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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from Lawrence Kansas dated July 5 1920 discusses a convention slogan McAdoo and playful variants. It mentions an Associated press style republication notice and an audit of circulations. The text references a telephonic contact and post office delivery timing.
The article analyzes Democratic leaders attempts to harness Wilson’s achievements while seeking to end his party dominance. Delegates clash between pro and anti Wilson camps as strategies shift with the convention mode and questions of future leadership and November votes loom. Sunwhe reelection is weighed against party renewal and potential new leadership emerges amid bitter infighting.
The piece notes Americans appetite for war time reporting as humorists abroad send long dispatches about front line travel and the quirks of navigating wartime regulations. It suggests readers enjoy clever, entertaining accounts from special writers and humorists amid political currents.
A garbled report links the Salina bank failure to a governor’s ouster order and cites specific officials named Phin Koes and Allen. The fragmented text references the ste oth ank commissioner and political context around the governor’s actions.
A writer from the Kutchinson News reflects on the personal toll of national political conventions. Delegates travel from home and endure long days, shifting roles, and uncertainty as chairs and committees are chosen, with enthusiasm giving way to fatigue and longing for home.
A garbled passage mentions demonstrations and political activity, including references to a convention, nominations, and a Moor Morgan related event. The text names observers and a gathering in Gath Larke with a governor panel, plus memorials and a London bombing reference, but specifics are obscured by the OCR.
The day marks the birth of Take Preor, a United States senator from Crow Alabama. Events include grand lodge sessions in Chi day, a Maine state convention in Portland with naval parade, and an evening historical pageant following multiple sessions of the national convention.
A garbled June report notes anniversaries and memorials in Wales and London. It references Caterina, George Sand, and Napaloua over Austrian tensions, and mentions foundations and city events in Wales and Philadelphia with several unclear details.
A fragmented birthday column lists names such as Vaincie sip Uedweett Yeas and Cindehel Bats with garbled affiliations. The text mentions New Bern in Bau Peanetote and reference to a "Teil 4" P. Thaepahie tn with unclear roles or dates, limiting usable details.
A fragment notes portraits of Mrs Sidilang were ceded for S278, with mention of rates on eternal revers and limited narcotics use. The OCR is unclear. the piece references a transaction and medical context from an old issue.
The government plans a three month summer training program for naval students at Great Lakes and other camps. Two summer schools will be established providing a stipend for cadets and covers equipment and transportation costs. Training locations include Great Lakes and Hopkinsville with movement to various cities for recruitment.
The text recalls early 19th century camp meetings led by James McGeary and the McGee brothers near Gasper River in Logan County Kentucky marking the start of a religious revival tradition.
A fifty to sixty word recount of political conventions notes the shift from earlier nomination speeches. It cites the Chicago Historical Society and Newberry Library about Lincoln and Jackson, the Baltimore 1830s Democratic convention, and the role of vice presidential nominations. It references Canes and the caucus, and hints at later party realignments and a Paris figure.
In a contested race, CL Smith and Thoves OC Smith are named as candidates in Ghia for the position of secretary of state. The article hints at party or regional affiliations and notes a March timeframe.
Rail strikes and a car shortage push shipowners to profit from Great Lakes freighters. Detroit and Michigan auto markets provide high income as a Canadian three deck freighter under British registry handles autos between Detroit and Chicago. Special equipment and freight elevators cut loading time. ships carry hundreds of cars per voyage.
Unlooked for competition for the championship held by Mr. Alexander J. Howat has developed in Lawrence. The latest comer is probably the youngest in the world eight years old. He led a walkout of ten older children aiming to push for half the price of a basket of beans for picking.
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