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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
4
A Lawrence Kansas Journal-World page notes ongoing political talk and upcoming elections. It discusses coal priorities in cities like St Louis, US-Japan tensions over Saghalin, and local university plans and observatory viewings. It also comments on wage pressures for University teachers and anticipated legislative actions to ease living costs for faculty.
The state superintendent notes salaries in Kansas teachers are not high but the 1918 university budget shapes the coming year's funding. The discussion highlights pay levels, cost of living, and the impact on teachers taking better positions, with observers noting underlying financial pressures.
An editorial argues against reconstruction as reworking institutions and urges a return to progressive peaceful national development. It critiques the Democratic platform for vague promises, questions constitutional commitments, and urges voters to support strong constitutionalism and measured leadership.
Sant Hablane former te am Chancellor Henry Ford and other prominent names are noted as having birthdays on this date. The column lists Henry Ford born Greenfield Michigan 57 years ago, Anthony Carinetti Jackson Colorado fh years ago, John Sharp Williams Memphis Tennessee 66 years ago.
Readable segments note the 50th anniversary of Benjamin Nathan’s murder in New York City. Also listed are upcoming events including the Sixth National Congress of the Catholics of England in Liver s, the General Conference of Christian Workers, and League of Nations session in San Sebastian with Brussels conference date decisions. Dayton hosts a celebration for James M. Cox’s Democratic nomination.
A mixed recap of historical anniversaries and events: Emily Bronte’s sister Emily Lronte born 1818. Queen Caroline of Wales seized with alarm. visit of Edward VII to Halifax Nova Scotia. Austria fails Concordat with Rome amid pro-doctrine views. Carey assassinated at Fort Elizabeth. Kassala garrison surrenders after prolonged resistance. McKinley peace stance via ambassador. 1916 Northern forest conflicts. automotive painting tip from Merrill.
Charles W. Miller, Vicksburg Herald city editor, compiled an American creed from Bible passages. It includes Old and New Testament quotes totaling over eight hundred words and ends with Timothy calling God eternal and wise. Mississippi's W. F. Bond praised the creed as splendid for schoolchildren.
The Lawrence National Bank announces installation of a new Q. B. McClintick Thermo Electric Protection System. The system wires insulated copper walls and doors to a clocked mechanism, offering enhanced protection against burglary and robberies. The bank invites inspection of the vaults and alarm setup.
Ten thousand state troops were called to suppress race riots in a city precinct as heat waves and social tension challenged authorities. Names and places are obscured in the fragmentary OCR, but the event reflects a large scale security operation amid unrest.
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