Inaugural notes and cross Atlantic politics in 1920 Kansas
The Journal-World prints a 1920s mix of editorial commentary and notices. It discusses Chancellor Lindley amid charges of insubordination, lauds Governor Paulen's inaugural address on education and state progress, and reflects on Washington politics and Mussolini era governance. It also notes Prohibition effects on liquor bonds and a divorce case in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Davis
Lindley
Davis
Dr. Lindley
University of Kansas
Bribery Probe Surrounds Davis Fading Presidency
Public interest centers on whether a bribery warrant issued near the end of Governor Davis's term can be substantiated. Advocates insist the law must reach wrongdoers, while supporters question the strength of the evidence and the scope of influence by the state chief executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Inauguration Day Across States and Sectors
Clarence J Morley to be formally installed as governor as inaugurations unfold in Colorado. The eighteenth Wyoming legislature opens with Republicans in control. New Jersey legislature begins its annual session with a broad measures agenda. Philadelphia to host Benjamin Franklin Hotel opening dinner and ball. Baptist leaders from the south convene in Shreveport for a national conference. Episcopal church reviews Bishop Brown’s heresy ruling in Cleveland court. Four hundred real estate executives attend the National Association of Real Estate Boards midwinter convention in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Clarence J Morley
Wyoming
New Jersey
Philadelphia
South
Shreveport
William M. Brown
Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Communion
Court of Review
Brown
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Dallas
Fifth Birthday Party and Community Notices in North Lawrence
North Lawrence letters report Mrs. James Schroyer hosted her son Douglas’s fifth birthday with a decorated table and cake as guests Zeno Rogers Gale attended. The Wallace W C T U moved its January 16 meeting to January 20 at Kennard Union and Douglas’s school party hosted friends. Woodlawn school district prepares for dedication, library books, and PTA fundraising. health updates include Mrs. Eck improving, D J Husted weakening, Mrs. Cosgrove ill with flu, and Fred Higgins recovering from illness beguiling pneumonia risk. Mr. and Mrs. W J Clark of Winfield visited the Popplewell home over the weekend with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Schroyer
Douglas
Zeno
Rogers
Gale
Wallace W. C. T. U
Wilbur Pine
Kennard Union
Kansas
Muchner
Fifth
Sixth Ward
Woodlawn
Woodlawn P.T. A
Joe Eck
Elizabeth Bartz
Topeka
D. J. Husted
Wm. Cosgrove
Fred Higgins
W. J. Clark
Winfield
Popplewell
Baldwin News Girls and Friends Gather in town notes
Freshman Frances Roberts from Joplin is convalescing at the Cragoe home. Postage of Baldwin locals includes visits by Misses Buckner Cochrane and Spencer guests, Rev. Cutler and others. Reports cover funerals, church services, society events, and Baker College visitors and staff in Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Roberts
Joplin
Edward Cragoe
Newell Maag
Chanute High School
Zeta Chi
Thomas J. Harris
Mary Katherine
Kansas City
Frankes Spencer
Helen Buckner
Baker
Junction City
Lyle Cutler
Baldwin
Margaret Cochrane
Kans
Alpha Chi Omega House
Cochrane
Kansas University
Bell Memorial Hospital
Elmer Axton
Pittsburg
C. EF. Bailey
Charles Callahan
Independence
Tri Delta
Kappa Sigma
Averal Beckett
South Ninth Street
Ohio
Madison
New Jersey
Beckett
Drew Theological Seminary
Fred M. Bailey
The
Methodist Church
First Methodist
Lawrence
High Prairie
Ives Chapel
Bailey
C. W.bailey
John B. Ross
E Ross
Ella Becket
Toi Sigma Eisss
C. F. Holcombe
Moores
J. Z. Moore
Philip
Donald
Martha
Chester
Cat Overbrook
Bonner Springs
Kansas City Star
Redpath-Corner Company
Richard Anderson
Ella van Witkle
Azy
Americus
Lester Hunt
Oakwood Cemetery
C. E. Allison
Leah Edmonds
Harriett ' Way
Mildred
Gladys Hunt
Hter
Hunt
De Soto Club Meetings and Local Notices Report
The De Soto Athenæum Club gathered January 8 with Mrs. Jean Taylor unable to host due to illness and the second half of the alphabet group entertaining. Roll call featured misused word quotes, followed by humor, tributes to women, and a discussion on English usage and food. Refreshments and guest attendance noted, with plans for March at Mrs. Lena Brooks’ home. Additional notes cover school and PTA activities, new subscribers, WCTU meeting, local visits, illness news, film showings, exams, and klansmen events at the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aethenaeum Club
Jean Taylor
Hattie Everett
Womanhoal
Dyer
Charles Kaegi
Jeanette Eastwood
Lena Brooks
