eugene Sebastien recalls Big Springs near Douglas County and the Fitzpatricks, with family ties and a tale of hardship and heritage spanning Kansas to California.
The William Fox company plans to donate 10 percent of profits from the film The Skywayman featuring Lieut. Ormer Locklear and Lieut. Milton Elliott to the aviators’ families who died in the stunt. The piece recalls Locklear’s Lawrence trip with Lieut. Frank Russell and dialogue about flying riches. Ottawa reports immigration up 17 000 in six months with 25 183 from the United States, and 60 857 total admissions.
Prominent Finnish citizens of the northwest approve a tour of Finland next summer by American singers merchants and professional men of Finnish extinction. They aim to charter a steamer for the trip and perform concerts in major Finnish cities while strengthening business ties and visiting relatives in the ancestral homeland.
Farmers in York County give away watermelons as the crop swamps the market. Three weeks ago prices ranged from 0 to 1.25 dollars per melon, and now casual distribution is widespread due to the plentiful harvest.
An advertisement extols personal interest over financial gain, urging readers to ask a neighbor about Gulbransen pianos and the service offered. It touts uniform nationwide pricing and taxfree freight.
Robert Warwick stars as a romantic adventurer who faces ex pro boxer Kid McCoy, Norman Selby, in a staged ring duel tied to a love triangle. Bebe Daniels leads the cast with Viola Daniel and others as director Joseph Henaberg promises a lively feature. Cadillac underscores the program with a Bowersock preview.
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