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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
4
The Journal-World notes potato shipments move through the Kuw valley despite car shortages as political talk centers on a new third party. Governor Cox’s war record is praised by supporters, while some dry Kansas groups express mock lament over prohibition.
The housing conference at the city hall will discuss a key issue for Lawrence residents and the University. Mayor Kreeck urges solid public thought and coordinated action to relieve the housing emergency affecting both university and town communities. The tonight meeting is a starter for later efforts.
The Polish premier Grabsky and his colleagues seek help from allies after Poland's army returned from a campaign into Russia seen abroad as conquest. They focus on securing support rather than pursuing new conquests.
A Chicago conference outlines the Non-Partisan League's money driven stance urging workers to move savings from capitalism into bank deposits to assist Northwest farmers. The inner circle aims to secure funds first, funding large political and business ventures through hefty membership fees. The Teague faction vows to vet funds before any affiliation with other groups.
The article notes claims that Jardicke, a Hanover banker, was not treated properly by state officials during his bank’s difficulties. It says he still has many Hanover friends who would trust him, and suggests a protest against how he was driven from the state.
Seven national conventions in Chicago debate varied theories and policies with the aim of saving the country. Delegates advance personal schemes in hopes of persuading others as they seek to fuse into a single plan.
The man Stephens who died at Niagara Falls boasted of being fearproof and a record of dangerous exploits seemed to prove it. Yet Niagara was not impressed and a French doughboy said you cannot prove bravery to a machine gun in battle in France.
Listings note John C. Fremont death anniversary and a ballot vote in Minot New Jersey on municipal utilities. York State nun Endeavor convention opens in Rochester. Ohio Electric Light Association meet at Felar Point. London hosts a British Trades Union Congress meeting on war munitions for Ireland. Navy offers for sale include air cruisers and ships such as the Raleigh from Manila battle.
Mt Holyoke College president Dr Mary E Woolley born in South Norwalk Connecticut 57 years ago today. Maine governor Carl E Milliken born in Pittsfield Missouri 48 years ago today. Ursinus College president George Leslie Omn born in Greencastle Iowa 49 years ago today. Cleveland AL pitcher Stanley Coveieskie born in Shamokin Pennsylvania 30 years ago today.
Loston writes about Calvin Coolidge from boyhood to his Amherst days and career. He recalls Coolidge as quiet, humorous, a keen reader of history and government, and a devoted party man. He praises his courage, knowledge, toleration, and character as essential for leadership.
Fragmented list mentions various anniversaries and historical figures including Victoria's fire event at a residence, Roger Wolcott as governor of Massachusetts, a Boston area reference, and 19th century figures linked to wars and battles. The text is garbled with partial dates and place names, offering little coherent narrative.
New plan forms a buying company to source abroad for American department stores. Stores in Dallas and other cities will purchase directly from manufacturers, cutting commissions and middlemen. Arkangars Semi Anthracite Coal offered for immediate delivery by Logan Moore Lumber Co.
M. A. Edie and granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Edie departed this morning for St. Louis to visit Mr. and Mrs. H. Th Knecht. A note mentions a water glass for storing eggs and cites City Drug Store.
A brief notes the B 24 reached London on its return from America a year ago. It mentions Republican Senators approving four reservations to the League of Nations and local city events including a Sunday departure of Forest E Witcraft from the University of Chicago.
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