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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
4
The Lawrence World notes no coal production rise yet but sees a calm mood in the field. It reports government plans to boost output and anticipates resumed mining in shafts now closed. Both operators and miners are reportedly preparing for reasonable wage talks to enable successful negotiations.
After a month in news conditions railway leaders report improving traffic on the roads though staffing remains tight. Trains run late but progress continues while union talks stall over priority. A New York landlord profits from renting to families with children, earning a million in fifteen years.
A state road planning venture in Missouri provoked widespread activity and complaints. Stakeholders accuse the state commission of favoritism and mismanagement, claiming many supporters were overlooked while costs rose for the public.
Fragmentary note indicates the Army Air Service pursuing a well founded search with payment terms unclear and garbled text. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
A fragment echoes a secretary Hoover remark describing the coal shortage as an alarmist warning. The speaker notes homes would feel the shortage after thirty days and questions the timing of the first intimation.
On the first cold day of fall a discovery shows the coal cellar is empty. Reporters note Mathilde Mee Gormick refuses to confirm plans to marry Max Oser, the livery stable keeper, or to disclose whether she is en route to Switzer land. It remains unclear if she has decided.
The council of ambassadors reports Germany is constructing what appears to be a fortification to command the Kiel canal. Ostensibly the project is a range finding and fire-control school, but the allies fear forts will be built on the Kiel canal and elsewhere unless action stops them.
Dr Josef Redlich, professor at the University of Vienna and former liberal leader in Austria, is among five eminent foreigners invited to lecture at Williams College's second annual Institute of Politics session opening today. Born Moravia 1869, he studied in Vienna and German universities, practiced law, and wrote a noted book after studying English institutions. He first lectured in the United States at Harvard in 1910 and served briefly in the Austrian cabinet during the war.
A jumble of opinions and quips on gender roles work ethics and global affairs. The speaker muses on Europe war fears child police ambitions and consumption trends while touching on money fashion and military honors.
Centenary of Newton Bateman Knox College leader and state superintendent of public instruction of Illinois noted with services in London. In Jersey City Benny Leonard defends lightweight title against Lew Tendler in a twelve round bout. Rhode Island hearings begin to revise laws for gender equality. Public lectures mark second annual Institute of Politics at Williams College with International Relations as theme.
Mrs Loren Hunter and her children will leave Saturday for several weeks visit with her sister Mrs Lou Carr. Mr Hunter will join them on his return from California and they will come home together.
Loren Hunter will accompany Mr. and Mrs. Gus Wahl on a trip to California and spend several weeks there. The arrangement highlights a extended journey with the Wahl family during the current season.
Mrs Raymond Schwegler of Ottawa is spending a few days with Mrs Paul C Rankin in town, staying at her home as a guest.
Madison July 27 Wisconsin voters face two major primary contests on September 5 Senator Robert M LaFollette seeks a third Republican nomination against Dr A Ganfield and Governor Blaine faces Attorney General William J Morgan In statewide races LaFollette attacks and Blaine touts actions on taxes and clemency while Morgan aligns with the anti saloon league and a push for home ownership and tax relief Democratic and Socialist contests also loom with Berger and Riley among those seeking seats in Congress and a battle for state legislature looming
Kansas and Missouri bankers plan two special trains to attend the American Bankers Association convention in New York City from October 2 to 6. The Kansas party will assemble in Kansas City and the Missouri party in St. Louis, with departures set for September 28 and schedules including stops at Detroit and Niagara. Headquarters will be at the Hotel Commodore. The Kansas Bankers Association lists nearly 1,000 members and notes five members on the ABA council.
Cyrus K Drew, editor of the Fraternal Aid Union Guide and the Insurance Report of Denver, was seen transacting business in Lawrence. He has just returned from a three months California tour.
The Hommes 40 group of Voiture El Dorado organized by the Society of 40 and 8 and Shrine of the American Legion has concluded here with Harry Wilson serving as president.
Lawrence veteran C C Collins writes from Topeka praising W R Stubbs. He cites Stubbs in Y M C A work church activity railroads and his stand against brewers and saloons. Collins, 77, presents Stubbs as the most qualified man in Kansas to handle future state challenges.
Tok io reports the Nyukai or rainy season began a day earlier than official start. After dry spells, heavy rains sweep through, delaying outdoor work but easing sewer problems. The season lowers heat and humidity, aids rice crops, and brings swarms of insects and dew in the lowlands.
Honduras announces a coast to coast motor highway to be completed within three months. The route runs from San Lorenzo on the Pacific to Tegucigalpa then Comayagua Siguatepeque Lake Yojoa and Portrerillos totaling over 360 miles. A second highroad will connect San Pedro Sula with the Atlantic border area. Further interior motor roads are under construction as railways are absent inland.
The Douglas County Building and Loan Association promotes a savings strategy urging regular deposits to build wealth. The ad cites saving a portion of income as the path to financial advancement and mentions the organization at 704 Mass St.
Chicago civil engineer D Denison proposes building subways ten to twelve feet deep under sidewalks instead of under streets, claiming half the depth and a tenth the cost of conventional underground rail. He has submitted plans to the Chicago Council Transportation Committee and seeks patent protection, believing the idea may suit other cities.
London authorities reveal the last will and testament of William Skinner, a sailor who perished when his ship Indefatigable sank at Jutland. The will is engraved on his military identification disc, with 75 micro-words readable at an angle, showing he bequeaths all to his wife. The disc, retrieved with Skinner's body, was admitted to probate at Somerset House.
In the 1922 feature, Betty and Under standing Scissors guide a playful hummingbird craft. They build a tiny nest from paper strips and cotton, add a peanut body, two wings, a paper tail, eyes, and a toothpick beak, then place candies as eggs. The tale blends steps with childlike wonder and ends noting Kansas fruit abundance afterward.
Moscow reports the Soviet government spent over 15 million dollars on propaganda. Commissar Linovieff states about one third funded in the Baltic states Germany and Italy. An additional 3 500 000 was used in India and 2 000 000 for the Genoa conference.
An advertisement promotes investing from 5d¢ up in monthly Installment Shares offered by Douglas County Bids and Loan Association at 6 percent compound monthly. The notice includes the address 704 Mass. St. and highlights a savings plan with regular payments.
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