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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1926
Page
3
A garbled report centers on a high level political figure reaching toward Washington. The unnamed speaker or official is described in uncertain terms as helping shape aims and discussions with the United States government through formal channels.
Fragmentary report notes a will involving a former Lawrence singer, a Mrs C. BE Scott of Los Angeles, and a beneficiary linked to Mix a Maltby of Kansas City. Details on the death and exact terms are unreadable in the fragment.
Special Moscow report notes reintroduced sale of forty percent vodka boosts Soviet state treasury and curbs byproducts of prohibition. Workers show reduced output and frequent absenteeism, with factory managers citing lag on Saturdays and holidays. Kraval of the Supreme Economic Council urges stricter labor controls and policing.
The Soviet authorities discuss dismissing persistent offenders and withholding full wages for slight illness seen as drunkenness. They report hooliganism as a public row largely linked to drink, causing injuries, hat loss, factory damage, and electrical harm. The Presidium raises the maximum sentence for serious rowdyism from three months to two years in prison.
In Twilight League play, two Legion players were ineligible, forcing a forfeit and a 9 to 0 mark against them. The Rotarians won 17 to 4 after a late batting surge, aided by nine hits, ten walks, four batters hit by pitch, and a rough Legion defense. Lagan pitched for Legion after moving to second base. Traver allowed six free passes but had decent control amid small field support. Final innings tally showed Rotary with a big offensive burst and Legion missteps.
American League results show Philadelphia 8 Chicago 7 Cleveland 6 New York 1 Boston 7 Detroit 3. National League Philadelphia 10 Pittsburgh 0. American Association games Kansas City 5 St Paul 2 Louisville 6 Columbus 5 Indianapolis 4 Toledo 4 Milwaukee 17 Minneapolis 7.
Rotary Kiwanis basebal game will be played on the South park diamond at 3:20 oclock in the afternoon of next Tuesday July 18 Proceeds will go to the junior twilight league treasury.
Four one act plays presented by the Kansas University Players drew praise for their handling of compact plots and strong performances. Notable acts included Trifles with Mrs Myers and Miss Wilson, Minuet with the Craftons, The Noble Lord led by Seibert and Linderman, and At Slovsky's featuring Ballou Ballot and Wilson.
A health advert urges purifying the system with Calotabs as Nature’s foundation of health. It recommends a thorough course once or twice weekly for several weeks and promotes a family package with directions, priced at 35 cents from druggists.
London reports insurers especially Lloyds broadening risk cover to almost any demand. Policies now insure against mistaken identity, birth of twins, and business risks like river transport losses if the Thames freezes. Coal strike prompts surge in claims as underwriters adjust daily odds and cover further declines in the French franc.
The text describes a native dance rule in British Africa where the lady stands on the gentleman's feet while dancing. The couple sways to the music, not moving across the floor, reflecting a ceremonial and intimate dance style.
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