Harriett Mize
Brooks
Wilda Wyland
D. RH. 3
Olathe
O.H. S
Ernest Bowling
Morning Star
de Sota High School
R. J. Robinson
A. M. Fortney
John Whitelaw
Lucille Gramse
de Soto W. C. T. U
C. T. Coffin
Quincy
Kans
Charles Johnson
Kaegi
J. T. Martin
Kansas City
E. C. McVey
Louis Merrill Whitaker
D. RH. S
Commercial Club
de Soto
M. FE
Gordon
Miss Elya McMullen Delivers Notable KU Recital
Miss Elya McMullen soprano presented the kickoff of KU senior recital series in the Central Administration Building auditorium. The program, arranged in Italian German and English songs, highlighted a strong German set and the piece Magdalen at Michaels Gate. Accompaniment by Louise Miller and Frances Robinson with Bernadette McBullen, plus admired violin work, drew praise and flowers. The next concert features Howard Henry pianists at 8 30 p m Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elya B. McMoffen
Magdalen
Michael's Gate
Lehman
Frances Robinson
Lawrence
Bernadette McBullen
Howard Henry
Lord Thomson of Cardington to Speak in America
Brigadier General Lord Thomson, once Secretary of State for Air, arrived in America amid many speaking invitations. A veteran of the Great War, he resigned his commission near its end and became a Labour Party advocate. He will discuss aircraft development and deliver at least one talk during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Thomson
America
Air
Ramsay, MacDonald
Labor
Labor Party
Labor Commission
Ireland
Ruhr
Cardington
Mashonaland
Supreme War Council
Plan for M National Guard smoker event announced
Planed event by Smoker Company M of the National Guard to entertain at 8 pm Thursday at the Caetar Zot Commerce building announced by Capt. Albert A Gish. Invitations sent to about 100 city youths. former members urged to attend. Major Joseph H. Dunkel of the adjutant general staff will speak. several wrestling and boxing bouts planned. light refreshments after. Sigel Farm Bureau met Jan 5 with officers elected for the year. sewing and nursing projects named. Expectant Mothers Clinic set for tomorrow at city hall 2 to 4 pm with Dr J B Henry in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company M
National Guard
Caetar Zot Commerce
Albert
A. Gish
Captain Gish
Joseph H. Dunkel
Adjutant General’s Staff
Topeka
Sigel Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau of Sigel
W. N. Johnson
Ww. N. Johnson
Harry Unger
Treas
Ley Cox
Glenn Fishburn
Harry Johnson
George Jensen
Chas Nemec
Carie ' Cox
James Allison
Americans Embrace Flying in Europe Study
Lieutenant John F. Van Zandt reports Americans develop a taste for air travel after a 26,000 mile European tour. In summer, about 1,000 passengers fly London to Paris, with over 35,000 Americans having flown between the capitals. The faster, safer air route replaces sea passages for many travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Europe
John F. van Zandt
United States Air Service
London
Paris
Jon
English Channel
Rival gunslingers plot Wickson Bank retirement plan
Harry Gloster battles pursuit after two partners are found dead at a sold-mining camp. He saves a stranger, Lee Haines, from Joe Macarthur, faces jail after a brawl, and aids an escape with Haines and Joan Barry. Buck Daniels stages a tense confrontation as Gloster vows to prove his innocence. Fatty and Joe Macarthur consider a final violent job at Wickson Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gloster
Gloster
Lee Haines
Joe Macarthur
Joan Barry
Old Plains
Haines
Daniels
Buck
Macarthur
Flo
Poland
Fatty
Joe
Wickson Bank
Wickson Valley
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Journal-World
Thdorp Company
W. C. Symons
Massachusetts Street
Chicago
A. R. Keatles
Hartford Building
New York
Janklin P. Abor
Arbridge
Evans
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Vwvan
Christ
Paulen
Scott
Ashington
Congress
Cme
Mussolini
Italy
North Lawrence
Baldwin News
Frederick Bennett
Melvern
B. Knepp
H. K. Ebright
Alexander Bruner
Paola
Edward Huff
B.S. Bennett
Shakespearean Club
William M. Clark
Ministers’ Wives’ Club
Lyte Cutter
Mary LaRosh
Spring Hill
Miss LaRosh
LaRosh
Ottawa University
Taylor Hall
Heme
Alpha Owens
W. M. Balch
Anna van Vickie
Fletcher Hunt
Augusta
Charles €. Hancher
Frank S
Hardin Beefore
Grand Junction
Colo
Rasheed
McMullen
Dre J. B. Henry
Gussie
Dixon
Connecticut Street
Second Street
Roy Mitchell
Facen Eae
Government Bonds
Liberty
U.S. Treasury
Pia Hee Debs Teekay
Dantel
Buck Daniels
Tulsa
Tulsa, Okla
Cherokee
Missouri
Krum Coal. Co
Kodak
Rankin’s Dyuz
Mass
Scott & Bowne
Bisomfield
Borne Nia
the Ice & Storage Co
Vermont
Mediately
A.unigus
Jemima
Barber’s
Barber’s Drug Store
Lux
Radetec Radio
Thej
Douglas Radio CO
Martha Washington
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