14 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
1
Madison and Chicago reports detail Senator La Follette refusing the new party presidential nomination. The fusion movement struggles as Single Taxers withdraw, forming their own slate while labor factions clash over platform and leadership. Miss Esther Juvons visits in Henandoah.
The Kansas forecast indicates unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with showers in the southern portion, cooler in the east. Temperatures show a high near 83 and a low around 60s. Rainfall totals are light.
Democratic candidate Will says Harding has a listening post tactic and accuses the Republican nominee of isolating his views on the league of nations. He asserts Governor Cox’s campaign will focus on civil life and leadership while Harding’s stance remains tangled in isolation.
Local notices remind residents of daylight saving time adjustments. Clocks will advance or fall back as scheduled, with guidance on timing and public safety reminders. Authorities urge careful time changes and warn of potential confusion during the transition.
A fragmented OCR note reports a missing girl case with scattered names and locations. Readers are urged to contact authorities about a teen missing from Haven and nearby areas, with no clear timeline or full details due to unreadable text.
Writable OCR text reports vandalism incidents at a park with references to a machine, a birthday celebration, and various names. It mentions authorities pursuing offenders and an ongoing inquiry into park activities. The garbled prose includes names like Arthur Copper and Capper Celebrates Birthday among scattered details.
In a terse dispatch, authorities acknowledged reports of significant political upheaval across Chile and Peru. Messengers relay that military factions claimed control, with key figures in government structures stepping back. Local observers await confirmation from national spokesmen and international bodies.
Two recent pictures show Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt, wife of the Democratic nominee for vice president, posing for photographers. The images emphasize her public role and support for her husband’s campaign.
Allied leaders insist Germany must fulfill demands connected to the Versailles terms. Lloyd George told the German minister that the Allies are not bluffing and expect action, with officials from Britain France and Belgium coordinating under the Supreme Allied council. A German cabinet minister’s discussion with Allied leaders aimed to avoid concessions, while preparations continued for possible fresh German offers as Field Marshal Foch and allied premiers anticipate new proposals.
Storm in Washington causes building damage and oil fires across multiple towns including Pullman Ha tyop Louisiana visitors and New York City residents travel plans mentioned. Estimated losses reach thousands in the Pullman area while other local names and travel notes appear throughout the dispatch without clear single event focus.
The Kansas City Kaw Vailes and Western Interurban gains a rehearing in the supreme court on whether state law allows tracks to cross the Kaw River route. The nine river crossings hinge on the suit’s settlement and the court’s October hearing date to decide enforcement.
Fragmented wire report outlines planned resumption of futures trading and delivery terms as Chicago wheat pit activity moves forward. Mentions supervision of Cana for future delivery and looming policy actions affecting prices and market stability.
Unclear report states the body of Power Sagu, once at a Spokane hospital, was found in a Kansas City hotel. Neighbors and university sources connect the deceased with Mound City and a local graduate school during the past year. Police and reserve order information is cited.
Fragmentary plaintext appears garbled with misspellings and broken names, yielding no coherent event or entities to anchor a proper summary. The readable content lacks identifiable persons, organizations, or places to construct a factual news teaser.
A report from a Lawrence meeting presented by county agent R O Sayith shows treating potato seed can boost yield. An investment of 1200 in seed was tested. treated potatoes yielded 18.5 more bushels per acre, with 189.410 bushels vs 170 and 10 for untreated seed. After costs, net gain supported extending the practice to two acres.
Two De Sete men paid high prices for Kew Valley farms this week on the interurban line. One buyer, Siamonete, purchased a coast of Pismarek estate for 210.09. The sale involved multiple farms as part of a larger coastal holdings transfer. Roy, BAL Peek led bidding, with other local figures participating as the estates changed hands amid a busy market week.
Wakarusa river flood damages farms across the valley with thousands in crop losses. Dikes burst injuring Haskell Institute area, with wheat, oats, corn, potatoes, alfalfa and garden crops devastated. Dwellings threatened. F. L. Crown family rescued by boat as water rose. Bridges including Thacher Belvoir old Brown Grove Perdue Rocky Ford may be washed away. Telephone lines damaged hindering repair.
More than 100 telephones would be left out of service in the city as an outage affected the lines. Service was restored on some country lines today, but it will take time before all country lines are back in commission.
Dr. H. G. Cabbell of Lawrence slipped through a failing bridge approach near Denzer into swollen waters. His car plunged and rolled twice during the fall, but he wriggled free from beneath the wreckage. He had planned to go to Chicago to meet his wife but returned to Lawrence, leaving the car in the creek.
Rural carriers on routes north and northwest out of Lawrence traveled by horse drawn vehicles since roads were impassable to cars. The five carriers serving the south and the Wakarusa area could not deliver their mail this morning.
Lawrence reports a new police consignment of clubs for enforcement. A dozen billies stocked for officers, with caution that some may be broken without impact. Jaedicke, former Hanover State Bank president, is moved toward Hanover in custody to face trial for alleged funds theft.
Senator Harding continues drafting his acceptance speech for the upcoming campaign as he stays secluded in Marion Ohio for a second day. Progress is satisfactory and completion is expected within a few days.
A night council session formed a five man committee to plan financing ten cooperative houses for fifteen female University of Kansas students. Dr. Alberta Corbin outlined need and costs, aiming to house entrants by September 15. University officials and local leaders urged rapid action and ongoing support.
Oruile Crothers, 14, whose mother is deaf and father deserted him, came to the police station last night looking for a place to flee. Chief James Monroe says he will keep him near city hall to assist the janitor and do odd jobs until a farm placement is found. the boy has farm experience and could aid a farmer as a good assistant.
An appeal to district court from the dupti Court was filed this morning in the case of Frank Hams against Emma D Barker. Hams seeks $225 in damages and received a jury award of $50. Nearby resident F W Freese reports wheat yields of about twenty bushels per acre, weighing 60 to 61 pounds per bushel. A visit to Fort Scott is planned with Miss Josephine Dumas. London remains a leading seed trade center. Agency for insurance noted.
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