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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1926
Page
4
The Journal World column from July 10 1926 discusses radio regulation momentum as Congress nears session, UK Lords use of cloture to extend coal miners hours, and Arizona Governor Hunt announcing another term bid. It notes US Senate remains unaware of overlong debate critiques and comments on office turnover ideas.
In Kansas City Senator Reed drew applause for denouncing the Anti-Sales League. The crowd showed mixed support as the issue divided attendees, with portions not fully aligned to the league’s stance. A religious citation from Deuteronomy appears in the framing.
The article honors sailors lost aboard the S-51 and reflects on duty in disaster, noting Lieutenant Frederick D. Foster found at his post. It extols the steadfastness of crews and neighbors alike, then shifts to issues of law and regulation from rum runners to radio oversight, ending with broadcasters’ free field under new laws.
In the old town scene Prof. Miller visits Philadelphia Dr. Marvin remains in New York Prof. Schlegel plans a Central Branch rail trip in a few days Miss Mudge of the class of 75 K U shifts from Brooklyn to Boston to study music Thomas Sternberg returns from Colorado Mrs Marvin and Hapgood depart for Waterville to work on the Central Branch Sam Newhall claims a first class gold mine at Ouray Colorado Mrs S N Wood resides at Lake City Colorado Walter S Lewis heals in Wyandotte with Col S A Cobb as host Lewis Rote returns after teaching in the East Jabez E Price family heads to Cincinnati Dr Mottram returns from Philadelphia A burglary hits A J Dicker store in North Lawrence with no major losses Fire engulfs a residence on the North Side prompting officer Warren and Ed Bruce to respond. cause undetermined Eddie Willis, eight, drowns at river while swimming with companions. rescue attempts fail and area friends search the depths
Twenty five years ago Miss Gertrude Andrews hosted at Ghio Street for a Clotho Society gathering in honor of Miss Nellie Carletto, one of Topeka's accomplished young ladies and friend of Miss Margaret Perkins. The entire party of ladies enjoyed the evening.
The article lists a social gathering along the Concrete, a UP train carrying Lawrence residents to Colorado, and a wedding planned for Benj. J. Lohman and Nellie Curry. It reports J. A. Dailey store relocation, Oscar Glanville joining H. L. Raymond’s store, and noted deaths and moves. It notes a planned $8 million irrigation project kickoff with Dr. Elwood Mead as speaker and a World Alliance conference in Chicago promoting international peace through churches.
Washington July 10 United Press describes the special senate committee appointed by Vice President Dawes as highly equipped for political inquiry. Chiefs and members Reed King La Follette Goff McNary lead a robust panel likened to a supreme court of politics. The piece notes Reed’s sharp wit, King’s thoroughness, La Follette Jr.’s private sources, and Goff’s legal knowledge, with McNary limited by farm debates. The Days News adds Prof Edward T Warner named Assistant Secretary of the Navy in charge of naval aviation, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology veteran with extensive wartime air service experience and early Coolidge appointments.
The column recalls the 1776 storming of King George's statue by New Yorkers after the Declaration of Independence, marks the Scopes trial anniversary in Dayton, and notes a London Liberal laws conference opening today. It also mentions a large Elks reunion in Chicago and Ellensburg Washington hosting an event today.
A postwar travel tale follows economics professor Peter Yarn Kiececk and two self styled musics on a European motor trip through France Spain and Italy. Complications arise as rivalries and romance unfold ending in a hopeful homeward finale.
A fragment review notes Riff the old maid aims at companionship and delivers humor. Characters are well drawn and the story stays light. Includes mentions of Lawrence Readers and titles like Gentlemen Prefer and The American Tragedy.
The Lawrence Public Library will close starting Saturday July 17 for several weeks to install modern lighting upgrade the interior redecorate and update stacks. Patrons will receive extended borrowing terms during the closure and notices will announce reopening.
Robert Gilson and Buck Hayden witness a stagecoach hold up in the Colorado gold camps. Gilson falls for Mrs Deane while Marcus Handy pushes for reform as lawless elements rally a vigilance committee. A deadly climax unfolds with a brutal execution and Gilson confronts jealousy and truth.
A narrator narrates a dramatic escape scene where a speaker orders a captive to act fast. Soldiers and guards overlook a tense moment as the narrator seizes a horn and key, frees the captive, and plans a quiet exit through a door with a horse nearby. The passage ends with a directive to follow quietly as the plan continues.
Sultan Moulay Youssef of Morocco arrives in Toulon aboard a French warship en route to Paris. He is greeted by Theodore Steeg and a large Moroccan royal entourage including his sons Moulay Idriss and Moulay Mohammed El Mokri. The visit includes official welcomes, a Parisian reception, and Bastille Day imperial celebrations with President Doumergue.
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