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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1920
Page
4
The Journal World notes an August 1920 appeal to Lawrence households to aid University housing as the campaign begins. Citizens are urged to provide rooms for students and support the town effort, with calls to volunteer through local offices.
The piece argues the Cox accusations aim to expose Republican finance plans and a campaign budget near three million dollars. It claims Republican leaders insist the fund is clean while Democrats say the figure is excessive. the senate hearings are expected to reveal details to voters.
A collage of opinions on coeducation and student discipline argues that coed schools foster concentration despite distractions and that college youths resist radical movements due to humor, realism, and sense of proportion. The piece contrasts reform rhetoric with observed student behavior and journalistic irony.
A series of brief notes spans education reforms abroad and U.S. labor moves. It mentions a moral push to abolish schoolhouses, coal wage shifts with expected price effects, and GOP slush fund charges. It cites Poland relief soap shipments and red army retreats, Belfast rioting, and warnings about submarine warfare for nations in conflict.
The New York Times argues that American undergraduates remain unsurprised by oppression and show no urge to revolt. It cites their wartime sacrifice and calls for a just cause to mobilize idealism, noting amateur revolutionists lack motive and public support.
Birthday greetings to Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and the centenary of William H. Huntington's birth. Cox to speak at Ohio State Fair. Roosevelt to address Indianapolis. Prince of Wales to visit Honolulu. Baby Parade at Asbury Park. telegraphers convention in Toronto. AE F F disbands in Washington. Michigan GOP governors race with Ferris unopposed. California primary for federal and state offices. Republican senatorial race draws main attention.
The Day's News notes Queen Wilhelmina of Holland marks her 40th birthday. Ascended to the throne at age 10 after King William II's death in 1890, she reigned with regent Emma until 28. Married in 1900 to France Henry of Mecklenberg-Schwerin, they have daughter Princess Juliana, heir to the throne.
A Kansas article argues tenantry harms communities as Scott County data show rising tenancy. It promotes a state Farm Homes amendment to aid land purchases for landless farmers, detailing funding, terms, and wartime veterans provisions.
A compact calendar of notable birthdays and events: 1842 Mary Putnam Jacobi born in London, 1830 Jenny Lind's New York arrival, 1810 German victory at Carignan, 1880 Roberts’ Kabul-Kandahar march, 1886 Charleston earthquake and Utah women’s vote denial, 1897 Louisa Lane Drew’s death, 1907 Persian premier Mirza Ali Agham assassinated.
Emperor Yoshihito of Japan in critical health, born 41 years ago today. James E. Ferguson former Texas governor born in Bell County 49 years ago. Rt. Rev. John G. Murray Episcopal bishop of Maryland born Lanaconing 63 years ago. Dr. Joseph A. Blake chief surgeon at American Red Cross Hospital Paris born San Francisco 56 years ago today.
One year ago today General Pershing departed Paris to sail for the United States. Reports note forensics from Russian and Australian sources on Bolshevik matters. A race riot in Knoxville Tennessee left two dead and many injured.
Miss Mary Dobbs of Wichita wrote a citizen handbook on suffrage era voting duties and naturalization. It explains who may vote where and how to cast ballots, compares primary and election rules, and includes sample ballots. It also details party organizations and how political machines operate, aiming to educate high school students at the cusp of citizenship.
Governor Aten proclaims September 6 as Labor Day in Kansas and calls for wise conservative leadership in labor organizations. He emphasizes labor's role in wealth creation and national growth, urging public observance with speeches that promote labor interests and a higher conception of social responsibility.
The speaker urges prudent leadership and rational conciliation in labor matters. Immersed leadership advocating extreme actions risks stirring passions and harming property, undermining public peace and labor's own interests. Hope is placed in aligning organized labor with calm, lawful influence.
Washington reports Italy informs the United States that governments are practically in accord on sentiment repelling Russia. The note was delivered through the consular embassy to the state department with a reply expected once the Italian premier returns to Rome. The text also warns about selective student programs and revenue ideas.
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